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Posted by discerning palette on 06/02/2006
While I was suspicious before hand, nothing had prepared me for the disappointing experience that lay before me. Having eaten Indian food throughout the city and in various places in the UK, I was looking forward to this acclaimed new Indian restaurant and hoped for a delicious treat for the discerning tastebuds. Sob. Only a strange sweet potato (yam) item and the fennel seed mix, be sure to take a pinch on your way out, were up to par. The $11 glass of white wine was mediocre. The chicken in the curry was dry as a bone. The puri were strange. The mango cheesecake was judged by the person in our group who wanted to go there as "not very Indian." That I would say sums up the eperience. Talk about the Emperor's new clothes. Not very Indian. Not very charming. Cute enough! do like the areas that seat about eight people. But very expensive. There is much better value out there when you are spending about $200 for dinner for two with three glasses of wine.
Posted by Allison on 05/09/2006
After the harsh reviews I was skeptical, but a colleague loves this place so we tried it out. What a delight! First of all, the place is beautiful-- high class all the way. From the gorgeous hanging lamps to the candlelit staircase and instricate latticework, the decor is stunning. And the food! Giant prawns, succulent lamp chops and spinach chicken cooked to perfection. Truly a wonderful meal. The wine list is lovely also. Will definintely be back.
Posted by Bert on 05/01/2006
I am a lover of Indian food, and greatly looked forward to Devi. What a let down! My associate and I each ordered the Cauliflower appetizer. My halibut entree was moist on the inside, but strangely sandpaper-ish on the outside, and "dusted" with dry, hot spices. My associates' prawns were huge and pleasing to the eye, but alas, undercooked! We were delighted, however, by the mango cheesecake, made of course by a separate pastry chef. Fine dessert, however, is no reason to go to Devi.
Posted by Lee on 04/18/2006
Devi is not a neighborhood Indian restaurant --if your neighborhood is Jackson Heights or Curry Hill. It strives for greater refinement. But somehow, in its striving, flavors dull and become less complex. Take, for instance, Devi's eggplant. One traditional Indian eggplant treatment--a kind of stew based on oven-roasted or grilled eggplant served in less expensive restaurants-- usually has a haunting undertone of char, which, in conbination with oil, herbs, onions and spice, results in a lovely harmony. At Devi, there was heat, some spice, some sweetness, but nothing complicated which might have revealed an essence of eggplant heretofore unknown. The sauce tasted like a mixture of ketchup, a little garlic, some stock and lots and lots of thickener. My companion's lamb shank, he concluded, was boring. It had heat but not much else. My scallops were perfectly fresh, but the accompanying tomatoes and onions lacked herbaceousness and was too sweet. I was very disappointed by the work of this upcoming chef. Lots of room for improvement.
Posted by Anonymous on 04/08/2006
I can't believe some of the things people are saying on this review! I disagree wholeheartedly with anyone who says this restaurant isn't top notch...in fact I question their expectations going into their dining experience. Often when less-experienced patrons spend a lot on a meal for a "special night out," they expect angels to come down from heaven and wipe their fork off between every bite. Having been to a large number of quality restaurants here and in other major cities, I'd say Devi comes closer to that experience than most. I've been there three times now, and while it's not cheap, I believe it's worth it if you can swing the price tag. Each time I've gone, we've asked the manager to choose our entire meal for us. And each time, the experience has been incredible. "Gill" knows exactly what combination of tastes to put together. He always seems to pick just the right amount of dishes to leave us satisfied without feeling stuffed. He's supported by a very helpful and agreeable staff, and the general atmosphere of the place is friendly and upbeat. Compared to many of the "nouveau" restaurants in NYC it is, happily, free of the usual loud, in-your-face, super-trendy vibe, and caters to a more sophisticated clientele without being snobbish. I agree with one review on this page: the food may not be "authentic" Indian. But believe me, it's far better than authentic Indian. The word "fusion" doesn't do it justice. Devi takes common Indian foods and adds a little kick -- as far as I'm concerned the result is significantly better than more traditional approaches. Whatever you choose for the food, try a Mumbai marguerita with it...it's topped with cayenne pepper and the taste is killer and very unique. I and several of my colleagues now consider Devi our favorite place to take clients, not only because of the amazing food, but the atmosphere and service as well. Highly recommended.
Posted by Anonymous on 04/03/2006
As someone who is obsessed with Indian food, i take great consideration into choosing which restaurant to be my favorite in New York, and i have chosen it to be Devi. The mung beban chaat and manchurian cauliflower are absolutely amazing in terms of appetizers and the Kararee Bhindi is the first time i have ever enjoyed an okra dish. In terms of an unusual poultry dish, the turkey kaa keema has some of the most delicious flavors. The service is amazing, and if you talk with them, which they are more than willing to do, they will quickly learn your faces and you will be rewarded with complimentry desert wine and deserts. i especially recomend the mango cheesecake. Don't bother with the tasting menu, go with a big group, try everything family style, and you won't be limited to what they suggest. ENJOY!
Posted by disappointed guest on 03/20/2006
This restaurant got great revews in the 2005 Zagats, but it was very disappointing. The servers were primadonnas who belived the customers were there to serve them. The food was too salty. Lastly, the food is not authentic Indian food, but more gimmicky "fusion" food. I would not go back again


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McDOWELL — There will be singers and crafts, hot dogs and desserts, when McDowell hosts its first annual Fall Festival this year.
The event is set to take place Oct. 13, from 3 to 7 p.m., at the McDowell First Baptist Church Life Center and Yard. The event will be completely free and is completely sponsored by the community and local churches.
The yard will have a stage where gospel singers will be performing, followed by a headlining performance by JoLeigh and several preachers from different denominations.
Also in the yard, community groups will host the Redneck Olympics and other games and events for children, including two greasy pigs, pony rides, and hayrides.
The Fall Festival will offer free concessions of hot dogs, chips, soft drinks and desserts that will offer both gluten-free and sugar-free choices.
The Life Center will provide 30 booths of free games and treat bags at each table. Games are old-fashioned and range from dunking booths to apple bobbing and a duck pond.
Also for the children, there will be opportunities for face and pumpkin painting, and a myriad of other activities for young people.
For more information about the event visit the festival's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/McDowellCommunityFallFestival.


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CHAPMANVILLE — Several Chapmanville Regional High School athletes have been named to the All-Cardinal Conference fall sports squads.
Named to the all-conference first-team football squad were Chapmanville seniors Dustin Conley, Dustin Smith and Brandon White.
All three were named recently to the Class AA all-state football team as well.
The Tigers finished 4-6 this season and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2006.
