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Home and Family: Board Games Article CategoryBoard Games and Their Benefits for Familiesby John KingsleyBoard Games have long been known to have educational benefits, hence the use of them in many classrooms around the world. This article discusses the four main educational benefits of Board Games for families.Domino Toppling: Tips and Tricksby Mark SanchezDomino toppling is a fun and challenging hobby for kids, parents, even corporate team-building. Get started toppling dominoes with these tips and suggestions.What Is the Cornhole Game?by Kevin SchmitersonThis game is easy for almost anyone to play. The portable board makes it easy to set the game up in any location. Adults and children can play this game at the same time. It requires some skills but even a beginner will have fun.Sudoku Tips and Tricks for All the Familyby Dr E D GordonA discussion about the art of Sudoku, with tips and suggestions to help convert Sudoku Addicts into Puzzle Solving Experts. The use and benefits for all family members of learning a logical approach to solving these popular puzzles.Hosting a Gaming Eventby Gary SonnenbergWhen you decide you want to host a board game event, you have several choices to make. Let?s take a look at some of the most important items you will want to consider in planning a fun board game event.Having Fun With Virtual Gamesby Gary SonnenbergYou can have lots of fun with your shiny, new iOS gadget ? either your iPhone or iPad. You already knew that, but were you aware that there are many fun games with virtual boards that you can play on an iPhone or iPad? Let?s take a look at a few of the best of them.Some Quality Family Board Game Ideasby James D PrestonLooking for the perfect board game to play with the family? If so then we may have just the article you?ve been looking for, we recommend a list of our favourite classic family games which the entire family are able to enjoy.Shuffleboard Rules (Indoor Table Game)by Patrick J KingDespite a lot of searching, I couldn?t find a good guide on the internet explaining how to play shuffleboard. Ultimately, I bought a couple of shuffleboard rule books for to get the standard rules as well as alternate games. This, in no way, is a definitive rule book, but rather the common guidelines that I?ve pieced together from a few sources.Mahjong Sets: Experience the Classic Gameby Steven BarnhartWith the Internet, phone apps, and more, a lot of people are being exposed to games that they might not have ever had the chance to play otherwise, or even hear about for that matter! The fact is that Mahjong sets have offered countless generations in the Eastern world with hours and hours of fun, skill, and strategy.Why the Board Game Go Is So Popularby Steven BarnhartFew games in the world have withstood the test of time quite like the board game Go has. People have been challenging opponents to this game of strategy, balance, and skill for centuries. While it originated in the Eastern world, it has now grown in popularity in the Americas, European countries, and beyond, too.5 Ways to Learn the Best Scrabble Wordsby Dave ShimodaTo become proficient at Scrabble or online games like Words with Friends, it?s sometimes necessary to go outside your comfort zone and expand your vocabulary. This article delves into a few ideas you can use improve your vocabulary, and subsequently your use of Scrabble words. Flash Cards: One simple way to improve your lexicon is to build flash cards with the common two and three letter scrabble words.Rules for Playing Yahtzeeby Hagai EisenbergYahtzee is one of the classic dice games that involve the use of 5 dice. It can be played by a single or more than one player, who is required to roll the dice up to three times. It comes with 13 rounds, and when a player rolls the dice, he or she is supposed to score the roll in one of these categories.How Do You Play Sudoku Logically?by Larry DickinsonBeginning Sudoku solvers often ask the question, how do you play Sudoku? Is there a logical way to arrive at the answer? The answer is yes. Sudoku solving is all about logic and recognizing patterns.My Arkham Horror Boardgame Review ? Hands On Playby Dean OlmsteadArkham Horror is a boardgame that isn?t for the faint of heart. I discovered this after a wonderful Saturday evening of running through a game with my brother and a few beers in tow. Now, I need to spend some more time with Arkham Horror to truly learn the depths that it contains, but it is safe to say that this is one heck of a big, fun game.The Most Popular Board Games For Kidsby Tom AndersenWhat are the most popular board games for kids? There are many popular board games in the market and fortunately many of them are geared towards learning skills such as counting, learning new vocabulary or history and geography.5 Ways To Get Scrabble Helpby Dave ShimodaTrying to win at Scrabble can be a challenge, especially if you are new to the game. That?s why you need some help with strategies and tips. If you are playing a friend