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Quarterly Report: 2011, July - September (Q1), Angoon
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Community Sanitation Overview:
The City of Angoon is located in Southeast Alaska on Admiralty Island and is connected via the Alaska Marine Highway System. The city operates and manages a piped water and sewer system. Surface water for the system is derived from the Tillinghast Lake Reservoir before it is treated and the piped throughout the community. Greater than 95% of homes in the city are fully plumbed. Piped sewage is processed at a secondary treatment plant that flows to an ocean outfall. The City of Angoon also provides a garbage collection service. On a weekly basis, refuse is collected and deposited at a municipal landfill located approximately two miles from the city. Electrical service for Angoon is provided by the Inside Passage Electric Cooperative (IPEC).
RUBA Status & Activities This Qtr:
This quarter, RUBA staff continued to work with city staff and city officials in Angoon to ensure that elections, council meetings, and other city functions were conducted according to state and municipal guidelines. RUBA staff assisted the community in holding its annual municipal elections in October, as well as a special election in November. Further, RUBA staff met with the mayor to resolve personnel matters and attended a city council meeting via teleconference to help answer questions regarding Alaska's Open Meetings Act and the powers of city officials. Assisting the City of Angoon with these fundamental civic operations has been a primary focus of RUBA staff this quarter in an effort to build decision-making capacity within the city. With a functioning governing body, the city will be able to address important issues related to its utility services.
RUBA Activities for the Coming Qtr:
At the request of the mayor, RUBA staff has agreed to conduct a two-day newly-elected officials training for the Angoon City Council on January 11 and 12, 2011. RUBA staff hopes to also use the trip to collect more detailed financial and accounting records from the city and to further assess the city's personnel system and utility operations.
Essential Indicators:
18 of 27
Sustainable Indicators:
12 of 27
Total Score:
30 of 54
Essential Indicators
All revenues and expenses for the utility are listed in the utility budget.
The utility has adopted a balanced realistic budget.
Monthly financial reports are prepared and submitted to the policy making board.
The utility is current in paying all water/wastewater electric bills.
The utility has on hand a year's adequate fuel supply or it has a financial plan to purchase an adequate supply.
The utility is receiving revenues (user fees or other sources) sufficient to cover operating expenses.
Sustainable Indicators
The utility is receiving revenues (user fees or other sources sufficient to cover operating expenses and Repair & Replacement (R) costs.
YTD revenues are at a level equal to or above those budgeted.
YTD expenditures are at a level equal to or below those budgeted.
A monthly manager's report is prepared.
Budget amendments are completed and adopted as necessary.
Finances Comments
The City of Angoon adopted its FY11 budget on September 20 for the period of July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011. The budget appropriately separates the revenues and expenditures for city's various departments and enterprises. While Angoon's FY11 is indeed balanced, the budgeted expenditures for water, sewer, and garbage services are approximately 12% less than the amount budgeted for these services in FY10. This reduction in funding includes significant cuts to supply expenses, wages, and testing. Compared to FY10, the FY11 budget provides 66% less funding for sewer supplies, 40% less funding for the water plant's electricity and fuel oil needs, and no funding for supplies for the garbage collection and landfill service. RUBA staff has not been able to confirm with city officials that the figures provided in the utilities section of the budget are realistic. However, the city clerk has assured RUBA staff that the city has the funds available to purchase critical items such as fuel, which is purchased as needed from Angoon Oil and Gas and stored in a 100-gallon fuel tank. Projected utility expenses exceed the projected revenues generated by user fees in the FY11 budget by $106,202, a deficit filled with funds from the city's general fund. So far in FY11, the City of Angoon has generated an average of $4,600 in revenue from municipal services each month. Financial reports completed to the end of November 2010 indicate that while the city is operating within its adopted budget, expenses for the five-month period from July to November 2010 have consumed a significant amount of the city's operating revenues for the year.
Accounting Systems
Essential Indicators
The utility has adopted a collection policy and actively follows it.
The utility bills customers on a regular basis.
An accounts receivable system is in place which tracks customers and reports past due accounts and amounts.
An accounts payable system is in place.
The payroll system correctly calculates payroll and keeps records.
A cash receipt system is in place that records incoming money and how it was spent.
The utility has a cash disbursement system that records how money was spent.
Sustainable Indicators
A chart of accounts is used that identifies categories in a reasonable, usable manner.
Monthly bank reconciliations have been completed for all utility accounts.
The utility has a purchasing system that requires approval prior to purchase, and the approval process compares proposed purchases to budgeted amounts.
Accounting Systems Comments
The City of Angoon uses QuickBooks software as part of its accounting system. QuickBooks is used to track utility customers and to maintain both the accounts receivable and accounts payable systems. Title 13 of the Angoon Municipal Code (AMC) outlines the city's utility bill collection policy. According to that policy, bills are to be sent out by the tenth day of each month. Bills are considered delinquent if payment is not received by the last day of that month. Title 13 also provides a clear warning, disconnection, and repayment plan for delinquent customers. However, the city continues to struggle with enforcing these policies. Indeed, the city has taken some action and is attempting to follow the provisions contained in its utility ordinance. As a result of these efforts, the utility has improved its collections rate, yet RUBA staff has not been able to acquire exact figures on the current number of delinquent accounts or the total of accounts receivable. Water, sewer, and garbage service rates in Angoon are charged according to a detailed item price list with various customer categories. Generally, those categories consist of residential, elderly, business, and public facility classes. Each class pays a particular flat rate for the three utility services as outlined in the price list and city staff are eligible to have utility fees deducted directed from their paycheck.
Tax Problems
Essential Indicators
The utility has a system to accurately calculate, track, and report payroll tax liabilities.
The utility is current on filing tax reports.
The utility is current on making tax deposits.
If there are any past due tax liabilities or recorded tax liens, a lien release has been issued or a repayment agreement has been signed and repayments are current.
Tax Problems Comments
The city's bookkeeper uses QuickBooks to calculate, track, and report its payroll tax liabilities. The IRS's taxpayer Advocacy Office has confirmed on December 30 that Angoon is current in its federal tax reports and filings and the IRS has no liens against the city as of December 2010. The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development confirmed on December 27 that all state tax payments are current as well.
Personnel System
Essential Indicators
The utility has a posted workers compensation insurance policy in effect.
Sustainable Indicators
The utility has adopted and uses a Personnel Policy, which has been reviewed by an attorney, AML or Commerce for topics and language.
The utility has adequate written job descriptions for all positions.
The utility has adopted and follows a written personnel evaluation process that ties the job description to the evaluation.
The utility has an adequate written hiring process.
The utility has personnel folders on every employee that contain at least: I-9, Job Application and Letter of Acceptance.
The utility has a probationary period for new hires that includes orientation, job training/oversight, and evaluations.
The utility provides training opportunities to staff as needed and available.
