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COLUMBIA CITY — Some degree of ambiguity surrounds business that's on the agenda for the Whitley County Plan Commission tonight.
The panel meets a day earlier than usual due to scheduling conflicts.
Atop the agenda will be a public hearing for the county's new comprehensive plan, Draft D.
According to Dave Sewell, executive director of the Whitley County Building and Planning Department, the commission could vote tonight to approve the plan, barring any major obstacles.
He added, though, that official ratification would be done by the Whitley County Board of Commissioners.
COLUMBIA CITY — Contaminated soil found under railroad tracks in Columbia City has been cleared to be reintroduced.
Earlier this year, crews installing sewer lines under railroad tracks on South Line Street discovered oily dirt. The crews were in the process of boring under the tracks to insert new sewer line, a process called jack and bore.
Work was halted when the contaminated soil was discovered and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management was contacted.
COLUMBIA CITY — Whitley County officials heard ideas last week on sign updates around the county — and got an unsuspected surprise.
At the twice-monthly meeting of the Whitley County Board of Commissioners, Highway Department Superintendent Mike Barton presented Mitch Hansel of GAI consultants of Fort Wayne.
Barton and Hansel spoke to the three-man board about federal money available for updating signage which, according to them, is required by law and must be done by Jan. 1, 2012.
"It's mandated, we don't have a choice," said Barton.
"It keeps me young and it keeps me going," says Deb Aldrich, a grandmother of nine.
What she's referring to is dance.
Called "Dancin' Aunt Deb" by her family, she has been kicking up her heels since she was a little girl. Her mom started her in dance classes at the age of four.
She was a regular on the Ann Colone Show on WANE-TV in Fort Wayne and in 1959 performed with Gene Barry, who portrayed Bat Masterson on television, during the Shrine Horse Patrol in Columbia City.
LARWILL — A Victorian Italianate-style brick house, built in 1880 in Larwill was razed Thursday.
Property owner Bob Vandermark of Larwill watched as Jeff Wigent of Wigent Excavating worked the excavator making short work of the job. What was a house at 116 N. Center Street in the morning, was level ground by 5 p.m.
"There was so much black mold, it wasn't worth fixing," Vandermark said.
He had purchased the house with an idea of restoration, but the mold issue changed his plans.
COLUMBIA CITY — Tuesday evening's 4-H Inc. board meeting was the last for Kay Walter, secretary at the Whitley County Purdue Extension Office. She has voluntarily taken minutes for the organization, though the board does elect a secretary, this year being Dave Rupley.
Rupley asked what was to happen at the next board meeting and was told, "Bring two pens."
Offers to Walter to continue her duties even after her retirement date, March 18, were met with a smile, and a polite but firm refusal.
"It doesn't get much better than Kay," said Rex Eiler, boardmember.
COLUMBIA CITY — Multiple scheduling conflicts have prompted the Whitley County Plan Commission to change the date of its next meeting.
The board will convene at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the lower level of the Whitley County Government Center.
The commission normally meets on the third Wednesday of each month.
In March, however, Cathy Gardner of the county's Building and Planning Department said there were multiple conflicts involving board members who would be unavailable.
COLUMBIA CITY — A local company with a history of philanthropy is helping Whitley County fight drug crime.
Members of the Whitley County Sheriff's Department arrived at Steel Dynamics, Inc.'s Columbia City plant on Thursday to take possession of custom-made trailer for use by the county's drug task force.
According to Sgt. Bill Brice with the Whitley County Drug Task Force, Steel Dynamics donated the trailer to the county for use on the scenes of methamphetamine labs.
COLUMBIA CITY — Danny Gater, at 18, is hardly the "king" of his own "castle," but he's working on becoming the master of his domain and when it comes to his immediate goals, he plans to keep his ego in "check" and not "pawn" his preparation off on anyone else.
The overabundance of chess terms is another way of saying that the Columbia City High School senior is preparing to return to the national stage in hopes of yet another chess trophy.
"I'm studying and trying to improve," said Gater Thursday afternoon while moving chess pieces at his dining room table.
COLUMBIA CITY — Residents hoping to get handgun permits or renew expired documents will have to go online from now on.
Gina Kessinger, administrative assistant at the Columbia City Police Department announced this week that the application process for gun permits is now required to be done via the Internet by state licensing officials.
"We were one of the last counties to go," said Kessinger, who reported that the firearms licensing branch of the Indiana State Police was responsible for requiring the changeover to a paperless process.


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The skipper (Cary Grant) of a World War II submarine rescues five stranded Army nurses and puts into port for repairs, where he must scrounge and scavenge parts and supplies needed to put the sub back into action, but a Japanese air raid forces them prematurely out to sea, although their sub has been painted bright pink. Tony Curtis co-stars as a prima donna Naval officer who accidentally found himself assigned to Grant's sub. Most of the funniest laughs come from the tension between Grant's by-the-book methods and Curtis' ability to disregard and alter those methods.
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Agatha Christie stuck mainly to her continuing characters…Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, etc…when writing. But, occasionally she would go off on a limb and write something original, introducing new characters to the audience. With the stage play Witness for the Prosecution, she created an entirely new world of people and situations, which kept the reader on his/her toes throughout. Made into a film in 1957 by talented and well-rounded film director Billy Wilder, the movie keeps us hanging until the last possible second and delivers the same kind of wallop as the play. Set in London, the story revolves around Leonard Vole's (played by Tyrone Power) guilt or innocence. He is being tried for the murder of a wealthy, older woman he befriended. Unlike a lot of thrillers that are made, this one does have a very satisfying ending, do mostly to the relationship between Vole and his wife…one of Marlene Dietrich's finest performances. But, the main character of the film is Sir Wilfrid Robarts, the crotchety, ailing barrister Vole gets to represent him. Not really known for light-ish roles, Charles Laughton dives into the barrister with a droll vigor that makes the audience LOVE Wilfrid even though he's crass, brash, insubordinate, and very pig-headed. Laughton just seems to be having so much fun playing this character; without him, Wilfrid would have just been another forgettable character.
First off, I will be honest. Gary Cooper is sorely miscast in this film. Is that a reason to stay away from it? Definitely not. I just want you to be prepared, though, for Mr. Cooper's unusual stiffness, in a role that calls for a man who is supposed to be suave and relaxed. Barring Cooper's role, this is a great, sweet romantic comedy with an endearing father/daughter relationship thrown in to make it even more special. Directed by Billy Wilder, who again proves he can direct any type of movie, Love in the Afternoon features a charming performance by a young Audrey Hepburn and a welcomed comeback role for Maurice Chevalier, who plays her private investigator father. Cooper's stiffness seems to add to the comedy of this film, though I'm sure that was completely unintentional. The real added comedy comes from one of Chevalier's clients and from the "Gypsies," a band that Cooper has serenade him and his lovers in his hotel suite. Because of those moments of comic relief and the appealing, unassuming relationship between Hepburn and Chevalier, this movie overlooks Cooper's uncomfortability. Look for one of the most romantic, tearful good-bye scenes in all of cinema.
An American businessman (Cary Grant) visiting London falls in love with a London stage actress (Ingrid Bergman). The only problem is that he is married…or is he? This confusion leads to a hilarious ending of mistaken identity and comical twists. This is Grant and Bergman's second pairing (the first being 1946's Notorious). Years have not affected this duo's chemistry at all, allowing them to portray characters just as passionate and in love as they did over a decade earlier.
