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42 U.S. Code § 7420 - Noncompliance penalty
(a) Assessment and collection
(A) Not later than 6 months after August 7, 1977, and after notice and opportunity for a public hearing, the Administrator shall promulgate regulations requiring the assessment and collection of a noncompliance penalty against persons referred to in paragraph (2)(A).
(i) Each State may develop and submit to the Administrator a plan for carrying out this section in such State. If the Administrator finds that the State plan meets the requirements of this section, he may delegate to such State any authority he has to carry out this section.
(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B) or (C) of this paragraph, the State or the Administrator shall assess and collect a noncompliance penalty against every person who owns or operates—
(i) a major stationary source (other than a primary nonferrous smelter which has received a primary nonferrous smelter order under section 7419 of this title), which is not in compliance with any emission limitation, emission standard or compliance schedule under any applicable implementation plan (whether or not such source is subject to a Federal or State consent decree), or
(ii) a stationary source which is not in compliance with an emission limitation, emission standard, standard of performance, or other requirement established under section 7411, 7477, 7603, or 7412 of this title, or
(iii) a stationary source which is not in compliance with any requirement of subchapter IV–A, V, or VI of this chapter, or
(iv) any source referred to in clause (i), (ii), or (iii) (for which an extension, order, or suspension referred to in subparagraph (B), or Federal or State consent decree is in effect), or a primary nonferrous smelter which has received a primary nonferrous smelter order under section 7419 of this title which is not in compliance with any interim emission control requirement or schedule of compliance under such extension, order, suspension, or consent decree.
For purposes of subsection (d)(2) of this section, in the case of a penalty assessed with respect to a source referred to in clause (iii) of this subparagraph, the costs referred to in such subsection (d)(2) shall be the economic value of noncompliance with the interim emission control requirement or the remaining steps in the schedule of compliance referred to in such clause.
(B) Notwithstanding the requirements of subparagraph (A)(i) and (ii), the owner or operator of any source shall be exempted from the duty to pay a noncompliance penalty under such requirements with respect to that source if, in accordance with the procedures in subsection (b)(5) of this section, the owner or operator demonstrates that the failure of such source to comply with any such requirement is due solely to—
(i) a conversion by such source from the burning of petroleum products or natural gas, or both, as the permanent primary energy source to the burning of coal pursuant to an order under section 7413 (d)(5) [1] of this title or section 1857c–10 [1] of this title (as in effect before August 7, 1977);
(ii) in the case of a coal-burning source granted an extension under the second sentence of section 1857c–10 (c)(1) [1] of this title (as in effect before August 7, 1977), a prohibition from using petroleum products or natural gas or both, by reason of an order under the provisions of section 792 (a) and (b) of title 15 or under any legislation which amends or supersedes such provisions;
(iii) the use of innovative technology sanctioned by an enforcement order under section 7413 (d)(4) [1] of this title;
(iv) an inability to comply with any such requirement, for which inability the source has received an order under section 7413 (d) [1] of this title (or an order under section 7413 of this title issued before August 7, 1977) which has the effect of permitting a delay or violation of any requirement of this chapter (including a requirement of an applicable implementation plan) which inability results from reasons entirely beyond the control of the owner or operator of such source or of any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the owner or operator of such source; or
(v) the conditions by reason of which a temporary emergency suspension is authorized under section 7410 (f) or (g) of this title.
An exemption under this subparagraph shall cease to be effective if the source fails to comply with the interim emission control requirements or schedules of compliance (including increments of progress) under any such extension, order, or suspension.
(b) Regulations
Regulations under subsection (a) of this section shall—
(1) permit the assessment and collection of such penalty by the State if the State has a delegation of authority in effect under subsection (a)(1)(B)(i) of this section;
(2) provide for the assessment and collection of such penalty by the Administrator, if—
(A) the State does not have a delegation of authority in effect under subsection (a)(1)(B)(i) of this section, or
(3) require the States, or in the event the States fail to do so, the Administrator, to give a brief but reasonably specific notice of noncompliance under this section to each person referred to in subsection (a)(2)(A) of this section with respect to each source owned or operated by such person which is not in compliance as provided in such subsection, not later than July 1, 1979, or thirty days after the discovery of such noncompliance, whichever is later;
(4) require each person to whom notice is given under paragraph (3) to—
(A) calculate the amount of the penalty owed (determined in accordance with subsection (d)(2) of this section) and the schedule of payments (determined in accordance with subsection (d)(3) of this section) for each such source and, within forty-five days after the issuance of such notice or after the denial of a petition under subparagraph (B), to submit that calculation and proposed schedule, together with the information necessary for an independent verification thereof, to the State and to the Administrator, or
(5) require the Administrator to provide a hearing on the record (within the meaning of subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 5) and to make a decision on such petition (including findings of fact and conclusions of law) not later than ninety days after the receipt of any petition under paragraph (4)(B), unless the State agrees to provide a hearing which is substantially similar to such a hearing on the record and to make a decision on such petition (including such findings and conclusions) within such ninety-day period;
(A) authorize the Administrator on his own initiative to review the decision of the State under paragraph (5) and disapprove it if it is not in accordance with the requirements of this section, and
(7) require payment, in accordance with subsection (d) of this section, of the penalty by each person to whom notice of noncompliance is given under paragraph (3) with respect to each noncomplying source for which such notice is given unless there has been a final determination granting a petition under paragraph (4)(B) with respect to such source;
(8) authorize the State or the Administrator to adjust (and from time to time to readjust) the amount of the penalty assessment calculated or the payment schedule proposed by such owner or operator under paragraph (4), if the Administrator finds after notice and opportunity for a hearing on the record that the penalty or schedule does not meet the requirements of this section; and
(9) require a final adjustment of the penalty within 180 days after such source comes into compliance in accordance with subsection (d)(4) of this section.
