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Presented by RICHARD HUGO HOUSE. Seattle poet and fiction writer Karen Finneyfrock is a fixture on the local spoken word and literary stages and a beloved teacher and mentor of writers of all ages. She's celebrating the launch of her debut young adult novel, The Sweet Revenge of Celia Door (Viking Children's Books) tonight at the Hugo House, where she has for many years read her work and helped nurture a venue for writers of all ages. "Karen Finneyfrock is an amazing poet so it is no surprise that her first novel is poetic. It is also hilarious, exciting and as painful as anybody's teenage years. Read it please." - Sherman Alexie. The Richard Hugo House is located at 1634 Eleventh Avenue, just North of Pine St. on Capitol Hill. More about their projects, classes and events at www.hugohouse.org.
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"It takes a lot of rum and coke to get all that," boasted Brian Beatson as crewmate Michael Fannin compared the engineering design to the Titanic's, though their ship proved unsinkable.
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One board-on-barrels creation went belly-up, sending its red-caped Supermen flying into the drink. And the glammed-up "Riverboat Queens" got that sinking feeling when mud trumped murky water along the riverbank.
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How to trim double byte spaces?
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Oct 01, 2003 19:45:00
I have
output in japanese.
is there any method in
api to trim the string content?
One method I know is that convert double byte spaces
to single byte spaces and them use trim.
but still is there any good method to do it?
thnx in advance.
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Oct 02, 2003 07:03:00
Have to admit I haven't worked with double-byte-code strings, so this may be off base ... I have my own trim method (actually called strip() after the REXX language) that lets you specify whether to trim leading, trailing or both and what character you want to remove. So to remove leading zeros from a string:
trimmed = StringUtil.strip( input, "L", "0" );
Would something like that work for you? It's a nice generalized routine to keep around.
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Oct 02, 2003 11:49:00
It's hard to say here without seeing more of the code you use to read or write the values you're talking about. However I suspect that at one or more points in your system you're using the wrong encoding. In general, anytime you're converting between raw bytes and chars, you should probably be using one of these:
in, String encoding)
out, String encoding)
new String(byte[] array, String encoding)
String.getBytes(String encoding)
(There are also various things in java.nio.charset.* which operate similarly.)
All these use the name of a charset as the encoding parameter. If you're not specifying the encoding, you're probably getting a default which is not what you want. If you don't know what encoding you're using, you need to find out. Are you getting input from a text file, or a database, or a socket steam, or what? Similarly, what are you writing to? Typically both input and output need to have a particular encoding (not necessarily the same), andyou need to find out what the expected encoding is. Or you can jsut experiment with changing the encoding value around; maybe you'll get lucky. Common choices for Japanese would probably be "shift-jis", "utf-16", or "utf-8". (There are a number of subtle variants on these, but chances are good that one of these three will be close enough to fix 99% of your problems, which is a good place to start at least.) Beware that there are generally a number of places throughout a system where there's translation between bytes and chars, and you may have to look at all of them. If encoding is screwed on during input, you can't usually fix it during output. Also it's possible the problem isn't with your Java program at all, but with whatever program you're using to look at the output with.
Sorry if this isn't more helpful. Try answering these questions:
Where did the data come from? What format was it in?
How exactly did it get converted to a String or char[] array in your Java program?
How does the data get output from your Java program?
How are you viewing the output?
Your problem could be anywhere within one of these step. Good luck.
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Posted 30 May 2005 - 06:03 PM
It seems it would be more expensive for them to use laptop HD as well, but maybe not.
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Posted 30 May 2005 - 06:57 PM
And I bet somebody made it very expensive.
120GB IDE HD would cost £60.
40GB laptop drive would also cost £60.
120GB laptop drive would cost a lot more than £60.
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Posted 30 May 2005 - 08:23 PM
So, logical conlusion, a 2.5" (laptop standard) hardrive or a custom drive. The custom drive would just add unncessecary cost to MS with no obvious benefit but to stop people like us. I'm pretty suure it will be a 2.5" harddrive
Posted 30 May 2005 - 10:38 PM
Seeing as it is all official info with it been owned my M$ then I would say it is accurate.
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Posted 31 May 2005 - 03:02 AM
It may be a specialty one, iPod hard drives are literally tiny and it'd be a waste of space in that enclosure they have. J Allard said somewhere that they'd worked out every part so they'd make profit, so maybe they've found a cheap source of 2.5" hard drives. I don't think they'd make a specialty one unless they found a company to do it for cheap and maybe even take out some standard PC parts as it'd only need to work in the xbox, but then again theres not much you can take out.
Theres no point to hack it until a modchip comes out, which may be a while. 20 gig is ok for what it'll be used for without the chip, so theres no need to hack it yet (even though its not out )
Posted 31 May 2005 - 03:20 AM
I'd have to say the convenience and flexibility of storing and running all my games on a hard drive without having to insert a disc is more of a reason for modding than anything. Not to mention all the other benefits.
