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Village police to bulk up slim staff
The Yellow Springs Police Department typically fields a team of eight full-time and a half dozen part-time officers. Currently, there are six full-time officers and less than three active part-time officers, many of whom are being stretched to their limit and are often asked to cover shifts alone.
See debate on the big screen
On Wednesday, Oct. 3, the Little Art Theatre will screen the presidential debate.
Lawson gardens, fracking ban— Council reaches for authority
Several Village Council members expressed regret during their meeting on Monday, Sept. 17, that they have not found a way to preserve all the gardens at the Lawson Place residences. Earlier in the month the Village had drafted an ordinance requiring a permit to remove the private landscaping that property owner Greene Metropolitan Housing Authority says must be removed by Oct. 1.
Police chief search narrows
In its search for a permanent chief of police, the Village of Yellow Springs has narrowed its options to three candidates, including current Interim Chief Arthur Scott, Central State University Police Chief Anthony Pettiford, and John Milstead, security manager for Dayton Metro Libraries. The Village is currently scheduling visits to the village for each of the candidates and will host a public forum with each of the candidates on Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Bryan Center.
Fundraiser held for local Ohio Senate candidate
A fundraiser for local Ohio Senate candidate Jeff D. Robertson will be held at The Winds Cafe on Sunday, Sept. 30, 6–9 p.m.
Neuhardt's American Dream
Sharen Neuhardt knows a thing or two about the American Dream.
The Yellow Springs business attorney, who is running for Ohio's newly formed 10th district seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, understands just how much her middle class roots contributed to her success.
Village narrows search for police chief
The Village is getting closer to choosing its new police chief.
Streetscape to be implemented in two stages
At their Sept. 4 meeting, members of Village Council voted unanimously to move ahead with a gradual process for improving the downtown streetscape. The initial phase of the project, planned for this fall, is aimed at fixing the sidewalks deemed most dangerous and removing the street trees causing the most sidewalk damage.
Zoning code update focus of meeting tonight
A special meeting between Village Council and the Planning Commission on the recently revised zoning code will take place tonight, Sept. 6, at 6 p.m. at Village Council chambers.
Drilling ban is approved
At their meeting Monday, Aug. 20, Village Council took an initial step toward becoming the first municipality in Ohio to ban fracking and injection wells within its borders.


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On May 7, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club released an early look at the its annual Disney Fanniversary Celebration. Now in its third year, the fan-oriented event will visit 11 cities across the U.S. as part of D23's celebration of achievements across various divisions of The Walt Disney Company (TWDC).
Disney archivists and the D23 Team host the Disney Fanniversary Celebrations. These events provide a whirlwind look at 90 years of Disney history that clocks in at approximately 105 minutes. Each event focuses on anniversaries related to Disney theme parks, characters, film and television, and other aspects of TWDC. The presentations include rarely-seen film clips, photos, art and audio related to these milestones.
Disney Fanniversary Celebrations mark Disney anniversaries for 2014
Fanniversary 2014 covers a range of Disney history. There's a look at, among other things, Donald Duck, the "Disneyland" TV show and the 1964–65 New York World's Fair, "and the "Disneyland" TV show. Disney movie celebrating anniversaries this year include "Sleeping Beauty," "Darby O'Gill and the Little People," "Mary Poppins, "The Love Bug," The Little Mermaid" and "The Lion King."
Disney Parks & Resorts will be well represented at the event. 2014 sees the milestone anniversaries of such Disney Parks attractions as Disneyland's Monorail, Matterhorn Bobsleds and Submarine Voyage; Haunted Mansion; Big Thunder Mountain Railroad; Splash Mountain and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. Two themed areas also have 25-year anniversaries. Walt Disney World Resort's Disney's Hollywood Studios, formerly known as Disney-MGM Studios, and the former Pleasure Island area of Downtown Disney both opened in 1989.
This year, Walt Disney Records Legacy Collection presents D23's Disney Fannivesary Celebration. Thus it's fitting that this series of events also will present the never-before-heard track "Evil Evil" from Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection "Sleeping Beauty" and a demo recording from "The Little Mermaid."
As with previous Fanniversary Celebrations, this year's event will offer attendees the chance to see and photograph rare items from the Walt Disney Archives. The first of two items is a hat worn by Julie Andrews in "Mary Poppins," which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2014. The second is a "Duckster" award, which was created in 1952 to acknowledge those individuals who made significant contributions to Disney over the years. Both Walt Disney and Donald Duck have been recipients of the award; Donald celebrates his 80th anniversary this year.
Disney Fanniversary Celebrations hit the road August 2014
Disney Fanniversary Celebration events will take place between August and October of this year. D23 visits the following cities in 2014: Burbank, Calif; San Diego; San Francisco; Chicago; Seattle; Atlanta; Philadelphia; Washington, D.C.; New York City; Boston and Orlando.
D23 Disney Fanniversary Celebration 2014 events are open to the general public, if tickets are available. But tickets are offered first to D23 Members at both the paid and free membership levels, and at special prices. On May 21, tickets sales open to D23 Gold and Silver Members; their tickets are priced at $23 each. Tickets then become available D23 Free Members on June 11 for $33 each. Any remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public on July 9 for $40 each.
More details, about D23 Disney Fanniversary Celebration presented by Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection, including event locations and time, is available online at D23: The Official Disney Fan Club. The site also offers information about how to become a D23 Member at the free or paid levels.
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text: Commuting: Transportation Benefits as Competitive Advantage By Joanne Sammer 10/22/2005 Permissions updated Jan. 3, 2013 Update: On Jan. 1, 2013, Congress passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (H.R. 8), preventing the U.S. from going over the impending "fiscal cliff." The legislation extends through 2013 the increase in the monthly tax exclusion for transit and vanpool benefits. This provision restores the parity of the benefit to fund on a pre-tax basis public transportation and vanpool expenses, up to the same limit as commuter parking expenses—$240 per month. On Jan. 1, 2012, the amount that could be set aside to cover parking costs as part of a commute to work increased from $230 to $240 per month due to a cost of living adjustment. At the same time, benefits for public transportation commuters were reduced to $125 per month. Employers generally can exclude the value of transportation benefits from the employee's wages up to the IRS limits. As employees save money, so do employers through reduced payroll taxes that can offset the cost to implement a benefits program. Alternatively, employers can offer subsidized commuter benefits as an employee benefit. See "'Fiscal Cliff' Bill Affects Payroll Tax Withholding and Employee Benefits." As gas prices have spiked, employees started looking for ways to ease the cost of their daily commute to work. In some cases, they didn't have to look far because their employers offer a range of programs including a qualified transportation expense plan or transit subsidy. "Since gas prices began to go up, I've been getting at least one e-mail a week from employees who want to know what to do about it," said Ruth Cummings, senior HR benefits consultant for the Regence Group, a Portland, Ore.-based health insurer with 6,000 employees and operations in four states. Fortunately for those employees, Cummings has a helpful story to tell. The company launched its transportation benefits program in 2000. There are several elements to the program, as described below. Mass transit via pre-tax dollars. The first option allows employees who use mass transit, including bus, ferry, rail or vanpool, to pay for those costs using pre-tax dollars. The administration of this program is relatively straightforward. Regence employees can elect to contribute a certain amount of money in their account each month, an amount that can be changed as often as necessary. This is helpful when employees know they will not be commuting because of a vacation or leave of absence. Employees must then purchase transit tickets or passes with their own funds and fill out a reimbursement form with their used transit tickets or passes attached to receive their reimbursement. [Federal tax law allows employees in 2013 to exclude $240 per month for transit passes and commuter highway vehicle transportation, such as a van pool, and $240 per month for qualified parking.] Because these programs are not governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), companies do not have to file Forms 5500 for them. However, Cummings suggests that companies create a plan document that explains how the plan works. "Even though the law doesn't require companies to have such a document, it can provide guidelines if there are any issues with the program," she noted. Public transit subsidy. Regence Group also provides a subsidy of up to $30 per month for employees who use public transportation. The company is considering an increase to the size of the subsidy as a way to encourage more employees to use mass transit. The company also recognizes that the