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I wanted to thank Keauanna Mackey for helping me schedule a station tour on April 27th. Everyone at the station was very friendly! I'd also like to give a commendation to Fire Fighter Eric Espinoza who gave us a very engaging tour. I hope we can schedule more of these visits.
Best Regards,
Congratulations to Battalion Chief Paul Cavagnaro, Firefighter Greg Louzao, Apparatus Operator Gene Taylor, Firefighter Tad Travis, Captain Chuck Wong, Captain Tyre Mills III, and Apparatus Operator Jim Geissinger for completing twenty years of service with the City of Berkeley.
I want to commend firefighter Damon Brown. He let the Berkeley CERTs into the building last night and came to lock up afterwards. He was so engaging, friendly, helpful and encouraging. Everyone there commented on his qualities.
My observations about the Berkeley Fire Department generally are that the firefighters are unfailingly friendly and available to the CERT volunteers and to the public at large. As a member of both those groups, I know how challenging we can be at times and so I hugely appreciate the effort to be courteous to a sometimes contentious lot. Great job commanding, Dave, but I think you were dealt a pretty good hand if firefighter Brown is the rule.
Congratulations to Sam Law, Fire and Life Safety Plans Examiner for achieving 15 years of service and Captain Dennis Foley for achieving 35 years of the service.
November 3, 2014
This letter is to express our appreciation and commend the Berkeley Fire Department for its support of the Workshop on Fire Following Earthquake at the University of California's Richmond Field Station and Equipment Demonstration in Berkeley. The participation of your Department's above-ground water supply system with the Cities of Vallejo, San Francisco, and Oakland's water systems was the first time a joint exercise has been held. The demonstration was presented to 42 fire agencies from throughout the United States.
Richard McCarthy, Executive Director, California Seismic Safety Commission
Dale Cox, Project Manager, USGS Science Application for Risk Reduction Project
Kim Zagaris, Fire and Rescue Chief, OES
Stephen Mahin, Professor , UC Berkeley, Byron L. and Elviria E. Nishkian Professor of Structural Engineering
The Fire Department would like to recognize and thank the HHCS staff who helped 16 people displaced from their homes after the November 17th fire on Bonita Avenue. Chris Oniki made the North Berkeley Senior Center and restrooms available to residents waiting in the cold. The senior center/Meals on Wheels staff brought them baked goods. Raquel Molina was a resource to them in accessing the Relocation Ordinance to get back on their feet. Residents were impressed by the kindness and attentiveness of City staff, and the Fire Department appreciates everyone's dedication to serve our community members.
I would like to acknowledge Sarah Lana and Jennifer Lazo for their collaboration and work with the Health, Housing and Community Services Department and American Red Cross for their work updating the protocols and procedures to assist displaced residents. The plan they developed improved the communication and coordination between multiple agencies.
Chief Dong
September 29, 2014
Congratulations to Kino and his K-9 Handler, Captain Chuck Wong, for achieving the highest cumulative score against other urban, search and rescue canine teams and for receiving first place at the 2014 Urban Shield exercises. Captain Wong also volunteered to serve as a Division Supervisor in the Red Area Command for developing and delivering an advanced canine medical course for the 2014 Urban Shield participants. The first place award is the result of Kino's and Captain Wong's hard work and dedication to the K-9 Urban Search and Rescue Program.
September 11, 2014
Congratulations to Deputy Chief Aaron Lee, Assistant Chief Donna McCracken, Captain Warren Davis, Captain Robert Smith, and Captain John Tarascio for 25 years of service.
July 31, 2014
I would like to recognize several members of the department for their performance on an out of the ordinary call. The individuals on the call were Captain Sprague ,A.O. Arnold, FF/PM Landsberg, FF/PM Garcia, FF/PM John and FF/PM Dragovich. The personnel involved rapidly transported a seriously injured patient to Alta Bates for stabilization. After the patient was stabilized they worked together with the staff of Alta Bates to transfer the patient to the trauma center at Highland Hospital. The quick thinking and team work of the personnel on scene is to be commended.
David McPartland
Captain, EMS
July 20, 2014
I just wanted to let you know that Captain Brian Alexander and his crew were at our meeting this past Saturday. Captain Alexander gave an outstanding and much appreciated "Five Critical Steps" presentation. The presentation was informative and his delivery impressive. All thirty of us present gave our unanimous approval – which isn't shabby for a bunch of Berkeley residents. - Les
June 24, 2014
June 24, 2014
"I wanted to let the fire administration know that the team that came out was very enjoyable. They were on time and gave a wonderful presentation and an excellent question and answer session at the end of the presentation. Our organization will definitely give the fire department a call for another 5 critical steps presentation. Please let them know that they did a wonderful job and that they have impressed the organization very much!" Sincerely, Lovett
June 24, 2014
I wanted to let you know that our neighbor has a French family house-sitting, and the family became very concerned about the carbon monoxide detector going off. The dispatcher sent over a truck that was in the neighborhood and the crew was bother very friendly and professional. They tested the air and figured out that the detector was malfunctioning. They didn't make any of us feel bad about calling them. Overall, we had a great experience interacting with the BFD. Many thanks, Ted.
April 23, 2014
Congratulations to Assistant Chief Abe Roman for his 15 years of service to the City of Berkeley and Berkeley Fire Department!
April 7, 2014
Dear Berkeley Fire Department:
I am one of the devotees from the Self Realization Fellowship church in Berkeley. My name is Sylvia S. I had one of the most enjoyable weekends in my life. Thank you so much for having such a great CERT academy and incredible teachers (Lt. Brian Alexander and Firefighter-Paramedics Michael Dragovich and Dejuan Turner).
I feel so much more useful anywhere I go now. After the academy ended ,I went home and took my dog for a long hike put on my CERT back pack on .I felt very proud and capable. In my head I went through different emergency scenarios as I walked and my ability to solve them with what I had in my pack. I felt immensely lucky to live in Berkeley,and to have had my teachers hand me such wealth this weekend. I am feeling this deep sense of loyalty to them and to carrying myself as magnificently as they did with all of us whenever I will encounter myself involved in a scenario where I will represent them.
In gratitude,
Sylvia S.
March 25, 2014
I just wanted to thank the Emergency Medical Team and Fire Department staff that came to attend to our teenage son at our home on March 10, 2014. They transported our son to get checked out. Lieutenant Brian Alexander, Apparatus Operator Matt Einspahr, Firefighters Jason Adams, Levon Thaxton, and Amory Langmo were excellent in their approach, respectful, supportive, knowledgeable, and helpful. We so appreciated their help and just want to express our gratitude to them – please be sure to pass it on. When your kid is suffering and you don't know what's happening, of course it's extremely scary. I found their presence calming; both warm and professional.
All the best…you guys are terrific….
February 5, 2014
Congratulations to the following individuals for 15 years of service to the City of Berkeley:
Apparatus Operator Cliff Broome, Captain Brian Evans, Apparatus Operator Kandi Gill, Captain Brian Harryman, Firefighter Cal Mettler, Lieutenant Christy Warren, and Lieutenant Kevin White.
Congratulations to Firefighter-Paramedic Damon Brown for 5 years of service to the City of Berkeley.
December 11, 2013
Yesterday, (11/26/13) I found an upturned 3lb tin in my front yard garden containing an unknown white powder. Not wanting to put it in the trash without knowing the contents, I called the Berkeley Police Department who promptly responded. My first contact was Officer Jaylon who calmly looked at the contents and then called the Berkeley Fire Department. Dave McPartland one of the firemen, was very concerned if I was feeling any ill effects from having opened the can (a no-no, I've learned), fearing it might be a toxic chemical. Subsequently, Haz-Mat arrived and was able to identify the substance as baking soda!.
I feel sorry for the inconvenience and costs my call caused, however I was treated with concern and respect. I wish all the citizens of Berkeley would be appreciative of the great public servants who are supporting us within our beloved City of Berkeley.