In any case in which the State establishes a noncompliance penalty under this section, the State shall provide notice thereof to the Administrator. A noncompliance penalty established by a State under this section shall apply unless the Administrator, within ninety days after the date of receipt of notice of the State penalty assessment under this section, objects in writing to the amount of the penalty as less than would be required to comply with guidelines established by the Administrator. If the Administrator objects, he shall immediately establish a substitute noncompliance penalty applicable to such source.
(c) Contract to assist in determining amount of penalty assessment or payment schedule
If the owner or operator of any stationary source to whom a notice is issued under subsection (b)(3) of this section—
fails to submit a calculation of the penalty assessment, a schedule for payment, and the information necessary for independent verification thereof, the State (or the Administrator, as the case may be) may enter into a contract with any person who has no financial interest in the owner or operator of the source (or in any person controlling, controlled by or under common control with such source) to assist in determining the amount of the penalty assessment or payment schedule with respect to such source. The cost of carrying out such contract may be added to the penalty to be assessed against the owner or operator of such source.
(d) Payment
(1) All penalties assessed by the Administrator under this section shall be paid to the United States Treasury. All penalties assessed by the State under this section shall be paid to such State.
(2) The amount of the penalty which shall be assessed and collected with respect to any source under this section shall be equal to—
(A) the amount determined in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Administrator under subsection (a) of this section, which is no less than the economic value which a delay in compliance beyond July 1, 1979, may have for the owner of such source, including the quarterly equivalent of the capital costs of compliance and debt service over a normal amortization period, not to exceed ten years, operation and maintenance costs foregone as a result of noncompliance, and any additional economic value which such a delay may have for the owner or operator of such source, minus
(B) the amount of any expenditure made by the owner or operator of that source during any such quarter for the purpose of bringing that source into, and maintaining compliance with, such requirement, to the extent that such expenditures have not been taken into account in the calculation of the penalty under subparagraph (A).
To the extent that any expenditure under subparagraph (B) made during any quarter is not subtracted for such quarter from the costs under subparagraph (A), such expenditure may be subtracted for any subsequent quarter from such costs. In no event shall the amount paid be less than the quarterly payment minus the amount attributed to actual cost of construction.
(A) The assessed penalty required under this section shall be paid in quarterly installments for the period of covered noncompliance. All quarterly payments (determined without regard to any adjustment or any subtraction under paragraph (2)(B)) after the first payment shall be equal.
(B) The first payment shall be due on the date six months after the date of issuance of the notice of noncompliance under subsection (b)(3) of this section with respect to any source or on January 1, 1980, whichever is later. Such first payment shall be in the amount of the quarterly installment for the upcoming quarter, plus the amount owed for any preceding period within the period of covered noncompliance for such source.
(C) For the purpose of this section, the term "period of covered noncompliance" means the period which begins—
(i) two years after August 7, 1977, in the case of a source for which notice of noncompliance under subsection (b)(3) of this section is issued on or before the date two years after August 7, 1977, or
(ii) on the date of issuance of the notice of noncompliance under subsection (b)(3) of this section, in the case of a source for which such notice is issued after July 1, 1979,
and ending on the date on which such source comes into (or for the purpose of establishing the schedule of payments, is estimated to come into) compliance with such requirement.
(4) Upon making a determination that a source with respect to which a penalty has been paid under this section is in compliance and is maintaining compliance with the applicable requirement, the State (or the Administrator as the case may be) shall review the actual expenditures made by the owner or operator of such source for the purpose of attaining and maintaining compliance, and shall within 180 days after such source comes into compliance—
(A) provide reimbursement with interest (to be paid by the State or Secretary of the Treasury, as the case may be) at appropriate prevailing rates (as determined by the Secretary of the Treasury) for any overpayment by such person, or
(5) Any person who fails to pay the amount of any penalty with respect to any source under this section on a timely basis shall be required to pay in addition a quarterly nonpayment penalty for each quarter during which such failure to pay persists. Such nonpayment penalty shall be in an amount equal to 20 percent of the aggregate amount of such person's penalties and nonpayment penalties with respect to such source which are unpaid as of the beginning of such quarter.
(e) Judicial review
Any action pursuant to this section, including any objection of the Administrator under the last sentence of subsection (b) of this section, shall be considered a final action for purposes of judicial review of any penalty under section 7607 of this title.
(f) Other orders, payments, sanctions, or requirements
Any orders, payments, sanctions, or other requirements under this section shall be in addition to any other permits, orders, payments, sanctions, or other requirements established under this chapter, and shall in no way affect any civil or criminal enforcement proceedings brought under any provision of this chapter or State or local law.
(g) More stringent emission limitations or other requirements
In the case of any emission limitation or other requirement approved or promulgated by the Administrator under this chapter after August 7, 1977, which is more stringent than the emission limitation or requirement for the source in effect prior to such approval or promulgation, if any, or where there was no emission limitation or requirement approved or promulgated before August 7, 1977, the date for imposition of the non-compliance penalty under this section, shall be either July 1, 1979, or the date on which the source is required to be in full compliance with such emission limitation or requirement, whichever is later, but in no event later than three years after the approval or promulgation of such emission limitation or requirement.
[1] See References in Text note below.
Source(July 14, 1955, ch. 360, title I, § 120, as added Pub. L. 95–95, title I, § 118,Aug. 7, 1977, 91 Stat. 714; amended Pub. L. 95–190, § 14(a)(28)–(38), Nov. 16, 1977, 91 Stat. 1401; Pub. L. 101–549, title VII, § 710(a),Nov. 15, 1990, 104 Stat. 2684.)
References in Text
Section 7413 (d) of this title, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(B), was amended generally by Pub. L. 101–549, title VII, § 701,Nov. 15, 1990, 104 Stat. 2672, and, as so amended, no longer relates to final compliance orders.
