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smcilreavy needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 28 designs submitted by 10 freelance designers.
Paradise on TV. phangan.tv is search for a logo concept for an upcoming video website about Koh Phangan.
Upcoming video website seeking logo for website.
- Modern web2.0 feel vector
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- Phangan is a paradise island
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- Phangan like many tropical island in thailand has long tail boats as a form of transport.
- Phangan has a growing meditation and wellness industry.
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Chelsea have had their apparent hopes of signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic ended after the agent of the Paris Saint-Germain star confirmed his client would stay at the Parc des Prices beyond the summer transfer window.
Ibrahimovic scored 35 times in all competitions for PSG during his first season with the club following a transfer from AC Milan, with the French club claiming their first league title in almost 20 years.
However, future of Ibrahimovic as a PSG player has been cast into doubt in recent weeks, with the Sweden international reported to be upset at Carlo Ancelotti's seemingly imminent move to Real Madrid.
Spanish newspaper El Mundo Deportivo reported last week that Chelsea are monitoring the situation of Ibrahimovic, with new manager Jose Mourinho keen to bring the 31-year-old to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea, however, may have to look elsewhere in their pursuit of goalscoring reinforcements, with Ibrahimovic's representative Mino Raiola claiming the future of the player is in Paris.
"Zlatan will continue next year. He is very happy in Paris," Raiola told RMC. "He won the title, he scored goals, he did his job, he did what he had to do and what he had promised."
Along with Ibrahimovic, Chelsea are also reported to be keen to acquire the services of Napoli striker Edinson Cavani before the transfer deadline in September.
Chelsea have, it is claimed, seen a bid rejected by Napoli, with the Italian club dismissing the Blues' offer of £34 million plus Fernando Torres for Cavani.


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Hi Everybody,
I wanna learn how to make linen; cardstock;shiny glitter paper. I am trying to teach myself but it's not coming out right. Is there anyone that can help me learn how to make them?
Need help learning
Hi Everybody,
Hi Nikki!
First of all, please, check our Profile Expectations. All posts on the forum made from people that don´t have all the expectations ok can be deleted at any time by the moderators. We don´t really like to do it, so we always ask you to make this up when it´s the first time it happens.
Please, consider also our forum guidelines. It asks you to introduce yourself on the apropriated topic before starting making your own topics and interact on the other forums.
Our expectations and guidelines are really important to us, so following it you´ll also make more people answer your topics.
This being said, on the top white bar there is a link for the tutorials forum. there are tutorials for making basic and corrugated cardstok there. glitter is a very tricky thing, so I don´t recomend you to do it by now, if you´re a beginner. Linen can be acheived with texturizer tool of photoshop, under effects menu. I am not sure if you use photoshop or not, it´s also very important to tell what is your programme before asking how to questions, to get specific answers.
You can also find on the internet textures and overlays ready to use; I have to say, mostly for beginners, it´s the best way to go.
Hi Lorien,
I just introduce myself---I thought I did that yesterday but when I looked I don't see the post. (Sorry)
I also have Photoshop I apologize. Thank you for replying to me:) I want to sell my scrapbooking papers in an online store eventually. Do you think I am in the right place?
I use Paint Shop Pro, so cannot help you with PS, but along with the tutorials you can find here, i also suggest you do a google search, for instance "how to make paper in photoshop". You will be amazed at the tutorials out there. Also, try Youtube and do a similar search.
Is Paint Shop Pro better?
It depends on who you are. I am self taught and that is what I had to learn on. My husband bought it for me. When I try to use my PS Elements...I just can't do it! I am forcing myself to learn a little here and there though as I know there are things it can do that PSP cannot...as a designer, I want all the options
Ok, I am self taught also. I started out the PSE and then got Adobe Suite and it's fun but frustrating because I am having to teach myself everything. Is PSP easier to design papers as a beginner (just asking)?
The deaful software is Photoshop Nikki. Almost all the tutorials from this site are based on it, and, if I were you, I´d stick on photoshop. There are people that use other software, but then is difficult to help them sometimes, exactly because of that. For example, some of ours (including myself) are taking a designer class on Scraps N´pieces store, and its tutorials and resources are only for photoshop and photoshop elements. Unfortunatelly, the class already started, and there is no way to get it in the middle
If you wanna have your own store, go for it! but be aware that it´s really really harder than it seems. You will need to have a very high quality standard, and you probably won´t reach it on the first trials. So, you will need to design and learn a lot before you can really sell your stuff.
I´ve been desinging since December and I knew my first kit was a disaster; I wasn´t satisfied with the second either, but from the third on I thought I was ok. Not the best, but ok for a beginner. Now, with this class demanding the industrial qualities, and having everything I am doing for it quality-checked by someone I really admire, who is a fantastic designer, I think none of my previous kits were really ok...
But I can see you don´t fear learning It´s very good and my answer for you is YES! You are in the right place! Go for it! And keep asking questions, if you can´t find the answer somewhere else in the forum.
Could you try the texturizer thing I told you in the morning at photoshop? Effects is at the top bar, then you go on texture, then texturizer. Explore all the options there and see if you are satisfied with it. Then, come back and tell us. In my opinion, if you can do your linen paper with texturizer, it´s already a lot of learning
One more hint: Challenges make you grow. Why don´t you go to the challenges forum and join the paper a day challenge? Doesn´t matter if you can, or can´t, make all the papers Marisa propose, but give it a try to learn more
I completely agree with Lorien! If you head on over to the challenge forum (paper a day challenge) you'll learn tons along the way. We're just half way through, but you can always jump in and learn. At the beginning of May, we'll be doing an element a day challenge. That would be a great one for you to join in as well. It'll give you some experience with designing. Since the challenge is to create things from scratch, you'll also have some templates that you create which will be usable in the future, when you open your own shop. There are so many opportunities to learn here!
I also agree with Jodi, if you don't find a tutorial here that works for you, I would google/youtube the effect you're looking for. I have been doing that a lot recently and frequently find great tutorials! I would also stick with Photoshop if I were you. I've never worked with PSP, but know that many of the tutorials that I've found the most useful have been for photoshop. Plus, it's quite an expensive program...no need to spend more money on a different program!
Lorien, nice to meet you! Andrea Gold at GoDigitalscrapbooking offers Photoshop classes. You have to wait until the beginning of the month to start but you might consider it if you need a lesson plan/ curriculum to help...
Also Chelle's at Scrap Orchard has a Designer Edition Club with Q&A, resources, and tutorials.
And of course, check out the tutorials here- there are tons!
Wow guys I'm excited!!!! You all have given me a lot of resources. I am about to check out the Challenge Forum also Janet.
@ Loren I am about to work on the texturizer you mentioned. Plus look up some of the classes Molly gave me.
I bought the entire beginner series of Andrea Gold's Photoshop classes and the training pdfs are really good! I started a month ago but am still on week 2 of the first course as I have been really busy. Not only that she has a private group on her Facebook for us to post our assignments and is not rushing us at all. There are four weeks to each class and the bundle has six (month long) classes. You work at your own pace. I just looked it up and see that it right now costs $80 for the bundle:
I think it is a real bargain, especially if you you buy bundle vice one at a time. I am okay with short "tutorials" but prefer a complete pdf of instructions to really "get" it. And if you want to start in Photoshop the beginner class really starts at the beginning with a detailed "map" of the tools and such!
Cool I looked it up and I think I am going to go that route. Do you have to have Facebook?
I don't have it.
Not sure about that. Originally she would have us put the assignments in the forum at GDS and then moved it to FB. Good for us though because most of us are soooo behind...but you do work at your own pace. I am not big on FB and rarely even comment but it helps me stay up to date with most of my family-you know, the young ones that are so electronic! I did one account for just the scrapbooking FB pages especially for when designers have FB hops. Although I have my pic, I don't even have the city that I live in on FB....my FB is pretty boring but I think safer because there is almost no personal info on it. You might want to consider it.
If you follow the link, there is a place for you to send an email to Andrea.
Hey Janet I purchased the Photoshop Beginner class. I am just waiting for the email from Andrea.
Good for you! I think you will enjoy it....I am only on week 2 and started over a month ago. Even being retired way to busy keeping up with challenges in a couple of the forums I belong to and then to top it all off I started a Design Mentoring Class but in early May I will be back to it to try and finish...then on to all the others!
