Voice actor for Charlie Brown arrested in Calif.

SAN DIEGO (AP) ? The man who was the voice of Charlie Brown in several "Peanuts" television shows was charged Wednesday with stalking and threatening his former girlfriend and a plastic surgeon who gave her a breast enhancement he apparently didn't like.

Peter Robbins pleaded not guilty Wednesday in San Diego Superior Court to two counts of stalking and 10 counts of making criminal threats.

Prosecutors said the 56-year-old voice actor best known for his portrayal of Charlie Brown on the TV special "A Charlie Brown Christmas" repeatedly threatened his former girlfriend, calling her as many as 37 times in a 24-hour period on her cellphone and telling her he would kill her and her son if she did not give back his dog and car.

Prosecutors said he also threatened the plastic surgeon in the coastal city of Carlsbad, calling her office so many times she moved to a hotel temporarily out of fear for her life and hired an armed guard outside her clinic. Authorities said Robbins paid for the breast enhancement and was demanding his money back after they broke up, according to the criminal complaint.

On Dec. 31, Robbins allegedly confronted his former girlfriend in a hotel room, beating his dog and telling her he would not stop hurting the animal and would kill her if she did not get a refund for the surgery, Deputy District Attorney Elizabeth McClutchey told the judge in arguing that bail be increased to $550,000. McClutchey said he then grabbed his ex-girlfriend by the neck and shoved her against the door before fleeing.

Prosecutors also told the judge that Robbins had recently purchased a gun and had been practicing at a shooting range. San Diego Superior Court Judge David M. Szumowski agreed to up the bail from $50,000 to $550,000.

Robbins was arrested Sunday at the San Ysidro Port of Entry after authorities doing a background check upon his return from Mexico spotted a warrant from the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.

Robbins was best known for his performance as the voice of Charlie Brown on "A Charlie Brown Christmas" and "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown."

Defense Attorney Marc S. Kohnen told the judge the bail was set too high for a man with no prior criminal record, who has lived in San Diego County for 30 years and whose work is watched by so many children to this day. He called him a "distraught man" and said "this is not a stalking case" but declined to comment on what led to his arrest.

"Mr. Robbins is an eccentric individual," Kohnen told reporters after the arraignment. "He's not a threat to society."

If convicted, he would face a maximum sentence of up to nine years in prison, prosecutors said.

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Top House tax writer to outline financial instruments

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top Republican tax writer in the House of Representatives is close to releasing a draft on ways to revamp corporate taxes levied on complex financial products, a committee aide said on Wednesday.

The proposal, expected as early as this week, will come from House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp, whose panel has been exploring a broad tax code overhaul for more than a year.

Camp wants to slash the top corporate tax rate to 25 percent from 35 percent and simplify the code. Critics of the current corporate tax system note that the United States has one of the steepest corporate tax rates in the world.

Most companies do not pay the top rate, after deductions and other tax breaks. But both parties agree, including Democratic President Barack Obama, that the official rate should be cut.

(Reporting by Kim Dixon; Editing by Kevin Drawbaugh and Diane Craft)

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Satyabama University Biology Syllabus and Model Questions for ...

Satyabama University?announces for admission to B.E/B.Tech/B.Arch/BDS courses through Entrance Examination for 2013. Candidates who are interested to join for the mentioned courses in satyabama University can apply now.

Candidates can click here to view the detailed notification for SUEE 2013:?Notification for Satyabama University Entrance Examination 2013

University Conducts Entrance examinations for admissions which is going to be held on?21st April 2013. Candidates who qualifies in the entrance examination will be listed according to the Merit obtained by them and admissions will be issued as per the merit.

Entrance examinations consists Mathematics/Biology-60 Questions, Physics-30 Questions and chemistry -30 questions.

We here provided the syllabus of Biology to provide guidance and reference for the candidates attempting Entrance Examination.

Biology Syllabus:

Unit I: Diversity of Living Organism
What is living? Biodiversity;Need for classification; Three domain of life; Taxonomy & Systematics; Concept of species and taxonomical hierarchy; Binomial nomenclature; Tools for study of TaxonomyMuseums, Zoos, Herbaria, Botanical gardens. Five kingdom classification; Salient features and classification of Monera; Protista and Fungi into major groups; Lichens; Viruses and Viroids. Salient
features and classification of plants into major groups-Algae, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms and Angiosperms (three to five salient and distinguishing features and at least two examples of each category); Angiosperms ? classification up to class, characteristic features and examples. Salient features and classification of animals-non chordate up to phyla level and chordate up to classes level (three to five salient features and atleast two examples).

