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- A short-sleeve dress in polka-dot silk. A waistband lends definition to the A-line shape, while the pintuck-detail skirt is cut with a high split to create movement.
- Dress length: 125cm/49.2in. This is based on a size UK 8 as proportions change slightly according to size.
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Conversion of bolted rail to Continuous Welded Rail (CWR) by the removal of joints in-track is a cost-effective method of making track smoother and thus a more maintenance-friendly infrastructure. When cutting out the sections of rail with bolt holes, sliding the remaining rail ahead, and making flash-butt welds at the resulting joints, the finished rail becomes CWR without the expense of installing new CWR and removal of existing sticks of bolted rail.
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The top five banks in the United States in 2014 were J.P. Morgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup Inc., Wells Fargo and U.S. Bancorp. While the first four have been regulars on the list since the financial crisis, U.S. Bancorp rejoined the list in 2014.Continue Reading
The nation's big banks have gotten bigger since the financial crisis of 2008. The top five held an astonishing 50 percent of the $15 trillion in assets held by U.S. banks by the close of 2014. J.P. Morgan held just over $2 trillion in assets, followed by Bank of America with $1.5 trillion and Citibank with $1.4 trillion. U.S. Bancorp held $387 billion by year's end, a paltry sum compared to the big four. It would be extraordinarily unlikely for another bank to knock one of the top four powerhouses out of their rankings.
Squeaking into the top five at the end of the year, U.S. Bancorp managed to overtake Bank of New York Mellon in the last quarter of 2014. Mellon saw a 3.6 percent drop in its assets, pushing it down to sixth place and making room for U.S. Bancorp to reclaim its spot on the top five it had lost the previous quarter.Learn more about Banks


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text: MAT 540 Week 9 Homework - Chapter 5 MAT 540 Week 9 Homework - Chapter 5 PLDZ-1324 In Stock $ 15.00 USD Bright Solutions Buy and Download > Description 1. Rowntown Cab Company has 70 drivers that it must schedule in three 8-hour shifts. However, the demand for cabs in the metropolitan area varies dramatically according to time of the day. The slowest period is between midnight and 4:00 A.M. the dispatcher receives few calls, and the calls that are received have the smallest fares of the day. Very few people are going to the airport at that time of the night or taking other long distance trips. It is estimated that a driver will average $80 in fares during that period. The largest fares result from the airport runs in the morning. Thus, the drivers who sart their shift during the period from 4:00 A.M. to 8:00 A.M. average $500 in total fares, and drivers who start at 8:00 A.M. average $420. Drivers who start at noon average $300, and drivers who start at 4:00 P.M. average $270. Drivers who start at the beginning of the 8:00 P.M. to midnight period earn an average of $210 in fares during their 8-hour shift. To retain customers and acquire new ones, Rowntown must maintain a high customer service level. To do so, it has determined the minimum number of drivers it needs working during every 4-hour time segment- 10 from midnight to 4:00 A.M. 12 from 4:00 to 8:00 A.M. 20 from 8:00 A.M. to noon, 25 from noon to 4:00 P.M., 32 from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M., and 18 from 8:00 P.M. to midnight. a. Formulate and solve an integer programming model to help Rowntown Cab schedule its drivers. b. If Rowntown has a maximum of only 15 drivers who will work the late shift from midnight to 8:00 A.M., reformulate the model to reflect this complication and solve it c. All the drivers like to work the day shift from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., so the company has decided to limit the number of drivers who work this 8-hour shift to 20. Reformulate the model in (b) to reflect this restriction and solve it. 2. Juan Hernandez, a Cuban athlete who visits the United States and Europe frequently, is allowed to return with a limited number of consumer items not generally available in Cuba. The items, which are carried in a duffel bag, cannot exceed a weight of 5 pounds. Once Juan is in Cuba, he sells the items at highly inflated prices. The weight and profit (in U.S. dollars) of each item are as follows: Item Weight (lb.) Profit Denim jeans 2 $90 CD players 3 150 Compact discs 1 30 Juan wants to determine the combination of items he should pack in his duffel bag to maximize his profit. This problem is an example of a type of integer programming problem known as a "knapsack" problem. Formulate and solve the problem. 3. The Texas Consolidated Electronics Company is contemplating a research and development program encompassing eight research projects. The company is constrained from embarking on all projects by the number of available management scientists (40) and the budget available for R&D projects ($300,000). Further, if project 2 is selected, project 5 must also be selected (but not vice versa). Following are the resources requirement and the estimated profit for each project. Project Expense Management Estimated Profit ($1,000s) Scientists required (1,000,000s) Project Expense Management Estimated Profit ($1,000s) Scientists required (1,000,000s) 1 50 6 2 105 8 3 56 9 4 45 3 5 90 7 6 80 5 7 78 8 8 60 5 QUESTION 4 & 5 INCLUDED IN THE SOLUTIONS 1. Rowntown Cab Company has 70 drivers that it must schedule in three 8-hour shifts. However, the demand for cabs in the metropolitan area varies dramatically according to time of the day. The slowest period is between midnight and 4:00 A.M. the disp Direct Link https://store.payloadz.com/go/?id=2470186 https://store.payloadz.com/details/2470186-documents-and-forms-research-papers-mat-540-week-9-homework-chapter-5.html Tags MAT 540 Research Papers Documents and Forms


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IoT market to hit $400 billion
According to Yole Developpement, the annual market for Internet of Things hardware will significantly expand in the next few years but is set to drop as high volumes and competitive pressure drive average selling prices (ASPs) down faster than volumes increase. The market research firm added that one long-term result is likely to be the merging of companies and activities in vertical integrated enterprises to capture value from IoT-related services.
Yole has produced a report on technologies and sensors for IoT that looks forward ten years and sees the IoT equipment market going from an annual value of $9.5 billion in 2014 to $70 billion in 2018 before falling back to $46 billion in 2024. This is partly because in the second period IoT deployments will become smaller but more swarm-like, Yole predicted. However, it is also because value in IoT will migrate to software and services.
Yole predicts the annual value of the overall IoT market in 2024 will be $400 billion with $46 billion coming from hardware, $59 billion from cloud infrastructure and $296 billion from data processing services. That data processing will represent 15 per cent of all data processing on the planet, Yole claimed.
