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Just as each month has its own gemstone, each month also has its own traditional birth flower appropriate for the month and season. Learn more about each month's flower by selecting a month below.
The carnation is among the oldest flowers to be cultivated. The flower is found in both the Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. Some scholars believe that the flower's name derives from coronation or corone, as the flowers were used in Ancient Greece to make ceremonial crowns.
Generally speaking, the carnation is a symbol of joy; however, the true significance of the flower is determined by its color. Light red carnations represent admiration, while dark red express deep love and affection. White flowers indicate pure love and good luck and pink carnations have become symbolic of a mother's undying love.
Carnations are available year-round in a wide variety of colors and sizes. Their diversity and availability has allowed the carnation to become one of the most popular flowers. Their strong shape makes them one of the longest lasting flowers. If handled properly, they can last up to one month. It is advised that carnations be re-cut under water and that any extraneous foliage be removed before adding the flower stems to a vase or design.
The violet's status as a classic symbol of modesty is the source of the diminutive "shrinking violet." The plant has also been strongly associated with faithfulness, truth and affection. Ancient Greeks believed the violet to be the flower of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty.
The sweet, gentle fragrance of the violet has remained popular for hundreds of years. Its fragrance affects one's sense of smell so deeply that after smelling violets, the scent of unpleasant odors is weakened. Additionally, violets have myriad medicinal and culinary uses.
If cared for properly, violet plants should flower without interruption for years. To keep your plant looking full and fresh, the floral experts at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM recommend that you do not expose your plant to temperatures below 60° or above 80° F. Also, place the plant in windows with bright light, but not in direct sunlight. You should always keep the plant's soil moist, but allow slight drying between waterings. Not to worry, though, if you mess this up the first time as violet plants re-bloom easily in the home.
Daffodils are flowers with many different meanings. They are most commonly known as a classic symbol of Spring. Daffodils are also the universal symbol of hope. And because of their bright yellow color, daffodils are representative of joy, friendship and sunshine.
Cut daffodils are available from November through April in a wide variety of sizes, shapes and colors. When choosing your flowers, look for bunches of tight buds showing partial color. Flower heads should bend slightly and leaves should be a true green with no yellowing. The floral experts at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM recommend cutting the stems of your daffodils with a sharp knife before putting them in water. They also suggest that you not mix daffodils with other flowers for at least six hours after cutting, as these flowers secrete a sap that is poisonous to other flowers. Daffodils should last for four to six days, if kept cool in a clean vase.
The daisy family is one of the largest in the botanical world; it contains over 1200 particular species of flowers. Many popular garden plants, such as chrysanthemums, marigolds, dahlias, sunflowers and asters, are part of the daisy family. Several flowers we call daisies are actually chrysanthemums or asters. In addition, there are many different varieties of the daisy itself; the most popular of these are the black-eyed Susan, shasta daisy and gerbera daisy.
Gerbera daisies, also known as African daisies, have become very popular in recent years. These cheerful flowers can be recognized by their large-disc shaped head and long, fuzzy stem. Also, gerbera daisies are available in a vast spectrum of colors. There are more than two hundred fifty varieties of this daisy, most often found in vibrant hues, including red, pink, orange, yellow and white. The gerbera daisy has become a modern symbol of summer.
According to the floral experts at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM , daisies should last approximately five to seven days if properly cared for. Keep cut flowers in a cool location, away from cool drafts and heat sources. To keep your flowers looking fresh, you should re-cut stems and add warm water and plant food to the vase every other day. Keep in mind that marguerites, the daisies most often grown in American gardens, will make other flowers wilt if put together in a vase.
The lily of the valley is famous for its small, white, bell-shaped flowers and delicate fragrance. Its beautiful signature fragrance has inspired countless perfumes and beauty products. While this lily is primarily available in white, it can also be found in other colors, such as pink and lilac. These traits have made the lily of the valley one of the most popular members of the liliaceae family.
While the lily of the valley is most popular as a perennial garden plant, it has experienced a recent surge in popularity as a cut flower, most often in bridal bouquets. The flower's traditional role as a symbol of purity, humility and virtue adds to its popularity in wedding arrangements.
With proper care, cut lily stems should last approximately five to seven days. The floral experts at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM recommend placing the cut flowers in a vase with lukewarm water and floral preservative. Re-cut the stems and add warm water and preservative to the vase every other day to keep flowers looking fresh. Once the stems dry out, the flowers will lose their fragrance and assume a brownish-yellow hue.
Roses have symbolized love, friendship and beauty across cultures throughout time, making them the most popular of all cut flowers. While red roses continually dominate sales, yellow is the second most purchased color, with peach, pink and white following respectively.
While roses have long been known for their ability to warm someone's heart or to brighten someone's day, their scent has recently been shown to induce relaxation and a sense of calm. It has been proven that "stopping to smell the roses" can literally relieve stress, treat insomnia and calm nerves.
Next time you have roses in the house, extend your enjoyment and relaxation by drying them. This will extend their natural life by one to two years. The floral experts at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM recommend air-drying as the easiest way to dry your roses. You will need a dry, warm room that has plenty of circulating air. The flowers can be dried individually or in small bunches. Make sure that they are bunched loosely and there is enough air circulating around each of the stems. When the stems are dry and rigid, the roses are ready to be stored or used in arrangements, wreaths, door swags or as potpourri.
Larkspur is symbolic of a beautiful spirit, lightness and swiftness. In the language of flowers, the meaning of the larkspur is fickleness and levity...especially the pink variety. Although closely related and often confused, Larkspur and Delphinium are not the same—Larkspur's more delicate foliage differentiates it from the Delphinium.
Colors of the Larkspur vary and can include purple, blue, red, yellow and white. The petals grow together forming a spur at the end that give the flower its' name. The Larkspur was also called Lark's Heel by Shakespeare, and has been referred too as Lark's Claw and Knight's Spur.
With proper care, cut larkspur should last approximately five to seven days. The floral experts at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM recommend placing the cut flowers in a vase with lukewarm water and floral preservative. Re-cut the stems and add warm water and preservative to the vase every other day to keep flowers looking fresh. You can also air-dry larkspur for use in arrangements, wreaths, door swags or as potpourri.
Just as every person has a birthstone, everyone also has a birthday flower. The birthday flower for August is the gladiolus.
