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The Citizens' Alliance for Property Rights has appealed the dismissal of its Open Public Meetings Act lawsuit against San Juan County to the state Court of Appeals in Seattle.
CAPR, a statewide property rights organization with a chapter in San Juan County, had sought to invalidate the Critical Areas Ordinances because three of six county council members had attended a number of meetings with county employees and others to discuss various questions related to the CAO update. The original case also named three county council members as individual defendants; they were dismissed from the case before the final order.
The notice of appeal brings the case back to life after Island County Superior Court Judge Alan Hancock in May issued a summary judgement order dismissing the lawsuit before trial. That decision said the state open public meetings act applies to subcommittees "only if a majority or quorum of the governing body is present" - a fact that was not refuted by CAPR, though CAPR disagreed with the legal conclusion.
Hancock was named to hear the case after CAPR filed a motion saying that San Juan County Superior Court Judge Donald Eaton should recuse himself as an elected official of the county, which he did.
A three-judge panel of the Court of Appeals will hear the appeal, but paperwork and procedural filings will occupy five or six months before oral arguments are scheduled, according to Dennis Reynolds of Bainbridge Island, the land use attorney representing CAPR.
San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Gaylord thinks Hancock's decision is both procedurally and substantively sound, and he's uncertain what relief could be accorded CAPR at this stage because only the Growth Management Hearings Board, which is presently considering the CAO appeals, has authority to invalidate or change the ordinances.
CAPR attorney Reynolds, however, says that the appeals court has a variety of options available to it, including returning the case to Judge Hancock for further proceedings or deciding the case itself.
Both attorneys agree that the case probably won't be decided until sometime in 2014, although the appeals court can decide the case on the basis of pleading and briefs filed by the parties.
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San Juan Journal Around Town | Aug. 13
County receives grant for model 'Hazard House'
The San Juan County Public Safety and Education Group was recently awarded a grant for $13,296 to purchase an interactive model house for fire and life safety education.
The local group includes emergency service representation from San Juan, Orcas, Lopez and Shaw Island fire departments, the Friday Harbor Fire Department, San Juan Island EMS, the San Juan County Sheriff's Office and the San Juan County Fire Marshal's Office. Those agencies will provide the other $699 needed to purchase the house.
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The Public Safety and Education Group formed last year to coordinate and teach life safety programs countywide. Group representatives are Carolyn Hudson, Max Jones, Marty Clark, Brud Joslin, Susan Risser, Lainey Volk, Robin De La Zerda and Bob Low.
The group also recently acquired a fire extinguisher training prop. The new prop uses live fire and is fueled by propane. It provides a clean and quick method of teaching people how to use fire extinguishers. This will allow the group to provide fire extinguisher training more frequently.
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Archbishop of Canterbury, England, born 20 November, c. 1180, at Abingdon, six miles from Oxford; died 16 November, 1240, at Soissy, France. His early chronology is somewhat uncertain. His parents, Reinald (Reginald) and Mabel Rich, were remarkable for piety. It is said that his mother constantly wore hair-cloth, and attended almost every night at Matins in the abbey church. His father, even during the lifetime of his mother, entered the monastery of Eynsham in Oxfordshire. Edmund had two sisters and at least one brother. The two sisters became nuns at Catesby. From his earliest years he was taught by his mother to practise acts of penance, such as fasting on Saturdays on bread and water, and wearing a hair shirt. When old enough he was sent to study at Oxford. While there, the Child Christ appeared to him while he was walking alone in the fields. In memory of what passed between him and Christ on that occasion, he used every night to sign his forehead with the words "Jesus of Nazareth", a custom he recommended to others. Anxious to preserve purity of mind and body, Edmund made a vow of chastity, and as a pledge thereof he procured two rings ; one he placed on the finger of Our Lady's statue in St. Mary's Oxford, the other he himself wore.
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.A --- When it came to rainfall, the summer of 2011 was one for the books.
The National Weather Service says its Central Park station --- the official reference for New York City statistics --- recorded a record 25.3 inches of rainfall for what it calls the "climatological summer," a period that includes the months of June, July and August. The accumulated rainfall is almost twice the normal amount --- 13.5 inches --- and breaks the previous record of 22.4 inches which was set in 1975.
August was the clincher: A frontal system passed over the greater New York area and dumped significant rain on August 9, which brought 2.09 inches and August 14, when 5.81 inches of rain fell, bringing flash flooding with it.
On August 27-28, Hurricane Irene --- reduced to a tropical storm by the time it reached Staten Island and vicinity --- helped push 2011 into the record books by dumping 2.88 inches and 3.99 inches on each of those respective days.
That made August the wettest month in New York City history. Before the rains of August, the summer's rainfall accumulation was actually below normal. June brought 3.25 inches (normal is 3.84 inches) and July recorded 3.03 inches --- well below the normal of 4.62 inches.
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Despite the warmer-than-normal temperatures of June and the withering heat of July, this past summer did not imperil any heat records; it was not even among the top 10 warmest summers, the NWS says.
That is not to say the summer was without its heat records. The 104-degree shoe-melter on July 22 was a record for that day of the year. The 100-degree reading the following day set another such record. June temperatures averaged 1.1 degrees above normal, and July was a steamy 3.7 degrees above normal: July's temperature readings made it the second warmest ever. But the August storms brought cooler temperatures, keeping the summer from the heat-record annals.