Most sincerely,
November 27, 2013
Dear Supervisor of Berkeley Fire Department ambulance service:
On Saturday afternoon about the response of BFD ambulance saved me from the highly uncomfortable effects of a totally unexpected heart problem I was experiencing. I found myself unable to move out of the car (and was having all of the symptoms listed below) when I parked at Trader Joe's to shop at 12:30 and return home--was feeling fine and on trek to get things done and had just gotten glasses at Four Eyes on Shattuck. I stayed calm and asked a nearby person to obtain an aspirin for me from the manager. He told me to breath deep and relax as much as I could. The ambulance arrived within a few minutes and treated me immediately and then took me to Alta Bates emergency where I spent the next 5 hours being treated. I recall that the paramedic on the ambulance was calm, careful and helped me to breath and talked to me. All of the other members of the team were great. They got me in and out of ambulance gently and moved me to hospital gurney. They were all terrific and I wanted them to know how grateful I was for their response. Kudos to Lt. Rankin, AO Somontan, Firefighter-Paramedic Jacobs-Langlois, Firefighter -Paramedic Nunes, and Firefighter-Paramedic Mettler
November 26, 2013
Congratulations to Firefighter Mark Caldwell for celebrating his 35th year of service to the City of Berkeley.
October 3, 2013
Congratulations to Colin Arnold, Kevin Boone, Jonathan Fischer, Dalibor John, Jonathan Pique, Carlos Romero, Dowell Standley, Carlo Teruel, and Anna Wankel for 5 years of service to the City of Berkeley. We appreciate your dedication and service as Berkeley Firefighters.
August 4, 2013
I just wanted to thank (Carlos Rodriguez, Anthony Barlow, and Dejuan Turner) again for doing such an amazing job teaching our CERT Academy this weekend. As a former teacher and wilderness instructor, I know exactly what it takes to put together and deliver an intensive curriculum that's both in-classroom and hands-on, and you absolutely "rocked"! : )
Thanks also for the private cheerleading session after my mini-meltdown...your words of encouragement and support really helped.
I've always had a healthy respect for firemen, but after learning from you guys at this academy, my admiration and appreciation has grown even more. Thank you so much for all that you do! - Laurie
July 29, 2013
This is a letter to inform you that I have been working with Samella Stover to get an appointment set up for our group to see Fire Station #7. She was always patient and very helpful every step of this process; she explained to me from the get go that it will require an okay from the battalion chief. She called me early this morning to inform me that our request has been approved; I am so glad that she took the time to let me know as soon as we were approved. I am writing this so that Samella Stover will be recognized for the wonderful service she provides to the public! Pauline C
We want to thank Fire Inspector Jim Thompson for the and highly informative and thoroughly enjoyable presentation he gave. His sensitivity to and respect for the audience and their many different needs and challenges was greatly appreciated. His sense of humor and the laughter it inspired was heartwarming for all of us; our 105-year-old tenant, Bertha, is still glowing at the attention you focused on her.
July 12, 2013
Congratulations to Will Billau, Karen Parroff, and Dion Williams for 25 years of service to the City of Berkeley.
July 9, 2013
Just wanted to thank you (Raven and Michael) for the great ride-along. I really appreciate you guys constantly asking me if I had any questions, and letting me participate. I also value your candidness and honesty. I hope I am lucky enough to work with people like you when I enter the EMS field. All the best, Cullen
June 14, 2013
I just wanted to send a quick email just to give my thanks to all the paramedics/firefighters that I met yesterday in Station 1 for my ride-along. It was a really great experience and I definitely enjoyed getting to apply what I learned in EMT school. I also want to give a special shout-out to Sebastian for letting me follow him around the whole day and for being really great at answering my 100s of questions! You guys are awesome!"
June 11, 2013
Thanks to all the crews and City personnel that responded to the Nash Hotel Fire on June 11, 2013. The Berkeley Fire Department rescued 12 residents from the building . The fire department received additional support from the Berkeley Police Department police officers, dispatchers, and parking enforcement officers. In addition, personnel from the Health, Housing, and Community Services Department, Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront Department and Office of Emergency Services worked with the Red Cross to provide support for the displaced occupants.
May 2013
Congratulations to Khin Chin, Berkeley Fire Department Associate Management Analyst, for his 5 year anniversary for the City. Khin is the City's Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) Program Manager and serves in the Special Operations Division – Office of Emergency Services. Khin coordinated the 2012 and 2013 City's disaster preparedness exercises. Congratulations to Khin!
April 19, 2013
Congratulations to Acting Lieutenant Brian Alexander for delivering a health baby boy on a medical call last month. Brian was assisted by Firefighter-Paramedics Dori Tieu and Tony Nunes. The family and baby are healthy and wish to thank the Berkeley Fire Department for their assistance.
April 12, 2013
Berkeley Firefighter-Paramedic Nicolas Lam received a commendation from the Berkeley Police Department for his efforts to apprehend and detain a robbery suspect while off-duty. Nicholas observed a robbery in progress and stopped to intervene and detain the offender with other witnesses. Firefighter Lam's courage and service reflect great credit upon himself, the Berkeley Fire Department, and the City of Berkeley.
March 26, 2013
Congratulations to Firefighter-Paramedic Dori Tieu for being selected Firefighter of the Year by the Kiwanis Club. Firefighter-Paramedic Tieu was selected for her many community service efforts.
The Berkeley Police Department sent a note of appreciation and thanks to Firefighter-Paramedics David McPartland and Anthony Hall for their support and standby as a medical support unit at a recent operation.
Congratulations to Firefighter James Libertore, Apparatus Operator Todd Lowman, and Apparatus Operator Pete Reed for 15 years of service to the City of Berkeley!
Congratulations to Acting Captain John Tarascio, Lieutenants Scott Hall and Keir Rankin, Apparatus Operator Kevin Vander Ende and Michael Sullivan, and Firefighter Tad Travis as Core Class graduates.
February 19, 2013
At the risk of sounding melodramatic, my husband had a heart attack on Monday afternoon. I drove him to the Alta Bates emergency room and he needed to be transported to Highland Hospital. The two Berkeley Fire Dept. paramedics who attended him were great. I especially want to pass along my appreciation of Michelle, one of the attending paramedics. She was great. Her professionalism extended to being warm and generous with her knowledge and expertise, answering questions and providing reassurance. She went a long way to making me feel like things were going to be ok (which they are). I wanted to let you know that your staff were well trained, professional, and supportive. Hopefully that goes a little bit of the way to making your job more enjoyable.
February 14, 2013
Congratulations to Janet Dong on her 35 years of dedicated City service, of which 32 years has been with the Public Safety Accounting Unit. Up until December of last year, her assignment included all of the purchasing responsibilities for both the Fire and Police Departments (over 150 vendors). With a staff retirement in the accounting unit, she has assumed the responsibility for processing the sworn-Police payroll and continues to manage all Police Department purchasing activities. Her commitment, dedication, and proficiency in managing her workload has allowed Fire and Police field operations to flow smoothly.
January 31, 2013
Alex is very lucky to be alive -- all the fire dept folks said she survived because she was standing at the opposite side of the apartment from the fire ball.
An angel named Sarah Lana appeared right at the beginning out of nowhere and said she called Red Cross to get arrangements for Alex to sleep tonight -- she lives 2 blocks away, and it turns out she happens to be the Emergency Services Coordinator for the Berkeley Fire & Emergency Services....she was already at home, out of uniform, and she heard sirens, quickly checked her email and saw that it was on Martin Luther King and ran down here in her sandals to see if she could help!
Thank you for all your wonderful help and support for our neighbor, Alex. I've been writing to "everyone" since last night and they are all impressed by you and how you just appeared out of thin air and announced that Alex would have a place to stay.
January 24, 2013
"I wanted to acknowledge the fine support I received last Thursday, January 17th from BFD Paramedics. All members of the team (perhaps from Fire Station 2) were uniformly excellent. They were professional, clearly expert and well-trained and coordinated as a team and had great bed-side manner! Please pass along my thanks and appreciation for the work they do. " Thanks, Eric
January 24, 2013
Congratulations to Lieutenant Scott Hall, Apparatus Operator John Forney, and Apparatus Operator John Snell for their 20 years of dedicated service and commitment to the Berkeley community!
