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If you want to be a top class second row, you must not be scared of heights.
During a line out, you are up in the air a long way, around 13 feet off the ground, when you're catching a ball.
You're up in the air hundreds of times a week, so you need to have a lot of faith in the guys lifting you up there.
I can't really think about if I'm going to land safely, all I'm thinking about is catching the ball coming in.
You need to have good hand-eye co-ordination to be a successful line out jumper.
Hookers tend to throw the ball in quite quickly, but you also have to deal with the opposition who'll be doing their best to put you off catching the ball.
You don't have to be tall to be a line out jumper, but it does help.
There aren't too many second rows under 6ft 4in in modern rugby now.
There was a time when the big guys were dominating, but those days are now gone.
If you're slightly shorter, you make up for your height with your speed across the field.
Leading the line out
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Another thing I always do is study the opponent's line out.
I use video analysis and study their main jumper, their hooker, where they tend to throw when they're at different areas of the pitch.
I try to work out what their favourite tactic is then to try to read their movements.
A lot of what I do is about disguise. I try and con their hooker and jumper into thinking that I'm going do one thing, then doing the other.
But I owe a lot of my success down to the guys that help me most, the hookers, props and back row.
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I was reading about the yoga fuss in Encinitas, California public schools. Maybe a person views yoga as exercise, and the use of brain, breathing, and stretching to feel better. So, can that person accidentally practice religion?
I suppose the same could be asked of a pope praying at the Wailing Wall. Or a Jew reading the Gospels.
Or for that matter, an atheist confronted with the singing of Christmas songs, or the posting of the Ten Commandments, or a Christian prayer before a meeting. Is this a sauce simmering for the gander?


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Ready for whatever the city serves up.
Even the smallest details in the EcoSport are designed to make your drives exceptional. From rear-seats that fold up to create more space, to stowage compartments designed to perfectly fit your coffee cups, water bottles, smartphones and tablets - EcoSport is on your side, in ways big and small.
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6-Speed Automatic Transmission
Delivers better fuel economy, quieter operation, and less vibration. Paddle shift on Titanium delivers extra adaptability.
Hill Launch Assist3
Want to know the secret to perfect hill starts? Hill Launch Assist holds the brake for a few seconds after you take your foot off, giving you time to smoothly accelerate away, either uphill or downhill, without rolling or losing control. So if others are stopped close behind you on a slope, there's no need to sweat.
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Even roads you take every day will look different in the EcoSport. It seats you higher so you see more of what's going on around you, and makes getting in and out of your car a breeze.
Stay in tune with your city.
Make calls, listen to text messages and play your favourite tunes, all while keeping your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road13. It's just one of the ways the Ford EcoSport helps to make life easier.
Next-Level Connectivity with SYNC®34
Smarter, larger and more capable than ever before, SYNC®34 seamlessly integrates your smartphone with your EcoSport. It uses voice-activated technology to connect you with some of your favourite smartphone apps via Apple CarPlay5, Android Auto6 or AppLink7.
Automatic Headlamps
When daylight starts to fade, EcoSport Titanium's headlamps automatically turn on and shine8 so you never lose sight of where you're going.
Park with Ease
The EcoSport features a Rearview Camera that turns on every time you shift into reverse. There's also Rear Parking Sensors to help guide you into tight spots, and Front Parking Sensors on Titanium too.
Rain-Sensing Wipers
Be it drizzle, light showers or torrential rain, EcoSport Titanium's windscreen wipers will turn on automatically8 so you can see the road ahead more clearly.
Smart Keyless Entry
Fumbling through your bag for your car keys is a thing of the past with Smart Keyless Entry. All you need is your key fob and your EcoSport Titanium's doors will automatically unlock at your touch when you're nearby. Once you're in, just push the start button9 and you're ready to go.
Automatic Climate Control
No matter what it's like outside, you can ride in comfort. Simply select your preferred temperature and your EcoSport Titanium will maintain it masterfully.
More of what you need, less of what you don't.
No one should be a regular at their petrol station. That's why the Ford EcoSport is designed to give you excellent fuel economy and responsive power, which means you'll be seeing the guys at the pump a lot less frequently.
1.0L Turbo Petrol EcoBoost
Voted best sub-1.0L International Engine of the Year for 6 years running, the 92kW, 3-cylinder EcoBoost Petrol, which is standard on the EcoSport Trend and Titanium, delivers impressive fuel economy. What you don't expect is its power. In fact, this turbocharged petrol engine delivers 92kW10 of power and 170Nm11 of torque along with thrifty fuel economy of 6.7L per 100km12.
1.5L Petrol Engine
Featured in EcoSport Ambiente, this new 3-cylinder engine delivers impressive performance and economy.
Aerodynamic Design
The EcoSport's enhanced aerodynamic design is more than a style enhancement. It's designed to help save fuel – making it both eco-friendly and economical.
EPAS (with Pull-Drift Compensation)
Stable, responsive steering is the mark of a high-quality drive, and the EcoSport doesn't disappoint. Electric power-assist steering is designed to adjust to feel 'lighter' in slow traffic and 'heavier' at higher speeds for better control. At the same time, it can adapt to changing road and weather conditions, compensating for factors like cross-winds and potholes. Best of all, it only comes to your assistance when it's needed, saving you fuel as you drive.
Safety and Driver Assistance
The most important features you'll never use
There are many reasons to feel safer in the Ford EcoSport. It offers you features that help protect you, and others that help prevent the need for protection in the first place. And that adds up to invaluable peace of mind – wherever you go, in whatever conditions.
Traction Control and DSC3
The EcoSport's combination of Traction Control and Dynamic Stability Control helps keep you connected to the road and in control, especially around corners and when overtaking.
Together, they help reduce the chances of wheel spin, and over- or under-steering in corners.2
Airbags All-Round
Get 360 degrees of confidence. With seven airbags you'll feel protected from every side. These include driver and front passenger airbags, driver's knee airbag, front side airbags and side curtain airbags.
EcoSport Titanium's Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross-Traffic Alert3 helps make you aware of traffic you can't see. When changing lanes, indicator lights in the side mirrors let you know if a vehicle's detected in your blind spot. Cross-Traffic Alert will signal if it senses traffic coming from either side when you're reversing out of a parking spot or driveway.
ABS and EBD3
When you have to stop quickly, you want to be sure you stop properly. In an emergency, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) and EBD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution) help prevent the wheels locking and sliding, giving you a greater sense of stability and control.
Ford EcoSport Models
Ambiente 1.5L Petro
Fuel Economy: 6.9 L/100km1
Standard Features Including:
- 1.5L Petrol with 6-Speed Automatic Transmission
- 6.5" Capacitive Touch Screen
- Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Integration
- Bluetooth® Integration
- Rearview Camera
Trend 1.0L EcoBoost Petrol
Fuel Economy: 6.7 L/100km1
Standard Features Including:
- 1.0L EcoBoost Petrol with 6-Speed Automatic Transmission
- 8" Capacitive Touch Screen
- Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Integration
- Rearview Camera
- Satellite Navigation with Voice Control
Titanium 1.0L EcoBoost Petrol
Fuel Economy: 6.7 L/100km1
Standard Features Including:
- 1.0L EcoBoost Petrol with 6-Speed Automatic Transmission with Paddle Shift
- 8" Capacitive Touch Screen
- Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Integration
- Leather Accented Seats
- Smart Keyless Entry with Push Button Start/Stop
- [1] Fuel consumption and emissions as per ADR 81/02 (combined cycle) and to be used for vehicle comparison purposes only. It is unlikely that this fuel consumption figure will be achieved in real world driving conditions. Actual fuel consumption will depend on many factors including the driver's habits, prevailing conditions and the vehicle's equipment, condition and use.
