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The 53rd Street Community Garden has brought together a diverse mix of people that otherwise would not have met.
The space not only is a place for the community to grow vegetables, but also provides a safe environment for people to meet and learn about the land.
The garden stemmed from Arts@Large's "Growing Great Gardens" program.
53rd Street Community Street Garden 'bridges the gap'
by Melanie Lawder and Shoshauna Schmidt
It was a cold and windy day last May when an eclectic mix of people installed the 53rd Street Community Garden in Sherman Park. This project has since fostered and strengthened ties between local schools and residents.
"The feel of the day was, just, very united," said Sean Kiebzak, the environmental specialist hired by Arts@Large to help shepherd the garden. "All the community members [were] just really excited that a project like this was going on. We had members from the Orthodox Jewish community there, the 53rd Street community – people from all over the city."
The community garden was a finalist for the Northern Trust Navigator Award, part of the Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI). The award recognizes organizations that bring together diverse voices and resources to improve the community.
Those diverse voices and resources include local residents, community artists, the Norwood Neighborhood Group, the Sherman Park Community Association and students and teachers from two neighboring schools. The garden, which sits in the lot behind the 53rd Street School, shares a play area with Yeshiva Elementary School, an Orthodox Jewish school located across the street.
One organization provided the crucial link among these groups.
"Arts@Large actually bridged the gap," said Bridgette Hood, principal of 53rd Street School. "They actually brought us together."
Arts@Large is a nonprofit funded by the U.S. Department of Education and dedicated to providing schools and students with a nurturing, multi-faceted art curriculum. The community garden stemmed from the organization's "Growing Great Gardens" program. According to the nonprofit's website, the program aims to link art and environmental education together through garden creation and outdoor learning.
"Where students may struggle in certain aspect of the curriculum or classroom work, they may find that they thrive or excel in the arts," Kiebzak said. "Incorporating that into the classroom makes it more accessible for the student to learn the subject matter and to really be creative."
Kiebzak collaborated with the 53rd Street School's teachers and principal. Together, they helped students recognize and understand the connection between art and environmental science.
Teacher Erick McGinley found the garden to be especially useful for his class.
"It's really a unique thing, because in a classroom, you try and simulate those outside experiences," McGinley said. "But when you get out there and you actually have it, it's totally different and the kids know that."
The schools are not the garden's only beneficiaries. Of the 57 garden beds, about 10 plots belong to the 53rd Street School and two belong to Yeshiva. Community residents, including families, older adults and couples, tend to the remaining plots. Like the students, they grow a myriad of plants, including flowers and vegetables.
Wendy Washington, a local resident and member of the Sherman Park Community Association, has two garden plots – one for her and her husband, and the other for her two daughters. She uses her plots to teach her children where their food comes from.
Sandy Short and Sarah Korb, also Sherman Park residents, bonded over the nuances of gardening. They had not met before, but their plots sit right next to each other, presenting them the opportunity to meet and become friends.
"It was surreal, almost, to me," Short said. "(There was) this great level of cooperation and neighborhood harmony. I just loved it."
Arts@Large is pleased with the garden's success in bringing the community together.
"We accomplished everything we set out to do," Kiebzak said, "and that was establishing a space for the community to come and enjoy (the garden) that is beautified by the students and that helps the community members reach a more sustainable way of life."


The generosity of thousands of individuals, corporations, foundations and government supporters of the Annual Fund has been instrumental in advancing the world-class artistry and musical excellence of The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. We extend our deepest appreciation to you for helping to make The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra a cultural touchstone in our community.
As the SPCO celebrates its 60th Anniversary during the 2018.19 season, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the support of our community. Over the last six decades, the growing support of our donors has made it possible for the SPCO to share music with more people in our community than ever before while offering the most affordable ticket prices of any American orchestra. Thank you for your support!
In honor of our 60th anniversary, members of our community are sharing a few reasons why they support the SPCO. See their stories below.


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June R. Jewell, CPA, is a leading expert on profitability in the Architecture and Engineering industry, and author of the best-selling book, Find the Lost Dollars: 6 Steps to Increase Profits in Architecture, Engineering, and Environmental Firms. For over 25 years she helped A&E firms implement the Wind2 FMS and Deltek Vision systems and is now dedicated to helping A&E firm leaders to transform their teams and improve their processes and systems to be able to hold their employees and managers accountable to increase profitability.
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Currently, Rob serves on the board for the New York Center for Architecture, and is one of the core committee members forming the NYC chapter of the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). Rob also served as treasurer of the New York City Chapter of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) and on the Board of the Long Island Business Development Council. Rob is an active associate member of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). Rob still finds time to support his community by serving on the advisory board for the Child Center of New York, a children's health and welfare organization. Rob is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and is distinguished as one of the first in the country to earn the CCIFP (Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional) designation from the Institute of Certified Construction Financial Professionals (ICCFP). Rob holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from Hofstra University, and currently serves as an accounting advisor for his alma mater.


On the border of two Castilla provinces, Burgos and Soria, located in Montejo de la Vega de la Serrezuela Village, in Segovia province.
Between the Duero and Banuelos river, it witnessed famous events such as "El Concilio Arandense" in 1473. Today San Juan Bautista church houses the permanent "Paths of Light" exhibition.
Directed by José Antonio Guitérrez Santamaria, the centre opened 20 years ago. It is a fully compliant member of the Real FederacionHipica Española. Only 5kms from Aranda de Duero, enjoying beautiful views, its perfect for horse riding among the vineyards.
Constructed in 1784 on the orders of Marquesa de Villena and Condessa de San Esteban de Gormaz, in between centenialpoplars, willows and aspens, it actually owes its name to the springs in the grounds.
Located in the main square of Gumiel de Izán, it is a Spanish Historic Monument, recognised as a Cultural Heritage Building since 8th August 1962.
Dating from the 18th century, it was built by Antonio Garcia and Diego de Arce. Especially appealing is the lovely gothic portrayal of the Virgin de Nava. The chapel is built in the shape of a single nave in cross form.
The Palace de los Condes de Miranda, commonly known as the Zúñiga or Avellaneda palace, is a 16th century Renaissance building. It was built by Don Francisco de Zúñiga y Velasco, 3rd count of Miranda del Castañar.
This prestigious museum is one of the most visited in Castilla y León. One reason maybe its location, in Peñafiel castle. Since 1999 it has integrated wine-making into rural tourism.
In Plaza España, Peñafiel is Santa María church. It exhibits an important collection of Religious Art from Valladolid province. Above all its well-known for its collection of Processional Crosses; many from 14th and 17th century made of silver.


These pretty earrings feature a 14k gold plated Skull/ Circle and the semi precious stone Aventurine know for promoting feeling of wellbeing and healing properties. Also the stone of prosperity.
14k matt gold plated skull with sterling silver earpost. Features a hanging circle charm and Aventurine stone droplet. Size: Skull approx 1/2 inch. Full earring length apporx 2 inches.