or you?re playing someone online whom you?ve never met, there are a great many different skill levels for Scrabble.How to Solve Hangman Puzzlesby Dave ShimodaIf you are looking for the best way to solve hangman or Hanging with Friends puzzles there are a few options that you can choose from. This article explores a few expert tips that can help you become a master hangman player. Hangman is a simple yet addictive game where you get a number of blank spaces that represents word and you have to guess the letters.The Basics of Chess for Beginnersby Joshua ZamoHello and thank you for being here reading my article. In this article I plan on sharing with you some of the basics of chess to help you understand how the game is played and a few basic set up rules. One thing I want you to know is that chess is a game of skill and as any skill it can be learned.Best of Board Gamesby Ashton HewesGames are one way that people get together and have fun. It?s a way for families to spend time together and bond while they are having fun. They are also a way for you and your friends to spend time laughing and having fun together.Have You Ever Wanted To Learn How To Play Chess?by Nicholas ScovilleChess is a game of strategy. It looks difficult and appears to be very complicated. But, you can learn how to play it. It is the most popular game in the world!Guess Who? The Original Game of Deductionby Crichton BoakesGuess Who is a two player guessing game. It was first created in 1979 by Ron Johnson and manufactured by Milton Bradley. The game came over from Great Britain to the United States in 1982.Taboo: What Is the Magic Word?by Crichton BoakesIf you want a really fun experience for you and the whole family, try Taboo. This game is built around the concept of forbidden words as its tagline clearly dictates, ?The game of unspeakable fun!? The brainchild of Brian Hersch, Taboo was published and distributed by Hasbro in 1989.Are You Looking for Wooden Chess Sets?by Steven BarnhartWooden chess sets are popular for all ages and are a great gift idea as well as a gift you can treat yourself to, too. They are beautiful to look at and express the rich tradition of the game with elegance. The good news is that there are sets made of wood that are available in all price ranges and for all intended purposes, and you simply have to take some time to find the best set for your needs and purpose.Hot Elements to Put Into Game Designsby Shane MurphyOK, so you would like to know what are the hottest elements that you can put into your board game designs to give it a bigger chance of it being accepted or increase sales if you are planning to do it yourself? Let?s see?How Successful Can You Be As a Board Game Developer?by Shane MurphyWell that depends on who you are, what experience you have and what you have done in the past. But generally speaking anyone, with little to no experience can develop an idea that can make them a decent second income or make them rich?Can a Game Developer Fake It?by Shane MurphyFake it. What are you talking about? Please let me explain. When most people develop an idea it is usually a variation to Monopoly, Scrabble, Mousetrap, Twister and the list goes on. Seems like a sensible idea, l hear you say? But ?How To Play 16?16 Sudoku Puzzlesby Gary SperoThrough the years, Sudoku has become so popular a game that many variants have sprung from its original 9?9 grid puzzle. From the classic 9?9 grid puzzle, the 16?16 Sudoku puzzle was inspired. This made playing Sudoku more challenging for those who take time to complete it. Although both the 16?16 and 9?9 Sudoku puzzles have game rules that are quite identical to each other, we can still find little differences between them. Let us take a closer look at the ways on how to play this particular Sudoku puzzle variant and how it differs from the classic 9?9 grid Sudoku puzzle.How Difficult Is It to Come Up With Money Making Ideas?by Shane MurphyOk, so you would like to know how difficult it is to develop the next Monopoly? Well one thing that l can say is that it is no more difficult to develop a successful board game, than it is to develop a success toy or puzzle.How to Turn Old Designs Into Winnersby Shane MurphyOk, so how do l go through an old puzzle, board game book and find something that can make me rich, or at least some decent money? Let?s, see?How To Find Answers To Sudokuby Gary SperoThe puzzle game Sudoku has reached almost every corner of the world. Since its first appearance, this now very popular number puzzle has collected many enthusiasts of different sizes and ages. Solving and completing Sudoku puzzles can be easy for some players. However, there are those others who find it tough to complete. Having some knowledge on Sudoku strategies can surely help people who are trying to find the answers to Sudoku puzzles.Article List Order: Newest First |Oldest First? Previous12345?26Next ? EzineArticles.com? 2011 EzineArticles.com
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Brown pelicans dying from mystery puncture wounds (AP)

