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Refreshing, totally unbound, well narrated, and just completely worth it! I quickly bought book 2 ( just couldn't wait for more credits to be added, I paid anyway) I am holding my breath for the next addition. I can't wait to see where this author goes with this!
"Possible Great Story but.... the narrator kills it"
I keep trying to get back to this one. I think the story may be there, but I think I will have to purchase the hard copy to know for sure.
This narrator is best suited for story time with toddlers. I just can't listed without getting mad that no one actually speaks like thais. Overacting....yes.
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"Kiddie porn/torture/abuse/ Yuck! from a loyal fan"
I have had an attachment to Dark Hunter characters, as well as others from this author. I just have to say that with the increase in violent sexual, physical, and psychological torture of children, At first I was sympathetic to the story in every way, but I am no longer able to enjoy the books any longer. Styxx, and Darling's detailed, and repetitive dialog visiting these issues has just sucked the magic right out of these stories right along with the witty banter which has all but vanished.
I feel as though the author may be exorcizing some demons she, or someone she knows has suffered. Suffering of this kind deserves a voice, but now that it is the primary theme of all the books, I can no longer spend my money on it. The stories are all sounding the same, and tend to drone on, and on. There is no entertainment value for me in this anymore.
This narrators performance is flawless. I don't know how he can keep getting through this constant content so perfectly. Bravo!
Please bring the action and fun back!
"Wither is exactly what I did while listening!"
This could have been a good one. It had potential, but that potential along with my credit withered away. I just got so frustrated with the narrators droning on and on, with the characters making no real sense, and with the authors depressing, endless misery she kept doling out. I had to stop listening.
Please don't waste a credit, and please don't encourage any YA reader to either.
"Have I told you how much I love this series?"
I must say that Faith Hunter and Khristine Hvam are like the Dynamic Duo! They NEVER disappoint. Book after book I am drawn in. I am always looking for the next one. This is audio book entertainment at it's finest.
Don't miss out on this series. you will not regret the credit spent!
"Interesting concept, witty dialogue, A+ narration"
This author seems to have tapped into interesting new concept for YA para/novella. The door is wide open for a long series, with colorful characters. There are a few holes in the ground work, but they may be filled in as the series progresses.
This narrator really brought out the color of the main characters. I loved the ease with which she used to make the banter between the characters witty and fun. Very realistic inflection, and tone.I really enjoyed her performance.
I'm glad I took a chance and spent a credit on this one.
"So glad I listened to the book vs seeing the movie"
This story has so many messages in it that I just don't feel a movie could convey them all.To be fair, I have not seen the movie yet, but we all know the feeling that half the book gets left off the screen unless we are watching Lord of the Rings.
This is a story of character, tolerance, forgiveness, redemption, and paradigm shifts. Not a great deal of action, just some. (not as the movie trailers would suggest, unless they rewrote the book)
Overall, a really good listen. the narrator did a remarkable job. The author went for a serious plot with a lot of great ideas and concepts. Very entertaining. Worth a credit? Yes.
"Not just for teens! I loved it!"
I can't wait for the next one! Totally worth the credit. Totally worth the time. Totally worth all the stuff I didn't do because I just could not stop listening!
"Inconsistent narration but good story."
I thought this writer did a good job with introducing a twist in P/R. The narration at times was really good, then had trouble with changing pace to often, so the timing of humor and action seemed off. The thing that was a maddening distraction what the fact that the mysterious male hero started with a great russian accent, then mid conversation would have an english accent, then an American one. After a short time couldn't tell the difference between characters. The male characters personality really left a lot to be desired. He started with promise, then just fizzled out! Very distracting. Oh well...
"Cheeky! I really had fun with this one!"
Great characters, great plot, exciting and fun. This is definitely a series I will continue to follow. Narration is spot on. This is a twist on the old para standard!
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Fusing comfort with all-American style, these cuffed fleece pants by Converse are perfect for off-duty days.
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Adi Dassler started making athletic shoes in Germany in 1924. He even kitted out Olympic legend Jesse Owens when he won his historic 4 gold medals in the 1936 Olympics. But it wasn't until 1949 that the name "adidas" (Adi Dassler) first appeared, along with the iconic three stripes motif. Since then, the company has become the preferred choice of countless champions over the years; notable brand ambassadors include Lionel Messi and David Beckham.
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These kickflare pants by Pineapple are perfect for taking you to and from the studios this season as well as practicing your routines in too!
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Elasticated waist with drawcord detail. Small slit pocket to front waist. Small logo to hip. Slim leg with kickflare bottom.Colour: Black. 88% polyester, 12% elastane. Machine washable.
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These easy-to-wear womens track pants by adidas Originals re-imagine a classic style with a little extra comfort for your loungewear wardrobe.
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The Nike Gym Vintage Women's Pants are made with a soft jersey blend for all-day comfort and feature a cuffed hem for a fit that moves with you.
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Taking your urban look back to the seventies where the Trefoil began, these track pants by adidas Originals are the perfect pick for lounging and hanging with friends.
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Fuse comfort with all-American style in these cuffed fleece pants by Converse – perfect for kicking back on off-duty days.
A modern take on classic sportswear, these track pants feature an elasticated drawstring waist for a seriously comfy wear – whether you're relaxing at home or working up a sweat on the courts. Sealed with authenticity these track pants feature the Chuck patch logo to the leg for classic Americana cool.