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Well, in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, many people have found out the hard way that's not quite the way it works. What some insurance companies really want, it turns out, is for customers to continue to pay ever-higher premiums for coverage and the insurers to pay as little as possible in claims.
It goes beyond merely begrudging settlements to policy-holders who have claims. After Sandy, Staten Islanders and others who live in hard-hit areas have reported being unable to even get their insurance companies on the phone or arrange for an adjuster to come to their homes, let alone obtain a fair and timely settlement.
Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis' district was hit as hard as any lawmaker's in the storm and, in working with affected constituents ever since, she has gotten an insider's look at the recalcitrance of insurance companies in far too many cases.
"Poor communication, little action, and lack of urgency from insurance carriers are among the most stressful issues my constituents are facing in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy," she said in a statement. "It's completely unreasonable for customers who have fulfilled their end of the bargain for years to be forced to deal with nonsense like unreturned phone calls and unjustified denials."
She added, "Residents face a long road to recovery and certain insurance carriers have provided nothing but obstacles. It's time they assumed their rightful role as part of the solution, rather than the problem."
To that end, she has introduced worthy legislation to remedy the situation. Her bill would identify and enumerate specific unfair claim settlement practices on the part of insurers during a declared state of emergency. (Ms. Malliotakis' post-Sandy experience with constituents stands her in good stead in this regard.) Getting a firm definition onto the books of what constitutes an unfair claim settlement practice — as opposed to vague notions — is something that's long overdue.
Her proposed list of violations ranges from insurers misrepresenting damages to a policy-holder's property to failing to conduct a timely on-site inspection to failing to provide a written denial of a policy-holder's claim with a full and complete explanation, including references to specific applicable policy provisions.
The bill also puts forth explicit timetables for insurers to attain certain steps in the claims process. These schedules are essential for property-owners dealing with issues such as mold and compromised structural integrity in the wake of a disaster.
The bill would also open a viable, realistic path by which insurance policy-holders can recover in civil court the proper amount they are due under the terms of their policy along with incidental damages and reasonable attorney's fees.
In theory, policy-holders who think they've been wronged by their insurance carriers have always been able to seek redress in court. In practice, however, the system strongly discourages the pursuit of these cases in court.
Court rulings in the past have had the overall effect of limiting the ability of individuals to sue insurers for unfair practices in settling claims. There is an Unfair Claim Settlement Practices Act on the books as part of the state's Insurance Law, but these court rulings have limited the enforcement of its provisions.
And while the state Insurance Department has administrative jurisdiction over such matters, as it stands now, the department's administrative remedies require the claimant to prove that an unfair claim settlement practice is part of the insurer's general business practice. This bill would expand the department's power to apply sanctions in cases that qualify as unfair without requiring proof of a larger pattern.
What's more, the state agency's disciplinary actions, such as they are, hardly provide adequate satisfaction to policy-holders who have legitimate grievances.
Having sustained no catastrophe on Sandy's scale before Oct. 29, we all have been more or less content with the insurance system as it is and have dutifully paid our homeowner's insurance policy premiums in the (perhaps naive) expectation that our policies would absolutely shield us from financial ruin in a disaster. Now many of us know better.
The aftermath of Sandy has certainly exposed the systemic flaws in the property insurance claims process.
Ms. Malliotakis' bill would go a long way toward remedying them and finally hold the insurance companies more accountable. We commend her on this reform initiative. And we urge all of Staten Island's state lawmakers and other elected officials to give it their full support.


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Located in the heart of American Canyon, this hotel is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Eagle Vines Golf Club and within 6 mi (10 km) of Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and Chardonnay Golf Club. Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum and Empress Theatre are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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POULSBO — Since 2010, the Poulsbo Police evidence room has seen a change in venue, software system, and personnel.
Mayor Becky Erickson and Police Chief Al Townsend said at Wednesday's City Council meeting it was their top priority to hire a certified evidence room clerk as soon as possible.
After a discussion of funds, the City Council approved Townsend's request to hire a clerk this year, which will cost about $9,000 for the rest of 2013.
The council will consider the position's permanent funding during budget discussions which begin in earnest in September.
Townsend is aiming for an Oct. 1 start date, and the new clerk would train under IT manager Tim Treacher until spring 2014.
Ideally, Townsend said, the clerk would be hired as a full-time position in 2014.
"This is not a receptionist's position," Townsend told the council. The position is a high-liability, critical position for records management, he said.
The records-evidence clerical position had been reduced from a full-time position to half-time in 2011. Since then, operation and maintenance of the evidence room has been run by Treacher.
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By: Matt Harmon
Wide receiver is one of the tougher positions to project to the pros when scouting the college ranks. NFL coverage schemes are harder to figure out. Defensive coordinators ask their corners to play with more physicality than in the off-man heavy college football world. Combine those with timing adjustments and an advanced route tree, and its tough for most pass catchers to make an immediate impact.
More often than not, we must wait until at least the second or third season of a wide receivers' career to see their potential. It is during those years that receivers begin to show advanced traits. These supplement their athletic ability, and are required for NFL success.
When scouting college receiver prospects, it's important to consider some of these advanced traits. If they show signs of them in them in college there's a strong chance they'll develop nicely in the NFL. Not many prospects will show these with regularity, but even flashes should provide scouts with hope.
