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MANSFIELD The Board of Commissioners is considering forming an "umbrella" 501(c)(3) organization, with itself as board of directors, that would potentially take under its wing several nonprofits, including Newton County Senior Services.The restructuring of Senior Services was discussed at the board's retreat, held Saturday and Sunday at Burge Plantation in Mansfield. Several county officials have expressed concerns that Senior Services staff report to a volunteer board of directors rather than the Board of Commissioners. Further, that board of directors is no longer functioning, as two members and the chairman have resigned and one member is no longer attending meetings. The board has not met since spring 2009, according to Commissioner Nancy Schulz. At their Feb. 16 meeting, Schulz, Chairman Kathy Morgan and Commissioner Tim Fleming temporarily appointed themselves to the board so as not to lose a $60,000 United Way grant. But by the next day, they discovered they had violated the bylaws by doing so. The BOC held a special called meeting during the retreat to make new temporary appointments. Benny Phillips, former chairman of the Senior Services board, was reappointed; along with County Clerk Jackie Smith to serve in District 1; and Recreation Commission Director Tommy Hailey, to serve in District 5. It is not required that appointees live within the same district they serve Smith lives in District 1 but Hailey does not live in District 5. The appointments will stand until the BOC can decide how to restructure Senior Services. The 501(c)(3) and governing board of directors were formed following notification to Senior Services in 2005 that it would not be eligible for a United Way grant without 501(c)(3) status. "I never understood at that time that we were turning over the operations of that program to the board of directors," Commissioner Mort Ewing said. But, according to the bylaws, Ewing said the board of directors is authorized to administer services and disburse funds; employ and manage employees and prescribe duties; and supervise and oversee the duties of all employees. "This is a group of volunteers. We're asking them to not only hire staff but to manage staff and disburse the money and account for it. It hasn't worked and it won't work when you've got an organization as big as that," Ewing said. The 501(c)(3) was formed because many corporations have policies stating they can only give to organizations with that status, though technically, a donation made to Newton County to be applied toward Senior Services would be tax exempt, said County Attorney Tommy Craig. But, "I've always been told, he who has the gold, makes the rules," Craig said. "And many of these corporations have internal policies that say they can only give to 501(c)(3)s, and they say, We don't want to hear all this racket about how you've found another way.'" If the board formed a so-called umbrella organization, the 501(c)(3) board of directors could still remain in place to help raise funds, but would report to commissioners. Currently, Senior Services is the only 501(c)(3) formed and approved by the county. However, other nonprofits could also come under the umbrella, such as Friends of Denny Dobbs Park or Miracle League of Newton County. But Schulz said she's hesitant to go that route. "This feels like growing government here," she said. "What's to stop any 501(c)(3), the Chamber, the Arts Association, to want to come under this umbrella to get extra funding?" Morgan said the county is the fiscal agent for funds received from the state by Senior Services, and otherwise, the agency would not get those funds. Similarly, Denny Dobbs park is a county facility and it and the Miracle League are being undertaken by the Recreation Commission, a county department. The BOC would have discretion as to what organizations to include, she said. The board is expected to continue discussing the issue in the coming weeks. Morgan said despite the current organizational structure, Senior Services Director Josephine Brown updates her and Executive Officer John Middleton, and there is no problem with Brown's job performance. Brown said Monday she could not comment on the proposal by the board because she has not been contacted or given any information. Brown said she requested to attend the retreat but was told there was no need. "I don't know anything because nobody told me anything. I'm going on business as usual," she said. She did clarify a statement made during an August BOC meeting, when the issue was first publicly discussed. At the meeting, Ewing said the purpose of forming the nonprofit and creating a board of directors was to secure additional donations for Senior Services. But out of the $657,193 annual budget for Senior Services, only about $78,000 has come in through donations, he said. The organization serves 566 people per year, meaning that about $1,167 is spent per person served annually, he said. "If we're only serving 566 people and we're spending $657,000 per year to do that, I think we need to take a closer look at it," Ewing said. Brown said the $78,000 was raised by staff and seniors and donations coming in from the private sector. The county appropriates about 25 percent of the budget, she said, with the rest funded through grants and other funding that she and her staff pursue. "That all comes through this place, not the Board of Commissioners. I don't want anyone in the community thinking we're hiding behind a 501(c)(3) and not doing anything with the money. We run a transparent program. There are no improprieties going on over here. This program has put Newton County on the map in terms of social services and senior services," she said.
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London - Charlie Sheen's new fiancée wants to get pregnant as soon as possible.
Brett Rossi wants them to start their own family immediately but the 'Anger Management' star is reportedly reluctant, as he already has five children from previous relationships and a seven-month-old granddaughter, Luna.
A source told gossip website RadarOnline.com: "Bret wants to start a family with Charlie immediately. She doesn't want to wait to have kids, and thinks Charlie will be an amazing father."
The insider said that the 48-year-old actor "isn't quite ready to become a father for the sixth time. He definitely wants kids with Brett, but he doesn't want to rush into it. This is the one thing they can't seem to agree on!"
Charlie proposed to Brett on Valentine's Day on February 14, after less than four months of dating.
The former 'Two and a Half Men' star has 29-year-old daughter, Cassandra, with former girlfriend Paula Profit, daughters Sam, nine, and Lola, eight, with second wife Denise Richards and twin sons Bob and Max, four, with former spouse Brooke Mueller, and previously said he was "open" to having kids with his 24-year-old fiancée.
But he added: "I'm having way too much fun with her right now. So much fun it should be illegal."
The former porn star is still legally married to her first husband Jonathan Ross, who filed for divorce from her last July. - Bang Showbiz
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Pen strokes evoke hope and fear, too
By Jason Kosena
It's final. With the strokes from 11 of his pens, President Barack Obama signed into law the most sweeping economic recovery package in the nation's history at a Tuesday afternoon session at Denver's Museum of Nature & Science.
President Barack Obama delivers his economic recovery speech in Denver as Vice President Joe Biden stands by and listens. The 1,200-page stimulus bill awaits Obama's signature on the desk to the right.
Photo by Jason Kosena/The Colorado Statesman
Dubbed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the $787 billion package passed by Congress is intended to reinvigorate consumer spending, restore public optimism and save jobs.
It also will add substantially to the nation's growing deficit and to the public's growing unease about federal spending.
"Today does not mark the end of our economic troubles," Obama told an invite-only crowd of a couple hundred. "Nor does it constitute all of what we must do to turn our economy around. But it does mark the beginning of the end — the beginning of what we need to do to create jobs... to provide relief for families... and to set our economy on a firmer foundation, paving the way to long-term growth and prosperity."
Obama chose the museum as the setting for the historic moment as a way to emphasize the investment in "green" energy jobs the new law is expected to promote, White House officials said. To emphasize that point, Obama took a pre-speech tour of the museum's rooftop in order to view recently installed solar panels designed to cut energy consumption.
The recovery plan — which passed the House on a straight party-line vote and the Senate with only three Republicans in support — infuses cash into infrastructure projects, health care, conservation and a myriad of progressive projects ranging widely in size, scope and purpose — including funding for the arts as well as scientific studies of global warming.
The plan also gives $400 in tax breaks to most working Americans and $800 to couples and provides states with emergency funding to combat looming budget deficits and layoffs. Furthermore, it offers tax credits to first-time homebuyers and to people who purchase new cars in 2009.
Back in Colorado for the first time since his election in November, Obama touted the stimulus as legislation that will directly benefit the state's residents and economy.
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar waves to supporters during his opening remarks.
Photo by Jason Kosena/The Colorado Statesman
"What makes this recovery plan so important is not just that it will create or save three and a half million jobs over the next two years, including nearly 60,000 in Colorado," Obama said. "It's that we are putting Americans to work doing the work that America needs done in critical areas that have been neglected for too long — work that will bring real and lasting change for generations to come."
Not everyone, however, is convinced that the plan — the most expensive ever passed by the federal government — will do much to reverse the nation's highest unemployment rate in decades and ever-slowing economic growth.
Colorado Republicans — joined by some well-known conservative personalities including Fox News contributor Michelle Malkin — held an anti-stimulus rally on the West Steps of the state Capitol, and a small group of protesters were seen outside the museum after Obama's event. Republican Congressmen Doug Lamborn, from the 5th district, and Mike Coffman, of the 6th, "boycotted" the event.
Republican support for the stimulus package faded quickly this month after Democrats in the House added lots of federal spending while forgoing across-the-board tax cuts.