Other first-team football members were: Dwight Blankenship, Anthony Bryant, Yosef Finton, Brandon Spurlock, Mason Hodge, Grant Ferguson, James Egnor, Austin Pyles, Zack Damron and Dustin Hatfield from Class AA state champion Wayne; Scott's Dakota Ball, Caleb Linville, Robert Bias, Charlie Sutphin, Cameron Loftus, Triston Crone and Michael Belcher; Mingo Central's Joe May, Garth Simpkins, Drew Kirk, Joseph Hall, Alex Lee and Chance Lester; Tolsia's Grady Fannin, Dawson Presley, Dakota Robertson, Terry Davis and Morgan Williamson; Sissonville's Trent Stowers, Austin Crawford, Nathan Miller and Jarrett Mowrer; Herbert Hoover's Shaun Dotson and Cody Bowen; and Poca's Hayden Bailey.
Chapmanville, coached by George Barker, also had several football players named all-conference honorable mention, including: Gabe Maynard, Austin Watts, Waylon Dingess, Brady Cox, Rodney Workman, Matt Dingess, Matt Chapman, Tyler Brewster, Devin Wiley, Trevor Payne, DaShawn Alexender, Zac Casto and Max Spradlin.
In volleyball's Chapmanville's Katelynn Hall was named all-conference first team while Alex Baisden and Haley Justice were on the second team.
Also named first-team volleyball were area players Sara Browning of Scott and Danielle Browning of Mingo Central.
Chapmanville's Jacob Workman was also named to the all-conference golf first team. Others recognized were: Travis Gibson of Herbert Hoover; Steve Loudermilk, Alex Hamrick and Travis Covert of Poca; and Chad Honeycutt, Alex Boggs, Aaron Grant and Sterling Chafin of Scott.


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How to request a name change for Baylor records?Baylor University requires that an individual's full LEGAL name be included on the student's records. Upon admission to the University, every effort is made to ascertain the applicant's LEGAL name. Once the legal name has been determined, that becomes the official name of record. It will only be changed by the Office of the Registrar upon presentation of a written request and a legal document to validate the name change.
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P.E. Central Lesson Plan: 'Dem Bones
Purpose of Activity:To learn the medical and common names for the bones of the skeletal system and the locations of these bones.
Suggested Grade Level:4th-5th
Materials Needed:Open classroom setting; flat life size paper or rubber skeleton separated into individual bones; large brown paper sack or garbage bag; prize items - stickers; stamp on hand; etc;
Lesson Plan:Description of Idea
Two teams set up on both sides of the open area after reviewing all major bones and locations. Call a random student to come to the front and draw one bone from the bag. Remove bone. Hold it up for the class to see.
If student can name medical term for bone = 1 point.
If they can name common term = 1 point.
If they can place it on the floor in the correct space = 1 point.
If they can not get all three points, the other team has a chance to steal those unearned points, or draw a new bone from the bag.
If they draw and get all points on the bone that they drew, they can then go back and earn extra points by naming or placing previous unfinished bones.
Teaching Suggestions:
In addition to the earning of knowledge points mentioned above, you might want to give students/teams the ability to earn extra points for sportsmanship. If you notice teams really supporting each other no matter if the student "messes up" give them extra points for that.
Assessment Ideas:
Ten minutes prior to the end of class, place students in small groups and allow them to complete an erasable chart where they rename all bones or use matching.
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Ezra Sihite, Bayu Marhaenjati, Dessy Sagita & Farouk Arnaz
Ezra Sihite, Bayu Marhaenjati, Dessy Sagita & Farouk Arnaz
Tantowi Anwari never thought the T-shirt he wore, reading "Fight the tyranny of majority," would get him into trouble, let alone land him in a local police station.
The pro-religious freedom activist was set upon by hundreds of members of the hard-line Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) on Sunday for standing up for his beliefs. The FPI has also in recent days clashed with a local community in Solo when they tried to sweep a local neighborhood for alcohol and disrupted a book discussion in Jakarta.
The FPI's routine disregard for the law and well-documented tendency to ride roughshod over local communities has been widely criticized, but to date only minimal action has been taken against its members by the authorities.
In Bekasi, hundreds of people from the FPI forced Tantowi to take off the T-shirt while a few hard-liners landed punches and kicks to his body as police struggled to get him to safety. When police took him to a nearby police station, he was questioned but his assailants remained untouched.
The incident is just one of many cases of special treatment that the FPI and other hard-line groups are accused of enjoying from law enforcers.
On Friday, the FPI — labeled by human rights activists and security groups as a band of vigilantes — broke into a discussion at Salihara in South Jakarta, where a Canadian author, Irshad Manji, was supposed to talk about her latest book, "Allah, Liberty and Love."
It was evident that police had prior knowledge of the FPI's intent to harass people attending the discussion. Minutes before the FPI broke in, police ordered the event to be disbanded. "Police said that they would not provide protection if the discussion continued," Salihara program manager Ening Nurjanah said.
The FPI is notorious for interrupting such forums. Last year in Surabaya, the local FPI branch harassed a discussion on pluralism. Police were there to bring a halt to the discussion, claiming that the event had not secure a required permit.
"These [cases] show that police are facilitating demands from Muslim groups and not acting as law enforcers," Salihara curator and writer Sitok Srengenge said.
Police again used the permit excuse to justify halting the Salihara discussion. "There were complaints from the local community and a particular group against the book discussion," Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Rikwanto said. "After police checked, [the discussion] had no permit."
He said Salihara should have sought a police permit, given the sensitivity of the issue discussed.
"Irshad Manji is a lesbian discussing a book that would offend common Islamic beliefs," the police officer insisted.
LGBT activist Hartoyo said minority groups were often left unprotected by police in the face of hard-line groups.
"There is no protection for groups considered to be 'amoral,' " he said.
Besides human rights considerations, such unlawful acts carried out by mass organizations with impunity, according to Aviliani, an economist at the Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (Indef), could scare off potential investors.
Aviliani, who is also a member of influential think tank the National Economic Committee (KEN), called on the government to re-evaluate the existence of such mass organizations.
"The government must start now. Once the size of these organizations grows bigger, it will create more problems," she said.
Analysts have also presciently warned that authorities' lack of action might create further unrest and force those harassed to take the law into their own hands.
Two people were seriously injured when residents of Gandekan village in Solo attacked FPI members on Friday and Saturday. But the resentment toward the FPI took an even more violent turn in Bogor when some 30 unidentified people attacked and killed 36-year-old FPI member Mustofa on Sunday.
"We have never been violent, but we always become the target," claimed Muhammad Zaini, the head of the FPI in Bogor. "Don't blame us if we search for these killers ourselves."
