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LIVINGSTON, Texas (AP) — What Cleve Foster remembers most about his recent brushes with death is the steel door, the last one condemned Texas inmates typically walk through before their execution.
"You can't take your eyes off that door," he says.
But twice over the past year and a half, Foster has come within moments of being escorted through the door, only to be told the U.S. Supreme Court had halted his scheduled punishment.
On Tuesday, Foster, 48, is scheduled for yet another trip to the death house for participating in the abduction and slaying of a 30-year-old Sudanese woman, Nyaneur Pal, a decade ago near Fort Worth.
It takes just under an hour to drive west from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Polunsky Unit, where the state's male death-row inmates are housed, to the Huntsville Unit, where condemned Texas prisoners have been put to death for nearly a century. The last 485 have been by lethal injection; the first 361, from 1924 through 1964, from the electric chair.
On execution day, the condemned inmate waits, usually for about four hours, in a tiny cell a few steps from the steel door to the death chamber.
Foster, a former Army recruiter known to his death row colleagues as "Sarge," denies his role in the murder. Prosecutors say DNA ties him to the killing and that he gave contradictory stories when questioned about Pal's death.
"I did not do it," he insisted recently from a tiny visiting cage outside death row.


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"His fight style isn't healthy for him, the way that he fights," White said. "He's getting up there in age, and the big layoffs don't help him either.
"I don't know. I've got to figure [out what to do]. I've got to figure out what I think will be best for him, which people hate when I say that and do that."
White clearly has a soft spot for Leben, who joined the UFC after being a cast member on the first season of "The Ultimate Fighter" in 2005. He's racked up 21 UFC appearances (tied for seventh all-time) with a 12-9 record. However, his career has been interrupted with arrests, drug suspensions and other out-of-the-cage issues, though prior to UFC 162, he told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) he was 15 months sober and enjoying a new life with his move to San Diego.
After the fighter's loss on Saturday, White said Leben texted him to apologize for the performance. His response has always been the same: "I love ya, kid."
As Leben wrote on Twitter after the fight. "Well didn't get the comeback story, but i promise you there will be no relapse story. Gonna stay strong & continue on the path."
White believes him.
"The kid's been through a lot in his life, and he always bounces back," he said.
But bouncing back in a sport as unforgiving as MMA can have long-term and serious health consequences. For White, who's taken a sort of father role with the fighter in recent years, he must weigh that knowledge with the uncertainty of what could happen if Leben does head into retirement.
"I want Leben to get up everyday and be part of society and have to do something, whether it's training or training other people, no matter what is" he said. "Chris Leben has the type of personality that can go off the deep very easily in a lot of negative ways. I really care about the kid. I like him a lot. I love him. So I've got to figure this thing out."


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A local couple who claimed publicly in May that their drywall made them sick has taken their complaint to federal court.
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The 2012 Global Diaspora Forum challenged diaspora communities to forge partnerships with the private sector, civil society, and public institutions in order to make their engagements with their countries of origin or ancestry effective, scalable, and sustainable.
MPI/IOM Panel Discussion and Asia-Pacific Launch of Developing a Road Map for Engaging Diasporas in Development
A discussion with Dr. Noppawan Tanpipat, Vice President, National Science and Technology Development Agency; Frank Laczko, Head, Migration Research Division, IOM; Dovelyn Rannveig Agunias, Regional Research Officer, IOM, and Policy Analyst, Migration Policy Institute (MPI); and Kathleen Newland, Director of Migrants, Migration, and Development, Migration Policy Institute (MPI).
This discussion highlights the best practices and experiences of different countries in engaging and maximizing the contributions that diasporas can and do make to the development of their country of origin, and more broadly the experience of policymakers in both sending and receiving countries and the related challenges and opportunities they face.
The launch of the Diaspora handbook and a joint panel discussion that explored the opportunities and challenges that governments face when developing strategies to engage diaspora populations.
Marking the release of the 12th MPI-IOM Issue in Brief, this event in Bangkok examined the emerging trends in women's labor migration in the Asia-Pacific region, and the related opportunities and challenges. The audio does not include opening remarks and begins with the author's presentation.
A 'Freer' Flow of Skilled Labour within ASEAN: Aspirations, Opportunities, and Challenges in 2015 and Beyond
This Bangkok launch of the MPI-IOM Issue in Brief "A 'Freer' Flow of Skilled Labour within ASEAN: Aspirations, Opportunities and Challenges in 2015 and Beyond" explored the creation of the ASEAN Economic Community and its vision of a freer flow of skilled labor, as well as other migration issues affecting the region.
