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Agenda packets are available online. Printed copies of the agenda are available for review at City Hall, the Lake Oswego Public Library, and at the meetings. If you have any questions, please email Anne-Marie Simpson, City Recorder or call (503) 534-4225.


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Hi,first sorry for my pretty poor english.
I just discover Ror and i'm already hooked.I setup the local environement on my Deb and start to training.I made the hello world and a guest book app and it was so fast.
Now I want to try to implement a classified ads application, that allows users to signin, leave an ad with one or two images and few more informations (name, phone, email, a comment on the object, etc...) and that make the user account and his ad displaying available for x days.
My prob is that the start is a bit to abstract ( the framework possibilities are so wide).
questions are:-wich models (how much db table)i have to create?
-wich controllers?
-Do i have to use plugins, generators..?
I know it's a blurr (it's a real beginner inquiries) but if someone could give me a starting point it would be nifty for me and start to work on it.


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Lokken doesn't disappoint with Marquette half-marathon win
MARQUETTE – Led by nearly 200 entrants in Saturday's full marathon, an estimated 800 people took part in two days of races at the Marathon Marathon.
The largest turnout was in the half-marathon, with more than 350 finishers, and also included the biggest local name, Tracy Lokken of Marquette.
Lokken didn't disappoint, winning the men's race by more than 8 1/2 minutes among 128 men.
He also won the men's 45-49 year-old age group at the Boston Marathon in April, finishing in the top 30 overall.
Adding Saturday's title in the men's 40-49 division, Lokken posted a time of 1 hour, 10 minutes and 12.3 seconds on a course that started and began at Presque Isle park in Marquette.
Runner-up was Asa Kelly of Beulah, who also claimed the men's 30-39 crown, in 1:18:43.0.
Three other area runners also broke into the men's top 10 – Kyle Wilkinson of Marquette, racing in the 30-39 group, was seventh in 1:27:46.2; Ben Yelle of Gwinn (30-39) was ninth in 1:29:26.4; and Eric Rizzio of Marquette (20-29) was 10th in 1:30:39.3.
The next set of 10 finishers included Brig Voigt of Marquette (20-29), Rob Fox of Negaunee (50-59) and Tom Isaacson of Marquette (30-39).
On the women's side, which featured 227 entrants, Alison Goss of Traverse City beat out Marquette's Kimberly Malandrone by about 3 1/2 minutes, clocking 1:28:47.6 to 1:32:15.8. Goss was tops among women ages 20-29, Malandrone first in the 30-39 division.
Cheryne Clements of Marquette (20-29) was fifth overall in 1:36:39.1, Kimber Pierzchalski of Newberry (30-39) seventh in 1:40:07.7 and Kelly Menge of Marquette (30-39) eighth in 1:41:44.9.
Among the second 10 were Beth Aldrich of Manistique (40-49), Rachel Urban of Manistique (20-29), Kristin Hillier of Ishpeming (30-39), Heather McFarren of Marquette (30-39) and Alison Case of Marquette (20-29).
One other notable finisher was Sandra Purrington of Marquette, who was the only entrant in the 70-and-over division and came in 197th overall in 2:42:22.1.
Unlike the half-marathon, the most famous entrant wasn't local, but came from halfway across the world. Trent "Marathon Man" Morrow of New South Wales, Australia, finished 78th in the men's division in 4:23:48.4.
Morrow, who ran in the 40-49 division, is reported to be nearing his 100th marathon this year.
His division included 121 listed entrants, while the women's side had 73.
Locally, Marquette runners swept the top three women's spots. Elizabeth Jones (30-39) won in 3:06:56.5, nearly five minutes ahead of runner-up Christina Carradine (20-29) in 3:11:45.3, with Melanie Bicigo (30-39) third in 3:22:21.7.
The next area finisher was Brittany Cappoferri of Negaunee (20-29) in 12th in 3:38:42.1. Anna Kerr of Marquette (20-29) was 18th in 3:42:40.0, while Jennifer Mathias-Sundberg of Ishpeming (20-29) was 21st and Nina van Den Ende of Marquette (40-49) 23rd.
On the men's side, Jon Rock (20-29) of Macomb won in 2:29:04.6, more than 10 minutes ahead of runner-up Matt Ebiner (50-59) of California.
The top area man was Neal Collick (30-39) of Negaunee, who finished 29th in 3:19:23.2. Mark Link (30-39) of Marquette was 45th.
Also of note was Bill Sved of Marquette, who won the men's 60-69 division in 3:49:19.3, 63rd overall.
Marathon relay
Each of the four team members ran about 6 1/2 miles in Saturday's relay, which listed 15 teams that finished.
The He Ain't Heavy mixed-division team of Adrian Groos, Tyus Groos, Sam Medo and Karen Medo had the fastest time in 3:24.25.0.
Friday races
An adult five-kilometer and children's 5K and 1K races were held with Pierzchalski, a top-10 finisher in the half-marathon, winning the women's Blackrocks 5K?race in 21:27.6, 50 seconds ahead of Minnesota's Sarah Poggi.
Marquette women occupied the next four spots – Jamie Armour of Marquette was third in 22:58.9, followed by Erika Asmus in 23:54.1, Joanne Wolford in 24:08.2 and Jorrie Houle in 24:16.2.
Also breaking into the top 10 of the 48 women who finished were Rachael Stade of Marquette and Anne Perala of Marquette.
Eric Hautamaki of Marquette won the men's 5K in 18:44.6, ahead of runner-up Greg Daw of Marquette, who clocked 19:23.6.
Doug Baldwin of Marquette was fourth in 20:00.6, with Marquette's Jeff Nyquist, Keith Kuykendall and Flynn Wyche also cracking the top 10 among 38 finishers.
Racing in the 12-13 division, Luke Rambo of Marquette won the Rock Skipper 5K in 18:22.6, with Jacob Johnson (14-15) of Marquette second in 20:09.7. Karen Ludwig (12-13) was second among girls in 25:27.1.
In the Pebble Run 1K, with 38 girls and 39 boys up to age 11, Maija Fox (10-11) of Negaunee was fastest girl and Lincoln Sager (10-11) of Marquette the quickest boy in 5:16.3.


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This is something that is making me ponder the idea each time I see a representation of it or read a gardening article on the subject. We were on a trip to Thailand several years ago, and I was lucky enough to go to their version of the Chelsea Flower Show. There was an extraordinary display of vertical gardening and now 6 years later everyone is talking about it.
There is a great book by Derek Fell titled "Vertical Gardening" Grow Up, Not Out, For More Vegetables and Flowers for Much Less Space; the book talks about all kinds of vertical gardening from cool ways to stake vegetables to using the vertical kits that are out there right now.
If you have a small patio, deck, or simply want something green in your life and don't have a green thumb, this may be just what you need. There is a vertical wall with pockets that can be used for large more custom projects.....Jamie Drury just did this on HGTV recently
This on a smaller scale can be achieved by using a verticle kit.
You can take it down for the winter, and actually winter the plants over, I think this system will enable you to do some funky patterns in your gardening space. Here is a picture of Hens & Chicks that were planted in the vertical box....very modern looking and the picture is so cool it is now the background on my cell phone.
I'm seriously considering adding this on my outdoor deck in some fashion next spring/summer. I love succulents and I think this is a great way to make a statement in my garden with them and not take up a lot of room.
Who would have thought that a pallet could be this groovy in the garden......I cannot wait to get my hands on one.......I have even seen them painted and plants are growing in them.
Another wild idea but it turned out great.....BRICKS, yes BRICKS planted with succulents, another terrific way to reuse / recycle.
I think this is a great way to have a vertical garden and small enough to create an art area and move it around.
So, look around your town, neighborhood, tag sales, yard sales, and come up with your own way to "grow up" this spring/summer!!!!


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Memories include shock and prayer
For Puebloans, like most other Americans, the day President John F. Kennedy was killed brought shock, sadness and a reliance on faith.
