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Being issued a traffic ticket can be a frustrating experience for Carbon County motorists.
In addition to the cost of the citation, insurance rates or the status of the drivers license can be affected if the infraction is serious.
The situation can become more frustrating when a driver feels an error has been made. But, by understanding the local court systems and procedure, Carbon County citizens can assure that they will take the proper steps to address traffic tickets or to be prepared if they choose to take citations to trial.
In the case of a traffic violation, justice courts have been established throughout the state by counties and municipalities to deal with class B and C misdemeanors, violations of ordinances, small claims and infractions committed within territorialjurisdiction.
According to the Utah state courts office, the jurisdictions are determined by the boundaries of local government entities such as cities or counties, which hire the judges.
There are two types of justice court judges.
County judges are initially appointed by commissioners and stand for retention election every four years.
Municipal judges are appointed by city officials for a four-year term, indicated the state office.
Some justice court appointees are both county and municipal judges.
Justice court judges do not have to be attorneys, but must attend 30 hours of continuing judicial education annually for certification.
Fine amounts for traffic violations are determined by the uniform fine/bail schedule to minimize the disparity of fines imposed by courts for similar offenses, as well as determine whether or not a court appearance is necessary, pointed out the state office.
For citizens wishing to plead guilty to charges, posting and forfeiting bail is sufficient for the majority of offenses for which citations are issued. However, more serious offenses, such as reckless driving or those involving alcohol or drugs, require amandatory appearance before a judge.
All citations must be addressed, regardless of the driver's plea, though. Failure to contact the court will lead to further consequences for the driver, including the issuance of a warrant. "If a Utah licensed driver fails to appear in court or pay a fine on certain violations, the Utah Driver's License Division may be asked to suspend the violator's license," states Utah Courts. "The license will then be suspended until the person complies with the citation or court order. For example, speeding violations are all classified as offenses that may result in suspension of a license. However, failure tosecure a parked vehicle, as well as other mechanical condition violations, may not result in suspension of a license."
Drivers should also be aware that all written correspondence from the court will be sent to the address the driver currently has listed with the Utah Driver's License Division. Responsibility to update a change in address with the court lies with the driver. For Carbon County residents who wish to dispute their citation, they must appear in court and enter a plea of not guilty, according to the Utah State Courts' informational guide on dealing with traffic matters. After the plea is entered, drivers can try to negotiate with the prosecuting attorney, the guide indicates. "If negotiations are unsuccessful, a trial will be held, at which you will tell your side of the story, as will the police officer. The court's decision will be based on factors such as your testimony, the officer's testimony and the testimony of available witnesses," the guide states.
As part of a 50 state compact, the state of Utah shares information involving convictions for traffic violations. If a resident either pleads or is found guilty, a record of conviction will be sent to the Utah Drivers License Division within ten days, according to Utah Courts. Lack of registration and some other non-moving violations will not be reported.
The violation will be factored into a point system established under Title 53-3-221 of the Utah Code. The points are based upon relationships between types of traffic violations and motor vehicle traffic accidents, pointed out Utah Courts.
Often times, local governments or courts have established traffic safety schools. By attending, local residents can often get fines reduced or points deducted. Establishment of traffic safety schools are at the discretion of the individual government or court. For more information, contact the issuing city's justice court.
Carbon County residents will Internet access can also learn more about the judicial process by visiting the Utah State Courts' website at www.utcourts.gov.


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I am new to cisco catalyst switches.I need to change hostname for one of cisco catalyst swich.How do i do that.Can some one provide me the steps for this and what precautions i need to take for this.
Thanks for your help
Did you go to Cisco's site, look up the model of switch and consult the docs? That would be my first step. Hostname on a switch is just a label and has no impact requiring precautions that I am aware of.
Give a person a fish, they eat for a day. Suggest they internet search and they learn a skill for a lifetime.
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write mem or copy run start to save configuration change.
Better than my answer.
This assumes a lot too. If we know what OS version the router is running then we might know more too. Our answers might be wrong if you have an certain OS.
switch I mean
Isn't that the truth. What Cisco we have left here where I work is a mix of 2900's, 2950's and some other odd's and ends. Working with a 2900 is a pain when configuring VLAN's to ports as you have to do them one at a time (IOS v 12.0) whereas with the 2950's (IOS 12.1) you can use the "range" command and do them bulk. Last time I had to configure a 2900 I spent about 10 minutes frustrating myself trying to use the range command before I remembered.........lol
I wouldn't say my answer was better, I just used the full commands. I knew what you meant, of course, but someone with less Cisco experience would have been scratching their head saying "What does that mean?".