Obama, aware of the highly partisan atmosphere he left behind in Washington, D.C., responded to such criticism by pointing out the package's large tax cuts for working Americans.
"And about a third of this package comes in the form of tax cuts — the most progressive in our history — not only spurring job-creation, but putting money in the pockets of 95 percent of all hardworking families," Obama said. "Unlike tax cuts we've seen in recent years, the vast majority of these tax benefits will go not to the wealthiest Americans but to the middle class — with those workers who make the least benefiting the most."
The bill-signing was attended by a Who's Who of Colorado Democratic leaders.
When asked for his views before the event, former Colorado Gov. Roy Romer said he believes the money that will come back to the states will be crucial if Colorado is to regain its economic footing.
"I think the way that you allocate (the money) is (by asking), 'Where do you get the best bang for the buck?'" Romer said. "Where does it create the most jobs? At the same time, you have to be aware of where the hurt is. You need to be making allocations while being thoughtful of need (in certain regions).
"But, eventually, people have to go to where the jobs are."
Vice President Joe Biden points to the crowd as he speaks about the nature of the nation's worsening economic condition.
Photo by Jason Kosena/The Colorado Statesman
Newly elected Congresswoman Betsy Markey, D-Fort Collins, said she had been proud to vote for the bill when it came through the House, adding that it will benefit working Coloradans while helping to stimulate the economy. During a town hall meeting in Fort Collins last weekend, Markey took a number of heated questions from angry constituents who voiced concerns over the plan, its expense and whether its funds would actually create jobs and stimulate the economy.
"Sure, there are a lot of questions out there. People are anxious right now about the economy and about their jobs," Markey said in an interview before Obama's speech. "But I believe this is a step in the right direction. We have a lot of work to do, and it's exciting to have the president in Colorado to sign this legislation. But there is still a lot of work to do to help stimulate the economy and create those jobs."
Markey said the new money would be made available to states in the next 60 days, which will be welcome news to Colorado lawmakers who are struggling to balance the 2008-'09 and 2009-'10 fiscal budgets.
"I think there are a couple (ways) to use the money," said Senate President Peter Groff, D-Denver. "I think we should make sure that some of the safety net programs that we have built up over the past couple of years are protected. And, clearly, the transportation dollars that are coming out of the package are going to be incredibly helpful to us, as well."
Obama was in Denver for only a couple of hours before taking off from Aurora's Buckley Air Force Base to head to Arizona, where he unveiled another major spending bill aimed at helping the ailing mortgage markets.


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Jerry would have been 70
My response to a post on FG regarding Chick fil a
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Somalia: Progress on a Constitution
Would you date a conservative?
Could someone please enlighten me?
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Uh ... ouch!
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A comparatively small number of sick people account for most health care spending
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Twins were born, and the lil girl wasn't going to make it.
World war 3
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Table tennis god shot
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Tom Coburn just stood up there on Mourning Joe and lied from stem to stern
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Darned good message
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Save The Life Of A Woman You Love By Sharing This Today
Will Venezuela's violence undo Chávez, or save him?
Romney Camp Calls Tax Study A Joke, But Wont Release Their Own Analysis (updated)
The Chick Fil-A "Debate" is Largely Missing the Point
Report: Romney Aide Also Cursed Reporters at Stop in Switzerland
Wind power gives Romney Iowa problems
Demonoid site re-directing to malware now.
Mitt the Bully
Red Bone Girls, Chocolate Legs, and Eric Benets Color-Complex Payday
You think Christians are persecuted for their beliefs?
du rocks
So - as I was pulling weeds this AM, I was trying to ponder something - "good" conservative ideas...
Kofi Annan Quits ... on Syria
Hey Mitt, here's another FACT, you Twit
Mitt Romney confirms he would end US wind power subsidies
Yo, Mitt! Where's da troops on that overseas junket?
Cybersecurity being voted on now ...
Fox News framing: Obama Escalates Personal Attacks on Romney
"How could a juror EVER think that was OK??!"
Ted Cruz's Very First Adventure With Socialized Medicine?
What the line of supporters outside the Chick-Fil-A reminded me of.
The Senate Doesn't Work Anymore
OMG! Another spill
When I was a kid, I thought that the ocean currents at Edisto Beach were much stronger than those at
Jon Stewart at his comedic best - on Romney Gaffes
121° in Freedom, Oklahoma
Dear Heavenly Father... Cruz interview with glenn Beck.
U.S. Drought already creating global unrest
unless all those people buying chik fil a yesterday....
Zoe Smith takes on everyone
Mitt Romney is living every social scientist's nightmare
An idea for a telemarketer gag
Pic Of The Moment: Romney To End US Wind Power Subsidies
CNN: Romney Violating Federal Laws 'Coordinating' With Karl Rove
Snarky pro-Rmoney email: where you sign your checks.
Looks like we have a big storm brewing up in the Caribean
If Romney has not paid taxes for 10 years
African Americans for Dalton
'Liposuction to save career'
Bat sheit crazy doubles down ....
I'm very thankful for my job, and would like to hear from others.
Frustrated Annan quits as Syria peace envoy
ROMNEY CAMPAIGN: Obama's Campaign Manager 'Appears' To Be A Crook
Annan Resigns as Syria Peace Envoy
NASA Hosts Social Media Events Across Seven Agency Field Centers
How many posts do you have at DU?
Turkish minister's Kirkuk visit infuriates Iraq
Toots & Maytals Louie Louie
Immigrants prove big business for prison companies
Immigrants prove big business for prison companies
One of my new favorite bloggers: Jane Devin: A Story of Class and Morality
Mexican Farmers Up Against Canadian Mining Goliaths
TYT: DHS Emails Talk About The Young Turks
George Lakoff's book, "The Little Blue Book"
Children are in the Front Line of Israels Blockade of Gaza
Romney May Choose Female Chihuahua for VP
Gay-rights supporters plan kissing protest at Chick-fil-A
Hate to tell you Romneybots - but this is what a therapy horse really does....
Oklahoma City projected to hit record high of 114 degrees this afternoon.
A Case Study in Orwellian Lies and Imperial Delusions: Colombias Disappeared
Eagle Scouts return badges to protest policy banning gays
Imagine how stupid you're going to look.....
Schwarzenegger starts a new think tank.
Burned out at Chick-Fil-A
Skin Cancer Identified for the First Time in Wild Fish Populations, Beneath Ozone Layer Hole
Is it my computer?? or
Rachel Maddow - GOP launches 'fight-to-death rebellion' against birth control
Some Australian wine reviews.
Report: Obama OKs support for Syrian rebels
So now having a star means your OPs have more merit than those
Homophobia explained in a simple graphic
A Case Study in Orwellian Lies and Imperial Delusions: Colombias Disappeared
Michael Musto on Free Speech (You'll enjoy this, I promise)
Ezra Klein: Nine Takeaways on Romneys Tax Plan
If Chick-fil-A was liberal
Romney Hasnt Done His Homework (Author of Guns, Germs and Steel calls him out)
BTW that fancy horse that the Romneys have in the Olympics - wasn't even an American horse
Senate Vote Kills Cybersecurity Bill, For Now
Rachel Maddow - Frank: People are tired of excessive military spending
Only english speaking may apply ....
IRS May Lose $21 Billion in Identity Fraud, Study Says
Chris Larson: WI State Senator on "Freedom"
Jobs Numbers Due Out Tomorrow......
Mr. Cruz is quoted saying he hopes the Tea party and texas republicans are now synonymous
I would like some opinions please.....
If the right-wing hates Harry Reid so much, why don't they use this opportunity to get rid of him?
So roughly .00586667% agree ...
In The End, Chik-Fil-A WILL Be Hurt By Their Anti-Gay Posture
Goldman to Invest in City Jail Program, Profiting if Recidivism Falls Sharply
@SpeakerBoehner: End the delay and pass the Senate's #RealVAWA!
Scott Browns bill of goods about the economy
From Mittdiculous to Mittastrophe
Moveon.ad "Rafalca Romney"
A pretty good estimate of Romney's tax liabilities for past years could be made if you had the
The Romney Slogan: 'Kiss My A**!'
Roethlisberger isnt worried about his little torn rotator cuff
Monster's Ball- Electric River
"Rafalca" - What is the genesis of this name? Does it mean anything?
#NotBuyingIt: Go Daddy Disappoints, Again
Does a person giving their time, money, and support to an institution* qualify that person
Based On The Trends Predicted For The Climate It Might Mean Finding A New Term
Haahaa! Jon Stewart calls HuffPo the "Sideboob Gazette"
The Mean World Syndrome - telling video on why they're all so scared (and why we're scared of them)
Romney Advisor Responds To Harry Reid's Claim About Romney's Taxes: 'Have You No Decency, Sir?