- [2] Overseas model shown. Some specs may vary. Every effort has been made to accurately depict vehicle colours on this site. Due to the differences in computer equipment some variations may occur. Colours are correct for vehicles produced from November 2017. Please consult us to view the actual colours and confirm vehicle production date.
- [3] Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver's attention, judgement and need to control the vehicle. May not operate at certain speeds, or in certain driving, road or weather conditions.
- [4] Not all SYNC®3 features are compatible with all phones. For compatibility, see ford.com.au/sync. Local laws may prohibit some or all of the phone functions while driving. Check your local road rules before using these functions.
- [5] Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc, and requires a phone with compatible version of Apple iOS, active data service and genuine USB cable (available separately). Message and data rates may apply. SYNC® does not control Apple CarPlay while in use. Apple Inc is responsible for its functionality. Warning: Local laws prohibit some or all of the text messaging functions while driving. Check your local road rules before using these functions.
- [6] Android Auto is a trademark of Google Inc. Android Auto requires a phone with compatible version of Android™, active data service and genuine USB cable (available separately). SYNC® does not control Android Auto while in use. Google is responsible for its functionality. Message and data rates may apply. Warning: Local laws prohibit some or all of the text messaging functions while driving. Check your local road rules before using these functions.
- [7] Ford Applink® is available on selected SYNC® models and is compatible with select smartphone platforms
- [8] Activation will not occur in all circumstances. Feature does not replace driver's judgement.
- [9] Available in Titanium only.
- [10] 92kW @ 6000rpm. All performance data measured using 95 RON fuel.
- [11] 170Nm @ 1400-4500rpm. All performance data measured using 95 RON fuel.
- [12] Based on 92kW EcoBoost Petrol Engine. Fuel consumption and emissions as per ADR 81/02 (combined cycle) and to be used for vehicle comparison purposes only. It is unlikely that this fuel consumption figure will be achieved in real world driving conditions. Actual fuel consumption will depend on many factors including the driver's habits, prevailing conditions and the vehicle's equipment, condition and use.
- [13] Local laws may prohibit some or all of the phone functions while driving. Check your local road rules before using these functions.


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This elegant, modern apartment interior design in minimalist style located in the historical center of Lucca (Italy), delicately combines conciseness and eccentricity, spatial dynamics and rationalism.
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As Kelly noted in her comment, its important that we have clearly defined objectives. She asks:
How will the site be used to advance the business of the college? Elevate the reputation? Increase the volume and quality of applicants? Etc.. And, how will that be measured?
In addition to these business-centered objectives, our website should be designed and structured such that the users can easily find the information they seek or accomplish their task while accurately reflecting CC .
Who are our website audiences and what are they looking for? Here are a few that come to mind (in no particular order): students, faculty, staff, parents of current students, alumni, donors, prospective students (and their families), local community members. Others?


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Authorities say footprints found in freshly fallen snow helped them find a car burglary suspect.
Evesham Police tell the Courier-Post of Cherry Hill that officers spotted the tracks shortly before 3 a.m. Monday, when they responded to a report of car burglaries in process near Yorktown Drive and Charter Oak Lane.
Officers followed the footprints through numerous yards to an address in the first block of Candlewood Circle.
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Brendan Detwiler, a 21-year-old Marlton resident, was charged with two counts each of theft and burglary to a vehicle and theft.
He also was accused of possessing drug paraphernalia, police said.
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Loan Officer Spotlight: Understanding Mortgage Down Payments
When determining a buyer's qualification for a home loan, the down payment is an important piece in calculating ability to qualify for financing. The down payment for a mortgage is the difference between the sales price and your new loan amount. This money, along with the loan proceeds go to the seller as payment in full for the property. The amount or percentage of your down payment will influence:
• The type of loan program you can qualify for
• Your interest rate, since a lower down payment will usually have a slightly higher interest rate
• Whether or not you will pay mortgage insurance (PMI), which is typically not required with 20% or more down payment
Down payment requirements vary depending on the loan you qualify for. For instance, conventional financing is available with as little as 3% down, however, it will require a hefty mortgage insurance premium to offset the lender's risk of approving a loan with such a low equity position. Government insured loans, such as FHA, are available with 3.5% down, have very favorable rates and allow for more flexibility in qualifying. This program has two mortgage insurance premiums and you will pay this for the life of the loan. VA, on the other hand, is available to most Veterans with zero down payment, and like FHA, allows for more flexible underwriting. The sources of your down payment can be:
• Your own savings or checking
• Proceeds from the sale of other real estate
• Gifts from employers, nonprofits or family members
• 401k or retirement accounts
In the end no matter what the minimum down payment requirements are, you have to decide if putting more down is in your best interest, especially if you are leaving yourself with very little in reserves after your new home closes. Your loan officer can guide you through all the in's and out's of different scenarios and help you to arrive at a decision that is good, not only for your wallet, but for your peace of mind.
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PRETORIA, South Africa: As the girlfriend he shot lay dead or dying in his home, a weeping, praying Oscar Pistorius knelt at her side and struggled in vain to help her breathe by holding two fingers in her clenched mouth, a witness testified Thursday at the double-amputee runner's murder trial.
"'I shot her. I thought she was a burglar. I shot her,'" radiologist Johan Stipp recalled Pistorius saying in the minutes after the fatal shooting for which the celebrated athlete is on trial for murder.
A few minutes later, Stipp said, Pistorius went upstairs — the area where he had shot Reeva Steenkamp — and then returned. At that point, Stipp said he was concerned that the gun used in the shooting had not been recovered and that a distraught Pistorius was going to harm himself. The testimony did not address what Pistorius did when he went upstairs.
The testimony in a Pretoria court was the first detailed, public description of the immediate aftermath of the shooting of Steenkamp, a 29-year-old model, by the Olympian in the pre-dawn hours of Feb. 14 last year.
At his bail hearing last year, Pistorius said in a statement read by lawyer Barry Roux that, after he realized he had shot Steenkamp, he pulled on his prosthetic legs and tried to kick down the toilet door before finally giving up and bashing it in with a cricket bat. Inside, he said he found Steenkamp, slumped over but still alive. He said he lifted her bloodied body and carried her downstairs to seek medical help.
"It was obvious that she was mortally wounded," Stipp said as he described what he saw at Pistorius' villa. "At the bottom of the stairs … there was a lady lying on her back on the floor."
As a radiologist, Stipp is a medical doctor with years of study, and he said he used his expertise to try to save the shot woman.
"I tried to assist her." Stipp said. "I tried to open an airway."
"She had no pulse in the neck, she had no peripheral pulse. She had no breathing movements that she made," Stipp said.
Sitting on a courtroom bench, Pistorius bent forward and put his hand over his face, then moved them to cover both ears, as Stipp spoke. He stayed that way for a while, even when one of his lawyers reached back and touched him on the head.
"I went near her and as I bent down, I also noticed a man on the left kneeling by her side," Stipp said under questioning by prosecutor Gerrie Nel. "He had his left hand on her right groin, and his right hand, the second and third fingers in her mouth."