The gladiolus symbolizes remembrance and strength of character. Its name is derived from the Latin word for little sword, on account of the shape of its leaves. The word gladiator, meaning one who lived or died by the sword, is derived from the same root.
The gladiolus is one of the most popular cut flowers worldwide. A member of the Iris family, there are more than 250 species in existence. The gladiolus is distinguished by a thick stem covered with flower buds that will open from the bottom up. These buds will differ in color and blossom size, according to their species.
Gladiolus stems add a bold and dramatic touch to any flower arrangement. With proper care, the flowers should last about seven to ten days. The floral experts at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM recommend selecting stems with one to five blossoms showing color. Cut the stems on an angle before placing in a container full of water and floral preservative. Also, snipping the top two or three green buds off the gladiolus will straighten out the stem and help the flowers below to open up. Display gladioli in a cool location, out of direct sources of heat or cold.
The name "Aster" comes from the Greek, meaning "star". The Aster is unique for its delicate purple color, and can also be found in other colors including blue and white. They symbolize love, daintiness, and good luck.
Ancient people believed that the odor of the leaves of the aster, when burnt, drove away serpents. Asters symbolize afterthoughts and the wish that things had turned out differently, except in China, where they signify fidelity.
To keep your Asters looking beautiful longer, the floral experts at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM recommend putting them in a clean vase with fresh, room-temperature water as soon as possible. To extend the life of your cut asters, mix two teaspoons of sugar or lemonade to new water and place your arrangement away from direct sunlight. Avoid humid or drafty areas.
Just as every person has a birthstone, everyone also has a birthday flower. The birthday flower for October is the calendula.
Also called the "pot marigold," the calendula's name is derived from the Latin word for calendar, due to the flower's lengthy flowering season. This popular variety of marigold blooms consistently from the early Spring until first frost.
Due to its lengthy season, the calendula serves a multitude of culinary, medicinal, cosmetic and religious purposes. The flower may be most well known for its exceptional skin-healing properties; it has been harvested for medicinal and cosmetic use since the Middle Ages. The calendula is considered soothing, softening and healing for many skin conditions. In addition, the flower's golden hue allows it to substitute for saffron in coloring cakes, butter, broth and puddings.
When harvesting the calendula, stems should be cut as the flower heads fully open. Removing these flowers encourages new blossoms to sprout on the plant. These cut flowers should last approximately four to five days. Alternatively, calendula stems dry very nicely. To preserve your flowers, the floral experts at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM recommend hanging the cut flowers upside down in bunches of 3 or 4 stems. Store in a cool, dry location out of sunlight with good ventilation.
These dried flowers can stand alone or be mixed into many dried arrangements.
This flower's name comes from the Greek word chrysos, meaning "gold," and anthos, meaning "flower." Chrysanthemums have traditionally been a symbol of wisdom and nobility. Today, they are often associated with optimism, hope and long life.
The most recognizable varieties of chrysanthemums are the pompon, football and daisy flower types. Actually, many flowers we call daisies are technically chrysanthemums. These flowers' colors echo those of crisp fall leaves, such as deep bronze, pale yellow and rich burgundy, making them a timeless way to celebrate autumn.
According to the flower experts at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, chrysanthemums must be handled carefully to avoid shattering. The flower may fall apart when used in designing. However, with proper care and conditioning, you can expect your flowers to last between 7 and 14 days. And because the chrysanthemum is available in many shapes and sizes, it lends itself to a wide variety of arrangement styles.
This flower gets its name from an ancient Greek myth of self-adulation and unrequited love. In modern times, however, the narcissus has come to be a symbol of youth, beauty and good fortune. Additionally, it is believed that if the flower is forced to bloom at New Year, it will bring good luck for the next twelve months.
There are twelve major varieties of narcissus; each maintains its own distinctive fragrance, color combination and shape; most narcissi retain hues of yellow, orange, pink or white.
When cutting narcissi, always use a sharp knife. After being clipped, they will emit a sap that is poisonous to other flowers. The floral experts at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM recommend that cut narcissi are kept apart from other flowers; however, if the flowers are to be part of a mixed bouquet, leave narcissi in water for at least 12 hours without being re-cut before adding to an arrangement. Cut narcissi should last for about seven days if kept cool in a vase.


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Sunday, January 03, 2010
Lipscomb on the Air
Online Radio: Lipscomb Sports Network, www.LipscombSports.com (Benjamin Seamon, play-by-play; Ben Flatt, color analyst)
Online Video: ASun.TV (Lipscomb Sports Network audio feed)
The Game
The Lipscomb Lady Bisons (3-10, 1-2 A-Sun) look to stay on the winning track against Florida Gulf Coast (8-3, 3-0 A-Sun) Monday evening. Game time is 5:15 p.m. in Allen Arena.
The Lady Bisons earned their first Atlantic Sun win Saturday afternoon against Stetson 79-60. Freshman Chelsea McMeans came off the bench to post team-highs with 17 points and seven rebounds. Jenna Bartsokas (12) and Chelsea Burroughs (10) also scored in double figures. Bartsokas added a team-high six assists and two steals.
Florida Gulf Coast soundly defeated Belmont 81-48 Saturday afternoon. Chelsea Lyles had 22 points, four rebounds, three assists, and three blocks to pace FGCU. Adrianne tallied 17 points and had a team-high seven rebounds. Brittany Brown added 12 points off the bench. FGCU shot 54 percent, hit 11 three-pointers, and was 16-of-20 from the free throw line.
Florida Gulf Coast has won all three matchups between the two squads. Last year FGCU won 81-51 in Allen Arena on Jan. 3 and 89-46 in Fort Myers on Jan. 29.
Quick Hits
Last Time Out
Lipscomb coach Frank Bennett has been waiting all season for his Lady Bisons to break out offensively. Saturday afternoon in Allen Arena they finally did beating Atlantic Sun Conference foe Stetson 79-60.
The 79 points are the most scored in a game this season by the Lady Bisons, marking the first time this season they have scored 70 or more points. They also set a team season high in assists with 22. Bennett said in his 30 years as Lipscomb coach he could not recall them making only six turnovers in a game.
The Lady Bisons shot 42.2 percent from the field (27-64), 26.2 percent from 3-point range (26.3 percent) and 20-31 from the free throw line (64.9 percent).
One of the strongest performances of the game was by freshman center Chelsea McMeans with a season and career high 17 points, 13 in the second half. The 17 points were also a game high. She also led the Lady Bisons in rebounding with seven.