I had the feeling the original poster didn't know Cisco all that well or they wouldn't have been asking for help with something as simple (for you and I and others who know Cisco well) as changing the hostname of the switch.


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For every home game this season, we'll be gathering some intel on the opposing team from someone who knows them best — a team employee, a rival blogger, beat writer or broadcaster.
For the Hawks' home game Wednesday night against the Pacers, we reached out to Pacers.com's Scott Agness for his take on their team.
His answers are below:
Hawks.com: With Dwight Howard off to LA, and Andrew Bynum still on the mend in Philadelphia, what does Roy Hibbert need to do to lay claim to dominant big man in the Eastern Conference?
Scott Agness: Hibbert is one of the hardest working players on the team. He's really gotten serious these last few summers – spending the majority of his time in Indy working in the weight room, on the court, and even with an MMA instructor. Come game time, he's got to stay within himself and let the game come to him. His goal should be a double-double each game which is very doable, considering last year he averaged 12.8 points and 8.8 rebounds a game. Early in his career he fouled way too often but he has made some changes and he's been very good about straight up when opponents approach. In the summer, he got a maximum deal — four years, $58 million – and now he's ready to prove he's worth it.
Hawks.com: The NBA is more and more a PG-driven league. What are the expectations for George Hill and DJ Augustin this season?
SA: First, George Hill has to get healthy. He missed all of preseason due to injuries, first a thumb injury and later a hip pointer. He's not a pure point guard but he has a real command of the offense and the Pacers have high hopes for his ability to lead the first unit. When Hill took over for Darren Collison in the starting spot last year, the team went 7-2 in the final 9 regular season games. Meanwhile, Augustin is a true point guard and it's his primary job to distribute the ball. His court vision and ball handling impressed teammates immediately in camp; Hibbert went so far in saying that Augustin is the best point guard he's ever played with. Coach Vogel expects Augustin to seamlessly run the offense with the second unit and move the ball which was a major problem last season.
Hawks.com: The Pacers have some solid continuity on the roster, but new GM Kevin Pritchard has a reputation as a dealer. Do you see Indiana shaking things up much going forward?
SA: Kevin Pritchard has been a great addition the Pacers front office. He's hard-working and well liked. He's is constantly working the phones and keeping an eye on what's going on. I don't see the Pacers making any drastic moves in the short-term because they like what they have. However, it wouldn't surprise me for Pritchard to making a minor move to improve the current roster as he's always looking to improve. Keep in mind, all moves must first go through team president Donnie Walsh.
Hawks.com: With Derrick Rose out for most of the season due to injury, is the Central Division the Pacers' to lose?
SA: If healthy (like last year), I would agree. But now that Danny Granger is out indefinitely with a knee injury and Hill's still not 100 percent, that's no longer the case. They have upgraded the roster but as we've seen early, the chemistry is going to take some time. And don't discount the Bulls. Even without Rose, they're still a really good, hard-nosed team.
Hawks.com: The Pacers got off to a great start in last year's playoffs against the Heat before falling in the Eastern semis. What lessons did they take away from that series to build on for the future?
SA: The Pacers were encouraged by their playoff run, but mostly, they made the most of their circumstances. They faced the Magic without Dwight Howard and the Heat without Chris Bosh. There are still questions about who on the roster has a takeover mentality. Down two points, who wants the ball? The Pacers are a physical team but still needed to take it up a notch with everything on the line. The best thing about that playoff run was the experience it provided. Having just one nationally televised game all of last year and no superstar, the Pacers aren't often talked about. The attention received, taking a 2-1 lead against the Miami superstars, and playing with such high stakes was most valuable. For them to play on that stage, it's going to take a total team effort and for them to defend at a high level.
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One year after coming up four votes shy of pulling off a stunning upset in a Democratic primary against City Councilmember Thomas White, Lynn Nunes now has his sights set on the State Senate.
The young political upstart, who owns a real estate company in Richmond Hill, is challenging two-term incumbent State Senator Shirley Huntley for her 10th Senate District seat in south Queens in the September 14 primary.
"We need elected officials who are going to make real things happen – not be at parades and rallies and then go back to the office and things are business as usual," Nunes said. "Things need to change in the most fundamental of ways."