Personnel System Comments
The city currently carries workers compensation insurance through AMLJIA. The policy runs through June 30, 2011 and covers work-related accidents and occupational diseases up to the Alaska statutory limits for each occurrence. The utility has well organized personnel files containing the necessary INS forms, IRS forms, acceptance letters and any disciplinary actions. However, the utility is lacking written job descriptions and a formal evaluation and hiring process.
Organizational Management
Essential Indicators
The entity that owns the utility is known; the entity that will operate the utility is set.
The policy making body is active in policy making of the utility.
The policy making body enforces utility policy.
The utility has an adequately trained manager.
The utility has an adequately trained bookkeeper.
The utility has an adequately trained operator or operators.
The utility has adopted the necessary ordinances (or rules and regulations) necessary to give it the authority to operate.
Sustainable Indicators
The utility has adopted an organizational chart that reflects the current structure.
The policy making body meets as required.
The utility complies with the open meeting act for all meetings.
Organizational Management Comments
The city does not have a written organizational chart that reflects the current municipal structure, nor does it fully enforce the collections policy set forth under Title 13 of the Angoon Municipal Code (AMC). The city council does however meet on the third Tuesday of each month as required by the AMC. In order to faithfully comply with Alaska's Open Meetings Act, the city clerk posts notices for these meetings at least twenty-four hours in advance in three public places. In the event that reasonable public notice hasn't been given prior to a public meeting, RUBA staff has worked with city officials to reschedule. Angoon's water utility is categorized as a Class 2 system. However, the lead operator, Joseph Thompson, is only certified to operate a Class 1 system and that certification is set to expire at the end of December 2010. Mr. Thompson is also not fully employed by the City of Angoon, but rather is serving as a 'volunteer' operator until the city hires a fully-certified employee. The city has a second water operator available, though RUBA staff has confirmed with the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) that this operator currently has no certification, having lost his Class 1 Provisional endorsement for not having completed the necessary Continued Education Units (CEUs). The DEC will work with the uncertified operator to see that his certification is reinstated.
Operation of Utility
Essential Indicators
The utility operator(s) are actively working towards necessary certification.
The utility has a preventative maintenance plan developed for the existing sanitation facilities.
Sustainable Indicators
The manager receives a monthly O&M report from the utility operator and routinely "spot checks" the facilities to see that the maintenance items are being completed.
The utility has a safety manual and holds safety meetings.
Utility facilities have not suffered any major problems/outages due to management issues that are unresolved.
The utility is operating at the level of service that was proposed.
The operator provides status reports to the manager on a routine basis.
The utility has completed and distributed its "Consumer Confidence Report".
The utility is not on the "Significant Non-Complier" (SNC) list.
The utility maintains an inventory control list.
The utility maintains a critical spare parts list.
Operation of Utility Comments
Angoon's water utility remains on the EPA's Significant Non-Compliance (SNC) list for high levels of trihalomethanes and haloacetic acid disinfectant byproducts. Further sampling will determine whether the utility can be removed from the list or whether the utility will require treatment upgrades. A safety manual is available on site and safety meetings are held occasionally. However, the utility operators have expressed several concerns with safety including the physical condition of the water treatment plant, exposure to chemicals, and a general lack of communication outside of the city offices. The operators do not maintain an inventory control or critical spare parts list. There are also very few spare parts on hand and there is an inadequate level of supplies and chemicals.
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With a bit of downtime Saturday, Suitland guard Roddy Peters decided to make a call.
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Increase in Learning
by David A. Bednar
Product Description
The Deseret Bookshelf version is enhanced with video.
To completely engage the reader and enhance the learning process, the book features a blend of print, media and online resources. For example, at the end of each chapter, readers are invited to ask questions, ponder and apply the principles being taught. The margins of the book are extra-wide and there are blank pages for jotting down notes.
"The overarching purpose of Heavenly Father's great plan of happiness is to provide His spirit children with opportunities to learn," writes Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. But how can we best learn the things we need to know and do?
Elder Bednar emphasizes concepts, patterns, and processes that invite each of us to act and learn fundamental truths for ourselves. Declaring that answers to our questions always are found in the doctrines and principles of the restored gospel, he provides a framework in this book for learning those doctrines and understanding with our hearts.
This new interactive book will help you acquire one of the most important skills you'll ever
possess: the power to learn. With its unique blend of print, media, and online resources, it
provides patterns for spiritual learning that will lead you to understand and act on gospel truths.
Learn how to get the answers you need for yourself!
- Read
- Features extra-wide margins for recording thoughts and invites readers to ask, ponder, and then apply what they are learning.
- Watch
- Links throughout the book lead to teaching moments on the DVD, which includes a Q&A session and an exclusive interview with Elder and Sister Bednar.
- Interact
- Available as an enhanced ebook with embedded video content (features on our free Deseret Bookshelf app), and as a standard ebook on other e-readers.
- Explore
- Chapters from the book are linked to Seek, an online content library and community. Available at seek.deseretbook.com/learning
Product Details
Book and eBook Combo
By Stacey, Submitted on 2015-02-25
This book is amazing. I love that the extra video content is right in the text of the ebook. I hope Deseret Book has more interactive ebooks to follow. Elder Bednar is such a great teacher!
By Angie, Submitted on 2015-02-25
Love Elder Bednar's perspective. There is something to using more of your senses to learn--Love the embedded videos! As another reviewer mentioned, I hope to see more books done this way.
By Phil, Submitted on 2015-02-25
I was prompted to write this review because through Elder Bednar's teachings, especially in the video segments, I recognized the pattern the Lord has used to teach and work with me all my life! I shared this with my wife, Becci, who with joy, also recognized this pattern in her life. This has been very affirming and has helped us to see Heavenly Father's hand in our lives more clearly and has increased our love and appreciation for Him immeasurably. My wife and I can testify that his teachings to give greater emphasis to "doctrines and principles" instead of just "applications" is true. Our parenting philosophy stemmed from what Joseph Smith explained, that he taught "correct principles and the people governed themselves." Our family is happier because of it. You can know for yourself the Gospel truths and stand independent as a witness for the Savior.


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Minnesota police latest to use YouTube to tell their own stories
June 12, 2012 at 8:53 am in Grand Forks Herald
After years of seeing video capture officers in a bad light, police departments nationwide are trying to use the medium to their advantage.
Minneapolis police are some of the latest to launch their own YouTube channel. Continue Reading


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opinionBy Carol Radull
Do these phrases sound familiar? "We were playing with the handbrake on in first half but showed tremendous quality and fighting spirit." "We could have lost the game or won the game by three or four goals difference.
That shows that we created many chances going forward, but we were nervous defensively. The squad is top, top level for me and I think we have to learn to trust these players and keep faith in them because they want to do well and they want to win games."
