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September 14, 2015 at 4:22 pm ET
Iran Deal Won’t Help Gas-Tax Lovers
A new Iranian nuclear pact will enable Iran to flood world markets with millions of barrels of crude oil per day. That could put downward pressure on gas prices in the United States, but it won’t help lawmakers who want to raise the federal gas tax.
Iranian sanctions are slated to be lifted around the same time that Congress will be scraping the books for ways to pay for a multi-year transportation bill. Some lawmakers have proposed raising the federal gas tax, which hasn’t seen an increase in more than 20 years.
A favorite talking point among proponents of a gas tax increase is that lower gas prices make a federal per-gallon hike hardly noticeable. Pump prices are hovering around $2.30 per gallon, more than a dollar lower than this point last year. The Iran deal is all but secured once the Senate votes on it this week. (Democrats have already shown they can block Republicans’ attempt to derail the deal.)
And yet the viability of raising the decades-old tax on transportation fuel will remain a tough sell. “It’s unclear how much gas prices will drop,” said Rachel Pierson, an energy research analyst at Beacon Policy Advisors. “It’s hard to see such a huge change,” and it’s feasible that “nobody would notice,” she added.
Iran hasn’t been able to sell oil to the United States since 1995. The sanctions have sharply reduced the country’s exports, limiting its sales to mainly Asian markets.
Energy Information Administration Administrator Adam Sieminski told the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee in April that if sanctions were lifted on Iran, Iranian oil exports could depress world prices by as much as $15 a barrel next year.
However, Iran’s limited and aging infrastructure will make it difficult to ramp up its crude oil production overnight, meaning gas prices won’t be effected anytime soon. EIA projections now show that Iran won’t begin to meaningfully increase crude oil production until mid-2016.
Moreover, according to Pierson, “When you say ‘gas tax’ the public gets very concerned.”
The gas tax is a federal excise tax on retail sales of transportation fuel. It is 18.4 cents per gallon for gasoline, and 24.4 cents per gallon of diesel fuel. It was last increased in 1993.
Most of the revenue generated from the tax goes to highway funding, while the remainder is allocated towards earmarked federal programs.
But of late, the gas tax has not raised enough revenue to fund much-needed repairs and upgrades for the nation’s crumbling roads and bridges. The federal government spends about $50 billion per year on transportation, but the gas tax only brings in about $34 billion, according to the Congressional Budget Office. The result is that 24 percent of bridges are functionally obsolete or structurally deficient, and roads in need of repair are costing vehicle owners about $67 billion annually, according to data from the Department of Transportation.
DOT blames the state of disrepair on Congress. “Over the last six years, Congress has passed 33 short-term measures rather than funding transportation for the long term,” the agency said in a July statement. “And our transportation system — our roads and bridges, especially — is in a dire state of disrepair because of it.”
Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) has introduced legislation in the Senate to increase the federal gas tax by 20 cents per gallon. In the House, Republican Rep. Tom Rice (S.C.) has a bill to up the ante by 10 cents a gallon.
“All of the common sense in the world might suggest that Americans could handle a higher [gas] tax, and God knows there are many things that such a tax could go toward,” said Tom Kloza, the lead energy analyst at Oil Price Information Service.
“But many elections are determined by people who live paycheck to paycheck,” Kloza added. “And indeed those folks could argue that higher gasoline taxes are somewhat regressive, hurting some of the less fortunate.”
Even with the Iran deal secured, “Politically, that will not make it,” House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy told the Wall Street Journal in June. House Speaker John Boehner (R–Ohio) and Senate Finance Committee Chair Orrin Hatch (R–Utah) have also indicated the gas tax is not politically feasible.
There is little enthusiasm among the public to raise the rate, either. A recent Morning Consult poll found that half of voters are opposed to raising the gas tax to fund transportation spending, compared to 36 percent who support that position.
The current highway spending bill expires Oct. 29. Lawmakers in both chambers are looking for ways to pass a six-year transportation spending bill, but the gas tax is likely still off limits.


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Lawson v. State, 22996.
|03 January 1945
|185 S.W.2d 439
|LAWSON v. STATE.
|Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Appeal from Lubbock County Court; G. V. Pardue, Judge.
Ruby N. Lawson was convicted of selling whisky in a dry area, and he appeals.
Jimmie Cunningham and Eugene F. Mathis, both of Lubbock, for appellant.
Ernest G. Goens, State's Atty., of Austin, for the State.
The conviction is for the sale of whisky in a dry area. The punishment assessed is a fine of $100.
The record discloses that the State and the defendant agreed that Lubbock County was a dry area.
The evidence adduced by the State in support of the allegations in the indictment, briefly stated, showed that on the 5th day of February, 1944, W. E. Russell, an agent of the Texas Liquor Control Board, purchased from the appellant a pint of whisky for which he paid six dollars; that appellant placed the money in the cash register after he had taken the pint of whisky from under it and delivered it to Russell. Appellant and his witness, J. S. Johnson, denied that he sold any whisky to Russell. Each of them testified that Russell came to the appellant's place of business and asked to buy some whisky; that appellant told him he did not have any, whereupon Russell inquired of appellant if he knew where any might be obtained; that appellant replied that he did, whereupon Russell handed him six dollars and asked him to go and get a pint; that appellant left and in about twenty or thirty minutes returned with a pint of whisky and delivered it to Russell. Appellant further testified that he had never, in his lifetime, sold any whisky to Russell; that in the instant case, he acted as agent for Russell.
It will be noted from the foregoing statement of the evidence that an issue of fact was raised which the jury decided adversely to the appellant's contention.
By separate bills of exception appellant brings forward nine complaints. However, quite a number of them can be considered and disposed of together.
By bill of exception No. 1, it is shown that appellant, on cross-examination of W. E. Russell, sought to show that he (Russell) had lived at Longview, Childress, Austin, and Fort Worth. The State objected to this testimony on the ground that it was irrelevant and immaterial. The court sustained the objection and appellant excepted. We see no error reflected by the bill.
Bill No. 2 is equally without merit.
Bill No. 3 shows that appellant undertook to prove by J. S. Johnson that he was at appellant's place of business with a number of other persons at the time in question; that they were drinking some whisky. The State objected to this testimony on the ground that it was immaterial and irrelevant as to whether or not they were drinking whisky at the time. The court sustained the State's objection, to which appellant excepted. We fail to understand just how this evidence became relevant to any issue in the case. Hence, we overrule his contention.
Bill No. 4 shows that appellant proved that when W. E. Russell came to his place of business he wanted to buy a drink out of the bottle which the boys present had; that J. S. Johnson said he didn't like Russell's looks and remarked to the boys that Russell appeared to be a "dope fiend" and he would rather not drink with him. The State objected to this testimony and the court, in sustaining the objection, remarked that the witness was not an expert and was not qualified to express an opinion as to whether or not Russell was a dope fiend. He then instructed the jury not to consider the evidence for any purpose. Appellant objected to the court's remark on the ground that it was a comment on the weight of the evidence. The objection was overruled and the appellant excepted. We fail to understand how this was a comment on the weight of the evidence in view of the fact that the court withdrew it from the jury and it did not reach the jury to be considered and weighed by them.
Bill No. 5 shows that the witness J. S. Johnson, while testifying in behalf of the appellant, stated among other things that he saw appellant go and get a pint of whisky from a bootlegger and give him the money. Upon inquiry by the court as to whether the witness was present when appellant got the whisky from the bootlegger and handed the money to the bootlegger, he replied: Upon objection by the State the court instructed the jury not to consider the testimony given by Johnson to the effect that appellant took the money and gave it to the bootlegger, because he was not present and could not know whether or not appellant got the whisky from a bootlegger and gave him the money. Appellant objected to the court's remark on the ground that it was a comment on the weight of the evidence. What we have said in disposing of Bill No. 4 applies here, and for the reasons there stated, we overrule his contention.
