Sen. Mark Pryor (D-Ark.) shot back at New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg with the first ad of any Democratic senator in the 2014 campaign, slamming Bloomberg and his group for going after Pryor on gun control.

"The mayor of New York City is running ads against me because I opposed President Obama's gun control legislation," Pryor says in the ad. Nothing in the Obama plan would have prevented tragedies like Newtown, Aurora, Tucson or even Jonesboro. I'm committed to finding real solutions to gun violence while protecting our Second Amendment rights.

"I'm Mark Pryor, and I approve this message because no one from New York or Washington tells me what to do."

The ad is a response to one the Bloomberg-backed Mayors Against Illegal Guns released late last week, which targeted Pryor for being one of four Democratic senators to vote against an amendment that would have expanded background checks on gun purchases. The amendment failed to pass through the Senate last month.

The ad also serves as some proof that the debate over at least some elements of gun control has shifted. It's safe to say that a red-state senator, even a Democrat, wouldn't have felt this much heat in prior debates. But a Public Policy Polling survey released earlier this week showed that the issue could be a political liability for Pryor.

MAIG and some progressive and liberal groups have pledged to hold accountable the four Democratic senators who voted against the background check measure. The group has also gone after Sens. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) and Kelly Ayotte (N.H.). 

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  Reported by Business Insider 4 days ago.

Arkansas Democrat Mark Pryor has launched the first ad of his reelection campaign for 2014. His opening message to voters defends his vote against Obama's gun control legislation, stressing that the proposals would have done nothing to prevent recent tragedies. His main target, though, is New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, whose gun control organization has run ads recently against Pryor. 

Text of the ad:



The mayor of New York City is running ads against me because I opposed President Obama's gun control legislation. Nothing in the Obama plan would have prevented tragedies like Newtown, Aurora, Tucson or even Jonesboro. I'm committed to finding real solutions to gun violence while protecting our Second Amendment rights.

I'm Mark Pryor, and I approve this message because no one from New York or Washington tells me what to do. I listen to Arkansas



Pryor is one of the more vulnerable Democrats running for reelection next year. Mitt Romney won the state by more than 20 points. If Republicans cannot defeat Pryor, it is unlikely they can take control of the Senate. 

An attack on New York City's Mayor is a good tactic in Arkansas. The implicit attack on Obama and his gun control proposals is more interesting. Simply labeling the proposals as "Obama's gun control legislation" is for Pryor enough justification for how he voted. No doubt, it is enough for Arkansans as well. 




 
 
 
  Reported by Breitbart 4 days ago.

Sen. Mark Pryor (D-Ark.) is hitting back at New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg after his group ran an ad campaign targeting Pryor for his vote against expanded background checks.

In a new ad of his own, Pryor portrays his vote as standing up for his state's interests.

"The mayor of New York City is running ads against me because I oppose President Obama's gun control legislation," he says in the ad. "Nothing in the Obama plan would have prevented tragedies like Newtown, Aurora, Tucson or even Jonesboro. I'm committed to finding real solutions to violence while protecting our Second Amendment rights."

"I'm Mark Pryor, and I approve this ad because no one from New York or Washington tells me what to do," he concludes. "I listen to Arkansas."

*WATCH:*


Pryor had expressed outrage at the ad from Bloomberg's Mayors Against Illegal Guns, which alluded to the shooting death of former Arkansas Democratic Party Chair Bill Gwatney and asked Pryor to "take another look at background checks." Pryor called that "disgusting," saying it politicized the death of a friend.

A survey released this week by the Democratic firm PPP found that 60 percent of Arkansas voters favor universal background checks, Forty percent of Arkansans said they'd be more likely to support Pryor's reelection if he voted for background checks, while 34 percent said they'd be less likely. Among self-described independents, the bill was less popular, with 28 percent saying they'd be more likely to support him, and 45 percent that they'd be less likely to do so.

The ad, called "Real Solutions," is the first commercial Pryor is running for his 2014 reelection campaign, and will begin airing Friday, according to CNN. Reported by Huffington Post 4 days ago.

Data analysis indicates “The Centennial State” had nearly 23 percent fewer active distressed properties on its books in first quarter of New Year

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Foreclosure.com analyzed data that compared active Colorado foreclosure totals from fourth quarter 2012 and first quarter 2013, revealing that “The Centennial State” had 22.7 percent fewer homes in some stage of default.

There were approximately 1,100 less active foreclosures in Colorado from Jan. through March 2013 when compared to data collected between Oct. through Dec. 2012.

Pagosa Springs, the only unincorporated municipality in scenic Archuleta County, was the city that improved the most statewide on a quarterly basis, reducing its inventory by more than 66 percent. On the opposite side of the spectrum, the amount of distressed homes in Colorado Springs, the second-most populated city in the state behind its capital (Denver), increased nearly 4 percent.

Denver, dubbed “The Mile High City,” ranked second best in terms of positive percentage change behind Pagosa Springs with a 43 percent improvement in its active inventory.

Here are the most (and least) improved cities in Colorado (Q4 2012 vs. Q1 2013):

**Note: Only cities with a minimum of 50 active foreclosures in both quarters were analyzed**

Top 5 Cities
Pagosa Springs     -66.04%
Denver                 -43.83%
Littleton             -38.60%
Aurora             -36.84%
Grand Junction         -36.82%

Worst 5 Cities
Colorado Springs     +3.43%
Englewood                 +3.17%
Pueblo                    -3.88%
Westminster            -14%
Montrose                 -20.75%

Foreclosure.com has also posted a helpful Colorado foreclosures infographic that illustrates the data above – and more – in chart form at http://www.foreclosure.com/articlecenter/category/foreclosure-infographics.

ATTENTION EDITORS AND PRODUCERS:

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After an ad campaign run by Michael Bloomberg's group targeting an Arkansas congressman ruffled some feathers, the victim is firing back. Sen. Mark Pryor has released a new ad where he defends his stance and also takes on Washington policymakers.

"The mayor of New York City is running ads against me because I oppose President Obama's gun control legislation," Pryor says in the ad. "Nothing in the Obama plan would have prevented tragedies like Newtown, Aurora, Tucson or even Jonesboro. I'm committed to finding real solutions to violence while protecting our Second Amendment rights."

He concludes:

"I'm Mark Pryor, and I approve this ad because no one from New York or Washington tells me what to do. I listen to Arkansas."

Bloomberg's originals ads alluded to the shooting death of former Arkansas Democratic Party Chair Bill Gwatney, The Huffington Post reported. Pryor called the reference to Gwatney’s death "disgusting" and said it politicized the death of a friend.

Pryor’s ad, called "Real Solutions," will begin airing Friday. It is the first ad he is running for his 2014 reelection campaign.

The commerical is below:

Sources: The Huffington Post, National Review Reported by Opposing Views 3 days ago.

AURORA, Ill., May 31, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Patients' Choice has announced that Dr. Akhtar K. Siddiqui was one of a select few physicians honored with the prestigious 2012 Compassionate Doctor Certification. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130531/DC23949) Each... Reported by PR Newswire 3 days ago.

Patch Roswell, GA --

Father-son duo Will and Jaden Smith must mend their relationship to survive after crash-landing on an abandoned Earth in the futuristic "After Earth" directed by M. Night Shyamalan.

