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After advocates testified a year ago about sexual harassment on Metrorail and Metrobus, blogs like GGW covered the issue, and members of the public submitted many stories. After some initial resistance when we brought up the topic, WMATA formed a task force last March to address sexual harassment on its system.
Despite the glacial speed government agencies sometimes work, WMATA has successfully taken a number of steps to fight the problem, and is poised to follow with a few more.
Tracking and trends: In March 2013, WMATA began tracking all forms of sexual harassment and they now look for trends. Previously they only tracked harassment that was considered, by law, to be criminal.
So far, the biggest trend they see is that most harassment happens on the Metro cars, compared to the buses or stations. Metro train ridership is double that of bus ridership.
Online forms: In March 2012, WMATA launched a new online form and e-mail address (email@example.com) to make it easier for individuals to report incidents. Transit police respond to everyone who submits a report and if the incident is illegal, they see if the person wants to file a police report.
Staff awareness: In the spring, there was an internal awareness campaign among WMATA staff carried out through company-wide emails and brochures.
Posters: Over the summer they launched a transit-wide public service poster campaign in Metro stations, on buses, and on train cars. I've personally seen them many places and numerous friends, colleagues, and acquaintances have let me know they've seen them and are happy they exist.
New law: When WMATA informed us that indecent exposure was not a probable cause misdemeanor in the District of Columbia, we spoke with Councilmember Muriel Bowser's office, and she introduced legislation in April 2012 to make it a probable cause misdemeanor.
In February 2013, the law quietly passed as part of the omnibus crime bill and will make it easier to report and prosecute indecent exposure incidents. (This law was already in place in Maryland and is not in place in Virginia.)
As Collective Action for Safe Spaces says, "Although we do NOT support more people getting arrested, we do want Metro to be safe for all, and not have to watch individuals doing obscene things while staring at you."
Reports: Between March and December of 2012, there were 126 reports of harassment. Because this was the first year verbal harassment was tracked, it's impossible to say if this is higher or lower than in years past.
Of the 126 reports, 99 used the online form. Of those, 9 reports were not sexual, 38 were non-criminal harassment, and 52 were criminal harassment. Out of the 52 incidents, only 22 people said they wanted to file a police report once WMATA followed up with them. Only one arrest was made out of the 22 reports.
WMATA suggests that people make reports directly to Metro Transit Police at (202) 962-2121 or via the online form. Unless you're in danger and need immediate help, reporting it to a station manager may delay the process because they may not be quick to respond and they would still have to report it to MTP.
More steps are coming
It's great that WMATA is committed to continuing to address sexual harassment on their system this year. There are several more plans in place for doing more to address sexual harassment on the transit system:
Improved online form: Because most people who made reports did not provide enough information (including about the perpetrator) to press charges or to look for repeat offenders, within two weeks, WMATA will launch an improved online form that will have more drop down options which they hope can help lead to better reporting. (Note: If you plan to make a report, try to provide as many details as you can about the perpetrator/s.
Posters: There will be a second phase of the PSA campaign this summer or fall, tailored specifically for DC (the current campaign was adapted from a Boston campaign).
Training: Every single WMATA employee will receive training this year about how to not be a harasser and what to do when people report harassers to them.
Law: WMATA wants to work with Virginia legislators to pass legislation to make it easier to prosecute indecent exposure so there is consistency across the jurisdictions Metro serves.
Spread the word: In partnership with CASS and my organization Stop Street Harassment, WMATA plans to undertake more efforts to inform riders how to report harassers and why this is important. For example, during Sexual Assault Awareness Month and International Anti-Street Harassment Week (April 7-13), WMATA will likely partner with our groups to hand out fliers at busy Metro and bus stations.
You can help spread the word too and encourage people you know to say something when they see harassment happening and do something by reporting it to WMATA.
It would be nonsensical. Because there isn't an overarching sexist societal norm that says that they do.
You fail to understand why sexual harassment occurs in the first place.
That poster, placed in an office, presumably directed at your co-workers would indeed be inappropriate. However, the poster is being placed in the metro system where it is entirely appropriate. Neither male nor female passengers owe you their time or conversation while in the metro system.
So if someone think a woman owes you her time because you say something you think is complimentary and her saying no thanks isn't enough then what will make someone stop?
I think it makes an important social point, and perhaps as art ought to do, is clearly challenging a lot of people's assumptions. That is good, because there are definitely people out there who do believe women have a duty to respond, smile, etc. when strangers try to catcall/speak to/whatever them on the street, and could benefit from seeing some art and statements that make them uncomfortable and force them to think.
by David Alpert on Mar 6, 2013 3:24 pm • link • report
Thugs like to intimidate folks they think are vulnerable [smaller].
Good on WMATA for supporting this campaign.
Perhaps they really need their attorneys to put up an Employee Code of Conduct and enforce it to include 'bullying'.
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At least one Rhode Island credit union, the $106 million Wave FCU of Warwick, was doing its part Wednesday by using its Web site to help its members cope with the record breaking floods that have devastated dozens of communities this week.
Wave, which has kept its branches open but like others found itself short staffed, alerted its members to a Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce directive on how to file claims for damage or economic loss and to determine eligibility assistance.
The Chamber message suggested its assistance offer be spread to Wave members "or someone you know who has suffered economic loss or property damage."
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FNMA 1028 project approval - what does this mean?
this may be a stupid question, but thought I'd ask, so I can get some insight.
Can anyone tell me what this means.... it is a condition I got on a new construction condo in CA.
It reads "copy of FNMA 1028 project approval including subject unit"
What is this FNMA 1028 project approval
All help is welcome. Please help
by nikos234 March 27, 2007 12:00 AM
Get it from the developer or his RE agent. Standard doc, they´ll know what it is. That is, provided they got it before the project started.
by newgrc March 27, 2007 12:00 AM
Very Rarely and I mean rarely do Developers apply for a FNMA 1028. You should look for an Investor (ABN AMRO/Interfirst and several other)that do not ask for the questionaire or for the project to have a FNMA 1028.
Furthermore READ the fannie Mae Condo Guidelins for New Construction Condo´s and the READ your lender´s Condo Guidelines/doc requirements.
If the U/W is asking for a 1028 you might as well pull the loan and find a new home for it with a Conod friendly lender.
Good Luck
by AbsoluteMtg March 27, 2007 12:00 AM
BTW, if they don´t have it, you most likely have a non-warrantable condo. Unlikely that they wouldn´t have it though.
by newgrc March 27, 2007 12:00 AM
My sincere appologies for posting erronious info. The FNMA doc I was thinking of is for SFR developments that our development company as most others ALWAYS get before starting a PUD. We made the mistake of not getting one only once.
by newgrc March 27, 2007 12:00 AM
thanks for the input...... I still don´t know what this means.
I asked sellers RE agent for it, and she said exactly what absolutemtg said above...."rarely do developers apply for this." I have the file w/ CWIDE and they said they did non warrantable´s......... I thought non warrantable just indicated that the HOA was still under developer control.
the units are brand new construction so none have sold yet, and this is why HOA hasn´t been turned over yet. Im getting thrown for a huge loop w/ this whole FNMA thing. Does anyone know of a lender I can send this to, or give me a little more explanation as to what this is?
thanks a lot
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by nikos234 March 27, 2007 12:00 AM
1028 is essentially what you would refer to as a "clear to close". The project goes in for approval and they issue a 1027 with conditions and then once those are satisfied they will issue final approval or 1028.
I haven´t dealt with new construction but on conversions there are usually presale requirements ranging from 33-50%. However, I think ABC will be first in a project.
Countrywide usually does spot approvals for each unit if there is no 1028. But again, I haven´t dealt with new construction so I don´t know if they will have any presale req. so you may want to talk with the underwriter or look at Fannies site.
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Wealth, the Fall of Rome, and the Making of Christianity in the West, 350-550 AD
Peter Brown considers the fourth-century church's radicality concerning wealth—and its readiness to adapt as circumstances seemed to require.
Theology of the Multitude
It is easy to conclude that the Occupy movement was a flash in the pan, enacted by disgruntled people without a plan or staying power, a passing whim to be forgotten. This book insists otherwise.