MORRO BAY, Calif. ? State Fish and Game wardens are trying to figure out why so many brown pelicans are showing up along California's Central Coast with huge puncture wounds in their chests.

The San Luis Obispo Tribune (http://bit.ly/nS5InW) reports that 15 birds have died in recent days from wounds that could have been caused by a knife or other sharp object.

Last Thursday three were brought into the Pacific Wildlife Care center in Morro Bay and two had to be euthanized because the injuries were so bad. The third is being treated.

The pelicans could be injuring themselves on rocks as they dive for baitfish in Port San Luis and Avila Beach, but officials say they can't rule out foul play. The wounds are more serious than typical injuries from fish hook and line entanglements, according to center director Jeanette Stone.

"These are wounds that are huge, gaping and ripped open at the chest," she said.

Pelicans, which are drawn to the area because of the profusion of baitfish, are frequently injured during the late summer months. Juvenile birds that aren't proficient foragers have been known to try to take fish at the end of a fishermen's line.

"They are pretty desperate animals right now," Stone said.

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Obama's uncle charged with drunken driving

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.?? President Barack Obama's uncle was stopped on suspicion of drunken driving, told police he planned to arrange bail through the White House and was being held without bail on an immigration detainer, authorities said Monday.

Onyango Obama was arrested last week in Framingham, about 20 miles west of Boston, after police said he made a rolling stop through a stop sign and nearly caused a cruiser to strike his sport utility vehicle.

Police said that after being booked at the police station, Obama was asked whether he wanted to make a telephone call to arrange for bail.

"I think I will call the White House," he stated, according to a police report filed in Framingham District Court.

Police said Obama, who's originally from Kenya and is the half-brother of the president's late father, pleaded not guilty Friday and was being held without bail on a detainer from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. In a court document, ICE said he had an earlier deportation or removal order.

His immigration status couldn't immediately be confirmed, but such orders are generally reserved for people living in the country illegally.

An immigration detainer, used by ICE to identify people in jail or prison who could be deported, is a request to another law enforcement agency to notify ICE before releasing the person from custody so ICE can arrange to take over custody.

A spokesman for ICE declined to comment on Obama's immigration case, and the White House had no comment.

The president refers in his memoir "Dreams from My Father," about retracing his roots and his 1988 trip to Kenya, to an Uncle Omar, who matches Obama's background and has the same date of birth.

Obama, 67, was charged with operating under the influence of alcohol, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and failure to yield the right of way.

Michael Rogers, a spokesman for Cleveland immigration attorney Margaret Wong, said Wong will represent Obama. He confirmed that Obama is the half-brother of the president's father and the brother of another relative, the president's aunt Zeituni Onyango, of Boston.

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Onyango made headlines last year when she won the right to stay in the United States after an earlier deportation order. She came to the U.S. from Kenya in 2000 and was denied asylum by an immigration judge in 2004.

She stayed in the country illegally and was granted asylum last year by a judge who found she could be a target in Kenya not only for those who oppose the U.S. and the president but also for members of the Kenyan government.

In "Dreams from My Father," the president mentions photographs of his Uncle Omar, "the uncle who had left for America twenty-five years ago and had never come back." He also discusses a Kenyan expression about getting lost, meaning to not see someone in a while or to move away and stop communicating with relatives ? "like our Uncle Omar, in Boston."

Framingham police said Obama was arrested Wednesday after he failed to stop completely at a stop sign and a police officer had to quickly apply his brakes to avoid hitting Obama's SUV.

Officer Val Krishtal said in a written report that Obama slurred his speech and became argumentative after he was told that he was being stopped because he had failed to fully stop and yield to traffic.

"I explained to him that I narrowly avoided striking his vehicle, and he told me that he did not hear my tires screeching so I was not being accurate," Krishtal said in the report.

Obama originally told Krishtal he had nothing to drink but later said he had had two beers, Krishtal wrote in the report.

Krishtal said Obama failed several sobriety tests and blew a reading of 0.14 percent on a blood-alcohol breath test, which is above the state's legal driving limit of 0.08 percent.

The president's administration announced this month that it would allow many illegal immigrants facing deportation the chance to stay in the U.S. and apply for work permits and would focus on removing convicted criminals and people who might be national security or public safety threats.

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Oil below $86 as US refineries survive hurricane (AP)

SINGAPORE ? Oil prices rose to near $86 a barrel Monday in Asia after a hurricane left minimal damage among refineries along the U.S East Coast.

Benchmark oil for October delivery was up 46 cents to $85.83 at late afternoon Singapore time in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Crude rose 7 cents to settle at $85.37 on Friday.

In London, Brent crude for October delivery was down 23 cents at $111.13 on the ICE Futures exchange.