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Verizon's Moto X was the first device to receive Android 4.4 KitKat over the air, but owners of the phone on other carriers aren't far behind. According to the many reports sitting in our inbox from the Motorola Feedback Forums, the AT&T Moto X will be getting the same KitKat-donning soak test upgrade that Verizon users are currently pulling down. There's no indication as to when the rollout will begin, but it typically doesn't take longer than a day or two from the initial notice for Motorola to get rolling on things.
Staying in the realm of update news, both of Verizon's DROID Xyboard tablets — the Motorola DROID Xyboard 8.2 and Motorola DROID Xyboard 10.1 — are now getting Android 4.1.2. No, it's not KitKat. It's not even the latest version of Jelly Bean. But we're just happy those folks are still being supported despite this pair of tablets being quite old in technology years. The short list of improvements includes improved overall OS stability and improvements to WiFi connectivity.
AT&T Moto X owners who happen to be in the soak test can expect to find the upgrade under the Settings menu whenever they're ready to go live. Xyboard owners can pull their upgrade down right now.
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- Moto X 2013 getting Lollipop in a few weeks
- Android 5.1 release notes for Moto X 1st & 2nd Gen, Moto E 2nd Gen
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By Amy Graff
Monthly Archive for December, 2012
Let's go sledding!
You won't find it on any map, but somehow when it snows, the kids in every neighborhood migrate toward the best sledding spot. When we lived in Geyser Crest in Saratoga Springs, "the rez" was always packed. It's formal name is the Woods Hollow Nature Preserve (corner of Northline Road and Rowland Street, Milton) but […] [Read More]
Parents and kids edition: What are you reading?
We haven't done a "What are you reading?" post in a long time. The kids and I are enjoying the "Scaredy Squirrel" books lately. Meanwhile, I'm reading "Born to Run" by Christopher McDougall. What's on your nightstand or in your children's rotation? [Read More]
ARA: Winter birthday party ideas, please
Do you have a winter baby? This reader is looking for ideas for a child's winter birthday party. Hope you can help her. I know this subject has been brought up before, but I'd love to know if there are any new and fun ideas for places to hold a child's (ages 5-7) winter birthday […] [Read More]
Who says today's kids are entitled?
Really?! Kids are posting on social media about disappointment in their gifts. More than one complaining about getting a white iPhone instead of a black one. Has anyone seen this? [Read More]
Santa wags his finger
I hope everyone had a great holiday. After finding out this week that Andrew talked about wanting to kiss girls, Santa decided this wouldn't do. Santa's note under the tree this year had a special P.S.: P.S. for Andrew: No kissing girls. Except Mommy (and Matilda). He is too young to do this to his […] [Read More]
Mom leaves small children in car while she shoplifts
I'm trying to decide whether I feel sad or disgusted over this story by Bryan Fitzgerald about a mother who left her 3-year-old and 3-week-old baby in the car while she shoplifted in Macys. It's such a stupid criminal thing to do, I think she deserves what she got. But then I think about how […] [Read More]
What was your proudest parenting moment of 2012?
I stumbled upon using visual schedules with Matilda thanks to "Dora the Explorer," and it's been a huge help in handling some of the challenges I've learned she deals with as a result of being on the spectrum. Of course, we all want to beat ourselves up for our failures, but let's go into 2013 […] [Read More]
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STOCKHOLM (Standard & Poor's) Oct. 5, 2004--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that the failure to reach a voluntary agreement between the Swedish government and the Swedish power industry on the phase-out of nuclear generation facilities in Sweden has no immediate ratings implications for nuclear power operators Fortum Oyj (BBB+/Stable/A-2), Sydkraft AB (A/Stable/A-1), and Vattenfall AB (A-/Stable/A-2). An agreement would have reduced the political and investment risk of nuclear operations, but a successful completion of the negotiations was never factored into the ratings. The resulting politically imposed closure of the remaining 600 megawatt reactor at Barsebäck, likely to occur in 2005, is expected to be neutral for the companies directly affected. Sydkraft will be compensated by similar capacity at...
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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - A former New Mexico Public Regulation Commission employee has won a $355,000 civil jury award after finding that he was fired in retaliation for pointing out problems at the agency.
But The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that the amount of damages to Aaron Feliciano is double the jury award because the case was brought under the state's 2010 Whistleblower Protection Act.
The $710,000 in damages will be paid by state taxpayers.
Feliciano was fired from his $85,000-a-year post as compliance director for the Public Regulation Commission's insurance division in 2009 after he complained that his supervisors were hiring political contributors to investigate insurance cases and that the resulting investigations were slow, costly and ineffective.


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Zac on Daybreak uk TV - CazzyZaccy24 - 12-01-2011 06:03 AM
I can't find it on youtube but I found it here.
Zac talks New years eve, they asked more about HSM than new years eve the interview wasn't that great but that programe is rubbish anyway.
I hope it works it might not work for people outside the uk thought.
RE: Zac on Daybreak uk TV - mirandagirl - 12-01-2011 07:42 AM
I'm a little disappointed in the interview, but Zac made the best of it.
He was so cute.
RE: Zac on Daybreak uk TV - cosmic bliss - 12-01-2011 11:17 AM
He is so very charming and amicable, but he does seem uncomfortable at times.
Maybe he should just come out with it already and just talk a little bit...say something/anything about Vanessa and/or his love life!
RE: Zac on Daybreak uk TV - CazzyZaccy24 - 12-01-2011 12:05 PM
(12-01-2011 08:42 AM)lashay12 Wrote: i just saw the interview and me personally i liked it. ZAC was his usual charming self. =)
Zac himself was great, I love Zac its the presenting to me that was not that great those presenters I heard in papers have been axed but seems they haven't yet left, there not getting anough viewers.
RE: Zac on Daybreak uk TV - Londonlipton - 12-01-2011 12:42 PM
I hate Day Break but some info for you all,there is only 2 presenters being axed, Christine Bleakley and Adrian Charles.
The female on the sofa today was Kate Garraway.
RE: Zac on Daybreak uk TV - BEE. - 12-01-2011 01:08 PM
You shoukd have seen him when they were talking to a man who has a guidedog before Zacs interview.
I cant remember what he said, but it wasn't a question yet he let it trail off as if it was one.
What made me laugh, was the presenters asking Zac when the release date for New Years Eve was... AFTER his interview and after some guy (i cant remrmber his name but he had curly hair) had finished singing.
The show is so bad that mostnwould have turned the show off by then.
RE: Zac on Daybreak uk TV - Zacefronitis - 12-01-2011 03:43 PM
Its so embarrassing being british sometimes lol. Kate was much better with Eamonn but to be honest, the Australian presenters are the best at getting Zac talking!
Still Zac was his charming/smiley self
RE: Zac on Daybreak uk TV - angiecakes1990 - 12-01-2011 04:26 PM
I can't see the vid
RE: Zac on Daybreak uk TV - nicolefearless - 12-01-2011 04:28 PM
love this <3 hes so hot and charming!