An Appeal to the Dispirited Remnants of Protestant "Establishment,"
Douglas Hall is likely the most influential North American theological interpreter from a Reformation perspective, especially with reference to Luther. He continues to filter his thought through his teachers Tillich and Niebuhr—but he is his own man and carries his inquiry toward the demise of Christendom.
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In The Clash Within, Martha Nussbaum explored the capacity to entertain the other as key to a democratic society. Now she considers angry resistance to the other, bringing her usual erudite analysis and intense moral passion.
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Vermont Department of Health Launches Campaign & Group Quit Contest to Encourage Young Adults to Quit Smoking
For Immediate Release: April 19, 2004
Contact: Moira Cook
Tobacco Control Chief
Vermont Department of Health
BURLINGTON, VT - The smoking rate among Vermont adults overall dropped to 19.5 percent in 2003. But smoking among one portion of that group, young adults age 18 to 24, is much higher - a whopping 30 percent. The tobacco industry aggressively targets young adults because they want to attract people to their brands at as young an age as is legally possible.
The Vermont Department of Health is fighting back with a new campaign launching on April 19, 2004. The campaign will feature a Group Quit Contest, and radio and print materials that focus on some of the shorter-term health effects of smoking: premature wrinkles and impotence.
Smoking is a leading cause of impotence, and can begin by age 30, with an increase in risk for each year of continued smoking.
"We talked to young smokers and found that the shorter term health effects of smoking, like premature wrinkles and impotence, were more likely to motivate them to quit than what they consider to be 'old age' diseases like lung cancer and heart disease," said Commissioner of Health Paul Jarris, MD.
Campaign messages prompt young adults to quit now, and the contest provides an added incentive. Those who form Group Quit teams will be sent a Quit Pack that includes self-help materials for young adults (with things like gum and cinnamon toothpicks). Teams will also get a deck of playing cards imprinted with quit tips and specifics on the benefits of quitting. Contestants will be asked to "ante up" half of what they would have spent on cigarettes into a "team pot," and the Health Department will match the amount up to $1,000 if their team gets picked in the random drawing. For teams that don't get picked, they will have still saved a bundle to do something fun together as their own reward.
"Young adults are very linked into their social group, and often when one tries to quit solo, he or she starts back smoking when a friend lights up," said Moira Cook, Tobacco Control Chief for the Vermont Department of Health. "If a group commits to quitting together, they'll have a better chance of succeeding."
Young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 who want to sign up for the Group Quit Contest can call the Vermont Quit Line toll-free at 1-877-YES-QUIT (or 1-877-937-7848).
Facts About Smoking and Impotence
Approximately 10 million men in the United States are impotent.1 Smoking is one ofthe leading causes of impotence, along with high blood pressure and diabetes. 2 Recent studies have shown that smokers are 1.5 times more likely to have impotence problems than non-smokers.3
How it works.
- Smoking causes the buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries (atherosclerosis) that transport blood to the penis.4
- Smoking is shown to damage the valve that keeps blood trapped in the penis.5
- Smoking may contribute to a condition called acute vasospasm, which causes the arteries to constrict, restricting blood flow to the penis.6
What are the risks?
- Men who smoke more than 20 cigarettes a day are 60% more likely to develop problems with impotence than men who do not smoke at all.7
- Smoking just 5 to 10 cigarettes a day can increase impotence by 16%.8
- Impotence from smoking can begin to occur by age 30.9 Men in their 40s and 50s are twice as likely to have impotence problems as non-smokers.10
- In men age 20 to 39 the national impotence rate is 7%. For this age group, the risk of impotence increases 2% for every year that a man smokes a pack a day.11
What to do?
Quit smoking now. The good news is that impotence caused by smoking is reversible and after quitting, the risk of becoming impotent falls over time.12
- Impotence. NIH Consensus Statement Online. 1992 December 7-9 [cited March 18, 2004 ]; 10(4): 1-31.
- NOVA Online, Transcripts, The Truth About Impotence. Cited March 18, 2004
- British Medical Association (2004) Smoking and Reproductive Life: The impact of Smoking on Sexual Reproductive and Child Health . Retrieved on March 17, 2004 from p. 5.
- Ibid. p. 7
- Ibid. p. 7
- Ibid. p. 7
- Dongfeng, GU, M.D. et al. (2003, March 7) Cigarettes send sex life up in smoke . American Heart Association, Journal Report on the InterASIA study . Retrieved on March 17, 2004 from
- Ibid.
- British Medical Association (2004) Smoking and Reproductive Life: The impact of Smoking on Sexual Reproductive and Child Health . p. 6.
- Feldman, HA et al. (2000) Erectile Dysfunction and Coronary Risk Factors: Prospective Results from the Massachusetts Male Aging Study. Preventative Medicine 30: 328-38.
- Jeuneman, K. (1987) The Effects of Smoking on Penile Erection. Journal of Urology 138: 438-441.
- British Medical Association (2004) Smoking and Reproductive Life: The impact of Smoking on Sexual Reproductive and Child Health . p. 7.


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Today is Wednesday and I have just about two hours before I have to rush off to the airport to catch my flight to Houston so I thought this would be a great time to catch up on my blog. I have had a busy couple of weeks but have enjoyed every minute of it. I got to enjoy my family at our annual Yates family Easter brunch, spent some time with Melissa and Joey while attending the 4-Wide Nationals in Concord, had a great time at the race, had an awesome day of testing the day after the race, celebrated Jon's birthday, worked on my warehouse project and even got to spend some nice relaxing time on my boat – whew!
This year's Easter celebration was a little different for me. Toni was out of town visiting Melissa and Joey, Jamie, Cynthy and the kids were visiting Cynthy's family and that left just Jon, Alli and I to attend the Yates Family brunch. Jon and Alli brought some friends and as always other than eating way too much we all had a great time telling stories and just enjoying each other's company.
I left a couple of days after Easter and drove to Charlotte to get ready for the infamous 4-Wide Nationals. The great thing about any race in Concord is that we get to stay with Melissa and Joey instead of staying in a hotel. That means that I got home cooked meals every night when we got home from the track and got to sleep in my "own room" every night. Now that is a nice way to enjoy the race track.
Despite the unusual format of this particular race we felt that we had a pretty good showing. AJ made it to the semis and Vincent was in the final four so we were really happy about that. We stayed over on Monday and had a great day of testing, trying some combinations on the car that we have wanted to try and seeing some awesome results. I think everyone on the team is looking forward to Houston.
With just one weekend off Toni and I decided to check on our boat which has been docked at National Harbor since early winter. That would have been my first mistake. After sitting all winter the poor Finishline was dirtier than we have ever seen it. Not to worry, I knew just the way to spend a relaxing weekend on the boat. I'm not so sure that this was Toni's idea of a weekend off, but nonetheless she backed me up.
I got out my rags, boat soap, wax, scrub brushes and any other type of cleaner that we had available and we started cleaning. We started on the bridge at 9:30 am Saturday morning and at 7:30 p.m. we were finally rolling up the hoses and putting up the canvas. What I thought would have taken us a few hours took us all day to accomplish. We were tired but really happy with the results.
Luckily Sunday was a cool and rainy day (not good cleaning weather) so we spent the afternoon with the family celebrating Jon's birthday. His actual birthday was March 31 but because of everyone's hectic schedules we usually have birthday celebrations at a later date. That's ok; it just makes your birthday last that much longer. Jamie's birthday is April 28 and Toni's dad's birthday was April 21 so we still have two more birthday parties to plan when I finally get home from Houston and Atlanta.
Well, Toni just gave me the sign that I have to get things packed up so that we can head to the airport. Like I said before, I am really excited about going to Houston. It looks like the weather will be good, the track is always pretty awesome and if everything goes as planned we should have this Mopar Dodge Avenger running strong. Hopefully I will be able to report back about a trip to the winner's circle. Have a great weekend everyone!


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Adopt-a-pet program for veterans expands to Waukesha County
Veterans recovering from post traumatic stress, traumatic brain injuries and other psychological challenges from their military service may be eligible for a free pet through Companions for Heroes, which recently selected the Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County as one of its animal shelter partners.
Companions for Heroes facilitates adoption of shelter animals for wounded warriors and first responders. The pets help provide a sense of purpose as well as minimize stress, depression, loneliness and isolation for veterans.