Oh and the 360 will have a remote on-off feature from the wireless controllers. . .*drool* so that means once you sit down to game it'll be like football, get your snacks, drinks and extra controller battery packs and you don't have to get up for nothing but nature. . .damn nature.
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Posted 31 May 2005 - 09:05 AM
1: Reliability
2: Size - If M$ Want you to save games on there it's gotta be large - 3.5" is restrictive.
3: Cost - 3.5" or 2.5" will put the price up.
4: SATA on a 3.5" ? really ? ... expensive at best.
SATA, probably, normal/modded normal size more than likely.
The DVD on the other hand will most likely be a smaller type from the photos I've seen although again, this would restrict performance.
It's mostly rumours and suposition at the moment anyway ! lol
Posted 31 May 2005 - 09:53 AM
Then I believe there is a 3.5" to 2.5" adapter, or one could be made with the following information HD Info
So unless it's custom, it'd be easy to hook another HD up to it. As long as the modchip could find a way to bypass the security.
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Chris Paul scored 20 points with eight assists, J.J. Redick and Jamal Crawford scored 17 apiece and DeAndre Jordan pulled down 19 rebounds. Jordan has recorded at least eight boards in every game this month and has at least 11 in 19 of his last 20 games
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Thanks for the input everyone including Helen. I went ahead and ordered the lens, it was such a good deal I didn't want to risk losing it. I would probably be perfectly happy with a E or E+ so the demo rating is a nice bonus.
The lens has arrived and it is MINT! In a Leica Leather lens case, and not only that it unexpectedly has a mint Leica E60 UVa filter on it, these are not cheap so what a great bonus. This has definitely made my day. Now just waiting for my ebay'd R8 body to show up and I'm in business :)
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Soldiers with the 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Combined Task Force Spartan), are working hard with the Afghan security forces stationed in Zharay and Maiwand Districts of Kandahar province, to help develop their fledging Army and Police Corps.
While there are a lot of challenges the security forces face, such as logistics, training, and organizational skills, all the battalions within CTF Spartan work daily to train the Soldiers and Police of Zharay and Maiwand districts, as well helping to facilitate the Afghan-based supply system to help provide the supplies they need.
"We help them out in their operations, we work with them to ensure they are getting equipment," said Col. Robert Rudolph of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team's Stability Transition Team. "They are doing pretty good for a unit that was put together just over a year ago, in some cases they are doing really well. In some cases, there is room for improvement."
Spartan Soldiers are partnered with soldiers from the 3rd Brigade, 205th Corps, an Afghan Army corps headquartered in Kandahar province. The brigade stood up in June, 2010, and is responsible for security throughout the southern province.
To ensure the Afghans are getting the training and supplies they need to effectively strengthen their forces, Australian Brig. Gen. Christopher Field, the Regional Command South Deputy Commanding General for Force Development, who is responsible for overseeing the mentorship and growth of Afghan security forces, visited the Afghan National Police District Headquarters at the Zharay District Center, Oct. 12, and also met with 3rd Brigade, 205th Corps soldiers.
"He is in charge of making sure the (Afghan National Security Forces) get what they need in training and equipment," said Rudolph. "He came to visit with the key leaders in the ANP and the ANA here in the 3rd Brigade (area of operations)."
While at the ANP Headquarters in Zharay district, Brig. Gen. Field met with the District Chief of Police, Masum Kahn. Kahn gave Brig. Gen. Field a tour of his facilities and spoke of the training his officers go through, the challenges they face and the progress they have made. The headquarters building was opened in June, and is fitted with offices, sleeping areas, a kitchen and a prison.
After meeting with Kahn, Brig. Gen. Field met with Brig. Gen. Ghulam Murtaza, Commander of the 3rd Brigade, 205th Corps. After the two generals had spoken about the Afghan soldiers, the group moved to Forward Operating Base Azizullah.
While Brig. Gen. Field was at FOB Azizullah, he participated in a graduation ceremony for newly-minted Afghan Army noncommissioned officers. At the ceremony, Brig. Gen. Field, Afghan security forces and CTF Spartan leaders presented the graduates with certificates, and some were given medals for exceptional work.
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I am trying to design a text editor using C# language and implement voice recognition for the normal file features , is this possible to implement. I am very sorry if I am repeating the question which has been asked previously. I just want to know if there are ways in converting the Speech to Text using C#. Your help is really valuable . Awaiting for response. Thanks in advance.
Here is a complete example using C# and System.Speech for converting from speech to text
The code can be divided into 2 main parts:
configuring the SpeechRecognitionEngine object (and its required elements) handling the SpeechRecognized and SpeechHypothesized events.
Step 1: Configuring the SpeechRecognitionEngine
At this point your object is ready to start transcribing audio from the microphone. You need to handle some events though, in order to actually get access to the results.
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Then there's the LumenVox Speech Engine.
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LAS CRUCES >> Contested races will be held in two Magistrate Court divisions and for Probate Court in the June 3 primary election, all involving Democrats.