Bill No. 6 shows that the State, on cross-examination of Johnson, inquired of him if his testimony in this case is identical with that which he gave in another case against the appellant. The court sustained appellant's objection and instructed the jury not to consider anything relating to any other trial. Appellant contends, however, that notwithstanding the court's instruction, the question was so highly prejudicial that it could not be removed from the minds of the jury by an instruction from the court. The bill fails to show what answer, if any, the witness gave...
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...if any. [A host of citations follow.]" Pruitt v. State, 164 Tex.Cr.R. 340, 299 S.W.2d 148, 149 (1957). See also Lawson v. State, 148 Tex.Cr.R. 140, 185 S.W.2d 439 (1945). The apparently peaceful coexistence of these two time honored rules is a small mystery. That mystery is compounded when ......
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...occasions within a period of about two weeks appellant purchased other bicycles from three different boys." In Lawson v. State, 1945, 148 Tex.Cr.R. 140, 185 S.W.2d 439, evidence of the sale of liquor twenty-six days subsequent to the sale charged was held inadmissible, but its admission was......

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By executive order, Gov. Ron DeSantis has added Florida residents ages 60-64 to the eligibility list.
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Summer Squash Casserole
1 box cornbread mix
1 pkg Mexican cornbread mix
2 sticks butter, melted
2 cans cream style corn
6 eggs, slightly beaten
6-8 small squash, thinly sliced
1 lg onion, thinly sliced
3 t olive oil
2 t butter
8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
1 lb sausage, browned and drained
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Add squash mixture and sausage to cornbread mix, stirring well.
Pour into a large casserole dish and bake for 40-45 minutes in preheated oven at 350
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Formspring question-and-answer platform compromised
More than 400,000 passwords for Formspring accounts have fallen into the wrong hands. The incident brings back memories of the password leaks at popular sites such as LinkedIn, Last.fm and eHarmony about a month ago; these resulted in several million password hashes for the question-and-answer platform finding their way onto the net.
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Tourist attractions will be on TV
By JACKIE CARPENTER
Smile, Harrison County. You’re about to be on camera.
Highlights of tourist attractions will appear on three TV channels during the upcoming travel season, with funding by the Harrison County Convention and Tourism Bureau (CVB).
Director Olivia Orme’s motion at last week’s CVB #meeting to fund the promotional campaign, seconded by Eddie Pitman, passed the five-member, all-smiles board unanimously.
“I’m tickled to death to second that,” Pitman said. “I think it’s a great idea.”
As explained by tourism director Kristey Nielson, the TV ads will “provide a consistent message, over a period of three months, in a time when people are looking for summer activities.”
The promotion includes 30-second morning spots on WLKY (CBS), WAVE (NBC) and WHAS (ABC) beginning June 3 and running through Aug. 19 on Saturdays and Sundays. The commercials will air on CBS Saturday mornings in the 8 to 10 time slot and on the Sunday Morning News from 7 to 9; on NBC Today on Saturdays from 7 to 9 and on Sunday Today from 7 to 9; and on ABC Saturday Morning News from 6 to 10.
The Louisville market includes more than 667,260 viewers; the campaign will cost about $9,900 for 126 spots, Nielson said.
The 30-second spots have already been filmed and are the same as those that have appeared on cable TV.
Nielson said research conducted in 1999 shows that leisure travelers who come to Harrison County plan their trips with less than a week’s notice. The TV spots will, Nielson said, “bring us good exposure as we go into a season that is critical to our area.”
One commercial focuses on outdoor recreation and the other on gaming and sightseeing.
The CVB board also approved billboard advertising on Interstate 64 near Dale, about 50 miles west of Corydon. That will cost $200 a month for six months, Nielson said.
Board chair Michael Wiseman recalled that the Kintner Inn, opened in Corydon by his grandfather, the late Blaine Wiseman, depends on billboard advertising as its Number Two promotional tool. And CVB director Larry Bennett suggested that billboard advertising in the Louisville market might prove beneficial during the TV campaign.
Nielson was asked to obtain estimates for that purpose to present at the next CVB meeting.
Discussion also centered on the possible need for a community-style convention center .
Director Dennis Mann suggested such a facility could also be used by the entertainment industry.
“The Corydon Jamboree is turning people away,” Mann said.
Other possible uses that could generate business would include large wedding receptions or other gatherings.
“I think a conference center would have to fill a community purpose where Caesars does not,” said Chamber director Darrell Voelker, referring to the conference rooms available in Caesars Indiana’s pavillion.
The board decided to visit nearby successful conference centers to learn more details first-hand, including how those are used in other communities.


Of all the things that threaten to derail the health care debate raging in Congress, abortion might be the one to do it. The government-sponsored plan that's currently on the table would cover abortions, a detail that outrages abortion opponents.
Ronda Kaysen: No federal funds would be used to cover abortion -- the money would come out of funds from premiums -- but nevertheless, women would be able to get an abortion under the government plan, and critics of abortion insist that this is a deal breaker.
"We want to see people who have no health insurance get it, but this is a sticking point," Richard Doerflinger, associate director of pro-life activities for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, told The Associated Press. "We don't want health care reform to be the vehicle for mandating abortion." The church can't accept a public plan that covers abortion, he said.
As it stands now, federal funds can only be used for abortion in cases of rape, incest, and danger to the life of the mother. But if the federal government is going to put its muscle behind a universal coverage plan, it has to consider the fact that most private plans provide abortion coverage for women. If the government were to restrict coverage, a woman who has coverage for abortion now under her private plan may find herself suddenly without access to coverage if her employer switches to a government-sponsored plan.
Abortion opponents "want an abortion ban in private insurance, and that's not neutrality at all -- that's a radical departure from current law," Donna Crane, policy director for NARAL Pro-Choice America, told the AP. "They want something far more extreme than where I think the American public is."
The Obama administration has been dancing around the issue for weeks now, but last month, Peter R. Orszag, the White House budget director, refused to rule out the possibility of federal funds covering abortion when he was asked about it on "FOX News Sunday."
"I am not prepared to say explicitly that right now," he answered, when asked if no federal tax money would go toward abortions. "It's obviously a controversial issue, and it's one of the questions that is playing out in this debate."
Abortion opponents worry that unless the bill explicitly restricts abortion, it will give people unfettered access to the procedure. The House hammered out a compromise where no federal funds would be used to cover the procedure, only funds from beneficiary premiums. And any private plans that choose to cover abortion would not be able to use federal funds to pay for it. But that compromise is cold comfort for pro-life groups.
|Ronda Kaysen is a freelance writer. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, BusinessWeek.com, Architectural Record, Huffington Post, New York Observer and AM New York. She lives in Brooklyn with her family.|


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This collection of prison writings straddles two continents, and compares and contrasts the political struggles that gave birth to two vibrant new democracies of the twenty-first century: South Africa and the Czech Republic. The triumph over decades of suffering endured by the ordinary citizens of these two countries is symbolized by their leaders, Nelson Mandela and Vaclav Havel.
While the moral stature of these two men continues to act as a beacon for other political aspirants in a new century, they call upon us all to acknowledge the role played by ordinary men and women in effecting freedom and justice. For this reason, Fallen Walls focuses on the experiences of ordinary prisoners of conscience. It records three voices from the apartheid-era cells of Robben Island--Joseph Mati, Johnson Mgabela, Monde Mkunqwana--and three voices from communist-era prisons in Czechoslovakia--Jiri Mesicki, Lola Skodova, and Jiri Stransky. There are striking similarities as well as differences between the two sets of stories. On a personal level, the tales from Robben Island are characterized by an absence of bitterness and thoughts of revenge, while a sense of bleak isolation and lingering bitterness pervades accounts from the Czechoslovakian prisons and labor camps. The buoyant tone of triumph of the South Africans is balanced by the darker, more skeptical mood of the Czechs. In an age that teeters so precariously between hope and despair, the narratives of these six prisoners of conscience remind us not only of what we are, but also of what we may become.
In a timely warning against complacency, Vaclav Havel notes in his foreword that "the authors remind us anew of the price that is so often paid for freedom and democracy." Fallen Walls will be of interest to historians, sociologists, human rights activists, and political scientists.