The Lady Bisons led 32-26 at intermission. Stetson cut the lead to 25-24 with 4:28 on the clock. They also trimmed the Lady Bisons lead to one at 27-26 with 2:46 before the half.
In the second half the Lady Bisons came out strong with a 10-3 run to take a 42-29 lead.
With 8:39 left sophomore forward Chelsea Burroughs scored to give the Lady Bisons an 18-point lead at 61-43. She also scored to give the Lady Bisons a 63-43 lead.
Bartsokas Named A-Sun POTW
Junior guard Jenna Bartsokas was named the Atlantic Sun Player of the Week on Dec. 14. She tallied a season-high 20 points in Lipscomb's 74-69 loss to Evansville on Dec. 8. It notched the third time in the Franklin, Tenn. native's career that she scored 20 or more points. The exercise science major shot 7-of-14 from the field and 6-of-7 from the free throw line. Bartsokas also grabbed three rebounds, two assists, and one steal.
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Budget and Planning
The mission of the Office of Budget and Planning is to provide the Lehman College community with the highest level of quality and support for the preparation, implementation and control of the College's financial planning and budgeting process; the pursuit of additional financial resources on behalf of the College; and to ensure compliance with approved College budget structure in support of the City University of New York and the College's mission and goals.
The College's operating budget, approximately $80 million, is legislated by the State of New York and disbursed by the University Budget Office (UBO). These funds are then distributed to the respective Vice President/Provost managing the various academic and administrative departments for appropriate action.Budget and expenditure reports are available via the Lehman Online Management Reporting System (LOMRS). Senior staff and authorized users are able to access real-time data related to their encumbrances, expenditures, and available balances for Personnel Services and Other Than Personnel Services (OTPS) budgets. These reports are intended to ensure that activity has been recorded correctly by each department (i.e., Budget and Planning, Human Resources, and Accounts Payable) and that the College manages its fiscal resources as efficiently as possible.
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Authorities say Dale Ann Fussell, 64, died in the blast that destroyed the single-story duplex yesterday.
Maine officials have identified the woman killed in an explosion at a Bath duplex as Dale Ann Fussell, 64. Fussell's identity was released by the State Medical Examiner's Office.
Fussell lived in one unit of the single-story building, which was destroyed in a blast set off by a propane leak. Officials say the leak occurred in a gas line outside the unit next to Fussell's.
The occupant of that apartment, Kenneth Hooper, had left for work a half-hour before the building exploded.
Investigators are still trying to determine the exact cause of Fussell's death.


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T-Mobile has released information about the highly anticipated LG G-Slate, just days after information regarding the Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant 4G announcement. The tablet was first shown just over a month ago at the Consumer Electronics Show, and will be available to consumers in the spring. The device will have some very interesting capabilities that should allow it to be one of the more popular devices on the market.
The LG G-Slate will include a high definition 8.9 inch display that is capable of multi-touch technology. It will also be able to record 3D and full HD video, which is not something that we have previously seen from a tablet. It appears that the entry level tablet era has come and gone and now manufacturers are competing to include as many features as possible in their most recent announcements. The inclusion of these features should make the LG G-Slate one of the most highly anticipated tablets on the market during this upcoming spring.
The device will also feature 720p HD video playback straight from the device as well as an HDMI output that will allow for 1080p HD content to be played on HD displays. As far as hardware goes, the G-Slate will feature a dual-core, NVIDIA Tegra 2 Processor that comes complete with 32GB of storage and will run on the Google Android 3.0, also known as Honeycomb, operating system. The tablet should start to gain momentum now that it has been announced, and could potentially take on some of the biggest names in the space, including the Motorola Xoom, when it is finally released.
The fact that the tablet will be able to play high definition content on 3D TV's should draw in users that own these television sets. So far, no tablet even similar to the LG Unlocked (G-Slate) has been announced thus far. It will certainly be interesting to see how well the tablet is able to perform in the first hands on testing sessions once we get a little bit closer to its release.


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While you are at home there are two ways in which you can be contacted: your door and your telephone.
You control conversations and information flow on your telephone. If you do not know the caller, do not volunteer information. Should the caller ask: "Who is this?" you should respond: "Whom are you calling?" or "Whom do you wish to speak to?" Make the caller identify whom he/she is calling. If you do not receive an appropriate response, hang up.
Do not allow yourself to be drawn into conversations with stranger callers, census/survey takers or business promotion sales persons where you are asked to reveal your name, address, marital status, personal history information, etc. Never give out personal information over the telephone. If the call is legitimate and the representative actually requires the information, arrange a meeting at your convenience. The legitimate caller will respect your position and agree to an alternate approach. If in doubt, ask the caller for the name of the business and telephone number, so that you can return the call. Then, check the number to ensure that it corresponds to the caller's information.
In the case of obscene phone calls, night calls from strangers or frequent wrong number calls, telephone your police department or your telephone company and seek their advise. If necessary, change your phone number.
If a stranger is legitimately at your door, he / she will not object to you being cautious. Establish the callers identity and the reason for the visit. If he / she refuses to show identification and will not leave, quietly go to the telephone and notify the police. If you live in an apartment complex, telephone your building superintendent. Should the caller produce identification but you still are not sure of the validity of the visit, telephone the caller's business office for confirmation. If you still feel uncomfortable, do not open the door; ask the caller to return in 30 minutes or an hour. This will allow you sufficient time to contact a friend or relative to be present when the caller returns. Being cautious increases your safety and well-being.
There are a number of ways you can secure your doors. If you do not feel your locks are adequate, we recommend that you contact a professional locksmith or a friend to assist you. Most local police departments have literature on home security that will provide you with information on various residential locking devices. Should you consider improving the security of your home, investigate thoroughly your lock requirements and the cost of upgrading the security of your doors, for a lock is only as effective as the door and frame on which it is installed.
The majority of street crimes are crimes of opportunity. The thief is looking for an easy target: a woman walking down a quiet street, a man who has just cashed his pension check and has been observed with a substantial amount of money. Or, the thief decides that this is the right place and the right time, and you just happen to be there. The thief is very likely to be a teenager, a male and a stranger to you.
The most common street crime is purse snatching. The thief approaches you from behind or face on, catches you unaware, grabs your purse and runs. It happens so quickly that you do not have a chance to see who the thief is. There have been reports of men having their wallets taken from them by force. These offences do not occur that often, but they do occur.
