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Willett comments on Clinton's Plan for a Vibrant Rural America
News | 09/15/2015
Brent Willett, Executive Director of the Cultivation Corridor, was recently asked to offer comments regarding Sec. Hillary Clinton's Plan for a Vibrant Rural America. His comments follow.
Simplify regulations for community banks
"The plan's call to lower the regulatory burden faced by community banks is awfully light on specifics, but does serve to elevate an issue which has some currency in rural Iowa, where access to capital is critically important. How to decouple the regulatory obligations of community banks from their larger peers which themselves are facing unprecedented compliance obligations and ensure a level of regulatory fairness and competitive parity, however is a major challenge."
Streamline, expand and make permanent the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC)
"The New Markets Tax Credit Program is one which has benefited a number of economically distressed Iowa communities by helping make major economic development projects bankable, and I'd welcome an extension of the program, though making it permanent, as the plan calls for, isn't necessary- any federal program which allocates resources at the volume NMTC does ought to face periodic review. The plan offers virtually no specifics on how to make the program permanent, and does not address a number of questions about the program, including whether the exclusive utilization of census tracts is the most effective way to determine distress."
Strengthen USDA grant programs
"The plan makes reference to 'strengthen[ing] USDA['s] grant programs,' but what's glaringly missing is a broader acknowledgement of enormous importance of federal investment in agricultural research an innovation in America and a plan to ensure our country is at the forefront of ag innovation in the coming decades. For every federal dollar spent on agricultural research in the U.S., nearly $13 is spent on medical research. The USDA's research budget is just shy of $2.4 billion. The National Institute for Health's is more than $30 billion. Of course, the work NIH does is incredibly important and they deserve every penny. But in the face of a global population increase which is going to place 9.5 billion people on earth by 2050 which will mean we must produce more food in the next 35 years than we have in the last 10,000 combined, shouldn't we be talking about how the U.S. and states like Iowa can be the global center of innovation to meet these challenges? Major expansions of federal ag research funding is something truly important to the future economy of Iowa. I don't see that anywhere in this document."
Support the bio-based economy's dynamic growth
"I'm pleased to see reference to a strengthening of the RFS and support for the growth of programs to help grow the renewable chemical and biobased product industries in the US- emerging industries which Iowa is as uniquely positioned to capitalize on in the next ten years as we were on ethanol 20 years ago."
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Welcome from Principal Kellie Mowll - Grades 9-12
Greetings and welcome to WISH Academy High School. On behalf of the faculty, staff, and scholars, we are excited that you have shown an interest in our website and decided to learn more about our academic programs, excellent staff, and enthusiastic scholars.
An education at WISH Academy focuses on each learner's potential. We strive to create meaningful and engaging learning experiences in an environment based on caring and belonging. With a collaborative team of educators, we are committed to inclusiveness, the development of social and ethical skills, and the notion that positive attitudes are created when scholars of various strengths, needs, beliefs, and backgrounds learn together.
Our school community is dedicated to providing our scholars with a well-rounded educational experience. In addition to core curriculum standards, we believe it is critical that graduates are exposed to the benefits and collaborative innovations of project-based learning, leadership opportunities, and technologies that will prepare our scholars not only for college entry, but success and the college completion of a four-year program.
Students will have the opportunity to engage in pathway courses aligned to their interests including the PLTW Engineering and BioMedical coursework, Visual and Performing Arts classes, and the Liberal Arts/Civics pathway courses. This approach scaffolds student learning through structured activities and projects that empower scholars to become independent in the classroom and build skill sets focused on problem-solving. As they continue, internships and work experience will prepare them to use this curriculum to prepare for college and universities.
We hope you will visit us and see that we are a school committed to young adults and education. This is a vibrant and engaging community of teachers and learners. To our parents, we believe that your involvement is an essential component to the academic success of your child. I also encourage you to visit our website often, meet with the faculty and staff, and contact us with any questions you might have. Again, welcome to WISH Academy High School, we look forward to working with you.
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Kris Heron talks about what you need to have in place before and during the process of funding your commercial property. In this episode, you'll learn
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Krapotke posted a topic in Book Search and Reading RecommendationsHey guys, I really hope you can help me out! I'm desperately searching for a book I once read while on holiday. Its a series and I only read the first part off, which is driving me crazy not reading the rest. I tried googling it a couple of times but never found nothing. It's a fantasy novel about "little people" in a world, which seams to be in a time-line after the extinction of humans(?). I remember that the protagonist was in a house, gigantic for him and something about a sun clock, I believe. They even talked about a time were humans were big. There were other races too. I believe something like rat-people. And there was a tinker(?) and he drove a cart pulled by mice. The cart was on the cover too. It was a little bit like the silverwing series, only a bit more for grown-ups. I guess there was magic too, but I'm not sure. The rest is pretty much fuzzy. I only remember sections like one of the "rat-people" being chased into the woods with torches (or chasing after something), the cart of the tinker being attacked by something and they had to run through a swamp, which no one ever crossed alive. Stuff like that. Every time I try to google it, I get the typical book for children with mice-people or books like the borrowers. Maybe someone hear knows it. Thanks up front for the help and for reading this :-)


