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Larry EchoHawk
Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs
to the
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
S. 797, Tribal Law and Order Act of 2009
June 25, 2009
Chairman Dorgan, Vice Chairman Barrasso, and members of the Committee, thank you for the invitation to provide testimony before this Committee on S.797, the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2009, which is aimed at improving and addressing law and order in Indian country.Let me begin by thanking you and this Committee for supporting my confirmation as the Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs.I have been on the job for less than a month and I have already met with several tribal leaders.I have spoken with many more collectively through the National Congress of American Indians.And with the charge I've been given, I plan to meet with many more tribes and their leaders as we move toward addressing law and order in Indian country.
Today, in an era of change, we acknowledge and commit to honor our longstanding government-to-government relationship with the tribes in this country.It is upon this foundation that the Department and the tribes must come together, through meaningful consultation, in developing plans to fight crime in Indian country.The Department shares the Committee's desire to address and improve safety and security in Indian country through S. 797 and strongly supports this bill.
While the bill addresses important topics, the Department also believes that there is no substitute for having enough officers on the ground, and that will be the main focus of our work to improve law enforcement in Indian country, as well as the main focus of this statement.We do, however, have some specific concerns with the bill and I commit to this Committee that my staff will work with Committee staff to communicate those concerns to improve the bill.
As you recall, at my confirmation hearing I testified that public safety was one of the most important matters I intended to address if confirmed as the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs.I look forward to fulfilling this commitment.On my first day as Assistant Secretary the Secretary said to me, "this is a top priority.".I am glad to see this comprehensive legislation that will do much to address these issues in Indian country and I applaud the sponsors of this bill.
Earlier this year, Secretary Salazar testified before this Committee and echoed the concern he heard from tribal leaders about the serious increase in violent crimes in their homelands and stressed the seriousness of the Department's responsibility on these issues.In his testimony, Secretary Salazar stated his intention to fight crime in Indian country by continuing to work with tribes and other Federal and State agencies.This is the directive Secretary Salazar has given me and I intend to do my best to fulfill this task.Thus, I look forward to joining the fight against crime in Indian country.
There are several components that comprise the U.S. Government's responsibilities in providing public safety and fighting crime in Indian country.These components range from putting law enforcement officers on the streets, arresting, detaining, and in certain circumstances adjudicating offenders, to the long-term incarceration of these offenders post adjudication.I know from my experience as the Attorney General (AG) for the State of
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One of the most basic needs throughout Indian country is additional officers on the street.On many reservations there is no 24-hour police coverage. Police officers often patrol alone and respond alone to both misdemeanor and felony calls.Our police officers are placed in great danger because back up is sometimes miles or hours away, if available at all.
In order to better quantify this need Indian Affairs contracted to have a gap analysis conducted, which was completed in 2006.The gap analysis measured current organizational functions and practices against a standard or benchmark, such as industry best practices, and examined organizational strategic goals. This analysis relied on quantitative and qualitative factors to help focus management's attention on the "gap" between "what is" and "what should be".
When the gap analysis was completed in 2006, only 36 percent of Indian Affairs and tribal law enforcement agencies were staffed on par with the recommended national staffing ratio.With the additional funding provided by Congress in FY 2008 and FY 2009 we have made progress in closing this gap.As of the close of FY 2008, 59 percent of Indian Affairs funded law enforcement agencies were staffed to the national average of 2.6 officers per 100,000 inhabitants in non-metropolitan communities.
We can do more.We need to be more aggressive in our recruitment.We need to look beyond our current pool of applicants.If we are losing law enforcement officers serving Indian country to outside jurisdictions, let us provide incentives that, not only keep our existing law enforcement officers, but also bring applicants who want to serve in Indian country communities.We need to be more creative and look into possibilities such as, matching or exceeding salaries in certain jurisdictions surrounding Indian country. In cooperation with the tribes and other federal agencies, we should look into providing affordable, safe, well constructed housing for law enforcement officers who serve in Indian country.We should look into the idea of contributing to law enforcement pension plans.These are the types of incentives I think will increase and retain law enforcement officers in Indian country communities.
Corrections Program Staffing
Another critical component of an effective justice system is a well functioning Corrections program.Indian Affairs provides resources for the staffing and management of 91 detention programs that operate out of 82 detention facilities in Indian Country located on 57 reservations.Of the 91 programs, 19 are Indian Affairs operated programs and 72 are tribal programs.Some of these facilities are only holding facilities (one to two cells). Of the 82 detention facilities, 27 are used to detain juveniles. Twenty jails are operated by Indian Affairs and 62 by individual tribes.Most of these facilities were built in the 1960s and 1970s.Many of these facilities were designed to hold only 10-30 adult inmates.Some new tribal facilities have come on line, but the vast majority are 25 years old or older.One of the primary recommendations made by the Office of the Inspector General in a 2004 report was with regard to staffing shortages in detention facilities.Determining appropriate staffing levels for detention facilities requires careful analysis of facility needs, and we continue to work to staff all detention facilities to acceptable levels.The recommendations provided for increasing law enforcement officers, can also be applied here to address the need for additional correctional personnel.We need to provide incentives in order to increase and retain corrections personnel who serve in Indian country.
Detention Facilities
Before we analyze the staffing needs for the detention facilities, we need to look at where we are at, where we want to be, and how we get to where we want to be with the state of detention facilities in Indian country.In answering these questions, we must consult with the tribes.As we address the detention facilities component of public safety and security in Indian country we should not solely look at just detention facilities, but instead, we should also address the incarceration issue through a comprehensive approach to achieve effective and efficient detention, courts and law enforcement facilities construction throughout Indian country.One approach could be to provide a holding facility in most communities, regional detention facilities for incarceration pending adjudication, and longer term incarceration facilities.
Cross-Agency Communication and Cooperation
Although Indian Affairs provides basic police and corrections services in Indian country, other federal agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), all within the Department of Justice (DOJ) also have law enforcement responsibilities in Indian country.One of the most pressing issues going forward will be increased coordination with our Federal, State and local partners.This coordination includes Indian Affairs working with the Department of Justice in many areas: coordination regarding funding for Law Enforcement police staffing, consultation regarding construction of detention facilities, and day-to-day coordination with the FBI and United States Attorneys' offices.Indian Affairs is working in collaboration with DOJ in implementing the Amber Alert program in Indian Country and in developing effective means of sharing criminal justice information.In addition, Indian Affairs is working with private industry to explore ways to bring new technology to assist law enforcement in Indian Country.