January 18, 2013
The Office of Fire and Emergency Services would like to commend Lieutenant Dan Green for his two and a half years of service to the Special Operations Division. Lt. Green served on a 6 month special assignment providing emergency caches and revamping the City of Berkeley CERT program. Following the special assignment, Lt. Green accepted a two year assignment as the Special Operations Lieutenant where he oversaw the implementation of an ePCR system, the City's first CERT Academy, and numerous other projects. We'd like to thank Lieutenant Green for his willingness to take on this role and the leadership he demonstrated in the position.
January 12, 2013
An EMS patient wrote to express thanks for care received: "Thank you so much for your expert care in May 2012. The (treatment) in the ambulance helped a lot and trusting that I was being taken care of helped me deal with my (condition)."


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By Woman's Day
Imagine your husband cheated. Now imagine that you could sit down with the other woman and find out, from her perspective, why he strayed. Before you recoil in horror, consider this: This woman's advice may actually be helpful. Read on for lessons from marriage experts, the other woman and a couple of cheating husbands.
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Patricia,* who is currently having an affair with a married man, cites her aura of self-confidence and self-reliance as one of the most alluring things about her. "Insecurity is a very unattractive trait," she says. "It's exhausting to be around." Men more often report having affairs to meet their emotional needs, irrespective of their wife's physical appearance. [*Name has been changed.]
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Develop and maintain your own interests—from girls' nights out to reading the books you like—instead of expecting your husband to be everything for you, says Noelle Nelson, Ph.D., a relationship expert and author of Your Man Is Wonderful. And take care of yourself for the sake of your health and self-esteem as much as a way to "keep" your man interested in you, she says.
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Yes, it's that simple—and that complex, says Patricia. "If you try to justify your lack of attention and interest in your husband by saying 'You know how much I love you, I don't have to do more,' think again." Marriage and family therapist Karen Ruskin, Psy.D., agrees: "The main thing men report when they cheat is a lack of attention from their wives."
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"When he talks, stop what you're doing and make eye contact. Don't let your to-do list be running through the back of your mind. Be fully present. Care about him and then take your turn," says Patricia.
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"I cheated because when my wife and I were going through a hard time, she refused to see my side of issues regarding our children and remained angry with me. She wouldn't talk. Meanwhile, the woman I cheated with looked at me like I was a Greek god!" says John,* who is now divorced from his wife.
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Discuss issues respectfully, without lashing out in anger.
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In a long-term relationship, even when things are good, couples often let appreciation slide — you assume he knows you're grateful for the things he does. But men, in particular, like to know, explicitly, that the roles they play in your life and your home are not going unnoticed, says Ruskin.
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"Communicate what you appreciate about your spouse," says Ruskin. Be specific: "I'm so glad you can deal with the politics at your office so you can support the family" lets him know that you're grateful for the way he works. Something like, "Thanks for taking Jason to soccer every Saturday. I'm so pleased I married the kind of man who's really involved in the kids' activities" tells him you notice his fatherhood chops.
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Oh, who has time to date, much less to write romantic notes or buy sexy lingerie? You know who has time? The other woman! But what you have to remember is that "the other woman can do these things in short bursts, without the other commitments, namely your house, your kids and your finances," says Ruskin.
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Try to remember that when you add those little courtship-like touches to a long-term marriage (a squeeze on the arm and kiss on the cheek when he's reading the paper, a short love note in his coat pocket, a special dinner plan), you're showing him that with you he's got the total package: the long-term history and commitment, and the sweet and sexy fun.
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"When my first wife and I were married, she used to tell me that I liked sex 'too much.' I felt bad, both physically and emotionally, for having a strong, healthy sex drive! I began to rationalize having one-night stands," says Bob Quinlan, who remained married (they separated and went through counseling) for 20 years before finally divorcing. (He's now happily remarried and the author of Earn It: Empower Yourself for Love.)
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It's true that sexual desire waxes and wanes and that there are often mismatches between partners, but try to find common ground, says Ruskin. "You should have some physical closeness and contact at least once a week. Twice would be great. At least it should be consistent." Another point, adds Quinlan: "Keep sex as a joyful part of your relationship, and don't withhold it as punishment," which only casts it in a negative light.
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It can be hard for some women to remember that their marriage should be the first priority on their list, says Ruskin. The other woman has the advantage of being able to put her lover first — because she doesn't have the other distractions.
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Continually remind yourself that the husband-wife relationship is primary. Get a baby-sitter and go out without parent guilt. Put the kids to bed early so you can snuggle on the couch together.
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You don't have to join him at the model train show, but asking him about it afterward is a smart idea. Same goes for his work. "One reason men often have affairs with women they work with is that there may be a woman at work who takes notice of his accomplishments and struggles," says Nelson. Imagine how it feels to him when he comes home to tell you how he saved the meeting from disaster and you all but ignore him.
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Take interest in what he's interested in, such as asking him to explain why that particular soccer game is important to the league, or flip through his car magazine.
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The valve cover is located at the front of the engine near the oil dipstick
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The valve cover is stamped with the model number at the top and date code at the bottom
Briggs & Stratton Model 40 V-Twin Engine
Wear on misrouted wiring may cause it to disconnect from the shut-off device, allowing the engine to continue running when the key is in the "OFF" position or when the operator gets off the seat while the mower is engaged, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
For more information, contact Briggs & Stratton Corporation at (866) 927-3349 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.briggsandstratton.com/engines/support/contact
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The recalled product is a Briggs & Stratton V-twin engine with the date code 100201Y. The engines can be found in the following lawn mowers: Craftsman, model 247:289810; Husqvarna, model 960460016; and Bad Boy, model BBM4826BS. The engine date code is bottom-most number located on the valve cover of the engine. The valve cover is located at the front of the engine near the oil dipstick.
None reported
Consumers should immediately stop using the riding mowers and contact a Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealer for free inspection and repair. Consumers with affected Craftsman and Husqvarna models were notified by letter from Sears and Briggs & Stratton. Tractor Supply Company has not notified the purchasers of the affected Bad Boy models.
Sears, under the Craftsman brand; The Home Depot, under the Husqvarna brand; and Tractor Supply Company, under the Bad Boy brand. The mowers were sold in February 2010 and March 2010 for between $1,500 and $3,500.
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This is the story of 4 young punks who sought to out-gun the Sex Pistols, out-pop Iggy and make "Live fast, die young" their personal mantra. Led by the inimitable frontman Darby Crash, the reckless embodiment of punk rock's lethal passion, The Germs exploded on the Los Angeles scene like a clusterbomb of drilling guitars and pulverizing rhythms and found instant notoriety in the underground. Though they released only one album during Crash's short life (he passed at the tender age of only 22), The Germs have remained a highly influential and crucially important part of rock music history.
Germs' guitarist Pat Smear even found his way into a nice little band from Seattle called Nirvana while drummer Don Bolles went on to found the goth-punk hybrid 45 Grave. Media Blitz is an impressively original, 2 DVD set retrospective of one of punk rock's most controversial bands that contains not only a stellar, full-length concert performance as well as numerous rare audio tracks but also includes an exclusive re-telling of the Germs legend by Bolles. If you are looking for a more comprehensive Germs package, you aren't going to find it. Media Blitz is the definitive Germs compilation and a necessary addition to any serious music lover's collection who has yet to be infected!
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- For those who don't know their rock history, the Germs spawned two of rock's most provocative talents; frontman Darby Crash and guitarist Pat Smear (Nirvana/Foo Fighters)!


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Being an ass can land you on time.com, if you're an ass that happens to be hanging out of pants and Columbus native Sid Blair is around. The rapper/gamer's "artfully positioned" selfies from a Virginia "Magic The Gathering" convention went viral, setting off a string of events that would leave Blair and his cohorts completely dumbfounded. Whatever happens, Blair just wants to rap with Action Bronson.