What is everybody's problem with the Huffington Post?
Lifeguard gets $2,600 bill after rescuing boy from surf
KS Currently 88% In Extreme or Exceptional Drought; On May 1, 0.3% Of State Was In Ext/Exc Drought
Global Warming Deniers Put Everyone In Jeopardy.
Rachel Maddow - Romney on taxes: 'You're going to have to take my word for it'
The Facts Behind The Dancing Horse [Rafalca]
Medicare for all
Conyers Speaks Spanish At English-Only Hearing (video)
If you and your corporate friends would pass meaningful trade laws ....
Team-Obama must launch a FIVE-PRONGED attack on the MittTwitt. (Read On)
Part 2 What a Single Payer Health Insurance Plan Looks Like
The Human Epitome of Hyperbole!!! Please come CAPTION Steve ("there's only one right") Doocy!!!!
"Me, racist? YOU'RE the intolerant one for not allowing my racist remarks!
Any photos of business at Chik-fil-a today?
Women's Individual Gymnastics (HUGE SPOILER)
The Rude Pundit: Did You Know That Contraception Coverage Is Like Terrorism and War?
Who was it that said Karl Rove was a "genius"?
What if every Olympic sport was photographed like (WOMEN'S) beach volleyball?
A timely reminder for your kids...
Cybersecurity Bill Blocked by G.O.P. Filibuster
The Last Word - Obama attacks Romney tax increases
The Mitt Method
Women's Gymnastics Olympics Spoiler Alert
State Fights for Power Over Land Developers
I finally made it back on line. Good to be back with my internet family. I am living in the corner
Basic questions
Choose One: Eric Clapton, Green Day, Sinatra, The B-52s . . .
Life ...WOW!
A memorial beam signed by President Obama & others, hoisted to the 104th floor of One World Trade...
Tomorrow is GLBT "public display" day at Chick-fil-a
Raise your hand if you would pay $1 BILLION for the Cleveland Browns. How about more than a billion?
Congress Passes Restrictions On Military Funeral Protests, Delivers Blow To Westboro Baptist Church
Congress Passes Restrictions On Military Funeral Protests, Delivers Blow To Westboro Baptist Church
Ramadan and religious freedom
A Message from NBC About Its Olympics Coverage
New Assassin's Creed 3 trailer: Anvil engine = impressive!
Chick-fil-A Introduces New Hate Sauce
Your guide to the very latest in anti-Obama conspiracy theories
Charlie Crist backing Bill Nelson over Connie Mack
Faux news this morning - discussed swing state polls without mentioned Obama ahead in 3
Good news.........sort of...on Shell's Arctic oil exploration plans in today's LA Times:
Australian Road Signs: Offensive or Practical?
The Know-Nothings Guide to Pussy Riot, the Realest Punks Alive
Madison group ramps up national fight against religion in government
Just so you know what those hate sandwiches at the Chick-fil-A funded
The Word Fart' And Its Puzzling Heritage
About that Presidential phone call to Michael Phelps...
Catch the live stream from Rollins College -- Okay. Show is over.
Science and Religion: The Views of Two Religious Scientists
San Francisco teachers reach tentative agreement with district.
Russia: Pussy Riot members 'deprived of sleep and food' during trial
Westboro Baptist Chicken or Chick Filed with Hate?
Willard's VP finalists announced...
Electoral College Totals, A Reason to Lie
Guardian Headline--Ann Romney's horse fails to win dressage but avoids offending British
California Pot Party is over
the stupids
Jennifer Rubin, Mitt Romneys top media shill
Remember when Romney joked about erasing hard drives
MAJOR Olympic Spoiler
Remember the fuck who peppered sprayed the Occupy protesters at UC Davis?
Impossible new obnoxiousness low for LIMBOsevic (abt REID). & enough terribleness for Jon STEWART
ABC news.. Romney Puts Horse-Sized Distance Between Himself and Dressage
Pic Of The Moment: Tampa Officials Ban Puppets In RNC Event Zone (Guns Still Permitted)
Lifeguard gets rescue bill for saving 12 year old's life
Dressage minor Spoiler (and more lies from Mitt)
THIS Is What Reid Did!
Here is video of Rafalca in today's dressage
Toon: "Aren't you part of the Government?"
You Haven't Seen The Worst Of Extreme Flooding [PRESENTATION]
Vampire Bat Bites Help Shield Peruvians from Rabies
the longer that Chik Fil A stays in the headlines, the worse for our side
Kate Beckinsale looking snakelike in a gown.
Romney wants to "sneak into the White House all but unexamined by voters"
Help! my spell checker's gone hyperactive
If you insist on speculating about what's in Mitt Romney's tax returns, please do so responsibly
Umpire ejects DJ in minor league baseball game
If marriage equality was popular it would be legal everywhere
This Photo Of A Scientologist Allegedly Being Punished In The Desert Is Chilling
"The level of hatred, unfounded fear and misinformed people was astoundingly sad."
The Collapse of the Laurentian Consensus - Video
Mitt fabricates a record for himself to give President Obama a fabricated report card
FogHorn LegHorn Rants
Secretary of Defense: Create a Central National Registry for Military Sex Offenders
And now, a message from God.
APPARENTLY, Romney stooge Gorka is the wind beneath Fox Spokesmodel Chris Wallace's wings.
'Trickle-down tax cut fairy dust...' Barack Obama on fire in Orlando!
Must have open source software?
Using a nettop for gaming? (mini-pc)
I just read "Calico Joe", by John Grisham
Senate mining committee to move fast on new bill
Low-paying jobs are here to stay
PLEASE - help CA dump Issa
Boy sentenced for killing father's girlfriend with his Christmas present --
Prosecutor wants to question Assange in Sweden
I cannot believe that Olympic athletes have to pay taxes
It was British diplomat enjoying amusement park ride with Kim Jong-un
Papantonio: Republican Hate Peddlers Divide America
Armed children for Chavez in Venezuela?
Swimming Spoiler!
Nike: Find Your Greatness. Jogger
'Right to Repair' compromise reached in Mass.
Former PA Gov Ed Rendell fans the flames, says Gov. Corbett should talk Sandusky
Here's an Appreciation Day all DUers can celebrate - IPA DAY!!!
Voter ID
Help with digital camera lens - cloudy film INSIDE -- what to do??? Updated 08/13/2012
President Obama stops at Lechonera El Barrio, a local business in Orlando, FL - pics
if Rahm has the right to block a restaurant from being built...
Amusing photo of an attempt to sway Democrats from their desired Presidential nominee.
Chess (August): Wang Hao sqeeks by Magnus to win Biel
"Mitt Romney is as unqualified to command as Sarah Palin."
Pew Research Poll: Obama 51 - Romney 41
LOL: Conservapedia on the 2012 Summer Olympics
When Boehner loses his cool (he attacks the President for standing up for the middle class)
Court Demands TSA Explain Why It Is Defying Nude Body Scanner Order
SELL, SELL, SELL for the love of God, SELL ...
Lebanonize & Conquer: 'CIA, Mossad on Syria front line'
A fascinating discussion with a very liberal priest on the end of times
Assange mother: I'm terrified of what US will do to Julian
Amtrak 'Ride With Pride' Campaign Releases Two Gay-Friendly New Ads
I just bought "All the President's Men" of dvd. I can't wait to see it. It is one of those
The Real Entitlement Crisis
Government wasting tax money abroad?
Rush Limbaugh's downward spiral promises to accelerate
Stretch..Obama Ad (He Pays Less, You Pay More)
Now I know who Romney really is: He's Gul Dukat!
Pew: Romney's image slips
Outrage Files: Private Water Company Squeezes Elderly N.J. Woman for Every Last Drop
Got a new printer
Major olympic victory! (spoiler alert edited at mod request)
TYT: DHS Emails Talk About The Young Turks
Can you relate?
Obama mocks Romney's "trickle-down, tax cut fairy dust" plan
Obama Holds Big Lead Over Romney
Sen. Harry Reid Has No Intention Of Backing Down On Romney Tax Accusations
Pew National Poll: Obama opens a ten-point lead on Romney 51-41
'Boston Herald' vs. Elizabeth Warren: Will Sexism Win?
Fat Cat- Caterpillar: In a class by ourselves
So does Ann Romney actually ride Rafalca for therapy
Syrian Rebels Risk Losing Moral High Ground To Assad As Video Shows Summary Executions
Facebook estimates 83 million profiles are fake
where do the best-eating WATERMELONS come from?