BTW, Andrea is really great!
She just emailed me---I told her I will start out with the downloads and emailing questions first because I want to get started. But I am going to look in to Facebook later
I knew she would accommodate you! I think you will really be happy with the class!
I also worked my way through Andrea Golds PS Classes. I learned so many things about PS and designing. There was another way I learned about all the possibilities in PS, I tried some PS actions and tried to follow every single step in this actions to see how they work. Time consuming of course but a good chance for me to learn.
I use Elements 8. There are lot's of Elements tutorials out there. I haven't got a glitter tutorial (yet!), but I will google "Glitter card tutorial Elements" and see if I can find one!
@Anett That is a great idea!! Thanks for the tip!
here is a tutorial for glitter. I made my glitter card for the paper a day challenge with it.
I so badly want to learn Photoshop....just need to save some money to buy some of those classes you are all talking about!
@Janet did my first lesson and I am trying to upload but I can not find the browser. Do you know if I am doing anything wrong?
@Nikki I am not sure where you are uploading to? Are you uploading in the Forum of GDS? If so you would first upload to the gallery and then post it in the applicable forum thread? Hope this helps. I am now doing it in FB and in our "locked" group you just click on the photo tab and upload it in a post.
Aren't they great and complete pdf instructions?
@Janet Sorry I did not get back with you. I will try it in FB and yes they are great instructions.


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BROOKLYN — When you score 110 points in a slow-paced playoff game against a top-five defense, you're doing a lot of things right. And the Brooklyn Nets did a lot right in their 110-91 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday, avoiding elimination and sending this first round series back to Chicago for Game 6 on Thursday (8 p.m. ET, TNT).
There are four factors when it comes to scoring efficiency: Shooting from the field, turnovers, free throws, and offensive rebounds.
The Nets shot 50 percent from the field and 6-for-17 from 3-point range. Check.
The Nets committed just 11 turnovers, zero in the fourth quarter. Check.
The Nets got to the line 23 times and connected on 20 of the 23 attempts. Check.
The Nets grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and turned them into 24 second-chance points. Check.
All those checks enabled the Nets to survive a gut-check. They rebounded (literally and figuratively) from Saturday's heartbreaking loss in Game 4, answered some questions about their heart and resilience, and put themselves in position to bring this series back to Brooklyn for Game 7 on Saturday.
And don't let the final score fool you. The game was very much up for grabs late in the game. After leading by as many as 10 points in the third quarter, the Nets were up just one after Jimmy Butler began the fourth with a 3-pointer. They were still up only five with a little over four minutes to go.
At that point, any observer still had Saturday's collapse – a 14-point lead gone in less than three minutes – fresh in their mind. But this was a different night, one in which the Bulls couldn't stop the Nets, who didn't go more than two straight possessions without a score over the final 32 minutes.
"The difference tonight was that we were able to sustain it for essentially a full 48 minutes," Brook Lopez said afterward. "We really came together as a team, played through the entire shot clock, and turned our good looks into great looks."
Brooklyn scored at least 25 points in each quarter and went off for 33 over the final 12 minutes. And they got critical contributions from everywhere.
Deron Williams clearly knew he could take advantage of the absence of Kirk Hinrich and a mismatch with Nate Robinson. He pushed the ball down the floor, got the Nets into their offense early, and took Robinson into the paint, totaling 23 points and 10 assists.
Lopez took advantage of the Bulls' heavy strong-side defense by flashing from the weak side and attacking the basket. He shot 10-for-14 in the paint and registered 28 points and 10 rebounds.
Andray Blatche was good Andray Blatche on this particular night, mostly staying in control and scoring 10 of his 13 points in the critical fourth quarter. The Lopez-Blatche combo was a plus-14 in eight minutes on Monday and is now a plus-38 for the series.
And the much maligned Gerald Wallace came up huge in the final minutes, opening the game up with a sequence in which he drained a corner three, stole a Nate Robinson pass, and turned it into a breakaway dunk on the other end.
This is who the Nets can be. They ranked ninth in offensive efficiency this season, but have the personnel to be a top-five team on that end of the floor. They have three guys – Williams, Lopez and Joe Johnson – they can run their offense through. With Hinrich out and Joakim Noah still somewhat hindered by plantar fasciitis, they have distinct matchup advantages. And with the Bulls so limited offensively, they have plenty of opportunities to run the floor. They registered 21 fast break points on Monday.
It's just a matter of energy and execution, keeping the ball and the players moving. If you have the talent, there are ways to beat the Bulls' defense. The Nets have now played well offensively in three of the five games in this series.
"I believed we would respond," Nets coach P.J. Carlesimo said. "As disheartening a loss as Saturday was, there have still been enough good minutes in this series."
Indeed. Though they're down 3-2, the Nets have now outscored the Bulls by 17 points over the five games. If they can keep that point differential moving in their favor on Thursday, they'll have a Game 7 on their home floor, and Saturday's collapse will be long forgotten.


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Theater Opera is a term which combines two distinct components of the performing arts together. Theater is a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows are presented, whereas, an opera is one of the forms of the broader term drama. However, people frequently make a distinction between drama and theater, as drama is concerned with the script for the performance, and theater on the other hand is concerned with the performance of that script. The term Theater Opera reflects that operas have become an essential part of theaters over the years, and attract the younger audience more. Many theaters have also built just to house operas. These are called opera houses.
Theater is one of the oldest, yet the most popular forms of entertainment, where performers/actors perform live before an audience, usually on a stage. The space reserved for performances, which can either be permanent or temporary, is also recognized as a theater.
Opera is a drama in which the content is laid down according to the music and it is staged. The wordings of the operas are sung, where all the singing and acting is the most instrumental part of the whole act. Usually operas feature instrumental breathing spells, known as intermezzi, along with dance scenes and extended ballets. Opera is one of the types of drama that emphasize spectacle.
Opera began and became popular as an entertainment at the courts of the Italian aristocracy, with outdoor terraces and even enclosed tennis courts being adapted for performances, during the late 16th century. Sooner or later this new form of amusement caught the attention of the public and reached at its peak during the 19th and early 20the centuries, when it became to be known as a popular form of entertainment. With the arrival of opera, a need for a building which would completely dedicated itself for housing it was felt. Thus, theaters were built. These theaters were designed keeping the artistic aspect in mind; therefore all of them were very beautiful and has ornate designs. They were now known as opera houses. The first operas took place in the Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza, Italy. This opera house was done by architect Andrea Palladio and was based upon classical design. The success of this building was so much that opera soon stretched throughout Italy and then to the rest of Europe. However, the development of the opera seized after the WWI and WWII for some period of time.
Today, main opera houses, along with production companies have started broadcasting their performances to local cinemas all over the United States and also in several other countries in various parts of the world. One major example of such a company at present is the Metropolitan Opera Association, or simple the Met Opera. It is based in New York City, U.S., and was founded during 1880 and the general manager of the company is Peter Gelb, and the music director is James Levine. Met opera is a chief broadcaster of all types of opera including Grand Opera. Another very famous opera house of today's century is the Sydney Opera House, which is based in Sydney, Australia.


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The mention of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush's name at a conservative gathering over the weekend drew boos, the Hill reports. Speaking at the New Hampshire Freedom Summit, billionaire Donald Trump brought up Bush's recent comments about illegal immigration to the U.S. being an "act of love." Trump said the comments were "out there." The Hill reports quiet boos and angry murmurs erupted from the crowd at the mention of Bush's name, and grew louder as Trump kept talking.
Paul Ryan isn't running for president, or at least not yet. Politico reports the House Budget Committee chairman was a "blip on the radar" in Iowa last weekend and didn't meet with Republican Party bigwigs or do any fundraising. So why did he go to the state, which holds the nation's first presidential caucuses? "Because they asked me to," Ryan told a small group of reporters. "It was a commitment I made, gosh, I don't know…a good year ago," the Wisconsin Republican said.
Investors and entrepreneurs say political tensions between the White House and the Kremlin are slowing Silicon Valley's fast-growing financial ties with Russia's technology sector, the Associated Press reports. "It's safe to say a lot of investors [in Silicon Valley] are taking a step back to see how the situation will unfold," Alexandra Johnson, who manages a $100 million venture fund called DFJ VTP Aurora, told the AP.