"We were in school at the time and they made the announcement that he'd been shot," said Larry Alvarado, who was a student at Centennial High School on Nov. 22, 1963. "Then they made an announcement that school would be dismissed and a lot of us just went across the street to Sacred Heart (Cathedral) to pray."
Rose Ahlers was 6 at the time of the shooting and the announcement came over the speakers while she and her mother were shopping for groceries.
"Just about everyone in the store got down on their knees and began praying," said Ahlers, who was living in Colorado Springs at the time. "I had not ever seen an adult cry, but that afternoon, men and women were sobbing out loud."
Ahlers said her family was glued to the television through the weekend and on Saturday went to the church and prayed again.
"In the '60s, that's what you did during a crisis," she said.
The event became a topic of conversation at her school the next week. Ahlers said she remembered asking her teacher lots of "why" questions but doesn't remember any of the answers.
"Fifty years later, I still wonder why," she said.
Robert E. Martinez was working at the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo when he heard the dreadful news.
"At first, no one knew what was happening," Martinez said. "We were all trying to get to a radio because there weren't many televisions."
Martinez, who was a psychiatric technician, said the mental health patients, much to his dismay, took the news very hard.
"They were shocked, too. I didn't realize they loved the president so much," he said.
"We all were sad and shocked at the same time."
Don Hammerstrom was a freshman at Alamosa High School and that weekend was the Sadie Hawkins dance.
When the announcement came, everybody was "dead silent," Hammerstrom said.
He said the association with the Sadie Hawkins dance was enough to prevent him from participating in any others.
"It was a real shock to me and other members of my generation," Hammerstrom said.
Loretta Stevens-Bailey was 21 at the time and gathered with five generations of her family for her grandfather's funeral when word came that Kennedy had been shot.
Stevens-Bailey said she remembered her grandmother saying that she understood how Jacqueline Kennedy felt and that it "seemed like it's going to be so very, very lonely."
"I really feel fortunate that I was with my family," she said.
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I went into a little "general dealer" down the road from my house cos he had a sign for soya products. In the freezer I found some vegetarian boerewors! Was in a rush, but will go back tomorrow and double check it. Seems too good to be true. The range also had soya prawns and burgers.


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About the Author: Barbara Shailor serves as Special Representative for International Labor Affairs.
Despite progress in recent years in addressing exploitative child labor, some 215 million children throughout the world are working when they should be in school, and 115 million of these work in hazardous conditions that include exposure to harsh chemicals, carrying heavy loads or working with dangerous machinery. The U.S. has been a leader in combating such exploitation internationally, but much remains to be done. As Secretary Clinton has noted, "...The exploitation of children anywhere should be a concern to people everywhere."
World Day Against Child Labor (annually on June 12) is a day to promote awareness and prompt action at the local, national, and international levels to end exploitative child labor. Events and outreach activities are held throughout the world during the month of June on this topic. This year, the Department of State and the Department of Labor partnered with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), the No Limits Foundation, and the International Labor Rights Forum, to host a conference on June 8 entitled "Working Together to Combat Child Labor: It's Time to Stop the Exploitation of Children."
As the new Special Representative for International Labor Affairs, it was such a pleasure to come to State and, in my first month, be involved with new colleagues and old friends in a highly visible and successful conference. With over 200 people in the live audience -- and over 200 attendees from 28 different countries attending online in our "virtual" conference room -- it was a unique opportunity to bring together a wide variety of policymakers and practitioners from government, labor, business, and civil society to discuss what kind of coordinated action is needed to make a difference.
We had several dynamic panels throughout the day with a wide range of speakers throughout the day -- including Deputy Undersecretary of Labor Sandra Polaski; Ambassador Luis CdeBaca from the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons; USAID's Deputy Assistant Administrator for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance Sarah Mendelson and Deputy Assistant Administrator for Economic Growth and Trade Alexandria Panehal; NSC Senior Director for Relief, Stabilization and Development Gayle Smith; Policy Advisor to the Secretary of Agriculture Rohan Patel; American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten; Amnesty International USA Executive Director Larry Cox; Education for All/Fast Track Initiative Chair Carol Bellamy; Fleishman-Hillard Vice President Lionel Johnson; and the International Labor Organization's International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor Director Constance Thomas.
Secretary Clinton's opening video remarks set the tone for the day. She made it clear that to combat exploitative child labor, we must address its root causes -- including inequality, inadequate access to education, a lack of decent work for parents as well as poor enforcement of labor laws. This theme was reiterated by the panelists and conference participants, addressing this issue from numerous perspectives. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis also offered video remarks, and Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs Maria Otero and Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Michael Posner shared their perspectives and encouraged conference participants to think creatively about real solutions.
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I agree. That's why Early Childhood Development programs are so invaluable because they immediately put children in a safe, learning environment and then mothers can be immediately helped by the child center through developing ancilliary businesses. ie. a sewing shop producing marketable goods, a kitchen selling a simple rice dish to hungry workers etc. A child center is a place humming with activity. We can train mothers in best practices of child development while simultaneously put them to work in a business that one day they can start on their own to feed and support their family. This could potentially get millions of mothers working and marketable and it would have a transformative affect on society. It would also reduce prostitution and human smuggling. Positivey changing a society through its children is nation building. It is much cheaper to affect change at this level because the outcomes are undeniable and last a lifetime. It's all about education and changing outcomes. Americans have a vested interest in getting this job done because it will translate into increased trade which would really help our economy and put millions of Americans back to work. Activity under every rock and stone. That's what ants do. We should be following their example.
Cristine C. in Philippines writes:
Exploitation of children has been one of the biggest problem worldwide. A lot of institutions, establishments, foundations etc. were built to help those children who were forced to work, because of poverty and yet to no avail it seems like the problem is still unresolved. Parents of these exploited children are most likely the plausible cause of it. They should be given not only jobs but they must also know the consequences of having many kids in a rural area would definitely result in this manner. They should also be held accountable in a way that everyone would see. So that, other parents might be able to think and realize that giving birth is not just giving life. But a lifetime responsibility that should be face and stand for. Otherwise, they will be punished according to their negligence and irresponsibility.There are so many things in this world that are inevitably unstoppable. But knowing the main source of the problem and stop it, may be the solution.
Pamela G. in West Virginia writes:
The children of the world are our greatest natural resource. We need to help protect them from the cruelties that the world is inflicting upon them. It is wonderful that the Secretary is taking this issue to the forefront of the world stage.


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The following Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) were created to assist managers and employees with preparing for the Performance Management Program.
What is the purpose of the Performance Management Program?
Yeshiva University has committed to a Performance Management Program (PMP) whose purpose is to align the achievements and personal growth of employees with the University's mission and goals. The Program is part of a University-wide comprehensive effort that also includes: Creation of a library that will catalogue job descriptions for virtually all staff positions; Development of a compensation system that will assist us in ensuring that the University achieves and maintains a competitive stance in the labor market; Implementation of a Strategic Rewards Program aimed at ensuring outstanding staff are recognized and rewarded.
How can I get additional information about the program?
Please e-mail your questions to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Where can I find a copy of the goals form, the lists of the competencies and the rating criteria?
On the Human Resources Website under the Performance Management Program section.
How will this PMP process work in a short year?
We will conduct all elements of the program. We've created a calendar that contains the significant program activities and the target completion dates. Please click the PMP Process Calendar for more details.
Who is included in the program?
Program participants include full-time and part-time non-faculty and non-union represented staff. Faculty members who manage staff must also learn about the program so they can effectively perform their responsibilities as rating managers. If you need more specific information about your status, please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
If I am a faculty member supervising non represented staff what is my role in PMP?
While you are not rated through this program, faculty members who have supervisory responsibility for non-represented staff will be responsible for conducting all of the typical managerial responsibilities required by the Performance Management Program. This includes guidance and assistance in setting goals, providing ongoing performance feedback, evaluating and rating the employee's performance and conducting the review discussion.
Should the finalized goals be sent to Human Resources?