subsidy is a strong tool for attracting and retaining employees, particularly in the company's Washington and Oregon locations. "Some employers in Seattle and Portland, including some hospitals, provide employees with free bus passes, so we have to be competitive," Cummings said. "We study what other companies do and take a hard look at what we need to do to compete. These programs make us attractive as a downtown employer." Carpooling incentives. At locations that are not well served by mass transit, the company has set up an electronic carpooling "bulletin board" so that employees can contact each other via e-mail to set up carpooling arrangements. At one of its work sites in the state of Washington, the company offers discounted parking for employees who carpool. The discount is prorated based on the number of people in the carpool. The company is considering expanding this parking discount to other facilities with parking fees, says Cummings. (There's more on creating an effective carpooling program below.) Bike friendly. Finally, Regence Group has taken steps to accommodate those who ride their bikes to work by providing storage facilities and showers. A Low-Cost Benefit? Transportation benefits tend to be a relatively low-cost benefit. However, many companies use an outside vendor to administer the program, which adds to the expense of offering the program. The good news is that these costs are sometimes offset by the amount of money a company saves on FICA taxes when employees make pre-tax contributions to their transportation benefit accounts. Consider this: When Regence Group launched its transportation reimbursement program, it conducted a cost savings analysis based on the amount of FICA taxes saved and found it came to $86,000. Cummings said that the number would be significantly higher today. A Carpooling Success Story Moreover, transportation benefits do not have to be costly to be effective. In many cases, companies can help employees reduce the cost of their commute simply by acting as a conduit of information. Like Regence Group, Roseville, Calif.-based Surewest Communications offers its 950 employees a system for identifying potential carpooling partners and offers premium parking spaces for employees who carpool. The company allows employees to use its computer system to fill out a carpooling form with their work schedule and location so that they can be matched with carpool partners that fit their needs. "We just make it easy for employees to find each other," said Lynn Marks, the company's executive director of HR. Information about the carpooling program is also offered to new employees during orientation. Carpooling employees must register as such with the company. Each registered employee receives a carpool permit so that the day's driver will have his or her own permit, but they can only use one of the company's 46 designated parking spaces on the days that they carpool. "It's a relatively simple program that works because everyone wants a good parking space," Marks said. "They just have to carpool to get one." Have a Dedicated Resource No matter what type of transportation program a company offers, it should designate one person as the key contact for the program. Surewest Communications has appointed this task to its safety and risk manager. "Someone has to keep the program going," Marks explained. This individual must also stay current on changes in federal tax laws and new government programs that might benefit employees. For instance, in addition to administering the carpooling program, Surewest's safety and risk manager maintains contact with the city and county governments in the locations in which the company has operations to keep up with transportation management information, including new transit programs and news about road construction and congestion. Joanne Sammer is a business and financial writer. Permissions Related Content The Benefits of Philanthropy and Volunteerism IRS OKs Excluding ID Protection Benefits from Taxable Income ID Protection Provided to Data-Breach Victims Is Now Tax-Free Car Perks Put Employees in the Driver's Seat 2015 Employee Benefits ADVERTISING LINKS


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Does NSA infamous NSA whistle-blower Edward Snowden deserve to be in the same company as previous Nobel Peace Prize Winners like Rev. Martin Luther King, Mother Teresa, Lech Walesa, Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and other winners? Well it appears that according to the Washington Post, Snowden has been nominated by two Norwegian members of parliament to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
The former illustrious award has certain criteria that a nominee and winner must demonstrate and have "done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses," according to the Telegraph.
Well, according to these two Norwegian officials the NSA secrets that Snowden released to the world qualify him for promoting peace while he compromised America's security.
So one has to wonder does Snowden truly qualify for admission to this club. With millions of pages of stolen government eavesdropping documents pilfered by Snowden is that the qualifier? Or is the award itself tarnished with the selection of some of the American recent beneficiaries of the peace prize?
First take the 2007 prize winner, Al Gore, who was best known for claiming to have invented the internet in the 1980's and losing to former George W. Bush in the 2000 presidential election received the award. Gore did his best 'Chicken Little' performance about global warming and it netted him a win.
Then to add insult to injury, in 2009 Barack Obama who had just taken the helm as President of the United States, and was known more for doing pot in college than promoting peace anywhere on earth got the award. So it appears that promoting peace is not the criteria any longer. The peace prize award instead has become a political socialist of the year award used as an international mallet to hit America over the head with.
Consider Obama's 2009 award and what the fine print states, "Awarded for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples." Imagine that, Obama could be awarded for doing all that and still can't improve the economy, fix his failed Obamacare and protect the rights of the unborn. So in effect doing nothing, achieving nothing and blaming America gets you the nominated and the award.
According to CBS News, there is a February 1st deadline for submissions for the Nobel Peace Prize to be received by the nominating committee. One has to wonder if Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton or some other perhaps equally qualified detractor of America's values will be on the list. Here's a list Sen. Ted Cruz, Phil Robertson, and Sen. Mike Lee….anybody…anybody.
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You've decided to book a cruise, or you already have your heart set on a specific sailing. Here is some practical advice to make your dream cruise a reality.
Do your homework. Take time to research all the major cruise lines. It's important that you also take time to look into the different cruise destinations. Most cruise lines will have many similarities, yet some offer very different vacation experiences. There are many choices so you, as a consumer, need to find the right fit for you.
The internet is a great source for pricing and other cruise information. You can log onto each of the major cruise lines' websites and browse their individual offers. However, we always recommend you book with a reputable travel agent. Travel agents can provide you with all the information at once, saving you a significant amount of time logging into and surfing the world wide web.
Your budget plays a major role in your decision making process. Budget will impact your destination, the length of your cruise, the cruise line you'll choose and your experiences at each port of call. Set a budget before you start shopping for your cruise. This will help you narrow down your choices. You'll also need to plan for all other related expenses such as airport transfers if needed, shore excursions, drink packages and gratuities. It's always best to know what you'll be spending before you go so that you don't encounter any financial surprises during your cruise.
Your accommodations will also dictate your experience. Cruise lines offer all types of cabin choices from inside cabins to spa suites and the choices go on and on. For most travelers, price is always a factor, so they typically book an inside cabin. However, if you like to splurge or really need to have breakfast on your balcony every morning, expect to pay a little more. There are some destinations that merit a balcony, for example, Alaska.
Reserving your first cruise can be a lot of fun and a little challenging if you go it alone. Make sure that you've thoroughly researched all the key points of your cruise and, don't be afraid to ask for help.


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My husband had recently had a heart attack and needed a really buddy to help keep his spirits up and literally save his life. We saw Buddy and several others with DREAM. We visited their Howl-o-weenie and fell instantly in love with Buddy (even though he was covered in dust and an older dog). He has been a lifesaver. He watches over our family, especially my husband and daughter. We also got a new rescue, Oscar, whom he treats as his li'l buddy. DREAM is a great place as they work to match your home and personality to the pet. God bless DREAM and Petfinder.
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In Chicago, "Da Bears" are a rallying cry for the city. Animals are iconic images for many sports teams, school nicknames and other venues. They are symbols of pride, competition and admiration. However, in some places like Florida, they are controversial figures embedded in nuisance complaints and sometimes fierce encounters.
In early December a fifty-four year-old Seminole County, Florida woman was mauled by a bear in a residential subdivision in what is being called ". . . the most serious bear attack in Florida history". The attack and the proceeding actions have spurred a hot button issue that has drawn considerable media attention for weeks on end.