Get ready for the war of the Obamacare anecdotes in this year's midterm elections. Roll Call has a look at how Republicans and Democrats are using President Barack Obama's signature health-care law in competitive races in Alaska and Michigan. Check out the pro- and anti-Obamacare ads here.
He's no Jack Kennedy, or Ronald Reagan. The New York Times reports few supporters of President Obama are seeking office. It appears few of the young people who voted for him and even fewer Obama campaign and administration operatives have decided to run for office. Far more have joined the ranks of highly paid consultants, the Times writes. The president has had little of the influence that Kennedy or Reagan did in inspiring politicians, the Times says.
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Staff Spotlight: Jeffrey Correa, Development Director
June 22, 2012
Freedom to Marry has a dedicated and diverse staff working each day to secure the freedom to marry nationwide, and we want to help you get to know each of us a little bit better. This week, we hear from Jeffrey Correa, Freedom to Marry's Development Director. Before coming to Freedom to Marry, Jeffrey worked as a fundraising professional for a wide range of institutions, including the University of California, Santa Cruz;the Nebraska AIDS Project; Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County; and the Ronald McDonald House at Stanford. He married his husband, Jean-Pierre, in 2008 in California, and they now live in New York.
1) Where are you from, and what brought you to New York City?
I'm originally from Washington state but spent the 12 years prior to moving to New York last year in Santa Cruz, CA. I came to New York to join the Freedom to Marry team and because my husband wanted to move back to the place he considers home.
2) Tell us about your experience in the Air Force. What were your responsibilities, and what did you learn?
I served for six years as an Arabic linguist. How I experienced the Air Force was influenced significantly by serving under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," [the military policy that prohibited gays and lesbians from serving openly from 1993-2011]. So, in many ways, it was very hard and demoralizing. But, I met a lot of really amazing people and I loved being a part of the linguist community. I learned what hard work really is, and I learned how to be a part of -and sometimes lead - a team of very different people in a way that brings everyone together around a common purpose and goal and how to play to people's unique strengths. Having worked hard with many others on the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," I feel like I've healed a lot of old wounds, and I'm really proud of the many men and woman who serve today openly and honestly, and made the implementation of repeal the non-event we all knew it would be.
3) What do you like to do in your free time?
What's free time? Well, that's very different now than it was just a year ago. We were very into the California lifestyle. We were into the food and wine scene in Northern California, as we owned a wine store. I spent a lot of time out in the country and in the mountains on my bike. Now I'm getting to know New York, so we're taking in museums, Broadway shows, exploring interesting neighborhoods, and doing a lot of eating since the restaurants here are fantastic. We're also just like any old married couple and we enjoy spending time at home with our dog or exploring our new neighborhood (Williamsburg, Brooklyn).
4) What has been your favorite "freedom to marry" moment - a time in the movement that has particularly resonated with you?
Well, I'd get in a lot of trouble if I didn't say that my favorite "freedom to marry" moment is my own wedding. We got married in California two days before Proposition 8 was passed, and it really was the most meaningful experience of my life. We had our closest family and friends there, a lot people traveled from far away on short notice. Our whole community celebrated with us - one friend made the cake, another did the catering, friends who owned a winery gave us the space for the day, it was all very special. It immediately changed who we were to ourselves and each other in a very profound way that we did not really expect, and we work hard every day to invest in our marriage and keep it strong and healthy.
5) Why does the freedom to marry matter to you?
I think that it's important for people who want to be treated equally to expect to be treated equally and not accept less. Even now when people say things like, "Are you married in Texas?" or some other place I respond with, "I'm married everywhere I go... that doesn't change based on geography." It's about fairness, it's about respect for the most important relationship you'll experience in your lifetime, and it really comes down to who we are as a human community and how do we express our best selves and our most deeply-held values. I'm really grateful to do this work, and I'm excited that we've got so much momentum. Hearts and minds are changing every day.
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Here's a sneak peek...
The 8" Toy2R Qee is finally done.
Final custom pics will be up soon...So Stay Tuned!!!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Custom in Progress
Friday, February 20, 2009
Phu! x Illazilla = M.A.C
Monday, February 16, 2009
Next-in-line project
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Custom in Progress
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Phu! x Qee = Atrax
The name Phu in short is a self-created lingo. Entirely imaginative and not based upon adherence to actuality.
3D art is his pursuit, especially in vinyl customizing. Phu's Phuturistic concept is a manifestation through his artistic form of thought and personalized treatment in which he exercises the habit of recycling.
And it's with this Phuturistic niche, Phu's customed vinyls have been commissioned and showcased in various international exhibitions and shows worldwide.
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Tried this w/ Susan this weekend:
1. MariettaCllrs OldVineRed (Lot#59; 13.5%; mostly Zinfandel; www.MariettaCellars.com) Chris/Jake/Scot/Sam Bilbro NV: Dark color; strong blackberry/boysenberry/Zin/plummy bit licorice/DrPepper light oak bit earthy/dusty nose; soft rich/plummy/blackberry/boysenberry/Zin DrPepper/licorice/pungent/earthy light oak flavor w/ light/smooth tannins; med.long spicy/DrPepper/licorice strong blackberry/boysenberry/Zin/dusty light oak finish w/ modest tannins; a delicious uncomplicated spicy Zin at a great price. $14.00 (SFW&S)
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1. I have...ahem....followed the Marietta OldVineRed from the very start.....Lot#1. Though I don't recall that those early ones were actually numbered w/ a Lot#. They have been consistently good over those early yrs...though I felt that they started losing the strong Zin character because of more Carignane and other stuff there in. I probably gave up following them at Lot#28 or some such.
Since there are lots of changes afoot at Marietta (and LimerickLane) since Jake & Scot bought out their father, Chris, and set him out to pasture (not really...I expect he gives the boys a word or two from time to time); I thought it was time to revisit OVR and #59 was the current one.
This #59 was even better than I recall any of the earlier Lot#'s being. Jake&Scot now own the old GibsonRanch (formerly McDowellVllyVnyd), one of Calif's great vnyd treasures. I suspect there are some GibsonRanch grapes in this Lot59. It speaks very strongly of Zin and isa stupid/silly price for a Zin this good.
I would comment, though, that the Marietta WebSite (www.MariettaCellars.com) is pretty lame. It's pretty devoid of any real content. They could do better...much better.


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Exclusive: Patrice Lewis explains why homeschoolers 'unintentionally honk off educrats'
Doubtless you've heard of the bizarre case of a Canadian father named Jesse Sansone who was arrested, strip-searched and jailed because his four-year-old daughter drew a crayon picture of a gun. The child reported her daddy used the gun "to shoot bad guys and monsters."
Hard on the heels of this story, we learn that a Canadian province is trying to impose diversity requirements on homeschoolers.
"A new education act in the Canadian province of Alberta is poised to impose political correctness on families – even those who teach their own children in their own homes," reports HSLDA. "The legislative proposal known as Bill 2 in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta would explicitly require that all instructional materials 'reflect the diverse nature and heritage of society in Alberta, promote understanding and respect for others and honour and respect the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Alberta Human Rights Act.' The bill further requires not only public schools, but also private schools and homeschools to comply with these requirements (§1 'interpretation of school')."
Now before we smugly assume this is just another example of strange Canadian behavior, consider this: A similar attempt was made in Springfield, Mo., where the Task Force for the Mayor's Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations published a strategic plan to promote "diversity" to students, including homeschoolers.
"The group envisioned creating partnerships with homeschool organizations to increase homeschooled children's 'sensitivity' to the values and concerns of 'diverse' groups," reports HSLDA. "They believed this would keep children from becoming 'stagnant' in the absence of new ideas."
The task force never went forward with its plans because of a lack of funding. But I found the use of the word "stagnant" interesting.
"Isn't it funny," I told my husband, "how 'diversity' no longer means exposing kids to different ethnicities or cultures. Now 'diversity' has come to mean whatever the progressives want it to mean, usually moral diversity. And we're 'stagnant' if we disagree with their viewpoint."