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Dr John Chisholm, chair of the British Medical Association's general practitioners'committee, has written an open letter to GPs reiterating that the profession is in crisis due to increased workload, poor morale and inadequate pay.
The committee is 'considering how the profession can express its anger and dissatisfaction', he said.
The Liberal Democrats have announced an 'alternative budget'which would provide an additional 11,000 hospital beds, training places for 3,300 more doctors and 11,400 more nurses over five years, pay for all personal care for elderly people and restore free eye and dental check-ups for all.
A Social Care Institute for Excellence - a social services equivalent of the National Institute of Clinical Excellence - will be established to 'raise standards and tackle inconsistencies'. The institute will review research and practice and produce best practice guidelines.
Special assistance funding of£35. 3m has been allocated to 14 English health authorities to help with restructuring and modernisation of local services. The money, awarded through nominations from regional offices, will support trusts undergoing mergers and strategic change.
Junior health minister Lord Hunt of Kings Heath was due yesterday to launch a strategy for healthcare science. The strategy will bring a review of the healthcare science workforce, and offer improved career structures and rewards to enable more movement between practice, education and research.
Lay people must be at the heart of decision-making on primary care trusts, with representation on the executive as well as on the board, according to NHS Alliance chair Dr Michael Dixon. 'The separation between professionals and lay members imposed by the current PCT structure is a mistake, 'Dr Dixon said.

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Our best baking apple — just tart enough. This variety’s precocious nature earned it the nickname ‘mortgage maker’ from growers. Produces shiny red apples just 2-3 years after planting. They taste great right off the tree, but you’ll want to save plenty for the most delicious pies, crisps and cobblers you’ve ever tasted. Also makes beautiful sautéed apple slices because they hold their shape when cooked.
Bloom: Late, Partially Self-Pollinating
USDA Zone: 4
Fruit Storage: Medium
Backyard Spacing: 12-15 ft.
Uses: Fresh eating, cooking, baking, ( Sweet and Tart )

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- Two power modes, built in lithium secondary medium volume with 5 - 8 hours of playing capability, suitable for any occasion.You can use it indoor and outdoor. If you do not want to litter you phones or tablets, you can put them on the stander.
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- 【TRUE PORTABLE DOCKING SPEAKER】Wireless Bluetooth speaker with stand function makes it convenient to watch movies or videos and play games. Easy and convenient to carry with for use at home and travel. Let your hands free!
- 【BLUETOOTH AND AUX INPUT】Standard 3.5 mm Auxiliary input for you to connect external non-Bluetooth audio devices, such as MP3/4, computer, Notebook, PSP (cable included). Stereo bluetooth and support wire input, The speaker power 3w x 2, sound quality is great.
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- 【Long Playtime】This is a rechargeable speaker for up to 10 hours of playtime, which provides on-the-go convenience. Humanized design of card slot fits for iPad, Mini, tablets, iPhones, Samsung phones, and other smartphones.
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- SIMPLE USING - Simple plug into 3.5mm audio jack and turn on speaker,no waiting.
- HIGH PERFORMANCE VOICE - Clear loud sound with decent bass, 4 times louder portable for extensive uses while you are listening to music, seeing movies, playing games, driving follow GPS, conference calling etc.
- EASY CARRYING - Small size and light weight to carry, you could put it in pocket, bag, brief case etc, enjoy your music anywhere you go.
- COMPATABLE FOR - all major devices support 3.5mm audio plug of smart phones, tablets, laptops, PCs, MP3, MP4, PSPs.
- 【Bluetooth 5.0 Technology】The Bluetooth speaker compatible with most Bluetooth devices and up to 33 ft,such as your smartphone,tablet and echo dot.
- 【Multiple Connection Ways】Bluetooth/TF Card/ 2.0 USB/ AUX-IN 4 Play Modes,you can use the speaker for wireless use, or use the 3.5mm AUX for cable connetion.
- 【Superior Sound Quality】The Bluetooth speaker has dual high-performance drivers and outputting richer bass and crystal clear sound. It is a portable and compact speaker, Competing for the effects of two 2.0 Wired Speakers.
- 【Small Size and Light-weight】The portable speakers is perfect for home,outdoor,house, partying, walking out, camping, hiking, cooking etc.
- 【Extended Playtime】Up to 12 hours playtime in 75% volume. Recharge the speaker for 3-4 hours with included micro USB cable before first use.
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- Bluetooth V4.1
- USB output for mobile charging 2.1a 5V.Button cell battery (included) maintains time & alarm settings
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- Easy-to-read, 1.4” Cyan LED clock display, dimmer control. Easy to program.The soft blue night light is added convenience.
- The alarm can be programmed to operate on weekdays only, weekends only, or all seven days of the week. Set the alarm to wake you to your favorite FM music or news station, or to the buzzer.
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- FAST Qi wireless charging technology charge iPhone XS, XR, 8, 8+/X, Samsung Galaxy and other Qi compatible device.
- ENHANCE your Music and Video streaming experience while listening to the built-in speaker when connected to a Bluetooth device
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- Bluetooth profile lets you stream music from most smartphones or other Bluetooth-enabled device.
- Sliding micro-USB allows charging connection for most smartphones.
- myBot robotic arms secure your smartphone in the dock.
- Watch YouTube videos, movies, run apps, and play games while docked.
- Play music from your smartphone with stereo sound.
- 3 In 1 Bluetooth Speaker: As a Hi-Fi sound stereo wireless speaker, I-STAR wireless speakers has high-quality surround sound.As a wireless charger,no cable or USB interface is required,the smartphone can be safely charged for about 3 hours.As a non-slip phone holder, the non-slip rubber design makes it easy to secure the phone.
- Fast Pairing: Bluetooth V4.2 is compatible with all bluetooth compatible devices,which can be connected to your electronic device within 2-3 seconds,while bluetooth connection distance up to 10 meters.You can also answer the call while the speaker is playing,and the speaker will automatically reconnect to the last used device after the call.
- Large Capacity Battery: Built-in 4000 mAh rechargeable battery for up to 10 hours of music.Due to its portable design,even if you are out, camping or traveling,you can enjoy it completely without interruption.
- Widely Application: I-STAR wireless speakers is suitable for laptops,tablets,iphone,android.Whether you are lounging, gathering, camping,hiking or cycling,you can enjoy high-definition stereo sound and impressive volume.
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- 11.6 Inches Tablet BUILT-IN: 2GB RAM, 32GB Flash Storage Memory (MicroSD-expandable up to 128GB), Dual 2MP Front/Rear Camera, Full USB and Micro USB port, Bluetooth, and Tablet Battery life up to 6 hours.
- VERSATILE: Get the best of both music and streaming broadcasting as either a tablet or TV by easily docking. SPEED: 1.3GHz 4 Quad-Core Processor. 1366x768 Touchscreen Display (11.6").
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- INCLUDES: 11.6" SpaceSaver tablet. Speaker dock, Docking AC adapter. Remote, Mounting hardware and template, Ports/Jacks: Micro USB, Full USB, MicroSD card slot, 3.5mm Headphone jack, Microphone.
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- Bluetooth V4.1.
- Dual USB output for mobile phone charging 2.1a & 1a 5V
- Digital Tuning FM radio, 20 station memories
- 4-Level dimmer control
- Medication timer
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Goddard and Thompson to our committee are submitted herewith as Appendix A and Appendix B, respectively.
Assistance in the framing of legislation given by existing agencies falls under two heads, legislative reference service, or the work of collecting material throwing light on the subject matter of legislation, and drafting service.