To adopt a pet through Companions for Heroes, an Arlington, Va.-based nonprofit organization, fill out an application at companionsforheroes.org. Once applications have been approved, veterans and first responders in southeastern Wisconsin will be sent to the Waukesha County animal shelter to continue the adoption process.
WIAA Individual Wrestling Championship photo gallery updated with title matches
WIAA individual state wrestling tournament crowned its champions yesterday in Madison and MyCommunityNOW has updated photojournalist Peter Zuzga's state wrestling tournament photo gallery with images from the championship rounds.The
Photo gallery: WIAA state wrestling photo gallery
Story: Arrowhead's Andrew Crone wins another individual title
Eisenhower holds off Waukesha North's upset attempt in boys basketball regional
The final 2 ½ seconds of the WIAA Division 2 boys basketball regional matchup between New Berlin Eisenhower and visiting Waukesha North epitomized the four quarters that had preceded.
Waukesha North's Connor Jimenez stepped up to the line for an extra point after Ike committed a foul on a 2-point layup for North, which made the score 57-55 with just more than 2 seconds to go. North coach Greg Polkowski called for a time out and instructed Jimenez to intentionally miss his free throw, giving the team a chance to tie the game on the rebound. The ball came back off the rim of the basket as planned, and several North players had the opportunity to collect the rebound, but Ike caused enough problems under the basket to hang on to their lead and make it through to the next round.
"The momentum was with us in the end," Polkowski said. "Our leading rebounder was on the right block and Ruben (Ortiz) on the other side was within arm's reach of (the ball)."
The chance to stage a huge first-round upset over Eisenhower was just beyond North's fingertips.
Momentum shifted several times throughout the quick paced matchup. Waukesha North gained the momentum early on and led Ike 15-12 after the first quarter, but Ike came out swinging in the second to grab a 20-15 lead. The momentum shifted midway through the second quarter with 6-4 Cory Michaelis scoring six consecutive to put North back on top, 23-20.» Read Full Article
New language to special event ordinance leads to mayor removing veto at Common Council meeting
Twenty-three words.
That's all it took for a compromise to be made for the proposed special event ordinance, one that initially drew a veto from City of Waukesha Mayor Jeff Scrima Feb. 8 where he said language in the ordinance was too "vague."
But Scrima withdrew his veto at the start of Thursday's Common Council meeting a few minutes after the Ordinance & License Committee approved new language to the ordinance when the city clerk decides who receives a permit for a special event.
The words that have been added to the ordinance is that "upon (the clerk) giving due consideration to the character of the area and the type of zoning district where the proposed activity will take place." It was approved by the Council after a 9-5 vote.
These new words were crafted earlier in the week by three city attorney's, the city clerk, the city administrator, Scrima, Alderman Steve Johnson and four downtown business owners affiliated with Friday Night Live, a summer concert series in downtown Waukesha.» Read Full Article
Unreturned absentee ballots could alter GOP Assembly primary
The results of Tuesday's Republican primary for the 98th Assembly District in Waukesha County - where Adam Neylon emerged the unofficial winner by a slim margin of 30 votes - hangs in the balance as municipal clerks wait a few more days for a total of 154 unreturned absentee ballots.
Clerks in four of five communities in the district are waiting until 4 p.m. Friday to see how many of the absentee ballots show up, Waukesha County Clerk Kathleen Novack said Thursday.
State law requires clerks to count absentee ballots that arrive by the Friday after an election as long as they are postmarked the day of the election.
The number of outstanding ballots is more than enough to alter the outcome of the race.
Neylon, a Village of Pewaukee window cleaning business owner, received 2,003 votes to outpoll Village of Pewaukee Police Chief Ed Baumann, who received 1,973 votes, according to unofficial complete returns.» Read Full Article
Common Council will address Scrima's veto on Special Event Ordinance at Thursday meeting
After Mayor Jeff Scrima vetoed a special event ordinance relating to street closures a couple weeks ago, the Common Council will finally get to address that ruling at its meeting Thursday.
Scrima said he made what he called "a friendly veto" at the request of leaders of the Waukesha Downtown Business Association's Friday Night Live committee.
The mayor said "some language is vague and the business leaders feel that it needs to be improved to avoid arbitrary and subjective decisions."
Part of the ordinance read, "the time, size and nature of the Special Event shall not create an undue hardship or unduly interfere with residents and commercial and business activities in the closed area or the immediate vicinity thereto."
City Attorney Curt Meitz said the "undue hardship" clause would not be implemented based on one noise complaint.» Read Full Article
Two firefighters injured while battling Waukesha house fire
Two Waukesha firefighters suffered minor injuries and a single-family home in the 2100 block of Melody Lane sustained an estimated $85,000 in damage from a fire early Wednesday, officials said.
The house was occupied when the fire broke out about 6 a.m. Residents were all able to evacuate. Waukesha Police and Fire Departments responded to the call.
The house sustained moderate to major fire, smoke and water damage in the attic, living room and fireplace. Officials said the cause of the fire centered on the fireplace/chimney area of the home.
Adam Neylon carries close Assembly race in Waukesha County
Village of Pewaukee window cleaning business owner Adam Neylon won Tuesday's Republican primary for the 98th Assembly District, all but guaranteeing he will take the Waukesha County seat in the April 2 general election because no Democrat is running.
Neylon, 28, beat out four others - Village of Pewaukee Police Chief Ed Baumann; construction project manager Todd Greenwald of the Village of Pewaukee; Marquette University graduate student Matt Morzy of Waukesha; and Jeanne Tarantino of Waukesha, the former chief of staff to Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch.
Neylon led his closest opponent, Baumann, by 30 votes out of more than 5,200 cast. That means the official canvass will be closely watched. If the lead holds up in the canvass, the close margin would raise the possibility of a recount because candidates can get the state to pay for recounts in instances when the margin is less than half a percentage point.
The district includes the City of Pewaukee, Village of Pewaukee, Sussex and the northern portion of the City of Waukesha.
The general election is April 2, but only the name of the GOP primary winner will appear on the ballot because no Democrats or independents registered.» Read Full Article
Primary shows Thieme has firm grasp on District 1 seat
If Tuesday's primary results are any indication, it appears Terry Thieme is going to be tough to beat.
The District 1 incumbent was the top vote getter in the aldermanic primary, having received 241 of the 362 votes, about 67 percent of the vote.
His opponent in the April 2 General Election will be Mark Myers, who edged out John Holst for second-place in the three-person race.
Myers, a non denominational pastor, received 61 votes, while Holst, a home improvement contractor, had 57 votes. There were three write-in votes.
While this is the first time Myers, 44, is running for an aldermanic seat, Holst unsuccessfully ran against Thieme in 2009.» Read Full Article
Patton, Miller advance from District 11 aldermanic primary
Just as they did in 2010, Roger Patton and Lenny Miller will square off for the District 11 aldermanic seat in the City of Waukesha on April 2.
Patton, the incumbent, and Miller, received the most votes in Tuesday's primary and now advance to the General Election.
Patton garnered 115 of the 278 votes, about 41 percent of the vote.
Miller, 55, received 71 votes, about 25 percent. Miller is a retail sales consultant with AT&T Mobility.
Patton, 76, is a retired minister. The seat is a three-year term.» Read Full Article
Despite no BID, Farmers Market will still take place in downtown Waukesha
While the downtown Business Improvement District is in jeopardy of disbanding, the Farmers Market, an event the BID was responsible for, will still go on.
Mayor Jeff Scrima said Friday that leaders of the downtown Waukesha Downtown Business Association will manage the event this year.
The WDBA is a group of downtown business owners. Scrima said the organization will undertake the Farmers Market privately at its own expense.
The group kept the Market going last fall for the remaining two months of the season when the BID became inactive after the resignations of its executive director and 11 of its board members.
Last year, the Farmers Market had more than 100 vendors along the Fox River in the Riverfront Plaza between Broadway and Barstow, a record amount.» Read Full Article
Town board members argue over supervisor's "secret" meeting with city officials
At the Town of Waukesha Board meeting Thursday night, it was also revealed that Supervisor Everett German and Supervisor Brian Fischer held a meeting with City of Waukesha officials without other board members' knowledge.
The meeting came after the Town voted unanimously at a Jan. 24 board meeting to include a northern portion of the town in the city's service area in its application for Lake Michigan water.
The Town's decision also included a volume of water "in the amount of not less than 0.55 millions of gallons per day to be allocated for the Town."