Unit II: Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants
Morphology and modifications; Tissues; Anatomy and functions of different parts of flowering plants: Root, stem, leaf, inflorescence-cymose and racemose, flower, fruit and seed (To be dealt along with the relevant practical of the Practical Syllabus). Animal tissues; Morphology, anatomy and functions of different system (digestive, circulatory, respiratory, nervous and reproductive) of an insect (cockroach). (a brief account only)

Unit III: Cell Structure and Function
Cell theory and cell as the basic unit of life; Structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell; Plant cell and animal cell; Cell envelope, cell membrane, cell wall; Cell organelles ? structure and function; Endomembrane system-endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi bodies, lysosomes, vacuoles; mitochondria, ribosomes, plastids, microbodies; Cytoskeleton, cilia, flagella, centrioles (ultra structure and function); Nucleus-nuclear membrane, chromatin, nucleous. Chemical constituents of living cells: Biomoleculesstructure and function of proteins, carbodydrates, lipid, nucleic acids, Enzymes-types, properties, enzymes action. Cell division : Cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis and their significance.

Unit IV: Plant Physiology
Transport in plants; Movement of water, gases and nutrients; Cell to cell transport-Diffusion, facilitated diffusion, active transport; Plant-water relations-Imbibition, water potential, osmosis, plasmolysis; Long distance transport of water-Absorption, apoplast, symplast, transpiration pull, root pressure and guttation; Transpiration-Opening and closing of stomata; Uptake and translocation of mineral nutrients-Transport of food, phloem transport, Mass flow hypothesis; Diffusion of gases (brief mention). Mineral nutrition:
Essential minerals, macro and micronutrients and their role; Deficiency symptoms; Mineral toxicity; elementary idea of Hydroponics as a method to study mineral nutrition; Nitrogen metabolism-Nitrogen cycle, biological nitrogen fixation.
Photosynthesis: Photosynthesis as a means of Autotrophic nutrition; Where does photosynthesis take place, How many pigments are involved in Photosynthesis (Elementary idea); Photochemical andbiosynthetic phases of photosynthesis; Cyclic and non cyclic photophosphorylation; Chemiosmotic hypothesis; Photorespiration; C3 and C4 pathways; factors affecting photosynthesis. Respiration: Exchange of gases; Cellular respiration ? glycolysis, fermentation (anaerobic), TCA cycle and electron transport system (aerobic); Energy relations-Number of ATP molecules generated; Amphibolic pathways; Respiratroy quotient. Plant growth and development: Seed germination; Phases of plant growth and plant growth rate; Conditions of growth; Differentiation, dedifferentiation and redifferentiation; sequence of developmental process in a plant cell; Growth regulators-auxin, gibberellin, cytokinin, ethylene, ABA; Seed dormancy; Vernalisation: Photoperiodism.

Unit V: Human Physiology
Digestion and absorption: Alimentary canal and digestive glands, Role of digestive enzymes and gastrointestinal hormones; Peristalsis, digestion, absorption and assimilation of proteins, carbohydrates and fats; Calorific value of proteins, carbohydrates and fat (for box item not to be evaluated); Egeston; Nutritional and digestive disorders-PEM, indigestion, constipation, vomiting, jaundice, diarrhea.
Breathing and Respiration: Respiratory organs in animals (recall only); Respiratory system in humans; Mechanism of breathing and its regulation in humans-Exchange of gases, transport of gases and regulation of respiration, Respiratory volume. Disorders related to respiration-Asthma, Emphysema, Occupatonal respiratory disorders. Body fluids and circulation: Composition of blood, blood groups, coagulation of blood; Composition of lymph and its function; Human circulatory system-Structure of human heart and blood vessels; Cardiac cycle, cardiac output, ECG; Double circulation; Regulation of cardiac activity; Disorders of circulatory system-Hypertension, Coronary artery disease, Angina pectoris, Heart failure. Excretory products and their elimination: Modes of excretion ? Ammonotelism, ureotelism, uricotelism; Human excretory system-structure and fuction; Urine formation, Osmoregulation; Regulation of kidney function-Renin-angiotensin, A trial Natriuretic Factor, ADH and Diabetes insipidus; Role of other organs in
excretion; Disorders-Uraemia, Renal failure, Renal calculi, Nephritis; Dialysis and artificial kidney.Locomotion and Movement: Types of movement ? ciliary, flagellar, muscular; Skeletal muscle-contractileproteins and muscle contraction; Skeletal system and its functions (To be dealt with the relevant practical of Practical syllabus); Joints; Disorders of muscular and skeletal system ? Myasthenia gravis, Tetany,Muscular dystrophy, Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Gout. Neural control and coordination: Neuron and nerves; Nervous system in humans-central nervous system & peripheral nervous system and visceral nervous system; Generation and conduction of nerve impulse; Reflex action; Sensory perception; Sense organs; Elementary structure and function of eye and ear. Chemical coordination and regulation: Endocrine glands and hormones; Human endocrine systemHypothalamus, Pituitary, Pineal, Thyroid,Parathyroid, Adrenal, Pancreas, Gonads; Mechanism of hormone action (Elementary Idea); Role of hormones as messengers and regulators, Hypo-and hyperactivity and related disorders (Common disorders e.g. Dwarfism, Acromegaly, Cretinism, goiter,
exphthalmic goiter, diabetes, Addision?s disease).