Section 1857c–10 of this title (as in effect before August 7, 1977), referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(B)(i), was in the original "section 119 (as in effect before the date of the enactment of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977)", meaning section 119 of act July 14, 1955, ch. 360, title I, as added June 22, 1974, Pub. L. 93–319, § 3, 88 Stat. 248, (which was classified to section 1857c–10 of this title) as in effect prior to the enactment of Pub. L. 95–95, Aug. 7, 1977, 91 Stat. 691, effective Aug. 7, 1977. Section 112(b)(1) ofPub. L. 95–95repealed section 119 of act July 14, 1955, ch. 360, title I, as added by Pub. L. 93–319, and provided that all references to such section 119 in any subsequent enactment which supersedes Pub. L. 93–319shall be construed to refer to section 113(d) of the Clean Air Act and to paragraph (5) thereof in particular which is classified to subsec. (d)(5) ofsection 7413 of this title. Section 7413 (d) of this title was subsequently amended generally by Pub. L. 101–549, title VII, § 701,Nov. 15, 1990, 104 Stat. 2672, and, as so amended, no longer relates to final compliance orders. Section 117(b) ofPub. L. 95–95added a new section 119 of act July 14, 1955, which is classified to section 7419 of this title.
Section 1857c–10 (c)(1) of this title (as in effect before August 7, 1977), referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(B)(ii), was in the original "section 119(c)(1) (as in effect before the date of the enactment of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977)." See paragraph set out above for explanation of codification.
1990—Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 101–549inserted reference to sections 7477 and 7603 of this title in cl. (ii), added cl. (iii), and redesignated former cl. (iii) as (iv) and inserted reference to cl. (iii).
1977—Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 95–190, § 14(a)(28), (29), in cls. (i) and (iii) inserted provisions relating to consent decrees wherever appearing.
Subsec. (a)(2)(B). Pub. L. 95–190, § 14(a)(30), (31), in cl. (i) inserted reference to section 7413 (d)(5) of this title, and in cls. (i) and (ii) inserted provision relating to orders in effect under section 1857c–10 of this title before Aug. 7, 1977, wherever appearing.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 95–190, § 14(a)(34)–(36), in closing provisions inserted provisions relating to notice to the Administrator when a noncompliance penalty is established by a State, and substituted references to noncompliance for references to delayed compliance in two places, "source" for "facility", and "receipt of notice of the State penalty assessment" for "publication of the proposed penalty".
Subsec. (b)(2)(A). Pub. L. 95–190, § 14(a)(33), substituted "(a)(1)(B)(i)" for "(e)".
Subsec. (b)(8). Pub. L. 95–190, § 14(a)(32), substituted "(4)" for "(6)".
Subsec. (d)(2)(A). Pub. L. 95–190, § 14(a)(37), inserted provisions relating to inclusion of the economic value of a delay in compliance, and substituted "such a delay" for "a delay in compliance beyond July 1, 1979,".
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 95–190, § 14(a)(38), substituted "subsection, shall" for "subsection shall".
Effective Date
Section effective Aug. 7, 1977, except as otherwise expressly provided, see section 406(d) ofPub. L. 95–95, set out as an Effective Date of 1977 Amendment note under section 7401 of this title.
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We are in need of coming up with the new DC team logos ( currently for Seti team and Folding Team ). If any member of OpenFree is good with Graphic (in which if you are even remotely good with graphic, you are better than me), then I'd like to request your input and post the graphic you can come up with. If we have more than one, we will take the vote to see which one the community likes the most.
So what do you say? Let your digital imigination run wild and create a DC team log either for Seti or Folding or even better yet BOTH.
Thanks in advance.
Hey, why not ??
Err. looked too much like reddit mascot. Have a laugh until I make a better one.
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I plan on designing the basic lay out of my map in mine craft and then building it in GTK. Might help some people instead of going into GTK blindly its easier to visualize.
I plan on designing the basic lay out of my map in mine craft and then building it in GTK. Might help some people instead of going into GTK blindly its easier to visualize.
I actually considered doing the same thing. While I don't actually have any plans in the near future (Or far future, for that matter) to make a map -- I'd always thought that it'd be helpful for me to attempt to make one in Minecraft first at least to get a basic idea. However, if the map were too intricate, you'd have to increase the scale in Minecraft to compensate.
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There are a bunch of valid techniques to plan a map; there is even dedicated software for floorplans. Personally, I just use a black pen on grid paper with 1 square == 64 units for pre production work.
Of course, if you feel like you can get a better picture in Minecraft that's perfectly fine as well!
dunno where to put this: can u make a map, that becomes smaller over time. i think it would be cool to play CA on a map thats big and then theres rooms with ceilings that move down (and kill you if ur are late) and stuff. there are moving parts on some maps, can you make them move veryy slow?
CA with <16 slots is nothing.
Hey ybl,
you could have just opened a new thread for your question.
However, what you describe would be possible using a func_bobbing entity.
1. Create the wall/ceilling/whatever that you want to move
2. convert the object to a func_bobbing (select it, right click,func,func_bobbing)
3. Choose the axis you want the object to move on by ticking one of the boxes in the entity inspector (select your object, press N)
4. Choose the speed the object needs for a full cycle (func_bobbing makes objects move up and down, that's why we talk abotu cycles) - 20 minutes is the common CA match length, that's 1200 seconds - consequently, the propper speed value would be 2400 (1200 seconds to move down and 1200 seconds to move up)
Hope it helps.
hmyeah, i thought someone else could do it, im too incompetend
so its not possible to make it so that the map changes per round it seems, this would make more sens
CA with <16 slots is nothing.
What about Lego? I've always wanted to see a classic map done in Lego.... But maybe you build the map there first and it'll become instant classic


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These pictures and videos of food service workers tampering with food went viral online.
A photo of a barefoot worker preparing food in a Taco John's kitchen in Charles City, Iowa, made its rounds online. The woman was fired, ABC reports.
(Images compiled by Susanna Kim, Good Morning America)
This picture of a Wendy's employee streaming ice cream from the soft serve Frosty machine directly into his mouth made the Internet rounds in June.