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Nike Graphic JDI Training Pants
Featuring a straight leg with a slightly flared hem. Ultra-soft, sweat-wicking fabric offers maximum comfort and excellent coverage for any workout
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Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) II
Multiple endocrine neoplasia, type II (MEN II) is an inherited disorder in which one or more of the endocrine glands are overactive or form a tumor. Endocrine glands most commonly involved include:
- Adrenal (about half the time)
- Parathyroid (20% of the time)
- Thyroid (almost all of the time)
See also: MEN I
Alternative Names
Sipple syndrome; MEN II
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The cause of MEN II is a defect in a gene called RET. This defect causes many tumors to appear in the same person, but not necessarily at the same time. The adrenal tumor is called a pheochromocytoma, and the thyroid tumor is a medullary carcinoma of the thyroid.
The tumors involve multiple parts of the thyroid gland or more than one of the parathyroid and adrenal glands. Tumors in the thyroid, adrenal, or parathyroid glands may occur years apart.
The disorder may occur at any age, and affects men and women equally. The main risk factor is a family history of MEN II.
There are two subtypes of MEN II -- MEN IIa and IIb. MEN IIb is less common.
The symptoms may vary. However, they are similar to those of:
Signs and tests
To diagnose this condition, the health care provider looks for a mutation in the RET gene. This can be done with a blood test. Additional tests are done to determine which hormones are being overproduced.
A physical examination may reveal:
- Enlarged lymph nodes in the neck
- Fever
- High blood pressure
- Rapid heart rate
- Thyroid nodules
Imaging tests used to identify tumors may include:
- Abdominal CT scan
- Imaging of the kidneys or ureters
- MIBG scintiscan
- MRI of abdomen
- Radioimmune assay of parathyroid hormone
- Thyroid scan
- Ultrasound of the thyroid
Blood tests are used to evaluate the function of each endocrine gland. The following tests may be performed:
- Calcitonin level
- Blood alkaline phosphatase
- Blood calcium
- Blood phosphorus
- Urine catecholamines
- Urine metanephrine
Other tests or procedures that may be done include:
- Adrenal biopsy
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Thyroid biopsy
- Parathyroid biopsy
Surgery is needed to remove pheochromocytoma.
For medullary carcinoma of the thyroid, the thyroid gland and surrounding lymph nodes must be totally removed. Thyroid hormone replacement therapy is given after surgery.
If a child is known to carry the RET gene mutation, surgery to remove the thyroid before it becomes cancerous is considered. This should be discussed with a physician who is very familiar with this condition. It would be done at an early age (before age 5) in people with known MEN IIa, and before age 6 months in people with MEN IIb.
Expectations (prognosis)
Pheochromocytoma is usually not cancerous (benign). Medullary carcinoma of the thyroid is a very aggressive and potentially fatal cancer. However, early diagnosis and surgery can often lead to a cure.
The spread of cancerous cells is a possible complication.
Calling your health care provider
Call your health care provider if you notice symptoms of MEN II or if someone in your family receives such a diagnosis.
Screening close relatives of people with MEN II may lead to early detection of the syndrome and related cancers.
Kronenberg HM. Plyglandular disorders. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007: chap 250.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology: Neuroendocrine Tumors. National Comprehensive Cancer Network; 2009. Version 2.2009.
Reviewed By: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine; Yi-Bin Chen, MD, Leukemia/Bone Marrow Transplant Program, Massachusetts General Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.


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6:00 p.m.
Present: Faye R. Higgins, Chairman
Herbert H. Greene
Timothy E. Sanders
Dr. John W. Thuss
Absent: Alden E. Starnes, Excused
Staff Present: Kathy T. Myers, Clerk to the Board
Diane Philyaw, Deputy Clerk
Chairman Higgins called the
meeting to order, welcomed everyone, and asked for announcements. The Clerk noted that
Chairman Higgins requested that appointments to the County's Subdivision Review Board be added as an item for decision, #H5, and asked if there were any other additions or amendments to the December 19, 2005 agenda. Commissioner Thuss requested a closed session be added prior to the public comment period to discuss personnel matters pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6) and Commissioner Greene requested a closed session be added to discuss economic development matters pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(4). Commissioner Greene moved to approve the agenda as presented and amended. Commissioner Thuss seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
The Board of Commissioners
recognized the following individuals for their respective service to
· Denise Bare 22+ years
· Janet Withers 7 years
· Rachel Estes 14+ years
· George Marley 12+ years
Public Hearing—Economic
Development Incentive to
Mr. Alan Wood, EDC Marketing
Director, appeared before Commissioners to formally present the request from
Colson Park Entertainment, LLC for an economic development incentive. Colson Park Entertainment's project is
estimated at $8 million with a new taxable investment of approximately $6
million. The entertainment center will
contain 16 bowling lanes, 8 boutique bowling lanes, an arcade, and a 150-seat
restaurant. Mr. Wood said this request
was actually the EDC's 46th project since 1997 when the Economic Development
Incentive Program was initiated. This
program since its start created approximately 1500 jobs and added $150,000+
million in taxable investment for the County. Colson Park Entertainment's project will
create a total of 150 jobs (55-60 permanent full-time jobs and the remaining
part-time jobs). Based on a $6 million
eligible investment, the company is entitled to a Level I incentive amounting
to $72,888 over a three-year period ($24,296 per year). The EDC would receive a total of $4,860 for
the same three-year period ($1,620 per year) for continued marketing efforts of
Beth Crigler with Colson Park
Entertainment said the company is very excited about the project which they
began researching about two years ago.