No. The finalized goals form is a working document and both you and your manager should retain a copy. You should monitor your progress against these goals on a regular basis. We are changing our web-based system to Halogen in the early spring of 2014. Halogen, like Softscape, our former system, will house this information.
What is Halogen and when will it be available?
Halogen is a web-based system that we will use to manage all aspects of the Performance Management Program, including record keeping and communication. We project that we will be able to begin system training in the early spring of 2014.
When will training on the new web-based system, Halogen, begin?
In the spring of 2014, we will provide web-based programs, as well as workshops, that will assist staff in preparing for the activities that occur at the end of the performance management cycle, including: how to write goal outcomes; understanding and using the rating criteria; being an effective leader and/or participant in the performance management discussion; and creating a personal development program. In addition to providing training in the Halogen program, we will continue to offer training support the Performance Management Program.
I understand that the goals I entered into the "Goal Setting Form" are used as the basis for my goal discussion. Do we have something similar for discussing competencies?
During the goal setting portion of the performance management cycle, we recommend that, after discussing goals, the manager and staff member use the employee's competency listing as the basis for discussion. As the competency listings contain definitions for each competency, reviewing the listing identifies the specific behaviors expected of staff. In addition, this discussion will help to ensure an understanding that competencies are a "whole person" approach to performance. That is, as competencies are demonstrated and observed throughout the rating cycle, it is this year long behavior that is the basis for competency ratings.
Should employees write anything in reference to the competencies?
No, nothing further is needed.
What should I do if I report to more than one supervisor?
We recognize that this will occur, particularly in areas where staff of one department performs their work at their client department's location. We are available to you to assist you in clarifying individual or unique circumstances.
What responsibilities does the manager have in this process?
Managers are responsible for ensuring that they work with their direct reports who are participants in the program through all phases of the process. Managers should be providing guidance to their staff by helping them to identify the significant areas in which they should be writing goals, reviewing their employees' draft goals, and then finalizing the goals and their weights.


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During 2008, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), through its Transportation Planning Capacity Building program, conducted a series of peer exchange workshops across the country. FHWA designed three of these workshops for transportation agencies and organizations on the topic of integrating climate change considerations into the transportation planning process. This report summarizes the results of the first of these workshops held in Albany, NY on September 24, 2008. Representatives from metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) and departments of transportation (DOTs) from around the country participated in the day-long event.
FHWA developed this report to summarize the workshop discussions and results for the use and benefit of MPOs and DOTs and their planning partners across the country. The report presents the key themes emerging from the workshop and summarizes participant presentations, discussions and issues of common concern. The report also includes a summary of workshop participants' recommendations to FHWA and other national transportation entities that will help support the climate change planning work of DOTs and MPOs.
Several key themes emerged from the workshop discussions and presentations, including the following:
Peter Plumeau began the workshop by noting the high level of interest in this event by DOTs and MPOs from around the country. The objectives of the workshop were to share information and experiences between fellow DOT and MPO planning and executive staff, to learn the state of the practice in the field, to build peer networks, and to advise FHWA and others about the needs and issues of DOTs and MPOs as they integrate climate change considerations into the planning process.
Cindy Burbank presented information on the connection of transportation and climate change based on elements of the NCHRP 20-24(59) project she is conducting for TRB.
Nationally, the transportation sector contributes 28% of green house gas (GHG) emissions; of this, 78% comes from highway vehicles. This makes it essential for transportation leaders to motivate this sector to reduce its carbon footprint. The projected impacts of climate change on natural and human systems are predicted to be severe, and many of these factors will affect transportation networks. Some states have set ambitious GHG emission reduction targets, but these will be daunting to achieve without serious action.
Ms. Burbank focused her discussion on policy conclusions from recent studies. These studies indicate that the largest reductions in GHG emission will come from improved efficiencies in vehicle technology. She presented a multidimensional a "four-legged stool" model of strategies to reduce transportation sector GHG emissions contained four essential components: Vehicles, Fuels, Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), and Vehicle/Systems Operations.
The first two legs of the stool, vehicle technology improvements and alternative fuels, would create the largest reductions in GHG emissions. VMT, the third leg, will also need to be reduced or capped to meet GHG targets, especially with a growing population. The fourth leg is particularly noteworthy and often not as apparent: vehicle and system operations. Actions such as congestion management, ITS initiatives, and speed management have been cited in recent studies to have a 10-20% GHG reduction potential. Both DOTs and MPOs are involved in these activities, and integrating these initiatives into the planning process can contribute to lowering GHG emissions.
Ms. Burbank said that higher energy prices would probably lead to the most significant changes. Mileage fees and congestion pricing will be important pricing tools that can also help finance the transportation system while reducing emissions. Compact development and integrated land use planning are also important steps toward reducing carbon emissions; however, they entail major societal changes that may prove difficult to make. Expanded use of pubic transit will also help reduce emissions. However, because transit currently carries only 1% of passenger-miles traveled in the U.S., it should not be viewed as a panacea.
While states across the nation are developing (or have developed) climate action plans, there are significant differences among the various states' strategies to reduce GHG emissions. For example, Washington State has 64% of the action plan strategies within smart growth and transit, while Montana and Connecticut have only 8% of their plans dedicated to these activities. The bottom line is that a comprehensive, tailored set of policies are needed to enable the nation to cut GHG by recommended targets, and the transportation sector plays a critical role in the success of meeting these challenges. Climate change is unprecedented and inevitable, and if not properly planned for, there could be a downward spiral mirroring the current financial crisis. Transportation organizations and agencies can play a major role in many of the critical strategies to address climate change.
Paul Hoole of the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) spoke about the many activities the DOT has initiated to mitigate GHG emissions. These include Green LITES (LEED lights for highway construction), planting trees, and offering "feebates" to incentivize alternative modes, fuels, and vehicles. Within the DOT, there is a high level of executive commitment and buy-in, but there are many pressing priorities with which climate change issues compete. The greatest challenge for NYSDOT is limited staff resources to carry out the many plans and actions that the DOT wants to pursue to cut emissions.
NYSDOT has developed an agency-wide climate and energy team with about 70 interested staff that form five workgroups around different themes. The climate and energy team assists the Department in its efforts to reduce state-wide emission contributed by the transportations sector. The workgroups focus on several issues: societal behavioral changes, internal DOT behavioral changes, internal operation changes, forecasting energy constraints and emissions from a transportation perspective, adapting to climate change impacts, and internal and external communications. These intra-agency groups plan to reduce VMT by 10% in 10 years. Committing staff resources will be essential to the success of these efforts, and currently, there are many competing priorities and resources within the agency. Regardless, it is imperative to be optimistic and work hard to make the best decisions to accomplish goals.
The Capital District Transportation Committee (CDTC) is pursuing several activities to help reduce GHG emissions. These include collaboration and communication with external parties, coordinating land use and transportation planning, and encouraging VMT reductions.
In 2005, CDTC partook in and helped plan a "Colloquy" in New York State on the future of travel that examined the many possible demographic, economic, policy, technology, and other changes that may affect transportation planning. The Colloquy participants, who include national experts in a variety of fields, examined factors influencing shifts in travel over the next 30 to 50 years.
An essential lesson that emerged from the Colloquy and a current guiding principle for planning at CDTC is that models are helpful tools but do not perfectly predict the future. There are several "underminers" to the predictability of patterns and transportation models, including climate change, fuel supply and vulnerability, state and federal funding crises, and changing cultural perceptions and norms.
CDTC integrates climate change into the planning process through its long range plan, known as "New Visions 2030," by fostering a cohesive vision, developing regional consensus and engaging the public, and integrating land use with transportation planning at a regional level. The focus of New Visions 2030 is accessibility and mobility, with a special emphasis on VMT reductions. CDTC has used scenario planning to help integrate land use and transportation. CDTC has developed and applied four future scenarios: two centralized growth scenarios and two sprawl scenarios. As part of its "branding" and to foster public engagement, CDTC has used the concept of a "Quality Region" to convey the quality of life that metropolitan planning promotes as well as a focus on regional, "big picture" planning. New Visions 2030 has received high levels of public and business support.
