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In athletics, it is pretty easy to determine who the leaders and followers are on a team or in a sport. Generally speaking, the leader is usually the best athlete on the team, the hardest worker on the team, or the most vocal on a team. But this is NOT always the case. Leadership is not about one person as no one can be successful without the help of others so leadership is often about team effort. In order to understand leadership and to teach leadership, one needs to understand what makes a student-athlete a leader and why other student-athletes view that person as a leader.
Like any major organization, the NCAA, and member institutions such as the University of Maryland, is committed to the development of emergent student-athlete leaders. The leadership component of the SWCD is committed to:
The SWCD will continue to develop a leadership series that will best serve all Maryland student-athletes while developing strong leaders who will contribute to life on campus and in the local, state, and global economies. Listed below are some of the leadership training opportunities that Maryland student-athletes have participated: Division I Regional Leadership Conference
The NCAA Division I Regional Leadership Conference traditionally provides student-athletes, coaches and administrators with pertinent and customized sessions that teach the leadership skills needed to impact student-athlete development on campus, at the conference level and NCAA levels. Sessions offered at the conference will enable participants to develop a greater understanding of the NCAA, the Division I governance and legislation process, and the Division I National Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). Other issues like such as sportsmanship, diversity, nutrition, and mental health will allow participants to explore how to play a more active role in reference to these critical topics. Using the knowledge gained at the conference, participants will set out to create positive and lasting change throughout the NCAA structure, their communities and globally. This is a three-day, weekend conference and is provided at no cost to all institutions that are eligible to attend.
APPLE, Athletic Prevention Programming and Leadership Education The Athletic Prevention Programming and Leadership Education (APPLE) conference provides training to an "athletic prevention team" on the APPLE model, a comprehensive design for improving substance abuse prevention programming and policies in the athletics department. The athletic prevention team may include, but is not limited to, athletics administrators, athletic trainers, life skills coordinators, coaches, and health educators and must include at least two student-athletes. The seven impact areas are known as the "slices of the APPLE" and include recruitment practices; polices; drug testing; tobacco and other drug-education programs; sanctioning; referral and counseling; and exceptions and attitudes.


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Transferred to MMC: Fall 2010
Previous College: SUNY Westchester Community College
Graduated from High School: June 2008
How did you choose MMC?
My transfer counselor was a key part of it. He guided me through the process and was there every step of the way. Simply put, he made it very easy. I also liked the professor's qualifications as well as their attitudes.
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B.A. Communication Arts: Creative Media Concentration
What is your favorite class?
It's a tie between Sense and Medium and Interpersonal Communication
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Living off campus is not too bad. While on my lengthy commute, I read, people watch, and
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I have a morning show every Thursday on WMMC Griffin Radio (The Wakeup Call), I am a member of MMC Hillel, the Mock Trial Team, and the Feminists Majority Alliance. I like to blog for the admission office, and I still assist the comedy club I was involved with at my previous school.
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Graduate MMC with a 3.9GPA or higher. Attend a top 20 law school. Land w/in the top 20 on the Forbes list. Become a philanthropist and make a change in the world.


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Quinn-Arkalian team captures Wiltwyck Women's Fall Invitational
KINGSTON, N.Y. — Jackie Quinn and Leslie Arkalian combined for a five-under-par 69 best ball Wednesday to capture low gross in the Championship Flight of the Wiltwyck Golf Club Women's Fall Invitational.
Quinn is a Wiltwyck member, while Arkalian plays out of Pinehaven.
In the A Flight, Wiltwyck's Eileen Fusfeld and Donna Whitman of Apple Greens claimed low gross with 87. Oneonta's Debra Hooks and Linda Smith notched C Flight low gross with 89.
The best net score, 67, was shot by B Flight winners Susan Zabatta and Jan LaCorte of Wiltwyck. Other net champs were Maureen Green (Casperkill) and Mary Reed (Trump National Hudson Valley) with 68 in the Championship Flight and Stony Ford's Cyndi Beres and Val Cally with 69 in the A Flight.
Championship Flight results: (low gross) Jackie Quinn (Wiltwyck)-Leslie Arkalian (Pinehaven) 69; (net) 1. Maureen Grant (Casperkill)-Mary Reed (Trump National Hudson Valley) 68, 2. Marina Thompkins (Catskill)-Margaret Lauretti (Winding Brook) 69, 3. Silvana Dudek (Rondout)-Lynne Dickson (Shawangunk) 70. Longest drive No. 10: Sue Chambers (Western). Closest to pin No. 16: Lynne Gignac (Southern Dutchess) 9-feet-5.
A Flight results: (low gross) Eileen Fusfeld (Wiltwyck)-Donna Whitman (Apple Greens) 87; (net) 1. Cyndi Beres (Stony Ford)-Val Cally (Stony) 69, 2. Lynn Van Auken (Rainbow)-Mary Bichteman (Rainbow) 69, 3. Vicky Williams (Van Patten)-Barbara Dietrich (Daytona Beach) 71. Longest drive No. 12: Anne Kaplan (Lochmor). Closest to the pin No. 8: Vicky Williams (Van Patten) 17-12.
B Flight results: (low gross) Debra Hooks (Oneonta)-Linda Smith (Oneonta) 89; (net) 1. Susan Zabatta (Wiltwyck)-Jan LaCorte (Wiltwyck) 67, 2. Patricia Johnson (Beekman)-Sue Barile (Beekman) 69, 3. Nancy Shuster (Wiltwyck)-Joanne Meyer (Wiltwyck) 71. Longest drive No. 18: Bette Greenwald (Beekman). Closest to pin No. 11; Elizabeth Yohant (Ridgefield) 4-1.
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Ralph Cantafio: Referendum 2B solves nothing
Friday, November 4, 2011
Let me provide my take on the entire issue as to the state of the ski industry and how this ties into this week's passage of Referendum 2B.
I am very concerned that what I perceive to be the current economic model of the ski and tourism industry in our town badly is broken. The mere fact that an industry that is now almost 50 years old requires this type of subsidy in the first place underscores a very significant systemic problem.
