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Anyone have any information that will fill in some of the missing information for part of my ancestors? The family of William E Weeks and Maude E Weeks (Dancer) and links for my dad Garland Parish, his mother name was Leatrice Weeks.
In search for any Parish Family around the Wolfe City, Texas
My name is Terry Parish and in search for Parish family members or family history around Wolfe City, TX which is Hunt County. I would love to find any information for my dad (Garland), he didn't really know much about his father but he knew his name was Foster Parish. My dad name is Garland Edward Parish (born 4/16/1936)and he had an older brother name Franklin Gleen Parish and mother name is Ora Leatrice Weeks(born 10/18/1916 in Hunt County and (death 1/13/1916 in Dallas, TX. My GGrandmother was Maude Ellen Dancer (Weeks) born 1/10/1887 in Klondlike, TX and my GGrandfather was William Edward Weeks born 07/03/1875 in Missouri and death Klondike, TX. GGrandmother and GGrandfather were married 1/28/1905. There were alot of Weeks born around Delta county. I would greatly appreciate any help or where I might could look to find any information.
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Flames reported just after midnight
A fire in the Penacook neighborhood of Concord forced five people from their townhouse early Sunday.
Firefighters were called to the Island Shores Estates on Modina Drive just after midnight for a report of a bedroom fire. When crews arrived, they found flames on the third floor of the end unit of the townhouse complex.
Everyone was already out of the house by the time crews arrived. It took firefighters about 40 minutes to get the fire knocked down, but there was already significant damage to the home.
No one was hurt and the residents were staying with relatives Sunday morning.
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Alocasia, Elephant Ear (Green) - Plant
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Description for Alocasia, Elephant Ear (Green)
Elephant ear plants (Alocasia spp.) received their common name because their leaves look like green renditions of elephants ears. The plants can be kept indoors as house plants or grown outdoors.
The Elephant Ear plant is a Herbaceous Perennial, meaning that they grow from non-woody stems and will re-bloom each year. Elephant Ear plants are actually part of the Caladium family
The elephant s ear is a hybrid that has become a fairly popular ornamental house plant and is one of the easiest to find and buy from the Alocasia genus. Different shades of green and yellow appear through the leaves when sun light hits the leaves which is an attractive sight.
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|Although flowers appear once in a while on a well looked after Alocasia, they are quite insignificant. The focus of this plant should be maintaining its beautiful foliage.
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|Height: 2.00 to 6.00 feet Spread: 2.00 to 6.00 feet
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Plant in locations protected from strong winds after last frost date. Rhizomes/tuberous roots may be started indoors in pots or containers. After last frost date, pots may be sunk to the rim in the garden and containers may be set out on the patio. Water and fertilize regularly.
Reduce watering in winter. Return to the garden in spring. Rhizomatous varieties are best left in pots year-round. Tuberous varieties may be planted directly in the garden in late spring. After first fall frost, dig and lift tubers, shake off loose soil, dry and store in cool, dry location for winter. May be grown as a house plant.
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- If elephant ear plants are starving for sunlight, their growth becomes stunted and their leaves may turn a bit pale or yellow.
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- Adjust your garden accordingly, either by moving the elephant ears or providing them some shade from a tree or other structure.
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Ornamental use: These are tropical plants of the Arum family that are treasured for their decorative (and in some cases enormous) leaves. Closely related to Colocasia (taro), the plants of this genus feature heart to arrowhead-shaped leaves (12-36" long), each singly atop long and stout succulent stems.
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Eugene T. McGowan, of Middletown, NY, passed away Wednesday, July 3rd, at Orange Regional Medical Center. He was 69.
Gene was born in Middletown, NY on July 9, 1943, a son of the late James Francis and Madeline Rose Mitchell McGowan, Sr.
He served in the U.S. Army as a Private First Class was a member of the American Legion Post 151, Middletown and Middletown Elks Lodge 1097.
He retired after 38 years as a electric meter tester at Orange and Rockland Utilities Middletown, NY.
Gene was survived by his wife, Carol Erickson McGowan; daughter, Kelly McGowan and her husband, Mark Mills, three sisters: Madeline A. Parella and her husband, John, Rita A. Clark and her husband, Michael, Deborah L. McGowan; sister-in-law, Judy McGowan; brother-in-law, Richard Lowerre and his wife, Carrie and several nieces and nephews. Gene was predeceased by his brother, James F. McGowan Jr. and sisters, Elizabeth McGowan Hatch and Patricia McGowan Lowarre.
Friends are invited to call at Morse Funeral Home Inc., 33 Railroad Ave., Middletown, NY from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 6th with American Legion services at 3 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. with Elk Lodge services at 2:45 p.m., followed by funeral services at 3 p.m. Cremation will follow in Oxford Hills Crematory, Chester, NY.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Washington Heights Fire Company, 3 Ohio Place, Middletown, NY 10940 or American Legion Post 151, 185 Wawayanda Ave., Middletown, NY 10940.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is emphasizing the need for more background checks for gun buyers in his State of the Union address, saying that overwhelming majorities of Americans favor the proposal as a way to keep firearms from criminals.
Obama said Tuesday night that senators from both parties are working on legislation to prevent people from legally buying guns and then giving them to criminals.
He said police chiefs want lawmakers to ban "weapons of war" and magazines carrying large amounts of ammunition so law enforcement officers won't be outgunned.
The president proposed all those ideas after the December killings of 20 first-graders in Connecticut. But expanded background checks is the only one he described as having vast support — a description that matches public polling and reflects congressional sentiment too.


