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Eric Sanders won 65% to 35% … that is a resounding endorsement for Eric and the Belfast City Council. Thank you voters.
all over but the shoutingNovember 4, 2015
my email supporting Eric SandersNovember 2, 2015
Thank you for reading my one real letter about the election. I do take your patience with email seriously.
Tuesday is election day. Long ago I learned not to sit on the sidelines while other councilors are running. If it goes bad I get to live with the person for at least one year and often a minimum of two. Who we elect matters. This year Eric Sanders is running for re-election. Eric and I came on the council at the same time 6 years ago. He works at Bank of America, plays in area bands "Captain Obvious", teaches drums, his wife Courtney has Daily Soup and on his lunch hour Eric delivers, he has three school aged children, volunteers as a auctioneer, is truly a dedicated bicycle rider, and served on the RSU 20 School Board before joining the council.
In the last six years it is hard to count all the things that have went well for Belfast. In spite of huge cuts in municipal revenue sharing (the state refunded less to towns) and education by the Le Page administration the city mostly managed to keep an almost flat budget. The schools went up (keep in mind that the schools are 63% of your tax bill) but the city budget didn't. Between grants and private fundraising we managed to do a lot without spending tax dollars. Six years ago Front Street Shipyard wasn't even a dream. There were almost 40 empty stores and buildings in downtown and along route One. Today they're mainly filled and there is a huge sense of vibrancy and optimism. Belfast is on the move. The Harbor Walk and the Passy Rail Trail were hoped for. Today they are reality. RSU 20 was adrift in bickering and dysfunction: Eric helped lead and tirelessly championed the complicated withdrawal process. 77% supported withdrawal and everyone is now happier. Eric brings a pragmatic and impatient energy. He knows how things work and he wants to see them work well. He holds people accountable whether they have senior positions or come making proposals to the city. He's been a budget hawk especially on not foolishly or recklessly lowering the surplus. The surplus is there as an emergency rainy day fund and saves us from having to borrow to pay our bills.
Turning Belfast around in six years wasn't easy. It took hard work. The city hired an economic development director who's done wonders for all of us. We supported Our Town Belfast and changed the entire way the downtown functions. But we're not done yet. Most of the work of city government doesn't' set off fireworks: should we get a new front end loader? Are people going too fast on the Crocker Road? Can we get more access to the waterfront? Are people putting brush out with their fall leaves? (don't do it ) but some is important, exciting, and meaningful. Making sure that people are safe from potential industrial accidents. What happens next at the Maskers / Belfast Rail Yards property? How will Front Street be rebuilt with parking and pedestrian access? Finishing the Rail Trail (by May 30th). Eric is a good listener, always accessible at school, work, the dog park, on his bike, at his house. If anything he's too accessible. But….No good deeds go unpunished.
Eric is in a tough race against a seasoned and professional political operative. His young opponent who moved to town just a few months ago has run for a seat in the legislature as a Republican, was the grassroots director of Stand For Marriage Maine referendum that successfully vetoed our same sex marriage law, and was campaign manager for the Maine Senate Republicans. He has not at all been forthcoming about his background or his intentions but his record is clear. He has organized support from the Republican Party. Friends… in my memory we have never seen this kind of party involvement in an election in Belfast. We are nonpartisan but apparently not to everyone and not this year. Sending a message that Belfast City Council is not for partisan politics is enough reason not to support Ryan. There are however many other reasons not to support Harnden: his lack of knowledge about Belfast, his unwillingness to discuss his past, his complete lack of being involved in anything in Belfast previously, and his inexperience in the work place other than as a party representative. Worst of all: in letters he's sent to a select few he describes Belfast like a dying dark place. I know he just got here but has he looked around? Is Belfast better off today than it was six years ago? It is better, and it got better on Eric's watch, and it's going to get even better. We still have work to do.
I hope you will join me and others such as Jay Davis, Cathy Heberer, Roger Lee, Caitlin Hills, Neal Harkness, Stephanie Wade, Jeanne Mcintyre, Mary Mortier, Hal Richardson and many others who have written letters of support for Eric. Eric is a good city councilor, with a record to be proud of, and a good man. I hope you will vote for Eric Sanders and tell your friends. Tuesday is election day.
Thank you/ Mike
Michael D. Hurley
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where's our Wal-Mart?October 21, 2015
A Wal-Mart history. Back in 2000 Wal-Mart announced they were thinking about Belfast. http://bangordailynews.com/search/?ref=tophat I had just been elected Mayor and within days the "big box" war was on. In 2001 a Belfast referendum said NO ( 70% voted NO to big boxes 1296 NO and 770 YES) to stores larger than 75,000 sq ft.
Then a few years later there was another referendum, this time approving big boxes on the east side. Except, small problem, no big boxes wanted to be there. Later the City Council overruled the referendum and changed the zoning to ban big boxes on the east side and at the same time passed new zoning to allow a big box on the former Les Hills property across from the entrance to Bank of America. It is still zoned to permit large scale development. All you need is a company that wants to do it.
Here we are more than 15 years later. I've been on the inside of the most of the planning process. I have opinions just like everyone but I also have knowledge. I was in the room and know what was said and what was done.
For myself I was opposed to Wal-Mart in the beginning but after about a year or two I came to the conclusion it was not "yes or no" but "where and how." For changing my mind and leading the discussion that ultimately helped get us to rezoning and allowing a big box I was the devil incarnate to people opposed to Wal-Mart. The people who are in favor still think I'm against it. Which is all fine by me: I got over wanting to be loved and understood a long time ago. My change of mind (I was against it before I for it) came because one by one I found the arguments against a big box not to hold water and ultimately I decided: how is it good for Belfast if people drive out of town to go shopping elsewhere? It's not.
Somewhere around 2009 the zoning was changed and we opened the door for a big box. But no one showed up. Loews or Home Depot was specifically banned anyway but their foray into Maine had ended badly when the housing bubble went poof. People love to say things like Costco! Or Trader Joe's! But bottom line is there are few companies willing to come to a little Podunk town on the Maine coast with 6500 people who can barely support a McDonald's but not a KFC. Wal-Mart was the only game in town who might be interested and they are not interested. Don't take my word for it: Google it. Wal-Mart is no longer building in really small towns like Belfast. If we were any smaller we'd be Brooks.