She provided details about the entertainment, food, design, etc. and explained
that boutique bowling is more fun and hip than traditional bowling. The restaurant, Everyday Café, will contain everyday
food—everything from meat and three-vegetable plates to sandwiches, salads,
appetizers, etc. The restaurant has a
talented chef and she said the food will be good. The entertainment center would be fun for any
age individuals. It is a traditional family center magnified. She said a lot of time was spent on the
design and COI in
Commissioner Sanders moved to open the public hearing, Commissioner Greene seconded, and the vote was unanimous. There was no public participation. Commissioner Sanders moved to close the public hearing, Commissioner Greene seconded the motion, and the vote was unanimous.
Public Hearing—Special Use Request from Ginger Kapetanis
Randy Feirebend, Planning Director, presented Commissioners a request
from Ginger Kapetanis to amend the special use on her property located on
1. parking in the front of the business rather than in the rear as stipulated; and
2. a 19 sq. ft. sign rather than be limited to a 12 sq. ft. sign.
Mr. Feierabend showed a site location map of the property, NCPIN 2746154607, pictures of the site (before and after), and an aerial photo. During improvements to the property, it was discovered that the septic system had to be located behind the structure. Therefore, the Kapetanis' put the parking lot in front of the structure not knowing that they needed approval before changing the plan.
Mr. Feierabend said that, following review of the request by the Planning Board, members recommended the amendment to allow parking in the front of the structure; however, not to allow a 19 sq. ft. sign (that it should be limited to 12 square feet).
Commissioner Greene moved to open the public hearing, Commissioner Thuss seconded, and the vote was unanimous. There was no public participation. Commissioner Greene moved to close the public hearing, Commissioner Thuss seconded, and the vote was unanimous.
Commissioner Thuss moved to approve amending the special use for Ginger Kapetanis' property, NCPIN 2746154607, to allow parking in the front of the business and a 19 sq. ft. sign. His motion failed for lack of a second. Commissioner Sanders questioned the maximum sign size allowed and how far the business was located from the road. Mr. Feierabend answered the questions and discussion followed about the sign.
Commissioner Thuss clarified the
reason for the parking in front of the structure because of the septic tank in
the rear of the property and noted the interior portion of the sign was 12 sq.
ft. as approved. He again moved to
approve amending the special use for Ginger Kapetanis' property, NCPIN
2746154607, located on
Public Hearing—Rezoning Request from RA-20 to PUD by Landstar Development, LLC
Mr. Feierabend presented Commissioners the request from Landstar
Development, LLC seeking a rezoning of 516 acres located on
Commissioner Thuss moved to open the public hearing, Commissioner Greene seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. The following individuals made comments regarding the rezoning request from Landstar Development, LLC:
There being no other public participation, Commissioner Greene moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Sanders seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Following discussion, Commissioner Thuss moved to approve the rezoning request of property, NCPIN 1890873512, to PUD subject to conditions as determined by discussion during the meeting, listed below. Commissioner Greene seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Public Hearing—Rezoning Request from RA-20 to PUD by Landstar Development, LLC
Mr. Feierabend also presented a requested from the same developer,
Landstar Development, LLC for a rezoning of 519 acres located on
Commissioner Thuss moved to open the public hearing, Commissioner Greene
seconded the motion, and the vote was unanimous. There was only one individual that provided
comment regarding the rezoning request.
Linda Bradshaw West, resident of 2501 Mulberry Creek Road, talked about
the Mulberry Creek community and said many comments made earlier in the evening
about the Johns River area was also true about her community. She listed the roads that feed into
Public Hearing—Rezoning Request from RA-20 to NB by Bernard Gosnell
Mr. Feierabend presented the request from Bernard Gosnell to rezone of 2.5 acres located on Dudley Shoals Road, NCPIN 2787916682, to NB-Neighborhood Business. It is an old non-confirming use and the building was built before the County's zoning was established. It is located in a (unstudied) floodplain of a small creek. Mr. Gosnell's property is currently zoned RA-20 and his request for rezoning is so that he may sell his commercial building. He showed a site location map, photos of the site, and provided information about the property being asked to be rezoned. He said that, during the meeting of the Planning Board, Mr. Gosnell agreed to amend his request to rezone the property to NB—Neighborhood Business and the Planning Board unanimously approved the rezoning request. Mr. Feierabend listed the conditions outlined in the Neighborhood Business zone. He explained the major differences between the General Business and Neighborhood Business zones.
Commissioner Sanders moved to open the public hearing, Commissioner Greene seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Gary Woods, resident of 1303 Dudley Shoals Road, said his property adjoins Mr. Gosnell's property and, over the last 30 years, there have been several businesses located in the building on that property—some good and some bad. He said he was opposed to rezoning the property from residential to commercial. He said when he contacted the Planning Board, they said that if it was rezoned to commercial, the person who bought the property could open any type business allowed in the zone. Mr. Woods said he was concerned about what type business that may locate there and that the community could not be involved in the decision (at that point). There being no other public participation, Commissioner Sanders moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Greene seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Mr. Feierabend read the definition of a neighborhood business zone and listed the following permitted uses: convenience stores and other small retail service-oriented businesses less than 2500 sq. ft.; government-owned facilities; and utility facilities. He also listed the following businesses not allowed in a neighborhood business zone: drive-in (or through) restaurants; outdoor storage buildings of any type; and sexually-oriented businesses. However, conditional uses may be applied for the property only through the Planning Board with final approval by the Board of Commissioners to consider convenience stores and small retail establishments greater than 2500 sq. ft.; private utility companies; service (gas) stations; and wireless communication towers.