Alshon Jeffery amassed 218 yards and a touchdown in week five against the Saints. We will take a look at the sophomore pro's first dominant game from 2013 to scout advanced traits. I'll use a one game version of my process to evaluate wide receivers, Reception Perception. Jeffery has always been a physical marvel, and would have made a future in the NFL off that alone. By infusing advanced traits into his game, he became a star in just his second season—recording 89 receptions and over 1,400 yards.
Versatility in alignment
Wide receivers are typically thought of as either outside the numbers players or a slot maven. Yet, as with all positions in the NFL these days, the lines are fast becoming blurred. Teams and coaches want receivers who can play in multiple spots, and keep defenses on their toes. Versatility and multiplicity in where a receiver can line up is a nice indicator of future success.
Alshon Jeffery is 6'3 and 216 pounds, at least. He looks massive on tape. Jeffery certainly profiles as big time X-receiver, but he does a bit more than that. In this loss to the Saints, Jeffery lined up all over the formation for the Bears:
Jeffery took the majority of his 53 snaps outside the numbers to the right (41.5%), and behind the line of scrimmage (53%). However, he still played in a number of other spots. Alshon played in the slot, and made a few receptions from. He was able to get off tight coverage when he started plays on the line of scrimmage—47% of the time.
When scouting receivers, you want to note whether they line up in multiple spots. If a player is protected by how he's deployed, like Kelvin Benjamin was at FSU, they might have trouble getting off the line. Should a receiver just produce average numbers from one spot, he might be a scheme dependent asset. In order to grade a wide receiver as a high-end draft pick, they need to play more than one role.
Potential for route running development
It's unfair to expect any college receiver to be a proficient route runner. It's extremely rare that a prospect comes out of school polished in that area. They don't need to have those skills in order to beat their NCAA defensive completion. The key is to look for signs of future growth and potential development as a full route runner.
Alshon Jeffery was no route running master in college, and wasn't expected to be one in the NFL, at least not early. But as a second year receiver, he showed a ton of hints that this was a secret strength of his. In the sampled game, Jeffery made use of a number of different patterns:
Jeffery's week five Route Tree Percentage chart is a very balanced one. He never runs any route more than 20% of the time. Not only was he adept at running a number of routes, but he produced through multiple ones as well:
Jeffery converted opportunities and produced big plays on nine routes and an improvisational route (defined here as other). Most of his 218 yards came from those two patterns. Yet, its important to not that he was still succeeding and producing on multiple routes. This was due to Jeffery developing subtle skills that led to big improvements from year one to year two:
Alshon Jeffery lines up at the bottom of the screen across from Keenan Lewis, who broke out in 2013. Jeffery presents a reasonable target to his quarterback, but doesn't make a reception due to pressure. He still comes open on this out route down the sideline.
What makes this a good play by Jeffery is his ability to change speeds during a route. As a massive human being, he naturally has a long stride. However, right as he gets into his break, he accelerates with incredible foot frequency. Jeffery then shuffles and breaks out and back to the line of scrimmage, leaving Lewis out of position.
Its subtle movements, short area explosion and quick foot speed like this you want to see when scouting. College receivers won't always run crisp routes. Demonstrating these attributes allows you to believe they could develop in this area.
Awareness and reading coverage
The primary job of a wide receiver is to beat the coverage across from him. Whether it's a double team, a single man or a zone scheme, the receiver must defeat the opposition. Presenting a reasonable target for the quarterback is what's paramount, and everything else comes after.
Alshon Jeffery made highlight reels because of his ridiculous touchdown catches, and ability in traffic. But he's still a player who has developed enough to beat coverage far more often than not:
For Reception Perception data, Jeffery's week five work was quite good. The Saints did not have slouches for corners at this time either. Jeffery did battle with the emerging Keenan Lewis, and the veteran Jabari Greer. The young Chicago receiver beat those players, and others, in man coverage 70% of the time. When New Orleans went to zone coverage, Jeffery still maintained a fine success rate figure.
While Jeffery can win coverage wars due to his physical gifts, it's his developed awareness that brought about these figures. He can read coverage, and use the necessary moves to put defenders in poor positions:
Jeffery sees the cornerback's position and anticipates his movement. The Bears' receiver then fakes as if he's breaking in field. When he sees the defender comes downhill, he breaks hard past him toward the end zone. The result is a big 34-yard reception, and a huge play over the middle.
By understand defender's positioning, and how cornerbacks play, receivers can defeat their coverage opponents. Again, this isn't an attribute most college receivers display. Yet, if a scout even sees flashes of it, they must make note and weigh it heavily. General on field intelligence is something evaluators can project into receivers developing this trait.
When they maintain high success rate against coverage, wide receivers become big parts of their offense. Jeffery was a massive fixture of the Chicago offense in week five:
Jeffery was targeted on 42% and caught passes on 32.2% of the 31 routes he ran against the Saints. Jay Cutler knew he would beat his coverage assignments, and was willing to toss him the ball. Jeffery repaid his quarterback by catching passes on 76.9% of his targets.
Height, weight and speed are important in receiver scouting. Players need a certain amount of those physical skills to succeed in the NFL. Yet, scouts must also learn to look for clues that wideouts can develop the advanced traits. The ones that do turn into superstars, and some very quickly like Alshon Jeffery.


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Native Staten Islander Virgil Louis Manfra, 88, a retired U.S. Postal Service employee, died June 9 at his home in Philo, Ill.