Doris Day teams with Clark Gable in this witty and intelligent comedy with Gable as a hard-nosed newspaper editor who does not believe in education, but rather experience. Day is the journalism professor who will teach him that both schooling and experience are invaluable. While they learn together, they fall in love. Day seems to be having more fun in this film than any film of her career—she simply shines in this role. Gable fits the bill as the perfect tough, ruthless editor who has no room for love in his heart. Their performances, along with the always-entertaining Gig Young, make this ordinary film extraordinary.
A sweet, charming film about a stranded WWII soldier and the nun he encounters as he's trying to find his way off an island in the Pacific. Mitchum and Kerr worked often together but this is my favorite film with them. Kerr's nun is perfect…just a Mitchum's crusty, rough-around-the edges soldier is spot-on. Together, they make a great team. Filled with very subtle sexual tension, director John Huston does a good job of making sure both Mitchum and Kerr feel "uncomfortable" around each other. Of course, nothing happens. She's a nun, after-all.
Out of all of the Spencer Tracy/Katharine Hepburn comedies, this one might be the least known but happens to be my favorite. Hepburn plays a corporate librarian and Tracy comes into the company with his new "computer" to try and replace Hepburn and her research staff. Aside from the always-wonderful comic/sexual tension between Tracy and Hepburn, one of the charming things about this film is the way the technology of the day was portrayed, since Tracy's computer takes up an entire room. Aside from the out-datedness of that, this film stands the test of time because of the two phenomenal actors in the kind of movie they both seem to shine in.
One man stands alone against 11 others at the beginning of this movie. Henry Fonda plays the only juror who buys the defendant's version of events and his innocence. Little by little, Fonda convinces the other jurors of the defendant's lack of guilt and by the end of the movie, the tables have completely changed. This is the type of film that you know going into it how it just has to turn out. But, you watch it anyway…mesmerized by the performances and amount of sheer power coming through on the screen. Fonda was never better as this lone man, plodding his case among his peers, trying everything he can before he is forced to give up and cave in to pressure. Also features some great actors in their early roles, such as Jack Warden and Jack Klugman. Directed by Sidney Lumet, who became synonymous with New York City and crime/legal dramas after this film's success.
A great romantic comedy with a twist. Here, the couple gets married first and then they decide to get to know each other. When they do, they find out how little they have in common. This would be just a typical run-of-the-mill rom com if it weren't for the quick, super-sharp script (which won an Oscar) and the talents of Gregory Peck and Lauren Bacall. Bacall and Peck have fabulous chemistry that translates perfectly on the screen. A must see for any romantic comedy fans!
Melodrama at its finest! Directed by high-drama master Douglas Sirk, this film will make you run the gamut of all emotions. There is scandal, affairs, wronged love, unabated passions, alcoholism, miscarriages, infertility, guns, murder, etc. Sounds good, right? Well, it is. It's like one big soap opera, but, don't worry. It's a top-notch soap…with Rock Hudson, Lauren Bacall, Kirk Douglas and Dorothy Malone, who won a Supporting Actress Oscar for her role.


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Jessie H. Sutton, 84, of Portland, passed away at 12:50 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, at the Jay County Hospital in Portland. She was born Tuesday, April 3, 1928, in Hartford City.
Surviving relatives include two sons, a daughter, two sisters, a brother, nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home, 109 W. Windsor St., Montpelier Tuesday from 2 to 7 p.m. and one hour prior to the service Wednesday.
L. M. "Lee" Kilgore, 97, of Columbia City, died at 12:10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, at Miller's Merry Manor where she had been a resident since August.
She was born Oct. 4, 1915, in Fort Wayne, a daughter of William H. and Mary Ellen (Doolittle) Radke. Her formative years were spent in Fort Wayne where she attended school.
On Sept. 25, 1947, she and Woodward "Woody" Kilgore eloped to Indianapolis. They did not reveal their marriage until they found a place to live several weeks later. Mr. Kilgore died Nov. 16, 1975.
George Lewis Hontz, 76, of Ligonier, passed away at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, with his family by his side.
He was born on Dec. 24, 1936 in Warsaw, to Ralph and Lillie (Tom) Hontz. He married Linda Murphy June 10, 1972.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Linda of Ligonier; son, Terry (Donna) Hontz of Ligonier; sister, Darlene (Sonny) Myers of Columbia City and a grandpuppy, Ace, whom he loved very much.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Lillie Hontz; two brothers, Curtis and Tom Hontz and his grandparents.
Luella M. Esterline, 97, of Jefferson Township, died at 1:38 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, at Renaissance Village where she had been a resident since June 2011.
She was born Jan. 21, 1915, in Berne, a daughter of Peter John and Della Barbara (Kuehm) Miller. Her family resided on Liberty Mills Road and she attended Aboite Center School.
CHURUBUSCO — Eighteen people, including two local residents, were arrested Saturday night after police were tipped off to a dog-fighting contest.
On Friday, Whitley County Sheriff's Department detectives were tipped off to the contest, that scheduled to take place Saturday night at Eddie Smith's home at 906 E. Ind. 205 in Churubusco.
The investigation led to a search warrant, and at approximately 11 p.m., officers from the Whitley County Sheriff's Department and Indiana State Police raided the home, taking 18 people and three dogs into custody.
COLUMBIA CITY — Less than a week after receiving their first votes in the Associated Press poll, Columbia City's boys basketball team lost its first game of the season Friday.
Their opponent was no slouch. The Munster Mustangs are 8-0 and ranked No. 5 in the state by the AP. Columbia City played a tight first half with the Mustangs before falling 66-54.
The Eagles took 4-0 and 7-2 leads early in the first quarter with buckets by Daniel Woll and Derek Hinen, holding Munster to two field goals in the first four minutes.
Editor's note: The following is the fifth of a six-part series.
CHURUBUSCO — A Churubusco man's search for his family's history led him to a much larger story. Chuck Mathieu opened the Churubusco History Center in March of 2011 with Chuck Jones. His interest in history though began with his own family.
Mathieu began by going backwards from his mother and then tracing the generations forward from David Craig. He said there was a lost generation for which he could not account. Then, a second cousin in Florida sent him the Craig family Bible, which closed the remaining gaps.
COLUMBIA CITY — Residents have until Monday to complete their homestead verification forms to declare a Whitley County property as their primary residence.
Whitley County Auditor Jenny McGuire said there were still 762 people, as of 4 p.m. Friday afternoon, who still have not declared or verified their county of residence.
However, she added that some may have done so through the state's website. Citizens have until Monday to do so. McGuire noted that the county office will be closed on Monday, but residents still have options.
COLUMBIA CITY — By the numbers, Whitley County had an increase in new citizens during 2012. There were 225 births in Whitley County in 2012, as of Dec. 18. That is an increase compared to 188 in 2011 and 185 in 2010.
"I think a lot of that was because of the new ob/gyn's at the hospital," said Joann Miller, office administrator of the Whitley County Health Department.
The number of deaths held steady compared to previous years, with 229 as of Dec. 18, compared to 234 and 233 in the previous two years.
Dian Ruth Wrightsman, 59, of rural South Whitley, died at 2:56 a.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, at Saint John's Hospital, Anderson, where she was admitted Christmas Day while visiting family. She had been suffering from cancer.
She was born Oct. 23, 1953, in South Bend, the only child of James William and Evelyn (McClellan) Moore.Her formative years were spent in Albuquerque, N.M. and Daytona Beach, Fla. The family then returned to the Jimtown area.