Various statutes and provisions of case law make jurisdictional determinations extremely difficult.The Department encourages cross-commissioning so that federal, tribal, and state authorities can make arrests for each jurisdiction and provide mutual aid.For instance, Indian Affairs offers qualified tribal and state officers Federal Special Law Enforcement Commissions so they can enforce federal law.This closes loopholes and allows police to focus on investigating the crime instead of sorting out jurisdictional details, which can be done later with the assistance of legal counsel from the jurisdiction having prosecution authority.It is vitally important to collaborate with the Department of Justice and other agencies in fighting crime in Indian country.We have already taken steps in that direction.I talked with Associate Attorney General Thomas Perrelli, along with our respective staff by phone before today's hearing and Mr. Perrelli and I agree that collaboration between our agencies is important as we move forward to address these important issues.Finally, we must marshal all the resources of the federal government to address this top priority of fighting crime in Indian country.
Specific Concerns with the Bill
The Department is concerned with a few of the "Findings" and "Purposes" statements in the bill and believes the Department and the Committee can work together to enhance this section to clearly state the purposes of the bill relying on the findings.The Department commits to working with the Committee and its staff to address these concerns.
As this Committee is aware, legislative intent of a particular bill hinges on the terms used in that particular legislation. Therefore, the Department recommends changing some of the terms used throughout the bill.Section 3(a)(1) defines Indian country in this Act to mean Indian country as defined in section 18 USC Section 1151.Throughout this bill however, the terms "Indian country" and "Indian Lands" are used often in close proximity.If "Indian lands" is intended to mean something different from Indian country as identified in this bill, then the Department recommends that meaning be set out in the definitions section.If "Indian lands" does not mean something different than "Indian country" then we recommend that Indian lands be changed to Indian country.
The Department also proposes the addition of Indian Affairs' OJS in section 202 of S. 797, which would amend section 401(a) of Public Law 90-284 (25 U.S.C. 1321(a)).The amendment to section 401(a) would provide incentives, through grants, technical and other assistance, for State, Tribal and Local governments who enter into cooperative agreements.The incentives would be provided through the submission of a Program Plan to the Attorney General of the
This list of concerns with the bill is incomplete, and we look forward to working with the Committee to address these and other issues.
Thank you for holding this hearing on S. 797, and for allowing me to provide testimony on such an important subject for Indian country.The Department will continue to work closely with this Committee, you and your staff, tribal leaders, and our Federal and State partners to address the law enforcement, corrections and inter-agency cooperation issues in Indian country.


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CLEVELAND HEIGHTS -- Volunteers are being sought to facilitate a proposed pilot program that would allow dogs in Cain Park.
Dogs have been banned from city parks since before 1973, according to the city's law department. Under the pilot program – tentatively set to last six months to a year – dogs in the park would be leashed, and not include breeds deemed dangerous by city code.
The pilot program was introduced by the Cain Park Neighborhood Association's Dog Project Committee, which in October produced results of an online survey that cite 68 percent of 418 respondents are in favor of the initiative. A Jan. 28 committee press release states city council is scheduled to vote in February on the pilot program, which, if approved, would commence in April.
"Our pilot program seeks to make Cain Park a dog-friendly community space that would allow tax-paying citizens to walk leashed, non-aggressive dogs within the park," said committee chair Kerri Whitehouse. "Doing so will encourage foot traffic and put more eyes in the area."
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HB is the four-time defending Division II state champions while Twinsburg has won the past two Division I crowns. HB dropped to 14-5 while Twinsburg improved to 19-0 as the Tigers have won 63 straight games against Ohio teams.
The difference in this game came down to an excellent second quarter by the Tigers and the play of Purdue recruit Ashley Morrissette.
"They're number one in the state for a reason," said HB coach Paul Barlow. "They'll be right there at the end. They're as good as anyone we've played."
The first quarter had two runs, a 5-0 run to start the game by Twinsburg and an 8-0 run by HB to end the quarter with an 8-5 lead. However, the Tigers started the second quarter on a 10-1 run to take a 15-9 lead they never gave back.
By halftime, that lead grew to 21-13.
Morrissette grabbed the ball right after the opening tip, came right down and nailed a 3-pointer.
"I wanted to set a good tone for the rest of the game," Morrissette said.
Part of HB's run was going to a 1-2-2 zone that the Tigers struggled with at first. Both teams struggled with ball control as HB had 21 turnovers and Twinsburg 20.
"I felt, for the most part, we played good defense across the board," Barlow said. "Our zone hurt them at first, but then they figured it out."
By the second quarter the Tigers did, indeed, figure it out as they outscored the Blazers, 16-5.
"The turnovers we had were not in the full court," Barlow said. "Where they hurt us was we were not able to initiate our offense in the half court. That inability to execute in the half court really hurt us."
The Blazers came out strong in the second half and cut that deficit to 23-19 when Morrissette took over. She hit a 3-pointer followed by another jumper and an assist to Brooke Smith, who hit a 3-pointer for a quick 8-0 run that pushed the Tigers' lead back out to 31-19.
HB never recovered from that run. Morrissette's 3-pointer was Twinsburg's first field goal of the quarter as it took the Tigers nearly 4 minutes to score from the floor.
"Good teams are going to make runs at you," Morrissette said. "You have to find a way to stop it and make your own run."
Vanessa Smith led HB with 18 points, four rebounds and three assists. Nia Marshall scored 11 points with eight rebounds. Much of Marshall's work came in the second half as she scored eight of her points and grabbed all eight rebounds after halftime.
The Blazers turned up the heat in the fourth quarter, but Morrissette was there each time. She finished with 24 points and four rebounds. Morrissette had 11 points in the fourth quarter and 18 in the second half despite playing with a strained quad.
Twinsburg coach Julie Solis knows Morrissette is not 100 percent.
"She's playing tough right now," Solis said. "I'm very proud of the way she fought through that.
"She's a big-shot kid. She's done it many times."
Barlow credited Morrissette for her stellar play.
"I thought she took the second half over," Barlow said. "Great players are going to step up and she did. Give her credit."
Baleigh Reid scored 12 points, eight in that big second quarter, with three rebounds for Twinsburg.
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EAST ORANGE — The city's police director, widely credited with implementing novel and ultimately successful crime-fighting tactics, was denied a new contract by a split city council.
Director Jose Cruder's departure Tuesday was followed Wednesday by police Chief Ronald Borgo's announcement that he would retire.
