text: Main Content MCL Index printer friendly Show update info: none In Last Week In Last Month In Last Year NOTE: Dates reflect any modification to item, not necessarily a change in law. Act 162 of 1982 - NONPROFIT CORPORATION ACT (450.2101 - 450.3192) 162‑1982‑1 ‑ CHAPTER 1 (450.2101...450.2151) Section 450.2101 ‑ Short title. Section 450.2103 ‑ Construction and application of act. Section 450.2104 ‑ Definitions generally. Section 450.2105 ‑ Definitions; A, B. Section 450.2106 ‑ Definitions; C to E. Section 450.2107 ‑ Definitions; F to I. Section 450.2108 ‑ Definitions; M to P. Section 450.2109 ‑ Definitions; S. Section 450.2110 ‑ Definitions; T, V. Section 450.2121 ‑ Corporations to which act applicable; corporation organized under predecessor act. Section 450.2122 ‑ Statutory reference to repealed act as reference to this act; statutes not applicable to corporation. Section 450.2123 ‑ Applicability to corporation organized under other act not repealed by this act; organizations to which act inapplicable. Section 450.2124 ‑ Requirements of other acts not modified; compliance; inconsistency between acts. Section 450.2125 ‑ Applicability to commerce with foreign nations and among several states, and to corporations formed by act of congress. Section 450.2127 ‑ Effect of act on existing corporation, cause of action, liability, penalty, action, or special proceeding. Section 450.2129 ‑ Supplementation, alteration, amendment, or repeal of act by legislature. Section 450.2131 ‑ Submission of documents; delivery; endorsement; indexing; preparing and returning copy or original; public inspection; maintenance of records and files; effective date of document; fees. Section 450.2132 ‑ English language; numbers; articles of foreign corporation; signatures; contents of documents. Section 450.2133 ‑ Correction of document; certificate; effective date of corrected document. Section 450.2141 ‑ Taking action without notice and without lapse of prescribed period of time; waiver. Section 450.2142 ‑ Dispensing with notice or communication to person with whom communication unlawful; affidavit, certificate, or other instrument. Section 450.2143 ‑ Giving notice or communication by mail; electronic transmission as written notice. Section 450.2151 ‑ Refusal by administrator to file document promptly; notice of refusal to file; refusal or revocation of authorization of foreign corporation to conduct affairs in state; judicial review. 162‑1982‑2 ‑ CHAPTER 2 (450.2201...450.2275) Section 450.2201 ‑ Incorporators; signing and filing articles of incorporation. Section 450.2202 ‑ Articles of incorporation; contents. Section 450.2204 ‑ Articles of incorporation; provision pertaining to proposed compromise or arrangement or reorganization between corporation and creditors or shareholders. Section 450.2205 ‑ Articles of incorporation; including provision of MCL 450.2204; effect on creditors, shareholders, or members of corporation; administration and enforcement of provision by circuit court; restraining actions and proceedings against corporation; appointment and powers of temporary receiver. Section 450.2209 ‑ Articles of incorporation; additional provisions. Section 450.2212 ‑ Corporate name. Section 450.2213 ‑ Assuming name that implies corporation is banking corporation, insurance or surety company, or trust company prohibited. Section 450.2215 ‑ Reservation of right to use corporate name; application; duration; expiration; extension; transfer of right to exclusive use of reserved corporate name. Section 450.2217 ‑ Conduct of affairs under assumed name or names other than corporate name; assumption of same name by 2 or more corporations participating in partnership or joint venture; certificate of assumed name; duration; extensions; notification of impending expiration; substantive rights to use of assumed name not created. Section 450.2221 ‑ Corporate existence to begin on effective date of articles; filing as conclusive evidence that conditions precedent fulfilled and corporation organized; exception. Section 450.2223 ‑ Selection of board and adoption of bylaws; first meeting; notice; quorum; transaction of business. Section 450.2231 ‑ Bylaws; adoption; amendment or repeal; contents. Section 450.2241 ‑ Registered office; resident agent. Section 450.2242 ‑ Change of registered office or resident agent; statement. Section 450.2243 ‑ Resident agent; resignation; notice; appointment of successor; termination of appointment of resigning agent. Section 450.2246 ‑ Resident agent; service of process, notice, or demand; resident agent as agent of director or officer in certain actions; forwarding process to director or officer. Section 450.2251 ‑ Corporate purposes; conduct of lawful activities during war or national emergency. Section 450.2261 ‑ Corporate powers; inconsistency between certain acts; fixed limitation or term; waiver of right to perpetual existence; nonprofit power corporation. Section 450.2262 ‑ Existing incorporated association or society operating as corporation subject to act; payment of death or sick benefits; reserves; rules; investment of funds securing reserves; statement required of evidence of obligation to pay death and sick benefits. Section 450.2271 ‑ Act of corporation and transfer of property to or by corporation not invalid where corporation without capacity or power; assertion of lack of capacity or power. Section 450.2275 ‑ Agreement to pay rate of interest in excess of legal rate; defense of usury prohibited. 162‑1982‑3 ‑ CHAPTER 3 (450.2301...450.2391) Section 450.2301 ‑ Payment or distribution of assets, income, or profit; conferring benefits on shareholders or members; compensation; distribution of assets upon dissolution; providing for payment of dividends or distribution of income or profit in articles or bylaws; application or distribution of profits; use, conveyance, or distribution of assets held by corporation for charitable purposes. Section 450.2302 ‑ Corporation organized upon nonstock basis. Section 450.2303 ‑ Corporation organized upon stock basis; provisions of articles and bylaws; issuance of shares; rights, preferences, and limitations of or upon shareholders; classes of shares; voting rights; transferability and cancellation of shares; rules of qualification and government. Section 450.2304 ‑ Corporation organized upon membership basis; provisions of articles or bylaws; rights, preferences, and limitations of or upon members; classes of members; voting rights; condominium association; homeowners or property owners association; transferability and termination of membership; rules of qualification and government; limitations on membership. Section 450.2305 ‑ Corporation organized upon directorship basis; members; voting; matters subject to action by board of directors. Section 450.2307 ‑ Subscription for shares or membership; enforceability; irrevocability; acceptance; consent to revocation; contract with corporation to purchase shares to be issued or treasury shares as subscription agreement. Section 450.2308 ‑ Subscription for shares or membership; payment; installments; call for payment ratable; retention of shares as security for performance by subscriber. Section 450.2309 ‑ Default in payment of amount due under subscription agreement; rights and duties of corporation; interpretation; limiting and adding to rights and remedies of corporation. Section 450.2310 ‑ Rescission of subscription under which part of shares issued and in which security interest retained as cancellation of shares. Section 450.2311 ‑ Fees or dues required as condition of shareholding or membership; fixing; enforcement. Section 450.2312 ‑ Issuance by corporation organized on stock basis of shares for fixed consideration; disposition of treasury shares. Section 450.2313 ‑ Corporation, unincorporated association, partnership, or other person as shareholder or member; officers and directors as director of corporation; rights, powers, privileges, and liabilities of shareholders or members. Section 450.2315 ‑ Consideration for issuance of shares; rights and privileges of subscribers when payment received by corporation; value of consideration; fully paid shares nonassessable. Section 450.2317 ‑ Obligation to pay unpaid portion of consideration for shares or membership as sole obligation; liability of person holding stock or membership in fiduciary or representative capacity; liability of assignee, transferee, or pledgee of shares, membership, or subscription for unpaid portion of consideration. Section 450.2327 ‑ Charges and expenses of organization or reorganization; sale or underwriting expenses and compensation; payment or allowance. Section 450.2331 ‑ Representation of shares by certificates; signatures of officers and seal. Section 450.2332 ‑ Certificate representing shares; required statements. Section 450.2334 ‑ Lost or destroyed certificate; issuance of new certificate; bond. Section 450.2338 ‑ Issuing certificates for fractions of share; purposes; rights of holders; paying fair value of fractions of share in cash; issuing scrip in registered or bearer form exchangeable for full shares; conditions; providing opportunity to purchase additional fractions of share or scrip. Section 450.2361 ‑ Shares redeemable upon occurrence of specified event or events in cash, bonds, or other property; classes; sinking fund for redemption. Section 450.2363 ‑ Shares redeemable at option of shareholders in cash, bonds, or other property; classes; amendment to articles. Section 450.2365 ‑ Purchase or redemption by corporation of own shares under certain conditions prohibited. Section 450.2371 ‑ Cancellation of shares reacquired by corporation; retention of reacquired shares as treasury shares; status of cancelled shares. Section 450.2391 ‑ Conferring voting and inspection rights upon bond holders; signatures of officers. 