Reproduction

Reproduction in organisms: Reproduction, a characteristic feature of all organisms for continuation ofspecies; Modes of reproduction-A sexual and sexual reproduction; Modes- Binary fission, sporulation, budding, gemmule, fragmentation; vegetative propagation in plants. Sexual reproduction in flowering plant: Flower structure; Development of male and female gametophytes;Pollination-types, agencies and examples; Outbreedings devices; Pollen- Pistil interaction; Double fertilization; Post fertilization events-Development of endosperm and embryo, Development of seed and formation of fruit; Special modes-apomixis, parthenocarpy, polyembryony; Significance of seed and fruit formation. Human Reproduction: Male and female reproductive systems; Microscopic anatomy of testis
and ovary; Gametogenesis-spermatogenesis & oogenesis; Menstrual cycle; Fertilisation embryo development upto blastocyst formation, implantation; Pregnancy and placenta formation (Elementary idea); Parturition (Elementary idea); Lactation (Elementary idea).

Candidates can prepare for the Entrance Exam as per the mentioned topics.If the candidates know the model questions, they may prepare well for the exam. So, we have provided Model questions for your Reference.

Candidates can click here to view the model questions of Biology:?Model Questions of Biology ?for Entrance Exam conducted by Satyabama University

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Supporters say electronic gaming will succeed ... eventually | MinnPost

Somehow, some way, electronic pull tabs will help build the Vikings? new football palace. At least that?s the line from pull-tab supporters. For the Forum papers, Don Davis writes: ?Genny Hinnenkamp travels the Duluth area, picking up proceeds from pulltab games, with profits destined for the charity she represents and the new Minnesota Vikings stadium. At the same time she dreams about getting more money as electronic pulltab games spread, and statewide electronic bingo is added. But she is realistic about how fast the money will come. ?Everybody?s got to be patient,? Hinnenkamp said, counseling customers and legislators alike. ? Most charities that sponsor games expect e-pulltab revenues to jump, but the real money may come from linked bingo games that can be played around the state and give winners big payouts. A state board has yet to authorize bingo to begin.?

Anti-abortion groups rallied today ? in the cold. Says the AP: ?Anti-abortion advocates will rally on the steps of the Capitol to call for stronger abortion laws in Minnesota. Minnesotans Citizens Concerned for Life is hosting the rally Tuesday, Jan. 22, rally which draws thousands to St. Paul each year. The group will announce its agenda for this legislative session. ? Minnesota physicians have performed more than 560,000 abortions since 1975, according to state records. Yearly procedures have been on the decline over the past three decades, down to 11,000 in 2011.?

Give 'em a piece of your mind ? Joseph Lindstrom of the PiPress says: ?A pair of February public hearings are scheduled for the Interstate 35E overhaul project that would replace six bridges and add a transit lane to one of the area's most vital traffic arteries. Those interested in learning more about the project are invited to hearings at 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 7 at the Hiway Federal Credit Union in St. Paul or 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 11 at St. Jerome's Catholic Church in Maplewood. Both public hearings are open to questions and comments?? no formal presentations are planned. Each hearing will be open until 6:30 p.m. The proposed project will rehab existing pavement and add a High Occupancy Toll lane in each direction between Maryland Avenue and Little Canada Road in an effort to improve safety and traffic congestion. The project's projected cost is between $80 and $105 million, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.?

