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Memorial for cyclist marred by SFPD harassment
A memorial and informational event this morning at the 6th and Folsom corner where a bicyclist was fatally run over by a truck last week was marred by a tense and unsettling confrontation with an SFPD sergeant who showed up to block the bike lane with his cruiser, lecture the cyclists, and blame the victim.
The event was organized by the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition to raise awareness of the incident and that dangerous intersection and to call for the city to make improvements. It included friends and co-workers of 24-year-old Amelie Le Moullac, who was riding in the Folsom Street bike lane on the morning of Aug. 14 when an unidentified delivery truck driver turned right onto 6th Street, across her path, and ran her over.
SFPD Sgt. Dennis Toomer tells the Guardian that the department has completed the traffic incident report, information from which can only be shared with the parties involved, but that the investigation of the fatality is still ongoing and will be forwarded to the District Attorney's Office for review once it's done.
But SFBC Executive Director Leah Shahum said that SFPD Sgt. Richard Ernst, who showed up at the event a little before 9am, had already drawn his own conclusions about the crash and showed up to make his apparent disdain for "you people," bicyclists, disturbingly clear.
Shahum said that she tried to be diplomatic with Ernst and asked him to please move his patrol car out of the bike lane and into an available parking space that was right next to it, saying that it presented an unnecessary hazard to bicyclists riding past.
But she said Ernst refused to do so for almost 10 minutes, telling the group that he has "a right" to leave his car than and that he was "making the point that bicyclists need to move around" cars parked in bike lanes, according to Shahum's written account, which she prepared to file a report about the incident with the Office of Citizens Complaints.
"He then told me explicitly that he 'would not leave until' I 'understood' that 'it was the bicyclist's fault.' This was shocking to hear, as I was told just a day ago by Commander [Mikail] Ali that the case was still under investigation and no cause had yet been determined," Shahum wrote.
And apparently Ernst didn't stop at denouncing Le Moullac for causing her own death, in front of people who are still mourning that death. Shahum said Ernst also blamed the other two bicyclist deaths in SF this year on the cyclists, and on "you people" in the SFBC for not teaching cyclists how to avoid cars.
"I told him the SF Bicycle Coalition does a significant amount of safety work educating people biking and driving about sharing the road, and that I'd be happy to share more information with him. I again urged him to move his car out of the bike lane. He again refused, saying it was his right and he wasn't moving until I 'understood,'" Shahum wrote.
Shahum said there were multiple witness to the incident, including three television reporters who were there to cover the event.
"In addition to the Sgt's inappropriate and dangerous behavior of parking his car in the bike lane and blocking safe passage for people bicycling by, it was deeply upsetting to see him unnecessarily disrupt and add tension to what was already an emotional and difficult time for many people who lamented this sad loss of life," Shahum wrote.
Asked about the actions and attitudes expressed today by Ernst, who we could not reach for comment, Sgt. Toomer told us he "cannot talk about personnel issues."
Compounding Ernst's insensitive and judgmental approach today, it also appears the SFPD may have failed to properly investigate this incident, which Shahum and the SFBC have been tracking closely, and she said the SFPD told her that there were no video surveillance tapes of the collision.
After today's event, SFBC's Marc Caswell decided to check in at businesses on the block to see if they had any video cameras aimed at the intersection, and he found an auto body business at the intersection whose workers said they did indeed have revealing footage of the crash that the SFPD hasn't requested, but which SFBC today delivered to investigators.
"He had the time to come harass us as a memorial, but he didn't have the time to see if anyone had footage of this incident. It's very unsettled," Shahum told us.
Whoever was ultimately at fault in this collision and others that have injured or killed bicyclists in San Francisco, today's confrontation demonstrates an unacceptable and dangerous insensitivity and animosity toward bicyclists in San Francisco, which was also on display in the comments to the post that I wrote last week about the incident.
It's fine to debate what happens on the streets of San Francisco, and you can even harbor resentments toward bicyclists and believe that we deserve your ire. But when you endanger people's lives to make a point, or when you threaten violence against vulnerable road users, then you've gone too far.
Yes, let's talk about what happens on the roads and how to improve behaviors, but let's not forget our humanity in the process.
I tend to believe a neutral cop over a partisan bunch of activists.
against activists and therefore, to follow your thinking, your posts are irrelevant!
indicate that either the driver was at fault or the cyclist was at fault. You will have to wait for the police report rather than make wild assumptions.
and assuming the activists are wrong. You are biased.
I had retained an open mind up until that point, even though I thought it was vulgar and cheap to hold a protest on that site while rationalizing it as a memorial.
"But when you endanger people's lives to make a point, or when you threaten violence against vulnerable road users, then you've gone too far."
Yes. And when you do while sucking at the public teat of generous wages and pension benefits, you demonstrate a huge need for some publicly-administered comeupance.
Is this one of the SFPD guys shilling for Mossad too? I mean -- there are *some* decent SF cops, right? I know there are.
And you go beserk?
Leah is wringing her face the same way that Redmond used to wring his hands.
anything useful.
What's the beef?
Good question on 'where's the beef.'
Bike lanes and intersections don't mix well Instead of everyone getting aghast at Shahum facing the same dismissive, intransigent and dangerous cops that we all face every day, how about she leverage her political power as she's been asked to over the past decade to use the opening we created at the Police Commission to change departmental culture as pertains to bikes?
Why is it special when Shahum gets the SFPD snub that we all get all the time?
Reworking cop culture is a full plate. How about we narrow our focus to cleaning up the downside mess of the SFBC's "all bike lanes, all the time" priorities by figuring out how to reengineer bike facilities, sidewalk bulbs, truck routes and intersections so that they're not death traps?
but sadly one of the things they get wrong is to be too strident and preachy when the situation calls for reflection and restraint.
Perception matters and the SFBC achieve less because they are perceived as arrogant and pushy.
So if they have only a little influence, then that is appropriate.
I'm sorry the memorial for this cyclist did not go as planned. That is a shame, but considering what this city has become and is continuing to evolve into, I'm not surprised.
Maybe they can have another private memorial some place else that will not be marred. And it's sad and pathetic that the parasitic, thriving-on-dysfunction, hateful, right-wing, bootlicker trolls who live on a website that they despise (the SFBG) would stoop so low as to use this incident as an opportunity to spew their continued smug hatred at cyclists. They clearly have no "moral" barometer or even just basic sense/standards. And that local activist who posted on here who's in constant need of attention had to grind his axe yet again over his pet topic at the moment. I no longer read anything he writes. Loco.
holding it there was provocative and it is no surprise that the police felt the need to take action to forestall it.
Surely a small private gathering elsewhere would have been more appropriate for the family, rather than trying to score political capital out of it as the SFBC clearly was trying to do.
I'm sorry she didn't pick a place more appropriate to die. Next time a cyclist dies, maybe they can consult you first to see if the place meets your standards.
Memorials are typically held in a place with happy memories for the family of the deceased.
Loco is making "connecting the City" through marquee bike tracks when the meat and potatoes of every day cycling through existing facilities is deadly.
Almost all bike trips will start and end off network. For that, the SFBC has nothing, nothing at all to say about safety on 99% of our streets.
Anyone who knows anything about the inner workings of the MTA and bike policy knows that the SFBC punches way below its weight politically. The downside cost to this is measured in blood, bones and corpses.
