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President Barack Obama will call for a short-term fix Tuesday afternoon to avert across-the-board spending cuts, and he wants new revenue to be part of the deal, according to a White House official.
Obama scheduled a 1:15 p.m. announcement to ask Congress to act to avoid the deep, indiscriminate cuts to domestic and defense programs slated to take effect slated to begin taking effect under sequester starting March 1.
Uncertainty around the sequester is already having a negative impact on our economic growth, and if it was to take effect it would cost hundreds of thousands of American jobs and have devastating impacts on our economy, the official said.
To give negotiators time to pass a broader deficit and budget package, the official said the president is asking for a smaller package of spending cuts and tax reforms to avoid the economically harmful consequences of the sequester for a few months. ... While we need to deal with our deficits over the long term, we shouldnt have workers being laid off, kids kicked off Head Start, and food safety inspections cut while Congress completes the process.
The sequester, included in the August 2011 deficit reduction agreement between the White House and Congress, would cut some $85 billion from federal programs during the current fiscal year. It is set to begin taking effect March 1.
About $43 billion in those reductions would come in Pentagon spending, and $26 billion would come from nondefense discretionary programs.
The White House last week blamed a 0.1 percent decline in the gross domestic product in the fourth quarter an unexpected decline led in part by falling federal spending in part on uncertainty over the sequester.
Obama will also emphasize that while the economy is poised to strengthen this year, we cant see another self-inflicted wound from Washington, the official said.
Speaker John A. Boehner, R-Ohio, earlier Tuesday noted the House in the previous Congress passed plans to replace the sequester. Its time for the Senate Democrats to do their work. Its time for the president to offer his ideas for how to replace the sequester.
The Senate did not take up the bills the House passed last year, with Democrats saying the proposals were aimed at loading cuts onto domestic discretionary spending while sparing defense spending and avoiding tax revenue to replace any of the reductions.
In a statement, Boehner blamed the sequester on Obama, saying that he insisted it become law. And he was cool to the idea of more revenue.
We believe there is a better way to reduce the deficit, but Americans do not support sacrificing real spending cuts for more tax hikes, he said. The presidents sequester should be replaced with spending cuts and reforms that will start us on the path to balancing the budget in 10 years.
The White House said Obama offered balanced plans to do so in his December negotiations with Boehner. And Press Secretary Jay Carney has said the White Houses December grand bargain offer remains on the table.
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BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — A man accused of stealing a garbage truck in Boulder this week may have been scared by officers responding to an unrelated call near his home.
The Daily Camera (http://bit.ly/1oe8noq) reports that a neighbor told police that 26-year-old Daniel Morkert got "freaked" when officers arrived in the area Wednesday afternoon.
According to the police report, Morkert came out of his apartment building with his pit bull and asked an officer if he could borrow his car. The officer assumed he was joking. Morkert then allegedly got into garbage truck with his dog while the driver was out moving a dumpster and took off.
Morkert led officers on a low-speed chase down U.S. 36 until he crashed over a median in Broomfield.
Prosecutors are expected to file charges against him Tuesday.
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2013 Volkswagen Touareg: New Car Review
Pros: Strong and efficient turbodiesel V6; premium interior; accommodating back seat; driver's-car handling; unflappable high-speed composure; exclusive 10-year powertrain warranty.
Cons: Firm ride; transmission's shifts could be smoother; limited cargo space for a midsize SUV.
What's New: The only significant change for 2013 is a 15-horsepower bump for the Touareg TDI, which also finds a little extra fuel economy.
Calling a $43,000-plus crossover a bargain might seem like a stretch, but that's exactly what the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg represents. Underneath, the Touareg features a platform that was jointly engineered with Audi and Porsche, who use it for the Q7 and Cayenne, respectively. So the Touareg gives you a truly world-class foundation, and it does so for many thousands less than those premium brands.
In fact, the Touareg even has a leg up on its counterpart from Audi. Since the original version of this shared platform was weighed down by unnecessary off-road hardware, Volkswagen and Porsche have switched to a modified second-generation platform that's considerably lighter and more agile. But Audi, for reasons that aren't entirely clear, has stuck with the original setup. Accordingly, the Touareg TDI, which shares the Q7 TDI's diesel engine, is faster, nimbler and more fuel-efficient than the much pricier Audi in real-world driving.
Sibling rivalry aside, the 2013 Touareg is simply an immensely satisfying vehicle to drive. It's equally at home on freeway slabs and washboard roads, traversing the terrain of your choice with supreme confidence. The interior is laid out in no-nonsense fashion, yet there's still a sense that you're driving something special. And with the back seat's elevated bench and copious head- and knee-room, the Touareg also happens to be one of the best vehicles we can think of for covering long distances with four adults.
Throw in the Touareg's exclusive (for Volkswagen) 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, and you're looking at a crossover without compromise. If you're shopping at this price point, or even at considerably higher price points, get yourself to the nearest VW dealer and take a spin in Volkswagen's bargain SUV.
Comfort & Utility
The 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is offered in three trim levels: Sport, Lux and Executive. These trims apply to both available engine choices (VR6 and TDI). There's also a separate, limited-production Hybrid model.
The entry-level Touareg Sport comes with 18-inch alloy wheels; roof rails; Xenon headlights with LED accents; fog lights; a power tailgate; a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel with tilt/telescopic adjustability; 8-way power-heated front seats; a sliding and reclining back seat; leatherette upholstery; Bluetooth connectivity; dual-zone automatic climate control; and an 8-speaker audio system with a touchscreen interface, 6-CD changer, iPod integration, SD-card reader and satellite radio. Optional on Sport is a hard-drive-based navigation system with digital music storage and an 8-in display, as well as parking sensors.
The Touareg Lux starts with the navigation-equipped Sport's features and adds 19-in alloy wheels; a panoramic sunroof; heated exterior mirrors; wood grain interior trim; 12-way power front seats with adjustable lumbar and driver memory functions; leather upholstery; and power-folding rear seats.
The Touareg Executive tacks on 20-in alloy wheels, a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, keyless entry with push-button ignition and a 620-watt Dynaudio sound system.
The Hybrid mostly shares the Lux's equipment roster but gets special Vavona wood trim that's shared with the Executive.
The Touareg's interior is typical Volkswagen: simple, no-nonsense and full of high-quality materials. Some rivals may have a more luxurious feel inside, but we're charmed by the Touareg's excellent ergonomics and unpretentious character. The emphasis here is on functionality; for example, the driver's seat doesn't look like much but offers an amazing range of height adjustability, and the bottom cushion tilts independently. We do appreciate the panoramic sunroof, though, for bringing some welcome light and warmth to this rather austere cabin.
The Touareg's back seat is one of the best in the business. It offers 6.3 inches of fore/aft travel, and the seatbacks recline to help tired passengers catch a few Zs. What's more, its bottom cushion is nice and high, so thigh support is superb, and there's plenty of foot room under the front seats.
Although that sliding back seat makes the most of the Touareg's cargo space, there's ultimately not much of it by mid-size crossover standards. The area behind the back seat, measuring at 32.1 cu-ft, is competitive, but most vehicles this large can do better than 64 cu-ft with the rear seatbacks folded. At least the folding process is a breeze thanks to conveniently located power switches on the sides of the cargo bay.
A USB port is not available in the Touareg, so if you're used to carrying your MP3s around on a USB jump drive, you'll have to switch to an SD card. Moreover, your USB-compatible MP3 player will have to make do with a rudimentary auxiliary input instead. But an iPod hookup comes standard, so Apple aficionados are in luck.