A discussion and release in Bangkok of an MPI-IOM issue brief examining the role of migration as a driver for development in Asia and how to integrate migration-related targets and indicators into the post-2015 development agenda.
A Discussion on the Global Forum on Migration and Development: Perspectives from Asia and the Pacific
Offering insights on migration issues affecting the Asia-Pacific region today, this event launches an issue brief that explores Asia-Pacific priorities for the 2014 Global Forum on Migration and Development and examines ways the GMFD can be a results-oriented forum.
The 2014 Global Forum on Migration and Development: Setting the Agenda for International Cooperation
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Police are still working to identify a body found in flood waters in Wichita Falls on Sunday.
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My hands down favorite I ordered my first Calida nightgown from Vermont Country Store about seven years ago. I am still wearing that gown, a fact that speaks for itself, and have ordered several more in the interim. Made of exceptional quality cotton, it feels silky against my skin and has a perfect weight. I wear it almost year-round, but find it essential for comfortable sleeping during our long, hot Utah summers. I look for nightgowns with something more substantial than a cap sleeve; this gown's sleeves are perfect. I also find it's higher bodice with gathers over the bust line to be more comfortable and modest than most other nightgowns I have tried. The sizing is probably accurate, but since I like my sleepwear extra roomy, I always order a size up. March 10, 2014
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Our mission is to provide comprehensive lifespan services of the highest quality for people in our community and greater North Country whose lives have been affected by neurologically-based disorders. We merge state-of-the-art empirically-based diagnostic, management, and treatment approaches with the education of undergraduate and graduate students for the purpose of training future generations' professionals. We provide the platform for the interdisciplinary collaborative research for increasing our knowledge about neurological disorders that affect human behavior.
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Stories from people who were children during World War II and the objects in this exhibit animate the past and inform us of a time when war took over daily life. "Retrospect is a very interesting thing," says Ruthie Kallnder. "At the time I don't recall any of the information we got as being propaganda," but the government tried to influence children to make "necessary" sacrifices. Propagandists made the war a battle between good and evil, democracy and fascism. They also asked children to share in the war effort. In response, many children took on more responsibilities. Ruthie explains that boys and girls felt "if that's what it was going to take" to win they "were willing to do it." The memories of the people in this exhibit and their wartime actions show the power of propaganda's messages and its lasting affect on their lives. Propaganda posters, children's books, and classroom assignments demonstrate how propagandists reached children and involved them in the national war effort.
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Aeroplane spoon gets light-up runway bib
Even people sans-bambinos know the old aeroplane trick when trying to persuade young ones to open their mouths ready for their baby goo, but this takes the concept a step further.
Without thinking too much about whether this is really for baby or dad, here's the "illuminated JetBib feeding system" from Thinkgeek.
Complete with aeroplane spoon with three heads, the LED landing lights on the runway bib light up as the pilot flies the food towards the mouth.
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Community Sanitation Overview:
Water is derived from Shotter, Dalton, and Spud Creeks, treated, and piped to all homes and facilities. A new water treatment facility was completed in October 1998. Piped sewage is processed in a sewage treatment plant and 98% of homes are fully plumbed. The City provides garbage collection services twice weekly. The Tlingit-Haida Regional Electric Authority operates three diesel-fueled generators in Hoonah.
RUBA Status & Activities This Qtr:
RUBA staff provide assistance concerning pending personnel actions against a City employee. The City provides financial documents on a quarterly basis however fails to meet all essential indicators because of an outstanding IRS tax lien.
RUBA Activities for the Coming Qtr:
RUBA staff has a community visit planned for March, 2009 to conduct council training on open meetings, rolls and responsibilities, and conflict of interest. RUBA staff will continue to offer RUBA assistance as needed or requested to improve utility management practices.
Essential Indicators:
26 of 27
Sustainable Indicators:
25 of 27
Total Score:
51 of 54
Essential Indicators
All revenues and expenses for the utility are listed in the utility budget.
The utility has adopted a balanced realistic budget.
Monthly financial reports are prepared and submitted to the policy making board.
The utility is current in paying all water/wastewater electric bills.
The utility has on hand a year's adequate fuel supply or it has a financial plan to purchase an adequate supply.