For some this is simply a human takes precedence over anything to do with animals issue with the perspective that humans rule and animals merely exist. For others, it is a delicate balance between human safety and the survival of wildlife as each tries to co-exist with the other in an ever disappearing line between the habitat each calls home. This columnist believes strongly in the rights of animals and does not favor the opinion that the human species holds dominion over them. We should protect animals, but not feel we are their superior. However, that said, for each of us there is always a concern about your safety and the safety of your two and four-legged family members should you encounter wildlife or other non-human creatures in your neighborhood or other vulnerable places. Like we said, it is a delicate balance.
The Orlando Sentinel (November 24, 2013) is now calling Central Florida "Bearlando". "They lumber down the street as if they own the place – and who are we to argue? . . . Florida black bears, once a threatened species, seem everywhere these days. In trees. In trash. On porches. In pools . . . They know no boundaries: In the past five years, bear complaints more than doubled statewide to 6,189 in 2012, according to an Orlando Sentinel analysis of a state wildlife database."
So where do we place blame? For whomever is to blame there is no denying a problem exists, but being human we always want someone or something to point to as the guilty party. Sure the animal bears some responsibility in cases like this. After all, the bear launched a seemingly unprovoked attack. However, as the December 5th Orlando Sentinel editorial proclaims in its headline, "Human irresponsibility worsens bear problem".
There is no question that we love bears. We count Duffy, Winnie the Pooh, Fozzie, Yogi, Smokey and countless others as our friends and protectors. We line our shelves with collections of these loveable souls and watch them stir our hearts on television and theme parks throughout the world. However, the bears we see in our neighborhoods and parks are real and ". . . don't behave like Gentle Ben."
In the December attack, it is sad to say that the human victim ". . . appears to be collateral damage, in part to neighbor irresponsibility. Bears can smell a meal from over a mile away. Homeowners who don't properly secure their trash cans or bird feeders, or stock compost piles with tasty treats, might as well send bears a dinner invitation. Through feasting on garbage bears become desensitized to people. And bolder."
Yes, humans are often irresponsible and the animals suffer as a result. The more we develop areas close to the homes of bears and other wildlife, and then practically send them an embossed dinner invitation, the more we put ourselves in jeopardy while placing blame on the animals at large. Then when the inevitable happens and the nuisance complaints or worse begin we rush to take sides on what to do.
In the recently released Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) report on the Seminole County incident, the victim said, "That bear was trying to kill me, it just kept coming." As a result of her severe injuries, this ". . . led to the trapping of six bears, two of which were euthanized, and a family of three that was later relocated to a temporary home — a nonpublic area at Busch Gardens in Tampa."
We understand the need to provide human safety. One commenter to the December 31st Orlando Sentinel story stated, ". . . To all of you who question why I dare live in bear country, my house is 25 years old and never had a bear issue until 2 years ago. FWC needs to protect the humans first and bears second." That's probably the popular sentiment, but not everyone necessarily agrees. We would like to see the day when both humans and animals can co-exist without the need for violence to control one side or the other.
For some, however, the killing mentality is the first thing that comes to the forefront when public safety is threatened by animals. Even the innocent animals are tried and sentenced to death without evidence to support this action. In his December 20th commentary, Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell wrote, "So the state not only killed the wrong bear, it killed two of them. And the one that did maul a Longwood woman was relocated and allowed to live . . . If a relocated life was good enough for the mama bear that injured someone, it would seem good enough for the bears whose only 'crime' was being lured to a doughnut-laced trap. Also, if the state's going to DNA-test bears, let's wait for the test results before killing them . . . Still, the state needs to take a step back and develop more comprehensive solutions for dealing with bear-human interactions. No more ready-fire-aim."
In the aftermath of all of this Thomas Eason, FWC's director of its Division of Habitat and Species Conservation, admitted "we could've done better." That assessment came amid "community outrage" over the killing of the two innocent bears. Furthermore, said Eason, "There are things we could've done better, but we were reacting to a tragic situation. We are dedicated to being better." For the sake of the bears and those who care about them we certainly hope so.
Reading some of the comments that have been written in reaction to FWC's response to this incident tells us that a lot of people are both angry and concerned. In the sample of citizen comments posted by the Orlando Sentinel that follow you can feel the nerve this incident and the response to it have evoked:
"People need to stop feeding the bears . . . This is not the Country Bear Jamboree. This is the real world. A fed bear is a dead bear, and we just sentenced another one to death." (12/4/13)
". . . Why didn't officials take the captured bear that mauled the woman to the Ocala forest or perhaps to a zoo? What happened was tragic, but it wasn't necessary to kill the bear because the public was outraged and the news media made a big deal of it. I am disappointed this bear was murdered by man. What will be killed next? What else is possible?" (12/7/13)
"We must thank state Sen. David Simmons and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation commission for setting us back 150 years . . . I'm ready to strap on my six-gun, pick up some 'Wanted: Dead or Alive' posters at the marshal's office and go after anyone who comes anywhere near the description on them. After all, if it's good enough for the bears, it's good enough for us fine, upstanding humans. I guess it's too bad our first attempt to eliminate the Florida black bear was unsuccessful. According to Simmons, the bears are now doing the encroaching. I guess that means Central Florida is no longer destroying bear habitat in the name of development. How ridiculous. We continue to push the black bear and many other species out of their habitats to satisfy our own selfish needs. They have two choices: Give up and perish, or move – a concept that, apparently, is too simple for a politician to understand. Nature had everything figured out until us humans came along. We're the only species on the planet with the intelligence to understand nature and help make things work. Unfortunately, we're also the only one with the stupidity to upset nature's apple cart." (12/11/13)
". . . Anyone with wildlife experience would know the habitat area is too small or there is an insufficient food supply. With the growing population in Florida, and limited land available for reserves and parks, it is evident that the herd is too large for the land available. Therefore, manage the herd . . . Northern-tier states have had excellent animal-management programs for decades. They regulate their herds through hunting programs that bring revenue into the states' treasuries. This move to capture a bear cub, put it into lockup until the real perpetrator is caught and put the cub back into the reserve is a waste of taxpayers' money. There is not adequate food for the number of bears in the reserve. They will come back to the city to get food for survival. And, because of this, there is a pretty good chance that additional residents will be injured, or worse, killed." (12/11/13)
". . . After reading about the bear attack and subsequent euthanasia of a female bear, I was saddened but not surprised. Now with a second bear euthanized days later, it seems we are frightfully close to using the 'kill 'em all and let God sort it out' tactic. A baited trap will attract any bear – that's the point. Given today's science, it would seem the bears could be captured and held long enough to match DNA to the attack, and innocent bears would not die because people did not follow the state guidelines that are available everywhere." (12/12/13)
". . . Why are we so quick to put an animal down, especially a wild animal? . . . We need to weigh all the options before killing an animal that has never been trained to interact with humans. This planet is as much theirs as it is ours. We are the ones encroaching on their territory. It is no wonder they become dangerous to others – the familiar living areas are fast disappearing. We must find a way to save the animals and learn to live with them or make sure they have a place to live alone. We spend millions in tax money purchasing land – spend some of it to ensure the animals are not displaced because a developer wants to start another housing project." (12/13/13)
"Euthanizing animals without reliable proof that the animal was involved is wrong . . . As we have heard for years, do not feed wild animals (including bears). If there is no food in the area they will not hang out. People must make responsible choices; the animals make survival choices." (12/13/13)
"Bears are unpredictable and dangerous to humans. I don't care if they were here first. Bears do not belong in our cities or neighborhoods. Human security in these areas is more important than bears roaming wherever they please." (12/14/13)
". . . For many years I've hiked the state forests with boy scouts. One thing is certain; there are no more 'remote' areas. All of the forests are accessible to hikers. I worry about the day when a relocated bear puts a young scout in the hospital . . . There are only two realistic choices when dealing with a bear that has become overly aggressive toward humans: keep it in a cage or kill it." (12/14/13)
"I do sympathize with those who are condemning euthanasia of an animal that, after all, was here before us humans. Still, I think people's safety comes first. The fact that six bears have been captured in the Longwood area following a week of trappings confirms there are way too many bears in that community. Euthanizing them is probably the most cost-effective way of solving a dangerous problem. Give the meat to Humane Society shelters, sell the fur (I'm sure bearskin rugs are outrageously expensive), and use the proceeds for some wildlife-benefiting cause. . . ." (12/18/13)
"'Maybe it is man who will eventually perish as he destroys the land and all that it offers, taking the animals down with him.' . . . Perhaps it is time that we leave some land for Florida's wildlife to survive so they won't have to roam into neighborhoods looking for food. We have murderers, child molesters and hardened criminals roaming the streets. They do wrong; they get a fair trial, maybe incarceration and a chance for parole. Homeless, hungry bears, be they aggressive or not, do not get a fair trial. They sometimes get the death penalty. Go figure . . . One day our future generations will probably stand in a museum just to see what a mighty Southern oak tree looks like and the wildlife it provided food and shelter for – all because of the greedy hand of man." (12/26/13)
Everybody has an opinion about the bears and some even offer solutions, but it is those solutions that have sparked much disagreement. At the same time there is great love for these beautiful animals there is also fear they are dangerous beasts waiting to strike at random moments. The rights of animals and the public safety factor they create can divide us into factions that shout from opposite sides of the street, but we must find a way to be safe and co-exist at the same time.
