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Three themes came out of the discussion at the 1st meeting and we agreed to explore these further:
1. How People's Assemblies come about? Can we make them happen or do we have to wait for a new movement.
2. How can they be truly representative if they are established by a small group of people in advance of a change in the political situation?
3. People's Assemblies must become models for exciting new forms of people working together, doing politics and running an economy that meets the needs of humans and the eco-system.
Liam: Can the question of how People's Assemblies should work be answered before doing it? Can you define it without experiencing it.
Florrie: We haven't done enough thinking and research perhaps, but as we were talking about things arising in a revolutionary situation, would it not be better to think and plan for that now, rather than wait for it to be spontaneous – be familiar and comfortable with the idea of it so we can propose it when the situation arises. If we instigate a gathering now, what sort of gathering should it be?
Penny: We do need to prepare now and be so familiar with key ideas that we can sustain them – there will always be plenty of people who want to make a PA all about protest and even local and parliamentary elections. A more advanced concept goes beyond protest and elections to the current repressive state and models a new kind of democracy whilst supporting all people's struggles to defend themselves.
Amelia: Is our aim to solidify a new structure? When People's Assemblies grow into a mass movement, we see them replacing the existing state – do they then solidify into a new state?
Dave: At present we have a vote but no representation and no power. The idea of People's Assemblies is to give the right to vote and democracy meaning again.
Penny: People's Assemblies are going to go through many transitions, as the situation develops. But the long-term aim can't be to solidify into a new state. We could imagine instead a global network of People's Assemblies maturing into a society which does not require the coercive aspects of the state. A network of independent, self-organising peoples consciously planning economic and social relations that support their lives as part of a specific eco-system.
Florrie: Do we want to be here waiting for it to happen, whilst we put together our manifesto for People's Assemblies? Or maybe we need not a manifesto but a practice – or both.
We talked about the connection with the concept of art, where something that doesn't exist is there in imagination, but then has to be brought into being in the creative process and saw parallels between that and what we are trying to do with People's Assemblies. We discussed whether an event could be planned that reflected this – a kind of performance event that connected activities that imagine a future democracy with people actually doing a People's Assembly.
Liam: Whatever we do has to be both useful and experimental.
Amelia: We don't want something that is a spectacle only – are trying to do something that must come from the people, but we are presenting it at a point when it isn't coming from the people but from us.
Penny: But at the same time we may not be THE people, but we are people and part of this growing movement.
Florrie: It mustn't just be a day-long event that is wrapped up and then it's over. It would only be worthwhile if we make an honest attempt to make it real and permanent.
Liam: It's difficult to think beyond March 26, which will perhaps open up a space for new ideas and then we can consider some kind of forum or occupation of another democratic space like this one (Free Hetherington) where we can enact democracy.
Amelia: We need to think about questions of language we use and how we describe what we are doing and how that connects to new ways of working – get a new perspective on what is possible that goes beyond where we are now.
We agreed to meet on March 31st at Free Hetherington to review what happened on the demo, to think about the Scotland elections and the idea of withholding our votes. Florrie remarked that there is an art project that with this title and agreed to research information about it. Much of tonight's discussion, we agreed, had been about how politics connects with art.
It was agreed to post these notes on the facebook site, and also to establish a Glasgow strand on www.peoplesassemblies.org and post our notes there and invite people from other places to comment on them.


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I'm new to soccer. I mean, relatively new. My best friend in high school played, and I always knew soccer players, but I didn't pay much attention to the game. I was even living in Chicago during the World Cup and didn't notice (kicking myself about that, trust me.) I went to my first professional game shortly after moving to Seattle. It was a friendly. A pre-MLS Beckham drew us to Qwest with our 10 month old in tow. We sat just west of ECS and had no idea who they were and referred to them as "the crazy section." It was a moment that changed things for me though. The energy, the support, it was palpable and despite trying to keep a toddler from eating popcorn off the ground, I was moved by it.
The next World Cup I was paying more attention. I learned the name Landon Donovan. I figured out what off-side meant. Well, sort of. I made the mistake of scheduling some work when the US was playing what turned out to be an important match. I went to a local Alehouse to watch the first half during my lunch and then had to go back to work at half time. I could hear the cheering and vuvuzela's from my office 20 minutes later and I was again kicking myself for not putting soccer first that day. This prompted some single ticket attendance at a few Sounders games the following seasons, which by this time were filling more of the stadium. The ECS had grown bigger, and louder.
Fast forward and I'm 2 years of season tickets in. The first year was a bit of a blur, I didn't know S@H existed; I didn't even look at soundersfc.com or mlssoccer.com. Not knowing injury status, I was generally confused by lineup choices. The only players I would recognize on the street were Freddy, Mauro and Johannson. By the end of that season, however, I could follow the game and could readily get irritated by the row in front of me not watching the game. I had a scarf now, it was getting real.
This year was different. I started reading blogs pre-season. I watched every CCF game. Even one at a bar on Vashon where I thought I was going to be the only one and 4 other fans showed up. I watched the super draft. I got excited about Zavaleta. I watched Traore and Yedlinny score in that match which has given them both a place in my heart forever. I got really crazy and went to a few reserve games. I changed Clink seats and left the kid (who's now 8) at home and got to know some really smart seat neighbors who are now good friends. I learned things. I got obsessed. I got really obsessed. I spent more time hitting "Z" on my laptop than is probably healthy. I still have a lot to learn, but I've had a lot of fun doing it.
Would I have become a fan of soccer if I lived in any other city with an MLS club? (Portland, maybe… dodged a bullet there.) I really don't think so. It wasn't soccer that fueled my obsession. It was the Sounders. It was the club, the players, the fans. It was the game day experience of taking light rail up to Pioneer Square, listening to Sound Wave, finding out the lineup in advance, and marching to the gates. It was standing in a stadium with 39,999 of my closest friends and singing: I know I am, I'm sure I am, I'm Sounders 'til I die.