The utility is receiving revenues (user fees or other sources) sufficient to cover operating expenses.
Sustainable Indicators
The utility is receiving revenues (user fees or other sources sufficient to cover operating expenses and Repair & Replacement (R) costs.
YTD revenues are at a level equal to or above those budgeted.
YTD expenditures are at a level equal to or below those budgeted.
A monthly manager's report is prepared.
Budget amendments are completed and adopted as necessary.
Finances Comments
The council adopted a balanced FY08 budget on December 18, 2007. The budget is based on the calendar year, January 1 through December 31 and includes general government operation, community services departments, and enterprise funds. An evaluation between the FY-08 utility budget and actual FY-07 revenues and expenses suggests that the budget is adequately detailed and realistic. The mayor, who also serves as the utility manager, gives a verbal financial report to the council at monthly meetings. Financial reports, including a profit and loss statement, balance sheet, and budget vs. actual profit and loss are available to council members; however, are not currently included in the council meeting packets. The council relies on the mayor to oversee the finances of the City and for the execution of the budget. The council provides its oversight by performing quarterly budget reviews. To meet the criteria for this essential indicator and as an improvement to the current practice, the mayor will begin providing financial reports to council members on a monthly basis starting at the August 2008 council meeting. The City is current on all electricity bills through July 2008. Electricity is provided through Inside Passage Electric Cooperative (IPEC) at $0.22 per kilowatt hour (KPH) after Power Cost Equalization (PCE). Approximately 13% of the overall water and wastewater operating cost is for electricity. The community has a bulk fuel facility owned by Hoonah Trading Company which is comprised of propane, gasoline, and diesel storage tanks sufficient to meet the community's needs. The City has a 'keep full' contract with Hoonah Trading with adequate funds budgeted for fuel purchases. The utility receives revenues sufficient to cover operating expenses and repair and replacement costs. In prior years, the utility relied on inter-fund transfers and general fund subsidies to balance the utility budget. This year, the FY-08 budget has revenue projections exceeding expenditures by $4850 which includes expected repair and replacement cost. The City provides water, wastewater, and solid waste utility services to the local population for the following combined fees (including sales tax): regular residential = $90.56 per month; senior citizen residential = $55.04 per month; commercial = $125.35 per month; and a metered rate structure for large volume users. Large volume users include Hoonah City Schools, Hoonah Cold Storage, and Point Sophia.
Accounting Systems
Essential Indicators
The utility has adopted a collection policy and actively follows it.
The utility bills customers on a regular basis.
An accounts receivable system is in place which tracks customers and reports past due accounts and amounts.
An accounts payable system is in place.
The payroll system correctly calculates payroll and keeps records.
A cash receipt system is in place that records incoming money and how it was spent.
The utility has a cash disbursement system that records how money was spent.
Sustainable Indicators
A chart of accounts is used that identifies categories in a reasonable, usable manner.
Monthly bank reconciliations have been completed for all utility accounts.
The utility has a purchasing system that requires approval prior to purchase, and the approval process compares proposed purchases to budgeted amounts.
Accounting Systems Comments
The City of Hoonah has adopted and actively follows a collections policy as detailed in Title 13 of the Hoonah Municipal Code. The City actively pursues delinquent utility accounts. The collection policy establishes a $5.00 late fee and a simple interest charge of 1 percent per month for all unpaid accounts 20 days or more in arrears. The simple interest charge of 1 percent per month exceeds the Alaska statutory limit of 10.5 percent per year. The City terminates utility service 10 days after giving written notice and an opportunity for a public hearing. If service is terminated, a $30.00 disconnection fee and a $30.00 reconnect fee are assessed. Restoration of service after discontinuance for nonpayment of bills is made after payment of current and past due charges and payment of reconnect fees have been made. Customers having their service reconnected after discontinuance are also required to provide a $100.00 deposit that is additional to the initial water and sewer deposit. The City bills customers on a monthly basis for services received during the preceding month. Payments are due immediately upon receipt of the monthly statement. If payments are not received by the last business day of the month, the entire unpaid balance becomes delinquent. The city bills customers using a statement that does not list water, wastewater, and solid waste charges separately. The statement includes only a single charge which is for the combined utility services. The billing practice of using a single charge for all utility services is inconsistent with Hoonah Municipal Code 13.04.030 that requires services to be listed separately. The City is currently using Caselle accounting software for its accounting system. Caselle software was specifically designed for municipal and utility applications. It incorporates several integrated and expandable modules for general fund accounting, utility billing and control, and payroll. The accounts payable module issues checks, manages vendor information and interfaces with Requisitions, Purchase Orders, and General Ledger modules to enable full encumbrance accounting. The accounts receivable module maintains customer account and payment information, documents customer payments and reports past due accounts with corresponding amounts, generates user-designed invoices, statements, letters, and delinquent notices, and automatically calculates penalties, late fees, and sales tax. Caselle meets payroll reporting requirements for Alaska and provides annual IRS Circular E updates. The accounting technician reported that this accounting system is working well; however, it is considerably different from other accounting programs that she has used in the past. The accounting technician would like to receive additional training on the program to take advantage of the full range of software functions. The accounting technician completes monthly bank reconciliations and reports reconciling all bank accounts through May 2008. The City uses a purchase order system for all purchases, but reportedly does not always compare proposed purchases to budgeted amounts.