*"After Earth" is **rated PG-13 and runs one hour and 39 minutes. ***It is now playing at **Aurora Cineplex and Studio Movie Grill in Roswell**. For more theater information, show times and pricing, click the links above****

Here's what the critics are saying:



The movie takes off from a concept as basic as a videogame, and it sticks to that concept, without surprise. — Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

The disappointingly generic film, which strands a father and son on Earth a thousand years after a planet-wide evacuation, will leave genre audiences pining for the more Terra-centric conceits of "Oblivion," not to mention countless other future-set films that find novelty in making familiar surroundings threatening. — John DeFore, The Hollywood Reporter

You can’t blame Will Smith for wanting to give his son a leg up in the business. Maybe one day Jaden will have his father’s career — and his ability to carry a movie. For now, it’s a little premature to ask him to bear the weight of this soggy, waterlogged “Earth” on his skinny shoulders. — Michael O'Sullivan, The Washington Post

There is no small irony that this sci-fi action adventure is about surviving a serious crash. The scorched earth left behind by "After Earth" is sure to leave a scar on everyone involved. — Betsy Sharkey, LA Times



*Do you plan on seeing this movie? Leave a review of the film with a comment below after you do.* Reported by Patch 3 days ago.

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock on Friday proposed creating a special district around Denver International Airport to funnel new money from development on the airport to help pay for projects in surrounding communities. The offer comes after officials from Adams County, Aurora Mayor Steve Hogan, and representatives from Thornton, Brighton and Commerce City on May 2 sent a letter to Denver stating concerns about Denver’s plans to create a “airport city” around DIA. The suburban officials say… Reported by bizjournals 3 days ago.

Ann Romney is releasing a cookbook, which will teach you how to make Mitt's Meatloaf Cakes, Welsh Skillet Cookies and, we're guessing, Barack Obama's Passive Aggressive Turkey Chili. Tom Coburn is upset with the Senate Hair Care service but surprisingly not because of his hair (we call it the "Dwight Schrute in 20 Years"). And blind Americans are being prevented from using the White House's "We The People" because the petition service uses a weird kind of CAPTCHA verification. Don't start a "We The People" petition about this. This is HUFFPOST HILL for Friday, May 31st, 2013:

*BEN BERNANKE WANTS TIM GEITHNER TO BE THE NEW BEN BERNANKE* - His term is up in January, and our Matthew Lesko whisper campaign is going nowhere. Bloomberg: "Some people close to the president say his top personal choice to succeed Bernanke would be former Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner...Geithner, however, publicly and privately insists that he doesn't want the job, and needs, for personal and financial reasons, more time in New York after years of government service...One remote possibility: Bernanke could be asked to stay for a few more years, until Geithner might be more willing to take the job. It's doubtful the Fed chairman would agree to that, and congressional Republicans would block any deal...Larry Summers... would take the job in a minute. His confirmation by the Senate would be an ugly political confrontation, however... If there were an oddsmaker's book, *the favorite still would be the current vice chairman, Janet Yellen. She is respected by fellow economists and would likely go over well with markets*. One possible hurdle: she clashes frequently with Dan Tarullo, a Fed board member who was an Obama adviser in the 2008 campaign and still has ties to the White House. A respectable longshot: former vice chairman Roger Ferguson." [Bloomberg]

For more information on future Fed boss Matthew Lesko, consult this classic City Paper story by Dave Jamieson.

*ANN ROMNEY IS WRITING A COOKBOOK* - This will provide the family patriarch a slew of new things to eat while looking sad . From the publisher's description: "In The Romney Family Table, Ann shares a unique blend of heartwarm- ing (and often humorous) stories, homegrown traditions, and hearty recipes that have brought her family together for more than forty years...Ann shares some of the tips that have helped her along the way, as well as the stories behind many of her favorite recipes--including Mitt's Meatloaf Cakes, homemade ice cream, and Welsh Skillet Cookies. This photo-filled book offers a peek inside Romney family life and the food that has become an essential part of those memories." [@PhillipRucker]

*UPDATE ON WHY YOUR PARENTS AREN'T LIVING WITH YOU* - Martin Crutsinger: "*The government said Friday that Medicare's giant hospital trust fund will be exhausted in 2026, two years later than projected last year, while the date that Social Security will exhaust its trust fund remained unchanged at 2033*. The latest projections were included in the annual report of trustees of the trust funds. The new report warned that despite the small improvement in Medicare, both it and Social Security face significant funding challenges as the giant baby boom generation continues to retire. Currently, 58 million Americans are receiving Social Security benefits. 'Under current law, both of these vitally important programs are on unsustainable paths,' Robert D. Reischauer, one of two public trustees, told reporters at a news conference." [Associated Press]

*GEORGE MILLER: YOU SHOULDN'T BUILD THAT* - Dave Jamieson: "A U.S. congressman who visited garment factories in Bangladesh earlier this week had harsh words for the U.S. clothing brands that have declined to sign on to a legally binding safety agreement for the country's factories. '*I've seen what this industry has driven, the abuses visited upon these workers all over the world*,' Rep. George Miller (D-Calif.) said on a call with reporters Friday. '*If Walmart and Gap want to stand alongside collapsing factories and burning factories and women jumping out of buildings, I guess that's their choice*. But I don't think they should be allowed to do business in Bangladesh.' Miller spent Memorial Day weekend in the small country that's suddenly become the third largest exporter of garments in the world." [HuffPost]

*DAILY DELANEY DOWNER* - Wisconsin Republicans want the state government to access some unemployed people's private bank accounts with the same power it uses to keep tabs on deadbeat dads. A bill scheduled for state committee hearings next week would crack down on people who are delinquent in paying debts to the state's unemployment system.... Under the legislation, at least once every three months the state's Department of Workforce Development would send financial institutions information on people who improperly received unemployment insurance. *The information on such "unemployment debtors" would include "names, addresses, and social security numbers*," according to the bill text. If the debtor has an account with the bank, then the institution would tell the state the account type, number, and balance. [HuffPost]

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*SO, NO, THE IRS COMMISSIONER DIDN'T VISIT THE PRESIDENT A GAZILLION TIMES* - This is the last time we post a Daily Caller story without consulting a relevant reporter on our staff or elsewhere. D'oh. Paul Blumenthal: "Former Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Douglas Shulman is coming under further scrutiny over the number of times he visited the White House while the IRS targeted conservative groups for additional review, with the Daily Caller reporting Thursday that Shulman visited the White House 157 times over the four-year period...*In fact, according to visitor logs, Shulman only visited the White House -- the physical building -- 39 times when Obama was in office*. The vast majority of Shulman's visits listed in the visitor logs, 115 of them, are for meetings at the Old Executive Office Building... The officials Shulman met with the most were Sarah Fenn -- 54 visits -- and Nancy Ann DeParle -- 40 visits. DeParle and Fenn were in charge of implementing the Affordable Care Act and Shulman's IRS had just been given broad new authority under the new health care law...High-level Cabinet officials routinely do not need to make an appointment through the visitor logs to gain access to the White House and, thus, the numbers are far from a complete picture. *For example, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton logged only 25 meetings in the visitor logs during her tenure, but, according to The Washington Post, actually visited the White House 681 times during that period*." [HuffPost]

*Will the Daily Caller reimburse Washington for wasting its day?* We put the question to our favorite Paranoid, Self-Loathing GOP Lobbyist and he summed it up nicely: "[The debunking] just doesn't matter. Yesterday it was important. I've moved on already."