Tropical Storm Irene packed hurricane-force winds when it slammed into the East Coast near North Carolina this weekend and headed north into New York. The storm was blamed for at least 21 deaths, widespread severe flooding and more than 4 million homes and business losing power.

Oil refineries in the region have so far reported no major damage.

The National Hurricane Center said Monday that Irene was maintaining 50 mph (80 kph) maximum sustained winds as it neared the U.S.-Canada border.

"The greatest impact from the storm is likely to be the impact on regional economic activity caused by flooding and power outages," J.P. Morgan said in a report. "These could take some time to restore to normal, and is therefore likely to reduce petroleum demand in the interim."

After jumping from $84 in February to near $115 in May then sliding back down to $76 earlier this month, crude has traded close to $85 for the past week as traders look for evidence of the severity of the slowdown in economic growth in the U.S. and Europe.

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke didn't propose any new steps to stimulate the economy during a speech in Wyoming on Friday.

In other Nymex trading for October contracts, heating oil fell 0.8 cent to $3.01 per gallon and gasoline futures dropped 0.3 cent to $2.76 per gallon. Natural gas for September delivery slid 2.1 cents to $3.91 per 1,000 cubic feet.

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Powerful Choice Brain Cancer Therapy | seenewcaledonia.com

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Day Tradings: List of Birthstones for Every Month

Maid of honor gifts need to be personalized to show how much their effort meant to you. Here are a few maid of honor gift ideas, in order to decide whats one of the most method to say, thank you!
She is with you in the most crucial time of your life. It?s not just about as a bridesmaid, but she is possibly your childhood friend or your sister. A maid of honor, holds the fort for you, till every last guest leaves the wedding premises. From sending invitations, to helping you to choose a wedding dress and comforting you whenever you get cold feet, a maid of honor not only manages the logistics, but the gamut of emotions too. This why, you should give her gift. Maid of honor gifts are a way of thanking her being there for you personally all via out the most essential time of your life. The following are a few maid of honor gifts, that will allow you to express your gratitude to her. Read on thank you gifts.

Gifts for Maid of Honor

Picture Frame
Picture frames are one of the most maid of honor gift ideas. Ask the wedding photographer to eat a picture of you and your bridesmaid. In case you more than 1 bridesmaid, then ask him to take in your group picture or an in pairs of two. The antique silver frames, seem classy and elegant, which creates them probably the most maid of honor gifts. Frame the pictures, and send it to them. Framing your pictures, is really an excellent way of cherishing those priceless moments too. Read on photo gifts.

Engraved Pendants
Maid of honor gifts can also be found dime a dozen on e-shopping websites. However, a thoughtful and private gift, will show your work and your heartfelt gratitude. Engraved pendants, with an artistically done up silhouette of the bridesmaid and her name on the pendant, will make the perfect gift to thank your bridesmaid. This is worn as an accessory too. So, that gives you an additional reason for gifting her a priceless pendant. Read a lot more on jewelry for bridesmaids.

Cosmetic Case
Cosmetic cases are a beneficial aid even though traveling, that is why they are going to be well appreciated. Mainly because this can be a regular gift for a girl, purchase them in pink. To produce personalized, get the initials of your bridesmaids embroidered over a case. This monogrammed case is going to be entirely adored by her. Women usually require this one. Hence, I am sure she will think of you each time she uses it. Read on gift boxes.

Perfumes
Perfumes make ideal maid of honor gifts for sister. Gift your sister a her well-known fragrance, inside a classic bottle, with her initials monogrammed on it. This gift will take a smaller effort, but it is worth every bit of it. Buy one of those antique crystal bottle and transfer her well-liked fragrance into it. As she is your sister, finding her well-known perfume, wont be a tough task. To finish your gift well in time, get began on this well in time.

Shawls
You are with a fall winter wedding then warm fuzzy shawls, would be one of the most maid of honor gifts. Shawls are a very good accessory, seem brilliant and keep the warmth. Moreover, there are them inside a spectrum of colors. Gift your bridesmaids, shawls of their popular color to tell them how much they mean to you. Read on bridesmaids dresses.

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Maid of honor gifts have to personalized. In case you cannot engrave the initials in time, leave a handwritten note, for each bridesmaid and the gift. Since, your bridesmaid helps you out with each detail of the wedding, you do owe her a tastefully chosen gift. Gifts for maid of honor needs to be a thing usable. An usable merchandise will valued more, than anything else. All of the around said products are a token of one?s appreciation for the efforts your bridesmaid has put to generate the day, picture perfect.