Tax Problems
Essential Indicators
The utility has a system to accurately calculate, track, and report payroll tax liabilities.
The utility is current on filing tax reports.
The utility is current on making tax deposits.
If there are any past due tax liabilities or recorded tax liens, a lien release has been issued or a repayment agreement has been signed and repayments are current.
Tax Problems Comments
The City of Hoonah uses Caselle accounting software to calculate, track, and report payroll liabilities. The City of Hoonah currently has an IRS 941 tax lien for taxes owed to the IRS based on employee withholdings.
Personnel System
Essential Indicators
The utility has a posted workers compensation insurance policy in effect.
Sustainable Indicators
The utility has adopted and uses a Personnel Policy, which has been reviewed by an attorney, AML or Commerce for topics and language.
The utility has adequate written job descriptions for all positions.
The utility has adopted and follows a written personnel evaluation process that ties the job description to the evaluation.
The utility has an adequate written hiring process.
The utility has personnel folders on every employee that contain at least: I-9, Job Application and Letter of Acceptance.
The utility has a probationary period for new hires that includes orientation, job training/oversight, and evaluations.
The utility provides training opportunities to staff as needed and available.
Personnel System Comments
The City currently carries workers compensation insurance through AML/JIA. The policy runs from 7/01/09 through 06/30/10. The policy covers work-related accidents and occupational diseases up to the Alaska statutory limits for each occurrence. A copy of the workers compensation policy is posted in accordance with state statute at the following locations: City Hall, Water Treatment Plant, and Public Works Shop The City of Hoonah has a well established and implemented personnel management system. The City has an adopted personnel policy handbook. Every employee is required to submit a signed statement that they have read and understand the Personnel Policy Handbook. The City has a written hiring procedure in Chapter 3.48 of the municipal code. Job descriptions are up to date and the personnel files are very well organized with all the necessary employee documents. The City provides annual evaluations for all employees. Employees are offered ample professional training opportunities.
Organizational Management
Essential Indicators
The entity that owns the utility is known; the entity that will operate the utility is set.
The policy making body is active in policy making of the utility.
The policy making body enforces utility policy.
The utility has an adequately trained manager.
The utility has an adequately trained bookkeeper.
The utility has an adequately trained operator or operators.
The utility has adopted the necessary ordinances (or rules and regulations) necessary to give it the authority to operate.
Sustainable Indicators
The utility has adopted an organizational chart that reflects the current structure.
The policy making body meets as required.
The utility complies with the open meeting act for all meetings.
Organizational Management Comments
Hoonah residents are by and large aware that the City owns and operates the water, wastewater, and solid waste utilities and the city council is very active in making and enforcing utility policy. The mayor and city administrative staff are well trained in the organizational and fiscal management of the utility. The utility operators are certified at the appropriate levels to operate the City's level-2 water treatment and level-1 water distribution, wastewater collection, and wastewater treatment facilities.
Operation of Utility
Essential Indicators
The utility operator(s) are actively working towards necessary certification.
The utility has a preventative maintenance plan developed for the existing sanitation facilities.
Sustainable Indicators
The manager receives a monthly O&M report from the utility operator and routinely "spot checks" the facilities to see that the maintenance items are being completed.
The utility has a safety manual and holds safety meetings.
Utility facilities have not suffered any major problems/outages due to management issues that are unresolved.
The utility is operating at the level of service that was proposed.
The operator provides status reports to the manager on a routine basis.