Part of the problem is the fact that the industry as a whole went from one that catered to the elite — certainly not entirely, but substantially — in the 1940s and '50s to a much more "everyman" clientele in the '60s and '70s and now back to an industry that caters again to the elite. If you do not think that is the case, just consider the price of an out-of-town family of four to spend a week in Steamboat during the ski season. Also, consider the growth we have noted in the local summer tourism trade, which really brings a more well-rounded class of individuals, from an economic point of view.
But for the unexpected and one-time addition of snowboarding to the landscape of the industry, which brought in a newer generation of consumers, all of these trends would be much more pronounced at this time. An aging community — local and tourist — creates its own set of challenges.
Studies tend to show that the younger generations are far less interested in second-home ownership than the baby boomers. Obviously, none of this is dispositive, and this trend (if true) in part actually might be better than worse for the overall local economy. However, I suspect that this circumstance will put more pressure on businesses to perform in the ski season because the anticipated dropoffs during the mud season and the fall are going to be more — not less — pronounced as years go by. Further, because skiing and snowboarding are sports more for younger persons than for those as they move from their 50s into their 60s and 70s, an inability to attract younger individuals into our community whether by jobs or tourist dollars is a source of concern.
Had Referendum 2B not passed, I suspect all of this instability would have been exposed sooner rather than later. Considering the economic circumstance in which we currently find ourselves, that would not have been a pleasant thing. However, make no mistake. Referendum 2B at best needs to be looked at as a Band-Aid — and nothing more. If a collective approach by the ski mountain, our local hotel and restaurant community, the city and county, etc., does not start implementing meaningful examination of all of these trends, not even Referendum 2B in the long run is going to save this economic patient. Solutions that might have been appropriate in the 1990s are not going to solve any of these long-term systemic issues. Referendum 2B buys time — literally and figuratively. It solves absolutely nothing.
Ralph Cantafio
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Scott Wedel 1 year, 6 months ago
I would suggest that real world economic data indicates that the local economy is/was less at risk than the 2B supporters would have had us believe.
Thus, 2B is not really a band-aid on a broken economic model, but a stimulus for an increasingly irrelevant part of the local economy.
I suggest that because real world economic data shows that SB has stabilized and recovered to a far greater extent than ski tourism data would have suggested was possible.
steamboatsprings 1 year, 6 months ago
2B will work for a broad set of the economy both vacation based and the rapidly increasing location neutral segment of our population that needs air access. Younger people are definitely still interested in owning here in fact it seems like we have seen a moderately strong shift in that direction. They also make up a large portion of the location neutral workers.
As for 2B being a subsidy, it is more of an enabler that is paid for about 50% by tourists and 50% by our community that benefits from the amenities they fund and the jobs they provide.
sedgemo 1 year, 6 months ago
I still think there is an international demographic which has younger people, with rising incomes/class positions, who will find second home ownership here appealing. It's myopic to only look at the U.S. for potential buyers, especially when our banks are tight-fisting loan dollars.
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Affectionately known as the Mother City, Cape Town was founded in 1652 and is South Africa's oldest city. Cape Town is rated as one of the most beautiful cities in the world with a backdrop of flat-topped Table Mountain juxtaposed by the sweep of the Atlantic Ocean in the foreground. You can hike or take a cable-car ride up Table Mountain to enjoy the breathtaking view of the city and peninsula, take a ferry to the historic Robben Island, or visit the Cape of Good Hope. The University of Cape Town (UCT) is South Africa's oldest university and one of the continent's leading teaching and research institutions.
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is located just 12 miles north of Cape Town in the Tygerberg suburb of Bellville. Its attractive campus includes an important nature reserve, and the mountains of the Cape Peninsula and Stellenbosch provide beautiful landmarks to the east and west. The University is readily accessible by car, taxi, bus or train, and even has its own railway station, Unibell, on the southern boundary of the campus.


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Holding students to consistent, high standards that will prepare them for the life and global economy they will face is the focus behind Michigan's new high school graduation requirements. Successfully completing these requirements will give your high school graduate a strong foundation in preparation for higher education and to be competitive in securing the jobs of the 21st Century. In the short-term, the requirements will prepare your student to pass the Michigan Merit Exam and assist in college admission.
While the new requirements dramatically change the face of education in Michigan, parent involvement remains critical to a student's success. The failure of even one semester of a required course could result in your son or daughter being in danger of not graduating with his/her class. While local districts will continue to determine the total number of credits needed to graduate, the state has now set the number of credits in each subject area and, in many cases, specified the specific courses that must be taken in English, mathematics, science, social studies, health/physical education, the arts (visual, performing or applied), and world languages. An online learning experience is also required.
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Should Every Child in the Family Receive Gifts for One Child's Birthday?
When you have more than one young child how do you do birthdays? I have seen families who give more presents to the child whose birthday it actually is but the other young children in the family will still receive gifts so that they are not upset or jealous.
Recently, I had a little cousin who had a birthday and I thought about bringing his younger sister a present too in order to avoid any jealousy that might occur. Sharing is something we are all trying to teach my little cousins but I began to think that bringing presents for everyone may not be the best idea. I mean it is one thing to share your toys with your sibling but should you have to share your birthday simply to prevent the other child from whining?
The more that I thought about this situation the more I began to think that by giving the younger child whose birthday it was not a present would inevitably only be confusing for them and lead them to expect gifts when they do not necessarily deserve them. I just came to the conclusion, that children, even if they are really young would benefit more by learning that some days are special for them and some days are special for their siblings or others in general. Again, if I were to give the child whose birthday it was not a gift they may come to expect things that they may not necessarily deserve all throughout life and really that would only be hurting them in the long run.
I think that children definitely need to learn that there is always going to be a time and a place when they get special attention/treatment but that that same concept goes for other people as well. In my opinion children need to learn that not everything is about them and that it is normal and healthy for others to at times be deserving of attention and gifts and that their own time will come for such things.