The Legislative Reference Service, now actually carried on in several states, demonstrates that it is entirely practical to collect, classify, digest and index, prior to a session of a legislature, all kinds of material bearing on practically all subjects likely to become subjects of actual legislation at the session. This material, where the bureau is well run, includes not only books and pamphlets, such as might be found in an ordinary library, but also copies of bills introduced into the various state legislatures and laws which have been enacted in this and foreign countries, and other printed materials relating to the operation of such laws or the conditions creating a need for them. Indeed, on most subjects of possible legislation, the difficulty is not to find material, but to arrange the large mass of available material so as to make its efficient use practical. That such service has great possibilities of usefulness is evident, especially where the service is directly contributory to the drafting service, a matter to be presently explained. The increasing complication of our industrial, social and governmental administrative problems renders it necessary, if the discussion of matters pertaining to legislation is to proceed. in a reasonably intelligent manner, that systematic effort be expended on the collection and arrangement of material bearing on current matters of public discussion likely to become the subject of legislative enactment. A central agency to furnish such service does not take the place of special commissions or committees created to investigate particular subjects and recommend legislation. The object of the central reference service should be to assist such bodies, as well as individual members of the legislature and others desiring information pertaining to subjects of legislation.
Existing agencies also demonstrate that it is possible to provide expert drafting service for the more important measures and
some assistance in the drafting of all bills introduced. The number of bills, for which expert drafting assistance can be furnished, would appear to be merely a question of the size of the force and the amount of the appropriation for its support. Your committee, therefore, believes that it is entirely practical to establish, in connection with any legislature, a permanent agency capable of giving expert drafting assistance for all bills introduced, and they urge the Association to place itself on record as favoring such an agency as the most practical means of bringing about scientific methods of legislation, that is to say, methods of drafting statutes which will secure:
1. Conformity to constitutional requirements.
2. Adequacy of the provisions of the law to its purpose.
3. Co-ordination with the existing law. And
4. The utmost simplicity of form consistent with certainty. The technical shortcomings of our statutes are chiefly due to the fact that they come from so many hands working without supervision and without a concerted plan. Each statute is apt to create, to some extent, an administrative machinery of its own, to have its own peculiar provisions for sanction and enforcement, and to frame new rules and principles applicable to already existing acts in pari materia. The multiplicity of separate provisions for separate statutes produces confusion, and unnecessarily encumbers our law.
A distinct drafting service will produce the one thing indispensable to scientific legislation: a professional attitude of mind, which means training for the work, devotion to it, and a reputation at stake in its proper execution, without which a high quality of workmanship is as unlikely in legislation as in any other work.
The organization of the two services, legislative reference and legislative drafting, and their relation to each other, are important factors in the usefulness of the results obtained from the establishment of the service. The agencies now existing, considered from the point of view of organization, fall into two classes; those in which the legislative reference work and the bill drafting are provided for in a single permanent bureau, as in
Wisconsin, Indiana and Pennsylvania, and those in which the legislative reference work is carried on by the state library or one of its divisions, the drafting work being done by persons appointed by and operating under the direct control of the legislature, as in New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts. Your committee does not feel that they are as yet in a position to express an opinion on the relative merits of either form of organization. They are, however, of the opinion that the reference service should be so organized and operated as to be directly contributory to the drafting service, and that all questions of organization of the two services, their physical location and the relation of the reference work to the other ends than the drafting of bills, as, for instance, supplying to legislators and others material for the discussion of pending or possible legislation, should be decided with this fundamental principle in mind. Where, as in New York, the reference service is not used by the drafting department, comparatively little use of the reference service is made by members of the legislature. Again, if the drafting service makes no use of the reference service, the drafting service is necessarily confined to minor matters of form.
It is, of course, essential that the member, administrative officer, committee or commission, employing the drafting service shall be the final judge of the policy to be expressed in legislative form. Any one entitled to use the service should be entitled to it without regard to the effect of the bill which he desires to have drawn.' It is, however, not only proper but vital if the drafting service is to do more than correct obvious clerical and formal errors, for those in charge of the work to be able, through their access to the reference material, to indicate, if desired, to the sponsors of the legislation the statutes of other states or countries dealing with
The particular organization in each of the states mentioned is detailed in Mr. Thompson's report, Appendix B.
'This principle, as far as your committee is aware, is fully recognized by those connected with the permanent drafting services now organized in the several states. The Wisconsin bureau, for instance, has drawn with equal readiness bills to improve the organization of the service and a bill to abolish the salaries of all persons connected with it.
the same subject, or direct their attention to any other material collected by the reference service. Theoretically, the member of a legislature desiring assistance in the preparation of bills, if there is no co-operation between the reference and the drafting service, can go first to the reference service for material and then to the drafting service. Practically, however, in the great majority of cases, the member seeks the aid not of the reference but of the drafting service. That service should be in a position to place the member in possession of all pertinent matter in relation to the subject. Furthermore, the draftsman himself should be in a position to ask the person, commission or committee intelligent questions as to the details of the measure desired. This he cannot do unless he himself has some familiarity with the subject matter. Where the draftsman is not in a position to refer the person or persons desiring the legislation to material bearing on the subject, and where he is not in a position to ask intelligent questions as to details, his assistance is necessarily confined to minor questions of form and, consequently, the effectiveness of the drafting service is reduced to a minimum. The valuable results obtained in Wisconsin are due to a combination of causes, not the least of which is the personality and ability of Dr. Charles McCarthy, the well-known head of the service. Another contributory cause, however, is the fact that that service has gone beyond mere form, without any attempt to control matters of policy, and this would have been impossible if the reference work had not been organized so as to be contributory to the drafting service.
Your committee also believes that another essential requisite is that both services shall be so organized as to secure permanency of tenure. To be of real value the service must be used and this cannot be unless there is confidence both in the competency and the impartiality of the personnel of the service. Under the most favorable conditions such confidence is a matter of slow growth. There is a great difference in the value of the service in different states, where either a reference or a drafting service or both have been organized. There is also even more difference in the use which is made of the services established. We are glad to report that the reappointment of directors and chief assistants, regard
less of party considerations, is almost universal. It is to this fact, as well as to the inherent necessity for both branches of this service, in view of existing conditions, that the growing confidence in the work of the respective organization in the several states where the service exists may be traced.
As stated, the present force available in any state which has established a central drafting service, is not sufficient to furnish efficient expert assistance in the drafting of all bills introduced. Your committee recognizes that this condition is likely, in most states, to persist for some time. All that can be done, even by such an organization as that maintained in Wisconsin, is to give as much time as possible to the demands of each member, reserving special men for what are recognized as the big important measures of the session. While it is important that all bills introduced should be well drawn, the drawing of the bills that become law is of first importance. In nearly every state the more important bills enacted into law fall under one of the following heads: Administration Bills, that is, bills dealing with matters referred to in the governor's message and probably prepared under his direction; Commission Bills, that is, bills prepared by special commissions appointed for the purpose; Committee Bills, that is, bills prepared by some special or joint committee of one or both houses; and Department Bills, or bills which have been prepared under the direction of one of the executive departments. In view of this fact, your committee is of the opinion that where full and adequate service cannot be given to all bills, preference should be given: First, to Administration Bills; second, to Commission Bills; third, to Committee Bills; fourth, to Department Bills; and fifth, to Members' Bills. Your committee believes that the recognition of this principle is of great importance to the efficient operation of the drafting service.
Again, it is not only important that bills such as Administration and Commission Bills be given preference, but it is also perhaps vital to the permanent usefulness of the service and even its continuance, that the administration, the executive departments, commissions and committees, shall recognize their obligation to at least avail themselves of the drafting service. The present


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The amount of young children who are acquiring English as a second or even third language in the early care and education (ECE) setting as well as K-12 public classrooms have amplified across the United States in recent years (Espinosa, 2015, p. 40). These young children that are acquiring
The article, Many Languages, One Teacher: Supporting Language and Literacy Development for Preschool Dual Language Learners, explains to educators how to support the language development in young children who are learning English, how to incorporate Personalized Oral Language Learning (POLL) into the classroom, and how to be intentional about supporting the needs of the English language learners. The four individuals who wrote this article consult programs on dual language learners and have their masters or doctorates in education (Magruder, et al., 2013).
