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We're thrilled to be a part of this month that puts autism in the spotlight, but we're even more thrilled to celebrate all of the individuals with autism who make our community amazing! Celebrate with us by joining AuSM for an April event.
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Rep. Fattah Introduces Bill That Ties Debt Ceiling to Congressional Spending and Avoids Future "Fiscal Cliffs"
Jan 03, 2013, 04:39 EST
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA) offered legislation today on the first day of the new Congress that will head off one of the thorniest problems of the previous Congress – constant and pointless wrangling over the debt ceiling.
Fattah, a senior Appropriator from Philadelphia, introduced the "Ending Fiscal Cliffs Act of 2013," one of the first bills before the 113th Congress. The legislation streamlines the process of raising the debt ceiling – which Congress could face within two months - to avoid paralyzing political maneuvers.
Under the current system, Congress authorizes Federal spending, then must grant redundant approval to borrow sufficient funds to cover the spending it has already approved. Fattah's bill restructures the process to make it more efficient. It allows the Administration to raise the debt ceiling, as necessary, in order to avoid default whenever Congress spends money or reduces revenues.
Fattah said the near-paralysis and threatened tax increases over the so-called "fiscal cliff" this week were set in motion by "the short-term, short-sighted and flawed resolution" during the 2011 debt ceiling debate. Enactment of the Fattah bill would prevent future "fiscal cliff" fiascos, including one that is looming when the debt ceiling limit is reached in two months.
"When Congress orders from the menu of spending, it's like going to a restaurant and ordering a meal from the menu," Fattah said, "There's no question about having to pay the bill – when you order the food, you agree to pay for it. There's no second debate over whether or not to pay the bill.
"Stability and predictability in the full faith and credit of the United States are critical to the nation's economic security," Fattah said. "The question of whether the United States will meet its debt obligations has long been decided in the affirmative and should not need further negotiation. This bill puts in place a solid remedy to ensure America meets its obligations."
The Philadelphia Congressman added, "This bill clarifies what's at stake in the recent budget-spending-revenue debate that was labeled 'the fiscal cliff.' How much money the federal government should raise and spend is an important, fundamental debate for Congress. But the debt ceiling is a phony distraction."
The Fattah bill directs the Secretary of the Treasury to determine whether Congressional expenditures require borrowing in excess of the existing debt limit. If so, the Secretary may raise the ceiling without further approval from Congress.
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djshrew wrote:Sooo..... Its obviously been a while since I last posted. A lot has been going on personally in my life and social networks and working out (unfortunately) have taken a back seat.
So, here's the deal: My husband and I decided to separate and are pending a divorce, I've moved out of the house and am living back with my parents in a basement apartment.
DJShrew, I am sorry to hear that, even when circumstances are good a divorce can be very painful.
I have a new job that I love. It is all for the best but it has been a huge adjustment and I am finally coming around to it all.
Good news. I've found that when my job situation has been right with my life just about all other issues are much more manageable.
I've been in the gym still but my motivation has not been the best and I'm adjusting to working out in the mornings- getting there early enough for a full workout and cardio has been a problem. Additionally, with my new job I've had to adjust the times I eat and what I eat. I'm teaching and am not allowed to have nuts before work and am not supposed to have food in the classroom. so thats been a bitch.
I actually enjoy morning workouts, but I find it hard to move on to work the rest of the day so I know what you mean. Do you mean you aren't allowed to have nuts, even at home, before work? I read a news article a few years ago that a teenage girl with a peanut allergy died because he kissed a boy who had a peanut butter sandwich the day BEFORE. Is the school worried about that? That you might have a trace of nuts on your fingers or something like that?
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Turn off those television sets and return to the wonderful era of imagination. The Jamestown Community Theatre will take you back to the days of "Baby Snooks," "I Love a Mystery," "Helen Trent," and the "Shadow" who, by the way, knew what evil lurked in the hearts of men.
The JCT will be hosting a program called "Tune in to WJTN." Local actors of all ages will learn about radio plays of the past and perform selections for a live audience in early April. Artisitc director Mary S. Wright said, "We invite Jamestowners, ages 11 to 90-plus, to become involved in acting roles, sound design, and stage-managing positions."
Rehearsals will be under the guidance of Wright, Mary Haite and Annie McIntyre. They begin on Wednesday, Feb 2, from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m., at the Jamestown Country Club and then continue once a week through April 6. Classes may switch to twice a week towards the end.
Radio shows will be broadcast before a live audience on April 7, 8, 9 and 10 at the recreation center. To find out more, please call or email Mary S. Wright at 423-9993, email@example.com, or check out www.Jamestownri.com/jct. Registration forms will be at the recreation center and on the website. If you wish to perform on WJTN, please call Mary Wright or fill out a registration form and bring it to Jill Goldstein at the recreation center by Jan. 26.
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Kudos to Bob Van Cleef, owner of Yankee Housewrights, for giving up some of his holiday time to see that seven members of Boy Scout Troop 1 received merit badges that had to be earned before Jan. 1. The Special Centennial Merit Badge was for carpentry and had to be completed in 2010.
Bob took the scouts into his workshop on Frigate Street for two days and instructed them in completing their project and each took home handcrafted footstools. Troop committeeman Jack Hawkins assisted Bob. Earning their carpentry merit badges were Kenny and Owen Baertlein, Elliott Italiano, Jacob Maguire, Jackson Hawkins and Jacob and Josh Fisher.
Congratulations to islander Sophie Primiano, 11, a Jamestown School sixth grader, who was last week's Student of the Week.
Elizabeth Mancini, Dave Reilly and Tom Bembenek correctly identifi ed last week's poser as "One of These Nights" by the Eagles.
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We're gonna find one: one that really screams.
I've been searching for the daughter of the devil himself.
I've been searching for an angel in white.
I've been waiting for a woman who's a little of both.
And I can feel her but she's nowhere in sight.
Oo, loneliness will blind you between the wrong and the right.
Oo, coming right behind you, swear I'm gonna find you one of these nights"
"'One of These Nights' is the title song of the fourth studio album by the Eagles. It was released in 1975. This song became the group's second No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 in July of that year. The album released three top 10 singles: 'One of These Nights', 'Lyin' Eyes' and 'Take It To The Limit,' that clearly demonstrated the group's varied range of talent."
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Harry Redknapp backed Jermain Defoe to earn an England recall after watching the striker help Tottenham avoid an upset in their FA Cup fifth round replay against Stevenage at White Hart Lane.
Defoe scored either side of half-time to ease the home fans' nerves as Spurs battled back from a goal down to book their place in the quarter-finals of the competition with a 3-1 win. The 29-year-old equalised Joel Byrom's opener with a 20-yard volley and then sealed the win for the Barclays Premier League side in the second half with a well-placed curler.
Redknapp now thinks the former Portsmouth and West Ham striker has a chance of making the Three Lions' Euro 2012 squad despite the fact that he is no longer first choice at the north London club. He said: "It's good to see Jermain back scoring. He is a good finisher and he is a good player. He must have a chance (of an international recall)."
