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'All elements of society are participating': impressions of Cap Haitien's movement against the U.N.
by Ansel Herz
Cap Haitien – The first barricade looked harmless enough. Foot-long rocks piled next to each other in a line.
"We don't really have a country! The police don't do anything!" a nun sitting across from me complained after the bus driver negotiated, with a little cash, our way past.
The man next to her said the country will always be mired in problems until a leader like Hugo Chavez or Fidel Castro takes power.
We must have passed a dozen more barricades, most unmanned.
After Limbe, where cholera has killed at least 100 people, we came to the biggest "barikad" yet in the highway. Thick trees lay across the road and hundreds of people, a few holding machetes, blocked the way.
The bus driver once again descended to negotiate, but didn't appear to be making any progress. Most passengers grabbed their belongings and got out.
I decided to go too. As I gathered my things, there was a debate among the remaining passengers:
"He's a blan (foreigner); he's going to get hurt."
"No no no, he speaks Creole; he'll be fine."
"They're going to think he's MINUSTAH. They're not logical."
MINUSTAH is the acronym for the U.N. peacekeeping mission. As I stepped off the bus, people standing at the road called me over and urged me not to go. It was the third day of so-called "cholera riots" against foreign troops blamed for introducing the disease into the country.
Someone said the protesters are violent "chimere," a word for political gangs. I explained that it's my job as a journalist to go talk to them.
Then two Haitian journalists who were on the bus pushed their way through the crowd and wrapped their arms around me. Everyone agreed, finally, that together with the two guys I could get through the barricades.
Elizer and Duval were coming back home to Cap Haitien. They were scared for me, saying under no circumstances should I talk with protesters or take photos. I reluctantly agreed to follow their instructions.
But as we passed through each barricade, everyone – young girls and rotund market women mingling with demonstrators yelled out, "MINUSTAH ou ye?"
I yelled back, "Non, mwen se yon journalis Amerikan." The suspicious stares softened into smiles and understanding looks. After passing the third barricade that way, we started laughing.
One teenager who threw a rock at us as we approached on motorcycle said, "Pa gen pwoblem" – no problem – after I held out my press badge.
As we arrived on the outskirts of Cap Haitien proper, the streets were deserted except for people gathered around barricades. One was still flaming. At another, dozens of men milled around a burnt out car.
"Press! Press!" I called out, and they beckoned me through the crowd, many hands pushing me forward until I was through.
I was glad when an elderly man walking in the street stopped me. I finally had a chance to do an interview, against the advice of my companions. I whipped out my audio recorder. He was Amos Ordena, the local section's elected Kazek – an official dispute mediator.
"The population has information that MINUSTAH introduced cholera," he told me. "So many people have died. They're obligated to hold fast, to demonstrate, so that the authorities will take responsibility. They're asking MINUSTAH to leave the country."
Asked if the protests are by a single group or the general population, he said all elements of society are participating in "the movement." He said MINUSTAH are not firing weapons in self-defense, in the air to disperse protesters, but firing at people. He heard that at least one person had died earlier in the day.
Elizer reminded me to use hand sanitizer. Then his frail mother, beaming at us, served us fresh mais moule (corn) and papaya juice.
A neighbor of Elizer called up TV reporter Johnny Joseph, who came to meet me and help me get to the house where I was planning to stay. Elizer refused to accept any money for all his trouble.
Before leaving with Johnny, I spoke to Aristil Frito, a 24-year-old student standing outside talking with his neighbors. "The objective of the movement is clear: They're asking for the departure of MINUSTAH."
He said irresponsibility by the leaders of the country had led to this situation. In a more developed country, without so many young unemployed people in the street, the protests might have been more peaceful, he said.
"But the real solution is for people to live in a climate of peace, in dialogue. Today all Haitians should work together to put an end to hunger and poverty," he said. "The best solution is the promotion of social dialogue."
Johnny and I hopped on a motorcycle taxi, taking backstreets to bypass the barricades. We passed a 5-foot deep trench dug in a narrow dirt road. Johnny said a MINUSTAH vehicle fell into the trench Wednesday and people threw bottles at them. The troops opened fire, killing an innocent bystander, whose body was taken downtown, he said.
MINUSTAH blamed the death on local gangs.
At one junction, a young man in a purple shirt and black cap blocked our path and stuck out a knife as his friends looked on. I realized my press badge was tucked into my shirt. I pulled it out as Johnny talked the man down.
"You need to have your badge out," the young man told me, glaring. "It's a principle." That's been the only instance of serious hostility directed at me since I arrived in Cap Haitien.
He doesn't use that adjective to describe the actions of U.N. troops, accused of killing at least three demonstrators since Monday.
"They shot many people. We took them to the hospital. We're asking MINUSTAH to leave the country," a middle-aged man who declined to give his name told me.
He stopped bicycling past an intersection barricaded with coffins to stop and share his anger. "We have bottles – we don't have guns to shoot them – but they're shooting us. We have to defend our rights. MINUSTAH is a thing that doesn't work in this country."
Another of Watson's reports claimed that Christian missionaries were forced to speed on a bus away from out-of-control-mobs, like in a Hollywood-style chase scene.
High drama = high ratings.
As I walked toward the downtown's central public square on Wednesday, finally nearing the house, I saw several dozen people facing Haitian police in full riot gear standing in their way.
They said they had no beef with foreigners generally – only MINUSTAH.
Theodore Joel said they respected the Haitian police, because they're brothers and family – though two police stations were reportedly set on fire during the first day of protests.
Thursday marked 203 years since the Battle of Vertières, where Jean-Jacques Dessalines led the final major assault on French armies to drive them off Haitian soil. They renamed the city: from Cap Francois to Cap Haitien.
While many expected demonstrations to continue in commemoration of Haiti's independence struggle, the streets were quiet. No further confrontations were reported. I walked around downtown Cap on my own, trying to find an Internet connection to send out a radio story.
I'm asking everyone I meet here – from local journalists, vendors, men at the barricades to a local magistrate – if these protests were organized by a gang or political group.
The unanimous answer is no. People are fed up with U.N. peacekeepers, and the cholera outbreak is the straw that broke the camel's back. The magistrate said he understands and respects the people demonstrating, but he wishes the barricades weren't impeding the transportation of medical supplies to fight cholera in his commune, where people are dying in the street.
As the head of MINUSTAH warned that "every second lost" because of protests means more suffering and death from cholera, the anti-U.N. demonstrations continued in Port au Prince on Thursday.
CNN's Watson led his report this way: "Like cholera itself, Haiti's protests against the United Nations spread Thursday to the capital, Port au Prince, as angry people took to the streets demanding the global body get out of their country."
Again, the protesters are the ones implicated in the violence. But a timeline report released by International Action Ties, an independent human rights monitoring group, said the demonstrations were largely peaceful after returning to Champs de Mars plaza.
U.N. troops and Haitian police fired at least 30 tear gas canisters into the Faculty of Ethnologie and surrounding tent camps, the report said, sending children and old women fleeing into the streets. Police ignored the group's pleas to stop firing.
Are protests against the U.N. meant to destabilize the country? Are Haitians who've taken to the streets being used, like puppets, by powerful politicians for their own ends? Are the protests violent?
The foreigners I've talked to say yes. A few American liberals living in Haiti tell me they fear the protests are violent and meant to cause chaos, echoing the statements of MINUSTAH and reporters like Watson. Some Haitians in the professional middle class don't want to participate.
But most Haitians I've spoken with say no. They say this is the inevitable outcome when troops who operate in Haiti with seeming impunity may have introduced a deadly, misery-multiplying disease into the country. It's an angry, popular movement – protesting however they can, emotions running high – against a 5-year-old foreign occupation.
Most Haitians I've spoken with say protests are the inevitable outcome when troops who operate in Haiti with seeming impunity may have introduced a deadly, misery-multiplying disease into the country. It's an angry, popular movement against a 5-year-old foreign occupation.
What do you think? We'll see how this plays out in the next nine days, ahead of the Nov. 28 election. Stay tuned.
