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About the Board of County Commissioners
Douglas County's three-member Board of County Commissioners is the main policy-making body in the County and works to represent the interests of the citizens of Douglas County at local, state, and national levels. Commissioners are elected at large from one of three geographic districts for four-year staggered terms. In Douglas County, Commissioners are limited to serving two four-year terms.
David Weaver District I
District I Commissioner – David A. Weaver is the 2015 Vice Chair of the Board of County Commissioners. He was sworn in as Douglas County Commissioner, District I, on July 21, 2014, filling the vacancy created by the departure of Commissioner Jack Hilbert who resigned his position in July, six months before the completion of his second term.
Roger Partridge District II
District II Commissioner – Roger was elected Douglas County Commissioner in November 2012. Partridge's top priorities as County Commissioner include working toward a viable and renewable water supply, finding solutions for traffic and transportation challenges in many areas of the county, added support for and the advancement of economic and job growth opportunities, and protecting the balance and quality of life in Douglas County.
Jill Repella District III
District III Commissioner – Jill Repella is the 2015 Chair of the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners. Jill was elected to her first term as a Douglas County Commissioner in November of 2008 and re-elected in 2012 for her second four-year term.
Colorado State Statutes designate counties to function as an administrative arm of State government and to serve as the legislative, policy-making, and administrative body governing unincorporated areas of the County.
County Commissioners are responsible under state statute for health, safety and welfare of the citizens including: law enforcement, which includes supporting the courts system and the district attorney function as well as providing jail facilities through the Sheriff; human services, including administering and carrying out virtually all programs overseen by the Colorado Department of Human Services. Counties may provide health services, although their ability to do so depends on resources available. In Douglas County, health services are provided through a partnership with Tri-County Health.
Commissioners have a responsibility to provide leadership to County operations through the adoption of the annual budget, which includes all departments, commissions and other spending agencies funded by county appropriations, including law enforcement, and human services.
Other powers, authorities, and statutory responsibilities of the Board of County Commissioners include, but are not limited to, the following:
- intergovernmental collaboration in the interest of problem-solving and long-range planning
- manage the business and concerns of the county and care for county property, including the acquisition and disposal of county property
- road and bridge construction, maintenance and repair
- establishment of voting precincts
- weed control
- adoption of subdivision regulations
- liquor licensing
- enter into contracts, receive grants and gifts
- levy taxes, subject to state tax revenue limitations
- incur debt, either revenue debt (based solely on a specified revenue stream) or general obligation debt, which constitutes a general obligation to repay the debt
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Tired of following "The Herd" of dentists looking for magical solutions to professional and practice woes, problems, and dilemmas?
It's time for a better solution – the professional coaching solution!
With nearly 30 years of successful private practice and 15 years of professional dental coaching, I can help you have the profitability and peace you want. I offer you help in ways no one else does. Let's start talking now!
Used to consultants telling you what to do? Dentists across the country have discovered the incredible benefits of dental coaching. These doctors enjoy greater productivity, reduced anxiety, improved leadership skills, and a renewed passion for their careers.
"Don has the unique perspective and experience of a dentist and that made all the difference. He understands exactly what I go through on a daily basis. We talked for a few months and he helped me work through some nagging anxieties and worry that were effecting the quality of life. Mostly, it seems now, through a gentle self-exploration. No psychotherapy. We kind of just talk.
"I continue to talk with Don on a regular basis. I feel it gets me charged up and focused for the week ahead. He is a wealth of knowledge for practice management info, too."
"I first came to Don after struggling for several years from being generally burned out and unhappy with doing dentistry. I had everything anyone could ever want, a wonderful family, nice house and good practice all on a three and a half days a week schedule. After feeling guilty about having it all and still hating to go to work, I knew I needed help. Don and I hit it off right away! I felt like he understood exactly what I was going through. Through a series of weekly coaching sessions, and doing my homework in between, Don has helped me reduce my anxiety, let go of fear and be able to enjoy going to work again. I have found a lifelong friend, coach, and mentor in Don and I can't recommend him enough."
"About a year has passed. Don restored my confidence, focused my attention, and opened my eyes to opportunities that I couldn't previously imagine. Gross productivity is down about 30%, but net profitability has increased to 36%, and it's still climbing…Within a year, maybe two, the gross will be back where it was, and the net will be over 40%. In 6 weeks, I am giving my first lecture of a series that is intended to create partnerships with other dentists and ultimately, teach them how to do what I do. A potentially beautiful transition for me into retirement; whatever that might really mean. This year for the first time I took two separate vacations, each 10 days long. Next year I'm taking three and the next year I intend to cut back to 3 work days/week. "
Dental Practice Growth in a Digital Age
It seems the world is changing at a faster pace than we can keep up with. For those of us who own our own businesses, modern media presents a unique set of opportunities and challenges. Yes, we have access to a wider range of people and more chances for dental practice growth. However, so does everyone else. This means that, as our prospects grow, so does our competition. If you are like many dentists, you may feel like you're struggling to get a footing in this rapidly moving stream of social media and digital apps. When you know how to navigate the realm of marketing and promotion in our media-driven society, you can make full use of the tools at your disposal. Then you can build your business in the way that is most beneficial for you. […]
Dentist Mentor: What Are You Giving Up for Lent?