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On August 11th Datamonitor announced a major restructuring of its various analyst brands into a cleaner, more focused framework.
First a quick recap – Early in 2005 Datamonitor acquired the Butler Group. In parallel, Ovum had started on the M&A path with the acquisition of RHK in mid-2005 followed by Summit Strategies and Orbys after its early 2006 IPO. Then Datamonitor acquired Ovum in December 2006. That was followed by Informa acquiring Datamonitor in May 2007. Informa itself was the target of a failed, hostile takeover by UBM in June 2008. Finally, Datamonitor acquired the Brown-Wilson Group in April 2009. Complex enough for you?
Datamonitor and Ovum kept all the acquired brands pretty much untouched for the last two and a half years with research overlap, separate sales force, unfocused marketing, and so on. This created a jumble of brands that that did not seem to have any synergy or heft to compete effectively with Forrester and Gartner. In contrast, Forrester (Giga, JupiterResearch) and Gartner (META Group) both absorbed their major acquisitions of this decade relatively quickly and effectively.
SageCircle was given a background briefing in mid-June by the Datamonitor CEO and Ovum Managing Director Mark Meek and this week by David Mitchell, Ovum's SVP, IT Research. While still a bit of a work in progress, the reorganization shows real promise to shake up the analyst market.
The new lineup is going to have three brands – Datamonitor, Ovum and Orbys. Each will have a much more focused client base and research portfolio. Datamonitor will focus on business information, Ovum on enterprise IT and telecommunications, and Orbys on sourcing. This will permit each of the new units to develop sufficient critical mass to be more competitive and attractive to potential clients whether enterprises or vendors. The Butler Group brand will continue for a short period in association with certain conferences much as GigaWorld continued after Forrester retired the Giga brand.
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Well, at least he's in good company.
Samuel L. Jackson appeared on Los Angeles morning show KTLA on Monday, where he was expected to promote his new film Robocop, but the 65-year-old actor suddenly switched up his agenda after anchor Sam Rubin confused him with Laurence Fishburne.
And it's safe to say a simple "I'm sorry" was not a satisfactory response in Jackson's book.
The honest mistake occurred when Rubin asked the Pulp Fiction star about the reaction he received in response to his recent Super Bowl commercial. However, Samuel didn't actually appear in the Matrix-themed Kia commercial...Laurence Fishburne did.
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"You're as crazy as the people on Twitter," the actor says, shaking his finger shamelessly at Rubin. "I'm not Laurence Fishburne!"
Despite Rubin's attempt to apologize, Jackson continued, berating the anchor on live television.
"We don't all look alike! We may be all black and famous but we don't all look alike!" he says as Sam throws his hands in the air.
"You're busted. You're the entertainment reporter?! And you don't know the difference between me and Laurence Fishburne? There must be a very short line for your job," Jackson says, clearly not holding back.
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And when Rubin suggests the two "talk about the movie," the Avengers star seemingly thought that was the worst suggestion he's ever heard.
"Oh hell no! Really? Really?!" he exclaims before attempting to further distinguish himself from Fishburne. "There's more than one black guy doing commercials. I'm the 'What's in your wallet?' black guy," he said, referencing his Capital One credit card commercials. "He's [Fishburne's] the car black guy -- Morgan Freeman is the other credit card black guy. You only hear his voice though, so you probably won't confuse him with Laurence Fishburne."
And in case that wasn't enough to publicly shame the anchor, Jackson ends his rant by saying, "I've actually never done a McDonald's or Kentucky Fried Chicken commercial. I know that's surprising. And I'm the only black guy in Robocop that's not a criminal."
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Rubin proceeded to apologize on air shortly after the painful exchange and he also took to Twitter writing, "Hang on world...I am at the Oscar Lunch still working. I'll have more to say about @tmz &@TheTalk_CBS Almost amusing to be story of the day."
Lucky for Rubin, the anchor is in good company, as The Hollywood Reporter made the exact same mistake in an article published about the same Kia commercial in which the publication misidentified Laurence Fishburne as Samuel L Jackson.
In other news, reporters everywhere--including Piers Morgan!--are now taking extreme precautions prior to interviewing Jackson.
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Marc Lancaster, of The Tampa Tribune, reports the Tampa Bay Rays reassigned SS Tim Beckham, SP Carlos Hernandez, P Mitch Talbot, P Dale Thayer, P Dewon Day, P Jason Childers, P Winston Abreu, P Julio DePaula, C Matt Spring and IF Chris Nowak to the minor leagues Monday, March 16.
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The Sports Network reports the Tampa Bay Rays invited C Craig Albernaz, C Nevin Ashley, P Jason Cromer, P Neal Frontz, SP Carlos Hernandez, IF Chris Nowak and C Matt Spring to Spring Training Friday, Feb. 13.
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Go Here: Sukiyabashi Jiro in Tokyo
Whenever I hear too much enthusiasm about something, I usually decide that it's exaggerated, and ignore 3/4 of it, on account of how mature and open-minded I am. When I heard that a tiny subway-stop sushi restaurant in Tokyo had the best sushi in the entire world, I scoffed. I'm a believer now. Sorry, Jiro.
Sushi master Jiro Ono has made it his life's work to perfect the art of sushi -- and the 85-year-old has done a pretty good job of it. So good they made a movie about his life, and it has a 99% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This dude creates inspiration out of raw fish -- that's an accomplishment.
Though it's been a life-long quest for Jiro, it was when director David Gelb released his 2011 documentary 'Jiro Dreams of Sushi' that Mr. Ono started to receive a lot more attention. Every local in town already knew where to get the best sushi in town, but the world was listening now. The film was an official selection of the Tribeca Film Festival that year, and food critics from around the world declared Sukiyabashi Jiro to be the best sushi restaurant on earth.
To eat at the tiny, life-changing sushi spot, you'll need to book your table several months in advance -- Jiro is a busy man, and he doesn't show any sign of slowing down. If you don't believe me, check out some of the reviews. 'Jiro Dreams of Sushi' is also available on Netflix streaming, so you really have no excuse not to check him out, even if you hate sushi. It's not a movie about sushi, it's about spending your life getting better at something you love, and what that does to a person.


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Moberly was recently mentioned on a national stage in "Trade and Industry Development" magazine's November/December 2013 edition.
The article where our city comes up — a Linda Dobel piece entitled "Locations that get you to market" — focuses upon the different resources that manufacturers take into consideration when selecting sites for their business operation centers. Moberly gets its own heading and segment in the article. The segment spans five paragraphs, between pages 101 and 102.
"The cost of transporting finished goods continually is a concern for shippers," Dobel notes. "The Moberly Region of Missouri, located near the population center of the United States, is in the state with the sixth-lowest fuel tax in the nation, helping to reduce transportation costs."
Dobel mentions transportation avenues down Interstate 70, which runs through Cooper County's Boonville (itself a part of the Moberly Regional Economic Development Corporation), as well as Boonville's Cooper-Howard County Port Authority access to the Missouri River, the four Class I railroads that run through the region (including Monroe County's direct access to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Norfolk Southern railroads from one of its industrial parks), and the easy access to executive jet transportation through the three airports in the region.
"Walmart, Goodyear and Everlast are among six companies with distribution centers in the region," Dobel said. "These distribution Centers are serviced on a daily basis by refrigerated vehicles, vans and flatbed trucks offering multiple opportunities for backhaul situations. Even specialty and LTL service (Less Than Truckload service) are available in the Moberly Region of Missouri."
Georgia, the Georgia College Park, and Milledgeville and Baldwin County, Ga; Greater Spokane, Wash.; Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Oswego County, N.Y.; Port of Victoria, Texas; and Prescott Valley, Ariz. are all mentioned alongside Moberly in the piece.
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San Diego County Credit Union (SDCCU.com or SDCCU) of San Diego, California has been serving members for more than 76 years, currently from 34 locations. Its type of membership is a state-chartered natural person credit union. SDCCU serves customers nationwide with a network of ATMs, and multiple branch locations in San Diego, Riverside and Orange counties. By number of members, it is the 5th biggest in California. It also is the fifth biggest in the state by assets.
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Protesting information: Picket sign o' the timesEDITORIAL
July 27. 2014 7:36PM
Last Thursday, the AFL-CIO organized a protest at the Derryfield Country Club in Manchester. The club was not in the midst of a labor dispute. It was merely the venue for a presentation of an economic study on the effects of right-to-work laws. Yes, the AFL-CIO was protesting information.
The New Hampshire chapter of Americans for Prosperity presented a study showing that the economy tends to grow faster and create more wealth and more jobs in right-to-work states. Had New Hampshire enacted a right-to-work law in 1977, according to the study, per capita income would be $3,000 higher today. Furthermore, were we to enact a right-to-work law now, the unemployment rate would fall to near 4 percent and the state would add 4,000-6,000 additional jobs.
The AFP study does not say this is guaranteed. In fact, it is full of caveats, such as "there is no concrete way to isolate the effects of right to work legislation on an economy." The point is to use the best data available to try to help inform the debate.
But the AFL-CIO does not want to have the debate. It is so afraid of the discussion that it actually picketed an economic study.
The union ought to know by now, as should New Hampshire, that the laws of economics cannot be stopped by a sign tacked to a stick.


