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anyone got any info driving in chiang mai? im thinking of renting a car for a few days.
is it a good/bad idea?
is car rental cheap?
would i be better just to forget the idea??!!
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See my Nth Thailand Nov 06 trip report - once you study how the one way system works in Chiang Mai it's easy - but so scarey the first time.
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car rental can be a great idea for trips out of town, particularly if you are used to driving on the left side of the road. car rental isn't necessarily cheap, however; 900 baht per day for a small jeep-like thing comes to mind. also, the city isn't all that big, all things considered, so car rental isn't really necessary for just moving around the city. it will be cheaper and more fun to just figure out how the song thaew truck taxis work and take those instead for trips within the city.
another option for two or fewer people is to hire a motor scooter, but this is only a good idea if you are already a good motor scooter driver. the pace of traffic in chiang mai means that is isn't a good place to learn. have fun. cheers.
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I wouldn't drive in Chiang Mai if you paid me. At least not a car. Spent a few weeks there last winter. Drove a motorcycle a fair bit and that was OK but scary too. Marianwarren is right about studying how the traffic flows around the moated city. Get that down and it is not too bad, but still, traffic can be horrendous. Also rented bicycles and got around quite nicely. Songthows are a great way to get around cheaply. We did rent a rig to go to Doi Inthanon for a few days and that was ok but getting in and out of Chiang Mai was a nightmare, IMHO.
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Driving can be a boon in Thailand you get to see a lot more in less time....don't blame others for your bad driving though....driving is different in Thailand but any reasonable driver should be able to work it out.....however,f you are a crap driver then you will have an accident (incident)
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As you are from Ireland I assume you drive on the left hand side, same as Thailand. While traffic in Chiang Mai is daunting I feel that as long as you are a confident driver ie not defensive, you should have no problems. Hire a car at the end of your stay, once you have a feel for how it all works. Certainly it is very chaotic but slowly, slowly works very well - no radical moves and you should be fine. As we were based in the old city we had to come to grips with getting in and out of the moated area. After the first, almost paralysing effort, it was easy. It's great to go to the lesser touristed spots - well worth the effort. So go for it!
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Hi, I have spent some months living Chiang mai and I think you can get used to the traffic within a few days. We are going back up there next month and will be hiring a car from the airport. I will also rent a hoda moped for shorter, everyday trips to the shop/bar etc.. :)
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p.s. 3 weeks ago i occasionally drive into Bangkok, this was real nightmare :)
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Lafayette - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Lafayette for John Paul Martin, 81, who died Wednesday, May 8, 2013 of natural causes. Rev. Fr. Michael Russo, Pastor of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, will officiate.
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Born in St. Martinville to James Joseph Martin and May Marie Fournet Martin, John grew up on the Bayou Teche, where he developed a lifelong love of hunting and the outdoors. He graduated high school from St. Peter's College in New Iberia in 1951.
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An Overview of Transfer: Brazil's Top Contemporary Art ExhibitJuxtapoz // Monday, 26 Jul 2010
Featured within the framework of this concept, original artwork and site-specific installations from internationally acclaimed Brazilian and American artists with roots in urban culture are on view. The exhibition highlights the history and complexity of these interrelated creative cultures between both nations that now are merging with the mainstream art world on an international scale.
TRANSFER is on exhibit July 18 until October 18 at the Brazilian Cultural Pavilion in the heart of Sao Paulo's Ibirapuera Park. Concurrent with the final weeks of TRANSFER, Sao Paulo's Art Biennial opens September 17 at the adjacent Biennial Pavilion in Ibirapuera Park.
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The first edition of the traveling museum exhibition TRANSFER was held in 2008 at Santander Cultural, the most important arts center in Porto Alegre – Brazil's largest city in its southern region. Over 80,000 people attended the exhibition. The second edition of TRANSFER will be exhibited at the Brazilian Cultural Pavilion, a new museum recently opened in the heart of Sao Paulo's Ibirapuera Park, famous for its green spaces, architecture, and art centers, including the Biennial Pavilion, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Afro Brasil Museum.
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Largely during the 1980s, North American subcultures such as punk rock, hip hop, graffiti and skateboarding were exported to various countries via movies, magazines and other media. Brazilian youth emulated the music, art and activities from those subcultures, but developed their own versions due to economic and material difficulties as well as cultural differences.
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TRANSFER is a traveling museum exhibition of Brazilian and American artists who are informed by the youth subcultures of independent music, skateboarding, street art, underground comics and fanzine art from the last two decades. The exhibition includes original artwork and installations from internationally acclaimed Brazilian artists with roots in these subcultures. Various world-renowned American artists that are both influences and contemporaries to their Brazilian counterparts are also included, highlighting the connection and history of these cultures between the two nations. TRANSFER is their first large-scale public exhibition in Brazil. TRANSFER is curated by Lucas Ribeiro, Christian Strike, Fabio Zimbres, and Alexandre Cruz. It is organized by Santander Cultural, and the Cultural Ministry of Sao Paulo, and is produced by Arte3.
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Brazil's finest underground graphic artists from the late 1980s and early 1990s are reunited for the first time in this section by the curators and artists Fabio Zimbres and Alexandre Cruz (aka Sesper), legends themselves. On view is an impressive collection of skateboard decks and experimental fanzines from various authors, as well as original drawings from Billy Argel and Speto, Brazil's most important skateboard artists from the 1980s. Old and new works from artists including MZK, Lauro Roberto and Alberto Monteiro are also displayed, proving why they are or could be (some of them are still unknown even in Brazil) the heroes for the new generation of urban related artists. Those new works also appears as installations, by the artists Fabio Zimbres, Jaca, Schiavon, Weaver Lima and Billy Argel.
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This section highlights images of seminal urban intervention in cities all over Brazil, and includes documentation of artwork by artists including Os Gemeos, Vitche, Onesto and Sesper, as well as skateboarding within the urban landscape by Cezar Gordo, Jarbas Alves, Rodrigo Maizena and Diego Oliveira. Photography and video showcase the interaction between these artists and the city through the unique views from the Lost Art website, and the photographers of the magazine CemporcentoSkate, that created original installations for the show.
