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Friday, July 14, 2006
Representative Harman on the Specter Bill
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Congresswoman Jane Harman
Knowing that Rep. Harman and her staff are acquainted with this blog, and the legal analysis on it, is quite honestly the best news that I've heard all week.
I hope that her staff will spread the word to other staffers in both the House and the Senate.
An additional question about the Specter bill concerns the newly-added definition of "Surveillance device." As far as I can tell, there is no definition of this term in FISA as it exists now. But in the Specter bill there is a proposed definition: "(l) 'Surveillance device' means any means a device that effects surveillance but does not include a device that extracts or analyzes information from data that have already been acquired by the U.S. government by lawful means." See Section 10.
All this definition really does is say that a "surveillance device" is any device that can be used for surveillance (which is basically how the law reads now), EXCEPT for devices that "analyze information from data that have already been acquired by the U.S. government by lawful means." So all this definition does is subtract certain types of devices from the term "surveillance device" as it is used in FISA.
What's the significance of this? Well, as we all know, we don't really know what the extent of any of these eavesdropping programs really are. But there has been speculation that there are multiple programs, at least one of which may or may not involve the government's buying vast databases of data from phone companies and analyzing that data on its own. Such databases, purchased as they are in commercial transactions, would presumably be "data that have already been acquired by the U.S. government by lawful means." In addition to the other things that have been pointed out about Specter's bill, then, it would also seem to give explicit legal protection to the government's continuing to buy these databases and search them for whatever info it wants, if that's in fact what it's been doing. Or, alternatively, to just start doing it.
Believe me, I'd really love to be corrected here and told I'm reading this wrong -- it's all a bit opaque, and it's possible I don't have this straight. But that's what I think this says.
I think it speaks well for both Rep. Harman and for Balkinization that she has been willing to submit this excellent posting.
I note one additional peculiarity of the bill, contained within her posting. Yes, the Specter bill apparently authorizes programmatic review by "a court," but that in itself is one of the extraordinary features of the legislation. The "a court" is presumably the FISA court. Although every member is an Article III judge confirmed by the Senate, the actual members of the Court are hand-picked by the Chief Justice, with no oversight whatsoever, whether from Congress or even his fellow justices. (University of Pennsylvania law professor Ted Ruger has written an excellent article on this rather extraordinary power of the Chief Justice.) To put it mildly, there is no reason to believe that the late Chief Justice Rehnquist or, now, Chief Justice Roberts looks to strong civil libertarians as potential members (though Ruger found less demonstrable conservative tilt in those appointed than he initially expected). Aside from this peculiarity of the appointment process, though, "a court" seemingly need not even issue a public opinion, nor, even more to the point, is there seemingly any procedure for review by the Supreme Court.
This is a truly terrible bill that moves toward the possibility of secret opinions--conducted under God knows what kind of "adversarial" presentation of argument--without the possibility of review by the Court that in all other cases is at the top of the judicial hierarchy. Why? Does Arlen Specter not trust the members of the Supreme Court to be adequately discrete?
As Marty Lederman has suggested, the Washington Post headline writer who spoke of a "compromise" by the Whtie House literally has not understanding at all of what the bill really includes. The Specter Bill is more accurately described as a face-saving surrender to David Addington, even if he is unhappy that it is not an unconditional surrender. It will be a sad, sad day if other Democrats (not to mention a few classically conservative/libertarian Republicans) do not join Rep. Harmon in opposing this dreadful legislation.
Sandy: It's better -- or worse -- than that. As far as I can tell, the FISA "review" is neither required nor meaningful. (And that's even putting aside the point I made in my post that the substantive standards for review would be reduced to a point where a child would have trouble failing to meet them.)
It's not required because the AG need not go to the FISA court -- he can if he wants to do so, but need not.
It's not meaningful because it's not clear that anything would happen if the FISA court *denied* approval. The bill doesn't require cessation of the program even if there's such a denial, as best I can tell (although it's certainly possible I missed something).
All of which is to say that it's quite literally setting up advisory opinions, with no legal effect whatsoever. I think.
Who will have standing to challenge alleged violations of the LISTEN Act, and how will compliance by the executive be ensured given the virtual certainty of a presidential signing statement purporting to "interpret" its provisions, in accordance with essentially the opposite of everything LISTEN prescribes?
despite the late hour, I stopped by with the idea of asking if there was any mechanism by which the kind of legal analyses routinely published here - in particular, those re the specter bill - made their way to the influential. question answered!
as long as we're parsing the wording, looking for the worst - is there anything to be read into "with respect to" in the paragraph endorsing the addington/yoo approach to art II powers? having a lay interest in the estab clause, I'm sensitive to how troublesome that particular word has been there and wonder if it was used here specifically for it's vagueness. probably paranoia, but that's what the last 5 1/2 years have bred.
This is the first time I see somebody from Congress who was briefed on what the NSA is doing to state publicly that there never was any need for Bush Administration to bypass the FISC. Given the standards of that court I suspected that all along but it is nice to see it confirmed by somebody in the know. BTW an excellent post by Rep. Hartman both substantively, tone and presentation wise. We don't see that level of professionalism often these days especially from politicians.
The Signal Intelligence subcommittee chair Heather Wilson has a post on her website summarizing in a few hundred words the bill she intends to introduce July 18, next Tuesday, here.
It is reassuring that the House is encouraging the Senate to look at the far reach Specter's proposed FISA bill in the senate adds. ML, and Sandy have helped clarify some of the misleading headlines in the media, even including some wayward impressions in NYT. Fortunately, ML's writing has sent me back to the opinions in the Hamdan ruling. Clearly congress still has the right to shape these processes. Welcome, Rep. Harman; and appreciation to this site's acomplished designers.
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Alarm Detection Systems, based in Aurora, Ill., sought to strengthen its executive team by promoting six people to new roles. And today, as I write this, Rapid Response is looking to fill 70 or more positions for its headquarters in Syracuse N.Y.