Okay, I have borrowed the name from a friend of mine, who uses the Lady Grumpypants moniker for her own writing. The reason why I am using it now is because that is exactly how I felt all weekend. I was so bad that when Baby Girl pulled her earing skew and it started bleeding,… Continue reading Lady Grumpypants!
Ever had that feeling where you're so dog tired, it feels like you're walking in fog? That's how I have been feeling this weekend. Tired. Tired. Tired… But, gratitude does seem to give a burst of energy to one's step, so without any further a due, herewith gratitude journal: I am grateful for an awesome… Continue reading Gratitude Mondays!
Who am I in Christ? I am fearfully and wonderfully made, with power, love and a sound mind. I am busy working through Dr Caroline Leaf's 21 Day Detox programme. And I have tackled toxic thinking on various issues in my life, but the one I haven't tackled yet – the big one, the major driving… Continue reading My 21 Day Detox!


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Sundance Feature Film Program
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Institute@sundance.org
Contact: Michelle Satter, Director, Feature Film Program
The Sundance Institute is interested in supporting original, compelling, human stories that reflect the independent vision of the writer and/or writer/director.
Do not send the screenplay. Submit an application, cover letter, resume/bio, synopsis not to exceed two pages, first five pages of the script, and the entry fee.
Participation in the prestigious residential lab & travel expenses. 15-20 winners.
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Sundance Announces Lab Participants
The Sundance Institute has announced the 14 projects selected for its annual June Directors and Screenwriters Labs, taking place at the Sundance Resort in Utah May 30 - June 30, 2011. [Updated: 05/03/2011]
Sundance Announces Writers Lab Participants
The Sundance Institute has announced the 12 feature film projects selected for its annual January screenwriters lab. [Updated: 12/14/2009]
Sundance Announces Lab Projects
The Sundance Institute has announced the 12 projects selected for its annual June Directors and Screenwriters Labs set for June 2-26, 2009 at the Sundance Resort in Utah. [Updated: 04/28/2009]
Sundance Announces June Screenwriters Lab Participants
The Sundance Institute has announced the selection of projects for its annual June Screenwriters Lab, which will take place at the Sundance Resort in Utah from May 26— June 26, 2008. [Updated: 05/03/2008]
Sundance Announces January Screenwriters Lab Participants
The Sundance Institute has announced the 13 projects to be workshoped at its January Screenwriters Lab. [Updated: 12/14/2007]
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Sundance Institute has selected 12 projects for the annual Screenwriters Lab, which takes place January 13 through 18 at the Sundance Resort in Utah. [Updated: 12/30/2005]
Sundance Announces 13 Projects for 2005 June Filmmakers and Screenwriters Labs
Sundance Institute has announced the selection of 13 projects for the annual June Filmmakers and Screenwriters Labs, which take place at the Sundance Village in Utah from May 31 – June 30. [Updated: 05/10/2005]
Sundance Institute Announces Projects for January Screenwriters Lab
The Sundance Institute has selected 12 projects for the annual January Screenwriters Lab, which takes place January 14-19, 2005 at the Sundance Village in Utah. [Updated: 12/24/2004]
Sundance Institute Announces Projects for 2004 June Filmmakers and Screenwriters Labs
Sundance Institute has announced the selection of 13 projects for the annual June Filmmakers and Screenwriters Labs, which take place at the Sundance Village in Utah. [Updated: 05/10/2004]
Sundance Institute Now Accepting Applications for the 2004 Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship
The Sundance Institute Feature Film Program is seeking applications for the 2004 Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship. The Fellowship provides support for a script, from inception to pre-production, that explores science or technology themes or that depict scientists, engineers, or mathematicians in innovative ways. [Updated: 02/13/2004]
Sundance Announces Projects for 2004 January Screenwriters Lab
The Sundance Institute has selected 12 projects for the annual January Screenwriters Lab, which takes place January 9-14 at the Sundance Village in Utah. [Updated: 12/19/2003]
Sundance Announces 12 Projects for 2003 January Screenwriters Lab
Los Angeles, CA - The Sundance Institute has selected 12 projects for the annual Screenwriters Lab, which takes place January 10-15 at the Sundance Village in Utah. [Updated: 12/26/2002]
Sundance Institute Announces Projects for 2002 January Screenwriters Lab
The Sundance Institute has selected 11 projects for the annual Screenwriters Lab, which takes place January 4-9 at the Sundance Village in Utah. [Updated: 12/18/2001]
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The dollar held overnight gains in Asia with the yen and euro down as manufacturing gauges from Japan and China showed some strength, while Australia disappointed.
The Caixin/Markit manufacturing PMI for October came in at 51.0 as and unchanged from September, according to data released on Wednesday. The release follows China's official manufacturing PMI for October that came in at 51.6 — below expectations.
In Australia, the AIG Manufacturing index came in at 51.1, compared with a previous reading of 54.2. As well, the Japan's manufacturing PMI rose to 62.8, compared with a reading of 52.5 seen.
AUD/USD traded at 0.7661, up 0.07%, while USD/JPY changed hands at 113.87, up 0.19%. EUR/USD fell 0.11% to 1.1633. The U.S. dollar index, which measures the greenback's strength against a trade-weighted basket of six major currencies, rose 0.13% to 94.57.
Overnight, the dollar traded modestly higher against a basket of major currencies buoyed by a pair of economic reports on manufacturing growth and consumer confidence that topped expectations, pointing to underlying strength in the U.S. economy.