However, understand there will never be a one-hundred percent perfect solution anymore than there is a one-hundred percent perfect solution for humans interacting with each other. If there was, crime wouldn't exist.
One of the solutions some gun-toting Floridians will rely on is to hunt. Of course, hunting by its very nature is a killers paradise where man can aim a rifle at a four-legged prey and dispatch a bloodlust that reigns inside them.
To be truthful, this column abhors hunting and the wild west mentality that we somehow have the right as humans to destroy an animal's life. Yes we know that public safety is an issue, but a thin the herd mentality is no more than rounding up a group to kill be they innocent or not. The whole debate about whether any animal should be euthanized for reasons or than medical compassion is on a whole other level and will be fodder for another day.
The hunting issue or euthanasia of Florida black bears is front and center in today's column. When asked in a poll published by the Orlando Sentinel on December 13th, sixty-seven percent of responders voted NO to the question "Should animals that attack humans be euthanized?" Furthermore, in an Orlando Sentinel poll published on December 27th, again sixty-seven percent of responders voted NO this time to the question of "Should Florida allow hunters to kill black bears?" Sounds like the black bears have a majority of supporters; at least according to these polls.
One unique take on the hunting issue was offered in a December 15th letter to the Orlando Sentinel. The commenter felt a non-lethal "hunting" approach could be applied, as follows:
". . . Hunting them in proximity of neighborhoods would be out of the question. But, if one shoots a bear with a shotgun blast using a harmless but stinging projectile, the bear would think he or she was being hunted. This could be done by fish and game authorities or by authorized reputable hunters the way they do with problem alligators." This should keep bears in their sanctioned areas where they would self regulate their population with the food available. Having fine dining from garbage and break-ins of pantries artificially boosts their numbers, compared to foraging in the woods producing a continually growing problem."
What do you think of that solution? It's still hunting, but we guess some might actually think it an acceptable solution since the bears wouldn't be killed. That said, however, hunting of any kind seems unlikely given the sense of the people. Said Mike Orlando, bear-management program assistant coordinator with FWC, in Beth Kassab's November 30th Orlando Sentinel column, "Even though bears may be biologically sustainable, the public support for a hunt is overwhelmingly negative." After all, ". . . no one wants to see Yogi get shot."
Kassab believes in a more direct solution in which people". . . stop doing the things that attract bears in the first place." On their website FWC offers this advice to keep bears away:
- Secure household garbage in a shed, garage or a wildlife-resistant container (like a bear-resistant container or caddy).
- Put household garbage out on morning of pickup rather than the night before.
- Secure commercial garbage in bear-resistant dumpsters.
- Protect gardens, apiaries, compost and livestock with electric fencing.
- Encourage your homeowners association or local government to institute ordinances on keeping foods that attract wildlife secure.
- Feed pets indoors or bring in dishes after feeding.
- Clean grills and store them in a locked, secure place.
- Remove wildlife feeders or make them bear-resistant.
- Pick ripe fruit from trees and remove fallen fruit from the ground - bears love fruit!
- Screened enclosures ARE NOT SECURE and WILL NOT keep bears out.
FWC also says that people can ". . . purchase or build your own bear or wildlife resistant garbage containers or caddy. Making these changes around your home and encouraging your neighbors to do the same will discourage bears from associating your community with an easy food source. Remember - if your neighbors don't become bear smart, too, the bear can tear up their yard…before coming for yours. It is illegal to intentionally place food or garbage out that attracts bears and causes conflicts. Anything that attracts dogs, cats or raccoons will attract bears, too!"
If you see or suspect that someone is feeding or attracting bears, you can call FWC at their Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-3922.
Let's not kid ourselves and think this issue will magically resolve itself like the end to a Disney movie. Conflict between bears and people may continue, but with vigilance by people adhering to the tips offered they can at least be minimized. However, just like in the human world incidents may occur no matter how vigilant you may be. With that in mind, let's not encourage future conflict by creating the situations that force bears into more contact with people.
The State of Florida is in a selling mood and thinking only of dollars instead of common sense when making parcels available for sale that were conservation land. Even residents where the woman was mauled in ". . . Central Florida's 'bear country' . . . are fighting a state plan to sell off 27 acres of conservation land on the edge of the Wekiwa Springs State Park, a few miles from the site of the attack."
These residents recognize the pressure placed upon the bears when people encroach their dwindling habitat. Said Randall Turner, who organized a group opposed to the proposed sale, "We're moving into their area then we complain when they get into our garbage, damage our property and attack our pets."
The League of Women Voters is also fighting sale of the so-called "surplus conservation land." Chuck O'Neal, chairman of the League's Natural Resources Committee, said, "Though small, the parcels serve as wildlife corridors which, if developed, would force more bears into contact with people. It's only going to compound the problem."
Said William Giuliano, University of Florida wildlife-management professor and advisor to FWC, "The habitat issues are simply that we have developed in what was bear habitat. This has not been a problem for the past few decades because bear populations were low and the remaining undeveloped habitat provided enough space for bears to exist. But that's changed. Now that bear populations are again growing in much of Florida, they are in need of more space."
Could it be that just maybe the human species is the real problem here? We move in and wildlife are displaced. Then when they show up in our neighborhoods can we actually be surprised? We don't want to see either people or the bears hurt so we must find a way to co-exist. Selling off land deemed for conservation isn't the answer. Neither is "ready-fire-aim". We deserve to be safe, but so do the bears.
Citizens speak up and stop your state from selling the conservation land right out from under the bears and other wildlife that thrive on that land for their home. Moreover, we need to follow advice and stop doing the things attracting bears to our neighborhoods. There are no guarantees that future conflicts won't happen, but let's do what we can to help make both people and animals as safe as we can be.


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I think I've made it clear that I'm a fan of NASCAR. Can't really explain how I got into it, can probably blame Montoya, Allmendinger, Ambrose and Franchitti for making the switch (even if they subsequently changed back!) and me following them into the sport just to see how they fare.
Generally, I end up watching it on one of the streams on Justin.tv. I have no alternative but to watch a P2P or website stream as the only two channels that offer it in this region – Setanta Sports and Premier Sports – are not carried on our TV provider, Magnet.
I don't have a problem with watching the races streaming online, especially as it means I can actually watch while at my computer. What I do mind though, is when the web streams I'm watching are cut off because one of the two above mentioned channels files a DMCA to the website to take the stream down. Now this irks me somewhat as the US channels never have a problem with the streams (based on how they are never the ones doing the takedowns). It always happens with the Sprint Cup races, which are the only races broadcast by Setanta or Premier – it never happens with Nationwide or Truck as they are US-only for the most part.