As I'm looking over the current events of the industry, growth has been quite the theme, and these are companies that are growing by notable proportions.
At ADS, Amy Becker will become VP and Controller; Nick Bonifas, Corporate Counsel; Ken Mish, VP of Alarm Service and Call Center Operations; Peggy Raper, Call Center Manager; Rick Raper, VP of Central Station Services, Mark Schramm, VP and CIO.
"The alarm industry has changed more in the last five years than in the previous fifty. We need the talent, dedication and intelligence of every employee for ADS to remain the leading provider of security services. Fortunately, we have a committed staff that is up to the task," said Bob Bonifas, ADS founder and CEO in a prepared statement.
Rapid Response is holding a career fair today to find candidates for openings, most of which are new positions, related to the company's growth.
Read more on this development with ADS and the reason for this executive expansion.
U.S. Cellular's OnLook Digital System, a self-installed security and home automation system, is now available in Iowa and in the Tulsa, Okla., market in U.S. Cellular retail stores, online and over the phone. The system can be managed over a smartphone, tablet or computer, according to the company.
The OnLook Digital System is powered by Alarm.com's cloud-based software platform. It has three DIY package options available starting at $99.99 with a two-year contract. The options include Essential Security, Advanced Security and Advanced Security + Energy.
U.S. Cellular says that every package includes 24/7 professional monitoring and standard components such as a control panel, two door/window sensors, one motion sensor, one key fob, security signs and decals and 24/7 monitoring.
Customers will receive real-time notifications via their mobile phones if something is happening, the company says. Customers are also offered several security and automation accessories and add-on packages that allow customers to customize the solution to best fit their specific needs.
Industry analyst Jeff Kagan of Wireless told a number of news sources that "U.S. Cellular has not seen the kind of growth in wireless that larger competitors have seen in the last several years. So moving into this new market segment sounds like a good idea if it can help U.S. Cellular show solid growth again."
U.S. Cellular is not alone seeing this as a growth opportunity in home automation and security services. Other companies, such as AT&T Mobility and Comcast Xfinity, see the same opportunity, Kagan said.
I have scheduled an interview to speak with U.S. Cellular to follow up on what this means for its future. So stayed tuned.
Managed and hosted access control systems, or access control as a service "ACaaS" has been on the rise for some time now. IHS's Blake Kozak put out a research note today with some interesting ACaaS projections.
From the report: "IHS estimates that newly installed hosted and managed access control doors represented about 3 percent of the total new readers and electronic locks installed in the Americas in 2013. A total of about 80,000 doors of ACaaS were added in the region in 2013. IHS has forecast there will be about 1.8 million total doors of ACaaS in the Americas by 2018."
ACaaS is good for end users and integrators alike, the report points out.
For integrators, it's a source of RMR and it also increases "stickiness" of accounts. For end users, outsourcing access control provisioning and permissions to an integrator removes a major hassle internally. Very important also, is that the fact that ACaas is sold as a service, so the funds come from the operating budget rather than the capital expenditure budget, making it easier for end users to "sell" internally.
However, Kozak notes that it's not always possible to fully fund ACaaS through the OpEx budget. "For example, a system with 100 doors and 400 card users would likely not use a 100% opex model. The integrator/installer will need to obtain some amount of revenue upfront." Kozak also says that "Web-based panels are continuing to experience growth, potentially impacting the adoption of ACaaS." IHS predicts that we'll see more hybrid systems "a mix of onsite management, monitoring and hosted infrastructure." Finally, the note brings up another important topic: Big Data. A buzzword for sure, but if they can figure out how to capture and collate the data efficiently, access control data, like video data, should be in important source for advanced business intelligence in the future.
In the last couple weeks, I've talked to a lot of people about how things fared in 2014, and what their plans are for this brand new year. Two conversations in particular stand out to me.
Larry Halpern, president of Safe Systems, said the company is looking at how to service its continued growth, possibly through moving to a bigger facility. When I spoke with David Bitton, COO for Supreme Security Systems, he mentioned updating the company website.
It's a recurrent topic, but always interesting. This is even the question we've posed to our readers in the newest SSN News Poll, and one that I've enjoyed hearing about.
The last time SSN talked with Safe Systems was back in January of 2013, shortly after it acquired two Colorado-based companies.
Halpern told SSN that, because of its continued growth, Safe Systems is considering moving to a larger facility to accommodate its wealth of accounts.
There are no definite plans, according to Halpern, but it's something that may come up in mid- to late-2015. "This isn't something we can just jump into, it's got to be well planned. … We think out what we do and are diligent about the process to make sure we do it right," Halpern said.
Safe Systems, established in 1982, is a full-service security company that monitors more than 10,000 accounts in the state of Colorado. About 70 percent of these accounts are commercial, and 30 percent are residential. Based in Louisville, Colo., the company of about 80 employees is actively looking for acquisitions, Halpern told Security Systems News. The company has also considered expanding with a new branch office in Denver.
Supreme Security Systems, family owned since its start in 1929, has around 7,000 accounts– 60 percent residential and 40 percent commercial—in and around New Jersey. Bitton mentioned that one of the company's upcoming plans is to launch a new website to be new, updated and more responsive.
"It's important to stay—and look—current," Bitton said, "If it looks or feels like 1996 then that's the type of company [people] are going to think [they're] doing business with."
Lately, I've been trying to hear from prominent businesses in the industry. If you have news about your central station, or would like to tell me about your company and how you do things, feel free to call me at any time at 207-846-0600, ext. 254.
ADT CEO Naren Gursahaney announced during an interview with Forbes magazine last month that ADT is "working feverishly to develop" a partnership with Google-Nest.
Despite that pronouncement in the national magazine, ADT since has been mum on the potential partnership. It told Security Systems News and other publications that basically, at any given time, it is in regular conversations with a number of tech companies about potential partnerships.
There is nothing to report at this time, an ADT spokeswoman said via email in response to an inquiries from SSN after the Fortune article appeared and then again on Jan. 6.