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As a year-round bicycle commuter, I am pleased to read that the city is studying the data on bicycle crashes ("With crash data, city tries to make bicycling safer," Page A1, May 15). But I also hope that the analysis can be thoughtful enough to recognize that not all violations are the same.
I join many bicyclists in carefully taking some liberties on the road, and sometimes going through a red light is as safe as waiting at it. Many of us are familiar with the experience as pedestrians. Helmets are nice, lights even better, and riding so that you don't surprise any cars is best.


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Some rejected titles were, "Cards Have Jon Jay, Rasmus Have Blue Jays," "Cards Trade Rasmus For Queen Elizabeth-Visaged Cents On the Dollar," and "Ervin Santana Threw A No-Hitter, Beltran Was Traded — Hey, Baseball, Spread Some Of Your Breaking Stories Around." So Colby Rasmus was sent to the Blue Jays, Edwin Jackson was sent to the Cardinals via Chicago and a whole lot of other shizz.Please, blog, may I have some more?
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In last year's top 80 outfielders post, I told you to take a flyer on Krispie Young, Delmon Young and Nick Swisher. Like the quarter of Harrison Ford that is Jewish, not too shabby. Then there was crap, crap, kinda crap and Jason Heyward.Please, blog, may I have some more?
Matt Lindstrom threw 1 IP, 2 ER and his second blown save in two games and third in his last four. If you're not reading this until Sunday, he probably blew another game. Oops, there goes another one. I grabbed Brandon Lyon in two leagues where he was available.Please, blog, may I have some more?
In a tie game, Cito Gaston brought in his closer, Scott Downs, to work the bottom of the ninth. Downs did that, then the Blue Jays scored five runs in the top of the 10th. So with the game in the bag, Gaston removed Downs for a pinch hitter, right?Please, blog, may I have some more?
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Our weekly Friday Fantasy Baseball Feature, Buy Low/Sell High is back after an offseason layoff. When asked what this fantasy baseball feature did during the offseason, it said this, "Went up to the Adirondacks for some bass fishing with my friend, Clete.Please, blog, may I have some more?
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At the University of Virginia, Chris was on the Dean's List, participated in the Learning Need and Evaluation Center by volunteering to read textbooks for the visually impaired, and was a member of The Sigma Phi Society. During his time at The University of Alabama, Chris was a Lector at St. Francis university parish. His professional affiliations include Young Lawyers Division with American Bar Association, Alabama State Bar, and Birmingham Bar Association. He also participates in Pro Bono Week and was involved in the Computer & Technology Committee and on the Board of Directors for the Birmingham LVP at the Birmingham Bar Association. His community activities include member of the Board of Directors of The Altamont School Alumni Association, lector at Cathedral of St. Paul, and member of the Board of Directors of The Claridge at Hanover Homeowners association where he is current Treasurer 2012-2013.
The ASB past president who recommended Chris said, "I have gotten to know Chris very well and have known him for some time because of work I have done with his firm as well as Bar work. As you know, I have been involved, first as President Elect and then as President, with the Leadership Forum program and, therefore, I am very familiar with the criteria for selection and the characteristics and traits which make someone a valuable member of a Leadership Forum class. Both by observation and personal experience, I have seen those characteristics and traits in Chris. He is dedicated to serving others, as indicated by his volunteer service. I think he has tremendous potential to be a leader and the desire and willingness to be active in Bar activities. I think he would be thoughtful and energetic in his participation with the class, and well-liked by lawyers all over who participate." The Circuit Judge who recommended Chris said, "I first came to know Chris when he clerked for me. Chris was very bright and quick to learn, and I valued his assistance greatly. I recall a specific instance in which I distributed one of Chris' memoranda to all judges of the 10th Judicial Circuit, so impressed was I with his work on an issue facing the judiciary at that time. His positive attitude and work ethic at the office made him a pleasure to work with. I was certain that he would become a fine lawyer, and I am gratified to see him fulfilling mu expectations. I should also mention that Chris is a young lawyer who practices law the way it should be practiced – with the civility and collegiality of an attorney beyond his years. His professionalism reminds me of the conduct that attorneys demonstrated when out Bar was much smaller, and which I fear is becoming rare amongst attorneys of all ages as our Bar grows. Chris' example in this regard is refreshing and commendable. My conversations with Chris over the years have shown me that he is dedicated to becoming a leader in our Bar and the community. He and I both share a deep sense of the responsibility that is incumbent upon lawyers to become servant leaders – to use those skills that we have learned not for our own advantage, but to serve the greater good of the public. I know that Chris has taken on leadership roles in the advancement of pro bono service in the Birmingham area, and I believe your program will allow him to further his work in this and other areas as he continues his career. My life experiences, be they in the military, in the practice of law, or in the judiciary, have demonstrated time and again the critical importance of leadership. I know, too, that people may be born with certain gifts that lend them to leadership, but true leaders must be trained. I believe Chris possesses the characteristics of a leader – integrity, intelligence, compassion, and initiative – and can benefit from your program. In turn, I know that he will be a credit to the Leadership Forum and use what he has learned for the benefit of the Bar and the community at large."