Born in New Brighton, he left Curtis High School in his senior year to join the U.S. Navy. Mr. Manfra was stationed in Pearl Harbor aboard the destroyer USS Shaw, which was badly damaged during the Japanese attack.
Upon his return from military service, he and Jean Annear married in 1945, and they moved to Mariners Harbor to raise their family.
He enjoyed playing the harmonica, which he did for his fellow seamen before going into battle, and as a way to relax, family said.
Mr. Manfra worked for the U.S. Postal Service for more than 30 years. A carrier and clerk, he was assigned to the central station in Lower Manhattan.
He relocated to St. Augustine, Fla., in 1973, and worked as a night clerk at the YMCA there for 12 years. He settled in Philo earlier this year.
Jean, his wife of 44 years, died in 1989.
Surviving are his sons, John and Michael; his daughters, Jill Greenan and Sandra Manfra Marretta; two brothers, Anthony and Louis; seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service on Staten Island is being planned for September. The funeral service was Saturday in the Freese Funeral Home, Sidney, Ill., with burial in St. Augustine Memorial Park & Crematory.


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By R. RICCIARDI
I am writing this letter to my fellow Islanders to put a special light on a unique local representative.
Superstorm Sandy impacted my brother and sister-in-law's Oakwood Beach home. Power was out for two and a half weeks.
During the first week, I called Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis' office. On Election Day, no less, she personally did a safety visit bringing needed food to them.
This noble deed was done with much care and compassion, very much missing in 90 percent of our elected leaders on both sides of the fence.
I found out that she was embedded in the whole relief effort in her represented areas.
Her dedication to duty to the public is very admirable and refreshing.
If only others would follow her lead, our country would return on a new positive road ahead.


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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 144 (Monday, July 28, 2014)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 43700-43704] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2014-17635] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary 32 CFR Part 104 [Docket ID: DoD-2013-OS-0091] RIN 0790-AJ00 Civilian Employment and Reemployment Rights for Service Members, Former Service Members and Applicants of the Uniformed Services AGENCY: Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Proposed rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This rule updates established policy, assigned responsibilities, and procedures for informing Service members and individuals who apply for uniformed service of their civilian employment and reemployment rights, benefits, and obligations. The purpose of this regulatory action is to support the non-career uniformed service by taking appropriate actions to inform and assist uniformed Service members and former Service members and individuals who apply for uniformed service of their rights, benefits, and obligations under Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). DATES: Comments must be received by September 26, 2014. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and/or RIN number and title, by any of the following methods:
Federal Rulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Mail: Federal Docket Management System Office, 4800 Mark Center Drive, East Tower, Suite 02G09, Alexandria VA 22350-3100. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number or Regulatory Information Number (RIN) for this Federal Register document. The general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Curtis Bell, 571-372-0695. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This proposed rule is part of DoD's retrospective plan, completed in August 2011, under Executive Order 13563, ``Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review.'' DoD's full plan and updates can be accessed at: http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;dct=FR+PR+N+O+SR;rpp=10;po=0;D=DOD-2011-OS-0036. I. Executive Summary a. Purpose The purpose of this regulatory action is to support the non-career uniformed service by taking appropriate actions to inform and assist uniformed Service members, former Service members, and individuals who apply for uniformed service of their rights, benefits, and obligations under USERRA. b. Legal Authority 38 U.S.C. chapter 43. The purposes of this chapter are: (1) To encourage non-career service in the uniformed services by eliminating or minimizing the disadvantages to civilian careers and employment which can result from such service; (2) to minimize the disruption to the lives of persons performing service in the uniformed services as well as to their employers, their fellow employees, and their communities, by providing for the prompt reemployment of such persons upon their completion of such service; and (3) to prohibit discrimination against persons because of their service in the uniformed services. II. Summary of the Major Provisions This regulatory action: a. Establishes procedures to maintain oversight of an effective program to ensure that uniformed Service members, former Service members, and individuals who apply for uniformed service are aware of their rights, benefits, and obligations under USERRA. b. Describes policies that serve to promote and inform uniformed Service members, former Service members, and individuals of their rights who apply for unformed service of their rights under USERRA. III. Costs and Benefits Based on the estimated costs of $3000 per USERRA case that DOL spends to formally investigate a claim, DoD ESGR saves the Federal government over $8 million dollars annually. ESGR operates and maintains a Customer Service Center (CSC) that acts as the initial entry point for USERRA complaints, inquiries, and information requests. The CSC provides prompt, expert telephonic and email responses to Service members and employers on all USERRA related matters. During Fiscal Year 2012 (FY (12)), ESGR received 21,521 contacts by telephone and email. Of those contacts, 2,793 resulted in actual USERRA cases for mediation purposes. There is no cost to the general public, including the Service member. The approximate cost of $3000 is the estimated cost for the DOL to investigate formal complaints if ESGR's mediation program was not in place. The benefits of using ESGR services are Service members receive a timely response without additional cost. IV. Background This rule is designed to provide information about the USERRA to Service members, former service members, individuals who apply, and their employers through an informal mediation program run by the Employer [[Page 43701]] Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). ESGR is a DoD operational agency whose mission is to gain and maintain employer support for Guard and Reserve service by advocating relevant initiatives, recognizing outstanding support, increasing awareness of the law, and resolving conflict between employers and Service members. As such, ESGR is the principal agency within DoD dedicated to providing its customers and stakeholders with an awareness about USERRA. ESGR has provided outreach and USERRA assistance to Reserve Component (RC) Service members and their employers since its inception in 1972. Hundreds of thousands of RC Service members and employers have benefited from ESGR services. Considering the National Guard and Reserve