The utility has completed and distributed its "Consumer Confidence Report".
The utility is not on the "Significant Non-Complier" (SNC) list.
The utility maintains an inventory control list.
The utility maintains a critical spare parts list.
Operation of Utility Comments
The City has 2 certified utility operators. The utility operator, Ronny Roberts, has the following certifications: Wastewater Collection 2 Exp. 12/31/09 Wastewater Treatment 2 Exp. 12/31/10 Water Distribution 2 Exp. 12/31/09 The utility operator, Billy Miller, has the following certifications: Wastewater Collection 1 Exp. 12/31/10 Wastewater Treatment 1 Exp. 12/31/10 Water Treatment 1 Exp. 12/31/10 Water Distribution 1 Exp. 12/31/10 The operator has a preventive maintenance plan for the sanitation facilities contained within the utility operations manual. The water and wastewater utility staff consists of a public works supervisor and 4 utility operators. The public works supervisor is responsible for overall utility operations. The water operator and public works supervisor communicate in-person daily and the operator maintains a written log of maintenance activities and concerns. The public works supervisor prepares monthly written reports and conducts facilities 'spot checks' to verify maintenance items are being completed. The public works supervisor reports that the utility has a safety manual and holds safety meetings as part of the AML/JIA risk management program. The public works supervisor reports that the water utility is operating at the proposed level of service. Neither the water nor wastewater utility has suffered any major problems or outages due to management issues. The water utility completes and distributes its Community Confidence Report (CCR) and is not on the Significant Non-Compliance List. The water operator maintains an adequate level of tools, supplies, and spare parts and manages the stock through an inventory control list and a critical spare parts list.
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In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, Dr. Jimmie McClellan, the Dean of Liberal Arts at Northern Virginia Community College's Alexandria Campus, gave a special lecture on Civil Rights history to the inmates and staff of the William G. Truesdale Adult Detention Center on Thursday, January 24. This lecture was part of the monthly inmate programs promoting education. Dr. McClellan, who taught an African American history course for student-inmates as part of the Sheriff's Office and NOVA's Open Roads program last summer, discussed the evolution of Civil Rights in the United States, from Reconstruction and the Jim Crow-era to the succession of Civil Rights victories including Brown v. Board of Education, the Montgomery Bus Boycott and passage of federal Civil Rights legislation in the 1960s. Accompanying Dr. McClellan was adjunct professor Dr. Marius Ratolojanahry who will be teaching a course on the Politics of Modern Africa this semester in the detention center. Photo: Dr. Jimmie McClellan, who taught the first NOVA course in the Open Roads program last summer, returned to the Detention Center to speak about Civil Rights history.
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"I've been working on a free PC based Dashboard for the new Lego NXT robots, and was wondering if you could test it. We got a couple dozen Lego NXT robots for the kids, and we'll be using it for the classroom in a couple of weeks (Ottawa Carleton Catholic Schoolboard). We just want to have as many bugs out of the way before they start the curriculum. It's free, and you would just let us know if you find a bug, or want something improved."
If you thinky you can try the app out and give Lou some feedback, I'm sure he would appreciate it. I'm going to install and play around with it over this next week and see what it can do... if any readers find an interesting use for it (personal, education, or otherwise), let me know and I'll share it with the other readers...
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- rb95403 said...
Bad luck -- I use OnBrick and Mindstorms via bluetooth but could not connect.
- Nov 21, 2006, 8:20:00 AM
I initially had some trouble getting the NXT to connect over bluetooth. This was resolved by installing the bluetooth drivers provided with my dongle instead of using the default Microsoft drivers.
I had previously been able to connect to OnBrick and NXT-G with the Microsoft bluetooth drivers. The Microsoft drivers are a little flakey under .NET 2.0.
Once connected roboDNA is very cool. I was able to intuitively control my standard B/C motor robot with the computer joystick. Feedback from the motors and sensors are displayed on the dashboard.
Thanks to Lou for his great work.
- Nov 22, 2006, 4:33:00 AM
- Eric D. Burdo said...
I had a bit of trouble with my Bluetooth, but nothing directly related to roboDNA.
I found the controls a bit sluggish (but Lou is working on that, and already knows about it). I think the full dashboard will be really nice. You can customize what sensors and motors you want to see, and move them around and such.
roboDNA detected my MadCatz XBox 360 USB joystick right away and that worked great.