For many people who have been victimized by this hit-and-run tactic, the trauma changes their outlook towards their community. They become fearful of the street and feel that their security and the quality of their lives have been jeopardized. For many, their instinctive reaction is to withdraw from what was once a friendly world.
You may ask yourself: "How can I prevent myself from becoming a victim?" You can help prevent your purse or wallet from being stolen. You must recognize that you are not safe from crime by virtue of your age. There is no foolproof method that will stop a crime from occuring. There are ways in which you can reduce the risks and increase your sense of personal security. Your common sense is the best guide to your personal protection. Here are a number of rules and guidelines. It is up to you to determine how these rules and guidelines apply to your situation.
Is it always necessary to carry your purse? If you are going to the store for groceries, take along only the amount of money you feel you will need. Be alert when you are carrying a purse on the street or in a store. Use a shoulder strap model and keep it tucked between your body and your arm. Do not dangle a purse by the straps or hold a clutch-style purse just in the hand. If your purse is a clasp type, carry the purse so that it opens towards your body. If you look as though you are protecting your purse, you will not be considered an easy target. DO NOT wrap purse straps around your wrist or you could be dragged along or knocked to the ground in the event of a "snatch". Should your purse be snatched, try to remember the most significant physical characteristic about the offender.
This description information is more important than the color of jacket that can be easily discarded. Call the police immediately or ask someone to call for you. Your best defense is practicing crime prevention techniques. Learn what you can do to protect yourself. It may mean going shopping in pairs or in a group, or changing your route to avoid a certain street corner or youth hangout. And there is nothing to stop you from reporting problem areas to the proper authorities. Do not be embarrassed to call the police. It is their job to assist you and investigate problem areas.
Senior citizens are approached by individuals offering to perform various home repair jobs such as driveway repair, roof or gutter repair and asphalt repair. The perpetrators claim to have materials left over from other jobs, offer significant discounts, or that they were sent by a close relative or friend. Once the job is completed, the cost of the work is suddenly more than the first quote and payment in cash is demanded. The con artists may even offer to provide a ride to the bank so the victim can convert his/her check to cash.
Citizens are
advised to always get references from home repair workers. The
elderly are advised to be especially leery of workers from
outside the local area. If you believe that you are being
ripped off, contact your local police and your personal lawyer
prior to payment. Finally, the potential employers are advised
to contact the Indiana Attorney General's Office, the Better
Business Bureau and the County Clerk's Office to check if any
complaints have been registered against the company offering
this service prior to entering into any agreements.
Thousands of Americans continue to receive unsolicited phone calls from telemarketers trying to sell a variety of products. The majority of telemarketers represent legitimate businesses, and adhere to ethical sales techniques. Unfortunately, others do not. Unscrupulous telemarketers are the smoothest of operators, successful at swindling consumers out of millions of dollars.
According to the Better Business Bureau and the FTC, here's how you can reduce your risk of becoming a victim of telemarketing fraud:
Texas law provides certain protections for a person who receives a telephone solicitation at a residence.
A telephone solicitor must:
A telephone solicitor may not call a residence before 9 a.m. or after 9 p.m. on a weekday or Saturday, or before noon or after 9 p.m. on Sunday.
If a telephone solicitor uses an automatic dialing/announcing device, the machine must disconnect from your line within 30 seconds after termination of the call.
Exceptions: The requirements above do not apply to telephone solicitations made at your request or solicitations made in connection with an existing debt or contract, or calls from a telephone solicitor with whom you have a prior or existing business relationship.
Complaints: The Attorney General of Texas investigates complaints relating to a violation of this law, which is found at the Business and Commerce Code Chapter 37. If you have a complaint about a telephone solicitor whom you believe has violated this law, contact:
Consumer Protection Division
This scam usually occurs during the spring, summer or fall when residents are working outside. Most individuals working in their yard do not lock the doors to their homes. One individual will approach the victim and occupy his/her attention while a second subject enters the victim's home and steals cash, jewelry and silver.
Another home diversion techniques is for perpetrators to come to a residence and ask for a drink of water, use a bathroom, or use a telephone for an emergency to gain entrance to a home. The subjects will then attempt to divert the victim's attention while an accomplice searches for valuables.
Tips: If an unknown subject comes to your home seeking directions, the phone, the bathroom, etc., keep the subjects outside the home and at least one locked door between you and them. If they need water direct them to an outside faucet, if they need to contact someone, offer to make the call for them. When working in the yard only leave a door unlocked that you can visibly monitor at all times.
In the most common variation of this scheme, a person is approached by strangers who claim to have found a large bag containing cash. The victim is convinced to put up "good faith" money to share in the find and is driven to his/her bank to obtain the money. The good faith money is then put in a purse or parcel for safekeeping. The victim is then distracted while the parcel containing his/her money is switched. The bogus parcel is later given to the victim for safe keeping and the strangers leave to make final arrangements and never return.
Obviously, if a deal sounds to good to be true, it is. Anyone that asks for a person to put up money for "good faith" is not trustable. In this instance you have to ask, why would anyone wish to share their money? If you wish to verify the loss of a large bag containing cash contact your local police to check out this story and to advise them of the con-artists you have encountered.
The con-artist portrays himself as a good Samaritan in this scheme and generally poses as a bank official, police officer, or FBI agent flashing a badge or other identification. The perpetrators requests the assistance of the victim in checking on an employee suspected of defrauding the victim's bank or indicates there is reason to believe the victim's records are inaccurate and should be checked. Once the swindler has the victim's confidence, he persuades the victim to withdraw large sums of cash from his bank account. The victim is then assured his money will be returned and the swindler will ultimately take the money, never to be seen again.
All of the
professionals listed above have other ways to resolve
investigations rather than involving innocent subjects. Each
The perpetrator in this scheme claims to be from Africa, or another country, and has just inherited a large sum of money. He then displays a letter that states that under the law in their country he cannot return with more than a small amount of U.S. currency. The swindler then solicits the victim's assistance and either asks the victim to keep the money and periodically send small amounts of it back to them in their home country or make a small donation. In either case, the victim is given the impression that this person will return to their country leaving his money behind.
The con-artist tells his victim that he trusts him, however, it will be necessary for him to prove he has money of his own so he won't be tempted to keep this money. When the victim withdraws a large sum of money from his bank, the money is placed into a handkerchief or envelope along with the con-artist's money and a switch is made. The victim is later given an identical envelope or handkerchief containing cut up paper and the con-artist departs never to be seen again.