In Magistrate Court Division 3, Beverly Jean Singleman, who won election two years ago when rules were changed to require magistrate judges to be attorneys and her potential opponents were tossed off the ballot, is seeking re-election. She will face Paul Joseph Rubino and Kent Yalkut. In Division 4, incumbent Richard Wellborn will face Norman Osborne. The Probate Court race will be between Diana Bustamante and Yolanda Lucero.
Division 3
Singleman was appointed to the court in April 2012 by Gov. Susana Martinez, then won by default in the November election when County Clerk Lynn Ellens moved to disqualify two contenders because they were not attorneys.
When the population of Doña Ana County went over 200,000 in the 2010 census, we joined Bernalillo County in a separate judicial division created when that county went from a Magistrate Court to a Metro Court. The state Legislature passed a bill keeping our Magistrate Court, but left in place the requirement that judges be attorneys.
Both Singleman and Rubino went with a medical analogy in applauding the change.
"When people tell me, 'It's the people's court, we don't need those lawyers,' I just ask them, 'Are you OK with nurses being the people's surgeon?'" Singleman said. "Why aren't people entitled to a judge with legal training?"
"You wouldn't tell the surgeon who is going to take your appendix out that he's overqualified," added Rubino. "You want attorneys on the bench Magistrate Court."
Yalkut noted that all three candidates have served as a judge in some capacity. That helps to move cases along more quickly and reduce the backlog, he said.
Singleman was appointed to the New Mexico Court of Appeals in 2000, and has a lengthy career in private practice, primarily in civil law. She ran as an independent in 2012, giving up her Democratic Party affiliation following her connection as a witness to the criminal case against then-District Judge Michael Murphy.
"I did not feel comfortable with some of the people in the Democratic Party because of how it played out," she said.
Yalkut is a local native who served in student government at NMSU and worked for former U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman before leaving the state to go to law school, then returning to work as a prosecutor in the District Attorney's Office. He was a Municipal Court judge for three years before running unsuccessfully against Susana Martinez for district attorney.
Yalkut's law license was suspended for one year by the Supreme County in 2007 when he was accused of failing to deposit money into a trust account for a client, as required, and withdrawing money for personal use. The Supreme Court found no dishonesty on Yalkut's part, but that he "erroneously believed" he was entitled to the withdrawal.
Rubino, currently the chief deputy district attorney, said he spent five years in the Merchants Marines before going to law school, giving him life experience beyond the courtroom.
"Nothing like a little command at sea to make you grow up fast," he said, adding that kind of well-rounded life experience is important for a judge.
Singleman said that as presiding judge, she has decided to go to a more divisionalized court, with each judge handling a specific kind of cases, which she said should help streamline the process.
"It will be three criminal judges, two misdemeanor judges and two judges who do civil. One will also do some misdemeanors, and I'll do traffic as well," she said.
Rubino noted that any decision in Magistrate Court can get a "de novo" appeal to District Court, making it even more important to have quality judges.
"When you've got a good legal mind dealing with it up front, you limit those de novo appeals," he said.
Yalkut said that even with attorneys now as judges, there is still a little bit of the old "people's court" aspect to Magistrate Court.
"In Magistrate Court it is a little more relaxed," he said. "You can just tell your story and then the other people can tell their story."
Division 4
Wellborn, who had worked as a prosecutor under Susana Martinez, was appointed by her in October to fill a vacancy on the Magistrate Court. He is being opposed by Osborne, who until recently was the CEO for the 3rd Judicial District in Las Cruces.
Wellborn returned to the bench last week following an absence of more than two weeks that he said he was not allowed to discuss.
"The bottom line is these matters are confidential court matters and I simply cannot," he said. "What I certainly hope is that people, and the newspaper, don't hold it against me or any of us for not being able to discuss it."
Osborne recently resigned after 11 years as chief executive officer of the 3rd Judicial District, where he had oversight of a $6.5 million budget and 95 personnel.
"I've spent 28 years as an attorney, most in public practice, and I see this as the next logical step," Osborne said.
Wellborn said when he was appointed, he inherited the dockets of two retired judges, assuming more than 5,000 cases. He said he has tried to reduce the number of pre-trial hearings and ensure that jurors are not called in unnecessarily.
Wellborn said he would also like to reinstate a domestic violence court that was started several years ago by former Judge Susie Chaparro, but has since been discontinued.
Osborne said he would be interested in serving on the drug court.
"DWI is a scourge. It kills people. It's a horrible thing," he said, adding that solving the problem can't stop at incarceration but must also include treatment.
Osborne said he believes the new requirement that judges be attorneys is the first step to a Metro Court for the county, something he said has to happen to avoid the automatic appeals available now.
"We're going to have to end up there because of this business of being able to retry cases, getting basically two bites at the apple on every misdemeanor," he said.
While both men agreed that politics has no place in the court, Wellborn explained his recent decision to change his party affiliation to Democrat.
"I knew this time if I was going to run, I was going to run as a Democrat. Why? Because I am a Democrat," he said, adding that his values and beliefs were more in line with that party.