That ship, of big retailers building everywhere, has sailed. There are two reasons. Number one: the internet. People are buying more and more stuff on line, yes….. even that fabled mythical creature: the lost and lonely underwear of Belfast, Maine are now being bought by the daily truckload on line. Ask Troy at UPS. Two: the resurgence of small business on line and downtowns everywhere are eating the big boxes lunch. Don't trust me: Google it. https://www.google.com/search?q=major+retailers+in+trouble&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8. The net result is there is nothing stopping a major retailer from coming to Belfast except that they're simply not interested. They have much bigger problems than whether to build in a sub minor market like Belfast. https://www.google.com/search?q=major+retailers+in+trouble&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8#q=walmart+in+trouble We are a speck almost beyond consideration.
Will we get a new food store? Who knows? They are welcome if they ever show up but the one thing all these companies are good at is running the numbers and the numbers say NO. We are just too small.
It is amazing to me that we are still talking about this fifteen years later. The retail world changed on our watch. The good news is the internet is right here and you can shop all night long, we have a strong downtown for those who want it, we have a decent number of stores like Reny's, Job Lot, dollar stores, and enough hardware and lumber stores to build whatever you like. The Les Hills property is still zoned for major development so if anyone's interested send them along.
The one thing you can never get in a Belfast store is a change of scenery and a trip out of town.
Re-Elect Eric SandersOctober 18, 2015
Here's my letter to the editor in support of Eric…
To the editor:
Time for a change in Belfast? Hopeful candidates throw that slogan when they don't have any ideas. Let me tell you about change. Six years ago I was elected to the Belfast City Council with an almost unknown young man, Eric Sanders. I ran because Belfast was adrift economically. We had dozens of empty businesses on Route One and downtown. I wanted to get Belfast moving. In Eric I found a kindred electric spirit. Eric; a father of three school aged children, rides a bicycle with hamster intensity, holds down a serious full time job while teaching drums, helping his wife's business when he's not coaching sports, playing in his band, or auctioneering. Eric has energy. Six years ago we had no Rail Trail or Harbor Walk, no economic development director, no Our Town Belfast, there was a crumbling failed condo project where today we have the amazing Front Street Shipyard. On our watch the schools were in free fall with endless fighting and rising taxes. Eric led the demanding withdrawal and RSU 71 is better off today thanks in large part to Eric Sanders. After education and municipal support cuts from Governor Le Page we managed to not cut services or have large tax increases. Eric brought positive change to Belfast and he should be supported by every Belfast voter for another term. We still have enormous work to do. We need Eric's experience, fiscal smarts, and his energy. Re-elect Eric Sanders and he'll keep bringing good change. I have been lucky to serve with Eric and Belfast has been fortunate to have his expertise, tireless focus and service. Please join me in voting to re-elect Eric Sanders on election day.
Mike Hurley
Belfast City Council member
But not running for Mayor this year. :)October 18, 2015
Maybe you noticed: I'm not running for Mayor. Walter decided to run for another term. I have differences with his Mayoring but not to the extent that running against him would be good for Belfast, Walter, or me. We'd have a hell of a fight and somehow it seemed to me everyone would be a loser. So… I'm running unopposed for the City Council for a 4th term. Eight more years! And 72.00 a month!
Running for Mayor in 2015?June 11, 2015
My current term on the Belfast City Council is up this November. By late August I have to decide if I will either run for council again or possibly run for Mayor. I am thinking about it a lot as it's not an easy decision. Walter Ash has told many people he will not be running this year but has not said so in public. If he does not run I am very likely to run. And I may run even if he does run. I am most concerned with the lack of public discussions with our future, moving the Belfast Maskers property onto the tax rolls in a way which we want, address the energy consumption of Belfast buildings (nearly 10% of our budget at 350,000.00 each year for electric and oil), and other things we need to think and talk about. We have been on cruise control for too long. I'd try to help facilitate that conversation is I was Mayor. But if I was Mayor I will lose my vote. So… I'm not sure. What do you think I should do?
Build a small apartment "house" on your property.June 11, 2015
Did you know that almost all property in Belfast can now build what many used to call a "mother in law apartment" on almost every property in Belfast? While some people think this is only for converting an existing garage: it is not so. As long as you can meet the setback requirements (and maybe not even as long as you have an existing building like a garage) you are able to build a "one bedroom" additional separate building and use it for rental, home office, guests, etc. The City changed the zoning to make this possible. We want people to build new apartments. Go to City Hall Planning office or call 338-3063 ext 25 for more information. Or call Mike Hurley at 338-1975.
Dear RSU 71January 5, 2015
Dear RSU 71;
You were five individual town schools before SAD 34, then you became SAD 34, then you joined RSU 20, and now there will be five towns of Belmont, Swanville, Morrill, Searsmont and Belfast coming together as RSU 71. The last years have been really tough on everyone. You only get 3 chances to start over again, and this is your latest, and before you start over again many people will have some suggestions for the "new" RSU. I chose to involve myself in the RSU 20 crisis only because the schools had become a distraction for my town and our area rather than an attraction. Whatever might have been is now past us. But the lessons learned over the last few years of debating schools and how to run them, program them, set standards, direction, and policies should not go to waste. Here are a few suggestions for the new RSU.
Come out swinging for the fences. Go big.
It is time for real change. I know little about education but I know that when I hear from parents and potential residents that many, too many, were choosing to not move into our district, opting for home schooling, or sending their kids out of town to other schools and the result was that we have a very serious problem that will not be solved simply by the reforming into RSU 71. Please set the bar high. Restart the RSU with the best foot forward. Our area is too good not to have excellent schools. Reset the clock and double down for quality education. Generate and support enthusiasm for education equal to how our sports teams are supported.
Rename the high school.
