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Bill Number: H.R. 3804, National Park Service Authorities and Corrections Act of 2009

Sponsor: Tonko (D - NY)

Official Title: A bill to make technical corrections to various acts affecting the National Park Service, to extend, amend or establish certain National Park Service authorities, and for other purposes.

This bill makes technical corrections to certain acts affecting the National Park Service. Included in the bill is a provision clarifying that if a violation of a national park regulation "occurs within a park, site, monument, or memorial that is part of the National Park System," violators are subject to the penalties specified in two other sections of the U.S. Code: Applicable penalties for violations of the Secretary of Interior's published rules and regulations include a fine of up to $500 or up to six months imprisonment. For other federal criminal code violations, applicable criminal fines against individuals include up to $5,000 for infractions and up to $250,000 for felonies (or misdemeanors resulting in death). The criminal fines against corporations include up to $10,000 for infractions and up to $500,000 for felonies (or misdemeanors resulting in death).

Bill Number: S. 1536, Avoiding Life-Endangering and Reckless Texting by Drivers Act of 2009 (“ALERT Drivers Act”)

Sponsor: Schumer (D - NY)

Official Title: A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to reduce the amount of Federal highway funding available to States that do not enact a law prohibiting an individual from writing, sending, or reading text messages while operating a motor vehicle.

Status:

7/29/2009: Introduced

7/29/2009: Referred to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee

This bill, a companion to H.R. 3535, would require the Department of Transportation to withhold 25 percent of certain designated federal highway funds from a State that fails to enact and enforce a law prohibiting persons from writing, sending or reading text messages while driving a motor vehicle. The bill does not define criminal offenses but instead requires States to do so. The bill would require the Secretary of Transportation to issue federal regulations specifying minimum penalties that States must impose for violations of the texting ban in order to receive their full share of federal highway funds.

From Overcriminalized.com -

“Overcriminalization” describes the trend in America – and particularly in Congress – to use the criminal law to “solve” every problem, punish every mistake (instead of making proper use of civil penalties), and coerce Americans into conforming their behavior to satisfy social engineering objectives. Criminal law is supposed to be used to redress only that conduct which society thinks deserving of the greatest punishment and moral sanction.

But as a result of rampant overcriminalization, trivial conduct is now often punished as a crime. Many criminal laws make it possible for the government to convict a person even if he acted without criminal intent (i.e., mens rea). Sentences have skyrocketed, particularly at the federal level.

Ivy Tech Breaks Another Record

119,773 enrolled for Spring term including... 88,520 students who returned from the previous semester

INDIANAPOLIS -- 119,773 students enrolled statewide for classes marking the largest semester enrollment in the college’s history. Ivy Tech’s total headcount is up 32.9 percent compared to the first day of classes last Spring semester.

Enrollment numbers have topped 5,000 for the first time ever; standing at 5,371 students, a 16.6 percent increase from Spring 2009, when 4,607 students were enrolled.

More than 88,520 of the students currently enrolled are returning students from the previous term, while 16,044 of this Spring’s students are new, first-time college students. In addition, the college enrolled 8,813 dual credit high school students and 5,850 students with previous college experience.

“It is great to see so many of our students returning from the Fall along with a large group of new students starting at the community college for the first time. Our efforts to aggressively optimize our efficiencies and cost-savings as one statewide community college is what has allowed us to accommodate these massive enrollment increases over many consecutive semesters,” said Thomas J. Snyder, Ivy Tech President. “We are dedicated to ensuring the success of our students and will continue to find ways to make our processes across the state more consistent and efficient to maximize the return on every dollar the state invests in this very fast growing community college.”

The college has experienced its largest semester enrollments consecutively over the last five semesters as follows:

Spring 2010 = 119,773

Fall 2009 = 110,359

Spring 2009 = 90,627

Fall 2008 = 86,130

Spring 2008 = 79,366

Ivy Tech Community College reports to be Indiana's largest public post-secondary institution and the nation’s largest singly-accredited statewide community college system with more than 130,000 students enrolled annually.

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AT&T: Winter Travel Tips

In response to upcoming winter weather in Louisville and Southern Indiana, AT&T offers these tips to holiday travelers across the Commonwealth:

-Have a family communications plan in place and practice before storms strike. Designate someone out of the area as a central contact, and make certain that all family members know whom to contact if they become separated. Most important, practice your emergency plan in advance.

-Use text messaging due to the messaging's ability to go through quicker in any emergency situation.

-Take advantage of weather text-alert programs. AT&T participates in a number of text alert school closing notification programs; check local news websites to see if weather related text alert programs are available in their area.

-Make sure to have a "Winter Storm Phone"... One corded (landline) telephone that is not dependent on electricity in case of a power outage.

