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The past two weeks has brought a flurry of press coverage of the fed's rejection of the State's application for a massive loan to fund the Tappan Zee project.
It's worth noting that beyond just the question of how the bridge will be funded, many of these publications are questioning whether without mass transit the costs of this project will now outweigh the benefits. For instance, the Nyack Villager says "The proposed bridge will tear down many of our neighbors' homes, place nearby condos in the shadow of a giant bridge and still not solve our traffic problem."
Newsday goes further with an insightful op-ed from Nicholas Dagen Bloom who writes "In both these counties, many citizens and most politicians realize that what seemed like outlandish planning concepts 20 years ago — mixed-use office parks or bus rapid transit — could be useful in building suburban affluence and stability in the future. The quick buck from the subdivision or highway contract are no longer the game in a highly regulated and increasingly complex suburban empire. Even the office park developers talk about mixed use these days. The state's now discarded planning process for bus rapid transit on the Tappan Zee Bridge replacement was popular locally because it was going to help reshape Westchester and Rockland's downtowns and office parks for the 21st century by making them more dense and walkable. The same cannot be said for the exclusive automobile/truck replacement bridge — it only moves vehicles faster, rather than represent long-term community planning."
"Can anyone truly believe that five or 10 years from now — when this bridge is finally done, the construction workers have gone home, drivers are paying $12-15 tolls, gas costs $7 a gallon, and the congestion is no better on Interstate 287 — that the massive new Tappan Zee Crossing will be seen as anything but a white elephant?"
Tri-State Transportation Campaign's associate director clarifies in her recent op-ed that transit supporters are not against the new bridge. On the contrary, they believe the region has much more to gain, including on the jobs front both during construction and after if transit is a part of the project.
Bloom's piece and several others serve as valuable reminders that if the original choices where to fix the bridge or build a new one without transit, residents might have opted for the first option, which would have been cheaper, and less disruptive to local communities. Residents and their elected officials wanted a new bridge because it came with the promise of mass transit, and with it possibilities for reduced congestion, more walkable communities and economic development in local downtowns. That's the real bridge to more jobs and higher quality of life in the region.


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I spent all last night with Little Squirt, a bowl, and a pile of towels. You can only imagine the bodily fluids that followed. Good times.
Nights like these make being a parent really hard. Watching them in pain is torture and then the lack of sleep hits you like a ton of bricks. I've hit my wall, like 7 hours ago. Little Squirt, on the other hand, is a ball of energy and acting as if he wasn't up half the night with me.
I'm seriously excited he is feeling better but after the night spent trying to comfort my oldest my body is feeling worn down and craving a greasy, cheesy burger with the works. And a side of onion rings.
I know how this works though. When I am sleep deprived and trying to drag myself to 8 pm before the next glimpse of any rest I will shove any type of junk food in my mouth possible. It's not even the food that I'm craving so much as the feeling. Comfort. So, I guess you could say I'm an emotional eater. Happy…eat. Sad…eat. Tired…eat. Ya know, that whole bucket of fun.
That whole bucket of fun isn't so fun and I have all the tools to combat it. If I'm crunching on something I am less likely to reach for some carb loaded, deep fried, covered in chocolate treat. Somehow it works…I don't question it.
And today I am so ready to whip fatigue's rear. I've whipped up a single serving of this vegetable dip and set aside some baby carrots so I can grab and snack any time. Wish me luck.
- 1 - 6oz plain greek yogurt, such as Chobani
- 1 teaspoon minced onion
- 1/2 teaspoon - 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Remove lid from the yogurt and add onion, garlic, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Stir until combined. Season more if necessary.
- Serve with vegetables.
I love using Gourmet Garden products to make this dip however, dry herbs are suitable. The flavor of the dip won't be quite as pronounced until after it sits for a bit though. ©Budget Gourmet Mom

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One of the Russian Navy's Baltic fleet warships is reported as sailing off the Moray coast on the east of Scotland.
She is thought to be outside British territorial waters whose limit is 14 miles; and she may be one of a task force on exercise in the North Sea.
The Royal Navy is reported as having sent a vessel from the south on a shadow operation – which, given the distance concerned, seems a little pointless.


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Third "Sazae-san" drama features Toshi, Aya Hirano, Nozomi Sasaki
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2010-11-17 - Fuji TV is on a roll with its recent live-action "Sazae-san" drama specials. After the first one got 20.9% ratings last year and the second one got 16.5% ratings this past summer, a third one is now in the works. Fuji TV will ring in the new year with the special episode, airing it on January 2.
Naturally, Arisa Mizuki (33) will return in the starring role of Sazae, along with several other supporting cast members including Michitaka Tsutsui (39) as Sazae's husband Masuo, and Tsurutaro Kataoka (55) and Keiko Takeshita (57) as Sazae's parents.
The new cast additions this time include former kickboxer Musashi (38) as Masuo's co-worker Anago and former pro wrestler Akira Hokuto (43) as Anago's wife.
There will also be a scene in which Sazae's little brother Katsuo (Kentarou Arai, 14) imagines his future, and that scene will feature several guests playing the future versions of various characters. Comedian Toshi (of Taka and Toshi, 34) plays Katsuo, voice actress Aya Hirano (23) plays Katsuo's classmate Kaori, and comedienne Haruna Kondo (of Harisenbon, 27) plays another classmate named Hanazawa-san. However, Hanazawa-san's own imagination envisions model Nozomi Sasaki (22) as her future self.
Related news:
2010-04-19 Arisa Mizuki returns for another "Sazae-san" drama
2009-08-01 Arisa Mizuki becomes next "Sazae-san"
2011-02-04 FUNKY MONKEY BABYS provide theme song for drama "Propose Kyoudai"
2010-12-16 SNSD to appear as guests in "Sazae-san" drama special
2010-09-29 Sayaka Akimoto, Nozomi Sasaki join "Waratte Iitomo" lineup
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The girlfriend has been asking about the basics of Einstien's Theory of Relativity. While I understand the basics, I'm not quite able to relay it to her in an easy to understand way.
When I learned about it in high school, we watched this awesome video that was like like "Conjunction Function" from school house rock (only without the music), but I can't seem to find anything close to it.
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Jefferson College of Nursing Dean and Professor Beth Ann Swan, PhD, CRNP, FAAN, was invited to serve as a member of the National Quality Forum's (NQF) Care Coordination Steering Committee for the Care Coordination Measure Endorsement Maintenance project. She was nominated by the Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses (AMSN) and the American Nurses Association.
"I am honored to be selected to serve as a member of this committee," said Swan. "My hope is to participate in a robust multi-stakeholder committee to provide expertise and guidance for measure development and endorsement, assist with identifying potential concepts and measures for consideration; and develop recommendations for submission to HHS."
Swan initially became involved through her advocacy for the improvement of care coordination and transition management. The NQF recognizes the increasing need of care coordination for successful healthcare systems and improved patient outcomes. In addition to increased quality of care for patients, the Institute of Medicine has estimated that $240 billion could be saved from improved care coordination. Furthermore, care coordination could prevent a wide range of adverse results, such as incomplete or inaccurate transfer of information, lack of follow up and poor communication.