Taco Bell said the taco shells licked by an employee were not served to customers as part of training for a new product and "were in the process of being thrown out." The employee has been fired.
Earlier this year, a KFC employee in Johnson City, Tenn., was fired after posting a photo on Facebook of her appearing to lick a pile of mashed potatoes.
In the summer of 2012, a photo of a Burger King employee standing in two containers of lettuce was posted on 4Chan, with the words: "this is the lettuce you eat at Burger King."
A Taco Bell employee in Fort Wayne, Ind., tweeted a photo of himself urinating on a plate of nachos, tagged "#pissolympics," "#nacobellgrande," and "guess where I work". The employee pointed out that the food was thrown away, but he was fired anyway.
In April 2009, an employee of Domino's pizza shared a video online of a coworker putting cheese up his nose, blowing mucus on a sandwich and putting a dish sponge between his buttocks.
A Burger King employee who took a bath in the restaurant utility sink was fired in Xenia, Ohio, in 2008.


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Is the Oregon GOP out of touch? 'I don't think the data reflects that'
EUGENE, Ore. - Democrats had a big night November 6, sweeping the statewide races on the Oregon ballot and taking full control of the legislature.
Even after
, Oregon Republican Party leaders say the party's message is not out of touch.
Lane County Republicans meet Thursday night to choose new leaders and map out the future.
Vice Chair Paul Barnett said his message will be party unity: don't finger point the blame at others.
He advocates sticking to the party's message: Create more jobs and pass targeted tax cuts.
"It's not so much the message that needs to change but the messenger has to make the message
a lot clearer," he said.
Barnett said local counties must do a better job of leadership training and recruiting candidates.
State GOP Chairman
quipped to the Register-Guard newspaper last week, "Anyone haveChip Kelly
's number? I need a couple of new plays."
He has changed his tune.
"Upon further review of the game film, it's not so bad," Alley told KVAL News on Wednesday.
The state chairman feels the Republicans and the GOP agenda are not out of touch.
"I don't think so. I don't think the data reflects that. The voter registration numbers are moving in our direction. The results are better than they were in 2008. We're moving the ball forward," said Alley.
He points to the narrowing of the
between Oregon Democrats and Republicans as a good sign.
Alley said Democrats lead Republicans in registration by 8 percent, down from 11 percent in 2008.


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Sgt. Pepperonis NY Pizza known years ago for its taco pizzas, jumbo-sized chicken wings and steak subs is back in business after being shuttered for 12 years.
The pizzeria, which closed at the Paddock Arcade in 2001, reopened Sunday at the former Soluris Pizza building, 526 Factory St. The building was bought from Robert Soluri Jr. by co-owners Shannon M. Exford and Anthony M. Heaney this fall. The sale marked the end of an era for Soluris, which originally was opened in 1970 by Robert E. Soluri Sr. at 988 LeRay St.
Customers who were sad to see Sgt. Pepperonis leave are enthusiastic about its comeback, said Mrs. Exford, who launched the original business at 566 State St. in 1991 with her late husband, C. Louis Partridge. At that time, Mr. Heaney was an 18-year-old employee who delivered pizzas.
This summer Mr. Heaney, now 38, and Mrs. Exford, 42, decided to team up and revive Sgt. Pepperonis when they saw Soluris was for sale.
Its been like watching an old TV show for customers, he said. Theyre going to watch it, even though its dated. We were around for a long time doing our own thing.
Comments about the comeback have surfaced on the businesss Facebook page, said Mrs. Exford, who also owns accounting firm Exford & Exford on Mechanic Street.
In the 90s we had to earn our business and it built up slowly, whereas now, people are knocking on the door before were open, she said. Someone commented on Facebook that their dad used to order pizza at our State Street store. Now theyre going to do the same thing with their son.
The eaterys time-honored menu features super jumbo wings cooked in a charcoal barbecue pit; 10 uncooked wings weigh about two pounds. Pizza of the month specials will feature chicken cordon bleu and Big Mac varieties. The latter is Mrs. Exfords latest creation.
Its made with special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles and onions, she said. Well never be the home of the $5 pizza here, because we take pride in using quality ingredients.
Its dining area will stay open until 3 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, catering to night owls.
Mr. Soluri Sr., 81, said that while he is disappointed Soluris Pizza has closed, it enjoyed a strong 43-year run in the community. His son, Robert Jr., took over the family-owned business in the early 1990s.
There were no shops delivering when I decided to open in 1969, he said. All of the news reporters got together and ordered pizzas from all of the shops and rated them in the Times, and only two were rated as halfway decent. So I knew I had a chance.
The Soluri family took pride in making pizzas with quality ingredients, he said, and built a strong following of customers because of it.
I used to have people order every night open, and they were very loyal customers, Mr. Soluri said.
Sgt. Pepperonis is open from 4 to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
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Virunga National Park: Intact for nine decades, now more threatened than ever
Africa's first national park, Virunga, is 90 years old today. While we celebrate this milestone ...
BBC reports DRC seeking to change Virunga's boundaries
As a World Heritage Sites, boundary changes cannot be made by DRC alone, but must be agreed by ...
Virunga documentary receives Oscar nomination
This powerful film recognizes those on the frontlines of conservation
Virunga oil permits should be cancelled, UNESCO rules
Oil, gas and mineral exploration and exploitation are incompatible with World Heritage status ...
Oil company Soco not to drill in Virunga World Heritage Site
Soco International PLC will end its operations in Africa's oldest national park and also is ...
UNESCO warns against Virunga oil exploration
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Tutu, Branson and Buffett take on Soco in fight for Virunga
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WWF condemns Soco seismic testing in Virunga
In defiance of local protests and international opposition, Soco says seismic tests will start ...