-Keep non-emergency calls at minimum. If there is severe weather, chances are many people will be attempting to place calls to loved ones, friends and business associates.

-Program all emergency contact numbers and e-mail addresses into a mobile phone. Numbers should be police departments, fire stations, hospitals, as well as family members.

-Keep the wireless phone's battery charged at all times. Have an alternative plan to recharge the battery in case of a power outage (i.e. charging the wireless device via a car charger or having extra charged mobile phone batteries or disposable mobile phone batteries on hand.)

-Keep wireless phones dry by storing it in a baggie or some other type of protective covering.

-Track storms and access weather information through a wireless device or phone. During a power loss, a wireless device can provide access to the Internet, display weather reports and get regular updates.

-Take advantage of location-based mapping technology. Services such as AT&T Navigator and AT&T FamilyMap can help to avoid traffic congestion from storm damage, as well as tracking family member via a wireless device in case of becoming separated.

"AT&T is committed to keeping Kentucky connected," AT&T Kentucky State President Mary Pat Regan said.

"With our new fiber network, along with a combination of battery backup, fixed and mobile generators, we are committed to connecting our customers to their world, everywhere they live and work, regardless of what Mother Nature has in mind." (PRNewswire-FirstCall, AT&T,Inc.)

Kelley Blue Book Announces Best Auto Resale Value Awards for 2010

Kbb.com Offers Money-Saving Advice for Finding New Vehicles with Minimal Depreciation Ahead

Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new- and used-vehicle information, announces the all-new 2010 model-year vehicle winners of its annual Best Resale Value Awards, www.kbb.com/BRVA2010 which recognize current and forthcoming vehicles for their projected retained value five years from now. Since depreciation (or loss of value) is typically a car-buyer's primary expense during ownership, these awards, like all of kbb.com's new- and used-vehicle information, are designed to help consumers make more informed car-buying decisions.

Kelley Blue Book's Best Resale Value Awards are based on projections from the Kelley Blue Book® Official Residual Value Guide determined by an expert staff of automotive analysts. These prestigious awards honor vehicles expected to maintain the greatest proportion of their original list price after five years of ownership. Low-volume vehicles and vehicles with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of more than $60,000 are excluded from award consideration, except in the luxury and high-performance categories.

2010 BEST RESALE VALUE: BRAND- Toyota

2010 BEST RESALE VALUE: LUXURY BRAND - Lexus

2010 BEST RESALE VALUE: BY VEHICLE CATEGORY - MID-SIZE PICKUP: Toyota Tacoma HIGH-PERFORMANCE

CAR: Chevrolet

Camaro SS FULL-SIZE PICKUP: Ford F-Series HYBRID/ALT.

Super Duty FUEL CAR: Toyota Prius COMPACT UTILITY COMPACT CAR: MINI Cooper

VEHICLE: Honda CR-V Clubman MID-SIZE UTILITY MID-SIZE CAR: Honda Accord

VEHICLE: Toyota Highlander

FULL-SIZE UTILITY FULL-SIZE CAR: Ford Taurus

VEHICLE: Honda Pilot

LUXURY UTILITY NEAR-LUXURY CAR: Lexus IS

VEHICLE: Lexus RX 350 HYBRID/ALT. FUEL LUXURY CAR: Audi A5

UTILITY VEHICLE: BMW X5

Turbo Diesel VAN: Toyota Sienna SPORTS CAR: Nissan 370Z

2010 BEST RESALE VALUE: TOP 10 MODELS - Audi A5 MINI Cooper BMW M3 MINI Cooper Clubman Chevrolet Camaro SS Toyota Prius Chevrolet Corvette Toyota RAV4 Honda CR-V Toyota Tacoma

From The Mind of Christi ...

I want to be a writer when I grow up!

Dec. 9th- "Hey everyone! We could not

drink the water at school today. Dr. Losey

said that the water is boiling hot! So, we

got to bring our own water bottles, and

the kids who did not bring them had to get

cups from the office and go to one of those water

dispenser things and fill it up."

Nov. 23- "Good day (ha ha)! Hey guess

what!? Santa's Secret Shop is coming!

I am excited! I love shopping for my

family and friends. Money for the Santa

Shop is due Tuesday, Nov. 24th. Gifts are

$1.50 each and we are limited to six gifts each. We are also selling magazines. If you know a Silver Creek student, order a magazine from them so they can win prizes!"

Nov. 18- "Hey everyone! We went to

the science museum in Louisville

today and walked through the new

Titanic exhibit. It was really neat!