Probate Court
Lucero, a real estate agent and former clerk and treasurer for the town of Mesilla, said she wants to continue the work done for the past eight years by Alice Salcido.
"I think Alice has done an awesome job. I really would like to enhance what shes done," Lucero said.
That would include outreach meetings in which attorneys would be invited to answer questions about wills and probate issues.
"There is a way to connect with people. I feel that I'm good at that because of my communication skills and because of the compassion that I feel for people," she said.
Bustamante has been executive director for Colonias Development Council since 1997, and said she has attended workshops and presentations conducted by Salcido. She said she would work to make sure people understood the importance of end-of-life planning.
She said her education and background are well suited for the position.
"This job is about disposing of property as to the wishes of individual, and I think I am the best qualified because of my formal education," she said. "I have a very strong experience and background in research, and this type of job requires diligence, requires weighing the facts and requires intensive reading in order to make a good judgment."
Bustamante said she also had experience in grant writing, which she would use to seek funding for legal clinics.
Division 3 bios
Education: Graduated from the University of Iowa with a BA in social work, University of Arizona with an MA in public administration and earned juris doctorate with high distinction from the University of Arizona.
Previous political or public service: Member of numerous legal associations; pro bono attorney for Intercultural Women's Center in Anthony, NM; volunteer and board member for the Mesilla Valley Film Society.
Top three priorities if elected: The judges of the Doña Ana Magistrate Court have worked hard individually not only to meet the communities needs on a day to day basis as each judge presides over two dockets a day, but we have also worked together as a team with our incredible staff and court manager to improve services to our customers, the people of Doña Ana County. Since being appointed presiding judge over a six-judge, soon to be seven-judge court, my three top priorities will be to have in place by then end of this year a mediation program for all civil litigants, a pro se clinic for all litigants who ask for assistance in preparing the paperwork needed to process their claims, to be staffed by volunteer attorneys, and to complete converting the Anthony Circuit Court into a full time court, with a full time judge, so that the public can have their cases heard from beginning to end without having to travel to Las Cruces.
Why are you the best candidate for this office: I am the best candidate to be re-elected magistrate judge, Div III for several reasons. I came to this position two years ago and retain a well balanced philosophy and personality that is neither pro-prosecution or pro-public defender, as unfortunately are many of those who apply for this position. I firmly believe I have worked hard with my fellow judges to create an atmosphere in the courthouse that every one who comes through our doors will be treated equally with respect and dignity. I have proven to have the judicial demeanor and temperament needed, being an attorney, but also a listener and educator. I have the intellect and wisdom based on experience, along with a well-rounded knowledge of the law, to make rulings that are fair to the individuals and community I serve. And finally, having started working as a young child picking strawberries in the summers, and glad for the work, I acquired a work ethic which I retain to this day - and take pride in learning these lessons at an early age - keep working until the job is done. I would be honored if allowed by my re-election to continue as presiding judge working hard for this court, the people's court, to meet those goals and priorities as stated above.
Education: National Judicial College, Reno, Nevada. Certificate of completion.
Los Angeles Municipal Courts Judicial Training Program. Certificate of completion.
Tulane University School of Law, New Orleans, Louisiana. J.D.
University of London (Kings College), London, England. International law studies.
Maritime Institute of Technology, Linthicum Heights, Maryland. Postgraduate work.
U. S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York. B.S.
Bates College, Lewiston, Maine. Liberal arts undergraduate studies.
Occupation: District Attorney's Office, Third Judicial District, State of New Mexico
Presently serving as Chief Deputy for District Attorney Mark D'Antonio.
Paul J. Rubino, PC, Attorney at Law, Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Private practice in State and Federal criminal law.
Municipal Court Judge, Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Private Practice, Long Beach, California. International Transportation Law.
Sinclair Roche & Temperly, London, England. International Transportation Law.
Bar admissions: State of New Mexico.
U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico
Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
State of California.
All four U. S. District Courts in California.
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Military: U.S. Merchant Marine and U.S. Naval Reserve.
Master Mariner. Lt. USNR (MMIRRG).
Top 3 priorities if elected: The Code of Judicial Conduct applies to judicial candidates and it prohibits a candidate from making pledges, promises or commitments other than being fair and impartial. Thus, I will decline to respond to the question asking me to set forth priorities if elected.
Why are you the most qualified candidate for the position: As regards the question as to why I am the best candidate, I submit that I have the best resume. Since the only promise I can make is that I will be fair and impartial, the voters need to know my resume because it is that lifetime experience and world class education that give me the wisdom to be a fair and impartial judge.
In my 24 years of practicing law, I have practiced in 2 states, 5 federal courts, 2 US Courts of Appeal and I have never been disbarred, disciplined nor suspended in any of those jurisdictions.
My military service speaks for itself; I was awarded my service's highest decoration for valor.
I have experience in both criminal and civil law. I have prosecuted and defended everything from traffic tickets to murders and done civil plaintiff and civil defendant representation in both the state and federal courts.