Functioning as a direct intervention within the building itself, Noh (a skateboarding, architecture and art collective), along with the well-known Brazilian architect Pedro Mendes da Rocha, designed a multi-functional space to be used for video projections and skateboarding performances. Professional skateboarders are invited to take over the space and adapt to the unusual structure. This experiment examines how space and architecture within the urban landscape intersect with the modern skateboarder.
Akira Shiroma • Alex Brandão • Alex Hornest • Alexandre Cotinz • Alexandre Cruz "Sesper" • Alexandre Vianna • André Hiena • André Serpe • Atilla Chopa • Antonio Ternura • Boleta • Cezar Gordo • CHÃ • Cimples • Ciro Schu • Coletivo Noh • David Toledo • Diego Correa • Dose • Emerson Pingarilho • Everton Tutu • Fabiano Bianchin • Fabiano Lokinho • Fabio Amad Bitão • Fefê Talavera • Felipe Yung "Flip" • Fellipe Francisco • Flavio Samelo • Giancarlo Naccarato • Glauber Marques • Heitor Neto • Henry Saltz • Herbert Baglione • Highgraff • Homero Nogueira • Jana Joana • Jarbas Alves • João Paulo Frank • Karen Jonz • Leandro Chita • Leo Mendes • Leonardo Gussi • Lost Art • Lucas Xaparral • Márcio Tarobinha • Mateus Grimm • Maurício Nava • Minhau • Murilo Romão • Muxi-Muxi • Nina Pandolfo • Nunca • OSGEMEOS • Pato • Paulo Galera • Pedro Mendes da Rocha • Pixotosco • Rafael Finha • Ragueb Rogério • Raquel Brust • Renato Custódio • Rene Shigueto • Rim • Rodrigo Maizena • Roger Mancha • SHN • Speto • Syen • Tinico Rosa • Titi Freak • Tony de Marco • Trampo • Vitché • Vitor Sagaz • Willians Dentinho • Zezão • and more
Currently, an entirely new generation of Brazilian artists is entering the established art world, producing work in a variety of mediums, and exhibiting their work in both commercial and institutional art spaces. Artists such as Herbert Baglione, Nunca, Titi Freak and Bruno 9li are quickly gaining international recognition. While most of these artists have not emerged from traditional backgrounds for artists, they share roots in the urban youth subcultures explored in TRANSFER and subscribe to the do-it-yourself ethos – a common theme within these cultures. First inspired by foreign countercultures, this vibrant new Brazilian aesthetic now has many other particular influences, including pixo reto (Sao Paulo's original style of graffiti) and Brazilian folk art. Similar to other big cities around the world, these artists are heavily involved in the cultures of skateboarding, independent music, comic books, independent fanzines, magazines and videos, but differ significantly in that they are acclimated to working in the adverse conditions of the modern third world "megacity." This section also shows site specific works from Bruno 9li, Sesper, Editora Organiza, Cimples, Onesto, Vitché, Onio, Flip and João Lelo.
Adriano Cinelli "Onio" • Alex Hornest • Alexandre Cruz "Sesper" • Apo Fousek • Base-V • Boleta • Bruno 9li • Bruno Kurru • Carla Barth • Carlos Dias • Carlos Issa • Cisma • Dante Horoiwa • Emerson Pingarilho • Fefê Talavera • Felipe Yung "Flip" • Fernando Chamarelli • Flavio Samelo • Geraldo Tavares • Herbert Baglione • Jana Joana • João Lelo • Luciana Araujo • Luciano Scherer • Luis Flavio "Trampo" • Marcelo Cidade • Mateus Grimm • Nina Moraes • Nina Pandolfo • Nunca • OSGEMEOS • Paulo Nimer "PJOTA" • Rafael Coutinho • Ramon Martins • Renan Cruz • Rimon Guimarães • Silvana Mello • Speto • Stephan Doitschinoff • Talita Hoffmann • Titi Freak • Valério Cicqueira • Vitché • Viti Grosman • Walter Nomura Tinho • and more
Beautiful Losers
The partnership with the legendary international exhibition Beautiful Losers will bring the work of twenty-seven American artists to Sao Paulo, mostly for the first time, as well as the presence of the curator Christian Strike and the artists Steve Powers, Thomas Campbell and Barry McGee. In this section prints, photos, ephemera, and videos will be on view by artists including Cheryl Dunn, Andy Jenkins, Evan Hecox, Geoff McFetridge, Harmony Korine, KAWS, Larry Clark, Raymond Pettibon, Shepard Fairey, Terry Richardson, Todd James, Wes Humpston, and Ryan McGinness, among others. Included will be original, site-specific installations by McGee, Campbell and Powers. American subcultures and the artists they produced heavily influenced Brazilian artists. This section of the exhibit offers the opportunity to further explore the roots of this connection as well as offer insights into the present day conversation between the two cultures.
Andy Jenkins • Ari Marcopoulos • Barry McGee • Cheryl Dunn • Chris Johanson • Craig R. Stecyk III • Cynthia Connolly • Ed Templeton • Evan Hecox • Geoff McFetridge • Glen E. Friedman • Harmony Korine • Henry Chalfant • Jo Jackson • KAWS • Larry Clark • Mike Mills • Phill Frost • Raymond Pettibon • Rostarr • Ryan McGinness • Shepard Fairey • Steve Powers • Terry Richardson • Thomas Campbell • Tobin Yelland • Todd James • Wes Humpston • and more
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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc to reach UK in April
updated 02:40 pm EST, Wed February 2, 2011
Xperia Arc smartphone coming to Three, Vodafone
UK network operators Three and Vodafone will soon get Sony Ericsson's Xperia Arc smartphone, both announced on Wednesday. While release dates weren't specific, it's expected the phone will begin arriving in April. Pricing for the device at either carrier also remains unknown.