forces make up nearly 50 percent of our military strength and ongoing global operations coupled with humanitarian response, civilian employers' support is critical to our National Defense now more than ever. The Ombudsman Services Program provides education, information, and neutral third-party mediation services in order to resolve employee/ employer USERRA conflicts. ESGR is not an enforcement agency, and does not participate in formal litigation processes. ESGR signed an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in 2010 with the Department of Labor that continued organizational cooperation and improved services provided to all customers regarding USERRA compliance. More than 650 volunteer ombudsmen help to resolve USERRA compliance issues throughout the Nation. More than 4,900 volunteers support ESGR's mission and serve on ESGR State Committees maintaining employer support programs, providing informative briefings and mediation, and recognizing employers who go above and beyond in their dedication to employees who pledge to be both a citizen and protector of our Nation. Since ESGR's creation four decades ago, thousands of employers have been honored for their commitment to stand beside those who serve. As the use of our military evolves, many Guard and Reserve members will return from present-day conflicts, changing out of their boots and reintegrating into life at home. ESGR is committed to continue assisting the returning Service members by ensuring America's heroes have meaningful civilian employment when they come home. The benefit is that ESGR relieves DOL of the extra cases that may be filed by providing information which the inquirer can decide whether to pursue further action with the DOL. Regulatory Procedures Executive Order 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and Review'' and Executive Order 13563, ``Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review'' DoD consulted with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and determined this NPRM meets the criteria for a significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866, as supplemented by Executive Order 13563, and was subject to OMB review. Sec. 202, Pub. L. 104-4, ``Unfunded Mandates Reform Act'' Section 202 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA) (Pub. L. 104-4) requires agencies assess anticipated costs and benefits before issuing any rule whose mandates require spending in any 1 year of $100 million in 1995 dollars, updated annually for inflation. In 2014, that threshold is approximately $141 million. This document will not mandate any requirements for State, local, or tribal governments, nor will it affect private sector costs. Public Law 96-354, ``Regulatory Flexibility Act'' (5 U.S.C. 601) We certify this proposed rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Therefore, the Regulatory Flexibility Act, as amended, does not require us to prepare a regulatory flexibility analysis. Public Law 96-511, ``Paperwork Reduction Act'' (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) This proposed rule does not create any new, or affect any existing collections, and therefore, does not require OMB approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Executive Order 13132, ``Federalism'' Executive Order 13132 establishes certain requirements that an agency must meet when it promulgates a proposed rule (and subsequent final rule) that imposes substantial direct requirement costs on State and local governments, preempts State law, or otherwise has Federalism implications. This document will not have a substantial effect on State and local governments. List of Subjects in 32 CFR Part 104 Government employees, Military personnel. Accordingly 32 CFR part 104 is proposed to be revised to read as follows: PART 104--CIVILIAN EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS FOR SERVICE MEMBERS, FORMER SERVICE MEMBERS AND APPLICANTS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES Sec. 104.1 Purpose. 104.2 Applicability. 104.3 Definitions. 104.4 Policy. 104.5 Responsibilities. 104.6 Procedures. Authority: 38 U.S.C. chapter 43. Sec. 104.1 Purpose. This part updates established policy, assigned responsibilities, and procedures for informing Service members and individuals who apply for uniformed service of their civilian employment and reemployment rights, benefits, and obligations pursuant to 38 U.S.C. chapter 43 (referred to in this part as the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) of 1994). Sec. 104.2 Applicability. This part applies to: The Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Military Departments (including the Coast Guard at all times, including when it is a Service in the Department of Homeland Security by agreement with that Department), the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Joint Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities within the DoD (referred to collectively in this part as the ``DoD Components''). Sec. 104.3 Definitions. Unless otherwise noted, these terms and their definitions are for the purposes of this part. Critical mission. An operational mission that requires the skills or resources available in a Reserve Component or components. Critical requirement. A requirement in which the incumbent possesses unique knowledge, extensive experience, and specialty skill training to successfully fulfill the duties or responsibilities in support of the mission and operation or exercise. Also, a requirement in which the incumbent must gain the necessary experience to qualify for key senior leadership [[Page 43702]] positions within his or her Reserve Component. Impossible or unreasonable. For the purpose of determining when providing advance notice of uniformed service to an employer is impossible or unreasonable, orders by competent military authority to report for uniformed service within 48 hours of notification, and reasons of military necessity are sufficient justification for not providing advance notice of pending uniformed service to an employer, as well as the unavailability of an employer or employer representative to whom notification can be given. Military necessity. For the purpose of determining when providing advance notice of uniformed service is not required, a mission, operation, exercise, or requirement that is classified, or a pending or ongoing mission, operation, exercise, or requirement that may be compromised or otherwise adversely affected by public knowledge is sufficient justification for not providing advance notice to an employer. Non-career service. The period of active uniformed service required to complete the initial uniformed service obligation; a period of active duty or full-time National Guard duty that is for a specified purpose and duration with no expressed or implied commitment for continued active duty; or participation in a Reserve Component as a member of the Ready Reserve performing annual training, active duty for training, or inactive duty training. Continuous or repeated active uniformed service or full-time National Guard duty that results in eligibility for a regular retirement from the Armed Forces is not considered non-career service. Officer. For determining those Service officials authorized to provide advance notice to a civilian employer of pending uniformed service by a Service member or an individual who has applied for uniformed service, an officer will include all commissioned officers, warrant officers, and non-commissioned officers authorized by the Secretary concerned to act in this capacity. Uniformed services. The Armed