Stipp, who said he didn't know that man was Pistorius until later, said he tried to help but Steenkamp showed no signs of life. Stipp said he noticed a wound in her right thigh, in her upper arm and in the right side of the head, and there was brain tissue around the skull.
Pistorius is charged with murder after shooting Steenkamp three times out of four shots through a toilet door in his home. Prosecutors said the athlete intentionally killed Steenkamp after an argument, but Pistorius says it was a mistake because he thought she was an intruder.
"Oscar was crying all the time," he said. "He was praying to God, 'Please let her live.'"
"Oscar said he would dedicate "his life and her life to God" if she would live, according to Stipp.
Pistorius, who ran at the 2012 Olympics on carbon fiber blades that brought him to be known as the Blade Runner, is charged with premeditated murder. The state has to prove its case against Pistorius completely to convict, while his defense can focus on casting doubt.
Pistorius' lead defense lawyer, Roux, mainly avoided the gruesome details of Steenkamp's injuries, saying he did not want to be "graphic."
The head shot was "terrible, serious, devastating," Roux said as he began his cross-examination of Stipp, a prosecution witness.
However, three witnesses, including Stipp, have now testified to hearing a woman screaming in Pistorius' home, apparently boosting the case against Pistorius that there was a fight between the couple and Pistorius killed Steenkamp intentionally.
"I'm convinced that I heard a lady's voice," Charl Johnson, another neighbor, said earlier Thursday.
Stipp also said he believed a woman was screaming in Pistorius' home that night, which Pistorius' team says did not happen.
"I heard the woman screaming. I tried to ascertain … where it was coming from," Stipp said at the start of his testimony.


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DENVER, Colo. - It has been quite the Spring Break for the Vancouver Canucks and their tour guide Cory Schneider.
Phoenix, Los Angeles, Denver. A good time was had by all.
Okay, there was snow on the ground in Denver, but that didn't matter after the Canucks rolled over the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 Sunday night at the Pepsi Center and left the Mile High City on something of a Rocky Mountain High.
Three road games in four nights and the Canucks won them all, thanks in no small part to Schneider's rock solid goaltending.
He was told last summer that he was going to be the No. 1 guy and now it seems he finally is. Sunday night's game was Schneider's fourth straight start and he's won them all.
"Schneids was okay tonight again," winger Mason Raymond deadpanned before adding: "It's phenomenal to see him playing the way he is, seeing the puck the way he is. It's huge for our club."
There's no reason to think coach Alain Vigneault won't go with him again on Tuesday night, when the Canucks play host to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
"For some time I have been looking for somebody to get on a roll," Vigneault said after the game. Asked if Schneider will start again on Tuesday, Vigneault smiled and said: "We'll see."
The three-game road trip sweep was accomplished under trying circumstances. The Canucks have several forwards out with injuries and were missing another one on Sunday night as Dale Weise suffered a shoulder injury late in Saturday's 1-0 win in Los Angeles. That meant for the second time in three games defenceman Keith Ballard had to play left wing. Vancouver was also missing suspended defenceman Alex Edler.
Vigneault, who deserves props for the coaching job he has done during this stretch, was proud of the way his team gutted out another win.
"You go in our dressing room right now and you just count the number of ice bags," Vigneault said. "It's just phenomenal the way the guys in this stretch paid the price. They did everything they are supposed to do to give themselves a chance to win.
"They competed real hard, they blocked shots, they took hits to make plays and that's why we have tons of ice bags right now. We have got a day to recover and we are going to fly home and get ready for the next game."
Schneider allowed just three goals in the three games on this trip and faced 28 shots Sunday night. Colorado's second goal, scored late in the third period just as a 5-on-3 power play was expiring, bounced in off the stick of Canuck winger Jannik Hansen.
Schneider acknowledged he is feeling as good as he has all season about his game.
"I would say so this season," he said. "But I didn't know how I felt there in the first part of the first period when they only had thee shots and one of them was in the net.
"They got a couple of shots later there and some good chances in the second and I sort of settled back into a good rhythm. But again, I think it doesn't happen without your teammates working hard in front of you, blocking a lot of shots and keeping their speed guys outside."
After the Canucks generated only 13 shots in Saturday's win over the Kings, Vigneault juggled a couple of his forward lines to find more offensive balance. Chris Higgins moved up to play with Daniel and Henrik Sedin, while Alex Burrows dropped down to skate on a makeshift line with Ballard and Andrew Ebbett.
That trio combined to produce what turned out to be the winning goal. Burrows scored it on a nifty backhand at 14:29 of the second period to give the Canucks a 3-1 lead.
"I like to think I was lucky a little bit," Burrows said. "I think it went cross bar and in. We'll take those and hopefully there's more of them coming."
Raymond snapped a 1-1 tie at 3:13 of the second when he took a pass from Jordan Schroeder, raced down the ice and put a shot from the left circle through the pads of Colorado goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere. The goal was Raymond's ninth of the season, tying him for the team lead with Daniel Sedin.
"You win three in a row, that's a good trip," Raymond said. "You can never complain about that so we are obviously happy heading back home."
The teams had traded goals in the first period. Defenceman Jason Garrison put Vancouver up with a rare power-play goal at 5:18 of the first, but the Avs got that one back four minutes later when Jamie McGinn finished off a two-on-one rush with P.A. Parenteau.
Parenteau scored that late goal for the Avs, who felt the puck had gone in before the first penalty on their five-on-three power play had expired.
The win improved the Canucks' record to 17-9-6 and moved them two points up on the Minnesota Wild in the Northwest Division standings. The Wild have two games in hand.
"It was a test and it was three pretty scrappy teams," Ballard said of the trip. "They are not prototypical games for what people would probably think our team is. We took each game as it came, we didn't try to turn it into a run and gun. We played whatever style of game it was and we did well at it. We beat three teams that are fighting with everything they've got."


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'Act with Care' update: All Clark Realty sales offices are open for scheduled appointments with your agent. Property showings with required safety protocols are possible. Our top priority, always, is the health and well-being of our clients, agents, employees, and communities. Contact your agent for more information or View the latest Big Island listings with Virtual Tours.
Congratulations on your choice to buy property on the Big Island. You are embarking on an exciting and rewarding adventure.
The purpose of the material on this page is to help you understand how Clark Realty represents your best interests in selling or purchasing property. We will do everything we can to see that your transaction goes smoothly. Understanding the information presented in this document is a key first step in this process.
The subject addressed in more detail below is "agency." Hawaii state law requires that the nature of our working relationship be disclosed and agreed to prior to preparing a Purchase Contract. By law, the agency relationship must then be confirmed in writing within the Purchase Contract.
At Clark Realty we believe that is it important to begin such a critically important discussion earlier in your property search. Further, since agency law is substantially different in many states, to protect your best interests we believe you should be informed about Hawaii's laws early on so that you have an opportunity to get all your questions answered before you are ready to sign a Purchase Contract.
I encourage you to take just a few minutes to read about your options and discuss your agency relationship with your chosen real estate professional.
You have my best wishes for success in your transaction.
With warmest aloha,
Frank Goodale
President, Principal Broker, Clark Realty
Agency relationships are based on one person/company representing the best interest of another. In Hawaii, real estate agents must be licensed to represent another person or entity in the sale or management of real property. The responsibilities of agents can be found in Hawaii State law, in the general principles of agency law and, for REALTORS®, in the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics (not all real estate agents are REALTORS®).