Today is Ash Wednesday, the day that Catholics and other Christians begin celebrating the season of Lent. In the traditional liturgical sense, Lent is a time to renounce your own inclinations in order to repent and draw closer to God. Although this period is especially dear to the hearts of Christians, others have begun to adopt some of the practices of Lent. They give up certain indulgences or bad habits in an attempt to de-clutter their lives or grow closer to others. As a dentist mentor, I encourage you to embrace this challenge yourself. Whether you celebrate Lent in a religious sense or not, use this day to find those things that are holding you back from true relationships with others. Find and eliminate the aspects of your life that keep you from being the best you can be. […]
Dental Consulting, Coaching, and How Challenges Shape You
Don't you wish it could be smooth sailing all the time? Wouldn't it be great if every patient was compliant, every team member carried out responsibilities correctly, and every interaction with your spouse was filled with love and laughter? However, while these things might be good in theory, a completely care-free life would be pretty dull. Moreover, it would never allow you to grow. Challenges and difficulties are how we define our character. That's why dental consulting may not be the best choice when you are looking for true growth. A consultant often brushes over difficulties or finds ways to overcome challenges without looking at their source. A dental coach, on the other hand, will help you to meet challenges head-on so that you can become the best version of yourself. […]

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Camera Photo Album Reinspires Me to Use Photo Albums
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Even though I haven't put a photo in a photo album in what feels like forever, I may re-start the old habit if I get my hands on this Camera Photo Album ($32).
The album is not only beautiful to look at with its vintage camera graphic, but it's also made of sustainably harvested cherry wood. Not printing out photos for albums anymore? Use it as a scrapbook or journal, as Urban Outfitters suggests.


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Do you have a dishwasher?
I have one and I think it's on its last legs, so I'm in the market for a new one since I don't enjoy handwashing dishes (I grew up in a house with 8 people and we only had a dishwasher for the last 2yrs there so I often WAS the dishwasher and so still hate it to this day, lol.).
If you have a dishwasher, what kind do you have? What special features does it have that you enjoy? Is there anything about it that you don't like?


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Owned and operated by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel offers over 1200 slot machines, video poker, over 40 table games, private high limit and award winning poker room, three restaurants, six bars and a nightclub, and over 137 hotel rooms. Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge features 400 slot machines, video poker, blackjack, roulette, craps, 3-card poker, casual restaurant, 88-seat Bingo hall, entertainment venue Sands Showroom with over 1,000 seats, and a 51-room newly renovated hotel.


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A 21-year-old Lyman man faces two charges stemming from an armed robbery of a Spinx gas station Wednesday in Taylors, authorities said.
Paul Jennings White III, of 310 Canyon Ridge Trail, Lyman, is charged with robbery/armed robbery and with possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to warrants.
A man entered a Spinx gas station at 2601 Locust Hill Road, Taylors, at about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, and asked the clerk the price of a carton of cigarettes, according to a ...


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Sperm whale myoglobinPDB ID: 1MBN
Myoglobin stores oxygen in cells, and is particularly plentiful in muscle cells. This historic structure was the first structure of a protein, solved in the laboratory of John Kendrew.
Read the Molecule of the Month article on Myoglobin .
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The Stereochemistry of the Protein Myoglobin
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"Metropolis's 2009 Next Generation competition received scores of entries, from which this year's jury chose one winner and eight runners-up to be recognized in the May issue of the magazine. But there were far more than just nine good ideas in the bunch. The judges also selected 12 "notables"-entries that, for various reasons, fell short of the final selection, but that the jurors felt still deserved recognition.
This week: Emilio Ramirez's proposal, Feeding the Addiction: The Emergence of the Single Family Power Plant, which envisions a low-cost, renewable energy production and delivery system that could turn homes and businesses into self-sustaining energy producers."
To the extent that suburbia exists at all it should take advantage of its capacity to use rooftop solar energy. Such energy, even with conventional panels generally pays for itself over a 10-15 year period if properly subsidized (e.g. as it is in CA). With economies of scale in the production of panels, the cost will likely fall over time.
Solar energy, combined with a plug-in hybrid vehicle is an enticing combination (although since the plug-in would mainly charge at night the benefit is reduced).
Suburbia still forces people into cars and gobbles up inordinate amounts of land, no matter how clean its electricity or transportation fuel is. Thus, the non-environmental drawbacks of driving (crashes, the expense of owning/maintaining a car, the lack of opportunities for exercise in transportation), and some of the environmental drawbacks of suburbia (loss of habitat, more water use) are permanent and intrinsic features of suburbia.
Greening the suburbs is a worthy goal, but challenging the hegemony of suburbs is a worthy goal as well.


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Tiny Resistors, the third and most recent opus by Todd Sickafoose, enlarges on the freewheeling vision the bassist delivered on his two previous releases Dogs Outside (2000) and Blood Orange (2006.) The eleven tunes, all Sickafoose originals, continue his predilection for creating music that moves simultaneously in several directions without ever losing focus. With a band composed of genre bending heavy hitters, Sickafoose is intent on blending the disciplines of composition and improvisation, jettisoning categories and exploring the parameters of music without limitation.
"When I started this band, I had an idea that there would be no solos," Sickafoose explains. "The horn players are part of the band; they don't sit around waiting to step up to the mic and blow. I had a vision of global improvisation, unlimited by a single style. When it's successful, like during the coda of "Bye Bye Bees," we improvise the entire structure of the song and that's what gets me excited - making up the rules as you go along, creating the whole structure, not just soloing within a structure. I like the feeling you get when don't know what's going to happen next."