Following clarification from Mr. Feierabend, Commissioner Sanders moved to deny the rezoning request to Neighborhood Business from Mr. Gosnell; however, would waive the fee for a special use application submitted by the current owner only. Commissioner Thuss seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Commissioner Greene reported that it is believed that the County is not creating the number of jobs equal to the numbers lost. He said a group of people including the county and municipal managers, commissioners, and the Economic Development Commission had been working on a revision to the current EDI program since June. The group decided to change the verbage from Economic Development Incentive Program to Economic Development Grant Program for legalistic reasons. He moved to adopt the revised verbage, to rescind the old program, and to adopt the new Economic Development Grant Program.
He then addressed the second part of the program, tied to job creation, and explained the matrix developed for job creation incentives. He said the proposal had been submitted to the Commissioners and other municipalities for review. Commissioner Greene moved to adopt the matrix as a job creation incentive to be added to the existing incentive package that is tied to capital investment and to add a category for 5 – 9 jobs at $8/hour to $10/hour and adjust the chart accordingly; and to instruct the County Manager to take the applications, moving forward with them, and for Caldwell County to monitor the (part of the matrix) average of 5 – 9 people at the rate stated for one year to determine the outcome. He gave an overview of how the job matrix formula would be applied. Commissioner Sanders seconded the motion and said he agreed with the job matrix; however, he expressed concern about beginning the hourly rate at $8. He said there was $63,000 in funding identified for this fiscal year that could be committed; however, the funds would not be paid out until next fiscal year. The vote was unanimous.
Mr. Roger Bowman with Bowman,
Pegg & Starr formally presented Commissioners the FY2004-05 audit for
Following the report, Commissioner Greene moved to formally receive the FY2004-05 audit report as presented. Commissioner Sanders seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Proposed Energy Conservation
Plan for
Commissioner Thuss, member of the
Unifour Air Quality Committee, presented Commissioners a proposed energy
conservation plan for their approval consideration. He said the policy addresses energy conservation
measures in the construction of new buildings as well as renovations of old
buildings and the operation of existing buildings. He said
Commissioner Greene moved to adopt the energy conservation policy and resolution which are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of these minutes (Exhibits B,C) and Commissioner Sanders seconded the motion. Following clarification of Commissioner Sanders question about Item 5 in the policy, the motion carried unanimously.
Establish Alternative Fuel Task Force
Chairman Higgins briefed Commissioners about the general presentation by Ray Hoffman of Republic Services during the Board's meeting on December 5th regarding a potential grant for a project associated with alternative fuels. She referred Commissioners to Mr. Hoffman's detailed proposal submitted for their review and consideration. It was noted that the deadline to submit the grant to the State for consideration of NC Alternative Fuels Grant funding was December 31st.
The $400,000 grant application
outlines a pilot program of up to 1,000 gallons per day production of bio
diesel product. Matching funds for the
project would be funding sources already committed by the County associated
with the test methane wells at the
Chairman Higgins said, in conjunction with the grant and project development, it was decided to establish an Alternative Fuel Task Force for the purpose of serving as a focal point for ongoing discussions and designs associated with the bio diesel, methane recovery, and ethanol. She reported the following individuals interested in serving on the task force. It was noted that there was no limit on the number of members on the task force.
Commissioner Greene recommended the task force subdivide into the four following identified groups:
Commissioner Sanders moved to
create the Alternative Task Force and appoint the individuals previously listed
with the stipulation that anyone else wishing to serve on the task force could
submit an application for consideration.
Commissioner Thuss seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Commissioner Thuss moved to authorize the
filing of a grant application to the State of
Subdivision Review Board
Chairman Higgins moved to appoint Tim Sanders as the Chairman's designee on the County's Subdivision Review Board. Commissioner Sanders seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Minutes
2. Budget Amendments
Ms. Myers recommended the Board of Commissioners approve the following budget amendments and to authorize staff to execute appropriate documents associated with the amendments.
a. Yadkin Reservoir Property Acquisition Escrow Account; $1,440,312.00
The State Local Government Commission (LGC) approved the financing for the purchase of the reservoir property and RBC Centura loan documents have now been received by the County. Plans are underway for a December 20th loan closing for the approximate 396 acres of property. The loan funds along with Clean Water Management grant resources will be used to pay for the acquisition. This action is in line with the approved budget and will not require any new local funding. The following detailed budget amendment is needed to establish the necessary revenues to undertake the acquisition and other associated costs.
Increase 61.7149.390000.60100 Lease/Purchase Obligations $755,312.00
Increase 61.7149.443000.60100 Deposit on Land $755,312.00
Increase 61.7149.330000.60100 Other Grants $685,000.00
Increase 61.7149.443000.60100 Deposit on Land $685,000.00
b. DSS (Crisis Intervention—Emergency Assistance Program Grant); $36,665.00
Much discussion has taken place
concerning crisis intervention and prevention funds on statewide and national
levels. The County received official
notice of an additional federal award flowed through the State of
Increase 10.5692.331600 Temporary Federal $36,665.00
Increase 10.5692.438800 Emergency Assistance $36,665.00
c. Groundwater Monitor Fund; $5,309.00
Part of the audit comments reflected a budget question dealing with the CSI related groundwater monitoring program. The FY2004-05 budget had indicated an expenditure and revenue budget of $410,000.00. During that fiscal year, staff had planned a reconciliation of revenues that would include pro rata designation of interest earnings from the groundwater monitor fund. The following detailed budget amendment, in accordance with the audit suggestion, reflects the designation of these interest earnings to the groundwater monitor fund. The following detailed budget amendment is needed in order to reconcile this non-general fund project budget:
Increase 14.4725.361100 Interest on Investments $5,309.00
Decrease 14.4725.397000 Fund Balance Appropriated $5,309.00
Increase 10.4330.364000
Decrease 10.4330.426000 Supplies $330.00
e. Robert Segal; $1,071.93
In accordance with the ongoing
agreement with Robert S. Segal, Finance Department staff submitted the following
information reflecting additional revenues amounting to $4,573 as a result of the
work for the County. The 35% contractual
fee associated with this work amounts to $1,600.65 for Mr. Segal.