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The good Dr. Ron Paul FTW!!!!!!!!
whatevs, I'm voting for Romney...
Who are you voting for?
The good Dr. Ron Paul FTW!!!!!!!!
whatevs, I'm voting for Romney...
I'm white. I can't tell you that...
why not list Romney by his full name in your poll also?
Another one of those that thinks its cute to point out the President has the same middle name as a former dictator.
303 or more EVs
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Just say no to the democrats promoting hatred!!!!
of the rich
the white man
the successfull
the low tax rate believers.
Just say no to hatred Americans.
Thank you!!!
Just say no to the democrats promoting hatred!!!!
Goooooooooo Romney!!!!!!!!!
I am not voting for several reasons- the storm situation- my polling location is at a high school which is open and my work schedule leaves me almost no time to go and vote without waiting on line, being caught in a sea of confused 15-year-olds, or wasting gas. I live in NY state, where the outcome is not in doubt so my vote won't "count" and I simply do not have enough of an interest in politics to warrant waiting in line.
My vote would go to Obama, however I am not a big fan of any of the candidates running this year- I would prefer a Democrat in the vein of Clinton.
I will be casting my ceremonial vote for Mitt tomorrow.
Voted for Obama in 2008.
Since I don't know how to start a poll, I'll ask the question here:
Regardless of who wins, what % of the votes do you think would be PRO-winner, as opposed to ANTI-loser?
It's sad that even needs to be asked, but hearing people talk it sure sounds like there's a lot of "anti-voting" going on. I'm sure that's always the case to some degree, but it seems more than usual going into this one . . .
The poll should have "Other" as an option. Neither candidate is getting my vote of dissent.
I'm with the Kenyan.
Collectivism ain't so bad.
late polling update from FLORIDA
might just be a last minute lean in the direction of the President and away from the Mittman
Could push the final electoral vote count to Obama 310-15 or even more
Sorry Willard --- all those billions in Kock Bros, Rove and Adelson money not enough
stay classy
It's pretty disrespectful to poke fun at our President's name likening him to one of the most brutal and evil men of all time.
That's all.


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Kimchi Chronicles "The Noodle and Dumpling Chronicles" Like an Italian with a bowl of spaghetti or tortellini, nothing satisfies a Korean more than eating a bowl of noodles or dumplings. In Korea, slurping is not only permitted, it is considered a compliment to the cook. This episode features a restaurant in Seoul known for its nenngymyun, an unusual dish of elastic buckwheat noodles served with ice-cold beef broth. D
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Rick Steves' Europe "Basque Country" Rick visits the proud and resilient Basque people's homeland, which is split between France and Spain. From his base in San Sebastian, Rick tours the ancient Basque capital of Gernika, the dazzling Guggenheim Modern in Bilbao, and then crosses into France for more Basque Country charms. From tapa bars to lightning-fast jai alai games, he shares the experiences of Basque culture.G
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Great Conversations "Michael Sandel and John Carroll" Michael Sandel (renowned Harvard Professor, author of Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?) and John Carroll (former Editor Los Angeles Times). D


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text: 4.7 out of 5 (Likelihood to recommend) 46 Patient/Family Ratings About Our Patient Satisfaction ScoresThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score. Make an Appointment Locations Main Hospital Washington, District of Columbia 20010 1-888-884-BEAR (2327) Annapolis Outpatient Center Annapolis, Maryland 21401 410-266-6582 Montgomery County Outpatient Center Rockville, Maryland 20850 301-765-5400 or 800-787-0243 Languages Spoken English Departments Cardiology Children's National Heart Institute Board Certifications American Board of PediatricsAmerican Board of Pediatrics/Pediatric CardiologyNational Provider ID: 1861560278 Disclosure This faculty member (or a member of their immediate family) has a working relationship (i.e. consulting, research, and/or educational services) with the companies listed below. These relations have been reported to the health system leadership and, when appropriate, management plans are in place to address potential conflicts. Outside Interests BioClinica


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Antec 1100 Chassis Review
Very often, I find that people have a hard time deciding whether they prefer a mid-tower or full-tower chassis. It's a debated compromise between extra room inside for hardware swapping and additional space taken up by the chassis on a desk or office floor. Our friends at Antec have come up with a new chassis that seems to solve the issue – a "Super Mid Tower." Looking to fill the gap between a mid-tower and full-tower, the Eleven Hundred fits right between Antec's familiar Nine Hundred and Twelve Hundred series chassis. If you aren't too familiar with those, the Eleven Hundred comes in at a height of 20.7 inches and a slightly fatter body of 9.3 inches. It's a case designed for extra internal space while also allowing ease of fit in any office space.
Being more than a box to hold all your modern hardware, we'll take an in-depth look at Antec's Eleven Hundred and determine whether it will be up to your standards. While I personally have a preference towards full-towers with lots of space, I have also worked with many mid-tower chassis claiming fame to "extra space", so it will be interesting to see how this chassis compares. Let's take a look at this new release!
Closer Look:
The Eleven Hundred showed up at my doorstep in a full color box. The front of the box gives a nice glimpse of the case, with a full photo of its upper portion which presents the I/O panel and modest top 200 mm blue LED fan. Taking a look at the back of the box, we catch a peek at some of the case's key features including the fan mount behind the motherboard, the cable management grommets, and the dedicated 2.5" bay slots.
The sides of the box provide even more insight to the overall look of this chassis. Antec seems to have nothing to hide, as they expose all angles of the chassis on the box. Both the left and right sides of the box present an isometric view of the case – one showing the windowed side, the other showing the cable management panel with mount for an optional fan. It looks pretty nice and shows that Antec really took the time to show off this chassis with a very nice package design.
The top of the box, before I carve it open, presents you with the typical chassis features listed in, this time, 7 different languages. These features and more are listed on the "Specifications and Features" page of the review on page 4. Slicing the tape and cracking open the box, we see the case very well packed. Rather than using annoying polystyrene foam end pieces, Antec chose to include nice open-cell foam that doesn't break apart or create a huge mess around your house. It also protects the case a lot better, as it doesn't break in shipping. I've had far too many cases show up with missing feet, due to rough delivery men and cheap foam. The chassis is also wrapped in plastic and the window protected on both sides with a nice film. A cardboard cutout covers the top to prevent any other potential for damage.


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- Red Bull news
Horner eyeing early title finish
- Drivers:
- Christian Horner
- Teams:
- Red Bull
Christian Horner says he wants Red Bull to wrap up the drivers' and constructors' championships sooner rather than later.
Sebastian Vettel's dominant victory in Singapore was his third win in succession and leaves him 60 points clear of Fernando Alonso in the standings with 150 still available. Despite also having a commanding lead in the constructors' championship, Horner said the team will be taking nothing for granted and he wants both titles secured as early as possible.
"It's my job to worry," Horner said. "You can't become complacent in any way; we never have yet and we won't certainly this year. Our approach is one race at a time, the next challenge is Korea - to get the most out of that venue - and then after that obviously Suzuka. If we keep doing that then the championship tables tend to take care of themselves.
"We've had two bloody close ones that I don't want to go through again. Brazil last year I've now got several grey hairs from, Abu Dhabi two years' earlier was about as stressful as you could get. The most important thing is winning. We're trying to defend both titles and our job is to try to do that as soon as possible. It's not our responsibility to take it to the last race, which hopefully it won't go to."
There's added importance on securing success this season, with Horner admitting the 2014 regulations were likely to mix up the competitive order.
"Next year's a bit of a game changer and I think the power units are going to become a really key performance differentiator and whoever out of Ferrari, Mercedes and Renault gets it right or wrong on the power unit side could have a big effect on the pecking order and performance. Of course, nobody knows at the moment; everybody thinks they're doing alright but until we turn up in Melbourne it's going to take the first half of the year to see things settle down."