Banks were established over hundreds of years ago just for this specific purpose. Remember, this person approached you because of your reputation for honesty. If you have to prove your financial responsibility, then this person is not being honest about their intention.
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But, exactly, it was not done by the MLB. Lord knows what happens in BALCO. After everything that they have done and said, are you really going to believe them? I wont. If the MLB had done it, it would be different, but BALCO is a joke.
By the way, I love how the US government feels like they have to go after people for doing steroids and who purjure themselves rather than going after rapists, murderers, and pedophiles. It is a joke the way that it is a vendetta against Bonds.
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I will agree with you that it IS a witch hunt and focuses on Barry when there are plenty of individuals to go after but Barry is the big name.
However that does not discount that Bonds cheated. So you think it is far fetched to believe that they would have records of a failed steriods test among ALL the other evidence (such as shipment records, doping calendars, etc)?
It is just as implausible to believe that Barry was not knowingly doing steriods as it is to think that OJ is innocent.
But I will repeat my stance that there should be no asterics or the like as baseball knew this was going on and did nothing and from most players accounts, there was a higher percentage of pitchers juicing than position players... we will never know who did what, so it is just time to move and and try to get rid of it going forward.
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The You Are Not Forgotten campaign, organized by Teufelshunde USMC Motorcycle Club member Kit Sanders, held riding events, fundraisers, and collected money to help pay for the Silver Center at the Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home in Anderson. The center, named after the late U.S. Air Force veteran Charles Silver, is a large carport which holds a activity bus for the veterans home. The Anderson County Young Marines presented the colors, and motorcycle clubs Confederate MC, Hardwood Cruisers of Anderson and Donalds, and Hard Knox MC were thanked for their contributions supporting veterans.


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CANTON — Education is a two-way street — the teacher does as much learning as the student.
Each week, about 100 St. Lawrence University students leave their Canton campus and travel to public schools in the area to mentor children.
"It is a way for St. Lawrence students to give back to the community," said Danielle McBride, president of the SLU Buddies program. "I think it's about developing a kind of committed, engaging personality and a way to be challenged."
The SLU Buddies program is a student-run group of volunteers dedicated to providing companionship, tutoring and good examples to school children.
"We have a volunteer coordinator to oversee the program right now. However, her position was cut, so it is becoming a student-led program," Ms. McBride said.
She said the program, which she said is similar to the Big Brothers, Big Sisters program, is open to any St. Lawrence University student.
"From St. Lawrence, anybody can apply. We review. We ask for recommendations," she said. "They then are matched with a student from an elementary school."
University volunteers work in Canton, Heuvelton, Brasher Falls and Ogdensburg schools.
"We also have interest in a program starting next fall in Colton," Ms. McBride said.
Children are recommended to the program by their teachers, guidance counselors and parents. SLU Buddies help their buddies with their homework, play in structured activities and serve as mentors, role models and friends.
"These students are usually elementary and middle school age," Ms. McBride said. "Oftentimes they are at-risk children. Others are just looking for friendship and to build a relationship."
The activities often depend on the needs of the individual and school district. Volunteers in Canton, for example, often engage their students in social activities, Ms. McBride said.
"In poorer districts like Ogdensburg and Heuvelton that have a lot of at-risk students, it is more academically based," she said. "It is very casual and informal, like trying to encourage conversation."
In Ogdensburg, the program serves students making the transition from sixth to seventh grade, when they enter high school.
"It is not an easy transition. They are exposed to a lot more when they enter high school," said Maria R. Trummer, an SLU Buddy. "It's important that there's something for kids to do after school so they don't fall in with a bad crowd."
SLU Buddies are required to be in the program for a minimum of two consecutive semesters. They meet once a week for an hour session that is prearranged with school officials.
Many of the volunteers are interested in careers that involve working with children, Ms. McBride said, but more important are the life lessons taught from mentoring students.
"The opportunity to develop these relationships requires dedication and can be challenging at times, but the rewards are transformational," she said. "The individuals that you have an opportunity to work with are inspirational."
The volunteers have been in higher demand amidst a budget crisis that has area schools cutting after-school programs.
"I think they are cutting a lot of their after-school programs and this is where the program falls," Ms. McBride said. "We're getting a lot of interest from districts like Colton. There are directors at the school that provide support and encouragement. I think we're trying to reach out and look for ways to help."
The program is operated on a shoestring $5,000 budget, funded through the university's student activities fee paid each year with tuition.
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In all the years I was the sports editor for this paper, I was never more disappointed than I was in the baseball establishment in this county than I was last Thursday night.
For those five years from 2000-2005, I found for the most part cooperation when we were trying to help the sport of baseball. Sure we had good times and bad times, winning seasons and losing seasons and sometimes some little scandals in the baseball world here in Carbon County.
But never did I not see teams show up the way they didn't on Thursday. To what you say? To a meeting in which we were offering to do unprecedented coverage of baseball for this summer including every league that took to the field.
In years past we have been roundly criticized for not covering little league, softball leagues, Babe Ruth and other summer hard and softball play. When we were informed of what was going on we always tried to be there. But that was part of the problem. We never knew where to go, whom to talk to, nor even what leagues existed except through generally nasty phone calls telling us that we didn't care about kids or baseball in our community.
So after hearing it all again last summer we decided to set up a meeting for all leagues to attend so that we could get info, know league leaders and get schedules, teams lists, etc. The meeting was advertised in almost every issue of the paper from around the middle of March until the day of the meeting.
Not one person showed up; not one. No phone calls either. So parents, when you call this year to complain that we didn't cover a game or an event, we will refer you to your league officials because we are no longer responsible for that of which we have not been informed.
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wes blackinton silver tray
I have a wes blackenton silver tray. very heavy. weighs 2.8 lbs. has writing on back, but cant see well enough to know what it says and number 289. Can anyone help me with this? I fell in love with it at first sight and want to know era and anything i can find out about it. tyvm in advance. It measures 13 inches across. also has 3 feet on bottom.silver 001.jpgsilver 001.jpgsilver 002.jpg
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Ok, i have found out it is chippingdale design...now if only i can find out what era it is. Anyone?? also wondering if it is possible to find other pieces to set. I really like it and think it is going to be my new collection. something familar about it...maybe from childhood..not sure but it definately got me. thanks.I will keep researching and find what i can. Just thought it would be easier if someone knows and could point me in right direction.