I have a weird sense of humor. My friends and I are into '90s hip-hop, and we think it's funny to pose like the guys on those CD covers. We call that "hard style." I take pictures doing that with all kinds of dumb stuff. I'm straight edge, so I have to find some way to stay entertained [since I don't drink]. I really didn't think anybody outside of my friends would find it entertaining.
I was actually playing at the "Magic The Gathering" convention where I took the pictures. News outlets have said I'm a rapper who crashed the convention. I am a rapper, but I was there to play. After I was done, I just went around busting out "hard style" next to some buttcracks and posting pictures of them with Bible verses and random captions like, "booty got me swoll." I wasn't trying to make fun of anybody at the convention; I am a "Magic The Gathering" fan too. I just thought it was funny to take some pictures next to their cracks.
I woke up the morning after I posted the pictures to more than 100 notifications. I got calls, emails, Facebook messages, everything. I had no idea why. I returned my Dad's call first. He said, "Did you know you're on Time Magazine's website?" I said, "I was unaware, Dad." I got online and saw how it had blown up. I was shocked.
The photos got me banned from playing "Magic." I got an email saying I was suspended from playing competitive "Magic" for 18 months. It was nuts because a guy who was caught cheating when a lot of cash was on the line only got suspended for six months. My pictures weren't trying to hurt anyone; it was just me being silly. I've even had a couple death threats over this dumb stuff. But I got some positive support too. Michael Ian Black said it was comedy gold. Even a couple of the guys in the pictures messaged me and told me how funny it was.
Being known as the "buttcrack guy" on the internet is pretty hilarious. My friends and I do crazy stuff all the time and it's actually surprising this group of pictures got noticed the way it did. It's funny that of all things, this is what got me "internet fame" — if that's even a real thing. I never intended for anything to come out of my silly pictures, but if anything does, I hope I get to rap with Action Bronson. I remember watching a video of him rapping in a retirement home and I realized he and I were on the same wavelength. If I had been born in Queens, maybe I'd be Action Bronson and he'd be the buttcrack guy.


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Prominent Progressive To Fight U.S. Mail Cut
One of the Senate's most outspoken progressives is vowing to fight the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) decision to end Saturday delivery of mail. "The postmaster general cannot save the Postal Service by ending one of its major competitive advantages. Cutting six-day delivery is not a viable plan for the future. It will lead to a death spiral that will harm rural America while doing very little to improve the financial condition of the Postal Service," says Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.). "Providing fewer services and less quality will cause more customers to seek other options. Rural Americans, businesses, senior citizens and veterans will be hurt by ending Saturday mail." The House last year refused to consider a Senate-passed postal reform bill … Continue reading


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Columbus By The Slice: Bexley Pizza Plus
BEXLEY PIZZA PLUS: 2651 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209.
PICS: See our review of "BPP."
ATMOSPHERE: 4.0/5.0 (friendly vibe, felt like a solid place).
PRICE: 4.0/5.0 (averaged out to a little over $10 a guy).
LOCATION: 4.0/5.0 (easily located in Bexley, good parking).
SERVICE: 2.5/5.0 (not impressed at all).
TASTE: 8.0/5.0 (well done pizza, all of it was good).
BOTTOM LINE: 22.5/30 for Bexley Pizza Plus. Just about everything about this place was either close or right on target. However, we were really turned off when they started to put chairs up on tables on the other side of the dining room. Also had some communication issues ordering. But, we would absolutely not discourage you visiting here. They know how to make pizza and they do it well. Go with the "Steak" or "Mega Meat." Enjoyed them both quite a bit!


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Go for beer, music and Glockenspiel tonight
There ain't no party like a German Haus party 'cuz a German Haus party don't stop! German Fest starts today at Maier Festival Park.
Discover a new kinda sound at the Miramar Theater tonight - Toubab Krewe is playing and the show starts at 8 p.m. »Read Full Blog Post
Kaskade, fans relish rare, intimate DJ set at Oak Lounge
DJ Kaskade probably could have sold out the Rave's 3,500-person-capacity Eagles Ballroom Friday. Instead, he played the intimate Oak Lounge for a couple hundred people.
It was the last stop of the Redux tour, a 12-show run that took the electronic dance music star to tiny clubs — and cities like Milwaukee and El Paso, Texas, instead of Chicago, New York or Los Angeles. Kaskade has said the tour was intended to recapture the vibe of his club gigs 10 years ago, before his mega-popularity, "when it was all about the music." »Read Full Article
Skylight Music Theatre shows why 'Hair' is still vital
Here's what's truly obscene: Nearly 50 years after the revolution called "Hair," we still struggle with its chaste nude scene — even as we casually absorb nightly images of dead bodies from the world's killing fields.
That's why "Hair" remains vitally relevant, as is clearer than ever in Skylight Music Theatre's stirring production, which opened Friday under the direction of Ray Jivoff (stage) and Viswa Subbaraman (music). Much as I liked the touring version of the Broadway revival that stopped here in 2011, this "Hair" is even better. »Read Full Article(2)
Rodriguez returns from obscurity with sold-out show
Neglected genius, comeback kid, amiable relic: the 71-year-old singer-songwriter onstage at the Riverside Theater Friday night embodied all those personae.
Sixto Diaz Rodriguez, known by fans simply as Rodriguez, had been an erased footnote in the United States, even in his home city of Detroit. Unknown to him, his music had become wildly popular in South Africa, and the 2008 and 2009 reissues of his two LPs — 1970's "Cold Fact" and 1971's "Coming From Reality" — and the award-festooned 2012 documentary "Searching for Sugar Man" made powerful arguments against his obscurity. »Read Full Article
Cedarburg's Summer Sounds includes St. Paul & the Broken Bones, Rebirth Brass Band
Cedarburg isn't going to let Milwaukee have all the summer fest fun.
The lineup has been announced for the 12th annual Summer Sounds, a Friday night series of free concerts from June 13 to Aug. 22 (excluding July 4), largely featuring national touring acts. »Read Full Article(1)


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Winter swells draw thousands to Oahu's North Shore. But homeowners aren't looking forward to the monster waves. They are trying to protect their property from eroding into the sea.
Click here to see Nana Ohkawa's report.
Randolph Moore is measuring how many feet of yard he has left. He said he's never had his property erode so fast since the 45 years he's owned it.
"There used to be 20 feet more vegetation, bushes all along here and a little path to go along the beach, now you need a parachute. It's quite surprising to look out and say well the oceans right in my front yard," said Moore.
About ten homes between Rocky Point and Sunset Beach have faced massive erosion. Some have added support beams in hopes to keep their homes from falling apart.
Ryce Reeves' tree house in his backyard is leaning forward, he's tied the tree up to try and stabilize it before it becomes a safety hazard.
"Usually, what will happen is the beach will just flatten out during a big west swell and it will be OK. The berm will just mellow out, but this time it just took everybody's things down," said Reeves.
Reeves deck and stairs were torn down in the last couple of weeks. He says he also lost 15 feet of his property within the last couple of days.
Neighbors Moore and Reeves say they can prep for the swell, but mother nature will take its course.
"There's not much you can do. It all depends on the swells. We are on the mercy of nature here," said Reeves.
Click here for more photos of the erosion on Oahu's North Shore.


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Packing list for Mongolia
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This list has been compiled by Volunteers serving in Mongolia and is based on their experience. Use it as an informal guide in making your own list, bearing in mind that experience is individual. There is no perfect list! You obviously cannot bring everything we mention, so consider those items that make the most sense to you personally and professionally. You can always have things sent to you later. As you decide what to bring, remember that you have a 102-pound weight restriction on baggage.
You can find almost anything you need in Ulaanbaatar and many basics can be purchased in aimag centers (provincial capitals). Depending upon your site, you may have limited time to shop in Ulaanbaatar until your first in-service training, which is usually held in December. So think carefully about those essential winter items you will need during your first few months at your site.