Did the sidewalk bulb out have any role to play in making that intersection more difficult for bikes and trucks to traverse safely?
What steps will the SFPD and MTA take to reengineer bike lanes at intersections so that safety is intuitive rather than an inconvenient luxury?
But no, Leah was snubbed, let's distract the issue from a woman who was killed or from solutions to prevent more deaths onto Leah's humiliation. it seems that public humiliation the only way to get the SFBC to take any risks.
All you had to do was offer him a donut to leave the bike lane and I'm sure he would have moved!
(Yes, I'm being sarcastic, but isn't that the cop's mo, so if he can dish it, he damn well better take it).
Horrible tragedy. Ignoring the pompous prick cop, I think the bigger issue is their utter lack of an investigation.
The fact that they didn't bring charges doesn't mean they didn't investigate.
Generally the cops need independent witnesses to an accident, otherwise it is just a he-said, she-said thing (and in this case, she cannot say anything of course).
Read the story again: SFPD claimed to ask local businesses for surveillance video, then the SFBC found a business right across the street that had video of the collision. The cop could have done some basic police work instead of jumping to the conclusion that the cyclist was at fault (before the investigation was even complete) and showing up to lecture those mourning her death and creating an unnecessary traffic hazard to do so. If there's any justice in this city, Chief Suhr will transfer Sgt. Ernst to bike duty so he can learn his own lessons about biking in SF.
I suspect that either the police were not made aware of the existence of a camera there or that they deemed the angle, light, obstructions or other factors rendered that camera view moot.
Of course, we do not yet know what that footage shows and there is no reason to believe that it will exculpate the cyclist any more than it will the driver.
If we find out AND it shows the driver to be partially at fault, then I feel sure you will tell us. Will you be as quick to tell us if it exonerates the driver from all blame?
thinking up excuses and apologies for the police.
Maybe nothing will come from the video that the SFBC discovered, but at least, they are trying to find a record of the event unlike the SFPD who would rather endanger bicyclists, motorists and pedestrians by gratuitously blocking the bike lane.
100% at fault, I doubt that they would have said anything.
Consider the source - it's hardly unbiased.
They didn't ask X?
You are the George Zimmerman of San Francisco, if indeed you even live here. Too stupid to be a cop so you idolize them.
They arrive on the scene, take account of visual evidence and witness testimony and form a judgment on how probable it is that a crime was committed.
if there is no initial evidence that a crime was committed, it is instead investigated as an accident and, for the most part, insurance companies then do the investigating.
Point being the cops only investigate crime and there was no prima facie evidence of crime here.
who clearly assumes everyone else is an idiot too.
They "form a judgment on how probable it is that a crime was committed"?
What does that even mean, except that you are painfully desperate for someone to think you are intelligent while waving the flag of moronism?
You haven't seen police investigating and documenting the scene of a traffic accident?
What did you think? That they were carefully examining the scene for car crime?
initial examination of the accident scene, and interview any witnesses, to establish whether there is any grounds for a criminal investigation.
If there is they proceed with that. If not, then there are plenty of other real crimes to investigate.
I've been present for a number of road accidents and the police process at those has been consistent and thorough.
If it is considered an accident then a purely civil investigation takes place, typically be an insurance company.
You should get out from behind that computer some times and actually learn about the real world.
Here's the thing - the SFPD claimed they did this most basic of police work.
They claimed they did proceed to that next stage, but they didn't actually do it.
Your arguments are as good as chicken fried in shit.
watching them in previous accidents is that they looked for "line-of-sight" camera's and if none were clearly visible, and no witnesses cited them, then they would only pursue that if there was prima facie evidence of a crime.
In this case, there was none. The driver's insurance company will no doubt look at this alleged video, if it really exists and shows what is claimed, when considering whether to pay or deny any claim.
in order to make excuses for cops who lie about doing their jobs.
These bootlicking trolls want these bad cops to continue the sucking at the public teat while working to make sure certain citizens can be capriciously deprived of their lives or civil liberties.
Only the lowest form of troll could defend this behavior, and of course SFBG.com has got 'em!
line of sight. Usually in reference to shots fired, but it's clearly applicable here.
Stand on that intersection and you cannot clearly see any cameras. The cops were right here.
The SFBC and SFPD endanger cyclists by avoiding enforcing the Vehicle Code against miscreant motorists. This just emboldens them and makes cycling more and more dangerous.
of a camera there "
Yeah that's some mighty fine investigating on the part of your heroes, you limp dicked little coward.
The cop asks questions. If the answers to those questions do not reveal X, then the cops will not know X.
you're going to have to take that cop dick out of your mouth for a second and take a deep breath.
The cops clearly didn't ask this neighboring business for a copy of the video or they would have been "made aware" of it's existence. The police investigated this about as well as my dog scoops up his own shit.
This doesn't mean that you have to stop masturbating into a police hat, it just means you can't expect the rest of us to join you.
been committed then, yes, they would have proceeded to that next stage of the investigation.
But when there is no prima facie evidence of a crime, as in this case, then it is typically the driver's insurance company that conducts investigations, because it is purely a civil matter and the cops don't do civil matters.
Here's the thing - the SFPD claimed they did this most basic of police work (which, yes was called for considering the evidence on the street suggest strongly that the truck made an illegal maneuver in turning across a bike lane).
They claimed they did proceed to that next stage, but they didn't actually do it. You're arguments are as good as SFPD's police work.
All that I have seen indicates only that the truck was making a turn and that there was a collision between it and a bike. That could have a number of causes that are not illegal.
And AFAIK, not a single witness testified that the truck driver did anything wrong nor that it was breaking the law.
fault for this accident. An objective journalist would have reported that.
I suspect, therefore I am.
I suspect a majority of voters have the capacity to recognize mealy mouthed mewlings and weasel words from a sad little internet troll.
Do you see what I'm doing here?
I'm taking away your weasel words.
There are far more drivers and pedestrians in this city than there are cyclists. So it is not much of a stretch to realize that the views of a strident narrow-interest lobby group like the SFBC is a minority viewpoint.
In other words, it's an opinion based on nothing more than your itchy sphincter.
You sir are a "strident narrow-interest lobby group" consisting of one lonely little fuck.
Ok. What other weasel words do you have in your weasel bag?
Majority? You like that one, don't you.
Makes you feel less isolated in your anger and fear.
I was simply explaining to you that most people are moderate centrists who do not throw blame around the way that extremists do.
with a "realization" that required you to "stretch" your little imagination in order to make believe you were correct.
Why are you so repulsed by facts? Are you mentally defective? Are you somehow frightened by the thought that you aren't in the MAJORITY?
Present a fact and I'll tell you what is wrong with it.
But you'd rather just take cheap shots, right?
You got all upset and confused.
Well that's how it goes. One second your a blistering cannon of bullshit, convinced that you're really showing everyone how smart and righteous you are and then you just get all tuckered out from scrambling to defend all your lies and weasel words.
Tell you what, little fella. Take a nice little nap and dream of your friend the horny nazi policemen who's big and strong, and just like you, he's never wrong.
Just failed attempts at insults?
How lame.
Jason Grant Garza ... SFPD and OCC are more CONCERNED with appearance and liability however, not HUMAN LIFE, MEDICAL LAW nor fixing RIGGED procedure.