There are deep feelings from former and present member towns in the Regional School Unit who feel dominated, disrespected, and disregarded by the largest member town Belfast. I don't believe it to be true but it is still how some people feel. Truly insensitive and incendiary comments from some during the withdrawal process helped fan the flames of these divisions and made people from other towns feel unwelcome. Changing the name of the high school to an inclusive name would help soothe those feelings and have a long term positive effect. Making all 5 member towns of RSU 71 feel like it is "their" high school that happens to be in Belfast would be a good first step towards creating an RSU where everyone belongs and is equally valued and welcomed.
Figure out how to bring back the cut programs of art, language, music.
The arts, language, etc. are every bit as important as other curriculum or athletics and the cuts and losses of those programs were a real blow to our schools, families, and students. People chose to not move here, took their kids away, solely due to these cuts. Bring it back.
Get your buildings off of oil.
Between solar, heat pumps, pellets, or other wood solutions it's time to get off oil.
Run your board meetings so that the board and administrators sit close together
. Don't sit thirty feet from each other. Talk respectfully to each other. Tackle problems head on and find solutions. Don't let long standing problems fester and become the norm.
Have an "open to the public" period at board meetings that is welcoming of public input.
Set a time limit. Have it in the beginning and have it at the end. People want to be heard. Listen to them.
Lastly: get rid of the mangy old stuffed lions in the high school lobby.
They clog up what is a very small public lobby space at the school. I realize someone wanted these, maybe it seemed like a good idea at the time, maybe a few still love these things but they really have no place in the school. Sell them, give them away, put 'em on eBay, Perry's Nut House would love them…..but take back the all too small lobby space for students and school activities.
As a long time Belfast elected official I am looking forward to not having to think about school systems. My hopes are high for RSU 71 as are so many people from our five towns. Don't even think of going back. Make it aspirational, go big, make it important, be something people can point to with pride and hit the ground running fast.
With best wishes for a new year and a great new RSU 71, Mike Hurley / Belfast City Council
What should the City of Belfast do with the Maskers Theatre waterfront property?December 30, 2014
Here is the Belfast commercial waterfront between Front Street and the harbor. It starts at the big Route One bridge and ends at the Belfast Boathouse.
1. Penobscot McCrum
2. Front Street Shipyard
3. City of Belfast (Maskers)
4. Assorted small owners including Purple Baboon, 3 Tides, the tug boats, the Weathervane, and a few others.
5. Heritage Park
6. Consumers Fuel property
7. French and Webb property
8. Steamboat Landing park and boathouse
And that is it. We have been a city and waterfront dominated by large companies: shoes, windows, sardines, railway, chickens, and potatoes. Through good fortune we have reclaimed much of that property: Heritage Park (city purchase) and Steamboat Landing (a gift from Charles Cawley and MBNA) and the BMLRR rail yard. The spaces that Penobscot McCrum and the former Stinson now "Front Street Shipyard" occupy are the majority of the commercial Belfast waterfront.
On the waterfront today are three models for its future development.
1. One (1) is the minimal clutch of small, successful and character-rich businesses near the City Landing – 3 Tides, the Front Street Pub, the Weathervane, Purple Baboon and a few offices and apartments, the former Belfast Boatyard, the towboats, etc. This is much like the rest of the greater Belfast downtown we recognize.
2. The second (2) is ever larger commercial industrial spaces as represented by Penobscot-McCrum, Front Street Shipyard, French and Webb and Consumers Fuel. There is nothing like this development potential currently in the rest of the downtown.
3. City parks and public spaces
The city council favors the first approach (1) because it's in keeping with the rest of Belfast that people admire most and offers a countervailing safeguard against the large, closed, cookie-cutter developments that have been proposed earlier and have ruined waterfronts in so many communities.
We should remember the Westport Capital Partners condo plan (prior to Front Street Shipyard) that would have made Stinson's an enclave of $850,000 seasonal homes. Some of us can even recall the city council's welcoming proposals for development proposals in what is now waterfront Heritage Park to condo developers in 1985. The developers had big plans, including bell towers and marinas, and Belfast voters said: "enough", and elected a radically new council the next year in protest. The new council quickly preserved the land as Heritage Park.
The Masker's waterfront has mostly lain nearly fallow for years. The council has until recently declined to plan for the City waterfront land's future on the sensible grounds that we could not predict the future and the belief it's better to be reactive and fill in the last spaces.
But the future is now upon us and pressuring us, Front Street Shipyard is looking to expand again, and it is time for the city to put our own house in order and to envision a future that we will want to live in and leave for generations.
Let's look at what's here now, starting at the north.
1. The McCrum property is a neighbor to our successful Footbridge and the Passy Rail Trail and will be used for new purposes at some point.
2. The railroad land, which the council paid $360,000 for in the 1980s because it didn't want the waterfront to be part of a bankruptcy filing by the B & ML, has seen the major improvements by Front Street Shipyard and the minor and reconfigurable development of a $250,000 parking lot and the Thompson Wharf pier. Most of the city's land is open and unused. We sold a portion of our land near the parking lot to enable Front Street Shipyard to do their yard. The parking lot is also now planned to be sold to Front Street Shipyard.
3. 3 Tides, the Weathervane, the Front Street Pub, The Purple Baboon, etc., are among the biggest present-day draws to the waterfront, none of these owners or anyone like them will be part of the new Belfast waterfront development because the cost will be prohibitive. If you like small business and property owners like 3 Tide's Dave and Sarah or Front Street Pubs Tina and Katherine we need to find a way to make more space for people like them.
4. The City Landing and Heritage Park are public space and unavailable for development.
5. Consumers Fuel is waiting to be developed, as is the French and Webb building.
6. The Common, the Boathouse and Steamboat Landing parks are owned by the city and protect the south end of the waterfront.
And that's it.
That's all we have for the entire develop-able commercial waterfront for the entire City of Belfast.
• Belfast's waterfront, unlike most small city harbors is dominated by large users. It was taken over in years past and it is still the same. Had MBNA and Charles Cawley not gifted Steamboat Landing and Belfast Commons it would be another vast single ownership.
