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Police Wage Award Used Suffolk Scale, Rising Over 20%
By JOHN RATHER
Published: September 14, 1997
ON a short list of the richest places in the United States, Nassau County and its exclusive villages virtually always rank near the top. Even in less expensive communities, the average household income is reported to approach $70,000 a year.
Now an arbitrator's award that pushes the pay of police officers to historic highs assures that officers in the Nassau County Police Department will earn salaries to match the wealth, making them aristocrats among police forces.
Ten months after an award by the same arbitrator ushered in the era of the $70,000-a-year officer in Suffolk, a five-year contract in Nassau will increase total earnings for many officers to about $100,000 in three years, including overtime and other payments. The estimate, offered by several county officials, does not include benefits like health insurance. Superior officers have higher scales.
The higher salaries mean that officers, whose earnings often peak in their final years on the force, will be paid significantly higher pensions, which are based on peak earnings. Officers can retire after 20 years of work.
The arbitrator's award, retroactive to last year, raises the base salary over five years by 24 percent or 22 percent, depending on how the increase is calculated. Officers with seven years' experience will have a base salary of $73,859 by 2000 for a maximum of 154 workdays a year. Under the force's steady-tour system, an average officer works 12-hour shifts three days a week.
County Executive Thomas S. Gulotta, who is seeking a third term in November, declined last week through a spokesman to comment on the decision. The spokesman, David A. Vieser, referred all questions on the contract to special counsel Peter A. Bee, who represented Mr. Gulotta in the arbitration.
Mr. Bee said the award, by Martin F. Scheinman of Manhasset, ''was not a surprise to me.'' He said it allowed for increases that were virtually identical to those that Mr. Scheinman decided in Suffolk.
In past campaigns Mr. Gulotta, a Republican, has been endorsed by the Police Benevolent Association, the union for the 2,100 rank-and-file officers. He is expected to win union's endorsement this year.
Mr. Gulotta's refusal to comment on an award with major financial implications for the county contrasts with an otherwise active schedule. This month, for example, Mr. Gulotta was available for photographs that showed him presenting checks to help first-time home buyers make down payments.
His opponent, Supervisor Lewis J. Yevoli of Oyster Bay, offered measured criticism. ''The question was not whether the police were entitled to an increase,'' Mr. Yevoli said. ''It was whether the citizens of Nassau County could afford to pay the increase.''
The answer, Mr. Yevoli said, was no.
Mr. Yevoli said Mr. Gulotta, the County Legislature and the P.B.A. should meet to discuss cutting costs like overtime. ''That's the next big mandate,'' he said. ''The arbitrator's award is binding. Now you have to go to the responsible parties and say there there isn't enough money to pay and now you have to come up with ways money can be saved.''
Mr. Yevoli said the county faced a deficit of $20 million to $60 million, even before the decision. Mr. Gulotta says there is no deficit.
Comptroller Frederick Parola said last week that the county would have to pay $9 million retroactively because of the ruling. The money, Mr. Parola added, could be raised through selling bonds.
The P.B.A. sought arbitration after Mr. Yevoli and another Democrat, Supervisor May W. Newberger of North Hempstead, did not ratify a negotiated contract in late 1995, as the old Board of Supervisors was about to be replaced by the Legislature.
The president of the union, Gary DelaRaba, said Mr. Scheinman's award was ''actually a little bit better'' than the 1995 accord.
Mr. Bee, the county negotiator, agreed that ''in general terms this contract was more expensive.''
Mr. Yevoli said the differences between the 1995 agreement and the arbitrator's award were slight.
Mayor Thomas R. Suozzi of Glen Cove, a Democrat, said the 1995 contract and the arbitration award were excessive. He faulted Mr. Gulotta, saying:
''The County Executive does not aggressively represent the taxpayers in arbitration because he is too close to the P.B.A. The arbitrator made these outrageous awards with his tacit consent.
''Our police in Nassau County do an excellent job, and our Glen Cove police are the best in the state. I have no qualms as far as the performance of the county police. But enough is enough as far as the pay goes.''
Mr. Yevoli also objected to the arbitrated salaries. ''You need to have a certain amount of courage to be a police officer and it's hard to criticize,'' he said. ''But $74,000 for 154 days? That's an awful lot of money.''
Mr. DelaRaba rejected the view that the officers would be overpaid. ''We are getting what everybody else in the county-police community is getting, nothing more, nothing less,'' he said.
In the arbitration, the P.B.A. sought salaries similar to those paid in Nassau villages, where officers earn more than those on the county force. The county argued that the pay should be compared to Suffolk.
Mr. Scheinman said last week that comparisons between Nassau and Suffolk were central to his decision.


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COCONUT CREEK — Fitness buffs who exercise at the city's Recreation Complex on Sol Press Boulevard will have room to really stretch out after a building expansion project is complete.
But it won't become reality until at least next year. City officials are in the first stages of the project and have so far only selected an architect to design the building's new addition.
With a budget estimated at $1 million, the city wants to add 7,000 square feet to the Recreation Complex's 27,000 square feet. The addition will mean more space for the city's fitness program, which has more than 500 members.
"It will provide for an expanded weight training and fitness area, and separate aerobics studio," said public services director Scott Sundermeier. "We have an active program there and we've outgrown our current space."
The new area will allow for more equipment and a greater variety of fitness machines. The complex, Coconut Creek's main recreation facility, already has a gymnasium, multipurpose room and preschool section and also houses the Recreation Department offices.
City officials have chosen the firm of Robert Walters Architects of Fort Lauderdale to design the new addition. The firm's fee has yet to be determined. "We have not gone into negotiations yet," said Assistant City Manager David Rivera, a member of the committee that will handle the negotiations.
Once a design has been agreed upon, recreation officials will seek money for construction during the city's budget session this summer.
"The commission has to provide us the funding before we go out to bid," Sundermeier said. "We would hope that we could get funding for next year."