Before you move to your site, the Peace Corps will provide you with a space heater, water filter or distiller, fire extinguisher, smoke detector, shortwave radio, good-quality extension cord, many teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) books, sleeping bag (some Volunteers find the sleeping bag bulky and heavy and suggest that trainees bring their own for travel purposes), medical kit (described in an earlier section of this book), and a subscription to Newsweek's international edition.
Your living allowance should not be considered a source of funding for major clothing purchases, although replacement clothing is factored into the living allowance. The Peace Corps does not provide reimbursement for winter clothing purchased in the United States. However Peace Corps/ Mongolia does provide a settling-in/winterization allowance that covers the purchase of some winter clothing and supplies in-country.
The hard water and strong detergent in Mongolia, not to mention hand-washing, will be harsh on your clothing, so make sure that whatever you bring can stand up to this treatment. Most Volunteers wear their clothes for several days before washing them, so dark colors are a good idea. While dry cleaning is available in Ulaanbaatar, Darkhan, and Erdenet, you may not have regular access to these cities, and the quality of the service is not consistent.
A wide variety of clothes is available here (many of them made in China), but quality can be lacking. If you have a hard time finding your size in the United States, you won't find it here, and genuine "high-tech" fibers are not readily available. Very warm, Mongolian-made winter clothes can be purchased in-country. Walking will be your main mode of transportation around town, and the terrain here is rather rugged, so you need footwear that can take a lot of abuse.
General Clothing
Note: Many Volunteers suggest packing very light. Basic clothing and toiletries can be bought here. Save room in your suitcase for music, pictures from home, and things that make a big difference when being away from home for two years. Specialty items like quality long underwear and gloves make good sense to bring from home, but heavy jackets can be bought here for under $30. Also pack a separate bag of winter things or things you won't need during the 11 weeks of summer training. This bag will be stored at the Peace Corps office and you won't have access to it during summer training.
- One pair (tops and bottoms) of mid-weight long underwear (it is essential that you purchase these before coming to Mongolia)
- One pair (tops and bottoms) of heavy-weight long underwear (it is essential that you purchase these before coming to Mongolia)
- Winter coat or parka (available in Mongolia)
- Fall and spring coat or parka (readily available in Mongolia)
- Gloves or mittens (readily available in Mongolia)
- Scarf (readily available in Mongolia)
- Stocking cap (readily available in Mongolia)
- A few (3–4) pairs of woolen socks (readily available in Mongolia)
- A few (3–4) pairs of cotton socks (readily available in Mongolia)
- Sun hats (readily available in Mongolia)
- Two to three "professional" shirts to work in (readily available in Mongolia)
- Two to three pairs of nice pants for work (readily available in Mongolia)
- One to two pullover sweaters (readily available in Mongolia)
- Two pairs of jeans (readily available in Mongolia)
- Five to six of your favorite T–shirts
- Sweatpants and sweatshirt (readily available in Mongolia)
- Two pairs of shorts (essential for summer and playing sports)
- One formal piece of clothing, such as a suit for males and a dress for women (readily available in Mongolia)
Note: It is very difficult for tall men and women to find clothing that fits them here. Peace Corps recommends purchasing these items while in the U.S. if you are over 6' tall.
For Women
- Bras and underwear (larger sizes are difficult to find and the quality may be lacking)
- Tank tops (readily available in Mongolia)
- Bathing suit
For Men
- Underwear (the quality of local underwear may be lacking)
- Swim trunks
- Winter boots (available here)
- Hiking boots (not necessary, but the hiking is great here)
- Sneakers (especially if you like basketball or volleyball since there are plenty of opportunities to play these here)
- Sandals (outdoor "flip-flop" sandals are not available in Mongolia)
- Dress shoes
Note: Men's shoes larger than size 10 and women's shoes larger than size 8 are difficult to find in Mongolia.
- Leatherman or Swiss Army Knife
- Sturdy water bottle(s) (e.g., Nalgene)
- Plastic storage bags
- Your favorite cookbook (a Volunteer-compiled cookbook will be given to you at the end of pre-service training) Note: the following items have been recommended, but can be purchased in the capital: garlic press, corkscrew, pie tin, French press (electric coffeemakers are available in the capital), vegetable peeler, can opener, spices of all kinds, parmesan cheese, vanilla extract, and gourmet coffee and tea. These are not necessities and will not be needed during training. You don't need to waste packing space on these since they can be sent to you in a care package once you arrive at your site or purchased in the capital.
Personal Hygiene & Toiletry Items
Hand and foot warmers (i.e., the charcoal kind that are activated when exposed to air). These are best sent in a care package.
The following items have been recommended, but can be purchased in the capital: Razor, blades (these are hard to find, but cheap ones can be found in aimags and expensive gillette sensor-type blades in the capital), and shaving cream, a towel, contact lens solutions, hair-cutting device, antiperspirant or deodorant, hair fixatives, dental floss and fluoride mouthwash.
Note: Many products are available in Mongolia (e.g., Nivea hand cream, Pantene shampoo, Colgate toothpaste, nail polish, and ALL kinds of cosmetics), but if you are, for instance, a Clinique or Body Shop junkie, bring your own or have them sent.
- A small photo album of family and friends (a must-bring item)
- 220-volt converter (essential if you bring American appliances)
- Rechargeable batteries
- Camera*
- Flashlight*
- American board and card games
- Music*
- Solar shower
- Duct tape (highly recommended)
- Camping gear (if you like to camp)*
- Fishing gear (if you like to fish)*
- Backpack (useful for traveling in-country)
- Reading materials (much cheaper if sent using a postal M-bag; also, Peace Corps has an extensive lending library)
- MP3 or iPod player
- Flash disk or thumb drive
(*Available in the capital)
Work Items for English Education Volunteers
Chances are good that your school will not be able to provide you with many resources. Below are a few items that cannot be bought in-country but would be useful in the classroom.
- Colored construction paper
- Catalogs (the pictures are useful when teaching)
- Children's books, a picture dictionary, songs on tape, and a book about American holidays
- Erasers for chalkboards
- Index cards
Work Items for Health and Community and Youth Development Volunteers
What you need will depend on your experience in your field and the specific job you have. It is best to assess your situation when you get here and then have items sent from home.


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I was saying this since the mo Amare was signed, too: wanna know what he needs to be "coached" on and do to not look like a defenseless matador stiff?
JUMP. Box out. Track the ball.
If you don't do those things as a NBA veteran "all star" making 20M a yr you re simply some combo of lazy, low IQ, gutless.
These guys are being treated like mentally disabled and handicapped schoolchildren by many here, with the amount of excuses and rationalizing.


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Industrial-hemp producers must register
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Producers can register with the department's industrial-hemp program beginning March 1. They must register with the department by May 1 if they would like to grow industrial hemp during the 2014 growing season.
"These rules are the first step to allow Colorado producers to legally grow industrial hemp,´ said Ron Carleton, Colorado's deputy commissioner of agriculture.
Hemp can be refined into products such as hemp seed foods, hemp oil, wax, resin, rope, cloth, pulp, paper and fuel.
All registrants are subject to sampling of their industrial hemp crop to verify that the THC (tetrahydrocannabinoids, the intoxicating ingredients in marijuana) concentration does not exceed 0.3 percent on dry-weight basis.
Industrial hemp has a THC content of between 0.05 percent and 1 percent, and marijuana has a THC content of 3 percent to 20 percent, according to the North American Industrial Hemp Council. To receive a standard psychoactive dose would require a person to power-smoke 10 to12 hemp cigarettes over an extremely short period of time. The large volume and high temperature of vapor, gas and smoke would be almost impossible for a person to withstand, according to the council.
Up to 33 percent of the registrants will be inspected each year. During the inspection, the registrant or authorized representative must provide the department's inspector with complete and unrestricted access to all industrial hemp plants and seeds whether growing or harvested, all land, buildings and other structures used for the cultivation and storage of industrial hemp, and all documents and records pertaining to the registrant's industrial hemp growing business.