WWF calls on Soco to explain Virunga allegations in new film
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Actually, I suppose the flight has really just begun. It's true that GSoC is nearly at its end but, ironically enough, it doesn't really feel like the end but more of a new beginning. A new debug data format is in the works and it has so much potential!
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Naval Academy Midshipmen Workout with Fitness Celebrity
Posted on: September 09, 2013 08:00 EDT by Jessica Clark
U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen had the opportunity to meet and work out with fitness celebrity Tony Horton Sept. 6 during his visit to Annapolis.
Horton, founder of the P90X fitness program, toured the academy Yard and had lunch in King Hall before treating approximately 300 midshipmen, faculty and staff to an hour-long workout he designed for them.
"The day's been phenomenal," said Horton. "I've been wanting to come to the Naval Academy for some time. It's a beautiful campus, and there are so many dedicated young men and women here."
In the last few years, Horton has visited other military installations, including the Pentagon and ships in San Diego to share the message that service members don't require a lot of equipment to maintain a high level of physical fitness.
"Really, all you need is Mother Earth and you can get it done – a little bit of that and some gravity," said Horton, adding that that's what the workout with the mids was all about. "It's a great way to get them the information they need that they might not have yet. If they assume they're going to need all that equipment, after today, they'll know they don't."
Horton said that maintaining physical fitness is important to everyone but especially "young leaders."
"When you're overweight, you're overwhelmed. It's just a fact. The human body doesn't function well when there's too much on it," he said. "You need to be physically strong, physically capable. You need to be durable. And you need to be less vulnerable to situations that affect you physically, but also mentally and emotionally."
In a physically fit person, the brain functions better and the body releases the chemicals needed to "think outside the box, particularly in stressful situations," he said. "The journey is easier, and you're usually more productive if you're taking care of yourself."
The workout Horton designed for the midshipmen included plyometrics, yoga, abdominal work, and upper body exercises.
"It was incredible to get out and learn a whole new style of exercise and workout tempo," said Midshipman 1st Class Colleen Randolph.
Randolph and other members of the academy's swim teams attended the workout as supplement to their daily practice.
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The price is great for the amount of climbing equipment you get in this package, and you can always upgrade later if you feel the harness or chalk bag isn't holding up to your standards. The harness has a lot of great features and is very comfortable.
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Harness is very comfortable, and obviously the carabiner and ATC work (otherwise I wouldn't be here). The chalk bag is a bit small, but works quite well for me since I mostly just need it on my fingers and don't have massive hands for a guy. Comes with a chalk ball. Bought this package on sale and I think it's been a great value, as each item is solid, and I saved off of buying them separately.
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This harness was everything I wanted. The speed adjust tightening mechanism is very handy and this harness has worked perfectly for both indoor and outdoor climbing. The gear loops have plenty of space and overall this harness is great value for the low price point.
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It's comfortable and very easy to adjust. And I got it when there's a discount. Very good purchase.
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I have been climbing in this harness for a few weeks now and I absolutely love it! This Harness is incredibly comfortable and has not been restricting on any of the climbs thus far.
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A great harness for the climbing indoors. The speed adjustments are great. A few nits: I do miss from the original Momentum model was the velcro strap. The new leg strap adjustments take a bit of getting used to--not as convenient as the original Momentum harness IMO. Still a great harness overall.
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Can't say anything bad about this package. Has everything I need to climb and it all works great. The harness is very comfy, the carabiner and belay device are perfect, and the chalk is great for keeping away moisture. I will definitely stick with black diamond products as I progress with climbing.
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didn't realize it was a men's harness, doesn't say on the website title however, it fits well on a woman the waist belt in front of you is kinda of pulled outward even when you are not belaying; it is just angled away from you a bit; not a problem really, but just appears strange color is actually a dull green, not the best; picture on the website shows a bright yellow? overall, comfortable for a woman, also comfortable on the legs, feels light, yet safe, much more flexible freedom for movement during climbing
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He speaks eloquently to our generation, writing in the introduction to his classic commentary on the Torah: "because our people dwell in an alien land and concentrate their efforts on the accumulation of wealth, feeling that this will protect them from the exigencies of their time. This in turn results in a condition where they have no proper time to consider the wonders and wisdom of our Torah, and even brings them to question the importance of our holy Torah, becoming critical of its teachings, for they do not understand it properly."
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By Joe Spector, Gannett Albany Bureau
ALBANY, N.Y. - New York paid more than $1.9 million in interest for late payments to vendors during the 2011-12 fiscal year, which ended March 31, Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said. That's an increase of 38 percent from the previous year.
Most of the interest payments came from the state Department of Health. They accrued $1.3 million, up 130 percent from the last fiscal year.
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President Michael Young, UW Football Coach Steve Sarkisian and popular UW Professor David Domke took the stage at the UW Alumni Association Member Celebration to thank UWAA members for their century-plus support of the University and higher ed.
Held in an enormous pavilion on Red Square, stuffed with art by UW students, three stages, a jazz combo, and buffet tables groaning under piles of delicious food, the UWAA Member Celebration hosted over 300 alumni and friends for an evening of music, conversation and fun.
Taking a break from the music (provided by a trio from the UW School of Music) President Young briefly traced the evolution of the UWAA from its earliest days in 1889—when there were 60 living UW alumni—to today's 55,000-member community, united by a love of the University. He shared that the UW deans' consensus that the mission of the UW was to "optimize human potential," and his opinion that a strong University relies on a strong alumni association.
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Lew Ford of the Baltimore Orioles in action against the New York... Fotografia de notíciasAtleta,Baltimore Orioles,Basebol,Borough - Tipo de divisão administrativa,Cidade de Nova Iorque,Desporto,EUA,Estádio,Game Five,Horizontal,Lew Ford,Liga Norte-Americana,Liga Principal de Basebol,MLB American League Division Series,New York Yankees,The Bronx,Yankee StadiumPhotographer Jim McIsaacCollection: Getty Images Sport 2012 Jim McIsaacNEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 12: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Lew Ford #51 of the Baltimore Orioles in action against the New York Yankees during Game Five of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 12, 2012 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees defeated the Orioles 3-1 to win their best of five series three games to two. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)


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Models may be primarily known for the way they wear other people's clothes, but we're more interested in what they select when they're not on the clock. Hence today's story, in which we offer up one of our favorite faces from the runway and celebrate her sartorial selections. In this inaugural installment of Model Off Duty, we check in with famed British beauty Lily Donaldson, salute her restrained, rock'n'roll personal style, and give you a couple of hints about how you can achieve a similar look.
