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Ignoring the grammer, but not that "payed" is in the first paragraph....
I know this is an editorial, but first and foremost, there is a very biased interest in this article, namely, you are pushing for what you are writing about via slide2learn and getting a few different things mixed up along the way.
Education in schools and universities are drastically different, unis have long tried all kinds of ways to change things, the advent of the open and now credited courses were an extension of lectures being posted online going 10 yrs+ back in Australia. I'm not sure where that is going to end up as it's cheap from all sides, but the quality is often lacking. There are intangibles that can't be gained from watching something or reading online. Personally in the Sciences at Monash the quality of students hitting 3rd year has been in a decade long slide. Monash doesn't really care as its cheaper, and the students don't care as coursework is less impeding on their life. The end result employers are certainly noticing though. Interactive online stuff is a whole other area and would be where some of those problems can be addressed. The bottom line is that where some of the best stuff happens is in tutorials or in science based courses practicals (or insert course with practical components or industry learning). Because of cost cutting most courses at Universities here in Australia have lost an awful amount of useful stuff that probably won't ever return because it actually costs money and can't be done online. My brother did the exact same course I did, but by then lectures were available online for students who missed a class and it meant he just turned up to compulsary pracs and just got by. The uni has now switched all courses to online in that faculty, they aren't seeing the quality in students filtering through to post grad stages anymore and the whole school has been on the verge of several collapses. The disconnected relationship with the students is and will be even moreso the issue there. On the plus side, not spending an entire hrs lecture frantically taking notes is definitely an improvement as it means people can actually listen to what is being said better. There are always good and bad lecturers as well, unfortunately the grant system here means eventually good researchers but bad lecturers get forced into teaching so they hold a stable job. The good lecturers are often disheartened with the online lecture delivery as they lose that interpersonal connection when giving lectures, and when attendances are at record lows its pretty demoralising. All that aside the hours most students spend getting a degree are less than what was required to be considered part time 15 yrs ago, and most aren't putting them in at home, uni has become the thing that gets in the way of a social life and working in Australia as course become more expensive.
And the connection between unis way of life and schools....is that the uni education facultys drive schools here, they teach, they research and they form our teachers and the admin people, so the cutting edge is where the curriculum comes from. If anything the fault with education here is that people go to school, then uni, and then either become a teacher and go back to school essentially, or get involved in research or admin about education and don't really see much beyond the education world. It's very inward and incestuous.
As for schools, again everyone remembers the Apple computers in the classroom from the day computers appeared, for a rigid organisation, they are pretty quick to adopt. I went to a very small rural school in the early 80s and even we had them. The school my daughter goes to use iPads, computers, interactive whiteboards etc, but again the time you see the most going on is the face to face interaction, as much as technophiles would like, people are designed to be social and not buried into tech devices, bad teachers will bury them more, good teachers will use them as part of the teaching, but the best parts will almost always come from the teacher. I'm very much into adopting new technologies, but not where it's a distraction and in the end has not much benefit. iPads are another tool, but I doubt will become the main way kids learn with the teachers facetime thrown in for good measure. If it was, we would have even more self obsessed introverted/socially immature people coming through the schools. As it is, some might say we already are.
Last word, I don't think school courses will ever be based on liking similar to downloading music, there are many things as a parent (and as our parents taught us) that we didn't want to know or do, but funny enough turned out to be useful later on. Guess that is part of being a child, you don't know everything that is good for you!


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One element that seems to unite the greatest Irish American novelists and dramatists (and the poets) is their creations' remarkable capacity for love and the disillusionment that follows it. In the work of Fitzgerald, Eugene O'Neill and Frank O'Hara, for example, it can seem bottomless. There's often a kind of doom in it too, as though a blind faith in love can save you from faithlessness in almost every other area of your life.
It can't do that, of course. No one can live with that kind of trade off, which is at some level deeply adolescent, and Fitzgerald makes that clear in his unforgettable portrait of Gatsby.
Gatsby wants to reach back five years into his past and reclaim a Daisy who no longer exists. That kind of foolishness and self-deception has fateful consequences.
In the book and in the new film we have to keep asking ourselves who exactly this Nick Carraway is? Both he and Gatsby want access to a world they weren't born into, and if there's a difference between them it becomes harder to tell what it is as the film goes on.
Because of this Tobey Maguire quietly steals the film as the haunted young observer who fails to spot the danger he's in until it's entirely too late. In a striking departure from previous film versions of the classic tale, Luhrmann allows us to realize that 'The Great Gatsby' is a love story, but the love at the center of it is not for Daisy. It's for the idea of Daisy, which is not the same thing, and for the man who loved that idea and the man who witnesses what happens because of it.
Music by Jay Z marks a seamless transition between the music of the 1920s and 2013 that brings a modern urgency to the film. That this exchange works as well as it does is down to rap star and producer's talent and his familiarity with the music of that era, which was defined by the Harlem sound.
Watching the film, the parallels between the early 1920s and now are self-evident. So much so they may unnerve some critics who may not like the message that sends.
For the rich in the film life's a sumptuous party that never ends, and for the rest there's a palpable sense that the promise of the American Dream has faded. Everyone in the story, including the decade and even the country itself, has caught a kind of hysteria that can only lead to a crash.
It's not for nothing that Gatsby's nemesis is called Tom Buchanan, either. That Scottish surname arrived in America in the 17th century. It's a name and an inheritance that's as old and formidable as Gatsby's is new.
The face-off between Gatsby and Buchanan isn't just a wrestling match for Daisy's affections. It's a struggle for social, political and financial dominance that is still playing out in 2013.
Irish people in particular will understand Fitzgerald's meaning. "They're a rotten crowd," Carraway shouts at Gatsby towards the film's end, "you're worth the whole damn bunch put together..."
By focusing on one self-made man's spectacular rise and fall, 'The Great Gatsby' captures the American century at its highpoint, and in all its hubris, and the result is a provocative and moving film.
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According to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, casino revenue was 8.9 percent higher than last April. Total tax revenue exceeded $8 million. In all, they brought in over $266 million in gross revenue.
Gross table games revenue generated by 11 casinos was $61,552,334 or $5,052,710, according to the statement.
Mount Airy Casino Resort brought in $3,135,321 or $253,640 more than it did in April 2012. The casino has maintained the same number of gaming tables at 72.
The Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem increased its gaming table count by 31 with 183 tables and brought in $13,932,560 or $3.085 million more than last year.