So she goes to the USELESS "Risk Management" TOOL of the SFPD to complain ... what a FARCE and RIGGED disappointment is she in for. They are there to "fix the intelligence, reclassify CRIME into mistakes, and NOT properly INVESTIGATE.
What how can I say this .... watch where I am DENIED medical care at DPH with a CRIMINALLY FRAUD "Restraining Order" that the SFPD and Sheriff could NOT verify http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cP3jCmJFRo and NOTE what I got from the RIGGED procedure at OCC http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnKEraML-WE . NOW ASK me if I was called in for the INTERVIEW and followup ... HELL NO ... no investigation and the officers are cleared... and that is EXACTLY what happened. RIGGED is as RIGGED does ... however, so is the Sheriff (see youtube videos) and SFPD (see videos)
Now this has been going on for OVER a YEAR ... look at the other agencies to see the pattern ...
So when Shahum states that she tried with the officer as I did with the officers over the fraudulent documents provided by DPH to BREAK the LAW ... she will get the same RIGGED process and the officer will be cleared.
Too bad she HAD faith ... shall we JUDGE by RESULT ... my advise ... start videotaping and documenting all since they will change the paperwork and misspeak ...
Yes here is her Shahum's plea to SANITY in the INSANE world of SFPD,
" But she said Ernst refused to do so for almost 10 minutes, telling the group that he has "a right" to leave his car than and that he was "making the point that bicyclists need to move around" cars parked in bike lanes, according to Shahum's written account, which she prepared to file a report about the incident with the Office of Citizens Complaints." then she does on to say " Compounding Ernst's insensitive and judgment approach today, it also appears the SFPD may have failed to properly investigate this incident, which Shahum and the SFBC have been tracking closely, and she said the SFPD told her that there were no video surveillance tapes of the collision.
After today's event, SFBC Marc Caswell decided to check in at businesses on the block to see if they had any video cameras aimed at the intersection, and he found an auto body business at the intersection whose workers said they did indeed have revealing footage of the crash that the SFPD hasn't requested, but which SFBC today delivered to investigators.
"He had the time to come harass us as a memorial, but he didn't have the time to see if anyone had footage of this incident. It's very unsettled," Shahum told us."
Oh and look at the Chief of Police and Police Commission tapes to see HOW much they care ... ha,ha,ha.
I suspect, therefore I am.
I suspect a majority of voters have the capacity to recognize mealy mouthed mewlings and weasel words from a sad little internet troll.
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Jungle Gardens "Jungle Trails and Bunny Tails: 3701 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota
Sarasota Jungle Gardens will host its 12th annual Jungle Trails and Bunny Tails 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 29, an Easter event featuring continuous egg hunts, a petting zoo, and a great chance to help the community. Among animals represented, the petting zoo will feature baby sheep, goats, chickens, a llama and a donkey. Local 4-H groups "Hare Raisers" and "South County Ag" will bring bunnies, guinea pigs and more for interaction. Visitors are encourages to bring non-perishable foods as donation to the All Faiths Food Bank. There will be photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny for a small fee, a prize drawing and food and beverages will be available for purchase. To participate in the egg hunt, children must either bring their own Easter basket, or purchase one in the gift shop for $2. Candy will be passed out to children after completing the Easter egg hunt. Admission: $15 adults, $5 annual pass holders of all ages and for children who bring in one non-perishable food item. Information: 941-355-1112, ext. 306 or visit www.SarasotaJungleGardens.com.
Fourth annual Easter Egg Hunt and Parade: along Pine Avenue, Anna Maria Island
The Pine Avenue businesses in Anna Maria will host the Fourth Annual Easter Parade starting with an Easter Egg Hunt 9 a.m. at the Sandbar followed by the Parade and Roll down Pine Avenue. There will be activities and lots of surprises for the children, including the Third Annual Easter Bonnet Contest at 10:30 a.m. for adults and children. Photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny will be available at the Sandbar only. Information: 941-778-8710.
Second annual "Egg Drop -- Parrish": Buffalo Creek Park, 7550 69th St. E., Palmetto
Woodland Community Church will host the second annual "Egg Drop -- Parrish," 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 30 featuring music, local organizations and businesses, games, crafts, a colossal Easter Egg hunt with over 40,000 Easter Eggs dropped from a helicopter and scattered in the park fields at 12:30 p.m. Families can preregister at www.EggDropParrish.com. Information: 941-753-8588, ext. 224.
Anna Maria Island Heritage Day: 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria
The Ole City Jail in Anna Maria will be the focal point of Island Heritage Day 11 a.m.-5 p.m. March 30, staged by the Anna Maria Historical Society and will feature the Island Privateers invading the museum, historical characters in Belle Haven Cottage, guided tours, toe tapping bluegrass music by State Road 64 at 4 p.m., arts and crafts, antiques, jewelry, ceramics and collectibles. There will be craft demonstrations, prize drawings and a variety of food and beverage vendors. Island authors will be selling and signing their books. Island Beach Monkeys Shuttles will pick up festivalgoers at CrossPointe Fellowship at Gulf Drive and 85th Street and transport them to the museum complex; tips will be accepted. Information: 941-778-0492 or visit www.AMIHS.org.
Levi Dakin Second annual Memorial Ranch Rodeo and Bullriding Event: Circle S Rodeo Arena, 32450 Clay Gully Road, Myakka City
Come out to the Circle S Rodeo for the Levi Dakin Second Annual Memorial Ranch Rodeo and Bullriding event 1 p.m. March 30 starting with the Ranch Rodeo and featuring activities for kids, including bounce house, pony rides, calf scramble and an Easter Egg scramble. The day will end with an exciting bullriding event. Bring lawn chairs. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Admission: $10 adults, $5 children ages 6-12. Information: 941-322-4005
Bay Area Renaissance Festival: Museum of Science and Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa
The 35th Annual Bay Area Renaissance Festival will be weekends 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through April 6. Attendees can journey back in time as more than 100 merchants contribute to the atmosphere of a charming 16th century village and experience 12 stages of entertainment, shopping, and fun and food for the whole family. Other events include a live mermaid, live armored jousting, live human combat chess, and free crafts in the children's realm daily. Tickets: $18.95 adults, $14.95 seniors, $10.95 children ages 5-12. Parking is free. Information: www.BayAreaRenaissanceFest.com.
Coquina Easter Beach Market: 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach
Come and stroll the Beach Market at Coquina Beach 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 31 featuring fresh produce including organic produce, arts and crafts, jewelry, local artists, scarves, apparel, pottery, purses, collectibles, health and beauty items and live music by area favorite, Larry Wilhelm. The market does not allow any dogs at Coquina Beach. The market is stroller, walker and wheelchair accessible. For more information, call Nancy Ambrose at 941-518-4431.
"Embracing Our Differences" Art Exhibit: Anthony T. Rossi Waterfront Park, 808 Third Ave. E., Bradenton
"Embracing Our Differences," an annual juried art exhibit will be on display March 31-April 29 featuring billboard-sized images created by artists, writers and students from around the world reflecting their interpretation of the message, "enriching lives through diversity." Information: 941-323-1010 or visit www.embracingourdifferences.org.