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Life insurance is a simple, powerful and effective tool. From an estate-planning perspective, it serves two important functions: to provide liquidity to pay estate taxes, and to provide a legacy for survivors.
Life insurance is a simple, powerful and effective tool. From an estate-planning perspective, it serves two important functions: to provide liquidity to pay estate taxes, and to provide a legacy for survivors.
The estate-tax exemption is currently $5.12 million, with a 35 percent top tax rate. Those who die in 2012 can transfer up to $5.12 million to beneficiaries exempt from federal estate tax. However, the law is set to expire at the end of the year.
Absent any new legislation, in 2013, the federal estate tax exemption is set to revert back to $1 million, with a 55 percent top tax rate. Estate taxes are due nine months after the decedent's death. If there is not enough ready cash available to pay the estate tax, then the executor has to sell assets to raise enough money to pay the estate tax.
Sometimes, that can mean liquidating an investment portfolio in a down market. Or even worse, it could mean being forced to sell a business or real estate at fire-sale prices, in order to ensure the business or property is sold quickly to provide enough cash to pay the estate-tax liability.
A life insurance policy can provide ready cash to pay estate taxes, thus minimizing financial burdens during an already emotional time.
Of course, one of the most popular uses of life insurance is to provide money for loved ones. Parents have a yearning to help their children, and that desire extends to providing beyond death.
Parents wishing to leave a bequest to their children and grandchildren can leverage dollars spent on premium payments to provide a sizeable death benefit, maximizing their legacy by using life insurance.
One of the main advantages often touted regarding life insurance is that it is tax-free. The death benefit is tax-free to the beneficiary or beneficiaries.
However, if the life insurance policy is owned by the decedent, then it is included in his or her estate, hence increasing the value of the estate and possibly triggering additional estate taxes.
Consequently, it is often preferable to have an irrevocable life insurance trust, or ILIT, own the life insurance policy. By having the ILIT own the policy, it is not included in the descendant's estate.
Of course, this is just a brief overview of the uses of life insurance for estate planning.
To see how life insurance can work for you and your family, I suggest discussing your situation with a life insurance professional or a financial planner.
Laura Medigovich is a certified financial planner and vice president for M&T Bank's Hudson Valley region. The views expressed by the author are her own and are not endorsed by M&T Bank, M&T Securities or their affiliates.


