| Contractor loses La. scholarship account data dating back to 1998
BATON ROUGE, La. -- A Boston-based contractor hired to store and safeguard state scholarship and college savings account data lost most of those records _ including bank account numbers and student and parent Social Security numbers _ during a move, officials say. "We certainly don't want to create any panic. But people should be aware and take the necessary steps," said Melanie Amrhein, executive director of the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance. "This is backup data off of a mainframe that contains sensitive personal information." Special equipment and software and "sophisticated computer skills" would be needed to get the compressed records from the TOPS scholarship program, START Saving Program, and Free Application for Federal Student Aid, according to a notice posted on the Internet.
Economists Debate the Quickest Cure
President Bush highlighted both those basic approaches on Friday in setting out his principles for a deal with Congress to address the current downturn. Democrats are also likely to seek increased spending for programs like unemployment insurance or to funnel more money to states, an approach that Mr. Bush signaled he would oppose. "The research I've seen indicates that the programs in 2001 clearly worked," Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson Jr. said in an interview, referring to the tax measures. "They worked quickly, and people spent the money they got. The thing we should be looking at now is how to make them even more effective." The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office reported this week that each of the three elements of the 2001-2 stimulus personal tax rebates, incentives for business investment and government spending programs played a role in lifting the economy.
Women accuse auditor hopeful
He faces Republican Lorenzo Garcia, a retired government auditor, in the Nov. 7 election. The state auditor seat is open because Democrat Domingo Martinez has reached his term limit. Albuquerque Police Chief Ray Schultz said his department sent information on the most recent case to the District Attorney's Office on Aug. 18. "We did the investigation and sent it to the District Attorney's Office and are awaiting their decision," he said. Schultz said the investigation was handled as any similar allegation would have been and was not given special treatment because of Armijo's candidacy. Brandenburg said Friday that her office began reviewing the case Monday. She said such cases are difficult to investigate and that it might take months to determine whether there are grounds for charges.
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STATE OF THE STATE: Text of Delaware governor's prepared address
Lieutenant Gov. Carney, President Pro Tem Adams, Speaker Spence, members of the 144th General Assembly, members of the Delaware judiciary, other elected officials, members of my Cabinet, state employees, distinguished guests, my family and my fellow Delawareans
I am particularly proud to appear before you for this State of the State address as it kicks off my last year as your Gov.. As you all know, my career in elected public office started in this Chamber, where so much of what I worked on as your Gov. began as a priority for me as a legislator.
My annual appearances before you, my legislative friends, have not only been an opportunity to remember my roots but also reaffirm my long-standing priorities, such as creating world-class schools, protecting our precious environment, fighting to keep and create jobs, and working to make Delaware a healthier state.
200 years of triumph and tears on the terraces
There was a brief revival of races on the site from 1873 to 1876, but they then ceased, reportedly due to poor attendences.Pony racing, introduced to the course in 1890, initially proved to be very popular but ended, however, when a rail strike caused the 1911 meeting to be cancelled. The last ever race was run on August 26, 1912.The football club had been formed, in 1872, from Wrexham Cricket Club, who also used the Racecourse site.A meeting was convened at The Turf Hotel on September 28, 1872, for '"the purpose of starting a football club for the ensuing season (winter)".During the early part of the 20th century, the football ground had developed and, by 1912, had become fully enclosed.The running track was realigned so that the pitch was outside the racing circuit.The racetrack started to be used for aerial displays and one, in October 1912, featured pioneering aviator Gustav Hamel, with spectators watching the display from the stands of the football ground.The displays ended the following year after Hamel decided to land on the playing pitch.It had been raining and he was unable to brake on the wet surface, ultimately colliding with the crowd barrier at the other end of the ground.No-one was hurt, but flying displays were subsequently scrapped.The course was often used during the 1920s and 1930s as a private airfield by flying enthusiasts.Wrexham Borough Council wanted to create a municipal aerodrome on the site, and offered to pay for an aircraft hangar to be built, but the site lay outside the borough until a boundary change in 1935, by which time there were so many houses nearby that the the plans had to be abandoned.The racetrack finally disappeared under housing and the new technical college (NEWI) in the 1950s.All that is left of the course today