Other than the missing USB port, there's little to complain about on the technology front. We're fans of the navigation system, which boasts a huge display and an exceptionally straightforward touchscreen interface. Once you've got your MP3s hooked up, every Touareg does a great job of navigating through music folders and generally making your mobile listening experience a pleasant one. It's a shame the crisp Dynaudio sound system isn't more widely available, though, as it's a serious upgrade over the base system.
Performance & Fuel Economy
All Touareg models come with all-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic transmission. The mainstream models offer a choice of two engines.
The V6 models carry the 3.6-liter VR6 engine (VW's name for its narrow-angle V6) with 280 hp and 265 lb-ft of torque. We really like this engine in the Passat and CC sedans, but the Touareg V6 weighs over 4,700 lb, so acceleration here is unremarkable.
A better solution for a heavy vehicle like the Touareg is a diesel and, happily, the Touareg TDI features one: a 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 rated at 240 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. The torque figure is the notable one, as it allows the Touareg TDI to accelerate aggressively in short bursts, making quick work of passing and merging maneuvers. It's a refined engine, too, with minimal clatter. Your passengers probably won't know it's a diesel unless you tell them.
As for the limited-circulation Hybrid, it rolls with a 3.0-liter supercharged V6 that's paired with an electric motor and a nickel metal-hydride battery pack. The transmission is the familiar 8-speed automatic. As you'd expect of a vehicle with 380 hp and 428 lb-ft of torque, the Hybrid is quite fast, 2.5-ton curb weight notwithstanding. Being a proper dual-mode hybrid, this VW can technically accelerate to 30 mph solely on electric power, and its gas engine shuts off automatically during light throttle applications.
Disappointingly, the Touareg's 8-speed automatic often makes its presence felt in the form of less-than-smooth shifts; we expect creamy smoothness at this price point. We also expected better fuel economy from the Touareg V6, which checks in at an EPA-rated 17 mpg city/23 mpg highway. The Touareg TDI is considerably better at 20/29 mpg (up from 19/28 mpg last year), an impressive achievement for such a heavy, torque-rich crossover. The Hybrid's 20/24-mpg rating makes us wonder why anyone would choose it over the cheaper, more frugal TDI.
The Touareg comes with standard stability control, 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes and six airbags (front, front side and full-length side curtain).
The government hasn't crash-tested this Touareg, but the independent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded the Touareg its highest rating of Good in every testing category.
Driving Impressions
Other than the BMW X5, there's not a mid-size crossover that we enjoy driving more than the Touareg. The driving position is brilliant, boasting great visibility all around and a perfectly placed footrest. The compact 3-spoke steering wheel controls perhaps the most responsive steering in any SUV, which is not surprising given the Touareg's Porsche DNA.
This VW loves high-speed cruising, but it's equally at home on the dirt, where its long-travel suspension eats up whoop-de-dos like a Baja off-road racer. The only potential demerit involves its firm ride, which is basically the opposite of the sofa-like experience of the Mercedes-Benz M-Class. The previous Touareg had an available air suspension that smoothed things out, but that option has been discontinued.
Other Cars to Consider
BMW X5 - The X5 is older and more expensive, but it has a thoroughly up-to-date roster of engines. There's also an available third-row seat.
Infiniti FX - If you think of the Touareg as a driver's SUV, you have to consider the sporty FX a competitor. Based on the same platform as the G sport sedan, the FX is a hoot to drive and offers an available V8 with serious speed.
Mercedes-Benz M-Class - The new M doesn't look that special, but it has a creamy-soft ride and a much-improved diesel drivetrain.
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We think the Touareg TDI is the no-brainer choice here. It's genuinely fun to drive. And 29 mpg on the highway? Are you kidding? We think it's one of the best all-around vehicles in the world.


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MOSCOW (AP) — Rem Vyakhirev, the man who helped create Russia's state-run Gazprom natural gas giant and led it for nearly a decade, has died at 78.
Gazprom said Vyakhirev died Monday at his home outside Moscow. The cause of death wasn't given.
Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev praised Vyakhirev as a man who helped make Gazprom a "key player on the global energy market and the backbone of Russia's economy."
Vyakhirev began his career as an oil engineer 1957 and rose through the ranks of the Soviet Union's oil and gas industries to become the first deputy gas minister in 1986. He became Gazprom chief in 1992 and oversaw its steady growth.
Vyakhirev served as Gazprom's CEO until 2001, when President Vladimir Putin replaced him with his loyalist, Alexei Miller.


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PERU — When the basketball season was over this year at St. Bede Academy, Lady Bruins standout Mo Dean had enough of the game, telling the BCR she was going to go to college and just be a student. Turns out, she wasn't ready to walk away from the game after all.
On Wednesday morning, the 2013 BCR Player of the Year signed to continue her hoops career with Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon, and is ready to play again.
"I was burnt out, a little tired," she said. "But I've really did miss basketball. Being a part of a team is something you'll hold on to for the rest of your life."
Dean said Sauk was just a good fit for her. She had considered IVCC.
"It's far enough away from IV. I've lived her all my life," Dean said of the Illinois Valley. "I'll get to experience something new and different. It's only an hour away and I can come home if I miss it."
Dean said she found everything positive at Sauk and coach Jedidiah Johnson, whom she called a laid-back kind of person.
Sauk, McGunnigal said, will allow Dean an opportunity to grow as a player and as an individual. He said he was proud she took the chance to go for a visit and not sell herself short on her ability.
"She will gain a little bit of independence by being away from home which will be good for her to rely on herself a bit," he said. "Coach (Johnson) has a good system of each of his players checking in with him each morning in the fitness center to be sure she is getting to class and they have good interschool communication between faculty and Coach Johnson. She felt really comfortable with him and how he coaches. For just being a short way from home, she is getting a great college experience and a tremendous opportunity for herself to really leap into the next phase of her life."
On the court, McGunnigal said Dean is a very talented basketball player that will still develop skills.
"Getting to the next level where they can really focus on individual work and position play, she is going to flourish. I really feel that she will take off with Coach Johnson and his assistants and have a great two years there which will hopefully lead to more for her," he said.
If the opportunity would come along to continue her career at a four-year school down the road, Dean said she would possibly open to that. The 6-2 center played big for the Lady Bruins, averaging 14.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game.
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Taking on the Race Across America: Talking With Team4HIVHope 2011, Part One
December 15, 2011
As an action-packed year for the HIV/AIDS community draws to a close, TheBody.com takes stock of 2011 in a new series of articles, "2011 HIV/AIDS Year in Review." Read the entire series here.
What's it like to be part of the first-ever team made up mostly of openly HIV-positive riders to complete the Race Across America (RAAM)? Team4HIVHope conquered this grueling 3,000-mile challenge for the first time this past June, and blogged all about it along the way. Shortly after the race ended, team members sat down with TheBody.com to recount their experiences with the race, and how they were received as gay, HIV-positive ultra-endurance cyclists. Now, as the team welcomes new members for 2012, we look back on that conversation, presented in two parts.
Check out Part Two, and read all about the training, crew support, food choices (8,000 calories per day!) and HIV medical considerations that go into being part of a four-man team on a six-day, 3,000-mile cycling race.
See photos, read messages and learn more about the Team4HIVHope 2011 racers and crew.
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Olivia Ford: Don, Jim and Steven: How did each of you reach the moment when you felt comfortable publicly acknowledging your HIV status? Have all of you been open about it since your HIV diagnoses, or did it come with time? Did it have anything to do with your being involved in teams, and being involved with cycling? Or with triathlon?