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Announcing that Hipposoft, the developers of Physical Exam Essentials and Heart Murmur Pro, has launched version 2.1 of Lab Values +, Abbreviations, Prefix/Suffix Medical Reference for the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and Android users. This is a new update of their popular 3 in 1 Medical Reference app which truly represents the first medical application of its kind by providing fully editable data for 265 medical lab reference values in 16 different categories, thousands of abbreviations, and more than 400 prefix/suffix data.
The app is a true necessity in the medical professional's iPhone or Android app arsenal. The Lab Values section will be the most accessed section and lets users quickly and easily access 265 medical lab reference values organized into 16 different categories. There is even an innovative Common Panels section, which is a new feature in version 2.1, that organizes lab values into commonly ordered lab panels such as basic metabolic panel, complete blood count, thyroid studies, etc. This allows users to find labs quickly and easily in a way that other apps have yet to adopt successfully.
The lab values categories include (number of labs indicated next to the category name):
The Common Panels include:
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Provides one year of advanced study in the US or abroad. Open to applicants holding a Bachelor's Degree in Architectural History or Design, Art, Art History, Art Education, Dance, Landscape Architecture, Music, Theater, Urban and Regional Planning and related fields. Candidates demonstrate high achievement in their fields, seriousness of purpose, and high moral character. Awards range from $9,000 to $20,000. The fellowship is administered by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, but students from comparable institutions may apply.
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'Jerks With Cameras' Justin is officially the biggest jerk of them all: Watch his leaf blower prankAdd to Favorites | Jerks With Cameras
It's official: We've discovered the biggest jerk out of all the "Jerks With Cameras" pranksters.
Meet "Jerk" Justin Hires. He wants to ruin your nice day at the park. How does he plan on ruining your nice, calm, relaxing trip to the park? By chasing you around with his leaf blower, blowing air right at your face.
Yeah, he really is the biggest jerk of them all.
Watch a Zap2it exclusive clip from Thursday's (Feb. 27) episode below:
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1976 Indiana Hoosiers
The Hoosiers are the last team to ever go a full regular and post season undefeated.
And they began their run in confident fashion, beating a Soviet Union team 94-78 in a preseason match up.
Finishing with a perfect 32-0 record, the team consisted of three All-Americans, whilst seven of their roster would ultimately be drafted into the NBA.
Their perfect run was spearheaded by Scott May who enjoyed a more produce career in college than in the pros – the 1976 National Player of the Year restricted to seven seasons in the NBA due to injury.


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An ominous cloud rises over Superman's icy man cave, the Fortress of Solitude, perhaps indicating that Lex Luthor is up to his dastardly tricks again.
Actually, it is completely natural, and nothing to do with supervillain antics. It is a lenticular cloud, which can be produced when air near the surface gets pushed upwards as it flows over peaks in the landscape, creating pressure waves. The clouds form at the top of the wave, where the air is coolest.
That's not all. The jagged outcrops of the fortress are bulges of sea ice caused by two ice floes crashing into each other, similar to the way colliding tectonic plates form mountain ranges.
This picture was snapped by a scientist on a flight from McMurdo station in Antarctica as part of NASA's Operation IceBridge. The missions aims to combine radar data taken from aircraft with satellite images, like the one below, in an effort to track changing ice conditions in Antarctica and the Arctic.
(And yes, we know the Man of Steel's home-away-from-home is normally found at the other end of the planet in the Arctic, but he's also a fictional alien who wears his underwear on the outside, so how about allowing us some poetic licence?)
(Image: NASA Earth Observatory)
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This classic missy-fit fashion lab coat from Dickies has a notched collar and a five-button closure. 3/4-length sleeve cuffs can be worn flipped up or down. Two front pockets have button tabs for extra security. Back yoke, princess seams, and back belt complete this coat.
Very nice lab coat/smock! Material is a little heavier than some but I was looking for that as with other brands I find that the interfacing behind the buttons and button holes folds back and looks unprofessional when you wear it unbuttoned as I do. The pockets have tabs on them in case you don't keep much in them but if you are like me and they are like a briefcase to you, the tabs are small and stay in the pockets nicely and are out of the way so they don't catch on everything. Wears and washes well. Thanks for a very nice, well made product!
It's stylish and practical. True to it's size. Fantastic buy!
Nice fit, light weight but not see through. Didn't give 5 stars since I haven't had it long enough to go through several wash cycles.
Love this lab coat! Great fabric and fit!
This is nice and professional and the size is good - I am short and the sleeve length is a little longer than it should be, but it looks ok. The shoulders fit pretty well for a petite person.


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Scot Thompson's Player Diary 7/9
Timbers defender Scot Thompson will be providing a player notebook throughout the course of the season. Stay tuned for future entries.
So it's a day later and my neck is still killing me after the karate chop I received last night from one of their huge players. If I ever get into a brawl, I am going all in, cause I can barely speak or swallow.
All joking aside, their players were good guys and it was all jokes after the game, except when they kept hitting on my girlfriend at the post-game dinner! I'm not a jealous guy, but I did keep the eyes in the back of my head on point.
Anyway, we have a training day on Monday then off for another ridiculous road trip: 3 games in 5 days. This trip is where we start our climb out of 9th place and back to the top tier of the league.
I've included another poem from my collection as well, hope you enjoy.
Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast
Scowl so grim Smile so white
A contradiction
Sunrise to Night
But there is Beauty in this Beast
Defined by the light
Oh the Beast
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Among the very best of classic bespoke tailors, G.D. Golding (Tailors) Ltd was established in 1963, and is a Royal Warrant Holder. As well as bespoke tailors, we are also the UK's most renowned military tailors, naval tailors and makers of mess kit, livery and civilian ceremonial uniforms. Goldings the bespoke tailor supplies a wide range of accessories including bespoke shirts, classic shoes, regimental ties and club ties.
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This is only half of the song where is the rest?
This is only intro, it says so in the title. I might tab the whole song later on.
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Don't panic if you see some of your friends and neighbors being carted off to jail today or tomorrow. The Mid-Arundel Unit of the American Cancer Society is arresting area citizens for its annual "Jail 'N' Bail" fund-raiser.
A mock jail will be set up at the Crofton Bowling Center, off Priest Bridge Road, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.


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Looking for Fooderati Member in Dubai
Anyone here member of Fooderati Arabia and currently n Dubai?
Just asking.... :)
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Italian-Style Grilled Octopus
@Lou Barba It's an old wives tale that suggests adding a cork will result in a tender (as opposed to rubbery) octopus.
Source: NYT
@Lou Barba It's an old wives tale that suggests adding a cork will result in a tender (as opposed to rubbery) octopus.
Source: NYT
What non-internet resources do you recommend for becoming a better "civilian" cook?