162‑1982‑4 ‑ CHAPTER 4 (450.2401...450.2493) Section 450.2401 ‑ Meetings of shareholders or members; location. Section 450.2402 ‑ Annual meeting of shareholders or members for election of directors and other business; failure to hold meeting at designated time or elect sufficient number of directors; adjournment of meeting; court order to hold meeting or election; quorum. Section 450.2403 ‑ Special meeting of shareholders or members; court order; quorum. Section 450.2404 ‑ Notice of time, place, and purposes of meeting of shareholders or members; manner; notice of adjourned meeting; notice not given; attendance at meeting as waiver of notice; participating and voting by remote communication. Section 450.2405 ‑ Shareholder or member participation in meeting by conference telephone or other means of remote communication; conditions; participation as presence in person at meeting; participating and voting by remote communication. Section 450.2406a ‑ Notice by electronic transmission. Section 450.2407 ‑ Taking corporate action without meeting; consent; notice; statement on filed certificate; consent by electronic transmission. Section 450.2411 ‑ Fixing record date for determination of shareholders or members entitled to notice and vote; effect of not fixing record date; applicability of determination to adjournment. Section 450.2413 ‑ Making and certifying list of shareholders or members entitled to vote at meeting or adjournment; requirements; noncompliance; adjournment of meeting; validity of action taken. Section 450.2415 ‑ Quorum; continuing to do business notwithstanding withdrawal of shareholders or members; adjournment of meeting; shareholders entitled to vote separately. Section 450.2421 ‑ Authorizing person to act for shareholder or member by proxy; signature; duration; revocability; methods of granting authority; use of facsimile or reproduction. Section 450.2422 ‑ Irrevocable proxy. Section 450.2423 ‑ Revocability of proxy. Section 450.2431 ‑ Inspectors at shareholders' or members' meeting; waiver; appointment and duties; failure to appoint; vacancy; report; evidence. Section 450.2441 ‑ Voting generally. Section 450.2442 ‑ Voting as class. Section 450.2443 ‑ Grouping of members in local units; basis; purpose; actions authorized by bylaws; incorporation and powers of local units; powers, rights, and privileges of elected representatives or delegates. Section 450.2444 ‑ Voting by corporation or business corporation; voting of pledged shares. Section 450.2445 ‑ Voting of shares or membership held by person in representative or fiduciary capacity or held jointly by fiduciaries. Section 450.2446 ‑ Voting of shares or membership held by joint tenants or tenants in common. Section 450.2447 ‑ Treasury shares; shares of corporation held by another corporation or business corporation; voting. Section 450.2448 ‑ Redemption of shares; voting. Section 450.2451 ‑ Voting for directors. Section 450.2455 ‑ Action requiring vote or concurrence of greater proportion of shares, members, or class than required by act; amendment of articles. Section 450.2461 ‑ Agreement as to voting rights. Section 450.2471 ‑ Shares as personal property; transfer; applicability of MCL 440.8101 to 440.8601. Section 450.2481 ‑ Issuing or delivering unissued or treasury shares; preemptive rights. Section 450.2485 ‑ Books, records, and minutes. Section 450.2487 ‑ Mailing balance sheet and statements to shareholder or member upon request; examination of minutes and records; compelling production of books, records, and minutes; extracts. Section 450.2491 ‑ Action by shareholder or member in right of corporation to procure judgment; allegations. Section 450.2492 ‑ Discontinuance, compromise, or settlement of action authorized by MCL 450.2491; approval; notice; expense; award and recovery. Section 450.2493 ‑ Action brought in right of corporation; awarding plaintiff or claimant reasonable expenses; accounting; applicability of section; requiring plaintiff to pay expenses where action brought without reasonable cause. 162‑1982‑5 ‑ CHAPTER 5 (450.2501...450.2569) Section 450.2501 ‑ Management of business and affairs of corporation by board; qualifications of directors; powers of board. Section 450.2501a ‑ Board of directors; minimum age; requirements. Section 450.2505 ‑ Board; number, term, and election or appointment of directors; resignation of director; number of directors on effective date of amendatory act. Section 450.2506 ‑ Dividing directors into 2 or more classes; election or appointment; term; expiration; election of directors by shareholders or members of class. Section 450.2511 ‑ Removal of director or entire board. Section 450.2515 ‑ Filling of vacancies; increase in number of directors; special meeting where no directors in office. Section 450.2521 ‑ Regular or special meetings of board; location; notice; waiver; participation by means of conference telephone or other remote communication. Section 450.2523 ‑ Quorum; vote constituting action of board or committee; amendment of bylaws. Section 450.2525 ‑ Taking action without meeting; consent. Section 450.2527 ‑ Designation of committees; membership; alternates; term; providing for election or appointment of committees in articles or bylaws. Section 450.2528 ‑ Committee designated pursuant to MCL 450.2527; powers and authority. Section 450.2531 ‑ Officers of corporation; election or appointment; person holding 2 or more offices; term of office; authority and duties. Section 450.2535 ‑ Removal of officer; suspension of authority to act; contract rights; resignation of officer; notice. Section 450.2541 ‑ Director or officer; discharge of duties; compliance; liability of volunteer director; action against director or officer for failure to perform duties. Section 450.2545 ‑ Transaction between corporation and directors or officers, or between corporation and corporation or business corporation, firm, or association in which directors or officers interested, not void or voidable; conditions. Section 450.2546 ‑ Burden of establishing validity of contract described in MCL 450.2545; grounds; counting common or interested directors in determining presence of quorum; compensation of directors; approval of shareholders or members. Section 450.2548 ‑ Loan, guaranty, or assistance by corporation for officer or employee; corporation as charitable purpose corporation. Section 450.2551 ‑ Liability of directors for certain corporate actions; liability of shareholder or member accepting or receiving unauthorized distribution. Section 450.2552 ‑ Rights of director against whom claim successfully asserted under MCL 450.2551. Section 450.2553 ‑ Presence or absence of director at meeting at which action referred to in MCL 450.2551 taken; presumption; dissent. Section 450.2554 ‑ Commencement of action under MCL 450.2551 or 450.2552. Section 450.2556 ‑ Volunteer's acts or omissions; claim for monetary damages. Section 450.2561 ‑ Indemnification of director, officer, partner, trustee, employee, nondirector volunteer, or agent in connection with action, suit, or proceeding; conditions; presumption. Section 450.2562 ‑ Indemnification against expenses of director, officer, partner, trustee, employee, nondirector volunteer, or agent in connection with action or suit by or in right of corporation; conditions; limitations. Section 450.2563 ‑ Indemnification against expenses of director, officer, employee, nondirector volunteer, or agent successful in defense of action, suit, or proceeding referred to in MCL 450.2561 or 450.2562; authorization; determination; indemnification for portion of expenses. Section 450.2564 ‑ Advance payment by corporation of expenses incurred in defending action, suit, or proceeding described in MCL 450.2561 or 450.2562; repayment. Section 450.2565 ‑ Indemnification or advancement of expenses not exclusive of other rights; limitation; continuation of indemnification. Section 450.2567 ‑ Purchase and maintenance of insurance on behalf of director, officer, employee, nondirector volunteer, or agent. Section 450.2569 ‑ Scope of "corporation" for purposes of MCL 450.2561 to 450.2567; effect. 162‑1982‑6 ‑ CHAPTER 6 (450.2601...450.2651) Section 450.2601 ‑ Amendment of articles of incorporation; contents. Section 450.2602 ‑ Amendment of articles of incorporation; purposes. Section 450.2611 ‑ Amendment of articles by incorporators; manner of adoption; notice of meeting; vote on proposed amendment; requirements; adoption; number of amendments acted upon at 1 meeting; certificate of amendment. Section 450.2615 ‑ Voting as class upon proposed amendment. Section 450.2631 ‑ Certificate of amendment; signing or execution; filing; contents. Section 450.2641 ‑ Integrating provisions of articles into single instrument; adoption of restated articles of incorporation; amendments subject to other provisions of act. Section 450.2642 ‑ Restated articles of incorporation; designation; required statements; omitted provisions. Section 450.2643 ‑ Restated articles of incorporation; execution; filing; effect. Section 450.2651 ‑ Abandonment of amendment; certificate. 162‑1982‑7 ‑ CHAPTER 7 (450.2701...450.2753) Section 450.2701 ‑ Merger or consolidation of domestic corporations; plan; contents. Section 450.2703 ‑ Plan of merger or consolidation; approval or authorization; voting; notice of meeting. Section 450.2707 ‑ Certificate of merger or certificate of consolidation; execution and filing; contents; effective date. Section 450.2721 ‑ Effect of merger or consolidation. Section 450.2722 ‑ Surviving or new corporation; rights, privileges, immunities, and franchises; liabilities and obligations; prosecution of existing claim or pending action or proceeding; rights of creditors; lien upon property of corporation. Section 450.2723 ‑ Changes in articles stated in plan of merger; effect; statements in plan of consolidation as original articles of new corporation. Section 450.2731 ‑ Merger or consolidation of foreign and domestic corporations; compliance with laws of jurisdiction; applicability of act to surviving or new corporation governed by laws of other jurisdiction; liability of corporation; service of process. Section 450.2732 ‑ Effect of merger or consolidation authorized by MCL 450.2731. Section 450.2736 ‑ Merger or consolidation of domestic corporations and domestic or foreign business corporations; procedure; compliance with applicable laws; plan of merger or consolidation; applicability of act to surviving or new corporation or business corporation governed by laws of other jurisdiction; liability of corporation or business corporation; service of process. Section 450.2737 ‑ Effect of merger or consolidation where surviving or new corporation is domestic corporation, domestic business corporation, or foreign business corporation. Section 450.2741 ‑ Abandonment of merger or consolidation; certificate of abandonment. Section 450.2753 ‑ Disposition of property and assets of corporation; approval; notice of meeting; statement; authorization; fixing terms or conditions and consideration; voting; abandonment. 