I could go on all day. If you still don't know what I'm talking about read the quotes again with a French accent! Yes, it's an Arsene Wenger press conference after just about any game.
He says exactly the same thing and what is most annoying is that he makes excuses for the squad instead of telling them to rise up and take responsibility.
It's frustrating! Once in a while I would like Wenger to be honest and say the team played like "%^&*! In the match against Liverpool the Gunners did show periods of magnificent football; infact the counter attacks towards the end reminded me of - dare I say it - the invincible period at Highbury.
But for chunks of the game we were rubbish. The defensive errors that led to Liverpool's first goal was traumatising. And moments after we conceded we looked like a confused bunch of amateurs.
Even though we had greater moments in the game than we had poor moments, if you're playing a team like Liverpool you only need one poor moment to concede a goal.
And Wenger should highlight that fact in his post match briefings. At some point he needs to tell the Arsenal squad that a game lasts for 94 odd minutes and that they must play well for 95 odd minutes and not in spells of 15 minutes with a five minute break; while the other team continues to play! Five minutes of a poor display can be disastrous, just ask Rafa Benitez.
I went to sleep after the Arsenal game and posted 84-minute scores on twitter before I slept knowing little would change. How would Chelsea possibly draw in a game against a team like Reading when they were winning 2-0 at 84 minutes? Not possible; at least I thought it wasn't possible.
It's because the Blues forgot that a game is 95 odd minutes and thought they had it in the bag until Reading boss Brian McDermott unleashed his magic wand - Adam Le Fondre. If you've been watching Reading games, Le Fondre is a super super sub who scores when he wants; and on Wednesday, he wanted to score two late on.
And he did. Benitez described the draw as "perplexing!" Lol But I should go after Benitez when things aren't rosy at Emirates. Can we stop blowing hot and cold and find our footing before it's too late to win the Top Four trophy. Kieren Gibbs is now out for three weeks after his thigh strain so Santos must step up and perform. Will he?


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Waiting until the cows come home can take an awfully long time, but when they do, it's probably time to move out. Don't wait up with today's Groupon: £6 for a family entry to Cobble Hey Farm and Gardens.
Holding a shiny gold medal from the Green Tourism scheme, this colourful gem in rural Claughton is home to a host of charming animals and enchanting gardens. 600 feet above sea level and close to the Forest of Bowland, the gardens are awash with ponds, streams, rockeries, and even a Japanese-style area. Rare breeds of cattle, such as Highland, longhorn, and beef shorthorn graze the meadows while sheep and their coltish lambs trot around happily. An on-site cafe and quaint tearooms reflect environmentally-conscious ethos, serving up a menu of home-grown and freshly prepared ingredients.
Families of two adults and two children can discover the abundant offerings of this countryside haven, with seasonal activities throughout the year and frequent opportunities to see the animals fed and watered. All features of Cobble Hey Farm and Gardens display open invitations, so the eye-widening gardens and surrounding areas may be strolled through and enjoyed, and the resident creatures seen and appreciated.
Reviewers went wild for Cobble Hey Farm and Gardens which TripAdvisors awarded 4.5/5 and an enthusiastic Qype user rated 5/5. Visitors were eager to praise the farm's range of activities along with the facilities and friendly staff.
There is lots to do and see and the children thrive in feeding the animals. Things to do indoors if it is raining too. There are lots of walks also. We spent most of the day there. The farmers were very enthusiastic and staff very welcoming and friendly.
– hospitalityjim, TripAdvisor, May 2012
Kids loved being able to get up close to the animals, especially feeding the lambs. Plenty to see including the pigs which had only had piglets days earlier. Lots of places for handwashing and excellent toilet facilities for a farm.
– MICKnEMMA, TripAdvisor, Mar 2012
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News : EGain Applications To Be Implemented By Canon U.S.A.
Mountain View, CA (July 12, 2011): eGain (EGAN.OB), provider of cloud and on-site customer interaction software, today announced that Canon U.S.A., Inc., a provider in digital imaging, has selected the eGain(R) 10 software suite for multichannel customer service. This multilingual deployment will cater to the needs of both consumers and business customers through phone, email, social, and web channels.
Consistent with its digital imaging products and solutions, Canon plans to deliver multichannel customer service with eGain technology. Moreover, Canon will be able to leverage eGain for service in multiple languages—English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese—from the same deployment. The solution deployed includes the following applications:
- eGain Chat™ for proactive and reactive chat
- eGain Mail™ for email response management
- eGain KnowledgeAgent™ (Advanced) for contact center knowledge management, including Case-Based Reasoning (CBR)
- eGain SelfService™ (Advanced) for customer web self-service, including CBR
A highlightof the contact center knowledge management and web self-service applications is the eGain Multisearch™ capability. Answer findability is provided through the simple search box, which brings together federated content and multiple access methods (keyword and natural language search, dynamic FAQs, question matching, topic tree browsing, and guided help) and offers them with GPS-style navigation. These eGain applications will enable agents to resolve a broad range of pre-sales and post-sales customer queries, while empowering customers with the same capability through web self-service.
"Canon customers are using a variety of agent-assisted and self-service interaction channels," said Joseph Warren, Vice President and General Manager, Customer Support Operations, for Canon U.S.A. "With eGain 10 and its underlying Customer Interaction Hub platform, our customer service will be consistent, effective, and efficient across all touchpoints. Moreover, we can plug in new communication media as customer preferences evolve."
"Businesses committed to customer service and interactive sales excellence need to provide 'joined up' customer experiences across touchpoints," said Ashu Roy, eGain Chairman and CEO."By co-innovating with a blue-chip client like Canon, we look forward to enabling customer interactions that are both delightful to customers and profitable for the business."
About eGain Communications:
eGain is the leading provider of multichannel customer service and knowledge management software for on-site or on-demand deployment. For over a decade, hundreds of the world's largest companies have relied on eGain to transform their traditional call centers, help desks, and web customer service operations into multichannel customer interaction hubs (CIHs). Based on the Power of One™, the concept of one unified platform for multichannel customer interaction and knowledge management, eGain solutions improve customer experience, optimize service processes end to end, increase sales, and enhance contact center performance. eGain has operating presence in North America, EMEA and APAC.
About Canon:
Contact Center for all of Canon USA - from sales to tech support for consumer products.
Published: Thursday, July 14, 2011
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Kelly Osbourne has been to rehab 7 times, mental institutions twiceAdd to Favorites | Fashion Police
For the first time, Kelly Osbourne is revealing some of the details about her past with drug addiction and the failed steps she took to correct the problem. In a new interview with Cosmopolitan UK, Kelly talks about her experiences in rehab, including the time she was locked in a padded room.
"I've been to rehab seven times and to two mental institutions," she says. "My mum ( Sharon Osbourne) even had me put in a padded cell once to scare me." It wasn't successful, as Kelly explains, "Like a brat I just sat it out until she said, 'Well, that's not going to work'."