Special film screenings: 5125 26th St. E., Bradenton
The "Opera in Cinema" and "Ballet in Cinema," is a continuing series from some of the famous opera and ballet houses in Europe and productions from the restored Elizabethan playhouse, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. Ballet: Ballet's Greatest Hits-YAGP Gala-Youth America Grand Prix, 2 p.m. March 31, encore performance 7 p.m. April 2. Ballet: "La Fille Mal Gardee," Royal Ballet, London, 2 p.m. April 7, encore performance 7 p.m. April 9. Unless otherwise noted, tickets are $15. Information: 941-752-3796.
Monday Night Movies at the Ringling: The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota
Monday Night Movies featuring an exceptional series of movies, including "Clerks" April 1, "The Usual Suspects" April 8, "Scream" April 15, "As Good As It Gets" April 22, "Good Will Hunting" April 29, "The Big Lebowski" May 6, "Being John Malkovich" May 13, "American Beauty" May 20. All movie times are at 7 p.m. Tickets: $7. Information: 941-358-3180 or visit www.ringling.org.
"Live from downtown, it's Friday Night": Palm Avenue Main and First streets, Sarasota
"Live from downtown, it's Friday Night" will be 6-9 p.m. April 5 and every first Friday of the month featuring live performances by Sarasota's premier entertainers and performing arts organizations and enjoy shopping at a unique mix of boutiques, galleries and salons. Businesses will be open with extended hours. Admission is free. Information: 941-366-7040 or www.DSAsarasota.com.
First Fridays Car & Bike Show: Slick's Garage, 923 Fifth St. W., Palmetto
Slick's Garage hosts a First Fridays Car & Bike Show and community party 5-11 p.m. the first Friday of each month. The event features live music, food and drink vendors, children's entertainment, charity auctions and more. Information: 941-776-7298.
Music on Main: Main Street, Lakewood Ranch
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch will host a Music on Main concert 6-9 p.m. April 5 featuring live music. Beer, wine and food sales benefit the Taylor Emmons Scholarship Fund. Bring chairs and blankets. No coolers allowed. Dogs on short leashes are permitted. Admission is free. Information: 941-907-9243 or visit www.mainstreetatlakewoodranch.com.
Artwalk and Ninth Annual Garden Walk: Village of the Arts, 12th W. and Ninth Ave. W., Bradenton
The Village of the Arts ArtWalk and the Ninth Annual Garden Walk are 6-9:30 p.m. APril 5 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 6. Visitors can take a tour of some of the various gardens throughout the Village. Galleries and shops will be open for business with extended hours. Information: 747-8056 or e-mail: email@example.com.
"Live from downtown, it's Friday Night": Burns Square, Sarasota
"Live from downtown, it's Friday Night" will be 6-9 p.m. March 12 and every second Friday of the month featuring live performances by Sarasota's premier entertainers and performing arts organizations and enjoy shopping at a unique mix of boutiques, galleries and salons. Businesses will be open with extended hours. Admission is free. Information: 941-366-7040 or www.DSAsarasota.com.
Gem and Jewelry Show: Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
A Gem and Jewelry Show will be 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 12-14 featuring dealers offering some of the finest gem, jewelry and bead collections for sale in the United States. Tickets: $4. Information: 941- 954-4165.
Anna Maria Island Privateers' Thieves Market: Coquina Beach, 2603 Gulf Dr. N., Bradenton Beach
The Anna Maria Island Privateers' Thieves Market will be 8 a.m.-3 p.m. April 13 featuring a bake sale, housewares, tools, jewelry, antiques, fresh produce, collectibles, toys and much more for sale. Look for the pirate ship "Scullywag" with Privateers selling grilled burgers and hot dogs. Food from Big John's Famous Texas Barbecue is also available for purchase. Information: 941-798-9266 or visit www.amiprivateers.org.
Main Street Live: Main Street, Bradenton
Main Street Live will be 5-10 p.m. April 18 featuring live music by , arts and crafts. The event is free an open to the public. Food and beverages are available for purchase. Proceeds will benefit the revitalization of downtown's merchants and culture. Information: 941-201-6228.
"Live from downtown, it's Friday Night": Towles Court, Sarasota
"Live from downtown, it's Friday Night" will be 6-9 p.m. April 19 and every third Friday of the month featuring live performances by Sarasota's premier entertainers and performing arts organizations and enjoy shopping at a unique mix of boutiques, galleries, and salons. Businesses will be open with extended hours. Admission is free. Information: 941-366-7040 or www.DSAsarasota.com.
Flea Market and Collectibles Fair: Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
A monthly Flea Market and Collectibles Fair will be 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 16 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 17. The event will feature antiques, collectibles, books, jewelry, discount postage, sharks' teeth and so much more! Over 50 vendors display their items for sale. Admission: $6. Information: 941-366-7761.
"Live from downtown, it's Friday Night": At Fruitville Road and Central Avenue, Sarasota
"Live from downtown, it's Friday Night" will be 6-9 p.m. April 26 and every fourth Friday of the month featuring live performances by Sarasota's premier entertainers and performing arts organizations and enjoy shopping at a unique mix of boutiques, galleries, and salons. Businesses will be open with extended hours. Admission is free. Information: 941-366-7040 or www.DSAsarasota.com.
First Fridays Artwalk: Village of the Arts, 12th St. W. and Ninth Ave., Bradenton
The Village of the Arts will have First Friday Artwalks 6-9:30 p.m. May 3 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 4. Galleries and shops will be open for business with extended hours. Information: 941-747-8056 or visit www.villageofthearts.com.
American Legion Post 24: 2000 75th St. W., Bradenton
Bingo, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays. Public welcome. Information: 941-794-3489.
Bradenton Tropical Palms: 2310 14th St. W., Bradenton
Bingo, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. New progressive game. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Information: 941-580-5044.
Casa Loma Mobile Home Park Clubhouse: 105 52nd Ave. E., Bradenton
Bingo, 6 p.m. Wednesdays. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Licensed food vendor available. Information: 941-761-7788.
Tideview Estates Mobile Home Park Clubhouse: 4214 11th St. Court E. (off U.S. 301 N.), Ellenton
Bingo, doors open at 5 p.m., games start at 6 p.m. Fridays. Information: 941-722-2557.
Anna Maria Irish Ceili: Mannatee Sport Grill, 7423 Manatee Ave., Bradenton
The Anna Maria Irish Ceili dancers will begin their winter program 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays through March 27. Information: 941-779-1416, 941-778-1554 or 941-727-1534.
Bayshore Recreation Center: 6919 26th St. W., Bradenton
A senior dance will be held 10 a.m.-noon Fridays through April. Music will be provided by Ernie Litz. Halloween costumes are encouraged. Admission: $4. Information: 941-753-0313 or 941-756-9255.
Bradenton Woman's Club: 1705 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton
Dance to live music 8-11 p.m. Fridays. Cost is $8. Lessons from 7 to 8 p.m. Open to the public. Singles are welcome. BYOB, sodas available. Smoke-free facility. Proceeds will benefit renovation of the clubhouse, built in 1921. Information: 941-773-0177 or www.bradentonwomansclub.com.
Bella Danza Dance and Ballroom: 5702 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton
Friday beginner group lessons 6-7 p.m. Cost: $8. Friday group lessons 7-8 p.m. and social dance with complimentary beverage and snacks, 8-10 p.m. Cost: $8 each session. Information: 941-465-1031.
