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LAS VEGAS Fearful that any tidbit of information about President Obama's debate prep might disclose his strategy to Mitt Romney's campaign, his staffers are treating it like state secrets.

"It just doesn't make a lot of sense for us to get into that," said White House press secretary Jay Carney of the rhetorical calisthenics, verbal jumping jacks and oratorical squat thrusts that make up the president's training exercises for tomorrow night's 90-minute face-off with Romney in Denver.

Mr. Obama didn't want to discuss his debate prep either. During a break in his rehearsal sessions, he left Debate Camp to visit the Hoover Dam. He said he had never been there before and found it to be a "spectacular" sight, but he cut off his chat with reporters when they started asking about his debate prep.

And Jay Carney was taking his lead from the president. At a press briefing at which he discussed such other matters as sanctions on Iran, the ongoing violence in Iraq, the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi and new criticism from Republican congressional Leaders about Mr. Obama's handling of budget matters, Carney and his campaign counterpart Jen Psaki, were carefully guarded about the debate preparations.

Struggling for a scintilla of insight into the debate prep, a reporter asked Carney if he'd liken the process to cramming for a test.

"I wouldn't characterize it at all," he said. Neither would he say how Mr. Obama plans to address Romney in the debate: as Governor, Mr. Romney or Mitt.

From other sources it's known the preparation includes mock debates in which Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., the Democratic presidential nominee in 2004, is playing the role of Romney.

"I'd love to give you some details," said campaign press secretary Jen Psaki, at the same press briefing with Carney, but she said it's just not done. "Traditionally, it's never been the case to disclose what happens at these debate preps," she said.

Actually, Mr. Obama's 2008 campaign manager David Plouffe, now a senior adviser to Mr. Obama, wrote about the debate prep four years ago in his 2009 book "The Audacity to Win." In a passage quoted by the Associated Press, Plouffe said the practice sessions were held on a replica of the debate stage "practically right down to the carpeting."

Unlike Romney, who took part in 19 debates with his Republican rivals during the primaries, Mr. Obama, as an unopposed incumbent, was spared that kind of preparation. But he's had plenty of experiences of a similar kind.

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Corporate News | Press Release Vienna/Lublin, 2 October 2012

IMMOFINANZ Group starts prestigious retail development project in Poland

Today, IMMOFINANZ Group presented its next retail development project in Poland: A state-of-the-art high-quality shopping center will be created in the middle of the Lublin City Center, close to the historic castle. Tarasy Zamkowe - previously known as Galeria Zamek - will become an exciting shopping, entertainment, recreation and leisure facility as well as an integral part of the existing inner city attractions. And the signs are promising: The interest of local, national and international retailers for sales areas is exceptionally high. The leasable area will amount to 37,000 sqm, offering space for about 150 shops. Construction works will start in October, and the opening is scheduled for autumn 2014. The total investment for this project will amount to approximately EUR 115 million (PLN 480 million).

Lublin is a promising retail market with 350,000 residents and a total catchment area of 800,000. This fact - together with the strong economic power of the city of Lublin and the low retail density - influenced our decision to buy the former Galeria Zamek site last year. In order to create a shopping mall that fits perfectly into the townscape and offers a unique shopping and entertainment experience, we revised the original design to include the latest retail development trends, commented Eduard Zehetner, Chief Executive Officer of IMMOFINANZ Group - one of the leading real estate investors and developers in Europe. We are very pleased that our efforts to build a state-of-the-art retail property were rewarded by the local authorities and that we will be able to start construction works within the next few weeks. Following the successful extension of the Silesia City Center and the recent start of our first residential development project, Dbowe Tarasy, both in Katowice, Tarasy Zamkowe represents another important development in Poland - a promising market where we plan to further intensify our activities.

From Galeria Zamek to Tarasy Zamkowe

Since the name Galeria Zamek has been on the market for quite a long time, IMMOFINANZ Group conducted a survey in Lublin to evaluate whether the brand still matches the revised concept for the shopping and entertainment center. Tarasy Zamkowe was chosen from several recommendations. This name evokes positive associations among the residents of Lublin and is perceived as a modern, trendy, fashionable, green and inspiring place.

An exceptional shopping center, tailor-made for residents requirements

The remarkable design of Tarasy Zamkowe combines unique architecture with high ecological standards. The distinctive features are greeneries located on the top of the building: lawns, pathways and viewpoints among which the most impressive one will overlook the panorama of the Castle and the Old Town. Public squares at the corners of the shopping center will invite visitors to linger and also create room for events.