Kelly says she's learned that the only way you can beat the addiction is to actually want to. "What changed for me was looking around and seeing that nobody liked me or wanted to work with me," she admits.
Osbourne also talks about turning down a role that would have sent her on a very different career-path. "When I was 18, I was set to play Lindsay Lohan's best friend in 'Freaky Friday'," she says, "Then my mum got diagnosed with cancer." Kelly left the role, choosing instead to serve as her mother's nurse. "I thought I was going to lose her -- it was awful."
Sharon recovered and Kelly eventually got clean. Now she's a co-host on E!'s "Fashion Police" and engaged to chef Matthew Mosshart. So, it seems like things turned out alright.
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Andres Iniesta's strike with four minutes left of extra-time fired Spain to World Cup glory for the first time as they vanquished Holland 1-0.Back to story
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Andy Pavey (arsenal fan) says...
Well done to Spain thoroughly deserved win and Holland for not giving in and making a good game of it , Although i am and english man living in new zealand for the last 3 years i thought the Kiwis deserved a lot of credit being the only team not to lose in the world cup
Posted 08:06 12th July 2010
David Mclurcan (Peterborough United fan) says...
You know what? Looking back, That wasn´t a football match, but a scrap from beginning to end. For long periods of the game, Football went out the window and they were just kicking lumps out of each other. Credit has to go to Howard Webb and his team for keeping a lid on the situation, Because it could have been a complete farce. The players should sit down and take a long hard look at themselves. But they won´t because winning is everything and entertainment comes a very poor second.
Posted 07:49 12th July 2010
Mike Murphy (Dundee fan) says...
Congratulation Spain, they played the style of football, throughout the competition, that should be encouraged and rewarded. Ok so they didn't score many goals but for sheer entertainment they were a joy to watch. It was so very sad to see the country that gave us "total football", adopting the tactics of a Sunday morning pub league side. It would have been an insult to the previous greats of Dutch football had they got any kind of victory. I believe that Howard Webb performed as well as the players on the park allowed him to, it was not his tactics or unsporting behaviour that brought the game into disrepute, or has total responibility for the way the game is played now passed to the referees?
Posted 07:44 12th July 2010
D C (Rangers fan) says...
'Well done Spain, great midfield just rubbish up front ' I will give you Torres was hopeless in the tournament, but Pedro played well over the last two games. As for Villa, he's probably the best striker in the world, definitely better than Rooney who you English drool over. And I have been watching both for years.
Posted 07:39 12th July 2010
Peter Mclaren-kennedy says...
As an impartial viewer of the game I am appalled at the quality of the refereeing - how was Webb still there with other referees having been sent home for lesser offences than he committed earlier in the tournament. Perhaps more importantly is what happened to yellow cards for diving? Iniesta needs an Oscar for his performances throughout the tournament. Not a great game marred by an even less impressive performance from the ref - seriously if this is the best team in the world and the best performance then the game is in serious trouble and is bordering on the farce that is WWF or whatever they call it these days Come on Sky tell it like it is - the ref was appalling (including giving a goal kick instead of a clear corner which then resulted in the winning goal) and Spain didn't deserve to be in the final let alone win it
Posted 07:38 12th July 2010
Lee Wright says...
Was I watching the same game as some others on here. Webb was diabolical as he so often is, he is totally incapable of refereeing any game let alone a World Cup Final. De Jong's challenge was nasty and a yellow was spot on, but apart from that, I feel he got most decisions wrong. He ruined the game by blowing his whistle more then the fans blow the vuvuzelas. How Puyol stayed on the pitch is beyond me completely, and Iniesta dived as much as anyone ive ever seen, and yet, it was somehow always missed by Mr Webb. The Dutch didnt play great, but they were severly let down by the English in this final
Posted 06:50 12th July 2010
Sebastien Naville (Barcelona fan) says...
All i have to say is: 1) Spain finally have learnt to play dirty and win dirty like all the other teams in the world with exception Brazil. 2) Howard Webb made alot of mistakes, but hey its a WC final, get with it mistakes happen. If the Dutch want to cry about their corner not given and Puyol's big fail of bringing down Robben then ill talk about the 3 red cards Holland should have got like De Jong's karate kid move on Alonso which was a direct red. Football is football. 3) Holland were too concentrated on who we should foul next and who was up next in foul rotation to break Spain's rythem something Sneijder learnt well with Mourinho at Inter. 4) Diving shhmiving either way its the result that counts. The game was boring yes but thats because Dutch like i stated earlier wanted to break play and hide in their box. 5) Spain only scored 8 goals in 7 games who would score more if 7 teams played all men behind the ball. Teams were lucky they got away with only 1-0 losses. Spain dominated possesion shots corners every detail you can think of in every game. They looked for the win not like their opponents waiting for their mistakes. 6) Spain's defensive back line one of the best ive seen if ever the best defending so high up the pitch near 50 meters away from Casillas. Who ever doubts them today can write that off asap. Germany (highest scoring) Holland Portugal Paraguay Honduras didnt even score against them. 7) Spain are well deserved World Champions end of. People need to surrender to the fact they won the WC. And if i had a say i would say Xavi Hernandez deserves the FIFA Balon D'or more than anyother player. Always focused and best passer of the game i have ever seen in the last 21 yrs ive watched football. Congrates to Spain
Posted 06:14 12th July 2010
Harrison Lee (Arsenal fan) says...
Really guys, really? Why is it when Blackburn and alike kick lumps out of Arsenal, you(pundits and fans) all praise them and say, "what do you expect them to do, let Arsenal play their own game and lose 4-0?" From what I could see Holland just did the same thing. Man for Man Spain are a better team, and had Holland let them have possesion, they probably would have rolled them over. Well done to Holland for sticking to their game plan and nearly getting over the line. At least they gave the Spanish a reason to roll around on the floor.lol
Posted 04:31 12th July 2010
Micha De groot (Tottenham Hotspur fan) says...
Poor England, I would like to refer to a famous dutch player (Johan Cruijff) he once said : you can only win if you score more goals then the other team! So Spain is the the 1 and only winner of the WC. But if you people of England think that Spain the best football played of this WC you dont know anything about football. But we already know here in Europe that the Premier league is the best but only with our European players! But don't worry guys and girls, 1 day it will maybe happen to you!
Posted 04:24 12th July 2010
Rod Johnson (Sheffield United fan) says...
It was an absolute disgrace by Webb. a shame for English referees. He was pro spanish in many of his calls. Why give Heitinga Red and Puyol didnt get a card for his foul on Robben. Same as Inesta should have gotten a red card as well. Spain perhaps might have the best players but it seems Webb was Spains 12the man. Disgrace!
Posted 03:14 12th July 2010
Graham Deakin says...