162‑1982‑8 ‑ CHAPTER 8 (450.2801...450.2864) Section 450.2801 ‑ Dissolution of corporation; methods; summary dissolution of corporation whose assets disposed of under court order in receivership or bankruptcy proceedings; filing copy of order with administrator. Section 450.2803 ‑ Dissolution of corporation by action of incorporators or directors; conditions; certificate of dissolution. Section 450.2804 ‑ Dissolution of corporation by action of shareholders, members, or board; resolution; approval or authorization; notice; voting; certificate. Section 450.2805 ‑ Provision in articles permitting shareholders, members, or directors to require dissolution authorized; plan of distribution of assets; execution and filing of certificate of dissolution; noting existence of provision on face of share certificates or membership certificates. Section 450.2811 ‑ Revocation of dissolution proceedings; resolution of board; approval; notice of meeting; voting; certificate of revocation. Section 450.2815 ‑ Renewal of corporate existence. Section 450.2817 ‑ Effect of filing certificate of revocation of dissolution or renewal of corporate existence; accrued penalty or liability; adoption of different name. Section 450.2821 ‑ Action by attorney general for dissolution of corporation; grounds. Section 450.2823 ‑ Dissolution of corporation by judgment in action brought by director, shareholder, or member; proof. Section 450.2825 ‑ Adjudging dissolution and liquidation of assets and affairs of corporation by circuit court in action filed by shareholder, member, or director; grounds; making order or granting relief other than dissolution. Section 450.2831 ‑ Dissolution of corporation; conditions. Section 450.2833 ‑ Dissolved corporation; continuation of corporate existence; conduct of affairs. Section 450.2834 ‑ Dissolved corporation and officers, directors, shareholders, and members; manner of functioning. Section 450.2841 ‑ Notice to creditors; "creditor" defined. Section 450.2842 ‑ Mailing notice to creditor of corporation; failure to file claim as bar to enforcement; applicability. Section 450.2843 ‑ Rejection of claim filed by creditor; notice; failure to commence action as bar to enforcement of claim. Section 450.2851 ‑ Application for judgment that affairs of corporation and liquidation of assets continue under supervision of court; orders and judgments; permitting creditor to file claim or commence action. Section 450.2855 ‑ Application and distribution of assets upon dissolution. Section 450.2861 ‑ Plan of reorganization; action by directors, shareholders, or members not required to put plan into effect. Section 450.2862 ‑ Powers of corporation under reorganization; issuing shares of capital stock and bonds for consideration specified in plan of reorganization. Section 450.2863 ‑ Document filed or recorded to accomplish corporate purpose pursuant to plan of reorganization; making, execution, and acknowledgment; contents; filing. Section 450.2864 ‑ Reversal or vacation of reorganization plan; filing of other or further certificates or documents; effect; fees. 162‑1982‑9 ‑ CHAPTER 9 (450.2901...450.2935) Section 450.2901 ‑ Report of corporation; contents; electronic transmission; distribution to shareholder, member, or director. Section 450.2911 ‑ Annual report to administrator; filing; contents. Section 450.2913 ‑ Destruction or disposition of certain records. Section 450.2915 ‑ Repealed. 2003, Act 107, Imd. Eff. July 24, 2003. Section 450.2922 ‑ Failure of domestic or foreign corporation to file annual report or pay filing fee; automatic dissolution or revocation of certificate of authority; dissolution of charitable purpose corporation; notice; right to certificate of good standing. Section 450.2923 ‑ Extension of time for filing report; reporting failure or neglect under MCL 450.2922, 450.2931, and 450.2932 to attorney general; action by attorney general; certificate of mailing as evidence. Section 450.2924 ‑ Annual reports due or deficient prior to date of act; penalties. Section 450.2925 ‑ Renewal of corporate existence or certificate of authority following dissolution or revocation. Section 450.2931 ‑ Wilful false statement in report; additional penalty. Section 450.2932 ‑ Prohibited conduct as misdemeanor; fine. Section 450.2935 ‑ Authorizing, signing, or making false statement or notice; authorizing or making wrongful alteration of book, record, or account; liability; commencement of action. 162‑1982‑10 ‑ CHAPTER 10 (450.3001...450.3099) Section 450.3001 ‑ Foreign corporation authorized to conduct affairs in this state on effective date of act; rights and privileges; duties, restrictions, penalties, and liabilities. Section 450.3002 ‑ Foreign corporation receiving certificate of authority under act; rights and privileges; duties, restrictions, penalties, and liabilities. Section 450.3003 ‑ Foreign corporation conducting affairs without certificate of authority; duties, restrictions, penalties, and liabilities. Section 450.3011 ‑ Foreign corporation; certificate of authority required; extent of authorization to conduct affairs in state. Section 450.3012 ‑ Foreign corporation not considered to be conducting affairs in state; activities; applicability of section. Section 450.3015 ‑ Application of foreign corporation for certificate of authority to conduct affairs in state; contents. Section 450.3016 ‑ Application of foreign corporation for certificate of authority to conduct affairs in state; attachments; fees; issuance of certificate; duration of authority. Section 450.3021 ‑ Foreign corporation authorized to conduct affairs in state; filing with administrator copy of amendment of articles or certificate of merger, consolidation, or similar corporate action. Section 450.3031 ‑ Foreign corporation authorized to conduct affairs in state; withdrawal; certificate; application. Section 450.3032 ‑ Issuance of certificate of withdrawal; conditions; effect. Section 450.3035 ‑ Foreign corporation authorized to conduct affairs in state; termination or cancellation of authority or existence; filing information, certificate, order, or judgment with administrator; payment of fees; certificate of withdrawal. Section 450.3041 ‑ Revocation of certificate of authority of foreign corporation to conduct affairs in state; grounds. Section 450.3042 ‑ Revocation of certificate of authority of foreign corporation to conduct affairs in state; notice of default under MCL 450.3031; certificate of revocation. Section 450.3051 ‑ Action commenced by foreign corporation without certificate of authority prohibited; applicability of prohibition; effect of failure to obtain certificate of authority on validity of contract and act of corporation; defense of action or proceeding. Section 450.3055 ‑ Foreign corporation conducting affairs in state without certificate of authority; penalty. Section 450.3060 ‑ Fees; payment; certification of file or record; refund; waiver. Section 450.3061 ‑ Fee for privilege of exercising franchises in state. Section 450.3098 ‑ Repeal of acts and parts of acts. Section 450.3099 ‑ Effective date of act. 162‑1982‑11 ‑ CHAPTER 11 (450.3100...450.3192) Section 450.3100 ‑ Short title. Section 450.3101 ‑ Applicability of act and chapter; amendment of articles or bylaws; exemption. Section 450.3102 ‑ Controlling definitions. Section 450.3103 ‑ Definitions; C to F. Section 450.3104 ‑ Definitions; M to U. Section 450.3107 ‑ Inconsistent provisions inapplicable to chapter. Section 450.3109 ‑ Requirements of MCL 460.1 et seq. not modified; effect of economic activity conducted by cooperative. Section 450.3121 ‑ Articles of incorporation; requirement. Section 450.3123 ‑ Use of term "cooperative,""co-op,""consumer cooperative," or any variation thereof. Section 450.3125 ‑ Adoption of initial bylaws; ratification or amendment; contents of bylaws. Section 450.3131 ‑ Organization on nonstock membership basis. Section 450.3132 ‑ Membership; notice of qualifications. Section 450.3133 ‑ Classification. Section 450.3134 ‑ Cooperative organized on member capital basis, member fee basis, or basis combining member capital and membership fee; powers. Section 450.3135 ‑ Net savings; determination, allocation, distribution, and use; apportionment of losses. Section 450.3136 ‑ Certificate; issuance; contents; restrictions on dividends. Section 450.3137 ‑ Nonvoting investment certificate or bond. Section 450.3138 ‑ Advising persons in writing; statement on membership certificate. Section 450.3139 ‑ Redemption of member capital; failure to patronize cooperative; notice of redemption; failure to respond and claim payment; failure to claim refunds of patronage capital, deposits, and fees; failure of nonmember patron to pay in or accumulate full member capital or comply with bylaws. Section 450.3141 ‑ Meetings; petitions; signatures; quorum. Section 450.3143 ‑ Alternative notice of regular meeting. Section 450.3144 ‑ Proxies; voting by mail ballot, referendum, or electronic transmission. Section 450.3145 ‑ Amendments; affirmative vote of majority. Section 450.3146 ‑ Effective date of adopted action; confirmation vote; filing with administrator. Section 450.3147 ‑ Dispute resolution body. Section 450.3148 ‑ Purchase or sale under execution, in course of bankruptcy, or by legal process or operation of law; pledge of certificate; assignment of proprietary lease or other agreement. Section 450.3149 ‑ Books for recording operations; annual report, balance sheet, and income statement; certified report of condition; copies of reports; mailings at request and expense of member; notice of member's desire to be contacted by other members regarding proposal. Section 450.3151 ‑ Initial board of directors; membership; term. Section 450.3152 ‑ Board of directors; election or appointment other than by vote of membership. Section 450.3153 ‑ Affiliation with another organization; section inapplicable to allocations of net savings. Section 450.3161 ‑ Amendment to articles of incorporation; calling special meeting; consideration of proposed amendment. Section 450.3162 ‑ Distribution of assets generally. Section 450.3183 ‑ Distribution of assets upon dissolution; distribution of assets held for charitable or similar purpose; redemption of investment certificates. Section 450.3191 ‑ Foreign cooperative. Section 450.3192 ‑ Election by corporation to accept act and chapter; procedure; effect of filing certificate of election.