You can also read Landon Yarrington's account of how the protests began, which the magistrate disputes. This is a video posted by Pierre Durohito De Venchy of the first three days of protests:
Ansel Herz is a 22-year-old freelance journalist based in Port au Prince, Haiti, since September 2009. "My goals," he says, "are to advance media justice and 'go to where the silence is.'" He reports for Free Speech Radio News, KPFA's Flashpoints and many other media, including his website, MediaHacker.org, where this story first appeared, and can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Haitians barricading streets with coffins as protests against U.N. continue over cholera outbreak
by Democracy Now!
Juan Gonzalez: Protests are continuing in Haiti over the cholera outbreak that has now killed over 1,100 people and infected more than 17,000. On Wednesday, residents in the city of Cap Haïtien clashed with U.N. troops for the third consecutive day. Crowds have taken to the streets expressing anger at the Haitian government and the U.N. for failing to contain the disease. Nepalese U.N. troops stationed in Cap Haïtien have been accused of inadvertently bringing cholera to Haiti.
The protests reportedly started at a cemetery where cholera victims were being placed in mass graves. At least two people have been killed in clashes between demonstrators and U.N. troops. On Tuesday, the U.N. Mission in Haiti, known as MINUSTAH, said aid flights have been canceled and water purification and training projects curtailed, while food at a warehouse has been looted and burned.
Amy Goodman: The Pan-American Health Organization told Agence France-Presse that the cholera outbreak could kill as many as 10,000 people and cause 200,000 infections in the coming year.
Meanwhile, the disease has spread beyond Haiti's borders. The Dominican Republic confirmed it had detected its first case of cholera, and officials in Florida have confirmed the first case in the United States.
For more, we go to Haiti right now to speak with independent journalist Ansel Herz. He's in the city of Cap Haïtien, where the protests are taking place.
Ansel, welcome to Democracy Now! Tell us what's happening in Cap Haïtien.
Ansel Herz: Right now, I'm stationed in the downtown public square here in Cap Haïtien. It's the second largest city here in Haiti on the northern coast. And things are – appear to be pretty calm here in the downtown. Today is actually a holiday. It's National Flag Day, and it commemorates a huge battle that was waged in 1803 in Haiti's independence struggle.
But as I came into the city yesterday, there were barricades almost every couple hundred of yards on the main highway coming into Cap Haïtien. There were young men, as well as women, around a lot of these barricades. I had a few rocks thrown at me. But as I got closer, I flashed my press badge, and I tried to make clear that I wasn't with the U.N. peacekeeping mission, and immediately I was sort of hustled through a lot of these barricades.
And they're actually still in the streets. A lot of them are not manned at the moment. But people are saying that because today is this national holiday commemorating Haiti's independence struggle, they expect the protesters to come out again in the next few hours.
And I'll add, too, that reportedly a third person has been killed by U.N. troops here in the city. That happened yesterday.
I actually went by a back street here in Cap Haïtien, where protesters had dug a trench as a barricade, basically, and a MINUSTAH vehicle, a peacekeeping vehicle, fell into the trench. And I'm told by witnesses and by Haitian journalists here that when the vehicle fell in, Chilean peacekeepers sort of came under attack, I guess, or a barrage of bottles, rocks – the population – and that the troops responded with gunfire and shot an innocent young man just in his house. And so, reportedly, they took his body over to the mayor's office, actually, and left it there. And again, meanwhile, there are still barricades here in the street, and some of them are actually made of coffins, and protesters told me that there are cholera victims inside.
Amy Goodman: We're asking listeners and viewers to bear with the phone sound, but we just think it's absolutely critical to get this information out of Cape Haitian, or Cap Haïtien. Juan?
Juan Gonzalez: Well, Ansel, I'd like to ask you, in terms of – it's clear that the U.N. peacekeepers, if they were the source, and likely they were, of the outbreak of the cholera, didn't do it deliberately, but there has been a growing resentment for years now among the Haitian people to U.N. – the presence of U.N. peacekeepers. Can you talk about the roots of this animosity?
Ansel Herz: Sure. I mean, it's been interesting to see how the U.N. here has responded to these riots, because they – and protests, because they've actually claimed that people are sort of being manipulated and that it's not a legitimate sort of spontaneous political movement. But, of course, I was here in this city a year ago, actually, and I was interviewing people on the street, and they were telling – there were protests at that time, peaceful protests, against U.N. peacekeepers.
And they were telling me that they were tired of an occupation in their country, that the peacekeepers have an enormous budget, but very little of it is spent on, you know, concrete humanitarian activity that could actually improve education and healthcare in this country.
And, of course, also, back in August, a young boy, a 16-year-old boy, was found hanging from a tree inside a U.N. peacekeeping base here in Cap Haïtien. That's a story that's been totally ignored by basically the entire U.S. media.
And U.N. troops claim that he committed suicide. But people just across from the base at a hotel said that they heard his screams. They heard that he was being strangled. And there's a lot of suspicion that he was, in fact, murdered by peacekeepers for maybe stealing a small amount of money.
And then recently a group of civil society organizations wrote a letter to the U.N. peacekeepers demanding an independent investigation and condemning what they called the U.N.'s obstruction into justice for that case. And after that death, there were weeks of protests, peaceful protests, here in Cap Haïtien.
So, the idea that these are sort of manipulated protests, that people are being used, I think, doesn't hold water. There have been longstanding accusations against the peacekeeping mission here for abusing Haitians and for lacking transparent investigations into any of these alleged human rights violations.
Juan Gonzalez: And what about the upcoming elections and the difficulty of holding an election, given the calamities that have befallen Haiti in the past year?
Ansel Herz: I mean, there was a recent report from CARICOM that thousands and thousands of people who died in the earthquake are still on the voter rolls. Of course, the cholera epidemic is spreading. It's been epidemic, basically, throughout the country. It was allowed to spread out of the central region where it began and is now in all 10 of the provinces.
And, you know, even before the cholera outbreak began, you had very regular protests in Port au Prince by people in the tent camps, people who have been displaced for the past 10 months, who lost their homes in the earthquake and have not been given any kind of new housing. And their rallying cry, again and again, has been "We are not going to vote while we're under tents and tarps." And so, I think the prospects for holding credible election, where you have a considerable participation, are pretty low.
Of course, one of the largest parties in the country, Fanmi Lavalas, the party of the ousted president Jean-Bertrand Aristide, who was overturned in a 2004 coup, that party is being totally excluded from the election on what would appear to be just political grounds. And it's been part of excluding that entire movement since Aristide was ousted.
And so, I just think this election is likely to be a sham affair. And yet, the candidates, as well as the Haitian government itself, are insisting – and the United Nations, as well – are insisting that this election is going to go forward on Nov. 28.
Amy Goodman: Finally, again, the United States holding back more than – the U.S. Congress is holding back more than a billion dollars in aid to Haiti. What is the effect of this, Ansel?
Ansel Herz: Well, the effect is that you have at least 1.3 million people still living in these – in tent camps, where independent studies by the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti, as well as others, have found that, you know, 30 or 40 percent of these camps don't have any regular clean water, don't have toilets.
And so, you know, I've heard people say that Haiti is unlucky to be hit by cholera, that it's somehow the sort of a tragedy that couldn't have been prevented. But the fact is, you know, NGOs, private charity groups raised billions of dollars in relief funds for earthquake victims after the Jan. 12 earthquake, and very little of it has been sent.
Just one example is the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund, headed by Presidents Clinton and Bush. It was inaugurated by President Obama right after the earthquake. They dispersed only $6 million out of around $50 million that they raised.
And so, the continuing effect is that you just have a exacerbated humanitarian crisis on top of Haiti's decades of poverty. And it doesn't seem likely to end anytime soon, unless there's a really serious reevaluation of the way NGOs, in tandem with the United Nations, operate in this country.
Amy Goodman: Ansel Herz, we want to thank you very much for being with us, independent journalist, has lived in Haiti for more than a year. He's speaking to us from Cap Haïtien, from Cape Haitian, in Haiti.
Democracy Now! is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. Pioneering the largest public media collaboration in the U.S., Democracy Now! is broadcast on over 850 radio and TV stations, including all five stations of the Pacifica network. Listen on KPFA 94.1 FM at 6 and 9 a.m. every weekday. This segment was broadcast Nov. 18.
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ROCK ISLAND, Ill. -- Authorities say a fatal boating accident has taken the life of a central Illinois man.
Authorities say the victim, a resident of Canton, died early Saturday morning on the Mississippi River near Rock Island.