- Nov 26, 2006, 3:30:00 AM
- Christopher R. Smith (Littlehorn) said...
Lou (over at RoboDNA) is working on updates and posting them about 2 times a weeks. He has produced some very cool additional gauges including those for the Compass and accelerometer sensors. Keep your eye on The NXT STEP Blog for a complete update of RoboDNA information soon.
- Nov 29, 2006, 2:29:00 AM
- Lou said...
Thanks for the feedback on the application. If anyone has had problems, send me an email and I'll help you get driving.
I've recently made some improvements to support all regional settings, as well as scaling for different DPI displays.
The joystick motor control is a bit sluggish, but you can use the 'minimal' auto-command to increase the response time. ( see user guide for explanation on latency ) I'll be posting a custom firmware which will really speed things up.
Thanks again for trying it out
- Nov 29, 2006, 1:17:00 PM
I'm not sure if this blog is still active, but I was attempting to use the Robodna program and ran into a bit of a glitch. I was able to connect the NXT to the pc via blutooth, as the icon turned green. The joystick was also connected correctly, as I was able to control the gauges with it. When I went to use the autocommand function, the program quickly switched it on and then off. Any ideas on what I'm doing wrong? Thanks for your help!
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lol I especially liked the resident know it all one (I'm sure there's something wrong with that guy, can't leave things alone, has to go back and edit posts, has to have the last word etc...)
And I have to admit, I find myself agreeing with that list, most of those would be my votes too
Nope. I just tend to notice grammar/spelling errors, or tone things down when I may come off too aggressive, or sometimes remember something that I forgot I wanted to add while typing...or even spot that the comment I was replying to was itself edited.
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For Immediate Release: April 13, 2012
The Alexandria Commission for the Arts will hold two public hearings on the proposed City of Alexandria's Public Art Policy. The public hearings will be held on Tuesday, April 17, and Tuesday, May 15, at 7 p.m. at the Durant Arts Center, 1605 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. The regular meeting of the Arts Commission will follow.
Individuals who are unable to attend the public hearing can view the draft Public Art Policy at www.alexandriava.gov/arts on Tuesday, April 17. Individuals may send written comments by May 18 to the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, Attention: Alisa Carrel, Deputy Director/Office of the Arts, 1108 Jefferson St., Alexandria, VA 22314 or email email@example.com, subject line "Public Art Policy Comments."
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Paris 2012: Hyundai iX35 fuel-cell
A fuel-cell iX35 for Vauxhall Ampera money? We're in – meet the future of Hyundai's zero emission charge
Posted: 27 Sep 2012
Top Gear likes hydrogen fuel cells. We think they're the future. We like the way they drive: essentially it's smooth electric power, but not tied to endless recharging because the electricity is made on-board from the hydrogen fuel. Meanwhile the only emissions are steam and a certain air of smugness.
Only thing is, there are hardly any hydrogen stations yet. But we like ambition. And once more fuel-cell eggs are on the road, enough hydrogen-station chickens might just hatch. Or is it the other way around?
We were chuffed to see that at the Paris show Hyundai announced this year it's putting a fuel-cell iX35 into build. At first only municipal fleets will be able to lease it. But from 2015, it'll become a proper mass-production vehicle, available for us normal people to buy.
The ticket isn't fixed, but they're aiming for a not-unreasonable £40,000. That's Ampera money.
It's claimed to do 100mph and 0-62 in 12.5 seconds. And with a full tank of hydrogen, the quoted range is 360-odd miles. Refuelling with high-pressure gas takes a few minutes. Which is a whole lot better than the hours on end you need to recharge a battery car.
We drove a prototype a while back and it was all very sanitary. Smooth, silent, and with the same space inside as the regular diesel iX35. The boot's only slightly compromised by the tank beneath.
Since then, the chief engineer tells us, they've improved the handling and the refinement, and the silence. And crucially, made sure it can be built down a normal production line.
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While Port St. Joe and county commissioners found plenty of common ground to work together during a joint workshop Monday night, the issue of water quality and water rates charged by the city was a frequent point of contention.
Commissioners met at the county Emergency Management Center in a long-promised workshop to address issues of mutual concern and to examine potential areas to collaborate and save some dollars.
The city has sought the workshop as a follow-up to one held in late 2011 since February. The county worked to set a date in the past month.
All five city commissioners were present along with some staff; County Commissioners Carmen McLemore and Bill Williams, the latter the most vocal and frequent critic of the city, were not present.