Binghamton, NY is a small metro area of 160,000 people. Binghamton has been in economic decline for several years, as major manufacturers have left the region. Like other areas around the country, there has been a "hollowing of the core" and growth in the region has occurred in a decentralized manner.
The BMTS was one of the first small MPOs to engage the public in scenario planning sessions in the development of long range plans. These sessions concluded that the region would flourish if investments were made in the core community. BMTS will begin another update of the long range plan next year.
BMTS plans for climate change with modeling and household travel surveys to examine travel behavior and the various affects of climate change. Baseline data is being developed that will help BMTS compare future studies with current data to determine changes in travel behavior. A variety of solutions is being considered to mitigate and plan for climate change, as there is no one "silver bullet." More scientific studies will be helpful to aid decision making and make climate change a priority for transportation agencies and organizations.
The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) has begun the process of integrating climate change considerations into the planning process. These include developing and applying alternative long range planning scenarios and land use strategies. While climate change is a priority with the Commission, it is not a priority with the public or with the state DOT, particularly since there has been a recent funding crisis.
The Commission has used the Energy Independence Security Act to examine ways to reduce GHG emissions. ARC's Livable Centers Initiative focuses on integrating transportation and land use planning and development at the local level. Generally, though, the Atlanta region has seen little leadership thus far from key regional decision-makers on climate change issues. Once such leadership emerges, the ARC is ready to take additional action steps to plan for climate change and facilitate decreased GHG emissions.
Mr. Barnes began by stating that large parts of New Jersey will be under water if climate change effects continue at current rates; hence, infrastructure adaptation is an important issue that the state needs to consider. The Governor signed a state global warming response act that sets GHG emission targets for 2020 at 1990 levels. This act also created an imperative to have compliance plans, although the state has not adopted clear climate change policies.
NJDOT has been working on a climate change plan for the last few years. In concert with other entities, NJDOT has undertaken programs to reduce GHG emissions, such as VMT reduction and modal shift initiatives. Other actions being considered are pricing techniques to help reduce single occupancy vehicle trips during peak periods of congestion. Mr. Barnes said, however, that the major reductions in carbon would come through technology changes. New Jersey has a Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) policy that promotes use of low and zero emission vehicles in the state. Mr. Barnes believes that the market will be the primary driver of change. NJDOT is facilitating ZEV fleets and plug-in electric vehicles by providing infrastructure for cleaner fuel use and a battery exchange program. Cleaner fuel will mean higher prices, yet this will withstand the market if there is adequate demand. Sustainability can outweigh the economic negatives, such as higher prices. State policy can help achieve goals through taxes or providing incentives; for example, having a VMT tax with varying rates based on the type of vehicle driven.
Overall, climate change has not been a priority in the NCDOT, although the Department has taken several actions to help mitigate the effects of climate change. At this time, the NCDOT is transitioning from highway-focused planning to planning for a more comprehensive multimodal system. Instead of only adding capacity to deal with congestion, there have been increased operational and multimodal investment strategies. Currently, there is a focus on a strategic highway corridor system and access management. Constraining funding is an issue, and the state is increasingly looking to local governments to fund projects. There is no statewide climate change action plan, although climate change issues are being examined by various cross-agency action teams and by an active MPO base. There needs to be increased communication about climate change between the public, agencies, and organizations around the state.
For NYMTC, the major challenge is ensuring that their plans are implemented in an environment with severely constrained funding sources. Ms. Foster said that while NYMTC pursues planning for many GHG reduction strategies, including those that take advantage of the region's vast public transit network and many walkable, transit-friendly communities, budgetary realities can make it difficult to include certain strategies that do not necessarily rank competitively in established funding prioritization systems. For example, in New York City, there are many competing priorities such as upkeep of aging infrastructure, and items such as bridge maintenance will always take priority over climate change issues. NYMTC currently allocates Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds for TIP projects that help mitigate carbon and air pollution emissions. Some kind of additional funding source beyond CMAQ resources could help MPOs and DOTs prioritize carbon reduction projects. Ms. Foster further said that having the federal government mandate climate change strategies in the planning process and related performance measurement would enable NYMTC's strategies to have more "teeth."
Ms. Foster noted that NYSDOT is doing an excellent job statewide in leadership on climate change planning.
The Adirondack/Glens Falls Transportation Council is one of the smallest MPOs in New York State. Climate change issues are addressed in the long range transportation plan in the environmental chapter. The area has transit programs and there are transportation demand programs such as carpool and alternative mode initiatives. The MPO would like to increase its focus on climate change issues and GHG reduction strategies. It has worked with the Capital District Transit Authority (Albany area transit agency) and other transit agencies to consolidate routes for commuters between Glens Falls and Albany. The main priority right now for the area is road maintenance, with a 'fix it first" approach. The MPO would like to increase the priority of climate change issues and is working to educate the public and various local and regional leaders. The MPO would also like to choose strategies that are most cost-effective to undertake and that will induce the largest carbon emission reductions.
The North Florida Transportation Planning Organization (formerly known as First Coast MPO) is the MPO for the Jacksonville metro area. The MPO has used scenario planning in the long range planning process, which included participation from a broad array of stakeholders. Analyses of options under the different scenarios are helping the MPO examine strategies for reducing VMT in the region. The MPO has conducted trend analyses to examine the effects of certain policies on VMT reduction under each of the different scenarios.
The Jacksonville region now has bus rapid transit and a commuter rail program. The region's non-attainment status has enabled the MPO to allocate CMAQ funds for some of these activities. While the MPO has a carpool and vanpool program that is being heavily promoted, it has been very challenging to "get people out of their cars." There will be increased marketing to promote these current VMT reduction programs. The Port facilities in the region are also threatened by climate change induced sea level rise; therefore, the Port and others are also examining whether and how adaptation strategies will be pursued in order to keep the Port operational.
Vermont has aggressive GHG reduction goals–25% below 1990 levels by 2012 and 50% by 2020. While the state is not on track to meet this target, actions are beginning to be taken in the transportation sector, which accounts for 44% of the state GHG emissions. The recent Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) Climate Change Action Plan has three main goals: reduce GHG emission from the transportation sector, protect Vermont's transportation infrastructure from the effects of climate change and reduce agency operational impacts on climate change.
Vermonters are very aware of climate change issues and in general, the public and the legislature are very concerned about the issue. Vermont is actively involved with the New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers in efforts to reduce the regions' carbon emissions. The Governor has appointed a commission to research and develop strategies to deal with climate change in Vermont. While there are several programs to reduce carbon emissions, the tools are not yet in place to measure this. There is, however, movement toward regulating carbon emissions in Vermont. Like the Western Climate Initiative, certain entities in Vermont are working on cap and trade for the utility industry, and there is discussion on how this could be transferred to the transportation sector.
VTrans is seeking to reduce emissions from the transportation sector by working with engineers within the agency and collaborating with other state agencies and organizations, including the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources. VTrans is leading by example through using cleaner burning fuels in its fleets and developing a more efficient transportation system through management and operations. There are also efforts to support smart growth, telecommunications, fuel technology, transportation demand management, and expansion of alternative modes. More aggressive measures such as fuel pricing and taxation are a political challenge in Vermont and have not yet been feasible. It will probably take evidence of severe climate change impacts (such as major floods) to fully get all parties to focus on the importance of addressing climate change.
Leadership is helping pave the way toward recognition of climate change issues in Connecticut. The Governor has appointed a Steering Committee on Climate Change, which leads Connecticut's climate change initiative and includes the Commission of Transportation (www.ctclimatechange.com). The Connecticut Climate Change Action Plan 2005, created by the Steering Committee, includes a major element focused on the DOT, transportation and land use. Many of the Action Plan recommendations have been or are being implemented. In addition, the Steering Committee sponsors annual leadership awards to recognize the emission reduction efforts of organization, towns, and individuals.
As part of the Action Plan initiative, the DOT has established internal working groups and technical subcommittees to examine and strategize on climate change issues. In addition, the DOT works with the state Department of Environmental Protection to promote GHG mitigation activities.