is The Turf, five stewards badges held at the Denbighshire Records Office in Ruthin and the name of the famous old football ground.The Racecourse ground retains a special place in Welsh sporting history, particularly, of course, for Wrexham fans.Saturday's home game against Lincoln City kicks off at 3.00pm.Bright future if right plans get go-aheadWHILE the famous old ground has a proud history, the club which calls it home has one eye firmly on the future, with plans to make the Racecourse into a 'Millennium Stadium of the North'.Detailed plans of how the ground will look in the future are still yet to be revealed, but Wrexham's co-owner Neville Dickens told the Leader what he expects for the future of the ground.Mr Dickens said: "I hope we can secure the future of this historic ground and that 50 years from now, children will have similar fond memories to those I have."If we are successful in obtaining funding for updating areas of the ground that have been neglected for years it will go a long way towards international games being held here, thereby helping us achieve our aims for the future."We can achieve this with the ongoing support of the fans, Wrexham Council and various funding organisations."We have made great strides in building on the infrastructure of the club."We have, in Colliers Park, a first class centre of excellence that is the envy of many clubs in the higher divisions."When parents visit they are delighted to see the work of the professional coaches."The future of Wrexham Football Club also has to be to bring children up through the club, to play in the team."The future as we see it is to create an all-seater international stadium which can be the Millennium Stadium of the North – not just hosting league games but a venue for concerts, celebrity matches, rugby and international football."We want to create a stadium that Wrexham and North Wales can be proud of."This is what this part of the world deserves."With the help of Wrexham fans, the council and funding organisations I'm confident that this is what we will achieve."All the staff and the owners are determined to do this."Previous development plans for the ground and the area around it, included the building of apartments, shops and a new stand.These plans were sent back to the drawing board after developers McNiven Cameron said the plans would need to change to meet the changing demands of the housing market.Wrexham Council also raised some issues with the original plans and members of the community were worried the building of some apartments would be too high.The developers also reassured fans earlier this year that the historic pub, the Turf Hotel, would not be affected by the development.New plans are due to be submitted to the council shortly.What was your most memorable day at the Racecourse?For everyone associated with Wrexham FC, the ground has provided the setting for a host of treasured memories and golden moments.Dixie McNeil, legendary Wrexham goalscorer, said: "The Racecourse holds far too many good memories for me to single any out."I know it's a cliche but I really don't have any bad memories associated with playing at the ground."I started my career in the football league there, believe it or not playing for another club, Exeter City, way back in 1966."New stadiums are great but you can't beat the old grounds like the Racecourse – there is always such a wonderful atmosphere there."Phil Wynn, Wrexham Supporters Trust board member, said: "The first time I remember going to the Racecourse was, when I was a child, was to watch Wrexham v Middlesbrough in the FA Cup in 1973."All I can recall was that we won, it was a very muddy pitch, and the old away shed at the the paddock end of the Yale Stand was crammed full of Middlesbrough fans."I suppose that one of my happiest memories would be when we beat Rotherham 7-1 and were promoted to the second division."Neville Dickens, current co-owner of the club, said: "My memories of Wrexham Racecourse are many, including seeing stars such as John Charles, Trevor Ford, Ivor Allchurch and Cliff Jones, the flying Spurs winger, playing for Wales."One game in particular sticks out in my mind."I think it was Wales v Austria when John Charles, 'The Gentle Giant', lost his cool."Mel, his brother, was floored by a tough looking Austrian defender."John ran straight over, picked this guy up with one hand, as if he were a rag-doll, and gave him a warning about his future well-being.
ALEXANDER: "I'm not quitting" over donor crisis
When people face the danger of a criminal prosecution under the 2000 (Elections) Act then normally you step aside from your position so you can concentrate on clearing your name, if that's what her intention is." Lord Maxton, the former Glasgow Cathcart MP, and Baroness Adams, who was Labour MP for Paisley North, have written to the police urging them to investigate whether the Sunday Herald broke the law by revealing they had given money to Ms Alexander's campaign. They claim that, as the donations were less than £1000, their anonymity should have been protected. Last night Sunday Herald editor Richard Walker said: "Of all the issues facing the Labour Party just now, the one that should be the least concerning them is how matters of legitimate public concern get into the public domain." Meanwhile, the Electoral Commission has given Ms Alexander until tomorrow to provide it with information about her donations.
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