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Celtic clinch crown while 'Booters give 'Greens the blues
Derdimus was a happy hunting ground for Deen Celtic and Freebooters
Peter McPhillips (Deen Celtic) shoots for goal during Sunday's Division One playoff against Highview Athletic. Photo: Michael Brophy
A long league season came to a successful end for Deen Celtic after they powered their way through a playoff to lift the Kilkenny & District League's Division One title.
The Castlecomer side got the better of a lengthy battle with Highview Athletic to claim the title of champions in an entertaining game in Derdimus on Sunday.
John Doheny was the man of the moment, bagging the only goal of the game as Celtic saw off the Graig side to claim the silverware. Highview, who will also go up to the Premier Division next season, may yet get their revenge when they take on Deen in the Division One Cup final this weekend.
It was also a Sunday to savour for Freebooters, who claimed the Buckley Youths' Cup thanks to a thrilling comeback against local foes Evergreen.
At one stage the Blues found themselves 3-0 down to a slick Evergreen side who were led by Tom Lawlor's scoring touch, but an Andy Walsh hat-trick saw 'Booters stun their rivals before Sean Bolger's extra-time winner gave them the title.
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I'm not exactly the biker type. I don't care too much for skull patches embroidered onto leather jackets or loud, booming tailpipes. In fact, that stuff normally kind of bothers me. So, obviously, I was apprehensive about my brother's request to catch the FX show Son's of Anarchy. Before committing, I did a little research. I found showrunner Kurt Sutter's twitter account and blog. After browsing old blog posts and his somewhat flippant tweets, I decided to give his show a chance.
And, turns out, I'm really glad I did. Sutter is a daring writer. He twists and turns the plot and characters in dynamic ways that keep me engaged and, for lack of a better phrase, on the edge of my seat. He's thought through these characters, and with the help of his team of writers, he's made fresh stories that get stronger every week.
This week is the season finale. A 90-minute event that will, hopefully, provide answers and close doors that need to be closed. Will you be watching?


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Golden Hills Enriches Student Experience through Partnership
At the last Board meeting held on May 28, 2019, the Golden Hills Board of Trustees was thrilled to hear about the numerous projects that have been occurring throughout the Division to promote First Nations history and to share the rich traditions of the Blackfoot culture. Our partnership with Siksika First Nation has been invaluable in driving these efforts.
Every year, the presence of Siksika culture has been increasing in many of our schools. Students can attend language and culture classes, use an app dedicated to teaching Blackfoot language, and attend annual pow wows and indigenous day celebrations, to name a few. These cultural opportunities are always such a joy, as students and staff engage and obtain a strong understanding of the positive impact such cultural experiences have on our students and their cultural awareness.
Our partnership has not only created opportunities for connecting and learning, but it has also driven direct involvement and action. Student Chief and Chief Council appointments allow students to apply their leadership skills in meaningful contexts, and increasing numbers of non-First Nation students are joining Native Clubs at each of our schools. For years, Siksika Liaison Workers have been committed to supporting the learning of our Siksika Nation Students, and guest speakers from Siksika Nation have been sharing their knowledge and wisdom rooted in Blackfoot culture. Elder Clarence Wolfleg Senior has provided tremendous support to so many initiatives within Golden Hills. Golden Hills is truly fortunate to have such an active and passionate community.
Golden Hills School Division is excited to announce that it will also be using a provincial grant funding to introduce new Blackfoot Language programming at Carseland School in the 2019-2020 school year. This programming promises to be an important pilot program in the district.