The issue of climate change is complex and dynamic. As one workshop participant noted, "climate change is not like other pollutants that we've dealt with before; it's a larger and more global issue that must take agencies beyond 'business as usual' so they can offer real solutions to the problem." Because of transportation's contribution to GHG emissions, DOTs and MPOs must be an integral part of climate change strategies. Their roles, however, need to be supported by policy, technical and funding resources from the federal government in order to ensure national consistency and overall effectiveness.
The workshop also produced a variety of recommendations to FHWA that could help support DOTs and MPOs with integrating climate change considerations into the transportation planning process:


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There are two kinds of Aussie movies. The postcard to Australia one and the new wave of darker movies, like Lantana, Animal Kingdom and Hard Candy. But in the 1980s Hollywood only had eyes for Mel Gibson and the brief supernova that was Paul Hogan, the genial Aussie stereotype men want to be and the alpha male women secretly want. His co-star in Crocodile Dundee, the beautiful Linda Kozlowski, did have him, Hogan dumping his wife for the exotic blonde. For a brief spell in the 1980s he was the darling of the Award ceremonies, somewhat absurdly nominated for an Oscar for writing Dundee. Unlike Gibson, a blue collar guy through and through, painting the Sydney Harbor Bridge for a living. Gibson, on the other hand, was born in New York and left when he was ten, in stage school by his 17th birthday. Hogan didn't get on TV until he was 31, 46 when he appear in the movies.
Charlie (Hogan) is down in the dumps after losing his wife. Son Boots (Shane Jacobsen) decides to pull him out of the rut by take dad fishing, tricking him into a road trip to the northern tip of Australia. Dad always promised to take him to Cape Tribulation and Boots is going to hold him to it.
Pop doesn't play ball early on and wants to go home and sulk. But once they roll into Queensland he is more on board and the father son bonding begins. On the way they pick up pretty hitchhiker Jess (Morgan Griffin), who has boyfriend troubles but helping the boys to come to terms with their loss as the road trip antics pile up, everything from a giant Koala, crazy yute drivers and a rodeo to negotiate between them and a safe arrival at the Cape.
Crocodile Dundee (1987) has made $383 million dollars to date. Charlie & Boots did just $2.633 in America, Hogan's star long since dimmed. But I loved Crocodile Dundee and so why not see what the old man is up to, no better man than Paul Hogan to take you on an Oz nostalgia store.
It's not brilliant and Hogan only really does comedy and so not very convincing as the grief stricken hubby early on. There is no chemistry between father and son but once the two hit the road the humor peps up. But it's never more than a 3 star movie and the token totty of the hitchhiker and the barrage of sexist Aussie stereotypes do check the movie at regular intervals. All the Queensland women are rougher than sandpaper on a Kangaroos ass (fair comment) and at one point we even had corks on the hat. The only cliché we didn't get was the Sydney Harbor Bridge. Charlie & Boots is pure Aussie nostalgia and a gentle buddy movie that will just about entertain but the beautiful and almost untouched Aussie countryside always the star of their movies.
The BBC is a channel that's been around for years now, and is the reason we pay a TV licence, to keep it ad free . But is the £140 a year fee justified - are they giving us enough quality content ?
I have to say that as someone who is currently unemployed, I find that the selection of programmes available to watch in the daytime is pretty dire . Now, if you like antiques or house programmes, you'll be in your element here, with shows such as Bargain Hunt, Homes under the Hammer, Cash in the Attic, and Escape to the Country taking up most of the schedule . These shows must appeal to some people (in fact, my mum really enjoys them) but not to me . I'd really like to see some good drama inserted into the schedule somewhere .
After that we come to the kids TV programmes. Now, whilst these aren't to my personal taste (and I happen to have digital so have the CBBC and Cbeebies channels already) I do think this is a welcome inclusion . OK, so my family watch it on the dedicated CBBC channel, but for people without a digital TV package, it's great to have a bit of timing in the schedule for the kids . It's good to see that classics such as Blue Peter and Newsround are still about, as well as newer shows such as Grandpa in my pocket and Gigglebiz.
Then we go onto the weakest link (repeats, blah) followed by the news, then the local news, then the One Show. And then, depending on the day, I finally get something nice and dramatic . EastEnders is on most nights, and I do love a good bit of soap misery. Then, on Tuesdays,. I get Holby City also, and on Wednesdays I get no EastEnders, but I do get Waterloo Road .
At weekends, I get the double delights of Doctor Who and Casualty on a Saturday - and absolutely naff all on a Sunday .
At most, I get 2 hours of good entertainment out of the channel on a good day , which is a real shame. I don't know if anyone else remembers, but when I was a child one of the highlights of a Sunday was a half hour episode of a classic children's story, and I would watch eagerly each week for the next bit . I saw The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe like this, and also Five Children and It . I wonder where this went - as a child it was the highlight of my week .
It seems that the BBC lacks original content a lot of the time, with most shows being about houses, antiques, z-list celebrities dancing on ice, or a load of brassy birds auditioning to be in a musical.
And, although the BBC is apparently advert free, they feel the need to display the BBC one logo, with swimming hippos or lawn mowing housewives between each programme, to remind us which channel we are watching . You know, I'd rather have an advert that told me something about something than a pointless screen saver.
The BBC has some good programmes, but sadly (at least for my personal taste) they take up very little of the schedule, with the rest full of tedious unimaginative crap. And this tedious crap I am obliged to pay for .I wouldn't mind if the BBC produced more good quality dramas, or some interesting documentary's, but sadly for the amount of BBC programming I watch, I don't think this is good value .
However, the TV licence is not the topic of this review, so taking that out of the equation, I'm awarding three stars to the BBC . It has some good stuff, but most of it bores me .
BBC One has been established for just less than 75 years and is still producing many television programmes of various genres, in order to provide for different audiences. But is it doing enough? Has BBC considered everyone when scheduling their television? I spent this afternoon researching into the channel...
====Children's TV Programmes====
Between 3.05pm and 5.15pm on a weekday, BBC One plays a variety of programmes aimed at children. The main programmes that are on from Monday to Friday are 3rd and Bird, Dirtgirlworld, Dennis & Gnasher, Shaun the Sheep, Muddle Earth and Newsround. The shows are usually linked together by a few moments with the CBBC presenters - a diverse range of vibrant, overly enthusiastic young men and women.
3rd and Bird is an animated series aimed at pre-school children. The voices of the characters sound like young children. I find it quite sweet, but I don't think I could stand it being on everyday! BBC One claims that in every episode the characters "learn lessons about diversity, tolerance or perseverance."
Dirtgirlworld encourages youngsters to care for the environment, whilst Muddle Earth and Dennis the Gnasher are cartoons aimed at the slightly older child.
Shaun the Sheep is quite entertaining for a wider range of ages and created by Aardman Animations - makers of Wallace and Gromit.
Through researching the main programmes the BBC offers for children, it is clear to me that the focus is too heavily on animation. I'd like to see more quality children's drama like The Sarah Jane Adventures.
However, most of the shows are educational in some way, without boring its young viewers. Newsround is probably the prime example of this. It presents the news in a way that interests our youth and encourages them to get involved in the show.
I also feel slightly let down by the total abundance of children's television at the weekend. Thankfully, Doctor Who will soon be starting again on a Saturday evening, but whatever happened to Live & Kicking!?
====BBC News and Weather====
BBC One provides both regional and national news shows at various times of the day and is accompanied by a great website.
They stick to a fail-safe, classic way of delivering the news to their audience, with headlines, followed by a more in-depth analysis of the news, which sometimes include interviews.
The presenters remain neutral, politically and otherwise, unless they are on regional news where, understandably, they promote local people and events.
I can't help but notice though, that the women are all slim and pretty, whilst most of the men are ageing and not very attractive! Hardly seems fair...
Recently, BBC News has gone down in my estimations, after misreporting statistics from a Unite Against Fascism protest I attended this weekend. On the other hand, I was surprised to see the Sky News report was much more balanced and accurate.