Tiny Resistors fulfills its composer's desire to combine crisp melodies you can whistle with the ensemble's surging chaotic energy. Its diverse palette, startling musical shifts and wide ranging tonal qualities create a jazzy psychedelic dreamscape that's both challenging and captivating. Tiny Resistors will be available June 10 on Cryptogramophone Records.
Sounds cool, he gigs a lot in Brooklyn, I've seen him play a few times, he's pretty sick.
Blood Orange is a great album, cant wait to check out his new stuff.
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By Spc. Angel Washington, 4th AAB PAO, 1st Cav. Div.
JOINT SECURITY STATION INDIA, Iraq- After training for nearly a week, noncommissioned officers assigned to 2nd Iraqi Army Division got tested on the first set of skills necessary to certify them as trainers.
Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, tested their Iraqi counterparts on basic combat skills Dec. 6.
Soldiers of 2-7 Cav., evaluated their Iraqi counterparts in seven different areas: evaluating a casualty, hand and arm signals, squad movement, how to react to contact, how to react to an ambush, emplacement of a machine gun, and individual movement through an urban area.
To gain certification as trainer, IA NCO's needed to pass each individual area and demonstrate they could coach and teach subordinates.
"We're testing them to ensure they understand what we have taught them so they can go back to their units and train their fellow Soldiers," said Sgt. First Class Michael Tucker, a B Co., platoon sergeant. "A lot of the Soldiers in the Iraqi Army units don't have the opportunity to train with us, so if we teach some of them, it will follow through to the soldiers that couldn't be here," said the Washing County, Md., native.
The Iraqi NCO's went through their various stations, some expressing some difficulties in remembering what they were taught, but as a whole, more soldiers came out qualified as trainers.
The noncommissioned officers that passed the various areas of evaluation gazed at their papers that showed a circled "Go." They then showed their fellow NCO's smiling and saying thank you to their American counterparts that gave them the training.
"The things that they are training on will make them better as soldiers and help in their missions and help save a life if needed," said Pfc. Brian Harvey, an infantryman from Oklahoma City, Okla. "I feel privileged, especially being a private, that they picked me to help train our Iraqi counterparts. They have caught on quite well."
This individual training is part one of a four phase class to ready Iraqi noncommissioned officers as trainers. Future classes will include basic rifle marksmanship, short range marksmanship, advanced patrolling, and team live fire.


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Curious about the newer model? Check out the 2015 smart fortwo
By KBB.com Editors
KBB Expert Rating: 3.5
When the Smart Fortwo debuted in 2008, America's smallest car garnered an instant following as buyers flocked to this 2-seater for its low price, good fuel economy, and the sheer Euro-chic factor it brought to our shores. The years since have not been so kind to Smart, a subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz. Since its launch, the Smart Fortwo has been met with mediocre reviews and dwindling sales. Additionally, better vehicles such as the Scion iQ, Chevrolet Spark and Fiat 500 have entered the microcar scene. Meanwhile, cars such as the Ford Fiesta and Nissan Versa offer comparable fuel economy and more room at a similar price. The 2013 Smart Fortwo coupe and cabriolet can sneak into the smallest parking spots, along with the newest member of the family, an all-electric model.
If finagling your car into the tiniest of parking spots is a daily difficulty, you'll appreciate the fact that the Smart Fortwo is the smallest new car in America. At just 106.1 inches in length, the Smart is less than half as long as a regular-cab Ford F-150.
The Fortwo's nervous highway manners and its unrefined automated transmission make driving feel like a chore rather than a privilege. Unless you're married to some facet of the Smart, there are plenty of compact and subcompact cars that offer far better road manners, more standard equipment, and seating for five.
The biggest news for the Smart lineup is an all-new electric version. The plug-in Fortwo is more powerful and will goes farther per charge than its previous, limited-quantity EV version. The standard lineup sees the addition of two special editions and a Brabus sport package.
Driving Impressions For a vehicle with such a short wheelbase – a mere 73.5 inches – the 2013 Smart Fortwo's ride is surprisingly comfortable. However, the Fortwo's road manners become increasingly skittish...as it leisurely gets up to speed. This car is no picnic on freeways. We also grew tired of having to make constant steering corrections to keep the Smart Fortwo on course. Then there is the Smart's automated manual transmission, which changes gears with all the grace of a farm tractor. A top speed of 90 mph and a 13-second 0-60 mph time combine to make the Smart Fortwo one of the slowest new vehicles on the road. If there's a silver lining, it's that you get to "floor it" on a regular basis, and no self-respecting cop would ever pull you over. There is one thing the Fortwo excels at: maneuverability. With its tiny footprint and turning radius of under 30 feet, the Smart Fortwo could be the easiest vehicle you've ever parked.
With a 28.7-foot turning circle, you'd have to hop on a Schwinn to do better than the Smart. This enables the Fortwo to flip U-turns like nobody's business and slide into the tightest of parking spots.
A (legitimate) concern about driving a car as small as a Smart is the potential to collide with a larger vehicle, which in the Fortwo's case is, well, any other vehicle except a Smart. To ease those worries is the Smart's high-strength steel cell. Inspired by racecar roll cages, it helps distribute energy if a crash occurs.