Nunes pointed to the highest rate of foreclosures in the country in Jamaica, the closing of three hospitals and the stagnant graduation rates for schools in Huntley's district as three examples of major areas she has let the community down.
"I think we have serious issues, and whether or not Senator Huntley is working is irrelevant, because if she is and if she is doing her best, it's obviously not producing the desired results that are necessary to have a prosperous community," Nunes said.
Huntley, who said she has only met Nunes twice in her life, said she wasn't worried about the primary or impressed with Nunes' close race against White.
"The bottom line is 1,800 votes in a Senate race means you lose," said Huntley. "Running in a [City] Council race is very much different than running in a Senate race and I'm not Tom White."
Huntley defended her record talking about all of the senior centers, schools and other organizations that are still in operation because of funding she has provided.
Meanwhile, Huntley said that in the past few months she received harassing phone calls and vulgar picture messages with "naked people doing stuff." She said she has filed multiple reports with the local police, but they have not given her any reports about who's behind it.
Then, on Tuesday morning, August 10, Huntley said a bouquet of flowers was left on her doorstep, but on the flowers was a gold band with the words "rest in peace" written on it. The police came to her house and filed a report.
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Wetherspoon has been named as the only pub company among Britain's top employers.
It is listed alongside 45 other companies in the book 'Britain's Top Employers 2009'.
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Wetherspoon was rated highly in the following areas: career development, company culture, pay & benefits, training & development and working conditions.
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Wetherspoon's personnel & legal director, Su Cacioppo, said: "We are immensely proud of the fact that the company is named, once again, as one of Britain's top employers.
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MUSKOKA LAKES - The Bala Falls hydroelectric project is moving forward with plans to begin construction in late summer.
The controversial project received the final go-ahead from Minister of Environment Jim Bradley on Jan. 23 after five and a half years of back and forth between citizens and the province on environmental assessments and appeals.
"I am satisfied that the issues and concerns have been addressed by the work done to date by Swift River Energy Limited, or will be addressed in future work that is required to be carried out," Bradley said in a letter addressed to concerned citizens.
The letter was in response to 69 appeals to the director of environment's previous go-ahead on the project in September.
The hydroelectric dam is a three- to five-megawatt run-of-river water power facility planned to be adjacent to the North Bala Falls.
The original environmental assessment was for a location 100 feet away from the falls, but was officially moved to be adjacent to the falls in May 2012. When Swift River announced they would be changing the location, opponents requested an individual environmental assessment from the province for the altered location.
Bradley said some of the issues that were raised in the appeal were considered in past decisions and did not apply to the new location.
"As some of your issues do not pertain to the modification of the project, I am not able to review those issues under this decision-making process," he said.
Save the Bala Falls, a group organized in 2008 to fight the project, and the Township of Muskoka Lakes were among those who appealed the decision. Both Mitchell Shnier, a member of Save the Bala Falls, and Muskoka Lakes Mayor Alice Murphy said they needed some time before suggesting what the decision means for their organizations.
Karen McGhee, project manager for Swift River, was in a meeting with equipment and service suppliers for the project when the decision came through.
"We're very happy, but it's been a very long process," she said.
McGhee anticipates work will begin in late summer or early fall instead of the spring start date they had hoped for.
She said she expects the changed start date will work better for the community since much of the heavy work will be done throughout the fall and winter instead of the spring and summer.
She has already received interest from a couple dozen companies scattered throughout Muskoka wanting to provide goods and services for the project including contractors, sandwich shops, hotel and resort owners, material suppliers and security, McGhee said.
Susan Daglish, president of the Muskoka Ratepayers Association, is hoping the decision will bring healing to the community which has been split by the controversial project since it was first announced in August of 2007.
She said she doesn't think the dam was on anyone's wish list, and that the division was not caused by whether people wanted the hydroelectric dam or not, but whether they thought they could change the government's decision.
"I'm glad it's over," she said. "I felt that the process had been followed. I felt that the Save the Bala Falls people did everything they could, but it always was the province's decision, not the township's ... I can only hope that some healing will begin. That's been, I think, the tragic part of this whole difference is that Bala has been a town divided."
Stan Hunter, president of the Parry Sound Muskoka Green Party, suggested the project could have been better and he regretted the divisiveness it caused in the community, but congratulated Swift River and endorsed the project.
"Ultimately it (the decision) is the right one, and we welcome green sustainable energy just as proudly in Bala as we do in Bracebridge," he said.