Great Britain is renowned for being a country of rain, rain and more rain, with our very changeable weather. I suppose it is a difficult job to accurately report on the future weather, but I just wish they got it right more often!
====Drama on BBC One====
As some of you will already know, EastEnders is one of my favourite programmes and is one of the most popular on BBC One. Episodes air four evenings a week, with an omnibus on Sunday.
For its 25th anniversary, EastEnders did a live episode which revealed who killed Archie Mitchell. Nearly 17 million viewers tuned in that night, compared to their usual 10.8 million.
I think EastEnders is great at consistently producing quality, realistic drama. The acting is mostly at a very high standard and it tackles some very important issues, alongside everyday matters that we can all relate to.
The daytime Soap on BBC One is Doctors, which has just reached its 10th Anniversary with just under 3 million viewers.
I think Doctors does the best it can with a much lower budget. It has tried a few different ways of filming and storytelling and has also covered some important topics. It is not nearly as captivating as EastEnders, but is still rather watchable and throws a bit of medical education into the drama!
===Casualty and Holby City===
I don't take much interest in these two programmes, finding them a bit repetitive and samey.
I know they're not always medically accurate, but I think they do the best. The acting is quite good and there are often great special effects. I should think this attracts a similar audience to ITV1's The Bill.
===Doctor Who===
I have mentioned this already, but Doctor Who returns very soon and our family can't wait. I believe this is the best show for the whole family to watch. There is a great mix of science fiction adventure and human relationships. Doctor Who often tackles issues like racism and war in an entertaining and thought-provoking way.
===Other Drama===
There are some other great dramas I have seen on BBC One, for example, Torchwood, Lark Rise to Candleford and Mutual Friends. But there just aren't enough of these types of programmes! I really think that BBC One must continue focusing on this area and improving the regularity and quality of dramas.
====Daytime Television====
I find that daytime television on BBC One doesn't compare well with their rivals at ITV, who have the greatly popular This Morning and Loose Women under their belts.
There are several programmes about making money at auctions and a couple more about houses. Not my kind of entertainment!
Although they have recently started showing a new series of Missing, which I find a little more worthwhile.
====Light Entertainment====
In the light entertainment category comes The Weakest Link and Mastermind, which have remained the same for a number of years. The quiz show format goes down quite well in the early evening.
The One Show is a magazine-style programme that has cropped up over the last couple of years. Presented by Adrian Chiles and Christine Bleakley, they interview various celebrities, discuss relevant topics and educate their audience on history, gardening, nature, the environment and science. I think The One Show is quite a good idea, but for me the show can be dull one day and really interesting the next, depending upon what they have planned.
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross is a late-night programme that interviews stars from both the UK ans America. They have some brilliant guests and I always find it enjoyable to watch.
Jonathan Ross, as we all know, has received various criticisms over the past year, but I still find him humorous and entertaining.
Reality TV shows like Strictly Come Dancing and Andrew Lloyd's Webber's searches for musical stars are, in my opinion, much better than those you will find on other channels. I'm not entirely sure where all the profits from votes are going, but on the whole they are pretty good entertainment that the whole family can experience.
====Is the TV licence good value for money?====
Last year one would expect to pay £142.50 for their annual TV license. This money is mostly used to fund all BBC services, including their TV channels, radio stations and the website.
When considering a person's opinion on the Television Licence, I would say that, generally, people tend to fall into these three groups:
* People who are against this fee being a legal requirement and believe it should be optional.
* Some believe the cost should be lower in order to make it better value
* Those who are content with the service, feeling reasonably happy to pay the cost.
I fall into the last group, particularly with the company's efforts to make it affordable for all, with a variety of payment schedules to break down the cost. I know this is a subject that can cause a lot of debate amongst members of the public, so to keep a bit of focus to my review, I have decided not to go into this issue in too much detail.
====My Opinion====
Overall, I believe that BBC One has a handful of TV programmes that the whole family will enjoy, with the rest being aimed at specific audiences.
I think that children have a good range of programmes in the small slot they have, but this should include more shows with real people in them, rather than animals or animations.
There are very few things that are aimed specifically at the elderly, but I suppose BBC One presume that they enjoy the selection of daytime programmes provided, alongside evening programmes, like EastEnders.
Again, I can't think of anything in BBC One that is aimed at minority groups, but a lot of their programmes, namely EastEnders and Doctor Who, incorporate characters of all different ethnicities, religions, both sexes, those with disabilities and characters of most sexual orientations (although I am yet to see a transgender character). I believe this helps to tackle discrimination and makes acceptance of different individuals more likely in society. In my opinion, it is particularly good for children to have a wide variety of role models when they're growing up.
For adults, I can see there is a wide range of different programmes, so I suspect everyone will discover something they enjoy on BBC One.
BBC One always goes that extra mile to support charities, with big events held every year for Sport Relief, Comic Relief and Children In Need. They do very well to utilise celebrity faces in order to encourage the British Public to fundraise and sponsor.
I am certain that BBC One is a very good quality channel and is in fact the most watched in the UK. Naturally, not everything on there is to my taste, but it is the channel that I place the most faith in.
The BBC in general is possibly the biggest waste of money one can have and sadly for us all we are forced to pay for it whether we like it or not, which other company would get away with forcing people to pay for its services even though they didn't need or want them?
BBC 1 is a prime example of what a waste of money the licence fee is, my wife watches Eastenders for some strange reason but other than that we watch absolutely nothing on BBC 1 these days and the reason why is simple, there is nothing worth watching.
Their daytime TV is atrocious and come evening time you get nothing much better, I mean with programmes like Cash in the attic, Bargain Hunt, murder She Wrote, and their attempt at football coverage with the likes of match of the day.
When it comes to live football or other sports they struggle badly to get the rights to anything worth watching and the only thing I did enjoy on the BBC sport wise was their snooker coverage but this has been far surpassed by Eurosport, so I no longer watch that on the BBC either.
As for movies well that is the biggest joke of all, you have got no chance of seeing a movie on BBC 1 unless it is at least six years old and every other channel has lost interest in it, I mean take last night's late movie for instance, the ancient and awful "arachnophobia".
BBC 1 and the rest of what the BBC has to offer is not a service I want nor one that I would recommend to anyone yet here we all are having to pay through the nose for it and with no option to opt out, many would say Sky TV is a waste of money or that Sky Sports and Sky movies were overpriced but the one main difference is f you don't want them then you simply do not pay for them but with the BBC they have got you by the short and curly`s, if you own a TV set you have to pay for their tripe.
When I started writing this I was thinking I would have to give the BBC 1 channel two stars because they do produce Eastenders which my wife watches and does seem to do well with ratings but I have become so maddened thinking about giving them cash for a service I do not want, I have decided to give them the single star that I think they deserve for robbing me blind.
I mean imagine going into Asda and a shop assistant filing your trolley with stuff you didn't want and forcing you to pay for it, do you think they would get away with that!
I guess most discussions or reviews of BBC1 inevitably focus on the debate over the funding of the whole of the BBC and with BBC1 the flagship of the whole corporation as it is the one that attracts the most viewers although I daresay that the BBC website in its various guises probably has by far the greater audience on a daily basis.
I'm not one of those that slams BBC1 as I think it produces some of the best TV around and is far superior to its main rival the rather trashy and down market ITV with its obsession with ratings and advertising revenue that is why you get dross like X Factor on the station.
BBC1 has been resposnible for some of my all time favourite comedy shows like Porridge, Dads Army and Only Fools and Horses which are pure genius and shows that are unlikely to ever be matched again which is a shame but shows these days, especially comedy shows never seem to have the creative writing legs to match their longevity, mind you Porridge only managed two series.
The other strength of the BBC is in the quality of its nature programmes such as Blue Planet and Earth, these shows would never get made by commercial channels due to the risks and BBC1 is the place gto go for such quality. I also find the news service to be excellent on BBC1 and it is a station I can trust for my news rather than the bias you get on Sky with Murdoch pulling the strings.