Beloved hometown airline Delta,had a tougher-than-expected fourth quarter. Says Joshua Freed of the AP: ?Delta Air Lines said Tuesday that its fourth-quarter profit was nearly wiped out by Superstorm Sandy and special charges. The storm forced airlines to cancel more than 20,000 flights. The impact was bigger at Delta because Sandy also slowed its operations at its new oil refinery near Philadelphia. Delta's goal in restarting the refinery was to maximize jet fuel production and reduce the airline's fuel bill. But Sandy slowed the refinery's restart, and the refinery lost $63 million for the quarter and added 7 cents per gallon to the price of Delta's jet fuel. Delta said it expects the refinery to be profitable in the current quarter. Delta said Sandy cut $100 million from its fourth-quarter profit. It recorded another $231 million in special items.?

Minnesota?s graduation rate is improving. At MPR, Tim Post says: ?A national report out Tuesday shows improvement in Minnesota's high school graduation rate.? According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics, in 2010, 88.2 percent of Minnesota students graduated after four years in high school. That's up a point over the year before, and up nearly four points over seven years. Only Wisconsin, Vermont and North Dakota have higher rates. The study also says that across the U.S., the dropout rate for male students was 3.8 percent. For females, it was 2.9 percent. The dropout rate was higher among males in every state.?

On the website corrections.com, we learn that ?Minnesota has the second lowest incarceration rate in the country, according to state correctional officials, and they say that?s because only the most high-risk offenders spend time behind bars. There are roughly 9,500 inmates in state prisons, representatives of the Minnesota Department of Corrections told members of the House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee. Maine has the lowest incarceration rate in the country.? Of course we shipped Denny Hecker out of state.

In the Marshall Independent, Per Peterson says: ?The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce has outlined its legislative agenda for 2013 and says it is looking forward to working with the Legislature on a number of different fronts, including creating more private-sector jobs in Minnesota?? a top priority of a number of legislators, regardless of party affiliation. The Minnesota Chamber says changing demographics and globalization require forward-looking policies from the Legislature. Part of the solution to creating jobs in the state, the Chamber said, is to address the achievement gap in schools. Another is addressing work-readiness among prospective employees. ?We have a shortage of workers, we know that,? said Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Cal Brink. ?One of the concerns is, does Minnesota have a workforce that's prepared and ready to go to work?' " And ? how can that work force be leveraged for a new round of tax cuts?

Apparently we should be more concerned about the dearth of hip-hop in Minnesota. Commenting on last weekend?s "Saturday Night Live" skit about a forlorn hip-hop station, B-108, in cutting-edge Shakopee, Reed Fischer of City Pages says: ?Saturday Night Live still thinks the state of hip hop radio in the Twin Cities is laughable. Over the weekend, we returned to the fictional studios of B-108 in Shakopee, ?Minnesota's home for blazing hip hop,? for another early morning joke at our scene's expense. ? Surely, we all have versions of the ideal hip hop station of the Twin Cities in our heads. Gimme Noise envisions something meshing the street sensibility of KMOJ's Tite @ Nite, the finesse of Rhymesayers Radio, and that mad expensive signal strength to broadcast it all the way down to Shakopee. The talent exists within our local ranks?? even if SNL isn't seeing it.? So let?s get somebody on this ? ASAP.

These are some scary dudes ? Amy Forliti of the AP says: ?Three members of a violent American Indian gang known for terrorizing people from the Twin Cities to reservations in greater Minnesota, Wisconsin and beyond will go on trial Tuesday in what authorities call one of the largest gang cases to come out of Indian Country. Wakinyon Wakan McArthur, 34 ? an alleged leader of the Native Mob ? and two alleged Native Mob "soldiers," Anthony Francis Cree, 26, and William Earl Morris, 25, are accused of being part of a criminal enterprise that used intimidation and violence to keep the gang in power. They face multiple charges, including conspiracy to participate in racketeering and attempted murder in the aid of racketeering. Prosecutors said the case is important partly because of its size ? 25 people were charged in a 57-count indictment ? and because the racketeering charge is a tool rarely used against gangs, indicating this is an attempt to take down the entire enterprise.?

Source: http://www.minnpost.com/glean/2013/01/supporters-say-electronic-gaming-will-succeed-eventually

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Judge Approves $844M Financing For Kodak To Exit Bankruptcy

Kodak has had a rough go of it lately, filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy almost a year ago and selling off its portfolio of more than 1000 digital imaging patents just last month. But today the centenarian company has some good news to report, as U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Allan Gropper of the Southern District of New York has approved Kodak's $844 million financing led by Centerbridge Partners LP.

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