Forces, the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard when engaged in active duty for training, inactive duty training, or full-time national Guard duty, and any other category of persons designated by the President in time of war or national emergency. (See 38 U.S.C. chapter 43.) Sec. 104.4 Policy. It is DoD policy to support non-career uniformed service by taking appropriate actions to inform and assist uniformed Service members and former Service members and individuals who apply for uniformed service of their rights, benefits, and obligations in accordance with 38 U.S.C. chapter 43. Sec. 104.5 Responsibilities. (a) The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)): (1) In addition to the responsibilities in paragraph (d) of this section, the USD(P&R) has overall responsibility for DoD policy pertaining to civilian employment and reemployment rights, benefits, and obligations. (2) Develops and oversees the implementation of DoD policy pertaining to civilian employment and reemployment rights, benefits, and obligations. (b) Under the authority, direction, and control of USD(P&R), the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs (ASD(RA)), with input from the Department of Labor's Veterans Employment and Training Service (DOL-VETS) and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), advises the USD(P&R) on policies and procedures to promote and inform non-career uniformed Service members and employers on civilian employment and reemployment rights, benefits and obligations in accordance with USERRA. (c) Under the authority, direction, and control of the USD(P&R), the Director, Department of Defense Human Resources Activity (DoDHRA), oversees the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). (d) The OSD and DoD Component heads develop and implement procedures within their respective Components that are appropriate and in accordance with public law and DoD policy pertaining to civilian employment and reemployment rights, benefits, and obligations. Sec. 104.6 Procedures. (a) Service member information and assistance. (1) The Heads of the DoD Components and the Commandant of the Coast Guard will: (i) Inform the personnel in paragraph (a)(1)(i)(A) and (B) of this section of their general employment and reemployment rights, benefits, and obligations as described in USERRA. (A) Civilian employees who apply for uniformed service. (B) Civilian employees who are current members of the uniformed services who perform or participate on a voluntary or involuntary basis in active duty, inactive duty, or full-time National Guard duty. (ii) Provide subject-matter experts to serve as points of contact (POCs) to assist applicants for and members of the uniformed service in matters related to employment and reemployment rights, benefits, and obligations. (iii) Provide initial and annual refresher training for all Human Resources officials, supervisors, employees, and uniformed Service members. (2) The Secretaries of the Military Departments and the Commandant of the Coast Guard will: (i) Provide an annual review of USERRA information to employees of the uniformed services. (ii) Upon completion of a period of active duty extending beyond 30 days, and before separation from active duty, advise Active and Reserve Component Service members covered by USERRA of their employment and reemployment rights, benefits, and obligations as provided under USERRA. (iii) Advise members of the uniformed services that as employees they must fulfill certain obligations in order to achieve eligibility for reemployment rights as specified in USERRA. At a minimum, advice given will include the following USERRA notification and reporting requirements for returning to civilian employment: (A) Advance notification of military service. To be eligible for reemployment rights as specified in USERRA, employees must provide advance notice of absence due to uniformed service to their civilian employers except when giving such notice is prevented by military necessity, or otherwise impossible or unreasonable under all the circumstances. (1) DoD recommends persons applying for and/or performing uniformed service to provide advance notice in writing to their civilian employers of pending absence. (2) Although oral notice is allowed pursuant to USERRA, written notice of pending uniformed service provides documentary evidence that this basic prerequisite to retaining reemployment rights was fulfilled by the Service member and serves to avoid unnecessary disputes. (3) Regardless of the means of providing advance notice, whether oral or written, it should be provided as early as possible. The DoD recommends that advance notice to civilian employers be provided at least 30 days prior to departure for uniformed service when feasible, based upon the time the Service member receives confirmation of upcoming uniformed service duty. Other acceptable methods of providing notice include: (i) Giving notice on behalf of the employee by an appropriate officer in [[Page 43703]] the uniformed Service member's chain of command. Written notice is preferred. (ii) Providing the employer a copy of the unit's annual training schedule for the duty served on those dates, or by providing the employer in advance with a signed standardized letter with blanks in which the Service member has filled in the appropriate military duty dates. (iii) Providing advance notification letters. Sample letters are provided by the ESGR, DoD's primary office for all matters concerning employer support of the National Guard and Reserve. ESGR information is provided in Sec. 104.6(c) of this part. (B) Reemployment reporting requirements. As described in USERRA, when notifying employers of their intent to return to work after completing uniformed service, employees must meet specific time-lines. Depending on the length of service, these time-lines span from less than 24 hours up to 90 days after completing uniformed service. (1) Sample return notification letters are provided by ESGR. (2) When absence from civilian employment due to uniformed service exceeds 30 days, the Service member is required to provide documentation of service performed if requested by the employer. (i) As a matter of policy the Military Departments will require Service members to provide verification of absence due to uniformed service to civilian employers regardless of the duration of service- related absence. Failure of an employee to comply with this policy requirement, which exceeds the requirement of USERRA, is not intended to, and should not, affect the legal responsibilities of the employer under USERRA including prompt reemployment to the Service member employee. (ii) Types of documentation satisfying this requirement are detailed in 20 CFR part 1002. (C) Five-Year Service Limit. USERRA imposes a 5-year cumulative limit on absences from each place of civilian employment, due to uniformed service. (D) Character of service. Service members must not have been separated from service under a disqualifying discharge. (iv) Determine and certify in writing periods of service exempt from USERRA's 5-year cumulative limit. Established exempt periods must be reviewed and recertified via policy memorandum, at a minimum, every 2 years. Failure to comply with this administrative requirement does not affect the continued validity of exempt periods certified in a writing that is more than 2 years old. (A) Determine and certify in writing those additional training requirements not already exempt from USERRA 5-year cumulative service limit, that are necessary for the professional development or skill training or retraining for