Sharing is an important lesson for sure but children also need to learn when it is appropriate for others to have special attention and that their time for special attention will come. Yet again I feel that it is important to drive home that receiving special attention is not necessarily something that will/should be done at every waking minute of every day,
How do you handle birthdays or special occasions where one child is in the spotlight? Do you think kids need to learn that not everything is not about them at all times or do you think that everything should be shared?
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'FSP' moving ahead
Original article: | www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=29324 |
Date: | 10/21/02 |
Title: | 'Free State Project' moving ahead |
Author: | Jon Dougherty |
Publication: | WorldNetDaily |
'Free State Project' moving ahead
By Jon Dougherty 10/21/02
A political effort to create a single state devoid of most ties to the
federal government is progressing steadily, according to the project's
creator and mentor.
Jason P. Sorens, a 25-year-old Yale University doctoral candidate in political science, told WorldNetDaily that his Free State Project has managed to enlist 1,500 "members" so far, and that membership is continuing to grow steadily as the concept receives more publicity.
"The response has certainly been growing over time," he said. In July 2001, he outlined his concept in an essay he published on the Internet. By Sept. 1, 2001, he was ready to launch his effort officially.
The plan is this: Locate the easiest state in the union to "free," and then relocate 20,000 members people who have pledged to move to the targeted state to "implement the liberation," says an outline of the plan penned by Jan Helfield, a Falls Creek, Va.-based attorney and Libertarian Party activist.
The 20,000 activists/members would then work to vote allied candidates into office, effectively "taking over" a state's governing apparatus, both on the local and federal level.
A win in a single vulnerable state means the "cause" gains two U.S. senators, one or two members of Congress, a state governor and hundreds of local political positions.
"This is a thousand times as much political power as Libertarians have today," said Helfield in an interview last week.
Sorens said the effort "understandably" stalled in the immediate wake of the 9-11 attacks, but after the start of the new year, things again began to gel.
"We did a lot of things then to get interest growing again," he said, noting that membership had grown to around 500 by August.
Membership then took a substantial leap forward after syndicated columnist Walter Williams provided details about the project in his Aug. 7 commentary.
"That was a real breakthrough," Sorens said, noting membership doubled to nearly 1,000 after the column hit newspapers and websites nationwide.
Sorens said he and a circle of advisers have decided to "professionalize" the operation by "incorporating and developing committees" to diversify duties.
He said an increase in advertising helped keep the Williams momentum going, "as well as some articles in the mainstream press."
Now, at more than 1,500 members, Sorens said the effort will continue full steam ahead.
"I see us continuing to gain momentum," he said.
Despite the growth, the doctoral candidate says not all of the response to the Free State Project has been positive. He said the most oft-heard criticism is from people who feel he's trying to politically hijack a vulnerable state.
"The most common complaint is from people who disagree with our political ideals" which can best be described as libertarian "and who therefore don't want us to come into their state," he told WND.
But Sorens justified the effort by relying on an American tradition that transcends political affiliation: a healthy debate of ideas.
"With 20,000 activists we can't win outright majorities," he said. "So we'll just make our ideas relevant by putting them on a level playing field" with the ideas of other political parties.
"If voters aren't afraid of the ideological battle, they shouldn't be afraid of us coming in," he added. "We'll have to win over a lot of the locals in order to make real changes."
"People value freedom," he said. "We have big government not because we clamor for it but because, over time, we've become accustomed to it."
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Transfer Credit Policies for ISUComm Foundation Courses NOTE: The First-Year Composition Program became the ISUComm Foundation Courses Program beginning in Fall 2007. As part of this process, English 104 and 105 have been renumbered (English 150 and 250); refocused from an emphasis on writing-only to an integration of written, oral, visual, and electronic communication (WOVE); and restructured (shifting the second course to the sophomore level). How do transfer students fulfill the ISUComm Foundation Courses requirement? Students transferring to Iowa State University with credit deficiencies in the ISUComm Foundation Courses should be advised to complete the requirements for their ISUComm Foundation Courses as soon as possible. Eleventh-hour requests for credit waivers may delay a student's graduation. NOTE: Transfer credit must be earned from an accredited English-speaking college or university in the United States. Students who plan to study abroad may not transfer credit for an English course from an institution in a country where English is not the first and main language spoken. This is a university admissions policy.
This information will be reviewed by the Director of ISUComm Foundation Courses to see if the transfer credit can apply to English 150 or 250. Transfer course evaluations will only be reviewed once the student has started attending ISU, and after the course has been successfully completed.
What are the requirements for students with undergraduate degrees? Students who are seeking a second undergraduate degree do not have to fulfill the ISUComm Foundation Courses requirement unless their undergraduate degree was earned from an institution outside the United States or from a non-English institution in the United States. A waiver must be processed for these students. Student who are in graduate school do not have to fulfill the ISUComm Foundation Courses requirement. ISUComm Foundation Courses Office Director Secretary Document Actions |


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Is this Diouf?Moderator: Gnome Re: Is this Diouf?We've had a good look at him over the past few days but because he's had no real football for some time his conditioning wasn't good.
With that in mind and the possibility that some of our injured players will be hopefully have recovered in the not too distant future, we won't be looking at a deal. Obviously I had to bear in mind the situation at the club with the fans, I heard Bobby O was on the next flight over so really it was a no brainer. It was sensible to take everything into consideration and the most important thing is we are going pretty well at the moment and there shouldn't be any distractions.
Re: Is this Diouf?Dont you ****ing dare try and spin this your way Allardyce, dont you ****ing dare.
The right thing has been done but its also damaged his reputation with the fans. Still dont and cant trust Allardyce.
Re: Is this Diouf? Welcome news indeed!
Re: Is this Diouf?Thank god for that!
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So true, personally think if it wasn't for the fans and the Daves, Big Sam would have signed him earlier this week. at least we have the right result.
Re: Is this Diouf?**** , I just spent £400 sovs on a "No Hadji Diouf" banner.