The decision comes two weeks after the Conservation Review Board hearing in Port Carling regarding three Bala properties Muskoka Lakes is considering for designation in the area of Bala Falls.
"We're waiting for a decision on that, I don't see that impacting us for the project," McGhee said.
The potential designated areas caused concern to Swift River when the township indicated their intent to designate the view from that land, which would include the location of the planned dam.
McGhee said Swift River was represented by two heritage experts at the hearing who said views from a property are not included in the heritage act.
The Ontario Heritage Trust would not confirm whether or not views can be designated because the case is still before the review board.
The recommendation from the review board is expected at the beginning of March, but the final decision whether to designate a site is still up to the municipality.
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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will miss the remainder of the postseason after re-injuring his left wrist, ProFootballtalk.com first reported and NFL.com's Albert Breer confirmed.
Both cited NFL sources.
Gronkowski will require a second surgery on the wrist, that was injured during the early part of the 1st half Sunday in the game against the Houston Texans.
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While in Paris on business, Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon receives an urgent late-night phone call: the elderly curator of the Louvre has been murdered inside the museum. Near the body, police have found a baffling cipher. While working to solve the enigmatic riddle, Langdon is stunned to discover it leads to a trail of clues hidden in the works of Da Vinci — clues visible for all to see — yet ingeniously disguised by the painter.
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In Antarctica, a glacial earthquake swallows up a team of scientists…and exposes a mysterious monument older than the Earth itself. In Peru, archaeologist Dr. Conrad Yeats is apprehended by U.S. Special Forces…to unlock the final key to the origins of the human race. In Rome, the pope summons environmental activist Dr. Serena Serghetti to the Vatican…and reveals a terrifying vision of apocalyptic disaster. In space, a weather satellite reveals four massive storms forming around the South Pole…and three U.S. spy satellites disappear from orbit. These are the end times, when the legends of a lost civilization and the prophecies of the world's great religions lead a man and a woman to a shattering discovery that will change the fate of humankind. This is the ultimate voyage, a journey to the center of time, as awe-inspiring as the dawn of man–and as inevitable as doomsday. This is RAISING ATLANTIS….
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David Cox acting head coach, President Barchi tape viewing cleared up
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PISCATAWAY – Media was staked out at the RAC, looking for answers following the public backlash of the release of video tapes of Mike Rice's practices at Rutgers.
Just before 2 p.m., there were some.
Inside the RAC, speaking with the media for the first time all day, senior associate athletic director of communications Jason Baum said a few things of note.
Firstly, Rice's associate head coach David Cox is the acting head coach of the basketball program. He was the interim head coach in November when Rice was suspended three games for his actions on the tapes, going 3-0.
As for the fact that Rutgers President Robert Barchi only saw the video yesterday, as he said in a statement, Baum said that was indeed the case.
However, the impression was that he viewed it with Athletic Director Tim Pernetti back in November.
Here was the exchange between Pernetti and the media yesterday:
Q: Has Rutgers president Robert Barchi seen the tape – and if not, has he been made aware of everything that's on it?
A: "Yes and yes. President Barchi and I worked closely together when this issue came up. We worked closely together with members of the board. He's a lot like me. We deal with everything in the wide open. We had the same concerns but we felt strongly that the actions that we took was important to take and deal with it."
There was no follow up question.
According to Baum, when Pernetti answered "yes," to the question, he was referring to the viewing Barchi had yesterday.
Pernetti did not and will not speak to the media today.


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Bucks Sundays – 1/15/12
The Good
The Milwaukee Bucks finally got an up-tempo effort going late in the win against the Detroit Pistons. Milwaukee is a tough matchup for any opponent when they want to be, and the Bucks had good control over the flow of the game. Brandon Jennings can be wildly energetic at times, and that is generally a very good thing.
It was fun to see Stephen Jackson exchanging greetings with the Detroit Pistons players. He certainly has quite the history with that team. I probably don't have to delve into that story.
The Bad
Believe it or not, the Bucks won a spirited effort at home, and lost quite the stinker on the road. It wasn't just another road loss for Milwaukee, it was another loss without Andrew Bogut. They haven't won a single game without him this year. Late in the Detroit game, Bogut fell hard to the floor, and was held out of the Dallas game due to concussion symptoms. Without Bogut in Dallas…
The Ugly
…the Bucks were no match for the defending NBA champions. A good defensive performance could have made it close, but without Bogut, they got out-rebounded and thoroughly dominated. Minus the inside threat, Milwaukee took the long distance 3-point gameplan and fizzled out on a poor shooting night.