Adult Singles Club of Sarasota/Manatee Counties: Payne Park Auditorium, 2100 E. Laurel St., Sarasota
Dance with live bands plus a DJ, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Saturdays; $8 members; $10 nonmembers. Complimentary snacks. BYOB. Information: 941-756-8303 or 941-807-2226. Information: 941-756-8303 or 941-807-2226.
Sahib Shrine: 600 N. Beneva Road, Sarasota
Big Band dances at the Sahib Shrine are 5-7 p.m. April 4 and each first and third Thursday of the month through April. Information: 941-366-4449.
Sara Dance Center: 5000 Fruitville Road, Sarasota
Ballroom dancing lessons 7-8 p.m. and general dancing 8-10 p.m. Mondays. No partners necessary. Admission: $8 members, $10 nonmembers. Call for complete schedule 941-685-7026.
Farmers Market at San Marco Plaza: 8215 Natures Way, Lakewood Ranch
The San Marco Plaza Farmers Market is open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays featuring products from more than 25 local farms and vendors, including fresh produce, fresh seafood, cut flowers, coffees, pottery, herbs and much more. Information: 941-799-4213.
Phillippi Farmhouse Market: 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
The Phillippi Farmhouse Market will be 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays featuring fruits and vegetables from local groves and farms including herbs, plants, cut flowers, prepared foods, seafood, ice cream, kettle corn, barbecue and multiple organic products. Local arts and craftsmen will be selling soaps and essential oils, organic treat for pets, fabric fantasies, books and much more. The midweek market runs through May 29. Information: 941-366-1323 or visit www.farmhousemarket.org.
Bradenton Farmers Market: Main Street, Bradenton
The downtown Bradenton Farmers Market is open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays featuring locally grown produce, olive oil and bread, fresh seafood, prepared foods, organic products, arts and craft vendors, live music and cooking demonstrations. The market expands to welcome Mainly Art, a gathering of local artists and craftspeople displaying and selling their handmade goods. every third Saturday of the month. Information: 941-840-0017 or visit www.bradentonfarmersmarket.com.
Sarasota farmers market: Lemon Avenue at the intersection of Main Street, Sarasota
Fresh produce, plants, coffee, crafts, food and more are available 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Information: 941-951-2656.
Enterprise Flea Market: 2408 U.S. 301, Palmetto
Indoor flea market featuring new and used items, furniture, household items, collectibles, antiques, pet cages, home medical equipment, a large selection of DVD/VHS and more. Merchandise added daily. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Information: 941-723-9424.
Red Barn Flea Market and Plaza: 1707 First St. E., Bradenton
Features more than 600 booths, farm-fresh produce, plants, antiques, new and used merchandise, jewelry and two food courts. Parking and admission are free. Hours (entire market) 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Plaza area retail stores open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Information: 941-747-3794.
American Legion Kirby Stewart Post 24: 2000 75th St. W., Bradenton
Bingo, 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Karaoke, 6 p.m. Wednesdays. Dance Line: Gumbo Boogie Band, 7 p.m. March 22. Information: 941-794-3489.
American Legion Post 312: 1610 67th Ave. E., Oneco
Bingo 6:30 p.m. Thursdays; dinner 5-7 p.m. and music 7-11 p.m. Fridays; hamburgers and hot dogs 1-5 p.m., music 3-7 p.m. Saturdays; and breakfast 8 a.m.-11 a.m. and bingo 12:30-3:30 p.m. Sundays. Information: 941-758-6616.
American Legion Post 325: 3420 U.S. 301, Ellenton
Feather Your Nest 1 p.m., hamburgers 2-4 p.m. Sundays. Queen of Hearts, 7 p.m. Mondays. Hot dogs on Wednesdays. Information: 941-981-3819.
AmVets Post 301: 2443 U.S. 301 N., Ellenton
Tacos, 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays. Cheeseburger night, 5-7 p.m. Thursday. Karaoke on Friday nights. Music 5-8 p.m. Sundays. Back arcade open daily. Information: 941-722-0393.
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 18: 111 63rd Ave. E., Bradenton
Enjoy music 7:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays. Karaoke first Saturday of every month. Bar Bingo 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays and 1-4 p.m. Saturdays. Information: 941-755-5425.
Fraternal Order of Eagles Chapter 3171: 5831 15th St. E., Bradenton
Breakfast 8:30-11 a.m. and euchre at 1:30 p.m. Sundays; euchre at 7:30 p.m. Mondays; spaghetti dinner 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays; and bingo 11 a.m.-2 p.m. every first and third Saturday of the month. Information: 941-756-2113.
Marine Corps League Bunker: 5225 26th St. W., Bradenton
Honoring Vietnam Veterans from all Military branches and their guests, 3 p.m. March 29, food and drink specials. All military veterans and guests are welcome. Information: 941-744-0332.
North Manatee American Legion Post 309: 2419 Bayshore Road, Palmetto
Bingo, 4 p.m. Thursdays. Soft-tip darts 8 p.m. Thursdays. Feather your nest 1-3 p.m. Saturdays. Information: 941-722-8689.
VFW Post 2488: 810 Sixth St. W., Palmetto
Lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Fridays. Karaoke with Bob Dunn, 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. Fish fry, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays. Information: 941-722-9588.
VFW Post 9226: 3511 12th St. E., Ellenton
Euchre, 6:30 p.m. and Thirsty Thursdays: beer and hotdog specials. Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and All You Can Eat Fish Fry, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Fridays. Mens Auxiliary Seventh Annual Pork Butts and Blues Outdoor Concert, poker run, live music, vendors and auction, March 30. All You Can Eat Breakfast 8-11 a.m., bar poker 4:30 p.m. Sundays. Ladies Auxiliary Feather Your Nest 4:30-6:30 p.m.; $2 crockpot meal Mondays. Information: 941-729-8535.
VFW Palma Sola Post 10141: 5105 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton
Sunday breakfast, 9 a.m.-noon. TC and The Troublemakers, 4:30 p.m. every third Sunday. Monday night dinner, 5-7 p.m. Thursday night burgers, hot dogs, sausage, 5-6:30 p.m. and bingo at 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome to all dinners and events. Information: 941-794-6394.


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By Kathy Ceceri
- Printable Worksheets
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- Language Arts Printables
- Holidays and Seasons
Printable Worksheets
Free printable worksheets for your students. Add these free printable worksheets, activity pages and coloring pages to your homeschool day for variety and fun.
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Science is the study of the physical and natural world using theoretical models and data from experiments or observations. Science is broken down into many branches, but the main branches are earth science, physical science and life science. Use these free printable worksheets, activity pages and coloring pages to enrich your homeschool science studies.
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Fine arts include the visual and performing art forms, such as music, art, drama and dance. Fine arts can also include photography, art and music appreciation, ceramics and more. Use these free printable worksheets, activity pages and coloring pages to enhance your fine arts studies.
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Language Arts is the study of skills required to become proficient in language use. The Language Arts topics typically include: phonics, reading, handwriting, composition, spelling, vocabulary, grammar and speech. The topics studied each year change as the student progresses.