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Brophy, Newtown girls win 9th straight SWC crown
BROOKFIELD -- It's pretty simple, this business of owning the SWC Division I girls lacrosse tournament.
And so, too, are MVP performances stunted by scoreless first halves, apparently.
"For me, a lot of the time, when I don't play a big part in our offense, I like to pick it up and help out my team -- and literally just step up and crush it," said Meaghan Brophy, whose four second-half goals ignited Newtown's 13-6 runaway victory over Brookfield on a misty Friday afternoon at Bobcats Stadium.
With it, the Nighthawks, who tallied an uncharacteristic seven losses in the regular season, have captured their ninth straight, and perhaps sweetest, SWC crown.
"After their upset over New Fairfield (in the semifinal round), Brookfield has been playing so well," said Nighthawks coach Maura Fletcher. "We watched them toward the end of the season. They're a completely different team than they were at the beginning of the season. There were definitely butterflies in the stomach today."
As they did in their semifinal win against New Milford, the Nighthawks used a flurry of goals to pull away in the second half, including all four of Brophy's goals.
About four minutes into the period, Brophy scored three goals in under a minute, the last two -- separated by just 10 seconds -- 50 yard bursts set up by her own faceoff wins.
"(Brophy) definitely fired up the offense on her draw work," Fletcher said, adding that there was stiff competition for the MVP plaque. "(Attack) Erin Kenning had a great game as well. Cassie Ekstrom, who's our top defender, played well, she had about four interceptions. But, yes, (Brophy) does tend to fire up the offense and get things going off the draw circle." Newtown had led by two prior to Brophy's outburst, matching the halftime deficit. Kenning matched her with four goals, and Julia Trudell and Caroline Kingsley each added a pair, overpowering a Brookfield team that went cold at the worst possible time.
"We're just happy to be here today, and we deserve all the credit for getting here," said Brookfield coach Kary Rodgers. "(Brookfield) is an awesome team, we play together and I'm proud of them." Liah Baity, Brooke Sands, Jillian Fisher, Ellie Calcavecchio, Jenna Bellano and Tori Weinstock each scored for the Bobcats. The Nighthawks received additional offense from Tressa Scott (one goal) and Kristie VosWinkel (two assists). Both goalies -- Newtown's Kyle Dandrea and Brookfield's Kelly Grady -- tallied nine saves.
Records: Brookfield 12-4-1; Newtown 11-7.
Scoring: B -- Liah Baity 1g; Brooke Sands 1g; Jillian Fisher 1g; Ellie Calcavecchio 1g, 1a; Jenna Bellano 1g; Tori Weinstock 1g. N -- Julia Trudell 2g; Erin Kenning 4g; Tressa Scott 1g; Kristie VosWinkel 2a; Caroline Kingsley 2g; Meaghan Brophy 4g. Goalies: B -- Kelly Grady (9 saves); N -- Kyle Dandrea (9 saves).


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James Duderstadt on the Need to Create Intellectual Capital
University of Michigan President Emeritus James Duderstadt discusses the university's role in creating intellectual capital.
Watch the video of his presentation below.
- Summarized highlights
- Response by Jay Shidler and Barry Weinman
- About James Duderstadt
- About the responders
Summarized highlights: The Importance of Creating Intellectual Capital
A knowledge-driven economy requires tertiary education, the ability to discover and apply new knowledge and entrepreneurial skills, Duderstadt said. Yet universities operate in an environment where there is strong pressure to reduce the relative pressure on taxpayers, educate a significant portion of the population and score high in college rankings.
"While increasing the attainment of college degrees helps to build a world-class workforce, it does not necessarily create the jobs that will employ that workforce," he pointed out. Economists estimate that 40–60 percent of growth is due to research and development activity and another 20 percent is based on rising skill levels of the population—activities supported by higher education. Return on capital investment averages 10–14 percent while the private rate of return on R&D investment averages 25 percent and the social rate of return (benefits to society) is estimated to be as high as 50 percent, he noted. That's why economists suggest investment in education and research can increase long-term economic growth and companies locate where talent is produced.
The space race drove education policy in the past, but it focused on the best and the brightest, Duderstadt said. The skills race of the 21st century will value skills and knowledge of an entire population.
In contrast to other developed nations, where aging populations, out migration and shrinking workforces challenge productivity, the United States continues to benefit from immigration—estimated to be responsible for half the nation's growth rate over the past decade. An estimated 42 percent of the millennial generation entering college is comprised of minority populations, contributing to a rapid change to a truly multicultural society. Combined with increased globalization, "that requires universities to develop new paradigms capable of serving rapidly growing ethnic minorities."
For the last couple of decades, higher education has been viewed less as a public good for the broader society and more as an individual benefit—leading to higher tuition levels. Yet American higher education is still considered valuable around the world, said Duderstadt, quoting Britain's Economist magazine: "It is all to easy to mock American academia, but it is easy to loose sight of the real story that America has the best system of higher education in the world." Surveys suggest most of the public still believes this, yet participation has been dropping, and much of the adult population has never taken a college class.
Congress has asked the National Academies to make 10 recommendations on key issues. As a member of the commission assigned to the task, Duderstadt identified these:
- An unstustainable funding model (federal investment limited by mounting national debt, state dollars shifting to other priorities, corporate support declining and tuition approaching market ceilings).
- Lack of federal policy to address global competition from Asian and European countries working to create their own "ivy leagues."
- Policies that constrain human capital by limiting affirmative action and limiting immigration.
- Universities' sluggish response to the need for change.
- Tax, financial aid and sponsored research policies that drive predatory practices and cost escalation.
- The overwhelming complexity and scale involved in governance of large universities.
- Lack of public understanding of the role played by world-class universities in creating new knowledge, stimulating the innovation critical to economic prosperity and national security.
Hawaii has extraordinary assets, he said—a highly effective and coordinated system of higher education capable of expanding college attainment and lifelong learning; an unusually diverse population with ties to Asia and North America; and a world-class research campus ranking among many of the leading U.S institutions. "My sense is all the pieces are there. It will require investment. It will require bold vision. It will require community interactions," he said. "The University of Hawaii is very much the future of the state of Hawaii."
Response by Jay Shidler and Barry Weinman
Businessman and Shidler College of Business namesake Jay Shidler asked about the success of "alternative universities" such as Phoenix in addressing delivery of product in a cost effective manner. Duderstadt said such institutions should be valued for learning how to address life-long learning but recognized as something quite different from a university. They have professionals rather than faculty who extend the knowledge base, they prepare student for jobs instead of life-long learning, they play a valuable role in educating a niche market, but "I defy them to develop the first rank programming that led to Google."
How do you put responsibility on deans to keep in touch with alumni to bring non-public support back to the university? Shidler asked. Institutions have to have a certain amount of autonomy, pushing key decisions involving resources down to the people that generate the resources and the costs, Duderstadt said. "The state can tell us how much appropriation we get, but it cannot tell us how to spend it, what programs to offer, what students to recruit, what tuition to charge." He said the University of Hawaii needs much more flexibility, adaptability, autonomy coupled with the accountability of the goals it has set.