The council's 5-3 vote Monday to not renew Cordero's contract for another year reflected concerns about the director's $160,000 salary in a time of austere budgets, Councilwoman Alicia Holman said. But she was pointedly critical of Cordero's leadership skills, saying he had left several supervisory positions open.
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Much of that decrease is attributed to technology Cordero implemented.
Cordero also said the council's action defied explanation.
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The report from Business Roundtable shows companies based in Japan employ 13,500 people in Alabama. Germany is next, with 10,900 jobs, followed by the United Kingdom, with 10,300 jobs.
The numbers aren't surprising, as two of Japan's top
manufacturers -- Honda and Toyota -- have operations in the state, along with
significant supplier networks. Honda has a 4,000-worker auto assembly plant in
Talladega County, while the work force at Toyota's Huntsville engine plant numbers about 1,000.
Meanwhile, Germany's Mercedes-Benz and its suppliers are major state employers, along with other German manufacturers. Aerospace manufacturer BAE Systems is an Alabama employer that is based in the United Kingdom.
Rounding out the top five are companies based in Canada, which employ 8,000 people in Alabama, and France, with 6,500 jobs in the state.
The vast majority of the jobs created by foreign investment -- 47,400 -- are in the manufacturing sector. Others are in wholesale trade, finance and insurance, professional services, retail trade and information.
Business Roundtable, a business advocacy group, is made up of chief executives from leading U.S. companies.


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Limo (split four ways): $100
The chance to see your son or daughter shine on the night of their high school prom: Priceless.
Or so goes the logic in those catchy credit card commercials.
But as prom costs rise -- we didn't even mention after parties and trips -- who foots the bill, the parents or the teens?
According to a story in the Herald Bulletin, in 25 percent of cases these days, it's the students picking up the tab.
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Richie Incognito appeared to be back after reportedly receiving treatment at an Arizona facility and sent these tweets on Tuesday:
Whats up TWITTTTTTTTTER— Richie Incognito (@68INCOGNITO) March 19, 2014
I missed you guys. Thanks goes out to my family and friends for the tremendous amount of support.— Richie Incognito (@68INCOGNITO) March 19, 2014
On Wednesday, the offensive lineman spoke to Miami's WSVN, via ESPN. It might be somewhat surprising to hear which team he's focused on:
"Returning to the Dolphins was my number one goal from the time I got suspended. ... I want to return to the community in Miami and resume my playing career as soon as possible."
The assumption made by many is that Incognito and the Dolphins would part ways after the bullying scandal he was involved in came to light -- Miami recently traded fellow lineman Jonathan Martin to the 49ers after the Ted Wells report was released.
"Dolphins fans, Richie is well," he said. "Richie wants to come back and play. But the business has to handle the business end, and that's it."


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Governor Gary Locke spoke before a joint meeting of the Woodinville and Northshore chambers of commerce last Tuesday at Chateau Ste. Michelle.
More than a hundred members heard Locke detail his top concerns: transportation, health benefits and education after relating his own connection to the spirit of entrepreneurs.
"My father had a bistro in the Pike Place Market and then a grocery store on Nickerson in the Fremont District," said Locke, talking about the challenges of business and the new entrepreneurs that have brought jobs and prosperity to the state.
"People with entry level jobs are finding housing too expensive," said Locke, talking about the need for reliable transportation. "They are moving further out and finding it a tough commute. We need to find a long-time lasting consensus on how to meet our transportation problems. We, our children and grandchildren have too much at stake," said Locke.
The Blue Ribbon Transportation Committee has 30 members appointed from all walks of life who are developing options for a more streamlined road system, according to Locke, who said there are no quick fixes, but that he plans on using the recommendations of the Committee to institute changes.
"We need to integrate a multi-mobile system," he said, describing what would happen if all the transit riders decided to drive and were put in one line. "The line would stretch 325 miles morning and night, from Seattle to Montana.
Locke called for a non-partisan approach to working to solve transit issues.
On health, Locke said that this year's Legislature worked to persuade health insurance companies to return to the Washington market by repealing unproductive laws.
"We expect insurers to return this fall to the individual and small group market," he said.
He described how the use of technology is saving money in Washington State government agencies and being reinvested in education and that the state is #1 in the nation in the moving of people from welfare to work.
Locke spoke of the "tough new academic standards" put in place by parents, educators and community leaders.
"We are beginning to reduce the class sizes in the early grades," said Locke.
He spoke of professional standards for teachers and scholarships for top students of middle income families."I will not stop until every child has the opportunity to achieve their potential."


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DAPHNE, Alabama -- A burglary report in the Lake Forest community Tuesday led to the discovery of two other similar crimes and the arrest of a Daphne man, according to police.
Officers captured Judson Hayward Buford Jr., 37, who had fled on foot into a wooded area behind the homes, according to Daphne police spokesman Lt. Jud Beedy. Buford faces three counts of third-degree burglary.
Officers responded to a reported burglary at a home in the 400 block of Ridgewood Drive. During the investigation, they found that two other residences had also been burglarized Tuesday, Beedy said.
After an extensive search, police found Buford lying next to a log. Officers recovered some of the stolen property in his pockets, according to Beedy.
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By: Laurie Little
It's a new year, which means weight loss and dieting are on people's minds as they consider their resolutions.
I am frequently asked, "How do I get myself to stop emotional eating?"
Emotional eating refers to eating when you are not physically hungry. Sometimes we eat because we are anxious or bored. Sometimes we eat because food looks or smells good. And often we eat just out of habit. If we know these behaviors hurt our waistline and our self-esteem, why do so many of us do it?
Most of us have never been taught the skills to manage emotional eating. Here are a few ways tools to manage the urge:
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- In delivering the Weekly Republican Address, Rep. Michael Grimm today calls on President Obama to abandon his "stimulus" policies and support a Balanced Budget Amendment, which Grimm said will promote long-term economic growth.
Grimm's address comes on the day after Wall Street ended its worst week in two years and amid fears of a double-dip recession.
The U.S. Labor Department reported yesterday a gain of 117,000 jobs in July compared with a forecast for an increase of 85,000.
Meanwhile, the country's unemployment rate dipped to 9.1 percent last month from 9.2 percent in June.
Grimm (R-Staten Island/Brooklyn) said the jobs report shows that Obama's "stimulus-driven policies are simply not working."
Said Grimm, "The overspending, overtaxing and overregulating coming out of Washington is creating uncertainty and holding our job creators back."