Jim Williams (racer, living with HIV since 2006): I was out about my status almost immediately. I was really lucky, because right after I found out, I went on AIDS/LifeCycle; the Positive Pedalers group embraced me when I felt unembraceable. And so that really gave me the strength to come back to New York, and to be out about my status and tell my friends, and build the support network that I think that everybody who has HIV needs. I hate using the word empowering, but it really is empowering when you're able to be open in that way. Unfortunately, in this country, not everybody has that luxury.
That's one of the reasons we were doing this race: to try to eliminate a lot of the stigma and the doom that are attached to this disease. In order to thrive, you've got to be able to have a support group. It's great if your friends and your family can know. I was really lucky in that way.
Don Smith (racer, living with HIV since 1986): I was not really public about my status until I did AIDS/LifeCycle for the first time, and met all the people on the Positive Pedalers, where they had this nurturing environment, and everyone was very open. It was kind of revolutionary to me to see these people riding around publicly, wearing HIV jerseys and flags on their bicycles and everything like that. That inspired me. After that, I started wearing Pos Ped jerseys within Ironman events, which really created a lot of discussion, believe me. It really was an empowering thing, to do that and see people's reaction -- not only the racers, who were quite surprised, but also the spectators, who cheered me on.
After that, it just was such a good experience that I kept on doing things like that. Even when I did an AIDS ride in Canada, from Toronto to Montreal; they didn't have the Pos Peds group. When I showed up wearing my Pos Peds jerseys, they were totally shocked. It was really a catalyst for great change and bringing openness to that group, as well.
Steven Berveling (racer, living with HIV since 1992): I was fairly quiet and conservative about my HIV status. My family and my close friends knew, but working in a very conservative environment, my work colleagues did not know, nor did my cycling buddies or the manager of my cycling club.
I had told the club president and the secretary so that they were aware, in case there was ever an accident. Once, a while back, I crashed onto the road and I'm going, "Oh, my God, I've got to tell them that I'm positive." And I did say, "Watch out, I'm positive." All my cycling buddies in that bunch just basically said, "Well, so what?" and helped me nevertheless. I then learned that it was not really the issue that I'd perceived it to be.
Once I decided to do the Race Across America, with a team of HIV-positive riders, it was obvious to me that I did have to disclose my status and become very public about it -- which I did. And I recall having a talk at work about the fact that I was positive. That speech was the hardest speech that I ever made. But it was also one of the most empowering ones. The response that I got was extremely supportive; the response that I've got through the cycling community here in Australia has been similarly supportive.
I found that coming out about my HIV status has been, as others have said, extremely empowering. It's really been worth my while, and I'm very, very glad that I've done it.
Olivia Ford: In all your experiences, do you find that HIV stigma and homophobia operate any differently in cycling and Ironman circles than they do among the general population? Are people who are drawn to endurance athletics more likely than "normal people" to evaluate their peers on the basis of skill level and shared interest rather than bias; or are they even more likely to be dubious of someone who's gay, or who's living with HIV?
Jim Williams: I think my team has been completely accepting. I've never hidden the fact that I was gay, and that's never really been an issue. The ones that I was friends with knew about my HIV status, but the entire team didn't know until I started to do RAAM. And then nobody had any issues with it that I'm aware of. I never felt like I was getting treated differently. So from my standpoint, I've never experienced that.
Steven Berveling: In my club, here in Sydney, we had one minor issue. Once my status became public to the entire club, which has 360 members, there had been an enquiry made from one member to the club committee, saying, "How can we have an HIV-positive rider in our bunches?"
The committee was very kind and tried to keep that away from me, but I learned about it anyway. They responded very succinctly to that member: "Well, at least we know Steven's health status. We do not know of the blood-borne diseases that any of our other club members carry. So we're one step ahead with Steven."
Don Smith: I've been very lucky, because in the sport of triathlon -- in Canada, at least -- one of the core values is inclusiveness. Therefore, they are very, very welcoming to anyone that's gay. It really hasn't been an issue. Have there been some uncomfortable things in the locker room? Sure. But that's life and that's going to happen anywhere.
In Vancouver, in fact, there are sufficient members that we even have a gay triathlon club. And not all the members of that club are gay, but because we have such a great time, and take such fantastic road trips up into the mountains and stuff, and we do some really great rides, members of the community at large elect to join our group.
Olivia Ford: How was Team4HIVHope received by the other teams, and by the organizers of the Race Across America?
Steven Berveling: Frankly, I thought they embraced us. When I first went to a RAAM seminar in Sacramento in late January 2011, the race organizers and all the other people that were at the seminar were delighted to hear that there was going to be a team of riders with HIV to do the race. They had been surprised that there had not been any riders, first that were gay and secondly that had HIV, beforehand.
When we were actually doing the race, one of the more memorable moments was when we were at the race seminar the night before, and we were introduced to all of the other teams and their crews in the hall. There would have been between 500 and 800 people there. We introduced ourselves and told them why we were doing the race. We had incredible unanimous applause from the entire hall. It was really a very humbling and wonderful reception.
That reception continued throughout the race, to the very end at the banquet in Annapolis. There was absolutely no issue at all with having an HIV-positive team doing the race.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Portland city employee charged with funneling money to a suicide bomber and, later, the bomber's widow, was freed Thursday on bond until his trial.
Reaz Qadir Khan, an employee of the city's wastewater department, is accused of aiding a 2009 suicide bombing of the headquarters of Pakistan's intelligence agency by providing money and instructions to one of the attackers.
Later, prosecutors say, Khan sent $750 from Oregon to one of the man's two widows in the Maldives.
The terrorism charges could lead to a life sentence, and Khan has ties to Pakistan. Those facts, prosecutors said, make him a serious flight risk.
But on Thursday, U.S. District Judge Michael Mossman found that Khan's ties to the community and his clean criminal record make him unlikely to run before trial.
In addition, Khan has known about the investigation since December — and knew the case was one in which people died — but he didn't flee.
Mossman ordered Khan to avoid contact with two people connected to the case, whose names were not made public.
Khan will also have to abide by certain terms of release, including posting a $2,500 bond.
Khan had to show the details of his assets, which included an account in Pakistan. Mossman said that account concerned him, but Khan said the account is inactive and he can't withdraw money from it.
Until his trial, Khan must remain at his southwest Portland home except to go to work, religious services, medical appointments, court hearings and meetings with his lawyer, The Oregonian reported.
The city has said he would be placed on paid administrative leave for now.
Khan must also wear a GPS ankle bracelet and allow monitoring devices on his computers. He can't conduct financial transactions of more than $500 without court permission.
Khan, 48, was charged Tuesday with providing support to a suicide bomber who participated in a 2009 attack on Pakistan's intelligence agency that killed about 30 people and injured another 300.
He has pleaded not guilty.
Prosecutors have said that Khan was a danger to flee the country, given his family ties in Pakistan and the possibility of a life sentence if he's convicted. But two federal judges Wednesday disagreed with that assessment and ruled he could be released pending trial.
Khan's attorney, Amy Baggio, said Khan has been a good employee of the city who cooperated with investigators.
On Wednesday, Mossman noted the time between the most recent alleged criminal action in 2009 and the indictment, and said Khan could have fled.
An indictment unsealed Tuesday alleges the naturalized U.S. citizen provided advice and financial help to Ali Jaleel, one of three people who carried out the attack at Pakistan's intelligence headquarters in Lahore.