Frankly, I know very few children who have no exposure to other cultures or ethnic groups. We are a melting pot of a country, after all; and unlike school kids who are locked in a classroom all day, homeschooled kids are out volunteering and getting involved in community activities where – surprise – they meet a diverse range of people. Kinda the whole idea, isn't it?
But many homeschooled kids are raised with a strong set of beliefs established by their parents. In this, they aren't alone. Every parent has a set of values they wish to pass on to their children. Whether those values are Bible-centered or Gaia-centered or atheist-centered, parents want to raise their children to share their beliefs. And no one – progressive or conservative, Christian or atheist, Muslim or Jewish – wants their children's beliefs altered against their wishes.
It just so happens that most public schools reflect the progressive agenda of many liberal parents. Therefore, these parents are happy to send their children into an educational environment compatible and supportive of those beliefs. But let's say, for the sake of argument, that progressive parents were forced to send their children to a conservative Christian school where their Gaia-centered values were challenged in the name of "diversity." Don't you think they'd object?
Of course they would. And if you choose not to understand the truth of that argument, you're a hypocrite.
Want a little more fun news out of Canada? The school officials who initiated the chain of events that led to Jesse Sansone's humiliation justified their actions by claiming they – as in, school officials – are "co-parents" of the students, without the annoying requirements of giving birth, paying for braces or providing housing.
This is the most extraordinary case of verbal gymnastics I've ever heard to rationalize insane violations of parental authority and privacy. And we can't feel smug because this all happened in Canada. In America, there are just as many educrats who long to bring students into one unanimous groupthink. (Nutrition Nazis, remember?)
After all, if public officials were really interested in "diversity," they would happily expose schoolchildren to a wide range of beliefs and opinions, including the conservative Christian perspective.
But, of course, it never works that way. Instead, the only "diversity" that's permitted is that of the progressive agenda. What educators are attempting to force is a lack of diversity. In a word, groupthink. They want all students to develop opinions only in conformity with what the educrats believe. And what the educrats believe, make no mistake, is a progressive agenda. That's it. No diversity allowed.
When will progressives learn that this philosophy is not healthy? Groupthink has led toward unspeakable horrors (1930s Germany comes to mind). Putting aside the notion that mandated conformity is profoundly unconstitutional, it must be recognized that diversity of thought and opinion has made our nation great. Not conformity: diversity.
Groupthink is not diverse. Indeed, we might call groupthink what it is: anti-education. It is the attempt to stifle dissent, to mute opposition and to hammer down any nail of criticism that stands up. Educrats do this by "co-parenting" children within their control, and trying to impose "diversity" training on those children outside their sphere of influence.
It should be abundantly clear by now that a one-size-fits-all education doesn't work. Yet this dead horse is beaten again and again in an attempt to create a nation of Stepford citizens.
That's why I find the term "diversity" so unsettling. It's anything but diverse when educators want children to grow up thinking exactly the same. Homeschoolers unintentionally honk off educrats because we not only differ from them in our beliefs, but we raise our children with solid academics, sound morals and truly diverse opinions. No wonder we're a threat.
Communists believe children belong to the state. Homeschooling parents believe their children belong to them. That's why they go through the time, expense and effort to raise and educate the beings they created, while paying twice – once for the state education they don't use, and again for the education their children really need.
I don't want my children indoctrinated into groupthink with a bunch of "co-parents." I'd rather they be raised in a diverse and loving environment where Daddy won't get arrested for protecting his kids from bad guys and monsters.
It is, of course, up for debate about who those bad guys and monsters are.


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'National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman will be in Buffalo Thursday to provide an update on the status of the Sabres.'
Archives for July 24, 2002
Kings Acquire Rasmussen From Sabres for Mair, Pick
'Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier wasn't available to comment on whether the trade had anything to do with the team's financial problems, Sabres spokesman Mike Gilbert said. NHL spokesman Frank Brown said the trade was approved by the league.'
Kings acquire Erik Rasmussen from Sabres
'Rasmussen, 25, had eight goals and 11 assists in 69 games for the Sabres last season — his fifth with in Buffalo. He had career-high totals of 12 goals and 19 assists in 82 games in the 2000-2001 season. In 281 career games, he has 33 goals and 46 assists.'
Kings acquire C Rasmussen from Sabres
'A fourth-round selection by Toronto in 1997, Mair had a goal and two assists in 24 games over two seasons with the Maple Leafs before being dealt to Los Angeles in March 2001 for defenseman Aki Berg.'
Kings acquire forward Erik Rasmussen
'"Erik will upgrade our team speed and size, and his physical style of play makes him difficult to play against," said Taylor. "He has an offensive upside and we feel strongly that with his size, speed and talent, he has a chance to be a legitimate power forward in the NHL."'
Former Sabres owner Rigas arrested
'NHL spokeswoman Bernadette Mansur said Wednesday, "It would be inappropriate for us to comment."'
Rigas and sons arrested
'Two other former Adelphia executives — James R. Brown, 40, the former vice president of finance, and Michael C. Mulcahey, 45, the former director of international reporting — were arrested in Pennsylvania on the same charges.'
Founder and former head of bankrupt cable TV company Delphia, two of his sons arrested
'The NHL took over control of the Sabres last month, helping clear the way for the sale of the team. The arrangement, which could continue into next season, follows an agreement with Rigas, who remains owner of the team in title only.'
Former Adelphia Execs Arrested for Securities Fraud
'John Rigas and his sons — former Chief Financial Officer Timothy and former executive vice president of operations Michael — were arrested early Wednesday morning and are expected to be presented in Manhattan federal court later today.'
Adelphia founder and sons arrested
'John Rigas, the 77-year-old founder and former chairman and chief executive of Adelphia Communications, the bankrupt US cable television company, was arrested along with sons Timothy and Michael Rigas on Wednesday for conspiracy to commit securities fraud.'


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The news is Omar Minaya will be the Mets' general manager for the next four years. How many of them will be championship seasons? None … if the bullpen isn't repaired.
Quite simply, the Mets are a better team today than they were when Minaya was hired. There is discontent from the fandom to be sure, but that's in large part because the expectations remain high after the 2006 disappointment.
So, what are your thoughts on the Minaya Era? By no means are the following lists conclusive, but there to give you a working reference.
1. Signing of Carlos Beltran.
2. Signing of Pedro Martinez, which gave the franchise credibility.
3. The trade for John Maine.
4. Acquiring Carlos Delgado.
5. His ability to bolster the bench (Tatis, Easley, Chavez, etc.)
6. The acquisition of Oliver Perez after the Xavier Nady injury in 2006.
7. The trade for Johan Santana.
8. The Lastings Milledge trade.
1. The extension given Luis Castillo.
2. The two years given Guillermo Mota.
3. His reliance on older players such as Pedro Martinez and Moises Alou.
4. The inability to repair the bullpen after last season.
5. The organization's handling of the Ryan Church injury.
6. The Lastings Milledge trade.
7. The handling of Willie Randolph.
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Mayor Bloomberg Opens Own Wallet To Erect Protective Wall Of Money Around His Beloved Stop And Frisk Program
from the this-stack-of-cash-says-your-rights-are-invalid dept
We wrote recently about New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg's apoplectic response to the passage of two bills aimed at his beloved stop and frisk program. In addition to claiming the city would fall immediately and be
beset on all sides by the tyranny of evil men swept up in an unprecedented crime wave (which would seem to imply stop and frisk isn't catching that many criminals), he also promised to veto both bills despite both having landed on his desk with veto-proof votes.
The odds are stacked against him and the city council doesn't currently seem to be stocked with a large number of Bloomberg supporters, but the Mayor's apparently not going to let others not take "No" for an answer.
Aides and advisors said the billionaire lame-duck mayor intends to use some of his fortune to influence the outcome of a vote to override his coming veto of measures to install an NYPD inspector general and to modify the controversial stop-and-frisk program.Now, if we didn't participate in a democratic system that is rarely, if ever, abused [brief pause to reinsert still-rolling eyes back in sockets], one could easily mistake Bloomberg's statement to mean he's going to reach into his deep pockets and start handing out bribes. That, of course, would be illegal. Instead, he's going to go the morally acceptable route [pause to tighten eyeroll-resistant goggles] and throw his money into various campaign war chests.