RE: Zac on Daybreak uk TV - angiecakes1990 - 12-01-2011 05:02 PM
i try youtube it said its private is there one vid i can at least watch


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Human Resources for the Pharmaceutical Sector
The World Health Report
The World Health Report 2006, Working together for health, estimates that 57 countries worldwide are experiencing a crisis in human resources for health, though the particular importance of an adequate pharmaceutical workforce is often overlooked. The development, production, distribution and appropriate utilization of medicines, as well as the supportive functions of regulation, operational research, and training, all require the involvement of competent pharmaceutical professionals. And the successful execution of these activities is essential to a strong health system. The dire shortage of pharmaceutical personnel, therefore, has deep implications for population health.
While it is clear that the pharmaceutical workforce has a vital role to play, there is often little to no information available on this element of the health system in developing countries. This lack of comprehensive data often translates into weak or insufficient national human resources policies; causing national plans and budgets to inadequately invest in the training, deployment and continuous development of a competent pharmaceutical workforce. The first step in developing successful strategies, which aim to build the capacity of human resources in the pharmaceutical sector, is to engage in methodologically sound assessment upon which evidence-based policies can be built.
MPC is working with the Human Resources for Health Department of WHO (HRH), WHO Regional Offices for Africa and for the Eastern Mediterranean and FIP (International Pharmaceutical Federation) to fill this gap in evidence. A survey on human resources for the pharmaceutical sector was carried out in four African countries: Ghana, Nigeria, Sudan, and United Republic of Tanzania. The survey collected responses from Ministries of Health, regulatory bodies, universities, manufacturers, and pharmaceutical personnel in selected facilities, on the following questions:
- How many workers currently provide pharmaceutical services in both the private and public sector?
- What is the distribution of pharmaceutical personnel in the country, both geographically and among sectors (public, private, teaching etc.)?
- Do the work conditions differ between the public and private sectors?
- Does job satisfaction vary for pharmacists according to whether s/he works in the public or private sector?
- How many pharmacists have left the country in previous year or think of leaving the country?
After data collection and analysis, the four countries produced a report on the results, which was presented to all key stakeholders in their respective governments, including ministries of health, pharmacy councils and academic institutions. After a broad-based consultation process on how to translate the findings into action, each participant country produced its own Strategic Framework for Human Resources in the Pharmaceutical Sector.
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Evaluation des ressources humaines pharmaceutiques en Haïti et cadre stratégique de développement
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- Assessment of the pharmaceutical human resources in Tanzania and the strategic framework
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Case study: Ghana
The 2009 assessment identified a total of 1,637 actively practicing pharmacists (1/14,400 population), 918 actively practising pharmacy technicians (1/25,600), and 1,642 medicine counter assistants (1/14,300). The public and private sectors were found to employ 26 and 74 percent of pharmacists, respectively. The pharmaceutical manufacturing industry only employs 3 percent of the pharmacist workforce. However, this sector is expanding with the establishment of new manufacturing sites and the growth of existing companies. 45 percent of the 103 facilities surveyed had one or more vacancies for pharmaceutical personnel at the time of the assessment, including: 82 percent of public sector facilities, 13 percent of private sector facilities, 12 percent of retail pharmacies, and 38 percent of pharmaceutical manufacturers. There were a total of 529 vacant posts in the surveyed facilities—an alarming number when one considers that the sample represents less than 6 percent of all sites providing pharmaceutical services in Ghana. The shortage of pharmaceutical personnel and their distribution is more severe in rural areas. This has led to inequitable service provision. Pharmaceutical cadres were found to be concentrated in urban regions with the ratio of personnel per 10,000 citizens in each region ranging from 0.13 to 3.05 for pharmacists and from 0.21 to 0.85 for pharmacy technicians. To ensure that only quality products are made available in the right quantities at the right time to the population, functional and well-resourced pharmaceutical supply and regulatory systems are required, supported by an adequate number of trained personnel.
In the area of training, there were three universities offering a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree with a combined intake of 240 in 2009, one pharmacy technician training school (diploma) enrolling 70 students, and 10 Medicines Counter Assistant programs with 800 participants total. Currently there is no formalized training for the over 10,000 licensed chemical sellers, who make up around 85% of premises providing pharmaceutical services in the country.
The findings of the 2009 Assessment of Pharmaceutical Human Resources provided an evidence base upon which to develop a strategy with key stakeholders that could be integrated into broader human resources for health planning. The methodological illumination of such issues as significant pharmaceutical workforce shortages, inequitable distribution, skill mix imbalances, and limited training capacity, enabled the development of a Pharmaceutical Human Resources Strategic Framework.
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In addition to the need for, say, high-speed data and access to content across unique platforms and multiple devices, the shifting appetite and standards set by the end user are aggressively laying the groundwork for the shifting digital economy. It didn't start there, though, at least not in earnest.
Our computing, mobile and gaming devices continue to bring us all closer together, but before the tech (r)evolution that put the world at our fingertips, a similar focus was centered around a different communal activity: eating in fast food restaurants. And it was not only our taste, but our dietary expectations, that got challenged in a public space like television and brought people to the products, not just products to people.
What started as "Where's the beef?" in the mid-eighties evolved into what's in the beef? by the mid-nineties (after a deadly E. coli outbreak consumed much of the fast food industry). People's power to influence brands got taken much more seriously by then, and has only become more poignant.
Today, savvy consumers still are keen to asking what's inside the products they consume – from hormones and fats in their food, to software and applications on their mobile devices. Earlier today, CSG Systems International, Inc. issued a release that elaborates on how the analysis group has been working with telecoms, media, entertainment and technology industries across the globe to help them determine if they are ready for the influence of users (across social media and social sharing platforms) rapidly reinventing the digital economy.
According to Ian Watterson, CSG International's Vice President & Managing Director Asia Pacific:
Digital content within the communications ecosystem has raised the need for the most significant change to business models in recent history. Communication Service Providers (CSPs) need to be looking at their strategic options, the future of the core communications products which generate much of their revenue and how they can improve the customer experience to reduce churn and attract new customers in the telecommunications, media and technology sectors.
I'm reminded of another tagline-driven, consumer-focused viral campaign aimed at taking the pulse of the American public and influencing change: "It's the economy, stupid!" Now more than ever, an economy – whether it refers to our broader financial state, or the atomized financial states of specific industries – is more closely linked to the public's "dietary" standards.
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A healthy digital metabolism will continue to cut out the "trans fats" and "gristle"of personal technologies. Here's an example of where the increasingly sophisticated consumer palate may have come from (and a bit of TV nostalgia for good measure):
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someone says you suck at drums, what do u do?
why i post this? cuz it happened to me today, and i didnt know if i should've hit the guy, or tried to talk about it with him.