The old adage of "Never judge a book by its cover" is appropriate for the 2013 Smart Fortwo. Though tiny on the outside, the Smart's interior is surprisingly roomy. The Fortwo's tall shape creates ample headroom and legroom for two passengers, while the floating design of its dash adds to the cabin's sense of spaciousness. The Smart's rear cargo area is quite a bit smaller than that of a subcompact, but is large enough to swallow a bag of golf clubs. For further cargo flexibility, the passenger seat folds flat to carry additional items.
With its almost toy-like size and shape, the Smart Fortwo looks like nothing else on the road. The Smart Fortwo has a tall profile, doors that take up the majority of its sides, and a long wheel-base relative to the car's actual length. Body panels are made of dent-resistant plastic, a plus for the shopping cart-laden urban environments for which the Smart is intended. On coupe models, the Fortwo's roof can be had as a conventional, solid one or as a large, see-through panel made from polycarbonate. Cabriolet models have an automatic soft-top that can be opened to various positions at any speed. Cabriolet models also have removable roof side bars for a more open experience, and a glass rear window housed within the fabric roof.
The Smart's base trim is dubbed Pure, but it might better be called Spartan because this model is so lacking in creature comforts most of us now take for granted in a new car. Forget not just having power windows – you'll have to crank your own – for its tempting starting price of around $13,000, you won't even get a radio. Air conditioning, too, is considered an option in this model, as is power steering. What you will get are power door locks and a 2-spoke leather steering wheel. Spending over $2,000 more and stepping up to the Passion model brings a panoramic roof, air conditioning, power windows, and yes, a radio with two speakers and a USB input. Safety features include eight airbags and stability control.
Extras on the Pure trim model include an AM/FM radio with USB and auxiliary inputs, heated seats, air conditioning, power steering, and cruise control. Passion models can be made more passionate with a navigation system, heated leather seats, Bluetooth, cruise control, power steering, and LED running lights.
The 2013 Smart Fortwo is powered by a 1.0-liter, 3-cylinder Mitsubishi engine that makes 70 horsepower. That isn't a lot of power, but at less than 1,900 pounds, the Smart doesn't have much mass to move. The engine is located in the rear of the Smart and, unlike most other small cars of its ilk, drives the rear wheels. The sole transmission is a very unrefined 5-speed automated manual. Highway fuel economy on the Smart is rated up to 38 mpg. That figure is good, but you might expect better from such a tiny vehicle. Also note, the Smart Fortwo uses premium gasoline. The all-electric Smart uses a 55-kilowatt motor powered by lithium-ion batteries, and has been rated by the EPA to achieve the equivalent of up to 122 mpg in city driving.
1.0-liter inline-3
70 horsepower @ 5,800 rpm
68 lb-ft of torque @ 4,500 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 34/38 mpg
Electric magneto motor
Horsepower TBD
96 lb-ft of torque
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 122/93 mpg equivalent
To compare current market prices, check out KBB.com's car classifieds to view the new and used smart fortwo vehicles for sale near you.
Based on 211 Ratings for the 2008 - 2015 models.Review this car
By Smart on Tuesday, October 13, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 92,000overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Pros: "Park anywhere!"
Cons: "People get jealous!"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"The smart car is a flat out beast!! No other way to describe it! I can park it anywhere in Manhattan! It is awesome!!"
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By Freebee on Thursday, September 24, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 19,000overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "Great qualiy, fun to drive, feel safe driving."
Cons: "Short wheelbase has choppy ride over bumps."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I have owned 2 Smart Passion vehicles. Both run and ride great, considering the short wheelbase. I drove one from Texas to Arizona and averaged 42mpg. Only problem was having to take it out of cruise control over the mountains."
10 people out of 12 found this review helpful
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By joe on Sunday, September 20, 2015
I owned and sold this car
Reason: other
Pros: "it was fun to drive"
Cons: "heater motor could use some improvement"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 6
"I found this smart car to be all right over all considering the size and room it has to offer. a nice little run around car."
4 people out of 7 found this review helpful
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By Van on Saturday, June 20, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 50,000overall rating 1 of 10rating details
Pros: "decent gas mileage, should be better - 33mpg"
Cons: "paint peeling, engine problems, computer problems"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1
"We bought two Smart cars when they first came out. The first one ended up having engine problems. Something about the compression not working in one of the cylinders. Then a second one started having problems. Not something that should happen with a car after only two or three years. They refused to do anything about it because we got old changed at an 'unauthorized' dealer. The place we got it changed was at a Mercedes Benz dealership that didn't have a Smart Center, but was recommended by a Smart Center. Too bad, so sad. Then the second one has problems with the paint (clear coat) peeling. I've seen online that this happens with some of the Rally Red Smarts like my own. The company acts like they've never heard of such a thing. No help at all. I would never recommend this car to anyone."
27 people out of 44 found this review helpful
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By orbion on Thursday, April 23, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 131,000overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Pros: "Easy to park, reliable, peppy, fun, and cheap."