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I think I'm leaning toward Bader myself.
Teixeira's simply overrated right now.
I think I'm leaning toward Bader myself.
Teixeira's simply overrated right now.
What does Bader offer that is better than Glover? His wrestling?
He's a much better wrestler and has had great success when he actually uses it.
My bad, I usually don't check during or real close to event.
Tex got dropped and also staggered by a guy with weak standup. Good win but definitely not a good sign of striking defense. That "pit" mentality of lifting up your head and eating shots to throw back isn't going to work with the top of the weight class.
He did upset Glover, except glover Ko'd him shortly after.
I doubt it will happen, since Cormier is coming off as a chump lately won't diminish his skills, but it would be nice to squash another stupid PPV-sales-dictate-title-shotz bout and fend off another horrible misrepresentation of what pound for pound means when Jones beats a guy he has 20" of length advantage over.
He didn't call him an Uncle Tom. He said people in his camp/friends would label what he did, saying he wanted to beat Nelson for the BOSS, an Uncle Tom move.


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d ARF News Your Humane Society Animal Rescue Foundation, Inc. Winter 2010 Peaceful Pet Crematory Opens December 4, 2009 marked the official opening of Animal Rescue Foundation's newest venture. Begun in June, the Peaceful Pet Crematory represents the collective work of many donors and volunteers. Through their efforts, the crematory opened up in a mortgage-free facility, and all proceeds from the crematory can go straight toward supporting ARF's mission of placing family pets in responsible, forever homes. The grounds of Peaceful Pet Crematory, which is located at 721 S. Wilkinson St. next door to ARF's main facility, also include a rose bush-lined scattering garden where the bereaved may scatter the ashes of their loved ones. 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VP/Secretary: Robyn Register We are offering a Senior Citizen Discount to those Treasurer: Joy Norman 60 and older: $50 for all cats and dogs over one year old and $75 for all kittens and puppies less than one Members at Large year. For everyone else, the fees to adopt a cat are Linda Ashley $100 for kittens up to six months old, $80 for kittens Tom Blenk six months through three years, and $50 for cats older Heather Langston than three. The adoption fee for dogs is $100 for a Kathy Groseclose puppy through one year, $85 for over one year through three, and $75 for three and older. Animal Rescue Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 1032 Additional fees may apply if an animal has required 711 S. Wilkinson Street special veterinary treatments and care. ARF is also Milledgeville, GA 31059-1032 offering reduced fees for multiple adoptions. Adopt (478) 454-1273 (454-1-ARF) two cats or two dogs or one of each, at the same time, http://animalrescuefoundation.org and the second pet will have a reduced adoption fee. Your donations are tax-deductible and are greatly appreciated. Please mail your check, payable to Animal Rescue Foundation, to the above address or donate via PayPal from our website. Have you found ARF on Facebook? Join our group today! Holiday Fundraisers The ARF elves were busy during the month of December! Once again, they set up the Santa Paws Wish Tree at the Milledgeville Mall. Shoppers stopped by, selected a tag, purchased the specified item, and delivered it to the ARF shelter. From bleach and garbage bags to collars and monetary donations, all were needed and most appreciated. Annual Meeting It is time again for our Annual Meeting! This ARF also sold a variety of stocking stuffers for the year's meeting will be on Wednesday evening, animal lovers in our community. ARF logo January 27, 2010 at Sylvia's Grille, 2600 North t-shirts, baseball caps, tree ornaments, and Adopt a Columbia Street. Our meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Pet car magnets have been available as well as the in the private dining room with 30 minutes of beautiful 2010 Pet Calendar. socializing, dinner, and the business meeting. Do you have your 2010 Pet Calendar? If not, hurry This has been a very busy year for ARF during to ARF, Lakeside Veterinary Clinic, or Animal which much has been accomplished. Please join Hospital because they are going fast! us as we hear reports from our officers and review the budget for the coming year. ARF News 2 Humane Education Program Underway Woof and Meow Notes Students are learning about humane education Georgia College & State University held its through a new ARF program for pre-school Presidential Award Ceremony honoring students through third graders. Pre-schoolers learn about with at least 100 volunteer hours. Two of our GCSU the right way to treat pets including concepts volunteers were honored: Julie for more than 100 such as tails are not for pulling and how to be a hours and Pavielle for more than 250 hours of friend to an animal. service. Julie continues to volunteer with us, but Pavi has moved on to law school. Kindergarteners learn about taking care of pets and first graders learn about the responsibilities ARF's own Bobbie Thompson is a community of pet ownership. The focus in second grade is columnist with the Union Recorder. She regularly dog bite prevention. Students learn the correct submits articles regarding issues related to animal way to greet a dog and what to do in the event of welfare and ARF. If you have suggestions/questions hostility. Second graders are given a special for future columns, you may email ARF at activity book, Fido: Friend or Foe?, email@example.com or send it by mail to compliments of Merritt Massey of State Farm ARF, PO Box 1032, Milledgeville, GA 31059. Insurance. Third graders tackle animal ethics issues that are Can you believe the rain we have had? Baldwin relevant to our community such as chaining County Sheriff's Department notified ARF of four dogs, puppy mills, and dumping animals. "flooding" events this year meaning that a total of six floodgates had been opened. Since the ARF Almost 650 students in three schools have shelter is in the flood plain, the water in the back benefited from this program so far this year. A yard had to be monitored. Luckily, it never reached few more volunteers are needed to go into the building and no animals had to be evacuated. classrooms on a consistent basis and teach the lessons. 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10th January 2012
Netflix gay category missing from UK iPad and Xbox versions' frontpages 31
1:25 PM — The video-on-demand service Netflix, which offers users streaming films online, has left the gay category out of its new UK apps. PinkNews.co.uk readers have said when using the service on an Apple iPad and XBox 360, the films are there, but they cannot be found through a search for the word 'gay'.