That the value of IoT is tied up in data services is understandable when it is considered that the main purpose of IoT is to make sensing ubiquitous at very low cost resulting in extremely strong price pressure on electronic component manufacturers. Nevertheless, the next five years will be extremely fruitful for device makers and is the time when manufacturers must stake a claim to IoT business.
IoT is a multi-billion dollar market emerging from the convergence of several established markets, such as industrial sensors, wearable electronics and home automation and from three categories of supplier; the electronics components, communications and data storage companies, and service companies. Companies are positioning themselves including Bosch Connected Devices and STMicroelectronics, Oracle, Amazon, Google and Facebook.
Just as there is expected to be price pressure in the components sector so to in data storage despite large investments needed to house the data. Yole added that a price war has begun between the major cloud computing companies cutting prices while growing capacity.
"Service companies will be the big winners in this field. In order to secure some of this value, hardware and cloud companies will have no choice but to try and integrate themselves vertically in order to valorise themselves and the data they'll be responsible for," said Guillaume Girardin, Yole analyst and one of the co-authors of the report.
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I have been in pursuit of effective mathematics teaching most of my life, In fact I have found that learning to become an effective teacher may be harder than if I had tried to become a professional mathematician or engineer. What I am trying to say is that I have a long way to go. Malcolm Gladwell says it takes 10,000 hours to be extraordinary at something. In my experience, that is not enough time to develop into an outstanding math teacher. That is in my case anyway.
I work hours into to the night on my own time creating videos, smart board lessons, and Geogebra worksheets. I will slowly start placing these files here. My ultimate goal is to create a math text of sorts. A math text that is based on my interpretation of what high school math currently is and what I think mathematics in the classroom should be. Stay tuned and as I have time I will start posting. Hopefully it is useful to both student and teacher alike.


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The James Prendergast Library can be found at 509 Cherry Street, Jamestown, NY, in close proximity to the college.
The mission of the James Prendergast Library is to provide access to information resources, staff, facilities and services that respond to the pursuit of knowledge, education, lifelong learning opportunities and cultural enrichment by the people of the City of Jamestown and Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties.
The library is open to the general public but is Jamestown Business College's number one resource in the area. Prendergast Library's reference staff has shown Jamestown Business College students how the databases can help them complete assignments and how easy it is to utilize both books and computers for projects.


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This is a super fast, easy, healthy weeknight meal I just made up. You can sub any green in there for the kale. I would recommend napa cabbage for something a lil sweeter and dandelion greens for something a lil more bitter. Spinach is also always a good stand by! Having chicken broth/stock in your pantry is the best time-saver for these quick soups.
Omit the sugar for any of you paleo folks. This recipe is also gluten-free.
I had this meal whipped up in 15 min start to finish. You can definitely do this!
Quick Shrimp Ball & Kale Soup
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- ¼ lb peeled/deveined shrimp (I just thawed out some frozen ones in the fridge all day)
- 2 green onion stalks
- 4 cups chicken stock/broth
- ½ bunch kale or other leafy green
- ½ cup mushrooms
- ½ tsp white pepper
- Dash of salt
- 1 TB fish sauce
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- Add chicken broth to a pot and turn up the heat to high
- Dry the shrimp thoroughly with a paper towel. This makes the shrimp balls bouncier and have better texture!
- Using a big cleaver, mince the shrimp into a chunky paste. You can also do this in your food processor if you like! I just didn't feel like cleaning all the pieces for a small meal.
- Add white pepper, salt, and minced green onions on top of the shrimp and mince some more, folding the seasonings into the shrimp.
- By now your broth is probably boiling.
- Form 1 inch balls of the shrimp and drop into the boiling broth. Repeat till all the shrimp is gone. I had about 7 or 8 balls.
- Remove the stalk from the kale and thinly slice leaves into ribbons.
- Chop the stalk into small pieces.
- Thinly slice the mushrooms.
- Add the chopped kale stalk & mushrooms to the soup and let cook for about 3 min.
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Upcoming Events at THE SPRINGS!
Upcoming events with THE SPRINGSÂ are always a fun, exciting occasion and provide a great opportunity for brides, families, business owners and organizations leaders to take a live tour of the location.
With so many places to look at and visit during an event planning process, why not make THE SPRINGS your first. We offer plenty of guides, information, and tools to help you pick the right location for your event. THE SPRINGS hosts private parties, weddings and other celebrations, as well as corporate events, conventions, bridal shows and bridal garage sales all year round at our many locations. So take a look below at our upcoming events.
Upcoming Bridal Garage Sales
Sunday, August 5 | Rockwall | TX | 1-3p
Sunday, August 12 | McKinney | TX | 1-3:30p
What to Expect at a Bridal Garage Sale:
An opportunity.
A Bridal Paradise.
The BEST THING EVER.
Think Pinterest + Brides Like You + Black Friday all in the same place. Â A Bridal Garage Sale!
A bridal garage sale is a totally free event, hosted at THE SPRINGS venue. It's bride to bride sales. We provide the tables and the venue. Past brides bring their wedding décor to sell to new brides. Everyone is welcome and you do not need to be a SPRINGS bride to participate. Sales start promptly on time and it's first come, first serve. We recommend you arrive early for the doors to open to the public for a bridal frenzy!
Items typically seen are: vases, centerpieces, fabric, linens, candle holders, picture frames, chargers, wedding signs, wedding dresses, shepherd's hooks, cake stands, burlap, chalkboards, you name it! Every sale is different and we do not ask for inventory ahead of time, so you'll have to see when you arrive here.
If you are attending as a buyer, there's no need to RSVP. If you've already had your wedding, no matter where it was hosted, you are welcome to come as a seller. Just RSVP to the manager on location. See you there!
Upcoming Open Houses:
Sunday, July 29 | Norman | OK | 2-5p
Tuesday, July 31 | Weatherford | TX | 6-9p
Sunday, August 19 | Tulsa | OK | 3-6p
Tuesday, August 21 | Edmond | OK | 6-8:30p
Sunday, August 26 | Katy | TX | 1-4p
Sunday, September 16 | Magnolia | TX | 1-4p
Tuesday, September 18 | Denton | TX | 6-9p
Tuesday, September 25 | McKinney | TX | 6-9p
Sunday, October 7 | Lake Conroe | TX | 1-4p
What to Expect at an OPEN HOUSE:
An Open House is a great way to start your wedding planning!  It's a totally free event, open to brides & grooms, no matter what venue you choose to host your wedding day.  Many times, these vendors offer specials, giveaways, and promotions during the event to couples who attend- a great way to save on your wedding budget & time spent planning by having everything under one roof.