In Hawaii, the type of relationship formed between an agent and you, the client, is called a fiduciary relationship. This relationship means that the following duties are owed to the client:
Under Hawaii law, your agency relationship is formed with the brokerage you choose to work with. The client typically works with one of the agents associated with the brokerage. The agent is also bound to the same fiduciary duties. This is true whether the client is a Seller or a Buyer.
There is one key limitation placed on ALL fiduciary responsibilities of all real estate agents. Real estate agents may not give legal advice or draft legal documents (although filling in pre-designed forms or using approved standard language is acceptable). Should you need legal advice or legal document preparation services we will always recommend you retain an attorney. A similar limitation exists with regard to tax and investment advice.
With regard to brokerage commissions it is important to note that compensation does not by itself determine agency. The commission can be paid by the Seller, the Buyer or by both parties. However, there must be full disclosure regarding who is paying.
Prior to the 1980s, nearly all real estate agents represented only the Seller. The Buyer, while he or she may have been working with an agent, was not represented by that agent. The agent who worked with the Buyer was presumed to be a sub-agent of the Seller and no allegiance was owed to the Buyer. These agents were obligated to report all conversations with the Buyer back to the Seller and negotiate in the Seller's best interest.
Clark Realty rejected this sub-agency practice many years ago (as did most other firms in the United States). Today, most buyers insist on some form of Buyer representation and this is now the common practice.
Under Buyer Agency the same fiduciary duties described above are owed to the Buyer client. It is becoming increasingly common to spell this out in a written Buyer's Representation Agreement. In some states this is required but currently there is no requirement in Hawaii. (It is important to keep in mind that compensation is still a separate issue and that it is traditional--and usually necessary--that the commission to the Buyer's agent is paid out as part of the Seller's proceeds. This means that the Buyer does not face any increased costs for an increased level of service.)
A real estate firm traditionally represents multiple Sellers. These Sellers often have similar properties for sale. Likewise, a real estate firm may also represent several Buyers who have an interest in the same property. Whenever we become aware of such a situation or discover circumstances that may compromise the best interests of either client (typically in the case of multiple offers), we will immediately disclose this potential conflict to the parties involved. In these situations, Clark Realty will ALWAYS maintain confidentially of privileged information and will not advance the interest of one client over another.
It often happens that a particular Buyer who is represented by Clark Realty may be interested in purchasing a property listed by Clark Realty. This situation creates what is called "dual agency." Dual agency arises whenever the brokerage has a relationship with two clients, one wanting to sell, and the other wanting to buy the same property. Whenever a dual agency is formed, Clark Realty will notify each client.
At Clark Realty we take pride in the fact that we have many of the best properties on the Island listed for sale. When we list a property, an agency relationship is created between Clark Realty and the Seller. In other words, Clark Realty represents the Seller. Throughout the listing period, the agent is obligated to put the Seller's interest first.
Clark Realty also forms agency relationships with Buyers who usually require some form of representation. These Buyers develop a level of trust in the agent who is obligated to put the Buyer's interests first. We pride ourselves on having many qualified Buyer clients who trust our reputation. Our Sellers recognize this as a key benefit of listing with Clark Realty. Therefore, these Sellers are willing to sign an agreement that, while limiting our agency obligations to them, allows us to bring these Clark Realty Buyer clients to the bargaining table.
If a dual agency should arise, clients and agents must agree to modify their existing agency relationship. This is usually accomplished when the parties agree to limit the agency relationship and grant permission to proceed. Under this limited agency relationship, the agents agree that they will not disclose information that is confidential or would create a negotiating advantage for either client. The agents may provide all such other property and market information that would normally be provided to the Buyer if he had gone to a "Buyers Agent." In effect, the conflict of interest created by dual agency limits the role of the agents who begin to act more as facilitators or mediators.
Dual agency situations occur quite often. When they do, the previous agency relationship is modified. However, the agent's goal remains the same – to assist the Buyer and the Seller in achieving their goals in an efficient and professional manner that is fair to everyone.
There are certain situations in which Buyer's Agency, Dual Agency, or even Seller Agency may not be appropriate. In these cases, the client will have the status of a "Customer." When we work with you as a "Customer," we will still provide you with a wide variety of services: we can set up showing appointments, present your offer to the Seller, help you obtain information about financing alternatives and explain real estate terms, forms and practices as well as provide all disclosures as required by law. Upon request, we can also provide you with information from public records about similar properties that have recently closed escrow and their sale prices. We can also show you other properties listed by Clark Realty. As a Customer, you will continue to receive great service and we will assist you in many ways including keeping you informed of other properties in which you have told us you might be interested. However, we will not be acting as your agent with fiduciary duties.
In a case such as this, when you buy one of our listings:
Agency serves as the basis for your relationship with your agent. It is of utmost importance that all parties to a transaction are well informed about this relationship and have agreed to their various roles. State laws govern these agency relationships and many states have very different rules concerning the agency relationship. Therefore, regardless of your past experience, and especially if you are from another state, it is important to review these relationships and ask questions. Upon request, your Clark Realty agent can provide you with a copy of our dual agency form so that you may review it at your leisure or with your attorney. We trust with this understanding of our working relationship you will have a successful transaction and a rewarding relationship with your agent.


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(cross-posted from Emerging Arts Leaders/LA)
"I kept looking around and wondering: Do I belong here? Do I want to belong here? I mean… What if I don't want to be a nonprofit rockstar?"
The question hit me hard. I was leading an informal roundtable on work/life balance at the Americans for the Arts Convention, and a young mother was talking to me about her experience at the Emerging Leader Pre-Conference.
She was referencing the second of two mind-blowingly awesome sessions by Rosetta Thurman, a 29-year-old writer and career coach who co-authored How to Become a Nonprofit Rockstar: 50 Ways to Accelerate Your Career with Trista Harris, Executive Director of the Headwaters Foundation for Justice. In the session, Rosetta led us through the seven tenets of the book, including Developing Expertise and Practicing Authentic Leadership. You'll have to buy it to find out the other five. I did buy it, marking the first time I've purchased a speaker's book immediately after leaving a session.
There's something weird about being in a room filled with really, really motivated young people. This was a room with the future head of the National Endowment for the Arts, the next Artistic Director of Actors Theatre of Louisville, the budding arts manager who will re-envision the museum-going experience for the 21st century.
And then there's me.
At least, that's always where my brain goes. Not in a good way—more of a "Why am I here and why am I in a suit?" way. As you'll find out if you spend more than five minutes with me, I'm from a town of about 600 people in rural northern California. I think that's part of the reason I never feel comfortable in my business gear, and why my redneck accent creeps back every time I'm in one of these go-getter, emerging leader, nonprofit rockstar rooms. It's a not-so-subconscious act of rebellion against a lifestyle I'm afraid I'll slip into, the kind where I'm still at my desk at 8pm while my husband microwaves a pizza and my friends go to happy hour without me.
The young woman now sitting at my table had two small children waiting for her at home. She said, "I sat there listening to the importance of networking, self-promotion, building my online reputation, and all I could think about were my sons. I don't know that I can do those things and still make my family my priority."
I think we had both missed something important.
When I went to Rosetta Thurman's book signing, she surprised me with how soft-spoken and shy she seemed. Her first session at the Emerging Leader Pre-Conference focused on crafting a personal mission statement based on your values; she used a photo of her grandmother to illustrate her own top value, family. She talked about being true to yourself and seeking what feeds you.