Then on Tuesday, City Administrator Ed Henschel sent a letter to the Town saying "after discussing this matter with the DNR, the DNR believes the Town's motion is flawed."
And in his letter, Henschel says "the volume of water cited by the Town is inappropriate and excessive for the amount of land included."» Read Full Article
Supervisor's open records request will cost Town more than $3,500
Also at the Town Board meeting Thursday, which lasted about 4.5 hours, Supervisor Everett German agreed to come into Town Hall next week to go through 6,000 of Chairwoman Angie E. Van Scyoc's emails he has requested through his open records request.
Van Scyoc said the cost of the creation of the emails to retrieve them out of the Town's server is $3,571.42.
German said he would not pay that fee. As a result, it will go on the Town's tab.
"I am not paying the fee for creating the copies," German said. "Because of the amount of emails you have generated."
German previously wrote a $300 check for the reproduction of the emails.» Read Full Article
Town of Waukesha Plan Commission puts Dunkin' Donuts proposal on hold
After hearing the plan from developers and from many concerned residents, a new Dunkin' Donuts shop on Sunset Drive in the Town of Waukesha will have to wait.
Due to safety and traffic concerns, the Plan Commission unanimously voted to table the item to its next meeting until developers bring forth an updated plan.
The 5,040 square-foot shop, located at S30 W24836 Sunset Drive, could hold up to four tenants.
The donut shop would also have a drive-through lane as Dunkin' Donuts representatives said are the norm.
But many residents had issues with that as well.
Waukesha man fatally shot in north side home
A 23-year-old Waukesha man was shot to death shortly after 3 p.m. Thursday during a robbery inside a house in the 2700 block of N. 2nd St., police said.
Police were seeking the shooter late Thursday.
Former Scott Walker aide's partner fined for texting teen
The domestic and business partner of a top aide to Gov. Scott Walker while he was Milwaukee County executive was sentenced Thursday to a $2,148 fine and 50 hours of community service for contributing to the delinquency of a child.
Brian B. Pierick must complete the community service by mid-June or else serve a 10-day jail sentence, Waukesha County Circuit Judge Patrick Haughney ordered.
Pierick, 49, pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor last month as a part of a deal in which prosecutors dropped felony charges of child enticement and causing a child to expose his genitals. Pierick thought he was communicating with an adult when he exchanged sexually explicit text messages with what turned out to be a 17-year-old boy in the fall of 2010, according to his lawyer, Maura McMahon.
Pierick lived and worked with Timothy Russell, who was Walker's deputy chief of staff and housing director when Walker was county executive. Russell was sentenced last month to two years in prison for stealing more than $21,000 from a veterans organization Walker assigned him to head.
Prosecutors discovered explicit pictures of boys or young men on computers seized from the home Pierick shared with Russell as part of a John Doe probe that's focused on aides and associates of Walker. Prosecutors also retrieved text message conversations from cellphones from the Pierick-Russell home, which led to the enticement charges against Pierick.» Read Full Article
Town of Waukesha demanding too much water, city says
The Town of Waukesha is demanding too much water from the City of Waukesha as a condition for participating in a proposed future water service area, a critical boundary in Waukesha's request for Lake Michigan water, City Administrator Ed Henschel said Tuesday.
The service area and projections of water demand must be resolved before state environmental officials can determine whether the city's application complies with a Great Lakes protection compact.
In a letter emailed Tuesday to Town Chairman Angie Van Scyoc, Henschel says a recent decision to include a northern portion of the town in the city's service area was flawed and needs to be reconsidered.
At a Jan. 24 meeting, the Town Board finished drawing lines on a map and came up with a northern portion of the town that was to be included in the city's water service area for the application. The map generally encompassed town properties west of Springdale Road, north of Racine Ave. and state Highway 59, and east of county Highway TT and Merrill Hills Road.
The Town Board's resolution demanded not less than 0.55 million gallons a day for the area by midcentury.» Read Full Article
'Skimming device' found at Waukesha bank ATM
Dunkin' Donuts in Town of Waukesha to be considered at Thursday's board meeting
Four months after the City of Waukesha opened a Dunkin' Donuts, the Town of Waukesha could be getting the donut shop as well.
The Town's Plan Commission and Town Board will discuss the new Dunkin' Donuts, S30 W24836 Sunset Drive, by the St. Vincent de Paul building at a joint meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Town Hall.
The Plan Commission will make a recommendation on a conditional use permit to the Town Board before it could take action on it.
Before the Plan Commission and Town make their decisions, there will be a public hearing.
The proposed 5,040 square-foot building would have a drive-through lane.» Read Full Article
Waukesha Mayor Jeff Scrima vetoes new Special Event Ordinance at request of WDBA leaders
At the request of the leaders of the downtown Waukesha Business Association's Friday Night Live committee, Mayor Jeff Scrima has issued a "friendly veto" on the recently approved Special Event Ordinance.
Scrima outlined in his veto message the parts that the Friday Night Live committee took issue with.
One part of the ordinance states: "The time, size and nature of the Special Event shall not create an undue hardship or unduly interfere with residents and commercial and business activities in the closed area or the immediate vicinity thereto."
Before the Council approved it this week, Roger Igielski, president of the Downtown Business Association, questioned that statement.
"How will that be determined?" said Igielski, owner of Allo! Chocolat in downtown Waukesha. "For example, if I believe that the Christmas parade street closing hurts my business, will my opinion cancel the event? I assume not, but there needs to be guidelines added to this statement for clarification."» Read Full Article
Downtown Waukesha property owners look to disband BID
After a year of controversy, a new downtown Waukesha Business Improvement District Board was just formed.
But could it all be short-lived?
City of Waukesha Mayor Jeff Scrima received a petition from almost 63 percent of downtown property owners requesting that the BID be disbanded.
Property owner Jeff Barta, a co-owner of Nice Ash Cigar Bar in downtown Waukesha, said there needed to be at least 50 percent of the property owners on the petition.
From his understanding on the state statute, the property owners on the petition will address the Plan Commission in the future.» Read Full Article
Man charged with battery at Waukesha wedding brawl
City of Waukesha - A 30-year-old man was charged after allegedly smashing a pint glass on a man's head, causing a skull fracture, at a wedding at the Country Springs Hotel last August.
Randy S. Lunda of Racine was charged on Feb. 4 in Waukesha County Circuit Court with a felony aggravated battery, repeater.
Lunda previously pleaded guilty to fleeing or eluding an officer and resisting arrest in 2006, according to online court records.
According to the criminal complaint:
Jamyn Rukavina, a guest at the wedding, was outside the Country Springs Hotel, 2810 Golf Rd. in Waukesha, smoking a cigarette with another man. Steve Martin, the bartender at the wedding, said Rukavine was drunk and he stopped serving him earlier in the evening, "because he was being a jerk."» Read Full Article
Delafield woman allegedly fights, bites officer during arrest
A 23-year-old woman from Delafield was charged with resisting arrest and battery after allegedly biting a police officer during a Feb. 1 arrest in Waukesha for drunken driving.
Breanna K. Vetterman, N6 W31610 Huckleberry Way S in Delafield, was charged on Feb. 1 in Waukesha County Circuit Court with battery of a peace officer, resisting an officer and causing soft tissue injury, operating while intoxicated, second offense, and operating while revoked.
According to the criminal complaint:
A police officer initiated a traffic stop at approximately 12:20 a.m. on a vehicle with a burned out brake light on Sunset Drive in the City of Waukesha. The officer said the driver, Vetterman, allegedly smelled of liquor and had slurred speech. Vetterman told the officer at the time she only had one glass of wine, but later allegedly said she had two.
She failed several field sobriety tests administered, and had a reported value of .134 on a preliminary breath test. She was convicted of drunken driving in September of 2010, and as a result was supposed to have an ignition interlock device on her vehicle.» Read Full Article
Waukesha GuitarTown artist submission date extended to Feb. 21
The submission date for artists looking to paint a guitar for the Waukesha GuitarTown project has been extended by a few weeks.
Artists now have until 5 p.m. Feb. 21 to submit all the materials needed to the Waukesha GuitarTown Steering Committee. The original deadline was Jan. 31.
According to the Waukesha GuitarTown website, all applicants must be at least 18 years old and a Wisconsin resident.