Jaleel died in the attack. He took responsibility for the bombing in a video released by al-Qaida and was shown at a training camp, federal officials say.
According to the indictment, Khan conspired with Jaleel and others starting in December 2005.
Jaleel allegedly emailed Khan in 2008 about his plan to travel to Pakistan. Two years earlier, Jaleel had been part of a small group from the Maldives that tried to enter Pakistan for training, but he was detained, returned home and placed under house arrest.
The indictment alleges that Khan instructed Jaleel on how to avoid detection and offered to help with financial arrangements.
In October 2008, Jaleel wrote that he needed $2,500. According to the indictment, Khan contacted someone in Los Angeles who arranged to have the money waiting for Jaleel in Karachi, Pakistan.
Jaleel wrote to Khan the following month, saying he was about to enter a training camp and did not need all the money. Khan allegedly told Jaleel to keep the money so it could be sent to Jaleel's two wives in the Maldives.
Shortly after the suicide attack, Khan wired almost $750 from an Oregon store to one of Jaleel's wives, the indictment states.
Khan has lived in the U.S. since 1988, when he began a master's degree program in New Jersey. After he graduated in 1991, Khan moved briefly to Dallas and then Fullerton, Calif. He lived in California from 1991 until 2004 or 2005, when he moved to Vancouver, Wash., and finally settled in Portland in 2006.
He has three children, all younger than 14.


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The Liberty swimming & diving team earned its first-ever CCSA Swimming & Diving Championship, clinching the title on Saturday at Allan Jones Aquatic Center in Knoxville, Tenn. In the process, the Lady Flames ended Florida Gulf Coast's five-year run as conference champions. Nick Pierce caught up with head coach Jake Shellenberger, along with sophomore Jess Reinhardt, for a pair of interviews. The interviews provided highlights from the conference championship meet, along with a look ahead toward the 2014 NCAA Division I Women's Swimming & Diving Championship. Shellenberger was voted 2014 CCSA Women's Swimming Coach of the Year, his second Coach of the Year award (also 2012).
For the meet as a whole, Liberty recorded 18 podium finishes, nine NCAA B cuts, one A cut (200 medley relay), six CCSA records, six meet records and 16 program records. The Lady Flames recorded at least one top-three finish in every swimming event contested at the 2014 CCSA Women's Swimming & Diving Championship. Liberty's 200 medley relay, consisting of Kendall Hough, Emilie Kaufman, Reinhardt and Meghan Babcock, placed first in a record time of 1:38.21. The Lady Flames then broke that record in a time trial later that night, swimming an NCAA A qualifying time of 1:37.80.
Reinhardt's record-setting 100 fly time, 52.14, is currently ranked 13th in the nation among all NCAA Division I women's swimmers. Her 1:56.79 in the 200 fly, also a record, ranks her 29th in the country at present.
Kaufman won three individual events, the 100 and 200 breaststroke and 200 individual medley. She posted NCAA B cuts in all three events, while swimming each event in CCSA, meet and program-record time. Kaufman's B cut time of 1:00.01 in the 100 breaststroke is tied for 21st fastest in the nation at present. The Lady Flames await official announcement of the entry list for the 2014 NCAA Division I Women's Swimming & Diving Championship, to be held March 20-22 in Minneapolis, Minn. An official release will be made by the NCAA on March 4.
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When Bill Fong approaches the lane, 15-pound bowling ball in hand, he tries not to breathe. He tries not to think about not breathing. He wants his body to perform a series of complex movements that his muscles themselves have memorized. In short, he wants to become a robot.
Fong, 48 years old, 6 feet tall with broad shoulders, pulls the ball into his chest and does a quick shimmy with his hips. He swings the ball first backward, then forward, his arm a pendulum of kinetic energy, as he takes five measured steps toward the foul line. He releases the ball, and it glides across the oiled wooden planks like it's floating, hydroplaning, spinning counterclockwise along a trajectory that seems to be taking it straight for the right-hand gutter. But as the ball nears the edge of the lane, it veers back toward the center, as if guided by remote control. The hook carries the ball back just in time. In a heartbeat, what was a wide, sneering mouth of pins is now—nothing.
He comes back to the table where his teammates are seated—they always sit and bowl in the same order—and they congratulate him the same way they have thousands of times over the last decade. But Fong looks displeased. His strike wasn't good enough.
"I got pretty lucky that time," he says in his distinctly Chicago accent. "The seven was hanging there before it fell. I've got to make adjustments." With a pencil, he jots down notes on a folded piece of blue paper.
His teammates aren't interested in talking about what he can do to make his strikes more solid, though, or even tonight's mildly competitive league game. They're still discussing a night two years ago. They mention it every week, without fail. In fact, all you have to do is say the words "That Night" and everyone at the Plano Super Bowl knows what you're talking about. They also refer to it as "The Incident" or "That Incredible Series." It's the only time anyone can remember a local recreational bowler making the sports section of the Dallas Morning News. One man, an opponent of Fong's that evening, calls it "the most amazing thing I've ever seen in a bowling alley."
Bill Fong needs no reminders, of course. He thinks about that moment—those hours—every single day of his life.
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Most people think perfection in bowling is a 300 game, but it isn't. Any reasonably good recreational bowler can get lucky one night and roll 12 consecutive strikes. If you count all the bowling alleys all over America, somebody somewhere bowls a 300 every night. But only a human robot can roll three 300s in a row—36 straight strikes—for what's called a "perfect series." More than 95 million Americans go bowling, but, according to the United States Bowling Congress, there have been only 21 certified 900s since anyone started keeping track.
Bill Fong's run at perfection started as most of his nights do, with practice at around 5:30 pm. He bowls in four active leagues, and he rolls at least 20 games a week, every week. That night, January 18, 2010, he wanted to focus on his timing.
Timing is everything. When your timing is right, when your arms, legs, and torso all move in rhythm toward the lane, you have better balance. When you're balanced, you're also more accurate. And when you're accurate, your decision-making also improves. By contrast, if your timing is off, your balance is off, and you don't hit your targets. There are too many variables to assess, too many elements to gauge, and you can't possibly make the best decisions. Fong knows a hot streak is all about timing. So in practice that night, he breathed, he tried to erase all thoughts, and he tried to make his approach with each body part functioning as programmed.
That night, he didn't roll many strikes in practice. There was nothing to make him think this night would be anything special.
Fong's team, the Crazy Eights (he picked the name because eights are lucky in Chinese culture), was assigned lanes 27 and 28, one of Fong's favorite pairs. The left lane, 27, hooks more, he says. The right lane, 28, tends to be more direct.
Frame one was on the left lane. As always, he was last in the bowling order, the anchor position. He watched his teammates roll and noticed each one throw a ball that hooked early and missed the pocket, the sweet spot between the head pin and the three pin on the right, the place that gives you the best chance of getting a strike. So when it was Fong's turn, he opted to roll a deeper hook, to stay outside and ride the edge of the gutter a little longer.
The result was a loud, powerful strike. His ball slammed into the pocket with a vengeance, obliterating all 10 pins. His next roll, on 28, was another violent strike. All four of the first frames were robust strikes, actually. But his teammates barely took notice.
"To tell you the truth, that wasn't that unusual," says JoAnn Gibson, a sweet Southern woman who enjoys the company more than she does the actual bowling.
"Bowlers like Bill can roll off mini-streaks like that all the time," says Tom Dunn, a more serious bowler who sometimes flirts innocently with JoAnn.