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So after picking up a few plums, the main recipes that came to mind were mainly fruity ones so I thought why not try something savoury with plums. Duck is a bit pricey but looking at the prices the leg is the cheapest part coming at around £2 for 2 in Asda but you might get a cheaper deal on duck in your local butchers or in the reduced section. A lovely romantic meal for two.
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2 Duck Breasts/Leg
1 tsp of Thyme
1 Star anise
25g Butter, plus extra for the kale.
Mash Potatoes
Potatoes (Preferably Maris Piper)
About 25ml Double Cream
Knob of Butter
Dash of Milk
Plum Sauce
3 Shallots, finely chopped
About 8 plums, de stoned and cut into quarters
Splash of Red Wine
300ml Beef Stock
1tsp Cranberry Sauce
1tsp Butter
2 tbsp Demerara Sugar
1. Begin by making the sauce. Put the butter in a pan and leave until it melts. Add the shallots and cook until softened. Add the plums and sugar to the pan and continuously stir until the sugar is gone. Then add wine, stock and cranberry sauce to the pan and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes on a low heat. Taste and season if necessary.
2. Heat an oven to 180/160c fan assisted. Score the duck skin and season both sides. Heat a medium frying pan place the duck in the pan and if using breast place skin side down and if using a duck leg put it on either side. Fry for about 5 minutes or until sealed.
3. Turn the duck over and add the butter, thyme and star anise. Once this has melted, occasionally baste the juices of the duck by tipping the frying pan and spooning the mixture over the duck. Then put it all in an oven-proof dish and put in the oven for about 10 minutes if cooking with breast. If you are cooking with leg put it in for about 20-25 minutes.
4. While that is being done put two pans of water on to boil and to one add potatoes and the other kale. Kale will need about 5-10 minutes simmering. Potatoes will need 10-15 minutes. Drain when each are done. Return both to the pan.
5. Add butter to the kale and mix it in. With the potatoes add the milk, cream and butter. Mash the potatoes and make sure its all mixed in. The potatoes should be creamy and smooth. Taste and season if needed.
6. When the duck is done, baste and leave to rest. Then, if using breast, cut the breast into slices. Put a dollop of mash and kale next to each other. Add the duck breast, resting on the top. Drizzle the plum sauce over. Serve with a nice red wine.


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Red Bull has long regarded Ricciardo's Toro Rosso team as the training ground for the senior squad, where Mark Webber is on a year-by-year deal.
But Ricciardo said there was "enough to keep me occupied" in his own team.
"I think we know we've got a bigger task at the end," he explained.
"With James [Key, Toro Rosso technical director] and quite a few changes in the team there's enough for us to focus on.
"I'm not looking over [at Red Bull] and I think it's fair to say they're probably in a different situation than us as well.
"We've got enough to keep me occupied, that's for sure."
The Australian downplayed the importance of the upcoming season for his career.
"To be honest, it's something I hear at the beginning of every season: 'this season is a big year' or 'it's an important season'. I mean, they all are," he added.
"It's got to a point now that I've gone through enough 'important seasons' that no one season is more important than the other.
"I think I've approached the last few seasons in the right way to obviously get to F1 and it's not like you change your approach or anything.
"It's just go and do what you know and just try to keep improving. Let experience show you the way.
"I'm not looking at the season as a whole yet, I still like to take a step-by-step process. I'm not doing anything radically different."
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I removed the aluminum pack stay and the waffle pad and used the Air Beam exclusively on a 25 mile trek. What comfort! So much better than the support of a traditional (heavy) backboard!
Take the bulb pump with you--you'll be glad you did. Gives you the opportunity to adjust for comfort, although my preference is almost fully inflated.
Don't be a skeptic. The Air Beam is awesome and it really works! (Posted on 5/3/13)
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It does a good job as a frame. I expected that. I had it out on a day hike and it supplied almost as much support as my 5 layer NightLite. Wow! A bit more than expected. The comfort level easily exceeded the normal backpack load limit. 25# in a MURMUR is a lot for me.
I worry about a puncture still, but I know the repair kit will usually work. (Finding enough water to dunk the pad is not a problem, normally!)
Support, good sit pad, good underpad (if the ground is off level or wet,) deflated & stuffed in a stuff sack it makes a good pillow. It does not work too well as a wind screen, it blows away too easily. Ahh well, the price was high, but not as high as I expected (>40 after shipping.) And, I trade in my old 10oz pad for a 4oz pad (I carry another pad for sleeping,) a real 6oz savings to me.
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A father and son have bought Alpine Ski Resort in Price Township and are undertaking a multimillion-dollar, multiphase project to renovate the resort lodge's exterior, repave a parking area and upgrade the Alpine Mountain/Timber Hill Road bridge, which is temporarily closed.
Kevin Fabiano, who lives in Tannersville and has owned a Village at Camelback ski house for more than 15 years, and his son, Kevin Achilles Fabiano Jr., recently bought Alpine Ski Resort from Appletree Resource Group in Covington Township.
Charles Paolillo owned the resort prior to Appletree.
The prior owners attempted to sell Alpine at an auction last summer, but the highest bidder was unable to secure financing for the project by a Nov. 18, 2013, deadline.
The elder Fabiano said he has hired Green Wolf Contracting of Mount Pocono to work on the dilapidated Timber Hill Road bridge, which runs from Route 447 over Brodhead Creek onto Alpine Mountain.
The bridge will be closed for the next 45 to 85 days, according to the website of Timber Hills Community Association, whose residents neighbor Alpine Mountain Ski Resort and sometimes use the bridge.
"We understand closing the bridge is an inconvenience for people who use it as a shortcut, but we need to close it due to the condition it's in," said Fabiano, adding that someone threw the "bridge closed" sign into the creek Monday.
"We plan to reopen it once the resort lodge exterior renovation is complete. We plan to close the bridge again when we repave the parking lot in the summer."
Originally from Long Island, N.Y., Fabiano previously owned law firms, restaurants and private schools before buying the resort, which is the first business that he and his son have owned together.
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Waterbury bond a good investmentJune 20,2013
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As a board member of the Waterbury Historical Society who has been involved in the planning process for the proposed Waterbury municipal complex for the past 18 months, I am asking for our communitys support for this project.