And then I—and the young mother—went to lunch, forgot everything Rosetta said, came back to the next session and chose to feel inadequate and anxious in a room filled with smart, motivated people. When Rosetta asked someone to share what he wanted people to see as his #1 trait, he said "EXCELLENCE" with such conviction that I felt like going back to my room and finding the Hoarders marathon that is always available on hotel TVs.
I firmly believe everyone was miserable in middle school. This is something I wish I'd realized at the time, as it would have made it easier to empathize with the other miserable little wet rats trudging the halls at Scott Valley Junior High.
Here's my attempt to share a similar belief that might make us all a little more honest at leadership convenings. I believe everyone in the room—even (or especially) "EXCELLENCE" guy—has that moment of self-doubt. For some of us, it leads to posturing or defensiveness. For others, it feeds into a pattern of perfectionism that points toward chronic stress and early burnout.
Take it easy, guys.
I like you all and it breaks my heart to see so many amazing arts managers leaving the field at 30 or 35 because they're tired and they want to have a family. You don't have to walk around with your hand outstretched, business cards at the ready, to be a stellar arts leader. You can live a mindful, meaningful life, and those around you will see and appreciate this. I have a strong feeling Rosetta would agree.
My heroes are not the executive directors who spend 70 hours a week behind a desk. They're the funny, irreverent women leaders who turn off their computers and go home to their families or a large glass of wine. My hope is to have a fulfilling life that includes children, plenty of time with my brilliant husband, and a career I love, not to achieve a certain level of greatness or storm the Kennedy Center. Also I would like a chinchilla. And a yard with some vegetables and a hammock. These are not lofty goals but they're far more important to me than what my title is. That's not to say I don't work my butt off at the office—but I also commit to my relationship, my volunteer life, and watching every episode of Fashion Star.
We all belong in the room. We are smart and passionate and we are all leaders, regardless of where we lead.
I will see all of you at the 2030 AFTA convention. So turn off your freaking computer and go home.
Camille Schenkkan is the Educational Programs Manager at Center Theatre Group. She is also the volunteer Development Director for Circle X Theatre Company, sits on the Advisory Board for Emerging Arts Leaders/LA, and is the current Co-Chair of the National Emerging Leader Council. She spends a lot of time annoying her two rabbits, Eeyore and Bumblebee, and watching bad television with her husband, Zack.


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Paradise Auto Glass – What Should I know?
Simply put, this is glass that you would find in an automobile. Not too many know that in Paradise there are two major forms of auto glass. Each one is used on certain windows in the automobile. Both types of auto glass are more impact resistant and stronger than regular glass.
What Are the Different Kinds Of Windshield Replacement Paradise Services that are Available?
Laminated safety glass-this glass is generally used on a car's windshield. It is comprised of a couple of pieces of glass that has a slim layer of vinyl. The glass is then heated and pressed together in an autoclave, which is a type of oven. When this glass receives a tough impact it will shatter also but usually the shattered pieces will stick to the vinyl and not fall on the ground.
If the windshield just has a tiny vein or nick, the auto glass professional may be able to repair the tiny vein or nick to keep it from spreading further. The repair will generally take fewer than thirty minutes in Paradise. The vein or nick is cleaned thoroughly and dried. Resin is injected and a material like Mylar is used to hold it in place. The professional cures the resin by using an ultraviolet light.
What Are Windshield Replacement Cost Factors?
Broken windshields can be a major pain. From chips and cracks to complete spiderwebs, damaged automotive glass is a serious issue no matter the extent of the problem. That's because even tiny dings and splits in your windshield can grow into vision-obscuring messes. However, windshield replacement isn't the only solution when you have damaged auto glass. Smaller flaws can actually be repaired invisibly to restore both strength and an unobstructed view to your windshield. Here's how it works.
The first step to any windshield repair is an evaluation of the damage. The chip or crack should be examined for size and depth as well as location to determine whether it is a candidate for repair. Most flaws up to 6 inches long can be fixed with the typical resin auto glass repair. However, keep in mind that this type of solution only works when just the top layer of glass is fractured. Modern windshields are composed of two layers of glass with a rubber membrane laminated in between; the repair can only resolve issues with the first layer of glass, so if both layers are damaged, or you have a hole that goes all the way through, it's time to start learning about windshield replacement, not repairs. Also, some cracks that are around the perimeter of the windscreen can be difficult or impossible to correct, so make sure that the damage is located in a repairable place.
Once you've determined that the window glass can be repaired, the fix itself is relatively easy. Taking approximately 30 minutes, windshield chip repair is both simple and affordable. Using a special, sunlight-cured resin, the auto glass shop technician will inject the epoxy directly into the chip or crack using specialized tools. This completely fills the damage and ensures a smooth finish. The resin dries completely clear, helping the repair blend in to the surrounding windshield and almost totally hiding where the problem was. Natural sunlight dries the windshield crack repair to a waterproof, strong state that reinforces the windscreen and dependably prevents the crack or chip from ever spreading. Windshield glass repair offers a reliable solution for both sturdiness and aesthetics.
Windshield repairs are also super convenient, as most auto glass shops can actually come to you. Because the resin cures in sunlight and the special tools used to apply it are quite portable, you won't have to take your car or truck into the shop to have it fixed. Instead, technicians can be sent to you for mobile glass repair right in your driveway or even your workplace's parking lot.
The best time to get a cracked windshield repaired is right now. Substantial research data shows that warm temperatures, cold temperatures, temperature shifts, and even rough road surfaces and speed bumps are all likely to exacerbate your car window glass's damage. Remember, windshield crack repair only works for fissures up to 6 inches long, so if you put off calling the auto glass shop, the crack may grow to the point where windshield replacement is your only option. Save yourself the hassle and the money by bringing in an auto glass repair pro today to take a look. Providing structural support and practically invisible performance, resin car window repairs can help get your windshield back to first-class condition quickly and affordably.
Three Reasons to Repair Your Windshield Chip Instead of Replacing the Windshield
Automotive window replacement can be done by the novice if he or she takes their time and has some instruction. It doesn't require any special knowledge or expensive tools to replace car glass, but it does take patience! Here we will talk about replacing a fixed car glass that is bonded to the car body instead of being set into a removable frame.
If you are going to replace car glass that is not set in a frame, then you will basically have to "cut" the old glass out of the car. This procedure requires a few inexpensive tools that are often not in a common tool collection. You need a piece of piano wire to use as a saw, and a couple of inexpensive suction cup handles to lift out the old glass (if it is still in one piece) and to place the new glass into position without touching the edges of the glass.
The first step is to remove any molding that goes around the window. Molding can be attached in several different ways. It may be attached with some sort of clips, glued on, or may be just pushed onto a lip on the car body. This is one place where factory service information comes in handy! Some glass is flush-mounted with the exterior surface of the body and does not have any molding to remove. You also may need to remove one or more trim panels inside the car. Before starting to cut out the broken car window, apply tape to the car body all the way around the window to protect the paint. Next, use an awl to create a hole through the adhesive between the glass and the body. Then push a piece of piano wire through the hole, grab a helper to work the other end of the wire, and use a sawing motion to cut the adhesive all the way around the window. Once you have completely sawn all the way around the broken car window, use the suction cup handles to pull the glass out of the car body.
After the new adhesive has been applied and any recommended curing times have been observed, use the suction cup handles to install the new glass into position. Evenly press the glass into the adhesive until it is fully seated all the way around. Do not disturb the vehicle for several hours according to the adhesive instructions, and then be careful not to slam the doors and or drive on any excessively rough roads for several days until the adhesive has had time to fully bond with both surfaces.