There have been efforts to develop alternative transparent conductors to replace indium tin oxide (ITO). A hybrid transparent conductor that integrates a metallic Cu grid and graphene film promises to be a suitable candidate. Flexibility, sheet resistance, and transmittance comparable to ITO have been demonstrated. Here, we show that the optical and electrical properties of the hybrid transparent conductor can be easily tuned by clever design of the metal grid. The outcome of our study provides unprecedented guidelines for future design of metal grids integrated in transparent conductors. We also find that the graphene film forms an effective barrier to retard the degradation of the copper grid when the hybrid transparent conductor is heated in air up to high temperatures for an extended period of time. Hence, a superior hybrid transparent conductor, which can be carefully engineered to display desirable properties, has been demonstrated.
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Tuesday's live events
The race to the presidency now turns toward the general election in November. CNN.com Live is your home for all the latest news and views from the campaign trail.
Today's programming highlights...
9:30 am ET - Women's health care briefing - Senate Democrats join Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to discuss new women's health care coverage that will take effect tomorrow.
Filed under: Elections • Health • Health Care • Health care reform • On CNN.com today • Politics
10:00 am ET - Health care reform impact hearing - With the House scheduled to vote tomorrow on whether to repeal President Obama's health care reform law, lawmakers will be busy debating the matter today. This hearing will focus on how the law has impacted doctors and patients.
Some prominent supporters blast Romney for mixed messages on health care 'tax'
Some prominent Mitt Romney supporters are saying the presidential hopeful's campaign should stop sending mixed messages about the Supreme Court's health care ruling.
Romney and his staffers have been going back and forth on whether to call it a tax as an attack on President Obama or not a tax, to preserve the argument that Romney never raised taxes in his state despite having a similar health care law.
Head spinning a bit? We'll backtrack.
On Wednesday, Romney, the presumptive GOP presidential nominee, said the federal health care reform mandate constitutes a "tax," contradicting the way his senior adviser Eric Fehrnstrom, of the Etch-a-Sketch gaffe fame, characterized his position earlier this week. But the similar individual mandate and fee he signed into law when governor of Massachusetts is not a tax, he said in a separate interview, citing the Supreme Court's decision last Thursday.
In March, Fehrnstrom made headlines for saying in a CNN interview that the transition from the primaries to the general election was "almost like an Etch-a-Sketch. You can kind of shake it up, and we start all over again."
Some people are calling the tax chatter another Romney flip-flop. Others are calling it the Etch-a-Sketch redux. Others, like editor of The Nation Katrina vanden Heuvel, are saying this incident makes the previous gaffe look like solid campaign strategy.
Romney now says health mandate is a tax. Making that Etch a Sketch look downright steady,stable and full of integrity.
Katrina vandenHeuvel (@KatrinaNation) July 05, 2012
And now, plenty of people, including his supporters, are hitting Romney on the issue and letting him know that either he needs to get himself aligned with his staff on these issues, or scrap some of the staff and get a new game plan as they charge into the general election.
Media baron Rupert Murdoch, never shy on his views, tweeted that while he supports the former Massachusetts governor he believes Romney needs to shake up his staff to have a chance to beat Obama's seasoned campaign staff.
Met Romney last week. Tough O Chicago pros will be hard to beat unless he drops old friends from team and hires some real pros. Doubtful.
Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) July 01, 2012
And apparently, that tweet upset the Romney campaign, which prompted Murdoch to follow up with a tweet on Monday. He said he wants Romney to win, but instead of the campaign upset about the criticism they should heed some of the good advice Murdoch feels Romney is getting about trying to get his campaign in order.
Romney people upset at me! Of course I want him to win, save us from socialism, etc but should listen to good advice and get stuck in!
Filed under: Health Care • Health care reform • Mitt Romney
A supporter of the health care law cheers upon learning the Supreme Court upheld it.
Overheard on CNN.com: Health care law a 'necessary evil'
On June 28, the Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act in a 5-4 ruling. In the hours after, CNN's audience was incredibly active in expressing their opinions on the decision.
Some CNN commenters and iReport contributors had personal stories to share:
roaringwoman
As a cancer survivor… my life would have been over without health insurance. It's a necessary evil, but without it, hospitals would be closing their doors, and people would be dying. And don't blame Obama or any other political force because the insurance monster has been around for a long, long, time ruling patients, doctors and hospitals.
If you own a vehicle you are required to have it insured. If you don't you pay fines...I don't see the big deal, if they make it affordable I would jump at the chance to insure my family. I work for an attorney, and since it is a small firm, he does not offer insurance.
Natfka
I have 62 employees currently, and since I will be mandated to provide healthcare, I have two options now: Cut deeply into the pockets of the company, myself and its employees, or cut my staffing down to 49 people so as to not hit that 50 person benchmark for mandatory coverage. So 13 people are gone, or 62 (plus myself) take cuts in vacation and or pay raises. I have not made the decision yet, but I won't let my company and all of its employees take such a big hit.
iReport assignment: Your reaction to health care ruling
darb123
As a person with a pre-existing condition that was hereditary, I am glad. Maybe [now] I can purchase insurance. No insurance company will insure me. I have to use my state Medicare-type program. I don't mind paying at all. I still pay for my own prescriptions to the tune of $200 a month. I had no choice a few months back when I had gotten extremely ill and had to go to a regular local hospital. I stayed overnight and the cost was $6,000. Not an Obama fan either!
Many readers pointed out the potential benefits of the law's implementation:
c_apples
Most of you that have a problem with health care reform have no issues paying your Social Security and Medicare taxes on your paycheck. In fact, I'm sure the majority is counting down the days until they can take advantage of the Social Security and Medicare they have paid into. How is this health care as a tax any different?
flannelgal
People against this law have chosen to limit where they get their information about this law. Currently, when a person who has no insurance requires emergency care, tax payers pay for it, and the [federal] debt mounts. Now, all least the coffers will be replenished by all people, and all people get health care, preventative health care to boot. Thank you, President Obama, and everyone who worked hard to make this happen for all Americans.
Leeford68
I don't like being forced to pay for wars I don't want.
I don't like being forced to pay for roads I don't drive on.
I don't like being forced to pay for schools when I don't have kids....
But I accept the fact that I have to pay for all of these things that create a better community for all of us to live in.
Obama: Supreme Court ruling on health care a victory for all Americans
Post by: CNN.com staff
Filed under: Health Care • Health care reform
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Supreme Court upholds Obamacare 5-4
Editor's note: We're live blogging from the Supreme Court today as the nation waits to see how the justices will rule on the health care law. You can follow along below as CNN Supreme Court Producer Bill Mears and Senior Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin get the latest details live from the court as well as analysis when the opinion is delivered. Watch live coverage and analysis on CNN TV, CNN's mobile apps and http://cnn.com/live.
[Updated at 12:23 p.m. ET] President Obama touted the benefits of the law he championed as he reacted to the Supreme Court's ruling.
"By this August, nearly 13 million of you will receive a rebate from your insurance company because it spent too much on things like administration and CEO bonuses and not enough on your healthcare," Obama said.
Other benefits include lower drug costs for seniors as well as denying insurers the option to deny coverage because of pre-existing conditions. It also provides free preventative care in certain cases and issues credits to those who can't afford their health insurance premiums.
Each state will decide its "own menu of options" and they're welcome to come up with ways to cover more people and improve costs, Obama said.
The president said he respects concerns about the bill and he understands that people are worried that it was politically driven, but he said it should be clear by now he didn't push for the act because it was "good politics."
"I did it because I believed it was good for the American people," he said.
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[Updated at 12:16 p.m. ET] President Barack Obama on Thursday called the Supreme Court's decision upholding his signature health care law "a victory for people all over this country whose lives will be more secure because of this law."
"They've reaffirmed a fundamental principle, that here in America, the wealthiest nation on Earth, no illness or accident should lead to any family's financial ruin," Obama said.
Happening now: The President is speaking on today's #SCOTUS ruling on #Obamacare. Don't miss it. wh.gov/live
The Democrats (@TheDemocrats) June 28, 2012
Opinion: Health care victory, but still a long way to go
[Updated at 12:12 p.m. ET] Rep. Michelle Bachmann, R-Minnesota, responded to the ruling by saying, "This is a turning point in American history. We will never be the same again with this denial of liberty interests. But also it is a black cloud pragmatically speaking on economic recovery. There will be no hope of economic recovery between now and the election. We have exhausted now our legal solutions to be able to rid the nation of Obamacare. Now, we have to look for a political solution."
[Updated at 11:57 a.m. ET] GOP presumptive presidential nominee Mitt Romney is speaking now regarding health care.
"I will act to repeal Obamacare" if elected president, GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney said. "Obamacare was bad law yesterday. It's bad law today."
He wet on to cite the economic impact of the healthcare law. It raises taxes and cuts Medicare by hundreds of millions of dollars, while adding trillions to the national debt. It "pushes those obligations onto coming generations."
Romney said that in light of the Supreme Court decision, Americans must decide if they want more government and more deficits and if they want to lose their preferred insurance or if they want to "return to a time when the American people will have their own choice in healthcare."
"This is a time of choice for the American people. Our mission is clear: If we want to get rid of Obamacare, we have to replace President Obama," he said.
[Updated at 11:55 a.m. ET] Vicki Kennedy, the wife of late Sen. Edward Kennedy released the following statement regarding the health care ruling.
"I applaud the decision by the United States Supreme Court this morning, upholding the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. We still have much work to do to implement the law, and I hope we can all come together now to complete that
work. The stakes are too high for us to do otherwise.
As my late husband Senator Edward Kennedy said: 'What we face is above all a moral issue; that at stake are not just the details of policy, but fundamental principles of social justice and the character of our country.'"