Tabatha Coffey considers a New Jersey gay marriage 'Takeover' 12
12:40 PM — If the New Jersey Governor vetoes marriage equality legislation this year, Tabatha Coffey says she is prepared to step in and take over in her trademark style.
Video: Gay Korean-American film among features at Sundance 8
10:44 AM — A film about a gay Korean man who yearns for a family - which the director used to come out to his own parents - will feature at this year's Sundance festival.
Interview: Tabatha Coffey on fame, hair and same-sex marriage in New Jersey 1
9:53 AM — Laurence Watts meets the star of Tabatha's Salon Takeover and new show Tabatha Takes Over to talk about growing up setting transgender dancers' wigs in Australia, working for Vidal Sassoon in London and finding TV fame in America.
9th January 2012
Video: Rick Santorum would try to be a "good father" to a gay son 66
2:48 PM — As gay rights continue to be discussed by the Republican presidential candidacy hopefuls, an NBC debate on Sunday drew noteworthy statements from both Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum.
Alan Cumming announces gay wedding in New York 30
12:59 PM — The bisexual actor announced last night he had married his partner in the US. The pair were celebrating the fifth anniversary of their civil partnership and had a special message for Rick Santorum.
Lesbians lose out at Miss California pageant 13
12:01 PM — Two openly gay contestants entered the Miss California USA pageant this year but lost out as the winner was chosen yesterday.
Cardinal apologises to gays for "inflammatory" Ku Klux Klan comparison 45
9:58 AM — Cardinal Francis George has apologised for suggesting the organisers of Chicago's Pride parade were similar to white supremacist group the Ku Klux Klan, calling it an "inflammatory analogy".
6th January 2012
Video: Rick Santorum booed after anti-gay marriage comments 80
2:12 PM — Gay marriage opponent Rick Santorum was booed in New Hampshire yesterday during a heated debate in which an audience member asked how marriage equality would harm him. The state will be holding its candidate primaries on Tuesday.
5th January 2012
Washington state Governor says it is "time for marriage equality" 20
3:53 PM — The Governor of the state of Washington, has given her support to legislation which would introduce marriage equality for gay couples in the state, saying it is "the right thing to do".
New Jamaican PM to be sworn in, with promise to review anti-gay law 92
2:32 PM — Jamaica's new Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller, who has said she will review the criminalisation of homosexuality in the country and not forbid gays from serving in her cabinet as former Prime Minister Bruce Golding had, is to be sworn in today.
Simon Doonan's new book to "prove gay men really are French women" 32
12:23 PM — Simon Doonan, gay Creative Ambassador-at-Large of New York City department store Barneys, has made waves with the release of a new book which details the tongue-in-cheek differences between "gay" and "straight" foods.
Michele Bachmann bows out of presidential candidacy race 34
11:24 AM — Michele Bachmann has confirmed she will not be the Republican party's candidate in the US presidential elections this year. Bachmann pulled out of the race after receiving just 5% of the vote in the Republican voter caucuses in her home state of Iowa this week.
4th January 2012
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5:04 PM — Justin Timberlake is said to be taking the suggestion that he reprise his role as Elton John in the latter's planned biopic "very seriously". A source told E!Online the singer turned actor was "working with his people to figure out exactly how to respond".
Governor of Washington state "to support marriage equality" today 11
3:54 PM — The Governor of the state of Washington, Christine Gregoire, is set to announce her support today for legislation which would introduce marriage equality for gay couples in the state, according to reports.
18-year-old jailed for two months after Stonewall Inn assault 14
3:08 PM — A man has been jailed in New York for two months attacking a man in the toilets of the city's Stonewall Inn. Christopher Orlando had admitted one charge of third-degree assault as a hate crime and one charge of second-degree attempted robbery against Benjamin Carver, 34.
Rupert Murdoch considers Rick Santorum's "big vision" 38
12:50 PM — Rupert Murdoch, Chairman of News Corporation, has spoken out in support of Republican presidential candidacy hopeful and marriage equality opponent Rick Santorum's "big vision" for the US and praised his presentation style "regardless of policies".
3rd January 2012
Ricky Martin "has no set plans to marry" despite reports 14
2:02 PM — A spokesman for Ricky Martin has denied the musician will marry his partner Carlos Gonzalez Abella in New York on 28 January. The El Nuevo Dia in Puerto Rico reported that the singer would tie the knot in the north-eastern US state, but the claim has been unequivocally denied.
30th December 2011
Best big companies for gay staff in the US revealed 8
1:43 PM — The Human Rights Campaign has released its annual rankings of US companies by the support they give to LGBT employees, and revealed that nearly a quarter of the 850 companies surveyed scored full marks.
Amazon continues to sell "homophobic" calendar in the UK 151
12:58 PM — An American calendar by a Christian cartoonist which employs images of stereotyped gay men is still on sale today through Amazon in the US and the UK, after it was pulled by Barnes and Noble in the US.


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Johannesburg — AUDIT, tax and advisory services firm Mazars Moores Rowland reported revenue of R267m for the financial year to August. This represented an increase of 27% over last year's financial results.
Hilton Saven, chairman of Mazars Moores Rowland, said yesterday the increase in South African revenue was attributed to the addition of more JSE-listed clients, referrals from the Mazars group, and organic growth. The company has offices in nine centres in SA. This also resulted in a growth in staff in line with the increasing fees.
Mazars is ranked 6th among South African accounting firms in terms of fee income, according to a survey on SA in the September edition of the International Accounting Bulletin.
"These results underline the benefits of the decision we took more than two years ago to join the global Mazars group," said Saven, who was recently elected as a member of Mazars' global group executive board.
The Johannesburg office experienced the most significant growth in revenue -- an increase of 61% over last year. The forensic services division enjoyed growth in revenue of more than 102%, mainly because of work referrals from Mazars Paris for work performed throughout Africa. However, the corporate finance division declined in line with the slowing down of transaction activity, which had affected markets worldwide, said Saven.