I had to find my person, a girl's name

who I looked for, and then I found out she went down

with the ship when it sunk. She was on her way from

India to Pennsylvania. I saw perfume bottles that still

had the perfume in it, china plates and more! Oh yeah,

I found out my sister has to get her Swine Flu shot

on Friday (Nov. 20th). I told her it feels like a bee

sting. "

Nov. 17, 2009- "We had our Swine Flu

shots today and it did not hurt. It

actually felt like a bee sting. I hope

other students did not get hurt when

they got their shots. I don't know

when my big sister (in high school) will be getting

a Swine Flu shot, but we should all be

fair and share! ;-)"

Oct. 12, 2009- "Dr. Losey talked to us in

school today and said all the boys and girls

have to get a shot, the one that goes up

your nose because of Swine Flu. The

papers for the parents will be coming

soon, I think... "

Oct. 8, 2009- "Hey all you kids! Today two kids would not agree together -- bullying is not nice. One kid who has a disability was treated unfairly when he was just

trying to catch a ball. The other kid yelled and made the kid catching the ball cry. I don't like it when this happens. We should treat everyone the same. It is not nice to treat kids who can't do some things mean.

Did you know that Silver Creek has a recorder class? Music Teacher Ms. Roach is great at teaching us new notes and songs every week. We are planning a performance. Hope you can come hear and see us! Now, I must go and practice my songs..."

Sept. 16,2009- "Hey again! It's me, Christi. I had a good day at school today, but then my mom picked me up and I had to get two of my school shots and that flu stuff that goes up your nose and tastes like bananas. But nevermind that stuff.

Today at school we went to the presentation room and heard a person speak. He was from some energy-gas place and he told us about that poison gas, CO2, also called Carbon Monoxide. He said we should have carbon monoxide detectors in our house, that we could get sick and die from this poison gas, and if a CO2 detector starts beeping and the grown-ups aren't waking up we need to call 9-1-1.

He said there was a lot of 'dangerous' things like gas and heaters. So, it was interesting to me.

Well, gotta go. My arms hurt (thanks mom!) from these shots and my sister is playing the piano really loud!"

LOL!

U.S. College Students Gain Job Market

Parents Say Study Abroad Experience Increases Maturity and Self-Confidence

CHICAGO -- Parents of returning study abroad college students found the experience initiated a sea-change in their willingness to be more responsible, act independently, and take on the world by themselves, a survey by IES Abroad revealed. More than 1,000 parents responded to the survey.

"This newly-acquired maturity and independence will serve college students well as they enter the job market, pursue careers, and make important life choices," said Dr. Mary Dwyer, CEO and president of IES Abroad.

Maturity, self-confidence, appreciation for other cultures, and independence are the four most significant qualities students acquired while participating in an IES Abroad program, according to parents of U.S. college and university students who studied abroad in spring 2009. The survey had an approximate 40% response rate.

American college students who have studied abroad may have an important edge in today's highly competitive job market. Responsibility, adaptability and independence, coupled with living in another culture, help provide vital skills prospective employers demand: adaptability within multicultural work teams, sensitivity to and appreciation for multicultural perspectives, and creative problem-solving.

For full survey results go to: https://www.iesabroad.org/IES/Parents/parents.html

Who Said It?

"If you don't have a valentine,

hang out with your girlfriends, don't

go looking for someone. When it's

right, they'll come to you."

~Carmen Electra

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Reminder to Sellersburg Drivers!

Speeding by itself is a crime. However, Sellersburg Police Department has taken a step ahead. Many residents are not aware of the cameras that record drivers in town every d ay.Please remember to watch your speed while in Sellersburg. Citizens have been struck, some with serious injuries.

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Junior League of Louisville

Hosting 4th-Annual

Two of a Kind Fundraising Event

Experience “A New York State of Mind” While Helping to Feed Our Community - Proceeds to Benefit Junior League of Louisville Urban Garden and Community Projects and Blessings in a Backpack.

February 20, 7p.m.-12a.m. at The Gillepsie.

The theme for this year’s event will be “A New York State of Mind” and attendees will feel they’ve stepped off of the Louisville streets and straight into New York City. Throughout the event, there will be New York-inspired food stations from Little Italy, Chinatown, Coney Island, Times Square and more. Guests will get to test their luck with live and silent auctions and action packed casino games, while enjoying a live DJ. There will also be New York-themed cocktails and a Central Park style coffee bar with warm roasted nuts and pretzels to make the evening complete.

Two of a Kind will be held from 7 p.m. to midnight. Tickets for the event can be purchased online by visiting www.juniorleaguelouisville.org. Individual tickets are $100 each and late night tickets for admission after 9:30 p.m. are $60, while a VIP table of 10 can be purchased for $1200.