We have one last chance to develop some more small scale property ownership on the Belfast waterfront. If we see the City of Belfast non-park waterfront land (the Maskers) developed on a scale that fits Belfast we will change our city enormously . To accomplish that, we need a detailed master plan that recognizes and includes these essential elements for the Belfast Maskers/ City of Belfast property:
* Multiple small parcels privately owned: We can discuss what small means but envision 20 x 30 foot lots on 50% of the property with the rest used for parking, lanes, public space, walkways, service access, etc. (if we put 40 of these lots in it would require ½ acre of the 4 acres we own)
* Multiple small uses required, including all sorts of small business, boat building, marine services, inns, retail, residences, offices, entertainment, etc. as possibilities
* A time frame that will include the start of construction of 50 percent of projects by 20xx built into sales agreements.
• What is not envisioned is one corporate entity owning and developing the Maskers property as if it were a mall or a condominium developer.
Including the Masker's building, the rail buildings, and the parking lot we have four acres , a very small number of acres of City land. If we sold only 40 lots at 50,000.00 (a seemingly fair and low price) the sale would bring in 2 million dollars in sales and once built out could add 10-20 million in valuation. More importantly it would also add the social and business diversity equal to all of Main Street from Rollie's to the Post Office.
Think of Alexias, the Green Store, Bay Wrap, Colburn Shoe, the Game Loft, Maine Farmland Trust, Darby's, Del Vino's, Rollie's: they are all about 20' wide x 40' deep. Think of all the complexity, vitality, life and energy those few 3 story buildings bring to our city.
The idea is revolutionary: to re-colonize the waterfront with independence, safeguarding public access while pursuing private development of small properties by small property owners and business owners; to keep the access to open space that makes our waterfront so distinctive while maximizing business opportunities on private land; and to create a dynamic and exciting template for the future.
The Belfast waterfront has always been occupied, exploited, dominated, and controlled by large industries for their own interests. I hope you'll join and support the council in considering how we can truly change the city for the better.
Stay tuned. / Thanks/ Mike Hurley
RSU 20 withdrawal? View the video that says YESNovember 3, 2014
The City of Belfast's intrepid Ned Lightner filmed the RSU 20 Withdrawal committee members Joan Crabiel and Eric Sanders invited me to join them in making the case for voting yes on withdrawal and reforming for Belmont, Swanville, Morrill, Searsmont, and Belfast. Please take a minute to watch.


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Petition to Ban Overnight Camping in High Risk Fire Areas of Malibu Reaches 1,000 Signatures
Malibu Residents Petitioning The City of Malibu and The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
Malibu local Lori Jacobus started a petition to put an end to the controversial proposal allowing camping above the highly populated canyons.
"I was inspired to start this petition out of concern for those who would be coming to these proposed campsites from out of town," says Jacobus. "Malibu residents have become reluctant experts on fire and fire evacuation; we know how to get out safely, but those coming into these canyons to camp do not have first hand experience of a fast moving wildfire, nor do they understand that these canyons have their own weather patterns and the dangerous landscape conditions."
"Allowing overnight camping in these hills could be potentially devastating and even life-threatening for both residents and campers alike," adds Jacobus. "The terrain and conditions do not lend themselves to the better structured, regulated and monitored camping experiences available in our state and national parks – and in the hills of Malibu, "fire season" has become a year around event as is evidenced by the fire danger signs the have read "high" many times this winter."
According to FEMA's wesbite, the leading heat source of intentionally set [man-made] outdoor fires, by more than five times the second leading source, is heat from open flames, such as campfires, or smoking materials (70 percent). An illegal campfire was the cause of the devastating 2007 Corral Canyon blaze, which burned 53 homes to the ground. More than five years on, some residents have yet to rebuild. Fires of any kind, including legal campfires which were the result of 9 wildfires in 2012 alone, already carry an increasing level of risk in understaffed campgrounds and State Parks. As the losses of the 2007 blazes demonstrate, even with well-regulated brush clearance, just one campfire in a hard-to-reach location can quickly take a tragic and unexpected turn.
The petition has already exceeded 1,000 signatures and residents are currently mobilizing teams to begin collecting signatures at shopping centers and other public areas with high foot traffic in Malibu, Agoura, Calabasas, Palisades, Topanga and additional surrounding areas.
"The residents of Malibu are most interested in doing whatever it takes to minimize the risk of more fires," says Jacobus. "Fires are going to happen naturally, we get that and we accept it – but there's no reason to knowingly and further risk public safety."
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2006 Nissan Maxima Sedan 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
As others have stated - there is an inherent transmission problem with the '06 Maxima and other years as well.
At 62k miles my transmission started to slip and the car jerked when shifting.
I brought my car to a local transmission shop and they told me this is a common problem with Nissan vehicles.
On their suggestion, I opened a case with Nissan customer affairs.
They instructed me to bring it to the dealership for inspection and guess what?
My car needs a new valve body and transmission for an estimated cost of $6,000 - a gross over estimate!
Nissan contacted me to say they would offer no assistance.
Everyone with a similar problem must join the class action suit underway!
Nothing - will never ever own another Nissan and will tell everyone I know to never consider them; if you own one now, sell before inherent problems surface!
Build a transmission that will last more than 62k miles - if not, stand by your customers and do the right thing!
2006 Nissan Maxima Sedan 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
So, like everyone else that seems to be writing reviews, my 2006 Maxima had transmission issues. I'll start at the beginning (which wasn't long ago). I bought the car for $12,000 from a used car dealership less than six months ago with 117,000 miles. I loved the car. It was one of the nicest cars I ever bought. I also bought a 2002 Altima brand new (loved it).
Two weeks ago the transmission started slipping between 2 and 3rd gear and it would downshift when I let up on the gas. Also, the Service Engine Soon light came on. Took it in and low and behold, Transmission was all but gone and the catalytic converter was needing replaced. Out of luck the dealer told me. Traded for a 2010 Chev Impa
Sunroof, Leather seats, great look, bluetooth hook up.