At the event, you can expect 30-50 of the best wedding professionals that we recommend for couples to consider for their wedding day.  You'll be able to come and go as you please while you listen to live music, taste catering samples, try signature cocktails, engage with DJ's, meet & view the work of photographers, videographers, and try sweets of all kinds.
You'll also be able to show off your wedding venue to friends & family that join you and tour the grounds with our venue staff if it's your first time at our location.
It's like a mini bridal show, but at your wedding venue, and with all the vendors that we stand behind, so you can rest easy in knowing each of these companies do great work and can be trusted with your best day ever.


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Nursing Home Checklist
You are in the difficult time when you need to decide on a nursing home to move your loved one to, either temporarily or permanently. There are many questions to ask to be sure that this nursing home fits your loved ones needs. Print this checklist to take with you when visiting nursing centers to help you keep track of the facts and make sure that you choose the right one.
The location is convenient for family and friends to visit the senior The area the nursing center is in is safe and free of crime Hospital is nearby in case of emergencies
Building is clean and well maintained There is heating and air conditioning in all rooms and common areas Exterior doors are locked and visitors are monitored The building is quiet There are smoke detectors and fire extinguishers throughout the building There are plenty of common areas for residents to gather in Everything is well lit including the hallways and parking lots
Individual Rooms:
Rooms are large enough for the residents to have enough space even if it is semi-private There is a phone and television Water is available at all times Handrails are in the bathroom and throughout the rest of the building Semi-private bathrooms in each room
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Therapy is available for residents that require it There is a separate program for those with memory loss such as Alzheimer's or dementia There are activities planned for residents to do Religious services are offered Residents sit in their wheelchairs and some were asleep in the hallway Dining area is pleasant Meals are served 3 times a day Meals are prepared on-site with a chef and nutritionist on staff Vegetarian or religious diets can be accommodated for
Nursing Center's Qualifications:
The community has its own Medical Director The building is licensed and insured The program is Medicare and Medicaid certified
There is an evacuation plan in place and all residents are aware of it There are security guards on the premises
RNs and LPNs on staff RN is on site 24 hours a day Staff are given background checks Staff members call residents by name and are friendly
Other Questions:
Ask to speak to family members of current residents to see how their experience has been with the nursing facility.
Find out who decided if residents should be moved based on level of care needs.
Nursing homes provide a higher level of care compared to assisted living communities. If you think that you or your loved one would benefit from an assisted living community instead of a nursing facility, or just want to learn more about the options available, call your local Care Advisor at (877) 345-1706.
Find more information about nursing homes and what to look for when deciding on the right one for you and your loved one, here.


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Diagonal Club? (Zurich)
Hello Zurich members, I'm trying to apply for membership at diagonal club in Zurich. Any suggestions or help on how to ensure the application is accepted? I heard it's quite difficult and they require "recommendations" from other club members.
Sounds like lots of hassle for a club... Is it worth it?
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APPSiS is capable of automatically planning, scheduling and optimizing the complex fabric operations in minutes.
We are not industry specific. We are more focused on fabric business specific.
FABCiS has been designed specifically to meet the cost analysis needs of Grey, Dyed Yarn & Piece Dyed Fabric companies.
It is novel & innovative fabric costing that takes a effortless, holistic approach.
TexCRM delivers top-notch CRM tools to help every grey, dyed yarn or piece dyed fabric manufacturer succeed. Intelligent & Effective CRM strategies and software are keys for customer relations.
SmartTrack is a complete, configurable, barcode based fabric control system for complete fabric life cycle management.
Yarn Control eliminates inventory tracking errors and reduce inventory write-offs.
We make Fabric Planning, Costing, CRM & Tracking Solutions better
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It's Sunshine Week in Tennessee. That doesn't mean Mother Nature is obligated to brighten our days with cloudless skies and warm breezes. It does mean it's time for everyone to sit up and take notice of their government.
Tennessee requires its local governments to operate in the "Sunshine." That means the public's business is to be conducted in the public. It means citizens have the right to request and receive documents of public business, to know how much public employees are paid and to see personnel files, warts and all, without having to jump through unnecessary and cumbersome hoops.
The law also declares public policy and public business not be conducted in secret. All meetings of governing bodies are to be public — no matter how few members of the governing body are present.
Many people believe the state's open records and open meetings laws were brought about to benefit the media. I'll grant you we make use of those laws on a regular basis, but it's not about the media. It's about the citizens and their right to know what is going on in their government.
There are big holes left in the law. The Tennessee General Assembly exempts itself from open meetings laws. If a government entity takes action outside an open and called meeting, there is little punitive action taken except the illegal vote is nullified and a "legal" meeting is called to retake the vote.
There are also many exceptions for open records. Many of these should be there, such as protecting the individual records of students in our public schools. Honestly, it's not the public's business if little Johnny got a C in Algebra.
All those exceptions, scattered throughout Tennessee Code Annotated and in Tennessee case law make it difficult for those charged with keeping the public's records to know what's public and what's not. Often there is little training on how to handle such requests and, unfortunately, many public employees err on the side of not releasing anything they aren't sure about even though the law requires them to cite the specific reason for denying an open records request.
And then there's the "chance meetings" provision. I recognize that in a small town, it's likely our elected officials are going to run into each other from time to time outside of the eyes of their constituents. But the law is clear — if there is a chance meeting, informal assembly or electronic communication, these elected officials are not to decide or deliberate public business.
The people who elected these members of government not only have a right to know what is decided, but how that decision was reached. Often, it's the deliberation that's most important and that offers insight into the "why" behind the "who, what, when and where." Members of the public would be left scratching their head and wondering, "Why did they do that?"
The law is not perfect and our elected officials need to look at strengthening the public's access to records that have to do with the public's business. Unfortunately, many in the Tennessee General Assembly wouldn't mind putting a few more holes in the law. There are movements afoot that would allow local government officials to meet privately, so long as a quorum was not present. Think about that. For the Cumberland County Commission, as many as eight commissioners could get together, talk about industrial development, jobs creation, land purchases, budget decisions, and on and on, without having to make that discussion public.
That's not going to foster respect and trust in those elected to office. That's not government of the people and by the people.