Both Gibson and Dunn have bowled with or against Fong in this league since the Clinton administration. They've been teammates for nine years. James Race, who, with his perpetual smile and polite demeanor, reminds the other teammates of Mister Rogers, came a few years later. They don't really hang out much outside the bowling alley, but no matter what's going on in life, they go to Plano Super Bowl for a few hours on Monday nights.
Fong's fifth roll of the night wasn't so beautiful. His approach and release seemed the same—he was becoming the robot—and the ball hit the pocket, but the pins didn't go down quickly. The 10 pin was wobbling upright, teetering, when Fong got what is called a "messenger." From the left, one of the pins he'd just sent bouncing came back across the lane, clipping the 10 just enough to knock it off balance. When he got back to the table, his teammates congratulated him, but Fong called it what it was: a lucky strike.
In the sixth frame, he had another loud, devastating strike. Then another. Then another. With each throw, he could tell it was a strike from the moment it left his hand. He'd watch as the pins were there one second, then gone the next. "It felt like driving and catching a green light, then the next one, then the next, then turning, and still catching every green light everywhere you go," Fong says.
Before he knew it, it was the 10th frame. Back on the right lane, he again tried to swing the ball wide, let it run along the outside of the lane, next to the gutter. The first two rolls of the 10th frame both tucked into the pocket just as Fong hoped, and both were solid strikes.
On the last roll, though, something happened. He could tell from the sound of the pins. As the clutter at the end of the lane cleared, he could see the nine pin (the second from the right on the last row) still standing. He watched the chaos of the flying pins, each rotating right past the upright nine. Fong craned his neck, watching, hoping. Until one of the pins popped up from its side and swiped the nine down.
"The best way to describe the first 300 was just 'powerful,'" Race says.
One of the Super Bowl employees announced Fong's name and score over the loudspeaker, something Fong is a particular fan of. There was a round of applause.
"Sometimes, when you have a lot of 300s, or if you get more than one in a week, they won't announce it," he says.
The night was just beginning.
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text: Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums :: View topic - My favorite band----BEYOND. YOU? Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in My favorite band----BEYOND. YOU? Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Music View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message little-funJoined: 06 Jul 2009Posts: 1Location: Cantonese in Shanghai Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 8:10 pm Post subject: My favorite band----BEYOND. YOU? BEYOND, from well-known rock band in Hong Kong, the Chinese name beyond the band, founded in 1983. BEYOND被公认为华语乐坛上最成功和最有影响力的乐队! BEYOND Chinese music scene is recognized as the most successful and most influential band! BEYOND不但在中国香港、台湾及大陆均有大量的乐迷,即使远在新加坡、马来西亚等国也有大量的乐迷。 BEYOND not only in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and the mainland are a large number of fans, even far away in Singapore, Malaysia and other countries also have a large number of fans. BEYOND在中国乐坛上可以说是一个奇迹,BEYOND的音乐至今对中国组乐队的后辈影响都非常大! BEYOND music in China can be said to be a miracle, BEYOND music group the band has been on the younger generation in China is very big impact! 有不少人曾经说过: 香港没有摇滚,只有BEYOND 。 A lot of you have said: "Hong Kong does not rock, only BEYOND". 很显然他们把BEYOND当成了香港摇滚乐的代名词。 It is clear they BEYOND as a synonym for the Hong Kong rock band. 乐队早期有五个成员,后期变为四个,有着 披头士四影子 之称。 There are five members of the band early, late into the four, has a "shadow of the Beatles four" known. BEYOND唱出了自己的梦想与社会的现实,光这一点就有很多乐队根本就做不到。 BEYOND sing their own dreams and social reality, light, a lot of bands that simply can not do. 他们对香港乐坛十分不满,他们曾经说过:香港没有乐坛,只有娱乐圈!此外,一提到BEYOND,人们还会自然而然地跟不死的精神联系在一起。 They are very dissatisfied with the Hong Kong music scene, they said: "Hong Kong does not have music, only the entertainment business!" In addition, the mention of BEYOND, people will naturally follow the spirit of death linked. 他们的音乐精神是不同于当时其他乐队低麋的期待死亡末世纪风气,追求积极向上、乐观进取。 The spirit of their music is different from other bands at the time of low moose "looked forward to death" at the end of the century atmosphere, and the pursuit of positive, optimistic and enterprising. BEYOND自1983年成立至今得奖无数,经典音乐作品无数,家喻户晓、经久不衰。 BEYOND since 1983 since the establishment of numerous award-winning, classical musical works numerous well-known, enduring. BEYOND的奋斗足迹也成为了音乐人的榜样! BEYOND footprint of the struggle has become a model for the music! BEYOND的贡献不止是出众的音乐,他们更是影响了几代人,引领了一个时代! BEYOND outstanding contribution to not only the music, they are more affected generations of people to lead an era! 他们是华语乐坛的一大不可超越的奇迹! They are one of Chinese music can not go beyond a miracle! Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Music All times are GMT - 8 Hours Page 1 of 1 Jump to: Select a forum Student Forums----------------ComputersCurrent NewsCultureEnglish SchoolsFamilyFilm and CinemaFoodHealth and FitnessHelp CenterHobbiesHolidaysLearning EnglishLiteratureMaking FriendsMusicOpinionsPetsScienceSportsThe Strange and MysteriousTOEFL and Other English ExamsTravel You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum Dave's ESL Cafe is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling. Banner Advertising | Bookstore / Alta Books | FAQs | Articles | Interview with Dave Copyright © 2018 Dave's ESL Cafe | All Rights Reserved | Contact Dave's ESL Cafe | Site Map Teachers College, Columbia University: Train to Teach English Here or Abroad Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group


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Strong export demand, tight milk supplies for cheese manufacturing in some parts of the country and the advent of the holiday-buying season has dairy analysts at the University of Wisconsin more bullish on milk prices than the futures market.
While domestic cheese sales are somewhat mixed, favorable export cheese prices point to Class III milk prices that could hit $18.50 per hundredweight in October, said Bob Cropp, professor emeritus with the University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension in his latest Dairy Situation and Outlook podcast.
Milk supplies for cheese production in the Northeast and Upper Midwest were tight in August and September, with some cheese plants paying as much as a $2.50 per hundredweight premium for spot purchases and other cheese plants running at lower capacity, he said.
With Thanksgiving and Christmas quickly approaching, buyers are going to have to start purchasing product for the holiday season, and the cheese market could take off. Most industry reports are calling for higher demand and better prices. But cheddar cheese has to get to $1.84 a pound to realize a Class III price in the mid to high $18s per hundredweight, he said.
Disappearance of cheese and butter stocks has improved and could improve further. The butter market has taken off, driving butter prices to $1.60 per pound and Class IV milk prices to hit $20 per hundredweight.
Both powder and butter markets have been strong due in large part to export opportunity, said Mark Stephenson, director of dairy policy analysis at the University of Wisconsin.
"We've had some real strong recoveries there. Exports have been incredible," he said.
Exports are holding up despite the drop in the general economies of some countries, such as China – which has dropped below double-digit growth. Demand for dairy products and improving diets there, however, continue to increase, he said.
Most industry forecasters are more bullish on milk prices than the futures market for the next several months but become more bearish on into 2014, Stephenson said.
"I think they're kind of anticipating we'll be our own worst enemy and produce more milk then markets really want," he said.
USDA's milk production report for August showed a 2.6 percent growth over August 2012 and an increase for five consecutive months. That's not bullish for milk prices, Cropp said.