It's now Tropical storm Ernesto
Drone strikes help recruit jihadists?
Jon Stewarts Harry Reid Call Out On Mitt Romney Taxes Purely Right But Politically Wrong
Rebekah Brooks charged over phone hacking allegations
Kos: "Does Romney Have Alzheimer's? Seriously, Does He?" -- lots of examples
First it was robo Calista Gingrich, and now I'm getting robo-called by Focus on the Family!?!?
Megabus from Chicago crashes into I-55 overpass
Here's where Jon Stewart's criticism of Harry Reid fails
Can someone please answer this question for me...
Rebekah Brooks Formally Charged with Phone Hacking.
Farmer uses tractor to smash 7 police cars
Ohio GOP Gang Up On Grover Norquist
Congressional Probe Reveals Cover-Up of "Auschwitz-Like" Conditions at U.S.-Funded Afghan Hospital
The High Cost of a kabuki democracy
Dude, Wrong Car: GOP Tracker Tails Judge Instead Of Senate Candidate
More on that Chicken Franchise
"Wives of male employees = No Free Contraceptives"
GOP Gov Schools Romney On Wind: Get Out Here In The Real World To Find Out Whats Really Going On
Ping! Pong! Search...
Romney's Evasion Strategy
The Upside of Ugly
DeMint claims Romney personally pledged support for pushing tea party agenda in first 100 days
When Romney loses the election
Somali comic received death threats before murder
5 Things They Don't Want You to Know About the Olympics
French mayor retreats after suspending fasting Muslims
Feedback and Critique Requested
The porcelain on my toilet bowl has worn away.
Wrong stillborn baby given to Brooklyn family to bury
GOP Rep. Steve King Defends Dog Fighting
Reid's speculation on Romney's taxes is McCarthyism? Can a Godwin episode be far behind?
U.S Nuclear Bomb Facility Shut After Security Breach
US-bound Cubans pour into Panama through Colombia
Mitt Romney's Plan/Vague Goals for a Stronger Middle Class
60 Faith Leaders Sign Letter Telling GOP Not To Raise Taxes On 24 Million Americans
Warning: Cruel Amusement. Daily prayer by Leftie...
Immigration a bonanza for private prison companies.
Does anyone know why gas has gone up 55-65 cents in two days?
KFC Loves Gays with John Goodman
Our bodies use white blood cells to remove germs. Terrace Hill uses black mold.
This Girl Has A Question That'll Stump Your Conservative Friends
What if Romney not only paid zero taxes for 10 years, but what if he also got a refund?
Mississippi Libertarian Suggests Using Gun Violence Against Mayors Who Oppose Anti-Gay Chick-fil-A
Mitt Romney is gripped with fear about releasing his tax returns
Let's boycott LynnSinn's TrueBlood recap when she prints it.
One has to ask, why is it wrong for Romney to be rich while democrats built their modern...
Speculation: Maybe Mitt declared more than one wife as dependent??
Maybe there's not 3 or 10 wanting the job you applied for. Maybe it's 626 people.
Is That What I Think It Is Hitting The Fan?
Go ahead, tax me.
Aaron Sorkin denies firing entire writing staff for HBOs controversial Newsroom series
Fantastic short essay about Chick-fil-a
Some incredible videos at this URL...
Conclusive evidence Romney left Bain in 2002:
60 Faith Leaders Sign Letter Telling GOP Not To Raise Taxes On 24 Million Americans
Obama Extends Electoral College Advantage. FiveThirtyEight
I remember when the Olympic games were strictly for amateur athletes.
"Is Julian Castro the Latino Obama?" at The Week
Romney Just Drove By Me - Thanks DU for Helping Me Make This Sign
CNN uncovers loop hole in insider trading legislation Really?
Obama calls on voters to ignore Romney's 'trickle-down fairy dust'
The Biblical definition of marriage is...
Let's boycott BaitBall Blogger's boycott of LynnSinn's TrueBlood recap when she prints it.
Poll Watch: More bad polling news for Romney
No spoilers just--
Just breaking and waiting for asignment
Miss me yet?
Chick-fi-a support day was nothing but a last gasp
oops. rMoney's jaunt: Pew: Obama has big lead; Romney favorability drops
Can I borrow a newspaper? (humor)
Federal Judge orders Los Angeles recycling firm to stop threatening union supporters...
Romney to Reid: 'Put up or shut up' (hahaha)
Bwaahaa! Romney Demands Harry Reid To Prove It.
Heh Mittens, the house painted white does not need to tell Harry anything ....
Auburn Regional Medical Center to lay off 827 employees
One person killed as KC-bound Megabus crashes into Illinois bridge
John Fugelsang Gets a Current TV Show
2012 Olympics: Gabby Douglas Wins Individual Women's Gymnastic Title
File this under, "Defendants With Ironic Last Names"
El Rushbo: Reason for NAACP's existence is to keep Blacks from voting Republican
Speaker Boehner: Obama has 'never even had a real job, for God's sake'
Huff Post: Three Puppies Rescued From Storm Drain After Mother Dog, Gaia, Is Killed In Hit-And-Run
The legal dilemma over drone strikes: justified killings or war crimes?
Kill or capture: Obama's troubling targeted-killing policy
"Tea Party Consultants, Sarah Palin, Herman Cain Fleecing Right's Small Donors"
Barack Obama Smashes The Mittster In Newly Released Poll
Mission Failure: Afghanistan (A Message Written in Blood That No One Wants to Hear)
Pakistan transgender activists protest against US drone strikes
National Starbucks Appreciation Day | 8.7.12
A quote from Gore Vidal
New Law in North Carolina Bans Latest Scientific Predictions of Sea-Level Rise
A Question From Bubbaland (Texas) Re Early Canadian Childcare
NYT on Romney's "increasingly desperate attempts" to dismiss a study of his tax plan
Exec Bullies Chick-Fil-A Worker, Then Promptly Gets Fired For It
DCCC apologizes to Sheldon Adelson
You Have To Be Pretty Messed Up And Bigoted To Purposely Eat At Chick Fil A
TCM Schedule for Saturday, August 4 -- The Essentials: Marilyn Monroe
"What, Exactly, Does Romney Think Should Be Discussed Publicly?" at the Atlantic
STOCK MARKET WATCH -- Friday, 3 August 2012
Vermont Farmer crushes over half the cop cars in fleet with tractor
No Willard Rmoney you have to prove that
The US just obliterated Nigeria. 156-73!
No spoilers, just -- Part 2
Where's Trump? I haven't seen him or heard him defend Mitt lately.
Scenario: Tampa Convention. Thousands of gun-totin' crazies. Mitt's up to speak
"For-Profit Colleges Only a Con Man Could Love"By Chris Parker at the Village Voice
Former 'Exxon Valdez' to be beached, broken up in India
Just moved to Orlando
They kinda look normal, don't they?
Yeah right, casinos do not have hookers in every color, shape, and size ...
(Indiana) GOP Tracker Tails Judge Instead Of Senate Candidate
Three knockdowns in a round, and the boxing match is over, right?
Caribou Barbie coming to the middle of nowhere to campaign for MO GOP Senate candidate
Poll shows Catholics side with bishops on religious liberty, but warm to Obama
Romneys Kiss My Spokesman Takes Time Off Campaign Trail
Hats off to Shep Smith
Jared Diamond: Mitt Romney 'Misrepresented My Views'
It's sad to watch a healthy 90' slash pine cut down for no good reason.
Spoiler Alert!
Tweety just showed recent polls
PEW Research Poll shows Obama ahead nationally by 10 pts
Court enjoins enforcement of new Texas voter registration laws
Obama gets personal over Romneys fairy dust tax cut
Judging the role of religion in law
Dear RJ Reynolds: Yep, *still* not smoking....
Mitt Romney Replaces Sarah Palin as Americas Most Hated Politician
Whatever happened to honesty?
Michigan GOP candidate allegedly siphoned off 95 percent of charitys money
Mitt Romney To Harry Reid On Tax Dodge: 'Put Up Or Shut Up'
Racially motivated road rage attack?
Amway faces boycott over donation to anti-gay group
Is today the day California Peggy faces surgery for her gall bladder?
All due respect to Fred Gwynne, who was a very cool guy. That said:
Man shoots himself in thigh while riding down Highway 273, deputies say
Wes Clark wants Veterans to support President Obama.