Increase 10.3000.313001 County 1% Sales Tax $1,071.93
Increase 10.4130.444600 C. Segal $1,071.93
Public Comment Period
Mr. Don Barrier contacted the Clerk to the Board and requested to speak to the Board of Commissioners during the public comment period. He read the following statement.
Position paper on New Location of Caldwell County Department of Social Services and Health Department Facilities Presented to the Caldwell County Commissioner Meeting on Monday, December 19, 2005
Madam Chairman, Commissioners, thank you
for all you do for
I represent a growing number if involved citizens to present a position on the future location of the Caldwell County DSS and Health Department facilities.
We believe the following:
There is a location for the above
facilities that is more beneficial and fiscally responsible to the citizens of
According to the listing Realtor, the Lenoir Mall has over 222,000 square feet under roof and 23 acres available for sale for a listed price of $3.9M.
The Mall has nearly double the stated capacity needs of 125,000 sq. ft. which provides ample room for future expansion.
It needs some renovation (new roof, HVAC refurbishment, etc.) which can be done for far less than the proposed new construction cost.
The Mall Complex is 26 years old and with proper renovations it can serve as well as new construction for a lesser cost.
The total price tag for even more square footage at the Mall would be below the cost of new construction of lesser space. The cost of new construction for a 125,000 sq ft facility is estimated at over $15M.
The Mall Complex is readily available and is a predominantly vacant and under-utilized facility in a county that has too many such properties.
The Mall is parking and traffic ready.
The Mall location is a central and established location that offers convenience to employees and clients and easy access to medical facilities, the courthouse, and other county offices.
The Mall location is removed from the high
volume of school related traffic present near the Sheriff's office. (Gamewell Elementary & Middle and West
Any concerns regarding the Mall's location in a flood plane can be easily addressed.
The use of the Mall for this purpose could encourage future economic development of the highway 18 corridor and the county seat.
Our group is growing and we are leading a petition drive to support our position.
Given the uncertain condition of the local economy and tax base, use of the Mall location is a much more affordable option than new construction.
It is fiscally irresponsible to spend or borrow more money for future generations to pay back than is absolutely necessary.
If you are going to borrow on the citizens' behalf and invest in our future, then we urge you to borrow and invest in things that will build prosperity and economic development such as educational, industrial, and commercial infrastructure. Invest in things that will help reduce the ranks of those who need the services of the DSS and CCHD.
Thank you for your time and again thank you for your work.
Closed Session
At 8:00 p.m. Commissioner Thuss moved to go into closed session to discuss personnel matters pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(4) and Commissioner Greene moved to discuss economic development issues during the closed session pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6). Chairman Higgins seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
A motion was moved by Commissioner Thuss, seconded by Commissioner Greene, and carried unanimously to come out of closed session to regular session.
There being no further business to conduct, Commissioner Greene moved to adjourn and, by unanimous vote, Chairman Higgins declared the meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m.


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MOSINEE, WI (WSAU) - A high-speed chase on Interstate 39 ended in the arrest and hospitalization of a man from St. Germain. 54-year-old Randy A. Young was stopped by a State Trooper near Casimir Road north of Stevens Point.
Sergeant Rob Hartson says it started with a traffic stop. Young then took off while the trooper was running his background check. The driver led troopers northbound at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour for about ten miles. Young pulled over near milepost 173 and exited the vehicle, ignoring commands to stop. The trooper then observed Young had a self-inflicted knife wound to his neck.
Hartson says Young was taken by ambulance from the scene for treatment. "He is currently at one of the area hospitals undergoing treatment, then he will be going to the health care center."
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How To: Install a Floating IKEA Credenza
One of our best (and cheapest) home improvement projects was this "floating credenza" made from IKEA's Akurum Cabinets and inspired by the living room storage in Andreas' Greektown Loft. It hangs from the wall and holds our books, so we had to account for a lot of weight on the piece. Our wonderful friend, and professional handyman, Dave stopped by to help us install it. (Thanks, Dave!) Click below to see the step-by-step...
Warning: This is a big project with a few safety concerns including avoiding live wires and accounting for weight placed on the cabinets. If you're not particularly handy (we're not), ask a professional handyman to install the cabinets for you.
Materials: We purchased three 30 x 24 inch Akurum Cabinets with white Applad doors. The IKEA installation kit came with 2 cabinet rails (that had to be cut to size), 3 cabinets, 6 shelves, 6 doors, 12 door hinges, and cabinet screws for around $250. To help us with the installation, Dave brought a power drill and stud finder. We used our own heavy duty stud screws, toggle bolts, and saw.
Step 1: IKEA gave us two guide rails, 80 inches each. Our "credenza" is 90 inches long, so we had to cut down one of the rails to provide the extra 10 inches of support.
Step 2: We measured the height of the credenza, placing it 38 inches high and giving it clearance over our electrical outlets.