Before we delve into Donaldson's clothing choices, a quick refresher for those of you not well versed in this golden girl's career. Currently on the cover of British Vogue, Donaldson is a major force in the modeling world for her ability to flip from ultra-edgy to completely commercial in the blink of an eye. Now a five-year industry veteran (quite a long time in this world), she still steadily secures major advertising campaigns (right now, she's the face of Burberry and Gucci) and continues to dominate the runways (during Milan's Fashion Week, she opened and closed Versace, and was the final face at Alberta Ferretti and D&G).
At work, Donaldson may dedicate herself to the most fanciful, futuristic, and fashion-forward looks, when it comes to her own closet, she takes a decidedly dressed-down approach and favors perfectly simple basics. Though her on-camera life tends towards the Technicolor, when she's not working, Donaldson prefers simple a black-and-white palette. Perhaps as a contradiction to her refined, elegant beauty, Donaldson always goes for tough staples and picks zipper-embellished leather, shredded hems, and studded accessories on a regular basis.
Though she sticks to just a few colors and tends to rely on a specific silhouette (namely: anything short), there's much to be learned from the way Donaldson puts outfits together. While her hemlines might be high, she keeps things toned down with a few tricks. For example, as seen backstage at Dolce & Gabbana (above, far left), Donaldson balanced her little leather mini with opaque tights and flat buckle-embellished boots. Try Alexander Wang's Front Zip Mini ($395) with Frye's Engineer Boots ($198) for a similar look.
In addition to the stockings-and-sturdy-boots device, she also is very systematic about revealing skin. The low-slung bleached out jean skirt she wore to a Balenciaga show (second from left) might showcase a sliver of her stomach, but notice how that's the only bit that shows? (Please keep that in mind when styling Topshop's Distressed Bleach Denim Pelmet ($50) or your own thrashed pieces.) On the odd occasions that Donaldson does decide to bare her legs and arms, like at an Alberta Ferretti party during Cannes (second from right), she mixes modest pieces, like black ballet flats and a figure-skimming top, with her tight-and-tiny cutoffs (both 7 For All Mankind's Roll Up Shorts ($165) and Forever 21's Cara Frayed Denim Shorts ($22.80) have a similar look).
Donaldson sticks to this formula even for evening events, just check out the outfit she wore to the Ermanno Scervino Party during Milan Fashion Week (far right) for example. A boxy moto jacket and slightly sheer tights temper her barely-there, body-conscious, little black dress. The overall effect is sexy, without looking shouty (as in "look at me, look at me!"), always a good thing!
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Patrons of the Forest Hills Library received a once-in-a-lifetime lesson on Chinese culture on October 13.
The first lady of the Republic of China, Madame Ma Chow Mei-Ching, visited the library, located at 108-19 71st Avenue, to present a donation of 10 children's picture books. The books, which are written in Chinese, were contributed with the purpose of encouraging young Americans to learn more about the traditions of China.
Along with her gift, Madame Ma entertained children with tales about the Chinese Zodiac and educated them in the art of creating an origami mouse – the first of the 12 animals of the Zodiac.
"Queens Library was honored to welcome Madame Ma Chow Mei-Ching and her guests," said Joanne King, the associate director of communications for Queens Library. "Queens has more than 195,000 people whose first language is Chinese and who have strong cultural ties to their homeland. It is our mission to provide them with reading material in their own language, and to provide our English-speaking library users with a greater understanding of the great art, culture and economy of China. Library users in Queens will make good use of this generous gift, and we are so appreciative."


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Hi Everyone!
We love seeing your Creations entries, and we've always been very impressed with the amount of talent we see every month.
Have a peek at the previous entries here »
We'd love to know if you would like a theme for your Creations in the future, and if you do, what themes would you like? This is your chance tell us what you think!
Don't be shy, post your ideas below!
no!!!! I think making a theme would be bad for three reasons!
One, it would just put a limit on creativity, putting barriers up for people, and giving them certain parameters to what they can and can't do, that isn't always a bad thing, but in this case I think it is.
And two, a lot of people do stop motion animation, and if it is going to be even a few minutes long, that takes more than a month, so the you would have to announce the theme several months in advance to let the animators, well, animate. and a lot of them are still young, so something might come up that causes them to delay, and then they would miss the deadline for the creation theme that they have been working on for four months, or something.
And three, not everyone puts things on to win, just for exposure, and for some constructive criticism. When I put my Beaver Creek Episodes in the Creations, I know it probably won't win, but there is still a chance. I think there are quite a few people that do this, and that would limit those people what they could put on if it had to be themed! I know because my animations aren't Wallace and Gromit, they are probably not going to win first place, but other people can still watch and enjoy them... I mean, hey... who wouldn't want that first prize Nick Park signature... but that isn't always the reason for putting things up... thanks to you, I know Nick has actually seen Beaver Creek, which is good enough for me
I have been using this site for almost 4 years, and I think keeping it open would be better for people who just want to be free about what they make. and keep it open for everyone and every creation that just wants even a slightest chance to win, or just to showcase their work.
sorry for all of that, just my thoughts on the matter.