[Updated at 11:49 a.m. ET] The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said it is for comprehensive healthcare reform, especially for the poor, but it opposes the Supreme Court decision for three reasons.
"First, ACA allows use of federal funds to pay for elective abortions and for plans that cover such abortions, contradicting longstanding federal policy. The risk we identified in this area has already materialized, particularly in the initial approval by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) of "high risk" insurance pools that would have covered abortion.
Second, the Act fails to include necessary language to provide essential conscience protection, both within and beyond the abortion context. We have provided extensive analyses of ACA's defects with respect to both abortion and conscience. The lack of statutory conscience protections applicable to ACA's new mandates has been illustrated in dramatic fashion by HHS's "preventive services" mandate, which forces religious and other employers to cover sterilization and contraception, including abortifacient drugs.
Third, ACA fails to treat immigrant workers and their families fairly. ACA leaves them worse off by not allowing them to purchase health coverage in the new exchanges created under the law, even if they use their own money. This undermines the Act's stated goal of promoting access to basic life-affirming health care for everyone, especially for those most in need."
[Updated at 11:37 a.m. ET] Lots of reaction from the political world on this decision, which was seen as an issue that could sway the upcoming election.
But just as much as this is a political issue, the real impact is on everyday Americans.
Here's a look at how some of those people reacted to the decision.
Post by: CNN news blog editor Mallory Simon, CNN Supreme Court Producer Bill Mears
Filed under: Barack Obama • Health Care • Health care reform • Politics • Supreme Court
Thursday's live events
The Supreme Court is expected to rule today on the constitutionality of President Obama's health care law. Once a ruling is issued, watch CNN.com Live for reaction and fallout to the decision.
9:00 am ET - Anti-health care law rally - The Supreme Court will be the place to be today because of the health care ruling. Before the ruling is announced, conservative groups opposed to the Affordable Care Act will stage rally outside the Court.
10:00 am ET (est.) - Health care ruling revealed
Filed under: Health • Health Care • Health care reform • On CNN.com today
Wednesday's live events
The Supreme Court is expected to rule Thursday on the constitutionality of President Obama's health care law. Once a ruling is issued, watch CNN.com Live for reaction and fallout to the decision.
Continuing coverage - Tropical Depression Debby
9:45 am ET - Waldo Canyon wildfire briefing - The wildfire has forced more than 32,000 people in Colorado out of their homes, are firefighters are struggling to contain it. Officials update the public on the status of the fire.
Filed under: Colorado • Health • Health Care • Health care reform • On CNN.com today • Tropical weather • U.S. • Weather
Analysis: Five things we learned from Supreme Court's immigration ruling
The Supreme Court ruled largely in favor of the U.S. on Arizona's immigration law, but it upheld the most controversial provision involving police checks on people's immigration status.
So what did we learn and what can we glean from their decision? Bill Mears, CNN's Supreme Court producer, breaks down the decision piece by piece:
1. Others states better tread carefully
By striking down three of the four major provisions and upholding the idea of federal authority on this issue in pretty sweeping comments, the Supreme Court has signaled other states with similar laws that they better tread carefully or make sure their laws do not to reach too far.
In Justice Anthony Kennedy's majority opinion, his main point was that the national government has significant power to regulate immigration issues. And so that lets states know that while they have some place to play in the issue, the federal government still reigns supreme.
While the court didn't tell Arizona and other states what they could and couldn't do when they conduct a traffic stop - for example how long police can hold someone, whether the law would amount to racial profiling - this opinion is essentially guidance moving forward. Their opinion was certainly not a complete smackdown of Arizona's law. Instead, it left some things pretty ambiguous.
2. The one provision upheld could be challenged again
The provision that was upheld by all eight ruling justices - commonly called the "show me your papers" provision - allows local law enforcement, when performing other state law enforcement functions, to check on the immigration status of those people they stop for another reason. That part was upheld because the justices said it was complementing existing federal policy. That's as long as police weren't singling people out specifically for racial reasons. The court essentially said that if police stop someone properly, or are involved in a domestic dispute, it was perfectly proper to at least check an immigration status and then consult with federal officials.
But in upholding that provision, the court was very careful to say that depending on how this is implemented, it could very well be overturned one day. The overall lawsuit brought against the law is a facial challenge, which means it was being opposed and believed to be unconstitutional before it went into effect. What the court is saying when it comes to the "show me your papers provision" is that the justices are going to uphold it for now, allow Arizona to implement it and depending on how they enforce it, deal with it later.
If in the future a challenge is brought claiming that people are being detained for an extended time or racial profiling is occurring, it could be challenged in the state and federal courts again, now that it can actually be implemented as a law. The justices have essentially said they will give Arizona the benefit of the doubt that they will enforce this in a way that meets a constitutional muster test.
It's a signal to other states that if they are going to have similar provisions, they too have to be careful.
Filed under: Courts • Health Care • Health care reform • Immigration • Justice
Live blog: Supreme Court strikes down most of Arizona immigration law, upholds one part
Editor's note: We're live blogging from the Supreme Court today as the nation waits to see whether the justices will hand down rulings on the controversial health care and immigration laws. You can follow along below as CNN Supreme Court Producer Bill Mears and Senior Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin get the latest details live from the court as well as analysis when, and if, the major rulings come on Monday. Watch live coverage and analysis now on CNN TV, CNN's mobile apps and http://cnn.com/live.
[Updated at 1:18 p.m. ET] Attorney General Eric Holder issued the following statement reacting to the Court's ruling:
"I welcome the Supreme Court's decision to strike down major provisions of Arizona's S.B. 1070 on federal preemption grounds. Today's ruling appropriately bars the State of Arizona from effectively criminalizing unlawful status in the state and confirms the federal government's exclusive authority to regulate in the area of immigration.
While I am pleased the Court confirmed the serious constitutional questions the government raised regarding Section 2, I remain concerned about the impact of Section 2, which requires law enforcement officials to verify the immigration status of any person lawfully stopped or detained when they have reason to suspect that the person is here unlawfully. As the Court itself recognized, Section 2 is not a license to engage in racial profiling and I want to assure communities around this country that the Department of Justice will continue to vigorously enforce federal prohibitions against racial and ethnic discrimination. We will closely monitor the impact of S.B. 1070 to ensure compliance with federal immigration law and with applicable civil rights laws, including ensuring that law enforcement agencies and others do not implement the law in a manner that has the purpose or effect of discriminating against the Latino or any other community.
We will also work to ensure that the verification provision does not divert police officers away from traditional law enforcement efforts in order to enforce federal immigration law, potentially impairing local policing efforts and discouraging crime victims, including children of non-citizens, victims of domestic violence, and asylum seekers, from reporting abuses and crimes out of fear of detention or deportation. We will continue to use every federal resource to protect the safety and civil rights of all Americans."
[Updated at 12:31 p.m. ET] President Barack Obama has weighed in on the court decision, praising that some parts were struck down, but adding that he was concerned about the provision that remained. His statement is in full below:
"I am pleased that the Supreme Court has struck down key provisions of Arizona's immigration law. What this decision makes unmistakably clear is that Congress must act on comprehensive immigration reform. A patchwork of state laws is not a solution to our broken immigration system – it's part of the problem.
At the same time, I remain concerned about the practical impact of the remaining provision of the Arizona law that requires local law enforcement officials to check the immigration status of anyone they even suspect to be here illegally. I agree with the Court that individuals cannot be detained solely to verify their immigration status. No American should ever live under a cloud of suspicion just because of what they look like. Going forward, we must ensure that Arizona law enforcement officials do not enforce this law in a manner that undermines the civil rights of Americans, as the Court's decision recognizes. Furthermore, we will continue to enforce our immigration laws by focusing on our most important priorities like border security and criminals who endanger our communities, and not, for example, students who earn their education – which is why the Department of Homeland Security announced earlier this month that it will lift the shadow of deportation from young people who were brought to the United States as children through no fault of their own.
I will work with anyone in Congress who's willing to make progress on comprehensive immigration reform that addresses our economic needs and security needs, and upholds our tradition as a nation of laws and a nation of immigrants. And in the meantime, we will continue to use every federal resource to protect the safety and civil rights of all Americans, and treat all our people with dignity and respect. We can solve these challenges not in spite of our most cherished values – but because of them. What makes us American is not a question of what we look like or what our names are. What makes us American is our shared belief in the enduring promise of this country – and our shared responsibility to leave it more generous and more hopeful than we found it."
[Updated at 12:08 p.m. ET] In regard to similar laws that have been enacted in other states, CNN Senior Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin predicts "legal trench warfare on all these laws."
The "mixed nature of the verdict" makes it impossible to say if these laws or constitutional or unconstitutional, so judges in the future will have to go through each law provision by provision to determine constitutionality.
The ruling guarantees American will see more cases out of other states in the future," Toobin said.
Post by: CNN news blog editor Mallory Simon, CNN's Eliott C. McLaughlin
Filed under: Arizona • Barack Obama • Health Care • Health care reform • Immigration • Joe Arpaio • U.S.
Monday's live events
The Supreme Court may soon rule on the constitutionality of President Obama's health care law. Once a ruling is issued, watch CNN.com Live for the reaction and fallout.
Continuing coverage: Tropical Storm Debby tracker
10:00 am ET - Postal workers announce hunger strike - The struggling U.S. Postal Service is facing big cuts in service and personnel power, but some employees are not giving up without a fight. They will announce a hunger strike in an effort to save the USPS.