At the same time, Mazars international reported a 6,4% increase in global fee income (at constant exchange rates), which generated a turnover of €774m for the same period.
To date, Mazars is the only global audit and advisory firm that publishes an annual report that includes accounts co-audited according to international financial reporting standards on a global level.
The firm had performed this exercise since 2004, said Patrick de Cambourg, president of Mazars globally.
De Cambourg said the positive results reflected the strength of the strategic choices made by the group over the past few years. The group had recently expanded its operations in four other countries. Mazars now has more than 11000 professionals in 55 jurisdictions.


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On Sunday Nov. 18, business and locals in New Hope, Pa. will gather for a Hurricane Sandy charity event. New Hope for The Shore Benefit Concert and Collection Drive will be held at Havana, a local restaurant and bar, and will feature the participation of various local merchants and bands.
According to the event's promotional ad, trucks will be collected donations all day.
The flyer also states:
"We are especially asking our young friends to bring a gently used, non-electronic or battery operated toy from their own toy chest or a book from their own bookshelf to donate to the victims of Sandy.
"Other items needed are medicines, cleaning supplies, blankets, coats, gloves, scarves and hats, boots, shoes, water and books."
50/50s will run through the day as well as raffles and/or silent auctions.
The price per attendee is $10. Children under 14 are free.
Below is a tentative schedule of performers and events:
12:30 - Miss Amy Children's Concert
12:30 – Kids craft table to make cards for victims of Sandy
2:00 - Jamie Seoul
2:30 – Secondhand Muse
3:30 – Matthew Simon
4:00 – The Naturals
5:00 – TJ Nix and Nicky Hutton of Blues in Disguise
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Shares of
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
) touched a new 52-week low of $31.69 yesterday before closing at
$31.89. Notably, this teen apparel retailer has lost
approximately 31.6% year-to-date primarily due to four
consecutive quarters of waning top line.
The average volume of shares traded over the last 3 months was
over 3,340K. Moreover, the company currently trades at a forward
P/E of 21.72x, a 14.9% premium to the peer group average of
18.91x. The last traded price is 20.8% lower the Zacks Consensus
average analyst price target of $40.29.
Abercrombie posted disappointing sales results in
third-quarter fiscal 2013, marking lower-than-expected top-line
results for the fourth consecutive quarter. The company's sales
for the quarter declined 11.3% year over year to $1,033.3 million
while it missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,035.0 million.
Weak third-quarter sales resulted mainly from poor performance in
the domestic market as well as a lingering sluggishness in the
overall spending among youngsters.
Moreover, Abercrombie's comps performance depicts a downward
trend, with negative comps results for the trailing 7 quarters.
Further, the company is expecting comps to fall in the low
double-digit range for the upcoming quarter.
Though the company is aggressively implementing strategies to
counter the downward sales trend, we do not see any meaningful
improvement in the near term, given the company's negative comps
guidance for the fourth quarter.
A significant portion of the company's merchandise is
manufactured overseas, in countries like Asia, and Central and
South America. Further, international operations account for over
one-fourth of the Abercrombie's revenues, which shows the
company's considerable exposure to the political, social and
economic risks of operating beyond national borders. This, along
with foreign currency fluctuations, may adversely affect its
Alongside, we believe that Abercrombie's high dependence on
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1795 $5 Large Eagle MS63 Prooflike NGC. B. 5-W, Miller-13,...
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Rare and Impressive 1795 Capped Bust Right Five With Heraldic Eagle Reverse, MS63 Prooflike NGC1795 $5 Large Eagle MS63 Prooflike NGC. B. 5-W, Miller-13, R.7. Despite the presence of the date on the obverse, the 1795 Capped Bust Right, Heraldic Eagle Fives were not produced in 1795. Rather, these coins were produced in 1797 at the earliest, but more likely in 1798, perhaps as part of the 3,226 pieces delivered on December 5 of the latter year. Breen notes that extant 1795 Heraldic Eagle Fives display significant evidence of hasty workmanship, namely die rust on the obverse and generally poor striking quality. While the obverse portrait of the present example does reveal some rust pits, as one should expect for a leftover die that probably received very little attention prior to being pressed back into service, the overall impression is quite pleasing. There is plenty of bold, and even some sharp definition in evidence, the only noteworthy softness of detail being confined to the central highpoints. The color of this coin is pleasingly original with a deeply set, green-gold sheen throughout. One can also discern some isolated blushes of rose tinting in a few areas over and around the central reverse. Perhaps the most significant feature of this coin is the markedly prooflike finish. The fields are mirrored, suggesting an early impression from this press run, while the devices are more frosty in texture. Also, and interestingly for a business strike, an identifying lintmark (as struck) is seen on Liberty's cheek. The presence of this lintmark, as well as the prooflike finish, could mean that this coin was either the Menjou or Kern specimen, both of which were erroneously offered as proofs in 1950 (per David W. Akers, 1979). This issue is the third rarest in the Capped Bust Right, Heraldic Eagle Five Dollar series of 1795-1807. NGC and PCGS combined have seen just six examples in MS63 (resubmissions?), with a mere four finer (3/04). (#8075) (NGC ID# 25NK, PCGS# 8075)
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I'd like to buy a portable jump starter. I don't need a top-of-the-line, cold-weather model, just something that can start a mid-sized sedan. Any recomendations?
I'd like to buy a portable jump starter. I don't need a top-of-the-line, cold-weather model, just something that can start a mid-sized sedan. Any recomendations?
"I prefer books and movies where the conflict isn't of the extreme cannibal apocalypse variety I guess." Redsfaithful
I parked my Subaru on a hill for two years in college.
Next Reds manager, second shooter. --Confirmed on Redszone.
I don't remember the brand, but I purchased one at Wal-mart a few years ago for around $50 that lasted a long time. Had an air pump too. Have to remember to charge it at least every month or two. It was quite handy.