I agree
me too
Me three, it's a nice idea, but I dont think it would work on here unfortunately
I always find a theme helps me but I think, if I may, that there could be a compromise in this situation taking into consideration everyone else's view. I think that people could tick whether or not their work is for the theme competition and have maybe one winner for that, like the topbun award had, and then run the other competition aside that for other creations. It would also be awesome like Iantimothy suggested if you could maybe put a list up of the themes you are planning to run maybe 6 months ahead of time? so in March, so that it would finish in September, just in time fore the new school term- and gives people a chance to complete it over the summer, and will mean there will be a fair few entries . The next theme would go up for April in October, May for November ect. just to give people a little bit of for warning <
That's what I think any way- probably not fully thought through yet- but it was just a quick jot down of ideas.
Thanks for the feedback so far! The main reason we asked is that the themes on the Shaun the Sheep website seem to be quite popular and we've even got members suggesting their own themes! Their work is mainly drawings, rather than animation, so I can understand it may not work so well on W&G.
It seems the general consensus is to keep the competition open to all entries, or at least give people a lot of notice and the option to upload unrelated work into a separate part of the gallery.
I'll leave the thread open so anyone else is welcome to add their suggestions too!
i think it would be a good idea, but if you didn't have to follow the theme to win or be runner up, just as a suggestion because it's worked out for sts so far
i agree with Ian.
Who's lan? Also maybe the themes could lead to less competition because alot of people can still post irrevelant pictures/animations and not care if they are in the competition or not. But a theme could limit the creativity of artists if they only have a month to think and to draw/animate. Then theres not much time to create. So im like with and against it. What do you think, ehh Gromit?
I guess he's speechless
i think you should do one for doctor who
Thanks for the comments everyone, keep them coming!
kld - you could always create a Doctor Who-themed W&G creation anyway?
Say if you are someone that finds it hard to come up with an idea, like me, a theme is a good place to start. Yet I do agree with Ian that it limits people to what they want/can do. Maybe you could put a theme up every week, yet not make it a restriction so that you have to make something to do with that particular theme.
yeah, you could do a theme just as a suggestion, but can still win or runner up even if it's not the theme
I agree with wallace05man
Hmm ok, maybe on the upload page we could put a "suggested theme" each month?
If you have any suggestions for themes you'd like to see, let me know!
I don't think we need theme's, it limits creativity. However, if people are bored or stuck for ideas, a theme would be a good idea
Themed and non-themed creations could work
lol i luv @ellie m now she uploaded my amy pond creation
I think a theme would be always a good thing to have, I always spend ages thinking of what I could make to enter. However if its the same theme peoples ideas may clash together and they may make simular creations that might be hard to judge apart.
Having given this some thought, I think that it is fine how it is, However you could have a theme every other month? to let creativity flow and let us know what the theme will be to plan and start making. Then fill the rest of the months with usual creations related to wallace and gromit etc.
Please help! I am having a horribly difficult time uploading an image. All I get is this blank screen with a bunch of computer codes!
I read that the problem may be the size of the image, but if so what size is allowed?! And how does one change the size?!
Themes would be really cool! But I agree that the creativity would be limited. Also, it would depend on if the themes would be determining what medium would be used... Overall, both sides have valid points! It's a tough call.
Hi meganelle, you should be able to upload your picture if you try again now! Let us know if you have any other problems, but all should be fixed.
Keep your opinions coming whether you would like creation themes! It sounds like a 'suggested theme' may be the way to go...
OHMYLANTA IT WORKED! Thank you so much!!
i agree with ian, i think there should be no themes just because people should not be limited on their creativity, but it is still a good idea!
I think themes would be a awesome Idea!
i think they could do a theme if someone WANTS to or some else could do there own thing that will be quite fair.for the themes they should be seasonal.
what do you think ?
Not really. I think it should stay the same,as its nice seeing all the diffrent ideas.
When I think theme, I think background. For instance, when you log into the site," Welcome back ____! You've missed a lot( or something) and pictures of new creations and threads. Yet, at be, everyone already goes and clicks on creations or forums and scams through. Maybe specific viewings towards creation winners or... perhaps a little cubed cheese icon that makes a squeaking noise when you roll your cursor over it...oh! Sorry, im too busy dreaming.
lad... I'm lost...
we should not really do a theme like the shaun the sheep website. That targets more variety since shaun is a very flexible character to make a creation on, especially when he gets into a lot of mischeif.
Imagine doing an easter hunt or a fireworks night (you can still but it is not really open, wallace is a grown man and gromit is a matured dog!! :surprise.
in my personal opinion, you can make a monthly theme maybe of the seasons or even plots or settings. Overall, a theme wouldnt be so good...
(P.S. when would you update the Aardman Darkside website, i am awaiting more of Rex and Angry Kid season 2
(P.P.S. like website, maybe there can be open seasonal comps relating to w&g films that may include answering questions or puzzles)
(P.P.P.S) The Pirates! would be #1 on my list of 2012 movies.. Cant really understand the plot though..
(P.P.P.P.S) Does the Monkey on the end of the emoticon panel relates to anything?? just wondering
I like looking at all the different creations as you never know what the next creation could be!
yes yes yes yes i think we should, it'll be like the shaun the sheep website
i agree with chicken lickin!!
aardman staff Ummm... when i click on goodies wallpapers they all come up with the wrong picture which i want for my background sorry to trouble you.
katie if you read this PLEASE HELP MEEE!i bloct buddies by mistake and i want to unblock!tell me what to do PLEASE
Hi 'puppylove' I know I'm not Katie, but I think you can unblock people on your profile. Just click 'edit' at the top of the page near you log in name. Then you will be able to edit your profile e.t.c. It should then say 'Block friends' underneath the box with your personal information in.
Also if you have a question to ask any Aardman staff you could send them a email and they will reply quicker.
Hope my information helps.