The Rock Island County Coroner says Tom Trainer was one of seven people aboard a smaller row boat, on a duck hunting trip.
A friend of Trainer says the hunters were on a 24-foot plate boat with a 12 person capacity.
The group was heading towards a duck blind, when it hit a bouy, sending several people into the water.
Trainer and another passenger were later pronounced dead. The causes of those deaths remain unknown at this time.
Autopsies are set for Monday.
Five others were taken to an Iowa City Hospital in serious condition.
The accident is under investigation.

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The action taken by commission members Monday gave permission to the Walker County Economic and Industrial Development Authority to give final approval of the abatements.
The mine will be located in Tuscaloosa County near Brandon School Road and Highway 69 North. The location is 13 miles from Oakman and 24 miles from Jasper. Construction of the mine is expected to begin in late 2012 and is estimated to take five years.
The project will include a barge loading facility in Walker County with Walter Energy investing about $70 million creating the facility, as well as the conveyer belt linking it to the mine in Tuscaloosa County.
David Knight, executive director of the WCEIDA, said Walter Energy will be applying to the Walker County Development Authority for an abatement of the noneducational property, sales and use taxes for the barge loading facility. The estimated amount of sales and use taxes eligible for abatement is $1.4 million, while the estimated amount of sales and use taxes due to Walker County for educational purposes is also $1.4 million.
The estimated total amount of property taxes eligible for abatement is just more than $1 million over the 10-year maximum exemption period, while the estimated amount of property taxes due to Walker County for educational purposes is $945,000.
Dennis Hall, Walter Energy director of public relations, said the mine will create more than 500 jobs. Some miners in Fayette will transfer to the Tuscaloosa mine, but Hall expected as many as 450 new job opportunities for miners in the area.
Mike Hurley, vice president of tax for Walter Energy, told commissioners he felt the project would be good for his company and the communities where the mine is located.
"We are excited about the proposed mine and feel it will be good for everybody," he said.
Commission Chairman Bruce Hamrick said the announcement of the project was welcomed news.
"I am very excited," he said. "Everybody that I've talked to has been well pleased with Walter Energy, and people are happy that this number of jobs will be coming to our area."
Knight said he expected the abatements would receive final approval at the development authority's July meeting.
In other action at Monday's meeting, the commission:
•Approved a bid for milling and patching bridge ends on Johnsey Bridge Road.
•Approved a list of insolvents from the Walker County Revenue Commission.
•Scheduled a work session for Friday at 9:30 a.m. in the commission's board room at the Walker County Courthouse. The reason for the work session is to discuss the possibility of changing the county's garbage pickup to an automated system.


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Douglas Brinkley: Bill Clinton Is a 'Folk Figure in America' Like 'Babe Ruth or Buffalo Bill'
By Noel Sheppard | February 20, 2012 | 20:04
Liberal presidential historian Douglas Brinkley said Monday, "Bill Clinton's really become a folk figure in America."
Participating in an oftentimes hysterical Hardball segment about how the former President will help Barack Obama get reelected, Brinkley added, "He's more like Babe Ruth or Buffalo Bill than a politician" (video follows with transcript and commentary):
CHRIS MATTHEWS, HOST: I don't know how you improve on that, Doug. He has that touch that they're looking for in the presidency right now.
DOUGLAS BRINKLEY, PRESIDENTIAL HISTORIAN: Yeah, he's going to be the super envoy, the, he's going to do an incredible job. Bill Clinton's really become a folk figure in America. He's more like Babe Ruth or Buffalo Bill than a politician, and just going as Eugene said to college campuses imagine in Pennsylvania and Ohio, or even at the convention just being standing there with Barack Obama.
He has a very high approval rating, Bill Clinton, and his post-presidency here has been quite remarkable. We still have his wife Hillary Clinton in as Secretary of State, so the Clintons are very important. They remind people of what a good economy was when the Democrats had eight years.
Before we get to host Chris Matthews' equally hysterical response, it was fascinating that during this sickeningly sycophantic segment which included the Washington Post's Eugene Robinson, nobody pointed out the extremely obvious: Bill and Hillary with all of their star power couldn't beat a totally unqualified junior senator from Illinois in the previous presidential election.
I guess it escaped their minds such as they are.
As for Brinkley's bona fides as a historian, I guess he forgot that the Republicans took over Congress in 1995 meaning the Democrats only controlled things for two years under Clinton.
Why should a historian be expected to know that?
But there were more chuckles to come:
MATTHEWS: So well said. So well said. So we're talking about the past, the present, and the future. The past looks damn good right now. We had great unemployment numbers. We had a growth, we had the [unintelligible]. Everything was great, right? In fact, when the Republicans say restoration, they really mean go back to this guy, not to W. Nobody wants to go back to W.
Yeah, everything was great - even income inequality which according to the AFL-CIO hit a peak under Clinton.
Funny how this never comes up when liberal media members wax nostalgic for the '90s.
Equally humorous was how these very folks that bash former President George W. Bush for the real estate bubble and subsequent collapse always conveniently forget how much of the Clinton economy was dependent on the tech bubble and how terrible things got when it burst.
This would all be laughable if the network we were watching was Comedy Central and not MSNBC.
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#1 Prissy Pap Smear said "We had a growth".
Submitted by UpNorth on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 8:10pm.
Yeah, Chrissy, but it was a small growth, and Monica took care of it. None of us knew that you were peeking the whole time, Chrissy.
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#2 Bill Clinton is like Babe
Submitted by okie-pastor on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 8:10pm.
Bill Clinton is like Babe Ruth or Buffalo Bill?
Wow! You can't make this stuff up. Douglas Brinkley made his own parody.
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#3 Much more like JFK, I would say
Submitted by needle on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 9:30pm.
But that would be far closer to the truth than Douglas Brinkley up to handling.
- Looking forward to the self-annihilation of the Manipulated Stories Machine.
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#4 I'm thinking
Submitted by misterbee241 on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 9:32am.
more like Pecos Bill.
If you're not getting flak, you're not over the target.
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#5 I was thinking
Submitted by HockeyKid on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 3:26pm.
more like Dr. Ruth or Buffalo Bill's syphilitic hound dog...
"Beauty is only skin deep, but liberal's to the bone." - me
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#6 Babe Ruth?
Submitted by MidAmerica on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 8:12pm.
Ron Jeremy maybe.
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#7 You mean der Schlickmeister
Submitted by killa37 on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 8:48pm.
You mean der Schlickmeister is hairy like a rug??? Let's not be insultin' (Obamaspeak) the Hedgehog now!!!
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#8 Dang!
Submitted by Tugboat Phil on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 9:27pm.
You read my mind! (which would take less than a second)
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#9 in case you're not...
Submitted by MidAmerica on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 11:58pm.
I am embarrassed for you that you two know who Ron Jeremy is.
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#10 ⇒ Here's an escape hatch
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 12:05am.
I think I saw him on late night infomercials with some really "classy looking" girls, trying to tell me about something big "down there"
All I knew was that those girls were really excited about "down there"
And that's all I have to say about that.
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#11 Ahhhhhhhhh c'mon, Mid - do
Submitted by killa37 on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 2:30am.
Ahhhhhhhhh c'mon, Mid - do YOU know who he is, or was that just a stab in the dark???
And Cool....................yeah, I believe you!!! Hahahahahahaha!!!
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#12 Mid
Submitted by Tugboat Phil on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 9:53am.
I spent 22 years on active duty in the Army and Navy, prior to Tailhook. I would be a functional idiot (which some claim anyway) if I didn't know who he was.
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#14 Like
Submitted by misterbee241 on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 9:33am.
If you're not getting flak, you're not over the target.
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#15 ????
Submitted by milootoole on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 8:15pm.
More like a BABY Ruth--very Nutty or a Buffalo Burger--ground and cooked
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#16 Oh my
Submitted by bobsmom on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 8:19pm.
this one is just too hard to resist, are we talking th Buffalo Bill that "skins his humps"? Or Babe Ruth that was so proific with his "bat"? Oooh. This one just lends itself brain overload.................
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#18 Historian Brink
Submitted by reddog339 on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 8:21pm.