It is not all good, the show does pander to the ratings as well with soaps like Eastenders which leave me cold but then variety is the spice of life and it does have a need to cater for all tastes I guess.
I remember when BBC1 was one of the 3 only channels there was to watch, oops I am showing my age, but in those times I found it a very good channel and I have watched it ever since and found it to be exellent.
Now it is one of hundreds of available channels to watch but it is a popular one and it does lots of variety of programmes, although some of them are repeats but I myself do not mind that as long as it is not everyday, but they do tend to repeat alot nowadays.
They do soap operas, Eastenders probably being the most popular, they do documentaries, and they do home programmes which I love to watch during the day, they do some history ones too and alot of the programmes can be informative, which is good, they also do sports when they are say the Olympics or World Cup, that kind of thing, they have a nice cookery programme I love to watch on a Saturday called Saturday Kitchen and it is super.
They have the news programme breakfast show on until 9.15am and then they start the usual morning programmes, which tend to be the same but rotated and not always repeated.
A good channel to watch and it can be found on 1 on freeview and 101 on Sky, they do not have any advertisment breaks on this channel which can be a bonus, but sometimes the programmes can be quite long and a short break inbetween would be good, but only for a couple of minutes in my opinion, just to have small break.
The programme has some nice presenters, on the DIY ones they can be quite humourous which I find myself good as I love to see alot of humour put into a programme, and this channel does that at times but not always enough.
They tend to do the same kind of morning programmes that capture the audience, I myself like these programmes but I know alot of people who find it boring, each to their own but nowadays you can soon find another channel to watch if you do not like one.
I like this channel and it suits my programme choices, and I do not mind a repeat so long as it is not all the time as we now can tape programmes and do not need it.
Good channel to watch.
The BBC stands for British Broadcasting Corporation. It is a TV channel that shows many British TV shows, and a few select international shows. I only tune into the BBC occasionally because as a TV channel, it just doesn't do enough to inspire a range of people, and the range of shows and programmes are very limited.
The BBC are however one of the most reliable channels, and I've rarely had a problem with the reception.. whilst other channels sometimes filter out over heavy rain and storms.
Despite the lack of commercial adverts, the amount of times "Being Human" is advertised on BBC is just as annoying. There are SOME quite interesting commercial ads out at the moment, such as the Volvo one, and the fact that BBC's stand on no adverts is supposed to appeal backfires. However, the amount of annoying adverts we do miss from watching BBC is in some way good (Go Compare).
Most importantly, what shows are on BBC? Apart from the news, a string of property programmes and documentaries, you'll be pleased to know that they do have SOME good TV Shows. My personal favourites are Heroes (before it got bad), Nature Documentaries such as Planet Earth, Springwatch etc. They do a range of British Soaps such as Eastenders, but I'm really uninterested. Also added to the schedule are some comedy talk shows and so on. Overall, I'm not a great fan of the shows on BBC but I can see how some people can like them; it just doesn't appeal to me enough. Nonetheless, I would go to the BBC for their news and weather programmes! Once in a blue moon, they also show some decent films, but this is rare compared to other channels.
And comparing it to other channels we shall. In this day and age, the battle for consumerism and the brand is very important. Out of the thousands of channels that exist, they have to fight for viewers, and I really don't think BBC stands a chance in this battle. Compared to ITV and Channel 4, BBC is perhaps in the middle, with Channel 4 ruling the roost. What has BBC got to learn from Channel 4?
Channel 4 shows a range of up to date and modern programmes that are popular and are mostly US hits. It is a HIT for a reason, and they made the right move showing them. They have UK shows as well and have a very solid afternoon line-up (countdown, deal or no deal etc...) which the BBC lack. The variety that Channel 4 presents is much greater than BBC and I think that is where the BBC is empty and must improve on.
Overall, The BBC is a respectable TV channel that really lacks an up to date line up of shows, and perhaps have an image of old fashionedness. They are great with their news updates and the documentaries, but when it comes to hit dramas and entertainment shows, it just doesn't appeal to me as much as other channels. Nonetheless, I do tune in every so often, but no more than necessary. Background telly is reserved for Channel 4.
BBC 1 was launched way back in 1936. The corporation is funded by the public paying A TV licence fee. The licence issue has always come under a fair bit of scrutiny over the years. Many people think it should be scrapped, and therefore we should have a choice to weather we watch it or not. Personally I think nowadays the licence fee of around £107 is definitely worth it.
Over the last few years or so The BBC have branched out into more digital channels such as BBC 3 and BBC4, but BBC1 has always and still is the 'flagship station'.
The programme catergories are: SPORT, NEWS AND WEATHER, DRAMA, COMEDY, DOCUMENTARIES and of course REALITY TV
Always been my channel for sport. Think that's probably due to the fact there's no commercial break half way through a sporting event. On the commercial channels this is very irritating and puts me off completely. BBC1 analysis has more substance to it than ITV. The punditry stuff is always more entertaining than it's counterpart.
COMEDY AND DRAMA has shown some ground breaking programmes over the years. Some of the best sitcoms of all time have been pioneered here. ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES, FAWLTY TOWERS, THE OFFICE and many more. Sustainable, good quality drama such as DR WHO, SOAPS SUCH AS EASTENDERS AND OTHER POPULAR DRAMAS LIKE CASUALITY AND HOLBY CITY
NEWS AND WEATHER is really much of a muchness as far as I'm concerned and REALITY TV on any channel would would bring on the nausea!
WILDLIFE DOCUMENTARIES WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH have always been excellent. Great visual material and of course legendary narration from the man himself.
Sometimes it's hard to justify some of the salaries given out to BBC CELEBRITIES. When Jonathan Ross leaves in the summer, I'm sure eveyone's licence fee could be reduced!
The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) launched BBC One in 1936 with a different name; BBC Television Service it was renamed to BBC1 in 1964 with the introduction of BBC Two (then changed again from BBC'1' to BBC 'One' in 1997 for some reason)
BBC One is its main broadcasting channel.
The channel like all BBC television services (I believe) is paid for by the British public through the TV license which is under £150 at the moment. Which means we get to watch programmes All. The. Way. Through. With out any adverts at all (still get some trailers in between programmes promoting other BBC programmes/ services but that's acceptable)
So what does it show? Pretty much everything; News. Chat shows. Educational shows. Films. Dramas (usually costume). Kids programming. Sport (recently the league cup final). Soaps (East Enders and other dross). And Comedy (nearly all of it bad).
Is it any good? Well yes and no. The range is so diverse obviously you won't like everything but for me personally I have to side a little on the 'no' side. It's just all a little too eager to please for my taste, it's not edgy and a lot of the time it's not interesting.
The comedies like My Family or Vicar of Dibley are just so unfunny I want to shoot myself. The Soaps are just embarrassing in their plotlines and the acting is often very shocking (I only watch when I have to I promise).
Obviously it's about personal taste and to me watering down programs so the whole family can watch just destroys any semblance of reality (no swearing in the dramas and soaps! But murder and teenage pregnancy that's fine) and the entertainment shows all seem to be about dancing for some reason.
I love the odd games of football the channel shows but Sky has the majority of games unfortunately, I like the snooker coverage and the tennis but they could do with showing a bit more. Other shows I watch include Planet Earth, Jonathon Ross, Have I got News For You, Gavin and Stacey and that is it. A poor return for £150 quid for me personally but I do recognise that the channel isn't really for my demographic and I do watch a lot of the news on so its useful for that (and tele text too), also a huge majority of the programmes have subtitles which is nice of them.
An ok channel showing programmes made mainly for people who like their comedy, drama and entertainment to sit firmly in the middle of the road - which you have to pay for as well. But I would readily pay more if they decided to be more adult orientated and edgy.
BBC1 is the main/flagship channel of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The channel was launched in 1936 and was the world's first regular public television channel to be broadcasted. Like the other BBC channels, it is completely funded by TV licence payers money which means there are no commercial adverts during or in between programmes like on other channels such as ITV.