Proceeds from Two of a Kind will help feed our community — the event benefits the Junior League of Louisville’s Urban Garden and community service projects, with a special grant going to Blessings in a Backpack. Last year alone, over 550 JLL members contributed more than 13,300 volunteer hours and impacted over 2,800 lives in the Louisville community. During the past decade, JLL has invested more than $1 million in community projects and leadership development.

Thyroid Help, A Letter To Read

Hi Sellersburg Readers,

You all sound terrific, god bless you. Dr's tell us, the pharmacy companies do not see the need to help patients with thyroid except what has been around for ages.. I mean drugs.

One Question A Reader Asked: I have had this problem for many years. I feel like I could scream, as I can't find a cure. I have an over abundance of gas, all the time, and can't seem to pin point certain foods... my last visit to the Dr' was I have an infection in my intestional tract and was on a potent antibiotic for 2 weeks, with no results from the results of a test I had taken. I had radiation on my thyroid many years ago, and use armour thyroid. What do you think? Thanks.

Our answer: ..the gas problem could be many things. Have you tried staying away from wheat and other grains, legumes, sugar and cow's dairy? These can cause lot of trouble. You could go without them for a week or two and see how you feel.

The other thing could be candida and/or parasites. Even if it is mild but unresolved it can cause lots problems in your digestive system and sometimes affect other parts of your body too.

We also encourage you to learn about food combining so that you give your stomach a break and see if this is of benefit to you.

Wishing you all health and peace,

Monica .. ready to bundle up like an onion!

P.S. Help a friend: If you think of someone that could

benefit from this message please pass it along,

and help us to spread the word of natural health and

healing. Thanks a bunch.

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A pancake breakfast is set for Feb. 6th at Speed Memorial Church from 8a.m.-10a.m. HELPERS are wanted. This breakfast benefits the Drama Club of Silver Creek High School. Contact Nathan Shewell or Cathy Ryan.

Silver Creek High School Theatre Department is getting ready to "WOW!" audiences with Disney's Beauty and the Beast!

Students are practing while singing, "Be Our Best... " Get a $1 discoun by callinl (812) 246-7440.

The play starts March 5th, running through to March 14th. Tickets are $10 or $8 for students and senior citizens.

Seven Accidents In Under Two Hours

More snow coming to Sellersburg

Several snow related-accidents have been reported when last week's mixture of ice, rain and snow closed businesses and schools in Sellersburg on Tuesday, Jan. 26th.

The National Weather Service is predicting more snow for tonight for southern Indiana during Friday to Saturday, Feb. 5th.

Here is a listing of where the weather related accidents took place for Sellersburg:

Tuesday, Jan. 26-

-6:56 a.m., McDonald's parking lot.

-6:58 a.m., 9000 block of State Road 60. A vehicle rolled over with EMS on the scene.

-7:05 a.m., a car slid off the roadway at St. Joe Road East, the southend.

-7:30 a.m., accident with injuries from being entrapped, EMS called to St. Joe Road East and State Road 60.

-7:50 a.m., accident, U.S. 31 and Utica Street.

-8:29 a.m., two vehicles slid into a ditch at Enterprise Way and Ohio Avenue.

-8:39 a.m., a vehicle slid into a ditch at Payne Koehler Road.

-8:59 a.m., a vehicle slid into a ditch at the intersection of Poindexter Road and Windsor Drive.

-10:38 a.m., a driver told police about his accident (see previous entry) and that damage was allegedly seen after towing.

-11:41 a.m., Ranger Towing reported that a police report was needed for the previous accident reported.

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200+ Nice List Teacher Requests!

Email response positively "overwhelming," Dr. Losey said.

Silver Creek Elementary School Principle Dr. David Losey sent an email request to parents and students, hoping for the email to return with heart-felt surprises for teachers and staff.

Doctor Losey requested that students and parents reply to an email that asked and said why teachers and staff should be put on Santa's Nice List. Here is part of the response from more than 200 requests:

Student: Jakob

Teacher: Mrs. Anderson

I have been so impressed by the time and devotion she has put into teaching my son. He has learned so much this year, already. He is constantly telling me knew things they are doing and learning, and how much he likes her. She also makes sure us the parents are always kept up to date as to what our children are learning, doing, and any side projects that are coming up. I am very thankful to Mrs Anderson, for all that she does. Sincerely, Kendra

Student: Joey

Teacher: Mr. Balmer

Joey explained that Mr. Balmer is caring and funny. He really likes how he does fun things during the year like wearing Mexican hats and stuff. He is a great teacher who helps him learn. Joey's parents said that it is evident that Mr. Balmer really cares about the children and tries to make a positive impact in their lives. Joey comes home on a daily basis talking about all the adventures that they had in his class. The kids have a lot of respect for him and he is an excellent role model, from Joey's mom