While Obama this week signed the debt-ceiling bill passed by Congress, Grimm said the White House needs to do more to encourage businesses to hire.
Grimm said he reluctantly voted for the debt-ceiling bill, calling it "far from perfect" but saying it was a good first step.
"It puts us on a track to fix our fiscal problems, which will provide more confidence for employers in America, the very people we expect to re-invest in our economy and create jobs," he said.
Grimm also rejects Democratic calls to raise taxes.
"Listen, we know we have all the tools and resources we need to grow our economy and rebuild this great nation," he said. "The relentless work ethic of the American workforce, innovation and the entrepreneurial spirit and courage to succeed."
Grimm is delivering the address at the request of House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio).
"It's certainly an honor that the Speaker has faith in me to represent the Republican Party in front of the entire nation," he said.
In addition to airing on the radio beginning today, video of the address will be seen on NBC's "Meet the Press" tomorrow, following video of Obama's weekly address.
"Hello I'm Congressman Michael Grimm from the great state of New York,
proudly representing Staten Island and parts of Brooklyn. After serving my
country in combat with the United States Marine Corps and deep undercover with
the FBI, I decided to go out on my own and start a small business. I've seen
firsthand how politicians and bureaucrats can make it harder to meet a payroll
and create jobs.
"The latest jobs report shows that President Obama's 'stimulus'-driven
policies are simply not working. The overspending, overtaxing, and
overregulating coming out of Washington is creating uncertainty and holding our
job creators back. Every day, I hear the frustration in the voices of my
neighbors and constituents who ask 'where are the jobs?' and this reminds me,
this is not the country we grew up in. The good news is that we can, and will,
get it back...if we change course.
"That's why Speaker Boehner told President Obama we would not grant his
request to increase the national debt limit unless we cut spending by a larger
amount. And we wouldn't accept any tax increases, which would destroy
"The Budget Control Act signed into law this week takes a step in the
right direction.
"I voted for this legislation, but I have to be quite honest in telling
you that it's far from perfect. The cuts and reforms do not go nearly far
enough. But it's a reasonable and responsible approach which includes spending
cuts larger than the debt limit hike; common sense caps on future government
spending; and no tax increases. It puts us on a track to fix our fiscal
problems, which will provide more confidence for employers in America, the very
people we expect to reinvest in our economy and create jobs.
"Still, this is no time for celebration. We can celebrate when our
budget is balanced, our debt is under control, and our economy is back to
creating jobs again. There is a lot of work to be done.
"This fall, as a result of the Budget Control Act, lawmakers of both
parties will be working on legislation to produce trillions of dollars in
further deficit reduction through necessary spending cuts. While that work is
being done, the House and Senate will also be voting on a Balanced Budget
Amendment, something Republicans insisted on as part of the Budget Control Act.
There's no better way to provide certainty to the private sector and control
spending over the long haul than through a Balanced Budget Amendment. To help
lift our crushing burden once and for all, both parties should come together
this fall and send a Balanced Budget Amendment to the states.
"We were right to the hold the president accountable on the debt limit,
because he's already back to proposing more 'stimulus' spending, higher taxes,
and even more regulations. Doubling down on the same failed policies is not the
answer. Republicans are focused on implementing a strong roadmap for job
creation that reduces burdensome regulations, calls for a simpler and fairer tax
code, and expands American energy production. These are the kinds of
common-sense solutions that would get government out of the way and give our job
creators the certainty they need to invest, plan, and create jobs. Many of
these proposals have already passed the House and are waiting on action from the
Democratic-led Senate. You can review all the details of our plan at
"Listen, we know we have all the tools and resources we need to grow our
economy and rebuild this great nation: the relentless work ethic of the American
workforce, innovation and the entrepreneurial spirit and courage to succeed.
"So my questions for Washington are this: how many more jobs reports
will it take before we change course? What will it take for all of us to just
say 'enough'?
"For the sake of our economy, I'm urging the president to wake up to
reality, abandon his failed policies, and join Republicans in the hard work
needed to turn our country around and create jobs. Calling on both parties to
come together and send a Balanced Budget Amendment to the states would be a good
start. We need less politics and more common sense if we're going save our
country from financial ruin and restore a thriving economy for our children and
"Thank you, God bless America."


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Baltimore County police said a man robbed a bank inside a Giant grocery store in the Towson area Friday morning.
Sky Team 11 captured images of the scene along the 6300 block of York Road around 11:30 a.m.
Police said a man went into the store and robbed the PNC Bank inside by handing the teller a note and taking an undisclosed amount of cash.
At noon Friday, Baltimore County police would not confirm for 11 News that the man had been arrested, but Sky Team 11 video showed officers apprehending a person and recovering what appeared to be money from a vehicle at the scene.
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Cute Duckling Jumps from Tall Tree to Reach Mother
Watch Jumping Duckling on PBS. See more from Nature.
Watching this adorable wood duckling perched precariously from the branch of a tall tree, obviously intending to jump, might prompt you to worry for its safety. But don't fret, the tiny bird is so light that the fall won't even leave a mark.


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We have noticed a lot of requests asking for remote control codes for specific TV Models. The purpose of this thread is to advise the best way to find a code for your TV using current resources available or for the community to help find a code for you.
It is recommended to check what version of remote control you have first.
Click here to find how to check what version your remote control is.
Next follow the Video Guide to program your remote via Interactive.
If you already know how to program the remote then you can quickly search for a code using our Sky Help Centre TV code lookup service.
If you cannot find a code specific to your Model No. then it is recommended to try all codes under that Manufacturer name as one of them might work.
If you are still unable to find a working code or your TV make is not listed then please post the Make & Model of your TV as someone in the community may have found a code that will work and post it for you.
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on 03-02-2011 08:14 PM
If the voulme control isn't working but everything else is then try removing one of the batteries and holding down the select button for 60 seconds before putting the battery back in.
on 04-02-2011 10:04 AM
i have tried everythink and every code!!!
my tv model details are below,
make: BAIRD
model: CN42BAIR
i have used all of the sky help ways of setting it up but no code seems to work
please help!!
on 04-02-2011 01:18 PM
i have a grundig 37" freeview HD i cannot get my sky to work it i,ve tried the codes but still not working can you help me please
on 05-02-2011 12:49 PM
I have a Goodmans LD2122 and have tried everything to get my sky remote to work with the television.
I have tried the Sky interactive way, all of the suggested codes via manual input and even purchased a new rev9 remote in case that would work.