Brimkley is on the brink of stupid insanity. Clinton was and never will be a hero- The rape of Juanita Broderick, Monica and cigars in the White House and with convicted pal Jeff Epstein "hooking" up with underage girls in Europe.
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#19 Folk Figure?
Submitted by djwolf12 on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 8:23pm.
Nah. Tall Tale figure fits a more accurate description of Mr. Bill.
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#20 Legendary? Legendary liar and
Submitted by celator on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 8:27pm.
Legendary? Legendary liar and practitioner of satyriasis, perhaps. Other than that, nope. To be fair, though, Slick Willie is a legend in his own mind. So I suppose that counts a little.
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#21 ring around the ....
Submitted by CJohnson on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 8:29pm.
No song, no poem, no ballad. Sorry Mr Clinton, your contribution to folk lore will be, at best, an ode to stain removers
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#22 Maybe...
Submitted by HockeyKid on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 3:28pm.
The Spotted Blue Dress Special
"Beauty is only skin deep, but liberal's to the bone." - me
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#23 Or how about
Submitted by HockeyKid on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 3:31pm.
"In Chinese, 'Nuclear Missile Secrets' Means 'Two Million Bucks In Campaign Cash'"?
"Beauty is only skin deep, but liberal's to the bone." - me
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#24 Dead on target as usual, Noel!
Submitted by motherbelt on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 8:37pm.
....during this sickeningly sycophantic segment which included the Washington Post's Eugene Robinson, nobody pointed out the extremely obvious: Bill and Hillary with all of their star power couldn't beat a totally unqualified junior senator from Illinois in the previous presidential election.
I laughed out loud when I read that!
And if they can't remember that, how do you expect them to remember the tech bubble of the 90's?
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#25 Agreed
Submitted by Galvanic on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 12:00pm.
A major facet of Bill Clinton's post-Presdiency is to re-write his legacy. Clinton takes credt for a balance budget and welfare reform, even though these were Republican initiatives on Capitol Hill. And at that time, leftist Dems were furious with him for signing them into law.
The white-washing of his legacy (not to be confused with White Water) is being accomplished with the help of clown historians like Brinkley, who is not only an enthusiastic supporter, but easily intimidated by the Left whenever he applies some objectivity.
Brinkley's suggestion that Clinton is now a "folk figure" is ridiculous.
They are still swooning to image of the Clintons, and ignoring the realities. That's why they want Hillary to run, even though (as noted) she ran a horrible campaign.
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#26 Well, I prefer to remember Bill Clinton - in this manner:
Submitted by Gary Hall on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 8:38pm.
Not only did his economy - the one that the media holds up as a God-send - the Enron era dot.com bubble of exceptional corporate fraud, greed and corruption come crashing down in March of 2000 - he left us with the housing bubble.
Oct. 2000 - HUD ANNOUNCES NEW REGULATIONS TO PROVIDE $2.4 TRILLION IN MORTGAGES FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR 28.1 MILLION FAMILIES
How'd both of those turn out?
(;~/ gary
PS - Actually, perhaps Live Aid founder and humanitarian, Bob Geldof, summed up Clinton best [and he said this while praising President George W Bush], "Clinton was a good guy, but he did fuck all."
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#27 Clinton is a folk figure
Submitted by Trix Rabbit on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 8:39pm.
in the way that Charles Keating or a member of the Donner party is.
For the MSM: In your pomp and all your glory, you're a poorer man than me. As you lick the boots of death born out of fear.
Ian Anderson "Wind up"
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#28 Well, the Bambino had some
Submitted by killa37 on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 8:46pm.
Well, the Bambino had some pretty disgusting habits, and Buffalo Bill certainly dealt with a lot of bullsh*t, so maybe those are two valid comparisons.
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#29 Round two - would a true folk hero..
Submitted by greggy on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 8:49pm.
allow CS gas, banned by the Geneva Conventions, to be used in an attack on a building on US soil, with innocent children inside? Who, incidentally, were incinerated? Would a folk hero not at least request the resignation of his attorney general who admiited fault in the botched handling and the ensuing carnage?
Would a folk hero appoint Chinese spies to positions that carried high level security clearances that were supposed to require congressional approval - in exchange for campaign contributions? Then cover it up using corrupt Democratic congressmen, while dozens of implicated witnesses fled the country?
Would a folk hero use an intern easily young enough to be his daughter, for sexual gratification in the West Wing, then lie about it to a federal judge (who used to be one of his own law students)? Then refer to the young woman as "that woman", and have his henchmen plant stories in the compliant press that the young woman was delusional?
Would a folk hero collect enormous speaking fees after leaving office, and amass a staggering net-worth, after biting his lip and telling the poor that he feels their pain?
Would an American folk hero, be credibly accused of rape?
Just asking..
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#30 Mr. Brinkley
Submitted by NVRAT on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 9:20pm.
You are on to something here but, I don`t think the word "FOLK" is the word you were looking for. HUMM, another journalistic error. I guess you and your comrades just can`t do or say anything correctly.
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#31 More like Jack the Ripper.
Submitted by robert108 on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 9:24pm.
More like Jack the Ripper.
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#32 So that Bubba lied under oath and
Submitted by hbnolikeee on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 9:52pm.
was impeached, no problem?! What a bunch of losers.
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#33 You and your crabbed middle class values...
Submitted by needle on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 9:36am.
For a liberal Democrat elitist, lying under oath could be a badge of honor. Of course, they lie all the time; but how often does one get to do it under oath? And then get impeached??? Oooo, wow.
At this rate, you will never make it into the circles of the creme de la slime.
- Looking forward to the self-annihilation of the Manipulated Stories Machine.
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#34 Was he being a "folk figure"
Submitted by rbosque on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 9:52pm.
Was he being a "folk figure" when he was getting political cash contributions from Chinese monks afterwhich he gave missile / rocket technology to the Chinese?
Or maybe it was all those dead people around him...I just can't quite remember...
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#35 Wee Willie
Submitted by oldfart on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 9:54pm.
Sorry my gag reflex kicked in reading the article.
Got to run to get some tissues to clean the computer screen.
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#36 Well.....
Submitted by NC Cop on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 10:05pm.
Maybe he meant that he was like the Buffalo Bill from the Silence of the Lambs movie......
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#37 Brinkleys Dad David
Submitted by Semus on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 10:12pm.
I wish David Brinkely were around to kick his sons butt.
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#38 I bubbb
Submitted by dmaley1714 on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 11:06pm.
I love when he almost mentions the internet bbble and catches himself. Bubba polls so well in the media,Bubba is probably so thankful he never had Pelosi for Speaker
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#39 I have to admitt . . . . . . .
Submitted by Clemenza on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 11:08pm.
I agree with the Buffalo Bill comparison.
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#40 What did "Historian" Brinkley think of Bill Clinton in 2008?
Submitted by OxyCon on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 2:52am.
Did he hold the same views as his liberal media brethren who all proclaimed how much of a liability Bill Clinton was to his wife Hillary's campaign?
In the media's service of Barack Obama in 2008, in their zeal to aid him in every way imaginable, the liberal media attacked Bill Clinton as a huge liability to his wife's election campaign, even going so far as basically telling him in no uncertain terms to just go away and forget campaigning for her. When that didn't work, they brought out the big guns and called him a racist.
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#41 Babe Ruth?
Submitted by almostacowboy on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 12:09am.
More like Hughey D Long without any of the Kingfish's endearing qualities.
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#42 American Folk Hero?
Submitted by Rikki_Doxx on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 12:13am.
I'm thinking more along the lines of Bonny and Clyde or Mad Dog Coll, Machine Gun Kelly, Pretty Boy Floyd. Those media created hero's. Maybe I should throw in Huey Long, now that's more like what Clinton is like.
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#43 Kreepy Karpis comes to
Submitted by killa37 on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 4:34am.
Kreepy Karpis comes to mind.................and he could also be compared favorably to Boy Barry, who is about as creepy as anyone I could imagine!!!
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#44 Leave it to the Main Stream
Submitted by Semus on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 5:17am.
Leave it to the Main Stream to paint a man like "President Clinton a "Folk Figure in America", the only people who'll believe it are the Useful Idiots. He a legend in his own mind, and theirs.
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#45 Not Really
Submitted by John21 on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:58am.