Cons: "Wear on tires; bulky aerodynamic profile."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"My Smart is an amazing car. It is solid, nimble, and incredibly reliable. With 130,000 miles and still going strong, it has had no problems whatsoever beyond standard maintenance work. I love the price of the car. While my friends are saddled with huge monthly car payments, mine is quite affordable and I got a lot of car for less than half the price. I also find it hilarious that the value of the car drops so quickly after you buy it because my property tax bill is even lower. Every dollar I avoid paying the government gives me a lot of satisfaction. Although it claims to get 41 mpg, I routinely get more than 45 by hypermiling. I have read complaints about the shifting but I moved to this car from a 1985 Honda CRX HF manual transmission and it shifts a lot better than I ever did with a clutch. As it isn't an automatic transmission I forgive that difference in performance anyway. I think this transmission design is more reliable and requires less maintenance than an automatic transmission in the end. I have driven this car on 14+ hours trips every year and I find it to be delightful on the highway. I don't drive excessively fast, very rarely exceeding the speed limit, but at very high speeds and on windy days the car's blocky profile catches the wind in an occasionally scary way. I wish they had designed the car to have a lower profile that was more aerodynamic (which would improve fuel economy), but on the other hand, compared to the Honda CRX which was invisible to other drivers, despite its small size its profile makes it more readily seen, which I am grateful for. The engine is perfectly sized for the car, maybe even a little too peppy. I think the car could afford to give up another 20% of its acceleration to get better fuel economy. I'm not driving any Indy 500 races, just commuting to work. I never have to floor the accelerator because I just don't need to accelerate that quickly, even when merging onto the highway. I have never felt like I was holding up traffic since I accelerate just as fast as the cars in the other lanes (muscle cars excepted). The only cons I can think of after many miles of driving are that the front and rear tires are different sizes so they can't be rotated, and so tire manufacturers only offer half a warranty on the tires, so 80,000 mile tires are guaranteed only for 40,000 miles. And despite getting the car aligned every year, the extreme toe-out angle they use, wears the inner edge of the tires rather quickly."
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By dutch on Saturday, April 11, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 10,800overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "VERY ECONOMICAL. UP TO 45 miles per gallon."
Cons: "minimal trunk space. NO SPARE TIRE."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9
"Like new condition Red/black outside combo. Red/black inside . Has AM/FM and single cassette. Airconditioning. Tire pressure monitoring system. New Battery installed recently. Only has 10,800 ORIGINAL miles on it 7 years old!."
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Perhaps it is telling that architects working on the government's controversial city academies are remaining tight-lipped about revelations of spiralling costs.
'It would not be appropriate for us to comment on things like costs, ' a Foster and Partners spokeswoman told the AJ. Funny that. Maybe it has something to do with Foster's Capital City Academy in Brent, originally estimated to cost £19.4 million, now soaring £7 million over budget, according to new figures released by the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) last week ( ajplus 12.06.06).
And Capital City isn't the only academy project struggling with mathematics. In fact, of the 28 building schemes forming the -rst tranche of Prime Minister Tony Blair's project to transform education in England's inner cities, 18 academies have overrun by a total of £48 million.
Things have certainly changed since the Bexley Business Academy, also by Foster, was Stirling-shortlisted in 2004. While most architects are keeping their heads down over the embarrassing figures, John Carhill, managing director at west London-based Barnsley, Hewett & Mallinson, is happy to talk. That's because his projects, including the Walsall Academy and Sandwell Academy, are among the handful to come in on time and to budget.
Carhill is bemused by the widespread failure to deliver academies to budget. He says: 'We have been fastidious about building to area and budget because it is taxpayers' money.
One is disappointed to hear that some of these projects have gone significantly over budget, because from our experience we can't see why that should occur.'
The Liberal Democrats - long-time opponents of academies - are now demanding the suspension, if not the expulsion, of the schools from the government's education agenda.
Liberal Democrat Education spokeswoman Sarah Teather wants to see academies tested in the tough state education system before the next wave of 23 academies begins - especially as it seems they will be even more expensive to build.
Figures released in a written response from the government to the Liberal Democrats indicate that Thomas Deacon Academy in Peterborough could become the most expensive school in UK history, with a projected build cost of nearly £46.4 million. Meanwhile The Bridge Academy in Hackney isn't far behind with an estimated budget of almost £35 million.
Teather told the AJ: 'It's not a matter of begrudging pupils nice new buildings, it's about whether spending on academies is efficient and effective in getting the results the government claims. So far, the evidence from the existing academies is that they are not the rousing success ministers would have people believe.
The academies scheme is too expensive and not accountable to local people and cannot be the right way forward.'
Obviously the government's political foes are capitalising on the latest body blow to Blair.
But while the academies programme is still upright, it is nevertheless wounded in the public's perception. Surely, then, Teather has a valid point in calling for the government to halt the project and take stock?
Not according to Feilden Clegg Bradley (FCB) - one firm brave enough to go on record despite its academy project in Bristol shooting over budget.
Senior partner Keith Bradley agrees there should be 'a degree of responsibility' over costs but insists state-of-the-art academies are worth every extra penny and should not be halted.
FCB's City Academy in Bristol went £4 million over budget on an initial estimate of £23.9 million. But, as you might expect, Bradley says there is a very good reason for this.
'There are a lot of abnormals on a project of this type. Early budgets are always pretty crude. Bristol's costs went up for a good reason - there was a huge increase in accommodation, ' he says.
'Academies are one of the most difficult types of project because they are usually built in phases around existing schools.
They are worth paying for and good value if compared to new offices or PFI projects.
Academies have done pretty well in keeping costs under control in terms of building a quality environment, ' he added.
Not surprisingly, this view is echoed by the DfES, which stresses costs are being tightly controlled but may 'alter' during building and design for - yes - 'very good reasons'.
A spokesman said: 'Around half of open academies are in London and most are built on restricted brownfield sites and in some cases unforeseen problems arise which need to be dealt with after building begins. It would be toy-town economics to say that costs are over budget and out of control - you have to look at the details of each individual project.'