If anybody has managed to get the remote to work with this television or offer any other suggestions, i would be most grateful.
on 05-02-2011 02:55 PM
According to this site:
These are Goodmans codes:
0335, 065, 064, 100, 285, 037, 292, 544, 207, 318, 363, 399, 402, 515.
on 07-02-2011 06:39 PM
Hi, can anyone please help me with a code for my Sky remote V4
TV Make - MIKOMI
Sky website gave me the code 0772 which does not work.
Thanks for any help with this.
on 20-02-2011 04:59 PM
Hi, I have a Logik TV/DVD combi LCD model no. L24DVDB19, I have tried all the logik codes on Sky active and the additional ones from the website. I have handset version $, and a its my bedroom Sky + box, I would be grateful if anyone has the code for my tv
on 20-02-2011 05:52 PM
I have a 40inch E-motion (by Sainsbury's) LCD.
Model No. X40/6ZG-GB-FTCUP-UK
Can anyone tell me the code for the remote control programming please???
on 21-02-2011 05:51 PM
Hello, anyone know the code for my Remote Control to enable me to adjust the TV volume - TV make "Clarity CTVL42W2HDF". Many thanks
on 19-02-2011 04:49 PM
I've got a Bush LCD32TV24HD TV which I cannot connect my sky remote to using any of the codes I can find online or any similar model codes shown on sky help.
Has anyone found a code which works for this TV?
on 20-02-2011 12:44 PM
Hi mcowey123,
The only code we have for this model is 0646. Please try this and let us know if it works.
on 21-02-2011 09:09 PM
I have a Bush LCD32TV24HD and I've just upgraded to Sky+HD and have had the same problem. I never got the remote to work with my plain old Sky box but thought I'd give it one more go. I tried ALL the codes provided in the Sky PDF for Bush, Vestel, Haier, Beko. And then I stumbled across the online tool and tapped in a few combinations of things and after entering about 250 different codes I found one that works...
-- 1748 --
Hope it works for you!
on 22-02-2011 07:35 PM
Hi, would anyone have the code for this tv, using a Rev 8 remote, thanks a mill...


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Cool nearly up to date. This challenge is going to make me very concious of taking my camera everywhere!
beautiful home Kaye.
Week number 5 already! when we are counting weeks like this, the year is already flying by!
Not sure if my journaling text shows up too well, but the jist of my week 5 is that I had my very first demonstration of a bootcamp to do, and was very nervous. luckily I was surrounded by family, which made it easier. As you can see from the smile on my face throughout the pictures, it went pretty well all things considered! Thank you family!
Great LO.
Sorry... again sick today... I'll come back here tomorrow.
Great LOs..... I have a lot of catching up to Do!!!!
I would wish you good luck kimmyman, but it has already come and gone. How did you do?
Won't know anything till week after next :) Don't know how I did, don't know if my answers are what they wanted :) I have a job, but would Love to have a retirement and to Learn new things :)


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About the Book
Sneakers saw something.
It was yellow and pink on the outside....
Then he crept up to it and peeked in.
On Sneakers′ first trip to the seaside, his curious paws find surprises in the sand. There′s a mischievous crab, playful shrimp, and a shell that echoes the roar of the ocean.
o A treat for fans of Margaret Wise Brown and cat lovers.
Ages 4+
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Product Details
- Imprint: HarperCollins
- On Sale: 04/26/2005
- Trimsize: 10 in (w) x 8.75 in (h) x 0 in (d)
- Pages: 32
- List Price: 6.99 USD
- Ages: 4 to 8
- BISAC1: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Cats
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The NBA had a banner season 50 years ago. That's when three individual feats happened in the league that was so great, it hasn't been done since, and will probably not happen again.
During the 1961-62 season, Oscar Robertson averaged the first and only triple-double in a season (30.8 points, 11.4 assists and 12.5 rebounds per game) as he led the Cincinnati Royals to a fourth-place finish.
Not only did Wilt Chamberlain score 100 points in a game that season, but he also finished the year with a scoring average of 50.4 points per game. He also led the league in rebounding (25.7) that year. Chamberlain's Warriors finished third that season.
Despite Chamberlain's and Robertson's incredible feats, it was Bill Russell who was named the league's MVP. On a team filled with several future hall of famers, Russell averaged 18.9 points and 23.6 rebounds per game.
But was Russell the true MVP that season? Unlike Robertson and Chamberlain, Russell played for a dominant team. The Celtics were contenders with or without Russell, but the Warriors and Royals were average at best without Chamberlain and Russell.


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Cal-OSHA, the state's Division of Occupational Safety and Health, protects workers from health and safety hazards on the job in almost every workplace in California through its research and standards, enforcement and consultation programs.
Police units spent a portion of Monday night, April 21, investigating a night time stabbing that occurred in the Oakdale Plaza Shopping Center.
Traffic collisions are the leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States. In response to this troubling fact, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has partnered with Impact Teen Drivers with a shared goal, to change the teen culture and make distracted driving intolerable. The yearlong traffic safety campaign continues through September 2014.
The search to lead the Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Protection District ended when the district's board voted 4-0 and announced the appointment of its new fire chief, Randall Bradley, at its April 10 meeting. He will be paid $157,000 per year to lead the department.
It's an event that draws the community in droves and with good reason, much like the Halloween parade, the Kid's Fest and Safety Fair is all about the kids.
Fearing a 17 percent cut in city services with the loss of current Measure O funds, the Oakdale City Council on Monday night voted 4-1 in favor of requesting the county to place an initiative basically extending the current sales tax measure another five years on the November ballot.
The search to lead the Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Protection ended when the district's board voted 4-0 and announced the appointment of its new fire chief, Randall Bradley, at its April 10 meeting. He will be paid $157,000 per year to lead the department.
The majority of collisions in the Central Division that end in death or injury begin with a speeding or aggressive driver. To address this issue, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has embarked on a yearlong, lifesaving endeavor to reduce the frequency of these collisions.
From the nearly perfect weather to well-attended events throughout the week, Oakdale's 63rd annual PRCA Rodeo culminated with a fast-paced weekend of competition. All Around champion at the Oakdale Saddle Club-sponsored rodeo was Elko, Nevada resident Dakota Eldridge. He earned the title and the championship buckle, finishing in the money in both steer wrestling and tie down roping.
The final event in nearly a week of festivities before the start of the actual rodeo, Saturday morning's parade along F Street through downtown Oakdale draws dozens of entries and hundreds of participants.