What is not in the materials I have provided to you is something that makes me very human and thus gives me the empathy needed in the judiciary. I have three sisters. The youngest (who is now deceased) was mentally handicapped. I grew up in an era in America which, unlike today, shunned the mentally handicapped and their families. My firsthand experience with a sibling's mental illness gives me insight that others do not have. This is important because a large number of people who become embroiled in the criminal justice system have mental illness issues.
I respectfully submit that my life story demonstrates that I am the best qualified candidate.
Education: Graduated from New Mexico State University with a degree in business administration. Earned law degree from Ohio Northern University. Clerked for Judge James T. Martin while in law school and was initiated in the National order of Barristers for outstanding advocacy in the courtroom.
Occupation: Private attorney
Past political or public service: Served two terms as president of the Dona Ana County Bar Association, past chairman of the Doña Ana County Democratic Party and represented Las Cruces at the New Mexico Municipal League. On Board of Directors for Southern new mexico Diabetes Outreach Foundation, Tombaugh after-school program and the Lions Club of Mesilla. Served on State Corrections Board and as a special assistant attorney general for the State Office of Guardianship.
Division 4 bios
Education: J.D. University of New Mexico, 1986; member of the New Mexico Bar Association 1986-present Occupation: Private practice attorney
Previous political or public service: Assistant district attorney in the Ninth Judicial District, Curry and Roosevelt counties and the Twelfth Judicial District, Otero and Lincoln counties. Southern New Mexico Legal Aid attorney in the Ninth Judicial District. Assistant Attorney General, Civil Division, Santa Fe. Santa Fe County Attorney. Assistant Public Defender in Fifth Judicial District, Lea County, and the Third Judicial District, Dona Ana County. District Public Defender in the Twelfth Judicial District. Supervising Staff Attorney and Court Executive Officer for the Third Judicial District Court
Top 3 priorities if elected: 1. To hear and decide assigned cases fairly and expeditiously while treating parties, counsel, witnesses, and Court staff with patience and professional courtesy
2. To manage jury trials as efficiently as possible to avoid unnecessary delay and waiting time for jurors
3. To contribute my efforts as assigned to alternative dispute resolution programs and treatment courts
Why are you the best candidate for this office: I have what a good trial judge requires; an extensive background in the law, a broad experience of life in order to deal fairly with people of every possible background, an open mind, and endless patience. Becoming a Magistrate Judge in Dona Ana County will allow me to continue my career in public service at a new level.
Campaign website: www.osborne4judge.com
Education: Bachelor of Arts, New Mexico State University - 1990. Juris Doctor, University of New Mexico School of Law - 1994
Occupation: Lawyer and judge
Previous political or public service: Senior Trial Attorney, Third Judicial District Attorney's Office - 2001 - 2011. General Counsel, NM Department of Transportation - 2011. General Counsel, NM Department of Game and Fish - 2012 - 2013. Doña Ana County Magistrate Court Judge, Division IV - 2013 - 2014
Top 3 priorities if elected: 1. Providing consistent, professional, competent, fair and effective judicial service every single day in every single case.
2. Protecting the sanctity of our jury system by appropriately respecting and treating people who are called into court for jury duty. This requires commitment and vigilance by judges, working with attorneys, to ensure that juries are called to service only when they are necessary and that juror's waiting times are absolutely minimized.
3. Collaborating with community stakeholders - law enforcement agencies, probation officials, treatment service providers, victim advocates, etc. - to enhance court and court-related services in domestic violence cases.
Why are you the best candidate for this office: I am the best candidate because I am experienced, competent and am already serving effectively as a Magistrate Judge.
During my 19 years of law practice, I have earned and developed considerable and broad experience that is very well suited for judicial service. I have worked in a variety of legal settings, from small, private practice, to large, corporate practice, to a variety of governmental agencies. I have served as both plaintiff and defense counsel in a wide variety of civil law matters; I have served as prosecution and defense counsel in a wide variety of criminal law matters; I have served as chief legal counsel for two executive state agencies; and I have now served for seven months in the very position for which I am seeking election. I have practiced in many courts before many different judges, and I have learned from them all. For 12 years, I worked extensively in court as a trial attorney, first as a contract public defender, then later as a state prosecutor. I have tried over 100 cases to juries - that kind of experience cannot be over-valued when considering qualifications of a judge. I have learned what works in the courtroom and what doesn't, and I understand very well the interests of the parties, the lawyers and the courts. That provides a solid foundation for making sound decisions.
Because, in the Magistrate Court, judges have significant, direct communication with pro se parties - people from all walks of life - it is important for magistrate judges to be good communicators who are "good with people." I am a kind person who likes and is good with people. I served as both a public and private school teacher, and also as a martial arts instructor for 15 years, teaching, training and leading kids and adults of all ages - very useful experience for working with people as a judge. These and other experiences and the quality of my character have translated into dignified, competent service on the bench. For confirmation of that statement, I have for months been encouraging people to either visit my courtroom themselves or to speak to anyone who has spent time in my courtroom. I am confident that those people who are in my courtroom the most - attorneys, law enforcement officers, treatment providers, probation officers, court translators, etc. - will serve as good references for me.