Having to get up at 4 in the morning to watch the final and then go stright to work is not my ideal start to a Monday! To make matters worse it was a dire spectacle. I find it difficult to be too critical of Howard Webbs performance as the two teams did their best to make him work for his fee! Holland were blatant in their spoiling tactics and showed their intent through numerous fouls/assaults. As a Man City fan I cannot defend Nigel De Jongs high footed challenge and he really should have been sent off for an early shower - in the EPL he would have gone. But to state the ref blew his whistle for nothing is ridiculous as I am sure he wanted to be as annonymous as possible. The managers, captains and players are responsible for what we got - very little.
Posted 03:06 12th July 2010
Anne Wilson (Sunderland fan) says...
England supporter but my husband & I picked second teams - he Holland, me Spain - Ok so it wasn't a spectacular game but there was the ultimate prize at stake in Football- not just another game between 2 rival European teams - Xavi & Iniesta were great for Spain all tournament and Shneider for Holland amongst others -
Posted 02:31 12th July 2010
Aaron Quinn says...
Anyone who thinks this is a victory for football is completley deluded. Spain scored 8 goals in 7 games how is that attacking and attractive football? Football is about defence as well as attack and van bommel and de jong are combative midfielders who are there to break up the play. No doubt if Gareth Barry played like Van Bommel did in this tournament then everyone would be singing his praises. Fair play to Spain as it is some achievment winning th euros and WC but I despise the biased comments made by most people on this site as it is not a 'victory for football' and the best team did not win. Probably would have been fair to go to a shootout but it did not turn out that way. Anyone who watched the match would have seen busquets is as cynical as De Jong or MVB but nobody seems to want to see that. Every good team needs a destroyer, eg MVB, Busquets, Mikel, Fletcher, it is the way football is going these days and any1 who cannot see that needs their eyes examined. Congratulations to the Spanish but the romanticising of the team needs to stop and soon.
Posted 02:12 12th July 2010
No Martnez (St Albans fan) says...
LOL do not cry all these english that say that Spain is boring. We are the best of the world, the best in Europe and we have shown it. If you think it is boring to defend having the ball and try to beat 11 apponents inside their own area try to robe us the ball!! haha, learn something about footbal... then we will talk. Bye losers
Posted 02:10 12th July 2010
Dale Greenan (Hearts fan) says...
I dont know how anyone can say spain play boring football, did nobody remember argentinas goal last world cup when they had something like 40 passes before the goal and nobody said they were boring, yes some of the spanish players dived but to be fair if someone was flying into tackles its their fault and not the player who diveds fault, i hate all these people that think they know how the game is played, half of the people commenting are prob to lazy to even kick a ball and should just keep their mouths quiet, the amount of chances spain had they shouldve won in 90mins. and holland were lucky to have van bommel and de jong on the park, and saying spain play negavtive football yet they play a 4-3-3 where as england are so negative they play a 4-4-2 with emile heskey, if u arent going to say anything sensible then shut up........ rant over lol
Posted 01:46 12th July 2010
Mike Petre (Wolverhampton Wanderers fan) says...
What a disappointing final. Yes it was the final and yes it was tense, BUT... the players are to blame for the way it was played. As others have said, don't blame Howard Webb. When you see the replays the Ref could have sent off 3 or 4 players. The fact that he had to make instantaneous decisions showed in the end that he made almost 100% the right ones. Two good teams that did not want to lose. It happens all the time and will happen again. Too bad all the games cannot be played in the spirit of the 3/4 game. Mike
Posted 01:41 12th July 2010
Juan Ortiz (Liverpool fan) says...
Spain are the best team in world football and anyone who says otherwise are complete and utter morons!! They played the best football along with Germany and Holland should have had their hatchet men sent off in the first half in van bommel and de jong. The people that say Spain don't deserve it don't have a clue about football. Well done Spain viva la furia roja!!! PS Howard Webb is a shocking referee
Posted 01:37 12th July 2010
Suresh Vythylingam (Arsenal fan) says...
Very dirty tactics by the Dutch who should have had 3 more sent off. If the Dutch bothered to play football, it would have been interesting but they decided to kick their opponents from the first whistle. De Jong should be banned for life. And Webb should retire because he was so unfair to Spain
Posted 01:11 12th July 2010
Alan Neller (Aston Villa fan) says...
Steven Smith - you not watching the Euro's then?
Posted 01:06 12th July 2010
Araz Ali (Manchester United fan) says...
ugly win for spain refree robbed holand what ashame for webb roben is the best player on the world two spain player should be sent off
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It's really about the company rather than the place. Granted, new places and the next best thing are always on my radar. I'd love to share some of the gems I've found with you, but don't want to give them away too soon:).
University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO
When your cheeks hurt from smiling, discovering new music, the feeling right before you fall asleep, anything sweet--I don't discriminate against sugar, watching my nieces grow, unexpected laughs and selfless acts.
Definitely can't beat listening to live music, catching a comedy show, checking out a new restaurant or exhibit and doing something to make someone smile is always at the top of my list.
Usually reading multiple books. Dad is Fat by comedian Jim Gaffigan had me crying laughing so hard. The Long Walk by Slavomir Rawicz is my favorite. I adore reading and welcome any recommendation.
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UFC 163's Thales Leites explains 16-month MMA absence
"Before I fought Horwich the second time, I was recovering from surgery on my left knee," Leites told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com). "Then I tore the ACL on my right knee, my good knee. That happened 15 days before the rematch.
"I told my coach, Andre Pederneiras, that I still wished to fight despite the injury. I spoke to my doctor, and we worked on my muscle strength. I won my fight, thank God. That's why I sort of vanished after the fight. I had to have surgery on the right knee."
Leites (20-4 MMA, 5-3 UFC) got the knee fixed a year ago and returned to Pederneiras' Nova Uniao gym in January. Despite his layoff, he felt confident that he would someday get a call from the UFC, and sure enough, he was invited to return to fight Tom Watson (16-5 MMA, 1-1 UFC) at UFC 163, which takes place Saturday at HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro. They fight on the pay-per-view main card.
Prior to a two-fight skid during his first UFC stint, Leites was considered one of the world's top middleweights after he boasted five straight wins. However, a lackluster decision loss at UFC 97 to now ex-champ Anderson Silva sent his stock plummeting, but his performance on the regional circuit justified a second chance.
"We had been negotiating for some time," Leites said. "We were just waiting for the opportunity. And now it's here, in the best way possible. I'm fighting at home in Rio, in the UFC, on the same card where my teammate Jose Aldo will defend his belt."
In Saturday's pay-per-view headliner, featherweight champ Aldo faces Chan Sung Jung, who replaced an injured Anthony Pettis.
Leites was there when his Nova Uniao teammate Aldo sent a hometown crowd into a frenzy by knocking out Chad Mendes at UFC 142. He wants to make his return one to remember.