That covers the general procedure for auto glass installation. Automotive window replacement can certainly be done by a driver that doesn't have any experience or training in this area, but some jobs are definitely easier than others! If this procedure doesn't sound like something you want to tackle yourself, there certainly isn't any shame in taking your car to an auto glass shop for a replacement, and most shops will even come to your home or workplace to do it for you.


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Atlanta, GA – Leading industry websites including Houzz, Kudzu, and the BBB have awarded Atlanta Siding's parent company First Rate Siding with several accolades. Houzz, best known for recommending design and construction professionals, awarded First Rate Siding the 'Best of Houzz' award for 2016 and again in 2017.
"We had a fabulous experience having our siding installed. David and his crew are meticulous and cut no corners. The details they pointed out in our planning process far surpassed any other contractors that bid on the job. Our experience even half way through the siding job was so impressive that we decided to have David install new windows in our entire home as well.," said Mandy Kerns – a client of Atlanta Siding.
Kudzu, insert text here, features a total of twenty nine 5 Star Reviews for parent company First Rate Siding and Roofing Experts with all jobs being completed in close proximity to Atlanta, Georgia.
"From start to finish, they paid attention to the smallest detail and made sure the job was done right. Every member of his crew was professional and prompt. The results speak for themselves – beyond my expectations. I would have no reservations recommending them for any siding or roofing job, as well as the possibly for repeat business.," said Chris Urban, another satisfied customer.
Like Houzz and Kudzu, Atlanta Siding also maintains an (unaccredited) A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau.
Why Choose Hardie Plank Fiber Cement Siding For Your Home?
Atlanta Siding and Window Experts chooses fiber cement siding because it is extremely durable and the only material in siding solutions for your house that offers an amazing warranty. It is a fire-resistant material, as well as insect resistant. Fiber cement siding provides great protection against various weather conditions and protects against rain seepage. Proper caulking is required to complement its water resistance. The thickness of the material allows for a more realistic simulated wood texture than vinyl siding. Also, unlike other siding materials, Hardie Plank siding does not corrode, rot, or become brittle and crack. It is also tested to withstand hurricane force winds with proper installation. For extreme environments, it cannot be overlooked as a home siding option.
"We're proud to say that our siding not only stands the test of time, but also provides homeowners with a beautiful aesthetic for the exterior of their home.," said Sean Gadd, chief marketing officer at James Hardie. In 2016 James Hardie became Angie's List exclusive siding manufacturer following a voluntary survey of Angie's List members ranked James Hardie® siding and trim products No. 1 for industry-leading quality, durability and curb appeal.
Visit Atlanta Siding and Window Experts website at: www.atlantasiding.net.
Atlanta Siding Lasting Character with Lower Maintenance
– James Hardie products deliver endless design possibilities with a collection of styles, textures, widths and colors that capture any home design
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I have decided to leave my bv6000 and move on..
The issues were just too much in the end.
The speaker was just too quiet to hear the ringtones or SMS tones. I missed so so many calls over the months.
I have bought a letv s3 626 for half the price of the bv6000 and it is 5x better phone!
I'm sad to say my bv6000 wasn't up to the job. Taking calls is important for any phone and the speaker sucks.
The pros were battery and waterproof.
Cons: charging was often slow or didn't charge.. battery would be stuck at 1%..
The power socket (mini USB port) got loose and not well made.
Also big problem was delay in screen turning on. Sometimes 2 seconds to light up?
Basically too many problems for the price. Poor customer support and poor quality control.


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For 10 years, Paul Pearce served as CFCA's director of international programs, overseeing the development of the Hope for a Family program in the field. Pearce was recently named CFCA's director of global strategy. He talks about his new role and vision for the future.
What is your role as director of global strategy and how is this different from your previous role?
Half of my role is connected to international programs and the other half concerns our outreach to sponsors.
I will help the new international programs director (Dan Pearson) with major directional changes in the program, such as the structure of our legal entities overseas.
I'm more of a guide instead of directly managing the program. The other half of my time will be spent focusing on our mission with sponsors.
We would like to focus on differentiating CFCA from the 2 million other nonprofits in this country.
What is your long-term vision for the organization?
On the international side, the vision for CFCA is to continue putting the families we serve at the center of our decision-making.
On the sponsor side, we want to continue to nurture a dynamic interfaith community of sponsors that reflects the interfaith communities we serve overseas, a community that is united in the call for social justice.
We believe this call for social justice is a tremendous unifying force. CFCA can be a place where people from various faith backgrounds can participate together in empowering marginalized people around the world.
How do you plan to accomplish this?
We treasure our roots and relationship with the Catholic faith and with the Catholic Church, and that will continue to be a strength as we reach out to other denominations and invite them to participate.
Through our volunteer outreach program, we will explore how we can better serve their congregations. Also, we hope to reach audiences with new communication tools, such as the recently completed documentary, Rise and Dream.
Anything else you would like to add about your role and the impact you hope to make on the organization?
The other aspect of the role is to help the leadership ó the CEO, president and the board of directors ó maintain the beauty and wisdom of CFCA's founding principles and values, to use what we have learned over these 30 years to fortify CFCA for many years to come.


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Now that we Bostonians can return triumphantly to our beloved Dunkie's and Starbucks for the caffeine fix we all know we need, we can turn our attention back from scalping cases of water to our volunteering lives. Even though a City emergency like this can throw our lifestyles for a loop, nonprofits have had to think of creative solutions to keep their services going without a hitch. The Greater Boston Food Bank supplied its member hunger-relief agencies in the no-water zone with bottled water free of charge. The United Way of Mass Bay and Merrimack Valley delivered almost 8,000 water bottles to homeless families in the affected towns (source: massnonprofit.org). It reminds me that the simple things we might take for granted, like clean water, are not as readily available for individuals and families in need. It also reminds me that it takes a village to protect and beautify the sources of our water and other resources, and several environmental organizations are fighting that good fight every day. With a water focus in mind, here are some nonprofits you can support that are gung ho about H2O:
Save the Harbor / Save the Bay: citizens, scientists, and community leaders who strive to protect and restore Massachusetts Bay and the Boston Harbor.
Boston Harbor Island Alliance: promotes the use, enjoyment, and awareness of the Boston Harbor Islands national park area.
Charles River Conservancy: works to make the Charles River parklands more attractive, active and accessible to all.
Agency Spotlight: Friday Night Supper Program
Between unpredictable weather and other unforeseen circumstances, volunteer projects can get cancelled all the time in Boston—not Friday Night Supper Program. FNSP, located in the basement of the Arlington Street Church in the Back Bay, has never missed serving a Friday night meal since opening its doors in 1984. This meal service agency serves upwards of 150 clients every Friday, and the volunteer experience here is a well-oiled machine. Everyone who volunteers there is given a very specific job and is kept busy the entire time: everything from serving to doing dishes to clothing closet help to even recording demographics. If you're not convinced yet, listen to what FNSP volunteer and board member Karen Boss has to say: "Friday Night Supper is volunteerism – soup to nuts! You get to see the set-up, help prep the hall and food, participate in serving the meal restaurant style, interact with the guests, and do all the clean up. And all this in a friendly, fun atmosphere. Whether you are a first-time volunteer or a volunteerism veteran, FNSP is the place for you!" If you can't volunteer on a Friday evening, FNSP is ALWAYS looking for men's clothing and toiletries to stock its clothing closet. If you've been working on your spring cleaning, or took a trip through the CVS mini-toiletry section, contact Executive Director Caroline Carwood about dropping off your donations at firstname.lastname@example.com!