Now I have said that neither channel is on TV over here. Setanta haven't been on Magnet for a few years – we don't even get Setanta Ireland, which used to occupy channel 105. Yet, they still show on UPC, but we wouldn't get them here. In fact, the only alternative to Magnet would be to get Sky or some other satellite service, and we all know how expensive they can be at the bare minimum before you start adding any additional premium charges, which both channels force (since the NASCAR shows on Setanta Sports 1 – the premium channel).
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Syrian extremists amputated a man's hand and live-tweeted it, taking social media revulsions to a debauched level and forcing a suspension of the radical group's twitter account.
According to the Washington Post on Friday, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), a group considered too extreme even for al-Qaeda, amputated an alleged thief's hand in the remote rural town of Maskanah in the northern province of Aleppo.
In a series of live tweets, ISIS posted three twitter pics. As described by the Post:
The first showed a photograph of a blindfolded man having his arm positioned on a table by fighters as a masked man wielding a sword waits nearby. Another man, wearing a white robe of the kind favored in Arab Gulf countries, is reading a statement. A caption states that the blindfolded man is a thief who had asked to have his hand cut off "in order to cleanse his sins."
A second photograph was taken just as the sword is about to strike the hand while a burly fighter restrains the victim.
A third picture posted an hour later is too graphic to show here. The man appears to be passed out, with his bloodied arm and his severed hand resting on the table. Fresh slashes in the wood suggest it took four swipes of the sword to cut the hand off.
UK's Daily Mail, never one to shy away from the gore, carried all three twitter pics.
The armed terrorist group ISIS was established in the early years of the Iraq War, and pledged their allegiance to al-Qaeda in 2004, becoming known at the time as "al-Qaeda in Iraq." The group is thought to have a few thousand members.
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for hundreds of deaths, but actual numbers killed may range into the thousands, including members of the Iraqi government and its international allies.
According to a Feb. 3 Washington Post report, al-Qaeda "formally dissociated itself from ISIS," its onetime associate in Iraq and Syria, "culminating months of feuding and exposing the dwindling influence of [al-Qaeda's] leadership over an emerging new generation of radicals."
The Twitter account that carried the amputation, @reyadiraq, has since been suspended. A Twitter spokesperson would not comment on the individual account, instead drawing attention to Twitter rules and media policy.
Prior to the suspension, the account had about 96,000 followers and more than 20,000 tweets of the photo.
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Two catchy pop bands co-headlining a tour together can never be a bad thing, right? The Cab and The Summer Set have hit the road to find that out. Fans of both bands will tell you that their social network accounts are full of playful sparring on a regular basis, so it is only expected that their tour will be equally as entertaining. Let's not forget the aforementioned catchy pop tunes that are also guaranteed.
The "Everything's Fine Symphony Soldier" tour kicked off in The Summer Set's home state of Arizona on January 14 and has already made its way across the southern portion of the country, reaching Fort Lauderdale, FL on January 19. Supporting bands include He Is We, Days Difference, and Paradise Fears.
After surprisingly parting ways with their record label, Fueled By Ramen, The Cab independently released Symphony Soldier, their long awaited follow up to 2008's Whisper War, to rave reviews. Current lineup includes Alex DeLeon on vocals, Alex Marshall on guitar and keys, and Joey Thunder on bass. The band worked with producer John Feldmann (Panic! At The Disco, The Used, Good Charlotte) on the new album which also features contributions from Bruno Mars, Adam Levine of Maroon 5, Martin Johnson of Boys Like Girls, and more.
The Summer Set is supporting their summer 2011 release Everything's Fine (Razor & Tie). After much success with some live covers of Taylor Swift hits, the band explored new and different styles for Everything's Fine, including writing with Paul Doucette of Matchbox 20 and Mike daly of whiskey Town in Nashville. They also enlisted veteran producer John Fields (Paul Westerberg, Andrew WK). You may also remember hearing The Summer Set's song "Chelsea" on this past season of Dancing with the Stars, when the song's inspiration actress Chelsea Kane danced a Cha-Cha-Cha to the tune with partner Mark Ballas.
This high-energy tour will wrap up its one month run in Baltimore at The Soundstage on Sunday, February 12. There are tickets still available through TicketFly.
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Jan 15-The Rock Tucson, AZ
Jan 17-Warehouse Live Studio Houston, TX
Jan 19-The Culture Room Fort Lauderdale, FL
Jan 20-The Beacham Orlando, FL
Jan 21-Freebird Live Jacksonville, FL
Jan 22-Masquerade Atlanta, GA
Jan 23-Rocket Town Nashville, TN
Jan 25-Blue Moose Tap House Iowa City, IA
Jan 26-Varsity Theater Minneapolis, MN
Jan 27-M Shop Ames, IA
Jan 28-The Rave Milwaukee, WI
Jan 30-The Firebird St Louis, MO
Jan 31-Emerson Theatre Indianapolis, IN
Feb 01-Bottom Lounge Chicago, IL
Feb 02-Grog Shop Cleveland, OH
Feb 03-The Crofoot Ballroom Pontiac, MI
Feb 04-Mod Club Toronto, Canada
Feb 06-Xtreme Wheels Buffalo, NY
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Is there a way to get an IP address to refer to Amazon S3 Storage location? The current solution my company is thinking of going with involves setting up a EC2 server with an Elastic IP and using Squid as a Proxy to the S3 location. Is there a better way?
I assume this is to work with geniuses who love static firewall rules.
There is probably not a better way, unfortunately. You simply have to put a proxy with a fixed IP address in front of S3 to present the client with a fixed IP. You could in theory pick an existing S3 IP, but it might change from underneath you if amazon changes their network.
We have similar trouble with some of our customers who insist that white-listing allowed sites by IP address is somehow "more secure" than using a filtering proxy (or even reasonable given the pace of change on the internet). We can't use CDNs because of this (although anycast-based CDNs such as MaxCDN or CacheFly might work out, we're testing).
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Russell Jr. and Nancy Nifong of Winston-Salem, NC are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary today. Their children are Ronnie Nifong, Cheryl Craver, Danna Huneycutt and Jan Malloy. Their grandchildren are Kristal Cooke, Amy Wood, Ben Craver, Zachary Huneycutt, Brook Ferguson and Brett Malloy. Great-grandchildren are Eden and Lane Cooke, Alaina Huneycutt, Cayla Krause, Emma, Ethan and Andrew Wood.
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Weather: Mixed Weather PatternsA cold front is now approaching the Delaware Valley, and will be bringing showers through the midday.
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A FLOAT from the Bear Trap in Saxon, Wis., pays homage to Iron County "characters," including miners, loggers, homemakers, gangsters and call girls, during the annual Iron County Heritage Parade in downtown Hurley, Saturday. The other side of the float included a homemaker, logger and miner
HURLEY — Rainy and below-average temperatures didn't keep people from attending the annual Iron County Heritage parade in downtown Hurley Saturday.
Locals and visitors lined Silver Street and floats, vehicles and animals made their way down the street in honor of Iron County.
Rain drizzled throughout the parade, but according to emcee Steve Schurtter, of Montreal, Wis ., it wasn't anything that people couldn't handle.
"These are north country people," Schurtter said. "They can handle a little rain."
The parade started with the color guard presenting the flags and Ironwood resident Bob Cannon performing the national anthem. Following close by was a fleet of fire trucks from all across the county, and parade marshals Joe and Dorothy Walesewicz.
Many local groups, businesses and organizations created floats for the parade. Tractors chugged up the street, while classic cars revved engines to show power.
Some popular floats included an entry from the Bear Trap in Saxon, Wis. The float paid homage to the heritage of the area and featured miners, loggers, fur traders, call girls, homemakers, moonshiners and gangsters.