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Let me get an expert on it. Stay tuned!
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W&S Blackinton was formed by the Blackinton brothers in 1865 . As far as I know they did not make silverplated pieces like this until after the company was purchased by the Ellmore Silver Co. in the 1930's. Values for silverplate is very modest at the moment, here is a link to silver trays sold at auction recently http://www.liveauctioneers.com/search?q=silverplated+tray&sort=relevance&dtype=ga llery&hasimage=true&type=complete&rows=20&addfq=sa le_date_year%3A("2012")
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Check around the various online Auction sites (GoAntiques, eBay, Ruby Lane, Bonanza, etc.) and you should be able to find pieces in a similar style to complete a coffee/tea service. As the other Worthologist lovejoy mentioned, antique & vintage silver-plate is very affordable right now ... so it's the perfect time to shop for those companion pieces to your lovely tray! Use the Search term W&S Blackinton to find pieces by the same manufacturer.
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FAIRFAX, Va. (WUSA) --Captain Laura Kenyon is head of the Criminal Investigation Division of the City of Fairfax Police Department. During more than 20 years as a police officer, she has, unfortunately, witnessed all types of tragedies. But it appears that none of those tragedies prepared her for the video she saw on television last week of the almost unimaginable damage along the highly populated coastlines of New York and New Jersey.
"I cried and I came into work on Friday and I thought about what I could do to help," Captain Kenyon said.
Inspired by the heartbreaking images of the pain inflicted by Super Storm Sandy, Captain Kenyon moved quickly into action, organizing a food, clothing, and supply drive that began on Sunday at the City of Fairfax Police Department, where people stopped by all day long in a show of generosity that Captain Kenyon says has truly reaffirmed her faith in humanity.
"It has been heart-warming, amazing. People are good," said Captain Kenyon.
The food and clothing drive continues at the City of Fairfax Police Department all day Monday and Tuesday.Everything that's collected is then expected to be driven up to the New York-area early Wednesday morning by Captain Kenyon and a few other Fairfax police officers in vehicles donated by a local car dealer.


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Yet, there seems to be individuals who are not proud of Conan and who are bent on destroying the statues (or bent on bending them!). Those bastards.
Detective Conan follows the adventures of super sleuth Conan Edogawa, a 17 year-old traped in a little boy's body.
According to Japan's 47News, two of the Conan statues were recently damaged: One of the statues (above, prior to vandalization) had its magnifying glass bent off, and another had its snorkel damaged. This isn't a first—between 2000 and 2007, there were nine incidents of Conan statue destruction, totaling ¥3,500,000 ($43,556).
These sorts of statues exist elsewhere in Japan. For example, there's a bronze Gundam statue near the Sunrise animation company's office. In the Shigeru Mizuki's hometown, there's a street named after the famed manga creator and decorated with Ge Ge Ge bronze statues. These markers are a fitting way for cities and towns to celebrate the creativity of their hometown heroes.
Yet, someone apparently thought it was a-okay to vandalize these Conan statues—which is pretty crappy! A commuter noticed the latest destruction on the morning of the 14th. Fixing both statues will cost ¥500,000 (US$6,222). The culprit still remains at large, and this sounds like a case, a case for Detective Conan. If only he could find his magnifying glass.


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PAWTUCKET — Attention local pregnant women: you and your child can take part in a study that could make medical history.
The National Children's Study Rhode Island is looking at how children's health and development are affected by their family history and the social, natural, and physical environment of the places where they live, learn and play. As such, they are looking for 1,000 Rhode Islanders to take part in an important national study that will track children's development from before birth until the age of 21 to look at key health issues.
Administered by Women and Infants Hospital and Brown University, this study will follow 100,000 children for 21 years. It is part of the largest national study of children in United State's history, where women and families will join together to contribute information aimed at furthering scientists' understanding of many conditions and health problems.
Among the Rhode Island communities that have been selected to participate are Pawtucket, Cumberland, Woonsocket, North Providence, Johnston, North Smithfield, Providence and Burrillville. Community health centers as well as private Ob-Gyn doctors and practitioners have been asked to inform pregnant women of the national study and to provide contact information on where to sign up.
Joining the study involves providing information through periodic interviews or visits with members of the study team before and during the pregnancy, as the child grows up. Participants will receive $25 at each study visit and they will not be asked to take any medicine or to change anything that they do. Taking part in the study is voluntary and participants can stop at any time.
To learn more about the study, interested participants are asked to contact the National Children's Study Rhode Island by e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com, by calling 1-800-806-4844 or by visiting the website at www.ncsri.org.
On Monday morning, a press conference to announce the study was held at the Blackstone Valley Community Health's dental office at 210 Main St. in Pawtucket. Stephen Buka, principal investigator on the National Children's Study and a professor of community health at Brown University, spoke of how important the scope of the project is for gaining insight into children's health issues. He said the findings from the study will ultimately provide the basis for childhood disease prevention strategies, future health and safety guidelines and potential new treatments.
Buka said that by tracking children's development through infancy, childhood and early adulthood, the study hopes to determine the causes of many childhood and adult diseases. As the study progresses, scientists will learn a lot about children's health and why some children are more likely than others to get certain diseases when they are young and when they grow up.
Some of the health issues that will be examined to see if there is a link between children's environments and their health and well-being include birth defects and pregnancy-related problems, injuries, asthma, obesity, diabetes, and behavior, learning and mental health disorders.
"Only through a study of this type can we get a clear idea of the factors impacting children," said Buka. Douglas Hadden, director of constituent services and communications for Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien, said the mayor considered the event to mark "an important day in the history of children's health" in Rhode Island and in Pawtucket, thanks to the upcoming participation in the largest, long-term study of its kind of children's health and development.
Hadden noted that according to data released last year by RI Kids Count, more than one in four Pawtucket children were in families with incomes below the poverty line and one-third of those within the definition of extreme poverty. Also, Pawtucket's overall teen birth rate for females was almost double the overall rate in Rhode Island, and the city's hospitalization rate for asthma and lead poisoning, which Kids Count related to housing quality and health care access, also exceeded state averages.