@dailydot: Thanks to CAPTCHA, blind Americans can't sign a White House petition supporting blind Americans: dly.do/11gCQGL

*THAT OTHER JOURNALIST THE ADMINISTRATION IS TARGETING* - The Obama administration has given no leniency to Abdulelah Haider Shaye, a Yemeni journalist who had access to top officials in the militant Islamist group Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) and reported on evidence that the United States had conducted a missile strike in al Majala for which the Yemeni government had claimed credit. After Shaye was initially imprisoned for alleged involvement with AQAP in 2010, supporters pressed for his release, and word leaked that the Yemeni president was going to issue a pardon. In early 2011, Obama personally intervened. "President Obama expressed concern over the release of Abd-Ilah al-Shai, who had been sentenced to five years in prison for his association with AQAP," reads a summary of the call posted on the White House website. The reporter was not released. *The U.S. administration has still presented no evidence to back up the notion that he is a terrorist or a supporter of terrorism*. Munir al Mawri, a Yemeni journalist who is a dual U.S. citizen, told HuffPost that he met with Shaye in his basement prison cell two weeks ago. "He was in bad condition. He did not even appreciate my coming. He seemed to be depressed." [HuffPost]

*Tom Coburn is on it*: "Sen. Tom Coburn's never at loss for ways he thinks the federal government could cut spending. On Friday, he went after the Capitol itself. In letters to Speaker John A. Boehner, R-Ohio, and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., the Oklahoma Republican criticized classes for House and Senate staffers on topics including personal finance management and the 'Benefits of a Good Night's Sleep.'...Coburn also raises an issue that our colleague Emma Dumain's covered extensively, the financial plight of the Senate Hair Care service." [Roll Call]

*MARK PRYOR RUNS FIRST 2014 SPOT* - He doesn't want high falutin New York or Washington types telling him what to do with his guns or 64 ounce sodas or how best to braise a pork shoulder or aerate his urban garden, k? WaPo: "In a new ad, Pryor defends his 'no' vote on the recent gun background checks bill. The ad prominently features New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg (I), who founded the Mayors Against Illegal Guns group that is running spots that hit Pryor for his vote. 'The mayor of New York City is running ads against me because I opposed President Obama's gun control legislation, Pryor says in the ad. 'Nothing in the Obama plan would have prevented tragedies like Newtown, Aurora, Tucson, or even Jonesboro.'... *Pryor wraps up the ad by saying: 'I approve this this message because no one from New York or Washington tells me what to do; I listen to Arkansas.'*" [WaPo]

*John Feinblatt, chairman of Mayors Against Illegal Guns, makes a not unreasonable point to ABC News*: "Mark Pryor had no problem listening to New Yorkers when he scooped up over a quarter of a million dollars for his campaigns from New York donors...It's time for Senator Pryor to stop the hypocrisy and explain why he voted against a background check bill." [ABC News]

*JIM GRAVES DROPS THE MIC* - It should be noted that Republicans probably have a better chance of holding Michele Bachmann's seat now that she's out of the race, but let's give the guy his moment. Nick Wing: "When Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) announced this week that she wouldn't be running for a fifth term in Congress, focus quickly shifted to Jim Graves...After a series of interviews, however, it appears that Graves has changed his mind, telling MinnPost on Thursday that *he will not run for the seat now that his high-profile opponent has left the race open*. 'Basically, after all that's gone on, and with Michele Bachmann now stepping down, I've been talking to my friends and family and frankly, the feeling is, "Mission Accomplished,"' Graves told MinnPost in an interview published Friday. *'She wasn't representing the people of the 6th District appropriately, and now she won't be representing them. There's no way anyone could run and win who would be worse than Michele Bachmann. So we accomplished that task.'* According to Graves, he plans to leave public life for the next few months and return to his role as a businessman and hotelier. He said he hopes another qualified candidate will pick up where he left off and give Democrats a shot at taking the seat.'" [HuffPost]

*E.W. JACKSON HURTS KEN CUCCINELLI BY REMINDING EVERYONE ABOUT KEN CUCCINELLI'S RUNNING MATE: E.W. JACKSON* - Politico: "E.W. Jackson, the GOP lieutenant governor candidate in Virginia who's made headlines since his selection earlier this month, said in a radio interview Friday that he and gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli see eye-to-eye on the issues. *'Look, we are in fundamental agreement,' Jackson said, when asked on the radio station WMAL whether he and Cuccinelli would 'run as a pair.' 'I've heard that this ticket is probably more homogeneous than almost any ticket ever in the history of Virginia, so there's no stark disagreement between us.'* Jackson, the pastor and lawyer chosen for the nomination by delegates at the Virginia GOP convention in mid-May, quickly came under fire for controversial past comments he'd made on race, gay issues and abortion. Democrats have used his nomination as a way to bring the GOP candidates' positions on social issues to the forefront in the campaign." [Politico]

*Things we're reading*: "Carl Sagan, a titan of scientific study and communication, died in 1996, leaving behind an expansive legacy of research and education. He assumed a diverse set of roles throughout his life, including as a longtime casual user of and advocate for marijuana. Sagan's involvement with pot began as a secret, when he penned an essay in 1969, at the age of 35, under the pseudonym 'Mr. X.' The piece, in which Sagan described the benefits he felt from using marijuana, later appeared in Dr. Lester Grinspoon's 1971 book, 'Marihuana Reconsidered.'" [HuffPost's Nick Wing]

*BECAUSE YOU'VE READ THIS FAR* - Prepared dog is ready for the pool.

*FOX NEWS HAS A VERY HELPFUL CONVERSATION ABOUT WHY WOMEN NEED TO GET BACK INTO THE KITCHEN* - The conversation covered a lot of ground, but we'd like to single out Erick Erickson for giving us the name of our next band: "High Income Lesbian Families." Jack Mirkinson: "*Megyn Kelly methodically tore fellow Fox News pundits Erick Erickson and Lou Dobbs to shreds on Friday for their instantly infamous comments about women in the workplace*. Both men had a near meltdown about a study which showed that more women than ever were the sole or primary breadwinners in their households. They agreed that it signalled a terrible new trend for civilization itself. Erickson even brought the animal kingdom up, saying, 'When you look at biology, look at the natural world, the roles of a male and a female in society, and other animals, the male typically is the dominant role.'...'What makes you dominant and me submissive and who died and made you scientist-in-chief?' was her first question to Erickson. Try as he might, he failed to convince her." [HuffPost]

*COMFORT FOOD*

- Adorable child doesn't want to kill animals, becomes vegetarian. [http://bit.ly/12m3nG0]

- "Devastated." D-E-V-A-S-T-A-T-E-D. Devastated: The 13 words that knocked out the final Scripps National Spelling Bee Finalists. [http://bit.ly/Zhk1Th]

- Rabbit taxes on a box, [http://huff.to/19q5dG3]

- This "Wheel of Fortune" contestant is basically the Slumdog Millionaire of middle class American women. [http://bit.ly/17EwLt1]

- BuzzFeed brings it: "The 40 Cutest GIFs In The History Of The Internet" [http://bit.ly/15jRFt1]

- How to eat a soft boiled egg, the most civilized of the eggs. [http://bit.ly/137WmFC]

- Comedian starts kickstarter to make himself rich. [http://bit.ly/19tjUYV]

*TWITTERAMA*

@DanAmira: I want to thank everyone for all the #FFs today. My windfall of new followers momentarily distracted me from dwelling on my mortality.

@KagroX: Stop giving me stuff to read, everybody. Can't you just play a hashtag game or something?

@gideonyago: Hey everybody: remember when Eric Erickson called David Souter a goat-f*cking child molester? And then CNN gave him a job?

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EZTransportCorp.com, a company that provides Car Transport Services, announces same day pick-up availability for vehicles in Chicago, IL

(PRWEB) May 31, 2013

EZTransportCorp.com now offers same day pick-up availability for Car Transport Services in Chicago, IL.

Thousands of car shipping carriers pass through Chicago each day. Vehicles can be picked up on the same day if it's located in a major city listed below or is within 20 miles of a major highway.