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Actor Johnny Depp is extremely talented, there is no doubt, but when it comes to connecting with fans and the media he's become increasingly reclusive the past 14 years. Since he failed to participate fully in the dog and pony show that is known as Hollywood's award season in 2012 thus far, new rumors about his personal life have been swirling on the internet. When People magazine made Johnny Depp and allegations he's living in a dead-end romance their cover story, his long time girlfriend Vanessa Pardis got angry. But was she right to diss the tabloids, the people at People magazine, and the Queen of England to prove her point that she's firmly got her claws in Johnny?
Vanessa Pardis managed to diss the Queen of England and the entertainment news writers over at People magazine during a celebrity interview with the French Press. When asked point-blank if the latest rumors about the model and her baby daddy movie star boyfriend Johnny Depp were true, she got a bit indignant with them before denying any truth in it. "It depends which rumor," Paradis replied to the journalist (pretending not to know that the rumor mill reports were circulating that say Johnny Depp is miserable and lonely, living in a loveless relationship). Taking aim at People magazine, she went on to say, "Here, this is one which could hurt my family. After that … they say that we have 52 houses in France, we separate in winter, we get married every summer. Me, I'm in my 12th pregnancy."
Pretending she was Newt Gingrich — the Republican GOP presidential hopeful who seems to have won the South Carolina primary because he deflected a question about his family values and ethics by directly attacking the media for their line of questioning — she took further aim at the tabloid media.
Throwing in a huge jab at the Queen of England, the aging green celebrity senior, she said, "All this is, I don't know, because the Queen of England didn't lose her teeth this week and there's nothing happening."
What a big celebrity OOPS moment for the French model to insult the media, fans who read about them faithfully online, and to take aim at one of England's Royal Family member's advancing age so poignantly.
According to Vanessa Paradis, anyone who would dare question the status of her relationship with actor Johnny Depp, now age 48, must be out to get her.
"And to finish the rumors off, they are false?" asked the program's host, Michel Denisot.
"Yes, they are false," she replied (we suspect haughtily).
So says People magazine — who stand by their insider sources who revealed to the famous tabloid magazine that Johnny Depp is on the verge of emotional collapse because his whole world has revolved around his very private relationship with Vanessa Pardis.
Now, people finally understand why Vanessa Pardis rarely gives celebrity interviews — and folks have a glimpse of the haughty negativity that Depp probably deals with on a daily basis.
If she's his only source of emotional support and inspiration, then its pretty easy to understand why he has been so elusive and fails to connect on an emotional level with his fan base that feeds them both.
To the accusation that all media reports are written with the intention of hurting (rather than helping celebrities), there is only one proper response on this particular occasion…
God save the Queen.
No wonder those two star celebs were not invited to the Royal Wedding. Reading her remarks was very disappointing.
Just saying.
Because during those few brief moments she could have given compliments to her life partner Johnny Depp for how hard he works, for all the great films he has made, and what a wonderful and loving father he is to their two children. She could have denied the rumors and said they are madly in love — but they both enjoy their time alone to rest, relax, and recharge their batteries. She also could have used the free press to make mention of any one of the charities and causes he's faithfully promoted.
But she didn't.
So, the entire interview came off as pointless, narcissistic, arrogant, argumentative, elitist, and quite frankly bitchy.
Once would think she could have been a bit more gracious to people who have helped both she and Johnny Depp get choice roles in Hollywood and to live the glam lifestyle of the world's most eccentric rich and famous.


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Dolan Springs is located in the state of Arizona.
Dolan Springs, Arizona has a population of approximately 2,254.
Dolan Springs, AZ has a median household income of
The median household income for the surrounding county is $38,456
compared to a national median of $53,482.
The median age of people living in Dolan Springs is
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The average high temperature is 111.4
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Dolan Springs has an average rainfall of approximately 6.3 inches
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The city Department of Education is eyeing 47 schools for potential closure — including six struggling charter schools and 17 high schools.
The list includes two high schools where graduation rates are within 4 percentage points of the city-wide average of 65 percent — Wadleigh Secondary School in Morningside Heights, Manhattan and the International Arts Business School in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
Charter Schools (PDF) * Elementary Schools (PDF) * High Schools & Secondary Schools (PDF) * Middle Grade Secondary Schools (PDF)
It also includes two high schools that were assigned highly-paid expert principals with much fanfare several years ago — Lehman HS in The Bronx and Washington Irving HS in Union Square, Manhattan.
Williamsburg Charter HS in Brooklyn, whose questionable financial practices were detailed in The Post, was among the half-dozen charter schools named — as was Opportunity Charter School in Manhattan, which serves a large population of special education students.
Nearly all the schools on the list were rated with Ds or Fs on this year's school report cards, or with a third year of Cs.
DOE officials said they have begun conversations with each school about potential overhauls or support and that final decisions would be made in coming weeks.
Last year the city targeted 61 schools for possible closure, and ultimately phased-out 27.


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JUPITER — The morning after being hit in the head by a 95-mph fastball, Giancarlo Stanton was glad to "get back on planet Earth" and was hopeful of immediately resuming baseball activities.
"It all checked out fine. I was pretty loopy, I must say, yesterday, but for the most part I feel fine," the Miami Marlins right-fielder said Thursday morning. "Right after it happened the outside of my eyes were blurry. They weren't closing in. I was feeling a little off."
Stanton was hit at the juncture of the back of his head and neck by a pitch that got away from Marlins top pitching prospect Jose Fernandez during a simulated game Wednesday. X-rays were negative.
He said the incident wouldn't keep him from playing in Saturday's Grapefruit League opener or next month's World Baseball Classic. He wanted to see how he felt after activites in the weight room before deciding if he would take batting practice Thursday.
"I'd like to at least get some hitting in today, but it's probably smarter not to do much. I'll go according to what I'm feeling," Stanton said.
Stanton was among about 200 players who began wearing the Rawlings' technologically-advanced batting helmet last season that is mandated for all players beginning this season. Constructed of aerospace-grade carbon fiber composite, the S100 Pro Comp helmet is designed for protection for ball strikes up to 100 mph.
Stanton said he couldn't vouch for that because the ball struck him before it jarred the helmet off of his head.
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While the new helmet offers more protection, some players were concerned about the comfort.
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An Archaeological Satire
Lesson 3 of 4
Objective: TSWBAT analyze an excavation through the narrator's point of view, and determine the accuracy of the archaeologist's discoveries.
Big Idea: Confirming the locale of Usa and uncovering the mysteries of Tomb 26, show how tricky the job of an archaeologist really is!