The smartphone will be a return to premium models for Sony Ericsson as it promises a second-generation 1GHz Snapdragon processor, a 4.2-inch touchscreen and an eight-megapixel camera. It will run on Android 2.3 and ship bundled with an 8GB microSD memory card. The handset earns its name from its curved, 0.34-inch thick profile.
The handset is also expected to ship in other markets, with the US included, during the first half of the year. [via RegHardware]


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On the site of a future multimillion-dollar retail project known as Met Miami, eight circles have been unearthed with deep connection to Miami's first downtown dwellers, the Tequesta Indians.
County Archeologist Jeff Ransom said the circles outlined with deep holes are definitely the former foundation of Tequesta Indian life.
"What we have at that site is evidence of a Tequesta village, so it's the architectural features that define a village," said Ransom. "It's the holes in the ground that define these circles that were dwellings. Probably the linear features are the platform that connect it, one hut to the next."
The last major Tequesta find downtown has been preserved and is now known as the Miami Circle. This discovery could be the largest site of its kind in the country.
Another major find at the site was the foundation of Miami's first luxury hotel. It was called the Royal Palm Hotel and was built by Henry Flagler, the founding father of the city.
"What is the role of archeology, is it only to bury things so they get to look at it or make it a form of education," said Eugene Stearns, the counsel for the Met Miami Group.
This is the fourth phase of a massive project that consumes several city blocks in downtown Miami. It will house movie theaters, a Whole Foods market and other retail stores.
Project managers have been working since 2005 to retrieve the artifacts, which they have sent over to the HistoryMiami museum. Their architects have already drawn up plans to showcase the history in their new complex.
The city of Miami will ultimately rule on how to mesh the past and future. A first vote will be held at City Hall on Feb. 14.


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Polish Language Instructor
The Skalny Center for Polish and Central European Studies at the University of Rochester seeks an instructor in Polish language, who would teach one or two courses per term beginning in fall 2015, and gradually increase course offerings depending upon student demand. A native speaker with teaching experience is preferred. Submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae to the Skalny Center for Polish and Central European Studies, University of Rochester, Harkness Hall 101, Rochester, New York 14627-0147. Direct questions to Dr. Bozenna Sobolewska, email@example.com or 585-275-9898.
The University of Rochester, an Equal Opportunity Employer, has a strong commitment to principles of diversity and actively encourages applications from groups underrepresented in higher education.


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Can you please tell me the best dua for asking for forgiveness?
Answered by Sidi Faraz Rabbani
Can you please tell me the best dua for asking for forgiveness?
Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah,
Shaddad ibn Aws (Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said,
The best of forgiveness (sayyid al-istighfar) is to say, http://www.sunnipath.com/resources/Q...s/mp3-play.gif
اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ رَبِّي لا إِلَهَ إِلا أَنْتَ خَلَقْتَنِي وَأَنَا عَبْدُكَ وَأَنَا عَلَى عَهْدِكَ وَوَعْدِكَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا صَنَعْتُ أَبُوءُ لَكَ بِنِعْمَتِكَ عَلَيَّ وَأَبُوءُ لَكَ بِذَنْبِي فَاغْفِرْ لِي فَإِنَّهُ لا يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ إِلا أَنْتَ
O Allah! You are my Lord. There is no god but. You created me and I am Your slave. I am on Your covenant and promise as much as I am able. I seek refuge in you from the wrongs I have done. I admit to You all the blessings You have bestowed upon me, and I admit to You my sins. So forgive me, for none forgives sins but You.
The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) then said,
Whoever says it during the day, with conviction, and then dies that day before night falls will be of the people of Paradise. And whoever says it at night, with conviction, and then dies before day break will be of the people of Paradise. [Bukhari (6306), Tirmidhi (3393), Nasai (5522), and Ahmad (16662)]
Imam Badr al-Din al-`Ayni (762 AH 855 AH) explains in his commentary on Sahih al-Bukhari, Umdat al-Qari (22.278, Beirut, Dar Ihya al-Turath) that this is the best of supplications of forgiveness, for the sayyid (master) is the one who is sought in need and able to fulfil the needs. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used this particular expression (literally, the master of supplications) to indicate that this is the best of supplications for those in need, and which will fulfil the needsincere seeking of forgiveness.
With this, the best of supplication is heart-felt beseeching from Allah.
And Allah alone gives success.
[recording of dua attached]
Faraz Rabbani


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The business of cloud computing is projected to generate more than 14 million jobs around the globe in the next three years, including 10 million in the Asia Pacific region [1]. So which Asian nations are poised to capitalize on that? According to a report from the Asia Cloud Computing Association, no Asian nation is better prepared than Japan.
The group's Cloud Readiness Index tracks the development of infrastructure and environments in the Asia region, and its latest report gives us an interesting breakdown of how Asian countries compare, as you can see in the chart below.
According to the report, Japan had an overall CRI score of 78.8, and was the only country to score a 10 in internet connectivity – so it's especially well-prepared for cloud computing in comparison to most of its Asian neighbors. The report also points out that the country is faring well despite recent challenges:
Even the power shortages that have followed since the March 2011 earthquake have been managed well by the data centre industry. We believe Japan has the optimum mix of policies, business and infrastructure to continue and drive growth and adoption of cloud computing.
It further notes that Japan could further improve in the area of data sovereignty, where it scored TK, but still high above the average of score of 5.3.
As you might expect, other mature technology markets in the region also scored well, with Korea (with a score of 76.3) overtaking Hong Kong (75.9) for second place. Rounding out the top five were Singapore (72.8) and Taiwan (72.4).
Comparing the two mega-markets of India and China, those nations fared similarly in 9th (52.7) and 10th positions (51.2) respectively.
If you'd like to check out the report in full, you can find it here.
According to a study by IDC. ↩


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PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Fox's entertainment chief said Tuesday that the network did not change the content of "The Following," its upcoming drama about a serial killer, because of the Connecticut school shooting or other real-life acts of violence.