Same day car transport pick-up from EZTransportCorp.com is available in the following major cities:

Chicago, IL    
Aurora, IL    
Rockford, IL
Joliet, IL    
Naperville, IL    
Springfield, IL
Peoria, IL    
Elgin, IL    
Waukegan, IL

About EZ Transport Corp:
EZTransportCorp.com is an auto transport companywith over 30 years of experience in the car transport industry. Their large network of shipping partners includes over 5,000 trucking companies and 30,000 Car Carriers nationwide. EZ Transport Corp services are available to car dealerships and industry professionals as well as regular consumers who only need to transport 1 vehicle. For more information, visit http://www.eztransportcorp.com Reported by PRWeb 3 days ago.

Express Line Moving, a company that provides national relocation services, announces availability of Long Distance Relocation Services to Illinois

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 31, 2013

Express Line Moving announces the availability of Last Minute Relocation Services for residential and commercial customers moving to Illinois. Customers relocating to Illinois can now book long distance moving services online at ExpressLineMoving.com

To fulfill requests for last minute moves, Express Line Moving has expanded their fleet of moving vehicles. Last minute moving accommodations to Illinois can now be booked within 24 hours.

Express Line Moving is currently offering 2 months of Free Storage to customers moving long distance to the following cities in Illinois:

Chicago, IL    
Aurora, IL    
Rockford, IL
Joliet, IL    
Naperville, IL    
Springfield, IL
Peoria, IL    
Elgin, IL    
Waukegan, IL

(This offer will expire on June 30, 2013)

Express Line Movers use the highest quality materials to pack their client's belongings in their old home and unpack them in the new home. All packages are carefully inventoried, photographed and labeled. Express Line Moving uses a unique inventory system will allow clients to review all of the items that are packed on the day of the move.

About Express Line Moving:
Express Line Movers have over 20 years of professional moving experience. Express Line Moving services are available for both residential, commercial and international customers. Whether you're moving across the country or across the street, the team at Express Line Moving can provide you with professional, courteous and affordable moving services. For more information, visit http://www.expresslinemoving.com Reported by PRWeb 3 days ago.

More than 450 undergraduate and graduate degrees were conferred at the university's 106th commencement ceremony

Seward, Neb. (PRWEB) June 01, 2013

Concordia University, Nebraska, awarded 451 degrees to graduates during its 2013 commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11.

Commencement speaker Dr. Douglas Tewes used Concordia’s theme Bible verse for 2012-13 -- “You are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of His household.” – to explain a Christian’s obligation to serve.

“I think that as citizens of God’s kingdom, we have responsibility in our citizenship here in America,” Tewes said. In addition to delivering the commencement address, Tewes also received the honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Concordia.

Six other individuals received honorary degrees and awards during commencement. Those receiving honors were Rev. James P. Brown, Sr., the Doctor of Letters degree, William Hartmann and Grace Mueller Hughey, the Crest of Christ award, Wilbert Rusch, the Master Educator award, and Thom and Joani Schultz, the Distinguished Service award.

Undergraduates earning degrees from Concordia were eligible for distinction or high distinction honors. Up to 10 percent of those who earned, at minimum, a 3.75 GPA graduated with high distinction. An additional 15 percent of those earning degrees with a minimum 3.5 GPA graduated with distinction.

Concordia University, Nebraska, founded in 1894, is a fully accredited, coeducational university located in Seward, Neb. that currently serves over 2,100 students. Concordia offers more than 50 professional and liberal arts programs in an excellent academic and Christ-centered community that equips men and women for lives of learning, service and leadership in the church and world. For more information, visit cune.edu.

Concordia University, Nebraska graduates earning their degrees in May 2013:
(Nebraska listed first, other states follow in alphabetical order)