Alumni from the Hurley School District grabbed their band instruments and performed a variety of songs while marching, including the Hurley School Song, "On Wisconsin" and dance tunes.
A float from Gogebic Taconite received applause from many parade watchers, and included area children walking with mining equipment while carrying a banner that said "Jobs for the Next Generation."
Schurtter was impressed with the floats.
"For those who have never made a float, they don't know what hard work is," Schurtter said. "It takes time, energy and creative thoughts to make one. Everyone did a great job."
The parade was so popular, it actually came back down Silver Street a second time, so people could get another glimpse at their favorite float.
For more information on the Iron County Heritage Festival, call the Hurley Chamber of Commerce at 715-561-4334, or the Mercer Chamber of Commerce at 715-476-2389.
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Working in a cubicle can be a tough endeavor. From a lack of privacy to noisy neighbors, getting your work accomplished in such cramped confines can sometimes be a difficult chore.
Workplace expert and president of the human resources training and consultant firm Sutton Enterprises Diane Floyd Sutton said working in a cubicle presents employees with challenges on a daily basis.
"One of the challenges is how co-workers with different personalities, working styles and preferences and from different cultures can work successfully in a cubicle environment," Sutton said.
Lynne Sarikas, director of Northeastern University's MBA Career Center, said in order to make the working environment productive for everyone involved, it is critical that employees be respectful of those around them.
"Bottom line, common courtesy and respect will go a long way in ensuring a peaceful coexistence with your fellow residents of cubicle land," Sarikas told Business News Daily.
To help cubicle workers be as productive as possible, Sutton, Sarikas and several other etiquette experts offer 12 tips on how to act when working in such an open environment.
Minimize hallway conversations
While it can be convenient and productive to have a quick work conversation in the hallway with a colleague, Sarikas said they can be very distracting to employees working inside their cubicles.
"This has implications for confidentiality, but can also be disruptive to those trying to get some work done," Sarikas said. "Be mindful of the potential for disruption and step to a convenient conference room or to a general corridor away from the cubicles."
No eavesdropping
Cubicle workers should avoid listening in on their peer's conversations or checking out what's on a co-worker's computer while that person is gone, Sutton said.
"Never read someone's computer screen or comment on conversations you've overheard," she said. "Resist answering a question you overheard asked in the cube next to you."
No pop-ins
Rather than just stepping inside a co-worker's cubicle, employees should act like there's an invisible door stopping them, according to Ann Marie Sabath, founder of At Ease Inc. and author of Business Etiquette: 101 Ways to Conduct Business With Charm and Savvy (Career Press, 2010)
"If you are passing by another's cubicle and would like to stop in for a moment, it is appropriate to do so either when the person makes eye contact with you, isn't on the phone, talking with another or doesn't look as though he or she is deep in thought," Sabath said. [Having Friends at Work Leads to Longer Life]
Keep quiet
Since employees can hear what's going on in the cubicles around them, Rachel Wagner, president and founder of Rachel Wagner Etiquette and Protocol, advises workers to keep the sounds coming from their cubicle to a minimum. She said that means using earbuds when listening to music, picking up the phone after one or two rings, tuning the ring volume on their phone to the lowest setting and avoiding screensaver sound effects.
"When away from your cubicle, set your phone to take voice messages," Wagner said. "If leaving your cellphone behind while you go down the hall for coffee, place it on off or vibrate."
No confidential meetings
Sabath said employees should avoid discussing personal and confidential matters in their cubicles.
"Confidential matters are just that — confidential," she said. "Whether you are discussing a salary increase with an employee or are discussing late payment with a customer, be sure to keep these matters between the two of you."
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No speakerphone
One of the biggest distractions for employees working in cubicles can be when a co-worker nearby uses their speakerphone to make or answer a call, Wagner said. If the speakerphone is necessary, she advises employees to find somewhere more private to use it.
"Avoid putting conference calls, or any call, on speakerphone," she said. "Most conference rooms are set up with a phone in which conference calls can be placed."
Pleasant fragrances
Just as noise easily travels between cubicles, so do fragrances and odors, Sarikas said. She advises cubicle workers to not wear a strong fragrance to work, as they can be very irritating to colleagues with allergies.
"Also avoid unpleasant odors in your lunch choices or save the stinky fish for the lunchroom, not your desk," Sarikas said. "Whatever is in your cubicle doesn't stay there — others will smell your choices and could be bothered by them."
No personal grooming
Wagner said to avoid grossing out those nearby, employees should find some place more appropriate than their cubicle to tend to their grooming needs.
"Use the restroom — not your cubicle — for personal grooming, such as clipping nails, fixing the chip in your manicure, or flossing your teeth," she said.
Don't assume a co-worker has time to talk
When visiting a peer's cubicle, Sabath said it's important to tell the person in one or two sentences what you would like to talk about.
"Then ask the person if he or she has the amount of time you need to discuss it," Sabath said. "For example, you could ask, 'I have a few questions about XYZ project. Do you have 10 minutes to discuss it?'"
Inside voices
Since even the best cubicles are not completely soundproof, Sarikas said cubicle workers must be conscious of the volume of their voices, whether they are speaking to someone in their cubicle or on the phone.
"You do not want to share your conversation with the entire row of cubicles and you don't want to disrupt their work," she said. "You also don't want to be distracted by their conversations and calls."
Hands to yourself
Sutton said employees need to respect their peers by not taking things from cubicles without asking first.
"Keep your hands off a cube dweller's desk," she said. "Just because there's no door doesn't mean you can help yourself to their paper clips or stapler."
Be professional
When working in a cubicle, employees must recognize that they are expected to be professional at all times, Sabath said.
"That includes having incoming and outgoing personal telephone calls be the exception rather than the rule," she said. "That also includes having too many personal knickknacks that look more like clutter than symbols of the professional you aspire to be.


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- Show professors your Accommodation Letter you received from Disability Services. Discuss testing arrangements with each professor in advance of exam.
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Anita Elizabeth Burrows, 78, died Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at Stormont Vail Regional Medical Center in Topeka.
She was born April 15, 1934, to Fritz and Margaret (Lang) Lenkner in Barber County near Coats.
She married Ray Harold Burrows June 7, 1959, in Pratt. He died April 21, 2007.
She graduated from Coats high school in 1952. She then attended Cosmetology School in Wichita.
She was a member of the Central Christian Church.
Survivors include two sons, Glen Burrows, Wichita, and Bryan Burrows, Edwards, Colo.; one daughter, Sandy McNellis and husband, Frank, Topeka; one brother, Ed Lenkner, Coats; one sister, Lou Doubek, Belleville; and seven grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her parents and one infant brother
• Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Central Christian Church with Pastor Chuck Scroggs presiding.
Burial will be at the Hugoton Cemetery.
Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday with family to greet friends from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Brenneman Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to Central Christian Church in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 W. Second, Liberal, KS. 67901.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brennemanfuneral home.com.