Philanthropist and venture capitalist Barry Weinman asked for Duderstadt's suggestions in achieving the development part of R&D. While the federal government supports basic research, it takes people capable of translating that research and developing products and services, similar to the way extension agencies translated agriculture advances, Duderstadt said.
How do you make plans work? Weinman asked. Universities attract people who like the security of higher education while entrepreneurs thrive on risk, Duderstadt observed. Creating the risk-taking culture is a challenge. The translation occurs when you have faculty who are energized by interaction with the community. Experiments now being conducted at the super collider in Geneva may never have practical application, but the instrumentation that's developed to conduct the experiment will have immense impact, he said.
About James Duderstadt
University of Michigan president emeritus and university professor of science and engineering, James J. Duderstadt co-chairs the University of Michigan's Science, Technology and Public Policy Program and directs the Millennium Project, a research center exploring the impact of over-the-horizon technologies on society.
He was university president 1988–1996 after serving as professor and dean of engineering and provost and vice president for academic affairs.
Duderstadt has served on or chaired numerous boards and committees including the National Science Board; National Academies Executive Committee and Committee on Science, Engineering and Public Policy; National Commission on the Future of Higher Education; Nuclear Energy Research Advisory Committee of the Department of Energy; as well as business organizations such as the Big Ten Athletic Conference, University of Michigan Hospitals, Unisys and CMS Energy. He serves on several national boards and commissions addressing science policy, higher education, information technology, energy and national security, including the National Science Foundation's Advisory Committee on Cyberinfrastructure, the Glion Colloquium (Switzerland) and the Intelligence Science Board.
His many awards include the E. O. Lawrence Award for excellence in nuclear research, Arthur Holly Compton Prize for outstanding teaching, Reginald Wilson Award for national leadership in achieving diversity, National Medal of Technology for exemplary service to the nation and election to numerous honorific societies.
Duderstadt holds a bachelor's in electrical engineering from Yale University and master's and PhD in engineering science and physics from the California Institute of Technology. He joined the University of Michigan faculty after a year as an Atomic Energy Commission postdoctoral fellow at Caltech.
About Jay Shidler and Barry Weinman
Founder and Managing Partner of The Shidler Group, Jay Shidler is described as "a deeply involved, whiteboard-scribbling, numbers-crunching visionary who had the chutzpah early on to believe world-class real estate companies could be built from a remote location in the Pacific." He launched his business career as an undergraduate at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. A thesis he wrote formed the basis for a successful condominium project, and he began dispensing real estate advice in a column he penned for a prominent Hawaii business publication.
After serving in the Army, he began seeking properties with strong upside potential whose value he could maximize. From a single-man, single-office start in 1971, he has founded and been the initial investor in more than 20 public and private companies, five of which have been listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The Shidler Group includes affiliated partnerships and corporations that have acquired and managed more than 2,000 properties in 40 states and Canada.
Shidler also holds patents for a system of pricing financial instruments involving credit risk transfer. UH Manoa's Shidler College of Business was named in his honor in 2006.
Co-Founder, Allegis Capital, Barry Weinman has been making venture capital investments, principally in Silicon Valley, since 1980. He is co-founder and former managing director of Allegis Capital and AVI Capital, a well-established high-technology seed and early-stage venture capital firm dating to 1982.
Weinman and his partners in Allegis and prior funds have helped more than 70 private companies go public. He has led and participated in investments resulting in more than $25 billion in market value, including Palm (NASDAQ), Cypress Semiconductor (NYSE), Caere (NASDAQ), Cadnetix (NASDAQ), Columbia/HCA (NYSE), Women.com (NASDAQ), Medscape (NASDAQ), Liveworld (NASDAQ) and InfoGear (CSCO).
Weinman held management positions with AT&T, IBM and Fairchild Semiconductor. He co-founded Interactive Applications Inc., the first on-line manufacturing software and services company, and merged it with Boole & Babbage. In 2005 he became chair of DragonBridge Capital, a Merchant Bank and Venture Fund in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong.
Weinman holds a bachelor of science from Clarkson College of Technology and a master of arts from the London School of Economics / University of Southern California.


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Named the most successful R&B artist of the last 25 years by Billboard in 2011, R. Kelly is touring ahead of the November release of his 12th studio album. With the singles "My Story" featuring 2 Chainz released in July and "Genius" released just last month, attendees can expect to hear material new and old during the show. Known for major hits such as "Bump n' Grind," "I Believe I Can Fly," "If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time" and "Trapped in the Closet," plan on spending an evening with the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: North Charleston Coliseum, 5001 Coliseum Drive
Price: $48-$101
more info: www.NorthCharlestonColiseumPAC.com, www.R-Kelly.com
The Mac-Off is back for a fourth year of local restaurants battling it out for one of three titles: Critics Choice, People's Choice and Best Local Ingredient(s) Critics Choice. With Crave and Graze returning to defend their titles, attendees will be able to delve into mac and cheese offerings from the likes of Poogan's Porch, Rue de Jean, The Green Goat, Mosaic, The Roost and more. Additional food available on-site will include Lowcountry favorites and funnel cakes, French fries and snow cones from Charleston Festival Foods. Beverage offerings will be numerous as Charleston Mix Bloody Mary, Tito's Vodka, Firefly Moonshine, Larceny Bourbon, Sam Adams, Angry Orchard, Bud Light and wine will all be available. There also will be a zip line, corn hole and bocce, a pumpkin patch, kids section, live music, TVs showing football, cooking demonstrations and more. The event will be held rain or shine. Attendees should bring blankets or chairs but leave coolers and dogs at home. A portion of the proceeds benefit Lowcountry Local First, a group that advocates community support for local independent businesses and farmers.
When: 2-7 p.m. Saturday
Where: The Grove at Patriots Point. 40 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant
Price: $20 in advance, $30 the day of for general admission, which includes 10 sample tickets; $30 in advance, $35 the day of for the "Double the Cheesy" package, which includes admission for two and 20 sample tickets; $50 for VIP, which includes special parking, a separate entrance, a tented area with samples from all restaurants, a full-service bar and seating; kids 12 and under get in free
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Follypalooza, Folly Beach's annual fundraiser for local cancer patients, is again rallying for support. Entering its sixth year, the event has raised almost $27,000 that has gone to help 20 individuals alleviate financial stress caused by medical bills. The carnival-themed event will feature games, local food and art vendors, live music, a jump castle, bungee jousting, a silent auction and more. This year's music will feature all local bands, including Sun Dried Vibes, Calhoun's Calling (led by cancer survivor Nathan Calhoun), BYOG and Don't Mess with the Tiger.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday
Where: Center Street on Folly Beach
Price: Free
more info: www.facebook.com/follypalooza
The Avian Conservation Center is hosting the fourth annual Wild at Wingswood fundraising event to benefit The Center for Birds of Prey. The event kicks off with a cocktail hour featuring flight demonstrations, close encounters with various birds of prey and a silent auction. Afterward, dinner will be served and a live auction will commence. Dress will be festive cocktail attire, and avian inspiration is welcomed. All proceeds will benefit The Center for Birds of Prey and its mission to rehabilitate injured raptors and educate the public about conservation.