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Please tell me your joking
Re: Is this Diouf?Glad we won't be having a major spat over this.
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Bring it along anyway it will give everyone a laugh. Cannot wait for tomorrow now. I think all this sh#t should lead to a good atmosphere.
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Others had spent hours composing songs: http://www.kumb.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=135980 Gutted for them.
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I hired a fcukign Plane !!
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And it is factually correct...
Re: Is this Diouf?He is going to spin this as his idea, i can feel it.
Proper going to take credit for it and then have a sly dig at the fans saying they should trust his judgment or something of the like.
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The club have completely ruined the atmosphere for Saturday now. We should organise a protest.
Re: Is this Diouf?I agree with Sam it is right that everything was considered and the decision made for the right reasons. There is no room for gloating
Can you hear Trap 1 sing ..nooooooooooooooo nooooooo
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Absolutely not..
Re: Is this Diouf?Today is a good day for West Ham.
Now watch us get spanked tomorrow...
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Why not let him save face? I don't care how it is spun.
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Hand-painted, signed, and ready to hang on your wall for year-round enjoyment, this large platter stands ready for presenting holiday roasts in style. The inspiration for the Portuguese faience earthenware pottery piece may be 15th-century, but the execution is modern to the point of being dishwasher safe.
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Alhambra Serving Platter, 231/4-by-151/2-inches. $199. At www.williams-sonoma.com or 1-877-812-6235.
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Thank You, Cheaters!
Posted on April 08, 2013
On Saturday, April 6th, 826NYC hosted its Sixth Annual Scrabble for Cheaters tournament. We had a great turnout and some ruthless competitors. Thanks to all our participants and donors, we raised $40,000 to benefit public schoolchildren in NYC!
Congratulations to returning champions Team Annyong, who beat out 23 teams to win the sought-after Cheaters Cup for the second year in a row! A big thank you to Shake Shack, who generously provided delicious custard and root beer for our players and onlookers. Thank you also to all of our competitors, especially Peter Dinklage, John Hodgman, Jonathan Marc Sherman, Michael Showalter, A. C. Newman, and David Rees. We'll see you next year!
The Match Game '13!
Posted on March 28, 2013
We are so excited to be working with the G.A.S. Committee at Comedy Central for the second year in a row, to present The Match Game '13, hosted by Leo Allen, and featuring Fred Armisen, Wyatt Cenac, Jason Sudeikis, Olivia Wilde, and others!
This year, guests may:
* Submit their names in the drawing to compete on stage and win an iPad mini!
* Eat FREE frozen custard from Shake Shack!
* Compete in the Betty White look-alike contest and win Amazon gift certificates!
* Eat grilled cheese from The Morris Truck!
* Bid on one-of-a-kind _________ with our celebrity guests!
* Support 826NYC's free programs for NYC public schools and students!
Best of all, all funds raised for this event will be MATCHed by Viacom to benefit 826NYC!
Scrabble For Cheaters 2013!
Posted on February 27, 2013
At noon, on Saturday, April 6th, join Peter Dinklage, John Hodgman, Jonathan Marc Sherman, Michael Showalter, A. C. Newman, and David Rees for the sixth annual Scrabble for Cheaters Tournament, an elimination scrabble tournament, where you and a teammate play against other teams to compete for the coveted Cheater's Cup.
To help make your way toward the cup, you raise money to spend on cheats, including "Invent a Word," "Buy a Vowel," and "Create a Blank." And the best part of all — all the money you raise directly supports the free programs offered to New York City public school students by 826NYC!
What: Scrabble For Cheaters 2013
When: Noon, Saturday, April 6th, 2013
Where: 826NYC (372 5th Avenue, Park Slope, Brooklyn)
Directions: www.826nyc.org/about/contact
For more info: www.826nyc.org/scrabble13
Poker With Jokers
Posted on February 23, 2013
On February 23rd, please join Ira Glass and Michael Ian Black for a Texas Hold'Em Poker Tournament to benefit 826NYC!
From 1-5pm, registered players will go chip to chip against Ira, Michael and other contestants for glory (and tournament trophies), while also supporting the free student programming provided by 826NYC.
For more information, to register to play, or to support your favorite player, visit: www.826nyc.org/poker
Rants and Other Suggestions
Posted on December 07, 2012
826NYC presents Rants and Other Suggestions, with readings and performances by Jonathan Franzen, Gail Collins, Jonathan Ames, Wyatt Cenac, John Oliver, Eugene Mirman and Sarah Vowell. Music by Stephin Merritt.
All proceeds benefit 826NYC.
Trivia Night with John Hodgman
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Really Nice Place To Stay
Me and my family stayed for a total of 5 days and 4 nights. Overall, it was great. Every one was satisfied because there was something for all of them to do. The older kids were able to swim in the big pool, the grandbaby was able to swim in the baby pool and play on the playground, and my husband and myself were able to use the hot tub. I only had one problem or complaint. Two nights before we were to leave the toilet broke and when the guys came to fix it (for the second time) they took the wet towels and passed through the living area dripping that nasty water all over the carpet. I am a germ freak and that was very unsanitary. I was told that if we left for two hours the carpet would get cleaned, needless to say not only did it not get cleaned, no one went to the room. Upon our arrival back to the room, we found it the same way that we left it.
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Great Place
I stayed at this hotel with my family and I have to say it was a GREAT place. It was kind of like a small community of cabin like rooms. Our room was clean and we never had any problems with the room. The bathroom is a bit small but ok. The pool was great for our kids. It felt comfortable and a nice place away from home. I will say the breakfast was not good. Just muffins and cereal. The juice machine was always out or orange juice!! I liked the availability of the internet computer in the lobby and I loved the 4 washing machines and six dryers. We were there for a softball tournament and had to wash uniforms. Great place to stay....but get breakfast on your own. If I ever travel to this area again....I will stay at this hotel.