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Builder Josh Doyle stands before the model home for Whitehouse Valley.
A few years ago, Whitehouse Valley was a promising development. The builder had big plans, and was bringing them to fruition.
But big plans can go awry. The former developer passed away, and Whitehouse Valley languished.
Builder Josh Doyle is now the exclusive builder for Whitehouse Valley, and has brought the neighborhood to life once again, making it the fastest-growing neighborhood in Whitehouse. More than 15 houses have been built and sold in the past year, and a new plat, with 20 new, large lots, has been developed.
The new plat promises to be just as popular as anything built in Whitehouse Valley to date. Some of the lots will feature a water view. All homes are in the well-respected Anthony Wayne School District and close to the Wabash Cannonball Trail. Josh Doyle personally designs each home he builds – in 3D, no less – so that his clients may see every aspect of their home before a single shovelful of dirt is turned. His focus is on structural quality and energy efficiency, and having grown up in the business, he has the experience to make it happen.
His model home at 6216 Whitehouse Valley Drive is a fine example of this. The Craftsman-inspired design incorporates sage green siding with a stone facing on the exterior of the home. Tapered pillars and carriage-style garage doors reinforce the style.
Inside, the foyer ceiling rises 10 feet – and up to 14 feet in the adjacent great room. A den to the right makes an ideal home office. To the left is an elegant formal dining room with more of those beautiful tapered columns.
The sunny great room has a gas fireplace with a tile surround, and a white wood mantel that echoes the tapered pillars. The cathedral ceiling draws the eye upward.
To the right, and open to the great room, is the stunning kitchen. A large work island doubles as a snack bar. The castled cabinets are maple with an ebony stain, topped by crown molding. The countertops are granite. Contemporary glass pendant lights illuminate the kitchen island.
A breakfast nook is already furnished, with a bench and small granite table. A sliding door leads to a covered porch and the patio beyond.
The master suite at this end of the home affords the homeowner privacy. The large bedroom is quite comfortable. The master bath includes a dual vanity topped in white cultured marble, a stone tile step-in shower with a seat, a deep soaking tub, and a walk-in closet. A separate water closet is hidden behind a pocket door.
Also off the kitchen is the home's mudroom. Lockers create a perfect landing pad for backpacks and sporting equipment. This area also boasts a powder room, the laundry room, and access to the three-car garage.
At the other end of the home are two additional bedrooms; they share a hall bath.
Off the foyer is the staircase to the full, finished basement. A fourth bedroom is located here, adjacent to a full bath. There are also a kitchen, space for a play area or media room, and multiple storage areas.
Homes By Josh Doyle is currently building in six different counties, and will build on your lot within an hour and a half of Toledo.
The model home at 6216 Whitehouse Valley Drive can be duplicated for $316,900 including lot. The Liberty Center model is located at 10711 Shayni Lane in Whitehouse Valley and is currently on the market for $259,900. Homes in Whitehouse Valley vary in price from $250,000 to $350,000. The model on Whitehouse Valley Drive is open Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., or by appointment by calling 419-705-1091. Be sure to see it and the home at 10711 Shayni Lane in this weekend's Parade of Homes!
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ARARAT - It is hard to encapsulate in just one service award what a distinguished career Ararat born and Marian College educated Major General Tim McOwan has had.
So, the 55-year-old who is now approaching retirement has taken the time to very candidly reflect on where he has been and where he might go as his time in the armed services comes to an end this year.
Here are the questions posed by journalist Ben Kimber and the extended responses offered by Major General McOwan.
Just a brief overview of your career since you graduated from Marian College in Ararat?
I left Marian College in 1975 and commenced my career at the Royal Military College (RMC) in January of 1976. I had been awarded a scholarship to attend RMC the previous year and, upon arrival, commenced studying for a Bachelor of Arts degree through the University of NSW.
During my time at RMC, I represented the College in Australian Rules Football, Cricket, Athletics and Rifle Shooting. I was captain of the Third Grade team for two years running and frequently played in the Second grade team but never really hit the big time of playing for the First Grade Team.
I also learned to play Rugby, albeit rather inconsistently, as my fellow cadets frequently asked me to play in their rugby teams when they were short on players.
"Just mark the ball, Tim and run straight down the sideline as fast as you can...don't kick the ball and don't attempt to pass it". I received broken ribs and fingers playing "Aussie Rules" but was knocked out twice playing rugby at College.
Suffice to say, learning to take the tackles in rugby was a "hard won" experience. I was also an active and inaugural member of the Army Alpine Club where I first learned to climb firstly rock but later snow and ice. Climbing was to become a passion of mine over many years and during my time at RMC rarely a summer weekend passed where I did not climb on the local cliffs.
After graduation in 1980, I asked to join the Infantry and was selected to join the First Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment (1 RAR) in Townsville, North Queensland. The First Battalion was then the Ready Response Force for the Army and so we were required to do many things in order to maintain our ability to deploy at short notice.
During my time as a young Rifle Platoon Commander in Townsville I also spent a great deal of time in the jungles of North Queensland with my Platoon. In fact at the end of my first year in Townsville the Paymaster drew me aside one day to inform me that of all the personnel in the Battalion I had spent more time in the Jungle than anyone else.
I became very good at leading my Platoon, particularly in the Jungle, and learned a huge amount from men who had fought in Borneo, Malaya and Vietnam.
During my time at RMC, I had first met men from the Special Air Service (SAS). They impressed me with their abilities and their approach to "soldiering". They were universally pragmatic and extremely competent and their soldiering skills were always impressive.
At that time I resolved to attempt selection with the SAS and set about doing this in my second year in the Battalion. I participated in a selection board and a series of very demanding physical tests in order to be permitted to attempt selection for the SAS.
I passed the initial pre-selection board and was permitted to then attempt selection for SAS service. Eventually along with about 150 soldiers and 25 other officers I commenced my "selection course".
At the end of the selection course 18 soldiers and myself and one other officer were selected.
The sole indication that I had that I had been successful was that I was directed along with the other officer to go and wash a truck. While I was washing the truck I saw the unsuccessful officers and soldiers being boarded onto buses and sent back to their units.
Shortly thereafter we were told to get our kit and get into the backs of the trucks in order to go to the Parachute School in order to commence our long SAS training.
No congratulations were offered and it was the first indication I had of the real essence of SAS service which was that you had to continually prove yourself through your competence and ability. There were never any accolades when you were in the SAS.
In later years as a Commanding Officer of the SAS I drafted an ethos for service in the SAS and the first of those tenets was "The Relentless Pursuit of Excellence".
I had met Dominica during my last few months at the Royal Military College and I continued to see her throughout my time in 1 RAR when she was studying at the Australian National University. She went on to study Mandarin Chinese at a University in Taiwan and after her return to Australia we decided to marry.
So Dominica and I embarked on a life journey together that asked a great deal more of a spouse than many other careers. During our marriage she has always been the stalwart and "anchor" in raising our children, Johannah and Samuel, and in supporting me at all times. She is also a very successful senior public servant in her own right.
I joined the SAS in 1982. During my time in SAS I was to serve variously as a Vehicle Mounted Troop Commander, an Operations Officer, a Counter Terrorist Troop Commander a Squadron Second in Command the Adjutant of the SAS Regiment and an Officer Commanding a Squadron before finally in later years becoming the Commanding Officer of the SAS Regiment.
I had joined as a young First Lieutenant before being promoted to Captain in order to assume my first appointment and left SAS as a Lieutenant Colonel having commanded at all levels from SAS Patrol Commander, through Troop Commander, Squadron Commander and then the Commanding Officer.
My later military career involved a variety of senior command and staff appointments in Army and Joint headquarters and the Headquarters that commanded the SAS and Commando Regiments, Headquarters Special Operations Command.
I became the Deputy Special Operations Commander and eventually the Special Operations commander during a time of unprecedented operational activity.
The countries you have been to and served in?
My operational experience extended from the early intervention on East Timor in 1999 through the Solomon Islands and the Middle East to Iraq and most recently Afghanistan. Clearly, there were also many other smaller operations which invariably involved the SAS but which will likely never be written about.
One of my medals carries the clasp "Special Operations" for service on some of these operations. This is not well known by many as a form of recognition but is highly regarded in the Special Operations community.
After my time as the Deputy Special Operations Commander as a Brigadier, I was sent to the US as the Chief of the Defence Force's Liaison Officer to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In this capacity I was the liaison man between our Chief of Defence and the highest ranking military officer in the US, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs.
The job was fascinating and provided insights into aspects of the US Department of Defense and the intelligence agencies that no other individual could gain. I served in the Pentagon in this capacity for two years, again during difficult times, as we drew down in Iraq and commenced more intensive operations in Afghanistan.
This was a very difficult time for the US, particularly the Marines and Army, as they were losing many young men and women in Iraq on a daily basis. The sight of the caskets lined up outside the chapel on a daily basis at Arlington National Cemetery will always be in my memory.
I returned to command the Australian Special Operations Command comprising eight separate units and about 2700 soldiers including Commandos, SAS Troopers and Special Operations Engineers.
Our operational activity did not abate and the operations in Afghanistan became much more focused and precise as the years of operational experience honed our modus operandi.
The Taliban were no longer able to operate in Oruzgan Province in Afghanistan in the almost certain knowledge that "the bearded devils" would capture or kill them.
During this period we had many young men wounded and injured and many killed. The deaths were always the most difficult as I felt so deeply sorry for the families of the fallen. I still keep in contact with many of these families.
Following this appointment I was sent back to the US, this time as the Defence Attaché to the United States of America and the Head of the Australian Defence Staff in Washington DC.
Bit of background on your post to Washington over the last three years?
In this capacity I am responsible for maintenance of all aspects of the US-Australian Defence alliance covered by the ANZUS Alliance.
The appointment has a very broad remit involving Army, Navy and Airforce and several other less well recognised responsibilities. For instance all major equipments such as the Joint Strike Fighter, the new CH47 Chinook helicopters, the Aegis radar systems and many, many other equipments are purchased through my staff in Washington.
I am also responsible for liaison with all the Defense Intelligence Agencies, the Joint Staff in the Pentagon and the Office of the Secretary of Defense. In this capacity I am in the Pentagon or other US Government agencies on an almost daily basis.
Have you got in US President Barack Obama's ear at any stage?
No, I haven't met with or been directly involved with President Obama, although periodically I do deal with the White House National Security Staff.
The President is kept very "close hold" by the US administration and carefully protected at all times.
I have however had regular contact with the Secretary of Defence, Chuck Hagel, some contact with the Secretary of State, John Kerry and contact with all the intelligence agency heads.
Clearly, I am in the Pentagon very regularly and my contacts in that building are at the highest levels.
The most thrilling, exhilarating and rewarding experiences along with the proudest moment having served in the military for so long?
I have always been on operations in either Afghanistan or in East Timor. I did not serve for any protracted period in Iraq although I clearly have visited there on a number of occasions.
The most exhilarating experiences have been both on operations and during training with the SAS. Both have on occasions led to periods of "sweaty palms" and "the jitters". Those who have experienced this will know exactly what I mean. Not always pleasant at the time... but invariably a feeling of huge relief in retrospect. Suffice to say I have had my share of very close calls.
The most rewarding experiences have unequivocally been when I have been in command of Australian Special Forces soldiers, both Commandos and SAS soldiers. It is a real privilege to command such dedicated, tough and impeccably trained soldiers. I always enjoy the Australian soldiers irreverent and laconic sense of humour. Australian should rightly be very proud of the young men and women that serve their country in the services. They often come in for select criticism but the reality is that they continue to give for their country…and this is not common in this day and age.
The Proudest Time: When I was awarded the Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) by the Governor General, Quentin Bryce and my mother and father were able to be there to share the recognition with my wife and children as well.
It meant so much for me after so many years in the SAS and the many challenges that I and my family have had to meet over so many years. I was very happy to share this with Mum and Dad in particular.
What is the role your parents and large family have played in your life?
My parents taught me very early in life that moral courage does matter. Over the years I have been fortunate to see the close correlation between men's moral courage and their physical courage in battle.
My father and mother also went without a great deal to educate my brothers and sisters and me. This education set me on a path of formal education that continues today.
I now have several Masters Degrees and other tertiary qualifications but the most enduring and important attribute has been a questioning and interrogative mind…an active mind.
Growing up in a large family in what would today be considered austere surroundings, although I never remember wanting for anything, certainly fitted me well for the Army.
I couldn't believe that I had as much warm water as I wanted and two eggs for breakfast every day if I wished when I joined Duntroon. All I had to do was my military training, something which I found interesting and, frankly enjoyable, and my academic studies which at the time I largely resented as they took me away from my military training.
I also had to tolerate senior non commissioned officers yelling and swearing at me…but unlike many of my peers this was pretty well de-rigueur as I had worked in the shearing sheds as a young boy...so whatever was handed out in the Army was not that difficult.
I do remember being in a constant state of sleep deprivation for long periods though…I suppose this is normal for young men and it was to set the standard for the years later when on operations when sleep was always in very "short supply".
Your parents mentioned a brush with death in East Timor, what was that all about?
East Timor is not the only place where I have had "brushes with death" but suffice to say it was a very personal experience that perhaps I will, hopefully, forget one day.
The hardest thing about your career?
Unquestionably this is coping with, accepting and managing the loss of life in the Army.
Being in the SAS or Commandos one grows very close to your compatriots and serving brethren.
The loss we feel is very real when one of our own is lost in battle or even in training. We all serve in the Army and particularly in the SAS and Commandos in the knowledge that one day your luck may "run out"…but the families and loved ones don't ever make this psychological "pact" or easily accept that this may well be the outcome of their son's or husband's chosen career.
The loss felt by the families and their loved ones is always "heart wrenching".
I suppose I should say that it's also been a physically tough lifestyle which has consistently asked more of me than most other careers.
What does the future hold for you?
Dominica and I have a farm near Jindabyne in southern NSW. We both enjoy this very much but I will leave the Army at some point, probably in the next 12 months after 38 years service.
You won't be surprised to hear that I don't intend "resting on my laurels". I expect that I will be working at some level in the Defence, security and intelligence world somewhere in government or in the private sector.
I am also keen to continue to work overseas in whatever capacity that I can - "He who has not travelled has read but one page of the book of life".
What is your message for people thinking about a career in the military?
Like the Nike advertisement says..."Just do it!" You won't regret it and I can guarantee absolutely that you will learn about yourself and others in a challenging environment where you will make great friends, usually for life.
If it's not found to be entirely to your liking, then you will have recognition on your curriculum vitae that says "this individual is prepared to meet challenges head on and has worked in a disciplined environment".
But believe me I can count on one hand those who have served that say that it was a bad experience.
The Ararat Advertiser thanks Major General McOwan for taking the time out of his very busy schedule to respond with such detailed and dedicated responses.