The final, and perhaps the simplest, reason I'll give as to why I'm the better candidate is this: I'm already doing a good job. Over time, voters elect many judges who do not live up to expectations. A good judge's work is too important to too many people to risk replacing. That's why, when you have a good judge - like Judge Wellborn - you keep him.
Campaign website: KeepJudgeWellborn.com
Probate bios
Education: Ph.D. in Sociology: University of California at Riverside. M.A. in Sociology: Arizona State University. B.A. in Sociology: Arizona State University
Occupation: Executive Director for Colonias Development Council, June 1997 - Present. Pre-Need Consultant: La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home. Insurance Agent No. 3041890, New Mexico Office of Insurance, June 2012-Present
Previous Political or Public Service: Commissioner: Community Development Council, appointed by former Governor Bill Richardson, January 2009 - April 2013. Board Member: New Mexico Environmental Law Center, October 2005 - present. Commissioner: National Advisory Committee: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2010 -2012
Top three priorities if elected: 1. Continue outreach and education for all communities in Doña Ana County by informing and assisting families in understanding the probate process and how to be more proactive in their planning; 2. Seek outside funding to contract with non-profit organizations such as the NM Center on Law and Poverty, NM Women's Law Center, and others to provide legal services including will and last testament, letters of administration, transfer of real and personal property, and other end-of-life services. 3. Provide all written forms and documentation in English and Spanish, as well as be available to present information in both languages proficiently.
Why are you the best candidate for this office? I am the best qualified candidate because I have the most extensive formal education and solid professional experience and training needed to carry out the work of the Probate Court. I have been an administrator for the Colonias Development Council for 17 years and I oversee all fiduciary, legal, operational, and programmatic activities of the organization. I have experience working in both private and public sector institutions. I have been appointed to numerous national and state commissions because of my expertise and breadth of knowledge on social issues pertaining to immigration, environmental health and justice, and education. I have excellent writing skills and have procured millions of dollars to provide community and economic development opportunities for one the most marginalized populations in the U.S. - colonia residents of Doña Ana County.
I believe the probate judge should be knowledgeable, credible, command confidence and authority, be impartial yet fair in making judgments based on sound research, and adhere to the criteria stipulated by the Supreme Court of New Mexico for the Probate Court. I have all these qualities.
Education: Yolanda attended Las Cruces High School where she received her diploma in 1966. After raising her family as a single mother, she attended New Mexico State University where she majored in Business Administration and Accounting. She also attended Albququerque Technical Vocational Institute and Doña Ana Community College. She received her real estate license after attending the Norris School of Real Estate and Law and then became an associate agent with Sun Belt Realty and later, an independent agent at Remax.
Occupation: Yolanda is semi-retired and the owner and C.E.O. of Casitas de Lucero in Mesilla, New Mexico. She also enjoys her job interacting with locals as a hostess at Cracker Barrel.
Previous Political or Public Service: She ran a great campaign in 2008 for Doña Ana County Clerk. Yolanda was appointed to the Doña Ana County Planning and Zoning Board in 2004 and she currently serves as a Planning and Zoning and Historical Appropriateness Commissioner for the Town of Mesilla. She is also a member of the New Mexico Municipal League.
Yolanda's commitment to the community is exemplified by her involvement in various civic groups. She is a member of Los Leones de Mesilla, Memorial Medical Center Auxiliary, and is on the executive board for the Las Cruces International Mariachi Conference.
Top 3 Priorities If Elected: 1. Community Outreach & Education. It is extremely important that the residents of Doña Ana County be educated about end-of-life issues and made aware of what the Probate Office does. When elected, Yolanda's top priority will be to continue the work that the current judge, Alice Salcido, has begun by engaging the public in forums and "café" (coffee) workshops in English and Spanish.
2. Training. It will be one of Yolanda's priorities to attend as many educational workshops and classes as she is able, in order to better serve our communities and be a more effective judge.
3. Attorney pro-se clinics. It is Yolanda's intent to seek out and form relationships between local attorneys and the Probate Office to set up pro-se clinics throughout the county in English and Spanish. These clinics will help our residents be better informed as to their rights and responsibilities concerning wills and other probate documents and forms.
Why are you the best candidate for this office?: The education and life experiences I have had have prepared me for this position. I have shown diligence and dedication to every organization I have served. As a successful realtor, I have the experience needed in handling land issues such as subdivisions, warranty deeds, and life estates. Having served as the executor for my parents' vast estate in Mesilla, I personally was able to save my family thousands of dollars in probate costs. I believe that having grown up in Doña Ana County as a fifth-generation of eight in Mesilla, I know the people I will be serving. I have a heart of compassion and understanding for our people and our culture and will use that heart to assist our residents."