Re: someone says you suck at drums, what do u do?
Everyone's entitled to their opinions, even when you wish they wouldn't share them...
Whoever this person is, he is obviously so insecure about his own playing that he feels the need to put you down to make himself feel better. Sounds like he was trying to provoke you, too. You did the right thing by not giving in and hitting him. You're the better person for it.
I don't think there's much you can do to try to convince this guy that you're better than him. And, really...who cares? He might actually be better than you, if only at a few things. So what? Don't let it get to you. Keep doing what you're doing to improve--not so you can be better than him, but so you can be better than yourself right now. You're on your own path and he's on his.
If I were in your position, I probably would have brushed the guy off with a "Hey, congratulations!" or "Oh, really? That's nice." or maybe something a tad more sarcastic, depending on my mood. I wouldn't try to talk with him about it, though. He's nothing more than a foregone conclusion...
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Re: someone says you suck at drums, what do u do?
the comment this guy made isn't constructive at all.i think if someone said to me, "this part of your playing isn't working/sounding right, heres why, and heres what i think would fix it" i'd take it onboard, think about it and decide whether i agree or not.- i think its important to still make your mind up for yourself.
if what happened to you, happened to me, i probably wouldn't give it a second thought. it sounds like the guy who made the comment is insecure in his own playing and so thinks if he verbally says he's better than you, he must me. i don't recall any of the greats saying the words "im better than you" to anyone,why would they need to.
if you're secure in your own playing and development and objective in looking at yourself, you'll keep moving forward and growing as a musician. to me thats far more important than being "better" than anyone. so much in music is very subjective anyway.
Re: someone says you suck at drums, what do u do?
I would take him out.
But if he was bigger than you then you just have to walk away say to yourself that the world is a happy mix of nice people and total jerks, and you just ran into one who gives the human race a bad name..
It should help to realize that you dont play drums to compete. I hope not anyway.
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Re: someone says you suck at drums, what do u do?
I'd probably agree with him
"yeah, it's a long road"
then turn your attention to someone more interesting and fem (if that's your orientation)
Re: someone says you suck at drums, what do u do?
I would smile and say "You're fantastic" and then break his limbs.
Nah, not really. I'll get people sending me messages on Myspace saying "wtf is this garbage? you suck bro" all the time. I've responded to one, just to get it out of my system, and said "I'm playing something you obviously have no desire to hear, and I don't really care if you can't hear what I'm hearing."
Then I break his limbs through the computer!
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Re: someone says you suck at drums, what do u do?
If the guy feels the need to asert his playing over yours, that's his problem / insecurity. Forget about him & his pathetic comments. You play to put a smile on your face, not his.
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Hey, Colonel, I just have to say you are an amazing drummer. I listened to your myspace pieces and that's exactly the kind of playing I'm trying to achieve and am trying to do. I'm no where near your level yet, but maybe after a 20 years or so. =) I just love to impro. The more free the better. My own thing isn't so purely coming from jazz but that's really not the point. I just love it when people just let it all go and put their heart in to the music. The genre doesn't matter. It's sad these thing happen rarely outside jazz.
On the topic, haha, why would someone even say a thing like that? And bad compared to what? The best guys certanly aren't saying it, they rub it on our face playing it. =P
Re: someone says you suck at drums, what do u do?
Ah, the nightmare scenario, designed to hone in on any insecurities we may have ... "My god, I've been playing for eons and I still can't cut it!".
Meg White, who made a fortune from music, whose simple approach is loved by millions, who cuts discs and plays massive concerts suffered from insecurity because people bagged out her playing all the time. One time they had to cancel some gigs because she was suffering from anxiety. Yet Jack White said he's never wished he had Neil Peart on kit; Meg does what he needs to make the White Stripes music work.
People can be really destructive. Why? As Caddy said, to make themselves feel better. The idea is to shoot down someone else and then raise yourself up by climbing on their body (metaphorically speaking).
Playing music is a balancing act. On one hand it's good to be aware of our flaws so we can grow as players. On the other hand we need to have total conviction in what we can play NOW so it will 'speak' to people. Ya gotta have attitude! Not overt or showing off, but something within. Don't let this guy make you tentative!
So dismiss this annoying toad who doesn't even have enough brains to provide constructive criticism. Any spotty angst-ridden teenage boy can say "That suuuucks!" on YouTube to salve their ego, and they do it all the time. It's means nothing.
Starkey, you know what areas you want to work on. You also know what parts of your playing are good. Forge on regardless and leave that energy parasite behind.
Re: someone says you suck at drums, what do u do?
I would say..." You know, drumming is not a competition.! I could never imagine Neal Peart walking up to Tre Cool and saying.. 'Man, I am much better than you!' He has too much class to do that. You may be better than me... So what? What is your point? I'm better than a lot of people and so are you, I'm sure, There are a lot of people better than me and better than you. Why did you feel you needed to tell me you were better than me? .... I'm ok with that..!
Why do people feel that music is a competition. Way back when I was in High School we were able to talk the music department into changing the Talent Show into a night of entertainment instead of a competition. When we did that the entire atmosphere of the event changed. All the bands were now part of the event, working with one another, instead of rivals.
Does an opening band try to prove they are better than the headliners? Of course not. The thought doesn't even enter their minds.
Don't get me wrong. If I desire to enter a drumming competition that is fine. But, music in its self is not a competition..
Re: someone says you suck at drums, what do u do?
Is he better than you?
Are you crappy?
If the answer is yes...just agree with him.
If the answer is no....don't dignify his question by responding to it. Just laugh & walk away without a word.
"And he plays drums."
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Re: someone says you suck at drums, what do u do?
I have encountered this a few times in my career. I have three responses that, based on how drunk the person doing the talking is, I will use:
1. "Really? You're a drummer? Cool. Help me out...can you explain the difference between a paradiddle, pattaflafla, and a parafalaffle?" (I obviously only use this if I don't think the guy is a drummer, and just a drunk. And before anyone feels compelled to go look, yes, I make up the third "rudiment.")
2. "Oh yeah? Why aren't you gigging tonight, while I am? Maybe it has something to do with the fact that your personality leads you to try to cut down a fellow musician" (I only say this if I'm sure he won't fight me)
3. "Ah." I then go to hang out with decent people. (This is for the belligerant, trying to start a fight, type people.)