State Voter Initiatives Affecting the Education of English Language Learners Jennifer Milam Grand Canyon University: ESL-523N January 30, 2013 State Voter Initiatives Affecting the Education of English Language Learners It is no secret that the debate over what is the best course of action to educate our non-native English language students across the country is a highly charged topic that runs from the classroom to Capitol Hill. There have been many shifts in direction and focus of educational programs for English Language Learning (ELL) students during the past century in our nation's history. In 1968, with the passage of the Bilingual Education Act (Title VII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act) legislation was
Dual language is a form of education in which students are taught to read and write in two languages. The majority of dual language programs in the United States teach in English and Spanish, although there are emerging programs that teach in Mandarin, Japanese and Hindi. The programs start of
She maintains this will allow them to generate cognitive and linguistic progress that nurtures their transition to English (Stover, 2015). Therefore, according to Dr. Vonderlack-Navarro, the “English only” approach can be detrimental to learning English (Stover, 2015). Vonderlack-Navarro contends school board members need to endorse specific strategies and support multilingual classrooms in response to the question, “How does the school board make these literacy gains in a classroom with English language learners who speak different languages?” (Stover, 2015).
The authors of the article explained how important it is to meet the needs of the students with limited English ability in the education system. One of the main point expresses about how frustrating it could be for these students, especially if they were never expose to this sort of environment or language before. Another point that was made in the article, explains how the educational system was not prepared for changes in this sort of population. In most cases, some of the curriculum that is being offered in school cannot be changed to accommodate English Limited Learners, also known as ELLs. Budget is also another issue, as schools are limited to hiring more ELL teachers.
The problem with both bilingual education and English-as-a-second language instruction in the United States lies in our unwillingness to treat English for non-speakers as an academic subject (Haas, 2007). While the bilingual programs in California are thought to be mostly for people who speak Spanish, there are also Asian students that need to be taught proper English before continuing their education. As one anonymous teacher points out: "I have had 32 different languages spoken in my classroom over a 25-year period. Eighty-four languages are spoken in our district."(Anon 1998 & Haas 2007). Which for most teachers mean that it is both educationally and economically impossible to teach every student in their own native language.
English language learners (ELL) consisted of 22.3 percent of the total enrollment in California public schools (Facts about English Learners in California - CalEdFacts, 2015). Tends to be ignored or receives not quite the equality in education as their Native English speakers (NES) counter parts. Over the past few years
Using Strategies to Increase Oral Language Development for ELLs In recent decades, the United States has seen a dramatic increase in the diverse population, especially with English-language learners in the education system. English-language learners are students who are unable to communicate fluently or learn effectively in English. These students come from a non-English speaking home or background and require specialized instruction in the English language and their academic courses. Educators use a number of terms when referring to English-language learners, limited English proficient (LEP) students, non-native English speakers, language-minority students, and either bilingual students or emerging bilingual students (York, 2008). As
The United States is a diverse country of many cultures and languages. As diverse as the U.S. is, it is also the land were all dreams become a reality where everything is possible. That is why in recent years, bilingual education or dual-language education, has become a topic of interest and debate among the public. Some may think that bilingual education is waste of time, effort and money. However, these critics do not see the true benefits of a bilingual education. We need to focus on the positive aspects of a bilingual education and how it has benefited not only immigrant students but also American students among other matters.
Everyone in America has had to learn a second language in order to obtain a high school diploma, however this ‘learning’ of a language is merely a short class that does little to tie one down to a second language. There are few students who continue to seek more and more knowledge about their intended language. Some lose interest, while others make excuses by saying that it is too hard. However, learning more than one language has so many benefits that it is mind boggling to me that more people like to remain monolingual. Obviously time and resources are a concern, but there are so many ways to learn a language that can be catered to one’s individual needs. Think about all of the people in our nation whose first language is not English.
When examining the District handbook, it is clear that West Chicago highly values student achievement and seeks to create lifelong learners. The handbook is reviewed every year and the district values and asks for the input of students and parents in order to increase investment. Throughout its history “Providing a foundation for excellence in learning” has been the district’s vision. This, coupled with its mission statement: “To impart the knowledge and skills that will empower all students to pursue their maximum potential to confidently contribute to and benefit from our society locally and globally,” inform their policies and attitude towards all students, especially English Language Learners. In a Frequently Asked Questions portion, the District answers the question of whether students will fall behind due to learning an extra language by explaining that dual language is a form of enriched education and that learning two languages has many cognitive benefits as evidenced by research that has shown how students who participate in Dual Language programs outperform their peers on standardized tests.
In a one-way dual language program students receive instruction in their first language (Spanish) and that knowledge is bridged to English. Research shows that building skills in the first language will allow students to learn English more quickly and at a higher level. In a developmental program eighty to ninety percent of instruction occurs in the first language in Kindergarten and the ratio of first language to English decreases until it reaches fifty/fifty by fourth grade. The school began rolling this program out on a year by year basis beginning with two of five homerooms in kindergarten only in the first year. It was then moved up to first grade in the second year. The school had several administrative changes during this period and the program was plagued by implementation issues and was struggling for existence.
More young americans nowadays are being raised in homes speaking non-English, but these students are falling behind in schools where there is not a bilingual program available. According to the U.S. Department of Education, in schools without a bilingual education program, 71% of English speakers are at or above the basic requirements for fourth grade reading while merely 30% of non-English speakers reach this level. 35% of English and 8% of non-English speakers reach proficient reading levels while only 9% of English and 1% of non-English speakers perform at advanced levels. It’s evident that the availability of a bilingual program is crucial to the success of an individual who needs the resources that can be given to them through the use of bilingual education. The percentages of the non-English speaking students previously mentioned could undoubtedly be comparable to those percentages of the English speaking students if the education they were being provided with was cohesive to their comfortability, and the material being taught was in a language they could better understand.
As our nation shifts towards a more culturally diverse population both educators and families have to find a common ground to ensure that English Language Learners are academically successful. All stakeholders must carefully consider the social cultural impact on an ELL education. The process of raising bilingual learners take more


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Turn Every Page: The Adventures of Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb (*** ½) The 50 plus year literary collaboration between author Robert Caro and editor Robert Gottlieb is the subject of this terrific new documentary from the latter’s daughter, Lizzie Gottlieb. The film follows Caro, now in his late 80s and the author of the enormously successful book, The Power Broker, as he attempts to finish the fifth volume in his ongoing series of Lyndon Johnson bios and Gottlieb, at the age of 91, ruminating on the editing process over the years. A real treat for any who appreciates the world of literature and/or a good true-life story well told.
New to Disc:
Death Wish (1974) The film that elevated Charles Bronson’s status as an action star and spawned four sequels gets a 4K face lift in this new edition. Extras include a new commentary and trailers.
The teen dramedy, The Last American Virgin (1982) and the directing debut of Emilio Estevez, Men at Work (1990) are two of the titles getting a new upgrade this week from the label. Some new extras are also included in addition to the new transfers.
Big Time Gambling Boss (1968) A terminally ill gang boss’s plans for his successor are thwarted, resulting in a violent conflict for all involved in this Asian thriller. Extras include a video essay and image gallery.
The Long Long Trailer (1954) Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz star in this beloved comedy about a couple who get more than they bargained for when they purchase the vehicle of the film’s title. This new edition has been lovingly restored with a crisp new transfer.
Goodbye Mr. Chips (1939) Robert Donat won an Oscar for his portrayal of a school teacher who makes a difference in the lives of his students as he finds his own personal life filled with tragedy.
Wife vs. Secretary (1936) Clark Gable stars as a publisher whose wife is convinced he’s having an affair with his secretary (Jean Harlow). All three films are getting a first ever Blu-Ray issue from the label.
The Jackie Chan Collection (1976-82) Seven of the Asian action star’s films have been remastered for this set which also includes various bonus materials. Films included are The Killer Meteors, Shaolin Wooden Men, Snake and Crane Arts of Shaolin, To Kill with Intrigue, Battle Creek Brawl, Dragon Fist and Dragon Lord.
Being Thunder (2022) is a portrait of the life and times of gay advocate, Sherente Harris. Extras include bonus interviews.
200 Meters (2022) A Palestenian father, denied border entry to see his son in an Israeli hospital, takes matters into his own hands in this Venice Film Fest entry. Extras include audio commentary and bonus short film.