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Jon Leuer, the rookie from Wisconsin, got his first start against the Pistons and had a solid 15 point, 6 rebound performance. He's been quite a surprise contributing off the bench in small doses?
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Monday, March 25: Paul Brannock, Wanter music, Church of the Advent.
Tuesday, March 26: Jeffery Jackson, music, Mike Coppersmith.
Wednesday, March 27: Tallu Smith, music, Edward Ewalt.
Thursday, March 28: Steve Strawzell, music, Billy Long.
Friday, March 29: Pastor Mike Coppersmith, music, Steve Strawzell.
Message begins at 7 a.m. with a continental breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Back in 2001, my pastor announced to the congregation, "You don't know God."
He went on to say, "If you think there's somebody too hard for God to reach or a situation too difficult for him to fix, then you don't know God. You don't know what he's able and willing to do in a person's life."
Curves International announces its 15th Annual Food Drive, "Feed the Need," and challenges Curves' club members in the U.S. and Canada to meet a 100,000 donation goal during the two-week period of March 11-23.
Each club, including Curves of Cynthiana, is asking its members to donate bags of non-perishable food or cash to support their local community food bank.
Cynthiana Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will present a home vegetable garden workshop on Saturday, March 16, 2013, from 9-11 a.m. in the church fellowship hall.
This workshop is open to the community and designed to encourage and educate first-time gardeners on growing their own vegetables.
Speakers are experienced local gardeners, including County Extension Agent, Gary Carter.
The Scholarship Fellowship will be held Sunday, March 10 at 6 p.m. at Benson United Methodist Church. Please attend to support the students.
The community is invited to join us at Salem Church of Christ, Salem Pike for a Good Friday service of praise, prayer and reflection on March 29 at 7 p.m.
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The community is invited to join us at Salem Church of Christ, Salem Pike for a Good Friday service of praise, prayer and reflection on March 29 at 7 p.m.
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Salem Church of Christ, Salem Pike, will host the Sam Marsh Family Singers on Saturday, April 6 at 6 p.m. for a night of 4-part harmony and acapella praise to God. The community is invited.
This semester, New York Times columnist David Brooks is teaching a course at Yale called "Humility."
As part of the required reading: passages from the Bible, works from St. Augustine and German theologian Reinhold Niehbuhr — and columns by course professor David Brooks himself.
Brooks is teaching a course on humility using his own columns.
Students, instructors, pastors and community members assembled at Ebenezer United Methodist Church on Wednesday, Feb. 13, to commemorate Black History Month and to share their dreams.
Ebenezer UMC Pastor, Rev. Kenneth Newby, opened the service and the men's choir presented musical selections.
Licking Valley Campus Instructor Donna C. Slone-Crumbie gave a reading, LVC student Mike Jones presented a creative interpretation in dance, and several other students shared their dreams.
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Sarasota, Florida - Sarasota Police officers arrested two people on multiple drug charges last night saying their vehicle was stopped for having a broken brake light.
The officers spotted the vehicle headed north on Central Avenue around 11:00 pm Wednesday. In addition to the broken brake light, police say the vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign at 17th Street and North Tamiami Trail.
A traffic stop was made and after talking with passengers the officers decided to call out a K-9 team to search of the vehicle.
The K-9 alerted officers to the possibility of illegal drugs inside the vehicle. Officers searched inside the car and located one full syringe with heroin, eight used syringes, 15 bags of heroin, two bags of cocaine, and six Xanax pills without a prescription.
Police arrested 24-year-old Justin L. Krugman and 36-year-old Shelley Anne Schlisner, both of South Leewynn Drive in Sarasota.
Schlisner was charged with possession of heroin, cocaine, marijuana, a controlled substance, and drug paraphernalia. Krugman was charged with possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia.
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Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade is the latest celebrity to publicly come out in support of Trayvon Martin.
Wade posted the picture above on his Twitter page on Friday and made it his avatar as well.
Along with the picture, Wade added the hashtags: #hoodies, #stereotype and #trayvonmartin.
Several other actors and sports stars are posting pictures of themselves in hoodies in honor of the Miami Gardens teenager.
Martin was shot and killed by George Zimmerman on Feb. 26 in Sanford. Zimmerman claimed he fired in self defense.
There have been protests across country by people who say Zimmerman should be charged with murder.