Between public forums, open meetings and step-by-step analysis of various options within the village, it was concluded (by consensus of the trustees, Select Board, library commissioners and the historical society) that the Stanley Hall site offered us the best opportunity. The proposed municipal complex will have two acres of land (within the village) to develop a multifunctional facility and will offer ample parking, accessibility, green construction and room for potential growth.
It is my opinion that the option of building the municipal complex on the community gardens property behind the current library would significantly impact the residential neighborhood on Winooski Street. This site also has poor access and egress to Main Street. The current municipal building property has size limitations without the additional purchase of adjacent properties.
The state of Vermont, knowing that the property is located in the flood plain, is still investing $125 million to renew the state office complex. With this reconstruction, the state plans on raising the elevation of new construction above the flood plain and flood-proofing the buildings that are renovated. The proposed municipal complex will also be constructed above the flood plain.
By voting in favor of the bond, we will be thankful that we had the foresight to combine four municipal functions that currently need new or upgraded space under one roof. We will be thankful that two current municipal properties will be back on the tax rolls when sold. We will be thankful that we invested $5 million in doing the right thing for our future.
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GWAR has been pretty busy this summer, most notably destroying town after town on the Sounds of the Underground tour. The band is set to release their most crushing release yet, "Beyond Hell", on August 29th via DRT Entertainment. An e-card has been made available streaming four tracks off the upcoming album at this location. There will also be a deluxe limited edition released of the album, which includes expanded artwork and behind-the-scenes footage, as seen on the SlavePit TV weekly summer web series at this location. The DVD was produced by the New York-based video staff of "Metal Injection", and includes, for the first time, behind-the-scenes footage of the creation of the new costumes, as well as hilarious footage of GWAR in the studio recording with producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD)The band recently shot a video for the lead single off the record, a cover of ALICE COOPER's "School's Out". The video should be available shortly, but in the meantime, director David Brodsky of My Good Eye has made photos/screen caps from the video available here.
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In an upcoming episode of Hellcats, the CW's cheerful comedy/drama, Tisdale's good girl character Savannah will take the stage to sing with the Colorado-based band 3OH!3.
The episode, which is titled "Worried Baby Blues," airs Tuesday Feb. 1 on the show's new night and it will be the first time Tisdale has had a solo performance on the show. (She played singing and dancing Sharpay in the HSM franchise.)
As a way to raise money for their sectionals competition, the Hellcats pose for a sexy calendar and throw a party with the band and Savannah gets her chance to sing.
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Standard Chartered Faces Suit From Victims of 1983 Beirut Bombing
A lawsuit filed against Standard Chartered by survivors and the families of the 241 servicemen killed in the 1983 bombing of a U.S. marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, shows the wide-ranging litigation risks that banks are facing amid the recent wave of scandals.
The suit, filed Wednesday in Manhattan federal court, alleges the recently revealed claims that Standard Chartered helped Iran hide 60,000 financial transactions from U.S. regulators also kept assets hidden from the victims. The plaintiff group was awarded $2.66 billion in damages from Iran by a 2007 ruling from federal court in Washington D.C. that found Iran liable in the bombing.
The group alleges that Standard Chartered's actions kept hidden assets that they could have seized as part of that 2007 ruling.
"Had SCB acted lawfully and blocked the Iranian funds federal law required SCB to block, Plaintiffs would have attached and executed on those assets," the suit said.
A spokeswoman for Standard Chartered said the bank doesn't "comment on pending litigation."
Last week, the New York Department of Financial Services caught the banking world by surprise when it alleged Standard Chartered had improperly handled some $250 billion in transactions. The bank settled the charges earlier this week, agreeing to pay a $340 million fine. The allegations by the regulator and the settlement has rankled other regulators on both sides of the Atlantic, as WSJ reported today.
The bank has admitted that $14 million in transactions didn't comply with regulations, but said it has never identified any client tied to a terrorist organization. The bank has also said it stopped its Iranian operations in 2006, the year before the plaintiffs in this latest suit were awarded the order against Iran.
But the suit, which pitches U.S. veterans and families against the fifth-largest bank in the U.K. may serve as a harbinger for the types of potentially explosive claims that could be pouring into courts in the coming months, particularly as several banks face new pressures.
For instance, investors have been concerned that lawsuits would flow amid the investigations into the potential rigging of an international interest rate known as Libor. Since Libor is tied to trillions of dollars of transactions, the impact and subsequent potential for legal claims is seen as vast.
Barclays, which settled Libor claims last month, already faces lawsuits, including one from a New York bank that alleges it was cheated out of interest income. Other international banks are under investigation for Libor claims as well, and several have increased litigation reserves in recent months.
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(January 21, 2013) -- With her consistent results down under, fans are now making it a habit to pencil in
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1. Ms. Muscovite
: Makarova was born in Moscow, Russia on June 7th, 1988. She continues to make the Russian capital her home.
2. Early Years:
Makarova picked up the sport at six years old when a friend got her interested in the game. She joined the WTA at fifteen and started playing her first ITF events in 2003.
3. Eastbourne Emergence:
After slowly climbing up the ranks, Makarova made her breakthrough in 2010 at Eastbourne. Without dropping a set all week, she beat five top 20 players en route to the finals where she beat
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In 2011, Makarova began an impressive run of results at the Australian Open. That year she upset
Ana Ivanovic
in the first round en route to reaching the fourth round for the first time. The next year, Makarova shocked
Serena Williams
in the fourth round before going on to the quarterfinals. Makarova has once again returned to the AO quarterfinals in 2013. So far she has taken out
Marion Bartoli
Angelique Kerber
but fell to
Maria Sharapova,
whom Makarova lost to in the 2012 quarterfinals.
5. In Her Own Words:
When asked why she has performed so well in Melbourne the last few years, Makarova said, "I don't know why, but I'm so comfortable to be here, so enjoying the city, stadium, everything. I don't know, maybe it's the beginning of the year and you a little bit like want to play. You rest couple months I'm so happy. I'm enjoying to be here." (
Source: AustralianOpen.com
6. Grand Slam Glory
: Makarova teamed up with
Bruno Soares
to win the 2012 U.S. Open Mixed Doubles title. It was her first ever title at a Grand Slam event.
7. Idol Worship
: Makarova cites
Anastasia Myskina
Roger Federer
as her two favorite players.
8. Playing Style
: Makarova plays left-handed and her favorite shot is her two-handed backhand.