"Without a doubt, every Brazilian fighter will be able to feed from the crowd's positive energy," he said. "That can't be avoided. You can feel that energy even from the stands. Your hair stands on end. It keeps the fighter moving forward."
In any event, U.K. native Watson isn't exactly known for playing it safe. In February, he battered Stanislav Nedkov to earn his first UFC win. Eight of his victories come via knockout.
"Several factors will define this fight: standup exchanges, in which I might surprise a lot of people, and wrestling, where we'll decide if the fight will remain on the feet or go to the ground," he said.


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After 20 years as concertmaster of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, and after working with three different music directors, Herbert Greenberg is resigning at the end of the current season.
"This was not an overnight decision," the violinist said yesterday. "I have been thinking about it for five years. I feel that I have paid my dues. I am ready for a new direction."


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As the first lady of fashion, who wouldn't want to dress like Michelle Obama? She's got style for days but she's also got the dough stacks to back up those designer duds. But fear not fellow moneyless friends, we've got the goods for less, including a $398 version of her inaugural ball gown. Heck yeah!
One of our favorite "Get the Look for Less" designers, Faviana, is on top of it when it comes to recreating red carpet gowns for a fraction of the cost. And her "First Lady Collection" is no different. The collection, which was recently featured on the Today Show and Access Hollywood, includes Faviana's versions of Michelle's inaugural day and evening looks, the Oprah "Legends Ball" dress, and the gorgeous floral gown from the NAACP Awards.


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A new report from KGI's Ming-Chi Kuo sheds some interesting light on the iWatch specifications. Kuo believes the iWatch will feature 8 GB of internal storage, with 512 MB of RAM. Naturally, this is lower than current iOS devices (which have upwards of 16 GB of storage and 1 GB of RAM), but still seems high for a wearable smartwatch. This […] http://ift.tt/eA8V8J
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Cody Leroy Moore was arrested March 12, 2009 by the Montague County Sheriff's Office.
Officials say they found more than one thousand grams of liquid methamphetamine in the bust at a residence in Bowie.
Today he was sentenced to spend the next 60 years in jail and was ordered to pay a fine of one cent.
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NuoDB, which is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, launched its database technology commercially.NuoDB
Barry Morris, co-founder and CEO of NuoDB, says that in his original pitch to investors, he asked them to close their eyes and imagine what the Internet would look like in a decade.
"What you're looking at is 50 billion devices, all connected, with billions of new users. Mobile phones that connect to your refrigerator, to your TV—all on the Internet, all talking over free bandwidth to databases," Morris said in an interview with the Boston Business Journal. "And the current crop of databases doesn't even come close to handling the kinds of demands that will be needed."
NuoDB's database launches commercially today after accumulating more than 3,000 users in its beta over the past year, the firm said. The technology is "morally equivalent" to databases from Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL)—but has been built from the ground up to scale out in the cloud and meet present and future data needs, Morris has said.
NuoDB announced a patent for its technology in August which was approved in 15 months, less than half the time the average patent approval takes, the Cambridge, Massachusetts firm said. Beta customers include AutoZone (NYSE: AZO), NorthPoint Solutions and ComplianceMetrix, the company said.
Of the current users, about 80 percent are customers seeking to build the "next Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn—Web-facing systems that have gigantic demand, and whose biggest technology barrier is data management," Morris said. That group also includes firms working in the area of the "Internet of things"—connecting all manner of devices and objects, such as cars and appliances, over the Web, he said.
For more details on what NuoDB is doing, read the full story at the Boston Business Journal and check out an April 2012 presentation from the company below.
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Jessica Alba Loves Her Tory Burch Straw Hat
Actress Jessica Alba is quickly becoming our spring/summer fashion icon. What sets her warm-weather style apart is her knack for accessorizing, whether it's with an oversized summer scarf, a pair of neon shades, or a colorful tote.
But lately, it's Jessica's Tory Burch straw fedora that has caught our attention … and more than once! The 31-year-old fashionista has been spotted wearing the hat on three different occasions, finishing off three very different looks.
At left, Jessica transforms an everyday jeans/blazer combo; at center, she demonstrates how to pull off head-to-toe beige; and at right, she tops off her casual mom-on-the-go maxi dress.
Jessica's hat is unfortunately out of stock, so we recommend this adorably preppy Rugby striped blue ribbon fedora instead.
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During the Summer of last year we saw the heel turn of beth pheonix on RAW, just after she had earned title shot at divas champ kelly kelly. She claimed that the days of the cute, perky and ridiculous days of champs like Kelly were over with.
Hope within wrestling fans rose.
That following Smackdown, Natalya turns heel also, when she turns her back on AJ and Kaitlyn
Hey everyone. I'm back again with another post. I know I said I would steer away from Ozfan's Opinions for a little bit but with Extreme Rules just around the corner, I thought I'd share my predictions with you. Hope you all enjoy. WARNING!: CONTAINS RAW SPOILERS
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YOU THINK YOU KNOW ME.......A 3 hour RAW supershow = 3 hours of very entertaining WWE programming. Minus a few speed bumps along the way. This was the best episode of RAW since the post Wrestlemania edition in my opinion.
OPENING THOUGHTS: There was a lot going on during RAW this week they covered a lot of ground and really gave a lot of screen time to superstars and divas who wouldn't
Okay. This is my Second Post here, so i'm still learning the ways of it. As I Said In My Last Post, I'm Brazilian and i Don't Speak English very well.
I'm getting straight on this One because i'm damn tired. It's 03:00AM right Now.
Okay. Last Year was when i started to Watch WWE. (Here in Brazil we didn't had a way to watch WWE since 2008. Then i found Live Streams in Many
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Before I get this review started, I want to address something which has been a pretty big deal since WrestleMania - crowd reactions. At the end of the day the crowd in Miami really set the bar high for every crowd who has the pleasure of seeing WWE live. This leads me into the content of my blog entry this week - Detroit really let the recent string of great crowds down, and it had a significant
Welcome wrestling fans to another edition of The Abdominal Stretch. This actually marks three straight weeks that I have included TNA in my weekly blog. And in my opinion, rightfully so because there's some pretty cool things happening over there. I'll also be hitting on some things from Raw and in WWE in general. I won't be talking about Smackdown though, because I feel this past Friday's Smackdown
The Undertaker Vs Shawn Michaels
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The first ever hell in a cell match in wwe featured two of the biggest names in the wwe and both superstars put on the best match of the night with Shawn Michaels taking a bump off of the hell in a cell and the debut of Kane this match hooked me on wwe over all the other promotions and probably the best match the two
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Welcome ladies and gentlemen to another sphincter tightening adventure on your computer from I the breezy butting, Ric Flair strutting (sagging balls of doom included), child scaring, mullet wearing, lovable, huggable, redneck Poot-Hair. Yes that's right, my blogs are more exciting than a Pujabi Prison match combined with a Viagra on a Pole match between Larry Zbysko and Mr. Ric Flair himself with
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What is up everybody! It is time for another edition of WBC Top 5. Last week, The Piper overtook the champ RatedATB and became the new WBC Top 5 Champ. This week, RatedATB gets his rematch. On top of that, he got to choose the topic, and he chose the top 5 non WM PPVs. So, without
While watching TNA last Thursday, I had a lot more questions than answers after Lockdown. I have no idea what the direction of the company is especially with their champions. I'll see if someone can answer some of these questions for me especially the title question which I'll start with. What questions did I ask myself after Impact?