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A jury has decided not to make a national company pay a Yucaipa couple who claim they were sold junk insurance.
The verdict was reached Wednesday afternoon at West Valley Superior Court in Rancho Cucamonga after three court days of deliberations, according to online court records.
"We are delighted that the company and the product and its agent's conduct has been vindicated here," said Andre Cronthall, defense attorney with Sheppard Mullin Richter and Hampton, which represented Mid-West National Life Insurance Co. of Tennessee, a subsidiary of HealthMarkets. "It was a clear and quick decision by the jury."
Norman and Kathleen Carter of Yucaipa claimed Mid-West failed to disclose information, leading to coverage confusion, and only paid for about 25 percent of bills accumulated last year when Kathleen Carter was treated for cancer at Loma Linda University Medical Center.
But, based on the verdict, the couple will not be compensated for the cost of the remaining medical bills, compensation for emotional stress caused or punitive damages that would have fined the company for their alleged behavior.
The plaintiffs never specified a dollar amount in the lawsuit, leaving it up to the jury to decide how much they could have been compensated.
"Unfortunately, the jury sided with the defense in Norman and Kathleen Carter v. Mid-West National Life Insurance Company of Tennessee. In talking with the jurors, they felt the Carters should have known that they were buying junk insurance. We are disappointed by this outcome, but will continue to challenge unfair business practices by health insurers acting in bad faith," said William Shernoff, attorney with Shernoff Bidart Echeverria and Bentley, the Claremont law firm that represented the family.
In March 2004, the Carters purchased a $1 million policy with a high deductible and a low premium from Midwest. Seven years later Kathleen Carter was diagnosed with cancer and was treated at the hospital from Jan. 23 to Feb. 15, 2011.
During that time she racked up more than $174,000 in charges – a discounted insurance price.
In processing the claims, Mid-West identified $134,000 was identified as miscellaneous and denied the remaining costs, which was 77 percent of the bill.
If Norman had selected a different policy, it would have covered them for about 90 percent of that bill, Cronthall said.
The Carters claimed that the policy did not explain or identify the kind of charges that Mid-West considers miscellaneous and in August filed three claims against the company – two fraud claims and a claim that there was a breech of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, officials said.
But the jury disagreed and rejected all of the claims.
Cronthall said one of the jury members who spoke with attorneys following the verdict explained the panel's reasoning.
"She said to us that Dr. Carter was provided with sufficient information in the brochure and the policy holders," Cronthall said. "If he just read through it he could have figured out what was covered and what was was not covered."
The jurors did not believe the Carters were "deceived or defrauded" and said the plaintiffs did not meet their burden of proving the element of fraud, Cronthall added.
The Carters can appeal the verdict.
"It is something we are investigating," said Joe Marchelewski, public relations manager for Shernoff, Bidart, Echeverria and Bentley.
Contact Lori via email, by phone at 909-483-9378, or on Twitter @IEcourtsNow.


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The California Business for Education Excellence has named 63 San Diego Unified School District schools and charter schools to its annual honor roll. The 2012 Honor Roll lists five Pacific Beach schools, including Crown Point Junior Music Academy, Pacific Beach Elementary School, Kate Sessions Elementary School, Barnard Mandarin School and Pacific Beach Middle School.
International baccalaureate biology classes will be going for two days to the Beckman Institute for Conservation Research to study biodiversity, interact with researchers and connect science to conservation efforts from June 3-4. Students will learn first-hand about the conservation of animals, plants and habitats worldwide. They will also be working with genetic material and using their labs to separate DNA to identify various species.
International baccalaureate tour will take place Thursday, June 6, 8 a.m. in the library. Learn more about the widely acclaimed international baccalaureate program.
MBHS will see 19 full-diploma IB candidates graduate this year. A thank you to Doug McIntosh and Shauna Fitzpatrick for their hard work supporting these students and the hundreds of other students in the IB program.
Enjoy the sounds of PBMS musicians in the school auditorium. Listen to the strings concert on May 29 at 6:30 p.m. and the band concert on May 30 at 6:30 p.m. Led by IB music director John O'Donnell, students will showcase their hard work and dedication from the year.
Thanks to the efforts of Pacific Beach moms Tiffany Piquilloud, Leslie Catanzaro and Rachel Brown, PBE is the 2012 winner of the Lowe's Toolbox for Education $5,000 grant. This will greatly enhance the outdoor classroom that is the PBE garden.
Congratulations to the 2013 fifth-grade class. The class of 2013 painted about 1,600 square feet of sloped concrete wall around the field that borders Turquoise Street, a few blocks east of the Dunn-Edwards store. This is a joint-use field shared by San Diego Unified School District and the San Diego Park and Recreation Department. Future fifth-grade classes will add on over subsequent years. Local artist and PBE mom Lorrie Blackard-Freit designed a mural that will be enjoyed for many years to come. The Dunn-Edwards Corp. donated materials for the project.
Time Warner Cable recognized the "50 Best Moms" over Mother's Day weekend, and three finalists were named the top winners of the 2013 "Best Moms" contest. Among this year's top three "Best Moms" candidates was Heather Jessee, whose daughter Maya attends Pacific Beach Elementary.
CPJMA celebrated its second annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta with a mariachi band, dancers from the Ballet Folklorico, piñatas, games, great Mexican food and performances from the Spanish club.
The Seaside Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m, at Mission Bay High School's Grand Avenue student parking lot. There is food, artisans, produce, music and more, with 100 percent of the profits benefiting MBHS.


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The Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace said Monday that it will stage the British classic "Oliver," the Broadway farce "Boeing-Boeing," the contemporary musical "Next to Normal," the redoubtable "Hello, Dolly!" and the Mel Brooks spoof "Young Frankenstein" as part of its 2013-14 season.
Drury Lane has unusual dates; its season begins in April.
Rockwell is known for her work with young performers and "Oliver" (which opens April 11) is a logical follow-up to her production of "The Sound of Music." Bill Osetek will direct "Next to Normal," a piece about mental illness and a choice that indicates this big suburban theater's desire to program more challenging shows. That show opens in August of next year.
Dennis Zacek, now hanging out his shingle as a freelance director, will helm "Boeing-Boeing" (opening in June) while the busy Rockwell will also direct "Hello, Dolly!"(opening in Oct. 2013).