When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday
Where: Memminger Auditorium, 56 Beaufain St.
Price: $125
more Info: 971-7474, www.thecenterforbirdsofprey.org
Broadway fans will get a treat at Charleston Stage's New Benefit Performance Dinner and Gala as legend Patti LuPone will perform selections from classic musicals. LuPone, known best for her award-winning roles in "Evita" and "Gypsy," will perform a special concert titled "Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda ... played that part," in which she'll perform songs from "Hair," "Bye Bye Birdie," "Funny Girl," "West Side Story" and more. A pre-performance reception with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will take place with a seated dinner to be served after the show. Proceeds will benefit Charleston Stage's New Horizons initiatives.
When: 6:45 p.m. Thursday
Where: Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church St.
Price: $250
more Info: 577-7183, www.charlestonstage.com
The Sustainability Institute will again host its Superhero Soiree, a fundraising event that brings Gotham City to Hibernian Hall. Attendees can choose to dress the part, but they are asked to bring their dancing shoes to an event that will include live music and a photo booth. The second annual event will include drinks from Republic Reign, Cathead Vodka, Westbrook Brewery, Oku, Ice Box Bar and Liquid Culture-American Classic Tea, while Rutledge Cab Company, Cypress, Fuel, Republic Reign and Salthouse Catering will be serving up food.
When: 7-10:30 p.m. Thursday
Where: Hibernian Hall, 155 Meeting St.
Price: $55
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When: 8-11 p.m. Thursday
Where: Charleston Visitor Center Bus Shed, 375 Meeting St.
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When: 6:30 p.m. Friday
Where: 43 Society St.
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The Cuttle Fish fossil above is great . We all know it as a sea creature, so finding the deep sea nautilus type Ammonite is not surprising, but finding it buried with a pine branch tells us this area is a flood deposit.
Did you spot the evidence the ammonite with the hammer seems to have been buried alive? Ammonites had a octopus type creature inside the shell and we were amazed to open it up, and find what appear to be its tentacle suckers still inside. If this proves to be true then they were withdrawn as the frightened animal was being buried and never again extended due to the mud becoming so thick and hard rapidly ..it couldn't even move. See if you can spot the sucker like structures in the montage above
All these specimens have come from our visit over the last few days to the Jura region of Southern Germany (October 4 and on) and these fossils from the original Jurassic rocks, are destined for our Jurassic Ark display in Australia joining Jurassic fossils from USA, China, UK etc, making it a truly international monument to God's Glory as Creator and Judge. We need help to continue this research.
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Federal aid is on the way for more than a thousand Queens homeowners who applied for help.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved more than $2 million for Queens residents since the county qualified for federal aid last month. Queens was declared a disaster area, allowing individual residents, business owners and non-profits to apply for reimbursement from necessary expenses and compensation from repairs.
The amount approved for individual assistance totaled to $2,051,421, according to FEMA.
FEMA has received 1,497 applications in Queens so far.
Statewide, FEMA has approved $68,397,939 and has received 35,000 applications.
To register for housing assistance or for more information, call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or visit www.disasterassistance.gov. Be sure to have your social security number and insurance information. Queens homeowners have until October 31 to register.


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A recent Detroit News article, inappropriately titled "Lax home-school laws put kids at risk," states that current Michigan law prevents us from finding out how well home-schooled students are doing academically. Home-schoolers in Michigan aren't required to take standardized tests, as they do in other states, but Michigan home-schoolers sometimes take them voluntarily. The results from these tests are very impressive.
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A report by the National Home Education Research Institute released this year found that home-schooled students score 34 to 39 percentage points above the average standardized test score. This puts the home-school national average score at about the 80th percentile in language arts, math, social studies and almost 90th percentile in reading.
More impressive than these test scores is the study's analysis of the variables that impact standardized test scores, such as parents' level of education and family income. Like students in conventional schools, home-schoolers with parents who have college degrees and higher income perform better than homeschoolers whose parents have no college degrees and lower family income. But the difference between the two is much smaller than in conventional schools, and based on these two variables, the home-schooled students that would be predicted to perform the most poorly still outrank the national average. For example, home-schoolers whose parents do not have college degrees still tested in the 83rd percentile.
Compare these results with math scores released recently showing that Detroit students performed slightly better than if they had simply guessed, or with the fact that Michigan's cut scores for standardized tests are among the weakest in the nation, and it becomes a safe bet that the vast majority of home-schoolers in Michigan are outperforming their peers in conventional schools.


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text: Student Profiles Krista Bahm '11 Krista Bahm '11 Majors: Economics and Environmental Studies Minor: Biology Hometown: Berkeley, California Why did you choose to come to Bowdoin? Not many people can boast of having attended a high school twice the size of their college. Although I knew it would be an adjustment going from a vast high school of 3,400 students to a small liberal arts college, this was a change I eagerly sought. But after visiting numerous East Coast liberal arts colleges, all the schools began to blur in my memory—except Bowdoin. During my visit there was a massive chilly rainstorm and the power went out, yet I still enjoyed the experience. Since I had not particularly enjoyed the weather or the tour, I figured that it was something about the people that drew me to the school. When I visited in the spring, I was struck again by the friendliness of everyone on campus; people I met were genuinely interested in sharing their experiences and answering my questions. In fact, some of the people I met during admitted students weekend are my closest friends today. Why did you choose your major? After taking every science class my high school offered, I was eager to major in biology. However, I found Environmental Studies 101 particularly interesting and was amused by the fact that three professors—from the biology, philosophy, and government departments—taught the course. I enjoyed how each of the three fields had something unique and important to contribute to our readings and discussion. Environmental studies is inherently interdisciplinary, and I found myself taking more and more of these courses, some overlapping with history, biology, and economics. As someone who enjoys numbers and quantitative analysis, I was drawn most towards the environmental economics courses. Meshing together my interests, I settled on an economics and environmental studies coordinate major and a biology minor. This combination has given me a balanced mix of theory, reading, writing, and lab work. What has been a course you especially enjoyed at Bowdoin? Last year I took an environmental studies capstone seminar, a new type of project-based course taught by Professor Phil Camill. I worked with a group of classmates as a team of environmental consultants for the towns of Brunswick and Topsham. During this semester-long group project, we worked to create a climate action plan for the two towns. First, we constructed a greenhouse gas inventory for both towns by analyzing emissions data from residential, municipal and commercial sources. We then developed greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategies for the towns. The course culminated with a final presentation at Frontier Cafe to a large audience of community members. It was rewarding to collaborate with both town councils to develop a project of real value. Which staff members have you connected with most? Staff members of the McKeen Center for the Common Good played important roles in my Bowdoin experience. As a McKeen Fellow for the past two years I have had regular "office hours" at the McKeen Center and spent considerable time working alongside Sarah Seames, Jess Hortskotte, Susie Dorn, Shawn Gerwig and Colin Joyner—their passion for the common good has been both inspiring and contagious. Krista and co-leader Loretta Park '11 with their ASB Washington, D.C., group outside of the Capitol after a day of congressional