In his own words, Chris says, "I would like to tell you about two men – one a deacon, one a soldier. One is my grandfather, the other one was one of my first pro bono clients. Both of these men have had a profound impact on how I view my role in the community and the world at large, as a lawyer and as a human being. My grandfather was born to Lebanese immigrants to the United States, and grew up poor in Birmingham. His father died of tuberculosis when my grandfather was only a boy, and his mother was forced into the role of sole breadwinner for the family – this during a time when women were generally relegated to lower-wage careers. Born with an eye condition that required surgery, my grandfather was never able to see well enough to play sports, and he had trouble making friends. His mother even had to give a neighbor's child a little bit of her hard-earned money so that he would play with my grandfather. Some people may have become embittered; dissatisfied with the hand they had been dealt. But despite these early hardships, my grandfather persevered. Although he did not graduate from college, he joined the Air Force, and later worked his way up to executive vice president of a bank in Miami. He felt a calling to the diaconate in the Catholic church, and was ordained. Through his work in the church, he demonstrated to me firsthand a true example of servant leadership. Working for essentially nothing, my grandfather assisted at the service each Sunday, baptized children, married couples, visited the sick, consoled grieving families, and served at funerals. With the help of my grandmother, he also established children's liturgy programs during his service in Miami and Birmingham, writing special sermons each week so that schoolchildren could better understand the gospel. My grandfather's leadership was not flashy. It was certainly not for personal gain. And I am not sure, if you asked him, whether he would have described himself as a leader. But I know that hundreds, if not thousands, of people have looked to him for spiritual guidance over the course of his decades-long career as a deacon, and he has always seen it as his duty to give of himself in this regard – putting the needs of his community ahead of his own. My grandfather showed me, even when I was a boy, the importance of looking beyond yourself, stepping forward, and making a positive impact on the community. I have tried to incorporate these ideals into my practice of law through the provision of pro bono services to clients who need access to justice but cannot afford to pay for legal representation. I do this not for recognition, but simply because it is the right thing to do. In my view, it is what we are supposed to do. One of my first pro bono cases involved a soldier – I will call him Lieutenant Jackson. The lieutenant was faced with a peculiarly unjust situation. While serving in Iraq, he, like so many of our young men and women in uniform, had to perform multiple roles. He was a combat platoon leader, and had the additional responsibility of being a paymaster for local militias allied with the coalition forces. In the latter role, Lieutenant Jackson was periodically issued thousands of dollars in cash, which he would have to secure in his quarters on base – basically a small trailer. One day, Lieutenant Jackson was called out on an emergency response. He had to lead his platoon on a combat mission. Upon his return, he realized that tens of thousands of dollars had gone missing from his quarters. Although a local Iraqi translator who disappeared the same day was suspected, the culprit was never found. Under the applicable military policy, Lieutenant Jackson was to be held strictly liable for the missing money, which would be taken from his pay over time. The injustice of his situation was that Lieutenant Jackson had, time and time again, attempted to requisition a safe to secure the funds allocated to him, as per military regulations – to no avail. While I had never studied military law or regulations, ort practiced in this area, I was able to research his case, enlist his help in getting sworn statements from his brothers in arms, and draft a response to the administrative action being taken against him. Together, we prevailed, and he was not held liable for any of the missing money. While I was gratified to be able to help, it is Lieutenant Jackson who inspired me. He is on his second combat deployment, in Afghanistan, as I write this. I keep in touch with him via email, when he has time. His attitude is amazing – he is a true servant leader. His concern is never for himself, only the men he leads and, ultimately, for his country. This young man, who could himself been a lawyer, or a physician, or any number of thing, chose to become an officer in the military, and further chooses to put himself in harm's way – for a second time now – in combat duty. He does this because he believes in something larger than himself. He believes in the nobility of service, in the best of what the United States represents, and through his beliefs, he in turn embodies these very ideals. In the course of my small service to Lieutenant Jackson, I rededicated myself to looking beyond my daily concerns. I decided to ask myself what I could do so that I, too, could serve some greater cause – to focus not merely on a billable hour, but on making an impact that would make a positive difference, if only for one person. For me, this cause is pro bono service to indigent clients. By offering this service to people in need, I am able to follow the selfless examples of my grandfather and Lieutenant Jackson. These men, in their own very different ways, provided models of what servant leadership is all about, goals that I strive toward. I would like to meet the next generation of servant leaders from all over the state, so that we can share our visions about how to improve our communities, both locally and statewide. I would like to learn how to better use my God-given gifts to make a difference in pro bono service and other arenas. And finally, I would like to give back to the Leadership Forum itself – to help future classes after Class 9 – because I believe that training and building a strong network of servant leaders is perhaps the single most powerful way to change our state for the better."


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Portofino is one of my favorite places. I celebrated my 50th birthday in Italy/France so these images always bring back special memories from a couple of years ago. Simply gorgeous and, yes to the wanderlust.
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Best of 2010: NCIIA in the news
From Popular Science to Voice of America, from new companies and products and the launch of the Global Innovation Initiative to our new student ambassadors, NCIIA and its grantees were news stories in 2010.
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I was invited along with a small group of bloggers to meet with US House Speaker Pelosi this morning in the US Capital building to talk about health care reform. I'll be adding my observations in a moment, but here's what Greg Sargent is reporting:
In her most expansive case yet for health reform, Nancy Pelosi argued in a small roundtable with bloggers today that passing it into law would set the stage for a great, long-term debate with the GOP over the proper role of government in our lives — and predicted that it would "take the country in a new direction."
Pelosi argued that passing reform would give Dems a tool for drawing a sharp ideological contrast with Republicans and conservatives over time.
"Give them credit for being true to their convictions," Pelosi said. "They don't believe in health care for all Americans with any public role in it. That's by and large what the Republican Party believes."
Pelosi said passing the bill would allow Dems to undertake a "debate" with Republicans over "what is the balanced role that government should have."
"We have to take it to the American people, to say, this is the choice that you have," she said. "This is the vision that they have for your health and well being, and this is the vision that we have."
Here's what Brian Beutler of TPM reported:
Pelosi avoided delving deeply into postmortems–Why didn't the public option survive? What should have been done differently?–but she did suggest, at a couple different points, that the White House was not a perfect ally in this fight.
"There will be plenty of time for whatever–in the executive and the legislative branch–as to how [the public option] evolved to what it is now," Pelosi said, suggesting that some fault lies with the White House.
Equally vexing for her have been elements in the White House who urged her to revert to a strategy of passing a small–rather than comprehensive–health care bill. "Those who are trying to say 'just do a small bill,'" Pelosi said gesturing out the window of her office, westward toward the White House. "In our midst there's the small bill crowd. Here and there. And that empowered [the insurance companies]."
And that's to say nothing about the White House/PhRMA deal."If you're asking me were we unhappy about the pharmaceutical thing?" Pelosi asked rhetorically. "Yes. Very. But apart from that, I don't know what else they've done with industry….We just thought, Wait a minute, the Senate and the White House and PhRMA made a deal, and we have to honor that?"