HI! I do a lot of Artwork for the STS website and I'm hoping to branch out and do more on here. While I love the themes for the STS competetions, I can see how they might not work out so well in the W&G ones. Just as a suggestion, instead of doing a theme that is for a prize, you could keep the competetions open with no theme, but, seeing as how some people wanted the theme so that they could have help with ideas, the Aardman staff could create a forum/discussion so that fans could suggest themes to other fans. It would be simillar to the discussion " Your chance to sugest an artyard theme" on STS, but it would mainly be so that fans could swap Ideas, choose their own theme, and draw it if they wanted to, but the theme wouldn't be necessary to enter or win the competetion. Please don't change the way you do the theme's on STS though, they're really fun and they help organize the competetion.-respectfully, LOve Shaun19 P.S. do you think that's a good idea , Katie?
I'd actully like doing themes then it could be a good challange for us to do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I started submitting entries to Shaun the Sheep first and thought that a theme contest was really neat and challenging! I enjoy working around guidelines as I'm terrible when it comes to thinking up my own ideas. After submitting my first piece to Shaun the Sheep and then checking out Wallace and Gromit, I was surprised to see that the competition here was themeless. It made it a little more difficult for me to submit pieces to this website because I couldn't think of anything to do.
If you've noticed all of the things I've submitted have been copies of images that are here on the site. xD; Rather boring if you ask me.
I'm all for there being a theme every month, but the general concensus is to not have one! Either way I still have loads of fun with the competiton.
maybe sometimes but not every month
I agree with 'MrTechnoTrousers,' maybe sometimes but not every month. Maybe every other month.
I agree with Mr.Techno Trousers and Rooster Lee.
If tre are going tobe themes when will they start??
i dont no because i like simple so i can show the little details but i put in tiny things that give it their true personality. i am about to enter my first competetion and i am not in it to win it i just think that i can try something and that i can get tips to help i just think its a reaally good idea (the monthly competition) and imagination and style is needed and thymes i think would make it limited.
to be honest dont take this into your brain cos others might think different.
I think we should just let our imagination flow without themes, yet if there is something special happening in the month (ex: holidays, olympics) could be chosen as the winner.
i dont mind :p xx can we creat our own themes like pick a background then add the people we want in it :p xx
yes pweasee
i'm from the tmp and i really liked having themes
yes, themes would be great --- it makes me think about drawing things I don't usually draw--
I agree Lottie - before the TMP I used to just draw the same sort of pictures over and over, it really made me think about drawing lots of different things!
The themes seem to work well on the Shaun the Sheep website I think...it is nice to see what everybody else decides to draw
There could be two seperate competitions- one for what you want, and the other with a theme!
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jro, you mixing your meds again?
I sure wish I could step out of myself enough to do something like that. Been reading/looking at a lot of Japanese 'cos-play' stuff. Try as I might I shall never be that weird.
However, I think this kind of thing is healthy and should be taught in the public schools.


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The Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District is broke, and to keep the lights on through the end of March it will have to adopt the same risky fiscal strategy that got it into trouble in the first place.
Former Executive Director Brian J. Wohnsiedler borrowed money against future state grants to pay operating costs, which members of the districts board of directors said occurred without their knowledge or consent. He resigned Feb. 4.
Mr. Wohnsiedler said he did nothing wrong, adding that using available resources has always been a practice.
Legislator Michael W. Behling, R-Adams, who is also a board of directors member, said no criminal action is suspected but Mr. Wohnsiedler has lost the boards faith and decided to step aside.
The districts agronomist, Christine M. Watkins, was appointed the interim executive director at the board meeting Monday night. She and her staff put together a budget outlining their financial position.
The district, an independent state-mandated agency created by the county, has budgeted $386,236.00 in expenses for 2013. More than half of its revenue, $195,840, comes from the county. The rest comes from state grants and a small amount of earned income. Its mission is to help farmers comply with Department of Environmental Conservation regulations.
The countys trails coordinator and forestry service, which draw an additional $95,000 and $93,263 from the county, respectively, fall under the soil district, which has a staff of six.
The county pays its share of the districts budget quarterly. Mrs. Watkins said the district would have trouble paying employees by mid-March.
It is projecting a deficit of $10,000 for the year. The forestry service is projecting a deficit of nearly $17,000.
The state has frozen all grant contributions to the district until it gets a budget in place, conducts an audit and finds out how it got into the compromised position, according to Robert D. Brower, an associate environmental analyst in the state Department of Agriculture and Markets.
After approving the budget provided by Mrs. Watkins and her colleagues, the board voted Monday to spend $7,800 to hire Crowley and Halloran CPAs, 215 Washington St., to conduct an independent audit.
In the meantime, to keep the district operating, board members debated selling assets. Mr. Brower cautioned against doing so, saying he did not want to see the district get rid of anything it could not get back, as much of the equipment it owns is tied to state grant money.
Board members also considered cutting per diem and travel money for directors to reduce costs, but postponed a decision to a later meeting.
A forestry employee, Leonard N. Tibbetts, was laid off last year because of budget constraints.
In the end, the board voted to temporarily use up to $25,000 from the trails budget, which has already received two quarters worth of funding to tide the struggling district over until the next county payment comes through and the audit is completed, freeing up state money.
Mr. Behling, who raised a motion to use the trail funds, said, It certainly was always going to be done anyway and we werent going to know it.
Jason D. Bast, a board member, said: I dont have a problem with it. I dont like it but I dont have a problem with it because I dont see any other option.
Using the trail funds means the board will adopt the same policy that led to the former executive directors resignation.
The practice of borrowing money against state grants, while not acceptable under state environmental board regulations, is not unheard of, according to Legislator John D. Peck, R-Great Bend, also a district board member.
However, increases in workers compensation and pension payments and a faltering economy over the last four years have made that practice unsustainable, Mr. Peck said.
For his part, Mr. Wohnsiedler is not bitter. Attributing his decision to resign from the district after 12 years to professional and personal reasons, he said he had an excellent tenure at the district and is not concerned about the audit. He said diminishing resources and the state and federal fiscal situation made managing the districts projects increasingly difficult. He plans to stay in the area and work on his farm for a few months before looking for jobs in the private sector.
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