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Name a Milwaukee Street
The City is holding a contest to rename a Fifth Ward street. What's your suggestion?
The City of Milwaukee is holding a contest to rename Pittsburgh Avenue. And while "Jeramey Drive" or "Jannene Ave" seem like natural fits to me, the city is likely looking for something that reflects the planned water-business cluster for the area known as Reed Street Yards.
The renaming is one step in the development of long-vacant parcel of land on the southern edge of downtown. Located in the Walker's Point neighborhood, Reed Street Yards is planned as home for a number of water-related companies. To facilitate the development of the "water research and technology park", the city is using tax-incremental financing for a number of improvements, including extending Pittsburgh Avenue west through the site from its current terminus at S. 3rd Street. Given the intended prominence of Reed Street Yards, the city, Water Council, and the developer have agreed to rename the street something that doesn't advertise another city. The road extension is to be constructed in 2013.
The City has only two guidelines for submitting your proposed name.
- The street name cannot exceed 13 characters (the direction — N/S/E/W — and suffix — Ave/St/Dr/etc. — do not count as characters). Spaces for multiple words are allowed, but do count as characters.
- The new street name cannot be the name of an existing or former Milwaukee street (for example, Reed Street cannot be used because 2nd Street was once called Reed Street, nor can Canal Ave because there is a Canal Street, nor can Lake Street because there is a Lake Drive.)


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Airborne Studios has just released something exciting for the 2010/2011 NFL season for all the football fanatics out there. Not one but 32 new animated themes, officially licensed by the National Football League, are now available to purchase. Turn every day in to game day, and proudly show off your love for your favorite team. Each theme is custom made including a sharp set of football icons that blend perfectly with the colors for each team. Brand new battery/signal meters and message indicators show that no detail has been overlooked. And one of the coolest features is the animated homescreen with hidden dock, configured to only show the animation when you scroll around your homescreen so battery life is conserved.
All in all I think any BlackBerry owner would be happy to have such a well built theme on their device, and any football fan would be even prouder knowing they are supporting their team by sporting team colors everywhere they go. These NFL animated themes are available now for $5.99, and a wide variety of devices are supported. Check them out, I think you'll be impressed!
tidebuzz Oct 16, 2010 at 5:56 pm
Theme isn't showing up in the app store. Either way, $6 is a lot for a theme.
supert1020 Oct 16, 2010 at 5:56 pm
Skol Vikings
decypher44 Oct 16, 2010 at 6:08 pm
Anyone who pays that much for a theme shoud be punched in the junk.
I know that this point has been made SEVERAL times, but those devs who make apps and themes and charge so darn much for their stuff are insane... but not as much as those who pay.
MILLYBLICK Oct 16, 2010 at 9:52 pm
BUT???.... I refuse to pay $6 for an App. Especially a Theme. But Man I Love Football I might Reconsider for a Steelers Theme
TnTimberry Oct 16, 2010 at 6:22 pm
Not compatable for the Torch either
Esteve1 Oct 16, 2010 at 6:50 pm
Punched in the junk wow.Dude its six bucks,I spend that on coffee every morning lol.But really good theme on my S2,no memory bleed or lag well worth the enormous amount I paid for it.
decypher44 Oct 16, 2010 at 7:18 pm
"punched in the junk" was typed with a smile on my face. Of course, I don't mean it literally. It's just that I think it's crazy for someone to spend that much just for a simple theme.
But it's your money, not mine. If you've got the money to spend on stuff like this, and it makes you happy, then cool for you. I wouldn't spend $6 on coffee, either. Does it have bourbon in it (PF ref)?
However, by people accepting these prices, devs will continue to offer them at these rates.
Just to give credit where credit is due, I heard Airborne got Cocky Culture to develop these themes!
Big up New England!!
NorthLondonGunner Oct 16, 2010 at 7:37 pm
Football (or soccer for some) is where its at baby! Arsenal till I die <3
Esteve1 Oct 16, 2010 at 8:07 pm
And I was smiling while I was replying funny stuff.
DrLouie Oct 16, 2010 at 8:54 pm
But to give them credit, I'm sure if it is an official licensed theme the NFL probably demanded some cash (either upfront or for each sold).
I would hope that there were no memory leaks and a non-lagging theme for that price though.
rlgwood Oct 16, 2010 at 9:17 pm
No Torch..............Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
MILLYBLICK Oct 16, 2010 at 9:54 pm
Raul is the best player... pd.
dadymon Oct 16, 2010 at 10:19 pm
If it were compatable with the torch and it had a weather slot. I just might! Dallas Cowboys baby!
rj160202 Oct 16, 2010 at 10:56 pm
Can't wait to see them fall to 1-4 tomorrow.
solemnis Oct 16, 2010 at 10:22 pm
I like it but, I don't like the distraction of that profile icon in the upper right corner of the screen... Is it possible to remove? Is there an option to remove this that I may be missing?
Thanks all
Fnord Oct 16, 2010 at 10:29 pm
Solemnis, you can't remove the profile icon, but the homescreen state when the dock is hidden only has the main team logo, no profile or other icons.
You can see what I mean with the main image here: http://software.crackberry.com/product.asp?id=88283&n=NFL---Miami-Dolphi...
solemnis Oct 16, 2010 at 10:40 pm
Fnord, thanks for the reply. Maybe I am not fully getting what you say but when my screen is showing just the team icon (go Saints) it reads "sounds virate" which disappears after a few seconds but the profile icon still remains. Is there another screen you are referring too? Thanks
Fnord Oct 16, 2010 at 10:52 pm
My bad! Think I need to get my eyes checked. Seems the profile icon is always there... (like that it's a megaphone though)
edit: go Patriots!!
No Torch, no sale.
n8ivegurl Oct 16, 2010 at 11:14 pm
What no love for the Torch? Dang c'mon now a new theme & no Torch support...
I'm not paying six bucks for a theme where the icons have the Chicago "C" mirrored and backwards on the icons' helmets.
Since I found the error, and perhaps the other Bears fans out there will flock to this theme and buy it in droves, maybe the developers will give me a free version after they fix it.
Anyway, I was looking for a cool Chicago NFL or NHL theme. Obviously this isn't it right now.
JeiBee Oct 17, 2010 at 5:58 am
It is NOT Hunter Green as the Jets are. It is more of a light green. The colors look very dull. Its only $6, not going to break my bank.
But I wouldn't recommend it to a Real NY Jets fan.
Razor213 Oct 17, 2010 at 12:17 pm
This is really tooo much for the theme. I love my football but this is insane.....Good luck to the purchaser.
Chief Hill Oct 17, 2010 at 2:21 pm
Nice job. Why is this stuff allowed? Torch is the latest and greatest but people are permitted to make apps that don't work. Get off your ass rim and Start forcing these people to make apps that are compatible for all BB's gimme a break what a joke!
RIM has absolutely nothing to do with theme development other than providing the kit to develop the themes. A theme developer is free to choose the device(s) they want to develop for. There are literally hundreds of themes being developed that will never debut on the Torch. That is the developer's choice, not yours.
Chief Hill Oct 18, 2010 at 8:10 am
Not my point.... But I wont waste my time justifying my comment, I'll likely be wasting my time. IMHO theme developers be able to do whatever they want. There should be some Rules that apps will work on all "newer" devices.