But Imperial Capital, in a report released Dec. 30, said an ADT-Nest partnership is "not a surprise … especially since Nest has been running its 'work with Nest' developer program for connecting its products with other smart-products with some of the same companies as ADT."
"Mercedes Benz, Jawbone, Whirlpool, Logitech and IFTTT are among the growing list of companies with which Nest is integrating. ADT is now working with many 'new-age,' cloud based technology companies—several of them overlapping with Nest. ADT needs to show investors that it has the full range of technology and services capabilities ranging from experts in installing the plain old telephone line (POTS) systems, to installers and servicers who have the 'IT-IQ' to make ADT into a technology leader in the residential alarm monitoring industry."
A partnership between ADT and Nest "could open up a significant opportunity for ADT to provide professional monitoring for [Nest's] Dropcam users (and potentially other DIY products in the coming quarters," Imperial said in the report.
For those of you who have been following my blog, you may know that I haven't been in the industry very long. But, in the past couple months, I've been trying my best to learn as much as I can about the industry.
As such, I've picked up things here and there that make a lot of sense to me. A poignant summation of the purpose behind it all came from Chris Newhook, central station manager for American Alarm and Communications when I visited recently; that monitoring is about comfort, making sure people feel—and are—safe at all times.
So this blog post goes out as a recognition to the people in the central stations this holiday, making sure that others are safe, and providing that same level of care and comfort as any other day.
Especially to those individuals, but to everyone else in the industry as well: Thank you and happy holidays.
New York-based Speco Technologies, which provides residential and commercial video surveillance, electronics accessories and audio products, has opened an online factory outlet store.
That's right, a factory outlet store.
Security Systems News, being just down the road a piece from Freeport, Maine, one of the nation's outlet meccas, knows a thing or two about factory outlet stores. A lot. But an outlet security store? Hmmm. That's interesting. Is this a new trend?
Speco's online outlet store will offer limited-inventory closeout and refurbished items at "bargain prices," according to a statement from the company.
A perusal of the e-store site found a variety of indoor and outdoor cameras, monitors, NVRs and power supplies and switchers, among other products.
Specostore.com is a full e-commerce site with SSL encryption, which allows users to browse and purchase products and track and follow up on orders, all through a secure login, the company says. All products sold through Specostore.com will have a 90-day warranty.
A call into Speco wasn't answered by press time, but we'll certainly update if we can.
American Alarm and Communications, a full-service security company with a central station based in Arlington, Mass., was kind enough to host me Dec. 15 to help me learn about the industry I recently signed on to cover.
Maria Moretti, command center manager, Chris Newhook, central station manager, and Keith Hunt, technical manager, led my visit. Starting with a tour of the administrative offices, then into the "Command Center." Ending with a session of observing central station operators.
Being new to the industry, there was a lot of value for me in witnessing first-hand the everyday workings of a central station, learning the exact process by which alarms come in and are handled by the operators.
In an industry that is changing, faster almost every year, especially as newer technologies are introduced and updated, there are more openings to pursue, explained Newhook, expanding opportunities for security company employees.
American Alarm encourages its employees to follow whichever growth path they are more geared towards. This approach, from my perspective, makes the industry seem more dynamic in a positive way—one of supported exploration.
"If you've been in it long enough, you won't just have one job, you wear many hats," said Hunt.
One thing I can say is that I find the industry to be one thing in particular—easy to learn about. It is full of good people, such as those at American Alarm and Communications; people pushing themselves to help others learn and adapt.
Protection 1 CEO Tim Whall has always been big on data and measurable metrics. It appears Protection 1 is further fine-tuning its data-driven strategy with the announcement today that the full-service business and home security company is launching a new Field Services Organization.
The new group will be led by Paul Straten in the newly created role of VP, field services. Straten, who has been with Protection 1 for 14 years, will report to Don Young, chief information and operating officer.
Protection one say the new organization "will focus on the service delivery platform to support its rapidly growing commercial and national accounts business." Straten's group will "provide actionable data through the use of technical tools to help the field organization continue to improve upon their delivery capabilities."
The goal, according to a prepared statement from Young is to provide "the most sophisticated service delivery platform in the industry."
Working with Straten will be Marcel Van Someren who has been promoted to the position of director, field technology and Helton De Oliveira who will serve as director, field services.Van Someren will "standardize training on the wide variety of products and services that Protection 1 offers and create educational channels that make it straightforward and impactful for technicians to access and learn." De Oliveira is charged with "the production and distribution for all reporting related to field production, efficiency measurement, and related operational reporting data. The strategy behind this position is to streamline much of the available reporting and create a universal channel of access by field teams so they have the most accurate and current data available."
Protection 1 has 2 million business and home security customers, 3,500 employees, 70 office locations and five UL Certified monitoring centers across the country. It also has a Network Operations Center with a Cisco Cloud and Managed Services Express Partner Certification.
While searching for what's new out there, I noticed that a Syracuse publication posted online that Rapid Response Monitoring hired 11 new people.
Upon following up with Christopher Denniston, marketing and communications manager for Rapid Response Monitoring, he stated that 2014 was a year of record growth for Rapid Response—the best year in its history.
"More dealers have chosen to transition to Rapid than ever before and our dealers have also experienced positive organic growth," Denniston told Security Systems News in an email interview.
"Our people are our greatest asset and our dealer and account growth requires an increase in staff. Our hiring criteria are extremely stringent. We hire only four percent of applicants—the best of the best," he said.
Rapid Response hired Dustin S. Jesmer, Lishay M. Mack, Carlos M. Valle Wemett, Connor J. Brown, Emily K. Buss, Steve L. Delgado, Amanda S. Lewis, David J. Martin and Aglaeth M. Vazquez as control center specialists. Cathryn M. Mahoney and Olivia N. Nobile were hired as accounting assistants.
Denniston listed further examples of this growth; "Our fully redundant monitoring center in California will have a grand opening in Q1 of 2015 and our headquarters' facility is undergoing an expansion bringing it from 40,000 square feet to 75,000 square feet."