Transmission, Transmission, Transmission
2006 Nissan Maxima Sedan 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
I bought this car used from my father about 3 month ago. The dealers were trying to fleece him on trade in value for a new vehicle.
My family was growing and I needed a larger second vehicle. I was looking for a larger sedan with safety and reliability, but with some HP and was fun to drive.
After looking at the new sedans (2010-2012) on the market I could not find a vehicle that had all of the features of the 2006 Maxima and under 25K.
I was aware of the transmissions problems of the Maxima, fortunately, I knew the history of this Maxima and the transmission has not been a problem. If worse comes to worse, I'll be out 3K instead of 25K+ price tag of new vehicle with less quality.
Heated steering wheel is a huge plus in the winter months. Great stereo system, nice quality sound even with cassette adapter for MP3 player. Enough performance for daily driving balanced with good fuel ecomomy. Drove in a couple of snow storms (with snow tires equipped) handled very well with sensible winter driving.
The turning radius takes some getting used to but I owned pick-up trucks with worse. No Aux-in for stereo. Easily remedied by cassette tape/MP3 adapter (strange to see in a car these days) Only draw back is local Nissan dealership is a real hassle to deal with. Since warranty is up I'll just take to a non-Nissan mechanic.
2006 Nissan Maxima Sedan 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
It's a nice car guys. The neighbors love it, Strangers love it,people see it and they want to take it home. People with more expensive cars love it. A 80 year man looked at me and said that's a bad mama jama. Even though this generation of Maxima is a great car it has it's flaws but most of you will come to find this car is very reliable and has much better reliability then 90% of the vehicles on the market it wont leave you stranded.
The Power It has 265hp guys it feels alot quicker on its feet. I can do 0-60 in this car in about 6.3 seconds. At highway speed its relentless The Interior Space at 103 cubic it feels large, front seat,plenty of room for short and tall drivers,proper heigh adjustments,footwell space is grand,Rear seats plenty of room for 6ft footers The Ride The SE rides firm and sporty,The SL rides smooth and quietly. The overall ride quality is a brisk smooth heavy quiet ride. most cars ride good but this ride is above average and its noticable right away. Safety It has 6 airbags, in a high speed collision it will hold up well Most Maximas do. Ergonomics Good overall no complaints
Fuel Economy not bad but not good. I average about 20 in the city and 29 on the highway. It has a large engine dont buy this car and expect Corolla gas mileage and dont expect a Tahoe's gas mileage its in the middle. I rented a 09 Altima 2 weeks 4 cylinder The Maxima got 1-2MPG less on the highway Problems people have experienced transmission problems but the car wont leave you stranded and replacement is about 3500 dollars. Alot of newer cars has far worse issues. Look at the Camry's acceleration issues,Accords Tranmission,Brake Problems. Transmission problems no excuse but once you fix it car is great. Turning Radius, It has the turning radius of a 1950 school bus.
2006 Nissan Maxima Sedan 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Shopping for a new car and just for kicks thought I would check out the reviews on my 2006 Maxima, can't believe so many people have had similar problems...let me see if anyone can top these, at 2 years my catalytic converter went out, at 3 years my transmission went out (right b4 warranty expired), my motor mounts have broken twice, oh yeah at 4 years my throttle body went out, end of 4th year my timing chain and air conditioner went out...now for my 5th yr anniversary my struts and suspension are out!!! I have spent well over 8k in repairs and maintanence....i am broke and now cannot afford to keep putting $$ into it, so am forced to get a new car or even buy a used one =(
Loved the speed in this car, this was what initially sold me on it...I have the fully loaded car which with all the bells & whistles looked very sporty.
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Responding to serious problems and mismanagement first investigated by New Times and subsequently confirmed in a blistering audit by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is poised to again take over the Housing Authority of Maricopa County.
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The housing authority had previously been under county control, but was spun off as a stand-alone agency in 2004. Each of its commissioners was appointed by a member of the board of supervisors or the county manager, but the county had no direct control over the agency's operations.
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Police in London have arrested a man in connection with the alleged attempted abduction of a three-year-old girl in the Canary Islands.
Deyan Deyanov committed the crime during an attack of paranoid schizophrenia, and was therefore not held criminally responsible
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And while I have been at several QS meetups, it was very interesting to hear the story told by Gary. Here is what I got from it:
- Quantified Self introduces a new paradigm in health data collection and usage.
- The current movement is more about building a literacy for self data collection, visualization and analysis than about tracking all the gadgets and apps that can capture personal data.
The current standard process is:
- some discovery at the theoretical or chemical level
- trials in animals- case studies
- clinical trials
This is an accepted way to move drugs from the lab to patients, and the data from clinical trials is the gold standard that confirms usage for a specific drugs. Except that what works statistically for the mass may not work for me. It can be argued that Quantified Self is the real gold standard because while clinical trials provide statistical validation there is always the issue of how that specific drug applies to Me: my own case within my own context. And since Quantified Self is about measuring what happens to me specifically, it will always be the very best data that I can get.
So Quantified Self, while coming into the picture from a very different angle (computing becoming personal to the point of capturing my vital signs and my moods), opens the opportunity to revolutionize healthcare by helping us move away from the tyrany of the mass into personal customized diagnostics and treatments.
The open issue of course remains the literacy of Self Data capture, visualization and analysis: while many people have all the smarts needed to do the right job, they do not necessarily use the tools that are available because they do not know about them, or do not understand them, or do not have an easy way to implement them. And we may not have all the right tools yet.
This is why the current QS meetings are about sharing personal stories about data collection, visualization and analysis, so that we can all learn from each others what can be done and how.
Interestingly enough the world of sports, which is often times considered to be on the opposite side of academia (muscles vs. brain), is a place where best practices to optimize performance are very advanced. Athletes are very good at utilizing specific techniques to improve their bodies and health. Unfortunately there are usually little to no scientific papers to document these techniques.
The good news is that QS meetups have proven to be a good place to (re)capture this knowledge.
Definitely we have a fascinating journey ahead of us.