Warm Up
As a lead in to the picture book about mistaken interpretation, Motel of the Mysteries by David Macaulay, ask the kids to think of when they've used an item for something other than what it's intended. Using 3x 5 cards, they write a few uncommon uses for the items. A class example: Paperclip: can be used to close a chips bag, as a zipper pull replacement, for hanging ornaments, to unlock some kinds of doors, dot fingernails with polish.
The kids share their results with the class.
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CCS RI.5.10 challenges students to become proficient at the high end of 4-5 text complexity by year's end. Although a picture book, this one is at an advanced reading level for elementary students. I jumped this hurdle by selecting literary text from the book that would challenge, yet not frustrate, and then transformed it into the archaeologist's "confidential files" which are manila file folders. The students are captivated by the wonderful illustrations and eager to read the text that accompanies them. They're able to comprehend the concept of an archaeologist's interpretations (which turn out to be misinterpretations) and clearly see through his eyes as he takes the reader on a tour of the excavation of Tomb 26.
Before disclosing Motel of the Mysteries by David Macaulay as the name of the picture book-inform the class that the year is 4022, and the land we know as the North American continent has virtually no inhabitants on it any longer. Each group is given a file marked confidential, but told not to open it. See File Folder example.
I set up the scenario by reading relevant passages that lead up to archaeologist, Howard Carson, discovering "Tomb 26" and preparing to excavate it. At this point, I give them the ok to check out their confidential file and determine what "Tomb 26" is. As it turns out, "Tomb 26" is actually Room 26 in an ancient motel called the Toot 'n C'mon. The illustration shows the entrance to the tomb and all of the excavation work that's been done there. The text that accompanies creatively explains the various things the students are looking at while challenging them to comprehend the enhanced vocabulary. They become engaged in this activity instantly when they read the archaeologist's notes such as the peep hole is "the all-seeing eye" and the room service lids left outside are "sacrificial gifts to the gods". It's evident that they're about to read an unique book.
The students take notes and read through files about what they see at three different sites which included the TREASURES file too. These "confidential files" include narrative text and illustrations that the students view, analyze, and use to take notes. The favorite file is definitely TREASURES and is an anthology of the different material items discovered. I had my students rotate excavation sites only three times to answer questions about the confidential files due to the a time constraint. The text must be read carefully, and I don't want them to rush through it. If time isn't an issue, they can rotate through many or all of the files- and mine really wanted to.
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This lesson concluded with all groups going back to their original tables and briefly reviewing the findings from the files.
With the uniqueness of this book, it's a good time to ask the kids to think creatively about the world around them. What other cases of mistaken identity can they think of? How can we avoid making such mistakes in the future?
They think of a familiar item. They draw a picture of it from the view of a future archaeologist. At the bottom they write how it might be misinterpreted. I give them cream colored, "Archaeologist Paper" for this. It's simply paper from a sketch book, but looks a little different than the standard 8 x 10 copy paper.
Finally, I show them the picture of the actual archeological excavation of skeletons and ask, "What do you think about this picture?" Reponses range from: pile of bones the archaeologists are collecting to a family was buried together at the same time for some reason. It's a basic way to bring the original idea back around that we are always speculating when it comes to Archaeology.


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At length the story of the success and comfort of the family brought neighbors around them. Different parts of the forests began to be cleared; smoke was soon seen rising from new cabins; and the sharp crack of other rifles than Daniel's was sometimes heard in the morning. This grieved him sadly. Most people would have been pleased to find neighbors in the loneliness of the woods; but what pleased others did not please him. They were crowding upon him; they were driving away his game: this was his trouble. But, after all, there was one good farmer who came into the region and made his settlement; which settlement, as it turned out, proved a happy thing for Daniel. This was a very worthy man named Bryan. He cleared his land, built his cabin upon a sloping hill, not very far from Mr. Boone's, and before a great while, by dint


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PETALING JAYA: Eight-time world champion Nicol David is definitely rediscovering her touch.
A month ago, the world No. 1 was struggling with her movements after a lengthy break following the World Championships triumph in December. She even crashed out in the quarter-finals of the Tournament of Champions (TOC) in New York last month.
On Monday, Nicol cruised into the final of the Cleveland Classic in the United States after taking just 27 minutes to beat world No. 9 Omneya Abdel Kawy of Egypt 11-8, 11-2, 11-7 in the last four.
It was Nicol's 20th win over Omneya in 21 meetings and was in stark contrast to the five-set thriller she went through to beat the talented Egyptian during the semi-finals of the world meet last year.
The Penangite started strongly to go 5-0 up before Omneya even knew what had hit her. Nicol continued to dominate and took the first two sets easily.
Omneya, though began to play with more power and offered more resistance in the third set but Nicol stayed focused to complete a ruthless and efficient win to stay on track for her 79th professional title.
"These girls are so tough and are always out to get you. But I just have to trust that it will come together if I stick to it," said Nicol, who is now the longest reigning world No. 1 – having held the spot for 106 months.
"A good 3-0 win for me against Omneya today. Onto the finals of the #ClevelandClassic with Raneem El Welily tomorrow," Nicol tweeted after the match.
World No. 2 Raneem was forced to dig deep before overcoming world No. 3 Laura Massaro of England.
Raneem, the TOC champion and runner-up to Nicol in the world meet last year, recovered from an opening set loss to beat Massaro 11-13, 11-7, 13-15, 11-9, 12-10.
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The online application includes downloadable forms for letters of recommendation for those who cannot submit letters of recommendation online. The mailing address is listed below.
- Application Timeline
- Required Materials
- Email and Mailing Addresses
- Recommended Test Scores and GPAs
- General Information
- Minority Applicants
- Financial Information
- Additional information
- Visa Information
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- Three letters of recommendation. We encourage applicants to provide at least one recommendation letter from a mentor or supervisor who has known the applicant in a research capacity.
- Application fee of $75 U.S. payable to Dartmouth College by credit card. We will not defer or waive application fees.
- Support materials not uploaded to the application must be received by the application deadline to be considered. Use the mailing address below for ALL support materials sent by postal mail.
MCB Email and Application Mailing Addresses
- Email: firstname.lastname@example.com. Use this email address for any questions regarding your application, program requirements, etc.
- If mailing application materials, send to: School for Graduate and Advanced Studies, 37 Dewey Field Road, Suite 6062, Room 437, Dartmouth College, Hanover NH 03755-1419
Recommended Test Scores and GPAs
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- TOEFL: Paper exam 550>, Internet exam 100> or IELTS: 7.0 or above (in place of TOEFL)
- GPA: 3.0 or above.