"Trying is the first step towards failure." Homer Simpson
"I wasn't looking too good but I was feeling real well." Keith Richards
I got one at Sams for $70 a few years ago, works well. Saved me twice.
If you can depend on the kindness of strangers, a cheap set of jumper cables will run you less than $10.00
"...You just have a wider lens than one game."
--Former Reds GM Wayne Krivsky, on why he didn't fly Josh Hamilton to Colorado for one game.
"...its money well-spent. Don't screw around with your freedom."
--Roy Tucker, on why you need to lawyer up when you find yourself swimming with sharks.
Cables or a new battery will be about just as cheap.
"Baseball is a simple game. If you have good players and if you keep them in the right frame of mind then the manager is a success."- Sparky Anderson
If anyone could make me a real signature that would be awesome I am not great with photoshop.
My car (2005 Nissan Maxima) tends to drain batteries pretty quickly and unexpectedly. Rather than invest in a new battery every 2 years, I bought a trickle charger to help maintain my current battery. But I need a contingency plan for those sudden drains, like if I forget and roll down the power windows without actually starting the car.
I have jumper cables that work just fine. But my wife leaves before me in the mornings, and rather than bug a neighbor, it would be much faster for me to just use the jump starter. A portable jump starter also comes in handy when you're stuck in a crowded parking lot and don't want to have to wait for one of the drivers of the surrounding cars. Plus I've got a preschooler and a toddler, so waiting around with them in the car is a dicey proposition.
"I prefer books and movies where the conflict isn't of the extreme cannibal apocalypse variety I guess." Redsfaithful
I didn't say it was a *good* option.
Have you had your car in to have the electrical system looked at? The occasional dead battery happens to everyone but it's really not something that you should be experiencing on a repeat basis, IMO.
Do you generally buy good batteries with really high amounts of cranking current available? Sometimes that can be the difference between a hard start and a click when you turn the key.
But even without that, something as simple as using your automatic windows without the car's alternator turning should not be leading to a dead battery. I'm no expert on automotive systems, but that just sounds extreme to me.
Yes, I had my electrical system checked back in October. No ongoing issues there. But a jumper box and a trickle charger should keep me from getting stuck unless/until a major electrical issue becomes apparent.
"I prefer books and movies where the conflict isn't of the extreme cannibal apocalypse variety I guess." Redsfaithful
Don't know if this would solve your problem but it looks pretty cool.
My mom tends to forget to close her car door, so we got a regular charger for her and I think it cost about $50.
When people say that I dont know what Im talking about when it comes to sports or writing, I think: Man, you should see me in the rest of my life.
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I disabled ipv6 last night. Comcast drops the connection after a day or two and then anything that is trying to use ipv6 takes forever to fail over to ipv4. It was interfering with my usage. The only way to solve it was to reboot the router. Not worth it.


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Looks boring. Cant believe i was sucked into the hype!Fri Jun 25 2010 1:32PM Report
I lik esome things about CO but I don't think most people would subscribe past the 30 day mark. It gets old fast, even with the amazing customization. Even though they try to be campy, the voice acting in this game is pretty much the worst I've ever heard in my life. There is a voiceover in a cut scene for entering the Canada zone that sounds like a brain damaged 15 year-old did it in one take on a Wii microphone.Sun Sep 19 2010 10:08PM Report


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The present invention relates to a central server structure, as a dynamic and personal information base, for the protocol independent and central user management, in particular the authentication and management of personal parameters and preferences in fixed and mobile networks, whereby the central server also undertakes the software management.
1. A device for the automatic configuration of user profiles on terminals (6, 8) in a telecommunications and/or data network having a plurality of application servers (10), characterized by a profile server (11) for the management, storage and updating of the user profiles.
2. The device as claimed in
3. The device as claimed in
4. The device as claimed in one of
5. The device as claimed in one of
6. The device as claimed in one of
7. A method for the automatic configuration of user profiles on terminals (6, 8), having the steps:
(a) transfer of a user profile of a user (2) on a terminal (6, 8) to a profile server (11) by an application server (10),
(b) installation of the user-specific components of application programs on the terminal (6, 8) of the user (2) by the profile server (11).
8. The method as claimed in
9. The method as claimed in
10. The method as claimed in one of
11. The method as claimed in one of
12. The method as claimed in one of
The present invention relates to a device for the automatic configuration of user profiles in terminals in a telecommunications and/or data network having a number of application servers, wherein a so-called profile server is used as a central server for the management, storage and updating of the user profiles.
In a network, with many applications a user must first log on to and be authenticated by an application server in order to be able to use the applications following appropriate authorization. During authentication, the user gives his/her identity for recognition, and the application server then determines whether the user has access authorization or not. Authentication is necessary in order to protect the personal data of the user on the network from unauthorized access. Access is granted if the user identifies himself/herself correctly, i.e., if his/her user-specific details match entries in a special user database. In practice, authentication is usually implemented in the form of a prompt for a password. A data record (account) required for authentication usually consists of a unique user identifier (user ID, user name) and a personal, non-transferable item of knowledge (password). The task of so-called user management is to store the data required for identifying application users. The user management should be set up in such a way that it is as central and secure as possible and is open for the services in question. It can be achieved either by a local user database of the application server belonging to the operating system, by a system-independent database, or by an external authentication server (e.g., RADIUS server or POP server). Choice of the aforesaid variants depends on the user group concerned and the range of services to be offered.
However, arrangements are also known in which the authentication of users is performed directly during login to the network by an authentication server in conjunction with a local user database subordinate to the authentication server. This database exists independently (i.e., it can only be updated manually), such as by matching against a central user database, so that every single user profile in the user database of the authentication server must be updated and passwords are not transferred automatically.