'Education, education, education' was the muchrepeated axiom of a more youthful Blair promising things could only get better. Nine years later, with his pet project having received a proverbial black eye round the back of the bike sheds, it's hard to imagine taxpayers stomaching more overspend. The Prime Minister may have little more than a year left at Number 10. The question is, will his beloved academies programme last any longer?
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USGT driver, Michael Hartley of RH Motorsports, hosted a Friday evening dinner with all of the drivers and crew in attendance. Hartley considers NJMP his home track and wanted to celebrate the occasion with all of his friends from the NARRA series. A great time was had by all as storytelling and bench racing conversations filled the room.
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In GT3, rookie driver Nicholas Coutu (Porsche Cayman) made his first official NARRA USGT start. Coutu qualified in sixth position overall and maintained that position for the duration of the race. Despite being out-gunned by the high horsepower GTU cars, Coutu drove a very good race and stayed on the lead lap. This was a license-test race for Coutu and his points would not count towards the just try! championship.
Due to a number of cars withdrawing for Sunday's race, the remaining drivers elected to have a reverse-grid start. A reverse grid start puts the slowest qualifier on the pole and the fastest qualifier in the last position. The net result of all the changes meant that Coutu would be on the pole in front of the highest powered cars in the USGT. Antonelli, on the left side of Coutu at the start, offered to help the young driver manage the pace as the field bunched up for the start. When the green flag was waved, the three GTU cars of Stout, Hartley, and Antonelli, roared past Coutu and passed him before the first turn. Coutu did a very good job of www.grupimatica.com maintaining his line and his composure.
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In the Whelen US Time Trial sessions on Saturday, drivers from three classes turned up to score important points towards the championship. The early story became the decision from Phil Grabow (Element Tuning, Subaru WRX STI) to transition from TT2 to the TTU class. Kevin Parlett (BC Racing / Z1 Motorsports, Infiniti G35) suddenly found himself in a battle with one of the best Subaru tuners in the business. Grabow had some early morning issues with a bent splitter as a result of contact with a tire wall. His team worked quickly and had the car back on track for the afternoon sessions. In the final session of the day, Grabow would find his fastest lap with a 1:26.214. Parlett, seemingly down on power, could not mount a challenge and could only post a 1:33.399.
George Lankas (Sonny Slope Farms, Dodge Viper) was uncontested in TT1, but that did not stop him from putting in a fantastic drive, registering a 1.27.625 in the first session. Lankas knows the cheep daily cialis corners of NJMP very well, but he still elected to take almost every minute of ktgr.com lap time available to him.
TT3 was a three way contest between Walter Bobko (Bobko Financial, Form Mustang), Tom Steffey (Subaru WRX STI), and David Coutu (Porsche Cayman). Coutu was campaigning the same car as his son Nicholas was in the USGT races. The car ran strong all weekend without issue despite the high volume of track time. Bobko, the TT3 championship leader installed a new rear spoiler prior to the event and was making adjustments throughout the day. He would go on to set a 1:33.958 and finish third. Steffey obliterated his front bumper and splitter when he went four-wheels-off early in the day. His crew, with help from the guys of Element Tuning, put the car back on track. In the final session, Steffey took the second step of the podium with a 1:33.048. Coutu managed to eclipse Steffey by driving to a 1:32.691.
The Sunday sessions proved to be faster for almost every driver in the competition. Grabow made a few more aero adjustments to his car and generic soft tabs cialis the engine cooling elements that resulted in his netting a 1:25.109. Parlett, sensed something more serious was wrong with his car than he previously believed and he retired after setting a 1:31.297 in session one.
Steffey really turned up the heat on the TT3 class competition and recorded a 1:28.778 in session three which put him in first place followed by Coutu in second with a 1:31.264. Bobko, still trying to find the best set-up with his recent changes, finished third with a 1:35.149. Bobko still leads the only today TT3 championship as the Whelen USTT heads into the final event of the season.
The final event of the NARRA 2015 season will be held at Pittsburgh International Race Complex on October 17th. With round 13 being the final point scoring opportunity of the season, it is extremely important for the classes with tight championship battles because it is worth double the points of a traditional round.
Mike Hartley took the GTU victory on both Saturday and Sunday.
Kurt Sollberger finished first in GT1 Saturday.
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Mopar - Dodge Grand Prix of New Jersey Preview
The North American Road Racing Association (NARRA) returns to the Thunderbolt circuit of New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) August 28th-30th. The weekend marks round number 11 and 12 of the 13 round season, as the National Championship picture is starting to come into focus. Dodge can certainly claim the highest amount of price check 50mg viagra horsepower to the ground as the entry list starts to build.
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A similar story has played out in the GT2 competition. Victor Caldarelli Jr. has locked up the national title in his #93 Lintz Collision, Dodge Viper. Caldarelli, in his first full season of GT racing, has racked up six class wins and enough points that he does not need to turn a wheel at NJMP.
The GT3 national title will be going to Zach Davis in the #28 SimGear.com, Corvette. Davis had a tight battle going with the #61 Lotus of John Walczak until the June event at VIR. Walczak had a single car incident early in the weekend that sidelined him for the season. NARRA - Whelen USTT driver, Nick Coutu, will be making his first USGT appearance at NJMP, but he will not have an impact on the points.
The Whelen US Time Trial (USTT) outlook also has several clear winners before the season concludes in October.