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Upcycle inexpensive grass workout mats as a way to bring texture to your walls with this clever DIY trick. Design duo Bill Brockschmidt and Courtney Coleman repurposed yoga mats by framing them in painted panel moldings to add some tropical flair to this Florida dining room. Read the story in House Beautiful.
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The Chattanooga football team will be offering a FREE Kids Clinic prior to the start of the 2009 Spring Game on Saturday, April 18. The 45-minute session begins at 5:30 p.m. (E.D.T.) on Davenport Field at Finley Stadium.
This is a great opportunity for youth ages 5-12 to meet the UTC football coaching staff and participate in the action on the field prior to the 2009 Spring Game. Mocs head coach Russ Huesman and his staff will be conducting drills and lessons on the finer points of football to all of the youth who attend the clinic.
Registration begins at 5:15 at Finley Stadium. Parents can register their kids at the stadium, or bring the attached registration form with the information already filled out.
The Spring Game is set to begin at 7:00 p.m. (E.D.T.) and is also a FREE event. The UTC Mocs Club will be providing FREE hotdogs and COKE will have FREE drinks to the first 500 fans in attendance.
Be sure to mark your calendar for all of the festivities surrounding the Spring Game, beginning with the Kids Clinic at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, at Finley Stadium.


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Recipe type: Appetizer
- 4 ounces soft goat cheese
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish
- 3 Tablespoons raw, shelled Organic Santa Barbara Pistachios
- Fresh ground pepper
- 8 plump soft, dried dates, pitted and sliced lengthwise
- Stir together goat cheese, 2 Tblsp pistachios and chives in a small bowl until smooth.
- Season with pepper.
- Arrange the dates, cut side up on a platter.
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OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC. was founded at Howard University, Washington, DC on November 17, 1911 by Edgar A. Love, Oscar J. Cooper, Frank Coleman and Dr. Ernest E. Just. It was the first men's Greek0letter social organization on a black campus. The fraternity has more than 600 undergraduate and graduate chapters in the United States, Africa, Korea, Japan, Germany, the Virgin Islands and the Bahamas.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. purpose is to bring about union of college men of similar high ideals of scholarship, and manhood in order to stimulate the attainment of ideas and ambitions of its members; occupy a progressive helpful and constructive place in political life of the community and nation; and foster the humanity, freedom and dignity of the individual; and aid downtrodden humanity in its efforts to achieve higher economic and intellectual status.
In 1949, the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., along with all other similar Greek-letter organizations, deleted from its constitution and ritual, any reference to race, creed, or color. In 1949, the fraternity was among the first to establish a national headquarters with a full time Executive Secretary.
The fraternity sponsors several mandated programs. Achievement Week is observed by all chapters with public programs, radio and television shows dealing with the achievement of mankind. The National High School Essay Contest is another prominent national program.
The fraternity four cardinal principles are manhood, scholarship, perseverance, uplift and its focus on achievement.


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Governor John Kitzhaber is taking more steps to ensure Oregon meets its new educational standards.
He wants all Oregon students to graduate high school by 2025.
"100% graduation all students, no excuses," said Julie Evans, the Elementary Education Director for the Medford School District
They are preparing for a complete education overhaul that's on the horizon.
"Oregon will have new testing and new alignments [...] coming next school year in full implementation," said Evans.
"They are more rigorous standards."
It's all part of meeting the state's 40-40-20 goal. Where 40% of students go to a four-year college, 40% attend a community college or technical school and 20% get a job.
Add it up and that means 100% of students graduating high school.
Schools will likely get some help from the state since the four bills signed by Governor Kitzhaber on Tuesday will mean about $75-million to make sure Oregon meets its goals.
"It might give us dollars to help train our teachers...which during the last 10 years when we've been doing all the budget cuts, has dwindled down to bare bones."
In addition, money will go toward helping kids with reading, math and other common core skills, keeping kids on track and out of trouble, and putting emphasis on preschool programs.
According to Evans, kindergartners are now expected to be able to write three sentences where before ti was just going to school learning to get along with others.
Evans said since standards have been raised so much, preschool is now more important than ever since 3-4 year olds will be expected to do what typically is expected of a 5-year-old.
To help meet higher standards, the Medford School District will be starting pilot programs in the fall. The plan? To have a preschool program at Jackson Elementary in coordination with the Family Nurturing Center and Kids Unlimited, extra staff in high schools to help students who are a part of English Language Learners (ELL), success coaches for elementary kids who will be a liason between the school and community resources and more counselors in middle and high schools.


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Duolingo, the language-learning-and-translation app that's helping Buzzfeed spread its international dominance of the Interwebz with volunteer translators, is in talks with a handful of publications to strike more translation deals, according to the company's founder Luis Von Ahn. The talks are expected to lead to agreements next year which could, he says, also lead his startup to its first set of profits.
Duolingo famously marries two objectives: the app uses Rosetta stone-style interfaces and quizzes to teach users a new language, for free. As part of the learning process, many users will translate English-language articles into their native tongues and for that, Duolingo makes money. Last month, Duolingo announced partnerships to translate Buzzfeed's web stories into Portuguese, Spanish and French, and CNN news stories into Spanish.
With his app becoming increasingly popular, Von Ahn gave Forbes some insights into how those partnerships worked, and how Duolingo was eking out a slice of the $30 billion-a-year global translation market.
Duolingo now has 14 million registered users, half of which are active on a monthly basis. That means there are easily enough people to translate more than 200 articles per day, Von Ahn says. Till the CNN / Buzzfeed deal was announced last month, nearly all of those articles were creative commons blog posts scraped from the web. Since the deal, the Duolingo students are now translating about 30 articles a day for either publication — meaning there's room to translate more articles from other providers.
In its typical data-driven fashion, Buzzfeed's publishing system automatically sends an article to Duolingo's system when its reaches a certain point of popularity. At CNN, a human sends the articles over one by one. Each article is typically translated by 30 to 40 people, Von Ahn says, and edited via a Wiki-style system.
"There is enough of a mix of people who are learning," he says. "The beginners do the simple sentences so the more advanced ones do the long sentences or fix them, and that works out." Most students like to have the first crack at translating a new piece of content, he says, while others follow behind to check each sentence and re-affirm that it "looks good," or needs editing:
The entire enterprise is founded on crowd sourcing, an area where Von Ahn has some expertise. He helped invent Google Captcha, which gets large swathes of web users to help digitize books whenever they type out the squiggly scanned text in a web form. He's recently taken crowd sourcing, or "human computation" as he calls it, a step further with Duolingo by inviting volunteers to add new languages to its current roster of six. Some 15,000 have applied to help create eight new language-learning courses, some of which are nearing completion.
Duolingo charges CNN and Buzzfeed for translations by the word. Typical rates in the translation industry range from 5 cents a word for half-decent work, to 20 cents for the most advanced. Von Ahn says the standard of Duolingo's translations are high, falling into the 15 to 20 cent range — but his Pittsburg-based company charges less than that. How much less? "It's cheaper," he says, without offering further details.
Both CNN and Buzzfeed approached Von Ahn around the spring of 2013. Over the coming months he was also directly approached by close to a dozen other publications, but said "no" to most. Partly Duolingo wasn't ready to start taking customers. Duolingo's end users also needed to recognize the names of the publications they were translating for.
Now Von Ahn is prepping deals with other publications to help boost Duolingo's revenues. "We're talking to four or five others that, I would say, are of the same stature as our two others" he said. "So far all are American. I can't say who they are."