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OGDENSBURG - After touring the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center sheriffs and sheriff deputies from Jefferson, Franklin, St. Lawrence and Essex Counties spoke with one voice in opposition to the plan to shut down inpatient care facilities in Ogdensburg.
The tour, which took place under the guidance of representatives from the state Office of Mental Health on Thursday afternoon, was followed by a discussion at the Dobisky Center where attendees spoke candidly about their concerns.
The OMH has proposed closing the inpatient care facilities in Ogdensburg, instead sending patients to Centers of Excellence downstate as part of an effort to centralize mental health care and focus on community-based services.
But the plan has sheriffs from counties served by the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center concerned that as inpatient beds are taken out of the community county, prison cells will become the de facto mental health treatment facilities in the north country.
St. Lawrence County Sheriff Kevin M. Wells said the tour of the facility and his conversations with representatives from the OMH made him less optimistic about the future of mental health care in the region if inpatient services are closed in Ogdensburg.
It makes no sense for the health of the people who are up there [at SLPC] and it makes no sense for the safety of our communities, Mr. Wells said.
That sentiment was echoed by other sheriffs and deputies who are fearful that removing inpatient care will only drive more people into the jails.
I honestly dont believe the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center services 100 percent of the needs we have now, Franklin County Sheriff Kevin Mulverhill said, adding that roughly 30 percent of the inmates he sees on a daily basis are dealing with mental health issues. Now youre telling me that the people that are housed here now are going to be turned back onto the street?
Mr. Mulverhill said mental health patients are already getting caught up in a criminal justice system that isnt capable of helping them.
When someone dealing with a psychotic episode ends up in county jail, Mr. Mulverhill said, now Im responsible for his mental health care and his medical care and everything that goes along with it. When its all said and done [the courts] say, okay, youve done your 30 days, and they put him back on the street. We havent accomplished anything. We havent solved anything.
Were the end of the line, Mr. Mulverhill said. Those people are going to end up in county jail.
Essex County Sheriff Richard C. Cutting said he has also seen a high percentage of people in the county jail who are dealing with mental health issues, and the closure of the inpatient facility in Ogdensburg will only exacerbate the situation.
When you have inmates with mental health issues naturally their fuses are a lot shorter, Mr. Cutting said. We deal with a lot more inmate on inmate incidents. My response to that is I have to take the inmates and they go to [solitary confinement]. Now if they already have a mental health issue thats not doing them a bit of good. Thats lighting that fuse and burning it faster. Its a big issue for us.
Its the same story in Jefferson County where Lt. Kristopher M. Spencer, jail administrator of the Metro-Jefferson Public Safety Building, said roughly 30 percent of the inmate population on any given day is dealing with mental health issues.
Weve got judges that are sentencing people to jail when they wouldnt normally so they will be off the streets and not offending, Mr. Spencer said, adding that the state should expand inpatient services in the north country, not remove them.
Part of the problem with the plan by the OMH that was highlighted by the sheriffs at Thursdays meeting was the lack of clarity in the process.
Mr. Cutting said when he questioned representatives of the OMH about the Regional Centers of Excellence plan he saw a lot of dancing, a lot of side stepping in their responses.
Mr. Mulverhill agreed saying he has yet to see any study conducted about how much need each community has for outpatient mental health services to take up the slack left if the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center were to close down.
We have no idea what the need is, Mr. Mulverhill said. We havent seen any needs assessment.
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Page 2 of 2 - • Nichols is "a Field Practicum Supervisor for the University of Missouri at Kansas City (UMKC) for their MSW Social Workers Training and Education Programs." That's also misleading. UMKC's Social Workers Training and Education Department has no such title as a "field practicum supervisor" and UMKC has no connection with Faith Bible College.
• The college is "affiliated with the International Accreditation through Visions International and the American Mission Team." These two organizations do work in a wide range of countries, but neither offers accreditation services.
• The college "is currently in Affiliation with the Oral Roberts University." Officials at Oral Roberts say their school welcomes students from a variety of schools, but they firmly said their university offers no accreditation services.
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A student graduating from a fully accredited institution, such as the St. Paul School of Theology in Kansas City, would pay considerably more. But a diploma from St. Paul could be very persuasive when seeking employment as a pastor or teacher. On the other hand the value of a degree from Faith Bible College would be limited to the intrinsic value of the paper upon which it is printed.
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Presenting a thrilling voice in children's literature — a witty, gripping adventure story featuring a boy and his not-so-tame djinni.
Nathaniel is a young magician's apprentice, taking his first lessons in the arts of magic. But when a devious hotshot wizard named Simon Lovelace ruthlessly humiliates Nathaniel in front of everyone he knows, Nathaniel decides to kick up his education a few notches and show Lovelace who's boss. With revenge in his mind, he masters one of the toughest spells of all: summoning the all-powerful djinni, Bartimaeus. But summoning Bartimaeus and controlling him are two different things entirely, and when Nathaniel sends the djinni out to steal the powerful Amulet of Samarkand, Nathaniel finds himself caught up in a whirlwind of magical espionage, murder, blackmail, and revolt.
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"A seemingly omniscient narrator begins this darkly tantalizing tale set in modern-day London, ushering readers into a room where the temperature plunges, ice forms on the curtains and ceiling, and the scent of brimstone fills the air. Suddenly, the voice reveals itself as the djinn Bartimaeus, appearing in front of Nathaniel, the 10-year-old magician who has summoned him ('Hey, it was his first time. I wanted to scare him,' Bartimaeus explains). The djinn thinks of himself as rather omniscient, having been present for some major historical moments (as he explains in various footnotes, he gave an anklet to Nefertiti and offered tips to legendary architects — 'Not that my advice was always taken: check out the Leaning Tower of Pisa'). Debut novelist Stroud plunges readers into a quickly thickening plot: Nathaniel commands Bartimaeus to steal the Amulet of Samarkand from Simon Lovelace, a task that the djinn completes with some ease. Other factors quickly become more interesting: the motive for the boy's charge, how Simon came by the Amulet and the fallout from the theft. What these reveal about the characters of Simon and Nathaniel makes for engrossing reading. Stroud also introduces the fascinating workings of the 'seven planes' (magicians can see three of them only with special spectacles), the pecking order of magical beings, and the requirements of various spells and enchantments — plus the intrigue behind a group of commoners mounting a Resistance (this loose end, presumably, will be explored in the remainder of the planned Bartimaeus trilogy). The author plants enough seeds that readers will eagerly anticipate the next two volumes. Ages 10-up. (June)" Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) (Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.)