9. Favorite Food:
Pizza and fresh Apple Juice (
Source: WTA.com)
10. Sharapova Showdown:
Makarova is looking forward to taking on Sharapova again in the quarters of Melbourne. "She won a lot of matches easily because she is playing so aggressive, staying into the court. I have some plan against her. We played a lot of times so we know each other. I think we'll be a good match and I try to show my best tennis."
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If my math is correct, the victim was 14 when his Spanish teacher sexually abused him? And there are others? Of course there are. Shame!! Keep your hands off our children!!
LA teacher arrested for alleged sex with students
February 23, 2012
"A female high school Spanish teacher in Los Angeles was arrested after two male students said they had sex with her, police said Thursday. Gabriela Cortez, 42, of Montebello, was arrested late Wednesday on suspicion of two felony counts of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor..."
"...Cortez was arrested after an 18-year-old youth went to the police station last week and reported that he had a sexual relationship with her from 2008 to 2010 while he was a student at Roosevelt High School in Los Angeles, where Cortez taught Spanish, [police Lt. Luis] Lopez said. During the interview with detectives, another student was mentioned...."
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The Sandy Ridge Trail System provides new trail opportunities specifically designed for mountain bikers in the foothills of the Cascade Range. Located on a ridge just west of Mount Hood and above the Sandy River, the trail system winds through a typical Western Oregon forest of Douglas-fir, western hemlock, western red cedar, and various hardwood species.
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Need To KnowUSER NOTICE: Timber harvest adjacent to Sandy Ridge is complete. No additional hauling is expected on Homestead Road/USFS 14. Thanks to all users for exercising caution during this period.
DescriptionThe Sandy Ridge Full Tour is comprised of three different downhill runs and is an excellent way to see most of the trail system.
Starts with a pedal up Homestead Road to the lower trailhead to the upper kiosk.
First run: Jump on Follow the Leader (like eating dessert first!)and get your thrills on the very first run. Although it starts mellow with a few big boulders and a couple of scree fields, the excitement and challenge ramp up quickly after fording Little Joe Creek. From there, the trail drops 350 feet in the next mile with some exposure and big grade reversals.
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Skip to comments.Learning from Rachel Jeantel
Posted on 08/03/2013 3:29:49 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
To quote Nancy Pelosi, we can now see what's in the Zimmerman-Martin case "without the fog of the controversy". I think the biggest lesson to be learned was from Rachel Jeantel, a friend of Trayvon Martin that testified at the trial.
Rachel Jeantel has just had her 15 minutes. Predictable packaged responses full of defensive fury were covered very well by Thomas Lifson's AT article. The left has exhausted her value by attacking and chiding all white people about the racist thoughts they have decided we are feeling. They skipped the fact-gathering and evidence stage and went right for the punishment in a fawning and self-righteous defense of someone not really under attack. I have to hand it to libs, they stand by their own and as long as anyone remembers the girl's name, she will be one of their own. Their message regarding Ms. Jeantel is
"You didn't see what you think you saw"
"You didn't hear what you think you heard"
"I'll tell you what you saw and heard"
We hardly ever bother to listen these voices anymore. We shouldn't turn away from this young woman, though, because she illustrates something so clearly. She doesn't live in "another world" as her defenders claim, she lives in a prison.
Ms. Jeantel knows who she is and has a reputation to uphold in her social circle. Like many young people these days, she doesn't realize that her personal tweets that define and characterize her are indelible. Apparently, after The Smoking Gun (TSG) tried to reach some of her twitter followers, someone, perhaps her, thought she should "scrub" her account. This is a fool's errand. TSG listed in its article on June 26 all the tweets she tried to delete. Her language is colorful....
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That's retartet ser.
Man, can't wait for those "all Obama" fetch the race decked juries of "social justice". (Sarc off)
The most important thing that can be learned from Rachel Jeantel is the importance of getting an education.
I will have folks in my office who use colloquialisms and I will just say , what does that mean?
And she'll vote next time.
PROFOUND! Seriously...great article!
That's a good article. Worth reading it all.
And the importance of being able to decipher cursive! ;)
Several times, in fact.
facts are old school/ feelings is new school law
"If I had a sister, she'd look like Rachel Jeantel."
I imagine someday we will hear from her again, and it won't be good news.
Bump for reference.
She is a humanoid, nothing more. Already lost because of the choices she, her mother, and the sperm donor that participated in creating her made. Multiply her by one million...ten million...and you have "da new skool" she be talkin' 'bout to Queers Morgan. And the way she talked to him--no fear! No respect! She and her community have been coddled by the Politically Cowered weenie white community for so long, she just knows she is right, even what she said made no sense whatsoever. And Queers, along with the audience, nodding their head in agreement harder and harder the more ridiculous her statements became...
She is the real racist. She wants nothing-nothing to do with anything white, unless she can't escape being subjected to it via viral video, guest star appearance on a black artist's music video, or movie... She will take the (predominately) white man's money through gummint services, live off the (predominately) white man's work and innovation, and tear apart and waste, piece by piece, the material wealth of the producers of society when it all comes crashing down. Then when the golden goose is slaughtered, and all the cheesy poofs and grape drink are gone from the shelves...she still won't know what is going on. But she and her neighbors (if they haven't killed each other already) will know who to blame.
I learned what "whoop azz" is.
Dead people make lousy jurors.
Usually results in a hung jury, since they won't vote. Chicago notwithstanding.
A jury of the defendents peers.
Great game. Used to play it at parties. As a high school senior.
Dat's duh probem. It all has to do with speach Sybrina has a degree in English and still does not properly enunciate words. Even those with law degrees use the ghetto pronunciation to show they too are part of the group
Whites from Appalachia face the same challenge. If a person wants to be successful at a professional level, they must work on imitating the speach of the national TV media .
It's a fact not a choice !
Otherwise they a relegated to the ghetto of their youth
Not according to JJ.
"...they must work on imitating the speach of the national TV media."
The Limey accent or the Hispanic inflection?
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That depends on where you live. When I lived in CA for a while was repeatedly asked which part of the South I came from. Even living an hour north of Louisville we still have a bit of that southern twang. Someone who moves in from the REGION— NorthWest IN near Chicago — stick out
We all need a bit of "the rain in Spain stays mainly on the plain".
What is accepted in our small towns/community is different then the language of Corporate/professional world but is acceptable locally .