"The bottom line is I make no bones about it, I'm telling you I'm going to support those candidates," said Bloomberg. "Some of these things are life and death issues, like these two horrendous bills in the City Council and they're going to put our police officers at risk and they're going to put the public at risk and I've got an obligation to tell people that."Once again, the criminal apocalypse is nigh and only Bloomberg's constitutionally-unsound stop and frisk program can prevent it. Part of Bloomberg's billions will now be flowing directly to those who share his views -- specifically, that the NYPD is the mayor's personal army, and that any attempt to provide it with oversight or steer it away from violating civil liberties en masse will weaken the force and damage the city.
Even if Bloomberg fails to secure the vetoes before he leaves office, he appears willing to spare no expense stacking the legislative deck in order to see these new laws repealed or gutted. He'll no longer have the title and everything that comes with it, but if he spends his money wisely (or just spends enough of it), he'll still be able to keep at least one hand on the reins.
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Date: April 16, 2013
District: Headquarters
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Caltrans Installing New Signs Statewide to Remind Motorists to
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SACRAMENTO – Caltrans workers and the California Highway Patrol will be out in force today on highways throughout the state, installing "Move Over" signs intended to help save lives and increase safety for motorists, highway workers, CHP officers, and other law enforcement.
"Every day, highway workers put their lives in danger just by going to work," said Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty. "We're asking motorists to slow down, watch out for highway workers and CHP, and safely move over a lane when they see flashing amber lights on Caltrans or other emergency vehicles."
The new signs will display the messages, "Move Over or Slow for Stopped Emergency and Maintenance Vehicles" and "Move Over or Slow When Amber Lights Flashing." In addition, more than 700 existing electronic highway message signs statewide will display, "Move Over or Slow for Workers, It's the Law."
"Every year, a growing number of law enforcement, emergency personnel, and highway workers are killed or injured along California's roadways," said California Highway Patrol Commissioner Joe Farrow. "One way to help minimize the risk for these workers is for the motoring public to do their part by paying attention and exercising caution on the road. If you see emergency lights on the shoulder ahead, the law requires you to move over or slow down."
The Move Over law, which took effect in 2007, was amended in 2009 to add Caltrans vehicles displaying flashing amber warning lights to the list of vehicles for which motorists must move over if safe to do so, or slow down.
Highway construction and maintenance work is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States. Since the 1920s, 178 Caltrans employees have died while on the job.
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Top Alumni Inspire Success
Fresno State Alumni Association celebrates 2016 Top Dogs
by Kathleen R. Schock
Their diverse life stories touch nearly every corner of the globe, and all share one thing in common – an education at Fresno State. Whether restoring the gift of sight to people in developing countries, protecting the world's rainforests, changing the lives of people with disabilities or improving the safety and well-being of agricultural workers, the 2016 Top Dog honorees embody what it means to be a Bulldog. Extraordinary professional success and a passionate commitment to give back are at the core of what it takes to be a Top Dog.
More than 1,000 people gathered Oct. 15 at the Save Mart Center to celebrate 14 of Fresno State's most accomplished alumni at the Fresno State Alumni Association's Top Dog Awards Gala, an inspirational night filled with bold stories of achievement and service.
Lawyer, international businessman and philanthropist James E. Brumm (1965) took home the Distinguished Alumnus award, the highest alumni honor of the night. "I didn't know if I could cut it in college," Brumm shared with students during Top Dog Talks, a TED-inspired event held two days before the gala. But he went on to excel academically, gaining confidence that propelled him to Columbia University in New York, where he earned his law degree.
A deep curiosity about the world inspired Brumm to achieve at a global level. In 1977 he joined Mitsubishi International Corporation, the U.S. subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation. He served as executive vice president and general counsel in the U.S. through 2012. In 1995 he became the first westerner to serve on Mitsubishi Corporation's board in Japan, a position he held until 2002.
"One thing that always has given me pleasure is helping people and being of some value to somebody," he says. "It just seems part of what the meaning of life is."
Brumm's commitment to human rights and environmental issues has taken him across the globe, working to protect the culture of indigenous peoples and natural habitats.
Each year one alumnus from each of the University's eight academic schools and colleges, as well as the Department of Athletics, the Henry Madden Library, the Division of Student Affairs and the Division of Graduate Studies, is chosen to be honored with an Outstanding Alumni Award.
Valerie A. Vuicich (1979) was honored with the Arthur Safstrom Service Award, a special distinction to recognize service to the University and community. An administrator of the Career Technical Education/Fresno Regional Occupation Program for the Fresno County Office of Education, Vuicich has held a lifelong devotion to giving back. "The way you choose to serve will define the kind of community you want to live in," Vuicich says.
Based on her decades of tireless work on behalf of Fresno State and the California State University, it is evident that Vuicich believes the University and community together
are improving the quality of life in the Central Valley.
"Our honorees are at the top in ways that matter: in character, in their families, in service to others, in their efforts to drive innovation and promote inclusiveness to solve our toughest problems on every front," says Fresno State President Joseph I. Castro. "Every year I am amazed by what our alumni have accomplished and inspired by the impact they make on the world."
— Kathleen R. Schock is director of strategic communications at Fresno State.
One Night. 14 Stories. Endless Inspiration.
Distinguished Alumnus
James E. Brumm (1965)
Mitsubishi Corporation, attorney/adviser
Arthur Safstrom Service Award
Valerie A. Vuicich (1979)
Fresno County Office of Education, administrator
Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
Earl E. Hall (1964)
Hall Management, founder
College of Arts and Humanities
Dr. Janice M. Emerzian (1969, '73)
State Center Community College District, director for Disabled Students Programs and Services
Department of Athletics
Dennis DeLiddo (1969)
former Fresno State wrestling coach
Craig School of Business
Dora Celia Westerlund (1996)
Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation, founder/CEO
Kremen School of Education and Human Development
Dr. Berta Gonzalez (1970)
former associate dean/founder of the Division of Continuing and Global Education
Lyles College of Engineering
Raj Beasla (1989)
Pacific Gas and Electric, senior director of service planning and design
Division of Research and Graduate Studies
Anthony J. Rubino (1988, 2010)
Range squadron director at Edwards Air Force Base
College of Health and Human Services
Debbie Poochigian (1974)
Fresno County Board of Supervisors
Henry Madden Library
Dr. Lois Huter Tarkanian (1955, '64)
Las Vegas City Council
College of Science and Mathematics
Dr. Richard Whitten Jr. M.D.
Ophthalmologist/chief medical officer of Vision Health International
College of Social Sciences
Dante R. Simi (1963)
Learn4Life, co-founder/CEO
Division of Student Affairs
Paul DeRuosi (1972, '85)
retired director of development and educational advocate


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Welcome to Indian Vegetarian Kitchen!
January 20, 2010
Samosas-Quick and Easy Recipe
I bought wonton wrappers from an american store and filled each of them with spicy potato mixture and deep fried till golden brown. Making Samosas can't be any easier than this.
Makes about 25 samosas
For filling:
Oil-1 tbsp
Jeera-1 tsp
Garlic-2 pods
Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
Chilli powder
Kitchen king masala/garam masala powder-3/4 tsp
Peas-a handful
Coriander leaves-a handful
For outer cover:
Store bought wonton wrappers-25
To make the filling:
Pressure cook the potatoes. Peel the skin and mash well.
Heat oil in a pan. Add jeera. When it crackles, Add chopped garlic and fry for a minute.
Add rest of the ingredients and mix well. Fry for 2-3 minutes. The mixture should be dry.
To assemble:
Thaw the wrappers.
Place some potato filling in the center.
Lightly wet the open edges of the wrapper with a drop of water and fold it into a triangle. Seal well.
Repeat these steps for other wrappers.
Deep fry the samosas till golden brown.
Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.