It appears producers are adding cows. With a good harvest, feed prices are going to be cheaper, and if producers continue to increase the herd, it will put pressure on milk prices in 2014, Cropp said.
But there are surprises every year, and a lot could happen between now and then. A lot will also depend on next year's feed crops and exports, which are likely to drop off a bit with New Zealand's production expected to return, he said.
"I think we have to conclude the odds are we're going to have a lower average milk price in 2014 than in 2013," he said.
Nonetheless, he thinks Class III milk prices in first quarter 2014 will remain in the $17s per hundredweight as opposed to the $16s forecasted in the futures market, he said.


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Paper Heart (US - BD RA)
Gabe's a little bit confused by this docudrama, but still quite heart-warmed
Actress/comedian/musician Charlyne Yi has never been in love, and she's not sure she believes the concept even exists. She takes to the streets with her friend and director Jake Johnson, and a small film crew to ask normal Americans about the 'l' word. After the crew visits a comedian party to pose the question to professionals, Yi meets Michael Cera, the popular star of awkward teen movies like Super Bad and Juno. Unexpectedly, the two start a relationship, which then becomes a part of the film, much to the budding couple's chagrin.
I'm not sure if I buy half of the documentary aspects, and I'm also not sure I'm supposed to. So much of it feels so staged and practiced. I spent so much time trying to figure this out I feel I missed the point of the exercise. The early parts of the film becomes a game of spot the celebrity, especially the first real 'personal' scene with Charlyne Yi, where she goes to a party, and eventually meets Michael Cera. The following development of their relationship is the most clearly staged element of the film. Even if things occurred as presented, they've obviously re-constructed these moments. These scenes are cute, yes, doubtlessly, but come on, this can't be real, right? Camera angles, mic placement, it's staged. The friend I watched the film with called it 'Live Ugly Betty Dating', which is a better point than I'm guessing he intended it to be. Most of us are practically indoctrinated by reality dating shows, which have been around almost as long as television itself, and most of us know that much of the supposed spontaneity in these shows is processed, staged, and restaged. I doubt there's anything director Nicholas Jasenovec could do to keep his audience from making assumptions like these.
(PS: take a trip to the 'extras' section for the 'truth')
But now I feel like I'm being punked, and this paranoia is attacking my low criticism self esteem. Perhaps Paper Heart is Yi and Jasenovec's statement on the fallacy of dating for the cameras. Perhaps the fact that I'm taken in by Cera and Yi's awkwardly budding relationship is the butt of their clever joke. The other part of the film, the part that is clearly not staged, at least from the standpoint of dialogue, is more easily and obviously read. It's also a little bit hackneyed, or at least it's not particularly insightful. The only thing I managed to glean from Yi's man on the street stuff (which is very similar to Bill Maher's Religulous) is that most average Americans believe in love. At least they believe in love when asked questions on camera. Viewers with expert Facial Action Coding System knowledge might have something to say about the truth of these statements, but the filmmakers do not. Yi and Jasenovec add some tasty twee flavour through adorable paper puppet vignettes that reenact some of the interviewee's tales of love.
Paper Heart doesn't benefit greatly from a high definition release, but there's very little negative to say concerning the transfer. Things only look at good as the available lighting. Some interviews are lit brightly by the crew, but most are source lighting, and some of the outdoor stuff is underlit enough to feature some pretty thick black grain. Overall the look is very natural, with full-bodied and solid colours, but no major pops, and reasonably sharp details. Focused viewers will notice some decent textures that would be smoothed over in standard definition, but the lack of edge-enhancement is a big plus on some shots. Artefacts are minimal, mostly found in fuller warm colours, which display a little bit of general noise.
As per the usual rule of documentaries, such stuff doesn't make for great surround sound material, but Paper Heart is just stylistic enough to feature some stereo and surround. Full on Dolby TrueHD (misspelled TruHD on the box) 5.1 is definitely overkill, though. The puppet reenactments feature a few fun digital catalogue sound effects, and some of them even make their way into more than the center channel (thunder, car engines). The location establishing shots feature minor surround elements too (listen for that back channel motorcycle), but overall we're talking a largely centric affair. Yi's music is an integral part of the film (it's kind of her 'thing' on stage), and is presented aurally centric when she or Cera are playing on screen, but warmly stereo when coming from an off screen source. The music adds a bit to the otherwise thin LFE track.
The extras begin with ' Paper Heart Uncut' (7:30, HD), which is basically a blooper reel of Yi forgetting her interview questions, or at least stuttering through them. Audiences will either find themselves annoyed or enamored with Yi after this. I'm more on the enamored side. 'The Making of Paper Heart' (10:45, HD) is a part retrospective interview with Yi, part raw behind the scenes footage. This answers some of my 'real or not real' questions. Turns out my assumptions were correct, and that the character scenes were staged. That's a load off. I guess my review looks kind of lame now. I probably should've noticed that Jasenovec was using a different name during his scenes. Anyway, this is followed by a collection of four of Yi's live musical performances (6:30, HD), a 'music video' with Yi and Cera (1:40, HD), eight extended comedian interviews (26:00, HD), many recorded for sales purposes, 17 deleted scenes (31:00, HD), and trailers. There's a deleted animated sequence I wish would've stayed in the film over the credits or something.
Is it obvious I didn't know what to say about Paper Heart? Because this was an oddly difficult review. In my defense, it is a hard to place film, and is doesn't cover any previously uncovered bases, but damn if it isn't a sweet and adorable little film. I can't possibly imagine a situation where I'd watch it again, but I certainly recommend the film, especially to anyone familiar with Charlyne Yi's comedy/music stylings. The fact that I was at least slightly convinced the Yi and Michael Cera love story was real definitely says something in the film's favour. This Blu-ray version of the film looks spotless, but not particularly outstanding, and the uncompressed audio track is pretty centric. Standard DVD customers need not worry about what they're missing. The extras are adorable, but brief. I could've really gone for a commentary with the stars and director.
* Note: The images on this page are not representative of the Blu-ray release.
Review by Gabriel Powers
Marcus1138 Contributor Join Date: June 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 910
Great review Gabe. I totally agree. I didn't dislike it at all but I also wasn't sure to what to make of it either.
Dogville Member Join Date: September 2008 Location: United States Posts: 74
I just got this and hope to watch it soon. This review pretty much restates everything I've heard about it...confusion!
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Disc Details
Release Date: 1st December 2009
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: No
Video: 1080p
Aspect: 1.78:1
Anamorphic: No
Colour: Yes
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*[http://libweb.uoregon.edu/dc/dlc/ Data for Local Communities] - This database contains records for State of Oregon or other websites containing statistical, spatial and descriptive data about the cities and counties of Oregon and Washington. Many of the sites are access points for agency databases.
*[http://libweb.uoregon.edu/dc/dlc/ Data for Local Communities] - This database contains records for State of Oregon or other websites containing statistical, spatial and descriptive data about the cities and counties of Oregon and Washington. Many of the sites are access points for agency databases.
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Oregon State Agency Databases
This is an annotated list of databases produced by Oregon State Agencies listed by producing agency. It was last checked for broken links on August 10, 2012.