Speaking on behalf of Grebien, Hadden said that the mayor "urges anyone in the city who is eligible to participate in this study to strongly consider stepping forward to take part." He added that Grebien, as mayor, stated that he "warmly welcomes this project" and pledges to provide whatever assistance and cooperation he can to assure it achieves its goals.
Ray Lavoie, executive director of the Blackstone Valley Community Health, also spoke of the importance of the national project and said the BVCH's staff was pleased to be taking part in and helping to promote participation in the study.


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At 2 p.m., Flushing Library, located at 41-17 Main Street, Flushing, presents the first part of the three-part Twilight Concert series, where Members of the Con Brio Ensemble will perform works by Brahms, Poulenc, Handel and others. The Ensemble is made up of critically acclaimed musicians, including violinist Alexander Meshibovsky, pianist Diana Mittler, oboist Alan Hollander and vocalist Barbara Ann Martin. Admission is $12 and $10 for students and senior citizens. TDF vouchers will be accepted. For more information, call 718-661-1200.
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With shows beginning at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., The Chocolate Factory, located at 5-49 49th Avenue, Long Island City, presents "There There," an unpredictable and moving play about being the wrong person in the wrong place at the wrong time doing all the wrong things. For tickets and for more information, visit chocolatefactorytheater.org or call 212-352-3101.
At 10 a.m., Queens Botanical Garden, located at 43-50 Main Street, Flushing, will be holding an electronic waste recycling event. Bring your unwanted or broken electronics such as old phones, chargers, handheld toys, TVs, cameras, holiday lights and more and they will be disposed free of charge. All participants will also have a chance to enter a free raffle to win a new 21-inch iMac and will also receive a "Green Karma" coupon worth anywhere from $5 to $500, redeemable at the Tekserve store. For more information, contact Darcy Hector at 718-886-3800 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
At 2 p.m., Bayside Historical Society, located at 208 Totten Avenue, Fort Totten, Bayside, will be holding its Annual Art Show 2013. The event will also include a performance by Lindsay Megiddo. Those interested in submitting original works are encouraged to view an information packet and complete a registration form, both of which can be accessed at baysidehistorical.org on the Events page. For more information, call 718-352-1548 or visit baysidehistorical.org.
At 2:15 p.m., Flushing Town Hall presents New York City's preeminent ambassadors of Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba and Plena music and dance. Lead by National Heritage winner Juan Gutirrez, this unique troupe of Puerto Rican master traditional artists and seasoned New York musicians are leaders in the resurgence of the Island's traditional music in NY. Tickets are $12/$10 members/$8 children/$6 member children. Flushing Town Hall is located at 137-35 Northern Boulevard. To learn more, call 718- 463-7700.
At 4:30 p.m., Church-In-the-Gardens, located at 50 Ascan Avenue, Forest Hills, presents the second part of the three-part Twilight Concert series, where Members of the Con Brio Ensemble will perform works by Brahms, Poulenc, Handel and others. The Ensemble is made up of critically acclaimed musicians, including violinist Alexander Meshibovsky, pianist Diana Mittler, oboist Alan Hollander and vocalist Barbara Ann Martin. Admission is $12 and $10 for students and senior citizens. TDF vouchers will be accepted. For more information, call 718-268-6704.
The Secret Theatre, located at 4402 23rd Street, Long Island City, presents "Urinetown, the Musical," a Tony-Award-winning production set in a dystopian city where a water shortage has forced private toilets to be outlawed. Out of the residents who are furious over the fact that they have to share public facilities, a hero rises to lead them through a comedic, music-infused revolution. Evening shows Thursday through Saturday are at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m., with a special matinee performance on January 26 at 3 p.m. For more information, contact Alyssa Van Gorder at 718-392-0722 or email@example.com.
The Louis Armstrong House Museum, located at 34-56 107th Street, Corona, presents its Louis Armstrong at Freedomland exhibit. The exhibit, curated by Louis Armstrong House Museum Archivist Ricky Riccardi, paints an intimate portrait of Armstrong on stage and off during the turbulent years of 1961 to 1964, spreading joy to fans young and old with his integrated band of all stars. Major funding for the exhibit is made possible by the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday through Sunday and closed on Mondays. Admission is $10 for adults; $7 for seniors 65 and older, students and children and free for members and children under four. A $6 group rate is available for groups of at least eight, in which case it is asked that an appointment be made. For more information, call 718-478-8274 or visit louisarmstronghouse.org.


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MASSENA - A long string of humid, sweat-inducing nights was broken up Wednesday evening in Massena, but the change in weather was accompanied by a brief but violent storm that left several trees down in Massena.
Brenda Seguin and Mary Ellen Casselman spent Thursday cleaning up debris around their house on Grove Street at Laurel Avenue, where a large tree was leaning on the front of the house.
No one at the home was injured, but the two women said they, along with three cats, were startled and shaken up by the incident that took place between 8:30 and 9 p.m.
Mary Ellen was upstairs closing the bedroom window, which is right behind the big tree, when it came down. I was heading in the back door from the gazebo and down it came. It was just like a woosh. It wasnt like a big snap or a bang or anything, just down it came, Ms. Seguin said.
I closed the windows and (the trees) came so fast, it just was incredible. I turned around to walk out of the bedroom and I heard this kind of wooshy sound and the tree came through the bedroom ceiling. I couldnt see out the window because the rain was so intense. The rain was coming, by the time I got upstairs to close the window there was a lot of water inside the window when I shut it. I couldnt see anything out the window, Ms. Casselman added.
Ms. Seguin works for Alcoa and Ms. Casselman is the town historian. The damage will likely force the two women to find somewhere else to stay for the time being, a situation made even more concerning with their three cats.
We arent really sure yet, we have to find a place for the cats. We have three cats, and we have to place them. My dog is staying at my moms house right now. The contractor was talking weeks, more likely two to three weeks. Theyre going to take the whole front of the house off now. There will be major structural work for the upstairs, Ms. Casselman said.
The circumstances could have been even worse for the women, if not for a front room that was added to the side of the house in 2010.
(Without the room) it would have taken the whole side of the house down. When we walked in from one part to the other part (of the house), it goes straight down because of the weight of it taking it down. Thank God that was there. Im thinking it would have been a lot worse, Ms. Seguin said.
On the opposite side of the house from the front room is a new gazebo, which had a large branch crush through the top of it. In an unfortunate sense of irony, the two women had recently been talking about if something were to happen to the gazebo.