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Just in Time provides transitioning foster youth with opportunities for self-sufficiency through emergency support, essential resources, and caring personal guidance at critical junctures on their path to independence.
Assisting over 400 youth each year, Just In Time For Foster Youth's current focus is on being measurable, sustainable, and replicable.
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Just in Time is an extraordinary organization and a respected leader in making a positive differences in the lives of transitional age foster youth. As one of the first organizations of its kind to focus on the issues facing transitional age foster youth, the dedicated staff and passionate volunteers are committed to their goal of helping youth feel confident, connected and capable. As a past foster parent myself, I understand how very important this goal is. Through a continuum of services that provide for basic needs, financial education and savings, career development assistance, college support, mentoring and help in furnishing the youth's first home, youth are provided the relationships and skills to become increasingly independent and successful. And one of the many things that makes this organization so special, is that they honor the youths' voice in helping guide the organization and in reaching out to other youth. Just in Time makes a powerful difference each and every day through its innovative services, enthusiastic dedication and passionate commitment to foster youth. I am so very proud to be a part of this amazing organization.
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Just in Time impacts for Foster youth in many ways. IT provides furnishings for a first home, supplies to youth going away to college, financial education and career assistance. However, the most important aspect of the Just in Time experience is the personal connections formed between the former foster youth and the many dedicated and talented volunteers of Just in Time
Just in Time and our organization, San Diego Social Venture Partners, has been working together for about a year and a half. They have been an incredible pleasure to partner with. Just in Time has been a wonderful steward of our investment, and a highly dynamic, impactful and dedicated community resource. We are so proud to be affiliated with them and can't wait to see the future results JIT is bound to realize.
Just In Time serves transitioning foster youth with essential services, and even more importantly, offers deep connection with one or more caring adults. Research shows that this is the most critical gap for kids who've grown up in the child welfare system. Just In Time fills this gap with mentors and role models, often for the first time for youth.
I have worked with them directly and have seen them transform lives over and over again. This organization is doing it right!
A great organization with highly dedicated staff doing much needed work in the community! What is most inspiring is that they refuse to shy away from big goals and are striving to make sure every foster youth that goes through their programs is prepared through the difficult transition to adulthood. Excellent leadership that isn't afraid to keep evolving as an organization. Excited to see what chapters unfold next!
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It has truly been my pleasure to advise and participate with many of the Just in Time activities. They are providing a variety of wonderful and much needed services to a very special population of transitioning foster youth. Their dedication, thoughtful care and strategic program growth has been very inspiring.
Just in Time has been there for me when I had no one else to turn to. Most people turn to their families when there's an emergency - broken bones, stranded vehicles, accidental overspending (we've all been there). Where do you turn when you don't have that traditional family model to rely on? Just in Time. When my car needed new tires so I could make it to work - Just in Time was there to help me pick up the bill. When I ran out of money for food (while supporting myself through college), Just in Time was there to ensure I had what I needed. When I needed assistance for law school applications and, finally, for the deposit to attend the law school of my dreams, it was Just in Time that helped me through.
But the organization is more than just financial support - it's emotional. The community of members at Just in Time provides a support system that many of us never had. Someone to lean on. Someone who understands! There is no number of stars which can do that justice.
I'm graduating from law school this Spring. I could not have done it with out Just in Time.
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Just in Time for Foster Youth is a much needed organization with truly phenomenal leadership under Don Wells. I support them as both a volunteer and a donor. My experience has been in their My First Home area as I lead a church ministry group that focuses on foster youth. For Just in Time we provide move-ins for the former foster youth that are moving into their first apartments. I have found the JIT staff to be extremely responsive, personal and professional. They have a "can do" attitude as demonstrated when we were able to get a grant to pay for foster youth to get drivers training lessons. JIT not only made that work but built a new program called Changing Lanes that goes far beyond just helping them get their drivers training done. Our ministry is also sharing the cost of a storage space so that we can increase the furniture donations for the My First Home program. It is working great thanks to Don's "we can make it work" attitude and follow up. He will not only return an email at all hours of day, he and other JIT board members often show up to move-ins to say hi and offer encouragement to the foster youth and other volunteers. This organization does much more for foster youth and is a shining example of what a nonprofit should be!
Just in Time for Tranaitioning Foster Youth s is one of those rare nonprofits that follows advise and has built a strong platform based on identifying outcomes, tracking them and demonstrating their effectiveness. They have become a leader in the field helping thousands of foster children. DIANN and DON have provided fantastic leadership and they are well on the way to SUSTAINABILTY.
JIT helped me gain the support and community I needed to achieve in the 'real world'. The personal guidance I've received through this organization has gone above and beyond; I can truly say I would not be where I am today without them. Just in Time walked with me and gave me the resources and connections to become the thriving, self-sufficient adult I am today. Everyone needs some help to reach their dreams, and I'm so grateful JIT was there to help me out. Just in Time provided me with tools to build my professional and personal development, financial literacy training, resources, and connections to amazing, accomplished community members. I'm so grateful for the critical connections I've received, and am proud to give back to an organization that has given so much to me.
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On the anniversary of President Bush's surge plan for Iraq, some analysts question how lasting its progress will prove.
Interviewee: Brig. Gen. Robert R. Allardice, Commander, Coalition Air Force Transition Team
Interviewer: Greg Bruno, Staff Writer
February 5, 2008
Among the U.S. strategies for stabilizing Iraq is the bolstering of Iraqi security forces, including its hobbled air defenses. The Iraqi air force, once the sixth-largest air power in the world, was decimated by U.S. bombing in 1991 and 2003. Now, the Pentagon is working to put the pieces back together.
Brig. Gen. Robert R. Allardice, commander of the Coalition Air Force Transition Team (CAFTT), which is heading the training effort, says the Iraqi air force is conducting a growing number of transport and surveillance missions without U.S. support. In the last year alone Iraqi pilots increased the number of missions they flew by nearly one thousand percent, to roughly three hundred sorties per week. Over two hundred Iraqi airmen recently graduated from U.S.-supported flight training schools.