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On a sunny Monday morning in November three groups of Oxfordshire Managers set off on the journey to
"Sinbad" "Jayne" and "Savman" at county office before setting off on their journey...
The guidelines for the 20min presentation were that every team member should speak covering what happened on your journey.
Managers got together in their groups in advance of the journey and had time after arriving at Centre Parcs to complete their PowerPoint presentations on laptops adding in the photos taken on the way.
Once Managers were happy with their presentations there was chance to wind down in the
The Tuesday was the start of the official programme and first on the agenda were the presentations. All three groups presented extremely well with funny tales of their journeys and interesting information on the places visited on the way (or in the imagination as one group showed quite ingeniously!). All three teddy bears had an exciting time too judging by the photographs! At the end of the three presentations Nigel Reed and the county team deciding on the winning presentation who received a few gifts but all the teams had done exceptionally well with all the planning, preparations and delivery of each presentation.
The rest of the day continued on the theme of presentation with Dawn Matthews-Smith giving a presentation on networking and then after lunch Barbara Doyle, Training Manager, delivering a session on report writing followed by Nigel Reed reminding us of the role of the humble comma. Dawn finished the day by reviewing the general resident quality survey outcomes and where enhancements could be made, followed by Rick Solomon, Catering Advisor, who talked about catering and laundry improvements.
The evening took on a different dimension for the Christmas Dinner the theme was Arabian Nights and everyone dressed up to look the part. The group photo unfortunately does not do justice to some of the individual outfits, many hand-made, hired or bought, but everyone was dressed to theme. After the delicious meal, there were a few pre-prepared games and quizzes with prizes and much merriment and Christmas spirit.
The programme for Wednesday started with Nigel Reed giving a presentation to the Managers on the Trust strategy followed by Dawn Matthews-Smith presenting the Oxfordshire strategy and objectives. After the morning break which included some delightful Danish pastries, there was free time for the Managers to work on their business plans and budgets.
The final event of the programme before Managers departed was a game of Adventure Golf which highlighted those keen golfers and those with just pure luck! Luckily the weather was dry for the duration and even the sun shined on that happy afternoon. The Managers headed back on their straight forward return journeys to Oxfordshire once the results had been counted and the overall winner announced.


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Its not 100% finished (as in it needs some more artwork, and link connections), but tell me what you think!
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I like it!
It is very clear and fresh, and most important, easy to navigate. I especially like your resume page.
Things i would consider is the grey background on your 'work' page, i think it would do better with a lighter grey.
Also your contact and about pages give me a 404 error.
nice layout. however, consider removing useless links, like the design button to the left, on the works page, and the about and contact buttons. try to use just one of them instead.
Very clean, I like it because there aren't any unnecessary infos. 'Contact' and 'about' link are still not working.re still not working.
The link doesn't work for me?
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Good start, please completed.
Let colleagues will judge
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Katunayake Airport duty free shop goods worth lakhs grabbed without payment by a President security group on the day President returned from UK
(Lanka-e-News, Dec.05, 2010, 10.20PM) It is reported that on the 3rd when the President returned to the Island after his four day UK tour, a group of his security division at the time of his arrival at the Katunayake Airport, has taken goods worth lakhs from a duty free shopping stall at the Airport without making payment.
There had been large crowds at the Airport to welcome the President on his arrival. At that moment a group of the Presidents security unit wearing black uniform have taken Television sets, washing machines, rice cookers, Refrigerators and other consumer durables without payment from duty free shops and loaded them into a lorry beyond what the lorrys capacity could accommodate.
When the customs officers had pointed out to them that they have no authority to take them out as they have no foreign exchange and they have not made payment,and therefore their action is illegal, this group has threatened the customs officers stating that they are so and sos (Presidents security) officers and taken the goods out in the lorry through the VIP gate.
The goods had been forcefully removed from the Airport by these security officers of the President flaunting their power claiming they are His Excellency the Presidents high and mighty men and therefore all powerful.
On the very day of the incident, the Deputy Director of Customs at the Katunayake Airport has made a complaint in this regard to the Secretary, Ministry of Finance Dr. P B Jayasundara, it is reported.
The Customs officers are questioning, if the Presidents security officers have such powers to so disdainfully discard the customs regulations and violate the laws flagrantly just because they are Presidents men, if there follows a total collapse of the countrys legal apparatus, that will not be a matter for surprise, at this rate.
The customs officers have added that they only knew that the President has such immunity, but they do not know that his security officers too are possessed of such immunity for their marauding purposes.
Whither peoples security and safety amidst such marauders and looters ? who are supposedly providing security to the highest in the hierarchy of this State.
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No Name Comedy Set for Ottos In Manhattan, 2/14 & 21
"No Name... & A Bag O' Chips" comedy / variety show producer, Eric Vetter recently announced two February 2014 shows at Otto's in Manhattan with the first - on Friday, February 14th - to feature actor / playwright Aladdin Ullah (Dishwasher Dreams), Dave Lester (TV One's "Who's Got Jokes with Bill Bellamy") and illusionist Lee Alan Barrett.
The festivities continue on Friday, February 21st with comedian /pundit / blogger Leighann Lord (Fox News "Strategy Room), author / storyteller Michele Carlo ("Fish Out Of Agua"), alt-folk singer-songwriter Jessica Delfino ("Good Morning America") and Hilary Schwartz (Boston's Women in Comedy Festival), "No Name" house band The Summer Replacements" including Carl (BabyFreak) Fortunato) and Fernando (Dr. Sandman) Morales Gonzalez will perform a full set old school R & B and rock beginning at 8;30pm. Both shows start at 7:00pm. No cover, no minimum. Otto's is located at 538 E 14th St (Cross Street: Between Avenue A and Avenue B) "L" subway train to First Avenue.
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Two teenage girls robbed at gunpoint while walking home from Ruskin High School
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Two 15-year-old girls were robbed at gunpoint Thursday night while walking home from Ruskin High School.
Police say the girls had left the school at about 8 p.m. after attending an afterschool program where students build competitive robots.