TTU is being led by the Paul's Automotive Engineering, Ford Mustang of Brian Faessler. Faessler, always in contention for the best lap of the weekend, is ahead of the Hero Reward Dodge Viper of Mansen Way. In fact, the duo finished the 2014 season in the exact same positions. Neither driver is on the registration list as of this morning, but Way has an opportunity to regain first overall if he can make the competition.
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The TT2 national title will go to Phil Grabow in his Element Tuning, Subaru STI. Grabow has a big lead over his closest competition, Bruce Chapman. Unfortunately it is almost an impossibility that we will see Chapman, who had to take himself out of the season for health reasons.
Walter Bobko could wrap up the 2015 TT3 title at NJMP with his #88 Bobko Financial, Ford Mustang. Earlier in the season, we mentioned that Bobko was new to the series, but it turns out he just had not been racing with NARRA since 2011. Well, he's back, and he is already looking to claim a championship. At this point Bobko can only be challenged for the title by the Subaru STI of Tom Steffey. Steffey, at last word, was working hard to get ready in time for the NJMP event.
This event is open for spectators and tickets can be purchased from NJMP online or at the gate. Don't miss the action of the NARRA GT cars and the open wheel classes of the Formula Championship Series.
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Ok, thought I read somewhere that I could take my HD and put it on an unbanned 360 and then d/l new songs. Did this tonight and it didn't seem to work. Songs showed up on my buddy's xbox w/ my HD attached, but swapped the HD to my banned box and the new toons aren't there. Any ideas?
Rock Band Dlc On Banned Xbox
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Anything downloadable is signed to the xbox that it was downloaded on. Only way to use downloaded content is to either buy whatever on that box, or sign on live.. which neither you can do
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ASIA/IRAN - Eight Christians sentenced for "actions against the national security"
Shiraz (Agenzia Fides) - Eight evangelical Christians in Shiraz were sentenced to jail after being found guilty of "action against the national security" and "propaganda against the order of the system". The news was given, in a note sent to Fides Agency by the Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), committed to the defense of religious freedom. The sentence was given on Tuesday, July 16. Seven of them were arrested on October 12, 2012 during an evening raid by the security services on a house in Shiraz where a prayer service was underway. Those arrested were later released on bail. The sentences imposed by the court vary from six to one year in prison. It is expected that the prisoners appeal their convictions. In a statement, the National Council of the Church of Iran said that these charges are "entirely without foundation". "In accordance with the Gospel," the statement said, "the Church is apolitical. However, as loyal citizens we will continue to pray for our leaders and for peace and reconciliation in our nation". (GV) (Agenzia Fides 19/07/2013).
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Dean Tucker gets dirty at Falcon Studios!
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The last pic is hot.Reply
Let the fur grow out.
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Professor sets off debate by writing that student requests to avoid discussions on rape law are limiting important parts of legal education. Some faculty say that they don't avoid the topic, but handle discussions in different ways than they do other subjects.
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I dont know if its the same but when my dad refi with NFCU he also got the check with both the other banks name and his. He had to sign the check, return it to NFCU and then they sent it to the other bank
I had the same scenario... the check for my refi was made out to both me and the other bank. I signed it and brought it over to the other bank to payoff my loan and had to show my ID. The bank manager had to approve the check before it was considered valid.
Also... there are a lot of frauds out there involving fake cashiers checks... I think this is just a way for the bank and NFCU to verify that a check is legit before it is accepted and posted. Otherwise, someone could present a fraudulent cashiers check, take the goods, and then bail without trace. With an ID, the chances are better of catching someone who performs a criminal act.
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"If I choose to seek the governor's office obviously because of the law, you have to have a running mate and I've narrowed it down to two individuals," says Stumbo. "I'm talking with them. Both of those individuals are from Jefferson County to bring some diversity to the ticket."
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The retail industry has never been more complex or moved so fast. The pace of change is accelerating to the point that many retailers are paralyzed by the speed at which they need to move, because they don't always know what direction to take. As consumers take advantage of new channels and interact more through social media and mobile devices, retailers must respond – quickly. (more…)
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SAPPHIRE NOW in Orlando 2012 is officially over. All sessions are done. Van Halen finished their last set. And everyone is heading home (hence the later posting of this recap). What a whirlwind of activity these past three days were, and I'm glad I had the opportunity to participate – as is the case with everyone that I spoke to at SAPPHIRE.
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Christina Aguilera: Pace with Matthew Rutler!
Christina Aguilera and beau Matthew Rutler go out to dinner at Pace restaurant on Saturday (June 4) in Hollywood.
The 30-year-old singer and coach on The Voice, who wore a pair of peep toe Louboutin heels, spent the date working on the show before going out to dinner with Matt.
Late last week, Christina filmed a segment for Extra at The Grove – she judged a singing contest where the winner picked up tickets to a taping of The Voice!
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I'm sure you have heard that the number 666 is the mark of the Devil.
Revelations 13:11-18 tells the story of the Beast out of the earth and his powers.
In verses 16-18, the Bible says, "He also forced everyone, small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on his right hand or on his forehead, so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of his name. His number is 666."
Various schemes for decoding these numbers result in a favorite -- Nero Caesar. Others take 666 as a symbol of evil and imperfection, as each digit falls short of the perfect number 7. This actually was an economic boycott against all faithful believers.
In ancient times, the letters of the alphabet served as numbers. Riddles using numerical equivalents for names were popular.