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COLUMBUS - Approximately 25,000 rainbow trout, measuring 10 to 13-inches in length, will be released into 25 Ohio waterways this month, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
In Muskingum County, trout will be released Oct. 22 at Blue Rock State Park.
"This annual stocking provides excellent opportunities for anglers to continue fishing through the fall all across Ohio," said Elmer Heyob, hatcheries program administrator with the Division of Wildlife.
The trout stocking program targets small inland waters, including state and community park lakes, as well as other easy-access lakes throughout the state. Anglers age 16 and older must have an Ohio fishing license. Fishing licenses can be purchased online at wildohio.com and at any of the many license vendors around the state. Ohio residents who were born on or before Dec. 31, 1937 may obtain a free license from any license vendor or from the division's Website.
The 2008 annual resident fishing license costs $19 and is valid through February 28, 2009. A one-day fishing license may be purchased for $11. The one-day license may also be redeemed for credit toward purchase of an annual fishing license during the same license year.
Additional information about fall trout releases is available from Division of Wildlife district offices in Akron, Athens, Columbus, Findlay and Xenia; or by calling toll free 1-800-WILDLIFE.
Other scheduled releases:
Crawford County, Crossroads Pond, Oct. 8.
Knox County: Foundation Lake, Oct. 9.
Hocking County: Rose Lake, Oct. 16.
More information about the Division of Wildlife 2008 Fall Trout Stocking Schedule and directions to the facilities can be found at wildohio.com


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Application Information
for 2016 Summer Session
June 25 to August 13
- Read all the information on this page.
- Click on the "GO TO APPLICATION" link at the bottom of this page to register online via the Decision Desk portal.
- Fill out the online application.
- Upload your solo audition material and the chamber music excerpts in video directly onto the application site.
- Submit your application fee online.
- Confirm and you are done! You will receive an email confirmation.
"I had two students attend Meadowmount for the first time last summer. They loved it and thrived! They are hooked on the Meadowmount School of Music and will return as often as possible. I couldn't be happier or more appreciative of what Meadowmount has to offer my students." - Jaime Laredo, Violinist, Conductor
January 31: Application Deadline.
(Late Applications will be considered if space is available.)
Audition Materials
We require a 15 minute video of unedited solo works. It is suggested, but not required, that you play a first movement of a standard concerto with or without accompaniment, and a movement of unaccompanied Bach. You may upload individual videos of your solo pieces or as one video. The following Chamber Music Excerpts must also be recorded and uploaded, but on a separate video from your solo work.
(The following video formats can be uploaded to the online application: mpeg, mpg, mp4, mov, avi, wmv, m4v, vob.)
NOTE: audio-only auditions will not be accepted.
Pianists should upload a 15 minute video of repertoire best demonstrating your current level of artistry and chamber music excerpts are not required.
Chamber Music Excerpts
Click your instrument below to print the excerpts. Please note that the excerpts are mandatory and must be uploaded as part of your audition. Chamber music placement is based on your performance of these excerpts. The excerpts must be uploaded on a separate video from your solo audition material.
- Violin Excerpts (ViolinExcepts2016.pdf)
- Viola Excerpts (ViolaExcerpts2016.pdf)
- Cello Excerpts (CelloExcerpts2016.pdf)
Application/Processing Fee
The non-refundable application/processing fee is US $110.00
This fee is payable online by credit or debit card as the final step in submitting the application.
The online server charges USD$10 for uploading of application and audition materials and is payable online at the time of applying.
(The Application deadline can be extended until admission is full. After January 31st email the Admissions Office before applying.)
Notification letters are mailed by March 20th.
International students are notified by e-mail, followed by airmail letter notification. If you have not received your notification letter by March 25 please call or email the Admissions Office.
Tuition Reservation Deposit of US $1,000 is due April 1. Include the signed Pledge, Waiver, and one passport size photograph with the Tuition Reservation Deposit.
Your Reservation Deposit must be received (not postmarked) in the Admissions Office by April 1st. Arrival of the deposit after the April 1 deadline may result in the loss of your reservation and placement on the wait list.
We recommend sending Reservation Deposits by U.S. Postal Service Express Mail, Priority Mail with tracking, Certified Mail with tracking, or Courier Service with tracking. There is no overnight delivery to our area, so please allow two days for Overnight or Express Mail.
Cancellations of your Reservation must be in writing via mail or email and received by the following dates.
Cancellation received by April 15: 1/2 of the Reservation Deposit will be refunded.
Cancellation after April 15: No refund is given.
The Account Balance and Medical Forms are due May 15.
The balance of your account must be paid in full by May 15th. Arrival of the final tuition payment after the May 15 deadline may result in the loss of your reservation and placement on the wait list, as well as a $50 late fee.
Students withdrawing for any reason after May 15 will not receive a refund of tuition/room & board paid. If we can find a student to take your place then a portion of the tuition/room & board paid may be refunded.