Best Provision natural casing "Syd's" dog, Sabrett's onions, Russian dressing & crumbled bacon.
Kenji, any chance you can post the heat rankings for each brand?
Oysters & a Bloody Mary
Blue crabs, butter & beer, preferably on a dock.
Many cooks (both Italian and not) add sugar to tomato sauce to cut bitterness. Tomato sauce can taste bitter for a variety of reasons (to name a few: overuse of tomato paste, skin/seeds in the sauce, over-simmering of herbs/spices, under-ripe tomatoes or simply using crap tomatoes).
These were mentioned on The Kitchn in early 2009 and they're awesome (albeit expensive):
+1 on La Caja China. Cooks amazingly, the only downside is the missing aesthetic of the spit.
Also, just wanted to mention that the pig in the slideshow is spitted improperly. The snout-end prong should actually be placed under the head/neck and into the haunches of the front legs
Instructions should read: insert the main bar through the anus, slide prong on bar BEFORE exiting the mouth, secure, THEN slide bar through mouth.
Could be wrong, but that's the way I've always done it (and seen it done).
Is it just me, or does anyone else think the BBQ sauce at Fette Sau is terrible? (other than that, I love the place!)
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Does anyone have the recipe (or approximation) for the shrimp balls at Vincent's on Hester Street?
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Doug Wyllie, PoliceOne Editor in Chief - 10-43: Be Advised...
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by numerous colleagues, including Stuart Bowyer, James Overduin, Hongya Liu, Bahram Mashhoon, and Jaime Ponce de Leon. Ideas in cosmology often require dedicated technical work to show their viability, and in this regard he thanks his graduate students, notably Dimitri Kalligas, Tomas Liko, and Sanjeev Seahra. The inspiration for many of the topics discussed here goes back to Sir Arthur Eddington, and it is a pleasure to know that Paul Halpern shares the respect due this great thinker.
Both Pauls acknowledge the help and suggestions provided by Giles Anderson of the Anderson Literary Agency. We appreciate the comments of John Huchra and Rabindra Mohapatra in reading over a draft of the manuscript. Many thanks to our editor, Jeff Robbins, our project editor, Sally Stanfield, and the staff of the Joseph Henry Press for useful advice and assistance.


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(PRWEB UK) 17 July 2014
It was expected that the fabulous 'Tour de France' would inspire Yorkshire folk to dust down their bikes and take up cycling. But it wasn't expected to provide inspiration for a room scheme at a brand new homes development!
Yorkshire based interior designer Jeanette Holmes is currently working on the interior scheme for Miller Homes' latest show home at its new development; Quercus Green at Harrogate.
"Tour de France fever has been fantastic for weeks in Yorkshire and culminated spectacularly when the race got underway," said Jeanette. "It seemed a perfect tribute to mark the occasion in our lovely show home and was a perfect way to show prospective buyers how they can incorporate hobbies and interests into room schemes with taste and simplicity."
The four bedroom show home has incorporated the popular vintage theme throughout its rooms and this is reflected in the cycling inspired guest room. There are bike patterned soft furnishings, old fashioned bike wall prints and a few modern day pieces of cycling memorabilia too.
"It's been a real pleasure creating a vintage inspired show home and reflecting our counties pride at hosting such an iconic sporting event," said Jeanette. "It was an important part of Yorkshire's history and now it can form part of Miller Homes' too."
There will be 74, three, four and five bedroom homes built Quercus Green, located on Bogs Lane, Harrogate, HG1 4EB. The sales centre is open Thursday – Monday, 10.30am to 5.30pm. The team can be contacted on 0808 278 6074 alternatively, further information can be found at http://www.millerhomes.co.uk.
Miller Homes is also opening its Harlow One development in the town later this summer.
Picture Caption: Jeanette Holmes - Interior designer for Miller Homes showcases her inspiration together with Beth McDonagh, sales adviser at Quercus Green
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Minnesota Wildfire Update
MENAHGA, Minn. (AP) Fire crews are searching for hotspots by air using heat-sensing equipment above a northwestern Minnesota wildfire.
A helicopter is flying low and slow over the Green Valley fire Friday. Crews are using the hand-held sensor to find smoldering fires in the 7,100 acres burned by the wildfire which started Tuesday.
Minnesota Incident Command System spokeswoman Becca Manlove says the fire is not growing and no additional structures have been lost since the 55 homes and buildings were destroyed earlier in the week near Menahga. Manlove says the fire is 65 percent contained as firefighters make progress in securing the containment lines around the fire perimeter.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. No injuries have been reported.


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Centre Midfield: Frank Lampard
The record scorer for Chelsea with 202 goals: Lampard is a phenomenon. For a midfielder to achieve such a tally is highly impressive, but it is the fact that he has maintained such a high standard of performance, even in his ripening years, which is most incredible of all.
Many suggest that the reason he scored so many was his penalty taking ability, but I highly doubt there is a person among us who cannot recall at least one Lampard howitzer from outside the box.


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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A legal standoff has developed between Florida and the Obama administration over a contentious voter purge pushed by Gov. Rick Scott. Read more here: http://ktvl.com/template/inews_wire/wires.national/35457e40-www.ktvl.com.shtml.
Amicus Briefs
Join the conversation and submit your statement in support of the Florida courts to: firstname.lastname@example.com
Feds and Florida headed to court over voter purge
ACLU sues Florida to stop noncitizen voter purge
The American Civil Liberties Union sued Florida on Friday to stop its controversial program designed to purge noncitizen voters from the rolls. Read more here: http://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/aclu-sues-florida-to-stop-noncitizen-voter-purge/1234772
Scott's Voter Purge Is a Disgrace
"Not a single eligible voter, as far as I know, has been removed from the voter rolls," said Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday. What Scott could not truthfully say was, "Not one single eligible voter has been attempted to be removed from the voter rolls." Read more here: http://www.theledger.com/article/20120610/COLUMNISTS0308/120619992
Florida Governor Rick Scott Now Less Popular Than Very Unpopular LeBron James
A new poll conducted by the Democratic-leaning Public Policy Polling shows Florida Governor Rick Scott, with a 31 percent approval rating, is less popular amongst Floridians than the highly polarizing Miami Heat star LeBron James, who pips Scott with a 32 percent rating. Read more here: http://www.slate.com/blogs/weigel/2012/06/08/florida_governor_rick_scott_now_less_popular_than_very_unopular_lebron_james_.html
Analysis: the investigation into Florida's Supreme Court justices
TAMPA (FOX 13) - Governor Rick Scott has directed state police to investigate the three justices appointed by Democrats. At issue is re-election paperwork the justices filed, and how they filed it. The fallout from the investigation could reshape the state Supreme Court, which has happened in other states. Read more here: http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/story/18742452/analysis-the-investigation-into-floridas-supreme-court-justices
Temper tantrums in Tallahassee
At least once a month, I have a conversation with my 8-year-old that sounds something like this: "Stop that." "Why?" "Stop that." "How come?" "STOP THAT!" I imagine this is going on behind closed doors in Tallahassee, too. Because it seems like our governor and the Legislature want to fool around in things that judges and the federal government keep telling them to stay away from. Read more here: http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/temper-tantrums-in-tallahassee/1233408.