Not really, Doug. You see Babe Ruth and Buffalo Bill where fairly honest and respected members of the American culture. Bill Clinton will always be remembered for "Cigars" an "Blue Dresses" and "Crooked fingers" only the sick minds of the far left would concider him as "folk lore" or even respected.
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#46 Rapist, Misogynist, and Adulterer
Submitted by MediaMike on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 11:03am.
Do the terms rapist, misogynist, serial adulterer come to mind? How about serial liar (to a grand jury no less).?
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#47 Spelling and pronunciation were never Brinkley's strong suit.
Submitted by farstar99 on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 3:56pm.
It's spelled f**k.
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Fresh off his stunning high kick knockout victory over Kevin Burns during the live finale for the eighth season of The Ultimate Fighter, Anthony Johnson is set to return to the Octagon on February 7 during UFC Fight Night 17 against Luigi Fioravanti.
FiveOuncesOfPain.com learned of the news from Johnson's agent, Ken Pavia, early Saturday afternoon with the story first being reported by MMAjunkie.com. Five Ounces of Pain has since confirmed with Fioravanti that he has in fact agreed to the bout as well.
Johnson's win over Burns last month not only improved his record to 6-2, but it avenged a controversial defeat to Burns last July in which Johnson was declared the loser via TKO in spite of an illegal eye poke.
Fioravanti, a former Marine, also fought in December, defeating Brodie Farber via unanimous decision during "UFC Fight Night 16: UFC Fight for the Troops" in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The win improved Fioravanti's overall record to 14-4 and his lifetime UFC record to 4-4.
UFN 17 will emanate from the University of South Florida's Sun Dome in Tampa, Florida with the current card reported to be the following:
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- Mac Danzig vs. Josh Neer
- Amir Sadollah vs. Nick Catone
- Cain Velasquez vs. Denis Stojnic
- Anthony Johnson vs. Luigi Fioravanti
- Jake Rosholt vs. Alessio Sakara
- Rich Clementi vs. Gleison Tibau
- Kurt Pellegrino vs. Rob Emerson
- Matt Grice vs. George Sotiropoulos
I think this is going to be another highlight reel knockout for Rumble Johnson.
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Rich Clementi vs. Gleison Tibau thats going to be a good one
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Awesome addition to the card! Just got my tix in the mail yesterday! I am pumped up for this one!
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I'm sure it will be another win for Johnson and if Luigi loses I think the UFC should drop him. The rest of the card looks really good. Can't wait
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Why the hell is rumble fighting Luigi of all people!?!?! Why is he not fighting the top dogs on the weight class!? Rumble is the real deal no doubt! Two more wins and they should have him go for the title! He will be a champion soon!
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This is an impressing matchup. Bothe possess strong knockout power , i'd have to give the standup to Johnson however i can see Fiorivanti coming out with the W. They should have the winner of Danzig/Neer face the winner of Lauzon/Franca wich hopefully end up as Danzig vs Lauzon wich would be a great match up. Can't wait to see the Clementi/Tibau fight
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wow rumble on a ufc fight night vs a midcarder….never saw that before…
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by Jerome Armstrong, Tue Nov 03, 2009 at 05:44:20 PM EST
This is really the Rahm Emanuel vs Glenn Beck contest.
Results here locally at the Watertown daily.
With just over 3,000 votes tallied, Rahm is ahead of Glenn:
Bill Owens-- 50.8%
Doug Hoffman-- 45.5%
Dede Scozzafava-- 3.7%
Update [2009-11-3 21:55:37 by Jerome Armstrong]:
Now at 10,000 votes casted, and Rahm has pulled into a 10% lead over Glenn:
Bill Owens-- 53.2%
Doug Hoffman-- 43.2%
Dede Scozzafava-- 3.6%
If this holds up, there will be gnashing of Michelle Malkin teeth on the conservative blogs tonight.
Update [2009-11-3 22:0:18 by Jerome Armstrong]: Haha, it's turning into a route of centrist proportions in the Catskills tonight, with about 18,000 votes in:
Bill Owens-- 57.1%
Doug Hoffman-- 37.5%
Dede Scozzafava-- 5.4%
This is also the ACORN vs Movement Conservatives contest, we are told: There are reports that theyre bringing in the troops and theyre bringing in ACORN, said Hoffman." ACORN is kicking it and taking names, with 25K votes in:
Bill Owens-- 56.4%
Doug Hoffman-- 5.2%
Dede Scozzafava-- 38.4%
Update [2009-11-3 22:20:17 by Jerome Armstrong]: Oh yea, who could forget, it's round II of Biden vs Palin too in NY-23rd. Go Joe, 40K votes in:
Bill Owens-- 53.6%
Dede Scozzafava-- 4.8%
Doug Hoffman-- 41.6%
I just read that the NY Mayoral race is tight; woulda coulda shoulda for Dems if we barely lose to Bloomberg there.With 63% of the vote in, the Democrat Thompson is behind by 8,000 votes.
Update [2009-11-3 22:34:33 by Jerome Armstrong]:The latest, and it all depends on Owens to keep away a trifecta win tonight, with 205 of 606 Precincts Reporting - 34% of the vote and about 50k votes in:
Bill Owens-- 51%
Doug Hoffman-- 5%
Dede Scozzafava-- 44%
Update [2009-11-3 22:44:20 by Jerome Armstrong]:Still tightening, but Owens looks like he will pull it out, and that Scozzafava's tally maybe be the spoiler. 377 of 606 Precincts Reporting - 62% from 90K votes:
Bill Owens-- 49%
Doug Hoffman-- 5%
Dede Scozzafava-- 45%
Update [2009-11-3 22:49:30 by Jerome Armstrong]: Owens is comfortably ahead, but there were voting problems in NY-23rd today, and I read that multiple locations would be late in being counted, so this will likely extend into tomorrow, and not show up as an (assuming) Owens victory till then. As such, its not going to be in the lead story.


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MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Phil Collins, the former Genesis drummer whose earnest ballads made him a star in the 1980s, is penning songs again. Although he dreads the idea of extended touring because it would take him away from his five children, Collins says he has missed the creativity of music since he retired in 2010.
Collins spoke in Miami Beach on Wednesday. He was in town to promote the expansion of his nonprofit Little Dreams Foundation, which he co-founded with his now ex-wife Orianne Collins to help youth realize their artistic, musical and athletic dreams.
"I've decided I kind of missed that writing creative stuff, so I'm trying to get back into writing, and that's getting into a certain headspace and personal drive," he said.
There's no magic for getting into the groove, "just banging away at it," he said. Sometimes the lyrics come first, sometimes the music.
"I've got some lyrical ideas on paper that are good. I've started to thrash around at the piano. A lot of it is hit and miss," he said. "All you need is something to hang an idea on and you're off."
Collins got his start as the drummer for Genesis in the 1970s before becoming a solo star with hits such as "In the Air Tonight" and "Against All Odds."
Collins said putting on live shows is fun, but he doesn't like missing his children's birthdays.
"I've been like that pretty much most of my life, and I don't want to do that anymore," he said.
Collins has three adult children from his first two marriages and two young sons with Orianne. They divorced in 2008.
Pressed when he might it the road again, he said it wouldn't be before the end of next year. He didn't say whether it would be a solo show or a Genesis reunion.
Collins said he gets a kick out of watching his concerts with his young sons Nicholas and Matthew.
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Burlington County Freeholder Director Bruce Garganio presented an "Extraordinary Achievement Award" to Olympic gold medalist Carli Lloyd at the recent State of the County Dinner in Cinnaminson.
The plaque honors Lloyd, a Delran native, for "bringing great pride to all the citizens of Burlington County" in leading the U.S. women's soccer team to its third straight Olympic gold medal.
Lloyd was part of the team that beat Japan in what turned out to be a rematch of 2011 World Cup final. This time, the U.S. came out on top.


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Net_BC is a benefit-cost model that computes benefit-cost measures based on travel demand model assignments. Benefits include time savings, operating cost savings, and accident reductions. Net_BC has been applied in Indiana and other areas.
StratBENCOST is a benefit-cost model that computes benefit-cost measures based on user-input traffic characteristics, project costs, and growth factors. Impacts considered include time, operating, and safety cost savings; construction, operation, and maintenance costs; and emissions and social/neighborhood benefits. StratBENCOST was developed for the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP).