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Conservative Christians Pray for God to Kill President Obama
By The Cleveland Leader (adapted by TMO)
That's not very Christian-like, now is it? Nevertheless, a few religious zealots have taken their dislike of U.S. President Barack Obama to a new level – bumper stickers and t-shirts which command viewers to pray for the president's death. Of course they don't come right out and print "Pray for our President to die". Instead, the perpetrators take a far more cowardly approach, utilizing the slogan "Pray for Obama – Psalm 109:8".
If you take the time to look up Psalm 109:8, you'll notice right off that it is not a happy and cheerful passage. Psalm 109 is better known as "A Cry for Vengeance". Psalm 109:8 specifically reads:
"Let his days be few; and let another take his office."
While that verse does not specifically mention death or harm to the leader in question, read on and you will see that Psalm 109 has a far more sinister message.
6 Appoint [a] an evil man [b] to oppose him; let an accuser [c] stand at his right hand.
7 When he is tried, let him be found guilty, and may his prayers condemn him.
8 May his days be few; may another take his place of leadership.
9 May his children be fatherless and his wife a widow.
10 May his children be wandering beggars; may they be driven [d] from their ruined homes.
11 May a creditor seize all he has; may strangers plunder the fruits of his labor.
12 May no one extend kindness to him or take pity on his fatherless children.
13 May his descendants be cut off, their names blotted out from the next generation.
14 May the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the LORD; may the sin of his mother never be blotted out.
In other words, referencing this passage when speaking about President Obama is secret Christian code for "Kill the President." As sad or as crazy as it may be, this veiled death wish is not the first to have arisen since Barack Obama took office in January. Other examples include the classified ad that was placed in a Pennsylvania newspaper hoping that Obama follows in "the footsteps of Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley and Kennedy" – all of whom were assassinated. Then there's also the gun totating teabagger from New Hampshire who waved a sign saying that it is time to "water the tree of liberty", making reference to Thomas Jefferson's reminder that the tree of liberty must from time to time be watered with the "blood of tyrants and patriots."
If you too would like to be added to the Secret Service's watchlist, have your phone calls tapped and emails read, by all means, buy one of the Psalm t-shirts or bumper stickers. It's still a free country afterall. But don't say we didn't warn you.
TMO Editor's note: This psalm is not directed at cruel leaders, but rather at cruel men who oppress pious men, and against people who curse others more than they bless them. Therefore perhaps this psalm is more a friend to Obama than it is a friend to the extremists who attack him despite his overtures towards them. Following are some later verses to illustrate this:
17 He loved to pronounce a curse—
may it [e] come on him;
he found no pleasure in blessing—
may it be [f] far from him.
18 He wore cursing as his garment;
it entered into his body like water,
into his bones like oil.
19 May it be like a cloak wrapped about him,
like a belt tied forever around him.
20 May this be the LORD's payment to my accusers,
to those who speak evil of me.
Letter for Marwa
August 20, 2009 by TMO · Leave a Comment
Egyptian Marwa El-Sherbini and her husband. |
The following touching letter was published in the August 2009 edition of the Muslim Link in honour of the late Marwa El Sherbiny:
On July 1st, 2009 my friend, Marwa El Sherbiny, was killed in a German courtroom. She was there to bear witness against a man who had harassed her in a Dresden park where she was playing with her infant son. This man had called her a terrorist because she wore the hijab, the Islamic headscarf. Marwa had chosen to defend her rights and her dignity by taking legal action. She won the libel case and was in court again to testify at the appeal. Before she had the chance to do so, the same man pulled out a knife and stabbed her to death. She was 32.
When I first heard the news, all I felt was shock and anger. Anger that such a dear person was gone at such a young age; anger that her young son no longer had a mother to hold him tight. Anger that this is what ignorant, senseless hatred has brought us to. I'm angry that careless politicians, spouting fearful rhetoric, created a climate where a mother could be murdered in front of her son, in a court of law, and our society responds with a deafening silence. I imagine I will continue to feel angry for a long time to come, but constantly piercing through that anger, and often overshadowing it, is the memory of a beautiful, kind face and a tender heart.
I met Marwa in 2000 on the first of many trips to her home city of Alexandria, Egypt. One of my strongest memories from that first visit to Egypt was seeing Marwa after she had just decided to start wearing the hijab. As a "westerner" and an outsider I was shocked by her transformation, but not for the reasons one might expect. I was stunned because she was absolutely beautiful. It was not that she wasn't beautiful before, because she was, only it had become a different sort of beauty. She shined. She looked like an angel. And Marwa was an angel in every way: incredibly strong and extraordinarily gentle. One of the first times I was struck by the beauty of Islam was when I saw it reflected in her face. I will miss one of the most generous souls that I was fortunate enough to be touched by.
Marwa had the strength to stand up for the truth, to stand against discrimination and hatred. She is an example to all Muslim women, like myself, who have silently faced the kind of insults that are sadly becoming a more common reality. Her action was an action to protect us all. I hope and pray that we can follow her example so that her struggle, her loss, will not be in vain.
I will pray for her, I will pray for her little boy, I will pray for her husband, and brother, and mother, and father, and friends – and I will pray for a better world for all of us.
Julia Williams,


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Happy New Year!
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Happy New Year from Traction Control. Hoping that 2008 is the greatest ever for you and yours. USCitizen
Dallas police, officials discourage random gunfire From the Dallas Morning News who also quotes Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway, (who): "… meanwhile, called for stricter laws to pull guns off the streets. He said he expects to lobby officials in the state legislature during the next term to tighten handgun laws. Useless, pol.
Video: Fred's Message to Iowa Voters and the Nation
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Video at Fred08.com. A powerful message. When you consider the alternatives for role of the Commander in Chief, there really only one choice Please give it a look.
A meet-up at the Sooper Sekrit Shootin' Spot
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It's time for a Sooper Sekrit Shootin' Spot meet-up. It's on for January 1st, 2008. We'll meet at the southeast corner of the "Sooper Sekrit Intersection" at 11:30 AM Tuesday morning. We plan on test firing some new NFA (full auto) goodies; sighting in the Elk Foundation raffle prize rifle; and doing a field test […]
Texan of the Year: The Illegal Immigrant? Sadly, No.