Von Ahn, who is originally from Guatemala and learned English at elementary school, says he hopes to improve the socio-economic status of people in developing economies, many of whom need to learn English in order to get better jobs. To that end, Duolingo wants to set up a certification process next year that will allow English-language students to avoid a fee of around $250 and red tape to get TOEFL certification.
"We're talking about people in, say, Mexico who have to travel for hours to go to Mexico City, make an appointment weeks in advance, and pay," he says. "It's such a hassle." Von Ahn wants to allow people to take the test from home, monitored by their own phone camera, for around $5.
He's also talking to carriers about getting the Duolingo mobile app pre-installed on smartphones, and there are a few public schools in Guatemala that don't have adequate English-teaching staff, who are looking into using Duolingo on in-class desktops too.
Did Von Ahn originally want to create a teaching service, or a language translation company? "Teaching was the primary goal, but they were very tied together," he says. "As the company has evolved we've placed more effort on teaching just because the people we've hired feel like it's a much better thing to do with the world. We view the translation as what supports the free teaching."


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You'll have to clarify a bit, that doesn't make sense to me. How can a thinking social animal not be aware of it's own existence?
This is a little weird. What makes you think a dog doesn't know what itself is doing at any given time? Playing is a perfect example because it serves very little genetic, food drive, or evolutionary function. They do it precisely because like us, they have complex brains, a sense of self, and get bored.
If that were the case and the brain controlled the animal instead of the other way around, how could each animal be so unique in it's personality, taste in food, temperament, etc. I really am curious to understand why you insist they are so simple. It seems extremely obvious to me that they are at core really not that simple, each is entirely unique. Of course, the species shares it's genetic goals. Survival, sex, and status. Then again, at core, that's exactly what humans are after as a species as well. What makes us different from one another is our complex brains and personalities that go with them.
Of course they do. Envy is a basic component of any social animal, especially a pack mentality driven animal. They literally understand where they are personally within the pack. They know which members have better standing and envy the benefits of that standing. Envy itself is a very complex emotion, and many times even humans don't realize how envious they're being... It's what our brains tell us to do. Covet a better situation.
Here's a study article with some interesting findings, including controls.
The tests performed showed rather clearly that the dogs outright knew when the other dog was getting a better reward for the same action, and it upset them visibly, even to the point where they made the decision to stop performing the act and changing behavior towards the other dog out of jealousy.
I'm still curious what evidence supports this theory. How would it benefit any complex brain animal to not understand what it's doing and what it's current goals are?
It is possible for an animal to not be self-aware. I don't know how to explain my position any further. I don't think dogs get bored; I think they have no other necessary survival tasks on their agenda (eating, sleeping, excreting), so they choose to be pleasured by playing. I think personality is based on DNA, which is different for every creature.
That experimentation is cool.
Animals don't need to know or understand what they're doing, they just do it.
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Plenty of people are making very good arguments on both sides in this thread. Like so many other big questions, ultimately I don't think any of us will ever know the definite answer.
I'm just making a very simple point that can be applied to this or any other question. NOTHING can be yes/no, either/or. Once you set up two poles to reference, and try to understand ANYTHING, you become aware of everything that lies between them. For example, take day and night: They're opposites, and at some point one turns into the other. But is it a sudden on/off switch between the two? No, there's a whole, slow transition from one to its opposite. Or take colors: Exactly where does blue turn into purple? Half way? Sounds logical, but different people see colors differently, and will place that mid point differently.
Or let's take something more difficult, like LIFE. That seems easy at first glance; you're either dead or alive, right? Nothing really between them, is there? But there is. And once you look past the simple on/off of it, you see there's a whole range of properties to life. A baby is fresh, brand-new. It's flexible, its skin glows, it has inexhaustible energy to cry until it's fed or comforted. But an old person is inflexible, dry, brittle, easily exhausted by the slightest thing. It's parts are failing and at some point
fail. But again, where exactly do you draw the line? Sure, you can say "well, the person is dead when their life processes stop." Yeah, but they've been
in the process
of stopping for a long time before they do stop completely. And going back to the baby, exactly at what point did it cross from no-life to life?
It might sound New Age-y and all that, but it's nonetheless true. The philosophical idea dates back thousands of years, but it's borne out by cutting-edge quantum theories.
So I'm not "wrong". I
be wrong. I might be
. I might be both at the same time. Who knows? Not me. All I know is that, every time I find an answer, it only creates another question.
I understand what you're saying, but I don't agree with it. The things you're referencing aren't comparable to self awareness. The spectrum of age, from young to old, can't be compared to the spectrum of self awareness, because there isn't one. Well, maybe there is, but I don't think so. It just doesn't make sense; you're telling me a being can be aware of itself and not be aware of itself
at the same time
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They wouldn't be
biologically capable
of doing those incredible things
regardless of self awareness
. Unless they evolved dramatically in other areas. My entire point; which hasn't been dealt with or mentioned in your reply, is that their level of intelligence and their physical abilities would ever enable them to "conquer! Create things! Build things! "
regardless of self awareness
. Other evolutionary pressures must occur for a long time to get to that.
Several millenia ago we biologically had the same basic level of intelligence and physical abilities. This doesn't tackle my point in any way.
The huge difference was that factors were in place, including intelligence and opposable thumbs, to develop agcriculture. Self awareness may be critical in this as the sole turning point - but maybe not. I was self aware long before I was effective in other ways. Nowhere whatsoever does anything you say deal with or refute "hey, what if self awareness predated those other abilities?"
Sorry I just can't figure how this follows at all. I see the premise and the conclusion, but the connective tissue seems to be missing completely. Again, nowhere whatsoever does anything you say deal with or refute "hey, what if self awareness predated those other essential abilities?" which was the point, or indeed the other specifics in my post. If self awareness pre-dates those abilities, your assertion suddenly makes no sense whatsoever.
Humans are not the only ones who go above and beyond "what nature gives them", if that means toolmaking and trying to lead a more stimulating life. But we are further along the continuum in those areas by a mile, no doubt about that; from which it doesn't follow "well then they can't be aware of their own existence at all".
If it just means "technological post agricultural civlisation!" then we'\re just stuck with a bunch of non sequiturs to justify how this means humans are self aware and no other animals are.
You're right, they wouldn't have the physical or mental capacity to do certain things, with or without self awareness. But I mentioned that it took humans a long time to get to where they are as a contrast to dogs, which have been along for the ride the entire time (in any of several evolutionary states, just like us), and have not produced what we have produced. Okay, so, apart from self awareness, they still would have had biological limitations. However, I still think that if dogs had been self-aware all along they would have made more progress. Perhaps not progress like we have made, but... who knows?
Thanks for the brain food, guys! I'm runnin' out of counter arguments...
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Hey all, I was just wondering if there is any info at all on when this is coming to the states? Or alternatively info on any beta going on ! Thanks!
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None at all other than they're working on it. They sent out a newsletter early December stating such.
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was hoping some sort of beta announcement by now:(
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still nothing? really figured some sort of beta annoucment would of happened.. oh well
I angered the clerk in a clothing shop today. She asked me what size I was and I said actual, because I am not to scale. I like vending machines 'cause snacks are better when they fall. If I buy a candy bar at a store, oftentimes, I will drop it... so that it achieves its maximum flavor potential. --Mitch Hedberg
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Yea I've been waiting for some news as well, they're being very hush hush right now about it, not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing hmmm well only time will tell.
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yea sort of sucks as the gameplay videos and story sequences I have seen look like a lot of fun..
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I think it was posted on another thread that this title was going to get released sometime in 2014 for the West. Seems that lack of content is currently the #1 issue (or at the very least a major one).