The drama, featuring Kevin Bacon chasing a grisly killer who recruits murderous disciples, is simultaneously the most stomach-churning and most anticipated new dramas on television's docket. Debuting Jan. 21 on Fox, the Kevin Williamson-created series opens by showing the bloody aftermath of knifed prison guards, has a woman commit suicide by gouging her eye and piercing her skull with an ice pick, and shows a man set on fire at a coffee stand.
While Kevin Reilly, Fox entertainment chairman, initially said the series' promotion wasn't affected, a spokesman later noted that some ads for the show were softened immediately following the Connecticut shooting. Electronic billboards depicting a woman with an ice pick were changed to pictures of Bacon, said Fox's Joe Earley. Some on-air ads with action sequences were also changed to focus on Bacon, and Fox combed its promotions to make sure none of them depicted actors with guns, Earley said.
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GAME NOTES: The Dartmouth Big Green and the Elon Phoenix are set to square off in non-conference action on Tuesday night.
After winning its opener against Maine (67-54), Dartmouth slipped into a three-game losing streak, but it was able to bounce back on Saturday against Longwood with a 61-53 victory. The Big Green are in the midst of an eight- game road swing, and they won't return home until Jan. 5, 2013.
Elon lost its first game of the season on the road at Butler (74-59), but it responded nicely with four consecutive wins. Since then however, the Phoenix have dropped two of their last three, losing to VMI on Nov. 24 (90-81) and falling at home to College of Charleston on Saturday in heartbreaking fashion, 56-54.
Dartmouth beat Elon last December, 62-54, at home to take a 1-0 series advantage.
It has been an ugly start for Dartmouth, as it is making good on only 36.2 percent of its field goal attempts in averaging 60.2 ppg, but luckily the team has played well at the defensive end in yielding a .407 opposing field goal percentage and just 62.2 ppg. The Big Green struggled once again on Saturday, shooting 22-of-54 from the field (.407), but was able to goad Longwood into committing 22 turnovers in the eight-point victory. Gabas Maldunas was strong for Dartmouth with 19 points, and John Golden (16 points) and Alex Mitola (10 points, seven rebounds, six assists) were also effective. Mitola is the Big Green's leading scorer for the season with 13.8 ppg, but he has been a detriment to his team by shooting just 31.7 percent from the field. Maldunas tallies 13.4 ppg and 6.6 rpg, and he also leads the team in blocks (seven) and steals (10). Golden rounds out the unit's double-digit scorers with 12.4 ppg.
Elon trailed by nine points against the College of Charleston with under seven minutes to play before it went on a 9-0 run to tie the game, but it could not finish the comeback as it lost by two points. Ryley Beaumont tallied team- highs in both point (14) and rebounds (seven) in the setback, while Lucas Troutman added 12 points but on just 6-of-15 shooting from the field. On the season, the Phoenix have made just 41.2 percent of their field goal attempts in posting an average of 69.0 ppg. They have been especially reliant on the three-point shot, making 8.5 long-range buckets per contest at a 35.8 percent clip. Troutman has converted nearly half his field goal attempts for 14.6 ppg, and he also leads the team in rebounding (5.8 pg) and blocked shots (2.5 pg). Jack Isenbarger has drained 22 treys en route to 13.8 ppg, and Beaumont adds 9.9 ppg. Elon has done a great job taking care of the basketball, turning it over just 10.8 times per game while forcing 17 turnovers per contest.
Dartmouth appears to be on its way to an improvement over its five-win campaign from a season ago, but coming up with quality wins on the road is still very difficult. Expect Elon to bounce back from a tough loss to take care of the Big Green.
GAME NOTES: The Dartmouth Big Green and the Elon Phoenix are set to square off
in non-conference action on Tuesday night.
FACTS & STATS: Site: Alumni Gym (1,607) -- Elon, North Carolina.
Television: None. Home Record: Dartmouth 1-2, Elon 3-1. Away Record: Dartmouth
1-1, Elon 2-2. Neutral Record: Dartmouth 0-0, Elon 0-0. Conference Record:
Dartmouth 0-0, Elon 1-1. Series Record: Dartmouth leads, 1-0.
Tuesday, December 4, 7 p.m. (et)
Elon 64, Dartmouth 56
Pope Francis' visit to Philadelphia in September has altered the date of the Penn-Villanova football game.
Kyle Busch won Sunday's road course race in Sonoma, California, but he still has a long way to go to become eligible for a spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.
NFL players have a very short shelf life to make significant amounts of money so it's tough to fault anyone who has outperformed a contract when they go knocking on the door to ask for more.
Pete Mackanin will remain interim manager of the Philadelphia Phillies for the remainder of the season, the team announced Tuesday.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have reportedly retained restricted free agent forward Kyle Singler with a five-year contract extension.
The Detroit Red Wings signed veteran forward Brad Richards a one-year contract on Wednesday.


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The United States is gradually losing relevance. This began in 2008, when Barack Obama declared he was going to "fundamentally change" the greatest nation in the history of civilization.
Immediately following was his world apology tour that was an embarrassing flurry of bowing and curtseying to a host of foreign leaders, many who despise us.
Obama's foreign policy weakness was featured during the 2010 SALT negotiations. Capitulating to Russia, one of our most formidable enemies, and forsaking our allies in Europe, Obama caved to the ruthless Vladimir Putin, granting him significant advantage with regard to defensive missile placement.
Putin quickly realized Obama's lack of resolve then. Today, the Russian premiere openly sneers in Obama's presence.
Obama today stands in total indifference as the upheaval in the Middle East and Africa continues to simmer. In Syria, Obama has halfheartedly drawn lines for the brutal dictator, Bashar al-Assad, to cross. And he has crossed them all.
Egypt, Libya, Jordan and other countries, many formerly allied with the United States, are awash in turmoil. These countries are now being consumed by Muslim radicalism, and al-Qaida is gaining substantial footing by leaps and bounds.