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Or so says the Dallas Morning News in this piece. This fawning piece of journalistic spittle is written about the 'under-appreciated' criminals in our midst. (Hey, but they mean well.) Both the Headline and the Article are an embarrassment to Texas and the Nation. In response, I offer this: To every kid at Joe Pool […]
Comment on a 2nd Amendment post
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My answer to a long blog post Simple: It is a human right; unalienable and endowed by our Creator; greater than the power of man or government to deny. It is also a necessary reminder for those who would deny such a right: Don't Tread On Me. Here's the post I responded to (unlinked – […]
They Still Dare to Dream of Freedom in Illinois
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A note from Traction Control's Commercial Site (link) where ten's of thousands of new firearms (currently 35,809 items) are offered daily … Some of the most frequent visitors (7%) are from none other than state.il.us: Welcome, Illinois! With hopes that you may cast aside the chains of bondage and someday join the ranks of free […]
From The Guardian "Boys should be encouraged to play with toy guns at nursery school because it can help improve their academic performance, according to government advice issued yesterday." Gasp! Does this mean that Human nature cannot be molded by the desires of controlling individuals seeking to impose their Utopian agenda? But wait! There's more: […]
Quotes not likely to be in "Bartlett's Familiar Quotations"
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Tammy Bruce has the quotes from Hillary that define her. NSFW, NSFC, NSFA (Not Safe for … Work, Children or America).
Fred Thompson's Ad to Run!
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We did it! Here is the Fred Thompson Ad that will run in Iowa. Thanks to everyone who contributed, and H/T to DailyPundit.
Blogburst for Fred! – Day 2
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/> Friday, December 28 is Day 2 of the Blogburst for Fred! and we are almost 2/3 of the way there: $157,176 of the $248,846 target with about eight hours to go. UPDATE I: $74,291 to go (at 11:46 AM Central Time – Ed.) $174,555 raised so far. UPDATE II: $55,445 to go (at 1:27 […]
Blogburst for Fred!
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Rick Moran at Rightwing Nuthouse writes: Dear Friends, I am writing to ask for your help. All of us know the long odds faced by Fred Thompson in his efforts to win the GOP nomination for president. I'm sure you are all aware that Fred has undertaken pretty much of a do or die bus […]
To Protect and to Serve? or cause some PTSD?
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My 70 year old mother was talking about freedom – more specifically our loss of freedoms, this Christmas evening. We recalled times when our dog escaped the backyard fence and local officers helped in its recovery. Today, the officers would seem to be more likely to shoot the dog and issue a citation for (us) […]
Merry Christmas!
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Merry Christmas!
For your Christmas Holiday listening pleasure, try the timeless Bing Crosby. White Christmas Silent Night It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Adestes Fideles God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Faith of Our Fathers I'll Be Home for Christmas Christmas in Killarney The First Noel You're All I Want For Christmas Fir Tree Dark Deck […]
Cowboys Win! Go 13-2 with Win Over Panthers
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Romo 'back in the game;' T.O. out with "high ankle sprain. Final score 20-13 Cowboys. Update: More details here (AP Coverage). Even more here (Chron.com)
Christmas Holiday Message from Fred Thompson
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YouTube Video link Compared to the other campaigns, Fred! actually 'gets it.' Thanks to those rough men who serve and stand ready to do violence on our behalf, so that good people may sleep peaceably in their beds at night. – [paraphrase: Orwell – Ed.]
From Emperor Misha I at the Anti-Idiotarian Rottweiller In a post responding to a Rod Dreher article: Take your "you don't like Huckabee because he's a Christian" and shove it, pal. We're a Christian, about as Christian as they come, and we bloody well hate his guts. It's not because he's a Christian, no matter […]
H.R. 4900 Fact Sheet here On the face of it, this looks like a remedy for many areas of actual, and perceived abuses. The proposed Act establishes clear guidelines in many areas of BATFE operations; and moves several gray areas into black and white. Absent clear guidelines, the BATFE spends much of its time issuing […]
An update from www.nraila.org Senate Passes NICS Improvement Act After months of careful negotiation, pro-gun legislation was passed through Congress today. The National Rifle Association (NRA) worked closely with Senator Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) to address his concerns regarding H.R. 2640, the National Instant Check System (NICS) Improvement Act. These changes make a good bill even […]
Here was the line-up: GRAND PRIZE Custom Christensen Arms Hunter Rifle in .300 UM with Elk Foundation logo on the floor plate Or Win One of These: * 2007 Elk Foundation banquet rifle—Ruger #1 in .338 Mag * 2005 Elk Foundation banquet rifle—Browning A Bolt with satin nickel finish in .338 Mag * Smith & […]
Travel Blogging: A Pleasant Surprise
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I tuned into WBAP News/Talk 820 amid the cross-static of the Spanish music stations and caught the Mark Levin show on the way back from work. Ordinarily, not a such big deal, but I'm in Birmingham, Alabama today!
Will we also be required to leave out keys in our cars and keep the windows rolled down? Should we leave all our cash on the front porch with the light on, too? It's time to give some thought to the End Game our Federal Government is pursuing. Let's see, Jail our Border Patrol Agents? […]
An alternative to weakening the border fence, would be?
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Strengthening it. From the Washington Times: "The fact that this was buried in a bloated, 3,500-page omnibus speaks volumes about the Democrats' unserious approach on border security and illegal immigration," said House Minority Leader John A. Boehner, Ohio Republican. "Gutting the Secure Fence Act will make our borders less secure, but it's consistent with the […]
Here we go again.
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Bill Quick writes this at Daily Pundit: Hey, yahoos! Congress is weakening the border fence. – By Mickey Kaus – Slate Magazine The 2006 Secure Fence Act specifically called for "two layers of reinforced fencing" and listed five specific sections of border where it should be installed. The new spending bill removes the two-tier requirement […]
The Senate and the Border Fence: The Betrayals Begin Anew
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Seen earlier today at Ace of Spades HQ – WorldNet Daily writes: Republican presidential hopeful Duncan Hunter is blasting a Democrat-sponsored bill that would eliminate the requirement passed by Congress to build a double-layered fence covering 854 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border."By eliminating the double fence requirement, the Democratic Congress is going to make it […]
Scrappleface has this.
Economic Power – World Bank and CIA World Factbook Rankings
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The World Bank has released economic ranking data which compares economies of nations as a percent of world output. With a h/t to PowerLine: China's Economy: Not So Big After All, here is a graph of the World Bank rankings: Using the more conventional measure of GDP (Data source: 1999 CIA World FactBook, compiled by […]
Article: WASHINGTON (CNN) — Nearly two-thirds of Americans say they believe the Constitution guarantees each person the right to own a gun, according to a poll released Sunday. In all, 65 percent said they thought the Constitution ensures that right, and 31 percent said it did not. The question had a sampling error of plus-or-minus […]
Cowboys Pwned! Fall to 12-2 with Loss to Eagles!
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With zero completed passes in the 1st quarter, and only 3:09 minutes of possession for the offense, Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys were off to a bad start in Sunday's game with the Philadelphia Eagles. A decision not to go for a touchdown at the close of the half may have proved fateful. Dallas […]
Ace posts the Black SUV Video (from our friends at Dillon Aero ). Looks like picking the brass out of the windshield wipers would be a pain, though. Specifications: Standard M134D The Dillon M134D Gatling Gun is the finest small caliber, defense suppression weapon available. It is a six barreled, electrically driven machine gun chambered […]
BlogStation™ Upgrade
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The Traction Control Pegboard© BlogStation™ 's latest upgrade incorporates dual 20″ Dell 2007FP monitors for twice the 1600 x 1200 reading goodness. (click to embiggen) Sweet.
2nd Amendment Views – from ProgressiveU.org
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samcvt wrote – among other things, that: "My personal belief is that the Second Amendment has been used to hammer away at any effort to bring the amendment into some degree of conformity with the 20th and 21st Century …" The very first commenter, T-Time replied: "Lance does it better. Sorry chap." See Constitution – […]
Digg gets snarky
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… with this message – typos and all: "This domain has been consistently flagged as an intermediary to the direct source of news and/or video content. Please linke directly to the story source. No more Diggs from me.
By DEANNA BOYD – Star-Telegram.com (source) FORT WORTH — A witness to a slaying escaped severe injury or death early Thursday when a relative of the murder suspect tried to shoot him in the head but the gun would not fire, police said.Lt. Dean Sullivan, police spokesman, said the witness, who had noticed that the […]
Penthouse makes 'XXX-rated' play
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Buys Adult Friend Finder (link NSFW) abc story here
Fred!'s Apology
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From Karen Hanretty, Deputy Communications Director: In light of Mike Huckabee's heartfelt apology to Mitt Romney for making reference to Romney's religion in the New York Times Magazine, we at the Thompson Campaign would like to offer Huckabee our own heartfelt apologies for some references we've made about his record as Governor of Arkansas. We […]
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Illegal Smile
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One of many John Prine classics. Update: Song removed from server 12/26/2007.