47 comments:
Wow!!! Yummy Samosa's made so easy...Cool idea:)ReplyDelete
Nice idea! I will try with wonton wrappers next time :)ReplyDelete
I do something similar to this. I sometimes give it a wash with some oil or egg whites and bake them. Guilt free as well!ReplyDelete
Nice pics. I do the same thing for samosa's. Some times i use egg roll wraps too..ReplyDelete
Yummm... love the picture :)ReplyDelete
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hey... Nice descriptive pictures!!.. samosa looks very good :)ReplyDelete
soopera iruku Mahi! mouthwatering :)ReplyDelete
wow...samosas luk yummmy....nice clickReplyDelete
Looks very crispy.....ReplyDelete
really quick and simple one dear..nice photoReplyDelete
Hey am feeling hungry now seeing ur samosas.....btwn awesome pic!ReplyDelete
good try with wanton sheetsReplyDelete
Looks so yummy and crispy..mmm feel like having it.ReplyDelete
Guess this must have been the highlight of the dinner, yesterday!! Looks awesome! :)ReplyDelete
Yummy Samosas my fav. Photo clicks are great...ReplyDelete
Tempting pics dear...Mouthwatering samosa...ReplyDelete
This is the fastest way to cook samosa... looks yummy...ReplyDelete
Wowowow, i loveeee samosas.planning to make this weekend :) Thanks for the recipe ..ReplyDelete
Wow kalakita Mahi..super ini adikadi samosa than..ReplyDelete
YUM YUM!! Wonton wrappers and Spring roll wrappers are the best and so easy to make Samosas. Looks great M, good post.ReplyDelete
Making samosa with wonton wrapper is very innovative my dear..looks delicious:)ReplyDelete
looks so yummy!ReplyDelete
but we wont get such wrappers here in TamilNadu!
wow that is sooper easy .. I bet it can't be easier than thisReplyDelete
Gr8 idea Dear.i had tried with spring roll sheets but that didn't work well,looks perfect.will try soonReplyDelete
thanks for the idea !! will definitely try this !!ReplyDelete
Please collect your award from my blog dear:)ReplyDelete
looks great
Wow thats easy way to make samosas!!ReplyDelete
Great!! mouthwatering samosa...gets easy when you use any type of shop bought pastry or wraps...nice click..:))ReplyDelete
I do with spring roll wrapper, looks perfect!ReplyDelete
love this..looks yummReplyDelete
Truly easy. I never attempted to make samosas till date. Each time I have a samosa craving, I look up some recipe, but never make it just because it is so complicated to cook samosas from scratch. Thanks for the great idea :-)ReplyDelete
ohh that's definitely quick!ReplyDelete
Yummy samosas!Do drop byReplyDelete
if time permits
samosas look yum...ReplyDelete
The wonton wrappers work well in samosas and you may even bake them like the puffs. as with you always the picture looks lovely.ReplyDelete
First time here.. you have a great space..nice samosas..love the clicks.ReplyDelete
Lovely ,quick and easy.ReplyDelete
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Looks yummy! I have tried with spring roll wrapper, tastes too good.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:54 AM
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December 2008
Mitigation of Investor Risk
As mentioned in the introduction to this section, even when mechanisms are in place enabling charter schools to issue bonds or to benefit from proceeds generated by tax credits, such as QZABs, many lenders continue to see these education institutions as risky investments. This perception can lead to steep premiums associated with facilities financing in the form of high interest rates or to unwillingness to lend—period.47 As touched on earlier, among the primary factors eroding investor confidence are charter schools' relatively short operating histories thus far; the potential for cash flow problems (e.g., state aid payments can be delayed; also, schools usually have to sign a multiyear lease, yet, because student aid generally is calculated annually, a school cannot be certain in advance what level of aid it will receive from year to year); charter schools' inherent risk for nonrenewal or closure; and their lack of taxing authority.48 To mitigate such concerns, states can make policy aimed at enhancing the creditworthiness of charter schools by providing lenders with some level of backup security. A variety of "credit enhancement" approaches undertaken by states to increase charter schools' capacity to raise private sector capital are discussed below.
Including Charter Schools in General Obligation Bonds
One of the strongest existing forms of credit enhancement for charter schools—but also one of the most rarely used approaches—is when a state or local government includes charter schools in general obligation bonds. Although this credit enhancement approach remains uncommon, two states—California and Colorado—have programs allowing charter schools to benefit from tax-exempt general obligation bond proceeds.
As explained by Katrina Johantgen, executive director of the California School Finance Authority, in 2002, California established the Charter School Facilities Program (CSFP) to provide revenue for the construction or rehabilitation of charter school facilities. In providing state funds, the CSFP offers only half of what a school needs, requiring that the school seek a match, usually in the form of a loan, for the other half. The program itself offers such loans at a relatively low interest rate. CSFP was initially funded with revenue from a large, state-level, voter-approved general obligation bond issue for general education facilities, and it subsequently has received additional revenue with the passage of two other state ballot propositions.49 Since its inception, the program has been funded with $900 million earmarked for charter school facilities.
According to Johantgen, CSFP was modeled after the state's School Facility Program, which is an application-based grant program for traditional public schools. But she cautions that the CSFP is challenging to navigate, especially for schools that do not have an expert with knowledge of facilities or finance readily at hand. Through the CSFP, charter schools that provide site-based instruction (as compared to schools offering distance learning courses) may apply for these bond funds. Those schools deemed by the California School Finance Authority to be financially sound are eligible for state facility funding, with preference given for numerous factors, including whether the school serves a low-income population or operates in an overcrowded district. Projects are granted funds on a per-pupil basis at a level set annually by the State Allocation Board, though they must raise or borrow funding to match state facilities aid.
Yet even in combination with the 50 percent match, program awards almost never fully cover a school's construction costs, according to Caprice Young, president and chief executive officer of the California Charter Schools Association. This means most schools must piece together other funding as well. Because there are also many complications associated with these funds, charters have struggled to use them. To start with, the law is not clear about who has the right to title during construction, which can make it difficult to obtain construction insurance. What is clear, however, is that once CSFP-funded facilities have been completed, the district in which they are located holds title to them. Without the title to serve as collateral, charter schools have greater difficulty securing supplemental financing from commercial lenders.
In addition, two other major challenges are associated with these funds. First, CSFP funds cannot be used for predevelopment costs, such as site-acquisition studies. Another challenge is that accessing these state funds requires interaction with at least seven state agencies and advisory bodies.50 Young estimates that the lag time involved in garnering the necessary approvals from these agencies adds roughly three years to the timeline for completing a new facility. The program is structured to reserve the funds awarded to schools for four years, with the possibility of a one-year extension. So CSFP funds are "on hold" during the period when charter schools seek approvals (e.g., construction permits, certifications that sites are free of toxic substances, authorization that space meets standards of adequacy for classroom instruction), according to Barbara Kampmeinert, project management supervisor at California's Office of Public School Construction. Unfortunately, the delays associated with securing the necessary approvals can interfere with the schools' ability to acquire other financing.
The fiscal year 2008-09 budget analysis from California's Legislative Analyst's Office suggests that the bulk of funds appropriated for the CSFP remain unspent. Only about 12 percent of the $400 million appropriated from propositions passed in 2002 and 200451 appeared to have been utilized as of February 2008, and none of the funds from an approved 2006 proposition had been apportioned at that time. However, Kampmeinert reports that about $463 million out of the $500 million in funds appropriated through the 2006 measure were awarded (and thus reserved) for 29 projects as of the end of May 2008. She also points out that her office "wouldn't necessarily expect the funds to be spent at this time." Kampmeinert explains that there is still time for many of the projects awarded in prior years that have not yet received their full apportionments to garner the approvals necessary to access the rest of their funds. In fact, she says, the program was designed to allow adequate time for a school to obtain all necessary approvals.52 According to Kampmeinert, the per-pupil grant amounts that charter schools received under the 2004 proposition were $5,870 for elementary students, $6,214 for middle school students, and $8,116 for high school students.53 But no matter what the specific funding amounts have been, Kampmeinert notes, the advent of charter schools being allotted portions of general obligation bond issues is itself a significant policy development.
Although at least one Colorado school district included a charter school in a bond election prior to passage of the state's Charter School Capital Facilities Financing Act of 2002, this legislation established as state law a charter school's ability to submit a capital construction plan to be included in a school district's general obligation bond issue. Jim Griffin, president of the Colorado League of Charter Schools (League), says that while Colorado districts have the right to reject a charter school's request to be included, six districts have already included charter schools' requests in successful bond elections. Table 4 on p. 32, a funding summary provided by Griffin, shows that the state's charter schools had received $55 million of these proceeds as of spring 2008. (In the summer of 2008, Griffin reported that a number of sizeable districts in the metropolitan Denver area were planning to seek voter approval for bond funds in fall 2008 and charter schools intended to seek inclusion in six district bond requests. A follow-up exchange with Griffin after the election revealed that only two districts that sought bond funding on the November ballot had included charter schools in their request, and only one of them had received voter approval.)