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Yup we have too wait until next year
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Bob the Cat says,
Looking at the usage charts, Blade and Soul is currently doing well in the Korean market, but it hasn't been out that long. Given the game's current results, I think it's safe to draw a few conclusions:
Production values will be solid. The game probably looks, plays, and sounds good. You don't really hold top spots in Korea this long with new launches if this isn't true. In addition, the combat is likely good.
What we don't really know yet is how the content will sort out. There have been a lot of games which have done very well in Korea until their gamers hit endgame and found nothing to do. Those games drop off a cliff not long after.
As for a release date, there are rumors circulating that B&S will launch in Europe first.
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Take it with a grain of salt. If I had to go ahead and drop a predicted date, I would wager we'll see this game in late 2013, likely November or December for NA and possibly slightly earlier for Europe.
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Originally posted by Kurush
Gods, after what happened with Aion EU I sincerely hope this rumour is complete BS. Unfortunately, given what happened to Aion EU it's also at least vaguely credible.
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Bob the Cat says,
Europeans get screwed a lot, as far as MMO's go. It's really down to two factors. To start with, the market is still maturing in EU. A lot of the homegrown import publishers you have at play there are able to secure licenses for really good titles, but they often don't really don't field very good hardware to support them. Gameforge, PS7, Codemasters, and a bunch of others over the years have fallen into this category. On top of this, they're much more willing to engage in frustrating cash grab tactics like avoiding cash shop currency sales even when the native version has them. Many of these companies are hated and rightfully so.
Let me explain what I mean by still maturing. What people fail to realize is how new the idea of heavy MMORPG participation is for Europe. Prior to World of Warcraft, there was no MMO that topped the 50k subscriber mark in Europe. While both Asia and NA had blockbusters before then (games like EQ and DAoC in NA and Lineage in Korea), there was no MMORPG that had notable market penetration in Europe before WoW. As such, most of the players that eventually became the big importers were really just non-MMO operations that happened to be in the right place at the right time. Seven years isn't really a long time to develop a great import industry. That's why you have a lot of shitty players still around.
That first issue leads to the second issue. The vast majority of MMO's are still coming out of the US or Korea, with a smaller but notable number emerging from Canada, China, and Japan. There aren't that many homegrown European MMO's, nor do that many big MMO developers create EU subsidiaries. That's really what most EU players want: for the original developer to host the game themselves through a subsidiary they directly control. While most of the really big players now do this (like Blizzard), many smaller or newer players from NA/Aasia find it easier to rely on companies like Gameforge to take care of things for them. Especially when it comes to Korean games, they're rather gun-shy about direct European launches.
NC Soft is a bit of a unique case, though. NC rose to explosive prominence with the incredible success of Lineage. For reference, Lineage eventually exceeded two million subscribers, and this was in a country of 50 million. Lineage was actually the first true megablockbuster MMO, achieving incredible usage rates before WoW. Lineage 2 also did very well. With the treasure earned from this game, they were then able to move aggressively into NA, funding a number of studios there. Most of the games that came out of this venture collapsed rather dramatically, though. Auto Assault and Tabula Rasa failed miserably from a financial standpoint (I actually enjoyed both games). CoX held on for a long time with a small but devoted fanbase, but it was not very profitable by NC's standards. Not only that, but the Korean heads clashed rather dramatically with some of their Western counterparts. NC eventually decided to pull out most of their hard investments in NA. Their sole remaining Western darling was Arena Net.
The drama more or less ends here for most Americans. But it continued in Korea. NC remains a big player, make no mistake. They have three titles that remain very high on Korean playtime charts (Aion, Lineage, and Blade & Soul) with Lineage 2 having lost much of its mojo but still remaining within the top 50 (keep in mind that the South Korean gaming scene is extremely saturated, and these usage charts track _all_ online games). But they've had serious internal schisms. At one point, they actually pissed-off one of their lead developers, and after they fired him, nearly the entire development team for that game left with him. With thid kind of fractured management, NC has been plagued by a certain lack of strategic initiative. They abandoned most of their drive to expand aggressively into NA or Europe, and they're only very recently starting to get it back.
That's why they're not going all-in for Blade and Soul. They're being very conservative as to gauging its potential success in the NA and EU markets. I actually don't think they seriously believe it will take hold in these markets at all, especially not in Europe, which tends to be kinder to American imports than Asian ones.
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On May 20, 2014, Governor Mark Dayton signed the Omnibus Supplemental Budget Bill (H.F. 3172) into law, which included the Dog and Cat Breeder Regulation Bill! This means the Dog and Cat Breeder Regulation Bill is now officially law in the State of Minnesota!
Information is presented below.
NOTE: Animal Folks MN is part of the Speak Up for Dogs and Cats coalition. This coalition, together with thousands of citizens and supporters, worked to pass dog and cat breeder regulation in MN and ensure the health and safety of dogs and cats in breeding facilities.
The law becomes effective July 1, 2014.
1. What is the bill (now law) called?
The Commercial Dog and Cat Breeder Law. When introduced in the 2013-2014 legislative session, the bill numbers were S.F. 36 and H.F. 84. (S.F. stands for Senate File; H.F. is House File.) A bill is often referred to by its numbers, as that is how bills are filed at the Minnesota Legislature. A bill is assigned numbers when it is introduced. Once a bill passes (approved by the Minnesota Legislature) and the Governor signs it, then it becomes "law."
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2. Who were the authors for the 2013-2014 session?
The Chief Author in the MN Senate was Senator John Marty. The Chief Author in the MN House for the breeder bill was Representative John Lesch. Every bill can also have co-authors, who sign on and show their support. In the MN Senate, a bill can have up to 4 co-authors; in the MN House, a bill can have up to 34 co-authors. Co-authors can sign on to multiple bills. It's important to understand who the co-authors are in case your own legislators have signed on in support. Co-authors can be added at any time and are posted on the legislative website. Co-authors included:
3. Were the House and Senate breeder bills the same?
The House and Senate bills were companion bills. This means, when first introduced, the bill language for each was identical. As the bills moved through the committee process, the language for each changed due to amendments proposed and passed in individual committees. (The legislative website, see #4 below, posts the bill language.) For more information on process, go to: How A Bill Becomes Law.
4. Where can I find the law?
The Dog and Cat Breeder Bill was part of H.F. 3172 (the Omnibus Supplemental Budget Bill) when passed by the Legislature. The act presented to and signed by the Governor is MN Session Law Chapter 312 - H.F. No. 3172. The breeder bill policy language and appropriations are placed in different sections of this document. Sections include: Article 13 (Sections 32-40, Sections 45 and 46, Section 1 Subd. 6) and Article 12 (section 4).
MN Session Law (containing the Dog and Cat Breeder Law): Chapter 312 - H.F. 3172
The MN Board of Animal Health also has compiled the language and posted it, along with other materials, on its website: BAH - Commercial Dog and Cat Breeders
Bill co-authors and other information can be found at: H.F. 84 and S.F. 36. This is not the final language; refer to Chapter 312 - H.F. 3172 for final language.
5. What is the problem this law will address?
The problem is inhumane dog and cat breeding practices and conditions in Minnesota by unscrupulous or negligent breeders, and a lack of oversight of this industry.