Hey Chief,
As a theme developer myself, I just want to point out that RIM controls the only software we can use the create themes. When I new OS comes out (like 6.0), we have to wait for RIM to release an update to the software, which will only come out, at best, weeks after the release of the new phone. Even then, the release for the Torch is only a Beta and quite buggy.
I personally wouldn't want to put out a premium theme using buggy software just to get a bunch of people complaining after they purchase...
sahloe Oct 18, 2010 at 8:23 am
What about the Torch!? Get a Torch version for this please!!!!!
Fnord Oct 18, 2010 at 12:16 pm
All the NFL themes are on sale for the next week!
n8ivegurl Nov 4, 2010 at 1:07 am
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Zach Mote
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Date of Birth? 12-19-1993
Where do you live? Ocala, FL
Where were you born? Ocala, FL
What got you started in R/C? My Dad bought me a T3 for Christmas.
Why do you race? To have Fun and hang out with my friends.
What would you like see happen to R/C in the coming years?
For Electric to grow larger.
JConcepts product: Double-Dees
Race vehicle "past": BJ4
Race vehicle "present": B44
Race track: Hurricane R/C
R/C battle: Me and Zach Genova in Stock Buggy the last couple of laps in Daytona FL at JConcepts/RCSignup Super Cup Round 1
Thing to do in your spare time (besides R/C): Race Go-Karts and ride Dirt Bikes
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Music Educators of Berks County - Our local school music teachers page. Information on county festivals.
Pennsylvania Music Educator Association - State and National music asscoiation. Festivals, conferences, and many other links.
Reading Music Teachers Association - Local private music teachers.
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Reading Music Foundation - Great resource for lesson scholarships and other local information.
Community School of Music and the Arts - Local private teachers and classes.
Metcalf Brass Page - Great source for private instruction.
Smart Music - The music playing software that we use in lessons
Christmas Carol Music - free printable carols. Many many titles.
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Anybody who has started a business will tell you it's not a cakewalk. Everything from financing to compliance with various laws, new businesses are usually a one man show. It may be some time before the company starts hiring employees. This is a mixed blessing, since it means help getting the work done, but also presents new problems for the owner to worry about. One risk management problem that is often overlooked is what happens if your employees become victims of identity theft, or even worse, directly involved with the data breach?
Traditionally, business owners haven't concerned themselves with their employees' personal affairs beyond how it impacts their job. (For example if an employee is sick, you have to figure out how to get their portion of work done while they're away from work.) But even with the news stories and articles about identity theft, this is generally a back–burner item. Most people still have the mindset the identity theft is not a concern, "Until it happens to me." But if you've been in business for any amount of time, you already know that mindset doesn't work if you want to stay in business.
As with any other business concern, there are a lot of "intangibles" – factors that you can't really assign definite numbers to. For example, it can take 400 or more hours to resolve an identity theft. Most of those hours will be spent during business time – filing reports, making phone calls, tracking down statements and receipts, talking with investigators, and jumping through legal hoops. And even if the employee is at work, they usually won't be focused on what they're doing. This means lower quality of work, mistakes, even safety issues. No matter how professional your organization is, lower morale is infectious, and poor attitudes leave customers wondering why they're doing business with you.
The Stolen Purse Problem
Some attorneys and law firms have started soliciting victims of identity theft within and goal of suing the employer. These lawsuits are based on various identity theft laws such as FACTA that require businesses to protect personal information. Since these laws require business owners (and other holders of personally identifying information) to protect the information through employee training, policies and procedures, as well as various Data Security requirements. But the FTC estimates less than 13% of all companies aren't even aware of these laws, much less in compliance with them.
In simpler terms, if Susie takes a smoke break and leaves her purse in the break room, anybody could walk by and steal her wallet, or maybe just her driver's license. Business owners can be found responsible for this, if they cannot show a policy or training that tells Susie she cannot leave her purse unattended while she's at work. Common sense tells us Susie should know better, but the law seems to be less and less about common sense, and more about placing blame.
The Stolen Data Problem
If your employees have access to confidential information that can be used for identity theft (credit cards, Social Security numbers, etc.) they may decide to use this information themselves to make purchases, or obtain other lines of credit. Again, if you haven't specifically told Susie not to steal your clients' information, you may be liable for the consequences – and theft from the workplace is not exactly an uncommon occurrence. )Most network administrators will admit the true danger to your data isn't hackers, but people who have a legitimate access to it.)
In this scenario, your company is looking at financial liability to a customer who was actually victimized, any professional organizations they may belong to, as well as Federal prosecution which can have a deep financial impact, cost you your company, or even land you in jail!
How to Protect Yourself
It would be unfair to bring up these points without providing some solution. As it turns out, there are some things you can do to help protect yourself.
You can protect yourself with policies and procedures. By having a written policy to address Data Security in your company, you will be able to show that you not only care about protecting sensitive information, but require your employees to do the same. Having guidelines on how this information is handled can keep your company out of the firing line.
Train your employees how to protect information. Make sure they know not to share their passwords to computer systems. Don't let them leave files open on their desk when they go to lunch. Make sure confidential documents you no longer need get destroyed.
Have a privacy officer to stay on top of these kinds of issues. This can be an extra role for an employee, or a full fledged position within the company depending on your needs. It is important to note that these first three steps are required for compliance with the various identity theft laws of the United States.
Offer your employees some sort of identity protection program. Not only does this help them see that you care what happens to them, but a good identity theft program will help relieve some of the "intangibles" mentioned above. More and more insurance and human resources professionals are recognizing that this isn't just a good benefit to offer the employees, but can be critical to the survival of the company.
Develop a culture of privacy awareness in your company. Articles in your company newsletter for employees, posters in the break room and workplace, having an expert talk to them at an employee meeting, even having an open forum discussion at one of your monthly meetings can help keep employees mindful of their risks of identity theft and how it can impact their job.


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On Site: Virtuoso Symposium's General SessionApril 16, 2010 By: Kirk Cassels
According to some locals we spoke with while attending the General Session of the 2010 Virtuoso Symposium Mexico, Mexico President Felipe Calderon rarely speaks for longer than 15 minutes when addressing a large crowd and he barely ever takes questions. And so they were a little stunned after the President spoke to Virtuoso travel advisors and suppliers for more than 40 minutes before answering five questions from the crowd.
President Calderon was indeed the highlight of the General Session as he shared some information that would interest anyone selling travel to Mexico. The news that received the most applause was a plan to allow those with U.S. visas to pass automatically through immigration and customs when visiting Mexico. Basically, a U.S. visa is as valid as a Mexico visa when traveling. Calderon also announced that his government is spending $50 billion per year to invest in the country's infrastructure, providing a stronger base for tourism.
"Tourism is key to Mexico," Calderon said. "We want to put our country in the hands of your clients. The government and our citizens are ready to serve with open arms as we say, 'This is where your home is.' "
Adding some incentive for luxury travel advisors to send their clients to Mexico, President Calderon cited the country's diversity, comparing a trip from Tijuana to Cancun to a journey to Moscow from Madrid. Reflecting on the country's eco-tourism, the President said travelers can find anything they want, from gray whales in the Sea of Cortez to monarch butterflies migrating in the forests of Culiacan. The most specific, and intriguing, topic President Caldeon addressed, however, was the ongoing efforts to open and discover what could be the burial tomb of one of the Aztecs' last leaders right in Mexico City.