Step 3: Dave looked for studs behind the wall using an electronic stud-finder. Studs are usually placed 16 inches apart behind drywall. Dave also used the stud-finder to search for any live wires so we could avoid them during installation.
Step 4: Dave drilled holes into the studs to make sure they would work for our wall-mounted cabinet rail. He also planned where to to add extra support with toggle bolts.
Step 5: These are the toggle bolts. The two hinged wings are pushed through a hole in the wall, then they snap open. As you turn the bolt, the wings push up against the inside of the wall, adding extra support for heavy objects. Dave marked on the cabinet rail where the stud screws and toggle bolts would go, then he threaded the toggle bolts through their corresponding places on the guide rail before inserting them into the wall.
Step 6: The holes for toggle bolts were big; the holes for stud screws were smaller. We used a level to mark the guide line for the cabinet rail.
Step 7: Dave drilled the guide rail into the wall using heavy-duty stud screws and toggle bolts.
Step 8: We put together the Akurum cabinets according to the IKEA instructions. They hung from the guide rails using bolts that came with the installation kit.
Step 9: The cabinets weren't hanging perfectly level, so Dave leveled them and used wood screws to attach them to one another and keep them in place.
Step 10: We installed the shelves inside the cabinets and the cabinet doors using the IKEA instructions. Inside, the cabinets hold books. We used all our white books along the top shelf to keep it looking organized, but we might change that look once we get the rest of the room together.
Step 11: (Which we haven't yet done.) The top of the shelf currently shows the screws. We're going to have a piece of cork cut to act as a countertop. We also still need to tweak the alignment of a couple cabinet doors.
We're happy with the new look - it provides lots of storage, and the streamlined piece will be a nice compliment to our more colorful furniture once the whole room is finished. Thanks again, Dave!
Photos: Sarah Coffey
Re-edited from a post originally published 5.27.2008
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Thanks for the step-by-step!
We have been looking to do something similar in our entry way!
Love this - now I need to befriend a professional handyman
YOU CAN DO IT, really.
Get thyself to a home improvement store and pick up a drill, and a level you'll be so glad you did!
Very awesome. Great tutorial!
I did a similar project, but went with the Besta model because the tops are finished. Also, they have a slightly beefier cross-section if you want to leave parts exposed:
i've wanted to do this too ever since seeing Andreas' place-- but I'm 90% sure my apartment walls would'nt be able to support the weight!
thanks for posting this. i have wanted to do something like this too, but i couldn't explain it well enough or find pictures of it anywhere to convince my wife.
they also make little peg-like feet that could be used to take some pressure off the wall. but I like the floating look.
Oh how I envy these people with actual STUDS in their walls and no dreaded plaster...
Amen, complicatedshoes. I can't even mount my tv.
There are studs behind that plaster!!!... They may not be evenly spaced, and hard to find, but they are there... I used a small drill (1/16th) bit and drilled a row of small holes into the plaster till I hit studs. It took a bit of work, but I found them. Then I patched the extra holes.
that stud-finder is kind of a stud himself
Thanks for posting this. I always go back to Andreas' image gallery to look at that loft. I love everything about it especially this credenza. Great job. (btw: I agree with secretadmirer, dave is cute).
love it too! but wonder why they recommend using only one rail instead of two parallel rails? maybe why trouble w/leveling perhaps?
hey i know you people. you guys are totally famous these days. in my maginzes, on my internet, and so on and so forth.
I love the Holmbo doors that come with the Besta cabinets. But the Besta cabinets bodies seem to be paper covered whereas the Akurum are laminate. Are the Besta holding up well?
anniepeanut - They used one rail as per the IKEA instructions. I have an IKEA kitchen, and all of the upper cabinets are hung this way.
I'd also like to add that I live in an older house with plaster walls. Plaster doesn't mean you can't install the Akurum rail system! You screw into the studs. It' amazing to think that all the upper cabinets in our kitchen are hanging from these rails. It's amazing, and it works!!
is a very good idea and simple, and the outcome once it is finished it will be fantastic
besides this very well explained step by step
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A little late to the party but....thought I'd try.
Does anyone have advice about installing this same set up on a wall with metal studs ... like I have?
"Does anyone have advice about installing this same set up on a wall with metal studs ... like I have?"
Toggle Bolts.
Installing these cabinets a foot from the ground is exactly the same as installing them above base cabinets in the kitchen - The only difference is that you'll probably want something to cover the tops of the cabinets such as a sheet of glass, or a shallow countertop to finish of the top and hide the exposed camlocks and joints.
I think more pictures of that guy Dave would have improved the article.
I think you might want to rethink step 11. If the screws are showing, I think you have installed the horizontal top piece upside down. If you invert it, the screws will be face down and be inside the cabinet where you can't see them.
I think you might want to rethink step 9. It is better not to use wood screws to join the cabinets together. There is a two part screwed joiner that is used for cabinets.
Choose an empty hole that is used for the pins that hold the shelves together and drill through it. Do the same for the corresponding hole in the other cabinet.
You put one side of the joiner into one hole and the other in the corresponding hole in the other cabinet. You then screw these together. They pull the two cabinets into perfect alignment, and will not leave a gap between them.
my husband did the same thing in our place. it's totally do-able by a nonprofessional!
Great job & thanks for the step-by-step!
Nice idea about having a piece of cork cut to fit the top. You could also use cork shelf paper.
Thanks for the instructions and like the idea of the cork top!
OMD. Seriously? Is it really so difficult to follow the VERY CLEAR instructions that come with the cabinets from IKEA that we need an AT post about it?