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President Barack Obama has found some time in his busy schedule of running the Free World to offer up a brief appearance on "Mythbusters." On the episode which airs December 8th, "Obama challenges hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman to prove the ancient Greek myth that scientist and polymath Archimedes set fire to an invading Roman fleet using only mirrors and the reflected rays of the sun."
As any avid "Mythbusters" fan knows, they are revisiting this myth for a second go, as I'm sure they were trolled the first time around on the show's message board. Obama most likely led the flame war so he could get Adam and Jamie to design a new weapons defense system on Discovery Channel's dime. …Suckers. (Deadline)


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I had just turned 19 and was going through basic training at Lackland Air Force Base outside San Antonio on Sunday, Jan. 15, 1967, when the first super bowl was played. Officially, it was called the NFL-AFL Championship, but the term "super bowl" was already being informally kicked around by some fans and more than a few sportswriters. But it didn't have capital letters yet and it had neither hype nor a Roman Numeral attached to it.
We were given a break from our training, and many of us filed into a recreation hall to watch this first super bowl on a small black-and-white television screen with the jacked-up volume coming through a tiny speaker that made the announcers at the Los Angeles Coliseum sound like they were inside a tin bunker.
We were young men — still boys, really, in so many ways — from several scattered states, who had one thing in common other than having enlisted in the Air Force because we weren't college types and it seemed a reasonable way to beat the draft and avoid being sent to Vietnam as an Army infantryman: We were football fans.
Several of us weren't just fans. We were aficionados (precursors to sports geeks). Sure, being freed up to go to the rec center was a break from the military routine we had been undergoing for several weeks after a lifetime of, predominantly, harmless idleness and general goofing off. And sure, it was a wonderful distraction, with the possibility of dramatic entertainment. What else were we going to do with this window of free time? Off-base was still off-limits. This, though, this "super bowl," was a big game, a new kind of big game, and a lot of us cared, passionately, about the outcome.
There were about 100 of us, and the rooting interest seemed to be equally divided between the American Football League champion Kansas City Chiefs and the National Football League champion Green Bay Packers. Friendly, modest wagers were made — a few dollars, a pack of cigarettes, candy bars. Yeah, a more innocent time.
The guys rooting for the Packers, none of whom, as I recall, were from Green Bay or Wisconsin, were a bit patronizing toward those of us rooting for the Chiefs. They were fans of the Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers, L.A. Rams, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions and Cleveland Browns. They were fans of the New York Giants, Baltimore Colts and Washington Redskins, too. They were young fans who represented the old guard of pro football, the traditionalists, the keepers of the status quo. At least that's how we AFL fans saw them. They also knew that in the Packers, the NFL had one of the greatest teams ever. In the previous seven seasons, Green Bay had played in five NFL championship games and had won four. They were coached by Vince Lombardi, who was already a pro football patron saint who had come to represent no-nonsense hard work, American success personified, the Establishment.
The guys rooting for the Chiefs, none of whom, if I remember correctly, were from Kansas City or Missouri (or Kansas, for that matter) thought of the Packers rooters the way we used to think of teachers' pets — as sort of squirrelly. I mean, come on, how hard could it have been to root for the Packers in January of 1967? We AFL fans, on the other hand, had had the guts to break from tradition (which meant, naturally, our fathers) and boldly pledged our impressionable teenage psyches to teams such as the New York Jets (guilty as charged), Boston Patriots, Oakland Raiders, San Diego Chargers, Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos and Houston Oilers. We thought of ourselves as rebels, visionaries. Our league, after all, had players' names on the back of their jerseys. Our league had the two-point conversion. Our league had Joe Namath.
And the Chiefs in that first super bowl had Len Dawson, one of the many NFL-reject quarterbacks who would shine in the AFL (Jack Kemp, George Blanda, Frank Tripucka, Tobin Rote and Babe Parilli were among others).
For 30 minutes, the AFL upstarts held their own against the mighty NFL machine, trailing only 14-10 at halftime.
But when Willie Wood intercepted Dawson in the second half and returned the ball 50 yards to set up an easy Packers' touchdown, AFL fans knew it was the beginning of the end. And then the Packers, like the big, bad NFL bullies they were, packed it on. Final score: Green Bay 35, Kansas City 10.


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A statement last Tuesday from the Khrunichev Space Center says all basic technical parameters of the module fully comply with the requirements of the technical plan and have been certified by NASA.
During its flight Zarya, the first element of ISS has demonstrated its reliability. The initially planned term of its unmanned operation has been by far exceeded.