Justice Barbara Pariente Says Rick Scott Will Make Court 'Partisan'
Oy Vey! Five days after getting trounced in a GOP straw poll in Tampa, Florida Supreme Court Justice Barbara Pariente went partisan at a synagogue in Delray Beach. Read more here: http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/justice-barbara-pariente-says-rick-scott-will-make-court-partisan.
Fla. Supreme Court: Protect Merit Retention
Politics in Florida are becoming ever more divided. Partisan Republicans and Democrats don't have much to say to one another, unless it is in the form of an attack ad. The trend is national, with Republican conservatives moving steadfastly further to the right under tea party pressure, but it is more extreme in Florida. Read more here: http://www.theledger.com/article/20120527/EDIT01/205275013?tc=ar.
Florida Supreme Court justice speaks at W. Delray temple
Florida Supreme Court Justice Barbara Pariente made a case to keep her job during a recent appearance at Temple Emeth in Delray Beach. Pariente is one of three justices facing merit retention in November, when the state's voters decide on whether to let them keep their positions. Read more here: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/palm-beach/delray-beach/fl-cn-justice-0527-20120525,0,4302155.story.
Guide is part of judicial election education effort
With mailings, billboards, the Internet, and TV, voters will have plenty of information about candidates and issues on the 2012 election ballot. But when it comes to judicial races, it's another matter. Read more here: http://www.floridabar.org/divcom/jn/jnnews01.nsf/8c9f13012b96736985256aa900624829/dd1207a5956da82a85257a0500468f4b!OpenDocument.
Cursory review of three justices' acts will do
The dust-up over using state employees to finalize election ballot paperwork for the merit retention of three Florida Supreme Court justices is more political jockeying than a legitimate concern over lawbreaking. A conservative legislator upset with the court is exploiting the situation by calling for a criminal investigation. In fact, public employees commonly notarize election documents, and a cursory review should suffice. Gov. Rick Scott should not inappropriately politicize the merit retention election in November … Continue reading
Editorial: On their merit
Thirty-six years ago, Florida voters wisely approved a "merit-retention" system for state Supreme Court justices and judges on district courts of appeal. Read more here: http://www.gainesville.com/article/20120508/OPINION01/120509664/-1/news?Title=Editorial-On-their-merit
Heartland Justice
We tend to think of people who play pivotal roles in the advancement of social justice — and who pay steep prices for it — as passionate advocates with intense connections to their cause. We imagine them as crusaders. Read more here: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/06/opinion/sunday/bruni-heartland-justice.html?pagewanted=1&_r=2&hp.
Editorial: Judging on merit
Thirty-six years ago, a majority of Florida voters judiciously approved a "merit-retention" system for state Supreme Court justices and judges on district courts of appeal. Read more here: http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20120507/OPINION/305079995.
Justices fire back in controversy over their campaign paperwork
Florida's three Supreme Court justices, who are under fire for using court staff to assist them in their last-minute completion of their paperwork needed to meet the deadline for their merit retention campaigns, shot back on Thursday with a letter from a well-regarded constitutional law expert. Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2012/05/justices-fire-back-in-controversy-over-their-campaign-paperworks.html#storylink=cpy.
Florida court rules drug testing unconstitutional second time
Governor Rick Scott will continue to challenge the justice system in Florida, and cost the taxpayers millions of dollars. This is the second time that our governor has lobbied the legislators in both Houses and pushed to get the drug testing bill passed. In 2011 and 2012, the governor has signed a bill for random drug testing for state employees, and both times the courts have ruled that the bill is unconstitutional. Read more here: http://www.thewestsidegazette.com/News/Article/Article.asp?NewsID=113517&sID=4&ItemSource=L
FL's Fair Districts improves redistricting process, but state can go further
Friday's Florida Supreme Court ruling that affirms the state Senate's redistricting boundaries also points out the flaws in the system and the need for additional constitutional changes. One justice called for the establishment of an independent apportionment commission to take the process out of the hands of lawmakers who exert political influence over boundaries. That would lend greater credibility to redistricting. Read more here: http://www.bradenton.com/2012/05/02/4021338/fls-fair-districts-improves-redistricting.html#storylink=cpy.
Redistricting — legal, but flawed
In a matter of days two hurdles to holding an orderly election in November in Florida disappeared, clearing the way for candidates for 27 congressional districts, 40 state Senate seats and 120 state House seats to fire up their campaigns. Both hurdles involved the Legislature's redistricting process, which for the first time was guided by two anti-gerrymandering constitutional amendments overwhelmingly approved by Florida voters in 2010. Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/05/01/2778049/redistricting-legal-but-flawed.html.
Resist special-interest purge
This year, the most dishonest, unfair campaign will be waged against three candidates who barely can fight back. Those would be Florida Supreme Court Justices R. Fred Lewis, Barbara Pariente and Peggy Quince. They have been targeted by those who want a high court beholden to corporate interests. The sniping was in full view last week. Read more here: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/opinion/editorials/resist-special-interest-purge-2334409.html?cxtype=rss_editorials.
A justice's helpful opinion
Supreme Court Justice Barbara Pariente did Floridians a favor Friday by clearly explaining the shortcomings of well-intended changes to the state's redistricting regimen. Read more here: http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20120501/OPINION/305019997?p=1&tc=pg.
Matt Reed: Beware move to oust Florida Supreme Court justices
Brevard case shows what's at stake for industry before today's Supreme Court By Matt Reed, Florida Today A Supreme Court case out of Palm Bay may exemplify the type of high-stakes yet little-known litigation that's about to inspire a corporate-funded campaign to oust Florida justices. Read more here: http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20120501/COLUMNISTS0207/305010002/Matt-Reed-Beware-move-oust-justices?nclick_check=1.