Weather forecasters are calling for sunny skies and temperatures peaking in the 80s on Saturday, picture perfect for some egg hunting and fun.
I have to admit, this is my first experience with Rodeo Week due to usually taking anniversary vacations in April during my time here at The Leader.
The Modesto Junior College Civic Engagement Project (CEP) invites the community to a screening of the documentary film "Chasing Ice" on Thursday, April 17, at 7p.m. in Forum 110 on East Campus, 435 College Ave., Modesto. This is the final event of the CEP Spring Film and Lecture Series and admission is free. Campus parking is available for $1 in student parking lots.
Beginning on Monday, April 14 the Bureau of Reclamation began increasing releases from Goodwin Dam into the Stanislaus River to benefit Stanislaus River steelhead and San Joaquin River Chinook salmon. Goodwin Dam is located downstream from Tulloch Dam and New Melones Dam and Reservoir, features of the Central Valley Project.
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Electronic Music Exchange (House, DnB, Dubstep, etc.) - Page 345
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Hey peeps. It's been quite a while since I've been here last. I don't have much else to offer than dnb again. My sig's music is pretty out of date too, but still damn good tracks.
I've been getting lots of dubs lately from writing for DNBDose.com. I WISH I could share some with you guys but most of them don't have previews on SC or YT until the reviews are written and ready to be posted.
But there's lots of gems in dnb that need to be shared that most likely haven't been shared here ;) lol
^Love introing this one with a scratch
And a good ol' dnb raver feel good anthem
I got some aggressive and more dancey stuff, but I just bought a whole bunch of tunes to spin with, and these few are some nice audiophile treats I think. I have hundreds of tracks I could go through from the last few months, these ones have just been in my mind lately.
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We actually used to have these illegal, drug filled rave parties in the forests. They were pretty awesome to visit for .. eh, educational purposes .. although, we didn't exactly have "world class" artists spinning records. ;)
I'd love to go to Germany to some of their huuuuge EDM parties.
I agree. I don't use anything myself (except for caffeine and nicotine), but I don't like being around excessively drunk or drugged up people. Moderately drunk or drugged people are okay though. It's just that in my experience, people tend to lose control more with alcohol than mdma for instance. Oh well, who cares though. As long as they aren't being agressive a-holes.
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people on MDMA are always nice :) never seen a rude person on it ever
alcohol turns everybody into a cocky people, myself included :\
also, curious to what everybody's favourite EDM headphones are :D
currently digging the Mad Dog 3.2 for EDM
Seeing as "MDMA" is no longer MDMA, this conversation is kinda pointless. "Molly" has been pretty much taken over by drug cartels and the like since nobody is scared of it. It isn't even MDMA anymore, probably hasn't been for a long time (unless you got a friend who you know for a fact is making it pure). If you go to an EDM show and buy "Molly", the last thing you're going to get is MDMA. Here is an article that I think is worth reading: http://www.kissmyangeles.com/view/story/finding_molly . For me, there is no music I love more than EDM, but there is no culture I hate more than the EDM culture...
As for favorite EDM headphones, HE-4
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Alright, let's not turn this into a drug debate. Stay on topic, ppl! (www.dancesafe.org tho)
I've always wondered how they (and the HE-400) sound with EDM!
Alright, let's not turn this into a drug debate. Stay on topic, ppl! (www.dancesafe.org tho)
I've always wondered how they (and the HE-400) sound with EDM!
I agree, I apologize for stirring the pot.
The HE-400 is in second place for me. They are both phenomenal headphones. I have only recently received the HE-4 and I did a quick review between the two of them and put it in the HE-4 thread if you are interested. The speed and texture of the bass make these two cans much better for EDM than any others I've tried.
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Flux Pavilion has a new EP. The songs from it have been released on soundcloud for a while now but anyway, I didn't find it to be as good as the last EP but this is one of my favourite songs from it.....
A great new tune from Tranceformer Yuno. Free download on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tranceformer-yuno/asayake-original-mix
Edited by TJ Elite - 11/13/13 at 4:28am
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Liking the deadmau5 EP!
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Volor Flex & Encode - Altiplano
Another Bandcamp discovery. For fans of Burial etc.
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Got a Headstage Arrow 3G today. Its bass boost compliments some songs nicely(though it's way less subtle than my Neco v3's boost). Currently enjoying this:
and especially this:
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Lars Leonhard - Stella Nova
The American Space Agency NASA spotted Lars in 2013 on Youtube and is currently illustrating its scientific explorations videos with his compositions. The track "Stella Nova" was chosen for their latest video : Goddard Multimedia Item 11387 - Five Days of Flares and CMEs.
Edited by moriez - 11/15/13 at 3:33pm
Here's some tracks I got on Beatport today.
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I'm waiting for the next round of coupon codes to come out on December 2nd to purchase a bunch of tracks I have in my hold bin. In one of the last emails beatport sent me they said that one will be the biggest discount of the year.


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Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 6:00 PM - Sunday, May 18, 2014 at 4:00 PM (CDT)
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The REI Wheely Beast 22 is a cross between a duffel bag and a carry-on. It's received an update since our last review; it no longer has duffel-bag style carry handles on the front of the bag. Overall, our testers liked this bag's simple duffel-like design and found it easy to pack and unpack. It's not able to convert into a backpack like the REI Stratocruiser 22 or the Osprey Ozone Convertible 22 but it has a solid frame and a sturdy handle.
This carry-on has organizer pockets right where you want them and, unlike a hard sided bag, you can really cram it full of clothes and it will expand a little. Our main complaint about this model is that it looks a little bit like the luggage that your teenage brother (or son) might own. It has a techy look, similar to the Ozone, but comes across as even more casual. While this piece might not be appropriate for your next business trip, it is reasonably priced and a good option if you prefer to use "outdoorsy" luggage.
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This bag measures 21.5 x 14 x 9.5, and has an internal volume of 42 L. It weighs 7 lbs 1 oz according to our scales (6 lbs 2 oz stated manufacturer weight) and is made of Cordura nylon. It has two wheels, one external pocket, and three internal pockets.
Performance Comparison
Ease of Transport
The REI Wheely Beast 22 is fitted with a sturdy telescoping handle that raises up to one height only (many other bags have two options). Although its wheels are smaller than those on several other two-wheeled bags, we found that the Wheely Beast pulled smoothly and maneuvered easily down the airplane aisle and over rough surfaces. The bag has a large carrying handle at the top and two nylon webbing handles on each side. One thing that we really liked about the Wheely Beast was that if you don't fill the bag all the way full, the non-structured, duffel-style walls allow you more freedom to squeeze your bag into smaller spaces. Unfortunately, though, this bag does not have external compression straps to scrunch it down even further. As a bonus, it takes up just a little less room in storage, thanks to its soft sides.