Procreation, yes but don't call that motherhood.
what blacks don't understand about white people, cause they are not white, is that we qctually empoly our god-given common sense and we also understand when people express double standards but think they don't.
i think it's that doing a little whoopass on another for either dissing them or being gay - basically for any assinine ssumptions by the black aggressor - is totally culturally fine with blacks like tryavon and her.
How many abortions has she had?
How many of her bastards does her mother mind?
at least once she will, probably'more.
"Jesse Jackson is just one of many race-obsessed people in the spotlight these days."
Yes, and Mr. Hymietown knows what a sham this mess is. Simply put, had George Zimmerman's name been Jorge Garcia, Trayvon would be dead and forgotten. Because George's last name is Zimmerman, the white Hispanic scheme worked, and Jesse got his Jew. In this case, the color of his skin is all in his name. Had George pulled a Geraldo or an Obama earlier in his life, we wouldn't have suffered the displeasure of meeting Rachel Jeantel.
According to the mainstream press, Sarah Palin is an idiot, and Rachel Jeantel is a genius; a deep well of intellect that we just can't fathom.
It's another bellwether as to how far we have fallen.
I want to word this carefully because this is a difficult concept to explain. I used to work in a correctional facility. I classified and counseled prisoners. I held disciplinary hearings when they broke rules. I adjudicated disputes when they had grievances.
Like most correctional facilities ours was about 50% black so I had a lot of experience dealing with black men in custody.
One of the biggest problems on the outside is that they are of no use to anyone. They have no skills. No work ethic. No ambition. They have no value. Understand this, many were fine people even though they were in prison. Many I enjoyed talking to. But on the outside they had no value to anyone.
Once I was talking to a group of them about slavery and one of them said that at least as slaves someone valued them. They were worth something. This struck me as an amazing insight. Now understand, I am not trying to justify slavery. I am noting that this black man pointed out that as slaves they got sold for money. Someone valued them enough to pay for them. Now, as free men, no one would pay anything for them. They have no value.
It is tough to live your life when you know you are not an asset but a liability. Beneath all of the umma-chuckin and mau-mauing many know this. Deep down they know it.
It is sad. So sad and depressing, that I got out of that line of work as quickly as I could.
Good post.
Yes, looks like a cross between a toad and milk keg.
I recognize your insight. I and my wife visited Chicago from Canada years ago. I lost my way and stopped to consult a map while parked. A black gentleman pulled up beside me and flashed a badge. He smiled and said "please move on." He inferred it was not healthy. I said "you are an ambassador"- he was an off duty fireman and said "once a fireman, always a fireman". Many the time I have quelled racist thoughts because of that man.
We turned onto Jackson Blvd and kept going. Later on I mused, as I saw the run down conditions of buildings and the numerous liquor stores, what a program of trade education could do. Enough work for years for roofers, electricians, painters, and not least, day labourers.
I remember the cold harshness of working class life in my native England just after WW2. Inept youths were driven hard. That system that I detested, never gave me a chance to give up and do nothing. I now see that it was a good thing.
Excuse the ramble, but the line "no use to anybody" touched off a distant memory.
Who ast you? If we wants yo opinin, we'll axe you fo it....
"Someone valued them enough to pay for them. Now, as free men, no one would pay anything for them. They have no value. It is tough to live your life when you know you are not an asset but a liability. Beneath all of the umma-chuckin and mau-mauing many know this. Deep down they know it."
I think their way of thinking is a load of crap — a cop-out to avoid working. Every person has a choice to become decent, valuable, and an asset to the community. It's a matter of taking responsibility for the path of your own life. We have so many (conservative, usually) examples of black people who have started life in the ghettos and become amazing success stories. Basically, "ya gotta wanna". It's easier to be a lazy criminal than a motivated, contributing member of society. (IMHO)
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Stephen, don't believe everything you hear. If you want to know anything for certain, take the time to sift through countless hundred-page reports or just read this column.
Truth is, Monday, the U.S. Department of Energy gave Jordan Cove Energy Project the approval to export natural gas from the proposed facility, but the project itself hasn't been approved.
Also —- to address the full breadth of your question — the natural gas traveling between the would-be Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline and the existing TransCanada Gas Transmission Northwest pipeline near Klamath Falls would be headed toward the Jordan Cove facility rather than away from it.
From 2007 to 2012, the project was moving forward with a plan to import natural gas into the United States, but its scope was switched to export gas in December 2012 due in part to a rising domestic supply of natural gas.
In all likelihood, it will take another few years before anything concrete is decided concerning the construction of the Jordan Cove LNG facility.
This year, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is expected to draft an Environmental Analysis of the project in its entirety, but there are several state and federal agencies that will still have to sign off on the export facility before it puts shovel to dirt.
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Newtown Township
Board of Supervisor Minutes
July 13, 2005
MINUTES WERE APPROVED at the regular meeting July 27, 2005. Minutes of regular meeting of July 13, 2005: Mrs. Goren moved to accept the minutes of July 13, 2005. Mr. Harp seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
The Newtown Township Board of Supervisors met on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 in the Township meeting room at 8:00 PM. In attendance were Supervisors: Chairman Richard Weaver, Vice-Chairman Scott R. Harp, Secretary/Treasurer Anne Goren, Member Thomas Jirele and Member Raymond Goodnoe. Also present were: Park and Recreation Board Chairman, Andrew Levine, Main Streets Manager Chris Ortwein, Sycamore Street Committee Member Frank Tyrol, Township Solicitor Stephen B. Harris, Township Engineer Chris Walker and Assistant to the Township Manager John Boyle.
Call to Order: Chairman Richard Weaver called the regular meeting to order at 8:00 PM with a moment of silence.
Invocation: Given by Robert Davis, member of the First Baptist Church of Newtown. This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Additions and Changes to the Agenda: Mr. Boyle informed the Board that item iv of the Land Development Projects was to be removed from the agenda, and that the attorney for Soccer and Lacrosse Center has requested a continuance of the conditional use hearing.
Minutes, Bills Lists and Reports
Minutes of regular meeting of June 22, 2005: Mrs. Goren moved to accept the minutes of June 22, 2005. Mr. Harp seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Mrs. Goren moved to approve bills totaling $604,201.13. Mr. Harp seconded.
Discussion of motion: Mrs. Crescenzo questioned the expense of $399.92 for police riot gear. Mr. Weaver explained that this is standard issued police equipment.
Mr. Goodnoe said that he would abstain from voting, as there is payment to his restaurant on the bills list.