Filed under: Health • Health Care • Health care reform • On CNN.com today • Weather
The Supreme Court may soon rule on the constitutionality of President Obama's health care law. Once a ruling is issued, CNN.com Live will be there for all the reaction and fallout.
10:00 am ET - Aung San Suu Kyi addresses UK Parliament - Myanmar pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi continues her trip to Britain by speaking before both houses of Parliament.
Filed under: Health • Health Care • Health care reform • Myanmar • On CNN.com today • Politics • World
9:30 am ET - IPO process hearing - The Facebook IPO fallout has made some wonder whether initial public offerings are worth it for ordinary investors. A Senate banking subcommittee looks at the issue.
Filed under: Economy • Health • Health Care • Health care reform • On CNN.com today
Justice Department faces deadline from Texas judges
The Justice Department has until 1 p.m. ET Thursday to answer fundamental constitutional questions dealing with the health care law championed by President Barack Obama in an escalating political battle that has embroiled all three branches of government.
Administration officials said Wednesday they were deciding how to respond to an order from a three-judge appeals panel that is hearing a challenge to the 2010 Affordable Care Act.
Department lawyers were told by the judges to explain whether federal courts could intervene and strike down congressional laws as unconstitutional. Such a power has been guaranteed since the Supreme Court's landmark 1803 ruling in Marbury v. Madison.
The appellate panel's order came after one of the three judges appeared to be deeply concerned by the president's comments this week, in which Obama challenged the Supreme Court not to take what he called an "unprecedented" step of overturning the health care law.
The White House tried to defuse the ideological firestorm Wednesday, saying the president's words were misunderstood.
The three judges are Republican appointees from the 5th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, meeting in Houston. They were hearing a challenge to the health care law from physician-owned hospitals, despite the fact the Supreme Court is deciding constitutional questions in separate cases.
The high court's rulings expected in June would take precedence over any other courts hearing similar appeals.
Filed under: Barack Obama • Health Care • Health care reform • Justice • Politics • U.S.
The race to the Republican presidential nomination remains up in the air. Watch CNN.com Live for all the latest news and views from the campaign trail.
8:30 am ET - Pro-Affordable Care Act briefing - The Supreme Court holds a third day of hearings on the legality of the Affordable Care Act. The hearings are not televised, but there's plenty of action outside the courthouse. Supporters of the law brief reporters this morning, then rally at 10:00 am ET. Senate Democrats discuss the law at 12:00 pm ET, followed by their Republican colleagues at 2:00 pm ET.
10:30 am ET - Santorum talks health care - GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum campaigns in Wisconsin today, starting with a discussion on health care in Sparta. He then goes bowling with College Republicans in La Crosse at 12:45 pm ET, followed by a restaurant rally in Onalaska at 2:00 pm ET.
11:00 am ET - Senators talk Syria resolution - Sen. John McCain and others unveil a resolution condemning the Syria's government for crimes against humanity.
12:45 pm ET - Biden talks economy - It's not just Republicans on the campaign trail today, as Vice President Biden heads to Davenport, Iowa, to discuss the U.S. economy.
5:00 pm ET - Gingrich discusses Social Security - He may be laying off staff and charging for photos, but GOP hopeful Newt Gingrich isn't giving up on his presidential aspirations. He'll talk the future of Social Security at an event in Washington.
CNN.com Live is your home for breaking news as it happens.
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Filed under: Elections • Health • Health Care • Health care reform • Politics
Overheard on CNN.com: Readers go back and forth as Supreme Court mulls health care law
Editor's note: This post is part of the Overheard on CNN.com series, a regular feature that examines interesting comments and thought-provoking conversations posted by the community.
As the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments about President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act, our readers are making some arguments of their own. Some are even protesting. Comment below and share your thoughts and ideas about health care.
Supreme Court divided over health care mandate
We've been hearing from several readers, including a bunch of iReporters, about this measure.
"We need universal health care," says Matt Sky of New York. He suggests the insurance companies have a conflict of interest when treating people. Jannet Walsh of Murdock, Minnesota, says she likes the law in theory but is unsure that people will be able to pay for it. Houston, Texas, resident Vera Richardson says we're already required to purchase auto insurance, so why not health insurance?
Some, like Mark Ivy of Farmersburg, Indiana, suggested leaving health care programs to the states.
k3vsDad: "I say no to this being a federal mandate. To me this is a violation of the 10th Amendment. This is an issue that should remain with the states. The states have a much better handle developing health care programs tailored to their citizens. One size does not fit all. Every time the federal government overreaches, it is never better, but worse. Give health care back to the states."
Egberto Willies of Kingwood, Texas, says he believes Obama's plan was a compromise, and he might even like to see it go further. FULL POST
Post by: CNN's Nicole Saidi
Filed under: Barack Obama • Health • Health Care • Health care reform • Overheard on CNN.com • Politics • Supreme Court
Tuesday's live video events
Toda's programming highlights...
8:30 am ET - Pro-Affordable Care Act briefing - The Supreme Court holds another day of hearings on the legality of the Affordable Care Act and, once again, there are no TV cameras inside the courtroom. But there will be plenty of action outside the courthouse, with supporters of the law briefing reporters. The Tea Party Patriots will hold an anti-Act briefing at 10:15 am ET, while Act opponents hold a "Hands Off My Health Care" rally at 1:00 pm ET.
Filed under: Elections • Health • Health Care • Health care reform • Politics • Republican Party
8:30 am ET - Affordable Care Act supporters briefing - The Supreme Court hears arguments today on the legality of President Obama's health care reform plan. And while TV cameras are barred inside the high court, there will be plenty of action outside, with supporters holding a briefing, followed by a rally at 10:00 am ET.
12:40 pm ET - Romney in California - It's a somewhat quiet day on the campaign trail, as GOP hopeful Mitt Romney holds an event in San Diego. Rival Rick Santorum is expected to be outside the Supreme Court to express his opposition toward the Affordable Care Act.
1:30 pm ET - TSA screening hearing - With plenty of negative press abound regarding questionable TSA screening incidents, many may be wondering if the TSA is doing its job. Two House committees will discuss the issue this afternoon.
2:00 pm ET - GOP lawmakers discuss Affordable Care Act - Members of the Republican Policy Committee will hold a briefing on the Supreme Court's consideration of the Affordable Care Act's legality.
Some medical practices are struggling to fund payrolls in this difficult economic climate. Readers shared their explanations.
Overheard on CNN.com: Broke doctors, rich doctors? Behind the stethoscope
We've seen quite a bit of reaction to a CNNMoney story on doctors going broke due to reasons including insurance changes, the economy and business acumen. Commenters claiming to be doctors and medical staffers (and their family, too) wrote in to share why people should appreciate their circumstances. Many consumers also responded with their own thoughts.
Doctors going broke
The following comments were selected to show perspectives from beyond the sea-foam-green curtain.
Higher costs, sicker patients
One commenter cited many external factors that are creating financial stress for doctors. FULL POST
Filed under: Health • Health Care • Health care reform • Overheard on CNN.com
Supreme Court agrees to hear health care law appeal; so what could ruling mean?
The Supreme Court has agreed to decide the constitutionality of the sweeping health care reform law championed by President Obama.
Oral arguments would probably be held in late February or March, with a ruling by June, assuring the blockbuster issue will become the topic of a hot-button political debate in a presidential election year.
The announcement, made in a brief, was expected as several legal challenges have worked their way through the appeals process.
So now that the Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case, what does it mean? And what could the political and legal implications be?
One of the key issues to be considered by the high court's nine justices is whether the "individual mandate" section of the law - requiring nearly all Americans to buy health insurance by 2014 or face financial penalties - is an improper exercise of federal authority. Various states have argued that if that linchpin provision is found unconstitutional, the entire law will have to be scrapped.
CNN Senior Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin said that while the challenge is a fairly straightforward legal question, the implications, especially the political ones, are huge.
"The federal government has to abide by the Constitution," Toobin said. "And the Constitution says that the federal government is allowed to regulate interstate commerce."
Under that umbrella fall Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid - some of the issues at the heart of Obama's health care plan, he said.
"The Obama administration says his health care plan is simply a reflection of the way the federal government has been involved in health care for many, many years," Toobin explained.
But many states that have filed the challenges say that Obama's plan is too far-reaching.
Supreme Court takes up challenge to health care reform law
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a challenge to President Barack Obama's sweeping health care reform law, the court announced Monday.
Oral arguments will likely be held in late February or March, with a ruling by June.
A key issue to be considered by the high court's nine justices is whether the "individual mandate" section of the law - requiring nearly all Americans to buy health insurance by 2014 or face financial penalties - is an improper exercise of federal authority. Various states have argued that if that linchpin provision is found unconstitutional, the entire law will have to be scrapped.
Post by: CNN Supreme Court Producer Bill Mears
Filed under: Health care reform • Politics • Supreme Court
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Q: Excel crashing when I run VBA macro I have a workbook with a VBA macro that I run every day where I paste a large set of data and it formats, fills in extra fields using a vlookup against hidden sheets, splits the data into individual sheets, and saves each as a CSV file.
This process runs perfectly 6 out 7 days of the week & only has issues when I run Sunday data.
All VBA macros within the workbook work fine until I get to the step where it saves the CSVs, then it force closes the excel workbook.
I've noticed it saves 1 worksheet (named RCM), but even that it does incorrectly as it only pulls the first row into the file, and the row is from the incorrect sheet.
I thought the issue was with the sheet name (as I have a hidden sheet named RCM1 and the hidden sheets do not get saved). But I've attempted renaming the sheets & am still having the same issue.
I'm now uncertain of what is causing Excel to crash only with this particular data.
Here is the save portion of the macro
Sub SaveSheets()
'
' SaveSheets Macro
' Saves sheets as individual CSV files
'