- Program codes: GRE: MCB Inst Code is 3351, Dept Code is 0229 and TOEFL: MCB code is 74
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- For M.D./Ph.D. candidates, the Graduate Committee will allow substitution of the MCAT scores for GRE scores.
- It is typical that entering graduate students will have had at least one year each of physics, and mathematics (calculus) and two years of biology and chemistry (general and organic). Students with degrees in physical sciences, engineering, and mathematics are encouraged to apply.
- Applicants should note any prior research experience relevant to the scientific programs being pursued in MCB laboratories.
- Students entering the MCB Program with an advanced degree (e.g. M.A., M.S.) in molecular and cellular biology or with laboratory research and/or graduate level course experience from another graduate program may receive a reduction in the requirements for the degree, to be decided on a case-by-case basis by the Graduate Committee.
- It is the long-standing policy of Dartmouth College to actively support equality of opportunity for all persons regardless of race or ethnic background, and no student will be denied admission or be otherwise discriminated against because of race, color, gender, religion, age, national or ethnic origin.
- All MCB coursework and related activities are conducted in English. It is very important that applicants be able to write, read and speak English fluently and without difficulty.
Minority Applicants
The Dartmouth MCB Program is enriched and strengthened by students and faculty from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Prospective MCB students attending SACNAS, ABRCMS, and other minority-focused and scientific conferences are encouraged to stop by the Dartmouth booths to meet and find out more about us. Additionally, applicants are welcome to directly contact Giovanni Bosco, Chair of the MCB Program (email@example.com) or Duane Compton, Senior Associate Dean of Research (firstname.lastname@example.com) for more information or with questions regarding opportunities at Dartmouth. Dartmouth is a long-standing member of the Leadership Alliance and we are proud to continue providing educational opportunities that welcome, and are enhanced by, diversity.
Interview Weekends
- After review of completed application materials by the Admissions Committee, selected applicants who live in the U.S. will be invited for an on-site interview. Selected international students not living in the U.S. will be contacted to arrange for an online video interview.
- There are two dates for on-site interviews in January and February. These interview weekends provide interviewees the opportunity to interact socially and scientifically with faculty, current MCB students and other interviewees.
Financial Information
- All MCB students receive a stipend of $29,070 ($29,570 for students who have passed their qualifying exams), a Dartmouth Fellowship that provides a full tuition scholarship, and a prepaid health insurance plan. Stipends for future years will be adjusted for inflation and are contingent upon satisfactory performance in studies.
- We do not require certification of your financial situation. If admitted to the program you will need sufficient funds to come to the U.S. and then support yourself for one month until the first stipend check which is on October 1.
Additional Information
- The MCB program receives upwards of 250 applications each year and enrolls between 25 and 30 students each September.
- We do not release information about our current students such as scores, GPAs, or research interests (average or actual).
- The MCB academic year is arranged by terms - Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer - and requires attendance on campus for all four terms.
- For more information, visit the "Path to Your Ph.D." page.
Visa Information
Students are strongly encouraged to contact either the MCB program (link to contact) or the Office for Visa and Immigration Services (OVIS) at Dartmouth for advice.
International students can find assistance in obtaining proper documentation through the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).
A very helpful site, with information on applying to graduate schools as well as traveling to the U.S., is EducationUSA. There, you will also find locations of the EducationUSA advising centers near you.
Up-to-date information can also be found at the following locations:
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- http://travel.state.gov/


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It can happen that quickly.
"Back to the drawing board," said Baron Davis, and that's such an apt slogan describing what the Knicks face across the next 48 hours they ought to make a T-shirt out of it. Whatever the Knicks thought about themselves relative to the Heat at 3:30 yesterday afternoon they can dump in a trash can and light on fire.
Throw all of it out. The Heat thrashed them 100-67 in Game 1 of this Eastern Conference first-round series and actually looked merciful doing it.
"We have to do a better job of everything," J.R. Smith said.
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Carmelo Anthony missed his first seven shots, and after a month when he played at such a rare, rarefied height, he came crashing down in a dreadful 3-for-15 haze, outclassed in every way by James. And if it's possible to both get your head handed to you fairly and be victimized by a shaky whistle, that's what happened to the Knicks, who at one point had shot only five free throws to the Head's 23.
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with rapturous wonder on beholding her, no whisper of ea-
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divinity by anybody. Yet Catherine was in very good looks,
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would now have thought her exceedingly handsome.
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be a pretty girl. Such words had their due effect; she imme-
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obliged to the two young men for this simple praise than a
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celebration of her charms, and went to her chair in good hu-
mour with everybody, and perfectly satisfied with her share
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Written and directed by Patrick Durham, the film is a sequel to his film Cross. Durham's love of superheroes and Irish history were the inspiration for the story in which he hopes audiences will enjoy a 90-minute escape from reality while having a few laughs.
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C.P. and S.M.: TSA did hire 50 additional screeners for the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. But many of its potential applicants are already on an approved list. One of the criticisms of TSA is that hiring is handled by a contractor and that federal security directors don't have enough local control. The agency is beginning a pilot program to allow directors to handle hiring in their own airports. But until TSA changes its overall hiring policy, the best suggestion is to continue to monitor TSA's Web site at www.tsa.gov for openings.
When will Americans be ready to accept the fact of life that the danger isn't the potential weapon, it is the intent of the person possessing it? It is time to recognize that stopping bad people is a lot more efficient (and cost effective) than trying to confiscate every air passenger's nail file or crescent wrench. Private, Arizona
C.P. and S.M.: While security experts say that screening for dangerous items has to be done, many agree that more emphasis must be placed on identifying potential terrorists through better "watch lists." They suggest that TSA collect more information from more law enforcement and intelligence agencies, so the agency is in a better position to deal with real threats. But privacy advocates have questioned this approach, saying it is invasion of privacy and could be misused.
Many airports have been receiving a "bonus" to distribute to employees. Myself and a few others did not receive any bonus. When questions are asked to the higher-ups, they panic and avoid the issue. (Yet) the few who did not receive a bonus are always to work on time, don't call in and are very hard and dependable workers. So the main question is: Why did some receive and some did not? N/A, Houston, TX
C.P. and S.M.: According to interviews with screeners and supervisors, the bonuses have been handled very differently from airport to airport. At some, the bonuses are divided equally among the staff. At others, a committee decides how much money should go to which employees. At still other airports, screeners and supervisors complain that favored employees receive very large bonuses while others receive little or nothing.