The REI Wheely Beast 22 has an internal capacity of 43 liters and held everything in our pack test without stressing the zippers. We couldn't fit a garment bag and dress shoes in (and frankly, it probably would have wrinkled the clothes had we tried) so if you are looking for a more business travel friendly model, then the Briggs and Riley Baseline Domestic or the Samsonite Silhouette Sphere 2 21 are better options.
This bag didn't seem to hold too much more than the 35 L Osprey Ozone Convertible bag, and it also held about the same amount as the Lipault Paris Plume, which has a manufacturer stated capacity of 48 L. With all of these soft-sided bags, there is a finite limit to how much you can stuff in there, so if you tend to over pack or like to pick up souvenirs on your trips, an expandable bag like the Travelpro Maxlite 3 22 would be a better choice.
This bag doesn't have too many features to speak of. It does have lock compatible zippers, three interior zippered pouches and compression straps to keep your items organized and in place. The external pocket is not large enough to fit a standard laptop and is not padded, but it is suitable for a book, magazine, or tablet.
This bag is made of Cordura nylon and has a tough and rugged feel. Its side handles are made of bar-tacked nylon, the wheels are fairly solid and sit in a large plastic housing, and the main zipper is thick and burly. We liked that the sides have reinforced panels and that the space between the wheels (you know, that part that gets dragged over curbs and up stairs) is protected with a plastic guard.
This bag weighed 7 lbs 1 oz on our scale (6 lbs 2 oz stated manufacturer weight - typo on their end?), which is lighter than some traditional carry-on bags but heavier than the sleek Osprey Ozone and Samsonite Winfield 2 20. It's most likely the plastic paneling on the bottom of this bag that is adding the weight, but we do think that REI found a nice balance here between creating a bag that isn't too heavy, but is durable enough to last over the long haul.
As we mentioned in the overview, this bag has a techy look that just sort of said "teenage boy" to us, and comes in slate, olive drab and dark cherry versions. It is certainly not an unattractive bag, but it does not have the sophisticated look of the hard-sided Samsonite Winfield 2 20 or the sleek look of the Osprey Ozone. As an unstructured bag, it also just inherently looks less professional and more casual.
Best Applications
This bag is great for all-around airline travel and perfect for the adventurer on a budget. It simultaneously holds many items, but can also be squished down when it's not so full, which is great for people with limited storage. We wouldn't take it on a business trip, but for your next beach vacation this bag will do quite nicely.
At $169, the REI Wheely Beast 22 is a little more expensive than its previous version. It's still cheaper than the convertible REI Stratocruiser and Osprey Ozone, so if you want an "outdoorsy" style bag without the backpack straps, the Wheely Beast is an affordable way to go. Plus, if you're an REI member purchasing this bag full price, you'll see $16.90 back on your year-end dividend. If you care a little more about the style of your bag or are really excited about convertible or four-wheeled luggage, then it may be worth it to you to spend a little more to get a piece that you'll really love.
This is a pretty basic bag, but it's made of durable materials, and is an ideal option for the casual traveler on a budget. If you are looking for a simple and durable rolling bag that will get your stuff from point A to point B without hurting your wallet, then the REI Wheely Beast 22 is the carry-on for you.
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Today is the deadline for Jersey City residents to register to vote in the municipal election, which is Tuesday, May 14.
The Board of Elections office is staying open until 9 p.m. today to accept the new registrations.
Incumbent Mayor Jerramiah Healy is seeking a third full term, and is being challenged by longtime political rival City Councilman Steve Fulop, former local basketball star Jerry Walker and community activist Abdul Malik.
All council seats are up for grabs as well.
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Poll: Americans hope for better in 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) – A large number of Americans see 2013 as anything but a banner year and aren't reluctant to wave goodbye on New Year's Eve, a new AP-Times Square poll says, reflecting anxiety stretching from the corridors of power in Washington to corporate boardrooms, statehouses, and city and town halls.
Although the poll shows that people generally are looking forward to the new year with optimism and no blatant sense of foreboding, it also unmasks pent-up worries about international crises and instability, and concerns at home about the standard of living, health care and schools.
What the public thought of 2013:
Where's the party?
Most Americans – 54 percent – say they'll be ringing in the new year at home, while 1 in 5 are heading to a friend's or family member's house. Only 8 percent say they'll go to a bar, restaurant or other organized event.
Younger Americans are least apt to spend the holiday at home: 39 percent of those under age 30 will celebrate at home, 33 percent at someone else's home, 13 percent at a bar or other venue.
Regardless of their own time zone, nearly 6 in 10 say they'll watch at least some of the celebration from New York City's Times Square.
Countdown companions
Wherever they're spending the holiday, most Americans prefer the company of family. Asked with whom they want to be when the clock strikes midnight, 83 percent name a family member.
On a holiday often sealed with a kiss, nearly 4 in 10 say they most want to be next to their spouse, and 13 percent cite a significant other or romantic interest as a preferred companion. Parents like to be with their children, more than the children like to be with their parents.
Less conventional choices: 2 percent cite their pets, 3 percent God, Jesus or their religious congregation, and less than 1 percent said they wanted to ring it in with their co-workers.
Of course, some opt out altogether: 18 percent say they're not planning to celebrate on New Year's Eve, and 9 percent say there's no one with whom they'd like to party, preferring instead their pillow, TiVo or their own thoughts.
What mattered in news
The implementation of the health care law topped the list of the most important news stories of 2013, with 26 percent citing it. In an Associated Press survey of news directors and editors, 45 of 144 journalists surveyed called the health care rollout their top story.
In the AP-Times Square poll, the death of Nelson Mandela occurred as the poll was underway. It rose quickly, with 8 percent naming it as the most important news of the year, matching the share citing the federal government's budget difficulties or shutdown.
The budget fight, which led to a partial shutdown of the federal government in October, was rated extremely or very important by 60 percent of Americans, and prompted rare bipartisan agreement. About two-thirds in each major party, 65 percent of Republicans and 63 percent of Democrats, rated it highly important.
A majority said the Boston Marathon bombings were extremely or very important, and 47 percent considered the national debate over gun laws that important.