Project Highlights
All of these projects are found on the Boston Cares Calendar—check them out, and if you like what you see, sign up to become a member!
Special Olympics Track Training with Newton Parks & Rec: getting a good run around the track will keep you in shape, and working with the athletes will give you that extra inspiration you need to make it through a busy day!
Saturday Tutoring at Boston Latin's Saturday Success School: the kids at Boston Latin School are super motivated and this program is extremely organized and well-run.
East End House Free Farmers Market: with this project, the farmers market is delivered directly to elderly and disabled residents at their homes!
Happy Volunteering,
Kelly Clark, Boston Cares


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DOVER — "Where is my money?"
That is the question former Dover School Superintendent John O'Connor wants answered after investing $15,000 with Nickolas Skaltsis in February of 2010.
"He was someone who I trusted, valued our friendship and thought my investment was safe with," O'Connor said in an interview Wednesday. "Shame on me."
O'Connor, who served as superintendent of schools from 2004 to 2010, invested after he left his position. Skaltsis, a prominent real estate investor and businessman from the Garrison City, who O'Connor has known since Skaltsis served on the School Board in the early 2000s, promised O'Connor 14-percent interest.
Not wishing to receive monthly payments, O'Connor signed a promissory note to receive the full payment at one time, in February 2011.
Around the date the check was due, O'Connor said Skaltsis began to make "a litany of excuses."
"Jeez, you know, I'm borrowing some money, I'm waiting for my lawyer to finish some paperwork," O'Connor said were a few of his excuses, adding he, along with the other investors, believed Skaltsis. "We just kept believing him."
When months went by without receiving a check, O'Connor knocked on Skaltsis' door, called and sent numerous text messages to his phone that went unanswered.
He even went as far as sitting outside Skaltsis' home at 6 Erik Drive this past summer in a lawn chair with a sign demanding Skaltsis return his money.
"I listened to the game, neighbors would go by and wave to me," O'Connor said.
O'Connor never saw Skaltsis, but did receive a $6,000 check from him in September and another small check five or six weeks later. The first check cashed, but the second check, which O'Connor believed came from a personal account, bounced.
After further efforts to reach Skaltsis, O'Connor continued to come up dry. He did receive one text message from Skaltsis on Oct. 8 that said he was working in Plainfield, Mass. and would be home in the morning.
As reported earlier by Foster's, in late November, Dover police and representatives of the Attorney General's office conducted a search of Skaltsis' home after allegations of investment fraud, Foster's Daily Democrat has learned.
During the search computers and related equipment were confiscated from Skaltsis' home.
The search warrant was issued by the Attorney General's office and sealed by the court at the AG's request.
The warrant was in part the result of multiple civil lawsuits filed in Strafford County Superior Court alleging Skaltsis committed fraud by taking investment money and using it for personal gain or other reasons different from the money's original intention. It is also alleged Skaltsis did not return the money when requested by investors. Those suits claim a total loss of approximately $200,000.
Foster's has also learned an examination is being done of the computers to determine whether Skaltsis had committed any civil or criminal activities regarding the use of funds he received. In addition Foster's has learned it is possible a determination by the Attorney General's office as to whether or not any criminal activity was found may happen sometime in the next two weeks.
To date, O'Connor still has not received the rest of his money and is unaware of the location of Skaltsis. Unable to confirm where he may be, he did say he heard he was in Concord. Jason Botop, an attorney at Coughlin, Rainboth, Murphy & Lown, P.A. in Portsmouth sent Foster's an email Thursday saying they recently attempted to serve Skaltsis with a lawsuit for a plaintiff they represent, "at which time Mr. Skaltsis' wife told the Deputy serving the lawsuit that Mr. Skaltsis was in the N.H. State Hospital."
Botop said he was unable to confirm if this was true.
Skaltsis' home number is disconnected and his home at 6 Erik Drive remains in darkness.
Strafford County Deputy Sheriff Paul B. Rowe signed a Non-Est on Dec. 6 that states, "As Commanded, I have made a diligent search and have not been able to find the defendant Nickolas Skaltsis, within my precinct." Rowe was unable to comment further on where Skaltsis is.
Susan Spagnola, the ex-wife of Skaltsis' former business partner, sent Foster's an email on Wednesday stating, "He does have strong ties to the community so he can't have gone too far."
O'Connor continued to mention the ties he has to the Dover area, saying, "he is well connected."
In August 2012, O'Connor attended a meeting with a number of other investors who Skaltsis has also allegedly not paid. At the meeting, O'Connor told the other investors that he had sat outside of Skaltsis' home and that he continued to drive by frequently to see if there is any activity going on his property.
O'Connor told the investors at the meeting that Skaltsis most likely was not working at the time because his well-known utility trailer, that he would hitch to his vehicle when on the job, had not moved from his driveway in six months.
"That trailer had not moved all summer," O'Connor said, adding that the front wheel of the trailer was four inches into the asphalt, indicating it was sedentary.
Within 36 hours of the meeting, the trailer had moved.
"He's so well connected throughout the city," O'Connor reiterated. He said someone in the meeting had to have relayed the message to Skaltsis.
An anonymous letter, which O'Connor said he did not author, was sent to Dover city councilors and the Foster's newsroom in late October detailing allegations of "fraudulent and illegal investment practices" involving Skaltsis. The letter alleges the misuse of approximately $350,000 by Skaltsis over the past two years.
O'Connor said much of the information discussed at the meeting in August was written about in the letter.
Being one of the few investors, if not the only investor, to have not hired a lawyer, O'Connor said he has been involved in the investigation of Skaltsis. He was brought up to the Attorney General's office for an interview and was a part of a conference call in the fall of 2012, but has not heard any additional information regarding the investigation since.
Although he is not pressing charges, O'Connor is communicating with other investors and continuing to wonder where his money is, where Skaltsis is and how long Skaltsis has been investing money, knowing there would not be a return.
"There is no doubt in my mind," O'Connor said when asked if he thought Skaltsis knew, when investing his money, that it would not be returned to him and was being used for personal gain. "Only because he was asking so many people."
O'Connor said, and the anonymous letter also stated, that Skaltsis was soliciting state and local politicians, City Council members, municipal and School District employees, friends and senior citizens. He said he had also heard that Skaltsis would tell people that O'Connor had invested, even before he had, to lure people to accept the offer.
"Frustrating?" O'Connor questioned about the investments by Skaltsis. "No, it is beyond that. It is beyond frustrating."
Skaltsis attended Dover schools and went to Keene State College. He has a long list of community service within the community. He served as the chairman of the Dover School Board in 2002 and was on the board of directors for Dover Adult Learning in 2009-2010 and 2010-2011. He was a member of the city's McConnell Center Advisory Board. He also served as the chairman of the Joint Building Committee and is listed in a DALC newsletter as a donor in the DALC "Come Help Us Grow Campaign." He was listed as a "Blue Spruces Donor" for up to $499.
Skaltsis owned a lot of property in the area through the years. He used to own the old Masonic Temple Building in Dover's Lower Square back in the 1980s.
According to Executive Director of Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce Molly Hodgson Smith, Skaltsis was a member of the chamber, but his membership was not renewed "as a result of closure of business."
Skaltsis was elected as a delegate to the Republican State Convention at the State Primary held on Sept. 11, 2012.