visits. What extracurricular or work experiences have you had at Bowdoin? The McKeen Center for the Common Good has been an important part of my Bowdoin experience. As a first-year, I participated in Bowdoin's popular student-run Alternative Spring Break (ASB) program, which entailed engaging in a semester of educational seminars, volunteering for a week within communities, and sharing these experiences at an event for the Bowdoin community. As a participant my first year to Guatemala (working with Safe Passage) and a trip leader the following two years to Louisiana (rebuilding houses in an area devastated by hurricanes Katrina and Rita) and most recently to Washington, D.C. (addressing issues of hunger and homelessness), I have had the privilege of working with three distinct communities and groups of Bowdoin students. Currently, I am the McKeen Fellow for the ASB program as a whole; I co-direct a leadership seminar for this year's trip leaders and have a hand in helping to organize the seven trips. Last year, I was the first-ever McKeen Fellow for Weekend Trips and developed a new service program to allow students to become involved in communities within Maine. I organized four trips, including a Fall Break trip to North Haven where our group worked on an affordable housing site and learned about rural island life in Maine, and two trips to Camp Sunshine, a retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses, and a trip to the Carpenter's Boat Shop in Pemaquid. This year I passed along the role of coordinator and the program is expanding to include more trips and an eventual leadership-training component. Additionally, I am the student volunteer coordinator for the admissions office, a member of Bowdoin Women in Business, a student representative on a trustee committee, and an economics tutor for the Quantitative Reasoning Program. In the past I've been a member of the Common Good Grant Committee, served on the Entertainment Board, and led two Community Immersion Pre-Orientation trips. What have you done during your summers? I went home for the summer after my first year and taught two algebra courses to sixth and seventh grade students attending an Aim High summer program. I discovered Aim High, which was founded by a Bowdoin alum [Alec Lee '80] in Oakland, Calif., when I came across an inspiring article highlighting the organization's work in Bowdoin magazine. I immediately researched the organization in the hopes of becoming involved for the summer. Aim High is an award-winning summer program that provides rigorous academic programs to undeserved middle school youth in the San Francisco area. To my surprise I was placed in a lead math instructor role and learned quickly throughout the summer how to create effective and engaging lesson plans. Krista demonstrating a cow-eye dissection to students a course she taught in the Exploration Program in Massachusetts. The next summer I taught at a summer enrichment program in Massachusetts for students entering fourth to seventh grade. I taught courses called Pond Ecology, Dissection and Extreme Science to dozens of energetic students. One of my courses culminated in the creation of a 40-foot-long replica of a giant squid! Although I love teaching, this past summer I wanted to try something new and explore the business world. I decided to pursue a finance internship and worked in Goldman Sach's Investment Management Division in Boston. Through participating in a formal training program, preparing for numerous presentations and constantly following the markets I learned an incredible amount over the summer. Each of my summers I have worked alongside other Bowdoin students and alumni and have come to realize the incredible strength of the Bowdoin network. What is your favorite Bowdoin memory? Many of my favorite Bowdoin memories revolve around dinner—not only is it my favorite meal of the day, but it is a great time to unwind and enjoy the company of friends. Sophomore year I lived in Burnett House and, among the many events we planned, we held a large lobster bake in our house. It was a struggle stuffing dozens of lobsters into pots of boiling water, but well worth it when it came time to eat them alongside friends and professors. Unfortunately the entire house smelled like lobster for at least a week even after we sprayed a lot of air freshener. What are your plans for after graduation? I will be working in the Boston office of Goldman Sachs as a financial analyst after graduation. I had a wonderful internship and know the learning curve will continue to be steep as I enter the world of finance. Long-term, I plan to attend business school and hope to meld my experience in finance with my interest in the environment. What advice would you give to a prospective student or first-year about the Bowdoin experience? As an "ask-a-student" e-mailer for the admissions office, I receive countless questions from prospective students about the Bowdoin experience...and I have a different answer every time. Besides the typical advice to try new things and get involved, I absolutely recommend enrolling in community-based courses. These courses all have a project component with a local nonprofit organization and provide an interesting link between classroom work and the real world. What quirky or fun things do you wish you had known before you came to Bowdoin? I wish I had known how practical and essential L.L. Bean's Bean Boots are in Maine. These clunky, waterproof leather and rubber boots keep your feet warm and dry no matter what. Coming from California, I had no idea such things would be a necessity. Krista in front of the giant L.L. Bean Boot in Freeport, Maine. Additionally, my first year I wish I had understood the history behind Winthrop Hall. One day, while standing outside the entrance, a group of visitors eagerly walked up to me and if they could they visit the third floor. My room was on the third floor but I had absolutely no idea what they were talking about! I soon learned that poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow lived on the third floor of Winthrop Hall when he was a student at Bowdoin in the 1820s. Although the building has been renovated many times, there is now a plaque outside the third floor in his memory. Story posted on March 01, 2011 « Back | More Student Profiles | Go to News Home


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The Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA) reversed a Certifying Officers denial of PERM application stating that a denial based primarily on the foreign nationals lack of prior experience with congruent job titles must be reversed. (Sumeru Inc, 2013-PER-01241).
Sumeru, Inc. filed an Application for Permanent Employment Certification (Form 9089) listing the Alien with a Section H job title of project manager and requiring either a masters degree in Engineering and 24 months experience in the field or alternately a bachelors degree in Computer Science or Information Systems and 5 years experience in the field. The foreign national possessed a bachelors degree in Engineering and 4 and ½ years experience with Sumeru and 5 years prior experience in 3 jobs with titles other than project manager but with like duties and responsibilities.
The CO denied the PERM application stating that hiring the foreign national is not in accordance with the minimum requirements for the job opportunity listed in Form 9089. On appeal, Sumeru filed a Request for Review asked the DOL to focus on the duties of the position in question, not mere title only. Sumeru cited Matter of Maple Derby, Inc., 1989-INA-185 in which an alien qualified for a position despite a difference in job titles. Sumeru also provided a detailed chart aligning each required duty to a duty the Alien maintained in a previous position.
Upon review, BALCA reversed the denial of labor on grounds that the foreign nationals prior experience was substantially equivalent to the duties required by the employer.
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BALCA reversed a Certifying Officers (CO) denial of labor certification after it was persuaded that an employers failure to provide an unaltered copy of requested Form 9089 in response to the audit request was due to an electronic processing system and printing error that cut off language in the form. (Spirent Communications, 2013-PER-02757).
Spirent Communications, Inc. filed Form 9089 sponsoring a foreign national for permanent employment. The application was later chosen for audit requiring the employer to provide a copy of the submitted Form 9089. After noticing a sentence at the end of both paragraph H. 11 and H. 14 of the form were unintendedly cut off by the electronic processing system, Spirent provided a corrected form to include each entire sentence. The corrected language matched what was included in paragraph K-9 of Form 9089 and the Prevailing Wage Determination.
The CO denied the PERM application citing that the corrected cut off sentence violated the requirement of an unaltered copy of Form 9089. Spirent asked for reconsideration stating it had no intent to deceive and the dangling sentence had no material effect on recruitment. Spirent additionally submitted an affidavit explaining the discrepancy between printed and electronic documents. The CO upon reconsideration upheld its denial - stating Spirent failed to submit an unaltered copy of the form.