Personal checks, money orders and travelers checks in US funds drawn on a US bank on US soil are accepted. Checks must have routing numbers on the bottom of the check. We regret we are unable to accommodate credit card payment or extended payment schedules.
Please make checks payable to: Meadowmount School of Music.
Meadowmount School of Music
Mary McGowan, Admissions Director
1424 County Route 10
Westport, New York 12993 USA
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2010 Membership Minutes
Meeting of the General Membership, Pen Collectors of America,
5 November 2010, at the Ohio Pen Show
Meeting called to order approximately 8:10 EST by President Joel Hamilton.
Minutes of Previous (2009) General Meeting
It was moved and seconded to approve the draft Minutes of the 2009 General Membership meeting. The motion was approved.
Board Changes
Joel then introduced the continuing and outgoing PCA Board of Directors and Officers:
Lisa Anderson, continuing Vice President
Bill Hong, continuing Secretary
Vance Koven, continuing Counsel
Kim Sosin
Richard Binder (outgoing)
Deb Kinney (not present, outgoing)
and welcomed the elected new Directors:
Krysta Chauncey-Allen
Janet Wright
John Jenkins, also continuing as Treasurer
It was also moved, seconded and approved by the Membership to appoint Allan Quiat, continuing Volunteer Coordinator, as a new Board member to fill the remainder of the term of Aaron Svabik.
Terry Mawhorter
Joel recognized Terry's contributions to the PCA and to the hobby as a whole over the years, and presented a plaque to Terry to make that appreciation official. Terry responded how he enjoyed working with the Pennant staff, editors and the Board; everything he has done has been out of respect for the organization and its members. Terry concluded by saying that he still looked forward to continuing his association with the organization.
The Rehkopfs
Past President and Pennant Editor Rick Propas introduced Tom and Dede Rehkopf in recognition of all their years of service to PCA as managing editors (among other positions) of the Pennant, showing a steady guiding hand through many Editors. Special recognition placques and a cash remuneration were presented. Tom thanked the membership and Editors for their support, noting that despite the hard work it has been fun for Dede and himself.
Pennant Status
To help ensure the health of the Pennant and the PCA, President Hamilton asked the membership to contribute more in the way of articles, and to help by serving as editors and photographers. New Pennant Editor Paul Erano similarly asked for articles on any appropriate subject, and encouraged an expansion in scope of future articles submitted.
Volunteer Forms
Allan Quiat notified the membership that he has distributed volunteer interest forms, encouraging attending members to provide him lists of activities in which they can assist the PCA. Pens for Kids, and the online Library are just two examples of areas where help is needed.
Pens for Kids
Allan continued by noting that PCA hopes to expand PfK's scope beyond just pen shows, and there is a need for facilitators to do workshops in any educational setting. He introduced a new regular publication feature, called Pennant for Kids. A guide for workshop volunteers is available, and a DVD is in the planning stage.
Ralph Stillwell encouraged the membership to spread the word beyond just the pen show circuit. He noted the value that handwriting and penmanship still play in our society, and the need to nurture a new generation—the demographics of this hobby are such that reinvigoration is absolutely essential for its long term health.
Other Business
Kim Sosin provided a brief update on membership numbers; we are now at 736.
Kim Svabik (then Executive Assistant) discussed possible plans for a future event with the Smithsonian's Postal Museum. Discussions are underway with the staff, who have briefed "Pens and the Post" events to contributors to the Museum's upcoming remodeling. There is a desire to do something in conjunction with next August's DC Pen Supershow; details are TBD. Kim recognized the help that others have contributed to these activities, and President Hamilton in turn thanked Kim for all her efforts, who has been recognized as the Advertising Manager for PCA.
The Nankervis Donation Collection
It was briefly mentioned that the PCA has plans to possibly auction some of the pens donated to PCA by Mr. Nankervis; this may be done in conjunction with existing show auctions, or possibly as a separate auction at shows that do not currently sponsor one.
This discussion prompted a comment by Howard Newman, who urged members to consider estate donations of their collections to PCA as a means of benefiting not only the organization, but the families of those members who might otherwise be burdened with collections disposal.
There being no other business, the General membership meeting was adjourned about 8:45 PM EST.
Respectfully submitted by Bill Hong
Outgoing PCA Recording Secretary


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I understand scoring models geared towards mortgages and auto loans, but I can't understand why the credit scoring system has other types of models. Its to bad it can not be more uniformed for consistency. If some models put charge cards (like Amex charge and Diners) in a separate category and some put in the utilization rate. There can be a big difference in ones score.
Also, how are paid collections/charge offs handled. I read that paying these type of accounts can initially hurt your score.
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Miss Serena in Yellow
wait. thats definitely Collin she's hiking her skirt for. remember this episode's all about their "sexual chemistry" or whatever.
If you look closely you can see she's bending her leg. maybe that's why it looks short. But i think she looks gorgeous here :D
before seeing this picture and seeing the other pictures of her, i thought the dress would be florr length
Is her dress really that short?
That dress. Gee, can't they dress her gorgeous for once too.
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