Governor Rick Scott angers Fla. election supervisors over rankings push
TALLAHASSEE, Fla – Florida's election supervisors are rising up in opposition to Gov. Rick Scott in the wake of his push to rank them. State election officials have drawn up a list of rankings based on criteria that includes how quickly counties reported election results during the Jan. 31 presidential primary and when those counties set up early voting sites. Read more here: http://www.abcactionnews.com/dpp/news/political/governor-rick-scott-angers-fla-election-supervisors-over-rankings-push
Florida Supreme Court rejects 25 Death Penalty appeals
25 men, including five convicted in Miami-Dade, had asked the Florida Supreme Court to toss their sentences. The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday rejected appeals by 25 men on Death Row, including five from Miami-Dade, who claimed that their lawyers were ineffective in investigating their backgrounds before sentencing. The rulings were no surprise in the legal community after justices in December issued an opinion rejecting an appeal by a Pinellas County triple murderer who sought … Continue reading
Gov. Rick Scott weighs investigation of Supreme Court justices for misdemeanors
The normally mundane issue of judicial retention may become part of a state police investigation. TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott is considering calling for an investigation into whether or not three Supreme Court justices are guilty of a misdemeanor in their scramble to get papers filed last week in their merit retention races. Rep. Scott Plakon, a Longwood Republican, had sent a letter to Scott on Thursday asking for the probe. The governor is evaluating … Continue reading
Florida redistricting discussions shift from state Capitol to nearby courtrooms this week
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The state's redistricting discussions shift this week from the Florida Capitol to a pair of courtrooms in Tallahassee. On Wednesday, Circuit Judge Terry Lewis will begin a hearing on challenges to the Republican-led Legislature's redistricting map for Florida's 27 congressional seats. Read more: http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/f12fc0f8b578452088a282b90a2f1990/FL–Florida-Redistricting/
Sides changing in court debate
If the underlying issue weren't so serious it would be great fun watching the Republicans spin on a dime to become passionate defenders of an independent judiciary. Scorn for "activist judges" has been a staple of the party's playbook ever since it was Earl Warren's Supreme Court. Now that it's John Roberts's court — or should we say Antonin Scalia's? — and a Democratic president is calling them out, the rhetorical roles have reversed. Wasn't … Continue reading
Court clerks in Florida face cuts
Court cases in Lee and Collier counties could be delayed by budget cuts that target clerks' offices across the state. The budget lawmakers presented to Gov. Rick Scott includes 7 percent cuts for clerks at a $31 million savings for the state. Scott has until April 21 to sign the budget. Over the past few years, clerks' offices have had their funding slashed by 15 percent or more. As a result, there's less staff to … Continue reading
The price of justice
OUR OPINION: Court Clerks need funding restored or Floridians will experience more delays in civil cases By The Miami Herald Editorial If you file a suit, say for divorce, in a Florida court, you pay a handsome fee of $401, one of the highest filing fees in the nation. You may be under the impression that this is paying, at least in part, for the courts and for the county court clerk's office that must … Continue reading
In wake of 'Taj Mahal' scandal, Florida Supreme Court approves new lobbying rules for judges
TALLAHASSEE — Stung by public reaction to judges who lobbied state lawmakers into a $50 million courthouse many have dubbed a "Taj Mahal," the Florida Supreme Court has established new rules that would muzzle individual judges who try to have their way with the Legislature. And some judges are not happy. The state's circuit court judges have formally asked the state's highest court to rescind the rules and at least engage in a public discussion … Continue reading
Legal filings pan Florida redistricting do-over
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Democrats and groups that backed the Florida Constitution's new anti-gerrymandering standards took aim at lawmakers' revised Senate redistricting map in filings Tuesday with the state Supreme Court. All say the Republican-controlled Legislature's do-over still violates the Fair Districts standards that the justices cited in kicking back the original map. They differ, though, on some of details including how minority districts should be drawn. Preserving minority voting rights is one of the Fair … Continue reading
Florida High Court Hears Cases on Term Limits
TALLAHASSEE | Florida's high court heard arguments Tuesday on whether county charters can trump the Florida Constitution when it comes to term limits for county commissioners. A ruling, which lawyers hope will come by the end of the month, could affect this year's elections in Polk and other major Florida counties. Read more: http://www.theledger.com/article/20120411/NEWS/120419904/1410?Title=Florida-High-Court-Hears-Cases-on-Term-Limits-
Editorial: Justice under fire
The U.S. and Florida supreme courts' critics try to undermine judicial authority and independence, and, in effect, weaken democracy. A strong, independent judicial system is a cornerstone of American democracy. Citizens depend on justices and judges who can make wise, sometimes unpopular, decisions without political meddling that might undermine their authority. The system works effectively, if not always to the liking of one group or another. There will always be winners and losers on any … Continue reading
Activist? Sometimes Fla. lawmakers trump courts
When a leaking underground drainage system pitted roads and driveways and created sinkholes in lawns at a Winter Garden subdivision, homeowners sued the developer to cover the damage and repair costs. After conflicting rulings in lower courts, the case reached the Florida Supreme Court, which heard arguments on it in December. But before the justices had issued a ruling, the Florida Legislature stepped in like Judge Judy and moved to decide the case — and … Continue reading
Ricky Polston Named Chief Justice-Elect of Florida
PRESS RELEASE 4/4/2012 – For Immediate Release Craig Waters PIO Florida Supreme Court (850) 414-7641 firstname.lastname@example.com Ricky Polston Named Chief Justice-Elect of Florida TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Supreme Court today unanimously elected Ricky Polston – a man whose roots lie in the Panhandle town of Graceville – to become the state's 55th Chief Justice starting July 1, 2012. Polston will become only the second Chief Justice from Jackson County and the first to come from … Continue reading
Florida Democrats question Bondi's delay in sending Senate redistricting plan to justices
TALLAHASSEE — A week after the Florida House approved the Legislature's second attempt to draw new Senate districts, the plan Tuesday still had not been forwarded by Republican Attorney General Pam Bondi to the state Supreme Court. Read more: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/state/florida-democrats-question-bondis-delay-in-sending-senate-2281365.html
Super PACs, donors turn sights on judicial branch
ORLANDO — Just before sunset on a recent evening, scores of lawyers in dark suits and polished loafers streamed into the swanky 18th-floor ballroom of a downtown high-rise here. They sipped chardonnay and nursed Heinekens, munched on cheese cubes and made small talk. The invitation to the event had asked for a "suggested contribution" of $500 to each of three candidates, who were now mingling sheepishly among the crowd. They were no ordinary politicians. In … Continue reading
Appeals court validates legislators' legal shield, throws out lower court ruling
In a precedent-setting legal opinion, First District Court of Appeals Judge Phil Padovano ruled today that legislators are entitled to the common law immunity from prosecution and cannot be compelled to testify about how they arrived at their decisions. Download 1st DCA ruling on legislative immunity. The ruling reversed a trial court decision that had forced Rep. Rick Kriseman, a Tampa Democrat, and his aide to testify about the source of legal documents they obtained during the … Continue reading
Supreme Court primed to take on 3-percent pension case, starting in September
The Florida Supreme Court has agreed to take up the case of state workers who sued the Legislature over its decision to require them to contribute 3 percent of their salaries to their requirement. Earlier this month, a circuit court judge ruled that the state's 3-percent contribution plan was unconstitutional, potentially causing a $2 billion budget fiasco. Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2012/03/supreme-court-primed-to-take-on-3-percent-pension-case-starting-in-september.htm