'

Dim csvPath As String
Dim DateName As String
csvPath = "C:\Daily Batch Files"
r = Worksheets("Data").Range("B2")
DateName = "batchredeem.001." & WorksheetFunction.Text(r, "mmmmdd") & "_"
Application.ScreenUpdating = False
Application.DisplayAlerts = False
On Error Resume Next
Sheets("Work").ShowAllData
For Each xWs In ThisWorkbook.Sheets
If xWs.Visible = xlSheetVisible And xWs.Name <> "Magic Buttons" And xWs.Name <> "Data" And xWs.Name <> "Work" Then
            xWs.Copy
            Application.ActiveWorkbook.SaveAs Filename:=csvPath & "\" & DateName & xWs.Name & ".csv", FileFormat:=xlCSV
            Application.ActiveWorkbook.Close False
        ElseIf xWs.Name = "Work" Then
            xWs.Copy
            Application.ActiveWorkbook.SaveAs Filename:=csvPath & "\" & xWs.Name & ".csv", FileFormat:=xlCSV
            Application.ActiveWorkbook.Close False
    End If
Next
Application.DisplayAlerts = True
Application.ScreenUpdating = True

End Sub

**EDIT to add additional info:
If I change the name of the sheet before running the macro, it won't save the renamed "RCM" sheet at all- it works for the previous sheet, however, and if I delete the "RCM" sheet, the entire macro runs normally.
***EDIT 2 - I also cannot manually "copy" the "RCM" sheet, but I can manually copy any of the others. Also, if I save the entire workbook, then run the macro, it works normally! I'm stumped & not sure why it isn't working just for this one worksheet.