The rules were developed in response to the recent passing of Amendment 64 and legislation enacted by the Colorado General Assembly. SB13-241 delegates to the Department the responsibility for establishing a registration and inspection program.
"The General Assembly, with SB13-241, has made it clear that cultivation, for either commercial or research and development purposes, is not authorized unless the prospective grower first registers with the department," Carleton said.
The entire rule and additional information on industrial hemp can be found by visiting www.colorado.gov/ag/dpi and click on "industrial hemp."
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"I started listening to Catholic Answers Live when I was struck down by an illness that basically left me bedridden. This left me questioning my faith and mortality, and my son introduced the Catholic Answers Live podcast to me. Listening to all the guests explain and defend the Catholic Faith has been instrumental. Has Catholic Answers made a difference in my life? It has become part of my life!"
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"Well, we were at the third decade."
~ Rene Laennec; French physician, father of modern pulmonary disease research; to his wife, after he was thrown from their carriage in an accident; whereupon they went on with the rosary they had been reciting just before the accident.


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PRINCESS ANNE, MD – (Sept. 23, 2013) – Walter W. Woods has been appointed by UMES President Juliette B. Bell to the newly created position of Coordinator for Outreach and Strategic Initiatives.
Woods moves into a new role at his alma mater from the Office of Alumni Affairs, which he joined in 2006 as its assistant director. He reports to Kimberly C. Dumpson, who hired him initially and is now the university's Executive Vice President.
A 1991 University of Maryland Eastern Shore graduate, Woods' helped shape an aggressive 21st-century strategy for building alumni affinity and keeping graduates engaged with their alma mater.
Drawing upon that experience, Woods will support the administration's efforts in building strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in the community and help strengthen the university's town and gown relationships in the region.
Dumpson said Woods' new role will provide a foundation for ideas and projects Dr. Bell wants UMES to pursue in raising its visibility as well as burnishing its reputation as a top-tier institution.
Woods has a broad spectrum of experience working in government and in non-profit posts.
He was a program analyst in the Federal Highway Administration's Universities and Grants Programs. His background working for non-profits included positions with the YMCA and YWCA, and the Greater Cleveland Area Boy Scouts Council. He also served in the U.S. Army.
Woods was a Virginia Carter Smith Scholarship recipient in 2007-08, one of 20 awarded by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.
He holds a Master of Arts in organizational management from the University of Phoenix and is completing work at UMES on his doctorate in organizational leadership.
"Once a Hawk always a Hawk," Woods is fond of saying.
"I said when I hired Walter that he understands first-hand the value of a UMES education and the benefits of maintaining a long-term relationship with the university," Dumpson said. "I am excited to work with him again in this new role and know that his passion for the university, coupled with strategic and logistical skill, will help us meet Dr. Bell's goal of increasing the university's engagement in the community and improving relationships with key partners as the university moves from excellence to eminence."
Woods has two daughters, Jessica and Xaniya. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.


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To Bee or Not To Bee
Yesterday, the bees invaded PETCO Park. In the top of the ninth, the game was delayed as a huge swarm of bees came out of the left field line. The game was delayed for 52 minutes, but the result of the game was not pretty as the Padres lost, 7-2.
These Padres are just dragging through the mud right now. They should have been swept in four this series, but they were able to come back in Tuesday's game and get the win. The pitching is killing us. Mostly the other team's pitching, but our's hasn't been the greatest either.
Yesterday, our ace Kevin Correia had a very un-ace-like outing. He allowed six runs in five innings, walking three. It wasn't that great. Then the bullpen allowed a run (naturally, Joe Thatcher).
Scott Hairston had two hits and drove in a run, but that was about it for our offense. Sure, we had nine hits, but not good enough. The other starting pitcher was too good. I am not happy with this team right now. Not at all.
So, the bee delay was very interesting. Apparently, the queen led the swarm into a ballgirl's jacket that was hanging over a chair down the left field line. They got a beekeeper in there and he was able to take care of the problem. Very interesting though. I really wonder where they could have come from.
Now, to be or not to be. The Padres are about to play a huge, and I mean huge, three-game series against the Dodgers. It's the return of the Manny tonight, and I would think that all three of these games are sold out. Unfortunately, there are going to be a lot of Dodgers fans because of the Manny, obviously, and the Dodgers purchased a ton of tickets for their fans. I don't think that's very cool, but at least it's giving the Padres a lot of money. They should bring in some Manny wigs to double the profit.
We're 15.5 games behind. Interleague killed us, just like I thought it would. Who is this team going to be? Are we going to go up and down for the rest of the season, or are we going to fight this? Are we going to be a winning team, or a losing team? Simple as that. To be or not to be…that is the question.
I don't know if this team is capable of winning like they were earlier in the season. It just seems like everything never works at the same time for them. Meaning, that when they are hitting like crazy, the pitching is giving up just as many runs. Or when the pitching is phenominal, the hitting can't get a hit. I don't know if we will be able to get it together.
I got to talk with a Padres fan yesterday at the San Diego County Fair at a sports booth. She was as baffled as I was about this team. One day they're the best team in baseball, and the next day, they're taking the express right down to the cellar.
I don't know if this team can win consistently. But I sure hope they decide soon.
Tonight we are playing the Dodgers, and like I said, the Manny is baaaaack. Oh goodness. It's going to be a wild weekend!
Chad Gaudin will be pitching against Hiroki Kuroda. Oh great. Well, I sure hope my boys can come up on top!!
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Yeah, I heard about the bee attack. And they showed it on Sports Center. That is by far the funniest thing ever!! Hope the Padres beat LA…Manny comes back tonight, right? This ought to be good!!
I was there, and I can say it was scary. They were everywhere in the outfield and Kyle Blanks is allergic to bees. I ended up leaving since it was the ninth and I had to come back to LA, but it was uncool.
I have lots of Petco pictures, Kaybee–http://www.flickr.com/photos/40012422@N02/ I'm in love with David Eckstein. I'll blog later.
Trying to talk the parents into letting me stay for that Padres/Rockies series.
Kylie — http://kylie.mlblogs.com
Forgot to add: first, I didn't want to feel like I'm inviting myself along, but if y'all don't mind if I come on the 18th, I'm trying to talk my parents into it. Mom does not want me to stay another week.
Also… oh dang, there was something else! I will remember and awkwardly post a third comment later.
That was a really crazy moment. Everyone thought it was like the Yankees- Indians game when Joba Chamberlain was surrounded by bugs. But this I've never seen. Bees. That's crazy!
I heard about the bees last night! YIKES!! Hope they stay away!
Congrats on being #21 on the Latest Leader's List!
Hey Kaybee-
The bee situation was a situation I had never seen before. It was amazing. Hopefully, the Padres can Beat L.A. and spoil Manny's return. BEAT L.A.! BEAT L.A.! Go Padres!!!!!!
How bizarre! I wonder if there have been any other "bee delays" in MLB history, or if this was a first.
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Those bees are crazy! First the bugs in Cleveland in '07, then the seagulls there this year, now bees in San Diego!
Good luck to your Padres in the Dodgers series, I'm all for any team that can give Manny a whooping!