The motion passed 4-0-1, with Mr. Goodnoe abstaining.
Mrs. Goren moved to approve interfund transfers totaling $166,915.32. Mr. Harp seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Reports of Committees, Boards and Commissions
Park and Recreation Board: Mr. Andrew Levine, Chairman of the Park and Recreation Board, reported that the Board met on July 6, 2005. Ms. Kathryn Elokdah, a recreation therapist who serves on the Mayor's Commission on Disabilities, was in attendance to discuss the addition of a handicapped playground to the Roberts Ridge Park playground. Ms. Elokdah has worked with Easter Seals and the March of Dimes to create handicapped playgrounds, and has volunteered her time to help Boyce Associates to design a playground that would adapt the existing structures at Roberts Ridge Park for handicapped accessibility. The plan that was presented retrofits some of the existing structure, using ramps to bring children into the play areas, above the existing wood chip safety surfacing, and adds a few handicapped specific events. The Board was very pleased with this new design, which does not separate the handicapped specific events from the rest of the playground. Ms. Elokdah, through her contacts at the Mayor's Commission, has shown the plan to a number of societies for handicapped advocacy, including the Autism Society, and all have given comments to help her make her recommendations. She indicated that this would be the first municipally sponsored handicapped specific playground in the area. She will be giving the Board some guidance on seeking some grant opportunities to help with funding, and the Board will continue to seek support from organizations within the community. They hope to have a proposal for the Board of Supervisors to be included in next year's budget.
Mr. Levine reported that the summer recreation programs and camps are up and running, all camps are completely full, and are a great success.
Mr. Levine reported that the multipurpose rectangular playing field behind Staples will be ready for play during the upcoming fall season. He suggested that the Board of Supervisors consider giving this field a name, either honoring someone in the community or giving a geographic name.
Joint Downtown Newtown Corporation: Ms. Chris Ortwein, Main Streets Manager, was present to report for the JDNC. She said that the Design Committee is close to completion of its way finding project. She will be presenting the designs chosen for location signage to HARB and the Planning Commission. She has been invited to show the project to the Newtown Business Commons Association, which has expressed interest in possibly working together to create a uniform look for signage throughout the Commons.
The Façade Committee had given seven grants for Newtown businesses, including two on Sycamore Street, Tasteful Teas and More and Freestyle Salon.
JDNC has received a $300,000 grant from DCED for State Street improvement. They are currently applying for a PennDoT Hometown Streets grant.
JDNC continues to sponsor "AHA Friday", the first Friday of each month. They are also working on a mapping project and a Web site, www.newtownpa.org. Newtown is to be the first featured downtown on the Pennsylvania Downtown Web site, and has won the State Preservation Award.
In response to Mrs. Goren's question, Ms. Ortwein said that a map that currently features State Street businesses is being redrawn to include Sycamore Street businesses as well. The NBPA map, featuring local businesses and some advertising blocks, is being created for the entire Borough and Township.
Mr. Goodnoe congratulated Ms. Ortwein, who recently received the Perry Foster Award for Lifetime Achievement given by the Pennsylvania Downtown Center.
Sycamore Street Committee: Mr. Frank Tyrol reported that the Sycamore Street project is nearing completion. The lights at the southern end of the street are lit. There have been some difficulties with the topsoil being used to fill in where lawns and gardens must meet the new sidewalks. The quality is very inferior.
Mr. Goodnoe suggested that the Township Engineer look into this problem, and perhaps make use of some of the topsoil currently held at Helen Randle Park.
Land Development Projects
Conditional Use – Soccer & Lacrosse Center – 53 German Avenue: Mr. Harris reported that the Township had received correspondence from Don Marshall, attorney for the applicant, requesting that this hearing be continued until after such time as the parties can review the plan with the Board of Supervisors during a work session. The Board could then make a decision during a regular meeting, as the hearing must be advertised. He suggested adding this application to the agenda for the work session of August 15, 2005, with a decision rendered at the next regular meeting.
Mr. Goodnoe moved to continue the conditional use of Soccer and Lacrosse Center, 53 German Avenue to September 14, 2005. Mrs. Goren seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Amazon Café – 2834 South Eagle Road: Mr. Mick Petrucci was present to request conditional use approval for the Amazon Café, an E-5 eating place use, in Village at Newtown, located between Radio Shack and the camera store. The shop will have fruit drinks, salads and sandwiches, and will be open seven days a week. In response to Mr. Jirele's question, Mr. Petrucci agreed to provide designated "take-out" parking if parking in the fire lane becomes a problem.
Mr. Jirele moved to grant conditional use approval to the Amazon Café as an E-5 eating place, with the conditions that:
Mr. Harp seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Preliminary Plan for Minor Subdivision – Linton Hill Pumping Station (Newtown Sewer/Patel Property) Attorney Ed Murphy, representing Newtown Sewer Authority, presented a plan for minor subdivision of a 5.29 acre parcel into two lots, lot one to measure 4.988 acres, and lot two to measure 0.302 acres. Lot two is to serve as a pumping station for sewers to be extended to the Mardot Village section of Newtown. The pumping station is mainly held underground, with a garage like structure above, which will be built of the same materials as the house on the larger lot. In discussing whether any escrows would be required, Mr. Murphy agreed that, after the Township Engineer has reviewed the plan, his client would post any required escrows. Variance relief has already been granted by the Zoning Hearing Board. Mr. Murphy said that this approval is only for the smaller parcel for the pumping station, and that no plans have been submitted as yet for the larger parcel.
Mr. Goodnoe moved to grant preliminary plan approval for a minor subdivision for the Linton Hill Pumping Station subject to the conditions that:
The following waivers are granted:
Mrs. Goren seconded the motion.
Discussion of motion: Mr. Jirele asked if compliance with the Zoning Hearing Board should be included in the motion.
Mr. Goodnoe amended his motion to require compliance with provisions of the Zoning Hearing Board decision. Mrs. Goren seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Extension of Variance – Brett and Dawn Tanner – 554 Washington Crossing Road: In response to Mr. Jirele's question, Mr. Harris said that an extension could be granted for a variance that has already expired.
Mrs. Goren moved to extend the variance of Brett and Dawn Tanner, 554 Washington Crossing Road, to December 31, 2005. Mr. Jirele seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Member Comments: Mr. Harp thanked Victoria Bowe and the First Fourth Committee for all of their hard work in bringing together a wonderful First Fourth celebration.