"Stroud creates a convincingly detailed secondary world with echoes of actual history and folklore....One of the liveliest and most inventive fantasies of recent years." Booklist (Starred Review)
"[A] thrilling adventure....Many chapters end in suspense, suddenly switching narrators at key moments to create a real page-turner." Kirkus Reviews
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Nathaniel is a magician's apprentice, taking his first lessons in the arts of magic. But when a devious hot-shot wizard named Simon Lovelace ruthlessly humiliates Nathaniel in front of his elders, Nathaniel decides to kick up his education a few notches and show Lovelace who's boss. With revenge on his mind, he summons the powerful djinni, Bartimaeus. But summoning Bartimaeus and controlling him are two different things entirely, and when Nathaniel sends the djinni out to steal Lovelace's greatest treasure, the Amulet of Samarkand, he finds himself caught up in a whirlwind of magical espionage, murder, and rebellion.
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By KEVIN SCANNELLISun Advocate reporter
Despite hitting some snags and tough rock formations below the surface, the Price City Council gave a green light to continue drilling efforts in the Emma Park area in the city's quest to find another water source for the future.
The city council voted 4-1 in favor of continuing the project with the new details that were presented to them during a special meeting last Wednesday. Councilman Rick Davis voted against continuing the project.
Dr. David Hansen, an engineer with Hansen, Allen and Luce Engineering, gave a presentation to the city council about the current status of the water project. The drilling at well site number one did not produce the results the city or the engineers were hoping for. The well was drilled down to a depth of 1,927 feet and water was found to be in the vicinity of the well. Gary Sonntag, Price City public works director, said the water that was encountered averaged about 50 to 60 gallons per minute which was much less than the city was hoping to see.
"The amount of water was low for what we were hoping to see from the well," Sonntag said in a phone interview on Friday.
The well was also plagued by other findings including fractures found in the rock formations where the drilling was taking place. Also, water samples collected from the well were tested and showed a high degree of silt. These two factors combined and the possible financial obligations working through the problems of silt and fractures were reason enough for the city to scrap well site number one and move on to the second well site, Sonntag said.
"The fractures and the high degree of silt in the water contributed to the poor results of well number one," Sonntag explained. "Those findings did not give us hope for the well and it was not going to be economically feasible for the city to continue working on the well."
The search to find water has moved to well site number two, which is located about one mile east of well number one. At last notice, the drilling at well number two reached a depth of 1,727 feet. The well has been drilled through a sandstone rock layer that has shown some water estimated to be around 50 to 60 gallons per minute, Sonntag said.
The city is looking to tap into the Price River Formation in the Emma Park area where a bigger source of water may be located, said Councilman Richard Tatton.
At depths between 1,600 to 1,700 feet, the contractor, Layne Christensen Company, a Mission Woods, Kan., based company, experienced bridging during the drilling of the well. Bridging occurs during the drilling process when segments in the rock formation fall under the drilling equipment and can affect the work. Sonntag said the contractor was getting concerned about the drill getting stuck inside of the well due to the effects of bridging.
"Bridging runs a real risk of not only getting the drill bit stuck, but it can also break apart in the well," Sonntag said. If a drill bit were to break inside of the well it could require having to start from the beginning and drill a new well, he said.
The city council also approved the contractor to drill down to a depth of 2,300 if it is deemed necessary to find water.
Councilman Davis said he voted against continuing the work on the project, saying the city needed to review the entire project. The risks of drilling and not finding enough water are concerning, he said.
"As with any project you're going to take a certain amount of risk," Davis said. "Maybe we need to think about what we're doing." He suggested the city may need to search for a new well site with well number one not producing the water the city was hoping for.
Because the city has enough leeway within the budget for the water project, Tatton said the city should continue their search for water in Emma Park.
"Do we just quit now or do we continue to go ahead?" Tatton said. "There are no guarantees but the chances of getting water may be better with well number two."
The drilling work on both wells has used the dual tube method, which is basically a pipe within a pipe. This method has a greater capacity to help separate material from the tube while drilling, Sonntag said. But with the project undergoing change, the drilling method is changing as well. The contractor will now be drilling the well with a rotary drill, which is a process that injects a mud type-cake through the well. This process can allow for retrieving clean and clear samples of the rock cuttings during the drilling process, Sonntag said.
Despite the changes to the project, the city prepared ahead of time with the project budget in the event that problems would arise. The new work will add over $130,000 total to the budget, Sonntag said.
Tatton said the city is working with the contractor on a new contract for the additional work on the project. One of the details included within in the contract states that the city would be responsible for the cost of fixing broken materials (ex. drill bits) during the drilling work. Tatton said it was not that uncommon for a contractor to include such a request in an agreement.
The work on the project will go forward while the city council continues to negotiate with Layne Christensen Company on an updated contract, Tatton said.
The city has already put up about $2.9 million for drilling wells in the area which is being funded from the Community Impact Board with a combination of a grant and loan.
The Emma Park project does have a deadline that must be adhered to as the state water engineer has set a November deadline to show beneficial use.
With both of the wells showing some signs of water, Sonntag said the city should continue on with the drilling at well site number two as finding a new water source would greatly benefit the city in future years.
"The whole objective of this project was to find water," Sonntag explained. "We can't give up now when we run into a little problem here."
The new drilling equipment should be at the site of well number two within the next week, when the work on the water project will continue on, concluded Sonntag.