YOU DON't EVEN NEED TO BE ABLE TO READ to hang IKEA cabinets. A drill, a level and a studfinder are basic life skills 101, not rocket science. I will never understand why people insist on finding this so intimidating.
And yea, there is a special sleeve bolt for ganging the cabinets, the presence and installatio of which is crystal clear to anyone who bothers to look at the instructions.
I love this idea, I dream of doing something similar one day. I would love to see this entire room, it looks like there are lots of great elements. But, I do have to say I think the row of boxes on the floor ruins the look of the floating cabinets.
LOL I've had this in my dining room for years...except they're the last remnants of the Ikea Vattern bathroom line. So they're only 7" deep (great for martini glasses and alcohol bottles!). Oh and they only cost me $38 for the 72" span!
I did this in my house to use as an entertainment/storage cabinet and to support a large tv. I used IKEA cover panels to hide the hardware on the top, and to match the doors.
If you have plaster walls you'll need a studfinder that has a 'Deep' setting to find them. The regular studfinders don't go deep enough to find 'em. Use toggle bolts as sparingly as possible if there's studs available. Just make sure the wood screws you use dig into the studs enough ( 1.5" at least). I recommend using Spax brand screws (avail at Depot & Menard's) in predrilled holes to attach.
splatgirl: I agree with you on this one - If you're buying IKEA you should have some basic DIY skills - BUT if you're the one with the house in MN, you have more skills than the average DIY'er...a brick outdoor wood-fired oven? c'mon! :) I do plan on showing that idea to my father-in-law to build though - he's a mason.
This is the perfect solution for my future workspace. I don't have a lot of floor space (that I want to give up, anyway) and I have a lot of stuff that needs to be stored. And let's face it, a lot of the stuff involved with letterpressing is kinda ugly. I don't want to stare at cans of ink.
Thanks, guys!
wow I was about to do something like this ( floating bookshelves on top) in a couple of days, this tutorial is super timely - as are all the comments re: plaster walls, esp. 337's - the details are appreciated!
Oh man, we just tried installing besta cabinets on our walls and failed miserably. In fact, the screw broke off in the stud and another screw was stripped and it took us an hour to get it out. I guess we're not as smart as you, splat!
Anyways, I am guessing we need stronger screws. Can anyone specifically recommend a screw to use for wood studs?


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(a) In general
The National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance shall be headed by a Commissioner for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance (in this part referred to as the "Evaluation and Regional Assistance Commissioner") who is highly qualified and has demonstrated a capacity to carry out the mission of the Center and shall—
(1) conduct evaluations pursuant to section 9563 of this title;
(2) widely disseminate information on scientifically valid research, statistics, and evaluation on education, particularly to State educational agencies and local educational agencies, to institutions of higher education, to the public, the media, voluntary organizations, professional associations, and other constituencies, especially with respect to information relating to, at a minimum—
(3) make such information accessible in a user-friendly, timely, and efficient manner (including through use of a searchable Internet-based online database that shall include all topics covered in paragraph (2)(E)) to schools, institutions of higher education, educators (including early childhood educators), parents, administrators, policymakers, researchers, public and private entities (including providers of early childhood services), entities responsible for carrying out technical assistance through the Department, and the general public;
(4) support the regional educational laboratories in conducting applied research, the development and dissemination of educational research, products and processes, the provision of technical assistance, and other activities to serve the educational needs of such laboratories' regions;
(5) manage the National Library of Education described in subsection (d) of this section, and other sources of digital information on education research;
(6) assist the Director in the preparation of a biennial report, described in section 9519 of this title; and
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In carrying out subsection (a) of this section, the Evaluation and Regional Assistance Commissioner shall—
(1) ensure that information disseminated under this section is provided in a cost-effective, nonduplicative manner that includes the most current research findings, which may include through the continuation of individual clearinghouses authorized under the Educational Research, Development, Dissemination, and Improvement Act of 1994 (title IX of the Goals 2000: Educate America Act; 20 U.S.C. 6001 et seq.) (as such Act existed on the day before November 5, 2002);
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(3) explain clearly the scientifically appropriate and inappropriate uses of—
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The Director shall continue awards for the support of the Educational Resources Information Center Clearinghouses and contracts for regional educational laboratories (established under subsections (f) and (h) ofsection 941 of the Educational Research, Development, Dissemination, and Improvement Act of 1994 (20 U.S.C. 6041 (f) and (h)) (as such awards were in effect on the day before November 5, 2002)) for the duration of those awards, in accordance with the terms and agreements of such awards.
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The lockdown at NC A&T was lifted shortly before 12:30 p.m. Friday. Classes are set to resume at 2 p.m., according to the school website.The school issued a campus-wide alert Friday morning, with this message on the school website:*** A black male has been seen carrying a rifle on Campus. The University is on lockdown. Everyone should stay inside, close and lock your doors and windows. ***The school has more than 10,000 students and more than 2,000 employees. NC A&T spokeswoman Nettie Rowland said no shots were fired and police have a description of a suspect.The description given is an unknown black man, about 5'11", wearing blue jeans, a blue jacket, a white tshirt, and a blue cap. He was seen near the General Classroom Building, according to the school website.Several Guilford County Schools were also on lockdown - but do confirm via Twitter the all clear was given and the lockdown has been lifted.Bennett College was also on lockdown, due to the proximity to A&T.Police have not yet confirmed there was a gun. No shots were fired.WBTV is working to learn more information.It's the second lockdown situation at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in less than 24 hours.At 11:08 p.m. Thursday, Elizabeth City State University was placed on lockdown after reports of shots fired on campus.A message went out via the Public Information Emergency Response (PIER) system a few minutes later, at 11:15 p.m. Students were told to remain in their dorm, or return to it immediately.Residence Hall staff helped secured the dorms while the campus was on lockdown for an hour and 42 minutes.There were no reports of students hurt. University Police continued to investigate throughout the night and Friday morning, said the shots that were fired came from a non-student who was on campus.Officers are trying to determine what led to the shooting near a wooded area on the eastern perimeter of campus.The investigation is ongoing.There is no indication at this time the lockdown is related to the one Friday morning at NC A&T.Copyright 2013 WBTV. All rights reserved.