BCA.NET is the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) web-based benefit-cost analysis tool to support the highway project decision-making process. For a project evaluation, BCA.Net takes as inputs the capital costs, physical and performance characteristics, and forecast travel demand of the highway project in question. The user specifies strategies for improvements and maintenance and builds a Base Case and an Alternate Case for evaluation. BCA.Net calculates the traffic impacts and the present values of agency and user costs and benefits for each case and compares them to arrive at measures including the net present value, benefit-cost ratio, and internal rate of return for the Alternate Case relative to the Base Case.
These models are designed to compare alternative highway investment strategies by comparing user benefits with life-cycle capital, operating, and maintenance costs under different strategies. The models are commonly used to assess tradeoffs between system expansion and system preservation, as well as to evaluate the benefits of different overall levels of investment.
The Highway Economic Requirements System (HERS) is a benefit-cost analysis system developed by the Federal Highway Administration. It is used to compare improvements to highway segments including resurfacing, reconstruction, widening, etc. While it has primarily been applied at a national level, the states of Oregon and Indiana have adopted it to analyze statewide investment strategies. These features have been adopted into a new state-level version of the software known as HERS/ST.
The Highway Development and Management Tools (HDM-4) model was developed by the World Bank. It estimates road user benefits, infrastructure costs, and externalities including accidents, energy, and emissions for alternative investment strategies. It can be applied at either the project or program level. Previous versions of the model have commonly been used internationally to evaluate tradeoffs between highway expansion and preservation.
Other methods have been applied based in principles similar to those underlying the models in Method 1. However, these rely on some level of user programming of functions rather than coming as pre-packaged software.
A study was conducted in Seattle using a combination of the Puget Sound Regional Council's travel model and the STEP model to compare the social benefits and costs of highways, transit, and pricing at the regional level. The study included a sensitivity analysis of different assumptions, including assumptions regarding commercial vehicle travel (ECONorthwest, 1996).
Contingent valuation (CV) is an economic method to estimate changes in total user benefits from shifts in travel demand and network characteristics. CV is a way of measuring "consumer surplus," as is done in the STEAM model. The Sacramento case study illustrates how CV can be calculated directly from travel model output, and how it can be used to compare alternatives based on the per-trip equivalent cost savings for the average user.
Least-cost planning is an approach toward determining transportation alternatives that minimize total social costs. It includes the application of benefit-cost techniques, in conjunction with the consideration of demand reduction and supply expansion projects on equal footing. The least-cost planning approach is described in ECONorthwest and Parsons Brinckerhoff (1995). An application of least-cost planning to the Seattle area is documented in Nelson and Shakow (1996).
The AASHTO "Red Book" (AASHTO, 1977) provides guidance on user benefit analysis in transportation. This guidance is currently being updated. General guidance on cost-benefit analysis in transportation planning can also be found in Stopher (1976).
The Victoria Transport Policy Institute (VTPI) publishes a number of references on enumerating and valuing the various benefits and costs of transportation programs and policies.
Hagler Bailly (2000) contains a toolbox of models for conducting cost-benefit analysis as well as for forecasting economic development impacts. The toolbox also includes case studies of applications and a diagnostic tool to assist in choosing a model.
The January 22, 1999 issue of the Urban Transportation Monitor contains a review of 10 transportation evaluation software packages, including the cost-benefit models described above.


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MC Lakota Jonez live at Gathering of Nations tonight!
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This week's feature story star has undeniable writing and performance chops. Interviewing MC Lakota Jonez was a chief example of one of journalism's many pleasures: A conversation ostensibly about one topic (a woman and her music) wades into deeper waters, and an array of other issues—in this instance, racism, gender dynamics, and the evolution of the artistic and cultural movement that is hip-hop, to name a few.
Tonight presents a special occasion to watch Jonez strut her stuff en vivo, amidst a crowd of already loyal fans. In just a matter of hours, she takes the stage at Stage 49 at the UNM Arena ("The Pit") for the Gathering of Nations' multigenre showcase, 7:45 p.m. (On the dot!) $17 general admission at the door not only gets you access to her show, but to all the evening's varied powwow happenings. For more information, check out the Gathering of Nations website and the site of the artist herself.
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After a sixth straight 20-win season California Baptist University women's water polo will be adding eight new players for the 2013 campaign.
Seven incoming freshman and one transfer will join a Lancer squad that went 24-11 last season and finished the year ranked 19th in the country.
"I'm very happy with this recruiting class and the wealth of water polo knowledge, experience, and skill they bring to the program," said CBU Head Coach Jacob Medina. "This is by far one of the most talented recruiting classes we have ever brought into the program. Each one of them will be given the opportunity to make an immediate impact upon our team's success and will undoubtedly be a huge part of our future NCAA success."
Hannah Evans (Vista Murrieta HS/Xtreme WPC)
As a senior at Vista Murrieta Evans led her team with a school record 166 goals and garnered All-CIF and All-League first team honors, as well as receiving the VMHS Female Scholar Athlete of the Year award. She was inducted into the VHMS Athletic Hall of Fame.
"Hannah is a very solid 2m player with great strength and speed," said Medina. "She is going to add tremendous depth to our inside game."
Samantha Banks (Calgary Renegades/Canadian Jr. National Team)
Banks comes from the Calgary Renegades water polo club program in Calgary, Alberta, the same club as CBU athletes Alyssa Birch, Raine Paul, and fellow recruit Courtney Menard. She competed for her home country of Canada, winning gold at the 2011 Junior Pan-American Games and has won several National Championships with the Renegades.
"Sami brings with her a tremendous amount of maturity and water polo IQ for freshman," said Medina. "As a lefty she will be given an immediate opportunity to have a big role on the left hander's side of the pool. I think her international playing experience will serve her very well in the NCAA."
Meghan Rowland (Santiago HS/Xtreme WPC)
Rowland, daughter of CBU men's water polo coach Rick Rowland, comes to CBU as one of the top goalies in the country. A three time All-CIF first team and All-League selection in the goal, Rowland won a 2012 CIF Championship at Santiago.
"Meghan has a wealth of talent between the posts and will be great addition to our program," said Medina.
Rowland also holds the Santiago HS record for career, Season, and game saves, beating out former Santiago HS and CBU goalie Camryn Rogers for those honors. Rowland was also Santiago HS Female Athlete of the Year and a member of the SHS Aquatics Hall of Fame.
Kaitlyn Persky (Valhalla HS/San Diego Shores WPC)
As a CIF champion and USA Junior Olympic Silver Medalist, Persky has competed and trained with and against some of the best in the country. Persky is a two time All-American, San Diego CIF Division 2 Player of the Year, two time All-CIF first team selection, and two time All-League first team selection.
"Kaitlyn is an excellent utility player with ability to post-up and create on the offensive end," said Medina. "Her experience and skills will help our team tremendously."
Lina Medeiros (Temescal Canyon HS / Elite WPC):
Medeiros has anchored the Temescal Canyon HS defense from her position as a goalkeeper, winning back-to-back CIF Division 5 Championships. Medeiros has also been honored as a two time All-CIF and All-League first team selection, and also was honored as the Sunbelt League MVP in 2011.
"Lina is another top goalie with college length in the goal," said Medina. "She will add some amazing depth to the goalie position for us."
Sydney Iturraran (Tokay HS/Stockton WPC)
Out of Tokay High in Northern California, Iturraran received all-section honors and was also selected to the Central North OPD team.
"Sydney is an aggressive attacker that does well off movement," said Medina. "Her creativity and knack for finding the goal will serve our team well and fit in with our offensive system."
Courtney Menard (Calgary Renegades/Canadian Jr. National Training Team)
Just selected to the Canadian Junior National Training Team, Menard has also been selected to numerous Team Alberta water polo teams. Her Calgary Renegades club team has also won several Canadian National titles.
"Courtney is an exceptional attacker with great speed to get up and down the pool," said Medina. "She is a solid defender and has a great ability to play whatever role is given her. Her speed and water polo skill set will be a welcomed commodity to our program."
Kimberley Walters (Palomar College/Valley Center HS):
Walters is a transfer from Palomar College down in North County San Diego. Previously at Valley Center HS, Walters was an All-League selection and a two time All-Conference selection in the Pacific Coast Conference while at Palomar.