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A Golden Eagle was released back into the wild after a couple weeks of rehabilitation in the Second Chance Wildlife Rehibilator program, under the direction of Debbie Pappas. Second Chance Wildlife volunteers, and Connie Waddell, sub-permittee main volunteer, were in the main care givers of the injured eagle.
Frank Markosek, one of two E.M.S.H.E.A. rescuers that was involved in the Crandal Canyon mine disaster in 2008, was given the honors of releasing the magnificent bird 11 miles up Consumers near the place the bird was originally injured. The eagle is a three to four year old Golden Eagle that received trauma to a foot and one eye after being hit by a car while it was feeding on a dead dear by the pump house. This eagle suffered trauma on the left side of its body, but did not have broken bones so it didn't take as much time to rehab the eagle.
"We asked Frank to do this release for us because he is one of our true heros," said Pappas. "It was a great release. The eagle wanted out. We are hoping he will find his sweetie, and will have many good years of making babies."


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Travel on this exciting Mediterranean vacation in Sicily, with its idyllic climate, dramatic vistas, and hearty cuisine that embodies all things Italian. But Sicily is also rich with its own culture, which is distinct from that of mainland Italy. You'll explore some of Sicily's most enticing regions—in the vibrant capital city of Palermo, you'll uncover Sicily's Arab, Norman, and Roman heritage amid a rich tapestry of Mediterranean cultures. You'll also enjoy two nights in lovely Agrigento, where you'll discover the Valley of the Temples, one of the world's largest and best-preserved sites of Greek ruins, on an included tour. Next, discover the ancient city of Siracusa, known for its rich history of ancient civilizations. Then discover the cliffside resort town of Taormina, where you'll marvel at sweeping ocean and mountain views, presided over by the mighty Mount Etna. Your vacation concludes with two nights in Rome, including a tour of the city's highlights. When you join our newest Grand Circle Land Tour it's all yours, at an incredible value.
hiddenDay 1Depart U.S.
Depart today on your flight to Palermo, Sicily.
hiddenDay 2Arrive Palermo, Sicily
Arrival times vary throughout the day, depending on your city of departure. You'll be met at the airport and assisted to your hotel to begin your Mediterranean vacation. This evening, join your fellow travelers, including those who took our Amalfi Coast, Italy pre-trip extension, and Program Director for an orientation walk near your hotel, and a Welcome Drink and traveler's introduction before a Welcome Dinner in a local restaurant.
hiddenDay 3Palermo • Monreale & Palermo tour
After breakfast you'll take a tour of the Santa Cita Oratory, a small chapel in Palermo. The oratory was built in the 16th century as a gesture of thanks to the Virgin of the Rosary for success in the 1571 Battle of Lepanto. While there, look for the intricate stucco sculpting on the interior walls that depicts the victorious battle.
Mid-morning, you'll travel on an included tour to Monreale, where you'll witness the Arab-Norman splendor of the Monreale Cathedral, also known as the Duomo. When you return to Palermo, you'll get acquainted with Sicily's capital on a stroll through the Capo Market—a lively Arab-style open market offering the colorful sights and smells of local cuisine, produce, and spices.
This afternoon, enjoy an included lunch at a local restaurant, and continue your discoveries of Palermo on a panoramic driving tour. Later, you'll enjoy an exclusive Discovery Series language lesson on Italian With & Without Words, and in the evening, dinner will be on your own.
hiddenDay 4Palermo • Optional Cefalu tour
You have a full day to relax or explore at your own pace. You could visit the Archaeological Museum, featuring a noteworthy Etruscan collection and artifacts from the Hellenic temples at Selinunte. Tour the Abatellis Palace, admiring its gallery of Renaissance paintings. Visit the Mercato delle Pulci, a flea market well known for its antiques. Or take a stroll through the shopping area.
Or, set off for an optional excursion to Cefalu, where you'll enjoy a walking tour. This enchanting fishing village and summertime resort sits on a rocky outcrop in the center of Sicily's north coast. A perfect town for strolling, Cefalu is close to beaches and the blue waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Greeks thought the rocky outcrop, the Rocca, resembled a head—kephalos in Greek—thus, the name of the town. Cefalu lies in a scenic locale between the massive peak and a long, sweeping beach. Against this backdrop rise the lofty twin towers of the cathedral built by Roger II in 1130. This splendid cathedral is one of the finest examples of Arab-Norman architecture and contains luminous mosaics.If you want to see even more regional art, this optional tour includes a trip to the Mandralisca Museum, as well as free time to explore independently. Afterwards, enjoy a special lunch at a local restaurant.
Enjoy dinner on your own this evening.
hiddenDay 5Palermo • Corleone • Corleone's Past & Present Discussion • Agrigento
This morning, set out through the Sicilian countryside on your way to the historic hilltop town of Corleone, inspiration for The Godfather book and films.
You'll enjoy a walk through the town, followed by a chance to learn about Corleone's Past & Present during an informative discussion headed by some of the region's younger residents. Then, enjoy a true Sicilian lunch at a local restaurant.
This afternoon, you'll arrive at your hotel in Agrigento with time to relax and explore the neighborhood. This evening, dinner is at a local restaurant.
hiddenDay 6Agrigento • Valley of the Temples
After breakfast at your hotel this morning, you'll visit the extraordinary Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on an included tour. These are among the greatest Greek ruins in the world, and the splendor of the temples—seven in the Doric style, built during the fifth and sixth centuries BC—rivals those in Athens. Here you'll see the Temple of Juno, with its excellent views of the entire valley, and the Temple of Concordia, beautifully preserved. The oldest ruin is traditionally named the Temple of Hercules, which includes the remnant of a large altar.