Best Place for Families in San Antonio
We have stayed at this hotel at least 8 or 9 times in the past 10 years. The quality of service never goes down. The rooms AC works really good for those terribly hot days in San Antonio. I like it because my 12 year old can play in the living area and I can watch TV or read in the bedroom area. Every time we stay it is sold out. I wish they had more of these around the country!
Above expectations!
This hotel will certainly suprise you. I booked it from reading reviews on this site. The nachos by the poolside and free sodas are great. It is not located in the absolute best part of town but once you turn into the hotel and are in your room you would never know it. It was quieter than I thought it may be. Have two TV's was the best and my husband would sit in the living room type area while we got ready on the other side. Wireless access is available only at the poolside and cabana BUT if you have a room like we do, near the cabana, you actually pick up the wireless in your room (I'm in my room typing this) . Request a poolside room if that is important to you. The pool is nice and clean and the cabana is right there. The rooms are VERY clean. The staff is more than accomidating when you have a problem. I would recommend this hotel to others. It was a great value for four nights for us. We typically only stayed in Marriott's or Fairfield's but this little secret off the highway made us realize you can't always judge a hotel by its cover. If we had driven by this hotel and noticed it I probably would not have stopped but if all of the rooms are as nice as ours, I can assure you it is worth the stop and we are glad we booked with them.
OK Place to Stay
This is an ok motel to stay at. Our room was clean and had adequate space for our family. The bathroom is tiny with just a tub and toilet - the sink is outside the bathroom next to the kitchen sink (which is kind of a weird set up!) Twice during our 6 day stay our keys stopped working and we had to go all the way up to the front desk to have them reactivated - that was annoying and the front desk worker didn't even apologize for the inconvenience. The breakfast is from 6 to 9 and consists of prepackaged muffins, honeybuns, a couple of cereals (not ones that kids like!) & milk. They have a juice machine which was broke most of the time we were there. They also had coffee. They have a nice outdoor pool and they had wireless internet access near the front desk which was nice. The place definitely had a lot of families staying. It was easy access to the interstate. Overall it was just OK - check stayhci . com
Memorial Weekend Stay
I Stayed at the Hill Country Inn and Suites over Memorial Day weekend.
My family was having a family event in Seguine so the hotel was on the right side of town. The hotel was over booked and we had a problem in our room. Kim said she could not move us because they were over booked but she would refund my first night stay. We did get another room the next day but I did not get my money back for the first night. The motel is a nice place but I hope you dont have any problems because they will not stand behind what they say.
What a Wonderful Surprise
This is a jewel of a find for San Antonio lodging.
Clean spacious rooms with a "cabin" feel.
Location is easy to get to and close to airport, malls and easy access to other San Antonio entertainments.
We were pleasantly surprised with the accommodations. The front desk seemed a little confused but all in all the stay was pleasant, a good value and better than average.
Great for the family
The layout was perfect. On the outside you have a small deck and two patio chairs. You walk into a small living area with loveseat and coffee table and tv. Then walk into the hallway kitchen area with refrigerator, stove and sinks. And end up in the bedroom with two queen size beds. The room felt like a cabin but with all the commodities of a hotel room. The location on Loop 410 was perfect for going to Six Flags Fiesta Texas and downtown San Antonio.
Loved it!!!
I loved this place! Very cozy and you feel right at home! Great location, great rooms...and of course great pool area! Great for kids...playground, pool and all extras!!! Will stay there again!
Country Hospitality and BIG City Convenience
The management and staff were superb, they went beyond the call of duty to make my stay pleasant and memorable. I will definetely return to the Hill Country Inn & Suites in San Antonio, Texas. The property was very unique as well as the amenities they offered. I will definetely refer my family and friends to the Hill Country Inn & Suites and look very forward to returning to San Antonio, Texas.Thanks Hill Country Inn & Suites.


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Due to pressures exerted upon her by church leaders in her country, Ting Lin has regretfully requested this post be removed.
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What a tragic, powerful story, Fang-yi. Thank you so much for sharing This statement really pierced me to the core:
"But the most important thing was to make friends with myself, and to also learn to believe that Jesus wanted to make friends with me—that He truly loves and likes me."
I will be glad to go to my grave and stand again with Him, saying nothing more than that. If straight Christians cannot deliver that message, we've failed. And if anyone can teach us better, it will be gay Christians like you. I pray your parents return to you and please write again when they do.
I could not agree more with this comment.
Hi Fang -yi
I was just browsing through for where to go for English services. Then I came across you. Another blessed and amazing story. I've been in Taiwan for about11years,divorced due to the fact that I'm Gay. I do not have a problem being out cause in my hometown and family everyone as well as God knows.My ex-wife and I are great friends now, and that is only what God can do. At work though I'm not out…..hahaha LOL! If they fingd out or already know it is cool………. When my eldest daughter was told[15] at the time…….she said, " Dad, who am I to judge you, you are the best dad Ihave ever asked for." I sometimes wish my parents were still alive to have known how they would have felt. A lot has been going on in my life……..I need to sit down and talk…….I firmly believe that one meets people on the journey of life for and with a REASON. About 3weeks ago a childhood aqaintance left me a message on FB, " Leighton ,I dreamed , you and I were playing in your front yard while your late Mom & Dad were overlooking with big smiles………" Me very interested in dreams and the interpretation/s thereof………..did some googling ………..turns out that they very happy with the road I'm on. Recently ………my partner of 11 years gave up a lot …………[ I always said I do not want to tell you to do it] ………….He accepted the Lord in his life……..and I could see a transformation daily……..inside and out…………WE SERVE AN AMAZING GOD! This morning we watched a service b
by Joyce Meyers saying that she does not have time to waste her time on being angry, not in line with God, not loving, not doing what God wants her to do……….we are running out of time…..
Let us. Love , be kind …….be good……..be real…….Be honest as if we will never have the time again! HE MIGHT BE COMING WHILE YOU ARE READING THIS, OR LATER, OR TOMORROW, OR AFTER YOU DIE……..OR……..BUT THEN YOU WILL HEAR HIM SAY…………WELL DONE MY SON………..WELL DONE MY DAUGHTER………..