But Allardice warns the gains are tenuous, and says a rapid withdrawal of U.S. support would be detrimental. He says it will take until 2011 or 2012 for the Iraqis to patrol their air space without U.S. assistance. "The (training) effort just got going really one year ago," the general says. "It will take a good two to three years in order to reach a point where they, where I would be pleased with things."
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The Task Force recommends revising U.S. policy toward North Korea to break the cycle of North Korean provocation and promote stability in Northeast Asia.
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Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Rating: 5 stars 25 25 reviews
354 W Lancaster Ave Suite 224 Haverford PA 19041 USA
Our mission is to empower all women affected by breast cancer to live as long as possible with the best quality of life.
1,200+ attendees annually to our conferences 8,000 listeners to our teleconferences 600+ callers to our Survivors' Helpline 110,000 unique visitors to lbbc.org 70,000 educational brochures distributed
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We assist women at all stages of diagnosis, treatment and recovery with information, connection and support. LBBC's programs address medical, psychosocial, emotional, legal and financial concerns. In addition to our extensive resources for all women affected by breast cancer, we offer special programs for women who are newly diagnosed; women with metastatic breast cancer; African-American and Latina women; young women; and women at high risk for developing breast cancer.
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Geographic areas served:
National conferences - national events providing information in large sessions and interactive workshops led by breast cancer experts to help women and caregivers make informed decisions. Webinars - monthly education seminars, accessible by phone or online, highlighting specific topics related to breast cancer. Community meetings - small, regional gatherings bringing experts, women and families together for information and interaction on subjects of interest.
young women's initiative - living beyond breast cancer's young women's initiative provides education and support programs tailored to the unique needs of women diagnosed with breast cancer before age 45. The initiative, which began in november 2011, is funded by a five year cooperative agreement with centers for disease control and prevention. To date, we have expanded web content for young women, trained 29 young women to be cancer advocates within their communities, developed five online videos about health topics relevant to young women, held four webinars for healthcare providers, and trained 22 young women to serve on our breast cancer helpline.
publications:"guides to understanding breast cancer and metastatic breast cancer series" - booklets addressing needs of the just diagnosed, in treatment, years beyond diagnosis or living with metastatic disease. "insight" - quarterly newsletter containing profiles of women affected by breast cancer and articles on important medical and quality of life topics.
other program services include lbbc. Org, breast cancer helpline and outreach programs.
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In February of 1996, my husband at the time underwent triple by-pass surgery @ Jefferson Hospital. While he was recuperating, I went for my baseline and was informed that same evening that there may be a problem. On March 27, 1996, I underwent a mastectomy & the beginning stages of reconstruction also at Jefferson Hospital. Our daughter, Alison, was 5 at the time.
At some point during my recovery, someone told me about LBBC and I started going to their "Young Survivors" meetings, which at that time were hel at the Narberth Fire Station. The crowd was small and the surroundings were a little bleak. In the meantime, I started to volunteer for LBBC in their office in Narberth. My first event was at the King of Prussia Mall, which was an art exhibit having to do with women affected by breast cancer. That led me to help with many more functions. One of my favorites was calling area florists & asking them if they would donate a centerpiece for our upcoming annual gala which was held at the Crystal Tea Room that year. What a pleasant surprise when each & every one I called said absolutely yes they would and beautiful the room looked with an array of gorgeous flowers that were donated to such a great cause.
Aside from volunteering for LBBC and after discussing how we could make the Young Survivor's meetings more attractive, I asked what they thought of the my hosting the meeting at my house, which at the time was in Lafayette Hill. We decided to make it a Pot Luck supper with a guest speaker for each meeting, which was held every 6 weeks or so. I can tell you that my home was filled with women from their early twenties to I think the cut-off age at that time for a "Young" survivor was maybe 40ish. It gave me such joy to open up my home to these women who were all going through the same ordeal. Many friendships were formed, tears cried, information gained and just a forum where they could experience the joy & pain of others.
As you may know, at the annual Gala each year, four women are chosen to be honorees and I did get a phone call I think in 2001 with the news that I was chosen for the upcoming gala to be one of those women. What an honor and a privilege. During this time, my marriage was ending and it was a difficult time, but just like breast cancer, I got through it. The Gala night came and my family & friends were all there along with my daughter, who was 10 at the time. I didn't have thank you speech prepared, but Alison told me, "Mom, just wing it" and that's what I did. What an honor!
So, 15 years later, I am cancer free and my life has changed in some ways, but will never forget my time spent with the wonderful people at LBBC and the wonderful experiences I enjoyed being a part of such an exceptional organizaiton.
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The people that I met and the joy I felt in knowing that I was in some way helping others.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
No changes to be made.
Would you volunteer for this group again?
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Quite well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
Absolutely. I met new friends, I felt as though I helped young women by opening up my home for the Young Survivor's Meetings, and by putting myself out there saying I had breast cancer and I made it through, maybe it helped someone else going through the same.
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16 people found this review helpful
I"m 57 and a 22 year survivor. LBBC is the only bc organization with which I volunteer because they give direct, useful, personal care to ANY WOMAN who needs information. And the web site is an excellent source of very current information. In addition, the LBBC staff is appreciative of all of their volunteers-it really feels like a team effort. I've worked the phone hotline for a few years, speaking with women in various stages of treatment and sometimes with caregivers. If I am not able to answer a specific question or request, LBBC gets an answer within one day, every time. It really is a first class organization.
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the voices of the women who get help from the phone hotline. They feel connected and hopeful.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
need to be two people!
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
I always learn something new and I always feel that I've received more than I 've given
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
smart, caring, committed.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
help so many more women who desperately need help.
Ways to make it better...
I had more time to volunteer.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
money, money and money. They could touch so many more lives if more financial resources were available to them.
One thing I'd also say is that...
LBBC really is a GREAT NONPROFIT.