Florida Supreme Court Justices R. Fred Lewis, Barbara Pariente and Peggy Quince talked with Stetson Law students about the importance of the judicial system
Florida Supreme Court Justices Fred Lewis, Barbara J. Pariente and Peggy A. Quince spoke with students at Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport on March 26 about the role of the judicial system and Florida's merit retention system. All three justices formerly served as chief justices of Florida's highest court. Stetson Law Professor Theresa Radwan moderated a noon-time panel discussion with the three justices. Read more: www.law.stetson.edu/news/index.php/2012/03/27/florida-supreme-court-justices-r-fred-lewis-barbara-pariente-and-peggy-quince-talked-with-stetson-law-students-about-the-importance-of-the-judicial-system
A disorderly court
OUR OPINION: Appointed judges bring more integrity to the bench By The Miami Herald Editorial The latest travails of Miami-Dade County Court Judge Ana Maria Pando should kick-start a statewide conversation about elected vs. appointed judges. That likely won't happen. But it should. Studies have shown that appointed judges are far less likely to engage in or face allegations of corruption or ethical violations, boding well for judicial integrity. Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/03/26/2715536/a-disorderly-court.html
Florida Supremes under the microscope
Perhaps never in Florida's history have so many laws been challenged in court. In just the past few months, judges have overturned laws privatizing prisons, requiring drug testing for welfare recipients, banning physicians from asking patients gun-related questions and requiring state workers to contribute 3% to their pension plans. Rulings are forthcoming on challenges to new laws the Legislature passed last year. Click here to read more: http://www.review.net/section/detail/capitol-chatter-march-23/
No Way to Choose a Judge
In a serious setback for justice in Alabama, primary voters chose Roy Moore to be their candidate for chief justice of the State Supreme Court in November. He is now the odds-on favorite to win. You may remember that Mr. Moore lost that job in 2003 when a special ethics court removed him from the bench after he defied a court order to remove a Ten Commandments monument from the lobby of the state judicial … Continue reading
Courtrooms are a place for justice — not street theater
A couple of attorneys I respect expressed concern last week about two words — "activist judge" — in the lead of my story about Circuit Judge Jackie Fulford's ruling on the 3 percent Florida Retirement System contribution law. I'd put quotation marks around the term, and attributed it in a complete sentence to Senate President Mike Haridopolos lower in the story. But I realize those two words are a pejorative pairing, one we'll be hearing a lot … Continue reading
Supreme Court vs. Legislators, again: Tuition case goes to highest court
Fresh from smacking down the state Senate redistricting maps as unconstitutional, the Florida Supreme Court has decided to take up another lawsuit targeting Senate President Mike Haridopolos, R-Merritt Island. This time, the court will rule over whether the state lawmakers—and not universities—have the power to set tuition rates. Currently, the Legislature sets tuition increases, with universities held to a 15-percent cap. Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2012/03/supreme-court-vs-legislators-again-tuition-case-goes-to-highest-court.htm
Florida Senate flubbed its top priority
The Legislature is back in session, at additional taxpayer expense, to try again at redistricting. The Senate's plan failed to meet a state constitutional mandate voters issued last year to avoid gerrymandering to benefit incumbents, the Florida Supreme Court ruled. Read more at Jacksonville.com: http://jacksonville.com/opinion/editorials/2012-03-16/story/florida-senate-flubbed-its-top-priority
Open-door redistricting
After the Florida Supreme Court cast a dark cloud over the state Senate's redistricting map, it behooves the Legislature to let some sunshine in. The court last week ruled that eight of the 40 new districts the Senate drew violated the Florida Constitution's Fair Districts amendments. Among the disqualified were the proposed Panhandle Districts 1 and 3, which are almost identical to the current districts currently represented by Sens. Don Gaetz and Greg Evers. Read … Continue reading
Florida Senate's brazen redistricting trickery fails
Upon deeper review of the Florida Supreme Court decision on Friday invalidating the state Senate's redistricting plan, a startling fact came to light: the Republican-dominated chamber's brazen and arrogant attempt at protecting incumbents through the district numbering system. While justices cited constitutionally improper boundaries in eight of the 40 Senate districts, the court's 234-page majority opinion also condemned trickery with numbers that improperly protects incumbents. Read more: http://www.bradenton.com/2012/03/15/3938742/florida-senates-brazen-redistricting.html Read more here:
Florida Senate back at work, on court demand to redraw districts without political bias
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Legislature reconvened in a 15-day special session Wednesday to redraw Senate district boundaries rejected by the state Supreme Court, which ruled a first attempt was aimed chiefly at protecting ruling Republicans. Senate Reapportionment Chairman Don Gaetz sounded a conciliatory tone. Read more: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/state/florida-senate-back-at-work-on-court-demand-2238194.html
Senate doesn't want new Cong. maps until after elections; wasn't Don Gaetz calling this a "conspiracy theory" in Sept.?
Mary Ellen Klas reportstonight that the Florida Senate is asking the courts to wait until after the November elections to hear a challenge to the congressional redistricting maps that were built using the same principles the high court has already rejected. "…under a reasonable schedule, it is practically impossible to resolve this case in time for any remedy to be implemented for the impending elections," wrote lawyers for the Florida Senate in a scheduling brief filed Monday … Continue reading
Redistricting Retry May Bring Major Effects
Florida Senate leaders hope a few tweaks can fix their state Supreme Court-invalidated redistricting plan, but any changes could have a domino effect on local and statewide politics. Among the impacts as the Senate convenes Wednesday for a 15-day special legislative session on redistricting: Whether Sen. Nancy Detert, R-Venice, will be eligible for another six years in office rather than the typical four-year term and the shape of the two main Senate districts that cover … Continue reading
Local legislators reflect on session's successes, heartbreaks
The saber rattling on one end of Northwest Florida as the legislative session drew to a close contrasted mightily with a barely remarked upon act of chivalry playing out on the other. Read more: http://www.nwfdailynews.com/articles/legislature-48141–.html
Florida Supreme Court upholds will of the people
Good for the Florida Supreme Court for disregarding demands that it take a timid approach to interpreting the state constitution, and to respecting the will of the voters. Read more: http://www.news-press.com/article/20120313/OPINION/303130013/1075/Florida-Supreme-Court-upholds-will-people
Schultz: Conservatives in Tallahassee aren't true conservatives
A truly conservative Florida Legislature would not have done what the 2012 Legislature tried to do to the state court system. A truly conservative Florida Legislature would not even have considered giving the governor complete power to pick judges. But despite its claims to the contrary, this is not a conservative Florida Legislature. It is an ideological Florida Legislature that doesn't believe in separation of powers. http://www.palmbeachpost.com/opinion/columnists/schultz-conservatives-in-tallahassee-arent-true-conservatives-2228428.html
Highlights of the Supreme Court ruling on redistricting
Highlights from the redistricting opinion summarized by the Miami Herald: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2012/03/highlights-of-the-supreme-court-ruling-on-redistricting.html
A victory to preserve voters' will
The Florida Supreme Court on Friday followed the will of the voters who demanded more reasonably drawn legislative districts. The court's landmark redistricting opinion thoughtfully defined the constitutional amendment approved in 2010 and invalidated new state Senate districts for clearly failing to meet those requirements. This is a victory for Floridians who want fair elections and a sound defeat for drawing maps that rig the outcomes and protect incumbents. http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/editorials/article1219285.ece