Our enemies mock us. Our allies can no longer trust or depend on us. Israel lives in increasing fear, as does South Korea.
Obama just shrugs his shoulders, cheers same sex marriage, jets off to Africa, and gives a speech on climate change.
Our enemies may soon be emboldened enough to risk infliction of major significance on America, even at the enormous expense of the entire world. America needs to either wake or sober up!
President Teddy Roosevelt famously said "speak softly, but carry a big stick." Ronald Reagan's motto was peace through strength.
Obama's strategy is appeasement. And leading from behind.
God help us.
Ben Sullivan


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? Monday at 9 a.m., Lonnbladh Road will be closed to traffic. The road closure is necessary so utility poles can be safely relocated in preparation for construction on the Lonnbladh Road Improvement Project. This project, designed to enhance pedestrian access and safety while addressing nearby flooding concerns, will include the installation of sidewalks along both sides of Lonnbladh Road and the construction of a storm-water system near Greer Road.
Weather permitting, phase one of the construction should be completed by January 2014. After phase one is complete and the section of Lonnbladh Road from Olson Road to Laurelwood Lane is reopened to traffic, the City plans to begin work immediately on phase two, which will involve sidewalk installation along the remainder of Lonnbladh Road all the way to Capital Circle NE. Once complete, pedestrians will have access from Centerville Road to Capital Circle NE.
? Drivers traveling Mahan Drive between Dempsey Mayo Road and Apex Drive in Tallahassee will encounter intermittent lane closures Monday through Saturday. Construction crews are completing various construction activities along the corridor. Lane closures will remain in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
? The westbound outside lane of U.S. 90 from New Bethel AME Church to Hilltop Drive in Gadsden County will be closed from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily, Monday through Saturday to allow trucks to enter and exit the project site. The speed limit on U.S. 90 is 45 mph, violations double when workers are present. Drivers are cautioned to use extra care when traveling through the construction zones on U.S. 90 and on State Road 12.
? The speed limit has been reduced along I-10 mile marker
163 to mile marker 173. Drivers will continue to encounter intermittent lane closures in the westbound outside lanes and the eastbound inside lanes as guardrail installation continues.
? Armistead Road will be closed from Woodgate Way to Troland Road. Detour signs will be posted. Residents of Armistead Road will have access to their homes. Construction will continue through May 1. Closures will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.
? Construction activities have started on State Road 20, between Capps and Lamont in Jefferson County. While workers are paving in the northbound and southbound lanes, one lane of traffic will be maintained. Work is expected to be completed summer 2013.
? Work continues on the improvements to Capital Circle Northwest/Southwest. Trucks will be entering and leaving the roadway at several points along Capital Circle between Orange Avenue and S.R. 10/U.S. 90/West Tennessee Street to accommodate various construction activities. These construction activities will take place between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., seven days a week.
? Work to extend the southbound merge lane on State Road 61/Thomasville Road between I-10 and Piedmont Drive began Nov. 5 and will end spring 2013. Drivers can expect lane closures between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
? Workers continue clearing the route for the new Quincy Bypass in Quincy. Drivers are cautioned to use extra care while driving through the construction zones on U.S. 90 and on S.R. 12 as visibility may be affected due to off-site burning. Additionally, the speed limit on U.S. 90 500 feet east of Ranch Road to the Quincy city limits has been reduced from 55 mph to 45 mph.
? Kemp Road in Havana update: the contractor is placing riprap on the project. Clearing has started in the vicinity of the west bridge approach and the contractor is moving equipment to complete demolition of the original bridge. Drivers are reminded the detour route is clearly marked.
? Gaines Street again becomes a one-way westbound roadway in the new construction area from South Macomb Street to Woodward Avenue. Eastbound traffic will be detoured at Woodward Avenue north to St. Augustine Street, which is an existing eastbound-only corridor. A map is available on Talgov.com.
- To submit street information, call 599-2170 or email TLH-Streetbeat @tallahassee.com. Follow updates at Twitter.com @TDStreetBeat


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Local Voices: Mike O'Neil: Rules to prevent kids from abusing drugs
In 25 years as a pharmacist, police K9 narcotics trainer and a consultant for prescription drug abuse and diversion, I have collaborated with hundreds of amazing law enforcement officers, community coalition leaders and health care workers dedicated to the good of our communities.
Even more amazing is that in this same span of time, we were blessed with our two sons, who are now 21 and 25 years old. Both made outstanding grades throughout their academic experience, were valedictorians and community leaders, have excellent work ethics and are working towards advanced academic degrees. I could go on.
My wife and I are frequently asked, "How did you manage to raise such amazing sons and keep them from becoming victims or willing participants to substance abuse or drug addiction, especially with all the substance abuse, availability of drugs and temptations available in most schools today?"
The answer has always been very easy, simple and straightforward: Keep two drug dogs in the house at all times. This usually gets a laugh from those we tell. But it is true. We did. As a certified police canine trainer with a specialty in narcotics, this was part of my day-to-day life — and theirs.
Whether it was fear of the dogs actually finding drugs they might bring home or the memories of these same drug dogs helping local law enforcement arrest their friends from school or simply my wife threatening to beat them within an inch of their lives should they ever get involved with drugs (that last one being the scariest), I will probably never know. Interestingly, we learned it kept some of their friends from coming over. Hmmm.
But it did work. With the average trained narcotics dog costing between $8,000 and $15,000 (plus certification, daily workouts, etc.), it's not reasonable for most people to keep a drug dog in the house, let alone two drug dogs.
So what do people with kids do today with the epidemic of prescription drug abuse looming over all of our heads? There is surely not only one answer. There are several things that do help. I learned most of them in the first 25 years of my life from an amazing pharmacist, who happens to be my dad, and my mother, who threatened me within an inch of my life if I ever did drugs.