Since the number 7 is actually accepted even today as the perfect number, one might think this would be the number of the Christian, or the mark of the Christian, but this is not the case.
We need to look at Ephesians, chapter one, to find just what the mark of a Christian is, as taught by the Apostle Paul. Please read this whole chapter, for it tells of God's great love for His people -- those who believe in Him and His Son, Jesus Christ.
It says He - God -- chose us, which is divine election, before the creation of the world. Why did He choose us? We were chosen to bring praise to God's glory.
When you heard the true teaching -- the good news about your salvation -- you believed in Christ. And in Christ, God put His special mark of ownership on you by giving you the Holy Spirit that He had promised. That Holy Spirit is the guarantee that we shall receive what God promised for His people, until God gives full freedom to those who are His -- to bring praise to God's glory.
So, the Holy Spirit comes into every Christian's life when he accepts Jesus Christ as his Savior and Lord. He comes to give us understanding of how we should live for God's glory. He is with us every moment, to counsel us, to help us make right decisions, to guide us, to grow us into the person He wants us to eventually become -- more like Jesus, God's Son, whom He loves.
The Holy Spirit is the greatest gift anyone could ever get!
He not only blesses our lives with wisdom and security and success in the work God gives us to do, but also the satisfaction of knowing we are doing the will of God, and that He is using us to do His work.
When God gives us a job to do, He also gives us the power to accomplish His work, even though it might seem impossible. We soon learn that nothing is impossible with God. I have experienced this in my life.
Many years ago, the Holy Spirit led me to see a great job that God had for me to do. He gave me great plans to accomplish His work, but I was reluctant to carry them out. I was afraid I would fail if I tried, so I let the work pass me by. Some months later, I saw this very work being begun by others, and it has turned out to be very successful.
Many are being blessed, and helped every day, and I praise God for giving this work to another who had the faith to believe He would make it possible. I prayed long and hard for God's forgiveness, and pleaded with Him for another chance to do His work -- no matter what it might be.
He has heard my prayer and has blessed me with another opportunity to serve Him. I praise His Holy name for using me in His kingdom, and I give Him all the praise and glory.
Do you have the mark of God in your life? You can -- only believe in God through Jesus Christ and accept Him as your Savior. What great work might He have for you to do?
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Holiday Shopping With Accessories From Zelma RoseLauren Hartmann
Accessories are probably (definitely) my most favorite kind of gift. I love the thoughtfulness that goes into it. Jewelry is personality specific, so it requires more thought than just giving someone a gift card. It requires the giver to consider the recipient and what would best suit him or her. Zelma Rose is a great place to start if you're on the hunt for fun accessories to gift this holiday season. Lovely handmade accessories for men and women and I've rounded up a few of my favorites from their current collection that you may want to add to your holiday shopping list I think you'll really like them!
Chevron Statement Necklace 1 of 10
I have this necklace and wear it pretty much every day. Definitely my favorite accessory.
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Custom Initial Necklace + I Have Love In My Heart For You Charm 2 of 10
Confession time: I typically hate any kind of initial jewelry. That said, I really love this necklace. The brass color makes it look more rustic and less precious than other initial necklaces I've seen. (Plus there's not a birthstone gem in sight praise Jesus!) I also love the "I have love in my heart for you" charm that it's paired with, because it's something my husband always says to me.
Purchase for $52 from Zelma Rose
Bow Tie Vintage Army Green 3 of 10
My husband has this bow tie and it's awesome. It's handcrafted from vintage US Army Standard Issue uniform material (i.e. repurposed shirts and pants) and $10 from the sale of every one of these bow ties goes toward supporting mental health services for veterans. I love the ruggedness of the fabric paired with something typically more fussy like a bow tie. The juxtaposition is fantastic.
Purchase for $100 from Zelma Rose
Double Arrow Cross Stitch Two Tier Geo Necklace 4 of 10
Fun geometric shapes in a super cute two-tier necklace. Love.
Purchase for $150 from Zelma Rose
Olive Wood Necklace 5 of 10
I love how unexpected a wood necklace can be. Definitely a fun way to add texture to an outfit.
Purchase for $20 from Zelma Rose
Men's Pocket Square Handkerchief Mustard Arrow 6 of 10
I adore pocket squares and I love how this unusual print adds a bit of fun to your ensemble.
Purchase for $42 from Zelma Rose
Heart Necklace in Black and Gold Cross Stitch 7 of 10
This shiny gold heart embroidery necklace has me swooning.
Purchase for $50 from Zelma Rose
Big Dipper Constellation Cross Stitch Necklace 8 of 10
The Big Dipper has always been one of my favorite constellations... maybe because it's the only one I can ever really locate. But still! This necklace is definitely on my wish list. Zelma Rose also carries a variety of zodiac constellation necklaces.
Purchase for $75 from Zelma Rose
Bow Tie Blue Ombre 9 of 10
Ombre + bow tie = total awesomeness.
Purchase for $65.00 from Zelma Rose
Custom Locket With Secret Chalkboard 10 of 10
This locket comes in a variety of custom colors and has a secret chalkboard inside to write a message to your love and you can use the super strong magnet to attach a photo with a sweet sentiment as well.
Purchase for $110.00 from Zelma Rose
Lauren Hartmann is the founder of The Little Things We Do, a blog about life and adventures in Portland Oregon. Follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram or catch up on all of her posts here on Babble.
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