Pop culture
Miley Cyrus's MTV Video Music Awards performance. The launch of "Lean In." Apologies from Paula Deen and Lance Armstrong. Walter White's exit and the entrance of the Netflix series "House of Cards." What do they all have in common? More Americans say these pop culture moments were more forgettable than memorable.
Just one pop culture moment was deemed more memorable than forgettable: The birth of Prince George to Britain's Prince William and his wife, Kate.
Among men, 64 percent called the debate on work-life balance sparked by the book "Lean In" and other writings forgettable. About half of women agreed.
About 1 in 5 younger Americans said the launch of original programming through streaming services like Netflix or Hulu was a memorable moment, about doubling the share among those age 50 and up.
Residents of the West were more likely than others to consider memorable the San Francisco "Batkid" (31 percent) or the final season of the series "Breaking Bad" (19 percent).
The AP-Times Square New Year's Eve Poll was conducted by GfK Public Affairs and Corporate Communications from Dec. 5-9 and involved online interviews with 1,367 adults. The survey has a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 3.5 percentage points for all respondents. The poll is a cooperative effort between AP and the organizers of the Times Square New Year's Eve Celebration, the Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment. The Alliance is a non-profit group that seeks to promote Times Square, and Countdown Entertainment represents the owners of One Times Square and the New Year's Eve Ball Drop.
The survey was conducted using KnowledgePanel, a probability-based Internet panel designed to be representative of the U.S. population. Respondents to the survey were first selected randomly, using phone or mail survey methods, and were later interviewed online. People selected for KnowledgePanel who didn't otherwise have access to the Internet were provided with the ability to access the Internet at no cost to them.
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Here at Bleacher Report, we painstakingly research all 126 FBS programs to rank them all from worst to first.
The rankings are comprised of an average of the Associated Press and USA Today coaches' Top 25 polls, as well as Bleacher's official poll, Jeff Sagarin's computer ratings and the author's personal ranking.
Scroll through the slides to see how we rank each and every one of the 126 FBS programs. Think a team is ranked too high or too low? Weigh in on the comments section with your thoughts.


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Candidates vie for 1st District state house seats to represent Kirkland's Finn Hill
The 2010 Census made a big impact on the Kirkland neighborhood of Finn Hill when it comes to government representation. Those changes seem to be too much for some to keep up with.
As a result, the neighborhood was switched from the 32nd to the 1st Legislative District.
Other changes include a new congressional district and new representation for the area on the King County Council.
The new 1st Legislative District will present one of the longest-running incumbents in Olympia.
Democrat Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe has represented the 1st District since 1993 and is seeking re-election. McAuliffe, 71, is most known for her commitment to education. According to the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission, McAuliffe has already raised more than $15,000.
McAuliffe will face a top-two primary on Aug. 7, as she is being challenged by both a Republican and a Democrat. Two-term Northshore School Board member and former president, Dawn McCravey is running against McAuliffe as a Republican and is also running to improve education in Washington State. McCravey has raised more than $7,000, according to the PDC.
Democrat Guy Palumbo will also be on the August ballot. Palumbo is also running to reform education but his website also puts an emphasis on making government run more like a business and helping small businesses. Palumbo's fund raising has dwarfed his opponents, raising more than $63,000 already, according to the PDC.
Rep. Derek Stanford, a Democrat, is looking to be elected to his second term in Pos. 1 for the district. Stanford has raised nearly $19,000, according to the PDC. He will also face the primary election, as he is being challenged by three candidates.
Republicans Sandy Guinn and Brian Travis will challenge Stanford for Pos. 1. Guinn has served on the Bothell City Council and as Deputy Mayor. Guinn has no record of fund raising with the PDC. Guinn ran against Stanford in 2010.
The PDC has no record of Travis fund raising thus far and cites transportation, education and state's rights as his main priorities on his website.
Greg Rankich is running for Pos. 1 as a Democrat. His website was still under construction as of press time and the PDC has no record of fund raising for the candidate. Rankich is the president and CEO of Xtreme Consulting Group, a business and IT consulting firm based in Kirkland. He recently made a $3 million donation to the Washington State University athletic department.
Democrat Luis Moscoso is running unopposed for Pos. 2 and has raised nearly $23,000 for his re-election.
The Reporter ran a story on candidates running for the 32nd Legislative District in the June 1 issue. Redistricting has changed the Finn Hill neighborhood's representation in Olympia to the 1st Legislative District. The Reporter regrets the error.
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ALMA - Alma College linebacker Anthony Sabatella was named the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Defensive Players of the Week.
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In its early stages, it can be sometimes be hard to tell if someone has Parkinson's Disease.
The National Parkinson Foundation has a checklist of 10 warning signs:
- Tremor or shaking: Have you noticed a slight shaking or tremor in your finger, thumb, hand, chin or lip? Does your leg shake when you sit down or relax?
- Handwriting changes: Has your handwriting suddenly gotten much smaller than in it was in the past? You may notice the way you write words on a page has changed, such as letter sizes are smaller and the words are crowded together.
- Loss of smell: Have you noticed you no longer smell certain foods very well? If you seem to have more trouble smelling foods like bananas, dill pickles or licorice, you should ask your doctor about Parkinson's disease.
- Trouble sleeping: Do you thrash around in bed or kick and punch while you are deeply asleep? You might notice that you started falling out of bed while asleep. Sometimes, your spouse will notice, or will want to move to another bed.
- Trouble moving: Do you feel stiff in your body, arms or legs? Sometimes stiffness goes away as you move. If it does not, it can be a sign of Parkinson's disease. You might notice that your arms don't swing when you walk, or maybe other people have said you look stiff. An early sign might be stiffness or pain in your shoulder or hips. People sometimes say their feet seem 'stuck to the floor.'
- Constipation: Do you have trouble moving your bowels without straining every day?
- A soft or low voice: Have other people told you that your voice is very soft when you speak in a normal tone, or that you sound hoarse?
- Masked face: Have you been told that you have a serious, depressed or mad look on your face more often, even when you are not in a bad mood? This serious looking face is called masking. Also, if you or other people notice that you have a blank stare or do not blink your eyes very often, you should ask your doctor about Parkinson's disease.
- Dizziness or fainting: Do you notice that you often feel dizzy when you stand up out of a chair? Feeling dizzy or fainting can be signs of low blood pressure and can be linked to Parkinson's disease.
- Stooping or hunching over: Are you not standing up as straight as you used to? If you or your family or friends notice that you seem to be stooping, leaning or slouching when you stand, it could be a sign of Parkinson's disease.