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There is a stir in the scientific
community as two experts challenge the widely accepted climate change
reports issued by an intergovernmental panel. One of the critics,
David Henderson, explained their doubts in a conversation with Tierramérica.
LONDON - The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
Change (IPCC) should not base its next climate report on its flawed
greenhouse gas emissions projections, says David Henderson, former
chief economist of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and
Development (OECD) and now a visiting professor at the Westminster
Business School in London.
Henderson and Ian Castles, of the National
Center for Development Studies at Australian National University
and formerly head of Australia's national office of statistics,
have co-authored a critique of the IPCC's Special Report on Emissions
Scenarios, which is to be used as a basis for future assessments
of climate change.
Henderson and Castles's analysis, to be published
in the next edition of Energy and Environment journal, argues that
the methodology used to estimate the accumulation of greenhouse
gases (produced from combustion of petroleum, natural gas and coal)
in the atmosphere by 2100 is erroneous and assumes an exaggerated
level of economic growth for developing countries.
The two experts' challenge was published recently
in the British magazine the Economist, and comes as a sharp blow
to the credibility of the IPCC, whose opinions on the human causes
of climate change have otherwise been considered the consensus of
the international scientific community on the matter.
According to the Third Assessment Review on
climate change, published in 2001 by the IPCC, it is likely that
within a century the average earth surface temperatures will have
risen by 1.4 to 5.8 degrees centigrade with respect to 1990 averages,
and that sea level would rise 0.09 to 0.88 meters as a result of
melting polar icecaps.
In an exclusive dialogue with Tierramérica,
Henderson calls on the IPCC to give economic and statistical issues
greater weight in the climate change calculations and expresses
hope for a "full and open debate" on the issue.
On what basis do you challenge the
IPCC's Special Report on Emissions Scenarios?
Contrary to accepted international practice, the 40 scenarios presented
in the Report convert GDP (gross domestic product) data for the
countries of the world to a common measure using market exchange
rates, rather than purchasing power parity rates. Because of this
flawed procedure, and also because of built-in assumptions about
the extent to which the gap between rich and poor countries will
be closed over this century, the scenarios yield projections of
GDP for developing regions which are improbably high.
Does this mean that the figures for
prospective emissions are too high?
What it means is that the even the scenarios which show the lowest
cumulative emissions over the century do not in fact represent reasonable
lower limits. These projections do not, as is claimed for them,
encompass the full range of uncertainties about the future. They
should not be taken as the accepted basis for the IPCC's coming
Fourth Assessment Review of climate change issues.
The IPCC met last week in Paris. What
do you think should have emerged from that meeting in relation to
the future work of the Panel?
For a start, I hope that the Panel will recognize that our critique
of the Special Report on Emissions Scenarios is well founded. What
we are saying does not merely represent the views of two isolated
persons -- neither I nor my co-author (Castles) have any official
status. What we are saying would receive wide professional backing.
But what action would you want the
IPCC to take? Should the whole emissions scenarios exercise be redone?
I understand that it would be difficult to repeat an exercise on
this scale in time for the IPCC's Fourth Assessment Review. But
a more limited exercise should begin now to review the basis for
the work on emissions, and to arrive at a new set of projections
which, though less elaborately derived, would give a sounder basis
than the present figures.
There are very great uncertainties
in these and the other projections that the IPCC makes because in
keeping with its mandate from governments, it has to look a century
ahead. Would what you propose do much to reduce these uncertainties?
No, because economists can't claim to be able to see the future
at all clearly. But what we suggest would provide a basis, a starting
point, which was more professionally watertight than the present
Do you have any other suggestions for
the IPCC?
Yes, what we are saying goes beyond the work on emissions scenarios.
More generally, we think that the IPCC should try to ensure a more
balanced, informed and professional treatment of the economic and
statistical aspects of its work. On the official side, there should
be a greater involvement of economic ministries and statistical
agencies. Among the academics who take part, there should be better
representation of economic historians and historically minded economists.
Has the IPCC responded in any way to
what you have been saying?
Yes it has. We started by writing to the Chairman of the Panel,
Dr R.K. Pachauri, and as a result we were invited to a special IPCC
experts' meeting last month. Although the meeting already had a
full agenda, we were given the chance to make presentations to it,
and technical discussions were held outside the main meetings to
consider the points we were making.
Will the IPCC be making a more formal
response to your critique?
Yes, I believe that will happen soon, and we hope it will. We would
like t o see a full and open debate. The various communications
that we have sent to the IPCC are to be published soon in Energy
and Environment journal. When the editor there offered to publish
what we had written, we made it a condition that she should invite
the IPCC to publish an article by way of response. She accepted
our proposal, and I understand that the IPCC has accepted her invitation.
* Sanjay Suri is an IPS editor.
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