On appeal, BALCA found that correcting an obvious error was not a substantial failure to respond. Spirents notarized affidavit and attorney both explaining the mistake as well as the language in question being represented in full in paragraph K-9 and the Prevailing Wage Determination buttressed its appeal. Thus, BALCA remanded the matter for certification.
Although the company ultimately prevailed, this case illustrates the importance of checking system printouts before submission and maintaining an audit file.


text: Veda "Veda Loca" Emery "If there is no struggle, there is no progress." -Frederick Douglas, 1857 If you ask where she was born, she'll say, "Pick somewhere!" If you ask how old she is, she'll ask,"How old do you want me to be?" Veda Emery became known as "Veda Loca" as a result of her hilarious commentary while she worked as a stylist at a Washington D.C. Hair salon. Her natural ability to engage and entertain others encouraged Veda to pursue a career in comedy. Veda tried stand-up and quickly learned that the stage would not be her home. Her realization came after she heard "Boo!" "Booooo!" "Boooooooooo!" as she was booed off the stage for forgetting her material!!! Who would have guessed this would happen to such a witty, outspoken, talkative individual!!! In the words of Peter Griffin, "Oh no they didn't!!!!" Veda is best known for her presentation of "Veda's Hot Mess,"a moment where she shines a light on downright shocking behaviors of the celebrities we have all grown to love and admire as well as news stories that make us ask, "WTF?" (Veda's delivery of these stories can also make you ask,"WTF"!!!!). Catch Veda on 97.9 The Beat M-F from 5a-10a on Veda Loca in the Morning.


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I certainly won't claim to be an expert on React Native. Others on our team have much more experience than I do, but I doubt they would claim to be experts either.
I'll be speaking from our own experiences about what did and didn't work in our specific situation. Whether React Native is right for your team/project is up to you, but hopefully this post will provide an additional useful datapoint to consider.
I also want to point out that these experiences and opinions are from the mobile-engineering team here at Udacity, and no one else. The thoughts here don't reflect the opinions of any other teams using, or building content for, React or React Native.
First things first. What does our team look like? The size, experience, and organization of your team can have a real impact on the viability of React Native for your project.
Our mobile-engineering team is split across the iOS and Android platforms.
When introducing React Native:
Over the course of our ~18 months with React Native, both our iOS and Android teams grew in size.
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How comfortable was/is each team with Javascript and a React paradigm when introducing React Native?
The sole dev on the iOS team was quite comfortable jumping into React Native having had ample previous experience with Javascript and web development.
Today, three of four iOS devs are at least moderately comfortable working with Javascript React Native.
At the introduction of React Native, one of the two Android developers was comfortable with Javascript. The other (myself) had very little Javascript, React, or web background.
The additional Android developer that joined the team also has little Javascript or web experience.
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Nicole Collier is an on-location portrait photographer based on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. We interviewed Nicole to find out how she got her business up and running, what keeps her inspired and why she loves to use Lensbaby with her personal photography.
I registered my business name Nicole Collier Photography back in 2009 when I felt confident that I could produce quality portraits for clients. I guess it was the start of Facebook where my images were being viewed regularly, people would start to make comments that my love of photography should be made into a business. I couldn't agree more…since I no longer worked after having my 2 girls, I needed something that was going to fit with my family circumstances. And so began the journey of a photography business.
I use a Canon 5dMII with a variety of lenses. I use my Lensbaby a lot for personal use. I have aComposer Pro with the Sweet 35 Optic, theEdge 80 Opticand the Scout with Fisheye. Otherwise I use 24-70mm 2.8, 85mm 1.8, 50mm 1.4 and 100mm macro.
It was after I saw Deb Schwedhelm use Lensbaby. I love the dreamy feel Lensbaby gives to images. The result is something unique and not something you can get from any other lenses. It suits my style of photography, I think, especially when I feel like doing something a little more arty.
I use the storyboards quite a bit as I think visually, it has more impact than a single image. Also, I didn't want to be uploading hundreds of photos to Facebook so I found that this was a clean and easy way to showcase several photos at once. I'm very conscious about not overloading my 'friends' with too many photos. My blog will then showcase the images individually so that they are larger and easier to view…unless I really love the storyboard!
Oh…sooooo many things!! My daughters (aged 8 and 5) inspire me a lot as they are quite creative little people and often will suggest certain poses or props. They really get into character when we set out to do a shoot. It's so fun! I'm inspired by them in the everyday things also. There's always a story to tell! I'm also inspired by new locations, new clothing, new puppy haha…anything that is different to what I have done before. I LOVE Pinterest! I love the variety of styles showcased. After browsing images on Pinterest I am always inspired to get the camera out and try something new.
Instagram. I use it everyday for personal photos. While on our travels thru the USA/Mexico, I hardly ever took my 5dMii as it is so cumbersome when travelling with kids so everything was shot using my iphone. Some of my favorite photos are on Instagram. A lot of photographers use Instagram for their professional work so it's also a resource for inspiration.
See more of Nicole Collier's work at her website: NicoleCollier.com.au
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The Consumerist may not be porn, but Walmart is now in the business of selling it, in comic book form.
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We checked over at Target.com and they sell it as well, but are served by Amazon.com and the title can not be returned to Target stores. Walmart seems to have an open 90-day policy for website returns instore.
Yes, we're surprised as well. Not that we're prudes or anything. It's just, you know, Walmart. Are congratulations in order? Golden tentacles? Target, meh, we knew they're sluts anyway. —MEGHANN MARCO and BEN POPKEN
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First and foremost, chronic fatigue is a disease of lifestyle. It is
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Here is a list of common predisposing factors and simple remedies:
*Overextending, focussing all ones' energy outwardly, working too hard
Rest, meditation, scheduling time for oneself
*Worry and stress, holding tension
"Not-doing," Meditation, stretching, yoga, tai chi, massage, acupuncture
*Addiction to stimulants (coffee, cola drinks, sugar)
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1 · Description Summary
This section of the Trail passes through the Primates waterfall inviting to the bath. It is well signaled following the international standards: yellow arrows indicate the Transcarioca Trail and white arrows indicate the direction of the asphalt.
2 · Highlights
- Get to know a small stretch of Transcarioca, the largest trail in Brazil and one of the largest in the world.
- During the walk, you can see the Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon, depending on the density of the forest.
- Observe diversity of fauna and flora along the trail, an inexhaustible source of experiences and emotions.
- Walk through preserved stretches of the Atlantic Forest and unmissable landscapes.
- Witness the approach of the trail through the Botanical Garden's research center.
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Excerpt from Transcarioca for this walk:
Landmarks: It is located on the slopes where you can see Christ Redeemer, in a region in the vicinity of TV Globo broadcast system headquarters, Botanical Garden, and Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon. During the walk, you can see the lagoon, depending on the density of the forest.