A: Export Worksheets As One-Worksheet Files
Option Explicit

Sub ExportVisibleWorksheets()
' Saves worksheets as individual CSV files

    ' Source
    Const sExceptionsList As String = "Magic Buttons,Work,Data"
    Const sSpecialName As String = "Work" ' exported differently
    ' Source Lookup
    Const slName As String = "Data" ' included in the exceptions list
    Const slCellAddress As String = "B2"
    ' Destination
    Const dDateLeft As String = "batchredeem.001."
    Const dDateMidFormat As String = "mmmmdd"
    Const dDateRight As String = "_"
    Dim dFolderPath As String: dFolderPath = "C:\Daily Batch Files\"
    ' The following two depend on each other!
    Dim dFileExtension As String: dFileExtension = ".csv"
    Dim dFileFormat As XlFileFormat: dFileFormat = xlCSV

    If Right(dFolderPath, 1) <> "\" Then dFolderPath = dFolderPath & "\"
    If Len(Dir(dFolderPath, vbDirectory)) = 0 Then Exit Sub ' doesn't exist

    If Left(dFileExtension, 1) <> "." Then dFileExtension = "." & dFileExtension

    Dim swb As Workbook: Set swb = ThisWorkbook

    Dim sws As Worksheet: Set sws = swb.Worksheets(slName)
    Dim sCell As Range: Set sCell = sws.Range(slCellAddress)

    Dim sExceptions() As String: sExceptions = Split(sExceptionsList, ",")
    Dim dDateMid As String
    dDateMid = WorksheetFunction.Text(sCell.Value, dDateMidFormat) ' English
    'dDateMid = Format(sCell.Value, dDateMidFormat) ' International
    Dim dDateName As String: dDateName = dDateLeft & dDateMid & dDateRight

    Application.ScreenUpdating = False

    Dim dwb As Workbook
    Dim dFilePath As String
    Dim dwsCount As Long
    Dim ErrNum As Long
    Dim DoNotCopy As Boolean

    For Each sws In swb.Worksheets

        If sws.Visible = xlSheetVisible Then

            If IsError(Application.Match(sws.Name, sExceptions, 0)) Then
                dFilePath = dFolderPath & dDateName & sws.Name & dFileExtension
            ElseIf StrComp(sws.Name, sSpecialName, vbTextCompare) = 0 Then
                dFilePath = dFolderPath & sws.Name & dFileExtension
                If sws.AutoFilterMode Then
                    sws.ShowAllData
                End If
            Else
                DoNotCopy = True
            End If

            If DoNotCopy Then
                DoNotCopy = False
            Else
                sws.Copy
                Set dwb = Workbooks(Workbooks.Count)
                Application.DisplayAlerts = False ' overwrite: no confirmation
                On Error Resume Next ' prevent error if file is open
                    dwb.SaveAs Filename:=dFilePath, FileFormat:=dFileFormat
                    ErrNum = Err.Number
                On Error GoTo 0
                Application.DisplayAlerts = True
                dwb.Close SaveChanges:=False
                If ErrNum = 0 Then
                    dwsCount = dwsCount + 1
                Else
                    ErrNum = 0
                End If
            End If

        End If

    Next

    Application.ScreenUpdating = True

    Select Case dwsCount
        Case 0: MsgBox "No worksheets exported.", vbExclamation
        Case 1: MsgBox "One visible worksheet exported.", vbInformation
        Case Else
            MsgBox dwsCount & " visible worksheets exported.", vbInformation
    End Select

End Sub


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EPA Finalizes $14 Million Cleanup Plan to address Lead and Arsenic at Route 561 Dump site in Gibbsboro, N.J.
Elias Rodriguez (rodriguez.elias@epa.gov)
(New York, N.Y. – Sept. 26, 2016) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized its $14 million plan to clean up contaminated soil and sediment at the Route 561 Dump site in Gibbsboro, N.J. The site is an area near a former paint manufacturing plant and was used as a paint waste dump. The Route 561 Dump site includes businesses, a vacant lot, a small creek called White Sand Branch and wetlands. The soil and sediment at the Route 561 Dump site are contaminated with lead and arsenic.
Lead is a neurotoxin and increasing amounts build up in the body. Even at low levels, lead in children can lower I.Q.s, cause learning disabilities, damage hearing, reduce attention spans, cause hyperactivity and other behavior problems. Arsenic is toxic and can also damage people's health and can cause cancer.
"Lead is a toxic metal that can impact a child's ability to learn and cause a range of other serious health problems," said EPA Regional Administrator Judith Enck. "EPA's final plan is an important step forward in our comprehensive strategy to cleanup this complex site and protect people's health and the environment."
The final Route 561 Dump site soil cleanup plan builds on the previous work conducted at the site. This plan will be followed by future cleanup plans to address other areas of the site, including groundwater. Under the plan, the EPA will remove contaminated soil from portions of the site and backfill the excavated area with clean soil. The contaminated soil will be taken off site and properly disposed of at facilities licensed to handle the waste. In total, approximately 23,000 cubic yards of contaminated soil will be removed. A cap, consisting of soil cover in vegetated areas or asphalt on portions of commercial properties, will be installed in parts of the site. The EPA will coordinate with the property owners or occupants to ensure that the work is done with minimal disruption. The EPA will monitor the air near the work areas.
EPA is requiring that restrictions be placed on how the land may be used in order to limit people's exposure to the contaminated soil. The EPA will conduct a review every five years to ensure the effectiveness of the cleanup.
The Route 561 Dump site, and the Sherwin-Williams/Hilliard's Creek site, and the United States Avenue Burn Superfund site are sources of contaminated soil and sediment, which has spread onto a number of residential properties within Gibbsboro and Voorhees. Under previous orders by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the EPA, Sherwin-Williams has removed 8,096 cubic yards of sludge from a former lagoon area, removed 44,785 gallons of liquid waste, installed a soil vapor extraction treatment system to reduce the volatile organic compounds in the soil near two former plant buildings, installed fencing to limit access to some source areas and taken other steps to address the pollution. A soil cleanup on residential properties is underway.
The Superfund program operates on the principle that polluters should pay for the cleanups, rather than passing the costs to taxpayers. The EPA searches for parties legally responsible for the contamination at sites that are placed on the Superfund list and it seeks to hold those parties accountable for the costs of investigations and cleanups. EPA expects that the cleanup of the Route 561 Dump site will be conducted and paid for by Sherwin-Williams. The cost of this cleanup is approximately $14 million.
The EPA held a public meeting in Gibbsboro on June 21, 2016 to explain the proposed plan. The EPA accepted public comments for 60 days and considered public input before finalizing the plan.
To view the final cleanup plan, please visit: https://www.epa.gov/superfund/route-561-dump
For a direct link to the cleanup plan, please visit: https://semspub.epa.gov/src/document/02/393183
Follow the EPA Region 2 on Twitter at http://twitter.com/eparegion2 and visit our Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/eparegion2.