The girls only made it a few blocks away before four men attacked them near Ruskin Way and Bristol Terrace.
Police say one of the men had a gun and told the girls, "Give me everything you got."
The suspects took the girls' backpacks, which had books, supplies and money, police said.
The girls ran back to the school and reported the crime to their teachers.
"I would think for 15, 50, 75, I don't care what age you are, I think something like this would rattle you," Hickman Mills School District Spokesman John Baccala said. "Especially when it's in your neighborhood."
As a result of the crime, the robotics teachers have changed their policy and are requiring students have a ride home from practice. No students will be allowed to walk home in the dark.
The gunman was described as a black man between 17 and 19 years old. He's about 5 feet, 7 inches tall, with a medium build and was last seen wearing a camouflage bandana and coat.
The robber who helped take the items was a similar age and height. He had dreadlocks and bangs that came down to his eyebrows. The victims said he had "messed up teeth."
Anyone with information is asked to call the TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS.


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Weird noises. Stalled engines. Ominous black smoke. Anyone who ever had major car trouble likely appreciates the value of a good auto mechanic. These professionals not only fix cars and trucks in need, but perform the regular maintenance to prevent major blow-outs down the line. Knowing how to tend to these tasks takes some serious auto know-how, however. While a lot of auto mechanic get their start tinkering with their own vehicles, many refine their skills in automotive vocational schools. Some may even choose to specialize their training, as in the case of auto body or diesel engine specialists. This training, whatever its scope, borders on essential: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov) reports that as automotive technology becomes more sophisticated, more employers may require formal training.Here is a quick review of some of the different types of careers available in the auto field, and what future professionals can expect once in them.
To say auto service technicians and mechanics fix cars would be an oversimplification. Yes, many techs do specialize in car repair and maintenance, but some choose to specialize in a particular area of the field, or in working with a specific type of vehicle. The following specializations are just a few of those available to future techs, as reported by the BLS.
- Brake repairers. Brake repairers examine, adjust and repair brake rotors and pads.
- Front-end mechanics. These technicians align and balance wheels, steering mechanisms and suspension systems.
- Transmission technicians and builders. These professionals examine, repair and replace gear trains, hydraulic pumps, and other elements of a vehicle's transmission.
- Drivability technicians. Drivability technicians are extremely knowledgeable in the areas of engine management, fuel, emission, electrical and ignition. They often use diagnostic systems or electronic systems to examine cars and diagnose problems.
- Diesel mechanics. Diesel mechanics specialize in working with diesel engines, including big trucks and watercraft.
- Auto body and glass repairers. Auto body and glass repairers restore, refinish and replace vehicle bodies, frames, and window glass.
Note that many professionals who graduate from automotive vocational schools go on to seek professional certification (or multiple certifications) in the areas above while actually working in the field.
Certifications and degrees
There are a number of different types of credentials students can earn through automotive vocational schools and industry-related professional organizations. Though many programs offer associate degrees, The College Board reports that post-secondary certificates remain one of the most common credentials. Automotive repair technicians who already hold a certificate or degree can often go on to earn additional professional certifications, too. These certification programs allow techs to specialize their training, which may, in turn, improve their earnings and employment prospects.
Though automotive vocational schools vary tremendously in scope and availability, they do tend to offers many of the same courses. The following are a few of the most common classes, as reported by The College Board:
- Auto repair fundamentals
- Auto-body welding
- Major collision repair
- Conventional frame analysis and diagnosis
- Mechanical and electrical repair
- Steering and suspension problems
- Structural and non-structural repair
- Body shop management and estimating
- Refinishing
- Auto paint fundamentals and color matching
Salary and career outlook
It can be difficult to say precisely how much those who graduate from automotive vocational schools will earn, how easily they will find work upon graduation. A number of variables influence these trends, including experience, education and even geographical location. The following examples give a sense for what graduates can generally expect.
- Automotive service technicians and mechanics. Because this category of service repair technicians includes auto, big truck and diesel engine specialists, earnings can vary wildly from one position to the next. With this in mind, the BLS reports that auto mechanics earned a median national salary of $36,710 annually in 2013. The BLS projects that employment of these professionals will grow by 9 percent across the board between 2012 and 2022, but emphasizes that prospects may be best for candidates who have acquired formal training through automotive vocational schools.
- Automotive body and glass repairers. These professionals tend to earn salaries comparable to those of auto service technicians, but are generally in higher demand. The BLS reports that in 2013, auto body and glass repairers earned a national median annual salary of $38,850. The BLS projects that demand for these professionals will grow by about 13 percent between 2012 and 2022, and that those with formal training may enjoy the best prospects.
- Bus, truck and diesel engine specialists. Diesel and large engine specialists tend to have a bit more training than many auto service technicians, so tend to earn slightly more. The BLS reports that these professionals earned a national median annual wage of $42,730 in 2013. As with auto mechanics, the BLS projects that demand for diesel specialists will grow by 9 percent between 2012 and 2022. Once again, candidates with formal training through automotive vocational schools are expected to enjoy the best career prospects.
Note that all of these figures tend to change regionally, especially with respect to career outlook. For example, Projections Central reports that demand for auto service technicians will grow the fastest in Utah, Colorado and Puerto Rico between 2010 and 2020, while employment of diesel engine specialists will grow the fastest in Utah, Nevada and Washington D.C. over the same period. Demand for auto body repairers, meanwhile, will be strongest in Utah, Colorado and Hawaii.
Finding the right fit
This guide may provide a summary of the different types of automotive repair careers and credentials available, but it is only a start. We recommend researching careers and automotive vocational schools more thoroughly before enrolling in any particular program. In most cases, you can contact schools directly to request more information about a program, or visit the BLS online to learn more about particular career.