members of the National Guard or Reserve. When the Secretary concerned certifies those training requirements, performance of uniformed service to complete a certified training requirement is exempt from USERRA 5-year cumulative service limit. (B) Determine and certify in writing those periods of active duty when a Service member is ordered to, or retained on, active duty (other than for training) under any provision of law because of a war or national emergency officially declared by the President or Congress. Such orders with the purpose of direct or indirect support of the war or national emergency will be annotated accordingly since these periods of service are exempt from USERRA 5-year cumulative service limit. (C) Determine, and certify in writing, those periods of active duty performed by a member of the National Guard or Reserve that are designated by the Secretary concerned as a critical mission or critical requirement, and for that reason are exempt from USERRA 5-year cumulative service limit. (1) The authority for determining what constitutes a critical mission or requirement will not be delegated below the Assistant Secretary level. The designation of a critical requirement to gain the necessary experience to qualify for specific key senior leadership positions will be used judiciously, and the necessary experience and projected key leadership positions fully documented in the determination and certification. (2) This authority must not be used to grant exemptions to avoid USERRA 5-year cumulative service limit or to extend individuals in repeated statutory tours. (v) Issue orders that span the entire period of service when ordering a member of the National Guard or Reserve to active duty for a mission or requirement, and reflect USERRA 5-year cumulative exemption status as appropriate. (A) Order modifications will be initiated, as required, to ensure continuous active duty should the period required to complete the mission or requirement change. Order modifications will be completed, as required, to reflect qualifying 5-year exemption, as applicable; or an official Statement of Service must be generated, indicating original qualifying orders as exempt under proper authority, and retained in the Service member's personnel file. (B) Orders must indicate exemption under USERRA from the 5-year cumulative service limit on uniformed service absence from employment, when applicable. Specify the statutory or Secretarial authority for those orders when such authority meets one or more of the exemptions from USERRA 5-year cumulative service limit. Orders qualifying for exemption should include a status reflecting the exemption status and authority. (vi) Document the length of a Service member's initial period of military service obligation performed on active duty. (vii) Document those circumstances that prevent a Service member from providing advance notification of uniformed service to a civilian employer because of military necessity or when advance notification is otherwise impossible or unreasonable. (viii) Designate those officers who are authorized by the Secretary concerned to provide advance notification of service to a civilian employer on behalf of a Service member or applicant for uniformed service. (ix) Provide documentation, upon request from a Service member or former Service member that may be used to satisfy the Service member's entitlement to statutory reemployment rights and benefits. Appropriate documentation may include, as necessary: (A) The inclusive dates of the initial period of military service obligation performed on active duty. (B) Any period of service during which a Service member was required to serve because he or she was unable to obtain a release from active duty through no fault of the Service member. (C) The cumulative length of all periods of active duty performed. (D) The authority under which a Service member was ordered to active duty when such service was exempt from USERRA 5-year cumulative service limit. (E) The date the Service member was last released from active duty, active duty for special work, initial active duty for training, active duty for training, inactive duty training, annual training, or full- time National Guard duty. This documentation establishes the timeliness of reporting to, or submitting application to return to, a position of civilian employment. (F) A statement indicating service requirements prevented providing a civilian employer with advance [[Page 43704]] notification of pending service, when applicable. (G) Proof that the Service member's entitlement to reemployment benefits has not been terminated because of the character of service as provided in section 4304 of USERRA. (H) A statement that sufficient documentation verifying a particular period of service, does not exist, when appropriate. (x) Establish a central point of contact (POC) at each Reserve Component headquarters or Reserve regional command and each National Guard State headquarters who can render assistance to: (A) Members of the National Guard or Reserve about employment and reemployment rights, benefits, and obligations. (B) Employers of National Guard and Reserve members about duty or training requirements arising from a member's uniformed service or service obligation. (xi) Inform Reserve Component Service members of services provided by ESGR. ESGR's subject-matter expert POCs can render assistance with issues regarding employment and reemployment rights, benefits, and obligations under USERRA. More information about ESGR is contained in paragraph (c) of this section. (b) Employer information and assistance. The Military Departments will: (1) Provide verification of absence due to uniformed service to civilian employers upon request regardless of the duration of service- related absence. (2) Provide verification of discharge status upon employer request. (3) Designate Reserve Component representatives who must consider, and accommodate, requests from civilian employers of National Guard and Reserve members by adjusting Service member absences from civilian employment due to uniformed service, when such service has an adverse impact on the employer and does not conflict with military requirements. The designated representatives may make arrangements other than adjusting the period of absence to accommodate such requests when it serves the best interest of the military and is reasonable to do so. (c) Agencies providing USERRA assistance--(1) ESGR. ESGR is a component of the DoDHRA, a DoD Field Activity under the authority, direction, and control of the USD(P&R). (i) ESGR is the primary DoD office for all matters concerning employer support of the National Guard and Reserve, and serves as the lead proponent for USERRA matters within DoD. (ii) ESGR informs Service members and their civilian employers regarding their rights and responsibilities governed by USERRA. (iii) ESGR does not have enforcement authority for USERRA, but serves as a free resource for Service members and employers. (iv) ESGR's trained ombudsmen provide neutral, informal alternative dispute mediation services between Service members and employers for issues relating to compliance with USERRA. Headquarters ESGR Ombudsman Services representatives can be contacted by calling 1-800-336-4590. (v) ESGR's Web site (available at http://www.esgr.mil) provides local and State contact information. Additionally, the Web site provides links to multiple resources for both Service members and employers. (2) DOL-VETS. 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Detailed analysis of the time travel used in 12 Monkeys.