"She has great length and will be a weapon on the offensive end of the pool as a Utility player who can post-up and drive to the goal," said Medina.


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adidas Originals Womens Track Top
Staying true to its roots, the iconic Firebird track top by adidas Originals is back for the season in a new Indigo colourway.
The modern cut of this jacket features wide rib detailing to the cuffs and hem as well as a sporty stand up collar. French terry fabric is super soft and keeps you cosy on cooler days, while the 3-Stripes to the arms and embroidered Trefoil logo are a classic finish.
Wear this Firebird jacket over an adidas Originals tee and leggings with a bulky pair of classic Originals hi-top trainers for a sporty meets laid back look.
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- Track top by adidas Originals
- Iconic Firebird style
- 3-Stripes to sleeves
- Stand up collar
- Wide rib detailing
- French terry fabric
- Zip up pockets
- Embroidered Trefoil to chest
- Large Trefoil print to back
adidas Originals Europa Track Top
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adidas Originals Europa Track Top - Blue/White
The Europa Track Top is back. The classic silhouette from the '70s has a stand-up collar and 3-Stripes sleeves, giving it a real retro feel. It has been updated with a rose-print lining, and features a white front zip, side pockets and a flock Trefoil on the chest.
The Europa track top by adidas Originals is back to act as your cover up for the new season.
Maintaining the classic 70s silhouette, this jacket has a real retro appeal to it. The stand up collar, 3-Stripes branding and contrast zip and Trefoil logo are in keeping with tradition, while the rose print lining adds a flirty feminine finish.
Wear this jacket over an adidas Originals tee and basic shorts with a pair of low profile adidas plimsolls to complete your sporty, off-duty look this summer.
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- Europa track top by adidas Originals
- Lightweight jacket
- Rose print lining
- White front zip
- Two side pockets
- Flock Trefoil to chest
From the Orchid Flower Pack; this tracktop features an orchid flower photo allover print, with big core white Trefoil logo rubber print on centre back. With white 3 stripes on sleeves.Colour: Multi. Polyester - tricot - hydrophilic finish/brushed back. Machine washable.


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Sea Haven 522 Beach Front, St. Augustine Beach, Pool in Crescent Beach
- bedrooms 3
- baths 2½
- sleeps 8
- pool yes
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type Condo
- community Sea Haven
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 526 - $ 1,695 / week
$ 2,039 - $ 5,147 / month
Crescent Beach Condo deals
stays between: 8/20/14 & 9/30/14
deal expires in: 15 days
2014 Sale - Special 10% Off Discount!
Get 10% off when you book a rental through August 2, 2014 - September 30, 2014. Call us and mention code "Rebook10". Or, go to our web site at VacationRentalPros. com and enter "Rebook10" into the check out. Hurry! Limited time offer!
- $249 $224/night (10% off)
deal# DBJDKB
vacation rental description
Completely renovated and boasting beautiful beach views, our 2-storey oceanfront condo at Sea Haven 522 pampers you with all new furnishings, a breezy balcony with panoramic views, and all the amenities of a fine resort, including a pool, bbq grill and private beach access! Delightfully sandwiched between Crescent Beach and the Intracoastal Waterway, Sea Haven is a water-lover's dream come true! There's just so much to do here, from beachcombing, bodysurfing, and sunbathing on Crescent Beach (which is hands-down one of the best beaches in northeast Florida!) to kayaking, hiking, and boating on the Intracoastal, with its unspoiled beauty and abundance of native wildlife. And the condominium complex is a recreational paradise, with a ocean front swimming pool, bbq grill and a private dune walkover to the beach. For anyone looking for a great vacation in the sun and water, it's paradise! Our condo at Sea Haven 522 has just been completely re-done, so everything is sparkling new and modern. Be among the very first to sink into our leather couch and chairs in the living room, the brand-new carpet wonderfully soft under those hot "beach feet"! This is a big room with plenty of space for the kids to roll around on the carpet while their tired parents catch a movie on the big wall-mounted HDTV or relax to the sounds of their favorite DVD and a tall frosty drink. Need one more glimpse of the ocean before bed? Pull open the blinds on the huge sliding glass doors and the horizon is laid before you -- or better yet, step out onto the balcony overlooking the beautiful dunes, sand, sea, and sky. There's casual seating out here, and you just may have to linger in the refreshing ocean breeze until the last light is gone from the sky. Oh wait -- you can't go in yet, because now it's time to watch the stars come out! Our open-plan condo puts the dining area right next to the living room and the kitchen just beyond, which is great for keeping the gang together. Turn on a movie for the kids in the living room while the adults play a game of Settlers of Catan or Texas Hold 'em at the dining room table. Snacks and drinks will flow freely from our kitchen, which is fitted with stainless-steel appliances, handsome wood cabinetry, and all the cookware, dishes, utensils, and time-savers you could wish for. Whether you're cooking homemade feasts or reheating takeout this vacation, you'll appreciate finding everything you need right at hand. One trip to the grocery store and your shopping's done! But the best part of the condo is the bedrooms. Getting a good night's sleep is so important when everyone's routine has changed and you're in a new setting. That's why we've taken special care to make the bedrooms at Sea Haven 522 comfortable and soothing. You'll find all the linens, blankets, and pillows you need here too, as well as towel sets for the bathrooms and a washer and dryer to keep everything fresh. The master suite is glorious, with a big 4-poster king-sized bed close to a window with ocean views. Leave the blinds open one night and catch the breathtaking sunrise, or crack the window so that you can hear the relaxing murmur of the surf! A big HDTV keeps you entertained, and a full en suite bathroom means you never have to leave the suite -- until the beach calls you to another day of fun, that is! Both the second and third bedrooms also contain HDTVs. The second bedroom offers a queen-sized bed, while the third is suitable for kids (not adults) and contains a bunk set with a twin bed on top and a double on the bottom. This arrangement makes Sea Haven 522 perfect for families. Expect to see forts, blanket-tunnels, and pillow fights aplenty in our fun kids' room! In addition to the master bathroom, another full bath and one half-bath, all newly renovated, keep everyone happy at Sea Haven 522. And don't forget you have free wireless Internet here. Surrounded by great views and fun activities, our condo is waiting for you!
vacation rental rates
Dates Nightly Weekly Monthly
Mar 1, 2013-May 31, 2013 n/a $806-$1,295 $2,661
Jun 1, 2013-Aug 31, 2013 $282 $911-$1,695 $3,903-$5,000
Sep 1, 2013-Nov 30, 2013 n/a $526-$995 $2,250-$2,500
Dec 1, 2013-Feb 28, 2014 n/a $562-$1,495 $2,039-$3,395
Mar 1, 2014-May 31, 2014 $216 $766-$1,295 $2,706-$5,147
Prices exclude taxes & fees. Regular rates exclude any special online savings. Monthly rates are based on a 30 day month.


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Water front hm on Deep Water Canal* BONATI Patients Welcome! in Hudson
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 4
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type House
- community Signal Cove
rates (USD)
/ week
$ 1,200 - $ 1,300 / month
vacation rental description
Available as of 11/2013 for rental.. had a cancellation. Home is located on a deep water gulf canal! It has water on two sides and has direct Gulf of Mexico access within minutes. You can bring your boat or fish from dock!! It is a 2 bedroom 2, (TV in both) 2 bathroom, nicely furnished and clean manufactured home. It is stocked withe everything you might need !! It has a dining area,brea kfast bar, living room with a Large TV . The back porch is on two sides water with a wonderful, relaxing view of water!! Very peaceful and relaxing. This is a very safe area, I've never had any issues. Neighbors are great.
Prefer non-smokers and no pet's. Winter Rent is (Dec - April $1300 monthly/weekly at $550.) (Off season -summer is $475. weekly/ $1200. monthly. Currently available for wintertime rental. Prefer extended months stays but flexible.
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Susan Walkley
house rental amenities
Within minutes to the Gulf of Mexico by boat or car. Centrally located near the Suncoast Parkway which goes directly into Tampa, near New Port Richey, Palm Harbor, Clearwater Beach, Dunedin, Tarpon Springs . Within two hour drive to Orlando/Kissimmee and all the Disney Attractions. Near the BONATI BACK INSTITUTE...for those with back issues and great because home is on ground level..only two steps.
activities and attractions in Hudson Gulf Coast Central
- For those patients of the BONATI INSTITUTE, this home is very near...very short travel time. I can be flexible on additional days as needed. Only two sets of steps.