Another stipulation of the 2002 legislation, he says, is that when districts reject such proposals from charter operators, the operators may place a separate ballot question for a vote on their school's behalf. As of spring 2008, five such requests had failed at the ballot box, according to Griffin.
The Colorado League did not initially seek the statutory ability for charter schools to be included in district bond elections. Rather, says Griffin, its goal during the 2002 legislative session was to seek a large influx of grant funds for charter school facilities. It was only after representatives from state and local education agencies argued that charter schools should have to seek voter approval for funding, just as districts do, that the League conceived of the Charter School Capital Facilities Financing Act.
Allowing Access to Moral Obligation Bonds
Another credit enhancement option, a step short of including charter schools in general obligation bonds, is to give them access to moral obligation bonds. A moral obligation is a pledge made by a government entity, which is not legally binding, stating that it will repay the bond debt in the event the borrower defaults. These bonds are commonly issued to finance projects considered to be in the public good, such as hospital construction. For some local and state governments, the appeal of this financing approach is that it allows them to avoid any existing debt limits (e.g., some states are legally prohibited from acquiring debt and, therefore, from issuing general obligation bonds) or to avoid the voter approval process required for general obligation bonds. For charter schools, which do not have access to general obligation bonds, moral obligation bonds offer the next best alternative, even though these bonds tend to be rated lower than general obligation bonds and, therefore, are more expensive for the borrower. Although these bonds are not considered as safe as general obligation bonds, according to Griffin, if a state legislature, for example, gave an issuer permission to offer the bonds under the state's "moral obligation," the legislature would likely honor any request to cover a default, appropriating funds to make good on outstanding bond payments. To do otherwise would invite investor mistrust, making it highly unlikely that anyone in the state could issue moral obligation bonds in the future.
Colorado is the only state thus far to make a moral obligation provision available for charter school financing.54 The provision, established in 2003, attaches to select bonds the state's pledge that, in the event of a default, the governor will request that the state legislature appropriate funds to pay debt service. Only bonds rated "investment grade" are eligible to attach Colorado's moral obligation pledge.55 The Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority (CECFA) accepts financing applications into this moral obligation program based on the representation of a school's investment banker that the school will obtain the required investment grade rating. The CECFA's bond counsel requires evidence of this rating before bonds are issued on behalf of charter schools. As is the case with all moral obligation pledges, the bonds are not legally guaranteed by the state. But in the event of a default, if the state did not make good on the debt, there could be a substantial negative effect on its credit.
All participants in the moral obligation program are required to utilize the intercept mechanism, described below. (Other eligible charter schools that issue bonds may choose whether to have their debt service intercepted.) As of April 2008, Colorado's moral obligation pledge has been attached to over $317 million in bond financing for 24 charter schools, according to CECFA's Jo Ann Soker, who says that as of spring 2008, there had been no defaults on moral obligation bonds. Griffin indicates that participating charter schools have found the moral obligation provision to be effective in lowering interest rates.
Offering Intercept Mechanisms
A more prevalent state approach to credit enhancement is creation of an intercept mechanism, which allows a state to divert a charter school's per-pupil revenue and transmit it directly to bondholders for debt-service payments. For investors who might worry about not getting payment from a charter school, this is a very straightforward mechanism intended to raise their comfort level when lending to charter schools.56 Several states have intercept mechanisms that can be utilized for servicing bonds (and other facilities debt). Respondents from two of those states interviewed for this project, Colorado and Michigan, describe the benefits to charter schools that take advantage of this credit feature.
Colorado's intercept program was initiated for charters in 2003. The state treasurer performs intercepts only for charter schools that receive enough state aid "to cover the entire annual amount of the principal and interest payments" on any bonds issued.57 This provision ensures that the treasurer is not liable for any additional funds that may be owed but are not being received. According to CECFA's Soker, to date, 54 percent of bond issues for Colorado charter schools have had funds in the intercept program (specifically, 41 charters have used the intercept program, 24 of them as a contingency of their participation in the state's moral obligation program. Some qualifying charter operators opt not to take advantage of the state intercept program because they prefer to have control of their own funds. The Michigan Public Education Facilities Authority (MPEFA) also intercepts state per-pupil aid and makes the payments on bonds for all charter schools issuing bonds through the agency.
Respondents from both states note that the intercept mechanisms give lenders greater confidence that they will receive their promised debt payments, which, in turn, translates into more favorable financing terms for charter schools. MPEFA's Kathy O'Keefe says competitive rates on bonds issued through the agency are available in large part because her organization can intercept state aid. Jim Griffin of the Colorado League of Charter Schools says that using the state's intercept mechanism helps charter schools enhance their credit ratings because, in part, it assures investors that charter schools will not misuse funds. He likens it to an employer "intercepting" an employee's paycheck to send his or her mortgage payment directly to the bank holding the employee's mortgage: "It's one more step to make the bank feel better about their probability of getting paid. [Using an intercept mechanism] won't save a charter from going under. There are probably some other things that can still go wrong, but at least it means that the charter won't spend the money that they need to be sending to the [bond] trustees."
Funding a Debt-service Reserve
An additional policy alternative for mitigating the risk of investing in charter schools is establishment of a pool of capital that, rather than being loaned out, is maintained as a "reserve," set aside to satisfy debt service in the event of payment default.58 Both Michigan and Texas have developed this type of reserve for charter school financing, using grant funds received through the U.S. Department of Education's Credit Enhancement for Charter School Facilities program (Credit Enhancement). According to state respondents, the programs have helped reduce charter schools' borrowing costs on bond financing.
In 2007, Michigan Public Education Facilities Authority (MPEFA) received $6.5 million in these federal Credit Enhancement grant funds, and it has put these monies into a reserve fund that guarantees the bonds it issues to finance charter school facilities.59 Further funding this reserve is $5 million in state-appropriated funds, which come with fewer restrictions. The state funds were first appropriated in 1999, before MPEFA was created, for a loan reserve fund to facilitate capital or operational loans to charter schools. When MPEFA was established, it also received the authority to manage these funds, and it opted to invest the $5 million and use part of the earnings from the investment to augment the debt-service reserve fund. Initially, it used some of the investment earnings for a short-term cash flow program for charter schools that it also administers. But when the agency received the federal Credit Enhancement grant, Michigan adopted a policy committing all of these earnings to the charter facilities debt-service reserve fund. The reserve is funded for the full life of the bonds it is used to secure (which are typically 20- to 30-year transactions).
Similarly, the Texas Public Finance Authority (TPFA) Charter School Finance Corporation entered into a consortium agreement with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and the Resource Center for Charter Schools to operate the Texas Credit Enhancement Program (TCEP).60 TCEP utilizes a $10 million federal Credit Enhancement grant for a debt-service reserve fund guaranteeing eligible tax-exempt bonds issued on behalf of charter schools for facilities. The TEA also has contributed $100,000 for this reserve fund. The statutory authorization for the fund was established in 2001 through state legislation,61 but TCEP was not funded until the TPFA received the federal grant in 2005. In addition, initially, to qualify for the reserve fund, bonds had to be issued through the TPFA, but the statute was amended in 2007 so that it could be used to guarantee any eligible bond issue in the state. As of June 2008, the TCEP supported approximately $217 million of bonds issued on behalf of charter schools.
Clarifying Charter Schools' Public Nonprofit Entity Status
Legal clarification—in charter school legislation, or charter school contracts, or both—that charter schools carry all of the powers of a public nonprofit entity is another avenue for enhancing their credit potential.*. States that have such protective language that clarifies charter schools' ability to incorporate as public nonprofits and, therefore, to sue, can help protect schools from any arbitrary and potentially unfair decision by an authorizer (e.g., a politically motivated decision not to renew a school's charter). Validating schools' authority to sue their authorizers also can attract investors to charter schools because it reduces the chance that a charter would be revoked or not renewed without due process.