The Dentist Collection (1996-98) Both of the fright films starring Corbin Bernsen as the demented fixer of teeth get a new upgrade as part of the Vestron Collector’s series. The set includes new bonus material as well.
Belly (1998) The late rapper, DMX, stars as a street hustler with a thirst for power that leads to dark places in this urban thriller getting a 25th anniversary release from the label in a new 4K edition.
Violent Night (2022) The Christmas horror film from last month gets a disc release this week in both 4K and Blu Ray editions.
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A good day in the woods, a great day for the country.
My weeks on injured reserve are done, and my apparently mild case of plantar fasciitis has healed. Plus I just couldn’t stand to hang out in town all day waiting for election results. So in this very narrow window before deer season and the first snows, I got out on two trails I’d been meaning to hike all fall.
Both trails were up the Cramer Road out of Finland. It had been so foggy next to Lake Superior I wanted to get away from the big cold water and into the clear.
It’s a sweet hike, though it was shorter than I expected. It’s called the Hogback Lake trail, though it only starts at that lake; most of the trail is a loop around Scarp Lake. There’s an extra loop to Lupus Lake I did not take. Grand total distance for the loop around Scarp Lake was 2.8 miles.
Next it was back down the Cramer Road (aka Lake County Road 7) back toward Finland but turning off to Crosby-Manitou State Park.
Crosby-Manitou has a well-deserved reputation as a remote hikers’ park. They take their hiking seriously.
Whoever took the time to peck out that bottom sign must have issues with hikers taking the wrong trail.
The Hiking Club Trail makes a loop out of three park trails, the Hump Back Trail, part of the River Trail, and the Middle Trail. The River Trail is etched into my childhood memories as the location for repeated family machismo hiking the length of the Manitou on unofficial trails from the Cramer Road through to Highway 61. It was a rough trail back when I was 9 and 10 and 12, and it’s even rougher now.
I stopped at the Cascades and remembered my last time there, in the winter with my father on his 60th birthday in January, on skis and breaking trail all the way down the river.
Yard-for-yard, this was the hardest Hiking Club trail on the North Shore. Only 2.3 miles, it was a lot of up and down and rough trails.
The drive back to Duluth was a long one, but it was so cleansing. I had shed my heel problems, kept the car stereo OFF of news radio, and made it back home in one piece. I was tired, the dog was exhausted, but I stayed up to watch the election returns. A nice day hiking for me, and I emerged from the woods into a great day for Barack Obama and our country.
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Looks like X is currently testing not one, not two, but three tiers of its “Premium” subscription service.
These new tiers have been found to include “Premium Basic,” “Premium Standard,” and “Premium Plus” bundles that vary according to the level of ad exposure.
Although pricing details and the official launch date are yet to be announced, we already know that the Standard tier will display half as many ads, and the Plus tier will be ad-free. In addition, it remains uncertain whether the rumored three-tier subscription price tags will encompass the “small fee” that X plans to charge all its users.
As X navigates the advertising revenue landscape, these diverse options are likely to play a crucial role in shaping its future and ensuring sustained growth in the ever-evolving digital realm.
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Are you taking part in a Reno extended stay? There are many activities that Reno and the surrounding areas have to offer. The historic town of Virginia City is one of our favorites to visit, and has something for practically everyone. Why not take a short trip to what was one of the most affluent cities in Nevada more than 100 years ago?
Whether you chose to go on a guided tour, or just explore the town for yourself, visitors cannot help but stare in awe at the buildings that cover the hillside. A schoolhouse with arching windows, a decadent church, vintage saloons and a breathtaking opera house are just a few of the many wonderful attractions.
Oh yes, if you are in the mood for something sweet or savory, the restaurants in Virginia City aim to please. Many of them are located in historical buildings that have been refurbished over the years. Many of these restaurants bring to life the delicious side of vintage life with homemade root beers and candies.
Saloons offer the perfect time to sit down and relax with a drink while you experience old western history. Attractions such as the world famous Suicide Table enthrall visitors with stories of ghosts and robbers.
No matter what time of the year, something wild is always going on in Virginia City. One of our favorites is Christmas on the Comstock. The entire town lights up this time of the year. Father Christmas awaits families at the Visitors Center, and daily events occur at the beautiful Piper’s Opera House. Later on in the year, visitors enjoy the International Camel Races, and the Nevada 150 Masquerade Ball.
There is a museum in nearly every other building on C. Street. Mark Twain spent much of his time in Virginia City, the influence of his experience, seen in many of his writings. Tidbits of his history can be seen in many of the museums around town. The Fourth Ward School is a favorite of many. Built in 1876, the school is almost perfectly preserved on account of a sharp attendance drop off in the early 1900’s.
While on your Reno extended stay, take advantage of the many adventures and activities that the Northern Nevada area has to offer. From Reno to Lake Tahoe and everywhere in between, there will always be something new for you to do on your free time. For more information fun things to do in Reno and nearby areas, check out our Relocating to Reno blog! It's full of fun locations and things to do.

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An open Blue-White meet on Sept. 14 provided the Concordia cross country teams with their first race under meet conditions.
“We have some young freshman runners that ran well,” Coach Kregg Einspahr said. “We have been training strenuously and probably need some rest.” He pointed to some positives aspects, including good races by Melissa Weeder and Matt Luevano. “Overall,” he said, “we have quite a ways to go yet.”
It was 68 degrees for the run with a heavy overcast.
The women’s results and times: Molly Engel, 19:52; Suzanne Weeder Einspahr, 19:57; Sara Schuelke, 20:06; Kelly Waterman, 20:11; Jennifer Nikkila, 20:24; Melissa Weeder, 20:33; Angela Matthews, 20:42; Laura Deen, 20:53; Micah Dubbs, 21:14; Julie Gaebel, 21:31; Jenny Henderson, 22:13; Michelle Quinlan, 22:17; Tanya Kanengieter, 22:25; Lacey Darien, 22:38; Catherine Wenzlick, 25:05; Stacey Hain, 25:05.
On the men’s side: Curtis Wilson, 27:02; Jeremy Koch, 27:11; Genta Terashima, 27:48; Matt Haden, 27:55; Mark Heider, 28:08; Nick Bartlett, 28:27; Matt Luevano, 28:39; Brian Greeves, 28:55; George Schroll, 29:12, Chris Rolland, 29:33; Brett Kapels , 29:55; Jordan Duncan, 30:13; Isaac Wagner, 30:40; Matt Buns, 30:44; Gregg Schroll, 33:22
The Concordia women turned in a second-place finish among 21 college division entries on Sept. 21 at the Woody Greeno Invitational at Pioneer Park in Lincoln.
The men's team was fifth among 25 schools.
The report of results was delayed until Sunday because of a a failure of electronic timing equipment.
"We did pretty well," Coach Kregg Einspahr said.
Molly Engel was the top women's runner with a time of 23:13.14 good for 14th place, followed next by Jennifer Nikkila at 23:18.19. They were followed by Kelly Waterman, 23:28.43; Sara Schuelke, 23:36.45; Micah Dubbs, 24:20.50; Melissa Weeder, 24:45.96; Julie Gaebel, 25:12.07; Michelle Quinlan, 25:48.33; Tanya Kanengieter, 26:02.95; Lacey Daruebm 26:10.77; and Emily Ronning, 27:02.15.
The women's team trailed only Wartburg while finishing ahead of four GPAC rivals.
Curtis Wilson's 26:07.19 was 16th in the men's division while Jeremy Koch was 23rd with a time of 26:32.21. At 36th place was Nick Bartlett at 26:51.81, followed by Mark Heider at 27:14.88; Matt Haden, 27:27.06; George Schroll, 27:54.46; Matt Luevano, 27:59.53; Brett Kapels, 28:24.76; Andrew Walquist, 28:26.46; Chris Rolland, 28:26.48; Brian Greeves, 28:59.10; Isaac Wagner, 29:19.34; Jordan Duncan, 29:34.41; Matt Buns, 30:46.57; and Greg Schroll, 31:14.88.