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Self-Douching Chicks Reject Lame Cocks [Science]

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Motivation By Facing Facts

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?Things is either done, or they ain?t done.? Marlon Sanders

Some of the greatest truths are the most obvious. But they are also the most overlooked. Many of us need to take a look at the importance of facing the facts and accepting that more usually needs to be done to complete whatever we are doing.

It is very easy to kid ourselves that we have done something or finished something when we haven?t. We need to be motivated by taking a thorough look at whatever we are doing to check that it really is finished and finished well. If you are tired and think you have already done a good job it is tempting to stop work before the job is properly completed.

Whenever I mowed the lawn and considered it mown, I could guarantee that my mother would be able to point out long grass at the edges of the lawn that had not been properly mown.

She was right; the lawn had not been properly cut at the edges. The job was not done. No job can ever be completed perfectly but it should be completed well enough to pass some scrutiny.

Recently, a parcel sent to me at No 19 arrived at No 9. The postman had not bothered to read the number properly. The people at No 9 had to finish his job for him. He had not delivered the mail.

A few months ago, I came across a great account by Martin Avis of a talk given by Marlon Sanders, the great internet guru, in Birmingham, UK in January 2005. My thanks to Martin for giving me permission to copy his account of this talk.

I heard Marlon myself some years ago in London and he knows how to hold an audience. Before he even started his talk, he arranged to have the whole audience blowing bubbles. By the time he started speaking everyone was relaxed and ready to listen.

In Birmingham, Marlon told his listeners to remember:

?There?s only two things that matter:

?Things is either done, or they ain?t done.?

As Marlon spoke his voice became louder and louder:

?When sumthin?s done you gotta product, you gotta promotion, you got sumthin? that?s gonna make you money.

?When it ain?t done, it don?t matter if its half done or nearly done or gonna get done someday ? IT AIN?T DONE.?

The volume reached the point where people in the hotel next door started paying attention.

?And if it AIN?T DONE, it?s jack.

?DONE equals making money, sitting on the beach, taking long vacations and havin? fun. DONE equals a smiley face.

?AIN?T DONE equals nothin?. No product, no vacation, no beach, no money and no fun. AIN?T DONE equals a sad face.?

Marlon smiled and knew his point was made.

He said a whole lot more in four hours of sessions over that weekend, but from that day forward the 35 people there will always think in terms of DONE or AIN?T DONE. (Martin?s account ends here.)

Simple but powerful stuff. As usual Marlon goes right to the heart of success.

Success has been described as both doing what you plan to do and also not doing what you plan not to do. It could also be described as ?getting it done and not half done.?

Success and failure could be summed up in the immortal words ?DONE or AIN?T DONE.?

If you found this article interesting why don?t you visit and read Leland Polik?s other articles on his website the latest being on Type of Dogs, and Hound Dogs.

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Money Matters ? Financial Fire Drill: More Insurance - CBS Boston

BOSTON (CBS) ? Your ability to earn an income is important for you and your dependents.

What you need is disability insurance if your ability to work is interrupted and you become disabled.

Disability insurance covers the loss of your income when you are out of work. Your employer may offer it as a paid benefit or offer it to you to purchase. Short term disability insurance can kick in within 30 days. Long term may take 90 days to kick in.

If you have a couple of months of living expenses set aside in an emergency fund a long term policy is all you need. The younger you are the more important disability insurance becomes. And if you are single you need to protect that income stream for yourself.

If you pay into Social Security you also have a disability policy there, but the requirements are very strict as to who receives disability benefits from Social Security.

Life insurance is used to cover the loss of your income for your dependents if you should die. A young couple with children needs lots of life insurance. You need to have enough insurance to provide a future income stream for your family and if you want to send the kids to college you?ll need college money and if you want the house paid off so your spouse and kids can stay there you?ll need mortgage money also.

Add that all up and you could be looking at a million dollar insurance policy. Stay at home moms and dads need life insurance also.

The cheapest way to go is to purchase term insurance. All you are buying here is life insurance. No fancy investments or savings plan, just insurance and for most individuals insurance is all you need.

Check out the Internet for some good deals and help with calculating just how much insurance is enough insurance. Quicken has teamed up with a website, InsWeb to help you find the best deals in life insurance. You can get help there for other types of insurance as well. Check out Microsoft?s website also.

On my website there is an insurance needs worksheet. You can easily print it out and work on it. But you will need a calculator for the addition and subtraction.