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text: Nov 23, 2012 01:08 Concert for a Cause Concert for a Cause Advocate staff photo by SCOTT THRELKELD -- Kermit Ruffins performs Tuesday during the New Orleans Pay It Forward benefit concert Tuesday for the Hurricane Sandy recovery and relief effort at the Mahalia Jackson Theatre in New Orleans. Advocate staff photo by SCOTT THRELKELD -- On the Verge jazz ensemble members Khris Royal, on the saxophone; Andrew McGowan, piano; and Jason Weaver, on bass, perform at the benefit concert. Also taking the stage at the concert were: Stephanie Jordan featuring Alex Hill, Chuck Chaplin, Jason Weaver and Marlon Jordan; Irvin Mayfield; the Dirty Dozen Brass Band with Kermit Ruffins and James Andrews; Big Sam's Funky Nation with Amanda Shaw and George Porter Jr.; Dumpstaphunk with Mia Borders and Corey Henry; and Stooges Brass Band, Terence Higgins, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Big Chief Bo Dollis Jr., Dancing Man 504; and a grand finale with all the performers. www.theadvocate.com staff Nov. 21, 2012; 3:48 p.m. Comments The New Orleans Pay It Forward benefit concert for the Hurricane Sandy recovery and relief effort was held Tuesday at the Mahalia Jackson Theatre. Money raised from the concert will go to the NOLA Pay it Forward Fund at the Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF), according to New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu. It will be used to support non-profit organizations assisting in Hurricane relief and recovery efforts. Performers on the bill included Irvin Mayfield, Ivan Neville, Amanda Shaw, Stephanie Jordan, James Andrews, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Mia Borders, Khris Royal, Sasha Masakowski, the Stooges Brass Band, and the Wild Magnolias with Big Chief Monk Boudreaux. "We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of support for people affected by this storm," said Landrieu in a Nov. 15 news release announcing the event. "New Orleans has been there, we remember the generosity of others, and we want to pay it forward to those who are recovering." Get The Advocate in your inbox Subscribe


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Catholic Charities Executive Director Msgr. Kevin Sullivan joined with City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and others on Thursday, July 10, to support Mayor Bill de Blasio as he signed into law a plan to offer municipal identification cards to New York City residents regardless of their immigration status.
The program, signed into law yesterday at the Brooklyn Public Library at Grand Army Plaza, is designed largely to help the estimated 500,000 immigrants living without legal status in the city. The card, dubbed the New York City Identity Card, will be available to anyone who can prove their identity and residency in the city. It is particularly aimed at groups that are currently unable to show a form of government identification required to do things such as cashing a check, signing a lease or even entering office buildings for job interviews or public schools for parent-teacher conferences.
The cards will be available starting in 2015.
Listen to this clip on CBS News to learn more.
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Earlier this week, reports surfaced which linked "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Porsha Stewart to Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, the son of an African dictator. However, "Castle" star Tamala Jones claims the two aren't dating -- because that is her man!
According to a March 14 report by Wetpaint Entertainment, Jones released the following statement on Twitter:
"Miss Porsha Williams..Now you know you should shame the devil & tell the truth! U grew up in the church & lying was never …You may have a man, but the one your claiming belongs to me! Check your pr or your head, but don't step on."
Yesterday, March 13, just hours after the rumors surfaced, which claimed Porsha had been dating Teodoro for a few months, and that he had been showering her with gifts including expensive Christian Louboutin shoes, and even a Rolls Royce, Porsha responded to the reports, claiming she is not dating Teodoro, but apparently, Tamala wasn't aware of that.
Either way, it's safe to say Porsha is currently single, which she's confirmed, and not in any way interested in stepping on Tamala's toes.


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Go to Burt news and features
JUNIOR YEAR (2004-05) Played in 29 games, starting 16...named V Foundation Comeback Award winner for her comeback to play collegiate basketball after suffering a cardiac arrest epsiode on New Year's Eve, 2002...also nominated for the ESPY Award for "Best Comeback"...Everett Herald Woman of the Year in Sports...co-captain...garnered Pac-10 All-Academic honorable mention honors...WBCA BTI Classic All-Tourney Team selection...enters her senior season ranked eighth on UW's career list for three-point FG percentage (35.6)...led team in scoring (9.6 ppg) and assists (2.9 apg), free-throw percentage (75.8) and free-throws made (69)...ranked second in steals (44), behind only Emily Florence (50)...ranked fourth on the team in three-point percentage (.333)...second on the team in three-point field goals made with 44, behind only Kristen O'Neill (46)...ranked third on the team in total minutes played (686)...scored in double-figures 13 times including two 20-point games...tallied a career-high 23 points at Arizona (2/26), scoring 17 in the second-half to spark a 19-0 run that led UW back from a 15-point deficit to defeat UA...shot 6-of-9 from downtown versus the Wildcats, both career-highs...named U.S. Bank Pac-10 Player of the Week for averaging 14.5 ppg, 3.5 rpg and 3.0 apg during that trip to the desert...scored 20 points at UCLA (2/3)...made at least 10 free-throws in three games, including a perfect 10-for-10 performance from the line vs. Stanford (1/27)...went 12-for-14 from the line at Utah (12/4)...shot 8-of-13 at Oregon (1/13)...ripped a career-high six steals vs. Oregon State (2/10)...presented the Big Dawg Award, Most Inspirational Player, Coaches Award and Lion's Club Assists Leader awards.
REDSHIRT YEAR (2003-04) Served as student assistant coach...underwent further medical tests for her heart condition and tested negatively for Long QT Syndrome...granted permission by the university to rejoin the team on Aug. 17, 2004...along with her parents, signed a release form under which they assumed all risks associated with playing basketball and fully released UW from responsiblity for the consequences that could arise from participation in intercollegiate athletics.
SOPHOMORE YEAR (2002-03) Started first 10 games of the season...suffered cardiac arrest on New Year's Eve, 2002... UW teammates came to her rescue, performing CPR until paramedics arrived at the scene...was hospitalized for one week...had defibrillator implanted in the right side of her chest which will shock her heart back to normal rhythm should another abnormality occur...at the time was diagnosed with Long QT Syndrome which led to her initial retirement from basketball...was a student assistant coach for the rest of the season...led the Pac-10 in three-point shooting percentage (.538) and assist-turnover ratio (3.42), before Dec. 31...averaged eight points and 3.7 rebounds...team's assists leader in four games, rebounding leader in one game...reached double-figures three times including season-high 13 points vs. Boise State...best all-around performance came vs. Iowa State with 11 points, career-high eight assists and seven rebounds...Pac-10 All-Academic honorable mention selection...named team's Most Inspirational Player.
FRESHMAN YEAR (2001-02) Played in 24-of-31 games and averaged 5.6 points per game...missed seven games in December with a stress fracture but made an immediate impact upon her return...had a string of three straight games in double figure scoring (UCLA, USC, at ASU), with a team-high and season-best 18 (7-of-11) versus UCLA...at ASU, led UW in in scoring with 15 points on 4-of-6 from the field, moving her season field goal percentage mark to nearly 49 percent (21-43/.488) at that point...added a perfect 7-of-7 from the free throw line, a team season-best mark...pulled down a season-best seven rebounds in win at California...passed out five assists in win at Oregon State...four steals versus California in Seattle...earned a starting role in first WNIT game versus North Texas...scored seven points and grabbed four rebounds in the effort...tallied nine points each against USC and Oregon in WNIT games.
Street and Smith's honorable mention All-America selection...USA Today honorable mention All-America selection...adidas All-American...Ranked No. 94 among top 750 seniors in the class of 2001 by All-Star Girls Report ...ranked No. 42 on HoopPlanet.com's list of top 100 recruits for 2001...played point guard for coach Mike Buckholz at Arlington High School...finished with a career scoring average of 20.9 points per game...set Arlington High single game records for points (45), free throws (17), field goals (14), assists (11), steals (11) and three point field goals (7)...set single season records for points (685), free throws made (192), field goals made (210), three point field goals (73), scoring average (27.4) and steals (116)...set school career records in points (2,241) and three point field goals (226)...led Arlington Eagles to the Class 3A state tournament four straight years...during summer, 2000 competed in the Arizona Elite Spring Classic and was named to all-tournament team, End of the Oregon Trail all-tournament team and Adidas Top 10 Camp All-Star Team...as a senior, averaged 27.4 points, 13 rebounds and five assists for Arlington...first female player in Snohomish County to surpass the 2,000-point mark for her career...as a junior, led the Western 3A Conference in scoring...led Arlington High to a 22-4 record and Wesco and Northwest District titles...named to the Associated Press state first team...Everett Herald Player of the Year as a junior and co-player of the year, along with teammate Kristen O'Neill, as a senior...Seattle Times first team all-state...averaged 21 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals per game...Everett Herald all-area first team four years...two-time Washington state 3A all-tournament team ...two-time Wesco 3A first team all-conference...played for coach Jason Rubright on Yakima Elite AAU team.