The General Session at the Virtuoso Symposium also included exclusive interviews with executive who have expertise in travel trends and branding. The discussions were facilitated by Peter Bates, president of Strategic Vision.
First up was Jim Carrington, group executive of global consumer products for MasterCard Worldwide.
His message: Value is key, and more important than saving money. Carrington's emphasis on value over price came shortly after Bates shared some "think tank feedback" from Virtuoso members, which read, "More than ever before, clients expect a return on their investment in travel. Whether it be through experience (the value-added), the price (savings) or the service (response), the pressure on us is to deliver to their expectations. For the most part it is price."
Carrington responded to focus on pricing, reminding travel advisors to highlight experience. "Show the consumer how travel is a big part of becoming a part of a local community," Carrington told the audience during the interview. "They need help reshaing and expressing their self identities. Spend more time helping them get permission to continue doing things at the level they have been. Give them premission through meaning and planning."
Speaking of changes in trends he has seen in luxury travel, Carrington said that people want to be transparent about spending so that they feel an element of control and have a greater trust in their travel advisor.
Henry Harteveldt, vice president and principal analyst for Forrester Research, followed Carrington's one-on-one with Bates, and spoke mostly of the role technology plays in selling luxury travel. "If you say your clients don't use technology, then you may not know them well enough," he said. "Don't let technology come between you and your client."
Harteveldt shared some datat to support his statements, reporting that only one-third of high-income travelers don't see a role for technology in planning travel and that 27 percent of online travelers, this year, said they would go offline with an agent they can find and trust if they had the opportunity. That's up from 23 percent just three years ago— slowly, but surely and steady. Another important fact shared by Harteveldt was that 54 percent of high-income travelers participate in social media. Although that number is below average, according to Harteveldt, he believes it will continue to grow with the next generation. "Clients are educating themselves on travel by using social media to become smarter customers," he said. "Advisors must use social media to engage these clients and build more business."
To become an social media expert, Harteveldt suggested travel professionals do more than engage their community through Twitter and Facebook, by taking trips to Apple and Best Buy stores, among others, to play with the latest gadgets and understand new technology. Complementing Carrington's earlier conversation about value, Harteveldt reminded the audience that their serivce and support adds value to any pricing.
Speaking about branding, Phil McAveety, executive vice president and chief brand officer for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, was the last of the three to converse with Bates. In the most basic terms he could provide, McAveety said luxury travel advisors must clearly think about the customer, be clear on what they stand for, remain diligent in defending it, and kee it simple. "The best brands deliver an emotional benefit," he said, "something over and above trust alone."
McAveety sees growing opportunities for professionals to get more attention to their brand, from the millions of Chinese travelers emerging as a powerful market to transition that Generation Y is making as they seek the luxury elements of business travel in their leisure vacations. "You are the product," he said. "You are the brand. Clients will deal with you because you are the one they want. You don't want to be the best kept secret in town."
During the General Session, the engaged audience took notes on pads provided by Virtuoso or tapping the information into their iPhone, Blackberry, Android or other PDA devices. After a long morning and afternoon filled with information and excitement, the General Session concluded before participants took a journey to the San Juan Tlacatecpan Ranch (owned by the family that owns Corona beer, and site of a recent meeting between President Calderon and France President Nicolas Sarkozy). Later that evening, the celebration and mingling continued at a cocktail reception and dinner at Vizcainas hosted by Regent Seven Seas. Click here for In the Spotlight photos.
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Welcome, and thank you for visiting the United States Senate Environment and Public Works Committee website. Here you will find the latest information related to the Committee's work on federal energy and environmental policy and our nation's transportation and infrastructure systems.
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Teens with the day off from school this Friday can spend some time learning a different lesson: how to make gourmet chocolates!
staff invites Fulton County School students to celebrate the teacher workday with some time spent making chocolate candies. Participants will use white and dark chocolates, as well as items like marshmallows, cookies, pretzels, raisins and nuts for dipping and making barks.
Themes for molded candy include spring, St. Patrick's Day and teen tech week.
The program will begin at 2 p.m. for teens ages 11-18, Friday, March 9. The program is free, but reservations are required and spaces are limited. Visit or call the reference desk at the Roswell Library with additional questions, 770-640-3075.
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An 18-year-old man received a suspended sentence Friday for robbing a convenience store in Joplin.
Circuit Judge David Mouton granted Christopher Tate, of Joplin, a suspended imposition of sentence on a conviction for second-degree robbery.
Tate originally was charged with first-degree robbery for holding up the Kum & Go store at 1631 E. Fourth St. with an accomplice, Johnathan J. Young, 20, on Nov. 10, 2011. Tate pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of second-degree robbery on Aug. 31 in a plea deal with the prosecutor's office that limited the prison time he might receive to 10 years.
Mouton noted the defendant's lack of prior offenses in granting the suspended sentence and placing him on supervised probation for five years. The judge also ordered Tate to pay the store $220 in restitution.
His accomplice, Young, pleaded guilty to first-degree robbery in another division of the court and was sentenced in October to 15 years, with execution of his sentence suspended and the defendant placed on probation for five years.
As a condition of probation, Young was ordered to be turned over to the Missouri Department of Corrections for completion of a drug-treatment program.


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Bearden nightclub Level 10 has closed, apparently for good. The club, located in Western Plaza, opened last summer as a combination sports bar/live-music venue, and had reinvented itself in recent months as a dance club. It's been closed since May 15 and the former general manager says there are no plans to re-open.
"I do not know the reason why," says Dinah Scott. "It's shut down and is not scheduled to re-open."
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A CDEM Monitoring and Evaluation Programme was launched in October 2009, after two years of development and consultation with the CDEM sector.
The programme centres around the 'CDEM Capability Assessment Tool', a set of nationally-consistent performance indicators and measures ('capability criteria') organised in an assessment tool format.
The assessment tool is intended first and foremost to be an 'any-time' self-assessment tool that any agency or CDEM Group can use to evaluate their own capability. It will also provide a secondary function however, to support a periodic national assessment cycle in which all agencies with responsibilities under the CDEM Act (i.e. CDEM Groups, government departments (including MCDEM), local authorities, emergency services, lifeline utilities) will be asked to complete assessments to document and understand New Zealand's collective CDEM capability.
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Methuen, Mass. driver killed in I-95 rollover in Portsmouth
According to New Hampshire State Police, the accident happened about 9:49 p.m. and involved a single vehcile.
"Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2006 Chevy HHR sedan, being driven by William Lasonde, age 63, of Methuen, Mass., was traveling northbound on Interstate 95. The vehicle left the right side of the roadway, struck a guardrail, and rolled over multiple times," Troop A said in a statement. "As a result, Lasonde was ejected from the vehicle. Lasonde was transported to the Portsmouth Regional Hospital where he later died as a result of his injuries."
This accident occurred in the right median area separating Interstate 95 northbound and the Exit 5 exit ramp. A portion of the right travel lane was closed for approximately two hours as Troopers investigated.
Assisting New Hampshire State Police at the scene were both the Portsmouth Police Department and the Portsmouth Fire Department.
This accident remains under investigation by Trooper Scott Garton. Anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper Garton at (603) 223-8490.
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