Chick-Fil-A Debuts New Homophobic Sandwich
Congress closes loophole in stock trading law after CNN report
To counter all the bigot photos of the Chick-Fil-A crowds, here's one
Welcome to Tampa, GOP !
'Balanced' - Obama for America TV Ad
Play it again, Sam
America's Sweetheart Wins Olympic Gold!
If people think that "taking the moral high ground" is about consuming fatty, deep-fried,
The perfect response
hello, my name is Hedgehog, and I suffer from snatch defeat from the jaws of victory syndrome.
Have dems just accepted that UE#s will just get worse?
Should we start a thread about how sh**ty NBC's Coverage of the Olympics is?
"Brookings Institution study bent over backward to be fair to tax plan. None of it helped Romney"
Caption this pic
"Sheep sex" is the phrase for today. Modify a thread title to include "sheep sex".
You Don't Think The PTB Try To Influence The Flow Of Information ??? - You Would Be Wrong...
"Rise Up" - Stop The Frack Attack! - DC activist musician sings at anti-fracking rally
Caption Mitt
President Obama at Rollins College in Orlando,FL - pics
"Gore Vidal is Dead! Yes...we know but "NC" has a lovely Tribute:
Only in America...
Geting a 6-0 verdict to hide feels good.
Caption Romney and Rick Perry
Allowing the 2012 Shift to Come to You by Rick DiClemente;
The Angry Lightweight. What's worse than not having a coherent foreign policy? Mouthing off about it
New TV channel run exclusively by fully veiled women
Willard Rmoney has the exact same chance of winning
Rant - all the political ads during the olympics have caused me to finally turn it off
I delight in happy regional culinary surprises -- how about you?
Chick-Fil-A bigots inadvertently
TD5 is now Tropical Storm Ernesto
facebook album Re: "let's all eat at Chik-fil-a"
We, the members of the International Council of Chicken Affairs... - pic
Watching over on TCM the movie "The Best Years of our Lives"...
The Trauma of Affordable Health Care, with TV's Frank!
Mandatory Thursday Malloy Truthseekers check in!! Eat Mor Bigots & a new Kitty gif
Atheist group sends 2nd complaint about war memorial
Reid: 'Extremely credible source' said Romney didn't pay taxes for decade (updated)
Arijit Guha, Cancer Patient, Wins Twitter War Against Aetna Insurance
Nadia Comaneci (1976 Olympics - perfect 10 on uneven bars).
Anyone up for a VP pool?
Dana Bash (CNN) says her source can confirm Reid's tax allegation
Pic Of The Moment: Olympic Dressage: Rafalca Comes In...
U.S. Justice Department opposes undocumented immigrant's right to get Calif. law license
Genghis Kahn really got around. Seriously.
Oh God, Mitt's dumber than Sarah Palin -- my new meme.
Head's up. The Individual Gymnastic competition just started at 9:17 EST. No spoilers.
Romney Buys What He Desires. Could That End Up Being His Waterloo?
USA Today
Anyone wanna go to Spotsylvania to see Wayne Powell Tuesday?
South Korea producing more engineering graduates than the US
Central Banks Cant Save the World This Time
There Has GOT To Be An Anti-Romney Ad Here...
Pussy Riot trial: Putin urges leniency for Russia punks
Rmoney hires the crisis management disaster guru
Dont believe the hype college is not a scam despite what people are saying
Dhaka Bans NGOs From Helping Rohingya (Myanmar refugees)
Someone said " There are many paths to God" How many paths to DU? How did you get here?
2,500-year-old chocolate may have been used by Maya as condiment
US resists control of internet passing to UN agency
Nance Greggs: WWJB Who Would Jesus Boycott?
"Georgian Bay dining" today's CBC winner of the day's photo contest.
The Council of Concern Trolls... ;-)
LOL, Obama: Trickle Down, Tax Cut Fairy Dust
WHOO-HOO: Tea Party WANTS Romney FURTHER To The RIGHT
Wesley Clark says Obama best choice to lead country.
awesome ad by Graves calling out Bachmann for McCarthyism
The ED Show - Bachmann doubles down on 'Islamophobic' attacks
The ED Show - Romney's tax math doesn't add up
Lawrence starts with the F word
Scrivener.... and Elements
Chasing Rainbows
Who will the Republicans nominate...?
Quote from Chick-fil-A website: "Why were the Jim Henson puppets removed from the Chick-fil-A Kids
Ten million hits on Youtube and my new crush.
Can someone help me with adding an image from my computer to a message?
Does this guy look familiar?
CHICK-FIL-A VS. THE GAYS! (John Fugelsang/Caffeinated#2)
Whoop, There It Is... Will Post Links When They Occur, But Neil Barofsky Says On TYT/Current...
The ED Show - Obama puts Romney on the ropes over tax plan
BOOM! Harry Reid Just Responded To Mittfalca
BlackBerry maker Research in Motion agrees to hand over its encryption keys to India
The point is that Romney's returns will be revealing.
hey Mitt
The New Poll Tax Restrictive Voting Laws Could Disenfranchise Millions
Oklahoma is so hot that street lamps are melting!
Mitt Romney Wants The Middle Class To Pay $500 More In Taxes So The Rich Can Get Richer
We had to put my mother's dog down today... :-(
President Obama at Loudoun County High School in Leesburg, VA - pics
The emerging drone culture
we need more submissions
Combine fundy religion, Texas GOP politics, and blithering stupidity...
Anyone else feeling like giving a hand to "Give 'em hell, Harry Reid"?
Oakland Athletics
Great exchange between Matt Damon and a few reporters sent to bash educators
The current state of Mittwit's campaign
Fall 2012 Dr Who Trailer
Drip Drip Drip $$$
John Stewart nails the "Chick-Fil-A" controversy...
House passes bill to help livestock producers hit by drought
'Boston Herald' vs. Elizabeth Warren: Will Sexism Win? | The Nation
Paris in stop motion ...
Found on facebook: Excellent pic regarding the eat at Chik-Fil-A day
What did Dana Bash actually say about Reid's claim? (updated)
My friend posted this on FB. It's from Breitbart and seems a little vague to me.
I Don't Trust CNN, But Dana Bash Has Staked Her Entire Reputation On The Line, Possibly Even Career
Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson predicts pot will be legal by 2016
A DEA officer stopped at a ranch in Texas,
"So you think Jesus is impressed...."
Birthers harassed President Obama about his birth certificate for 3 freakin' years
Hah! Post this as your facebook status...
Video: 2004 Mitt Romney Says Its Poppycock To Blame President For Job Market
Lawrence ODonnell Asks Tax Attorney If Romney May Be Hiding A Felony In His Tax Returns


text:
By David Tisdale
- The University of Southern Mississippi has named a veteran faculty
member as interim dean of the Southern Miss College of Education
and Psychology, with the search for a permanent replacement to resume
in the fall.
Dr. Willie
Lee Pierce, an Indianola native who joined the Southern Miss faculty
in the fall of 1975, will assume his duties July 1. He received
his undergraduate and master's degrees from Delta State University
and his doctorate from North Carolina State University, and began
his career at Southern Miss as an assistant professor of adult education.
Since then he has served as chair of the Southern Miss Department
of Adult Education and coordinator of graduate programs in adult
education. In addition, Pierce has served on the executive committee
and as membership chairman of the Commission of Professors of Adult
Pierce will
oversee the reconfiguration of the College of Education and Psychology,
which will undergo changes next month as part of the recent realignment
of the university's colleges. Programs in the college will include
the departments of curriculum, instruction and special education;
educational leadership and research; technology education; and psychology,
along with newly added degree programs that include child and family
studies; family and consumer sciences education; family and consumer
studies, early intervention; and marriage and family therapy.
Also included
will be the school of library and information sciences.
"I look
forward to the opportunity," Pierce said. "My fundamental
goal is to help us develop a cohesive college with these new units
that works together to help us move forward."
Pierce said
he will work to familiarize himself with the college's new units
and prepare to help the university secure a permanent replacement
for the dean's position. "The thing is to find the right fit
for the job, and I look forward to helping with that process."
Dr. Tim Hudson,
Provost of Southern Miss' Hattiesburg campus, praised the work of
the search committee interviewing candidates for a new dean for
the college, but said it was determined that more time was needed
in order to find the best leader to fill this critical position.
"The search
committee did a great job, but there are times when you don't find
the right person, the right fit, in the first attempt," he
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Morning all
Well it wasn't a repeat of the storm of'95,but it was nasty nevertheless. Take some extra time if you have to be on the roads this morning.
not me 2/20/2013 7:11:49 AM
Good morning Everyone, stay safe!
celeste5 2/20/2013 7:35:01 AM
Good morning everyone.