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Searching for Age and Gender Discrimination in Mortgage Lending
by Jason Dietrich and Hannes Johannsson
This paper tests for the presence of age and gender discrimination in the loan underwriting process. We modify the tools used during the past exams to test for racial discrimination and apply them here to test for the presence of disparate treatment on the basis of age and gender. Using HMDA data along with data from 18 fair lending exams recently conducted by the OCC, between 1996 - 2001, we find no evidence of systematic discrimination on the basis of age or gender. Further, the tools used and tested for in this analysis are now readily available for use in future fair lending exams.Disclaimer
Any whole or partial reproduction of material in this paper should include the following citation: Jason Dietrich and Hannes Johannsson, "Searching for Age and Gender Discrimination in Mortgage Lending," Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Economics Working Paper 2005-2, August 2005.
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"24" and terror
"Chloe, you liaise with NYPD," the CTU chief barked.
It's somewhere between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m., "24"-time, and I'm hung up on the English usage in a scene setting the action into play. Not a good sign, but I can't get past it.
When you stop the DVR to check syntax, the drama is in trouble. "Liaise," as in establish contact with, as in be a liason. Okay, now we've drifted well beyond the parameters of Jack Bauer saving the day. We've lost the suspense and can't remember what day it is anyway. They're shooting up a hotel, there's a dirty bomb in New York and a diplomat's daughter is on the run. Liaise, Jack, dammit!
"24" used to be a clever commentary on current events–torture to racial profiling to computer espionage. It has become a parody of itself. (I'm thinking of launching a drinking game: every time they say CTU is "still 10 minutes out," drain your glass.) Fox will be smart to let it end this season; NBC would be foolish to pick it up, as rumored.
Preposterous, even silly. Why, then, does it remain so addictive? Fact is, we thrive on this kind of crazy tension. In the same way "Hurt Locker" illustrated the addictive nature of danger, "24" illustrates the allure of living on heightened alert.
What do you think? Was tonight's episode weak enough that it could be derailed by weird syntax, or was the suspense good enough to outweigh the silliness? Tired enough to retire or fresh enough to move to another network?
"You got a problem? I need you to keep your head in this!" Jack says.
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Syria defiant as UN chemical probe nears end
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — President Bashar Assad vowed Thursday that "Syria will defend itself" against Western military strikes over a suspected chemical weapons attack, and the U.N. said inspectors will leave within 48 hours carrying information that could be crucial to what happens next.
British Prime Minister David Cameron argued strongly for military intervention in Syria but was rejected in a preliminary vote in Parliament, while French defense officials said openly for the first time that their military is preparing for a possible operation. The Obama administration was briefing congressional leaders about its case for attacking Syria.
The U.S., Britain and France blame Assad's regime for the alleged chemical weapons attack Aug. 21 on rebel-held suburbs of Damascus. The Syrian government denies the allegations, saying rebels staged the attack to frame the regime.
At the United Nations, a meeting of the permanent members of the Security Council on the Syrian crisis ended after less than an hour after being convened by Russia, a staunch ally of the Assad regime.
As Western leaders made their case at home for intervening in Syria's 3-year-old civil war, Assad remained defiant.
"Threats to launch a direct aggression against Syria will make it more adherent to its well-established principles and sovereign decisions stemming from the will of its people, and Syria will defend itself against any aggression," he said in comments reported by the Syrian state news agency.
It's not clear whether Assad would retaliate against any attacks or try to ride them out in hopes of minimizing the threat to his continued rule. The U.S. has said regime change it not the objective of any military action it may carry out.
The U.N. experts have been carrying out on-site investigations this week to determine whether chemical weapons were used in the attack that the group Doctors Without Borders says killed 355 people. Inspectors visited the eastern suburb of Zamalka, where they interviewed survivors and collected samples.
Amateur video posted online showed U.N. inspectors in gas masks walking through the rubble of a damaged building. One inspector scooped pulverized debris from the ground, placed it in a glass container and wrapped the container in a plastic bag. The video corresponded to other AP reporting of the events depicted.
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged Western powers to hold off on any military action until the experts can present their findings to U.N. member states and the Security Council. Speaking in Vienna, Ban said the U.N. team is to leave Syria on Saturday morning and will immediately report to him. He also said that he spoke to President Barack Obama about ways to expedite the U.N. probe.
Some of the experts will take samples to laboratories in Europe after leaving Damascus, according to U.N. spokesman Farhan Haq, adding that the team's final report will depend on the lab results and could take "more than days."
The mandate of the U.N. team is to determine whether chemical agents were used in the attack, not who was responsible. But Haq suggested that evidence collected by investigators — including biological samples and interviews — might give an indication of who was behind the attack.
"Their mission is to determine whether chemical weapons were used. It's not about attribution. At the same time, I would like to point out that they will have large number of facts at their disposal — they have collected a considerable amount of evidence through samples, evidence through witness interviews — and they can construct from that evidence of a fact-based narrative that can get at the key facts of what happened on the 21 of August," Haq said.
British and American leaders — who have put the blame for the attack squarely on the regime's shoulders — faced pushback against possible punitive military strikes, particularly before the investigators release their conclusions.
In a stunning defeat Thursday night, Cameron's government lost a preliminary vote calling for military strikes. Although nonbinding, the rejection means Cameron's hands are tied and he released a terse statement to Parliament saying it was clear to him that the British people did not want to see military action.
The vote lost 285-272 and the prime minister said he would respect the will of the House of Commons.
At the start of the week, Cameron had seemed ready to join Washington in possible military action against Assad. But the push for strikes against the Syrian regime began to lose momentum as Britain's Labour Party announced its opposition to the move.
Cameron promised to give the U.N. inspectors time to report back to the U.N. Security Council and try to secure a resolution there. He also promised to give lawmakers a second vote in a bid to assuage fears that Britain was being rushed into an attack on Assad.
It wasn't enough, however. Suspicions lingered that what was billed as a limited campaign would turn into an Iraq-style quagmire.
Obama also was trying to shore up political support for a move against Syria. The administration planned briefings for leaders of the House and Senate and national security committees, U.S. officials and congressional aides said.
Obama, although still reportedly weighing his options, signaled Wednesday the U.S. was moving toward a punitive strike, saying he has "concluded" that Assad's regime is behind the attacks and that there "need to be international consequences."
U.S. intelligence officials said the intelligence linking Assad or his inner circle to the Aug. 21 attack is no sure thing, with questions remaining about who controls some of Syria's chemical weapons stores and doubts about whether Assad ordered the strike.
The administration has signaled that it would act against the Syrian government even without the backing of allies or the U.N.
French defense officials said publicly for the first time that their military is preparing for a possible operation in Syria — but President Francois Hollande stopped short of announcing armed intervention.
Unlike Obama and Cameron, he has a freer hand to decide how to deal with the crisis — Hollande does not need parliamentary approval to launch military action that lasts less than four months.
French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said "the armed forces have been put in position to respond" if Hollande commits French forces to an international intervention.
France has a dozen cruise missile-capable fighter aircraft at bases in the United Arab Emirates and the Horn of Africa nation of Djibouti. France's military was at the forefront of the NATO-led attacks on Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi in 2011, and led an intervention against extremists in Mali earlier this year.
The U.S. has already dispatched naval forces toward the eastern Mediterranean toward Syria's shores. If Obama decides on military action, U.S. administration and defense officials in recent days have said the most likely move would be the launch of Tomahawk missiles off ships in the Mediterranean.
Syrian officials have urged the U.N. inspectors to extend their mission to investigate what the regime alleges are three chemical attacks against Syrian soldiers this month in the Damascus suburbs.
Haq, the U.N. spokesman, said the U.N. team will leave despite the government's request, although the appeal is being given serious consideration and that the experts intend to return to Syria to investigate other incidents.
The brief meeting of the Security Council permanent members was the second time in two days they had met on Syria.
In a tension-filled meeting Wednesday, the U.S., Britain, France, China and Russia discussed a resolution proposed by Britain to authorize the use of military force against Syria. Moscow firmly opposes military action.
Lucas reported from Beirut. Also contributing reporting were Associated Press writers Yasmine Saker and Karin Laub in Beirut, Gregory Katz and Raphael Satter in London, Sylvie Corbet and Jamey Keaten in Paris, Alexandra Olson and Peter James Spielmann at the United Nations, and George Jahn in Vienna contributed reporting.
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Ex-Florida A&M band members charged with manslaughter
12 Former Members of the FAMU marching band are charged with manslaughter in the death of former drum major Robert Champion. Prosecutors say he was severely beaten during a hazing ritual in 2011. (March 5) AP
ORLANDO — A fatal beating that began as a welcome to the famed Florida A&M marching band and became a symbol for the anti-hazing movement has resulted in expanded charges.
Twelve former band members now face charges of manslaughter in the 2011 death of drum major Robert Champion.
The new charges were announced at a hearing Monday. Last spring, 10 band members were charged with third-degree felony hazing. A conviction could result in a prison term of up to six years; the additional charges can mean up to 15 years in prison.
State Attorney Jeff Ashton also filed charges against two more band members.
Champion's parents, Pamela and Robert Champion Sr., have sued the school and other parties.
FAMU issued an e-mail statement Monday saying, "Due to the pending civil litigation, the university has no comment at this time."
The Champions' lawyer, Christopher Chestnut, said they learned of the added charges last week in a meeting with Ashton via Skype. Ashton was the lead prosecutor in the unsuccessful 2011 case against Casey Anthony, charged in the death of her daughter, Caylee.
The Champions, who live in Decatur, Ga., had complained that the initial charges were too lenient.
"They are encouraged today," Chestnut said. "He (Ashton) felt that this was the appropriate charge — that Robert wasn't hurt by hazing, he was killed by hazing."
Neither the Champions nor Ashton's office responded to phone calls requesting comment.
Two former band members pleaded guilty to hazing last year; they do not face new charges. They were sentenced to probation and community service.
Champion, 26, died in November 2011 after a hazing conducted by band members on a bus in Orlando after Florida A&M had played its football archrival, Bethune Cookman.
His death revealed a culture of hazing in the band, which has played at Super Bowls and presidential inaugurations. The band was suspended for this year.
Mary Madden, co-director of the National Collaborative on Hazing Research and Prevention, said the case "has brought sustained attention to how serious hazing can be and how serious those consequences can be. I understand a lot of that is attributable to his parents being willing to stay out front in the media, and I give them a lot of credit for that."
An autopsy concluded that Champion suffered blunt trauma blows and died from shock caused by severe internal bleeding.
The Champions said their son was a vocal opponent of the band's routine hazing.
"He was murdered on that bus," Pamela Champion said, "and no one signs up for that."
In December, the State University System of Florida released findings of an investigation into hazing at the school prompted by Champion's death. It found a lack of guidance for enforcing policies against hazing.
Contributing: Donna Leinwand Leger; The Associated Press