1.Is everyone in TNA on the same page? AJ Styles complaining
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Oxnard loses in VC men's basketball tourney
Oxnard taught valuable lessons in tourney loss
The Oxnard College men's basketball team had a variety of learning experiences Friday night.
The Condors learned about recovering from adversity, maintaining a lead and keeping their composure. And they learned about all that within an eventful 74-73 loss to San Diego City College in the semifinals of the We Play Hard Tip-Off Tournament hosted by Ventura College.
Oxnard had possession of the basketball with 4.6 seconds left and a chance to win it.
Stephan Thompson took the inbounds pass, split a double team and found a wide-open Robert Sweet in the left corner. Sweet watched his 3-point try bounce off the rim as time expired.
Sweet, who made four 3-pointers in the second half, finished with 12 points.
"He's been shooting the ball pretty well so I actually thought it was going to go in," Oxnard coach Jason Cunningham said.
The game became chippy a possession earlier. San Diego had the basketball up one point and Oxnard was attempting to foul to stop the clock. San Diego called a timeout but the Knights took exception to Oxnard's physical contact and two Knights left the bench onto the court.
Cunningham contended there should have been two technical fouls called, but none were assessed because the players came on the court after the timeout had been called.
After the timeout, San Diego passed the ball to Marvin Sykes, who traveled in front of the Knights bench and gave Oxnard one last chance.
When the two teams came together for the postgame handshake, Cunningham said San Diego players declined to shake hands and got in the faces of the Condors players. Oxnard reacted and the two teams had to be separated at center court.
"Our guys reacted," Cunningham said. "As a coach, you don't want to see anything like that. It's bad sportsmanship on both parts. I'll make sure that I talk to our guys about that."
Until the frenetic last few seconds, the game had been a roller coaster for Oxnard, which trailed 29-14 in the first half yet recovered to lead 70-62 in the second half before San Diego made a late comeback.
Oxnard struggled much of the game to stop the penetration of the quicker, smaller San Diego lineup. Menas Stephens and Sykes combined for 23 of San Diego's 37 first-half points as the Knights led 37-28 at the break.
Oxnard recovered in the second half with Thompson coming alive for nine points and Gary Johnson providing eight.
Sweet's 3-pointer tied the game at 58-58.
Oxnard's hot streak continued with a 12-4 run that made it 70-62 in favor of the Condors.
San Diego calmly responded with a Stephens free throw cutting the deficit to 71-69. After Oxnard's Thompson made a driving layup, Stephens buried a wide-open 3-pointer to cut the Condors lead to one, 73-72.
Oxnard missed a jumper on the ensuing possession and San Diego's Stephan Lamar knotted it at 73 at the free-throw line. Lamar missed the second free throw and Sykes grabbed the rebound and was fouled. Sykes made one of two free throws for a 74-73 San Diego lead before Oxnard's last gasp.
Johnson led Oxnard with 18 points. McGowan contributed 15 points.
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Portobello Road Market
Hello! I will be in London for a few days in September (this will not be my first time) and was wondering if spending some time at the Portobello Road market is worth it on a Saturday? I have heard great things and love to go to markets, etc. but was just wondering the opinion of those that have been. I only have a couple of days there but going to this market has always been on my "list" of things to check out and have yet to get around to it. Thanks!


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looks good! should be a sweet shooter!
looks good! should be a sweet shooter!
I hope so and cant wait to shoot it. I think when I do im going to have my cousin shoot his Bushmaster and mine and see how they do compaired to each other. My cousin is great with a rifle always a dead on shot. He has thought of building one but still in the mind frame that Bushmaster is the best of the best and Im not in that one. I think outside the box compaired to my cousins on guns like the ARs or AKs. Thanks everyone.
Bushmaster Best of best ?? well after i starting building ar's i had to take apart my bushmaster because every one i put together was way better in every thing to group size to function (and because there was no more room in the safe) The best ones are the ones you build
Nice work.
I'll have to agree with you, the best weapons are those you build yourself. You get to decide what parts go into them. Have you fired your AR15 yet? How did it do?
Looks real good if you ask me!!
where on earth did you find a $77 lower? Looks good btw
Ahhhh! The sweet aroma of sucess! A nice AR indeed. Don't be discouraged by cost of tooling for AKs. You can do it with cheap hand tools, and get outstanding results. We're talking bolt cutter rivet squeezers, bits of steel plate, some punches, maybe a little assistance knockin' the thing apart, a decent commercial receiver & some rivets & bits, but no sweat, really, and lots to learn in the process. Don't wait till there are no kits anywhere anymore, get going and build yourself a true homebuilt AK! Do it now!
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Story posted December 09, 2010
Beginning Friday, December 24, 2010, IT operations will be closed - including Help Desk, Telecommunications and Equipment Services/AV.
During the College holiday, Information Technology will ensure that Bowdoin systems are available and will provide afterhours-level customer service for technology emergencies only. For more information on afterhours services, please visit our Help Desk page. Even though IT staff will not be in their offices during regular hours, emergency support is available via the IT afterhours emergency cell phone, reachable via the Help Desk line at 207-725-3030.
When you call the Help Desk afterhours, you will automatically get voice mail. Once you get the voice mail greeting, option two will transfer you to the IT Emergency Cell Phone.
IT will resume normal work schedules on Monday, January 3. You may also submit a standard help ticket for completion after the shutdown.
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In "Night Prey" by John Sanford, Sanford's protagonist Lucas Davenport gives a great explanation of the problems caused by politicians in the United States.
"The media's like a fever." Lucas explained
"Heat starts to build up. The people in the neighborhoods get scared, and they start calling their city councilmen. The councilmen panic-that's what politicians, do, basically is panic and they start calling the mayor. The mayor calls the chief. The chief is a politician who is appointed by the mayor, so she panics and the shit flows downhill."
"I don't understand the panic. You're doing everything you can."
"You have to look at Davenport's first rule of how the world really works," Lucas said.
"I don't think I've heard that one," Weather said.
"It's simple," he said. "A politician will never, ever, get a better job when he is out of office."
"That's it?"
"That's it. That explains everything. They're desperate to hang onto their jobs. That's why they panic. They lose the election, it's back to the car wash."
The founding fathers had good reason not to want this country to have career politicians. That is because career politicians feather their own nests first and then they may look out for their constituents.