Tarasy Zamkowe is projected to accommodate about 150 retail units, 3 restaurants as well as numerous cafes and food court units. The floor area totals 104,000 sqm: 37,000 sqm dedicated to leasable area, 23,000 sqm to public space and plant room and 44,000 sqm to underground parking. Three levels will provide 1,000 convenient parking spaces. Located between Aleje Unii Lubelskiej and Tysiclecia, the new shopping center will also be easily accessible by public transport, bicycle or foot.

IMMOFINANZ Group is already in intensive negotiations with international, national and local retailers. The demand for quality retail space in Tarasy Zamkowe is very high. Thus, Tarasy Zamkowe will offer a well-balanced tenant mix including many well-known brands - some of which are currently not available in the Lublin region.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE --

Both QBs listed on Cavs' first string

Coach Mike London stuck to his comments from Sunday night, indicating only that the Cavaliers would continue to evaluate their options at quarterback.

On the weekly depth chart, the team listed its starting quarterback as "Michael Rocco or Phillip Sims."

Traditionally, U.Va. releases the depth chart on Monday before London's press conference, but waited until later in the evening, citing a need to wait for injury news.

That news included the return of running back Clifton Richardson to the depth chart. Richardson has fought a hamstring injury all year, and the coaching staff considered applying for a medical redshirt, which he could still do if he doesn't play again this year.

Also returning is linebacker LaRoy Reynolds, who missed last week's game with a hand injury.

Will London shuffle offensive line?

Last year, Virginia had the same starters on the offensive line in all 13 games. This year's streak could end Saturday.

After struggling to get the running game rolling consistently, London announced changes to the rotation.

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- Kentucky could generate more than $60 million through an amnesty offer that allows delinquent taxpayers to avoid financial penalties and prosecution if they pay up within the next two months.

Gov. Steve Beshear kicked off a public awareness campaign Monday aimed at getting word to delinquent taxpayers in hopes of filling state coffers with overdue cash.

"This is a great way to add significant revenue to the state budget in a short amount of time," Beshear said. "Offering amnesty also helps responsible taxpayers who've faced tough times and want to get out of trouble a way to meet their obligations and save them significant money."

Lawmakers authorized the amnesty offer earlier this year at the request of Beshear who expects it to reap $61 million for the cash-strapped state that's still feeling the pinch of economic recession. The money will be used to help balance a two-year, $19 billion budget that requires most state agencies and programs to be cut by 8.4 percent.

Kentucky has a list of nearly 170,000 people and businesses behind on their tax payments.

The amnesty offer expires Nov. 30.

A similar offer a decade ago resulted in more than 23,000 taxpayers shelling out $40 million.

The Department of Revenue has said that people and businesses taking advantage of the amnesty offer could pay an average of 30 percent less than what they actually owe. The average debt for people behind on their state taxes is about $5,000, and the average debt for businesses is about $25,000.

Delinquent taxpayers who don't apply for amnesty will be charged higher penalties and additional interest. And taxpayers who accept the amnesty offer have to remain current on their taxes over the next three years or face reinstated penalties, fees and interest. They will be getting notifications in the mail telling them the amounts they owe and how to take advantage of the amnesty offer.

To ensure that delinquent taxpayers are aware of the offer, the state also kicked off an advertising campaign Monday that will use broadcast, print and online media. The governor unveiled a TV ad at a Capitol press conference Monday.

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Two weeks ago, at-large City Councilman Ryan Spain didn't dismiss the potential for a run at mayor.

But after Mayor Jim Ardis announced his intentions last week to seek re-election in 2013, the youngest member of the council has opted not to pursue the top elected city post. For now.

"It would've been something for me to really consider, but with the mayor running for re-election and with the potential of a fellow at-large member running, it seems like a pretty busy contest already," Spain said.

Before Ardis' announcement, Spain said he was "interested to see" Ardis's decision and noted he has six years of experience, the same as Ardis did before he sought the mayoral seat in 2005.

"Certainly the mayor's position is something I've considered before," Spain said then.

Spain versus at-large City Councilman Chuck Weaver might have made for an interesting mayoral race had Ardis decided not to seek re-election. Spain finished second behind Weaver during the April 2011 general election for at-large seats; Weaver got 14,785 votes and Spain finished with 10,072. The top five vote-getters were awarded seats on the Horseshoe. (J.S.)

Content please?

The use of the Internet in political campaigns has grown over the last 15 years. Now, at minimum, websites for candidates running for office are required. But content on those websites apparently isn't considered necessary.

At a candidate forum last week, restaurateur and developer Pat Sullivan, the Republican challenger in the 46th Senate District, was asked why it was that the "issues" section of his website was all but blank six weeks before the election. It simply contained the promise, "Coming soon!"

The candidate said it was being worked on, that he made it clear during forums where he stood on the issues, and there would soon be content added online.

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