Here are some more cool videos from Bon Jovi's third Sydney show (December 19, 2010) and the final show of 2010.
Raise Your Hands - A high-energy opener that set the pace for the rest of the show.
I Believe - The first of several shocks of the night. Maybe it's my Oz bias, but Jon sounds much better than he did the last time they performed this, London/Twickenham 2008.
Something to Believe In - Jon made a better fist of the screaming "somethiiiiiiing" than I thought he ever could again. Incredible performance.
These Days - An unexpectedly awesome way to end the show and a passionate performance.
Visit Hath's Circle Tour blog for more goodies... not just from Sydney, but the entire tour (so far).
Here are some more videos from Bon Jovi's second Sydney show (December 18, 2010).
Last Man Standing - I'm not 100% sold on this as an opener, but I do like the song so I'm glad they brought it back on this tour.
Just Older + I'd Die For You - I've always wondered why "Just Older" wasn't a single. It's nice to get a Slippery When Wet album track too.
Homebound Train - This is a perfect Richie Sambora song, both vocally and... guitarily (yes, I just coined a word). Suits him much better than "Lay Your Hands on Me".
Wanted Dead or Alive - I don't showcase "Wanted" on the blog too often, since it's played at every show anyway, but this was basically a duet between the crowd and Richie. A few people have mentioned that David Bryan looks annoyed about Richie getting to sing the second verse. I don't think I'd read too much into his expression though.
In These Arms - If there was one "major" criticism about the three-night stand in Sydney, it would be that neither of the big ballads "Always" and "Bed of Roses" were played. They did at least get "In These Arms" though.
As you may have already heard/read, Bon Jovi's three-night stand in Sydney was out of this world from a diehard's perspective, especially the second and third nights. I've been falling over myself trying to figure out what to showcase and how to split the posts up. And given Bon Jovi finally realised that this is The Circle tour, I thought some songs from that album that haven't been played that often might be a good place to start.
Happy Now (Night #3: December 19, 2010)- One of the best songs from The Circle (IMHO of course). I loved it when they used to open shows with this but I think it still works later in the set.
Thorn In My Side (Night #3: December 19, 2010) - Not one of my favourites on the album, but I've always liked it live, especially the twin jam session between JBJ and Richie Sambora at the end... although you can tell which one is the truly comfortable guitarist, haha.
Love's the Only Rule (Night #2: December 18, 2010) - Of all The Circle tracks, this is the one that "grows" the most live. Should have been a single.
I'd Die For You (partial) + Superman Tonight (Night #2: December 18, 2010) - I still think "Superman" could have done better with smarter promotion, but I guess it's a dead horse now.
More videos to come. Also check out Hath's Circle Tour blog for vids.
Bon Jovi played the first of three nights in Sydney tonight. Not a mindblowing set per se, but some nice inclusions, especially "These Days". Who was at the show?
Check Hath's Circle Tour blog for videos and other related links as they come.
Diamond Ring, December 11 - Some people find this song a snoozefest, but I never get bored of "Diamond Ring". Jon and Richie sound great on it. Though I will say I appreciate it a lot more now than I did the first time I listened to it. Bon Jovi played it both nights in Melbourne; this video is from the second night.
Always (partial), December 11 - The start of the song is missing, but it's a pretty good video. They should always play this. I've said it a few times and I'll say it again because... well, c'mon, it's your biggest worldwide hit, guys!
Have a Nice Day (December 11) - After being played every show on the Have a Nice Day and Lost Highway tours, this has actually become a little bit of a "rarity" on The Circle tour. I personally prefer it to "It's My Life" but I guess they can't really not play "It's My Life"... although they can apparently drop "Always" for five years!
Check out Hath's Circle Tour blog for more videos from Rod Laver Arena and Etihad Stadium.
Also, leave a comment below if you find videos of "Love's the Only Rule", "Thorn in my Side", "Dry County", "Last Man Standing" and "Superman Tonight" from Rod Laver (December 10).
Thanks to NJGirl4523 for the heads-up. The videos cover about half the interview. A transcript of the full interview is also available. Perhaps the most interesting thing Jon says is that they're taking the tour to Israel, which hadn't been officially announced yet.
Bon Jovi's Circle tour (which has morphed into a greatest-hits tour that extends into 2011) leads all touring artists. Grossing $146.5 million, the four New Jersey boys played for 1,591,154 people at 69 reported shows.
During the live webcast (which actually went for almost 45 minutes and cut off midway through "Runaway"), Jon promised that Bon Jovi's second night in Melbourne would be even better than the first. I'm curious to see what people who attended both shows thought. On paper, December 10 at Rod Laver Arena had more treats for the diehards but at the end of the day it's still about the performance and atmosphere more than anything.
There didn't seem to be a PBP tonight, so thanks to Despina76 for the set. Some very interesting song placements!
Check Hath's Circle Tour blog for video and media links in due course.
I posted the teaser of Jon's interview with Kathy McCabe for the News.com.au network yesterday. The interview itself has now surfaced ahead of Bon Jovi's first show in Melbourne. Jon talks about ageing, Oprah mania Down Under, his pre-show ritual, touring and promoting a new record (*cough* unless it's called The Circle!), hobbies, and golfer John Daly's fashion sense.
Jon was interviewed by Channel 7 when Bon Jovi was in Perth. He talks about the power of music to bring people together, philanthropy, and getting old. The embed code isn't working for me but (hopefully) you can watch the segment at this link.
After contemplating my own little Bon Jovi tour around Australia, I had decided to hedge my bets on this one show in Perth... luckily for me, it was great. (Sydney and Melbourne will probably get better shows but let's not talk about that now, lol). Could the set have had more gems and rarities in it? Of course, but this is probably as good as I could have realistically hoped for in Perth and most importantly, it was a good performance. The band seemed to be in a great mood and they came on at 7:45pm so they didn't have to rush through the set like they did back in 2008 to beat the 10:30 curfew. It was a much better show than two years ago, not that 2008 was bad or anything. This was also the first show in which two of the new Greatest Hits songs were played.
Check Hath's Circle Tour blog for videos in due course. I haven't seen how my vids turned out yet.
Anyway I've got to get up fairly early tomorrow, so I better try to come down from this high and get some sleep.


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class BitReader {
 public:
  /// Initialize the BitReader object to read a data buffer.
  /// @param data points to the beginning of the buffer.
  /// @param size is the buffer size in bytes.
  BitReader(const uint8_t* data, off_t size);
  ~BitReader();

  /// Read a number of bits from stream.
  /// @param num_bits specifies the number of bits to read. It cannot be larger
  ///        than the number of bits the type can hold.
  /// @param[out] out stores the output. The type @b T has to be a primitive
  ///             integer type.
  /// @return false if the given number of bits cannot be read (not enough
  ///         bits in the stream), true otherwise. When false is returned, the
  ///         stream will enter a state where further ReadBits/SkipBits
  ///         operations will always return false unless @a num_bits is 0.
  template <typename T>
  bool ReadBits(int num_bits, T* out) {
    DCHECK_LE(num_bits, static_cast<int>(sizeof(T) * 8));
    uint64_t temp;
    bool ret = ReadBitsInternal(num_bits, &temp);
    *out = static_cast<T>(temp);
    return ret;
  }

  /// Skip a number of bits from stream.
  /// @param num_bits specifies the number of bits to be skipped.
  /// @return false if the given number of bits cannot be skipped (not enough
  ///         bits in the stream), true otherwise. When false is returned, the
  ///         stream will enter a state where further ReadBits/SkipBits
  ///         operations will always return false unless |num_bits| is 0.
  bool SkipBits(int num_bits);

  /// @return The number of bits available for reading.
  int bits_available() const;

 private:
  // Help function used by ReadBits to avoid inlining the bit reading logic.
  bool ReadBitsInternal(int num_bits, uint64_t* out);

  // Advance to the next byte, loading it into curr_byte_.
  // If the num_remaining_bits_in_curr_byte_ is 0 after this function returns,
  // the stream has reached the end.
  void UpdateCurrByte();

  // Pointer to the next unread (not in curr_byte_) byte in the stream.
  const uint8_t* data_;

  // Bytes left in the stream (without the curr_byte_).
  off_t bytes_left_;

  // Contents of the current byte; first unread bit starting at position
  // 8 - num_remaining_bits_in_curr_byte_ from MSB.
  uint8_t curr_byte_;

  // Number of bits remaining in curr_byte_
  int num_remaining_bits_in_curr_byte_;

 private:
  DISALLOW_COPY_AND_ASSIGN(BitReader);
};

}  // namespace media
}  // namespace edash_packager

#endif  // MEDIA_BASE_BIT_READER_H_

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