The combination of Zarya and Unity modules continues regular automatic operation with the fulfillment of all safety requirements.
In response to the accusations of the foreign press that Russia installed low quality equipment in Zarya the press release says that technical experts from Boeing who ordered the module monitored the construction of Zarya at the Khrunichev Space Center. American experts saw to it that each stage of operations would conform with NASA safety regulations.
The main requirement was to guarantee a 15 year service life to the module. The Khrunichev center has guaranteed such an operating life which has been proved by ground tests and certificates of the NASA safety commission, the press release says.
The center developed special new technology and designs to guarantee protection from micrometeorites. This technology has also been duly tested by the two sides.
All the initial NASA requirements on permitted noise levels were fulfilled in keeping with the technical instructions given to the Khrunichev center.
However, already after Zarya was launched, the American side decided to reduce the noise level in the module. Khrunichev experts found technical solutions fast that reduced noise levels to a new low in the process of the flight.
The press release says measuring instruments indicate that all air parameters inside Zarya have been within the set norms during the flight which is confirmed by the joint protocols of Russian and American experts.
Zarya is equipped with special air filters and air samples taken after every crew visit to the module prove the filters have been functioning effectively.
The coming flight of Atlantis to ISS is aimed at planned maintenance operations aboard Zarya and Unity to guarantee their autonomous flight until the end of the year.
Meanwhile, Interfax reports that Yuri Koptev, the head of the Russian Aerospace Agency, told a news conference in Moscow last Wednesday that Zarya, will keep the Zarya-Unity assembly operational for at least two more months.
"The U.S. Atlantis mission to be launched in May will install equipment on the modules and carry out various repair and preventive maintenance activities. There is no question of emergency jobs to rescue the first components of the ISS, as reported by certain Western papers," he said.
Responding to reports in Western media questioning the quality of Zarya and its compliance with NASA's flight safety standards, Koptev said that the quality and standards fully comply with the requirements set by Boeing, the customer, and documents confirm this.
Russian and U.S. researchers found that the samples of air inside Zarya and Unity taken by the previous shuttle mission were normal, he said.
It is true that the noise level inside the Zarya - Unity assembly was five decibels above the target level, but the source of excessive noise has been found and sound insulating panels have been developed that will be installed in a certain compartment, Koptev said.
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Houston - April 13, 2000 - The International Space Station continues to be monitored by flight controllers in Houston and Moscow, with no major systems problems. Attention soon will turn toward preparations for the arrival of the Space Shuttle Atlantis bringing life-extension components while awaiting the launch of the next module in the assembly sequence - the Zvezda service module.


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The Kansas housing market experienced significant growth and strength in the past few years. Experts from the state's Wichita State University expect more of the same in the 2014 Kansas housing market. They predict that the market will exhibit a strong tendency towards balance. Late last year, the university's Center for Real Estate issued its yearly Housing Markets Forecast report. This report predicted a 5 percent increase in home sales this … [Read more...]
The Best Real Estate Markets 2013
When considering which real estate markets are the best, it is wise to look at home sales among other aspects as this number often reveals a thriving real estate market. Below is a list of the top 25 real estate markets in America today from the least to the greatest: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: According to trulia.com, the median sales price for homes in Oklahoma City from April 13th to June 13th was $126,000. This represents an increase of … [Read more...]
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The real estate market is slightly improving in Kansas, and experts predict it will continue on that course through 2013. In February, Kansas realty firm J.P. Weigand & Sons offered a 2013 forecast, presenting findings at a conference in Wichita, Kan. According to coverage in the Wichita Eagle ("Real estate forecast in Wichita area: Market is improving"), "Jerry Gray, vice president and general manager of Weigand's commercial/investment … [Read more...]
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Despite the troubled economy, the best buyers real estate markets for investors in 2010 possess stronger regional economies and the hottest prospects for the highest job growth in the country. Employment is the leading economic indicator for a strong housing market, and the best ten markets have what it takes. Huntsville, Alabama tops the list with massive job growth due to the federal government's Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) program. … [Read more...]
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As the U.S. undergoes the most severe down turn in its housing markets since at least the Great Depression, at least 25 local markets are progressing through the transition forecast to experience housing price inflation during the remainder of 2011. Driven by a U.S. military realignment program and a robust local economy El Paso, Texas located on the border of Mexico takes the #1 position. El Paso is now forecast to lead the nation in home … [Read more...]