Automotive Body and Glass Repairers, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wages, May, 2013, http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes493021.htm Automotive Body and Glass Repairers, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, January 8, 2014, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/automotive-body-and-glass-repairers.htm
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wages, May, 2013, http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes493023.htm
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, January 8, 2014, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/automotive-service-technicians-and-mechanics.htm
Bus and Truch Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wages, May, 2013, http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes493031.htm
Diesel Service Technicians and Mechanics, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, January 8, 2014, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/diesel-service-technicians-and-mechanics.htm
"Major: Automotive-Body Technology," The College Board, Big Future, https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/majors/mechanic-repair-technologies-vehicle-maintenance-repair-automotive-body-technology
Projections Central, State Occupational Projections, Long Term Occupational Projections, http://www.projectionscentral.com/Projections/LongTerm
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November 16, 2001
Kenneth Zwick, Director
Office of Management Programs, Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice
Main Building, Room 3140
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20530
Director Zwick:
As the Chairman of the New York State Senate Crime Victims, Crime and Corrections
Committee, I would like to take this opportunity to provide comment on the record
regarding the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001 [Public Law No:
107-42, Title IV] and its proposed regulations.
The specific source of my concern arises from the broad definition of 'collateral
source' [Section 402(4)] and the possible interpretation which could include charitable
contributions. It is of the utmost importance that the tremendous amount of charitable
contributions after the September 11th tragedies are not included as a collateral source
which, under Section 405(b)(6),' ...shall reduce the amount of compensation
determined under paragraph (1)(B)(ii)...' To do so would not only be an insult to
the donors and benefactors, it would be contrary to the very law which established the
September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001 and contrary to New York State
In addition to the obvious policy reasons for excluding charitable contributions from
the definition of 'collateral sources,' and the fact that charitable contributions were not
included in the statutory definition of 'collateral source, 'such an interpretation should
not be made, because the Act as a whole requires the Department to exclude such
contributions from its definition.
Looking at the language Congress used in defining 'collateral source' and the law in its
entirety, it is clear the intent is to include only entitlements as an offset to the
compensation awarded to a claimant under this act. Sections 405(a)(2)(B)(iii) and
405(b)(6) both use 'collateral source' in context as compensation a claimant has,
'...received or is entitled to receive...' (emphasis added). Compensation from a
'collateral source' in this Act is an entitlement in the true definition of the word-
arising from a contract or by law. Section 402(4) simply provides major examples-
life insurance, pension funds, death benefits, and payments made by Federal, State or
local governments- which create an entitlement under contract or law.
Although under a moral obligation to provide assistance to those they have collected
donations for, and under a general, legal obligation to their donors to ensure the money
collected for a specific purpose is used for that purpose, charities are under no
contractual or legal obligation to provide assistance to any particular benefactor.
Finally, please allow me to concur and restate the position of the memorandum to the
Honorable Phillip Perry, Acting Associate Attorney General, from the offices of
Governor Pataki, Attorney General Spitzer and Mayor Giuliani, which excludes
charitable contributions from potential offsets under this Act consistent with the
dictates of New York's collateral source law:
....Section 4545(c) of the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules provides:
In any action brought to recover damages for personal injury, injury to
property or wrongful death, where the plaintiff seeks to recover for the
cost of medical care, dental care, custodial care or rehabilitation
services, loss of earnings or other economic loss, evidence shall be
admissible for consideration by the court to establish that any such past
or future cost or expense was or will, with reasonable certainty, be
replaced or indemnified, in whole or in part, from any collateral source
such as insurance (except for life insurance), social security (except
those benefits provided under Title XVIII of the social security act),
workers' compensation or employee benefit programs (except such
collateral sources entitled by law to liens against any recovery of the
To be deemed a collateral source, the court must find that such cost or expense
was replaced or indemnified from any collateral source.
[T]o find that any future cost or expenses will, with reasonable
certainty, be replaced or indemnified by the collateral source, the court
must find that the plaintiff is legally entitled to the continued receipt of
such collateral source, pursuant to a contract or otherwise enforceable
agreement, subject only to the continued payment of a premium and
such other financial obligations as may be required by such agreement.
Id. Similarly, awards made by the New York Crime Victims Board are reduced
only by public funds or payments mandated by law or contract. Exec. Law Sec.
631, 9 NYCRR 525.11. Individuals are not legally entitled to the receipt of
charitable contributions, pursuant to a contract or otherwise enforceable
agreement. See Wasau Business Insurance Co. a/s/o Central Synagogue v.
Turner Construction Co. Et al., No. 99 CIV 0862 (RWS) (amicus brief)...
In summary, while Section 402(4) does not specifically exclude charitable
contributions from the definition of 'collateral source', Title IV, in its entirety, is not meant to include charitable contributions as a 'collateral source'. The statutory
language, legislative intent and consistency with New York Law all require the
regulations and the application of this Act should not consider charitable contributions
when making the 'collateral source' adjustment to the compensation awarded to a
claimant under this Act.
Thank you for considering my comments on this important matter. If you have any
questions regarding any of the issues discusses in this letter, please feel free to contact me.
With best wishes.
Michael F. Nozzolio
Senator, 53rd District
Email Date:2001-11-16


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Good bye to an old friend. Maitland rotates from Runway 16R bound for Victorville as QFA6019. Estimated flight time is 14 hours.
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Maitland touches down gently on Runway 34 in 25 to 40 knot gusty winds as QFA0417 from Sydney.
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"This was a terrible budget for Northern Ontario," Gravelle said. "There is no plan to create jobs for youth or adults who are struggling, there is no help for tourism and forestry sectors, and there is no reversal of the bad policies introduced in past budgets.
"The budget section on Tackling Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia is a perfect example of the Conservatives illusion. All they did was flow the research money they announced a year ago while saying no to the modest $3 million asked for by the Alzheimer Society of Canada to begin building a true national strategy."
Gravelle has a private member's bill calling for a national dementia strategy to deal with the 1.4 million Canadians who will have dementia by 2031 and the expected $300-billion bill facing the country.
Gravelle said he was happy the government extended the flow-through shares credit for junior mining companies struggling in difficult economic and mining sector times. New Democrats are encouraged by the modest extension of rural broadband Internet coverage and the protection of some commercial fisheries and money for small coastal harbours that might benefit Great Lakes communities.