They should submit the following:
- Contact information (mailing address, phone, email and website if available)
- Four photos (4x6) of current artwork clearly labeled
- Detailed concept proposal with both visual (minimum front and back) and a written description of the concept
Germantown, Oak Creek retain top spots in Roundball Rankings
MyCommunityNOW/Lake Country Roundball Rankings with a 94-44 victory at Milwaukee Lutheran on Friday.The Germantown boys basketball team (18-0) kept a hammerlock on the top spot in the
The Warhawks, who have not lost since falling to Appleton East in the 2011 postseason, scored 36 points in the first quarter on the way to a 61-27 halftime advantage. They have won 46 consecutive games.
The Oak Creek (16-1) girls dispatched Racine Case, 55-40, and are considered a legitimate Division 1 title contender.
You can see the rest of the top teams in the area, the player of the week and more at the MyCommunityNOW/Lake Country Publications Roundball Rankings.
Oconomowoc man charged with pointing gun during Waukesha road rage
Getting cut off in traffic is never pleasant, and many Wisconsin drivers might be double irked if the offending car is from Illinois.
But police say an Oconomowoc man went too far when he addressed the situation by pulling a gun during a road rage incident last month in Waukesha.
According to a criminal complaint:
Two drivers had just exited I-94 about 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 4 when one cut off the other as they pulled onto N. Grandview Blvd. heading south.
They each sped and slowed down, changed lanes and swore at each other once they came to a red light.» Read Full Article
Video: Daykin discusses Clarke and Delafield hotels
In this week's Land and Space video, reporter Tom Daykin reports how two boutique hotels, the Clarke and Delafield, are both facing challenges.
Waukesha police seek help finding van that hit traffic signal switch
Police in Waukesha are asking the public for help finding a van that hit a traffic signal control cabinet Tuesday on E. Main Street.
Authorities said a 1992-1996 Chevrolet G10 or G20 Sport conversion van crashed into the switch at the intersection of E. Main Street and Nike Drive. The van had extensive front-end damage. It's missing headlight trim pieces and other parts.
Anyone with information can call crash investigator Steven Kraus at the Waukesha Police Department, 262-524-3839.
Victim identified in fatal train crash
The woman killed in a crash in the Town of Waukesha on Jan. 29 has been identified as Lila Mallman, 67, of the Town of Waukesha. The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department has ruled her death a suicide.
According to the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department, Mallman was struck by a southbound Canadian National train in the crossing at Lawnsdale Road east of Center Drive and west of Highway 164.


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Tory On: Bohemian Style
What is bohemian style?
Bohemian style is defined by a free-spirited sensibility and mind-set. For me, it's about mixing together special pieces I find while traveling with my favorite sportswear. I like that balance of old and new; American classics and global finds.
What are essentials of the look?
Anything that has a global spirit to it and might spark a conversation with "Where did you find that?" Think about vibrant prints or patterns or pieces that have artisanal touches, such as elaborate beadwork or colorful embroidery. It doesn't have to be a head-to-toe explosion of print and pattern; it could be as simple and effortless as a beautifully detailed bag or shoe. For spring, I also love the idea of working tie-dye in more ladylike silhouettes.
Why do you love tie-dye?
It reminds me of high school and college…of my first concerts and endless summers. It's a happy print. So many countries have a tradition of tie-dying, like India, Japan and African countries, and they're all different and beautiful.
How do you wear it?
I like pairing tie-dyes, batiks and more tribal prints and patterns with something minimal. We did these prints in streamlined silhouettes for spring. Again, it's all about the mix. But there are other ways of adding it into your look, like an unexpected bag. Our Maddie bag is a ladylike look, but it has a fun feel with cabochon stones and a pink batik.
Tell us about the skirt you are wearing.
It's our Kelby skirt and is actually made from a fabric that was hand-dyed by women artisans in the Kindia region of Guinea. We partnered with There Is No Limit Foundation on these one-of-a-kind fabrics, used in several tie-dye looks this season. The artisans use century-old techniques, keeping traditions alive while supporting their families and communities.
More to explore in Spring
- Spring Taj Alwan On: Smart Time Management Wed, Apr 2, 2014
- Spring Most Wanted: The Jersey Dress Mon, Mar 31, 2014
- Spring Calgary Avansino On: London & The Vogue Festival Fri, Mar 28, 2014
- Experts Entrepreneur: Sequence Designer Ariela Suster Mon, Apr 22, 2013
- Spring Street Style: Boho Bound Wed, Apr 17, 2013


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Live Series Volume 1
- Artists Gabriel Ananda
- Release Date 2011-05-23
- Labels Basmati
- Catalog BASMATI04
DJ Support/Feedback:
Joris Voorn, Luciano, Butane, DJ T, Richie Hawtin, Dubfire, James Holden, Kaiserdisco, Gary Martin, De:Bug, Secret Cinema, M.A.N.D.Y., SLAM, Angel Molina, Mike Callander
Parallel to the release of his album "Selected Works Techno" Ananda starts on Basmati his "Live Series ". Published here are the tracks which have been established on the floors during his recent live sets. The tracks hold almost forgotten practice to deceive an audience: Occasional imprecision is a stylistic device, the post production was skipped, unpolished rough edges remain. Live Series Vol.1 is coming with the tracks "Alpha" and "Smash". This year at least 3 more releases of this series will appear on Basmati.


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The tragedy of schizo-phrenia
By EVA DRIZHAL
As the mother of my son Frank, I would
especially like to address young people who are confused
about why such a sweet and strong boy like Frank died.
Frank had a brilliant and beautiful
mind throughout his life. He was always a happy kid,
who shared his happiness with his brother and with
his friends. He loved life and he loved nature. He
was always very strong and sensitive about it. He
felt he was a part of nature and spirit and he always
respected that. He loved to walk in the rain, going
through the snowstorm, swimming in the river and watching
the stars. He tried to understand eternity through
the galaxies and our short life on this earth, smiling
and happy how life is beautiful.
He did not care about cars, TV and
"stuff." He would rather climb the hills not to miss
the sunset. His living by nature gave him a larger
perspective about life: what we are, where we came
from and where we are going. He was worried about
nature, pollution, garbage, wars, genetically engineered
food and people's ignorance. He studied nature, and
he believed there is an answer.
He was an idealist and a dreamer. The
roots of his mind were like a spring of fresh water—unspoiled.
He was a renaissance man and he hoped for a new renaissance
time to come. He was not only well educated, but he
also knew how to apply the knowledge to live a better
life. He was a leader. He believed in education, creativity,
sensitivity and also responsibility.
But nature was not only beautiful to
him, it was also cruel. It spoiled his fresh water.
Frank got the most puzzling and unknown disease, which
became his biggest tragedy. It happened suddenly and
unexpectedly, like lightening from the sky, when he
was age 20. He got schizophrenia. It is a disease
that strikes young people in their prime. The disease
distorts the senses, making it very difficult for
the individual to tell what is real from what is not
real. The usual age is between 16 and 25.
People with schizophrenia appear to
have a neurochemical imbalance. It is not "a split"
personality and it is not caused by childhood trauma,
bad parenting, poverty or drugs. It affects one in
100 people worldwide. Many people with schizophrenia
have high IQs and it does not interfere with a person's
The schizophrenic experience can be
a terrifying journey through a world of madness no
one can understand, particularly the person traveling
through it. You feel very much alone. And it happened
to my son Frank. His beautiful nature was slowly eaten
by a disease that put him in a strange darkness. And
we all tried to put a light there. He was fighting
with it every day, every hour, every minute.
He knew what was happening to him.
Frank knew his price and he wanted to have control
over his life. He could not live with the difference—what
he was and what this terrible disease was taking from
him. It was overwhelming. He died with dignity and
I have to respect that.
It is very hard for me and for my younger
son Jack. Frank was my dream, my beautiful creation,
my art. It does not go away. He was not only my inspiration,
but also an inspiration for young people who want
to study nature. Frank left a message for them: continue
to love life, search for a better one. Everybody has
a right to live a full rich life. I also urge young
people—especially those whose life was touched by
Frank's example of his nonmaterialistic life, with
his enthusiasm and knowledge—to educate yourself and
also find the cause of this disease.
Frank is not dead for me. I see him
in the sky, I feel him through the stars, I touch
him on the grass, I hug him in every stone. I smell
him in fresh air, I hear him in a bird's song and
I listen to him through the rain. He is unforgettable.