Hilary Buoy, Ainsworth, Neb., M.Ed.
Samantha Lathrop, Arlington, Neb., B.S.Ed., LTD
Trent Laune, Ashand, Neb., M.B.A.
Emily McAllister, Atkinson, Neb., B.S.Ed., LTD
LeAnn Miller, Battle Creek, Neb., B.A., DCE
Brett Schuster, Beatrice, Neb., M.Ed.
Jordan Schultz, Beemer, Neb., B.A.
Thomas Malander, Belgrade, Neb., B.S.
Cory Scott, Belgrade, Neb., M.B.A.
Jenna Daggit, Bellevue, Neb., M.Ed.
Christine Holland, Bellevue, Neb., M.Ed.
Stacy Kobza, Bellevue, Neb., B.S.Ed.
Nancy Sivils, Bellevue, Neb., M.Ed.
Laurie Walker, Bellevue, Neb., B.S.Ed.
Heather Findell, Bennington, Neb., M.Ed.
Sarah Meier, Blair, Neb., M.Ed.
Ashley Luethje, Bradshaw, Neb., B.A.
Brent Houchin, Bruning, Neb., B.S.
Jodi Dickson, Carleton, Neb., M.Ed.
Meridee Heikes, Cedar Rapids, Neb., B.S.
Amy Burch, Ceresco, Neb., M.Ed.
Stacey Adamson, Cody, Neb., M.Ed.
Lindsay Anderson, Columbus, Neb., B.A.
Ashley Frese, Columbus, Neb., M.Ed.
Shannon Honold, Columbus, Neb., M.Ed.
Ashley Penne, Columbus, Neb., B.A.
Amanda Richards, Columbus, Neb., M.Ed.
Nicole Sempek, Columbus, Neb., B.S.Ed.
Angela Bruhn, Creston, Neb., B.S.Ed.
Takota Thiem, Crete, Neb., B.A., Pre-Seminary
Alison Mueller, Crofton, Neb., M.Ed.
Danielle Masur, David City, Neb., B.S., B.S.Ed.
Beth Kohmetscher, Deweese, Neb., B.S.
Christina Tomka, Dodge, Neb., B.S.
Amanda Stewart, Doniphan, Neb., M.Ed.
Wendy Boller, Dorchester, Neb., B.A.
Laura Pulliam, Dorchester, Neb., M.Ed.
Jeremiah Luber, Eagle, Neb., B.S.Ed.
Susan Vanis, Elgin, Neb., M.Ed.
Bryan Heidemann, Elk Creek, Neb., B.A.
Keith Ahlers, Elkhorn, Neb., M.Ed.
Adam Lambert, Elkhorn, Neb., M.Ed.
Nathan Ernstmeyer, Elwood, Neb., B.A.
Jordan Ahl, Fairbury, Neb., B.S.
Elizabeth Wiseman, Fairbury, Neb., B.S.Ed.
Linda Priefert Carroll, Fairmont, Neb., B.A.
Gina Kotas, Fort Calhoun, Neb., M.Ed.
Elizabeth Brewer, Fremont, Neb., M.Ed.
Morrow Longacre, Fremont, Neb., M.Ed.
Jill Pullen-Russman, Fremont, Neb., M.Ed.
Karissa Weinrich, Fremont, Neb., B.S.Ed., LTD
Holly Saalfeld, Garland, Neb., B.S.
Melissa Myers, Geneva, Neb., M.Ed.
Cassey Schaefer, Gibbon, Neb., M.Ed.
Brandy Tacha, Gibbon, Neb., M.Ed.
Victoria Preitauer, Gothenburg, Neb., B.A.
William Bombeck, Grand Island, Neb., M.Ed.
Jennifer Carr, Grand Island, Neb., M.Ed.
Daniel Gibson, Grand Island, Neb., B.S., B.S.Ed., LTD
Beth Leech, Grand Island, Neb., M.Ed.
Timothy Leech, Grand Island, Neb., M.Ed.
Daria Pierorazio, Grand Island, Neb., M.Ed.
Sheila Quintana, Grand Island, Neb., M.Ed.
Rob Schmidt, Grand Island, Neb., B.A.
Ashley Suntych, Grand Island, Neb., M.Ed.
Julia Wood, Greeley, Neb., M.Ed.
Jaime Bizal, Gretna, Neb., M.Ed.
Amanda Clark, Hastings, Neb., M.Ed.
Sharon Shriver, Hastings, Neb., M.Ed.
Allie Kenning, Hebron, Neb., B.S.Ed.
Joshua Duncan, Hickman, Neb., B.A., B.F.A.
Amanda Emerson, Hickman, Neb., B.S.Ed.
Martin Riley, Hickman, Neb., M.Ed.
Kellie Fegter, Holdrege, Neb., B.S.
Jennifer Kurpgeweit, Kenesaw, Neb., M.Ed.
Lance Ott, Kennard, Neb., B.S., M.Ed.
Jody French, Lewellen, Neb., M.Ed.
Lori Arterburn, Lincoln, Neb., M.B.A.
Joseph Beran, Lincoln, Neb., B.A.
Kyleah Bowder, Lincoln, Neb., B.S.
Shawn Carr, Lincoln, Neb., M.Ed.
Christopher Cassel, Lincoln, Neb., M.B.A.
Joanne Catlett, Lincoln, Neb., M.Ed.
John Chatwell, Lincoln, Neb., B.S.
Manuel Escamilla, Lincoln, Neb., M.Ed.
Nicolas Esser, Lincoln, Neb., B.S.
Ian Euler, Lincoln, Neb., B.S.
Laura Fugate, Lincoln, Neb., M.Ed.
Carlene Fuss, Lincoln, Neb., M.Ed.
Benjamin Haney, Lincoln, Neb., M.Ed.
Margaret Hobelman, Lincoln, Neb., M.B.A.
Megan Houlden, Lincoln, Neb., B.S.Ed.
Jordan Jacobsen, Lincoln, Neb., B.A.
Brent Johnson, Lincoln, Neb., M.Ed.
Samantha Karnes, Lincoln, Neb., B.S.
Mark King, Lincoln, Neb., M.Ed.
Amanda Kisker, Lincoln, Neb., B.A., B.S.
Tyler Kohmetscher, Lincoln, Neb., B.S.
Aaron Lane, Lincoln, Neb., B.A.
Ashleigh Lang-Petersen, Lincoln, Neb., M.B.A.
Robbie Lierman, Lincoln, Neb., M.B.A.
Briar McCoy, Lincoln, Neb., B.A.
Brandon McWilliams, Lincoln, Neb., B.A.
Craig Nannen, Lincoln, Neb., B.S.Ed., LTD
Derek Neihardt, Lincoln, Neb., B.S.
Darren Parrott, Lincoln, Neb., M.B.A.
Chelsea Peck, Lincoln, Neb., B.S.
Alexandra Peters, Lincoln, Neb., M.Ed.
Shawn Podraza, Lincoln, Neb., M.Ed.
Nolan Schaefer, Lincoln, Neb., B.S.
Wendy Scharp, Lincoln, Neb., B.A.
Elizabeth Smith, Lincoln, Neb., M.Ed.
Mary Stahly, Lincoln, Neb., M.B.A.
Paige Suiter, Lincoln, Neb., M.Ed.
Michael Tewes, Lincoln, Neb., B.S.
Alyssa Troester, Lincoln, Neb., B.A.
Mason Van Nostrand, Lincoln, Neb., B.S.
George Wagaman, Lincoln, Neb., M.B.A.
Dennis Wagner, Lincoln, Neb., M.B.A.
Mark Wentz, Lincoln, Neb., M.Ed.
Jeremy Wiemer, Lincoln, Neb., M.Ed.
Jennifer Rose, Louisville, Neb., M.Ed.
Megan Heiser, Lynch, Neb., B.S.
Porter Birtell, Madison, Neb., B.A.
Deborah Lewis, Malcolm, Neb., M.Ed.
Alyssa TeSelle, Milford, Neb., B.A.
Jordan Fowlkes, Newman Grove, Neb., B.A.
Bethany Osberg, Norfolk, Neb., B.A.
Diane Price, Norfolk, Neb., M.Ed.
Stacey Puett, Norfolk, Neb., M.Ed.
Megan Skalberg, Norfolk, Neb., M.Ed.
Preston Sunderman, Norfolk, Neb., B.S.Ed, LTD
Ashlee Brown, North Platte, Neb., B.S.
Makenzie Deutschman, North Platte, Neb., B.S.Ed., LTD
Samantha Bainbridge, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Sarah Baird, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Mikayla Baker, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Debra Benes, Omaha, Neb., B.S.Ed.
Amy Benson, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Erin Blaha, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Brian Boone, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Barbara Caples, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Rhiannon Christensen, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Lisa Clark, Omaha, Neb., B.S.Ed.
Stephanie Cody-Goossen, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Daniel Coffey, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Amy Crowe, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Amy Dahmke, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Sarah Davenport, Iowa, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Tamika Davis-Gray, Omaha, Neb., B.S.Ed.
Rommie Derry, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Penny Eastwood, Omaha, Neb., B.S.Ed.
Kathleen Egan, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Laura Feller, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Amanda Flemmer, Omaha, Neb., B.S.Ed.
Aretha Foye, Omaha, Neb., B.S.Ed.
Sara Fredrickson, Omaha, Neb., B.F.A.
Nikki Frenche, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Jill Garrett, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Julie Gibson, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Ashley Girvan, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Staci Grant, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Vincent Gregorio, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Robert House, Omaha, Neb., B.S.Ed.
Tiffany Howard, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Rachel Howe, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Michelle Ibarra, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Paige Jenkins, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Ashley Johnson, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Anne Keth, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Deborah Knutson, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Jason Koba, Omaha, Neb., B.S.Ed.
Martin Kois, Omaha, Neb., B.S.Ed.
Stephanie Kopecky, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Tracey Kovar, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Angela Lewis, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Darci Lewis, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Seth McClurkin, Omaha, Neb., B.S.Ed.
Allison Mellick, Omaha, Neb., B.A.
Christopher Minardi, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Diann Moore, Omaha, Neb., B.S.Ed.
Colin Morrissey, Omaha, Neb., B.S.Ed.
Cecilia Neiman, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Christie Nielsen, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Steven Odom, Omaha, Neb., B.A.
Courtney Pfeifer, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Aiesha Rahn, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Kathleen Reed, Omaha, Neb., B.S.Ed.
Michelle Rima, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Angela Royers, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Sommer Ruhland, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Stephanie Schmidt, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Irene Simonenko, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Susan Snow, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Maureen Soto, Omaha, Neb., B.S.Ed.
Micaela Steele, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Jessica Strickland, Omaha, Neb., B.S.Ed.
Michele Sweetmon, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Patricia Tello, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Shelita Thompson, Omaha, Neb., B.S.Ed.
Pamela Trausch, Omaha, Neb., B.S.Ed.
Meagan Tripp, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Traci Walter, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Dennise Washka, Omaha, Neb., B.S.Ed.
Wendy Weber, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Felicia Webster, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Emily Weston, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Suzanna White, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Katy Williams, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Cathy Wollman, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Jamie Woods, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Amanda Wright, Omaha, Neb., M.Ed.
Seth Kalhoff, O'Neill, Neb., M.Ed.
Michelle Tomjack, O'Neill, Neb., M.Ed.
Paige Augustine, Osceola, Neb., B.A.
Benjamin Fisher, Overton, Neb., B.S.Ed., LTD
Zackary Warner, Palmyra, Neb., B.A.
Brandy Komasincki, Papillion, Neb., M.Ed.
Claire McCalman, Papillion, Neb., B.S.Ed.
Cory Prelerson, Papillion, Neb., B.S.
Angela Whitfield, Papillion, Neb., M.Ed.
Vida Paustian, Plattsmouth, Neb., M.Ed.
Laura Jeppesen, Pleasant Dale, Neb., B.S., B.S.Ed., LTD
Derek Rodine, Polk, Neb., B.A.
Danielle Alderson, Randolph, Neb., M.Ed.
Clarissa Eloge, Rising City, Neb., M.Ed.
Jaime Selden, Rising City, Neb., B.S.Ed.
Jacquelyn McDermott, Scotia, Neb., M.Ed.
Richard Eber, Seward, Neb., M.Ed.
Beth Einspahr, Seward, Neb., M.Ed.
Philip Friedrich, Seward, Neb., B.S.
Anna Meyer, Seward, Neb., B.F.A., LTD
Judith Mullally, Seward, Neb., M.A.
Trevor Oliver, Seward, Neb., B.S.
Brandi Pflughaupt, Seward, Neb., M.Ed.
Micah Pomerenke, Seward, Neb., B.S.Ed., LTD
Kyle Soflin, Seward, Neb., B.A.
Elizabeth Werner, Seward, Neb., M.Ed.
Bart Miller, South Sioux City, Neb., M.Ed.
Tonia Todd, South Sioux City, Neb., M.Ed.
Nicole Vance, South Sioux City, Neb., M.Ed.
Amber Hamik, St. Paul, Neb., M.Ed.
Brandon Starkey, St. Paul, Neb., B.S.
Joanna Roberts, Stanton, Neb., M.Ed.
Heather Niedfeldt, Stella, Neb., B.S.Ed., LTD
Juliane Miller, Superior, Neb., M.Ed.
Alexa Hopping, Sutherland, Neb., B.S.Ed.
Cara Debuhr, Tecumseh, Neb., M.Ed.
Duke Waln, Valentine, Neb., M.Ed.
Alex Callan, Wahoo, Neb., B.S.Ed.
Jena, Kaufman, Wakefield, Neb., M.Ed.
Michelle, Kelsey, Washington, Neb., M.Ed.
Kelli, Claassen, Waverly, Neb., B.F.A.
Margaret, Doane, Waverly, Neb., M.Ed.
Ballad, Hummel, Waverly, Neb., M.Ed.
Evan, Kucera, Waverly, Neb., B.S.
Daniel, Miller, West Point, Neb., B.A.
Sara Glasgow, Wilber, Neb., M.Ed.
Lori Peters, Wood River, Neb., M.Ed.
Dean Crawford, York, Neb., B.A.
Erienne TeSelle, York, Neb., B.S.