The Bulldogs were five points ahead of Nebraska Wesleyan in the final results while six other GPAC schools followed among 25 teams. Ahead of the Bulldogs were Truman State, Wartburg, Central Missouri and Central Methodist.
Both the men's and women's cross country teams dominated the Sioux Falls Invitational on Sept. 28 with 40-point margins over the runners-up. The men swept the 1-2-3 finishes with sophomore Curtis Wilson's 27:11 taking the No. 1 spot. The women were 1-2-3-4 with Molly Engel's 18:57 the top time for the meet.
On the men's side, Jeremy Koch was only six seconds behind Wilson with Nick Bartlett next at 27:28, followed by Mark Heider (5th) 27:49 and Matt Haden's 28:08. Brian Greeves finished at 28:29 and Andrew Walquist at 28:37.
Kelly Waterman was second to Engel at 19:01, followed by Sara Schuelke (3rd) at 19:13 and Jennifer Nikkila (4th) at 19:20 and Micah Dubbs (7th) at 19:36. Angela Matthews finished in 19:50 and Michelle Quinlan in 20:02.
Sioux Falls was the runner up in both divisions. Dordt was third among the women runners, followed by Northwestern, Mount Marty, Northern State, Briar Cliff, Dakota Wesleyan and Midland Lutheran. On the men's side, Dakota Wesleyan was third, followed by South Dakota Mines, Briar Cliff, Northern State, Northwestern, Dordt, Midland Lutheran and Mount Marty.
Concordia runners outraced Hastings on Oct. 5 at the Hastings Invitational at Brickyard Park. Eight of the top 10 male runners were Bulldogs while seven of the top 10 in the women's race were from Concordia. Kansas Wesleyan also entered a few runners in the competition.
Taking the first four places in the men's 8K race were Curtis Wilson, 27:12; Nick Bartlett, 27:28; Jeremy Koch, 27:41; and Mark Heider, 27:51. Following were Matt Haden, sixth, 28:05; Matt Luevano, seventh, 28:11; Andrew Walquist, ninth, 28:23; Chris Rolland, 10th, 28:36; Brian Greeves, 14th, 29:07; Brett Kapels, 15th, 29:17; George Schroll, 18th, 29:26; Jordan Duncan, 21st, 30:49; Isaac Wagner, 22nd, 31:26; Matt Buns, 23rd, 31:57; and Greg Schroll, 25th, 33:47.
On the women's side, Molly Engel came in first in the 5K run at 19:34 with Sara Schuelke runner-up at 19:36. Others from Concordia included Kelly Waterman, fourth, 19:48; Jennifer Nikkila, fifth, 19:54; Michelle Quinlan, seventh, 20:20; Angela Matthews, eighth, 20:29; Micah Dubbs, 10th, 20:39; Julie Gaebel, 12th, 20:45; Melissa Weeder, 13th, 20:57; Laura Deen, 14th, 21:00; Jenny Henderson, 15th, 21:02; Lacey Darien, 17th, 21:19; Tanya Kanengieter, 18th, 21:45; and Emily Ronning, 21st, 21:59.
The Concordia cross country teams will be taking a week off from competition before traveling to Yankton, S.D., on Oct. 26 for the Mount Marty Invitational. The 10 a.m. meet will feature many of the top men’s and women’s teams in the region as the Bulldogs attempt to reach a peak for the GPAC championship run on Nov. 2 at Sioux Falls, S.D.
The NAIA in its Oct. 11 ratings placed the Concordia women at No. 4 and the men at No. 8.
The Concordia men’s team with 23 points topped the Concordia Invitational on Saturday morning They finished ahead of Doane (51), Graceland (75) and Hastings (84). Sam Malmberg of Doane had the best time at 25:55, followed by Nick Bartlett (26:02) and Curtis Wilson (26:03) of Concordia, Zack Reeves of Doane at 26:12 and Bulldog Mark Heider at 26:24.
“Our men put together a very good race,” Coach Kregg Einspahr said. “We made some improvements from a team standpoint, particularly with our runners at No. 3 through No. 7.” Heider and Matt Haden had very good races, he said, and freshman Andrew Walquist continues to make big improvements after being injured the first three weeks of school.
Other Concordia times included Haden 26:29; Jeremy Koch 26:31; Walquist 26:59; Matt Luevano 27:20; Christopher Rolland 27:21; George Schroll 27:42; Brian Greeves 27:54; Brett Kapels 28:13; Isaac Wagner 29:25; Matt Buns 30:09; Greg Schroll 30:11.
The women’s team with 33 points defeated Doane and Hastings. Doane came in with 43 points and Hastings 52. The top two finishers were Brittany Price (18:43) and Melissa Joel (18:52) of Doane. Nicole DeRoin of Hastings placed third with 19:02.
Molly Engel at fourth was the top Bulldog runner at 19:07, followed by Jennifer Nikkila at 19:14. Hastings was No. 11 in the latest NAIA ratings and Doane No. 15.
“Our women had a good race,” Einspahr said about the homecoming event, “particularly from our runners at the No. 4 through No. 8 positions. Freshman Micah Dubbs continues to improve and we had a very good finish with our depth coming through.”
Other Concordia times included Kelly Waterman 19:21; Sara Schuelke 19:43; Micah Dubbs 20:00; Julie Gaebel 20:05; Michelle Quinlan 20:06; Angela Matthews 20:07; Laura Deen 20:22; Melissa Weeder 20:38; Jennifer Henderson 21:11; Tanya Kanengieter 21:25; Lacey Darien 21:36; Jody Garrett 21:54; Emily Ronning 22:35.
The Concordia women's cross country team finished in third place and men in fifth place among top competition at the Mount Marty Invitational in Yankton, S.D., on Oct. 26.
The women followed the University of South Dakota, an NCAA Division II school, and Black Hills State, rated No. 3 in the NAIA.
Sara Schuelke had the top time of 18:47.39, followed by Kelly Waterman, 18:52.21; Jennifer Nikkila, 18:59.31; Micah Dubbs, 19:15.78; Molly Engel, 19:31.43; Julie Gaebel, 19:50.94; Laura Deen, 19:59.34; Angela Matthews, 20:02.99; Lacey Darien, 20:04.03; Melissa Weeder, 20:14.02; Jenny Henderson, 20:15.03; Michelle Quinlan, 20:28.74; Tanya Kanengieter, 20:55.04.
They finished one place ahead of Doane and also scored better than Northwestern, Dana, Mount Marty, Briar Cliff, Dakota Wesleyan and Midland Lutheran, other GPAC schools.
The men finished behind the University of South Dakota, Minot State, the No. NAIA team, Mid America Nazarene, NAIA No.7, and Black Hills State, NAIA No. 12.
Nick Bartlett, 18th at 26:00.31, was the top Bulldog runner. Other finishes included Mark Heider, 24th at 26:15.94, and Curtis Wilson, 25th at 26:17.89. Andrew Walquist ran the 8,000 meters in 26:39.33, Chris Rolland, 26:45.06; Matt Haden, 26:06.54; Jeremy Koch, 27"21.95; Matt Luevano, 27:35.91; George Schroll, 27:43.10; Brett Kapels, 27:57.92; and Isaac Wagner, 28:47.25.
Concordia women's finishes:
1. Molly Engel, 18:36.14; 3. Jennifer Nikkila, 18:47.96; 7. Sara Schuelke, 19:09.29; 8. Kelly Waterman, 19:10.86; 11. Micah Dubbs, 19:32.45; 12. Michelle Quinlan, 19:36.41; 15. Angela Matthews, 19:52.93; 21. Julie Gaebel, 20:11.73; 26. Laura Deen, 20:17.18; 33. Melissa Weeder, 20:29.93
Concordia men's finishes:
7. Nick Bartlett, 25:45.76; 9. Curtis Wilson, 25:54.85; 18. Mark Heider, 26:31.09; 20. Andrew Walquist, 26:36.25; 23. Matt Haden, 26:39.32; 26. Chris Rolland, 26:41.71; 30. Jeremy Koch, 26:57.84; 35. Matt Luevano, 27:11.21; 50. George Schroll, 27:46.91; 54. Brett Kapels, 27:59.95
Molly Engel won the individual title as Concordia claimed five other top-12 finishes to capture the Great Plains Athletic Conference women’s cross-country championship in the slush on Nov. 2 at Sioux Falls, S.D.