Here are some of the rules or boundaries regarding medications that were used in our home growing up and should be used in yours even when your drug dogs are sleeping:
Rule No. 1: Do not medicate every cough, sneeze, low-grade fever, burp or diarrhea. Most of the time these symptoms are self-limiting and will go away in their own time. In fact, growing up, if the fever wasn't greater than 99 degrees and you weren't thought to be contagious, you went to school.
Rule No. 2: Pain shouldn't be medicated unless it significantly interferes with day-to-day life activities. Pain is a symptom, not a diagnosis. Some pain is good. Sometimes we just need to take it easy. Teaching our kids that we shouldn't feel pain has created an unreasonable expectation from life.
Rule No. 3: When your children experience the stress of relationship breakups, exams, deaths or other life struggles, teach coping skills. Counsel, console, hug and support your children. These actions heal more people than Xanax.
Rule No. 4: When medications are prescribed for any family member, including the dog or cat, keep them locked up and out of sight. This includes Ma Maw's and Pa Paw's meds on the kitchen table or next to the toaster. All meds should be put up and locked up. No one is immune from potential theft or misuse of drugs.
Rule No. 5: When medications are left over, unused or expired, get rid of them. The Knoxville Police Department and organizations such as Allies for Substance Abuse Prevention both have extremely successful drug disposal programs. Use them regularly. Theft, abuse or misuse of leftover medication is 100 percent preventable.
Rule No. 6: Teach respect for medications, not fear. Prescription medications — when taken as directed — save thousands of lives every day. Misusing or abusing prescription medications takes thousands of lives every day.
Rule No. 7: Don't share prescription drugs — it is dangerous and illegal.
Rule No. 8: Engage and support your community drug abuse prevention coalitions. They usually have the best resources to teach you and your families of the dangers of drug abuse. Talking with your kids about what they see and hear in their schools is vital. Teaching our kids how to deal with these issues is even more important.
Rule No. 9: After implementing rules No. 1-8, buy two drug dogs.
This is a call to action for all parents to engage their local community drug abuse prevention coalitions and become a part of the solution and not part of the problem.
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Everybody loves a new year. It's a bright, shiny, fresh, clean slate. A vista unblemished by mistakes or regrets. A brand-new chance to make Those Changes and accomplish Those Things we've been meaning to do forever. Yet, undermining all this glorious potential is the hidden truth we're aware of even as we proclaim that this time we'll really lose 20 pounds or get out of debt or finally launch that long-dreamed-of business: New Year's resolutions are nothing more than fairy tales we grown-ups tell ourselves.
That's right. If you're like 92 percent of Americans, you're not going to keep those resolutions. What's more, you know it. What you may not know, says Brian Moran, is why.
"The number one enemy of most New Year's resolutions isn't feasibility, a lack of know-how, or even a lack of motivation, though those things can come into play," says Moran, coauthor along with Michael Lennington of "The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks Than Others Do in 12 Months." "The number one enemy of most resolutions is time."
Think about it: It's all too easy to procrastinate through January, February, March, and even longer. No problem, you think. I have over half a year left to do what I said I'd do. Even when July and August roll around, there are still enough months left in the year that you don't feel a real sense of urgency. Next thing you know, the holidays are almost upon you. You're still over your ideal weight, drinking too many sodas a day, working the same job, with less savings than you'd like. Too late to do anything now, you figure. I'll try again next year.
"For many people, this depressing chain of events recycles on a yearly basis because far-away deadlines allow — even encourage — us to be slack on execution," comments Moran. "Give yourself too much time and you will procrastinate. It's just human nature."
Ultimately, says Moran, effective execution happens daily and weekly and on a consistent basis. To perform at your best, you will need to get out of "annual mode" and stop thinking in terms of a 365-day year. That's where the 12 Week Year comes in. It's a system that works for businesses striving to meet their goals — and it will work for you, too.
"When you redefine the concept of a year, your life will change," promises Moran. "A year is no longer 12 months; it is now only 12 weeks, followed by the next 12 Week Year, ad infinitum. Each 12 week period stands on its own.
"You no longer have the luxury of putting off critical activities, thinking there is 'plenty of time' left to meet your goals," he adds. "When you have only 12 weeks, each week matters, each day matters, each moment matters. And the result is profound."
Moran offers eight ways to get yourself out of the annualized thinking trap and into the much-more-productive 12 Week Year, where resolutions do come true:
Realize that success is created in the moment. According to Moran, most of us have a skewed definition of success. We see it as the end of the road: the completion of a project, the day you're finally able to button your old pants, receive an award, etc. However, he argues, true success isn't any of those things.
"Success is all of the little things you do throughout the year to make your goals happen: reaching out to X number of prospects a day or getting up on cold mornings to run when you'd rather stay in bed," he explains. "You just can't reach your full potential if you put off critical activities. Success does not happen monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or once a year; it happens daily, ultimately moment by moment. You succeed—or not—long before the results show it. When you adopt this definition of success, you'll want to make the most of your time, not squander it. And the 12 Week Year can help."
Redefine your relationship with deadlines. Most of us see deadlines (December 31 featuring prominently among them) as the bad guy. They're always looming on the horizon, overshadowing our peace of mind and hassling us to work faster, or else. They make us nervous, resentful, or both. But what would happen if we thought of deadlines as good guys instead?
"Deadlines aren't sinister in and of themselves — we only feel that way about them when we aren't on track to meet them or when they're unreasonable," Moran asserts. "But realistic deadlines are actually great motivators. They are tools that can help you to hone your focus, increase your efficiency, and realize your full potential. When you think about deadlines this way, it makes sense to have more of them, not less. They can help you to create end-of-year energy, focus, and commitment throughout the year."
Put a little less faith in your yearly planner. In other words, be realistic about your ability to plan ahead. Life — including what we want out of it — can change in an instant. What you thought you wanted for yourself in January might not be what makes the most sense by the time July, October, or December rolls around. The truth is, even the most thoroughly thought-out annual plans are based on assumptions that are stacked upon earlier assumptions, and a lot can change from start to finish.