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- 1 Agriculture, Department of
- 2 Archives, Oregon State
- 3 Arts Commission, Oregon
- 4 Consumer & Business Services, Department of
- 5 Corrections, Department of
- 6 Education, Department of
- 7 Employment Department, Oregon
- 8 Environmental Quality, Department of
- 9 Housing and Community Services, Oregon
- 10 Human Services, Department of
- 11 Justice, Department of
- 12 Land Board, Oregon State
- 13 Legislature, Oregon State
- 14 Licensing Boards, federated search
- 14.1 Accountancy, Oregon Board of
- 14.2 Appraiser Certification and Licensure, Oregon Board of
- 14.3 Architect Examiners, Oregon Board of
- 14.4 Chiropractic Examiners, Oregon Board of
- 14.5 Dentistry, Oregon Board of
- 14.6 Health Licensing Agency, Oregon
- 14.7 Medical Examiners, Oregon Board of
- 14.8 Occupational Therapy, Oregon Licensing Board
- 14.9 Pharmacy, Board of
- 14.10 Physical Therapist, Licensing Board
- 14.11 Veterinary Medical, Licensing Board
- 15 Parks and Recreation, Department of
- 16 Revenue, Department of
- 17 Tourism Commission, Oregon
- 18 Transportation, Department of
- 19 Treasurer, Oregon State
- 20 University of Oregon Libraries
- 21 Water Resources Department
Agriculture, Department of
- List of Departmental Databases - The Oregon Department of Agriculture provides access to a number of databases from this page including but not limited to: Oregon Products Database, Available Livestock Brands, Oregon Veterinarians and Clinics, Wholesale Seed Dealer licenses, Agricultural Resources Directory, Pesticide Related Licenses, and Nursery and Christmas Tree Licenses.
Archives, Oregon State
- Oregon Blue Book - The Oregon Blue Book is the official state directory and fact book about all levels of government in Oregon, and much more. Published since 1911, it is produced and updated by the Oregon State Archives, a division of the Secretary of State's Office.
- Oregon Historic Photograph Collections - This database includes over 10,000 viewable photographs and related descriptions from the holdings of the Salem Public Library, the Oregon State Archives, and the Marion County Historical Society. The images date from the mid-1800s to the 1990s and depict a wide range of subjects such as Oregon towns, homes, businesses, occupations, scenic vistas, disasters, festivities, and recreational pursuits. The database is searchable by keyword and is maintained by the Salem Public Library.
- Oregon Historical Records Index - According to the web site "This index includes entries compiled by examining actual records held by the Oregon State Archives. The spelling of surnames and other informationreflects the original records." These records are held by the state and by local jurisdiction. Types of records include asylum, coroner's report, probate, birth, death, naturalization, etc.
Arts Commission, Oregon
- Online Public Art Image Database - Use search box at bottom of page to review over 2,500 works of art funded and held by the State of Oregon. View more information through the full digital archive at Oregon Percent for Art Archive @ University of Oregon.
Consumer & Business Services, Department of
- Building Codes Division - Database of BCD business contractors, individual licenses, inspector certifications, business registration or individual registration by license number, name and profession.
- Employer data system search Provides searchable databases for employers to check on present and future compensation insurance coverage. Includes searches by name, location, size, industry group, employees, insurer type, and liability end date.
- Insurance Agency Search - Provides database of active Oregon insurance companies, which can be searched by name and location and/or license class. Also allows downloading of the data file and links to other insurance division reports.
- Investment Adviser Search - A database of all investment adviser firms currently licensed to do business in the state of Oregon. Search by name or location or download a data file containing name of firm, address, phone number and license number.
- Licenses, Permits and Registration - The Oregon License Directory provides a single information source for Oregon licenses, certifications, permits and registrations. Information on all known state licenses is available on this site, as well as links to federal license summary information and license holder lookups.
- Mortgage Lenders - A database of licensed mortgage lenders, searchable by name or location. Also allows downloading of the data file.
- OMWESB Certified Firms - A database of firms certified in Oregon as disadvantaged, minority, women, and emerging. Allows searches by name, certification number, location, and keyword. Also allows searches by NAIC, NIGP, or ODOT commodity codes.
Corrections, Department of
- Sex Offender Inquiry System - Oregon law allows the Oregon State Police to make information about registered sex offenders open to the public. This database allows the user to search for sex offenders in the state of Oregon by name or location, or the user may enter an address and the database will alert them if a sex offender is residing within one mile of this address.
Education, Department of
- Data Explorer, Oregon Dept. Of Education - Provides Oregon school and school district data, searchable by year and district, and sometimes other criteria such as size of enrollment, county, spending per student, student teacher ratios, and math rank. Default view is Performance data; switch to School Explorer to identify facilities by location and district.
Employment Department, Oregon
- Current Employment by Industry - Provides employment data for industry both for the last 12 months and for the last two months with figures for the previous year for various industries in Oregon, its counties, and metropolitan areas.
- Employer Database - Provides information on thousands of Oregon employers. Searchable by area, industry or employer name.
- Job Listings - Lists current Employment Department job listings. Searchable by occupation, location, job listing number or keyword.
Environmental Quality, Department of
- Air Quality Index - Provides air quality reports by area. Color-coded graphs and tables show site, current hourly AQI, ozone and carbon monoxide levels and measurement of pollution concentration in the air.
- E-Cycles Collection Sites - Find the closest site near you for recycling electronics equipment. Oregon E-Cycles collection sites provide FREE recycling of computers, monitors and televisions to anyone bringing seven or fewer items for recycling at one time.
- Databases, GIS and Mapping Applications, Online Reporting - A collection of databases for state environmental quality issues, including Environmental Cleanup Site Information (ECSI), Laboratory Analytical Storage and Retrieval (LASAR), and more.
Housing and Community Services, Oregon
- Oregon Helps - Oregon Helps is a database that allows the user to search for any benefits or tax credits for which they may be eligible. Encompasses 28 different services, including food stamps and emergency food, housing assistance, child and family resources such as the WIC and National School Lunch programs, social security, senior and disabled services such as Medicare and Medicaid, veterans' services and the Oregon Health Plan.
Human Services, Department of
- Baby Names Database - Each year, the Center for Health Statistics compiles a list of baby names from the birth certificates of babies born in Oregon. This database allows for searching by top 20, 50 or 100 names by year, or all names beginning with some letter or combination of letters.
- Beach Advisory Status - Since 2003, state officials have used a federal Environmental Protection Agency grant to monitor popular Oregon beaches and make timely reports to the public about elevated levels of fecal bacteria. This interactive database provides current beach water status data.
- Domestic Violence Assistance - Provides list of Oregon organizations offering assistance to women in domestic violence situations, searchable by map and drop-down windows for county and city. Includes name, address, telephone number, email address, and web site, as well as a list of services. Also offers online brochures on domestic violence resources.
Justice, Department of
- Charities Database - This database can either be searched online or downloaded as a 1.5MB file. Database may be searched by name, location, home states, purpose of charity or by income or expense amounts.
Land Board, Oregon State
- Find your Unclaimed Property - This database allows the user to search for such assets as uncashed payroll checks, stock and bonds, safe-deposit box contents, insurance proceeds or refunds and bank accounts which may have been held by the state. Requires registration.
Legislature, Oregon State
- Bills and Laws Search - Searchable database of bills and laws by either full measure text or specific measure number.
- Find your Legislator - Enter an Oregon address to find a list of the state and U.S. legislators for that area.
Licensing Boards, federated search
Find information and requirements for all Oregon licenses, certifications, permits and registrations in a single source, including those not overseen by the Oregon Health Licensing Agency.
Accountancy, Oregon Board of
- Database of Licensed Accountants - Provides directory of licensed CPAs, PAs and CPA firms. Search by name, firm, location or license type.