Bounder, If you didn`t return to this room yesterday, my brother`s name is Stewart.
Have a nice day.
bounder 2/20/2013 7:51:45 AM
Morning all,Celest5 I did see your re:brother and I believe I know him.Going fishing for perch later to-day.Gotta dig out first.All the ice in front of my place is now one big broken mass of rolling junks.
DutchTouch 2/20/2013 8:39:35 AM
Good morning Red Roomies.
I've been up and at it trying to keep dozens of hungry mouths fed. First I had to shovel my way to the bird feeders.
They were at my kitchen window giving me reminders. Now we're having a big feeding frenzy. Mostly pine grosbeaks, bluejays, chickadees and a few red squirrels.
They're all happy campers once again.
Sam C 2/20/2013 9:44:45 AM
'Morning, all. Nice to see things picking up in here, again.
I missed the party, yesterday... popped in to yesterday's room a few minutes ago to see what I missed.
Here's a pot o' coffee for anyone who needs some.
Sam C 2/20/2013 9:48:33 AM
btw, RLE... I agree, it wasn't the worst winter storm we've ever had, or even in recent memory.
You wouldn't know that reading some of the comments in the Blue Room and following some of the articles on the storm, though.
I'm not sure if some people just forget the weather we've had in the past as they get older, or if the weather just bothers them more, now.
Sam C 2/20/2013 9:48:33 AM
btw, RLE... I agree, it wasn't the worst winter storm we've ever had, or even in recent memory.
You wouldn't know that reading some of the comments in the Blue Room and following some of the articles on the storm, though.
I'm not sure if some people just forget the weather we've had in the past as they get older, or if the weather just bothers them more, now.
Wicket 2/20/2013 10:01:52 AM
Good morning everyone! Makes my heart sing to see 8 posts already and oldies joining the newbies.
This is my kinda day - blue skies, a few white fluffy clouds and SUNSHINE!. Yes, I hollered, I love the sun and cold air. Going out for lunch with a friend today - trying a new restaurant, looking forward to it.
Can't get over the whining about all the snow, people forget so easily. First time in 3 years that our car can't be seen over the driveway snowbank. Everything looks so bright, white and clean - soon it will be a dirty, slushy mess along with rain and the same people will complain again. It's called "weather" folks, at least it isn't hurricanes or tornadoes.
Enjoy your day.
Wicket 2/20/2013 10:02:46 AM
Oh, how rude of me, thanks for the coffee Sam C. We will have to work up to the big breakfast buffets we used to have, let's just start small.
Wicket 2/20/2013 10:05:41 AM
Na,na, na, na - we have more posts than the Blue Room - lol.
epc 2/20/2013 10:21:53 AM
Good Morning Red Roomies
Kind of a dull day here, but at least no new snow. So nice to see some of the oldies and the newbies here.
Thanks for the coffee Sam.
Quite the party yesterday...
Take care and be safe!
mallet 2/20/2013 10:29:14 AM
Morning All...
Wow, so many posts this Am thought I had gone to the wrong room. Lots of broken ice out on the lake but you can just see open water on the horizon.
Opened the porch doors and see there is a little drift but nothing like I expected to face after all the warnings and watches.. Having said that though there seems to be a couple of inches of ice pellets and frozen rain...
You all take care out there...
Wicket 2/20/2013 10:39:32 AM
On the drive on Sunday out to Batchewana, we were surprised to see so many ice huts out on the ice at all of the bays. Just two weeks ago, it was open water. I know we have had some really cold temperatures, but I would be afraid to be out there, don't think the ice is thick enough.
not me 2/20/2013 11:23:22 AM
Wicket does not matter with me how think it is.... forgive me but I am not Jesus I do not walk on water!
On the good side only 27 more days till spring, get those sub pumps ready.
Have a great Hump Day.
Rockin' Robbie 2/20/2013 2:20:01 PM
Good afternoon friends! A nice sunny day today after our little (?) snowstorm. It was sure bad at times with lots of snow to move around today. I need some coffee! (__)>~~~~
Thanks!:) I hope you are all having a wonderful Humpie Day in sootodayland!
I miss GOM!:( Glad to see so many regulars from over the years popping back in..our Red Room is a very special place. I still have the print outs from all the condolences that were posted from when my Mom passed away plus the card from the bouquet of flowers that were sent. They mean the world to me. ((((hugs)))) to all!
Rockin' Robbie 2/20/2013 2:31:38 PM
I'm hungry! How about an afternoon snack! I made turkey sandwiches! (Even a meatless one for epc! NJOY!:)
...and epc's..{+=+}..lots of veggies!
Fresh pot of coffee too!
mallet 2/20/2013 3:26:47 PM
Needed the coffee thanks... could use a little fortifying thro, man that wind is cold and lazy, goes right thro everything.. Been removing some of that snow after the plow had been along. We did not get that much, more freezing rain and hail than snow, some areas was drifted others none.
epc 2/20/2013 3:40:43 PM
Wow RR you sure know me well. Have been meatless for over a year now and loving it.
Thanks for the sandwich!
Love that you and hubby are experimenting with meat free and healthy living.
RR , we as the Red Room sure did go through some good and bad times together. We celebrated with each other and hugged each other in bad/sad times.
The fact that we all met and found out that we are truly a great group of people is just the icing on the cake.
Love you all
epc 2/20/2013 3:42:55 PM
Also remember the night at Kewadin you were broadcasting live and had trivia questions for the audience.
Even though I got drunk ( which is not the norm...lol) I won the trivia contest and to this day still have my prize..
Wicket 2/20/2013 4:08:23 PM
Awww, RR and Epc, thanks for the memories,, let's keep going and create some more, it is nice to know that our cyber become real friends have appreciated and cherish things from the past. It was and still can be, a good group, we just need to connect more on here, we are not doing too well on Facebook, and, of course, our for-real, in-your-face lunches at various establishments.
And, by the way, for you ice fishermen and snowmobilers, a friend who lives at Batchewana posted pictures this morning, the bay is wide open - WATER! Please take care...
Wicket 2/20/2013 4:15:16 PM
Nanag, hope you pop in here and enjoy our camaraderie. We had at least 20 original posters and have actually gotten to know each other over the years and some still see each other on occasion.
Hoping your back is feeling better and you are getting around alright without too much pain.
Rockin' Robbie 2/20/2013 4:22:33 PM
Those trivia contests were fun..they were part of the stations "after-work" parties. One week Spelly and the Mrs. showed up and it was near Halloween. The spellchecker waiting outside while he sent the Mrs. in as to not give it away. She was dressed up like "a Bingo Lady" and sat at a table near the back. She had the cards, the dobber, the good luck charms..the whole nine yards. Everytime I read a trivia question, she would yell out.."What honey? Sorry I couldn't hear you! Under the B what?" She kept it going for a little while and kind of freakin' me out!;-) I laughed SO hard. When the "jig" was up..spelly came walking in and we all had a good laugh. They really got me good! lol
Bobby Nerves 2/20/2013 5:21:42 PM
Good afternoon all!
Nice to read you RR.
(__) Colombian Roast
(__) Dark Roast
(__) Decaf
(__) Tetley
(__) Herbal, Mint
Egg McMuffins
^^^^^^^ (home fries)
[] [] (toast)
(---steel cut--)
Variety of bagels
\_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/
\_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/
Blueberry muffins!
Gluten free nanner bread.
(:> (:> (:> (:> (:> (:>
Raspberry Pie
Wicket 2/20/2013 5:24:18 PM
thanks for the story RR, hadn't heard that one before.
And Bobby, love the food, don't have to make supper now - lol
SandyB 2/20/2013 5:29:06 PM
OMG Bobby.. a full brekkie.. thank you so much. A good one is welcome any time of the day.
Hi all from sunny Elliot Lake lol
Life has changed since we all last talked :)
Bobby Nerves:
Please set you alarm so that you can make breakfast. I tried boiling water once an was a miserable failure
nanag 2/20/2013 5:32:18 PM
Thx for the invite to the Red Room.. this is so much more pleasant than the "other" room :)
I am surprised you remember my poor ole back. Not doing well.. went for xrays yesterday at Group Health.. waiting for results. All I know is that I am very tired of the pain.... and I know there are others much worse than I am but in my line of work it is not good
I just keep looking at all the snow piling up in front of my door.. been strictly forbidden to shovel...BUT...I love the look of the snow and how everything looks soooooo beautiful
I missed the party last night..when I read the posts later my taste buds actually "activated" at the thought of hotdogs and stuff... this room is soo much more my speed
Rockin' Robbie 2/20/2013 6:10:20 PM
Thanks BN's! Ya' know, your Egg McMuffins look a lot like my Turkey Sandwiches! LOL (or visa-vera;-)
epc 2/20/2013 6:44:50 PM
Great seeing you again Bobby... I hope all is well.
mallet 2/20/2013 6:59:49 PM
Bobby N.