"Once you realize that there's just not enough predictability to make annualized planning effective, the 12 Week Year begins to make a lot more sense," Moran comments. "Personally and professionally, 12 weeks is about as far out as you can reliably plan. Who wants to waste time going partway down a certain path, only to realize that you were mistaken and should have taken a different turn?"
Keep score starting January 1. It's relatively easy to ignore or rationalize procrastination and low productivity when you have to look at the numbers only once a year. But when you start measuring your productivity, progress, and performance on a more frequent basis, you can't hide behind the illusion that the present moment isn't important. Measurement drives the execution process because it creates productive tension, or the uncomfortable feeling you get when you know you're not doing the things you need to do.
"As the CEO of your own life, you need to have the courage to measure your performance in the areas that matter," Moran says. "That's much easier when your goals and tasks are broken down into 12 week increments. Effective scorekeeping prevents you from rationalizing lackluster results and forces you to confront the reality of your situation, even when it's uncomfortable. While this can be difficult, the sooner you confront reality, the sooner you can shift your actions toward producing more desirable results."
Be honest about your track record. How many promises and commitments do you welsh on in the course of 12 months? Probably more than you'd like to admit to. The fact is, at the beginning of the year, it's all too easy to make promises and commitments. "Sure, honey, we can remodel the kitchen this year." "Of course our department will reduce its operating costs by 15 percent this year." Frequently, though, we fall short of our personal and professional commitments because over the course of 12 months, we encounter unforeseen obstacles, our priorities change, or our interest wanes.
"If you don't want to be seen as someone who drops the ball it makes sense to ditch annualized thinking," Moran comments. "It's much easier to say you're going to do something—and then do it— within a 12 week time frame. You can more accurately plan ahead, so you'll make fewer mistakes, save time, and remain more focused. With these working habits, your results are not left up to chance. They are high in quality, and they are consistent."
Stop saying "have to" and start saying "choose to." As you pursue a long-term goal, it's all too easy for your daily tactics to turn into daily have-tos. "I have to go to the gym." "I have to spend an extra half-hour working on this project for my boss." "I have to use that money to pay down my credit card, even if it means skipping a night out with my friends." That's a problem, because have-tos quickly turn into things we loathe, and if you loathe the things you need to do to accomplish a goal, you're less likely to reach the finish line.
"There are no have-tos in life," Moran asserts. "Everything we do in life is a choice. And when you look at tactics as choose-tos instead of have-tos, you'll notice a big change in your attitude and motivation. Admit it: saying, 'I choose to attend night classes so I can rise in my field' feels a lot better than saying, 'I have to attend night classes so I won't be stuck in this job forever.'"
Be proactive, not reactive. Sure, modern life is hectic, and it's easy to feel like there just aren't enough minutes in the day to get everything done. But the truth is most of us don't make the most of our time because we engage each day reactively instead of proactively. We are driven by input triggers — the phone rings, the email dings, a new task appears, someone knocks on your door, and off you go to solve the problem du jour. When you live reactively, it's difficult, if not impossible, to stay focused on high-value activities.
"I'll warn you: Making the reactive-to-proactive switch won't be easy," said Moran. "You'll have to become more comfortable with saying no, and you'll have to crack down on procrastination. But in the end, you'll get more of the right things done each day, and ultimately reach your goals faster and with greater impact."
Celebrate your 12 week wins. Companies often throw end-ofyear parties and receptions to celebrate growth, acknowledge outstanding achievements, bestow awards and bonuses, etc. On a personal level, you may promise yourself a reward if you keep your New Year's resolutions. It's very gratifying to be recognized for achieved goals. And, the promise of celebration—especially when you allow yourself to celebrate at the end of each 12 week period— gives us something to look forward to, motivating us to keep our noses to the grindstone when the going gets tough.
"Especially for goal-driven people, it's tempting to always look at what lies ahead and not fully appreciate the ground that has already been covered," notes Moran. "The 12 Week Year presents, at a minimum, four times as many opportunities to recognize and celebrate your progress and accomplishments. It might be a three day weekend or a weeklong vacation; the important thing is that you take time out to reflect, regroup, and reenergize."
One more great thing about switching to a 12 Week Year: Because there's a built-in reset every few months, you can switch gears when you realize something isn't going to work.
"We all know how demoralizing it is to realize that a year-end goal is just not going to happen," says Moran. "By July, it's already clear that you're not going to be able to sock away as much into your retirement account as you wanted to. Or in September, you have to admit that you're not going to be able to lose the 30 pounds you pegged for your resolution. And because annualized thinking is so ingrained in your worldview, you automatically assume that you'll just have to wait months to try again.
"It's not uncommon for individuals and even entire organizations to have mentally given up on their goals before October," he concludes. "With the 12 Week Year, that will never happen again. Every 12 weeks you get a fresh start—a new year! So if you've had a tough 12 Week Year, you can just shake it off, regroup, and start again. If you've had a strong 12 Week Year, you can build on that momentum. Either way, you can more quickly transition into something new instead of spending weeks or months waiting for a chance to start fresh."
Brian P. Moran is founder and CEO of The Execution Company He is a sought-after speaker, educating and inspiring thousands each year. Brian lives in Michigan with his wife, Judy, and their two daughters. Michael Lennington is vice president of The Execution Company. He is a consultant, coach, and leadership trainer. Lennington holds a BS from Michigan State University and an MBA from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. He lives with his wife, Kristin, and their children in northern Michigan.


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Clark Pest Control's Bug Zoo was invited to appear on Good Day Sacramento last Tuesday to play a fun game with morning host, Mark S. Allen..."Guess that Pest" and help promote the Lodi Grape Festival this weekend.
Mark held a Madagascar Hissing Roach, Cave Spider and a really cool Tarantula.
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From left, Lansing residents Ainsley and Hadley Lumanog, 6 and 3, pet a tarantula on Tuesday morning at the Michigan 4-H Children?s Garden for Bug Day. It was the Lumanog sisters' first time at Bug Day but they were not afraid to lean in and touch the large arachnid or the cockroaches.