“It was as fine of a team performance as I have seen from our cross country teams over the past 10 years,” Coach Kregg Einspahr said.
On the men's side, Concordia was the runner-up to Nebraska Wesleyan. Sophomore Nick Bartlett was in seventh place for the Bulldogs with a time of 25:45.76 and freshman Curtis Wilson was ninth at 25:54.85.
The attention of the Bulldog runners now turns to the NAIA Region IV meet in Lincoln on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Pioneer Park. At that meet, teams and individuals can earn berths for the national championship that will be Nov. 23 in Kenosha, Wis.
“We will need to have strong races,” Einspahr said. “Southwestern College (Winfield, Kan.) has an outstanding men’s team. Our men edged them last year at the regional meet by just one point and it looks to be a battle again this year.”
The Concordia women ended up with 30 points at the GPAC meet. Doane was second with 64, Nebraska Wesleyan third at 75 and Hastings College fourth at 94. The women's race featured three teams ranked in the NAIA's top 25 -- No. 4 Concordia, No. 10 Doane, and No. 13 Hastings.
“What is particularly impressive is that we had so many young runners step up and do well,” the coach said. “Out of our top 14 women runners, 13 are freshman or sophomores. Jennifer Nikkila and Molly Engel had tremendous races.”
Engel, a Columbus, Neb., sophomore, made the move to the lead with a mile to go in the 5,000-meter race to finish in 18:36.14. Nikkila, her roommate, joined her in front for a time before falling back and taking third behind Melissa Joel of Doane with a time of 18:47.96. Sara Schuelke, a senior, was seventh for Concordia at 19:09.29; Kelly Waterman eighth at 19:10.86; Micah Dubbs 11th at 19:32.45 and Michelle Quinlan 12th at 19:36.41.
Other Concordia finishes included: 15. Angela Matthews, 19:52.93; 21. Julie Gaebel, 20:11.73; 26. Laura Deen, 20:17.18; 33; and Melissa Weeder, 20:29.93.
Dana's Derek Fey won the men’s 8,000-meter race. The NWU team total was 22 while Concordia had 71, Dana 87 and Sioux Falls 132.
Other Bulldog men’s performances included: 18. Mark Heider, 26:31.09; 20. Andrew Walquist, 26:36.25; 23. Matt Haden, 26:39.32; 26. Chris Rolland, 26:41.71; 30. Jeremy Koch, 26:57.84; 35. Matt Luevano, 27:11.21; 50. George Schroll, 27:46.91; 54. Brett Kapels, 27:59.95.
The course at Spencer Park was covered in a combination of snow, ice and slush, but the sun was out and it was not extremely cold. "It wasn't too bad," Engel told the Sioux Falls Argus Leader. "We had our long spikes (three-eighths inch) in. It felt really nice." Engel won the Sioux Falls Invitational on the same course in late September.
The Concordia men's and women's cross country teams were the best in the NAIA Region 4 races held the morning of Nov. 9 at Pioneer Park in Lincoln.
Four of the Bulldog women runners finished in the top 10 with Molly Engel fifth at 19:08. Jennifer Nikkila was seventh, Sara Schuelke ninth and Michelle Quinlan 10th. There were 121 runners competing.
On the men's side Nick Bartlett was sixth at 26:26 and Curtis Wilson seventh among the 148 runners.
Women's team scoring:
Concordia 39, Doane 65, Hastings 99, Dordt College 130, U. of Sioux Falls 130, North¬ western (Iowa) College 146, Southwestern (Kan.) 203, Park University 213, Briar Cliff 256, Tabor Col¬ lege 269, Dana College 291, Sterling College 335, York College 360, Haskell Indian Nations 385.
(5,000 meters): 1, Natalie Flynn Christensen, CSM, 18:45. 2, Melissa Joel, Doane, 19:03. 3, Brittany Price, Doane, 19:05. 4, Nicole DeRoin, Hastings, 19:07. 5, Molly Engel, Concor¬ dia, 19:08. 6, Cassie Helmer, Southwestern, 19:09. 7, Jennifer Nikkila, Concordia, 19:25. 8, Becky Demarest, Dordt, 19:26. 9, Sara Schuelke, Concordia, 19:27. 10, Michelle Quinlan, Concordia, 19:32. Other Concordia placings included Kelly Waterman, 13th, 19:46.77; Micah Dubbs, 15th, 20:08.29; Julie Gaebel, 22nd, 20:23.37; Angela Matthews, 24th, 20:30.32; Melissa Weeder, 26th, 20:33.84; Laura Deen, 27th, 20:34.70; Lacey Darien, 30th, 20:41.19; Jennifer Henderson 57th, 21:45.13; Tanya Kanengieter, 64th, 21:58.54; Emily Ronning, 74th, 22:24.41.
Men's team scoring:
Concordia 53, Southwestern 65, Dana 109, Doane 126, U. of Sioux Falls 145, Dakota Wesleyan 171, Hastings 193, Dordt College 222, Park University 246, Friends University 285, Briar Cliff 309, Northwestern 310, Ottawa University 319, McPherson College 361, Haskell Indian Nations 429, York College 430.
(8,000 meters) - 1, Mobior Atem, Park, 25:45. 2, Nathanael Wheately, Southwestern, 25:47. 3, Derek Fey, Dana, 26:05. 4, Alan King, Dakota Wesleyan, 26:16. 5, Sam Malmberg, Doane, 26:23. 6, Nick Bartlett, Concordia, 26:26. 7, Curtis Wilson, Concordia, 26:28. 8, Warren Bergquist, Southwestern, 26:32. 9, Zack Reeves, Doane, 26:37. 10, Garry Clark, Dana, 26:45. Other Concordia runners included Matt Haden, 12th, 26:58.31; Mark Heider, 13th, 26:58.78; Matt Luevano, 15th, 27:17.10; Andrew Walquist, 16th, 27:17.57; Chris Rolland, 17th, 27:17.97; George Schroll, 38th, 28:02.01; Brian Greeves, 42nd, 28:08.71; Brett Kapels, 51st, 28:29.34; Issac Wagner 124th, 31:24.56; Jordan Duncan, 140th, 33:00.44.


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A purpose-built Pottery Studio located within a private mews in South East London, tucked away behind a typical Victorian terrace on a parcel of land just 4.2 x 6.4 metres.

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Neither cross-country skiers nor downhill enthusiasts will leave the northeastern town of Stowe disappointed when snow falls, though this region is equally popular come summer with hikers and paddlers.
Outerlands Gallery was founded in 2012 by Photographer Cat Cutillo and Sculptor Ross Sheehan. Located in downtown Vergennes, Vermont, this former carriage house was completely renovated into a contemporary gallery that exhibits both local and national artists and craftspeople.
In addition to the Gallery, we have an outdoor sculpture garden in progress and provide a range of services including Art Handling, Art Installation, Photography and Video Production.
We offer a compact version of Go-Vermont for mobile users, allowing you to access just the information you need on the road. Of course, you can still use the full version of Go-Vermont on your mobile device just as you can on your desktop.


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This post is meant to archive a study oft-cited by fat liberation activists. Please take some time to read the study, and please link to it on your own blogs if you find it compelling.
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Singer Banky W can’t really stop gushing over his new boo Adesuwa Etomi.
The “Jasi” crooner Banky W recently posted a video of his fiancé, Adesua Etomi fighting on a movie set.
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Possible places for spiritual retreats as shown in picture
You may find lists for retreat centers in California here.
Salt Springs Island Nature Retreats
Retreats I have been to include
- Retreat centers can be found on any state.
- They involve spiritual, physical, and emotional activities.
- Prices for a retreat depend on the luxury, location, and its popularity.
- MSJ Mother house in Fremont
- Girl Scout Camp in Pescadero
- Presentation Center in Los Gatos
- Jesuit Retreat Center in Los Gatos