Hey there, How's that "man Cave" of yours coming? or have you been slacking off again???
Wicket 2/20/2013 7:20:47 PM
nanag, I think you will enjoy the company in here and if things progress the way I hope it to, will have some of the "old" posters back. You will enjoy meeting them in person also, so don't be shy. We have also been known to 'give a hand' literally when someone needs it - :)
Pink Peony 2/20/2013 8:12:18 PM
Hi everybody :)
It's great to see people posting in here again and everybody is so positive too!! It made me smile to read the posts from yesterday and today. I'm looking forward to getting together with you's. There's a few that have posted that I haven't met yet.
Where's 3tac? I miss her.
Hope you all enjoy the rest of your evening!
Nanag, I hope you feel better soon. It sucks to be out of commission. I haven't been completely out of commission but I've been pretty sick for a year or so. Damn colon!! But (knock on wood) I do believe it has healed. I haven't had any pain or tenderness whatsoever for about 5 days now...wooohooo!!! Time for a party!
nanag 2/20/2013 8:18:25 PM
It is funny, how, when one is temporarily out of commission , is when we have a list of things we would like to do .. like rearrange the living room, clean the laundry room, flip/turn your mattress. Of course at this time I am not able to do too much ...maybe it is because I know I can't, that I think I would like to be doing it. If my back was in better condition the very last thing I would want to do is rearrange furniture or clean the laundry room.. Ohhhh the mind is a silly thing.
I think my butler bell is really out of order..again keep ringing it and no butler appears with tea..cheap damn bell
Wicket 2/20/2013 8:23:52 PM
Hi Pink Peony, don't know if 3Tac will come back, she was pretty pi$$ed off in the blue room and said she wouldn't be back.
Glad to hear you are feeling better.
Nanag, I hear you...I have such great plans while laying in bed waiting for sleep, tomorrow I will paint, dust, pack up stuff for more yard sale in the spring... fall asleep, morning comes - no energy, all plans remain in my head!
Pink Peony 2/20/2013 8:35:36 PM
nanag, I know what you mean. I have a hard time asking for help (I live alone too) so I would cut my grass and stuff even though I didn't feel up to it. I couldn't believe the energy it took out of me. One day I almost passed out in the driveway...I was pickin weeds and I felt really weak so I started to walk to the back and holy crap...I wobbled to one side, got in the house and looked in the mirror...I was white as a ghost. I finally asked for help! If you need any help...I'd be happy to help.
Wicket, I remember when 3tac posted that she wasn't coming back here any more. I miss her sense of humour!
Bobby Nerves 2/20/2013 8:40:15 PM
Just because mine are turkey eggs... huh!
I've been working in other projects, and have my plate full... I do everything from the bare wood till the Fabulon and locking the door in my way out.
You don't have to google it, FYI: Fabulon is one of the top polyurethanes in the market and I've been lucky to get ahold of few pails in NY and if everything goes as planned, I may bootleg another bunch of pails.
I still have a long way before I get a full with the man cave, but it's still in my wish list.
nanag 2/20/2013 8:59:09 PM
Pink Peonie
Thank you much..but my daughter keeps close tabs on me, Her crew will come in from Goulais and help me (once I quit fibbing that all is well and I don't need anything) I am nothing if not stubborn
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April 18, 2006
Approved May 16, 2006
Members Present: Hank Miggins (Chair), Michael Bigham, Loren Eriksson, Theresa Keeney, Irene Ogouma (arrived at 5:40 p.m.),
Lewellyn Robison
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Member Absent:
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City Staff Present: City Auditor Gary Blackmer, Leslie Stevens (IPR Director), Michael Hess (IPR), Lauri Stewart (IPR), Scott Warner (IPR); Linly Rees (City Attorney's Office)
Police Bureau Members Present: Acting Chief Rosanne Sizer, Captain John Tellis (IAD), Lieutenant Jay Drum (IAD), Sergeant Robert King (
Police Association)
Chair Miggins called the meeting to order at
5:30 p.m.
I. Introductions of CRC members and meeting attendees
II. Approval of Minutes of
Meeting: Ms. Robison made a motion to approve the minutes. Mr. Ueland seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 6-0, with an abstention by Mr. Eriksson, who did not attend the
III. Introduction of Acting Chief Rosanne Sizer: Chair Miggins introduced Acting Chief Sizer to the
. Chief Sizer thanked the
members for their work and stated that she believes that the Police Bureau is a better organization for having civilian oversight and a professional staff reviewing internal investigations. Regarding her current status, Chief Sizer stated that she is Acting Police Chief pending the outcome of an investigation of Chief Foxworth. She has been asked to serve until there is a decision. At the time a decision is made, if Chief Foxworth does not return, there will be a selection process, at which time she plans to apply.
Chief Sizer then entertained questions from
Mr. Ueland stated that the
has noted that the time to investigate IAD cases has been going up as the number of IAD sergeants has gone down, and it does not appear that the new budget calls for any more investigators. He asked that IAD investigators not be pulled off of IAD work to do things such as background investigations and other duties, which has happened in the past.
In response to Mr. Ueland's comment, Chief Sizer stated that timeliness has been a goal of the Police Bureau for a long time and is important for both for the citizens making the complaints and the officers. The Police Bureau would like to see more immediacy between a behavior and correction when correction is warranted.
Chief Sizer mentioned that changing the current tow policy is an issue of concern to her that she has discussed with former Director Rosenthal and Director Stevens, and she was aware that this is an issue of concern to the
as well. Chief Sizer said the Bureau will be working on policy that would give officers more discretion regarding tows.
Mr. Bigham, Chair of the
Tow Policy Work Group, stated that the City Tow Coordinator informed him that there is a plan on the table to have all police tows go to the City tow yards and that personal car owners would have to pay a fee to the City to retrieve their cars. Chief Sizer confirmed that there is a plan to move away from using private tow lots, which is part of a bigger package involving the relocation of the Property/Evidence Room. Mr. Bigham expressed concern that there would be a substantial fee charged to persons whose vehicles are towed.
Chair Miggins thanked Chief Sizer for coming to the meeting.
IV. Pre-hearing of Case #2005-C-0111
The appellant and a witness were present. The involved officers were not present. Sergeant Robert King, PPA President, was present to represent the officers.
Chair Miggins read the pre-hearing protocol, and Deputy Director Hess read a summary of the pre-hearing working paper. The appellant presented testimony on his own behalf. Sergeant King presented testimony on the behalf of the officers, followed by discussion by
Mr. Ueland asked the appellant if the witness identified by the appellant had been questioned by the police. The appellant replied that he had not. Ms. Robison asked the appellant if the witness observed the interaction between the appellant and the arresting officers. The appellant replied, "He was standing right there." Mr. Eriksson asked the appellant if he had submitted a picture of his injuries. IAD replied that they had not seen a photograph from the appellant.
Mr. Ueland stated the following: "I think that since there is a witness that has not yet been questioned, I think that we should move to a full hearing on this, and IAD should go back and obviously include this witness, the witness that has not yet been questioned by the police." Chair Miggins asked Mr. Ueland if this was a formal motion, and he stated that it was. Ms. Ogouma seconded the motion. Assistant City Attorney Rees advised that the
may either ask for further investigation by IAD, which may result in a change in the findings, or they may set the appeal for a full hearing, but they may not do both. Mr. Ueland and Ms. Ogouma withdrew the motion.
Mr. Bigham stated, "I would move that we call for further investigation and that we ask that IAD interview the appellant's witness." Mr. Ueland seconded the motion. Mr. Ueland then stated, "Mr. Chair, as part of the discussion, or some of the things I might like to have come back based on that investigation is some word from police training or police protocols as to whether or not there is a camera in every officer's car when he goes out on patrol, and whether or not Training had looked at all possible… in cases of injury… a picture be taken at the location…. This keeps coming up…. I understand they can't use it all the time, but if they're there, sometimes it would be good to have an instantaneous picture of some sort. So that could be part of what to bring back."
Mr. Eriksson asked the appellant if it would be possible for him to release to IAD the medical information or the picture he said he had of his injuries, so that this evidence can be weighed as well.