Wedged into a corner of the Michigan 4-H Children's Garden, Gary Parsons carefully lifted a scorpion from its cage to give the children, who were crowded around the table for a better view.
Some took a couple steps back, but others leaned in for a closer look.
"They're seeing things that they didn't even know existed," said Parsons, insect collection manager in MSU's Department of Entomology. "Most of these kids have never picked up a bug, and to be able to hold a tarantula or touch a scorpion is a big deal for them."
More than 175 children and parents attended the seventh annual Bug Day on Tuesday at Michigan 4-H Children's Garden, said Jessica Albright, education coordinator for the garden.
"We really do it just to expose the kids to the insects that are in the garden and kind of give them an appreciation for the insects," Albright said. "A lot of kids are afraid of bugs, so we try to fulfill that awareness."
Various stations were set up around the gardens with hands-on activities, such as making a bug hat out of a paper plate, creating an insect out of pipe cleaners and tasting honey with graham crackers.
One of the busiest areas throughout the morning was the table with insects and workers from the Department of Entomology's Bug House.
"It's a great partnership — we really try to maintain and foster our relationship with (the Bug House)," Albright said. "It brings a lot of people in, because the Bug House isn't open every day like we are."
The Bug House is exclusively funded by the Department of Entomology, Parsons said.
"The university doesn't contribute anything to it," he said. "That is one of the reasons we are not open all the time."
Emily McKay, a horticulture junior, worked at the welcome table and said the Bug Day offered exciting, interactive activities for the children.
"It's a great day to learn and get involved within the garden and be excited about the creatures," McKay said. "There is a lot of beneficial insects that help the garden."
There were also insects that were not typically observed in the backyard, said Barbara Norton of Dowagiac, Mich., who brought her grandson.
"Children in the city don't have an opportunity (to see insects) very often, unless they go in the country with their parents," Norton said.
Seven-year-old Korben Leung of East Lansing came to the event, despite his dislike of bugs, and said he enjoyed seeing a giant moth and observatory bee hive.
"I have seen lots of amazing things," Korben said.
Our second day of presentations concluded with the La Petite Academy in Lodi. The age group was 4-6 year olds and they loved it! With Timmy the Termite by my side we took the kids on a bug adventure where they learned about Tarantulas, Scorpions, Madagascar Hissers and the Giant African Millipede.
The big excitement came when we brought groups of 5 over to the zoo table, the kids were amazed how old Tarantulas get, how Scorpions glow under black light and when it came to the Hissers and the Millipedes....lets just say that my bugs went from one kids hand to the next, our bugs were wiped out by the end of the presentation!!
Over all, the 2 days of presentations went great, and the fact that we were able to enlighten and educate a child is priceless!
Until next time.
Starting in July, we will be launching our Clark Bug Zoo! The purpose is to educate kids on some really cool bugs they do not get to see everyday. The Bug Zoo currently includes:
We are hoping to expand the zoo with possibly a Praying Mantis and more.
The program consists of talking about each insect they will get to meet, facts and more. Next we will head over to the tables set up with our fascinating zoo inhabitants along with handling demo of the roaches (I will be handling not the children) and talk about each one. This is a FREE service provided by Clark! I will continue to update any new insects we add.
Scorpions Active in the Fall
There are 23 different species of scorpions in Nevada. And they are most active during the fall. As the weather cools, many will find their way into houses and garages.
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RENO, NV - There are 23 different species of scorpions in Nevada. And they are most active during the fall. As the weather cools, many will find their way into houses and garages.
Aside from their sinister looks and reputation, most scorpions, especially the ones here in Northern Nevada, are not especially dangerous to humans, although all are poisonous to some degree.
A sting from a scorpion is about the same as a bee sting or less. It will hurt, and the tissue around the sting will swell up. If there is any danger at all, it would come in the form of an allergic reaction, which might require immediate medical attention.
The real bad boy is the Bark Scorpion. It's found mainly in Southern Nevada, or to be more specific, Clark County. Its venom can be very toxic, although there hasn't been any reported deaths or even serious bites recorded as the result of a Bark Scorpion bite recently.
Scorpions do not like bright sunlight, and for that reason they'll try to find shady or dark corners to hide while waiting for prey. They are predators, and will attack and eat other insects that lurk in dark places of the home. There have been reports that a large scorpion will even kill a small mouse.
Experts say the best way to rid a home of scorpions is to call in a professional pest control company. You can also go out at night when it's dark with a black light to find them. They are known for being slow reproducers, and it's easy the experts say, to rid an area of them quite quickly.
Regardless, this time of year it's a good idea to check out your garage or other places where scorpions might hide. Even though they are not considered overly dangerous, they could cause a problem with small pets and children.
As they say, it's always better to be safe than sorry.
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NASA officials also announced dates for two of next year's flights, although more shuttle missions are expected in 2008, including one to repair the Hubble Space Telescope.
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The Right to Information Act 2009 (RTI Act) provides a right of access to government information unless, on balance, it is contrary to the public interest to release the information.
Please visit the Department of Justice and Attorney-General for information on accessing departmental information, including the principles of RTI and how to make an application to access information.
Please note: if seeking access to the QCAT register of proceedings (list of cases) or record of proceedings (case files), please refer to the Accessing QCAT records and information fact sheet.
Publication scheme
Our publication scheme describes and categorises information available from the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT). It has been developed to give the community greater access to information as part of the response to the review of freedom of information laws.
Information is grouped and accessible through seven classes:
About us – who we are and what we do
Our services – services provided by QCAT
Our finances – our financial information
Our priorities – priorities and progress
Our decisions – how we make decisions
Our policies – our policies and procedures
Our lists – lists and registers.
You have the right to complain if information identified in our publication scheme is not available. Complaints about the availability of information under our publication scheme may be lodged via QCAT's online feedback form or forwarded to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Disclosure log
The disclosure log is a record of documents released to applicants under the Right to Information Act 2009.
Please refer to the Department of Justice and Attorney-General disclosure log for more information.


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