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CALL TO ORDERPUBLIC OPEN TIMEAPPROVAL OF THE AGENDA ORDER COUNCIL AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS • The meeting will be adjourned in memory of Robin Williams. • Congratulations to Vincent Smith on his appointment to Director of Planning and Building. PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring the 100th Birthday of the Creation of the Mount Tamalpais Panorama by Ettore Serbaroli and Acknowledging the Community Service of the Serbaroli Restoration Committee. 2. Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing the Milestone 50th Anniversary of La Ginestra. 3. Presentation of a Proclamation Honoring the Recent Achievements of the Mill Valley Little League Majors All-Star Team. CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Warrants--$4,672,488.54 Recommended Action: Approve paying expenses authorized by the adopted City Budget. 5. Consideration of the Minutes of the June 16, 2014, July 7, 2014, and July 21, 2014 Regular City Council Meetings. Recommended Action: Approve the June 16, 2014, July 7, 2014, and July 21, 2014 Regular City Council meetings minutes. 6. Authorize the City's Response to the Grand Jury Report Entitled, "The Scoop on Marin County Sewer Systems Part I and Part II". Recommended Action: Receive report and authorize the Mayor to sign and issue the City's response. 7. Authorization of the Acceptance and Assignment of Zero Waste Grant Funds. Recommended Action: Receive report and authorize the acceptance and assignment of grant funds. 8. Authorization of a Budget Adjustment to the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget Regarding Building Inspection Services. Recommended Action: Receive report and authorize budget adjustment. PUBLIC HEARING 9. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Site Specific Power Purchase Agreements with SolEd Benefit Corporation. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 14-___. 10. Introduction of an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 17.04 – Sewers-Construction, of the Mill Valley Municipal Code, to Establish Requirements for the Inspection and Repair or Replacement of Private Sewer Laterals Recommended Action: Introduce Ordinance and waive the first reading. NEW BUSINESS 11. Discussion and Review of Proposed Modifications to Chapter 20 – Zoning, of the Mill Valley Municipal Code, to Implement Programs Identified in the City's Housing Element Related to Condominium Conversions and Special Needs Housing. Recommended Action: Review proposed modifications, discuss, and provide direction. 12. Presentation and Discussion Regarding Traffic Conditions in Mill Valley and Options to Pursue for Improvement. Recommended Action: Receive presentation, discuss, and provide direction. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
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A Sexy & Patriotic Katy Perry Performs At Kids' Inaugural Concert
Katy Perry rocked the 2013 Kids' Inaugural Concert in Washington, D.C., on Saturday night. The singer showed off her sexy self in a patriotic red, white, and blue ensemble, which included a removable star-studded blue skirt and sequined stockings.
At one point she pulled off the skirt and revealed a corset-like bodysuit with red and white stripes and ruffles on the thighs. Va va voom!
Perry sung several of her hit songs, including "Teenage Dream," "Firework," Wide Awake" and "Part of Me." The event, which took place at the Washington Convention Center, was geared towards teens and was attended by First Lady Michelle Obama and her daughters Sasha and Malia.
At the end of the show Perry declared: "I'm very proud to be here ... and to see the Obamas and the Bidens here for four more years."
Usher and several stars from the hit FOX series "Glee" also performed.
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Airing on CNN on June 16, "Girl Rising" tells the stories of extraordinary girls and highlights the power of education to change the world.
The documentary film Girl Rising, which tells the story of girls born into poverty and highlights the power of education to change their lives, will air on CNN this Sunday, June 16, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
The CNN version of the film will feature World Vision sponsored girl Azmera from Ethiopia.
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Today, feeling lonely after my recent breakup, I put on my nicest clothes and went out clubbing with a few friends. I brought a guy back to my place, and we got intimate. It was going well, until he took off my push-up bra, then panicked and drunkenly asked, "Where'd they go?!" FML
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Today, I dragged my boyfriend to see Les Misérables with me. He now refuses to communicate with me through any medium other than singing. Apparently, this is his revenge. FML
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Today, I had lunch with an attractive foreign exchange student from Dresden. After bombarding her with questions about Russia, she smiled and kindly told me that Dresden is in Germany. Everyone laughed. FML
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Today, I went on another date with a guy I've had a crush on for a long time. Afterwards, we went back to my place for the first time and things got heated. While taking my pants off, he recoiled and asked if I thought it was still No Shave November. FML
by Anonymous / 01/26/2013 at 12:20pm / Ireland (Dublin) / Intimacy
Today, I was getting a haircut. The lady accusingly told me she'd have to thoroughly wash my hair before she started, as it was way too greasy to cut through. FML
by Whoops / 01/22/2013 at 2:18pm / United Kingdom / Miscellaneous
Today, I almost died. How? I nearly suffocated after passing out while chewing an entire pack of gum. I should really drink less. FML
by Anonymous / 01/28/2013 at 11:23pm / United States (Pennsylvania) / Health
Today, I went to see my new dentist. He was really cute, so after the checkup I started flirting. He stopped me right after I asked him out, saying, "Being a dentist has its advantages, I can see the girl's mouth before I stick my tongue in it. And in your case, it's a big no." FML
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Today, I decided to change my hair color. After waiting in anticipation, I took a shower to rinse out the dye and reveal my new, blue hair. Rinsing revealed not only blue hair, but blue skin caused by the watered dye running over my body. I now look like a smurf, and it's not coming out. FML
by Anonymous / 01/27/2013 at 1:10am / United States (Arkansas) / Miscellaneous
Today, I was at the gas station with my grandma. After I slid her card and began to pump, I convinced her that it was a lot easier and more convenient to pay at the pump with your credit card instead of paying inside. She yelled as I realized I went $20 over what she had to spend. FML
by sorrygranny / 01/21/2013 at 11:11am / United States / Money
Today, I jokingly asked my girlfriend if she thinks I have a big package. She replied that she didn't want to upset me and get into another fight. FML
by notsobig / 01/29/2013 at 5:39pm / United States / Intimacy
Today, I took a swig of lemonade from my cup, only to feel something hard in my mouth. Thinking it was a roach or something, I freaked out and spat out the drink. I doused my laptop and soaked myself in the process, only to find out it was a small ice-cube. FML
by idiot / 01/24/2013 at 2:53pm / Australia (New South Wales) / Miscellaneous
Today, while at the gym, my boyfriend wouldn't stop texting me. I was confident enough to text while on the treadmill. Bad idea: I hit myself on the bar and tripped in front of everyone. FML
by Roxy19 / 01/22/2013 at 1:50am / United States (California) / Love
Today, I have been waiting for a call from a job I applied for. I soon got a text from my current boss, who doesn't know I'm job hunting, letting me know that the recruiter was trying to reach me. Turns out my number on my resumé was wrong. FML
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Eri takes a timeout to confront the school nurse about her extracurricular activities with a certain delinquent! But when the girls' relay race ends on a bad leg, the tough guy goes the distance to save the day!
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A 7-year-old boy is seriously injured after a house fire in Milwaukee.
Deputy Chief Jack Christianson of the Milwaukee Fire Department, said the boy suffered smoke inhalation and was revived twice before being transported to a local hospital.
Fire officials said there were no smoke detectors in the house when the blaze broke out around 7:45 a.m. Saturday.
Police Capt. Eric Moore said a motorist alerted rescuers after seeing smoke coming from the home.
He said the boy's grandfather who lives in the lower part of the house escaped, but moments later realized the 7-year-old was still upstairs. Firefighters then rescued the boy.
Moore said he was in critical condition Saturday night.
He said the fire may be the result of an electrical failure but authorities are still investigating.


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REGION — Recreating on the Delaware River in the fall can be simultaneously a peaceful and an exhilarating experience. Gone are the hazy, humid days of high summer, and as the hot-weather-worshiping crowds head home, a feeling of tranquility descends over the river. The sense of being close to nature seems more immediate. With this serenity also comes the excitement of being on the open river even as brisk temperatures arrive, generating that cloud of breath that hangs in the air in front of your face, and the pulse seems to quicken.
Using the river in colder weather—whether for boating, fishing, or more—brings its own set of challenges and cautions, according to park rangers Susie Kasper and Brandon Diefenbach of the National Park Service's Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River.
Cold weather adds a new dimension to safety. No matter what time of year, you can't really avoid getting wet, so be prepared.
"Always be aware of hyperthermia," Kasper begins. "As the water starts to cool, it becomes even more important to wear a life jacket," and not only for the ever-present, vitally important safety reasons. "Wearing a life jacket helps insulate your core to keep you warm," she adds. Besides, beginning on November 1, it's the law—both Pennsylvania and New York now make wearing a life jacket mandatory from November through May 1, including for fishermen whether in boats, or in waders. (The life jacket must be Coast Guard approved.) Children 12 and under must wear life jackets at all times.