Appraiser Certification and Licensure, Oregon Board of
- Real Estate Appraiser Certification and Licensure Database - The ACLB licenses and regulates real estate appraisers and appraiser assistants in Oregon. Search by license type, name, company name or location.
Architect Examiners, Oregon Board of
- Database of Licensed Architects - The Oregon Board of Architect Examiners protects the public by licensing and regulating the practice of architecture in Oregon. This database allows the user to search for licensed architects or architectural firms by status, name, license number or location.
Chiropractic Examiners, Oregon Board of
- Database of Licensed Chiropractors - Provides directory of licensed chiropractors in the state of Oregon. Search by license number, name, clinic name or location.
Dentistry, Oregon Board of
- Database of Licensed Dental Workers - Provides directory of licensed dentists and dental hygienists. Search by name, speciality or case document.
Health Licensing Agency, Oregon
- Health Licenses Inquiry - The OHLA (Oregon Health Licensing Agency) regulates multiple health and related professions. This database provides licensing information for numerous health organizations, including the Athletic Trainer Registration Board, the Body Piercing Licensing Program, the Board of Cosmetology, the Board of Denture Technology, the Board of Direct Entry Midwifery, , Electrologists and Permanent Color Technicians, the Advisory Council on Hearing Aids, and the Respiratory Therapists Licensing Board
Medical Examiners, Oregon Board of
- Board of Medical Examiners License Verification Search - Provides directory of licensed Oregon medical and osteopathic physicians and surgeons, physician assistants, podiatrists, and acupuncturists, searchable by name or city.
Occupational Therapy, Oregon Licensing Board
- Licensed Occupational Therapists - Provides directory of occupational therapists licensed in Oregon. Search by name, license number or city.
Pharmacy, Board of
- Board of Pharmacy License Verification - Provides directory of licensed or registered pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and preceptors as well as licensed facilities.
Physical Therapist, Licensing Board
- Licensed Physical Therapists - Provides directory of physical therapists licensed in Oregon. Search by name, license number or city, or browse licenses by first letter of last name and state.
Veterinary Medical, Licensing Board
- Licensed Veterinarians - Provides directory of veterinarians licensed in Oregon. Search by name, license number or city.
Parks and Recreation, Department of
- Places to ride ATVs - This database allows the user to search for places in Oregon where it is permitted to ride ATVs. Search by county,region,season,class of ATV, and availability of camping, parking and restrooms.
- Search for a park - Search for an Oregon state park by clicking on a region of a map of Oregon or by clicking on the appropriate box. Add details such as type of campsite or yurt, beach access, horse or hiking trails, setting (forest, desert, waterfalls, etc), events or ADA accessibility.
Revenue, Department of
- ORMAP - Statewide property tax parcel base map searchable by county and township-range grid, which provides file lists of scanned taxlot maps from county assessors. Also provides links to some county assessor websites, offering other searching capabilities.
- Tax Rate Calculator - The user enters their taxable income and filing status and receives an estimate of tax payable.
Tourism Commission, Oregon
- Travel Oregon - This website provides information on natural places of beauty, lodging, outdoor activities and attractions. Databases allows users to search for hotels, B&B's, resorts, RV parks and outdoor adventures.Also available is a searchable calendar of local and regional events taking place throughout Oregon.
Transportation, Department of
- Tripcheck - Provides information regarding the current status of road conditions throughout Oregon, as well as links to commercial airports, rideshare opportunities, public transit systems and bicycle information. Includes current weather conditions and maps showing rest areas, sno-parks, scenic byways and road cams.
Treasurer, Oregon State
- Tomorrow's Money - Plan your finances step-by-step by entering your income, savings and spending habits into this database, which will then give you comprehensive investment and budget advice as well as advice on how to reduce or eliminate debt.
University of Oregon Libraries
- Data for Local Communities - This database contains records for State of Oregon or other websites containing statistical, spatial and descriptive data about the cities and counties of Oregon and Washington. Many of the sites are access points for agency databases.
- Historic Oregon Newspapers - Part of the "Chronicling America" program), which covers various Oregon papers from 1848-1922. It is still being added to, but there is quite a bit on here. Valuable to anyone researching the Western frontier, Indian wars, etc. Searchable by keyword.
- Oregon Newspapers Index - 977,000+ searchable records including The Oregon Daily Emerald. Eugene (Or.), the University of Oregon campus newspaper, 1900-1979. 102,000+ records.; The Portland Oregonian. Portland (Or.), 1852 - 1987. 839,000+ records and The Register-Guard. Eugene (Or.), 1963 - 2004. 30,000+ records. Index may be searched by title, subject, author, or keyword. Records may be limited by date.
Water Resources Department
- Historical Streamflow and Lake Level Data - Provides historical graphic statistics on streamflows in Oregon, searchable by basin, gaging station, station status, and date range. Includes searchable watershed and hydrological unit maps in Google Earth or Maps format, with information on gaging stations, including number and description, township, range and section, longitude and latitude, and date range of available data from which to search.
- Real Time Streamflow Information - Provides links to sites, mostly U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR), giving preliminary realtime streamflow data. USACE and USBR provide graphic data in cubic feet over a course of days, and USGS data also includes station number and name, location (including map), drainage area, period of record, gage, remarks, and extremes for period. Offers a choice of discharge or gage height parameters, as well as a choice of output format and number of days.
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- Well Log Query - Provides searchable database for well log information. Searchable by township, range, and section, county, constructor, owner name, company, completed and received dates, start card, well log ID, well tag, and taxlot numbers. Results also provide street of well, first water, completed depth, static water level, and yield.


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Roger Brown's High School Basketball: Perfection became goal for Central
New Hampshire Union Leader
Londonderry coach John Fagula and player Casey Evans (33) react after defeating Bedford in the Div. I NHIAA Girls Basketball Championship game vs. Bedford at Southern New Hampshire University Sunday. Londonderry won 57-56. (Mark Bolton/Union Leader)
THERE ARE teams interested only in winning a state championship. Those teams would quickly brush aside a slipup during the regular season and refocus on the bigger picture.
Then there's the 2013-14 Manchester Central boys' basketball team, a greedy and talented bunch that not only aimed to win this year's Division I title, but wanted to go undefeated in the process.
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illustrious coaching career ended on a high note when he guided the second-seeded Londonderry girls to a 57-56 upset over previously unbeaten Bedford in Sunday's Division I championship game.
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FOLLOWING Pembroke Academy's 49-40 triumph over Portsmouth in Saturday's Division II boys' championship game, Pembroke coach
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Williams led all scorers (22 points) and rebounders (11) in Saturday's victory. Welch finished with 15 points.
"The Player of the Year, in my eyes, is either (Williams) or Welch," Mulvey said. "You could put them either way. They're both tremendous basketball players."
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So it probably comes as little surprise that, in a recent speech about intellectual property issues in Europe, he directly appealed to copyright holders to increase their lobbying, because those darn critics of stronger copyright apparently are speaking up too much:
I would like to call upon you to support our efforts to improve and implement IPR regimes in a more active manner. The European Commission defends your interests by promoting the development of effective IP systems, within the EU and also in third countries. However, we are increasingly faced with loud voices that come out against IP for many different reasons, often unfounded. We need you to help us to help you by enlarging the debate.This is pretty funny. The debate has been totally and completely owned by those in favor of stricter, more draconian copyright law -- contrary to almost all evidence on the best levels of intellectual property rules and enforcement. The critics simply don't get heard at all.