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The Prague Public Transit Company (DPP) is planning, for September of this year, further tests of a tram anti-collision system, this time from an Israeli company Mobileye. The tests will be performed on 15T tram type in the area of the Hostivař Tram Repair Shop. The anti-collision system should prevent rail accidents, i.e. in Prague transport accidents between trams as well as accidents with cars and especially collisions with pedestrians. It has not been fully implemented in the tram public transport yet. If the system is functional, further testing on selected trams in operation is expected.
"During the 4th and 5th of September, DPP installed the tram anti-collision system on 15T type trams of reg. no. 9286 and 9366. This technology was set up according to the DPP's requirements for tram transport in Prague. Currently, the system's testing and simulations of accident states are in progress in the Tram Repair Shop. If the system handles all scenarios of accident actions, the DPP's technicians will firstly apply this system in testing operation without passengers. If the system corresponds to the submitted requirements, only then it will be released into operation with passengers. Drivers controlling these trams will be trained by a representative of the Israeli company and DPP will draw the information for the system's further optimisation from their findings.
The system is based on a principle of smart cameras which register objects, vehicles, persons, their speed and direction of movement and work with special SW algorithms. The system itself "learns" to read the surroundings, thus becoming more reliable. The system must not place unnecessary burden to the drivers, but it must activate the acoustic warning in the case a collision is detected. If the anti-collision system holds good, then the subsequent technical step should be the implementation of the output to the vehicle's driving system for new trams of 14T and 15T type. In the case of a collision, these tram types would then be able to brake automatically, without a driver's intervention.
If the tram anti-collision system has been tested in operation by DPP without any problems, for the future DPP could purchase it, in a form of public competition, for all DPP trams (approximately 850 pcs). It could especially significantly eliminate collisions with pedestrians, thus preventing serious injuries resulting from a tram impact on a pedestrian, on which DPP draws attention also through the campaign called "Neskákej mi pod kola" ("Don't jump under my wheels"): https://www.neskakejmipodkola.cz/


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Hampden league photos round 12
The Standard's Rob Gunstone and Mark Witte were out in the wind and rain capturing all of the big moments from round 12 of the 2019 Hampden league season on Saturday.
Terang-Mortlake fought their way to a narrow win in the netball against North Warrnambool Eagles, while the Eagles soared high over the Bloods to record a strong win in the football at the Terang Recreation Reserve.
It was a blessed day for the Koroit Saints as they extended the losing streak of South Warrnambool in a low scoring match at Victoria Park.
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2000m - 8:06 / 34 spm
20min - Stairmaster hill program, level 11 of 20It was a really good sweat. The rowing was exhausting but no PR.
My appointment Friday with Dr. Willers went as expected. He had a pretty young intern who seemed to keep him smiling, especially noting my continuous questions about "when"... "how long" .. "what about stairs?" I said I was getting frustrated and was gaining weight, he smiled as said, "yeah, you're huge." His intern laughed.
He said "you're not ready to run a 400m ... there has been some healing, and we knew it was going to take a long time when we decided not to go the surgical route. You'll continue to heal if you behave yourself. No running, only exercises that keep your foot in contact with a surface. See me again in 4 weeks."
I don't think I've behaved myself completely. Doing a lot of things on my feet. I feel that this breaks a little everyday and heals a little every night. Eventually, it will heal.
Dr. Matt, a Sewanee friend (who looked at the xrays today) says it looks like good bone is being layed in and will certainly be healed in 8 weeks, and that is a little overkill. He said that if I wait 8 weeks, I should be done with it once and for all. He said I don't want to create a chronic injury that will involve surgery to remove necrotic bone.


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The best newborn photo sessions include laughter.
Mom and Dad were unsure if they wanted to do newborn photos, they didn't want anything too posed or propped. Lucky me, I had recently photographed a friend's family which led them to my website. Friends! Thank you! This Momma loved the natural and storytelling style of my newborn photography and decided to go for it. I am so glad their little one arrived in time for me to close the year out on a high note.
I instantly forgot about the gloomy weather because this new mom had me cracking up with her sense of humor. She is so freaking funny. The whole figuring out this new parent thing with laughter (even if it is induced with sleep deprivation) is a client favorite for me. Where laughter lives, there is an abundance of joy. I enjoyed their company and photographing them so much I lost track of time! Some extra sweet moments for me to share!


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Roof is an important part of the house, both literally and figuratively. The reason it is crucial is because any damage to it can severely affect the other structures in the home. There are a number of roofing companies in Swansea that help in a variety of roof repairs and some even do ground work, building maintenance and more.
As soon as there is some damage in the roof, it is the time to call the roof repair company. The more it is delayed, the higher will be the cost because the effort will be more to get it back to normal.
- Roof repairs can occur in plenty especially in conditions where the weather is rough. One major issue is the cracking of the roof if it is old and/or the roof is continually exposed to tough rains, storms etc. If the crack is not addressed, it can quickly widen and spread to other structures even till the foundation.
- Other issue that can occur with roof sis with the tiling. The roofs in the rural areas especially may have some tiles blown off or cracked and they need to be replaced in time.
- Even if there is no particular damage in the roof, it is always good to call the roof company from Swansea for maintenance. If you hire the roofing service, they also educate you about the latest roofing trends from which you can select a roof for your property. Getting the right roof installed can also help in cost cutting on electricity bills.