6. What is meant by "inhumane breeding practices and conditions"?
There is a wide spectrum of business practices in the breeding and selling of dogs and cats in Minnesota. A certain type of breeder (referred to as puppy or kitten mills, backyard breeders, basement breeders or junk breeders) are in the "business" of breeding to make money. For these types of breeders (high-volume or low-volume), corners are cut in operations so as to maximize profits, resulting in substandard or deplorable conditions. Examples:
Animals produced by substandard breeders can be sick, diseased or may have genetic defects. These animals are then sold to the public. Both high-volume and low-volume breeders sell directly to consumers through classified or print ads, websites, parking lots or at the kennel/home. For additional insight, please review the pages on this website.
7. What is the goal?
To help ensure that dogs, cats, puppies and kittens are healthy and safe within breeding facilities in Minnesota by regulation of commercial dog and cat breeders.
8. What does "regulation" mean and why is it needed?
Licensing and regulation are the legal means to hold businesses accountable for their actions. For instance, hairdressers, liquor stores, restaurants, veterinarians and numerous other businesses in Minnesota must obtain a license to operate and be regulated (i.e., get inspected, adhere to standards, be fined if they break the law). Regulation raises the standards of an industry by weeding out the "bad" businesses. The buying, selling, breeding and dealing of dogs and cats in order to make money is business; these are commercial transactions. It differs from many other businesses in that the "product" is a living being and purchased as a pet.
9. So dog and cat breeders in Minnesota were not regulated?
Correct. Unlike other industries, the State of Minnesota has not required dog and cat breeders to obtain a license to breed and sell dogs and cats to consumers. No State agency was granted the legal authority to set up a licensing program, enforce standards through inspections or impose penalties specific to the dog and cat breeding industry. Due to this lack of State oversight, animals are harmed. Consumers, too, are sold unhealthy dogs and cats, and communities (i.e., humane societies, rescue groups, law enforcement, animal control, etc.) are burdened with the responsibility of "dealing with" the problem. (The new law, passed May 20, 2014, will require licensing and inspections with oversight and enforcement by the MN Board of Animal Health for those breeders who meet the definition of the law.)
NOTE: Minnesota has a Kennel Law (Statute 347.31), which can apply to certain breeders or dealers if they meet the definition of "kennel." Only one dog dealer in Minnesota (Kenneth Schroeder) was licensed under 347.31 because he sold dogs to medical and educational institutions for experiments. The USDA dog recently revoked this dealer's federal license due to multiple violations; Schroeder then gave up his Minnesota kennel license. For further explanation, see Minnesota Laws
10. Are humane societies in Minnesota regulated?
Yes. Some humane societies, animal shelters, rescue organizations and veterinary clinics are licensed and inspected in Minnesota — and have been for years — if they meet the definition under Minn. Stat. Sec. 347.31. Many of these facilities receive sick, neglected and abused dogs and cats from disreputable breeding facilities, in addition to handling stray, abandoned or other unwanted animals; many must raise donations so as to care for the animals.
NOTE: Minn. Stat. 347.31, Subd. 2 defines "kennel" as: "...any place, building, tract of land, abode, or vehicle wherein or whereupon dogs or cats are kept, congregated, or confined, if the dogs or cats were obtained from municipalities, pounds, auctions, or by advertising for unwanted dogs or cats, or dogs or acts strayed, abandoned, or stolen...."
11. Who would be regulated?
A key aspect of any bill is the definition of "who" — i.e., who is required to obtain a license to operate and who will be regulated? The Commercial Dog and Cat Breeder Law defines a commercial dog/cat breeder as: "a person who possesses or has an ownership interest in animals and is engaged in the business of breeding animals for sale or for exchange in return for consideration, and who possesses ten or more adult intact animals and whose animals produce more than five total litters of puppies or kittens per year." Animals are defined as dogs and cats.
12. How was the "ten" number determined?
The licensing number of "ten or more breeding animals" was based on research (below) and compromise. Numerous people were consulted for their input, including Minnesota legislators, animal control, humane agents, law enforcement, veterinarians, humane societies, rescue groups, breeders and other experts and stakeholders. Other factors considered:
NOTE: An earlier version of the bill (in past years) started licensing at 6 breeding animals; however, an opposing animal shelter in Minnesota introduced a bill in a previous legislative session starting licensing at 40 breeding animals. This legislation forced a compromise (in previous years), resulting in increasing the number of animals in a kennel that would require licensing and inspections. This opposition by a local animal shelter impacted the definition of the bill and has resulted in less animals being protected.
NOTE: The reason "adult intact animals" is used within definitions is because adult breeding animals (males + females) determine puppy and kitten production. One female could be bred twice a year with an average of 5 puppies/kittens per litter (varies by breed); this can determine the size of a kennel (number of estimated animals).
13. What are the key sections within the law?
The key sections of the law are framed as:
14. I heard there have been multiple breeder bills introduced in previous sessions. Is that true and why?
Yes, multiple breeder bills were introduced by different interests over the years. As with all issues of importance (i.e., animals, education, the environment, healthcare, etc.), different individuals and groups have different opinions as to what works best. Sometimes varying viewpoints and approaches result in multiple bills; sometimes bills were also introduced by opposition groups to stop or slow action.
15. Why is regulation needed for this industry?
To protect animals, consumers and communities. See Talking Points.
16. Do other state laws already exist in Minnesota that solve this problem?
No. Some people believe that there are "already laws on the books" to address this issue. Minnesota does have animal anti-cruelty laws; however, this "system" is complaint-based — i.e., a person must see the inhumane conditions and report the cruelty or neglect; law enforcement may then decide to investigate; and a prosecutor may choose to take the case. This means animal anti-cruelty statutes kick in after the cruelty occurs. Regulation is preventative — allowing authorities to legally enter the property and inspect breeding facilities so conditions can be assessed and cruelty can be prevented before it happens. Relying solely on reporting, cruelty investigations and prosecution is time-consuming and costly for local law enforcement, animal control, animal welfare organizations and the courts. Regulation is a more efficient use of resources.
17. Who led these efforts?
Minnesotans. A coalition of humane societies, rescue groups, animal control, veterinarians, animal protection and advocacy organizations, and citizens led efforts to get a dog and cat breeder passed in the MN Legislature. Over the years, huge strides were made in educating legislators and the public.
The name of the coalition is Speak Up for Minnesota Dogs and Cats. Members include: A Rotta Love Plus, Animal Folks MN, Animal Humane Society, Minnesota Animal Control Association, Minnesota Humane Society, Minnesota Voters for Animal Protection, Minnkota Persian Rescue, Pause 4 Paws, Pet Haven Inc. of Minnesota, Retrieve A Golden of Minnesota, Second Chance Animal Rescue and Tri-County Humane Society.
In addition to Coalition members, numerous other people and organizations from throughout Minnesota expressed support for breeder regulation, including:
18. What is the legislative history about this issue?
In 1994, a law was passed in the Minnesota Legislature regarding the sale of dogs and cats (the Pet Lemon Law, which is a consumer protection law). In 2007, a bill to regulate dog and cat breeders was introduced, but no hearings were granted. A revised bill was introduced in 2008; it did not pass. In 2009-2010, a renewed attempt was made. A bill was introduced in the MN Legislature to provide regulations of certain dog and cat breeders. Conversations were held with diverse groups, and compromise language was made to the bills. The House bill passed two committees; the Senate bill was voted down in the Senate Agriculture committee. 2011-2012 was a new biennial session — with new legislators and a new majority. No hearings were granted in 2011 or 2012. Over the years, significant progress was made in generating awareness and understanding of the problem; however, opposing interests stopped or slowed passage of any reasonable regulation, leaving dogs and cats unprotected in breeding, brokering and retail operations. The Dog and Cat Breeder Bill (S.F. 36/H.F. 84) was introduced in 2013 for the 2013-2014 legislative session. In 2013, H.F. 84 passed three House committees and much progress was made which carried over into 2014. In 2014, the bill passed through all necessary committees and, on May 16, passed in both the MN House and Senate floors as part of the Omnibus Supplemental Budget Bill. On May 20, 2014, the Governor signed the Dog and Cat Breeder Regulation Bill into law! For further details and bill status updates, go to: Follow The Vote.