Alex Villalobos: Florida served well by ruling on districts
By Alex VillalobosMarch 10, 2012 Fair and impartial administration of justice is a difficult and delicate balancing act — and it is one that I believe all seven members of the Florida Supreme Court perform admirably day in and day out. Floridians are well served when tough questions are met with thorough debate and analysis and decided based on each individual Justices careful consideration of what they believe to be mandated by our state … Continue reading
Editorial: The new rules
The Florida Legislature has pretty much always undertaken its once-every-decade redistricting chore with two paramount objectives: To protect incumbents and to keep the ruling party in power. That was true when the Democrats ran the Legislature, and it is true now that the Republicans are in charge. But now there are a whole new set of rules in place, complements of Florida voters who approved two "Fair Districts" amendments to the state Constitution. http://www.gainesville.com/article/20120310/OPINION01/120309596/1109/sports?Title=Editorial-The-new-rules&tc=ar
Statement on redistricting ruling from Democracy at Stake
Following is a statement issued by former Senator Alex Villalobos on behalf of Democracy at Stake: "Fair and impartial administration of justice is a difficult and delicate balancing act. And it is one that the seven members of the Florida Supreme Court perform admirably day in and day out. "The politically charged debate over redistricting has focused public attention on a deliberative process that is business as usual for our state's high court. The … Continue reading
What they're saying about Florida Supreme Court's redistricting rulings
House Speaker Dean Cannon: "We appreciate the preparation, thorough review and thoughtfulness of the court's response. Throughout the redistricting process, the House demonstrated a commitment to following the letter of the law, and I am proud of Speaker-Designate Weatherford and all of our Members who worked so hard to craft this new map. We understand the difficulty of the court's duty to review the application of new constitutional language. We appreciate the court providing input as … Continue reading
Supreme Court tosses proposed Senate maps
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court on Friday tossed out the proposed state Senate legislative maps, forcing lawmakers to start over in a special session later this month. http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/workinglife/supreme-court-tosses-proposed-senate-maps/1219161
Bill to give Fla. Gov. Rick Scott more power to pick judges stalls
TALLAHASSEE — A proposal to give Gov. Rick Scott more power over the courts appeared dead Wednesday amid a disagreement on whether Scott should be able to fire people appointed by former Gov. Charlie Crist to a panel that helps select judges. http://www.bradenton.com/2012/03/08/3925629/bill-to-give-fla-gov-rick-scott.html#storylink=cpy
Editorial: Going backward on judicial selection
Back in 1939, a member of the judiciary, identified in a legal critique only as "unusually candid," sought to deflate judicial pomposity by defining a judge as "a lawyer who knew a governor." Read more: http://www.ocala.com/article/20120305/OPINION01/120309850
Inside Merit Selection: The Results of a National Survey of Nominating Commissioners
News Release AJS Releases Results of Largest-Ever Survey of Judicial Nominating Commissioners Des Moines, IA, — March 6, 2012 —As states work to ensure highly qualified, knowledgeable, accessible, adaptable, and accountable judiciaries, the methods used to select judges frequently engender fervent debate, especially during election cycles. In recent years, many states that elect judges have witnessed increasing campaign spending and bitter rhetoric, leading some to consider the adoption of merit selection, a … Continue reading
Sen. Pres. Mike Haridopolos Blasts Judge, Talks Redistricting (VIDEO)
[Tallahassee, FL] As the 2012 Legislative Session winds down and a few court battles are heating up. Senate President Mike Haridopolos (R-26/Merritt Island) weighs in on both, letting the judge have it, in one, and predicting the Florida Supreme Court's decision, in another. Read m0re: http://www.sunshineslate.com/2012/03/06/mike-haridopolos-blasts-judge-redistricting-video/
Court ruling will affect maps, future redistricting
In the next few days, the Florida Supreme Court may be making one of its most important decisions in recent history when it rules on the constitutionality of redistricting maps recently approved by the Legislature. Read more: http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/columns/court-ruling-will-affect-maps-future-redistricting/1218480
Florida Senate president predicts special session on redistricting
Senate President Mike Haridopolos all but admitted defeat Monday in the first round of court reviews over the legislature's redistricting map and predicted lawmakers would be back in a special session to revamp their maps. "We're going to be here for extraordinary session, my guess, I think, given the give and take last week in the Supreme Court," Haridopolos told reporters Monday. Read more: http://www.bradenton.com/2012/03/05/3919131/florida-senate-president-predicts.html
Justices' decision should ease fears
Nothing is more fundamental to our society than faith in the honesty of the political system. Without that trust — the belief that elections are run honestly — our whole society is shaken because the exercise of political power determines how we, as a society, operate: How much taxes each of us pays and how many services the government provides, and who has access to those services. Read more: http://www.newschief.com/article/20120303/NEWS/203035004
Florida House ties women/minority law student scholarships to changes to state merit selection system
I mentioned back in January the effort in Florida to allow governors to replace a majority of the members of the state's judicial nominating commissions. What made the provisions of HB 971 and the similar SB 1570 even more notable than the change to merit selection was their tying of the changes to changes in the state's judicial retirement system, arguably to the advantage of judges recalled back into temporary service by the state's chief … Continue reading
Supreme Court hears redistricting arguments
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a landmark redistricting case that could shape the political future of Florida for at least a decade. At issue: How far justices could go in enforcing the anti-gerrymandering Fair Districts amendments approved by the voters in a November 2010 referendum. Read more: http://www.flcourier.com/flflorida/7744-supreme-court-hears-redistricting-arguments-
Justices hear Florida redistricting arguments
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Republican-controlled Legislature drew its redistricting plan "in the dark" and the House and Senate maps should be sent back so lawmakers can try again after receiving some guidance from the Florida Supreme Court, a Democratic lawyer told the justices Wednesday. Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/02/29/2666870/justices-hearing-florida-redistricting.html


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So...Beast Souls?
Three screens via JPS Kai:
he walked around
fought enemies
i can describe a giant mindflayer type enemy
a character placing a shining magic sword into a pedestal at the base of a statue
a huge pyromancy fireball
there was text "This is a nightmare."
Source: http://neogaf.com/fo...ad.php?t=812089
E3! *drool*
It's been rumoured for a while Sony were going to get Demons Souls 2, but with Souls now being associated with multiplat maybe we're just going to get a souls game under a new name?


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Please do not quote a whole post just to add a short reply. It adds unnecessary volume to the thread.
Sorry, I have not said anything yet, but I usually do not get too excited about proposed changes on PTR until they have been out there for a while or unless we are close to the patch and have a good idea the change willl exist in the patch. However, I did talk a little about the change in the Simple Question forum since a direct question was asked.
Since the change is still preliminary in my mind, I have not done a detailed analysis yet, but here is what I think about the proposed change of reducing the base cast time of AI from 2.9s to 2.5s. Currently in T14 gear, the cut off where casting AI instead of AS as the focus dump is worthwhile is around 1.3 to 1.4s cast time. I still need to evaluate when we get closer to the patch and see the gear whether the cut off point will be the same. I am hoping that with AI scaling realtive to AS that it will become a little higher.