Kayla Danielle Burt...daughter of Teri and Ken Burt...left-handed...mother is a registered nurse and father is a glazier...has one younger brother, Tyler (20)...four-year honor roll student with a 4.0 grade point average as a senior...four-time first-team all-league soccer honoree, who scored 66 goals in her prep career...also competed in softball and track and field...majoring in communications.
Burt news and features:
P-I Sports Star of the Year Nominee: Kayla Burt, UW basketball - Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Jan. 26, 2006)
Burt ends UW career - Seattle Times (Jan. 17, 2006)
UW's Burt is prepared for life after basketball - Everett Herald (Jan. 17, 2006)
Kayla Burt Player Diary - Gohuskies.com (Nov. 11, 2005)
Kayla Burt Player Diary - Gohuskies.com (Oct. 26, 2005)
ESPN nominates UW's Burt for ESPY - Seattle Times (June 22, 2005)
Kayla Burt at the 2005 ESPY Awards - Gohuskies.com (Aug. 25, 2005)
Kayla Burt Named Everett Herald Woman of the Year in Sports - Gohuskies.com (June 1, 2005)
Burt, UW Teammates Honored - Seattle Post-Intelligencer (April 22, 2005)
Kayla Burt recieves top basketball honor after comeback - UW Daily (March 31, 2005)
NORTHWEST REPORT - Comeback Award to UW's Burt King County Journal (March 30, 2005)
UW's Burt gets V Foundation award after return - Seattle P-I (March 30, 2005)
Kayla Burt Named 2005 Recipient of The V Foundation Comeback Award - Gohuskies.com (March 29, 2002)
Kayla Burt Named Finalist For V Foundation Comeback Award - Gohuskies.com (March 8, 2005)
Burt likes being out of spotlight - Seattle Times (March 4, 2005
Long Shot - gohuskies.com (Feb. 10, 2005)
Burt, 'Fibby' are doing all right for the Huskies - The Olympian (Feb. 7, 2005)
Burt, O'Neill together again - Seattle Times (Jan. 13, 2005)
Sitter Kayla Burt served as instructor to Richardson - Seattle Times (Dec. 29, 2004)
Burt gets back in the game - Seattle Times (Nov. 1, 2004)
UW's Burt doesn't miss a beat in return - Seattle PI (Nov. 1, 2004)


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I'm having problems compiling an ICommand sample program, I know the answer is something I haven't setup properly.
The command I run to compile the program is "javac directnxt.java" and I get the following errors "icommand.nxt does not exist"
I think the problem is to do with the "classpath" but I'm not sure how to set this.
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And-1 for Felton. No call
4th Q, the Magic will get tired, they are playing Mike D (phuck him) offense, less then 7 sec for shooting.
the Knicks are here for the Pat Woodson 4th Q defense
we need to get novak involved he's our best shooter.. since where doing nothing but coming up the court to jack up a shot....what happened to the ball movement
hope we can pull this one out...Melo's frustrated and Sheed isn't hitting his shots...Go Felton
Sheed looks terrible. Melo getting embarassed and frustrated by a rookie. Time for some Cambyman?
Wallace doing his Antonie Walker impression.
so good.
at defense.
Affalo was HOPELESS on that drive.
sheeds going to give us a big 3 near the end i can feel it
Kidd shows that athleticism gets overrated in sports.
It's all about footwork baby.
Just like in boxing.
J-Kidd, the original point god.
Gotta admit, no one thought Kidd would win that tip...lol
If we are sustaining them in their first 5 sec on D, then they got nothing


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This week I checked out The Book of Eli. Mostly because it rained all day Saturday. I went to a cheap theater and I had to buy my ticket at the concession stand. I honestly thought the dude was going to call me a moron for asking for a movie ticket at a popcorn stand.
THE PREMISE: The world is completely screwed up after yet another war. Everything is all dusty and rotten. Eli (Denzel Washington) travels west protecting the very last bible. This is not a spoiler as the directors have openly stated that its a bible in interviews. Eli slices people up as he travels to put the book in the right hands. He comes across a bad guy named Carnegie (Gary Oldman) who wants to use it to manipulate people into thinking he's a prophet of some sort. Eli has way too many karate moves and weapons training for Carnegie to handle though. Perhaps Carnegie should invest in finding the last Torah.
THE AESTHETICS: The writing is pretty weak. The action sequences don't even seem all that inspired. The movie would've fallen flat on its face if it didn't have the A-List cast it did. Surprise appearances by Tom Waits and Malcom McDowell make it all the more enjoyable. The story develops better as it moves along. It spent a lot of time stumbling across a balance bean but then had a fantastic dismount. The dismount came with a clever twist and a conclusion most audiences can get behind. The Hughes Brothers direct their first movie since 2001's From Hell. They sure did a better job here then with that mess. There's a great gun battle similar to the single take scene in Children of Men (dir. Alfonso Cuaron, 2006). Like I said, while the film fumbles around for the first half, it all starts to blend together well towards the conclusion.
THE SUBTEXT: In times of devastation, faith can be the greatest survival tool. Faith fuels Eli and it makes him nearly indestructible. The film was centered around this idea of something so intangible being the greatest resource. The Hughes Brothers get that the bible is already filled with bloody content. They have no problem taking liberties with the violence in their film. There's no sense of hypocrisy when sending out this message of faith and its not forced. Faith is a notion worth dying for and the Book of Eli ups the ante by saying it is also something worth killing for as Eli slashes his way in search of a promise land.
THE FINAL WORD: The cast is engaging and the action scenes are serviceable enough to be called entertainment. No matter what your view on religion, the film gives you a lot to think about. Its not a film you should run out and see but it's definitely a film you want to see some day and have an opinion on. My grade: B.
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- Recruiter
- Ultimate Asset
- Location
- London
- Salary
- £55000 - £65000 per annum + Benefits
- Posted
- 30 Nov 2012
- Closes
- 28 Dec 2012
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- James Stevenson
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- Account Management, Media Planner / Buyer
- Discipline
- Agency
- Hours
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent
You will be working for one of the leading media agencies in town. The agency has won lots of new business recently and has huge ambitions to grow and develop innovative and engaging 21st century communications planning and implementation ideas. The agency has all the benefits of a smaller agency but reaps all the positive attributes of being part of a large agency network. The agency is renowned for building deep relationships between consumers and brands; creating more valued communication for businesses and consumers.
You'll be working on one of the most important accounts in the agency, which has a fully formed account team offering best in class strategy, planning, investment and innovation. You will get the opportunity to drive the strategic direction of the agency's flagship account; which has one of the largest media budgets of any UK advertiser in one of the most competitive sectors. The client is a true market leader. It is a fast paced account, but there is still plenty of room for strategic and innovative thinking.
Your day to day responsibilities will include guiding the strategic direction of your client, liaising with clients at a senior level ensuring strong relationships are maintained. You will guide internal teams to ensure that everyone is working together in order to meet client objectives as well as managing creative and PR agencies - ensuring clear communications between all parties.
The role comes with a lot of responsibility and as such has visibility from the board. It's a great chance to make your mark and stand out from the crowd.
Experience in developing and delivering cross-media strategies for clients.
Grade "A" client servicing skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels.
Experience of mentoring and managing a team of juniors.
Experience in using relevant insight and strategy tools.
The ability to manage various internal and external stakeholders in the correct manner.
An ambition to get to the top of our industry, being a team player who enjoys coming to work every day.
This is a fantastic opportunity so please get in contact with James Stevenson on 0796 876 2516. I am also on LinkedIn (search for James Stevenson).
We currently have a number of other exciting senior opportunities which I would love to chat through with you, all at prominent media agencies.
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