Belinda Dragg, Orrville, Ala., M.Ed.

Elizabeth Kelly, Palmer, Alaska, B.S.Ed., LTD

Chris Kosberg, Anthem, Ariz., B.S.Ed., LTD
Kyle Hoffman, Phoenix, Ariz., B.A.

DeLeon Dallas, Chula Vista, Calif., B.A.
Julian Silva, Covina, Calif., B.A.
Teresa Carlile, Fresno, Calif., M.Ed.
John Hunter III, Long Beach, Calif., B.A.
Carlos Bolanos, Montclair, Calif., B.A.
Matthew Wingert, Orange, Calif., B.A.
Akeem Christian-Starks, Santa Ana, Calif., B.S.

Christa Lindeman, Arvada, Colo., B.S.Ed., LTD, DCE
Mallory Hicks, Aurora, Colo., B.A.
William Vann, Castle Rock, Colo., B.S.Ed.
Dustin Atkinson, Colorado Springs, Colo., B.A., Pre-Seminary
Kristopher Bedwell, Colorado Springs, Colo., B.A.
James Jensen, Denver, Colo., B.A., B.Mus.
Rebecca Elmshauser, Englewood, Colo., M.Ed.
Brandon Pflug, Fort Morgan, Colo., B.S.Ed.
Erin Walth, Golden, Colo., B.S.Ed., LTD
Nicole Mapes, Greeley, Colo., B.S.
Nicholas Milberger, Highlands Ranch, Colo., B.S.
Krista Schafer, Holyoke, Colo., B.S.
Andrea Gaide, Lakewood, Colo., B.S.
Nicholas Thill, Littleton, Colo., B.S.
Emily Brandt, Loveland, Colo., B.A.
Tyler Shaw, Montrose, Colo., B.S.Ed.
Kristen Shavlik, Roxborough, Colo., B.S., B.Mus.
Kelsie Elder, Thornton, Colo., B.S.
Nicholas Hoffmann, Westminster, Colo., B.A., DCE

Janis Thiemann, Jacksonville, Fla., B.S.Ed., LTD
Nathan Sielk, Miami, Fla., B.S.Ed., LTD, DCE
Zachary Goodrich, Tampa, Fla., B.A.

Katie Worthington, Peachtree City, Ga., B.S.Ed., LTD

Jeana Kaio, Wai'ehu, Hawaii, B.S.Ed., LTD
Colten Quinabo, Wailuku, Hawaii, B.A.

Heather Kois, Boise, Idaho, B.S.Ed., LTD
Lindsey Kellerman, Mountain Home, Idaho, B.S.Ed., LTD

Joseph Gillespie, Arlington Heights, Ill., M.S.Family Life
Jeanette Hayden, Joliet, Ill., B.A.
Connie Kettner, Neunert, Ill., B.S.Ed., LTD
Dawn Martin, Rockford, Ill., B.S.Ed., LTD
Rachel Little, Sparta, Ill., B.A.
Cody Collier, Springfield, Ill., B.S.Ed., LTD
Stephanie Mueller, Wheaton, Ill., B.A., B.Mus., LTD

Heidi Wilkinson, Bloomington, Ind., B.S.
Kelly Thiessen, Columbus, Ind., B.S.Ed., LTD
Rachell Dewell, Fort Wayne, Ind., B.S.Ed., LTD
Allison Huston, Fort Wayne, Ind., M.Ed.
Katie Keily, Norman, Ind., B.A., B.S.Ed., LTD

Alicia Wosepka, Ackley, Iowa, B.A.
Stacey Holt, Auburn, Iowa, B.A., DCE
Jessica Olson, Carlisle, Iowa, B.A.
Claire White, Clarinda, Iowa, M.Ed.
Phillip Harm, Council Bluffs, Iowa, M.B.A.
Jessica King, Council Bluffs, Iowa, M.Ed.
Tami Kuenning, Council Bluffs, Iowa, B.S.Ed.
Mandy Sanders, Council Bluffs, Iowa, M.Ed.
Jacqueline Slade, Council Bluffs, Iowa, M.Ed.
Caleb Davison, Davenport, Iowa, B.A.
Stephen Henderson, Davenport, Iowa, M.S.Family Life
Lee Johanson, Davenport, Iowa, B.A.
Leslie Rudzinski, Davenport, Iowa, M.S.Family Life
Kathy Schneiderman, Davenport, Iowa, M.Ed.
Jordan Haroldson, Des Moines, Iowa, B.S.Ed., LTD
Ashley Willoughby, Fairfield, Iowa, B.S.Ed., LTD
Cole Egger, Galva, Iowa, B.A.
Lauriel Weekly, Glenwood, Iowa, M.Ed.
Katrina Schulteis, Greenfield, Iowa, B.F.A.
Rachel Iltis, Le Claire, Iowa, B.S.Ed., LTD
Kimberly Miller, Mason City, Iowa, B.S.
Brenda Dowthitt, Neola, Iowa, B.S.Ed.
Codi Kargle, Ogden, Iowa, B.A.
Sarah Mahnken, Schleswig, Iowa, B.A.
Courtney Cale, Sioux City, Iowa, B.S.Ed., LTD
Brian Friesner, Sioux City, Iowa, M.Ed.
Lark Rich, Sioux City, Iowa, M.Ed.
Serena Weber, Sioux City, Iowa, B.A.
Christina Roach, Spirit Lake, Iowa, B.S.
Daniel Klinge, State Center, Iowa, B.S.
Brooke Curtis, Treynor, Iowa, M.Ed.
Kayla Kightlinger, Urbandale, Iowa, B.S.Ed., LTD, DCE
Marilyn Shults, West Des Moines, Iowa, M.A., M.S.Family Life
Madison Phillips, Woodward, Iowa, B.S.
Kate Phillips, Woodward, Iowa, M.Ed.