In addition to the arrangements described, server systems are also known in which personal user data is updated automatically. An example of this is the server system RADIUS (remote authentication dial in user server), which is explained below with reference to
With the development of more powerful, mobile networked terminals (e.g., mobile phones, PDAs), it is increasingly common for a user to access applications offered by application servers in a network from different terminals (mobile and stationary). If mobile terminals are used, owing to the usually limited operating facilities (e.g., no standard keyboard) it is important to design both the authentication routine and the use of the applications to be as simple as possible or to adapt them accordingly. However, the login concepts and authentication routines currently available do not usually differentiate between whether the user is equipped with a mobile or stationary terminal.
Besides limited facilities for input, mobile terminals often also have the limitation of a low storage capacity. When an application program offered by an application server is called, a part program usually must first be installed permanently on the terminal. This so-called client part is usually complete the first time the application program is called; i.e., the entire client application in all its variants is downloaded onto the terminal and is installed permanently as a software component. It is often the case however, that when the complete client part is installed, significantly more storage space is occupied on the terminal than would actually be necessary for the simple execution of the application program because, for example, different language versions, color settings, etc. are installed as well. In particular mobile terminals often do not have sufficient storage space available, so that in this case (in some circumstances) certain application programs cannot run, or can run only to a limited extent.
An object of the present invention is, therefore, to simplify for mobile, networked terminals the entire use of application programs as far as possible, including logging on to the required application servers, and to adapt it to the terminal with the associated user.
This technical problem is solved by a device in accordance with the teachings of the present invention. One aspect of the present invention is that a profile server provides as central server a dynamic and user-related information base for user management, particularly for the authentication and management of user-specific settings required by application programs. In addition, the profile server handles the management of so-called cache files, the latter being files that the user accesses as standard. Ultimately, the user transmits only the necessary data for or with the application, programs on to his/her mobile device.
In order to do so, the user profiles are first sent by all application servers available in the network to the profile server. The profile server then offers the service of sending the applications and configuration data suitably adapted for the user onto his/her terminal. Furthermore, via an appropriate synchronization operation, the profile server automatically updates the user profiles sent.
The profile server is moreover designed in such a way that the user identities of a user in different networks can be mapped one another via the server. A user with a particular identifier in the fixed network or the Internet (fixed network telephone number or Internet address) and a mobile device, such as a mobile phone with a particular mobile phone number which serves as a user identity in the mobile network, can thus install the personalized software on the mobile device as soon as the profile server has been sent the user data by the application server.
A particular advantage of the present invention is that the profile server knows the access authorizations of the individual users for access to the application servers in the network and manages the user configuration. The profile server handles the authorization procedure and identifies the user with the associated, stationary terminal on the basis of an identifier sent by the mobile terminal, such as the GSM telephone number, for example. Via the stored user profile, the profile server knows firstly the access authorization and furthermore the user-specific client parts of the different application programs. Only the actually required personalized part of an application is then loaded onto the mobile device of the user via the profile server.
In addition, it is also possible for a user authorization to be handled by an application server itself. Following this, the application server sends to the profile server the user-specific client parts, which are available to the user for a later time on all networks accessible to the profile server.
In a special embodiment of the present invention, the profile server is designed in such a way that, in addition to the aforesaid management of the user profiles, it also handles management of the cache files. This basically constitutes a mirroring of the cache files between the terminal and the profile server, so that the files which the respective user accesses as standard are automatically present both on the profile server and on the terminal. Owing to the synchronization between the profile server, the application servers and the terminals in the network, a change of both the user profile and of the cache files of a user is automatically detected simultaneously or at the latest at log-off, and the previously valid data is updated.
An advantage of this embodiment is that not only the user profiles but also the cache files can be mapped onto one another. Via the profile server, the terminal of a user is automatically supplied with the relevant user-specific data and settings, so that the application programs run on the mobile terminal already adapted to the user profile, and that the frequently used files are available to the user irrespective of the terminal. The latter also serves as a backup for important personal files.
Additional features and advantages of the present invention are described in, and will be apparent from, the following Detailed Description of the Invention and the Figures.
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The scenario described above corresponds to a typical configuration such as in an intranet having a number of application servers 10 and a stationary 6 and mobile 8 terminal of an identical user 2.
The concept of the present invention is achieved via the profile server 11. In this case, the different application servers 10 send the user data to the profile server 11, which handles the management of the user profiles and regularly forwards the applications and configuration data suitably adapted to the user 2 to the terminals 6 and 8 of the user 2. In the case of changes to the data of the mobile or stationary terminal 8 or 6, a respective synchronization is performed. The profile server 11 knows the access authorizations of the individual users 2 for access to the application servers 10 in the network 7 and handles the authorization procedure during the login of mobile terminals 8. On the basis of an identifier sent by the mobile terminal 8, such as the GSM telephone number, the profile server 11 identifies the user 2 with the associated, stationary terminal 6. Via the stored user profile, the profile server 11 knows firstly the access authorization and furthermore the user-specific client parts of the different application programs. Only the actually required personalized part of an application is then loaded onto the mobile device 8 of the user 2 via the profile server 11.
An updating of the user profiles stored in the profile database 12 is performed at regular intervals via the updating unit 14. For this purpose, the current profiles of the users 2 are interrogated by the individual application servers 10 and are compared with the previously valid profiles stored in the profile database 12 in the profile management unit 13. The comparison operation is conducted in such a way that ultimately the current data is stored in the profile database 12 in each case. During this procedure, a distinction is drawn between whether it concerns user-specific data (e.g., identifier, password, etc.), personalized software components (e.g., particular language version, color setting, etc.), or cache files.
With the embodiment of the present invention illustrated in
Although the present invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments, those of skill in the art will recognize that changes may be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as set forth in the hereafter appended claims.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former Los Angeles official who once blamed a spinal tumor for his obsession with child pornography was sentenced to seven years in federal prison Monday to be followed by a lifetime of supervision.