Colorado also has been a leader in this area through ratification of an amendment that clarifies the public entity status of the state's charter schools and includes language regarding their capacity to sue. Under this amendment, Colorado charter schools have clear authority to enforce their contracts through litigation against their authorizers (the vast majority in Colorado being school districts). For example, if an authorizer were to revoke or not renew a school's charter, the charter school could sue the authorizer. Jim Griffin explains that the underlying intent of these clarifications was to make charter schools more financeable.
*Nonprofit entities are agencies, organizations, and institutions given tax-exempt status. These entities may be public or private. Public entities are typically state or local governments or agencies, organizations, or institutions under public supervision.


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Press Release
Ongoing Investigation into Medicaid Fraud Abuse Results in Additional Charges and Conviction
October 17, 2013
Anchorage Based Personal Care Attendant Charged for Fraudulently Billing Medicaid $94,339 over 29 Months
On October 17, 2013, the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) in the Alaska Department of Law announced the filing of criminal charges against personal care attendant (PCA) Barbara J. Kanehailua, age 60. The charges filed against Kanehailua are the result of an ongoing state and federal investigation into medical assistance fraud by employees of Good Faith Services, LLC (Good Faith), PCAs and Medicaid recipients receiving services from Good Faith.
PCAs are licensed and registered healthcare providers that Medicaid pays to provide home-based care services for Medicaid recipients in the recipient's home as opposed to a nursing home type setting. Personal care agencies are paid approximately $24 per hour for providing PCA services and federal law requires that the agency pay the PCA at least $12 per hour.
According to the charging documents, the State's investigation revealed that Kanehailua worked as a PCA for up to seven different companies simultaneously and billed for providing services to nine different Medicaid recipients. In 2012, Kanehailua billed Medicaid for working in excess of 24 hours on 259 different days resulting in an overpayment by Medicaid of $34,731. Kanehailua billed Medicaid for working 311 days in 2012 with an average of 29 hours per day. An audit of Kanehailua's timesheets from 2011-2013 revealed that 40% of her billing overlapped. In total, including the billing in excess of 24 hours in a day, Kanehailua's actions resulted in Medicaid paying $94,339.44 for services not performed.
The information filed against each defendant is only a charging document and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a trial at which time the government must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Medicaid Recipient Convicted for Scheme to Fraudulently Bill Medicaid
On October 17, 2013, 53 year old Elisaia Siluano of Anchorage was sentenced by the Anchorage District Court on a single count of committing Medical Assistance Fraud. Siluano was sentenced to 180 days of suspended jail, a fine of $2,500, community work service of 80 hours which will convert to jail if not completed and informal probation for a period of five years. Siluano is prohibited from working as a personal care attendant for a period of five years and will be barred from billing Medicaid for a period of ten years following his discharge from probation. Siluano was also ordered to repay the State of Alaska $11,834.90.
The case against Siluano was the result of an investigation conducted by the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit into Medicaid fraud associated with the personal care attendant agency Good Faith Services in Anchorage. The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit investigation revealed that Siluano was conspiring with his personal care attendant (PCA) to fraudulently bill Medicaid for services that were not being provided. Siluano admitted that he never received any PCA services and that he actually did not need any services. Rather Siluano and his PCA agreed to bill Medicaid for services that were not actually provided and then the two would split the proceeds.
The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has filed criminal charges against 58 individuals for fraudulently providing and/or receiving PCA services in Alaska since October 2012. This includes approximately 35 cases associated with Good Faith investigation. The MFCU's prosecutions have resulted in 20 convictions with orders of restitution to be paid back to the State of Alaska for funds paid by Medicaid for fraudulently submitted bills.
The Alaska MFCU is part of the Alaska Attorney General's Office. The MFCU is responsible for investigating and prosecuting Medicaid fraud and abuse, neglect or financial exploitations of patients in any facility that accepts Medicaid funds. The information filed by the Department of Law can be found on the MFCU website.
Call 1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477) or 1-907-269-6279 to report Medicaid fraud or report online at the MFCU website.
CONTACT: Assistant Attorney General Andrew Peterson at 907-269-6292. For more information about the recently charged cases or other cases handled by the Alaska MFCU, go to the MFCU website.
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NEW ORLEANS – There were no figurative puffs of white smoke from the hotel ballroom where the NBA player-reps met Saturday. No resolution, then, to the union's search to replace Billy Hunter – deposed a year ago at All-Star Weekend – as its executive director.
In contrast to that notable session in Houston last February, at which Hunter was fired amid conflict-of-interest and nepotism allegations, this year's annual All-Star meeting was all about process. A process that is grinding on, with leadership of the National Basketball Players Association determined not to make a mistake.
Union president Chris Paul of the Los Angeles Clippers informed reporters after the two-hour meeting that candidates for the job met Saturday with 30 player reps, along with interested All-Stars LaMarcus Aldridge and Carmelo Anthony. Those who attended were filled in on the step-by-step procedure, from the search to identify the top prospects to the next step of disbursing a DVD of the meeting so the rank-and-file players can be briefed as well.
But the NBPA officers weren't willing to provide candidates' names, or their number, or any timeline for getting someone hired.
"To protect the integrity of the process and the privacy of our candidates," Paul said before leaving with an All-Star obligation and turning the news conference over to first vice president Roger Mason Jr. and secretary-treasurer James Jones.
Mason said that more than 200 candidates were identified by Reilly Partners, the Chicago-based executive search firm hired by the NBPA in September. In the meantime, Attorney Ron Klempner is acting executive director.
A report this week by Yahoo! Sports cited anonymous sources when mentioning Screen Actors Guild executive director David White as "the frontrunner." Previously, former Madison Square Garden chief Steve Mills was mentioned, until he signed on with the New York Knicks in September as president and general manager.
In lieu of specifics, the NBPA officers sketched out the qualities they're seeking in whoever succeeds Hunter.
"First things first, we're looking for a leader," Mason said. "A leader with integrity, a leader who is bright and a leader who can manage talent. We're not expecting someone to come in here and be a jack of all trades, be great at everything. We want someone who can come in and manage talent.
"Look there's always a day for negotiations with the CBA. But for us now, it's really about growing collectively the sport. Our union is a little different in that we should be thinking outside the box a little bit. So we definitely want a leader who can engage with [new NBA commissioner] Adam Silver. It's not necessarily adversarial."
Also on the short NBPA agenda Saturday was naming a replacement for San Antonio forward Matt Bonner, whose three-year term on the executive committee ended this weekend. That, too, is pending.
The union began its meeting with a video about the 1964 All-Star players who nearly boycotted the showcase game that year to get concessions from the owners and NBA hierarchy for the union. Their threat not to play that night, made from a locker room at Boston Garden, led to the players' pension program and a real seat at the table in collective bargaining. Hall of Famer Bob Pettit, who lives in Baton Rouge, La., and was one of the participants in that protest, was introduced to today's player reps.


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We get it. Katt Williams is zany, and outrageous, and will do anything for a laugh, like the comedian he is. Sometimes we can't even help but laugh at his crazy antics, like last week when he evaded police on a speedy motorized tricycle; that was pretty funny. But there's nothing even slightly humorous about new video footage that has surfaced from that day of Williams slapping a Target employee in the face.
Apparently the tricycle ride through Sacramento wasn't enough excitement for one day for him. According to TMZ, after that he headed to a local Target and for some reason slapped a worker there before making an escape on one of the store's electric carts. Sources say he then ditched that and hopped back on his tricycle. The dude certainly has a penchant for motorized vehicles.
You can't tell from the video what's being said, as there's no audio, but the employee appears pretty calm. Williams seems agitated and out of control. Check it out after the jump and see what you think.
TMZ has another video of the employee calling police and telling them what went down. So hopefully Williams will face some criminal charges here in addition to those he may face for evading police on the tricycle. It's not like these would be his first offenses, and someone or something has got to calm this guy down. This wild day comes on the heels of numerous other incidents in which he's been involved in fights and nabbed for a gun violation.
I don't know if he has anger issues, drug and alcohol issues, or just issues in general. But he apparently needs help of some kind, which may mean some serious legal repercussions and not just more laughing off of his antics.
Comedians are notorious for pushing limits and going to extreme lengths to get a laugh. And that's all well and good ... up to a point. When that point involves harming other people or spiraling out of control before our eyes then that's going way too far, and no one should be laughing.
Do you think Katt Williams should face criminal charges for slapping this employee?
Image via TMZ