Screening passengers and checked baggage is only one facet of aviation safety. No focus or funding is being placed on securing the other ways aviation security could be compromised at U.S. airports (ie. cargo). With billions already being spent through the TSA on front-door type security, will there ever be resources dedicated towards securing the back doors of America's airports? Private, Colorado
C.P. and S.M.: Congress is continuing to grapple with screening cargo. Right now, it's difficult both financially and because of technological limitations. Some of the scanning machines can't scan the large containers shipped via cargo. But last week, TSA announced it would begin screening employees who work at the airport. Previously, the agency had been criticized for not doing so. In one media report, a ramp worker was even caught with a duffel bag of ammunition and a gun at work. He reportedly kept it with him for safety reasons.
Does the opt-out program really improve an airport's situation? The TSA still rules and the screening is back in the hands of a private company, which was the reason for TSA's creation in the first place. Jill, Denver, CO
C.P. and S.M.: Congress tried to address that question by creating a pilot program at five airport that are allowed to use private screeners, with TSA supervision. But the program contains too many limitations to allow innovations. That led the General Accounting Office, the investigative arm of Congress, to conclude that no meaningful comparisons could be made. The GAO did find TSA and private screeners were performing at roughly the same level, with both experiencing problems in detecting dangerous items. Security experts have expressed concerns about private screeners, saying profits could trump safety. But some in Congress argue that private firms are more flexible, improving the chances of better security and service.
What's the story behind the lead X-ray image of the gun in the suitcase that accompanied the first installment of your series? Moderator, seattletimes.com
C.P. and S.M.: The image of the gun in the suitcase came from a scanning machine used to detect explosives and weapons in checked luggage. The gun did not trigger an alarm at all. The image only appeared on the display monitor of the machine because the suitcase was too large to be scanned completely. That's when the screener discovered the gun. Screeners also provided other images that signaled problems with shoes but not guns in the same luggage. Guns are allowed in checked baggage, but only if they are unloaded, locked in a gun case and declared by the passenger.
Other than some recent discharges at Sea-Tac Airport, do you see sufficient accountability within federal aviation security? Brian Sullivan, Plymouth, MA
C.P. and S.M.: Based on our reporting, we see gaps in accountability. While TSA has addressed spot problems, it has not addressed widespread failures that undermine security across the country. It is also apparent that TSA's employees do not believe that top agency officials have adequately dealt with issues such as injuries, favoritism and pay problems.
After billions of dollars being spent on aviation security, is the taxpayer getting the level of security we deserve? Brian Sullivan, Plymouth, MA
C.P. and S.M.: Based on our interviews with more 120 screeners and supervisors, it is clear that taxpayers are not getting the type of service that was expected when TSA was created. That includes security as well as customer service. Even members of Congress share this view.
Why is it that a senior citizen (approx. 90 years old) carrying a key-chain crescent wrench with no sharp edges must dispose of the sentimental gift? Lauren James, New York, N.Y.
C.P. and S.M.: Actually, passengers found with items not allowed on planes are supposed to be able to either mail the item to themselves, or, if possible, put it in their checked luggage. Screeners we interviewed also said there is a lot of confusion over what is allowed.
On July 9, I flew from Minneapolis to Sea-Tac Airport on Northwest. As we exited the shuttle train from the south satellite, we were detained by a TSA representative, and the shuttle train was held in the station. Apparently there had been a security breach somewhere. So we waited in a plywood encased hallway in the shuttle station, with no information other than that a TSA agent wasn't letting us go further. ... We could see that ... at the other end of the station are the stairs going up to the new A terminal, and they weren't blocked. So several of us went up and ... walked straight out to baggage claim. ... Why were they held up there when other exits were wide open? What is the security issue of going to baggage claim? John Lewis, Seattle
C.P. and S.M.: Without knowing the underlying reasons for TSA's actions, it isn't possible to give you an informed answer. But in general, it is clear that security breaches do lead to confusing and frustrating delays in which passengers are herded from one area to another with little explanation. TSA's general goal is to ensure that the secure - or sterile - areas of airports are cleared when a breach occurs to allow re-screening of passengers. In our reporting, we found that TSA supervisors often made uninformed decisions as well, adding to the confusion.
Cheryl, Steve: You've done an incredible job here, from a former lead screener at LAX. My ex-federal security director and now the head of TSA, David Stone, has seemed to skate through all this fairly unscathed. Do you see him coming under fire or more intense scrutiny soon as more and more proof piles up that he has turned a blind eye to these problems since day one? Do you see any Congressional investigations into the TSA coming, or are they all just ducking their heads into the sand? Thanks again for the super reporting. Brenda M. Negri, San Pedro, CA
C.P. and S.M.: We requested an interview with Mr. Stone but were told he was not granting any interviews while awaiting Senate confirmation for the position of TSA administrator. We did attend a Senate hearing on his confirmation and obtained a copy of questions and answers he provided the committee. We also extensively interviewed a TSA spokesman for the agency's official response to our findings. There certainly are many members of Congress who are questioning the agency and its actions on a regular basis. However, it's unclear whether they would launch an investigation.
Very nice and informative article. One thing though. Could you imagine going to the doctor and having the doctor use the same pair of exam gloves on you that had been used for the previous 100 or so exams? .... Take this one step further. In the baggage screening process, how many bags get "hand inspected" before yours? (How often does) someone rummage through your clothes with "used gloves"? Private, Seattle
C.P. and S.M.: The gloves screeners use while they search bags have been an issue at some airports. In some cases, screeners have reported a shortage of gloves; as a result, they wear them for long periods. In other cases, they report having no gloves at all. If you have any health concerns, you might want to contact the TSA.
I'm curious about some of the reporting strategies behind the series. How did you approach screeners and managers at airports? Did you immediately offer to quote them anonymously, or only after they insisted they would not talk on the record? How did they usually react to you when you told them what your story was about and that you wanted to use them as a source? Chris Collins, Burlington, NC
C.P. and S.M.: We obtained the names of screeners from publicly available lists of TSA employees. We then used phone directories and databases to get phone numbers. After reaching a screener, we described the story we were working on and the types of questions we had. Before going further, we explained that we preferred to quote them by name, but that we also understood the job risks of doing so and gave them an option of not being quoted by name. Some hung up on us; some said they were too afraid to talk; others willingly agreed to be interviewed. Most who agreed to talk requested anonymity. We urged those who no longer worked for TSA to allow us to use their names.