Government at all levels continues to expand. Who benefits? The politicians benefit. That explains why there are so many RINOs in the republican party.
The republican base believes in small and limited government but the RINOs would rather enrich themselves than do what is best for the country.
If you want to see a good example of a RINO, look at Michigan State Senator Randy Richardville.


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Craigslist Posts Lead To Armed Robberies In Grocery Store Parking Lots | Crime
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Madison police were called to a pair of armed robberies in grocery store parking lots on Thursday, one on the city's far east side and the other on the city's south side. Police said in both cases the victims were responding to a Craigslist ad about buying an iPad.
The first incident occurred at about 11 a.m. at the Copp's at 1312 S. Park St., police said. They said the second occurred at about 2:45 p.m. at the Woodman's at 3817 Milwaukee St.
The man was described as black, about 19 to 25-years-old, abut 6 feet 1 inch tall, between 180 to 190 pounds. The victims said he had a goatee and was wearing a gray sweatshirt, burgundy pants and a black stocking cap. He was carrying a black backpack, and had a yellow and black-handled knife, police said.
Police are urging people to use caution when considering a deal on Craigslist.
Anyone with information about the man's identity is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 608-266-6014.


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Alltel Wireless Lands the Alcatel One Touch Ultra
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I can tell you for a fact they have way more than 3 phones. I honestly don't know for what network, but in our OTA database they've made around 100 devices.
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Hotels in Marrakesh
From boutique riads to luxury resorts, hotels in Marrakesh have something to suit everyone. Visitors should decide whether they want to be in smaller bespoke suits near the historical Medina or outside the town with access to sweeping golf courses and Olympic pools.
The exquisite La Mamounia is the crown jewel of iconic Marrakesh hotels. Nestled in the heart of the city, behind high gates to maintain the meditative atmosphere, acres of beautiful gardens and pools line the grounds. The 1923 property has been completely restored and modernized in a three-year project that included cleaning and repairing countless mosaics, moldings, and paintings and adding new furniture, fabrics, and woodwork, much of it made by local artisans.
Spa lovers should indulge in Angsana Riad Bab Firdaus, one of seven medina riads that compose the Angsana Riads Collection, all converted private houses that are some of the best hotels in Marrakesh. Bab Firdaus has a rooftop restaurant serving Moroccan and Thai food. Don't miss the excellent hammam, same goes for Riad Lydines, a perfect respite from the nonstop action of the medina. For those looking to feel like a Sultan, try Riad Aida, which occupies a 19th-century frescoed palace.
Daunted by the bustle of the dusty streets downtown? Then book a room at one of the hotels at the Palmeraie Resort. The 27-hole golf course has been voted best in Africa, and offers panoramic views of the Atlas Mountains. For accommodations, choose between the Palmeraie Palace, Jardin d'Ines or the Hotel du Golf, all top Marrakesh hotels that feature a well-appointed spa, swimming pool, and restaurants with international fare.
Closed for three years between 2006 and 2009, the hotel glows again thanks to Jacques Garcia, known for gems like Paris's Hôtel Costes. The 1923 property has been completely restored and modernized, a three-year project that included cleaning and repairing countless mosaics, moldings, and painti
This La Palmeraie 37-room property has a futuristic white-on-white look. Plasma-screen TV's in the bar display abstract art, and bedside tables lit from below appear to levitate.
At AnaYela, in Marrakesh, Morocco, you do not check in at all. At least not in North Africa. Instead, check-in is handled long-distance, before guests arrive in Marrakesh.
The Location: Set inside Marrakesh's ancient medina (walled city center), this refurbished 18th-century courtyard home is just beyond the north wall of the Bahia Palace compound—whose gorgeous, dramatically tiled buildings and blossoming gardens are among the city's must-sees.
Privacy and pleasure are paramount at the Secret Garden, which is located within the Palmeraie Hotels & Resorts complex in Marrakech. The 23 villas comprise a secluded, self-contained universe where the focus is on total comfort.
Co-owner Jill Fechtmann pulled out all the stops. Opulent rooms here have a mix of Moroccan, Syrian, and Indian furniture.
The first African venture of the Angsana hotel group—sister brand to Banyan Tree—is an inspired resort concept: seven converted private houses throughout Marrakesh.
Tucked away in Marrakesh's ancient medina, this 18th-century riad comprises 11 expansive residences oriented around several open-air courtyards.
Set on the edge of the Palmeraie, the exclusive palm-forested neighborhood outside Marrakesh, Ksar Char-Bagh combines Ottoman interiors with Andalusian courtyards, Moghul arches, and Persian gardens. Water is the most important element of the hotel's design.
Situated in a desirable palm-lined neighborhood at the foot of the burnt orange Atlas Mountains, Jardin d'Inès fuses the exoticism of Marrakesh with a touch of Bel Air exclusivity. The geometric pastel buildings slyly mimic the pink of the old city.


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About the Site: Jaspur is a small viIlage in the western state of India called Gujarat. It has one of the fi nest location since it is on the bank of river "Mahisagar" which has a great panoramic view. The site has some important factors and key features which made me choose this site for "Sanskriti Art
Village" One being the fact that it is a rural area and away from the busy urban life. This is a perfect location for all artists to work in the womb of nature. Another key feature is its location being 20 miles away from city called Vadodara which is known for its fine arts.
This proposed site for "Sanskriti" art village is a newly constructed site. It was earlier designed for a resort but due to a falling out of the partners the plans for the resort were canceled.
Sanskriti Restaurant: Inspiration for this space is state of Rajashthan, India. Use of traditional Indian upholstery and traditional Indian seating with the contemporary light fixtures helping this space to express my concept. In addition to express importance of art in Indian culture I have integrated sculpture in my design. In addition, use of hand made fabric and Jali(carvings) pattern in chair
back rest is giving more traditional feel to space.
Sanskriti Bar: It is first area that the audience is going to experience once they enter the restaurant. I wanted to reinforce my concept that's why i have used some traditional Indian patterns on walls and bar counter with the integration of warm,bright colors in the space.The copper bar stools and bottle holder adds a contemporary touch to this design.
Sanskriti Lounge: My inspiration for using the matka (pot) for this space developed from the clay pots that women would collect water from miles away. In addition to traditional custom of having pot filled
with water in seating area or in gathering space. I have added bright colors to upholstery and lime plaster with mud texture finish to create a balance of the traditional Indian and contemporary design.
Nasta Cafeteria: This is one of the area besides to studio that artists are going spend maximum timet and keeping that in mind i have designed this space. I have included contemporary light fixtures and bar stools. I have designed ceiling in a contemporary way with adding cove lighting around it and traditional flower pattern in the glass of ceiling which is also acting as light source in a way of creating harmony between the old and new.
Status: School Project
Location: Ahmedabad, IN