"Keep in mind the 'rule of 100,'" Diefenbach says. This is a good rule of thumb for deciding when to engage in any water recreation. When the air temperature and the water temperature add up to less than 100 degrees, it becomes increasingly uncomfortable to be in, or even on the water. Many water sports websites recommend donning a wet suit or a dry suit below this reference point, but "even having a big black garbage bag to cover yourself in helps keep you insulated," Kasper points out.
Dressing appropriately, in the clothing you'd wear in colder months, is important. Both rangers recommend having a change of dry clothing (just in case). Wear wool, which helps wick moisture away from your body. "Do not wear cotton," Kasper adds; it helps keep you cold.
Finally, at higher river levels, have a baler in the boat to deal with waves that wash inboard.
Other tips from Kasper and Diefenbach
It is never recommended to paddle alone.
Check local weather conditions (which may be different from where you started your trip if you traveled a distance to reach your river destination).
If you are camping out, be aware how temperatures can drop dramatically overnight, and equip yourself appropriately. (Anything less than 40 degrees requires the right sleeping bag and tent, Diefenbach recommends.)
Wear a hat. Wear sun block. Consider if you need sunglasses.
Know the river, know the rules
As for river levels, Kasper and Diefenbach emphasize that it is the recreational sportsman's personal responsibility to check river conditions. Call the hotline number at 845/252-7100, and be aware that if the river reaches higher than six feet at either Callicoon or Barryville, life jackets become mandatory. Diefenbach further advises that only expert paddlers should consider being on the river when conditions are this high.
Autumn brings an unusual dimension to river rules with the increased presence of eel weirs, which can create a major hazard for the unprepared paddler. Fall is the time of year when eels are harvested, and paddlers are required to leave a navigable channel on either side of an eel weir. "If you get caught in the middle of an eel trap, get off to the side," Diefenbach urges.
Finally, when Canada goose hunting season opens, don't be surprised to see hunters on boats in the river. This is perfectly legal so long as the hunter follows the rules: The hunter's boat must be anchored, not in motion. There is to be no gunfire within 500 feet of other boats or from residences or businesses on shore.
The Canada geese hunting season is as follows:
Pennsylvania: Oct. 26 to Nov. 30; Dec. 18 to Jan. 15; and Feb. 1 to 28, with a five-goose daily bag limit; 15-goose possession limit.
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Tax level is at critical point in West Virginia
The most difficult decision that routinely confronts our elected officials in state government -whether they be legislators or members of the executive branch – is how to convince voters to accept sufficient tax levels to support the degree of financial support needed to maintain necessary services to West Virginia residents.
Currently, the critical issue is how much existing taxes and fees need to be increased to provide the funding needed. Surprisingly, members of Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's Blue Ribbon Commission on Highways, after weeks of meetings around the state during the summer, believe they have found a way to come up with $1.1 billion in funding for state roads without raising taxes.
Members of the Blue Ribbon Commission have endorsed increased fees in the Division of Motor Vehicles by $77.4 million a year and creation of a $200 annual registration fee for alternative fuel vehicles along with higher tolls on the Turnpike.
Current plans for tolls on the turnpike to end in 2019 would also be extended.
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Republican leaders in both houses of the Legislature made it clear last week they find little support for increases in various fees along with higher tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike. Senate Minority Leader Mike Hall, R-Putnam, and House Minority Leader Tim Armstead, R-Kanawha, both said they don't believe West Virginia residents are likely to accept new fees and increased tolls on the 88-mile Turnpike.
Armstead said it makes no difference whether it is an increased fee or a higher tax because either way "it's money they don't have to put food on their table. I think there are ways we can do that without placing a new tax burden on our citizens." He also noted that the Legislature passed a bill in 2011 to increase DMV fees by $43 million a year.
But Gov. Tomblin vetoed that legislation, arguing that it would place too much of a burden on West Virginia taxpayers.
Sen. Hall said that veto "left a bad taste in many lawmakers' mouths" because they had taken a political risk by passing those increases only to have the governor "strike it down" so they would unlikely be willing to support similar legislation again. Both he and Armstead believe the commission's recommendations will probably face a difficult time surviving the legislative process.
But Jason Pizatella, chairman of the Blue Ribbon Highways Commission, claims the recommendations have received "significant" public support, based on the meetings the Commission conducted throughout the state. He said speakers made it clear they had no appetite for tax increases, but there were indications that some of the "alternative methods" could gain some support.
The commission received 1,400 responses to a public opinion survey and less than half of those responses favored tax increases. But 78 percent of those responding did support continuing tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike past the current date of 2019 when the tolls are supposed to be eliminated-a move that would continue to have out-of-state drivers using the Turnpike pay 75 percent of those toll receipts.
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Meanwhile, one of the more ingenious efforts to combat the ever-increasing proliferations of illegal drug labs occurred in Lincoln County earlier this month when law enforcement officers used a borrowed church bus to descend on operators of a methamphetamine lab on Little Harts Road, located about two miles off W. V. Route 10 in Harts.
J. J. Napier, chief deputy for the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department, told a reporter for the Charleston Daily Mail that he "orchestrated the whole thing." He said law enforcement officials had been receiving tips about drug activity in that area for some time but "when we went in cruisers, they knew we were coming."
So he decided to borrow a church bus from Chris Wilkerson, chief of police for the Hamlin Police Department and also mayor of Hamlin. More importantly, Wilkerson is also pastor of Morning Star Church, which has a church bus. Wilkerson agreed to let law enforcement officials use that bus.
A total of nine law enforcement officers were on the bus, including state police, Hamlin city officers and members of the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department. They totally surprised individuals operating two active meth labs and three people were arrested and taken to the Western regional jail.
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Finally, it seems silly, but the city of Sistersville, located in Tyler County, still has a city charter that prohibits women from voting in the municipal elections there. But the new mayor of this town that boasts a population of less than 2,000 people is a woman. Needless to say, Mayor Ann Doig, who was just appointed last week to succeed former Mayor Davis Fox after he resigned midway through his fourth term, said one of her first tasks will be to change the charter-even though it will be expensive.
Former Mayor Fox gave up the job to move to Wheeling to be closer to his wife's place of employment. Mayor Doig told the Parkersburg newspaper that the city's current charter has "some silly stuff." She also said the city's attorney has told the members of City Council that it can't go against the Constitution. So she is certain she will be able to continue to serve until the next municipal election there in March of 2014. Her efforts to change the city charter may take a little longer.


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Salem and Puritanism
The government of Salem in 1692 was a Puritan theocracy. In other words, the town was under the unbending authority of the church. The leaders of the church, and especially the minister of the church, were very powerful figures, comparable to our elected officials. A person who was not a member in good standing of the church was not allowed to live in the community. All citizens were expected to conform to the teachings of the church at all times and to know its catechism, which contained the written statements of the church's beliefs.
Puritan theology was largely based on the teachings of John Calvin. Calvin was one of a group of theologians who protested against the Roman Catholic church's departure from the Bible as the ultimate authority. Based on their reading of Saint Paul in the New Testament, they particularly disagreed with the Roman Catholic emphasis on earning your salvation through good deeds on earth. These protesters, or Protestants, believed that salvation could not be earned. The only way to get to heaven was to be chosen by God and to have faith that He would save you from eternal damnation. Some people were predestined, or chosen to be saved, while others were not. While good works would not earn your salvation if you had not been chosen, believers desired to do good works on earth and thus follow the example set by Jesus Christ. Good works were visible signs of your commitment to God.
At the time of the Reformation most of Europe was ruled by a theocracy of its own; that of the Roman Catholic church. The Protestants were compelled by their beliefs to disregard many of the practices of the Catholic church, including buying indulgences and approaching God only through a priest. The church was not pleased with this rebellion against its authority, and the Protestants were greatly persecuted. Many of them left Europe and settled in America to escape this persecution and practice their religion in peace. This was the case with the colony at Salem....
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