Tijuca National Park
Distance: 1.7km
Duration of the hike: about 01h45
Orientation: Easy
Level of effort: Light
Exposure to risk: Small
Insulation: Low
The Transcarioca Trail crosses Rio de Janeiro from Barra de Guaratiba to Pão de Açúcar in a total of 180km. It crosses the two massifs of the city, Pedra Branca, and Tijuca, creating a forest corridor. The route has taken advantage of the pre-existing trails allowing the passage through the main tourist eco-attractions of the city, where you have the opportunity to enjoy natural attractions typical of a tropical forest in an urban environment.
The section of the Transcarioca Trail, to be traveled, is short and you can visit two waterfalls, the Cave, and the Primates, inviting to the bath. It is well signaled following the international standard with yellow arrows indicating the Transcarioca Trail and white arrows indicating the direction of the asphalt if the hiker wants to abort the walk for some reason.
The methodology used in signaling follows the standard in force on long-distance routes in Europe, North America, Argentina and South Africa among others. Long-distance trails, such as Transcarioca, exist in several countries such as the Appalachian Trail in the USA, Huellla Andina in Argentina, Hoerikwaggo Trail in South Africa and Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand.
The Monkeys Farm, which occupied the current area of the trail in the valley of the river of the same name, was expropriated by the Imperial House in 1875. The farm was crossed by a road linking the Botanical Garden to Alto da Boa Vista whose route is used today By the Transcarioca Trail. The trail is known by Dona Castorina, the name of the owner of the lands that crossed. This road was built by an English citizen named Thomas Cochrane, father-in-law of the famous Brazilian writer José de Alencar.
The diversity of fauna and flora along the trail is an inexhaustible source of experiences and emotions. There are more than 1,600 plant species. Rio de Janeiro is possibly the metropolis with the largest number of bird species. There are 511 species in Rio de Janeiro, of the 1,800 in Brazil and around 9,000 in the world. This is thanks to forests, restingas, beaches, mountains, islands, mangroves and even urban areas.
The Transcarioca congregates several units of conservation: Municipal Natural Park of Grumari; State Park of Pedra Branca; Tijuca National Park; Catacumba Municipal Natural Park; Municipal Natural Park of the Carioca Landscape; Natural Monument of the Sugar Loaf and the Urca Hills. Transcarioca, along with its route, also has access to protected areas such as the Burle Max Site, Municipal City Natural Park and the Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro.
Its proximity to the city makes it easy to hike on small routes, allowing you to make inroads according to physical capacity and availability of time. The Transcarioca passes through rivers, waterfalls, lakes, historical sites, preserved stretches of the Atlantic Forest and landscapes not to be missed. It is the largest trail in Brazil and one of the longest in the world.
Tips for all tours:
Wear light clothing and swimwear, bring a backpack, water, snack, hat, hiking shoes or hiking boots, bring repellent and sunscreen.
Duration of the tour: 4 hours, including small effort walking time.
07: 50 am - Meeting Point in General Osório Square, Ipanema, next to the subway B access.
Note: Upon request, by the message, we can pick up the group at the same lodging location, including port cruise, within a 15km radius of the meeting point.
08: 20 am – Arrival in the vicinity of the starting point of the trail
08: 45 am – Arrival at the starting point of the trail
09:30 am- stop for photos and water, admire the waterfall and river.
11:00 am – Arrival at the research center of Botanic Garden.
11:30 am – Walk to the parking lot and prepare to return to the end of the tour.
12:00 pm – End of the tour. Arrival in Ipanema, at General Osório Square.
Transport in executive vehicles with personalized service and accompanied by multilingual Tourist Guide.
Meeting Point: At 07:50 am in the B Access Metro of the General Osório Square, Ipanema, at Rua Jangadeiros No15, next to the BIG NECTAR snack bar.
Please, be at the Meeting point at 07:50 am, 10 minutes before the departure time, 08:00 am.
Emergency phone number for the customer:
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Aetna expects to lose money on Obamacare exchanges despite recent pickup in businessBy CAROLINE HUMER
February 06. 2014 7:32PM
Aetna Inc., the third-largest U.S. health insurer, said on Thursday it expects to lose money on the Obamacare exchanges even as demand for these insurance plans has picked up over the past few weeks.
President Barack Obama's health care reform law, often called Obamacare, created online insurance exchanges where individuals can buy health coverage with income-based government subsidies. The exchanges opened on Oct. 1 to sell plans for coverage effective Jan. 1, but technology issues delayed enrollment for the first few months.
Chief Executive Officer Mark Bertolini said the demographics of the new members were "a little skewed" toward an older, higher-cost population. He said the financial risks of the business were manageable but that Aetna's 2014 profit outlook was based on losses from the new plans.
"We expect the business to lose money in the first year," Bertolini told investors during a conference call. He said Aetna had signed up 135,000 paid members through the end of January.
The company also reported higher fourth-quarter earnings and revenue.
Aetna, which is operating on the exchanges in 17 states, is considering where it will offer Obamacare plans in 2015 — and at what price — as it gathers information on the health of the new members.
The company has been looking at these members' pharmacy records as well as the health records of previous Aetna customers to understand what its costs from Obamacare will be.
The website problems and the extension of some old health plans into 2014 have shrunk the pool of applicants for the exchange plans and diverted younger and healthier people.
HealthCare.gov, which sells insurance in 36 states, began working better in December, and about 3 million people had signed up through that site and in the 14 states running their own websites as of late January, the government has said.
About 6 million people are expected to sign up for 2014 on the exchanges, the Congressional Budget Office said earlier this week, cutting its outlook by about 1 million.
Another factor in 2015 pricing is the size of the network of doctors and hospitals. These networks have come under scrutiny as individuals have begun to realize their new plans may exclude their desired hospital or doctor.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which oversee the exchanges, this week outlined new expectations for 2015 network disclosures and standards that may be tougher for insurers to meet.
Aetna Chief Financial Officer Shawn Guertin said in an interview that he did not believe the administration was asking for larger networks in 2015 than the insurers use in 2014.
"I don't think we can conclude that yet from this letter," Guertin said. "This is not a new issue ... It's a longstanding issue of balancing access with affordability."


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Discover the magic and mystery of Venice, a city built entirely on water. Along the iconic Piazza San Marco, elaborate buildings attest to its splendor and elegance. But the city's character lies along crooked calli and across little bridges.Find Cruises Sailing to This Port
Soak up the lively atmosphere of St. Mark's Square. Roam the fascinating rooms of the Doge's Palace - and don't miss the view of the Bridge of Sighs. Stroll the cobblestoned "sestieri" of this magnificent floating city and discover its hidden treasures on your own.
Probably the most famous site in Venice is St. Mark's Basilica. Built to enshrine St. Mark's body in the 9th century, it was rebuilt in the 11th century with a new, spectacular edifice. The interior is clad in wonderful mosaics and holds statues, icons and its famous horses, brought to St. Mark's after the 4th Crusade in 1204.
|Explore the Doge's Palace, the official residence of the Venetian ruler, founded in the 9th century. See its famous Bridge of Sighs, linking the palace to the state prisons.
|Take a walking tour through the quaint cobblestone streets and across the endless Venetian bridges to discover the intimate details that make Venice so unique.
|Enjoy a gondola ride through the canals as you relax and absorb the surroundings.