Frank believed in eternal return, and I know his spirit
is alive and one day he will come in a better time
and be smiling.
I thank everybody who shares with me
these crucial moments.
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Why Is Life Purpose Important?
Perhaps you have experienced moments when you felt truly connected, like you were performing a task you were made for—maybe when you were organizing a grassroots campaign, comforting a sick grandchild, or creating a piece of art or music. Many people describe the feeling of being in harmony with their purpose as alive, clear, and authentic.
You may also experience "flow," which is a state of total absorption in which time seems to disappear. "Getting in the flow" feels fulfilling and pleasurable and is a key to emotional wellbeing.
How purpose can influence health
In addition to the emotional and psychological benefits, having a strong sense of purpose can also help you:
- Live longer. A 2009 study of over 73,000 Japanese men and women found that those who had a strong connection to their sense of purpose (which they call ikigai) tended to live longer than those who didn't. Additionally, in his study of "Blue Zones" (communities in the world in which people are more likely to live past 100), Dan Buettner identified the factors that most centenarians share, one of them being a strong sense of purpose. In 2014, researchers used data that tracked adults over 14 years and found that "having a purpose in life appears to widely buffer against mortality risk across the adult years."
- Protect against heart disease. Another study in 2008 found that a lower level of purpose in Japanese men was associated with earlier death and cardiovascular disease. More research in this area showed that "purpose is a possible protective factor against near-future myocardial infarction among those with coronary heart disease."
- Prevent Alzheimer's disease. In studies of thousands of elderly subjects, Dr. Patricia Boyle, a neuropsychologist at the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center in Chicago, found that people with a low sense of life purpose were 2.4 times more likely to get Alzheimer's disease than those with a strong purpose. Further, people with purpose were less likely to develop impairments in daily living and mobility disabilities.
- Handle pain better. Purpose can also positively affect pain management—a study in The Journal of Pain found that women with a stronger sense of purpose were better able to withstand heat and cold stimuli applied to their skin.
- Have better relationships. In 2009, Richard Leider teamed up with Met Life to assess the purpose of over 1,000 adults. They found that those with a high sense of meaning in their lives spent more time and attention on their loved ones and communities. On the whole, people with purpose tend to be more engaged with their families, colleagues, and neighbors, enjoying more satisfying relationships as a result.
The retirement effect
According to Dan Buettner, the two most vulnerable times in a person's life are the first twelve months after birth and the year following retirement. In fact, you have probably heard stories about perfectly healthy men who died shortly after they retired from a lifelong career. Some researchers suspect that for these men, the end of their career also signified the end of their purpose in life, which affected their health and wellbeing.
A study of retired employees of Shell Oil found that men and women who retired early (age 55) were more likely to die early than those who retired at age 65. A similar study of almost 17,000 healthy Greeks showed that the risk of death increased by 51% after retirement.
These two studies suggest that there may be some risk in only finding meaning in a career. It seems important to reshape life's big questions and find ways to continue serving purpose even after retirement to improve chances of a longer, healthier life.
Purpose and resilience
One of the common features among people who live with purpose is that they are able to find meaning in the things that happen to them. Andrew Zolli, author of Resilience, describes these people as being able to "cognitively reappraise situations and regulate emotions, turn
ing life's proverbial lemons into lemonade."
Ed Diener's extensive research on the science of wellbeing has found that people with a strong sense of purpose are better able to handle the ups and downs of life. Purpose can offer a psychological buffer against obstacles—thus, a person with a strong sense of purpose remains satisfied with life even while experiencing a difficult day. According to Barbara Fredrickson, this kind of long-term resilience can lead to better cardiovascular health, less worry, and greater happiness over time.
- Life Purpose
- Spirituality


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Duration: Approx 12 hours
Pick-up from Krakow Hotel.
(Please mention your hotel details at the time of booking. If you do not have this information now, please contact the local activity operator 24 hours prior to the start of the tour with these details.).
You will be dropped off back at the your hotel.
After having been completely ruined by the Nazis during World War II, the city has been meticulously rebuilt according to old documents and drawings and it is a bustling European centre of culture, commerce, industry and politics. This tour includes some of Warsaw's most interesting sights such as the Old Town with the Old Town Market Square, St. John's Cathedral, the Barbican, the Royal Castle and the Castle Square, and the Royal Route which leads from the Royal Castle along famous streets of Warsaw.
Your Warsaw City Tour from Krakow starts with pick up from your hotel in Krakow in a comfortable vehicle driven by an English speaking driver. The vehicle will take you to Warsaw City Centre where you will meet your English speaking guide.
The guide will take you to all the historical and cultural monuments. You will visit the atmospheric borough Praga, and see the historical sights connected with the lives of Jews in Warsaw. Stroll down to Lazienki Park to see the monumental Chopin statue or the Palace on the Water.
Walk down the Royal Route and see the historic center of the capital city The Old Town.You will see the the Royal Castle, the Barbican, the Presidential Palace, Warsaw University, the New City and the monument of the Warsaw Rising and the Jewish ghetto from WWII.
Enjoy your lunch in a local restaurant and later you will get the chance to explore the city on your own. Before you start exploring the city individually, you'll be given a special 'welcome package' with maps of the city and other necessary information so that you don't have any difficulty in finding places and major highlights if the city. After the break you will be picked up by our driver and dropped back to your hotel.
Please call the activity operator at least 24 hours prior to start of the tour for reconfirming departure details.


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I'm just now putting these pictures up, but I went to Thailand for a week in early October for my 2nd RRB. I think I wrote about this before, but everyone posted to Afghanistan for a year gets to choose between taking 3 R&Rs or 2 R&Rs and 3 RRBs. The only difference between an R&R and an RRB is the amount of money that you're given to spend on the airplane tickets. For an R&R, you're given about $3,000, and about $1,500 for an RRB (regional rest break). The idea is that you could go home to the U.S. on an R&R, but would stay somewhere in the region for an RRB, like Dubai or India. You can spend just about however much time you want on each break, but you need to be in Afghanistan for at least 300 of 365 days.
For my second RRB, I was able to use the $1,500 to travel all the way to Koh Samui Island, Thailand to spend a week at the Kamalaya Resort. I basically just slept, ate, and laid on the beach, so I didn't take any pictures.
On the way back to Afghanistan, I spent a day in Bangkok to see the sites (and wade through floodwaters). These are the two pictures I took at a temple, which I visited with a friend from Kabul.
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Learning how to effectively market your unique competitive advantage is what will put your name out there, ultimately leading to more opportunities. Instead of our usual post format, I'm going to offer some advice on how to create a brand to land that dream job. This first issue will highlight the elements of a portfolio.
The Perfect Portfolio
The recruitment process has changed thanks to social media. Working in almost every industry now commands some type of positive online presence, especially in digital media. Having a website that showcases your talent is essential to leverage your creative advantage over the other professionals. Fortunately for everyone who isn't a design ninja, there are marketplaces like Themeforest that sell high quality designs in multiple formats. Also be sure to check out also some sites created by digital media students at Cogswell.
Front Page
Leaving a lasting first impression is important, preferably that impression is positive, less you may end up looking like these guys. Homepage designs now usually contain specific elements (featured projects, notable clientele) to give that WOW factor. The general trend is to use bold typography and graphics similar to what WorryFreeLabs did with their site.
9 out of 10 times a visitor will hire you based just on the content and design of your website, so why leave out what makes you unique? Can you image any car commercial that isn't listing off enticing features and how it's the best in its class? Probably not. Although there are extremes, due to information being accessible online, it's safe to assume that any information posted will be checked to legitimacy.
There are several options in how to list out what you do, Abstract and Concrete. Abstract would be listing out tech jargon like HTML5/CSS3, W3C compliant code, AJAX. Concrete tends to tell a story; "We hand code our sites using code that looks awesome in all current browsers. We make things look good, naturally." usually fits the overall brand's image. The latter tends to be used by agencies and designers where the majority of projects involve startups. In the example of WorryFreeLabs, they used a more abstract approach:
- Information architecture
- User interface design
Front-end development (XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, and AJAX)
Current Portfolio
Try to keep your portfolio current, a stale portfolio can turn away a potential employer. This does not mean to dump out your good pieces if they are outside the 6 month window, just make sure you add what you've been working on. Even if they're [high quality] personal projects, this shows your viewer that you are keeping active in the community.