Nowadays we try to live by Jesus ' last words on the cross ," IT IS FINISHED"
Nothing I did before, in between or after can Change what He has accomplished.
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Beautiful article. Thank-you for your courage.
You're a brave and beautiful person, Fang-Yi. Your simple sentence—I feel happy—speaks volumes. You are an inspiration to more people than you'll ever know.
After spending 3/4 of my life in a religious cult, and now shunned by my family after coming out to them, I'm quite turned off by organized religion. However, if I'm in Taichung I wouldn't hesitate to visit your church to be able to meet you and your friends (I live in Taoyuan).
Bless you! 祝你萬事如意
Bless you, Fang-yi! You are an amazing person!
Thank you for your act of courage in sharing. Sending support and love. Christians and Jews alike (me) learn from what you have taught us.
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FAIRFIELD Villa joint manager Paul Oakes has called on his players to bounce back quickly after the disappointment of Wednesday night's 4-1 defeat against Archdale '73 in the final of the Worcestershire Junior Cup.
Villa, who conceded four times in the second half to fall to defeat, face another crunch game tomorrow when they entertain Littleton in the second leg of the President's Cup semi-final, with a 1-0 lead in their favour from the first leg.
"It is important we get our heads right for Saturday as Littleton are a very good side and are more than capable of overturning a deficit," Oakes said.
"We will need to be right on our game if we are to finish off the job but getting a positive result would be a perfect boost to us so quickly after Wednesday."
Villa, who were beaten 3-0 at Alvis on Saturday in Midland Combination Division One, took a 1-0 lead into half time with them against Archdale thanks to Scott Gaffney's goal but suffered a second half horror show to fall to defeat.
Oakes' men had the conditions in their favour in the first half and were well on top throughout, only being denied more goals by a fantastic goalkeeping performance from Archdale's Dean Smith who denied Gaffney on two further occasions as well as Martin Slevin.
"I couldn't fault the lads in the first half and it is no exaggeration to say we could have been three or four up at the break," Oakes said.
"Their goalkeeper has performed brilliantly to keep the lead down to one and then the tables were turned in the second half as they made the most of the conditions.
"We didn't do ourselves any favours with the way we defended but I'm taking nothing away from Archdale. Full credit to them, they thoroughly deserved their victory over the 90 minutes.
"From our point of view we did well to get to the final but it just wasn't to be on the night. People will look at the scoreline and think we got battered but that wasn't the case, we could have quite easily won the game had our chances gone in during the first half."
Turning his attention back to tomorrow's semi-final, Oakes said his side will not alter their approach to the game despite holding a slender lead.
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--[ASDWire]-- The present difficult circumstances in the aviation industry have had, and are having adverse effects on all airlines. During the last year Denim Air, based in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands, has taken the necessary steps to adjust to the challenges the current economic climate poses and taking the first steps in restructuring the company. Now, having prepared itself for the future, Denim Air again expects to grow in 2010. As 2010 will mark a new chapter in the history of Denim Air, the shareholder and current Managing Director of Denim Air Mr. Jaap R. Rosen Jacobson has decided to step down and appoint a new Managing Director in this position.
Captain Roy R. de Ligt, the present Director of Flight Operations of Denim Air will become the Managing Director of Denim Air BV, per the 1st of January 2010.
Denim Air is an IOSA-certified provider of flexible aircraft & crew capacity to regional airlines. IOSA stands for IATA Operational Safety Audit, and is the strict worldwide quality-standard for airlines, established by the International Air Transport Association IATA. IOSA certification guarantees the highest possible quality and safety standards. Denim Air operates a fleet of Fokker 50, Dash 8 Q300 and Fokker 100 aircraft, and the fleet is expected to grow as further Dash 8 Q300 and Fokker 100 aircraft will enter the fleet in 2010.
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A car that protects those inside by strengthening its frame just before a side-on collision has been crash-tested by European engineers.
The system is the latest demonstration of car safety devices that take action before a crash, not just afterwards. Even established safety features like airbags and seatbelts could be much more effective if they took pre-emptive action just milliseconds before an impact.
The prediction systems that are needed to prepare for an impact are becoming possible due to improvements in sensors and computing, and side impacts may be where they offer the greatest benefit.
Evidence from both real and simulated crashes shows that drivers rarely manage to react to a typical 30 to 40 kilometres per hour side impact, and there is very little distance between passengers and the object that strikes the car.
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The system recently crash-tested uses radar and cameras to anticipate an impact just a fraction of a second before it occurs.
When activated, a metal bar slides into place to create a temporary brace that makes the car's frame significantly stronger. The bar bridges a gap between the front door and another bar running across the car and anchored on the chassis.
"The energy of the impact is transferred to the 'unstruck' side of the vehicle," says Joachim Tandler, an engineer at car maker Continental, which is leading EU-funded project APROSYS. "Normally that connection could not be complete," Tandler adds.
Design constraints, like the need to lower the door window, mean car frames cannot be built with the beam already in place. Like airbags, once activated, the brace would need a trip to the workshop to be reset, but the team are working on making the brace retractable.
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For the reinforcing bar to be deployed before a crash, the safety system must predict a collision about 230 milliseconds before it happens.
Crash-prediction software uses two radars and stereo cameras positioned in the back window, looking out of the car's side with a range of about 20 metres.
Once the software decides to deploy the moving bar, it snaps into place in 70 milliseconds, driven by a powerful spring. The spring is held back by a coil of shape-memory alloy wire, but an electric current rapidly heats the coil, causing it to "remember" a previous shape and release the spring to drive the bar into place.
The car was subjected to a safety test used by European car safety watchdog NCAP, which involves hitting it with a barrier travelling at 50 km/h. The tests took place at the Research and Development Center in Transport & Energy in Valladolid, Spain.
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The brace-for-impact system reduced the amount that the barrier penetrated the car by between 5 and 8 centimetres - enough to make a difference to the safety of the passengers in the car. "The intrusion velocity was considerably reduced," says Tandler.