Be sure you keep your life insurance policies in an accessible file so they can be easily found. Don?t forget to put copies in your Disaster Bag.

Source: http://boston.cbslocal.com/2011/08/24/money-matters-financial-fire-drill-more-insurance/

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San Francisco Offers $7000 Home Improvement Rebates | Tampa ...

Think of saving up to $7,000. While coming away with a nice home renovation. Yes, the two ideas can coincide, thanks to a new incentive program available to residents of San Francisco, California.

Called the San Francisco Home Improvement and Performance, or SF HIP, the program is another sign that the home improvement market has shifted from new, over-sized homes to renovations that benefit the homeowner and the environment.

Get Up to $7,000 Back for Your Renovation

The project was officially introduced in April, initiated by both San Francisco mayoral candidate Assessor-Recorder Phil Ting and the city?s Department of the Environment. Ting told the Bay Area Reporter that the incentive program ?is particularly beneficial to those who own older homes, who have been living in them for 20 or 30 years, and may have a water heater that?s 50 years old.?

Fliers went out about the program to property owners this year, but many people still don?t know that money is available to them upon renovation.

To get pricing information about a project in your area, click here.

This program is meant to be an all-around win. Homeowners can save money on energy costs. Needed improvements are made with quality and attention. The value of a renovated property shoots up?a green home sells for around $20,000 more over a non-green one. Not to mention that green remodeling makes a home run more efficiently, reducing your energy bills immediately.

The rebate itself is instant. The amount returned is deducted upfront from the cost of improvements, rather than later on at tax time.

Who Qualifies for San Francisco Home Improvement Rebates?

Interested homeowners can schedule an energy audit, which will include a home safety check. Those who qualify include only single-family homeowners who are PG&E customers. Homeowners must achieve at least 15% of the energy efficiency improvements revealed in the audit.? The maximum rebate amount is $7,000, which will drop by $1,000 after this coming August 31.

While you can go through this process on your own, it?s best to search for a contractor, preferably the pros who deal with home improvements and rebates all the time. The process will not only go smoother, but you?ll be sure that what you?re choosing and installing meets the qualifications.

The process of applying for funding, securing the remodeling rebates, and completing the home improvements correctly often turns a renovation from a hassle to a pleasant experience (resulting in a better home and an immediate financial return on your investment). More than that, the process often requires the help of a contractor.

You can get in touch with a contractor by clicking here.

For more on the San Francisco Program, see SFenvironment.org.

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Mountain biking: Drake?s Newcomb makes smooth transition from skiing to MTB national title ? Marin Independent Journal
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Ex-policeman held in Russian reporter killing

MOSCOW?? Russian investigators on Tuesday arrested a retired police officer on suspicion of organizing the 2006 killing of journalist Anna Politkovskaya, who was gunned down in the elevator of her Moscow apartment building.

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But this arrest, like the arrest of the suspected triggerman in May, still does not address the issue of who might have ordered the killing of Politkovskaya, a sharp critic of the Kremlin and its chosen strongman in Chechnya.

Tuesday's arrest of retired Lt. Col. Dmitry Pavlyuchenkov was first reported by editors at Politkovskaya's newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, and later confirmed by investigators.

Pavlyuchenkov was paid "by a person whose identity is still unknown" to organize the killing, Investigative Committee spokesman Vladimir Markin said in remarks carried by all three Russian news agencies.

The retired officer formed a group to carry out the crime and provided the murder weapon, Markin said.

The brutal attack drew worldwide attention to violence against journalists in Russia, rated one of the most dangerous countries in the world for reporters. Suspicions of government involvement in the killing have been widespread.

The suspected gunman, Rustam Makhmudov, was arrested in his native Chechnya in May. His two brothers were accused of playing minor roles in the killing, as lookout and getaway driver.

Another retired Moscow police officer, Sergei Khadzhikurbanov, was initially accused of supplying the murder weapon, but a court acquitted him and the two Makhmudov brothers in 2009. The Supreme Court overruled the acquittal and sent the case back to prosecutors.

Politkovskaya, who was 48 when she died, won international acclaim for her reports on violence, police oppression and corruption in Chechnya and other parts of the Russian Caucasus gripped by an Islamic insurgency.

Vladimir Putin, who was Russia's president at the time, remained silent for three days after Politkovskaya's killing and then said that her influence on Russian political life was "extremely insignificant."

The inconclusive investigation and the botched trial added to suspicions of government involvement in the killing.

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