Have a gallery of some sort on a project page that highlights key aspects of the project. In a web design project, some images may draw attention to styling or coding that stands out. If you received one, any testimonials that the client gave can be highlighted along with a project brief and what processes were used to complete the project.
Notable Clients
Showcasing clients isn't a must. Generally recent graduates haven't collaborated with clients yet, which make the client section optional. As you mature in your field, it is recommended to show off whom you've worked with.
How websites utilize this element varies. Some prefer to have a form to allow visitors to easily send an inquiry, while others like to keep that for the contact page.
Social Media
Social media isn't just for talking to friends. A quick Google search of your name can quickly so how importing it is to keep up a positive social media presence. This can happen by watching out for what you post, but if you still want to upload pictures from last nights party that's also fine. Sites like Facebook allow for strict privacy settings that hide your profile to non-friends. A simple way to check how your social media image looks is by logging out then view your profile.
Useful Footer
Arguably one of the most standard sections on a page, the footer holds important information; Copyright info, where to get in contact, and now things like twitter updates. Even Cogswell's site has a functional footer.
Your Turn
There are tons of resources to gather information on how-to's, inspiration and design showcases, even free code snippets. Here's an image of the site with the elements numbered, and we encourage anyone who's created their site to share a their experiences in designing it.
What do you think?
The standards for designing a portfolio has changed in the last 3 years. It wasn't that long ago that every designer's site was built on flash. What trends have you seen gain popularity since HTML5?
Look out for the next post in this series, How to market yourself.


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The Road Worrier, Part 6: In which the RW goes it alone
by Greg Rawlings
On Aug. 2, I opened my own criminal defense practice. Imagine a small office in a big old house within easy crack-deal distance of Colfax. Such is my new home away from home. Now imagine: invasive malpractice carriers, crafty website designers, surly furniture movers, new and confusing phone numbers, business cards (ecru, brilliant white, faux crayon?), financial services wunderkinds, ruthlessly invasive health benefits shysters, money going out without any coming in, the new laptop and printer, a credit card machine from hell. Imagine the Road Worrier worried indeed. Throw in a 15-year-old daughter in driver's education, a sprinkler system with the mind of HAL from "2001: A Space Odyssey," and a headache that doesn't seem to ever go faraway.
So, starting a law office shouldn't be rocket science, right? Wrong. Hence, I am now the reverse Werner Von Braun starting a law office. Or so it seems. Call me and I'll explain, at length, what not to do. At length, I say.
First off, I am now a fervent advocate of so-called Obama-care. Really, I'm a fervent advocate of Any-care. Finding health insurance — much less affordable health insurance — when you are a middle-aged guy with a couple of annoying "pre-existing conditions" is not an easy thing in modern America. It took forever to find even basic coverage. And that with exclusions galore. In the same way that Dustin Hoffman's character in "The Graduate" is advised to get into "plastics," I wish someone had pulled my younger self aside and whispered deviously into my ear, "health insurance." What a racket. Somehow, I can't imagine a health insurance professional opening a small office in a big old house within the aforementioned easy crack-deal distance of Colfax.
Next, malpractice insurance…but no rant. To my surprise, I found reasonable rates and solid coverage. Then again, one of the "upsides" of being a criminal defense lawyer is that your clients don't sue you as much as they grieve you. I'm half-convinced that there is a criminal collective unconscious in which dwells (in shimmering neon) the number for Attorney Regulation.
Now, the acronym from hell: SEO. Yes, dear readers — the Road Worrier has created a website and ventured into the murky world of Search Engine Optimization. These folks make promises that would make a hooker blush: 500 percent more hits! (maybe that one doubles as a discount medical marijuana dispensary) Dominate your Google rankings! Let our media consultant send you–yes, you–zooming into the spotlight! Even beyond the shared exclamation point fetish — and these guys use more than a tweener Miley Cyrus fan on Facebook — these people know no shame.
So, I found myself with an office, health and malpractice insurance, and a website. What I didn't have were clients. My first step was to go on Facebook and ask all of my friends to come to Colorado, break the law, get arrested for something colorful, and hire me. I hope this isn't a violation of some ancient legal taboo against creating a clientele, such as champerty or barretry. Nobody has complied with this request yet, anyway. I did have a former classmate, who is now a psychiatrist in D.C., say that I'd have to clear up all of his old warrants first. But, hey, I refuse to do pro bono work (if you can even call it that) for an East Coast shrink. A man has his pride. Then again, considering some of the stunts we pulled off in Colorado in the '90s, maybe I should have my P.I. buddy Mike Stone run a check. (Ever crawled out of El Chapultepec and climbed into Coors Field at 2 a.m. and played catch and practiced The Great Slides of the Ages? I thought not.)
So, I have decided to expand my Facebook request to every lawyer in Colorado, or at least every lawyer in the Denver metro, and see what happens. I am hereby requesting the lawyers of Denver and beyond to indulge in a massive non-violent crime spree. If 10 percent of you get caught, and 10 percent of those caught hire me to defend them, I'll both thrive and be able to send the darling daughter to CU-Boulder, unless even in-state tuition rises to obscene levels due to the anti-education nuts in our legislature.
Like Uncle Sam, I want you. And yes, I accept credit cards.
To speak with Rawlings further on starting your own practice, e-mail him at email@example.com.


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Thomas Larson: On Medical AuthorityAugust 2015
In a sea of books and media on medicine and illness, too few give voice to the patients.
Marie Myung-Ok Lee: How Should a Doctor Act?November 2014
New York City: an infection story.
Robert Reich: Why We Allow Big Pharma to Rip Us OffOctober 2014
America spends a fortune on drugs, more per person than any other nation on earth.
Charles Ornstein: Medicare Billing Outliers Often Have Disciplinary Problems, TooJune 2014
Medicare finds financial oversight associated with more serious problems.
Charles Ornstein: More Tools, Beyond Ratings, To Pick Your DoctorApril 2014
Doctor familiarity without the wire taps.
Charles Ornstein: Leaders of Teaching Hospitals Have Close Ties to Drug CompaniesApril 2014
Nearly every large drug maker based in the United States had at least one academic medical center official on its board, raising questions about their independence.
Charles Ornstein: Some Predictions on How Medicare Will Release Physician Payment DataJanuary 2014
The government's announcement that it will begin releasing the data seems to have ticked off both supporters and opponents of broader transparency in medicine.
Charles Ornstein and Tracy Weber: Generic or Name Brand?November 2013
With billions in potential savings for Medicare at stake, we asked drug experts and practitioners alike why more doctors don't recommend generics when they can.
Marshall Allen: Why Doctors Stay Quiet About Colleagues' MistakesNovember 2013
Doctors have an ethical duty towards their patients. What about to fellow doctors?
Theodoric Meyer: Pay to Prescribe?May 2013
Two dozen doctors named in Novartis kickback case.
Two DoctorsBy Terese Svoboda
April 2006
Two doctors, married to each other. At first it was doctor and nurse skulking dark corridors in heat and finding empty gurneys, then doctor on doctor.


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To better understand the extent of stalking and the context in which violence related to stalking occurs, the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) collaborated in a comprehensive survey of violence against women. Conducted by Patricia Tjaden, Ph.D., at the Center for Policy Research, the National Violence Against Women Survey collected data from 8,000 women and 8,000 men 18 years of age or older from November 1995 through May 1996. The following data was released by NIJ in November of 1997 in a Bulletin entitled "The Crime of Stalking: How Big is the Problem?"
Survey findings indicate that stalking affects about 1.4 million victims annually.
Of those surveyed, 8 percent of women and 2 percent of men said they had been stalked at some point in their lives. Projected against 1995 estimates of the adult population, these percentages would result in 8.2 million female and 2 million male lifetime stalking victims, most of whom were stalked by only one stalker.
Researchers estimated that approximately 1 million women and 400,000 men are stalked each year in the United States.
About half of all female stalking victims reported their victimization to police and about 25 percent obtained a restraining order. Eighty percent of all restraining orders were violated by the assailant. About 24 percent of female victims who reported stalking to the police, as compared to 19 percent of male victims, said their cases were prosecuted. Of the cases in which criminal charges were filed, 54 percent resulted in a conviction. About 63 percent of convictions resulted in jail time.