Whitney Holle, Bremen, Kan., B.S.Ed., LTD
Logan Waggy, Cheney, Kan., B.S.Ed., LTD
Andrew Hatesohl, Clay, Kan., B.A., Pre-Seminary
Michael Voelker, Greenleaf, Kan., B.S.
Samuel Fishburn, Haven, Kan., B.S.Ed., LTD
AJ Ebersole, Hutchinson, Kan., B.S.Ed.
Angela Lore, Olathe, Kan., M.Ed.
Alexandria Szalawiga, Olathe, Kan., M.B.A.
Sara Schultz, Wamego, Kan., B.A., B.Mus.

Christopher Francik, Louisville, Ky., M.Ed.
William Cox, Paducah, Ky., B.S.Ed., LTD

Elizabeth Buss, Baton Rouge, La., B.S.Ed., LTD

Alexa Marquardt, Bel Air, Md., B.S.Ed., LTD

Katelyn Sievert, Frankenmuth, Mich., B.S.Ed., LTD
Joseph Weilnau, Monroe, Mich., B.S.
Ethan Hutton, Norton Shores, Mich., B.A.

Adam Strohschein, Annandale, Minn., B.S.
Kelsie Zellar, Eagle Lake, Minn., B.A.
Kathleen Bergt, Fairmont, Minn., B.A., B.S.Ed., LTD
Matthew Harwell, Glencoe, Minn., M.A., M.S.Family Life
Samantha Lafontaine, Hermantown, Minn., B.S.
Steven Whitney, Kenyon, Minn., B.A., DCE
Angela Harstad, Lewiston, Minn., B.S.Ed., LTD
Hayley Koeritz, Northrop, Minn., B.F.A.
Stacy Gaunt, Rochester, Minn., B.S.Ed.
Robert Bernard, Roseville, Minn., M.Ed.
Mark Meyer, Trimont, Minn., B.S.Ed., LTD
Joseph Brandenburg, Waconia, Minn., B.A.

Gloria Deas, Gulfport, Miss., M.Ed.

Jacob Hamilton, Higginsville, Mo., B.A., Pre-Seminary
Amanda Mayfield, Jackson, Mo., B.S.Ed., LTD
Benjamin Skelton, Jackson, Mo., B.S.Ed., LTD
Emma Gaither, Joplin, Mo., B.S.Ed., LTD
Matthew Buchholz, Kansas City, Mo., B.S.Ed., LTD
Travis Ferguson, Kansas City, Mo., B.A.
José Rodriguez III, Kansas City, Mo., B.A.
Andrew Lehenbauer, Lake Ozark, Mo., B.A., Pre-Seminary
Nathanael Steadman, Lake Ozark, Mo., B.A.
Alyssa Bauwens, Perryville, Mo., B.F.A.
Eric Fox, Smithville, Mo., B.S.
Elizabeth Salzberg, St. Charles, Mo., B.S.Ed., LTD
Paul Fortmeyer, St. Joseph, Mo., B.S.
Rachel Weinhold, St. Joseph, Mo., B.S.Ed., LTD
Charles Dunbar, St. Louis, Mo., B.A.
Carly Ebersole, St. Louis, Mo., B.S.Ed., LTD
Rebecca McCracken, St. Louis, Mo., B.A.
Emily Metcalf, St. Louis, Mo., B.S.Ed., LTD
Andrew Metcalf, St. Louis, Mo., B.S.
Brandon Metcalf, St. Louis, Mo., B.A., DCE
Sharie Moen, St. Louis, Mo., B.A.
Rachel Pfotenhauer, St. Louis, Mo., M.Ed.
Ryan Sanft, St. Louis, Mo., B.S.
Sarah Sprague, St. Louis, Mo., B.S.Ed., LTD
Jessica Williams, St. Louis, Mo., B.A.
Brittany Becker, St. Peters, Mo., B.F.A.
Daniel Chrismer, St. Peters, Mo., B.A.

Katelyn Butts, Kalispell, Mont., B.A., B.S.Ed., LTD

Rachael Oetting, Sparks, Nev., B.S.Ed., LTD

Rebekah Motley, Lancaster, Ohio, B.S.Ed.

Gregory Hintz, Broken Arrow, Okla., M.S.Family Life
Amy Perigo, Enid, Okla., M.Ed.

Levi Wiseman, La Grande, Ore., B.S.Ed., LTD
Miles Barrow, Portland, Ore., B.A.

Joel Heckmann, Canton, S.D., B.A., Pre-Seminary
Heath Broekemeier, Elk Point, S.D., B.A.
Rebecca Thaler, Lake Andes, S.D., M.Ed.
Austin Albers, Sioux Falls, S.D., B.S.Ed.
Katie Herther, Sioux Falls, S.D., B.S.Ed., LTD
Patrick Phelps, Black Hawk, S.D., B.A.

Alyssa Koch, Murfreesboro, Tenn., B.A.

Ryan Fiero, Austin, Texas, B.A.
Aaron Ritz, Dallas, Texas, B.S.
Raul Lopez, El Paso, Texas, B.A.
Aaron Gillory, Houston, Texas, B.S.
Brian Towner, Houston, Texas, B.A.
Jennifer Wachsmann, Houston, Texas, M.B.A.
Jamarcus Walker, Houston, Texas, B.A.
Julia Marble, New Braunfels, Texas, B.S.Ed., LTD
Mikaela Barz, San Antonio, Texas, B.A., DCE
Virginia Sullivan, San Antonio, Texas, M.Ed.
JohnDavid Zischke, San Antonio, Texas, B.A.
Kenneth Zoeller, Spring, Texas, B.A.

Stephen Kuske, Green Bay, Wis., B.S.Ed, LTD
Andrew Kowalewsky, Jackson, Wis., B.A.
Erin Hanna, Random Lake, Wis., B.F.A.
Amanda Schroeder, Stevens Point, Wis., B.A.
Peter Gonring, Whitefish, Wis., M.Ed.

Christopher Podlich, Brisbane, Australia, B.A.

Esther Johnson, Monrovia, Liberia, B.S.Ed., LTD

Karol Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua, B.S.

Jan Hudak, Vavrisovo, Slovakia, B.S. Reported by PRWeb 3 days ago.

Despite taking three big men in its incoming recruiting class, it appears Missouri coach Frank Haith will be adding another post player to the mix in the fall. Hayden Barnard, a 6-foot-9 center from Aurora, Ill., has decided to enroll at Missouri as a preferred walk-on in the fall, according to Metea Valley High School coach Bob Vozza. Reported by KansasCity.com 3 days ago.