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February 23, 2013
Elephant Mean Girls at Watering Hole
Caitlin O'Connel-Rodwell, Smithsonian Magazine
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A roar broke the silence of a dead winter's night. When I heard the noise, I shot up and tossed back the hood of my sleeping bag, which I had pulled over my head to cut the chill. From my bed up in the research tower, I looked down at the water hole 20 feet below, now black since the moon had set several hours ago. This was my home during my elephant field season, and it offered a great view of elephants in action day and night.
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How I manage liver:
I put a pound of liver and a pound of 75% ground beef (grass-fed), a yellow onion, and a bunch of seasoning (this week, taco seasoning) in my food processor, then pulse it until it's fairly uniform looking. Cook in bacon fat while stirring a lot, until it is all done through. If your FP is smaller, do it in batches.
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Sherwood 66, Sandy 28: The Bowmen of Sherwood (8-0, 6-0 Northwest Oregon Conference) used a 35-point second quarter to blow open a 7-7 tie at Sandy (3-5, 2-4) and remain undefeated on the season.
Senior quarterback Dusty Crabtree threw for two touchdowns in the second quarter and finished 6-of-9 for 183 yards. Sherwood's rushers carried the ball 45 times for 260 yards with four different running backs finding the end zone.
Sandy's Garet Jones returned a second-quarter kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown. On the following kickoff, Sherwood's A.J. Spencer returned the Pioneers' kick 80 yards for a touchdown. The Bowmen would return a second kickoff 77 yards for another score in the third quarter.
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Lancaster Beatles tribute band Imitation No. 9 isn't interested in fancy costumes or musical theater. They just want to recreate your favorite Fab Four tunes in their original key.
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HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- The punt was 86 yards and it was legit.
Veteran Ben Graham, who was thought to be in danger of losing his job after struggling last season, put the ball in orbit on a kick during yesterday's intra-squad scrimmage. Kicking from his own end zone, the ball traveled 74 yards in the air, landing on the 29-yard line.
Graham called it one of his best three punts as a Jet in practice or a game. He also had two 55-yard punts.
"Everything came together (on the 86-yarder)," said the Australian-born fourth-year pro.
Graham, 34, averaged 43.3 yards last season but he shanked the ball in several big spots. Late last season, the Jets signed punter Jeremy Kapinos and he kicked against the Titans in Game 15. Graham was deactivated.
In a surprising move, the Jets waived Kapinos after minicamp, essentially giving the job to Graham.
"I did a lot of different things (this offseason)," said Graham, who is having a sensational training camp. "The appointment of Kevin O'Dea (as special teams coach), who is more of a punting specialist, has certainly helped me out.
"We went back to the basics. We worked every single day to get more consistency of technique so that no matter the situation, I'm able to get off a good punt."
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Sainey Touray always has a smile on his face. I am not kidding, he must be in a great mood all of the time. He is just that happy of a guy. He has extra reason to be happy lately. With three goals in two U.S. Open Cup matches he is tied for third in goal scoring for the 2012 tournament. That is a pretty cool tidbit of information. One more cool fact for you... since 2007 only the Seattle Sounders have made more quarterfinal appearances than the City Islanders.
Since scoring two goals against his former club and helping
Against the Red Bulls the whole game was exhausting for the players, coaches, and fans alike. It was an emotional rollercoaster (kind of like the New England match) and I really wanted to know if Sainey could describe the feelings or even put into words what he was thinking after the match.
He told me "You never know what could happen at times in this lovely game and to come up big when your team needs you is a great feeling. I'm so happy to be part of this club in these great moments."
These really are some cool times to be a City Islander fan. I bet it is also cool to be a player or a coach. For Sainey though, I figured it had extra meaning considering the win came against his former team.
That being said, I asked him if he had any extra motivation or incentive going into the match. His humble response, with no bad blood toward
Lastly, we talked about how not only did we upset one MLS club this year, we now have done it twice. Up next is Philly. It is a match you would think would be a very tough one for us. They are our MLS affiliate and we are playing away on the road. When asked about it Sainey simply said, "We are taking the Open Cup seriously so it's definitely a competition we want to win so we're going all out."
The match with the
Below are two clips of Sainey in action. One is his goal last season against New York FC and the other is his near goal against the Union with a bicycle kick. By the way, whoever taught Sainey how to head the ball deserves props. His goal below was a nicely placed header and so was one of his goals against the Red Bulls the other night.