News today included 29 Presidential pardons. Conspicuously absent from today's list were Border Patrol agents Ramos and Compean. Mr. President: Please reconsider this oversight and free our imprisoned Border Patrol agents: Ramos and Compean. Signed, USCitizen


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West Campus alumnus Dr. Jeffrey Lease, '00, has been "InMotion" for more than a decade, providing care to patients via a mobile practice that travels to companies, colleges, and other businesses throughout Santa Clara County.
However, when Dr. Lease made the decision earlier this year to run for Board trustee in the San Jose-Evergreen Community College District (SJECCD), the San Jose native knew in order to achieve his goal of unseating a 16-year incumbent, he'd have to travel "in motion" the old-fashioned way – by foot.
Dr. Lease literally wore out a pair of athletic shoes during the marathon course of his six-month campaign, knocking on the doors of more than 2,500 homes, placing more-than-10,000 campaign door-hangers (with other volunteers, including both of his 80-plus-year-old parents), and meeting with hundreds of constituents in the district of his neighborhood.
After years of being a participant in the voting process, and wondering what it must be like to "be in their shoes" anxiously awaiting each vote-tally update, this time around he was a candidate.
The outcome was not determined election night, so Dr. Lease had to patiently wait a few more days to learn the final outcome. But when the last ballot was officially tallied a few days later, Dr. Lease emerged victorious, by a count of 14,788 to 13,970.
"I'm humbled; I'm honored; and I'm appreciative for the many family members, friends, and colleagues who figuratively and literally supported me, and stood by my side at every step of the campaign," said Dr. Lease, who raised approx. $20,000 to support his campaign costs.
"I feel blessed for their support. I am inspired and energized by their volunteer efforts, and share this victory with each of them."Although Dr. Lease does not have prior political experience, he brings an academic pedigree (his father has been a professor at San Jose State for 60 years, and his mother worked in the San Jose/Evergreen school district for 33 years), and a "can do" commitment that earned him endorsements from several Santa Clara County elected officials, including State Senator Elaine Alquist, San Jose Councilmember Nancy Pyle, and Santa Clara County Supervisor President Ken Yeager, as well as the San Jose Mercury News.
A past president of the West Campus Sports Council, Dr. Lease steps into his new position under particularly challenging circumstances. State investigators recently released the results of an investigation that revealed San Jose –Evergreen CCD trustees had been negligent in their oversight and management of tax dollars. And an investigative news report by a local TV station showed particularly egregious improprieties by the former district chancellor.
"I have treated many of the faculty and staff at the district as patients for a decade, and I would hear their frustrations and concerns, which got me to thinking – maybe I can make a change," said Dr. Lease, who averaged four to six hours a day of walking through the 134 precincts within his district until election day.
"That was the focus of my campaign – showing that we must restore 'trust' to the office of Trustee," said Dr. Lease, who for the first time in 10 years had to "ground" his "InMotion Chiropractic" mobile practice, and for 45 days prior to the election asked patients to come to the "office" – which was parked at his home.
Dr. Lease recognizes a busy mobile practice, and a family (wife Gabriela and two-year-old son Logan), will require some rather astute time management to now also include monthly Board meetings. But he says he's up to the challenge, and credits his West Campus experience as a big reason why he feels so prepared.
"At Palmer, you had to put in a consistent amount of effort on a daily basis in order to succeed," said Dr. Lease, whose role as Board Trustee will have oversight of budget management and policy development for the San Jose-Evergreen Community College District."I felt everyone associated with my campaign gave it our all, like studying for an exam, and the outcome of our effort earned us an 'A'."
Dr. Lease, a certified kinesiotaping instructor, who despite his busy campaign schedule still managed to also teach two kinesiotaping seminars per month, and also had one particularly memorable encounter during the course of his door-to-door campaigning.
"When meeting people I would provide my background, and tell them my primary profession is chiropractic. One night I had a woman tell me that she had suffered from chronic back pain, and was a candidate for spinal fusion surgery.
"I told her I would be happy to evaluate her condition from a chiropractic perspective. She came to my home office, and after her first visit she called to tell me that hadn't felt this good in six years. And that she couldn't wait for the campaign to end, so she could become a full-time patient."
In addition to the primary duties associated with his role as a Board trustee, Dr. Lease sees his new position providing an opportunity to serve chiropractic in another hands-on capacity.
"Although the chiropractic profession has made significant advances, and is now seen more as 'complementary' healthcare rather than 'alternative,' we still have some work to do with regard to educating the public about the years of study involved with becoming a doctor of chiropractic.
"As a Board trustee, I can also serve as an advocate for chiropractic, as I will be interacting with political leaders and educators at local colleges, thus raising awareness about the health benefits of chiropractic, as well as great career opportunities in the chiropractic profession available to community college students."
Dr. Lease, a former competitive bodybuilder, is looking forward to serving the San Jose-Evergreen Community College District, but says he has no plans, at this time, to pursue higher political office, like the former competitive bodybuilder completing his term as California governor.
In fact, with the hours and hours of campaigning reaching a conclusion, Dr. Lease says he looks forward to returning to a less-hectic schedule – and spending more quality time with his family, especially his young son.
"Although he's too young now, when Logan grows up, I want him to know that 'dada' stood up for something he believed in, and that he stood up for people who asked him to help."
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photo by Jonelle Weaver
Makes 32 squares
Little squares of cake make perfect individual portions. We used our favorite combination of berries picked at their peak, but feel free to use any fruit in season. Bake two days in advance and assemble a few hours before the party.
- 2 boxes pound cake mix
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 cups whipping cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups mixed berries (we used strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries)
Bake each pound cake in a loaf pan according to package directions. Allow to cool. Using a large serrated knife, trim crust off all sides of cake to make an even rectangle. Slice the rectangle in half lengthwise, then cut each piece in half lengthwise. Cut each long section crosswise three times to make 16 small squares. Repeat with second loaf.
Using a small serrated knife, cut a square from the center of each cube, leaving a 1/2-inch wall around the edges. Remove the cut sections carefully, making sure to leave enough cake on the bottom to hold the filling.
Place the squares on an unlined baking sheet. Brush the upper edges of the cake squares with the melted butter using a pastry brush. Place under broiler for a few minutes until lightly toasted, making sure to watch closely the squares brown quickly. Remove from oven and let cool.
These can be made up to 2 days ahead. If storing, pound cake squares can be transferred to airtight containers or placed closely together on a baking sheet and covered with plastic wrap, and stored in the refrigerator.
Place the whipping cream in the bowl of an electric mixer and whip until soft peaks form. Add the sugar slowly and whip until slightly stiff. Place a spoonful of whipped cream on each square, topped with sliced and whole berries, and serve.
my notes
- Calories255
- Carbohydrates34 g (11%)
- Fat13 g (20%)
- Protein2 g (4%)
- Saturated Fat6 g (31%)
- Sodium223 mg (9%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat2 g
- Fiber1 g (2%)
- Monounsaturated Fat4 g
- Cholesterol31 mg (10%)
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recipe at a glance
type: Kid-Friendly, Entertaining, Cake
main ingredients: Berry, Milk/Cream
cuisine: American
holiday/celebration: Wedding


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the waning months of 1951, a small but ambitious group of
Deputy Sheriffs, County Marshals and District Attorney Investigators
banded together to protect their jobs, their ideals and their
Today, we preserve the same bond which formed the Los Angeles
County Professional Peace Officers Association more than 60 years ago.
The integrity behind PPOA's inception remains the greatest
asset of our Association, now more than 8,700 members strong.
PPOA proudly represents Los Angeles County employees of
- Sheriff's Department
- Department of the Coroner
- District
Attorney's Office
Mission Statement
The Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Association
is committed to continuing a "Tradition of Success"
in serving a satisfied membership through an effective and
expanding professional association. We are a proactive and
imaginative organization working in union with employers and
other professional groups for necessary changes in policies,
laws and legislation that are conducive to the well being
of our members. We will promote the professional interests
of our members and the law enforcement community by protecting
and enhancing their individual and collective rights.