19. Who was the opposition?
Over the years, "opposition" to breeder regulation has changed as people and groups become more informed. Unfortunately, some still presented myths and lies to legislators. Key opposing views:
Creating laws is never easy; often the best tactic is communication — inform legislators about the problem and dispel the myths and fears. See Opposition.
20. Do breeders support regulation?
Some do; some don't. Often with regulation, if a particular sub-sector is excluded from the definition (i.e., not required to be licensed or regulated), they may offer support.
Many breeders in Minnesota act responsibly and invest in the well-being of each animal. Reputable breeders understand animal husbandry and possess skills in animal health, care, genetics and other factors. Reputable breeders support regulation:
There are some breeders and dealers, however, who view dogs and cats as inventory — to be bred as "stock" and sold as "products." Breeding, for these type of breeders, is about quantity (sales), not quality (animal health). Often, they view the breeding animals (many of whom are kept confined for years) as commodities and, therefore, have not provided proper care or conditions for the animals' physical and mental health. When their livelihood is questioned (i.e., asked to conduct business at a higher standard), these type of breeders fight to keep the "status quo." Examples:
21. When did the 2013 Minnesota legislative session (first half of the 2013-2014 session) begin and end?
Started January 8, 2013 and ended May 20, 2013.
22. When did the 2014 Minnesota legislative session begin (second half of the 2013-2014 session) begin and end?
Started February 25, 2014 and ended May 16, 2014.
23. Can legislators be contacted during the interim months (when the Legislature is not "in session") and during the session?
Yes. Legislators want to hear from constituents. The interim months are an excellent time to meet with your legislators. Most legislators are back at home in their own community. They can be contacted and meet with you directly. During the session months, legislators travel back and forth from St. Paul (the State Capitol) to their home city. If you need to contact your legislator, it is best to call or email his or her aide who organizes the legislator's schedule. If your legislators were supportive of breeder regulation and the humane treatment of animals, please thank them.
24. How do I contact my legislators to thank them?
See Contact Legislators.
25. When did the bill get signed into law?
The breeder bill was signed into law on May 20 by Governor Dayton. To review the committee meeting dates and bill-making process, go to: Follow The Vote
26. Now that the Commercial Dog and Cat Breeder Bill is law, what's next?
The law becomes effective July 1, 2014. The language grants authority to the MN Board of Animal Health to register breeders who meet the definition; to conduct inspections and licensing for those who are in compliance with the law; and to conduct enforcement of the law. Materials for the regulatory program, such as the application form, inspection report, inspection supplement, inesptors (by district) and other items, are posted on the MN Board of Animal Health website.
27. If I know of a breeder who needs a license, who do I report them to?
You can call the MN Board of Animal Health directly or you can contact Animal Folks and we will forward any information to the Board. Our email: firstname.lastname@example.com
28. Will the new law stop puppy and kitten mills in Minnesota?
The problem of inhumane dog and cat breeding in Minnesota will not be fixed overnight. Regulation of this industry is one of many solutions to address the problem. Minnesotans must continue to monitor the situation, generate awareness of the problem within communities, report violations and known or suspected animal neglect or cruelty to law enforcement, and assist/watch the MN Board of Animal Health in its duties to ensure inspections and enforcement are conducted fully and within the law.


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Below is the poem entitled Face it which was written by poet
Ressler. Please feel free to comment on this poem. However, please remember, PoetrySoup is a place of encouragement and growth.
Read Poems by
Roxanna Ressler
Where to start,
these rushing thoughts...
Mindless responses without regard
have left me in fear and guard of my innocence.
I fled to comfort
wrapping my limbs about familiarity
causing discouragement to pierce the emptiness in my stomach,
where butterfly's once so gently flew.
Unsettling words spill from behind tainted lips
pouring disgust on feeble ears of purity
turning me towards everything that is different from you...
wounds from the past poke and mock at my new scars,
now darting across my severely sore heart.
You give one hell of a performance
and construct one brilliant ballet of self destruction
thanks to the man apart from the rest standing in the shadows of the act
I at least have hope...
**Stimulates from my insecurity and inability to conform in the abruptness of change. Even
when something better stands by masked by the shadows, beckoning me with allusiveness... **


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Android OS Users, Please Share
OK, two quick questions for those who have been running Android OS phones for a few months...
Thanks all and have a very happy and safe Memorial Day weekend.
I love my HTC Incredible. I'm not sure that I'd recommend it for my mom (just a little too complex for someone of her generation), but it's fairly easy to use and it blows away the iPhone in terms of performance and overall flexibility. And the camera is absolutely the best I have ever used or seen on any mobile phone.
My full review is here, in case you haven't seen it...
EDIT: I should note that apparently this phone is incredibly popular (pun intended) and so there is a huge backorder at the moment. If you ordered one today it won't ship until 6/22.
Thanks for the thourough review Chris. Sounds that, barring a few learning curve items, it's a solid handset. I'll put this one on my short list. Thanks again!
Once my Seidio Innocase gets here, it will be the perfect phone.
I also love the Incredible! Would not give it up. And, unless mom is really not computer literate, I found it to be quite intuitive to set up (I'm a 65 year old female, by the way) I'm still learning, but the basics are really quite easy.
Thanks skybolt, much appreciated. Mom is in her late Sixties and though technically savvy, she does not want to take an inordinate amount of time to learn how to use what should be basic intuitive features on her new phone. Something where she can get to email, calendar, browser, voice mail and GPS fairly quickly is perfect for her. I think she said something like, "If I have to work to use it, then it's not really making my life any easier, is it?" She runs Windows, so I'm pretty sure she won't care about iTunes integration, or compatibility with Apple applications. Sounds like another vote for the Incredible.
My mom has an HTC Hero and picked up how to use it right away. She knew how to check her email and browse a few sites on the computer before she got the phone, so she wasn't completely computer illiterate. However, once she got this phone, she's been emailing more, texting all the time, using Twitter and browsing the web (she's always on Facebook). So because of the phone's simplicity, she's become more technologically savvy.
As for my Mom, it's the opposite... she's a Professor of Nursing who did her Doctoral work in Clinical Nursing Information Management. She has a ton of tech in her professional life, and has absolutely no desire to introduce any more tech into her personal life. Drives me nuts, because she knows full well what technologies exist and their practical applications. She just doesn't want to mess around with programming a phone, or syncing calendars between work and home. She'd rather spend her time gardening, reading or doing various crafts. I don't blame her really. When I was a LEO I had no interest in watching Cops or CSI when I got off work. Still, finding a good balance (capability -vs- simplicity) would be great since she is also some miles away and getting her texting or at least returning personal emails once in a while would be great. When she mentioned she wanted "one of those smartphones" my jaw nearly hit the floor. :o
Sync success b/n Android phone & Mac -- options?
Syncing happens OTA with no need to connect it to my Mac at all. If I feel the need to update a contact on my Mac, I just log into Gmail on it and the changes come down instantly.
I actually have Google's iCal sync program installed, so I use iCal as I always did.