Even is the cut off point for using AI does not increase, the reduced AI cast time appears like it will make AI both more usuable and usable more often. Below is a table of haste levels needed to make the cutoff points under different scenarios.
Haste from gear needed to meet AI use points with a 2.5s AI base cast time
T14 4P Unhasted|29.87%|39.86%
As can be seen, while we still have the T14 4P and using the recommended at least 9.09% haste from gear, using AI as the focus dump is beneficial now not only just during RFs in the CA phase, but during all RFs and even BL. Note that during BL that the AI cast is already below the 1.4s cut off without any haste from gear at 1.398s. The AI cast time is naturally below the 1.3s cut off during RF without any haste from gear.
Once we lose the T14 4P, more haste is required to make using AI an option; however, with the at least 9.09% haste from gear, AI is recommended for use during any RF since the cast time will be below 1.3s and is probably worthwhile to use during BL since the cast time is below 1.4s. I assume that with gear scaling that the cut off will rise a little and be closer or over 1.4s, such that it will be beneficial to use AI during BL outside the CA phase.
What still needs to be evaluated is whether it is still maximum DPS for MMs to stack both RF and BL during the CA phase or whether it is better to have BL outside the CA phase to allow more AIs. I am anticipating that still stacking them during the CA phase will be best, but I am not certain on that.
Regardless, this change will make it worthwhile to cast AI more often. It helps that the T15 4P will proc off either of the MM focus dumps. If we are using AI more often, then I agree its beneficial to use the AI glyph in most situations.
Just to make sure since I didn't see it mentioned in the post, do these numbers include the 10% ranged haste buff?


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Council Member Joanne Osborne
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Joanne Osborne was reelected to her second four-year term in 2011 and served as the City of Goodyear's Vice Mayor from June of 2011 until June of 2013. Councilmember Osborne was elected to her first four-year council term in 2007.
Councilmember Osborne served the City of Goodyear for six years as a member of the Planning & Zoning Commission from 2001 to 2007. Before she assumed her seat on the City Council, she was elected Chair of the Planning & Zoning Commission - a position she was required to vacate upon her Council appointment. In addition, Councilmember Osborne served as the citizen representative on Goodyear's Entry Monument Ad Hoc Committee in 2006 and on the Litchfield Road Redevelopment Task Force in 2005. Councilmember Osborne helped shape the future vision of Goodyear as a member of the Focus Future II initiative in 2002.
Councilmember Osborne is a graduate of the Southwest Valley Citizen Academy, the Flinn Brown Civic Leadership Academy and was a member of the first graduating class of Goodyear's Police Citizen Academy. In July of 2013, she graduated from Harvard University's "Senior Executives in State and Local Government" program.
Long active in the community, Councilmember Osborne was recognized as "Citizen of the Year" by the Elks Lodge in 2010. Councilmember Osborne has demonstrated a deep commitment to Goodyear's youth, heading the YMCA's Teen Action Council for many years. Under her leadership, the program was recognized by Westmarc at the Best of the West Awards under the "Leadership of an Organization" category in 2009.
Regionally, Councilmember Osborne serves as a member of the West Valley Hospital Board of Trustees and as a member of the Homeless Youth Connection's Board of Directors. In addition, Councilmember Osborne serves as the Chairwoman of the Maricopa Association of Governments' Human Services Coordinating Committee. Nationally, Councilmember Osborne sits on the National League of Cities' Council on Youth, Education and Families and Human Development Steering Committee.
As owners of Osborne Jewelers since 1990, Councilmember Osborne and her husband, Ken, have been active participants in the Goodyear business community and the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce. Councilmember Osborne served as the Chairwoman of the Chamber's Marketing Committee in 2003 and 2004 and was named the "Outstanding Chamber Member of the Year" in 2003.
Councilmember Osborne and her husband have been Goodyear residents since 1998 and have four children.


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Television viewers in China will soon have teletext on their screens. This has been very difficult to achieve in the past because of the huge number of ideograms in the Chinese language - at least 20 000.
British engineers working for the Dutch company Philips at its semiconductor design centre in Southampton came up with a system which can display all these ideograms, as well as Western characters, without adding too much to the cost of a TV set.
The system was tested during the Asian games, held in Beijing last year. Philips installed 150 prototype receivers in public places. The tests were successful and the Chinese Ministry of Radio, Film and Television is now recommending that the system be adopted as a broadcasting standard.
There are now 50 million teletext TV receivers in use in more than 40 countries. All use a system developed in Britain 20 years ago, ...
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Medical Devices
Cordis Corporation Dura Star™ RX and Fire Star™ RX PTCA Balloon Catheters
Class 1 Recall
Date Recall
|January 14, 2008
Fire Star™ RX and Dura Star™ RX PTCA Balloon Catheters
Products manufactured in Mexico from February, 2007 through December, 2007 and distributed worldwide from March 26, 2007 through January 8, 2008. Dura Star™ RX was distributed in the U.S. on August 29, 2007 and Fire Star™ RX was distributed in the U.S. on August 31, 2007.
All Fire Star™ and Dura Star™ lots 13173912 through 13315455, plus 52 additional lots above 13315455 are affected. (No lots above 13329055 are affected).
Balloon catheters are used in a medical procedure (known as percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty or PTCA) to open narrowed or blocked blood vessels or arteries of the heart.
Recalling Firm:
Cordis Corporation
Reason for Recall:
The product has a potential for slow deflation or no deflation of the angioplasty balloon when inserted into the artery or other blood vessels. This may potentially result in a total blockage of the artery or blood vessels, resulting in a change in the heart rate or heart rhythm, injury to the heart artery, a heart attack, need for a surgical procedure or death.
Public Contact:
|Consumers with questions may contact Cordis, Inc. at 1-786-313-2000.
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FDA Comments:
On January 14, 2008, a letter and an acknowledgement form were mailed to U.S. customers with a Cordis representative following-up requesting a signature of receipt. For non-U.S. customers, an email notice was sent with return acknowledgment to notify their distributors, who then contacted their customers in those countries. The company has consulted with the FDA about disposing the products.
Class 1 recalls are the most serious type of recall and involve situations in which there is a reasonable probability that use of the product will cause serious injury or death.
Health care professionals and consumers may report adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program.


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What's so good?
By Devin Duckworth | May 31, 2013 | Total plays: 13,810
"Counting" is a smooth R&B song the conjures a lot of feelings through the emotive lyrics, lo-fi electronics and lush falsetto comparable to Tom Krell of How to Dress Well. You can tell that Ashin is earnest in all that he sings about "" whether he is pleading about love, death or everything in-between, it's clear that it's heartfelt and driven by a certain mood.
This song honestly gets me pretty excited to see what Autre Ne Veut will deliver in the future, and my guess is that if any of it is as good as this track is, we're in for some smooth, sexy sailing from here on out.