PPOA By-Laws
Southern California Alliance of Law Enforcement (SCALE)
California Coalition of Law Enforcement Associations (CCLEA)
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
Los Angeles County Organizations of Police and Sheriffs (LACOPS)
Public Employees Staff Organization (PESO)
Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)
National Conference of Public Employee Retirement Systems
California Peace Officer Memorial Foundation
Paul K. Roller | Executive Director |
Clare Franco | Administrative Assistant |
Marty Kullman | Field Rep |
Teresa Machado O'Neil | Labor Representative |
Violet Perez | Administrative Assistant |
Norma Perez-Gomez | Administrative Assistant |
Shannon Schreck | Receptionist |
Kevin F. Thompson | Intake Representative |
Greg Torres | Public Relations Coordinator |
Ryan Sherman | Legislative Representative |
Maricela Rios-Villegas | Sr. Administrative Assistant |
Jim Vogts | Legislative Consultant |
Ms. Wallace | Sr. Labor Representative |
Board of Directors
Lieutenant Brian Moriguchi (Unit 612)
President 22 years of County service. Assignments include custody, patrol, detectives and administrative positions. Currently assigned to Field Operations Support Services with the responsibility of creating department policies and reviewing new technologies for patrol personnel. Serves as Chairman of PPOAs Annual Peace Officer Memorial Golf Tournament. Joined the PPOA Board of Directors in 2005 and was elected President in 2008. |
Sergeant Jim Schallert (Unit 612) Vice President Bio to come... |
Enforcement Tech. Jim Blankenship, (Unit 621) Secretary More than 18 years of County service. Assignments included Crescenta Valley Station, Altadena Station and Santa Clarita Station. Responsible for LASD training and development for 911/Desk Operations. Also serves on the LASD Uniform and Equipment Committee. Joined PPOA Board of Directors in 1998 and is currently Chairman of the Unit 621 Negotiations Committee. |
Lieutenant Rogelio Maldonado (Unit 612) Treasurer |
Sergeant Burton Brink (Unit 612) |
Security Officer Jody Clounch (Unit 621) |
Custody Assistant
Danya Hazen (Unit 621) Currently assigned to Inmate Reception Center. Full bio to come... |
Captain Patrick Jordan (Unit 615) |
Sr. Criminalist Christopher Lee (Unit 14)
Nine years of Los Angeles County service. Currently assigned to the Forensic Biology Section where duties include crime scene investigations and DNA analysis. Joined the PPOA Board of Directors in 2013. |
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Coroner Investigator Daniel Machian (Unit 631) Bio to come... |
Reddy (LASD Ret.) 33 years of County service. Retired in 1995 as a Sergeant. Assignments included Wayside Honor Ranch, Inmate Reception Center, Detective Division, East L.A. Station, and Santa Clarita Station. Served as PPOA President for five years and as Vice President of the International Union of Police Associations (IUPA) for 10 year . Also serves on the State Board of Directors of the California Peace Officer Memorial Foundation. Currently Chairman of PPOAs Legislative Committee. |
Lieutenant Tab Rhodes (Unit 612) Bio to come... |


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YouTube Ditches Flash For HTML5 Video By Default 165
from the now-if-they-can-ditch-the-commenters dept.
from the now-if-they-can-ditch-the-commenters dept.
An anonymous reader writes: YouTube today announced it has finally stopped using Adobe Flash by default. The site now uses its HTML5 video player by default in Google's Chrome, Microsoft's IE11, Apple's Safari 8, and in beta versions of Mozilla's Firefox browser. At the same time, YouTube is now also defaulting to its HTML5 player on the web. In fact, the company is deprecating the "old style" Flash object embeds and its Flash API, pointing users to the iFrame API instead, since the latter can adapt depending on the device and browser you're using.


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Additional BSF personnel have been deployed along the border to check any infiltration attempt from Pakistan side.
The attack came hours after Pakistan Air Force jets bombed militant hideouts in the tribal area of Khyber killing at least 20 suspected terrorists.
The Taliban says that while on one hand the government initiates peace talks, it continues to kill their soldiers in custody.
Tunda was arrested from Indo-Nepal border on Aug 16 & is allegedly involved in 40 bombings in India.
Acting on specific intel,police and Army launched a search operation and busted the hideout.
At least 722 have rejoined terrorist groups while 1,197 are actively involved in anti-state activities.
Jandullah group,a faction of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan,claimed responsibility.
'Such cruel acts reflect the brutality,inhumane mind set of the terrorists,' Sharif said.
Attacks by the East Turkistan Islamic Movement has claimed 22 lives in the last two days in Xinjiang.
Pakistan has ruled out the possibility of allowing foreign troops to conduct military operations inside its geographical territory.


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Yeah, good call. Clint Hurdle then went to the Rangers as a hitting coach, completely changing their offense and leading them to the World Series.
Best Move by a General Manager Denver 2010 - Firing Clint Hurdle
Readers' Choice: Firing Clint Hurdle, hiring Jim Tracy
Those are hard words to read, considering that Clint Hurdle managed to lead the Rockies to their first World Series appearance. But last spring, with the Rockies limping out of the gates, it was time for a change, and GM Dan O'Dowd pulled the trigger, ousting Hurdle in favor of bench coach Jim Tracy. Whatever Hurdle was selling, the players weren't buying — and the change of salesman helped the Rockies shock-and-awe their way back into the playoffs.


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The need for translational research to generate the evidence for rational and efficient introduction of new vaccines: the success story of the International Vaccine Institute in Asia
Date: Thursday 1 November 10.45–12.15 AbstractCurrently, a large number of countries, international agencies and philanthropies make large investments into private-public partnerships that focus on product development and increasing children's access to vaccines. A recent initiative is the Advanced Market Commitment (AMC) that was launched in Rome this year. It is an instrument that provides financial incentives to harness the creativity and resources of private-sector research and development to provide access to new vaccines to combat diseases that affect poor countries. While these initiatives are vertical and focus on the production, procurement and distribution of vaccines, there is a great need for translational research (studies on disease burden, cost-effectiveness, safety and feasibility) that generates the evidence needed for rationale and efficient introduction of new vaccines. In addition, activities aiming at strengthening the national regulatory authorities and local vaccine production capacity are needed to ensure that suitable vaccine technologies are transferred to manufacturers in developing countries and that they follow appropriate national regulatory standards. The International Vaccine Institute (IVI) has a mission to contribute to the reduction of vaccine-preventable diseases in developing countries through research that generates the evidence needed for rationale introduction of new vaccines. IVI was established a decade ago in the Republic of Korea, as part of a larger public sector process of change where several organizations are acting in mobilizing resources for procurement and distribution of vaccines in developing countries. Projects within IVI's translational research programme are conducted through existing infrastructures (Ministries of Health or other local partners). The analysis and cost reports of disease burden are communicated to policy-makers and planners. They are cooperating with developers and producers of vaccines in developing countries (e.g. Viet Nam, Indonesia and India) as well as industrialized countries (e.g. Australia, Canada, France, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States of America). The programme is strongly supported by relevant training (e.g. good clinical practice, demography and laboratory methods) and capacity-building (vaccine production according to good manufacturing practice and regulatory issues). A recent evaluation of IVI concludes that the programme has had a major impact on policy decisions about vaccine development and introduction for a number of diseases, such as cholera, typhoid and rotavirus. It further affirms the role of IVI as unique and an excellent complement to activities undertaken by the GAVI Alliance (formerly the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization) and others in this area. IVI has shown during its first 10 years that it is filling major gaps that exist in translational research, technical support, training and capacity-building for vaccines of priority to developing countries. Finally, the evaluation recommends an expansion of IVI's translational research programme to Africa. |


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Mon, Apr 14, 03 at 17:06
I only made 5 this year. I kept the one with the broken ribbon hole. I first colored and cut out the image then later I covered it with Royal Coat Clear Diminsional Magic.
It doesn't show on the picture but looks kind of glassy. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Easter Card
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No wonder you only made 5; that looks kind of labor intensive! What did you color it with? Great job! and I like the papers, too! |
Thanks, I finally got busy and stamped some images and then later I sat down with my colored pencils and did the coloring. Then cut them out and let them set around for a while. Late one night I rememered the dimensional stuff and applied that to the images and let them set for a day. I thought maybe the colors would run but they didn't. The papers were from one of those pads with different sheets in it. I just did some cutting and corner cropping and then glued everything down. I didn't have an Easter words stamp so just wrote on the inside. All in all it took about 4 weeks to do and only because I'm just not with it right now. I could have done 1 dozen in a night if I'd have been in the mood. I should get out my Xyron and play with that. |
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Not exactly redlands, but a typical Australian Orchid Society Show. One display, plus a sales table. Orchids are those that flower in Autumn, Sydney, Australia. |
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So incredibly beautiful! Lots of ribbons! Thx for posting. Sheila :) |
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Wow, Arthur, A treat for the eyes. Do members sell their own plants on the sales table? Do vendors attend some of these shows? Whitecat8 |
Commission on members plant sales pays for some of the prize money. The local orchid society charges 15%. Vendors come to the larger shows where there are multiple orchid societies exhibiting. Vendor only thingos are called orchid fairs or similar. They should be avoided at all costs. If you don't go you can't spend. |
Arthur says, "Vendor only thingos are called orchid fairs or similar. They should be avoided at all costs. If you don't go you can't spend." Amen. Today, I went to Orchids Ltd. (orchidweb.com) for the first time in weeks and managed to spend not one penny. Can't believe my resolve is so strong. I thought I'd cave. WC8 |
Is the display, then, only that of the society sponsoring the show? |
Yes, this is the typical orchid society "show" here. A single orchid society. 112 plants exhibited by 17 orchid orchid society members. This is a "closed" show so that only members belonging to the Society can exhibit. |
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This is a close-up of the screw you rotate with a coin or screwdriver to release whatever you happen to have in the modular bay at the time.