Searching through the budget document, there is no mention of the following words and phrases: Northern Ontario, FedNor, the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, or Ring of Fire.
"For these Conservatives, it's as if Northern Ontario doesn't even exist," Gravelle said. "I am very worried that their balanced budget commitment will be done on the backs of further cuts to federal civil services and government offices. We already have a government missing in action in the North."


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April 23, 2008Albany -- A Judge has allowed a class action civil lawsuit to go forward and it could eventually lead to a refund for Dougherty County property taxpayers.
The Board of Assessors had asked Judge John Crosby to dismiss the lawsuit, but instead the judge kept all 18 counts of the lawsuit and allowed it to go forward. Now the Board of Assessors say they may appeal.
The affect it could have on the tax digest could cost the county millions in refunds to property owners.
The Dougherty County Taxpayers Association calls it a win in the fight against the property reassessments that increased the tax digest by $357 million. Judge John Crosby has allowed their class action lawsuit against the Board of Assessors to go forward.
"So many of these cases are dismissed and that's what the county was trying to do was have the entire case dismissed so what Judge Crosby has said is that there's justice and merit to every one of our counts," says Dougherty County Taxpayers Association Co-Chairman Richard Thomas.
The Board of Assessors Attorney Spencer Lee said it's likely they'll appeal. They feel the lawsuit duplicates the reassessment appeals process that continues. The board need to hear another 15 appeals before the more than 100 cases will go to trial in Superior Court. In 60 days, Judge Loring Gray could look at the appeals that questions whether the process was done fairly.
"They're challenging the uniformity of the digest saying that it's sort of out of whack, their property is out of whack with other properties, and that it wasn't done properly," Lee said.
If Judge Gray finds that's true the entire reassessment could be thrown out, costing the county millions. "It would mean the 2006 digest would be the one that's in effect now rather than the 2007, we would have to give refunds on all of the 2007 tax bills that went out and we would have to give them based on the 2006 digest as well as the '08 digest in addition to that it would mean we'd have to go out and do another mass appraisal re-eval," Lee said.
The assessment could also be thrown out as a result of the class action lawsuit. Richard Thomas says their class action suit isn't the same as the appeals process and their suit covers additional mis-steps by the Board of Assessors. "Right now we're preparing for a jury trial with great pleasure."
Which case will come before a judge first, has yet to be decided, either way Attorney Spencer Lee says the outcome could be serious.
More than 5,400 appeals were filed by taxpayers after receiving their reassessments last year.
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Blink and there's a new Paris-based popette yapping at the veterans' Louboutins. This one's a model. Oh - and she's Australian.
Taking a moment's respite from our models-who-blog series, comes models-who-sing. And yes I know Irina Lazareanu is collaborating with Sean Lennon, Patti Smith and Pete Doherty on a folk album called Some Place Along The Way that is due out in September, but I want to talk about Micky Green.
Micky who?
I did a similar double take when I spotted her name, nationality and photo a few weeks ago in dispatches from the front row of Chanel's haute couture FW0809 show in Paris.
As it emerges, the 23 year-old artiste formerly known as Michaela Gehrmann was born and raised in Sydney but took off for Paris at the age of 18. At which point she began to model.
Repped at some stage by Viviens in Australia, Gehrmann is still listed on the Ford Models Europe website, with what looks like a recent portfolio of tear sheets and magazine covers (above and below) - most of them in French.
Having reportedly played the drums in a band in highschool, Gehrmann has been writing songs since she was a teenager and recorded her first demos on her computer.
After hooking up with French producer Renaud Letang (Feist, Peaches, Manu Chao, Jamie Lidell), she released her first album 'White T-Shirt' in August last year through Polydor/Universal Music France.
French newspaper Libération called it "la surprise de la rentrée".
Judging by the score of Micky Green YouTube and other videos that have been taken from various French tv shows and music festivals, the catchy singles 'Oh' and 'Shoulda' (which you can listen to on her MySpace page) seem to have become minor cult hits in France.
White T-Shirt will be released in Germany on August 1st, with the single 'Oh' due to bow in that market on Friday.
Stand by to see if Micky Green now takes flight around the rest of Europe - as did Kylie Minogue.
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The Hoover Dam is a man-made wonder located in southern Nevada. This must see attraction is only a few minutes ride on your motorcycle rental from Las Vegas, so be sure to take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity! The Hover Dam was originally named the Boulder Canyon Dam in 1930 when the building commenced. (It was later changed in honor of President Herbert Hoover). Over 16,000 people worked on the damn, which took five years to build. More than 5,000 men worked at a time, with construction going on 24-hours a day.
Mount Charleston is just under an hour from the bright lights of Las Vegas with your motorcycle rental. This is a relaxing trip from the big city and a chance for you to get some clean air, spectacular views, and a little peace and quiet. Mount Charleston stretches to an elevation of 11,918 feet and it is the centerpiece of the Spring Mountain National Recreation Area.
Another popular environmental tourist attraction near Las Vegas is the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Simply hop on your motorcycle and ride for approximately 17 miles west down Charleston Highway and you'll run smack dab into the monstrous mountains of Red Rock. The entry fee is a low five dollars, which not only admits your motorcycle into the park, but also hooks you up with a glossy brochure full of maps and information on the Canyon.
If you're planning a trip to Las Vegas there is one place you definitely won't want to miss. The Casino Strip is the booming epicenter of Las Vegas, full of exotic entertainment, gambling opportunities and first class hotels. Also known was Las Vegas Boulevard, this street is packed full of enticing neon lights beckoning to passing tourists.
Lake Mead flooded a large area of desert, covering many canyons, several small villages and many relics of ancient settlemen, but this inundation of water has created a major Southwest attraction which now brings many thousands of visitors each year. They come for boating, fishing, jet skiing, camping, swimming and to a lesser extent hiking - outdoor activities are possible year round as the weather is usually sunny and hot, up to 110 °F in midsummer when the water temperature reaches the mid 80's.


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CHESTERFIELD (WRIC) - They just might be the most famous cheetahs in the world right now.