Italians rarely shop in supermarkets. Instead, most prefer specialty stores. You can buy cakes at the pasticceria, milk at the latteria, and pasta, ham and cheese at an alimentari. It's a fun and interesting way to shop, and you'll find that the food is always fresh and delicious.
The Euro (EUR), the currency of the European Union, is the official currency of Italy. Many stores and restaurants also accept major credit cards, which usually offer you a good exchange rate. When shopping, remember there is a Value-Added Tax added to most purchases.
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Two gatherings Friday bring together family, friends, colleagues and dignitaries who pay tribute to Dennis, who retires Dec. 31 after 42 years in law enforcement.
Friends, family members, colleagues and dignitaries gathered at two locations Friday – in the afternoon at the Ionia County Sheriff's Office and in the evening at Corner Landing – to pay tribute to a man who has served as Ionia County sheriff for 14 years.
Dwain Dennis began his career in law enforcement in 1970 as a patrol officer in Detroit. He joined the Ionia County Sheriff's Office in 1972 as a jail officer and road deputy. He served as a detective for 24 years, before becoming sheriff in 1998.
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PORTLAND — Gov. John Kitzhaber released his $242 million priority list for higher education construction projects Tuesday, and Oregon State University would stand to benefit most if lawmakers agree with his recommendations.
The governor said the list developed with college and university officials will help ensure there is sufficient capacity to meet the state's 40-40-20 goal by 2025. The goal is for 40 percent of adult Oregonians to hold a bachelor's or advanced degree, 40 percent to have an associate's degree or postsecondary certificate, and everyone else to have at least graduated high school.
"With projects like new student housing, classrooms and workforce training centers at campuses across the state, we are putting Oregonians back to work and providing our post-secondary students the facilities they need to succeed," Kitzhaber said in a statement.
The governor's list includes projects at a majority of the state's public universities and community colleges. The construction would be funded by $242 million in bonds to be repaid by Oregon taxpayers.
If lawmakers agree with Kitzhaber's recommendations, Oregon State University would get help with three major projects.
The governor proposes using the state bond money to pay for half of a $65 million classroom building and quad at the Corvallis campus and another $20 million to help build a chemical, biological and environmental engineering building.
He also wants to put $16 million toward a $20 million expansion of Oregon State's campus in Bend. The Board of Higher Education approved a plan last year allowing OSU-Cascades to expand into a four-year school.
In other major projects, Kitzhaber seeks $40 million to renovate and expand Portland State University's School of Business Administration and $17.2 million to build a new College of Education facility at Western Oregon University.
The priority list includes $70 million to be divided among 10 of the state's community colleges. Those projects include $8 million for an applied technology classroom at Chemeketa Community College, $8 million for an industrial arts building at Umpqua Community College, and $8 million apiece for health and science buildings at Rogue Community College and Southwestern Community College.


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At the start of this tour, in London in January 1984, Judas Priest performs "You've Got Another Thing Comin":
While far worse disasters have occurred at concerts in the form of actual riots, stampedes, and deaths, deliberate acts of vandalism that came on the heels of Priest's 1984 Garden show briefly became part of the metal concert-going experience in the New York / New Jersey area. Seats were also slashed during a Kiss concert at the Garden in December 1985, as well as another Priest gig at the Meadowlands in June 1986, just six days after the show featured in Heavy Metal Parking Lot . On this particular night, seats were torn apart and in some cases ripped out completely.
Immediately following the show as fans made their way through the parking lot, damage was done to the footbridge connecting two sides of the Meadowlands sports complex when sections of the walls were pounded and kicked in, and floorboards stomped out. Nine months later at the Meadowlands, fans turned over cars in the parking lot and torched two of them after an Iron Maiden show.
Remarkably, the short-lived period of copycat vandalism was exclusive to the Tri-State area and never spread throughout the country. Perhaps we owe that to a pre-Internet world where news traveled slow and local and regional incidents didn't make it too far past the scene of the crime. And although every town and venue at some point has some sort of shit go down, the possibility of a nationwide trend never transpired.
Thirty-four years later, an argument is made that these metal fans have entered the geriatric stage of life and have learned how to behave themselves, and there is now an on-going effort led by fans through petition to lift the ban and allow Judas Priest to get themselves back to the Garden.
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This sectionprovides a synthesis of information on Climate-proof Noordwaard, the first sample case.
The river Rhine runs through the Netherlands towards the North Sea. During very high discharges, which may occur more frequently in future owing to climate change, the floodwaters needs more space to spread out so as to prevent disastrous downstream flooding. There needs to be more ! This will be provided for the New Merwede branch of the Rhine by de-poldering the 4450 Ha Noordwaard polder* , which is situated in the South-western part of the Netherlands. De-poldering involves allowing water to stream through and over the Noordwaard polder when the river discharge is very high. By allowing flooding of the land that was previously protected by dikes, the predicted high water levels from river flooding will be reduced by 30 cm at the nearby town of Gorichem.
Nevertheless, within this de-poldered area, there are location(s) that still have to be protected from flooding. For instance, in theNorth East corner of the Noordwaard polder, a fortress called Fort Steurgat. This fortress has cultural and historical value. This corner is also home to eleven households.
In short, the primary problem owner or client is the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Environment, who istasked with ensuring that appropriate planning is undertaken to ensure the safety from flooding in the Netherlands. It is they who commission studies to determine the predicted flood levels, and they who then determine the desired reduction in flood level that must be achieved through actions like de-poldering.
* In the Netherlands, a polder is an area of low land that is protected from river or coastal floods by a ring of dikes.
The Noordwaard Polder, depicted by the purple polygon (area),is situated in the Western part of the Netherlands, close to the cities of Dordrecht and Gorichem. The black polygon (area) in the map represents the North-East corner of the Noordwaard Polder, which is the focus of this case.
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Disaster resilience is the ability of individuals, communities, organisations and states to adapt to and recover from hazards, shocks or stresses without compromising long-term prospects for development. According to the Hyogo Framework for Action ( UNISDR, 2005 ), disaster resilience is determined by the degree to which individuals, communities and public and private organisations are capable of organising themselves to learn from past disasters and reduce their risks to future ones, at international, regional, national and local levels.
DFID (2011a, 6) : 'the ability of countries, communities and households to manage change, by maintaining or transforming living standards in the face of shocks or stresses – such as earthquakes, drought or violent conflict – without compromising their long-term prospects'.
Hyogo Framework of Action ( UNISDR, 2005b, 4 ): 'the capacity of a system, community or society potentially exposed to hazards to adapt, by resisting or changing in order to reach and maintain an acceptable level of functioning and structure'.
Disaster resilience is part of the broader concept of resilience – 'the ability of individuals, communities and states and their institutions to absorb and recover from shocks, whilst positively adapting and transforming their structures and means for living in the face of long-term changes and uncertainty' ( OECD, 2013b, 1 ).
In conceptual terms, vulnerability and disaster resilience are closely related. Some authors see vulnerability as the opposite of disaster resilience, while others view vulnerability as a risk factor and disaster resilience as the capacity to respond ( Manyena, 2006, 436, 439-443 ).
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