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Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Luncheon
The annual MLK celebration will be held on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 starting at 11 a.m. and ending at 1:30 p.m. in the KAV. Join us to reflect on the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrate his lasting legacy during the MLK Legacy Luncheon.
The luncheon will begin with the traditional Six Voices Celebrating Dr. King in 60 minutes program where six people will have 10 minutes each to read and reflect upon a selected work of Dr. King's. Lunch will be served at noon followed by an open panel discussion on the impact of Dr. King's philosophies.
This event is free and open to all Elizabethtown College students, faculty and staff. RSVP required and space is limited to approximately 150 guests.
RSVP Deadline is noon, Friday, Jan. 15, 2016. For more information, please contact Brandon Jackson at firstname.lastname@example.com or 717-361-1983.
E-town MLK Day Events 2016
MLK Day of Service
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Meeting location determined at registration.
In honor of Dr. King's commitment to others, various community service opportunities will be available Jan. 18 through the Center for Community and Civic Engagement. For more information about volunteering, contact Sharon Sherick at 717-361-4765 or email@example.com.
R.A.P Discussion "Say it to my face"
7 to 8 p.m. – Blue Bean
This R.A.P. (Respecting All Perspectives) discussion invites E-town community members to discuss current events and campus climate. The session will be led by the NOiR-Student Diversity Union.
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Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Paris Pets
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Oh stop it! You know you came for the pastries.ReplyDelete
Not necessarily trueDelete
I'm very fond of the cow across the street wearing the knee socks
I adore the miniature chevre, so sweet!ReplyDelete
All I had to do... Was copy and paste.. she stole my ♥
Along with your aquarelle:)
PS In my haste I forgot to ask how your rash is?ReplyDelete
Hope much better!
We have an annual Duck Derby charity where you "buy" a duck for a chance to win the race downriver:ReplyDelete
Our ducks wear sunglasses, as is appropriate for our weather.
I believe I should go check the wine cellar to see if the rabbits at Longears have been making free with the champagne.Replies
Knowing they are your rabbits they've probably gone through a ton of smoked salmon and foie gras too.Delete
Such a sweet post. I'm amazed at the dogs on the metro, I've never seen them wee randomly down there like they do on the street- I don't know how they train them to do (or not do) that. The sue-ouest festival looks great, I wish I'd been there for something like that. I need to come back soon- although I know it will be years. :-(ReplyDelete
What a fun post! I love all the animals, and love your watercolour.ReplyDelete
I would feel right at home there. :)Love this post. I want that sheep in the window. Oh and I think we need to paint our white van with black spots. What do you think?? :) And that painting with the cats on the table and dogs begging.. I so need to get a copy as that is our house. shhh don't tell anyone. lol.ReplyDelete


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BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stock markets posted gains Friday on optimism over a pair of positive U.S. economic reports and growing expectations that Washington will resolve a budget impasse before the end of the year.
Meanwhile, the release of an 880.3 billion yen ($10.7 billion) stimulus package by the Japanese government helped boost the Nikkei 225 index in Tokyo. The benchmark rose 0.8 percent to 9,480.26 in early trading.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng added 0.7 percent to 22,059.10 and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 advanced 0.8 percent to 4,512.90. South Korea's Kospi was nearly unchanged at 1,934.73. Benchmarks in Taiwan, Singapore and New Zealand also rose.
Investment sentiment was boosted by signs of improvement in the world's No. 1 economy.
The Commerce Department raised its estimate of third-quarter growth to an annual rate of 2.7 percent — much better than the 2 percent rate estimated a month ago. A drop in claims for unemployment benefits. Additionally, the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 23,000 to 393,000 last week, the Labor Department said. The figures were in line with expectations.
Investors have been tracking the talks between the White House and Congress over the "fiscal cliff," a reference to sharp government spending cuts and tax increases scheduled to start Jan. 1 unless a deal is reached to cut the budget deficit. Economists have been warning that failure to resolve the issue will severely impact the U.S. economy, the world's largest.
Analysts said the focus of attention will likely remain on the U.S. in coming weeks, especially now that countries that use the euro and the International Monetary Fund have agreed to carry on funding nearly bankrupt Greece.
"For the day ahead, the 'fiscal cliff' will likely remain in focus while economic data are expected to take a back seat given a relatively light data calendar," said analysts from Credit Agricole CIB in Hong Kong.
No major progress was reported after contentious talks in Washington on Thursday, with Republican House Speaker John Boehner rebuffing a proposal by President Barack Obama because it lacked "sensible spending cuts." But it is widely expected that a compromise will be reached before the deadline.
Benchmark oil for January delivery was down 35 cents to $87.72 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract rose $1.58 to close at $88.07 on Thursday on the Nymex.
In currencies, the euro rose to $1.2997 from $1.2972 Thursday in New York. The dollar rose to 82.44 yen from 82.15 yen.
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