Although the brace was a success, the sensors and software used to predict a collision are the parts most likely to be adopted first by car manufacturers. "We can give conventional in-crash devices like airbags more time to react," he adds.
Roger Hardy at Cranfield Impact Centre in the UK, says that, as it becomes possible to predict crashes, engineers will need to investigate how to best use the extra few milliseconds available.
"For example, if you could determine the approach speed of an object you could choose different sequences of airbag timing or pretension the seatbelts," he says. Sending a signal to an airbag a few milliseconds before an impact, instead of 10 or 15 milliseconds afterwards could help reduce the severity of injuries sustained in a crash.
But, in the end, it is economics that decide whether new safety technologies make it onto the road, he says: "It comes down to the manufacturers deciding if the extra weight and cost of installing the system on new cars is worth it."
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Retracting Bar
Tue May 27 14:30:25 BST 2008 by Steve
If it's possible to make the bar self retracting (which it said they are investigating) then there's no need to wait until sensors detect an imminent collision. Just deploy it more slowly (with a motor?) when the doors are locked, and retract it again when they are unlocked.
That way a sensor failure doesn't stop the system working.
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Tue May 27 14:55:24 BST 2008 by Matt
Steve "Design constraints, like the need to lower the door window, mean car frames cannot be built with the beam already in place".
Moving the beam in would prevent other systems, such as the windows, from working correctly. Also what would happen if the doors weren't locked?
I think the likelihood of sensor failure would be low. Even so a warning on the dashboard that the sensor isn't working is likely to be in place.
I think it's a great idea and just shows the capabilities we are now creating with ever increasing computer power. What worries me is the capitalism factor:
"It comes down to the manufacturers deciding if the extra weight and cost of installing the system on new cars is worth it."
How much is a human life worth to car manufacturers?
Retracting Bar
Wed May 28 08:58:12 BST 2008 by Steve
Yes, I can read the article thanks.
So they'd have to redesign the way the window retracts.
My doors lock as soon as I travel above 10 mph, that's an easy fix.
A warning that a sensor isn't working, requires a sensor to tell if the sensor is working, it's not magic. Sensors can silently fail, or when it's radar and infra red they can be confused by rain, fog, spray and or multiple vehicles and or other objects around the car. Sensor 'failure' in this respect just means a failure to detect the imminent impact.
It's nothing to do with how much it's worth to manufacturers, it's more to do with how much it's worth to consumers, do you buy the expensive, 5* NCAP rated car, or the cheaper 3* rated one. Consumer purchases drive the direction of the manufacturers (along with legislation).
Tue May 27 15:32:25 BST 2008 by Emre
This will be useless against a pickup/suv hitting your sedan from the side because the bumper of the other vehicle is almost at window height. Want to make roads safer? Put a heavy tax for owning a pickup/suv for non-professional purposes. There's no reason to own a pickup truck unless you're hauling manure for a living. Pass a law that makes drunk driving in an suv/pickup punishable on first offense by jail time + heavy fine + confiscation of vehicle. That will make the roads safer and reduce gas consumption. I am sick of seeing giant vehicles that are empty other than the driver who is usually a woman with a cell phone strapped to her ear and absolutely refuses to put the phone down even while she's running over the sidewalk with that giant behemoth. Put the phone down and learn to drive!
Tue May 27 16:08:48 BST 2008 by Reeler
If we all drive pick-ups/SUVs then that negates the problem- BAN THE SEDAN
Wed May 28 02:41:23 BST 2008 by Gaz
What a stupid thing to say. Not everyone can afford to drive such big pieces of waste. Anyone who drives one without real need should be shot.
Wed May 28 10:35:53 BST 2008 by Reeelr
You suggest we all drive volkswagens, mein fuhrer?
Fri May 30 21:57:18 BST 2008 by John
So there is no reason to own a pickup other than for professional purposes? I own a small S10 that I use all the time for hauling stuff around. I guess I would just have to pay a professional to do it under your scenario or pay extra for the privilage. How precisely are people supposed to tow things like boats? Perhaps those are evil because they use gas. Ok what about a sailboat? As for the drunk driving bit, I think you are probably just as likely to kill someone drinking and driving in a sedan as an SUV so I don't think it is necessary to distinguish between them. Basically if you are just as guilty if you slam a 3000lbs weapon into someone as when you do it with a 5000lbs weapon. Jail time + heavy fine + confiscation of vehicle for all seams reasonable to me.
Who Is To Decide This?
Fri May 30 12:50:19 BST 2008 by Remek
~ car companies are to decide what we need for safety or consumers wil ~. In due time after invention is further developped.
- Why not governments/national assemblies are to decide? Seat belts are regulated by law, aren't they?
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Snow Falling on Cedars
I get why we had those conversations in AP Lit now. Haha. You know, the ones about love? I'm reading a section in the book where Ishmael and Hatsue are childhood lovers. "He gave his whole soul to love; he allowed himself to believe that his feelings for Hatsue had been preordained. He had been meant to meet her on the beach as a child and then to pass his life with her. There was no...
Freshmen year left and Senior year right :P
why am I staying up?
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and I'm talking about Jessica. haha. She drives good, I suck at it, she knows how to bake, I can't cook to save my life haha, she spends most of her time playing games or going on the computer, I'm always doing school work, she's irresponsible, I'm responsible, she likes cheesy things, I absolutely hate it, she's cries at chick flicks/sad movies, I can't...
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I'm trying my best not to have this…this disease. haha. Well I don't really think i have it, i'm ahead on the reading for AP Lit and AP Cal hw isn't due til tuesday…but then again usually I finish things faster than this.. and i'm taking longer than usual…because…i'm…procrastinating! Uh-oh..haha. Well it's not even that big of...
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Car accidents
I wish they were like impossible to happen or something, that way I wouldn't be so afraid to drive. I'm always so scared that I might get into one when I drive. booooo. I wish I was a really good driver. Just a few things I hate when I drive: when cars don't signal(that's so irritating), when there's traffic on both sides of my lane, but my lane is moving a bit, so a...