Sixty-four-year-old Albert Abrams, white haired and balding, addressed a judge at a hearing attended by his family and friends.
"I'm truly sorry for these crimes that I committed," said Abrams. "I never intended to harm anyone and I apologize to those that I harmed."
He admitted he collected child pornography and distributed sexually explicit images. His lawyer said materials seized from his home covered almost 20 years during which he hid his activities from family members including his wife of 38 years.
"There's no question that he knew what he was doing was wrong," said defense attorney Marilyn Bednarski.
"Now he has lost everything," she said. "He's lost his reputation, his business. He's close to losing his home and now he is going to lose his freedom."
She urged a term of five years, the minimum under a plea agreement reached with the government. Prosecutors sought the maximum which would have been eight years but U.S. District Judge Gary Klausner settled on seven years.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Lana Morton-Owens said, "This is a defendant who disseminated thousands of pictures."
She said there was no mitigation for the lies Abrams told including the claim of a tumor and split personality.
In addition to prison, Klausner ordered that Abrams remain on supervised probation for the rest of his life. He also imposed a $5,000 fine.
Under federal guidelines, he is likely to serve 80 percent of the sentence.
Abrams, who ultimately dropped the tumor defense and blamed a back problem, pleaded guilty in September to one count of distributing child pornography.
In court documents, prosecutors said Abrams told a television station that a tumor made his alternate personality download child pornography. He later claimed the growth was a cyst and now says an unidentified back problem was responsible.
"These are not the actions of someone who has taken responsibility for his criminal conduct, but instead, demonstrates that the defendant continues to deny that he and he alone is responsible for the pain he caused his victims," Morton-Owens wrote in court documents.
Bednarski said doctors did remove a growth from her client's spinal column and he was recovering from a serious back surgery when FBI agents searched his home in July 2011.
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Merlin's interviews for a new apprentice aren't working out very well and he is finding it hard to replace his young apprentice and friend, Zac. As a final farewell gesture, Max and Alex have Zac over for dinner. Max and Zac pretend they don't care about Zac moving to Hawaii, but Alex knows better. She figures it is time she becomes Elizabeth's manicurist once more to find a way to keep Zac in San Francisco.
Elizabeth admits to Alex that her son may not be too excited about moving away, but she doesn't know what to do. Alex suddenly gets a brilliant idea that will make everyone happy. She suggests that -Zac move in with Max. Elizabeth sees it might be a workable solution, but when Alex approaches Max, he doesn't see any possibility in it. At first he stands firm against the idea. But if he doesn't get another apprentice soon, he and Alex are going to lose all their powers and become mere mortals. He forces himself to approach Elizabeth and she feels it might be good for Zac to stay behind at least until he graduates, and they both mutually agree that Zac will stay with Max.
When Zac arrives with truckloads of teenage junk on moving day, Max is convinced he has made a mistake. Zac then tells Max that he has planned a party for a few friends that evening, to Max's dissatisfaction. Alex intervenes suggesting Merlin take in a movie with her so Zac can have some fun. When Max and Alex return from a peaceful evening out, it seems the "few" kids multiplied into "a lot" and Max is furious. He freezes everyone in place except Zac. Before Zac can explain, Max has everyone cleaning up the place and leaving. After everyone is gone, Zac explains that his friends brought their own food and no one was causing any damage. If Merlin doesn't have enough faith in him, he won't stay there and he leaves to spend the night at Leo's.
Later that evening, Max levitates up to Leo's second floor bedroom and finds a miserable Zac. He apologizes for being wrong and they decide to give it another shot. Zac's little plant at Max's begins to perk up now that Zac is staying. In fact, the plant perks up too much. Zac feeds the plant a little fertilizer he concocted and they watch as the plant starts growing, right up through the roof!
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Yogurt and Silver a Combo for Colds?Written by Kelly Holt
Is nature providing yet another answer to the common cold? According to an October 16 Telegraph.co.uk article, scientists have discovered that tiny nanoparticles of silver can be attached to harmless bacteria, turning them into "silver bullets that can destroy viruses, and provide a cure for the common cold."
The Food and Drug Administration, in its role as enforcer of politically-acceptable medical practice, has just "sent warning letters to several companies notifying them that the substances they sell without a prescription for a procedure known as 'chelation' are 'unapproved drugs and devices,' which makes them illegal," according to a report in the Washington Post. Chelation therapy is a well-established treatment for patients who have been exposed to high levels of heavy metals such as lead; there are even FDA-approved prescription-only products for administering the treatment. However, as the Post points out, "the companies that received the warning letters sell products without a prescription, often as 'dietary supplements,' and describe multiple health benefits, none of which have been proven, the agency said."
CNNMoney reports that "CVS Pharmacy Inc. has agreed to pay $77.6 million in fines and returned profits in a case alleging improper control in the sale of an ingredient used to make methamphetamine, federal prosecutors said Thursday." What was this dangerous ingredient? Why, it was none other than pseudoephedrine, a very effective decongestant once found in many cold remedies such as Sudafed and Actifed — the latter brand used by U.S. astronauts, one of whom even appeared in commercials promoting it.
First Lady Michelle Obama has made child obesity her platform and by hook or by crook, she is going to see to it that children choose healthy diets, even if it means undermining parental and individual rights. According to The Blaze, "Federal officials are turning to psychology in a new approach to get kids to choose healthier foods in the school lunch line."


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MV-1: The Perfect Commercial Fleet Solution
The category-redefining, extremely versatile MV-1® is a vehicle unlike anything else for paratransit and fleet applications. The first Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) designed and assembled accessibility vehicle. The MV-1 meets all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) straight from the factory with no modifications that could jeopardize the vehicle's structure. The MV-1 is more durable and cost effective to own and operate than the traditional retrofitted van or bus. It is dedicated to transporting all passengers; with or without mobility challenges, making it the perfect solution for both public and private commercial fleet services.