The goal of the session was expressed early by the respective administrators.
"The city and county have some of the same issues," said county administrator Don Butler, ticking off reduced workforces, less tax revenue among others. "It would behoove us to figure out how the county and city can work together and maybe lower some costs."
Commissioners easily found several areas on which they could collaborate.
County and city grant writers will work together to apply for any grants available to continue the expansion of sewer lines to the Beaches area.
Butler noted that state budget projections are up meaning the odds could be in their favor to seek the kind of grant funding that facilitated sewer to Highland View and White City.
Commissioners also agreed that while there might be some discussion regarding the exact location to relocate the Cape San Blas Lighthouse, the county and city would be better off working together on a solution to save the lighthouse before erosion takes it into the ocean.
The county has formally requested position of the keepers' quarters and oil house from the General Services Administration as part of the effort to bring the lighthouse and grounds under local control.
The Air Force is looking at moving those three buildings deeper onto the lighthouse grounds, away from the coastline, to buy some time for a decision on relocation and fundraising for that move.
But the location – suggestions have been for a bayfront park in Port St. Joe or possibly relocation to Salinas Park.
"Having that lighthouse in the city would be an economic engine for the city," said PSJ Commissioner Rex Buzzett. "The county would benefit from the trickle down. But the bottom line, we need to preserve it."
Commissioners also agreed on the direction of the consolidated Chamber of Commerce/Economic Development Council model and noted that each paid $20,000 to the Chamber budget for the current fiscal year, which began Monday.
Improved lighting on the increasingly more traveled Dr. David Langston Drive also found common ground and several options were considered on how to bring more lights to a road that has but one light its entire length.
Mayor Mel Magidson emphasized that the county bring as much openness as possible to the RESTORE Act process, noting that people want to feel that their voices are heard on how to spend millions in fine money that could be coming the county's way.
County Commissioner Warren Yeager said the county's RESTORE committee met once a week, the meetings were noticed and open to the public and invited any and all comments from the public. Yeager also noted that the county is well ahead of neighboring counties, though the committee might be "premature" on some of the intricacies of the process.
"People have an innate distrust of us (elected) folks," Magidson said. "People need to feel they have a say in this. We can't do too much to give the public confidence (in this process)."
The workshop's tense moments came with discussion of a new sports complex that the county and city have long wanted to partner on which segued in to a discussion, led by County Commissioner Tan Smiley, concerning high water bills.
"I believe we need a sports complex," Yeager said. "I would love to work with the city to get this done. The kids need this new facility and we need to figure out how to get it done in these tough times."
City Commissioner Bill Kennedy added, "We need to stress the economic impact of a sports complex. I don't know the numbers but they are huge."
Smiley said while he did not oppose the new complex, per se, he said the city and county should be looking at improving existing facilities, such as Nathan Peters Park in his district, before considering the cost of a sports complex.
He said Honeyville Park was a perfectly suitable complex if extra ball fields were placed there.
"Every topic we have here tonight is about not having enough money," Smiley said. "We have to adjust to what is going on."
That led to an issue Smiley has raised in the past, consolidating the police department and Gulf County Sheriff's Office, the Building Department, Code Enforcement and other duplication of efforts by county and city.
Magidson said Smiley had raised the law enforcement issue before and indications were that the savings would be minimal at best.
The tension increased as Smiley pressed about water bills which have been raised three times in the past four years.
Magidson noted that he had been told three years prior in a BOCC by Williams that if the city undertook a rate study to justify raising rates, the county would support it. The city paid for the rate study, has followed the rate structure noted in the study.
"We are darned if we do, darned if we don't," Magidson said.
Magidson called the new $21 million water plant a "white elephant" that the city likely did not need and is now stuck with. The city is working through problems at the plant and is going further into debt while replacing some 20 miles of aged distribution pipe.
"The water we are producing is fine, the water we are serving is not," Magidson noted.
Kennedy added that a major problem was the randomness of problems – one household may have clear water while next door the water is the color of molasses.
The only solution to rising water bills – Magidson noted the city again did not raise the millage rate due to a projected rise in utility rates – was more customers and the ability to pay down some of the city's debt, or a combination of both.
After more than 90 minutes, the workshop ended on a positive note.
"I don't want to give the impression that we don't work together because we do," Yeager said. "We need to continue to do that. We are just trying to figure out how to do that more."


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