Most victims knew their stalker. Women were significantly more likely to be stalked by an intimate partner -- a current or former spouse, a co-habitating partner, or a date. About 60 percent of stalking by intimate partners started before a relationship ended. Only 21 percent of stalkers identified by female victims were strangers. However, men were more likely to be stalked by a stranger or an acquaintance.
About 87 percent of stalkers were men. Women tended to be victimized by lone stalkers, but in 50 percent of male victimizations, the stalker had an accomplice -- usually a friend or girlfriend. Most victims were between the ages of 18 and 29 when the stalking began.
Stalkers made overt threats to about 45 percent of victims; spied on or followed about 75 percent of victims; vandalized the property of about 30 percent of victims; and threatened to kill or killed the pet(s) of about 10 percent of victims.
In most cases, stalking episodes lasted 1 year or less, but in a few cases, stalking continued for 5 or more years. When asked why the stalking stopped, about 20 percent of the victims said it was because they moved away. Another 15 percent said it was because of police involvement. Also, stalking of women victims often stopped when the assailant began a relationship with a new girlfriend or wife.
About one-third of stalking victims reported they had sought psychological treatment. In addition, one-fifth lost time from work, and 7 percent of those never returned to work.


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MONDAY, February 14 (Health.com) — Eating a diet rich in fiber—especially the kind of fiber found in whole grains—reduces the risk of dying at an early age from a range of causes, a new government study suggests.
Fiber's beneficial effects on heart health have been known for decades, so it wasn't surprising that eating a lot of fiber was associated with a lower risk of death due to heart attack and heart disease. But fiber intake also appears to lower the risk of dying from respiratory diseases (such as pneumonia and chronic bronchitis) and infectious diseases, the study found.
"The benefits of fiber are broader than what had been anticipated or previously studied," says Frank Hu, MD, a professor of nutrition and epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston, who co-authored an editorial accompanying the study. Both were published today on the website of the Archives of Internal Medicine.
The study, which was funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), also found a link between fiber consumption and a reduced risk of death from cancer, but only in men.
The source of the fiber appears to be critical. Consuming fiber from whole grains was most strongly linked to a lower risk of dying during the study, while fiber from vegetables and beans appeared to have a minimal impact on death risk. The fiber in fruit seemed to offer no protection at all.
"We only see significant effects from whole grains," says the lead author of the study, Yikyung Park, a researcher in the NCI's nutritional epidemiology branch. "But we don't know how this fiber works to improve health."
This unexpected finding suggests that the antioxidants and other nutrients in whole grains—not just the fiber—may be partly responsible for promoting health and long life.
"Is the fiber in whole grains truly different? Or are you getting the benefits from [the other nutrients]?" says David Frid, MD, a cardiologist at the Cleveland Clinic who was not involved in the study. "We don't know."
Park and her colleagues analyzed data on more than half a million AARP members between the ages of 50 and 71 who answered survey questions about their eating habits as part of a nine-year study on diet and health.
The participants who reported eating the most fiber—about 30 grams a day for men, and 25 grams a day for women—were 22% less likely to die from any cause during the study than those who consumed the least (about 13 grams and 11 grams for men and women, respectively).
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Pluskota three-run HR powers team to win
Snapping a skid always feels better when done against a division rival.
© Katie Brickman
Josh Johnson of the Swift Current Indians slides into second base, beating the throw and tag from Drew Danzeisen of the Moose Jaw Miller Express on Friday night at Ross Wells Park. Times-Herald photo by Katie Brickman
Brandon Acosta and Frank Pluskota helped the Moose Jaw Miller Express stop a two-game losing streak on Friday night.
Pluskota's three-run home run in the bottom of the seventh inning tied the game and allowed the Express (7-5) to squeeze out a 6-5 victory over the Swift Current Indians (5-6) in Western Major Baseball League action.
"To be honest, I don't even remember what pitch it was. I was just in the zone," said Pluskota of the drive. "I just wanted to hit the ball hard and maybe spark the team a little bit. Next thing you know, I tied the game with it."
The Express got production out of their whole line up, with only one batter not registering a hit at Ross Wells Park.
Austin Russell scored the game-winning RBI with a sac fly in the eighth inning.
Acosta had a strong outing for his second win of the season. He pitched eight innings, giving up five runs on 11 hits, walked one and struck out seven on 114 pitches.
Jorge Pantoja made his fifth appearance of the season and picked up his first save. He faced five Indians batters and got Matt Spillman looking at a called third strike for the final out. He fist pumped and walked off the mound as the Express celebrated the win.
"Acosta pitched a great game over eight strong innings and saved our bullpen since we have a bunch of games coming up," said Pluskota. "Jorge came in and just shut the door, which awesome."
Acosta got help behind him defensively as well as a solid game caller in 17-year-old catcher Cole Warken.
Warken is an affiliated player (AP) with the Express this summer, but has had to step into the role of catcher along with Dylan Hanson.
"The first few games were hard to get used to, but after that, it got better and I slowly progressed," said Warken of playing with collegiate level players.
Warken has played in four games thus far this summer and has four hits and got his first RBI on Friday, which boosted his confidence a bit.
"It does, but every day is a new day," he said. "I will take that into the next day to build on it."
Warken called the game with Acosta on the mound and both were effective in keeping the Swift Current batters off-balance.
"He was consistent with his off-speed. He is not one of those guys that will over-power people — he will get guys out with his off-speed pitches," explained Warken.
This was back-to-back close games for the Express. As much as it can be nerve-racking for the coaches and fans, the players love these types of games.
"This is what we live for as baseball players," said Pluskota. "We love having it come down to the wire and see what we are made of when we have to come out big. They are fun to play in."
The Express are back in action tonight (7 p.m., Ross Wells Park) when Yorkton is in town. They head to Weyburn on Sunday for a double-header.
Follow Katie on Twitter @katiebrickman.


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A temporary detour [1] along the Hudson River Greenway in Washington Heights went into effect Thursday.
The closure, related to work on the George Washington Bridge, will reroute cyclists to Broadway and Ft. Washington Avenue between 158th and 181st Streets. According to a Port Authority flier [PDF [2]], pedestrians may access the park and riverfront through the tunnel at 172nd Street.
Interruptions are to occur on a "periodic" basis until December 31, "typically" from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.


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Downtown diners get deli option
- Written by REUBEN MEES
The decision to open a deli in downtown Bellefontaine was no easy decision for Tonya Williams and her family.
ABOVE: Rosie Pence spreads guacamole on a sub as Scott Williams stays busy in the kitchen of the new deli. FRONT PAGE PHOTO: Tonya Williams greets customers Thursday at the new Tonya's Main Street Deli that opened this week inside the Main Street Marketplace, 130 S. Main St. (EXAMINER PHOTO | REUBEN MEES)
She and her husband Scott owned and operated Tonya's Main Street Deli on Main Street in downtown Urbana for the past four years but complicated property issues forced her to close the business in recent months.
So when she was approached about the idea of reopening in the rear of the Main Street Marketplace, 130 S. Main St., Bellefontaine, the prospect was promising but she was somewhat apprehensive about the idea of relocating to a new city.
"I'm an Urbana native. That's why it was so hard for me to move here. In Urbana, I would know everyone who walked through the door," Ms. Williams said noting that her regulars consisted of the local courthouse staff and lawyers, law enforcement officials and other downtown professionals.
"They were all very sad the day I closed."
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Thos. Moser Appoints Ricci Marketing, Sales VP
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AURBURN, Maine--Thos. Moser has named Jim Ricci senior vice president of marketing and sales. Ricci will oversee marketing, sales and customer service and be responsible for establishing strategies to expand business opportunities.
"We are excited to have Jim Ricci join our team at this juncture in the company's history," said company founder Tom Moser. "We are proud to have held steady during the recent economic downturn, and looking forward to more good news in 2011. Jim's background makes him uniquely qualified to lead a number of exciting initiatives we have planned."
Prior to joining Thos. Moser, Ricci was vice president of United States marketing and then vice president and director of global marketing at Swarovski, where he established global strategic direction for its giftware business. He has also served as vice president of North American marketing for the Gillette Company and director of global marketing for the Waterman brand.
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