- Boating / Sailing / Kayaking
- Dolphin Encounter boat trips.
- Fishing from the your or Charter a deep sea fishing trip.
- Jet Ski, Boat and Pontoon rentals nearby.
- Golfing nearby or head to the World Famous Inverness Golf Course not too far away.
- Relaxing in your back yard, at the beach or local pubs..
- Gulf side restaurants less than 2 miles away.
- Casino Cruises in nearby New Port Richey.
- Beaches nearby at down town hudson or a huge one at clearwater beach!!
- Busch Gardens in Tampa.
- Sponge Docks in Tarpon Springs. This is also a large Greek community w/wonderful greek food!!
- Disney, MGM, Universal, SeaWorld Attractions in Kissimmee less than two hours away.
- Snokeling and Diving (If you dont know how to Dive there is a Dive school on entry into subdivision)
vacation rental rates
Had a cancelation and now Currently Available for rental in 2013-2014 AVAILABLE for the last minute snow bird booking . Not yet booked for wintertime!! Very near the BONATI BACK INSTITUTE, for those interested. HOME IS ON DEEP WATER CANAL with TWO SIDES WATER.. very relaxing and has everything you need!!
IN Season Dec-April; 1,300 per month / weekly 450. OFF Season May - Nov; $1,200./mo - $400./wk Everything is included. All utilities, including cable, lawn, water ,trash, and electric. Everything but the telephone. This is a two bedroom, two bath, nicely furnished and fully stocked home.
Will require deposit and application approval $30.(Appl. for month rentals). Non Smokers only please. And no pets please.
Susan Walkley
accepted payment methods
Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.Learn more in our Security Center
Top things to do in Hudson
- Enjoy Boating and Fishing.
- Island music at Sam's, Ollie Oysters, Hurricane Hanks.
- Golfing
- Enjoy the wonderful Seafood here.
Top things to do on a budget
- Watch the sunset at Sam's tiki hut or on Beach.
- Enjoy hudson beach or nearby beaches.
- .Karaoke at the ice cream parlor on Sunday nite
- Visit the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks.
Top things to do with a family
- Visit Clearwater Beach.
- Visit the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks.
Susan Walkley , owner


text: Eustice Maxwell was born about 1660 in Maxwellton, Scotland. His grandson Thomas was born in 1706 in Middlesex County, Virginia. Very little is known about the intervening years except that Eustice's son Joel was born in 1689 in Scotland. He apparently migrated to Virginia in the New World and became the father of the American Maxwells. This revision approximately doubles the number of family members shown in the 2010 book.


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Bay boats are evolving. Once used primarily with a trolling motor to fish shallower depths and cross open waterways, the latest generation is clearly multipurpose. From nearshore patch reefs, rigs and wrecks to working weed lines or drifting for swordfish in the Gulf Stream, anglers and builders alike are breaking the style's traditional mold. Sea Born's FX25 epitomizes the latest trend.
"Boat use has changed a lot in the past few years," says Wally Bell, president of Sea Born Boats, based in Blackshear, Georgia. "We're now seeing multigenerations buying a boat and sharing it. They want something affordable and easy to handle. On Saturday they might run out the inlet to troll for king mackerel before coming back in to fish live shrimp for trout when the tide turns. The next day the whole family loads up and goes to the beach for a picnic. We took all these factors into account when designing this model."
With a modest bow flare, single-step hull and integrated engine bracket, the FX25 offers a sleek, clean profile, and is capable of deepwater performance. The wide beam and 22-inch cockpit freeboard ensures stability. Our test boat was rigged with a 300 hp Mercury Verado four-stroke mounted on an Atlas hydraulic jack plate. The boat accelerated quickly with very little bow rise, ensuring good operating visibility. Handling was smooth and responsive, thanks to the Verado power steering. With the optional fiberglass hardtop and trolling-motor package (three Interstate batteries, charger and Minn Kota 101 iPilot), we registered a real-world speed of almost 51 mph. In factory tests with the 300 Verado, the FX25 hit 57.2 mph wide open while with the Mercury Verado ProXS 250, the wide-open-throttle speed was 56.4 mph while burning 28 gallons per hour.
Besides solid performance, the FX25 can be totally tricked out for multispecies fishing scenarios. Our test boat came with the optional Bravo layout, which includes a 66-gallon bow release well with LED lights and a thick acrylic hatch cover, insulated transom fish box with cutting board, and a fiberglass leaning post with 50-gallon recirculating livewell with an acrylic viewing panel. All wells are finished in light blue to keep the baits calm. Another 100-quart box in the forward console seat doubles as a drink cooler. An insulated center well in the bow transition step adds still more capacity, while an aft sea chest ensures a steady supply of water.
The outboard compartments in the transition step double as lockable rod-storage boxes, with room for four outfits per side. When you factor in the vertical console holders, the hardtop rocket launcher and the matching gunwale rod racks (which will hold 10-foot fly rods), there's room for more than two dozen rods. Other angler-friendly features include a hidden compartment with four large Plano storage boxes behind the forward console backrest and a molded cast-net well in the forward sole. A raw-water washdown is standard, while fresh water can be added as a option. A cockpit toe rail and thick coaming bolsters provide comfort during lengthy battles. Inshore enthusiasts might consider adding an 8-foot PowerPole with remote.


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A study of the development, achievement, and limitations of a national cinema and its relationship to the dominance of the Hollywood market. The course will explore cultural themes that emerge in the tradition, the cinema's reception in an international setting, and factors critical to its gaining wider distribution. Finally, the course will consider critical responses to that cinema, both within and beyond its own tradition, assessing carefully the ways that social, political, cultural, and economic factors affect critical judgment and practice.
Prerequisite: A course in international cinema such as CHNSE 256, JAPN 340, or FREN 438, or permission of instructor


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Welcome to the website for the Family Medicine Residency at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital (ALGH) in Park Ridge, Illinois. Go ahead and explore our program, both on this site and in person, so you can better understand the opportunities our residency provides.
The most important thing we want to share is that we have a great team serving and learning together in a great hospital and health system. Our program remains one of the oldest and most highly regarded family medicine residencies in the Chicago area, attracting a diverse group of energetic residents and faculty to our 9-9-9 program. Our residents work in a real-life setting that balances education and service. As they graduate, they launch into careers in solo or group practice, immediate care, academic medicine.
Our faculty is just as diverse and energetic, with 13 board certified family physicians and a clinical psychologist who teach and practice alongside our residents. We have special expertise in Adult Down Syndrome, Geriatrics, Obstetrics, Sports Medicine, Women's Health, and International Medicine. And we are eager to share that expertise and grow in new areas. A fellowship in Sports Medicine is available.We are particularly focused on achieving excellence as a Patient Centered Medical Home in our outpatient office, as well as exhibiting excellence as an Educational Home for our residents, faculty, and our staff.
Welcome to our home—and our home page. I look forward to meeting you!
Greg Kirschner, MD, MPHFamily Medicine Residency Program DirectorAdvocate Lutheran General Hospital
Welcome to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and the Family Medicine Residency Program!
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital has a strong history of quality patient care, medical education and service to the community. We have received numerous awards which I attribute to our commitment to our values: Equality, Compassion, Excellence, Partnership, and Stewardship. As part of the Advocate Healthcare System, we are nationally known for our efforts and successes as an Integrated Healthcare System and for our advanced implementation of Health Information Technology.
The Department of Family Medicine at ALGH consists of more than 100 physicians. Over 40% of the department members are alumni of the residency. We are invested in knowing and caring for the needs of our patients and our communities. Our physicians are in many practice arrangements from solo physicians to members of large multispecialty groups. Family Physicians are actively integrated into hospital leadership
The world and the practice of medicine are changing rapidly and dramatically. What does not change is our focus is on outcomes in quality and safety, service and satisfaction, education, and collaboration.
In short, ALGH is a unique practice and learning environment. We look forward to partnering with you as you pursue your goal to become an outstanding Family Physician!
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