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why the hell did that happen today.
He hates it -.-
Brother: Doing homework?
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1st semester & 2nd/easy & hard
You know how most people say they do better in 1st semester than 2nd? Or that 1st semester is easier than 2nd? Well I'm hella opposite of that. 2nd semester I tend to do better & is usually easier. Idk why though. That's just me. Another weird thing, on a test or anything, I normally get the really hard thing right, and the really easy thing wrong. I'm so weird. Haha. I think...
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And you don't even need it. *ahem* apush, precal, bio, science 1 (I'm still mad that we had to take this class freshmen year & not bio), geometry. I hope that we don't really need a binder for ap cal. I bought a 5-inch binder for ap cal & it was $35 -_- well I do hope we use it, but just to store notes cuz I do NOT want to be carrying that thing around school. We...
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I went to sleep early yesterday
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I'm not going to be on tumblr as much. I already know it. haha.
My schedule is sooo messed up! I didn't get AP Gov.. I don't have ms. datu :'( anddd I have yearbook when I'm not suppose to. -_- I have a freakin' sub for physics. you know what that means….I'm not gonna learn anything. I'll just use it as a free period to do homework for now...
I can't go to sleep
fuhhhh. I was suppose to be asleep an hour ago. I even counted sheep to try and fall asleep! haha. I got to 100 and something. I'm going to be sleeeeepppyyy tomorrow! D: so glad it's a minimum day, I can crash later after I take my senior pic. I. need. to. sleep.
I have to wake up at 6am tomorrow
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it's the last day of summer before school starts and I don't feel ready.
It felt like I never even went on summer break because I've been busy this whole summer. But it's okay :) This summer was actually the most busiest summer I've ever had, academically that is. haha. There were probably one 2-3 days where I felt like " I'm sooo bored!" or...
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slowly running out of time..
school is coming fast and summer is ending too soon & I still have lots to do before summer ends. Can summer just please slow down?
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senior year
is so expensive! -_- It's gonna cost like $1000+ I wish I got a job over the summer or if I could get one during the year. Bethel's parking Lot was PACKED! There were cars parked in a row where the speed bums were which made the two lanes turn into one. haha. I had to park at wardlaw -.- man wtf. School better not be like that. I don't think it will though, cuz not all students...
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I keep forgetting that tomorrow is orientation for us. haha. there's a lot of new changes this school year, but I'm hoping for the best :) It's weird how orientation is in the afternoon and not in the morning like it usually is. For some reason when I got home today, I felt like I walked miles. haha. My legs were so tired. My freshmen group was pretty cool. Everyone...
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Dear incoming freshmen of 2015,
Welcome to High School. It's best to prepare yourself for some changes in your life, whether they be good or bad. Everything counts in high school- from the moment of your first day of high school in freshmen year to your graduation day in senior year. try not to regret anything. High school is a growing up experience. You are more than definitely going to meet new people, make new friends...
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4 years ago my sister was married to best friend of 12 years :) happy 4th anniversary to my ate jenny and kuya rich!
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Gov. Jay Inslee's proposal for a large state-paid study of climate change strategies – and what actions can get the most benefit in Washington – is winning some support from a divided Legislature.
Senate Republicans who have been skeptical about the threat of climate change have watered down Inslee's language – stripping statements that say the state faces twin threats from rising temperatures and ocean acidification. The GOP also altered structure of a legislative work group Inslee proposed.
But Republican Sen. Doug Ericksen has pledged to move the governor's legislation and to work with Inslee, whom some environmentalists regard as "the greenest" governor in the country and a major voice on climate change.
"I'm committed to finding places where we can work with our new governor and not play games with him," Ericksen said Friday. The Ferndale lawmaker, who chairs the Senate Energy, Environment & Telecommunications Committee, hopes the full Senate can vote on Senate Bill 5802 this week.
In testimony two weeks ago, Inslee said warming global temperatures and their sidekick – acidifying oceans caused by the absorption of carbon from the atmosphere – are posing threats to the region's economy and families that could cost $10 billion a year by 2020.
The governor suggested Washington can be a national and global leader by stepping up to the climate challenge, which he says offers economic opportunities for alternative-energy firms already here. But Inslee stopped short of saying whether Washington needs a carbon tax, a cap-and-trade system for polluters to buy and sell credits or some other option, leaving it to the study to clarify,
Inslee told reporters last week that he is happy his legislation is still moving through the Legislature, but he wants to restore language about the impending threat of climate change.
"It's very important that the bill make clear that we do have a problem with ocean acidification. It is very important that the bill make clear that Washington state is going to step up to the plate to fight climate change," Inslee said. "But we've been told by the chair that we'll continue work on this. And we're going to continue to try to find a meeting of the minds on this so we move forward.''
In the latest Republican versions of SB 5802, Inslee is kept as chairman of the work group but he is stripped of a vote – a development Inslee does not consider pivotal. Ericksen said he wants to be sure that a 3-to-1 majority of members is needed to embrace any particular course of action that the study recommends.
Hopeful environmentalists are watching cautiously.
Clifford Traisman, a leading lobbyist for several environmental groups, said that the important thing is that the Senate bill still calls for a study to determine if the state can meet its targets for reducing carbon dioxide pollution to 1990 levels by 2020 – and go even lower by 2035 and 2050. State analysts estimate the study and associated expenses would total $535,000.
"The bottom line is this: We want to have a comprehensive look at whether as a state we are addressing the effects of climate change. The bill essentially calls the question: Do we have the means to meet our targets or not?" Traisman said.
If trouble arises and derails the Senate bill, the House has its own version to advance. House Bill 1915 is sponsored by Democratic Rep. Dave Upthegrove of Des Moines, who chairs the House Environment Committee. He is giving the bill a hearing at 8 a.m. Tuesday with Inslee as the star witness.
"It's hard to predict the outcomes. But I think the House is very aligned with the governor's values on this issue. I don't see the kind of changes in the Senate happening with the House bill," Upthegrove said.
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