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Registries of residents who have medical needs offer potentially lifesaving data to officials during an emergency, while aiding everyday planning activities.
Compiling a registry of people's names and needs a no-brainer for government. At least, so goes the thinking.
Many organizations are drawn to the idea of setting up a medical registry because it seems like an easy concept, according to Ana-Marie Jones, executive director of Collaborating Agencies Responding to Disasters.
Yet, successful registries are the exception to the rule, she said.
"Registries are simply not created equal," according to Jones, who is an advocate for vulnerable communities. Indeed, a medical registry is not just a list, but a system that gives information about a certain group of people. It requires resources to manage it, secure it and sustain it over the long haul.
Registries can be used for anything from examining disease trends to conducting research and can be collected and maintained by government agencies or intermediary entities like nonprofits.
They also have utility for emergency planning, a key lesson learned by New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. After the devastating disaster in 2005, the city's Health Department knew it had to find a way to identify people who require special assistance during emergencies. The department started a pencil-and-paper Special Needs Registry, stored in a metal file cabinet, and collected many different types of information — everything from age and who lives in the household to medical conditions and medications.
"It didn't work that well," said Charlotte Parent, the city's health director. "It did help them identify some people, but the logistics of using something like that was very difficult."
The city has since simplified its registry to target only the information it needs to connect with, evacuate and care for people. New Orleans also moved the registry to an Excel spreadsheet and then later revamped it after 2012's Hurricane Isaac, which illustrated that the spreadsheet was hard to move, access and update. Isolating and pulling specific information, like how many people use breathing machines in different neighborhoods, was also difficult without a database.
The more information a registry contains, the more complex it becomes to manage. New Orleans' registry has quadrupled in size since last year to 2,800 people and is expected to continue to grow to 4,000, causing it to outgrow its current database. The department is now looking for a new system to house the data, with new features like the ability to make automated alert calls, conduct automated reporting and locate residents using geospatial capabilities. Currently the department's health privacy-trained GIS analyst creates maps from the registry.
And most importantly, planning is at the center of the Special Needs Registry — it helps locate people and their needs. New Orleans' regular brush with hurricanes has prompted it to create a more refined and useful registry, which Sarah Babcock, emergency preparedness lead for the city's health department, calls a "living document." The registry is used not only during hurricane season but also to communicate with citizens regularly — during power outages and a recent ice storm and water boil incident.
"The list is worked all the time; it's not something we just pull out for hurricane season," Parent said. "We do this year round."
All this planning means there's been less chaos when an emergency hits because people know the city is coming, said Parent, who has seen the registry's evolution in her eight years with the department. "We stopped being very reactive to what's going on and truly have become proactive to making sure their needs are met," she said.
"We stopped being very reactive to what's going on and truly have become proactive to making sure their needs are met," Parent said.
Indeed, though, registries have their issues. For the Functional Needs Registry in St. Louis, data integrity -- updating names, contact information, and medical needs -- has been a priority for the city but also a challenge in the face of government cuts.
Jones said many municipalities are interested in setting up registries. While some are in the beginning stages, others -- like St. Louis and New Orleans -- are more experienced and have seen the opportunities registries can bring but also the challenges that come in maintaining them.
A registry's power is not just for coordinating the response to a big event, it can also be felt in smaller ways, such as a fire department knowing someone has an oxygen canister or is deaf — both have serious implications in a fire.
"It can be something incredibly small — not affecting a lot of people — but for them to have that type of secured information about the vulnerability of the people they are responding to has a lot of utility," Jones said.
St. Louis serves its vulnerable citizens via the Functional Needs Registry, which helps officials contact and help individuals of all ages with functional needs during emergencies and other events.
"It helps us for the planning of an emergency. We can get some idea for the numbers and locations of where people are," said David P. Sykora, executive director of the St. Louis Area Agency on Aging.
St. Louis created the registry following a hot summer's power outage in 2006 in which some areas lost electricity for two weeks. "It caused a major problem in trying to deal with our most vulnerable populations," Sykora said.
The only people that the city could locate and serve effectively were those in the city's own home-delivered meals program since the city had access to their information. Although city staff knocked on doors to find others, this seemed like a waste of time. So the city began a registry.
St. Louis' database is GPS-linked and can map people's locations by political ward or ZIP code and show who has a mobility issue in each area. The database is maintained on a server outside the city and can be accessed anywhere, though it's encrypted and has three different security hurdles, Sykora explained.
A flaw with the registry concept is not putting enough resources up front for public education or on the back end for resources, said Jones. She said some people may think that by signing up, there's a guarantee for services. While organizations can't make that guarantee, they should be investing in resources based on that list, she said.
St. Louis makes it clear that there's no guarantee for services, Sykora said. "Our hope is that people understand by having them on the registry, there will be people who know where they are and that they'll be, as best as can be possible at the time, taken care of."
Security is a vital issue and impacts whether people, especially from vulnerable populations, want to opt into a voluntary database, Jones said. St. Louis knows this from its experience trying to protect registrants' information. Initially, because of a state sunshine law, unless people were protected by a government program, their names could potentially be made public information because they were listed in the registry.
Although the health commissioner provided protection by issuing an executive order, only recently did the city get legislative protection for everyone on its registry, Sykora said. Because the names are now safe, the city will begin a big marketing effort to promote the registry. Still, he said, getting everyone to opt in is difficult.
"You have many people who in an emergency need help but they don't want their name out there on some registry because they're afraid they're going to get labeled or they're afraid it's government intrusion," he said.
It's also important to note that registries set themselves apart from other forms of data since they draw information from multiple sources, as well as comb through likely sources for referrals, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
And while all this active seeking and linking of data incurs high costs, it's important to a registry's integrity. Registries have varying levels of capacity to keep information updated, which is a nearly universal challenge.
"The registry is only as good as the information in it," Babcock said, explaining that when the New Orleans registry first started, it had 750 people, not enough to be a good planning number for the city.
New Orleans brings other partners on board to help get citizens to opt in, including dialysis and durable medical equipment operators and vendors, said Parent. It also conducts outreach to train partners in the community who can help sign people up, when authorized, during an intake process.
During hurricane season there are even more connections made. The Health Department sends a HIPAA-compliant map to its response partners to highlight the areas where certain services are in high demand.
In St. Louis, the registry has about 8,000 registrants and information is added and updated internally through the city's elderly services database from senior centers and meal providers. In addition, people can sign up via multiple ways: online, over the phone, on paper and from a brochure.
Since staffing is always an issue, Sykora said St. Louis uses volunteer organizations like AmeriCorps to keep the registry updated. Registrants also receive semi-annual notifications asking them to update their information, and the city reviews the state's death registry.
"Updating the data is the most time-consuming effort," Sykora said. Yet it's vital to keeping the registry useful. "The key is keeping the addresses accurate in the system. Garbage in is garbage out."
St. Louis hasn't had a significant emergency requiring evacuations, though during severe weather, it uses the registry to check on those who are frail, medically needy or have a disability with an automated calling system that tracks which numbers are still valid.
Sykora said St. Louis tries to learn from his community's and other jurisdictions' past mistakes, such as the lack of information regarding vulnerable populations during Hurricane Katrina.
Jones of CARD agrees that a registry can be valuable. "But the emphasis is on the 'can be' and that's if it can be deployed and sustained over time and kept accurate and entirely secure," she said.
Anybody can start a registry, she said, but sustaining it over time is what matters.
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