The notion of having to do a cabled sync is somewhat outdated these days. I haven't bothered with 'The Missing Sync for Android' as I'm not really sure there would be a point.
^^ What Chris said... ^^
I don't own an Android yet, and am still up in the air on iOS4 -vs- Android v2.x OS. My current plan is to replace my wife's RAZR with the iPhone4 and see what happens with work. My employer is going to support the iPhone corporately, including getting some of us up to snuff for developing applications. I'll be using her's to see how Exchange ends up working out. I'd like to go Android, and from what I can tell it has a learning curve that isn't unacceptable. Time will tell for me. Chris is one of the few folks who has posted extensively, just short of doing a step-by-step sticky on how to sync. For now, I'm just watching and doing the recon work before I part with any cash.
Have you considered a MyTouch or G1 those are basic Google experience Android phones, I got one for my wife (who happens to be the least tech savvy person I have ever met) and she loves it to death.
My personal experience if you want the best Android phone get the Nexus One it's the complete google experience already has Android 2.2 Google sync works great, Google voice is seamlessly integrated right into the phone better than any other phone out there.
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London bus crash: Roof ripped off packed tourist bus after it crashes into tree in Bloomsbury
The roof of a packed tourist bus was ripped off when it crashed into a tree in central London this afternoon.
All the talk this week about currency wars seems seriously overblown. In fact what has been so surprising in the past few years is the lack of turmoil in the foreign exchange markets.
14 February 2013
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was 78 and looking forward to retirement when John Paul II died in 2005 and he found himself next in line to become Pope, despite praying that he be spared the post.
11 February 2013
Having learned from Alain de Botton that One Direction's Harry Styles is a fan of Greek philosophy, the Londoner was keen to ask the glamorous young things at last night's Jake Bugg gig in Burberry's Regent Street store whether they, too, had a passion for Socratic dialogues, Platonic morality or Harry-Stotle.
01 February 2013
While the adult characters bring the drama, it's the teenage girls of TV's must-watch shows who have become the moral judges, says Nick Curtis
31 January 2013
The destruction of up to 10 million burgers suspected of containing some levels of horse DNA is morally and ethically wrong, a charity has said.
17 January 2013
China's Silent Army: The Pioneers, Traders, Fixers And Workers Who Are Remaking The World In Beijing's Image
by Juan Pablo Cardenal and Heriberto Araújo
(Allen Lane, £25)
17 January 2013
Getting the gig to design and make the Duchess of Cambridge's earrings for her wedding must have been the dream job of most jewellers.
29 November 2012
Over to 5x15 at the Tabernacle last night where, in her 15-minute speaking slot, Rachel Johnson managed to impugn the reputations of all the English girls who'd spent their time partying, skiing and learning German in Bavaria in the Thirties, revolving around the circle of Hitler groupie Unity Mitford.
20 November 2012
The toll of cycling deaths in London this year reached a dozen last week: it is small wonder if cyclists worry about their safety. The Mayor, Boris Johnson, has come under fire for the sluggish speed of his response to these deaths over the past year. Today he advances a new plan for an east-west cycle highway across central London, to be completed within four years. It is part of his new strategy for cycling, which is to be published later this month.
15 November 2012
Eddie Izzard once told me that while filming My Super Ex-Girlfriend, Uma Thurman spent her downtime knitting to stop herself smoking. "Fascinating thing, knitting," he said. "If you pull one thread, the whole thing unravels. Just like Christianity."
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Dinosaurs in Motion Media Preview
Friday, May 17, 2013, 10:45 a.m.
Raleigh — Members of the media are invited to a preview of Dinosaurs in Motion [2] at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, main building, at 10:45 a.m. on Friday, May 17 inside of the Special Exhibits Gallery on the 2nd floor. The Museum is thrilled to host the world premiere of Dinosaurs in Motion, produced by Imagine Exhibitions, Inc. The exhibit features 14, life-sized, movable, metal dinosaurs created by Asheville, North Carolina sculptor John Payne.
Payne was a trained metalsmith who believed that art fused with science was the perfect medium to inspire, teach and excite children. That coupled with his love for dinosaurs and passion for learning and discovery led to the creation of this exhibit. The artist passed away in 2008 before he could see his life's work beautifully exhibited.
Interview opportunities include Museum Director Emlyn Koster, PhD, Tom Zaller, President and CEO of Imagine Exhibitions, and Paul D. Brinkman, PhD, Assistant Director of the Paleontology & Geology Research Laboratory at the Museum. Members of Payne's family will also be in attendance. Contact Emelia Cowans at 919.707.9837 or via email at firstname.lastname@example.com [3] for more information.
Beginning May 18, Dinosaurs in Motion is open Monday-Saturday from 10am to 5pm and Sunday 12 to 5pm (last entry at 4pm). The exhibition is also open late (last entry at 7pm) on First Fridays and every Thursday, offering discounted adult admission. Tickets are available to purchase from the Museum Box Office (919.707.9950) and online at naturalsciences.org/specialexhibits [4]. Prices: Free for Members; $10 for Adults; $6 for Children (3-12); $8 for Students, Seniors (65+) and Military. Dinosaurs in Motion is produced by Imagine Exhibitions Inc.
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh documents and interprets the natural history of the state through exhibits, research, collections, publications and educational programming. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm, and Sun. 12-5pm. General admission is free. Visit the Museum online at www.naturalsciences.org [5]. The Museum is an agency of the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, John E. Skvarla III, Secretary.


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Man starved himself for 3 days say Gloucester Foodbank after 44% rise in users
Posted: April 16, 2014|
When a man hasn't eaten for three days and devours a Pot Noodle in the reception of the Gloucester Foodbank, you know there's a problem.
That was just one customer at the foodbank, in Great Western Road, last week.
New figures released yesterday show a further 44 per cent rise in the number of desperate city residents turning to the foodbank for help.
Some 4,690 adults and children have received a three day emergency food and support from the organisation in the past 12 months compared to 3,251 in the previous year.
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Foodbank manager Anneliese Sterry said: "People often feel humiliated having to walk in here but when they can no longer feed their children they are left with no choice. They feel like they have let their kids down."
Nationally, one million people had to rely on a foodbank in the past year.
- 4,690 people in Gloucester relied on the foodbank last year, including 1,651 children.
- 44 per cent rise in Gloucester's foodbank users in just a year.
- Main reasons for using a foodbank are delays in benefits (37.5%), cuts in benefits (19.3%) and low income (14.9%).
- 32 tonnes of food distributed last year.
- Gloucester Foodbank opened its doors in April 2005.
Volunteer John Peacock, 69, said: "It can be absolutely heartbreaking. I spent 25 years in the military and you would have thought that I would have seen just about everything, but this has been a real eye-opener.
"We never judge, we only listen. It is very difficult for these people to come here."
An army of 40 volunteers man the foodbank five days a week, running the food stocks to almost military precision. Everything is ordered by expiry date and put in the right section.
Volunteers even package up items together with a suggested recipe for dishes such as lasagne and chilli con carne for families with limited culinary skills.
But the problem has become so severe that some families are having to choose between forking out for food or for basic toiletries such as toilet roll. Anneliese added: "We stock toiletries now because some people can't afford them but they want to keep their dignity by maintaining their personal hygiene."
As national foodbank statistics were released, Chris Mould, chairman of The Trussell Trust, the UK's largest foodbank network, said: "It is shocking that we're seeing rising numbers of people needing to turn to foodbanks in 21st century Britain. This is just the tip of the iceberg."


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