Community Comments: Paul Salvatore, president of the Newtown Business and Professional Association, reported that Township Manager Robert Pellegrino had been the speaker at their last meeting. He thanked Mr. Pellegrino for his entertaining and informative presentation. He thanked Chris Ortwein for her work in bringing together all of the many groups working in Newtown. He said that NBPA would be sponsoring its annual car show on July 24, 2005.
Mr. Salvatore asked if speed limit signs are to be placed along the newly paved Sycamore Street soon, and if not, if temporary signs could be installed. Mr. Goodnoe said that the signs would be replaced very soon.
Mr. Salvatore expressed concern that NBPA has never been invited to participate in First Fourth planning and events. He said he is particularly unhappy that Reedman/Toll Autoworld was invited to present a car show at the First Fourth, but that neither of the two Newtown dealerships, Bill Marsh Ford and Stockburger Chevrolet and Chrysler, had been included. He said that it is very important to support the Newtown businesses at these local events. He thought that this is also a violation of the franchise laws.
Mr. Harp responded that each of the dealerships had made contributions to the event and Stockburger had provided cars for the parade. He noted that entertainers and Shriners from the region had also been invited to participate.
Mr. Salvatore again stated that Newtown should support Newtown businesses that pay Newtown taxes. He requested that NBPA have a liaison to the First Fourth Committee in future years.
Resident Larry Raffles expressed concern that the recently mailed Stockburger Citizen Survey had been mailed only one per household. He also expressed concern about the gathering of demographic information in the survey, and the wording of some of the questions. He said that he felt the questions lack objectivity. He would like to see the land remain as office research to generate larger tax revenue.
Resident Nancy Crescenzo said that she thought that television Channel 23 should have displayed the names of the community members serving in the military on the Fourth of July and that all homes should have displayed flags. She expressed concern that the 1% earned income tax is a burden on minimum wage workers.
Mr. Harris explained that the earned income tax must be levied equally, as required by Pennsylvania state law.
Mrs. Crescenzo agreed with Mr. Salvatore's comments about inviting Reedman/Toll Autoworld to display cars at the First Fourth.
Resident Gary Spack said that as a market research professional he found the Stockburger survey to be flawed. He first pointed out that the use of a four-digit code is standard research practice for quality control. He said that the failure to include the return postage would affect the results, as some recipients will have discarded the survey before the return envelope has arrived. He also pointed out that the survey lacked a return due date, which could be a serious flaw when a survey is mailed during the summer vacation season. He felt that a number of questions were ambiguous, and that there was no opportunity to check any agree/disagree/not applicable type of answer box. He felt that tabulations could be skewed by counting unchecked questions, as this could artificially inflate tabulations.
Resident John D'Aprile said that he did not find any fault with the survey. He agreed with Mr. Salvatore that Stockburger and Bill Marsh Ford should have been included in the First Fourth car show. He also said that the difficulties that Brandywine has faced in Newtown would discourage other businesses from wanting to move here.
Reports of Officials
Township Manager: Mr. Boyle reported that there are no plan expirations.
Payment #20– Sycamore Street Construction Improvements Mrs. Goren moved to authorize payment #20 of the Sycamore Street Construction Improvement Project in the amount of $210,323.54. Mr. Harp seconded.
Discussion of motion: Mr. Goodnoe asked if this payment included that topsoil that Mr. Tyrol had reported about. Mr. Boyle said that it is not part of this payment.
The motion passed unanimously.
Solicitor: Mr. Harris asked that the Board vote on an amendment to the Ordinance for stop signs on roads in some of the new developments that have recently been dedicated to the Township.
Mrs. Goren moved to approve Ordinance number 2005-11, to establish stop intersections on various Township Roads. Mr. Harp seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Mrs. Goren moved to approve Ordinance number 2005-12, to prohibit smoking in all Township owned buildings and in areas of buildings that the Township leases. Mr. Harp seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Engineer: Mr. Walker reported that the roadway maintenance program is underway, and that milling of Barclay Street and Braeburn Road is to begin this week. Other work will begin next week, to be completed August 19, 2005.
Roof Repair Contract – Clark House: Mrs. Goren moved to approve the bid of Sid Peart General Contactors to repair the Clark porch roof for $6,130.00. Mr. Harp seconded.
Discussion of motion: Mrs. Crescenzo asked if the repair materials would be in keeping with the historic nature of the Clark house.
Mr. Walker said that this would be an in-kind replacement.
The motion passed unanimously.
Air Conditioning Contract – Clark House: Mr. Walker reported that the low bid for air-conditioning for the Clark house was $42,000 over the projected budget and he recommended that the project be re-bid.
Mrs. Goren questioned why the house is being air-conditioned.
Mr. Jirele said that he thought it was part of the budgetary repairs authorized last fall.
Mr. Weaver said he would look into it.
Escrow Release No. 3 – Lot 21 - Newtown Business Commons: Mr. Goodnoe moved to release escrow funds in the amount of $48,856.49 for lot 21 – Newtown Business Commons, as recommended in a letter of Pennoni Associates dated June 28, 2005. Mrs. Goren seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Contract Change Order No. 1 – Armour & Sons Electric – Traffic Signal Battery Back-up: Mrs. Goren moved to approve change order no. 1 submitted by Armour Electric, in the amount of $6,726.25, as recommended by Pennoni Associates in a letter dated June 23, 2005. Mr. Harp seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Application to Install and Operate Flashing Warning Device – Lower Dolington Road at Stanford Place: Mrs. Goren moved to approve signing the application to install and operate a flashing warning device on Lower Dolington Road at Stanford Place. Mr. Harp seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Application to Install and Operate Flashing Warning Device – Sycamore Street at Chandler Field: Mr. Walker explained that this signal is already in place but the application is not on file at PennDOT; it might be lost. He said that no changes could be made, such as turning the light off at night, unless the application is on file.
Mrs. Goren moved to approve signing the application to install and operate flashing warning device on Sycamore Street at Chandler Field. Mr. Harp seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Authorization to sign Mylars – 30 Alyssa Drive: Mrs. Goren moved to authorize the signing of Mylars for 30 Alyssa Drive. Mr. Harp seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Authorization to sign Mylars – Village at Newtown South, Parcel "A" Lot Line Changes: Mrs. Goren moved to authorize the signing of Mylars for Village at Newtown South, Parcel "A" Lot Line Changes. Mr. Harp seconded.