During the course of your investigation, was it possible to determine which airports had the greatest amount of problems regarding TSA? If so, could you identify the types of problems and the airports? Tony Shimmin, Long Beach, CA
C.P. and S.M.: We were unable to quantify the problems by airport. But after writing about problems at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, we were contacted by screeners at airports across the country. That gave us an indication of which airports might have problems. And the issues raised by screeners were similar at all of the airports where we interviewed employees. We also chose to randomly interview screeners at selected major airports in different geographic areas of the country. In general, we found problems with security breaches, inconsistent use of the standard operating procedures and management difficulties.
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General Motors is being sued by a Texas lawyer representing 658 people who claim they were injured or killed in crashes caused by vehicles with a faulty ignition switch, the Associated Press reports. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan Tuesday and names 29 different people who were killed in crashes and another 629 who were hurt.
Attorney Rob Hilliard said all the crashes occurred after GM's emergence from bankruptcy protection in 2009. That makes all plaintiffs exempt from the shield protecting GM which relieves it of any responsibility for product defects which occurred before 2009. Hilliard also told AP he plans to ask judges for permission to file an additional 248 cases from before the bankruptcy.
Like other cases, the lawsuit claims GM knew about the defective switches since as early as 2001 and didn't recall the vehicles until this year. Due to the defective switch, the engine may shutoff cutting power to the steering, brakes and airbags. The lawsuit is seeking $75,000 for each of the 658 plaintiffs.
Compensation expert Kenneth Feinberg will soon begin taking in claims from those who were injured or killed on behalf of GM in order for them to receive compensation on Friday. The automaker has placed no cap on the amount of money Feinberg can use to compensate victims, but put aside $400-600 million from its second-quarter earnings for the fund. Only owners of the initial 2.6 million small cars GM recalled in February, which sparked its recent onslaught of recalls, are eligible for compensation from the fund.


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Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has confirmed that Alvaro Morata won't be available for Monday's match against West Brom.
Isaac Hayden has apologised for his dismissal at Cardiff and vows to do his "upmost to repair" the mistake.
Right-back Matt Doherty experienced a range of emotions at the King Power on Saturday as Wolves were beaten 2-0 by ten-man Leicester.
Alexis Sanchez could be sidelined for up-to two weeks after picking up an unspecified injury on the eve of the game with Brighton.
Romelu Lukaku opened his account for the season but Manchester United were again lackluster as they fell to Brighton 3-2 at the AmEx Stadium.
Pascal Gross converted a penalty just before halftime and gave Brighton sufficient margin to see out their 3-2 home win over Manchester United on Sunday.
Sergio Aguero scored a hat-trick as Manchester City cruised to a very comfortable 6-1 win over Huddersfield Town at the Etihad Stadium.
Watford's season could not have gotten off to a better start, as they won their first game away from Vicarage Road with a 1-3 win at Burnley.
Burnley's performance in their home opener was not what one would come to expect based on their defensive record at Turf Moor last season, as they would concede three times to Watford in a 1-3 loss.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan scored a goal and added an assist but that wasn't the entire story as he, and multiple teammates, missed sitters that would have changed the final result against Chelsea on Saturday.
Aleksandar Mitrovic opened his account with a second half strike that put Fulham level with Tottenham, but the Cottagers would quickly concede twice and came away empty in a 3-1 loss.
Jamie Vardy was dismissed on 66 minutes, but Leicester City held on with ten men to record a 2-0 victory over Wolverhampton.


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Mason Hosts First Annual Mid-Atlantic Venture Summit
This Venture Summit event—held at George Mason in early November—joined those already held in Silicon Valley and at Harvard University. Venture Summit Mid-Atlantic is a two-and-a-half-day gathering that highlights the significant economic, political, and technology trends impacting the global growth investor. The attendees enjoyed keynote presentations and panel debates by influential institutional investors, venture capitalists, corporate buyers, investment bankers, and research analysts from the Eastern United States. Venture Summit Mid-Atlantic also included CEO Showcases with qualified companies seeking investment capital or potential acquirers.
"We are very excited to add this Venture Summit and we look forward to making it as successful as the other Summits," said Tony Perkins, Founder and Editor of AlwaysOn.
It is estimated that 200 entrepreneurs, institutional investors, venture capitalists, investment bankers, research analysts, corporate buyers and service providers attended this initial conference. The most influential members of the financial and technology media and blogging community were also on hand to moderate debates and cover the conference and it was webcast to over 40,000 people worldwide.
Jorge Haddock, dean of George Mason University's School of Business served as honorary co-chair of the event with Gerald L. Gordon, president and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority.
"We are delighted to host this event in Fairfax County, which is the technology business capital of the Mid-Atlantic region, and to partner with George Mason University, which is a center of information technology and research and is gaining national recognition and acclaim," Gordon said.


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Big Sugar and other growers polluting the Everglades fail to pay their fair share of the cleanup, leaving taxpayers with too much of the bill, according to a report environmental advocates released Monday.
Sugar cane growers and other agricultural producers are responsible for 76 percent of the polluting phosphorus that flows into the Everglades, but agriculture pays just 24 percent of the cleanup costs, according to the findings of a study commissioned by the Everglades Foundation.
That leaves taxpayers and local utility customers to pay the bulk of an estimated $106 million spent each year to remove phosphorus from stormwater that flows into the Everglades, according to RTI International, a North Carolina-based independent research group hired by the Everglades Foundation.
The study puts a number on a contention that environmental groups have long made – that Florida is failing to enforce a 1996 "Polluter Pays" Florida constitutional amendment aimed at shifting the cost of Everglades cleanup to those most responsible for the pollution, according to the Everglade Foundation.
"Most Floridians would find it rather outrageous … that they are footing the bill," said Kirk Fordham, Everglades Foundation CEO. "It's a fair question to ask whether taxpayers versus the actual polluters should be bearing most of the cost."
Sugar cane growers maintain that they are reducing phosphorus runoff levels.
South Florida's major sugar cane producers on Monday pointed out that the region's farmers have contributed more to Everglades restoration than any other private group. That includes $200 million from taxes imposed on farmers in the Everglades Agricultural Area, south of Lake Okeechobee.