We were sitting in the gazebo the other day talking about it and saying how much we enjoyed it because it was so cool and everything in the evening. Then Brenda said, If anything ever happened to this gazebo, we would definitely get another one. And I was like, What could possibly happen to it? Ms. Casselman said.
Even for residents without extensive damage, a long day of cleaning up awaited some on Grove Street, including Tim Smith.
We didnt get anything in the house, just branches and limbs in the yard came down everywhere. I cut down probably five trees in the last two years since Ive been here. Thank God, because they were right up against my house and they were trees that were right up to my window, so I got them out of there, Mr. Smith said.
St. Lawrence County had seen sporadic rain in the last week, but according to meteorologist Andrew Loconto a storm of this strength hadnt happened since June.
That was the first really strong storm in a while. I know there was a storm in late June in the Ogdensburg area. It expanded along the St. Lawrence area. From my recollection, there was some damage around the Massena area and Waddington area too. This storm was one of the more significant storms since that one on the 24th of June, Mr. Loconto said.
Ms. Seguin and Ms. Casselman said that they didnt lose power during the ordeal, but Massena did have 2,500 without power at its peak Wednesday night. Thanks to the work from the Massena Electric Department though, nearly everyone had their power back by 2 a.m.
The Massena Electric Department has been very diligent. The Massena Public Works Department; we sent them out last night. I went out there and called additional staff to help. I only have a two man crew at night, so we called for six additional people, Superintendent of Public Works Hassan A. Fayad said.
In all, we had 65 locations that we had to respond for some level of problem caused by the trees falling, within our service territory, primarily Massena. The Louisville volunteer fire department and the police were very cooperative. They focused on controlling traffic so we could do electric work They were really helpful, Massena Electric Department Superintendent Andrew J. McMahon said.
Massena Mayor James F. Hidy said he was also very satisfied with the various departments work through the recovery efforts late intothe night.
Immediately after the storm, our DPW crews were out on the streets; they responded admirably. Our fire department took appropriate actions with down wires, assisting the police department with traffic flow. Id like to send thanks for the mayor of Potsdam for his offer of assistance. The Massena police department did an outstanding job, and I give thanks to the state police and border patrol as well. I think Massena, the village residents, are well represented in their departments with everyday services, but when it comes to providing emergency services, theyre second to none in the state, Mr. Hidy said.
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LOWVILLE An industry trade group, prompted by the debate over Lewis Countys proposed building project on Outer Stowe Street, has complained that the Board of Legislators is using contractors as a free estimating service and suggested officials should postpone the project until they are better prepared.
Joseph P. Hogan, vice president of building services for Associated General Contractors of New York, wrote to legislative Chairman Michael A. Tabolt, R-Croghan, that after reading a published report, we write to express our concern that the finance and other details of this project are not too sufficiently developed to allow for this project, which is being bid on September 19, to be awarded in a timely fashion if at all. Of greatest concern were the statements attributed to you: We are just taking steps and doing our homework. By no means does this suggest we are moving ahead with the project.
Such a statement evinces a lack of appreciation for the time and money that will be expended by bidding contractors for the Countys project. A project should not be advertised for bid unless, upon submission of a bid that is within the then established and reasonable budgetary constraints for the project, there is intent and ability to award the contract(s) to the low responsible bidder(s) submitting responsive bids. If the County is merely doing its homework, then an estimating service should be hired for a fee. It is unfair to the industry to use them as a free estimating service.
Mr. Hogan wrote that if the county is not prepared to award a contract, the industry should be informed of that sooner rather than later that the project is on hold until the County is so prepared.
Mr. Hogan said in a telephone interview that when contractors enter a bid process, they understand they may not be the lowest bidder and get the contract. Requesting bids, however, when other requirements have not been addressed, such as a funding source or State Environmental Quality Review process, he said, shows no appreciation for the process.
He said the work extends beyond the time and effort of one contractor, but requires the involvement of subcontractors and commitment to bonding.
Mr. Tabolt, in a phone interview Thursday, responded to the letter.
Just because we do these steps, its not a guarantee the board will vote for it. It all depends on the price, he said.
If the bids come back too high, that doesnt mean the project wont happen, he said. It simply means the project wont happen now.
Its not all as clear as some people like to think, he said. If the bids are too high, well continue to make payments in the form of rent, instead. Were making our decision on economics, not what wed like to have. It will be a future project if its not doable now.
Mr. Hogans letter was prompted by comments reported Saturday in the Times by Mr. Tabolt as well as Constableville legislative candidate Duane C. DeLair, who criticized legislators last week for trying to rush the project through without public input.
The project also is drawing scrutiny from village of Lowville officials, who dont think the project is possible soon and discussed their concerns with village attorney Mark G. Gebo at Wednesday nights Board of Trustees meeting.
Mr. Gebo said the county cannot award the bid until the State Environmental Quality Review is complete. He advised the village should request the county submit a cooperative SEQR.
The county Board of Legislators on Tuesday agreed to initiate a SEQR, specifying itself as the lead agency. Village officials had not been informed as of Thursday if they were included the process.
Mr. Gebo said he believes a yet to be scheduled sewer study and traffic study should be completed prior to a decision made in the SEQR process.
Village Trustee Danny L. Salmon agreed with Mr. Gebo, stating, I do not have enough information to be for or opposed to the building. The plan is fatally flawed with the infrastructure because they have not addressed our concerns. It wouldnt be right to burden Stowe Street residents with traffic as the roads are now. There were sewer issues in the 90s, with sewage backing up into basements on Stowe Street. I would hate to see this happen again. Until these issues are addressed, I cannot vote in favor of the project.
Mr. Gebo said that not addressing the potential sewer and road issues could be a liability for the village.
In earlier conversations, county and village officials discussed the possibility of a joint project to get the roadways and sewer system capable of handling the extra traffic and water flow expected after the building is complete.
Mr. Gebo informed the village board that if any money is borrowed to address those issues, it can be subject to a permissive referendum by village residents.
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Niger: Missed opportunities
In Niger, although women represent more than half of the population, they are victims of all kinds of discrimination. Despite their best efforts they mostly remain poor.
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Women who have been abandoned or abused find a safe haven at Mercy Corps' listening centers — and the support they need to build a successful life.
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In the city of Gode in eastern Ethiopia's Somali Regional State, Mercy Corps worked with a local vocational training center to set up a computer lab for local girls, in order to provide them with computer skills and literacy training.
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