Mr. Ueland asked that IAD also interview the EMT from the Fire Bureau who responded to the call. Director Stevens responded as follows: "I can certainly ask IAD to do that, but I can tell you, based on my experience, that the Fire Department is not going to be able to tell the Bureau anything about the medical condition of the patient that they treated." Mr. Ueland suggested that the Mayor and City Council should be made aware of this. Director Stevens stated that this is based on federal law.
Captain Tellis of IAD stated at this point that he could answer some of
's questions immediately if they would like to ask him. Chair Miggins chose to defer any further discussion to the time of a full hearing if one takes place.
Director Stevens then clarified the process as follows: "I just want to be real clear on the process. The motion is to recommend further investigation, so I'll ask IAD to do further investigation – I expect that they will – and then what will happen is it will go back through the process. There's a new investigation that will go to the RU commander, the RU commander will make recommended findings, and those recommended findings will go back to IAD. They may or may not change. If they change, and the appellant is satisfied and doesn't appeal the new findings, it wouldn't come back as part of the appeal… If he does choose to appeal them, then it will come back to this process. It's very possible, for example, that the appellant is satisfied."
Ms. Ogouma requested assurance that the appellant understood the process. The appellant responded that he understood that there would be additional investigation and that he would have to appeal again if he did not agree with the new findings.
The motion to send the case back to IAD for further investigation was voted on and carried unanimously.
V. Director's Report
Appeals Update: To date for calendar year 2006 there have been eleven cases investigated through findings that have been eligible for appeal. For ten of those cases, the deadline for appeal has passed, and for the eleventh case, the deadline has not yet been reached.
New PPB Directives: IPR received one new directive and several additional informational items from the Police Bureau, including a memo from the Chief about the use of business cards. These items were handed out in a packet to
Early Intervention System (EIS) Update: Director Stevens stated that she has seen a version of the data base. The next step is to make sure the computer data base is working properly and then training will be provided for the sergeants, who will be charged with doing the early intervention. After getting input from the sergeants, thresholds will be determined. Mr. Ueland asked if there will be any citizen involvement in defining the thresholds, and Director Stevens replied that there is a citizen advisory board, which includes
members Loren Eriksson and
Lewellyn Robison
. Staffing, implementation details, and location of the EIS within the Police Bureau are yet to be determined. Auditor Blackmer stated that he has expressed to the Mayor that between the proposed internal audit function and EIS, EIS should be given the higher priority by the Police Bureau.
Chief's Forum Update (Lauri Stewart): The last Chief's Forum with Chief Foxworth looked at the efforts of the various Chief's Forum members to do community policing projects. The commanders and assistant chiefs spoke about their own projects. The Chief's Forum yesterday was the first one with Chief Sizer. It was a "get acquainted" meeting in which Chief Sizer wanted to hear from the Forum members about the main issues of concern to their constituencies.
Community Outreach. (Lauri Stewart): The upcoming meetings of the Community Advisory Council (CAC) meeting and the Police Assessment Resource Center (PARC), and the next newsletter have been the main focus of outreach efforts. In addition, Ms. Stewart has been speaking to a lot of different community organizations in response to the CAC invitational letters and has made presentations to three international groups from the State Department, including groups from Azerbaijani, Spain, and the former Soviet Republic. Director Stevens attended a meeting with the Police Bureau's Operations Branch in which she and Captain Tellis talked to them about the complaint process. For the next
meeting in the Southwest community, Ms. Stewart has arranged for the City Tow Coordinator to address tow issues and proposed changes in the tow policy.
The next
meeting will take place at the
7688 SW Capital Highway
VI. Workgroup Updates
Community Advisory Council (CAC) Workgroup (Hank Miggins, Chair). Chair Miggins e-mailed to all
members the minutes of the previous CAC Workgroup meeting, including the agenda for the
CAC meeting. Auditor Blackmer and Director Stevens have agreed to attend the meeting. All
members reported on contacts they have made with individuals and organizations who were invited to participate in the CAC. Thus far approximately 30 persons have confirmed that they will attend this meeting. Mr. Ueland mentioned that several persons he contacted could not make it to the 4/25/06 meeting, but they expressed a desire to be kept informed, and he promised that they would be kept in the loop on minutes of the CAC meetings and future e-mails. Ms. Stewart reminded the
members to save their worksheets for her, and Director Stevens asked everyone to note on their worksheets anyone that they committed to follow up with. Chair Miggins stated that there will be a debriefing meeting of the CAC Workgroup some time after the CAC meeting and prior to the next full
Appeal Workgroup (
Robert Ueland
, Chair). The Appeal Workgroup is continuing its work on the Appeal Process Advisor protocol. The next meeting of the Appeal Workgroup is scheduled for May 8 at
9:00 a.m.
in the IPR Conference Room.
Tow Policy Workgroup (
Michael Bigham
, Chair). The first meeting of the Tow Policy Workgroup is set for May 2 at
1:00 p.m.
in the IPR Conference Room. Director Stevens suggested, and Mr. Bigham agreed, that since the Police Bureau has already expressed a willingness to revise the tow policy, it may be possible for the Tow Policy Workgroup to do a somewhat expedited policy review. Auditor Blackmer cautioned that "just talking about the problem" without offering solutions and proposed language often does not lead to the desired action. Mr. Eriksson asked Director Stevens if
could obtain a copy of the Police Bureau's proposal on tow policy change. Director Stevens replied that she will ask for this, but it is her understanding from a brief conversation with Chief Sizer that there isn't anything in writing yet. Director Stevens stated that Chief Sizer's focus is on affording greater discretion to officers in deciding whether or not to tow a vehicle. Ms. Stewart added that, according to Chief Sizer, an officer has been assigned to conduct best practices research and begin work on a draft of the revised towing directive.
In response to a question from Ms. Ogouma about the status of the Mediation Workgroup, Chair Miggins explained that the work of the Mediation Workgroup came to a close with the adoption of their final report at the last
meeting. Director Stevens stated that IPR is already working on implementation of the recommendations, and Director Stevens will report back to
on this. Chair Miggins clarified that
no longer has standing workgroups. All workgroups are task specific, and when a workgroup's final report is adopted by the full
, the workgroup is disbanded.
Mr. Eriksson expressed a concern that he thought there had been an understanding that workgroup reports would not be adopted at the time they are submitted but
members would be given a month to think about them and then vote on adoption at the next meeting. Chair Miggins recalled that there was an agreement to that effect, but it was not written into the workgroup protocol. Chair Miggins made the point that some of the newer
members were not even aware of this prior understanding, so he would support having it codified in the workgroup protocol. Director Stevens stated that the workgroup protocol is very short, and it would be a simple matter to add this to the protocol.
VII. New Business
Chair Miggins expressed a desire to create a workgroup to review the protocols. Director Stevens agreed that there are issues throughout the protocols that could stand some thoughtful discussion, but she had not brought forward the issue of the protocols because she was aware that
had spent time conducting a review of all the protocols just before she got here. Chair Miggins, Ms. Robison, and Mr. Ueland volunteered to serve on the Protocol Workgroup, and Ms. Robison agreed to chair the group. The date of the first meeting was not yet determined.
Ms. Ogouma suggested that when
is discussing a motion on a complex matter, there should be a "gap" or a momentary pause before the vote is taken. She said she was surprised in the last meeting at how fast the process went forward and a vote was taken. She said she is not asking the group to slow down, but that "moment of gap" before moving forward would be desirable.
Chair Miggins expressed concern that the room set-up for tonight's meeting did not conform to the protocol that was previously adopted. Mr. Eriksson and Mr. Ueland explained that the room had been set up properly before the meeting, but a member of the public unknowingly changed it.
members agreed to accept responsibility for the room arrangement prior to the meetings.
VIII. Public Comment: Teresa Teater, King Jay, Dan Handelman (
IX. Wrap-up Comments:
Chair Miggins brought up the matter of pre-hearings, stating that the pre-hearing protocol was originally developed out of necessity because of a large backlog of appeals. Since the appeal workload is not a problem at this time, Chair Miggins suggested temporarily suspending, but not voiding, the pre-hearings protocol. Mr. Ueland suggested that the first item of business for the newly formed Protocol Workgroup should be to formulate a proposal about this. In response to a concern raised by Ms. Ogouma, Chair Miggins assured her that any proposed changes would not affect the results of tonight's pre-hearing.
Chair Miggins stated that Ms. Red Thunder had been excused from attending tonight's meeting.
Chair Miggins adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
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