As far as what to do with the criticism, well, I know I'm a good drummer, and I know how to self-evaluate. If you don't have that skill yet, then try to talk to some of your fellow musicians, and people that you respect, to see if you aren't where you should be, or if you have some serious deficiencies in your playing. If you are at the point where you know you play well, then don't worry about it. Jealousy is an ugly thing. The worst experience I ever had with something like this was a guy who just would not leave me alone. After every set, he was talking about how he would have played stuff differently, etc. I had a hard time shaking him. He even followed me back onto stage once, and I had to remind him to get off the stage. Finally, after the show, his girlfriend walked up to me, and said, "Man, you are the most amazing drummer I have ever heard. Sorry my boyfriend has been following you around all night, but I told him to ask you for advice and stuff. He calls himself a drummer, too, but he can't do half the stuff you did tonight." Cracked me up, because I thought the guy really hated me, and it turns out he was just jealous that his girlfriend loved my playing so much.
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The guy obviously has a personality disorder. Just walk away knowing that he won't be a better drummer than you for long (that's if he is anyway) or a drummer for that matter because someone, somewhere will no doubt break all his limbs if he carries on speaking to people that way.
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You respond by saying "Good for you." Then turn, (fart silently) and walk away. The person that says that he's better than you or that you suck isn't worth your time or energy.
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just let roll off your back man, the universe has a way of balancing itself out. i was told i sucked by a fellow drummer who i actually thought was a friend. anywho moral of the story i kept at practicing im now a reasonably respected musician in my community. him on the other hand life hit him hard, stopped drumming and became the town "crackhead" with 3 illigitemate kids that i really feel sorry for.
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Well it depends. If it's someone who can't play an instrument tells me this I just say "Shutup you can't even play drums." If it's a drummer then they are an exreme jerk. As drummers think it's like code that we should be helpful o oher drummers. The only dude who has really said this is my friend kevin, he didn't exactley say you suck, but this guy is just not a good teacher so I kinda understood him.
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Just say,"Thank you," and walk away. You have diffused the situation.
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See that kind of stuff doesn't upset me, I would have acted glad that I at least solicited a response from him. I then would have pinned him down (metaphorically) to see exactly what, if anything, he was referring to specifically. I would have listened to all the reasons he thought I was a crappy drummer, and his reasoning about why he thinks he is the better drummer, and then made an informed decision about him. That approach should determine if the guy actually has a valid opinion or if he is just a wanker. You never know when, or in what form, you will get some valuable feedback or advice. I'm sorry but I can't stand it when people get their precious ego ruffled and have to act all big and bad to compensate, over something as trivial as a musical opinion. (Other things are certainly more deserving) I'd look past the delivery and focus on the the meat and potatoes of what is being said before pigeonholing the guy. Then if the guy truly is a waste of time, I'd still thank him for his opinion (he is a patron) and send him on his way. I try to always take the high road, it's served me well.
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I have never met any drummer who would say something so direct and stupid. Not any drummer that I repsect anyway. I have met players of all ranges of ability and experience....big names local guys professional, teachers beginers.....anyone who feels compelled to say that probably is not very good. Sorry but I had a guy say something similar when a band I was in was going to play YYZ....he got all riled up and said something like " Yeah I'll play it if you can't" ....after years ...literally years of hearing people who *think* they can play Rush or any other stuff ( when you hear them you realize they have no idea what they are doing, poor timing, playing completely by rote, ignoring simple basics of good solid playing) I realized this guy was completely full of crap and ignored him. Many air drummers think they sound great on a real kit and think becuase they play some faulty, sloppy fascimile of YYZ that means they can "play drums"....
Usually people that feel the need to be mouthy ...simply don't have *it* when it comes time to play...but they feel they do all the same. Ignore em.
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someone at my school who had played drums for like 5 months said this to someone else about me
then the guy told me
and i was like "lol"
comparing musician is really dumb anyway, cos although they may sound awful, they may being doing what they are trying to do perfectly
just forget about it or laugh at them wen u here them play xD
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"There's no such thing as failure, only feedback." I'm pretty much living with this quote everyday of my life now. Everyone's entitled to their opinion. In fact, I love to hear all opinions about my playing and my band from people who aren't musicians. What this guy said was his opinion, but he chose to express it very poorly. And if you judged it based on the situation, you'd see that his opinion was skewed, not valid, in fact he might've not even been commenting on your drumming ability, but venting frustration on something entirely separate!
There's absolutely no reason to get in a fight with him, it wouldn't have made you feel better (by much =P)
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People who say stuff like that are a joke. Drumming and percussion are about your journey. Who cares if someone thinks they're better then you, or even are better than you. There will always be someone better than you out there. As long as you are improving and know there is room for improvement, then you are a real drummer/percussionist. I recently read an article in DRUM! magazine about Carter Beauford. I have been a major DMB fan for years, and to see a post Leroi interview from Carter was awesome. In the interview, Carter said that the reason he is as good as he is, is because he still practices his craft just as much as he did when he first started. That's a true drummer/percussionist. When you know your journey is never over. If someone ever tells you that you suck, or that they are better than you... just smile and say "I'm sure you are..." and walk away. There is no need for confrontation with such an immature person.
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I'd have politely said, "I appreciate your opinion. Isn't it a wonderful thing that we're all entitled to one...even jacka_ _es like yourself?"
Then I'd have given him a wink and walked away without saying another word.
Attempting conversation with someone like that is absolutely pointless. Why would you want to anyway? Most of us have been there at one time or another.
Chin up, bud.
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Definitely congratulate him.
"Hey, I heard that about you, that you are a great drummer. Yeah, we were just talking about that, how great you are."
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Like others have stated above, simply thank him or agree with him: "yes i do suck" and walk off. You take the wind out of his sails.
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i dunno if you've ever heard he/she play before, but if you have and know for a fact you are better then who gives a shit?
i would gladly step aside from the kit and ask them to demonstrate where my "trouble spots" are. and most likely he/she wont know and theyll just end up looking stupid
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Wonderful advice here!
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Being a drummer you have to have thick-skin sometimes, Consider the source and don't. worry about it.
Use that comment as a push to be better,stronger,faster like the six-million man LOL
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I would have offered to buy him a beer, then sit and ask him what about my playing sucked. As he is talking I would take my Bud Light 12oz bottle and smash it over his head. Then politely ask him to please go on.
People like that are usually not worth the time or effort but every now and then someone has to show them what an ass they are and take one for the good guys. He may kick my azz afterwards (doubtful but certainly possible) but he will always remember the time the drummer smashed a beer bottle over his head for being a jerk, although if he is a real seasoned jerk he will choose not to remember why but he will remember it in any event.
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This is the correct answer...^
There is enough conflict in this world. There is no need to create more.
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Be sure it's a bad drummer.
I never heard a featured Drummerworld drummer bash another drummer - they don't need to do so...lol
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... And then to believe that I might CARE what they say. At the end of the day, Im the one getting gigs, and their opinion really isnt taking anything out of my career.
Comments like that smack of insecurity and jealousy. Ignore them.