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7 people found this review helpful
I've been a participant in LBBC's conferences, teleconferences, and a volunteer on their helpline. They provide the best and newest information on treatment, diagnosis, psychsocial aspects of having breast cancer, and were the first to address the needs of those of us with late stage, or metastatic breast cancer. The staff is bright, qualified, committed, and infused with the mission of doing all that they can to help translate medical information to the lay public in a way that is understandable, useful, and that helps women become their own advocates in their breast cancer experiences.
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Improving womens' knowledge of and coping with breast cancer, and it's diagnosis, treatment, emotional and physical consequences.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Use my voice to lobby Congress for recognition of metastatic BC, the need for more mets-specific research, and help for those of us living with it. Lobby for waiving the 29 month wait for Medicare eligibility after Social Security Disability
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The conferences that they develop are some of the best that I've ever attended. They get nationally recognized speakers, and cover essential topics well.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Bright, committed to bettering the lot of people with breast cancer, and helping them to become more educated about BC issues, and better advocates for themselves.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Provide conferences in other areas of the country, increase it's ability to provide financial assistance to BC patients who need help, and fund research in areas that have been neglected, ie: emotional impact of BC diagnosis, treatment, and effective help
Ways to make it better...
If I qualified geographically for one of their grants when I'd lost my job d/t a liver tumor.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
As with many charitable organizations, I'm sure that they could do much more good with more funding.
One thing I'd also say is that...
LBBC is a top-notch organization, and they do a great amount of good for those with breast cancer, and those who care for and about us.
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7 people found this review helpful
I was initially diagnosed with breast cancer in 1982 and then again in 2003. I turned to Living Beyond Breast Cancer and I have never looked else where. I get so much support; both intellectually and emotionally, from the staff as well as from the amazing women I have met there who share my disease. The organization is so inspiring that I have even chosen to work as a volunteer.
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my own personal experience. Everyone is willing to listen and find answers if needed. The conferences are informative and worth attending and the energy is amazing.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
continue to expand on information related to metastatic breast cancer. We seem to be a growing segment of the breast cancer population.
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
getting to know the staff and the other volunteers who share my disease. They are "my support group."
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
informed,supportive and interested in helping. Every one seems willing to do whatever needs to be done to get the job done.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
I don't know about salaries but I assume that staff is under paid for the amount of work that is done. Many work evenings and weekends.
Ways to make it better...
I don't know what could be done to make my experience a better one. A cure perhaps?
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
meeting the needs of the growing number of women who need are being diagnosed with breast cancer.
One thing I'd also say is that...
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Assistant Professor, Business, Economics and Public Policy
Romel Mostafa joined the Business, Economics, and Public Policy group in July 2011. Prior to coming to the Western University, he was a Visiting Assistant Professor of Strategy at Olin Business School, Washington University in St. Louis. He received his Ph.D. in Strategy, Entrepreneurship & Technological Change from Carnegie Mellon University.
Professor Mostafa's primary area of research investigates the mechanisms that foster birth and growth of competitive industries. A recipient of Kauffman Dissertation Fellowship, Mostafa focuses on the processes by which entrants build their new-firm capabilities, the channels that allow valuable knowledge to diffuse across firm boundaries, and the impact of institutional environments and their changes on entrepreneurial activities. His secondary area of research explores how behavioural biases affect financial decision making. His published and on-going research has been featured in various international media, including the BusinessWeek and the National Public Radio.
A native of Bangladesh, Professor Mostafa enjoys various sports (cricket and soccer, above all) and music (especially 60's and 70's Bengali and English music), and loves cooking and travelling.
- Global Macroeconomics for Managers
- BA, Economics & Math-Computer Science - Lawrence University
- MS, Social and Decision Sciences - Carnegie Mellon University
- PhD, Strategy Entrepreneurship & Technological Change - Carnegie Mellon University
Selected Publications
- Mostafa, R. and S. Klepper, (forthcoming) "Industrial Development through Tacit Knowledge Seeding: Evidence from the Bangladesh Garment Industry," Management Science.
- Argyres, N. and R. Mostafa (2016). "Knowledge Inheritance, Vertical Integration, and Entrant Survival in the Early U.S. Auto Industry," Academy of Management Journal 59:1474-1492.
- Haisley, E., R. Mostafa and G. Loewenstein (2008). "Myopic Risk-seeking: The Impact of Narrow Decision Bracketing on Lottery Play." Journal of Risk and Uncertainty 37, 57-75.
- Haisley, E., R. Mostafa and G. Loewenstein (2008). "Subjective Relative Income and Lottery Ticket Purchases." Journal of Behavioral Decision Making 21, 283-295.
- Visiting Assistant Professor of Strategy, Olin Business School, Washington University in St. Louis (2008-2011)
- Advisory Editor, The Executive Times, (2003-2010)
- Cofounder, Moondip LLC, Chicago, IL (1999-2002)
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- Economic Development
- Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets
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State Rep. Jim Riesberg, D-Greeley., will host a community forum on Saturday to review the challenges facing higher education in Colorado.
The forum will run from 9-10:30 a.m. in Columbine B in the University of Northern Colorado's University Center, 20th Street and 10th Avenue in Greeley.
Guest presenters will include: UNC President Kay Norton, Aims President Marsi Liddell, Aims student Mike Price and UNC student Matt VanDriel. A representative from the Colorado Commission on Higher Education has been invited, according to a Riesberg release.
The focus for the presentations will be funding and enrollment issues, the current demand for continued education, and how the institutions can best serve the students and the community. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. There will be time for open discussion and sharing.
"It is important that people have an opportunity to share their concerns, but it is just as important that they understand the forces that are driving the debate, and the challenge to generate the needed capital," Riesberg in the release.
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BBC1 Saturday night talent show Tumble sees celebrities attempt to learn gymnastics to be crowned champion.
The line-up was announced as boxing champion Carl Froch, Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding, fitness legend Mr Motivator, EastEnders actor John Partridge, Loose Women host Andrea McLean, TOWIE star Lucy Mecklenburgh, actor Bobby Lockwood, Sugababe Amelle Berrabah, Dynasty icon Emma Samms and Ian 'H' Watkins from Steps. Alex Jones will present, with Nadia Comaneci and Louis Smith judging.