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By Mike Colpitts The fallout from the real estate collapse is starting to see a turn around in some areas of the U.S. Home sales slid 7.4% in March in western U.S. states but fell more modestly in the rest of the country, according to the National Association of Realtors. But home prices in some regions are rising, delivering a promising sign for a nationwide recovery. The national median existing home price was $163,800 at the end of … [Read more...]
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The owner shares the name of a man acquitted of racing a motorcycle up to 299 kilometres an hour on the Trans-Canada Highway through Greater Victoria
Hype over the possibility of self-driving cars ignores the very real, probably insurmountable, technological hurdles that still remain.
If the only way out of traffic is a robo-car that may murder me, fine
Two years ago, Ted and Cathy Blackbourn were so sick of commuting to Toronto from Kitchener that they sold their house and moved into a condo in the St. Lawrence market area
Steam-cars had speed limits of 4 mph in the open country and 2 mph in town
Many young adults are learning to live without their own personal vehicle. But the future of the automobile still looks bright.
The trickling down of luxury features to mass-produced economy cars hasn't stopped car companies from trying to one-up each other
The good news: When doctors issue medical warnings to patients who might not be fit to drive, those patients are less likely to show up at the ER for crash-related injuries. The bad news: Those patients are more likely to show up at the ER severely depressed — and to stop visiting their doctor
Letters to the editor for Saturday, September 1, 2012.
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7 Leadership Lessons From Japanese Artposted by Devin Fowler, August 16, 2013
Is leadership an art or a science?
If you're like most people you probably answered art. There's nothing definite about leadership. There's no manual. It's more art than science.
If leadership is an art then what are the aesthetics of leadership?
Aesthetics is the branch of philosophy that attempts to explain the appeal of art and culture. What is the appeal of a great leadership style?
The following aesthetics of Japanese art apply well to leadership:
1. Wabi-sabi (imperfect)Wabi-sabi says that things are more attractive when they're imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete.
The classic example is sakura (cherry blossoms) — they bloom with a brilliant glow in early Spring and then fall to the ground within days. According to wabi-sabi cherry blossoms are more aesthetically pleasing because they don't last.
If you're trying to improve your leadership capabilities in a tough business environment it's difficult to imagine how a Japanese aesthetic that calls for imperfection is going to help. However, there are plenty of solid leadership applications of this advanced philosophical concept.
Resistance to change is a major problem for leaders. Your organization will cling to stability and permanence. Every leader needs to sell the appeal of change.
People desire stability and perfection. It's up to the leader to sell change (impermanence) and practical approaches (imperfection).
2. Iki (sophistication)Iki is the Japanese aesthetic of sophistication and originality. It emerged with Japan's merchant class as a contrast with samurai aesthetics. Samurai aren't usually considered iki but there are exceptions.
Iki is simple, spontaneous, direct and self confident.
Iki is not pretentious, complicated, showy or refined.
Iki can be considered the Japanese aesthetic of business leadership (although it also applies to anything from art to nature). According to iki, leaders who are original, direct, self-confident and unpretentious are appealing.
3. Shibui (subtle)Shibui is the Japanese aesthetic of the simple, subtle and unobtrusive.
Shibui is key to influence and motivation. Subtle persuasion goes a lot further than bashing people over the head with your ideas.
4. Jo-ha-kyu (slow, accelerate, end)Jo-ha-kyu is a tempo that starts slowly, accelerates and ends suddenly.
It's an aesthetic ideal used by traditional Japanese marshal arts and tea ceremony. It's also easy to spot in modern music, performance arts, film and advertising.
Jo-ha-kyu is an excellent tempo for public speaking. By building momentum and ending suddenly you'll leave your audience intrigued.
5. Yugen (mysterious)Where does the smoke come from?
Yugen is the Japanese aesthetic of the mysterious. Yugen suggests that things are more appealing when something is held back.
Yugen can be applied to leadership style, influence, motivation and strategy.
6. Geido (discipline and ethics)Geido states that discipline and ethics make things more appealing. It's an important aesthetic for Japanese marshal arts.
Nobody wants to follow an undisciplined leader with no ethics. Develop your ethics, publish them and acquire the discipline to apply them to your leadership.
7. Ensō (the void)Ensō can be translated "circle". It's a concept from Japanese Buddhism that's not easy to intellectualize. It's everything and nothing.
Ensō has been described as minimalism, nothingness and absolute elegance.
If you figure out how to apply Ensō to your leadership you'll no doubt go far. It's considered the ultimate aesthetic.
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