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You're all really crap at drums, I mean, I'm better than you all!
Yea thats right, what you gonna do about it?
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Just kiddin' pal of course. And you probably are better.
I think the best answer for the original guy would have been "Excuse me, I have a gig."
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Oh i would love this if it happened to me, i love it when people get negative with no real reason to or offer any constructive criticism. Nearly every band that my band has played with, the drummer will 9 out of 10 times come up and shake my hand and congratulate me and complement my playing. I in turn do the same as always and be polite. I always try to remember a part of their paying that i really enjoyed and engage in conversation with it and see what they have to say about it.
On topic, Let's be honest this guy was a w****r. Even if he is better than you, he didn't have to go around making you feel bad. If it was me personally i would have looked him in the eyes whilst shaking my head and give him the 'who the hell do you think you are' look, before continuing to give a little sarcastic grunt/laugh, and say, 'well i'm a better person than you are'. The chances are with that response that they won't know what to say next. Leaving you to laugh in their face and walk off with your big circle of friends, band mates included thus leaving Billy no mates to wallow in his own sense of embarrassment. Every now and then someone falls victim to egotism and you just need to bring them down to size, that comment should do just that.
Now then if i had seen him play before and knew he was better than me but still wasn't that great i would have said to him, 'well i have time to improve whereas you'll always be s**t' lol. Ah the English language is a wonderful thing.
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I would tell my mom to stop saying that about me.
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Benefit for Sinton Food Pantry to be held Sunday
Requests for help are already increasing at the Sinton Food Pantry
SINTON - Requests for help are already increasing at the Sinton Food Pantry.
Just as more people will seek service in coming weeks, supplies are running low for the organization, which serves needy families said Clemente Sanchez, president of the pantry and Sinton's fire chief.
"During the holidays and during the summer when the kids aren't in school, that's when we have the most demand for food," Sanchez said.
Grace Lutheran Church, 121 W. George St., in Sinton will host its annual benefit Sunday to help with that need by raising money for the pantry.
At $7 per person, proceeds from the barbecue plate lunches will beef up the organization's coffers just in time for its high-demand, low-supply holiday season said Bobby Nedbalek, Grace Lutheran's congregation chairman.
In the past, the events have raised thousands of dollars each year for the food pantry, which has become a gathering place for needy families across a large area of San Patricio County, Nedbalek said.
The Sinton Food Pantry serves between 250 and 300 people per month and sometimes as many as 500 people monthly, Sanchez said.
Those figures represent about twice the number of people the pantry served when Sanchez became president about five years ago.
The community is rallying behind the organization, with schools participating in an ongoing drive to collect nonperishable food, Sanchez said.
What: Food Pantry Benefit Barbecue
Where: Grace Lutheran Church, 121 W. George St., Sinton
When: Begins 11 a.m. Sunday
Tickets: $7 each, available from members of First United Methodist Church of Sinton, First Baptist Church of Sinton and New Beginnings Fellowship, also in Sinton. Tickets can also be purchased at the door on Sunday.
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Community Spotlight, Janice Hallisey of the League City Proud Organization presented information about the Holiday in the Park event scheduled for December 6-9. The event features a children's parade, a grand night parade, festival in the park and movie in the park. More information can be found at www.holidayinthepark.org
During Citizens Request for Hearing Before Council, one resident spoke about the upcoming fundraiser at Hometown Heroes Park and two residents spoke about Beacon Island.
In Councilmember Comments Councilman Kinsey spoke about upcoming events at Helen Hall Library. You can view the library's calendar of events at www.leaguecitylibrary.org. Councilman Becker presented information about the City's debt level. Councilwoman Bentley encouraged everyone to get out and vote in the November 5 election. Councilman Mann talked about the recent rain, lack of flooding and the improvement to the City's drainage system. Councilwoman Dawson announced that she plans to represent the City at the National League of Cities conference. She also extended her thanks and support to City employees Councilman OKeeffe thanked former City Manager Mike Loftin for his service to the City.
In Reports from Staff Members, Acting City Manager John Baumgartner requested that item 12A be pulled to provide more time for staff to meet with Council. Director of Communications Kristi Wyatt spoke about the City's Veterans Day ceremony scheduled for Monday, November 11 at 10 a.m. at Hometown Heroes Park. The ceremony will also serve as the rededication of Hometown Heroes Park, formerly Eastern Regional Park. Information about the event can be found on the City website at www.leaguecity.com. She also thanked the Clear Lake Tea Party, organizers of the fundraiser set for Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hometown Heroes Park. The group is raising money for signage for the newly renamed park.
In Mayor's Report, I thanked Mike Loftin for his service to the City. I also spoke about the TCEQ mandated upgrades to the City's wastewater and water facilities and many of the other projects that have been completed responsibly while reducing the tax burden on our residents for the last four years.
Consent Agenda was approved in an 8-0 vote with the exception of items 11A, 11B, 11C, 11F and 11H, which were pulled for discussion.
Council considered and took action on a one year, $54,000 contract with MKP Consulting for administrative and regulatory assistance with the administration of the PY2013 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Councilman Okeeffe made a motion to approve with stipulation that the contract go out for bid within the next 12 months for consideration in FY2015. This motion passed 7-0 with Councilman Becker opposed.
Council considered and took action on a resolution supporting the findings and recommendations of the FM 517/SH 3 Access Management Study commissioned by the Houston Galveston Area Council (H GAC). This item passed 6-2 with Councilmembers Becker and Bentley opposed.
Council considered and took action on a resolution appointing the Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) as the Advisory Committee for the League City Roadway Capital Recovery Fee Study. This item passed 8-0.
Council considered and took action to express City support for wetlands improvements adjacent to the Dr. Ned and Fay Dudney Nature Center by CreekWood Harbour. This item passed 8-0.
Council considered and took action on the annual purchase of Water Meters from Aqua Metrics utilizing the Houston Galveston Agency Council (HGAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program in the amount of $250,000. This item passed 8-0.
New Business, Council considered and took action on a request by the Lighthouse Christian Ministries for a variance to Chapter 74, Article I, 74 1 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled "Hours for use of city parks and boat ramps" for use of the Hometown Heroes Park on March 29, 2014. This item passed 8-0.
Council considered and took action to solicit proposals from qualified search firms to recruit candidates for appointment to position of City Manager. Councilman Kinsey made a motion to direct staff to obtain statements of qualifications from the Waters Group, SGR and Iisha Patterson and set up interviews with the Council in 2 weeks. This motion passed 8-0.
Item Added After Electronic Agenda Completed, The item was intended for Council to discuss the search for city manager, and provided direction to staff as appropriate. No action or discussion took place. This issue was discussed in a previous agenda item.