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This Florida waterfront house sits on 6 secluded acres of land with 1000 feet along the unspoiled Sebastian River. The house is 15 years old with over 2000 sq-ft of living space. It is located in Indian River County. It is just north of Vero Beach, in the quaint little town of Sebastian. In it, you will enjoy Florida riverfront living at its natural best.
There are several public golf courses in the area, with the closest being right across the street. Fishing is big in this area. You can try fishing off the dock or you can hire a guide that will take you out for the day on a boat.
There are several river parks within a few minutes drive. The closest beach is Wabasso Beach, and there is no fee. North on A1A, 12 miles is Sebastian Inlet State Park. There is a $5 fee for the day. It's a good beach for surfing, fishing from the jetty or just sunbathing. Going south from Wabasso Beach, you will end up in Vero Beach, and they have a park on the beach, restaurants and shopping.
Kennedy Space Center is north about 1 1/2 hours.
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This place is amazing. This stilt home is just 25' from the waters edge. With all the living space on the second floor, it's just like living in a treehouse. I love rocking on the back porch, with a good book, listening to the wind in the trees, watching the river flow and the squirrels scurrying about. I'm not much of a fisherman, but throughout the day you will see people drift fishing from their small boat. Bring your fishing pole and you can try your luck at fishing off the dock. If fishing isn't for you, maybe kayaking is. It's a beautiful trip up the river, and you might even see a manatee. If you want a beautiful, peaceful setting, look no further, you have found your house.
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People have debated for generations about the most valuable of the five senses. Without entering that debate, it is safe to say that vision is very important.
Blindness affects approximately three million people older than 40. A progressive loss of vision is normal as we age. It is normal to not be able to see as well as we used to as we grow older, but a significant loss of vision may be abnormal.
What are the common problems with vision and age?
Normal loss of visual acuity means that images cannot be seen as sharply over time. This loss of vision is normal and common and is called presbyopia, which is the slow loss of ability to read small print or see close objects clearly. If you are older than 40 and need to move a newspaper away from your face to read it, or if you need magnification to read, you are experiencing normal vision loss. The most common treatment for this vision loss is glasses and using brighter lighting.
Cataracts result in the gradual impairment of light getting through the lens (see Figure 1 for lens). Cataracts are the greatest pathologic problem of the eye among aging people. Diabetes, cigarette smoking, excessive alcohol use, and prolonged or excessive exposure to ultraviolet light are risk factors for cataracts. The lenses become "cloudy" with a yellowish or brownish color protein deposition that adds a brownish tint to vision. Ultimately, vision becomes blurred and is ultimately impaired. Symptoms include cloudy or blurry vision, poor night vision and glare from headlights, lamps or sunlight, Other symptoms include a "halo" around lights, double vision or multiple images in one eye. If undiagnosed or left untreated, blindness can develop. Initial therapy includes new glasses, anti-glare sunglasses, brighter lighting and magnifying glasses. Surgery is the most common approach to cataracts and involves the extraction or removal of the cloudy lens. Insertion of a clear plastic lens is effective in 90 percent of patients.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of blindness in Americans older than 50. AMD blurs the sharp central vision used for reading, driving, sewing and other straight ahead vision. Symptoms include straight lines becoming wavy (wet AMD – macular hemorrhage) or central blurring (dry AMD - macular exudates). As less of the macula (see figure for macula) functions effectively, central vision decreases and cannot be restored. Risk factors for AMD include smoking, obesity, Caucasian race, female gender and family history. A variety of treatments exist for AMD, including vitamins, antioxidants and zinc supplementation, intra-eye injection of monoclonal antibodies, and laser surgery. Each therapy must be tailored to the particular patient and the particular pathology (wet or dry AMD).
Glaucoma is multiple processes that go wrong, not a single problem. Approximately 2.2 million patients have this problem. Risk increases with age and is prevalent in African-American, Mexican-Americans and people who have a family history. Glaucoma occurs when the fluid that normally leaves the eye is diminished. As when fluid in any "closed" system increases, such as the eye, so does the pressure. Pressure builds up within the eye and compresses the optic nerve, which sends vision signals to the brain. As a result, vision is impaired. Symptoms include the loss of peripheral vision, which causes people to feel like they are "looking through a tunnel." Ultimately, if untreated, central vision may also be lost to blindness. Treatment includes specific medicines and surgery. Therapy is effective in preventing progression of the disease, but optic nerve destruction cannot be treated. Early diagnosis is essential.
Diabetic retinopathy is a common problem that increases with age and the longevity of patients with diabetes. Of people with diabetes who are older than 40, approximately 40 percent have retinopathy. Approximately 8 percent have vision threatened retinopathy. Diabetes causes retinal problems that progress to hemorrhage. These problems can lead to vision impairment due to retraction of the retina and, ultimately, blindness. Treatment is limited to vision-enhancing devices that lead to magnification. Enhanced lighting is also a strategy with other vision problems. There is no treatment once blindness occurs.
The diagnosis of eye problems is easy. People older than 60 should undergo a complete eye examination at least every two years. The exam measures for reading acuity, measures pressure in the eye, and thoroughly examines the retina through dilated eyes. Most eye-related problems are treatable. And, the earlier a diagnosis is made, the more successful the treatment. The bottom line is that part of healthy aging involves undergoing regular eye exams — a responsibility that each of us must take for our overall welfare.
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I just spent a couple of hours researching lock bumping to see if there was such a thing as a bump proof deadbolt. Wow, there is a lot of data to wade through!
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According to statistics provided by the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) and the Department of Justice, nearly 2/3 of all break-ins occur with no sign of forced entry. While some of these crimes may be a result of an unlocked door, most experts agree that lock bumping, picking or use of an unauthorized duplicate key are often the case.
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Of course we need to factor in the bad economy which is causing home burglary rates to increase as people get desperate for money.
OK, enough with the doom and gloom let's move on…
From what I have gathered a lock that is bump resistant means it can be bumped but takes a little more effort which says to me that it is no better than a cheap lock.
A bump proof deadbolt is one that supposedly cannot be bumped and there are a few keyed locks on the market today that say they are anti bump locks but there is just one little problem I have with these so-called bump proof locks after doing my research.
Are They Really Bump Proof Locks Or Only Bump Resistant?
You see, after much fanfare a major high end lock manufacturer launched an expensive lock that was advertised as bump proof a few years ago. The only problem was that an expert found several major flaws in the lock and in no time it had joined the ranks of locks that could be bumped.
Who's to say that the other locks won't soon be compromised?
Don't forget that if it has a keyhole there is a great chance that the lock can be picked as well. Yes there are pick proof locks on the market and I saw a site where someone stated that they would love to see brand x and y picked but to me if there is a keyhole there is a vulnerability. Simple as that!
A truly bump proof lock would be one with no keyhole and the locks that are like this primarily fall into the electronic deadbolt category where the lock is electronically and not mechanically controlled.
However, just because the lock is advertised as a bump proof deadbolt because there is no keyhole to exploit doesn't mean you should run out and buy it.
What To Look For In An Anti Bump Lock
Besides being bump proof you want a lock that can stand up to abuse like drilling and hammering to protect you from brute force attacks. You also want the electronics protected from high voltage attacks that quickly destroy cheaper electric locks.
Finally, you want a lock that is attractive and easy to use with many safety and convenience benefits.
Obviously I have a lock like that in mind that I think you should take a serious look at. It is the new Sunnect AP501SN and it has been praised by The National Locksmith magazine as being one safe and tough lock.
Here is a great review video that's about 11 minutes long and goes into every little detail about the AP501, a truly bump proof deadbolt. There is a site at the end that you can go to if you want to buy the lock but DON"T DO IT!!!
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