Discussion of motion: Mrs. Crescenzo asked if additional lots were to be developed, as she had heard that a business is planning to build there. Mr. Goodnoe said that the lot lines were divided for financing purposes. At this time only PNC Bank has submitted plans for developing the center lot. He said that he thought that an additional building could be added behind the bank at some future time.
The motion passed unanimously.
Community Comments: Resident Paul Beckert expressed concern that only one Stockburger survey had been sent per household, and felt the suggestion to discard the survey if members of a household disagree was insulting. He said that the wording of the questions was confusing and gave no indication of what the Township is considering doing.
Regarding community comments on difficulties that the Brandywine project has faced, he said that neighbors of the project have objected to the proposed bridge on the property, not to the development of the property for office use.
He asked the Township Engineer if roadway maintenance on Lower Dolington Road would be completed before Mr. Sterling's farm stand is scheduled to open.
Mr. Walker said that he has discussed this with Mr. Sterling and has assured him that all work will be complete before the scheduled opening of his farm stand.
Resident Frank Mendicino expressed concern about both the Stockburger survey and about the possibility of re-zoning the By-pass for auto dealerships, because he said that the current office/research use generates more tax revenue. He said that he had attempted to learn about Core Research, and had been dissatisfied with responses he had gotten, especially that Core Research had been chosen because the price quoted included the mailing, which was then sub-contracted and mishandled. He noted that the Core Research proposal refers to "marketing a positive survey". He said that the survey did not touch on key issues, and that Core Research had not been adequately prepared to investigate these issues. He said that he also was dissatisfied with the quality of information provided at the information meeting sponsored by the JDNC. He said that he had attempted to gain information about the Township's involvement with Core Research and had been told his requests were delayed while an issue of attorney/client privilege was researched. He asked what that issue was.
Resident Ethel Hibbs said that she and her husband had no trouble answering the survey. They discussed the questions, understood them and came to an agreement on the answers. They then returned the survey using their own stamp.
Resident Gerry Shenkman expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of discourse and lack of civility between the Township Board of Supervisors and the residents. He suggested that Television Channel 23 be used for a television forum to address the concerns of the community, and to provide more in depth information for the residents.
Mr. Weaver responded that this matter has been discussed by the Supervisors in executive session, and a television program tentatively called, "Let's Talk" is being developed. It will be a talk show format with a host and guests to be interviewed on issues and concerns of the community.
Resident Walter Iwaskiw said that Channel 23 is a government channel, not public access. He said that he, also, was unhappy that the surveys were sent one per household. He noted that the sub-contracting of mailing by a researcher is common practice.
Resident Phil Calabro asked if the restrictions on the shoulder of the By-pass at Richboro Road are to be enforced. He feels that it is dangerous. He asked if the shoulder would be made into a turning lane, and restrictions lifted, when school re-opens.
Mr. Jirele said that it has been discovered that the shoulder is not strong enough for regular traffic.
Mr. Calabro asked about repair of streetlights along North Drive.
Mr. Jirele responded that the public works department would address his concerns.
Mr. Calabro questioned whether a county agency has been involved in helping Bensalem attract businesses to move there from out of state, and whether Newtown could also work to attract some of these businesses that are planning relocation.
Mr. Goodnoe and Mrs. Goren suggested that Bensalem has worked closely with the Bucks County Economic Development Authority and the Redevelopment Authority of Bucks County, and that Bensalem actively pursues business. Mr. Jirele said that Newtown has also worked with these agencies recently to change a non business-friendly environment.
Mr. Calabro also expressed agreement with Mr. Raffle's comments about the survey, and asked what would happen to the returned surveys after the results have been tabulated.
Resident Shawn Ward said that Bensalem has its own Industrial Development Corporation.
Resident Robert L. Ciervo presented a financial impact analysis he had prepared, comparing the development of the Heston tract as residential instead of as an office park. He said that his comparison points out that the housing development generated less in recreational impact fees, earned income taxes and property taxes than an appropriately sized office park would have. He noted that the residential development also adds children to the school district. He said that the 77.3-acre parcel could have been developed as 540,000 square feet of office space, as opposed to 23 homes. He suggested that single-family residential housing should be removed from the uses allowed in the office/research zoning district.
Mrs. Crescenzo said that she would like to see more discourse between the residents and the Board. She thinks that community meetings would be a good idea. She asked why the prospective television show was discussed in executive session, rather than discussed publicly.
She suggested that a "friends of Clark Nature Center" organization be formed to save taxpayer money. Such an organization of volunteers could maintain the property. She expressed concern about the condition of the rhododendrons on the property and about the introduction of new species of plants by various camp and student groups.
She said that she did not think that the Township should fund a playground for special needs children alone, but that support should come from private organizations and corporate sponsorship.
She congratulated the Main Streets Manager and JDNC for recent awards.
Mr. Spack said that completed surveys belong to the client of record, and in the case of the Stockburger survey he was not sure whether the client of record is the Township or Stockburger.
Mr. Salvatore said that he had not intended to "politicize" the First Fourth events, but only to seek equal treatment for Newtown's businesses.
He announced that the Newtown Business and Professional Association would sponsor its annual golf outing on August 25, 2005 at Middletown Country Club for the benefit of the Neighborhood Outreach Foundation.
He said that he agrees with the comments of Mr. Mendicino and Mr. Ciervo. He said that there should have been a visioning committee formed and that some of the facts have been distorted about Stockburgers.
He questioned when the parking lot next to Silver Lake Park would be complete. He said that he did not see any point to providing a paved parking lot there because there is adequate parking on the other side of the By-pass near the footbridge.
Mr. Harp responded that the parking is to remain as gravel, and that it is needed for the Public Works Department to maintain the park.
Mr. Jirele commented that the Public Works Department has been maintaining the park without the parking lot for many years.
Resident Karen D'Aprile asked the community to send in the completed surveys.
The meeting adjourned at 11:30PM.
Respectfully Submitted: ____________________________________
Mary Donaldson, Recording Secretary
Minutes Approved as submitted __________ as corrected___________
Attest: _________________________
Robert M. Pellegrino, Manager Richard Weaver, Chairman
Scott R. Harp, Vice-Chairman
Anne Goren, Secretary/Treasurer
Thomas Jirele, Member
Raymond Goodnoe, Member


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