This afternoon, you'll have free time to explore Agrigento. Later, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
hiddenDay 7Agrigento • School Visit • Agriturismo Farmhouse Lunch • SiracusaFOUNDATION VISIT
This morning, you'll enjoy a very special experience—the chance to meet Sicilian schoolchildren at the Istituto Comprensivo M. L. King in Caltanissetta, part of Grand Circle Foundation's World Classroom project. An elementary school with 400 students, M.L. King is working to ensure that Sicily's children get a quality education—no small concern, given that Sicilian students are many times more likely than those of mainland Italy to drop out before graduating high school.
En route to Siracusa today, you'll enjoy an agriturismo farmhouse lunch in the countryside nearby the town of Caltanissetta. You're sure to savor this special lunch served at the Messana family farm.
Arrive at your hotel in Siracusa in the late afternoon. You'll have time to relax and reflect on your day's discoveries before an orientation walk and dinner on your own.
hiddenDay 8Siracusa • City tour
This morning you'll enjoy a guided tour of Ortygia, the historical gem of Siracusa. We will admire the architectural splendor of ancient medieval streets, Baroque structures, and the cathedral—which was fashioned out of an ancient Greek temple.
Of all the Greek cities of antiquity that flourished outside of Greece, Siracusa was the most important in all of the Mediterranean, and a formidable seafaring power nearly equal to Athens. In the heyday of its power, it dared to take on both Carthage and Rome. At one time, its wealth and size were unmatched by any other city in the ancient world, and today it is one of the richest historical sites in Europe.
It is said that Siracusa is the birthplace of comedy in Greek theater, and was the only school of classical drama outside of Athens. During your free time you can visit remarkable Greek and Roman ruins, including the cave called "the Ear of Dionysius," because of its unusual shape, resembling a human ear. The cave is more than 200 feet long, and has such good acoustics that the ripping of paper can sound like a gunshot. It is said that the tyrant Dionysius forced his prisoners into the cave at night and was able to hear every word they said.
After lunch on your own, the rest of the afternoon is at leisure to make your own discoveries. Dinner is at a local restaurant this evening.
hiddenDay 9Siracusa • Optional Baroque Heritage of Sicily tour
Enjoy the day exploring Siracusa on your own. Perhaps you'll visit the Temple of Apollo, the oldest known Doric temple in western Europe, or the legendary Fountain of Arethusa. Maybe you'll take the day to stroll and see where your discoveries take you.
Or discover the Baroque Heritage of Sicily on a full-day optional excursion. where you'll witness some of the best examples of the Sicilian Baroque in Val di Noto (southeast Sicily)—part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your day begins with a visit to the Ragusa Ibla (Ancient Ragusa), where you'll tour the majestic Church of Saint George. This afternoon, your journey continues in the city of Modica, where you'll entice your taste buds with local chocolates during a tasting. The price of this tour includes lunch.
Dinner is on your own this evening.
hiddenDay 10Siracusa • Savoca • Taormina
After breakfast, depart for Taormina. On the way, you'll visit the small village of Savoca. This sleepy town of 1,700 hugs lush hillsides. Here, many of the scenes of the movie The Godfather were shot, including the marriage of Michael Corleone and Appolonia Vitelli. Enjoy lunch on your own, and free time to further explore.
Later this afternoon, you'll check into your hotel and have some free time to relax. Afterwards, enjoy dinner in a local restaurant.
hiddenDay 11Taormina • City tour • World War II Lecture
This morning, you'll embark upon a walking tour of Taormina, Sicily's most famous resort. Dating from the third and fourth centuries BC, Taormina is perched dramatically high on a rocky promontory overlooking the Ionian Sea. It's a charming medieval town with typical cobblestone streets leading into spacious squares graced by lovely 15th-century palazzi.
Your tour includes a visit to the extraordinary classical Greco-Roman theater. This is Taormina's most-visited site, offering a view of rare beauty: Mount Etna and the seacoast. In the third century BC, the Greeks carved this theater on the slopes of Mount Tauro out of rock, and even today, the superb acoustics of the theater allow listeners in the last rows to hear a whisper on stage.
Enjoy an afternoon to explore on your own, perhaps taking the local funivia (cable car) up the hill for a view of the sea.
Early this evening, you'll hear a lecture about the World War II Allied landing in Sicily during the 1943 "Husky" mission. An important moment during the war for Italy, you'll learn about what it meant to the people of Sicily, as well as how the local mafia became involved.
Tonight, dinner is at a local restaurant.
hiddenDay 12Taormina • Optional Reggio tour • Italian Volcanoes discussion
You have a day to relax, do some shopping, and explore on your own.
Or, set off on an optional excursion to the ancient Greek town of Reggio. After breakfast, we'll travel by ferry across the straits of Messina to this Calabrian town, which was of great strategic importance during ancient times. We'll visit the Palazzo della Regione, which is one of the most popular destinations in the area. Here the famous bronze statues of two Greek warriors are on display, after a long restoration. After the tour, we'll enjoy an included lunch at a traditional restaurant in Scilla, an old fishing village.
This afternoon, enjoy some free time to explore. In the early evening, you'll hear a fascinating discussion about Italian Volcanoes, including stories about famed Mount Etna. Dinner is on your own tonight.
hiddenDay 13Taormina • Mount Etna • Home-Hosted Lunch
After breakfast, visit magnificent Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano. The peak has changed in size over the years, but is presently listed around 10,000 feet. Etna has been active in modern times, destroying the village of Mascali in 1928, and erupting again in 1971, 1992, 2001, and 2002. It was beneath this mountain that Zeus crushed the multi-headed, hundred-handed, snake-infested dragon Typhoeus, thus attaining dominion over Olympus. Zeus forever banned the dragon to the infernal regions of Tartarus under Mount Etna. The Greeks warned that whenever Typhoeus tried to break out of his confinement, lava would spill forth and earthquakes would crack open the land. Your included tour goes up to the 6,000-foot mark to view evidence of the volcano's activity at Silvestri Crater.
This afternoon, in Mitogio, a Sicilian family will welcome you for a traditional Home-Hosted Lunch, a delightful way to experience everyday life.