Executive Session, Council discussed the purchase or sale of real property interests, deliberated concerning commercial information received from, and possible offers of incentives to, business prospects seeking location within the City of League City, Texas.
Council also discussed commercial information received from, and possible offers of incentives to, business prospects seeking location within the City of League City, Texas
Council also consulted with City Attorney to receive legal advice on the Beacon Island Master Plan and amendments.
Council consulted with the City Attorney regarding the following pending litigation: Arbitration No. AA 70 390 00300 13; Doug Wologo v. City of League City Police Department; Before the Hearing Examiner Leroy R. Bartman.
No action was taken on these items.
Action Items from Executive Session, Council considered potential purchase or sale of real property interests. Councilman OKeeffe made a motion that the City accept the negotiated purchase price of $15,088 to purchase 0.1017 acre Calder Road Parcel 23 from Glory Paintball, authorize the Deputy City Manager or his designee to execute and record all documents necessary for the conveyance of the fee simple interests to the City, and approve funding for the purchase price and closings costs associated with the purchase from Right-of-Way Fund 272. This item passed 8-0.
Council consulted with the City Attorney regarding Beacon Island Master Plan and amendments. No action was taken on this item.
Council consulted with City Attorney regarding the following pending litigation: Arbitration No. AA 70 390 00300 13; Doug Wologo v. City of League City Police Department; Before the Hearing Examiner Leroy R. Bartman. No action was taken.
I would like to thank everyone who attended the City of League City's Veterans Day Ceremony and Park Rededication. The ceremony was held on Monday at Hometown Heroes Park, formerly Eastern Regional Park. The City's fire department and police department honor guards participated and we were entertained by the patriotic music provided by the Clear Creek High School Choir Ensemble. The parks was rededicated in honor of our local veterans with the name Hometown Heroes Park, which was chosen through a public contest.
I would also like to thank former City Manger Mike Loftin for his 4 years of service to the City of League City as finance director and city manager. We wish him well in his retirement.
Tim Paulissen
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Ambassador Ken Blackwell is a best-selling author and a visiting professor at the Liberty University School of Law. He is a contributing editor for Townhall.com, and a public affairs commentator for the Salem Radio Network. His commentaries have been carried in major newspapers and web-sites across the United States, including The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The New York Times, The Washington Post , Investor's Business Daily, and FoxNews.com. His latest book is the highly acclaimed, RESURGENT: How Constitutional Conservatism Can Save America (Simon and Schuster,2011).
Mr. Blackwell is a Fellow at the Family Research Council and the American Civil Rights Union. He serves on the Board of Directors of various high-profile organizations including the Timothy Plan ( a Mutual Fund), the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, the United States Air Force Academy Foundation , the Club for Growth, the National Rife Association, and the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Board of Advisors,of the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs (JINSA).
He is also Senior Advisor to Securing America's Future Energy (SAFE), an organization dedicated to improving U.S. economic and national security through reduced oil dependence.
Mr. Blackwell has had a vast political career. He was mayor of Cincinnati, Treasurer and Secretary of State for Ohio, undersecretary at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Human Rights Commission. Mr. Blackwell was a delegate to the White House Summit on Retirement Savings in 1998 and 2002. During the 1990s, he served on the congressionally appointed National Commission on Economic Growth and Tax Reform and the board of the International Republican Institute. He was Co-Chairman of the U.S. Census Monitoring Board from 1999-2001.
He has received many awards and honors for his work in the public sector. These accolades include the U.S. Department of State's Superior Honor Award for his work in the field of human rights which he received from both the administrations of Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton. In 2004, the American Conservative Union and the Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs honored Mr. Blackwell with the John M. Ashbrook Award for his steadfast conservative leadership. In 2002, he received meritorious recognition from the Center for Digital Government, and was recognized by Government Technology magazine as one of the top 25 public sector leaders in information technology.
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He has been a Fellow at Harvard University's Institute of Politics, the Heritage Foundation, the Aspen Institute, the Salzburg Seminar in Austria and the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University (British-American Project). His continuing education has included executive programs at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard. Mr. Blackwell has also received honorary doctoral degrees from ten institutions of higher education. He holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Education degrees from Xavier University (OH), where he later served as a vice president and member of its faculty. In 1992, he received Xavier's Distinguished Alumnus Award.
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Conservative leader Morton Blackwell keeps a picture of Leonardos model of a bicycle on the wall of his Leadership Institute. Its his site gag--and a sight gag.
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Looking at President Obamas foreign policy toward the Muslim world, especially Iran, makes me feel like America has followed Alice into Wonderland.
Like two speeding trains heading toward the same collapsed bridge, the dangers and failures of Barack Obamas foreign, economic, and social policies are heading rapidly toward implosion. Our vital security interests, our economic well-being, our religious liberties, and the very fabric of American family life are all at grave risk of becoming casualties of the extreme ideological agenda and simple incompetence of the current Administration.
Pols and pundits have been in agreement on one thing this year: Hillary Clinton will be the Democrats nominee next year.
Last week I joined a bipartisan group of political figures and foreign policy experts in taking two steps to encourage the improvement of US policy toward Iran.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan isnt the only loser in last Sundays elections. President Obama had made Erdogan a focus of his policy. The voters in that troubled NATO country voted against Erdogans Justice and Development Party (AKP) and in so doing, slapped President Obama.
If youre paying attention to the Middle East today, youre paying attention to Iran.
Many of us applauded when President Bill Clinton signed the International Religious Freedom Act in 1998. That lawpassed with broad bi-partisan supportestablished a U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) that was required to issue annual reports.
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He might have received his MBE for services to the economy, but sailors round the world can only associate the name Musto with services to sailors, keeping them warm, dry and comfortable while sailing in cold and windy conditions.
Musto clothing - keeping all of us warm and dry for decades
Keith Musto received the prestigious award in the 2014 New Year's Honours list.
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Keith Musto was not originally a garment manufacturer, he was a sailor of long standing. Musto began sailing aged 15.
After National Service, he began work with engineer Ken Pearce and began working on sailing masts and sails. He went on to become a leading dinghy sailor winning national championships in five classes between 1955 and 1963. He first became well-known when he won the Silver Medal in the Flying Dutchman Class at the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games with his crew, Tony Morgan.
After the Olympics he set up a sailmaking business, Musto & Hyde, along with Eddie Hyde in Rayleigh, Essex. But it was improving the clothing that sailors wore that interested him most.
'We sailed in Guernsey sweaters and old flannel trousers for years. You got wet and you accepted it. But, as we progressed up the ladder in terms of competition, we realised that this was a problem that needed to be solved.'
So Musto went to one or two manufacturers who were making clothing at that time and spoke to them about improving the designs and there wasn't a lot of interest. Eventually he concentrated solely on sailing and outdoor clothing with his company Musto Clothing.
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