Patch Roswell, GA --

"Now You See Me" pits illusionists against the FBI in a heist movie starring Jesse Eisenberg, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson and Isla Fisher.

*"Now You See Me" is **rated PG-13 and runs one hour and 56 minutes. **It is now playing at **Aurora Cineplex and Studio Movie Grill in Roswell**. For more theater information, show times and pricing, click the links above.***

Here's what the critics are saying:



There's little magic to be had from watching "Now You See Me," a splashy, noisy and frankly preposterous action caper about a quartet of illusionists with a Robin Hood complex. For all the talent up on the screen — and one can't fault the performances — the movie just doesn't deliver. — Gary Goldstein, LA Times

The problem is that, in focusing on what makes a good caper, director Louis Leterrier forgot about what makes a good movie: character development, carefully constructed tension and believable plot points. — Stephanie Merry, The Washington Post

It's all about the game, the tricks, with no deeper context or involving motivation other than a vaguely stated impulse for Robin Hood-ish redistribution of wealth. — Todd McCarthy, The Hollywood Reporter

At times, "Now You See Me" suggests Christopher Nolan's "The Prestige" made with a throwaway wink. The actors . . . look like they're having so much fun that you can forgive the periodic arbitrariness of it all. — Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly



*Do you plan on seeing this movie? Leave a review of the film with a comment below after you do.* Reported by Patch 2 days ago.

Patch Geneva, IL --

Batavia police have made arrests associated with thefts at Randall Road stores. Here's a rundown from the Batavia Police Department.


*Retail Theft—*Police arrested Caprice Thomas, 24, of Aurora on charges of retail theft around 10:16 a. Reported by Patch 2 days ago.

Patch Madison, NJ --

The following is a statement from Diane Driscoll and Eric Range, who are running in the Republican primary to get their party's nomination for two Borough Council seats.

In times of slow economic growth and when everyone living in our communities faces financial pressure from all angles, Madison needs strong and consistent economic leadership at the local level.   The Driscoll/Range team is committed to being those leaders who are at their core are financially responsible while ensuring Madison can continue to grow and thrive as a model community.  

But what exactly does financially “responsible” and “consistent” mean.   Does it mean cutting services across the board?  No.  Does it mean never raising taxes?  Of course not.   

When asked the same question, Diane Driscoll said “What it does mean is keeping our property tax and utility rates low; it means continuing to seek out additional non-taxpayer funded revenue, such as shared services agreements; and it means being responsible with spending while continuing to offer quality services and infrastructure.“

Her running-mate, Eric Range agreed, “Consistency, honesty and openness as the budget process moves forward each year is key and is far more important political posturing.  While some like to believe that each budget cycle occurs in a vacuum, this is simply not the case,” he said.    

Range continued, “Take the recent debate concerning Madison’s Open Space Tax.   Last month the Borough Council approved an increase in total dollars to be collected under Madison’s Open Space Tax.  This action was a direct result of decisions made by council members, including Councilwoman Tsukamoto and Councilman Catalanello, just a few short years ago.  Diane and I believe the Madison Athletic Complex is valuable amenity and a great addition to our community.  However, there was no viable financial plan in place in 2011 when the ‘yes’ votes were cast and Mr. Catalanello declared ‘It’s our goal to have the entire amount paid off in three years.’”

“The consequences are clear,” Driscoll said. “First and foremost taxes have gone up.  In many ways the hands of today’s council members were forced in order ensure that the Open Space, Historic Preservation and Recreation Trust Fund remains funded for all its intended uses, not just to pay the debt service on the turf fields.   Second and perhaps the most disheartening, is that those hard-working community volunteers of the Madison Athletic Foundation who have pledged their time and efforts to raise money for the Madison Recreation Complex have been thrust into the middle of an on-going political battle.”  

“This all could have avoided by leading from a position of consistent and truly financially responsible principals.   Simply put, you can’t have it both ways.  We can’t 'spend' millions of unfunded dollars today and be against tax hikes tomorrow,” Range said.    

“If elected, we promise to make true financially responsible decisions with input from our entire community.  As our fellow Republicans head to the polls on June 4th we ask them to please vote for the Driscoll and Range Team,” Driscoll concluded. 



*Eric Range Bio*

Eric Range earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison. Since graduating he held positions in the non-profit, hospitality and higher education sectors. Originally from Blairstown, NJ where he was active in Boy Scouts of America earning the BSA’s highest rank of Eagle Scout, Eric moved to the Madison area in 1997 and quickly adopted Madison as his “new home town.”

Eric currently serves as Associate Director of Enrollment Management Operations at Drew University, providing the admissions and financial assistance offices with support in technology integrations, digital marketing, and reporting and data analysis. Previously he has held professional positions with Trump d’Elegance (an events management firm), Farleigh Dickinson University and the American Cancer Society.

In Madison, Eric has served nearly 9 years on the Downtown Development Commission, the last two years as chair. In the past he has also served as chair or co-chair of the Taste of Madison, the DDC Parking and Redevelopment Committee and the Madison University Relations Committee. Eric has played a key role in numerous DDC projects, many of which required working closely with Borough Council, including advocating for the reconstruction of Lincoln Place, moving the Farmers’ Market to downtown, launching the Madison Avenue Direct university shuttle and most recently assisting with launching the Madison Sidewalk Art Gallery (a partnership between the DDC and MACA) which will debut spring/summer 2013.
Eric has been recognized numerous times in both his professional and philanthropic efforts with various awards and honors including the Aurora Award “Best in Show” Documentary on an Issue (2000), Tell Award, Documentary (2000), Maddy Award for Outstanding Service (2008), ROSE Award from the Madison Chamber of Commerce (2009).

Eric currently lives on Belleau Avenue.

Quote from Eric Range regarding his Candidacy: "As my final term on the DDC comes to a close, I have a strong desire to continue to serve the community I have come to love and adopt as my “new home town.” While the economy has undoubtedly impacted our wonderful downtown, the commitment of our entire community has kept it strong. While on council I would seek to continue to support and grow our historic downtown, stream-line governmental practices to ensure we are as business friendly as possible in both our central business district and our corporate facilities. These goals coupled with need to ensure Madison continues to be a world class and affordable place to live means every item of Borough spending and every source of revenue be carefully evaluated and measured. This requires sensible and pragmatic leadership, two qualities I believe I embody."

*Diane Driscoll Bio*

Diane Driscoll earned her bachelor’s degree at Princeton University. She was and environmental manager at a chemical company for a decade. While her children were young, she volunteered with school, church and other organizations.

Diane is currently the Housing Development Specialist at Community Hope, a Morris County based not-for-profit corporation where she works to expand the availability of affordable, supportive community housing opportunities for the organization’s low-income, special needs clients. She represents the agency at the Supportive Housing Association and participates in working groups in several counties to provide for special needs individuals and families.

Previously, Diane worked in housing development at Monarch Housing Associates where she developed housing opportunities for organizations serving individuals with special needs. These projects ranged from single family to multi-family homes that were financed through federal, state and local sources throughout New Jersey.

Diane served a two-year term as co-chair of the United Way’s housing Alliance of Morris County. She is a member of Madison’s Zoning Board of Adjustment and she is a Commissioner for Madison’s Housing Authority. Diane is also a member of the Madison Republican Committee. A Madison resident of Madison since 2002, Diane resides with her husband and adult children.

Quote from Diane Driscoll regarding her Candidacy: "I decided to run for Madison Borough Council because I believe that working with everyone to further the best interests of the Community is the way to keep Madison the town we all love to call home. I look forward to using my combination of skills and experiences to continue the tradition of conservative, thoughtful local government."

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