All eyes have been on these five cubs born at the Metro Richmond Zoo last month and fans were in for a real treat when the zoo webcast their six-week checkup.
It's vaccine day for the baby cheetahs and they're fighting each prod and pinch.
Metro Richmond Zoo Director Jim Andelin has a few battle scars from the checkup but he sees every scratch and combative cry as a good sign.
"It's worth whatever we need to do to make sure they get the proper vaccines to keep from having any problems down the road," he says. "They're wild animals and they're going to get tougher and tougher."
Four-year-old mom Lana gave birth to the zoo's first ever litter of cheetahs on October 6.
The three boys and two girls are growing each week and they'll put on even more weight, now that they eat meat twice a day.
"The cubs are just now starting to get it in their mouth, spitting it out and eating and in the past few days they've started eating quite a bit," Andelin says.
The five cubs are nearly identical - so vets shaved small spots on their legs to help tell them apart.
The zoo learns from these babies each day and hopes they're just the beginning of a successful cheetah breeding program in a community that's welcoming it with open arms.
"There's definitely a cheetah mania going on in Richmond," Andelin says. "We're definitely going to try to get them on exhibit, but it's going to be a couple months before we do."
Andelin says the zoo decided to webcast this checkup because it's gotten inquiries from just about every country around the world. If you want to check in with the cubs, click here: http://www.metrorichmondzoo.com/cheetahcam.shtml
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Grabbing drinks is a popular choice for a date. Deciding on drinks is the easy part, but what type of bar do you choose? Each bar (just like each woman) has a different personality. Let's take a look at some of the right bar/girl matches for a successful date.
Photo credit: Lomo-Cam, Flickr
10 Dive Bar
This is for a chill girl who enjoys the simple pleasures of going to a fun, local bar. Order some pub grub, grab a beer or a cheap well drink and get to know her.
Photo credit: becksshaw, Flickr
9 Lounge
This is for a girl who prefers to relax in a low-pressure situation, but still wants you to treat her to a nice $15 cocktail. So lean back into your overstuffed love seat and bust out that credit card. You're going to need it.
Photo credit: thisreidwrites, Flickr
8 Club
This is for women who just need to dance and don't even care that clubs are a terrible venue for a date. Honestly, she's just glad you're letting her do her thing, and maybe if you're lucky she'll let you do your thing with her later.
Photo credit: ctsnow, Flickr
7 Cigar Bar
This is a rare find; a woman who welcomes the smoky musk of cigars coupled with the warm embrace of scotch illuminating her very being. Then again, there's a good chance she's got a Vader-deep voice and a chronic cough. Brutal.
Photo credit: Brian Birke, Flickr
6 Sports Bar
This is for the chick who made sure to wear her sports jersey in her online photos and say "Go Giants!" or "We totally won't get along if you like the Jets, just kidding (not really)!" on her dating profile, to show how much she can be one of the guys. She'll be happy to eat some wings and share a pitcher of beer with you during the game.
Photo credit: Paul Lowry, Flickr
5 College Bar
You can take pretty much any young woman here who's 18-20, doe-eyed and ready to gulp down beer and Amaretto Sours out of Solo cups til she passes out on the sidewalk. Who cares if the bathrooms look like a sewage tank exploded in them? She's just happy to be out drinking! But don't think you'll be able to have an actual conversation here, because you can bet your ass the music will be blaring. But then again, who cares? Does the average drunk 19-year-old have anything worthwhile to say anyway?
Photo credit: ChrisHConnelly, Flickr
4 Gastropub
Have you found yourself a hipster chick, all bra-less and decked out in corduroy slacks? This is the perfect place to bring her so she can get her craft beer and organic "small plate" appetizers. Enjoy.
Photo credit: goodiesfirst, Flickr
3 Restaurant Bar
It's best to do this with a chick who's a huge lush, but is trying to hide it from you. You meet at a restaurant, but the main attraction is really the bar and three drinks into the first half hour, you'll know her game.
Photo credit: edenpictures, Flickr
2 Biker Bar
If she's got a leather jacket for each season, or boots that were made for stomping rather than walking, then it's very possible she'll be right at home in a biker bar. Bikers are friendly people as long as you stay on their good side. So stay on her good side, hombre.
Photo credit: Lana_aka_BADGRL, Flickr
1 Juice Bar
This is perfect for the hippie chick who does not partake in alcohol, but loves herself some green. She probably just got done with smoking up before you met up, so she'll arrive with a major case of the major munchies. One mammoth chocolate peanut butter smoothie and two sandwiches later you'll be able to have a normal conversation.
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SACRAMENTO — Amid severe drought conditions, California officials announced Friday they won't send any water from the state's vast reservoir system to local agencies beginning this spring, an unprecedented move that affects drinking water supplies for 25 million people and irrigation for 1 million acres of farmland.
The announcement marks the first time in the 54-year history of the State Water Project that such an action has been taken, but it does not mean that every farm field will turn to dust and every city tap will run dry.
The 29 agencies that draw from the state's water-delivery system have other sources, although those also have been hard-hit by the drought.
Sonoma County does not get water from the Project. The cities of Napa, St. Helena, and Calistoga, however, rely on the state project for part of their needs; they say they will rely on banked up water, unused from previous years, to bridge the shortage in 2014. American Canyon relies entirely on the state for water and doesn't have nearly enough banked up from previous years to meet its annual need; officials say they hope to be able to buy surplus water from other cities to make up for the shortfall if strict conservation alone cannot do so.
Many farmers in California's Central Valley, one of the most productive agricultural regions in the country, also draw water from a separate system of federally run reservoirs and canals, but that system also will deliver just a fraction of its normal water allotment this year.
The announcement affects water deliveries planned to begin this spring, and the allotment could increase if weather patterns change and send more storms into the state.
Nevertheless, Friday's announcement puts an exclamation point on California's water shortage, which has been building during three years of below-normal rain and snow.
"This is the most serious drought we've faced in modern times," said Felicia Marcus, chairwoman of the State Water Resources Control Board. "We need to conserve what little we have to use later in the year, or even in future years."