The MV-1: Thoughtfully Engineered
- Meets or Exceeds the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- 36″ by 56″ doorway featuring a low step-in that allows easy entry for all passengers
- Seating for up to 5 passengers, with the optional rear-facing jumpseat
- The MV-1 is certified to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) to meet all applicable safety and crash requirements
- Passengers in wheelchairs or scooters can easily enter, and turn effortlessly so they may sit next to the driver
- Universal wheelchair restraint track system integrated into floor
- Large rear bench seat provides a perfect fit for everyone
- Comfortable commercial grade driver's seat to reduce operator fatigue
- Power windows, power mirrors, and other convenient options come standard
- 24-gallon tank provides the MV-1 with an estimated350-mile range
- The integrated access ramp has a design load meeting ADA guidelines, an anti-slip surface, and stores under the floor of the vehicle so you do not lose any interior space
- The Optional power ramp deploys at two different aspect ratios to address various vehicle entry and exit scenarios
Built-in Durability & Performance
- Body-on-frame design: the MV-1 body mounts to a full frame to create a rigid structure that supports the drivetrain
- Fully boxed and tubed supportive cross members provide additional frame stiffness and durability
- Built like a truck, yet rides like a car:
- A rear suspension with steel-leaf springs and
air shocks delivers long term durability and a
comfortable ride for all passengers
- Front Short-Long Arm (SLA) suspension with rack
and pinion steering provides a tight turning radius
- Four-wheel disc brakes designed with large rotors for
improved lining life and the ability to handle the bestin-
class gross vehicle weight (GVWR) of 6,600 lbs.
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and traction control
come standard
Have the option to Go Green
- Opt for a unique Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel system for much lower fuel cost and an estimated 290 mile range, including a 40-mile low level indicator
- Since our unique CNG system is factory-engineered and installed, you can count on the same durability and reliability that you demand of gasoline-powered vehicles
- Cleaner-buring CNG produces 15% of the enissions created by comparable gasoline-powered vehicles and reduces dependence on foreign oil
MV-1 Vehicle Specifications
|122 in.
|3099 mm
|205 in.
|5207 mm
|75 in.
|1905 mm
|79.4 in.
|2017 mm
|Turning Circle (curb to curb):
|42.8 ft.
|13045 mm
|Access Door Usable Width:
|36 in.
|914 mm
|Access Door Usable Height:
|56 in.
|1422 mm
|Interior Height, Rear Wheelchair Position:
|59.5 in.
|1511 mm
|Interior Height, Forward Wheelchair Position:
|58.3 in.
|1481 mm
|Interior Width at B-Pillars:
|64.5 in.
|1638 mm
|Vehicle Ground Clearance (minimum):
|6 in.
|152 mm
|Usable Ramp Width:
|30 in.
|762 mm
|Ramp Angle – Short Deployment (Manual):
|1:4.1 ratio
|13.71 deg.
|Ramp Angle – Short Deployment (Power)
|1:4.1 ratio
|12.8 deg.
|Ramp Angle – Long Deployment (Power)
|1:6.0 ratio
|9.46 deg.
|Ramp Extension – Short Deployment (Manual):
|61.7 in.
|1567 mm
|Ramp Extension – Short Deployment (Power):
|67.9 in.
|1725 mm
|Ramp Extension – Long Deployment (Power):
|91 in.
|2311 mm
|Mirror to Mirror Width:
|79.69 in.
|2024 mm
|Mirror to Mirror Width:
|71.73 in.
|1822 mm
|Cargo Volume Index:
|36.4 ft.
|Cargo Volume Index:
|29.1 ft.
|Curb Weight:
|5055 lbs.
|2293 kg
|Curb Weight:
|5312 lbs.
|2409 kg
|Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVSR):
|6600 lbs.
|2994 kg
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DeKalb Middle School Saints football coach Tad Webb will be coaching the DeKalb West School Dawgs baseball team this season. The 7th grade math teacher was the assistant coach of the high school baseball team under Head Coach Scott Odom. Webb has been managing the pigskin plays for the Saints for about six years.


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Dessert Time Lemon Meringue Pie
|1 (For Single Crust Pie)
|1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs)
|3 Tablespoon
|All purpose flour
|3 Tablespoon
|Egg yolks
|3 , slightly beaten
|2 Tablespoon
|Finely shredded lemon peel
|1⁄2 Teaspoon
|Lemon juice
|1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
|Egg whites
|1⁄2 Teaspoon
|Cream of tartar
|1⁄4 Teaspoon
|6 Tablespoon
Prepare and roll out pastry into a 12-inch circle.
Transfer to a 9-inch pie plate.
Flute edge; prick pastry.
Bake in 450° oven for 10 to 12 minutes.
Combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, the cornstarch, flour, and dash salt.
Stir in 1 1/2 cups water.
Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly.
Cook and stir 2 minutes more.
Remove from heat.
Stir 1 cup of the hot mixture into the yolks.
Return all to saucepan.
Bring to gentle boil.
Cook and stir 2 minutes more.
Remove from heat.
Add butter and lemon peel.
Stir in lemon juice.
Turn into pastry shell.
For meringue, beat egg whites with vanilla and cream of tartar till soft peaks form.
Gradually add the 6 tablespoons sugar, beating till stiff peaks form.
Spread over hot filling.
Bake in 350° oven for 12 to 15 minutes or till golden.
Cool; refrigerate.


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The Health Center is staffed by a registered nurse and is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (except holidays). Here, students may obtain advice and treatment for minor injuries and illnesses, but the Health Center is not equipped to handle serious conditions or medical emergencies. If these types of conditions should arise, the student must be referred off campus for appropriate treatment at their own expense.
Please email or call The Health Center if you are injured.
The Master's College Health Center
21726 Placerita Canyon Road, Box #40
Santa Clarita, CA 91321
Phone: (661) 362-2662 or (661) 259-3540 ext. 3765
Fax: (661) 362-2663
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