Tonight, dinner is on your own.
hiddenDay 14Taormina • Catania • Rome
This morning, you'll transfer from Taormina to the airport in Catania for our afternoon flight to Rome. On the way, you'll visit a history museum depicting the landing of Allied troops on the southern coast of Sicily in July of 1943. Then, experience a slice of local life when you visit a fish market before lunch on your own.
Arriving in Rome in the late afternoon, you'll check into your hotel and enjoy dinner on your own.
hiddenDay 15Rome • City tour
After breakfast this morning, you'll enjoy a panoramic tour of the "Eternal City" that gives you an overview of its main points of interest. You'll see and view the landmarks and monuments that are the signature attractions of this beautiful city.
Following lunch on your own, enjoy the afternoon at leisure to make your own discoveries. You might stroll along Via del Corso, an almost mile-long stretch of palaces and shops, or spend time in the beautiful gardens of the Villa Borghese. Or stroll the Campo dei Fiori and explore the piazza with its booksellers, inns, small shops, and colorful morning markets.
This evening, join your fellow travelers this evening for a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.
hiddenDay 16Return to U.S.
This morning, transfer to the Rome airport for your flight home. You'll be given a box breakfast to take with you. Or, extend your Mediterranean vacation with our optional post-trip extension to Malta.


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MICHAEL GRABNER INKED TO 5-YEAR DEALSmart move for hockey, and for arena push
10:10 am: The Islanders have locked up Michael Grabner long-term. The Calder Trophy finalist is under contract for the next five years. As reported by Pierre Lebrun, the deal has a $3 million annual salary cap, but with a fascinating breakdown: $1 million this upcoming season, $2 million in year 2, $3 million in year 3, $4 million in year 4 and $5 million in the last year, 2015-16, when the Islanders hope to be in their new arena.
From my ESPN piece on Tuesday:
Wang can help his cause by improving his hockey club. To gain momentum from his loudest supporters, Wang can finalize a long-term contract with restricted free agent Michael Grabner, the Calder Trophy finalist who scored 34 goals this season and won over fans with his daffy daily life observations on Twitter.
And that's exactly what they did. Grabner announced the news on his Twitter page. Well-done and smartly-timed.


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EEE721 - Youth Culture and Learning Pathways
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Learning experiences are via CloudDeakin.
Intensive: Students will be required to attend short campus mode intensives.
Topics to be addressed in this unit include:
- Youth cultures and identity formation, including identities as learners, workers and members of peer groups and families;
- Youth cultures and discourses of responsibility and individual agency;
- Adulthood transitions;
- Discourses of 'risk' in post-compulsory education and training;
- Factors influencing school retention;
- National and international approaches to 'the youth issue';
- Critique of transition and pathway logics and the expression of these in contemporary youth policies;
- Organisational/community support mechanisms for young people; and
- Communicating with young people.
Task 1: Visual Presentation 50% 2500 words or equivalent.
You are required to document your involvement with a group of young people aged between 15 and 19 years during your Applied Learning Teaching Experience. The documentation will be presented to the student group as a visual display - for example a poster, a 3D construction or a photographic display. Power point, DVD or video will not be accepted. The visual display should focus on links between youth cultures and the education, training and transition needs of young people.
You should make notes in your journal about the presence of youth cultures and influences – e.g. paid work, leisure, fashion, music, television, ICTs, peer networks and interactions – in your involvement with young people in your ALTE setting or whatever context you are drawing on. The notes may include observations, reflections and records of conversations. Photographs and other visual artefacts may also be collected. Be aware that there are ethical
12 principles to be observed in the collection of information in the ALTE setting. These will be discussed during seminars.
Task 2: Literature & Resource Annotated Bibliography 50 %
Students are required to select a current issue related to student engagement in the applied learning context. The following list is a guide.
Suggested issues
- Youth identities and school culture
- School attendance
- Curriculum options, choices or gaps
- Gender issues in vocational settings – who does what?
- Learning and earning while at school– can it work?
- Young people in alternative settings – strengths and weaknesses
- Bullying and Violence
- Cultural and linguistic diversity and or racism
- Dealing with difference – Disability 13
- Internet use/technology/mobile phones
- Pregnancy and parenting and school responses
Working with your issue you must construct a 2500 word annotated bibliography on this topic.
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2016 commencing International and full fee paying postgraduate domestic students
Your units are priced based on the course you are enrolled in. Please refer to the current year's course entry to estimate the unit cost.
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Jefferson County Historical Society interim Executive Director Catherine M. Pisarski said the historic Paddock Mansion is the perfect backdrop for the agencys inaugural estate sale.
The wine and cheese preview from 5 to 7 p.m. today and the sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the mansion, 228 Washington St., will help raise funds for the agency, which has struggled financially for the past several years. There is a $5 fee for tonights event, while there is no admission charge Saturday.
It was difficult because there are so many wonderful events going on in the summer, Mrs. Pisarski said. This seemed like such a perfect event with this Victorian house. I think we were looking for a new and different fundraiser and had never done something like this before. Some of the things people buy here will be cherished as long as people did whove brought them in.
The sale of glassware, household items, antiques and collectibles will take place under tents on the side lawn and in back in the Victorian gardens, but furniture will be displayed in the Massey house, adjacent to the gardens.
Mrs. Pisarski said the sale will include hundreds of items donated by the public and from the Historical Societys collection. Featured items include spinning wheels, fine china, jewelry, prints and antique chairs. Items for donation will be accepted through today. Clothes and books will not be accepted. Items Mrs. Pisarski would like to see more of include kitchenware and small appliances.
In an estate sale, she said, there isnt one category better than another, because so many types of people come looking for their favorite item.
Mrs. Pisarski said the term estate sale denotes quality, instead of the quantity found in rummage sales.
One month into her directorship, Mrs. Pisarski said she already is preparing for her departure, as the agencys board of directors is expected soon to select a permanent director. The society has been without a permanent director since William G. Wood resigned in February. Stephen P. Lyman became the first interim director in March, but recently left that position.
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