The channel has a range of programmes which are meant to cater for young and old as well as a variety of tastes or well that is the idea. There are children's programmes on usually from around 3pm -5pm during weekdays under the CBBC/Cbeebies name on BBC 1. There are also a number of daytime programmes which include the likes of bargain hunt and homes under the hammer , Doctors and US classic Diagnosis Murder.
The drama programmes include the likes of Eastenders and Casualty. There are also quite a few entertainment shows such as Strictly Come Dancing. I watch some of these from time to time but would not call myself a regular viewer of these shows.
The programmes I most regularly watch are the sports ones and especially Match of the Day which is probably in my opinion the best programme on the BBC. There is also football focus on a Saturday but this has a rival now with the Sky Sports news channel. The BBC have also got formula one back on the channel and that has been a plus for them as well.
The BBC recently has decided to scrap some of its niche radio stations which are 6music and Asian Network. Jay Sean, a now mainstream Asian singer from the Uk who recently had a number 1 in the US like many others have been angry with the decision.
"I can't believe they're trying to shut it down," he wrote on Twitter. "This is crazy. We (Asians) have no mainstream platforms as it is."
I think they could have saved these stations or at least if they are going to have an overhaul they should do it with some of their BBC TV programmes as well. It should also aim to appeal to a wider demographic and alot of the programmes do not generally do this. There are some popular ones like Eastenders but the actual quality of the shows overall has probably gone down in recent years in my opinion.
There are extra BBC channels as well such as BBC 3 and BBC4 and I wonder how popular many of the programmes on there actually are as I don't tend to watch them and don't hear alot about them. There may be a few decent shows but they could be moved to the main channels (BBC 1 and 2).
Overall the channel is half decent and there are a few good programmes but overall it can and should be better than it currently is.
To give this review some context, I generally watch BBC2 and Channel 4. I don't watch a lot of TV anymore and just stick with downloads or IPlayer as I'm just quite fed up with the output, frankly. I very rarely watch BBC1, because it is quite a "stodgy" channel compared to its more adult-friendly BBC2, and doesn't provide enough jusification for its own existence, in my opinion. For sure, I can't see where the rather extortionate TV license fee has gone in the last year...
It is difficult to think of a show that I ever regularly watch on BBC1, and the first things that come to mind when I think of the channel are some of my most despised shows, such as the dreadful Eastenders. While I recognise that it is popular, I just don't find it entertaining in any way. The only show that instantly comes to mind as watchable is The Weakest Link, and even that I can really give or take, because it's perhaps been over-exposed and Anne Robinson's evil gimmick has been done to death.
I can see how BBC1 appeals to middle-class families with very middle-of-the-road tastes, in that you'll be hard-pressed to find any programming with gratuitous swearing, violence or sex, but for people who want more out of their TV or want something that's intellectually engaging, it's just dead in the water. For someone that has been reared on gritty American dramas that aren't afraid to push the envelope, this is a channel that has very little appeal for me, and it's as though for fear of offending the tax payer, they've selected the most inane and harmless shows possible.
Although there aren't any adverts due to the TV licence subsiding it, I'd rather sit through adverts if it means I get something with more bite.
Every Christmas I look forward to watching BBC1. This year was a very bad year for the channel. I am a big fan of Doctor Who but even I began to feel that the station has given up on it's ambition to provide quality and diversity and has opted to promote the timelord at the expense of everything else. I was also very sad that on certain days over the holidays BBC seemed to be broadcasting literally back-to-back Hollywood movies and very few British ones. I thought the BBC was intending to promote more British movies but this Christmas, except for a few classic films, there was no showing of support for the UK film industry, which is odd as many are actually funded by the BBC. The overall schedule for BBC1 over Christmas were bad. The BBC seemed to be spreading itself too thinly this year. There was no theme, just a mix of this and that and no evidence the corporation is taking seriously the valid criticism it has been getting over the last few years from media and parliament regarding it's quality.
I do watch quite a lot of television and the channels I tend to watch the most are ITV1 and Channel 4, I also like ITV2 and BBC3. The channel I don't seem to watch very much is BBC1. There are some unmissable programmes that come from this channel but the majority of them just don't appeal to me.
One of the biggest problems I have with this channel is this is one of the main reasons we pay our TV licence, to fund this channel. At over £130 a year I think I'd rather watch adverts than pay it. If you had the choice to either pay the licence or don't have BBC then I think I could definitely live without it.
Compared to ITV I just don't think the BBC can compete, both channels have the news, I think ITV news is so much better. The daytime programmes on BBC aren't as good as on ITV, neither are the evening ones. When it comes to battle of the soaps I think Eastenders is the worst soap there is, I used to watch it but I don't bother any more, it is too extreme, miserable and far fetched. It really annoys me that Eastenders always wins all the awards when it is rubbish.
On an average weekday morning BBC 1 shows programmes like; Homes Under The Hammer and To Buy Or Not To Buy. I like the house programmes but I don't like things like Car Booty and Bargain Hunt which follow. After the lunchtime news there is a kind soap on called Doctors, I've never watched this. They then seem to show Murder She Wrote repeats, this programme is so old.
At tea time The Weakest Link is on, I don't mind this but prefer Goldenballs. The news is then on again and at 7 o'clock The One Show is on. I've heard this is a good show but being a fan of the soaps I'm always watching Coronation Street and Emmerdale at this time.
On an evening they have different programmes on every night but I never watch BBC on a night, none of their dramas or documentaries appeal to me, I might occassionally watch Crimewatch but that's about it.
Even though I never watch BBC1 there are 3 great shows on this channel that I think are great. I always try and watch Strictly Come Dancing on a saturday, I like this show. The Apprentice has got to be one of the best programmes on TV and I also really like Gavin and Stacey. The last two programmes though didn't even start on BBC1 though, they were just moved there when they were shown to be successsful on BBC2 and BBC3.
Overall I am not BBC1's biggest fan, there are much better channels showing much better programmes. I will watch the occassional programme but could easily live without it. Definitely not worth £135 a year!
TV is advancing. It seems that every time I have a browse through the umpteen channels available to me, there is another one that has popped up. This gives you more variety. Sure, most of these channels are onea I wouldn't even look at twice, but if I wanted to, they're there.
So, where does this leave the thing that started it all: BBC 1? Well, this is one of the main reasons we pay our TV licence fee. Forget about all the salaries at the Beeb, as it is known: it's the funding of the shows on BBC 1 and other channels that our licence fee goes towards. So, this in effect makes it a channel that it costs to watch, right?
Well, in a way. So, what does BBC 1 have to offer? Well, we have the prime time slots where you get the hard hitting dramas, documentaries, topical programmes. Then there are the soaps such as Eastenders; there is the 9 o'clock news; the trashy daytime TV shows that are, for some reason, mesmerising; and kids TV in the afternoon.
Is there anything special about any of this any more? I find that every channel has something different to offer. Saturdays are a joy on TV for me. Once I have woken from my slumber, I love to watch Football Focus around midday, and then there's Grandstand, which usually has a good variety of sport, including some major event. Then the evening comes, and I'm quite happy to watch Merlin followed by Strictly Come Dancing.
Sundays aren't quite so good, although the recapture from ITV of the Formula 1 Grand Prix season has been a big bonus, particularly as we can now watch the races without having to endure aad breaks right at the crucial moments. And it's perhaps the lack of advertising that is quite appealing to me. The fact that you can get an entire programme without fear of your concentration wavering because you have to put up with 5 minutes of washing powder and gravy ads, right in the middle of a sporting event or a good film.
The BBC has this very much in its favour, but we do have to pay for it with our licence fee. Sure, this fee also enables us to watch TV full stop. No channels would be available without it, and it's important to realise that every channel is in the same boat, and it's not fair to sound out BBC 1 or even 2 for that matter.
However, the thing is that there are so many other channels that are easily accessible without having to pay too much more that have just as good entertainment, news and the like on them. ITV naturally is the closest rival, but the Sky specific channels as well as things such as Watch and Alibi are also streaking up behind, with Dave quite a popular channel too. The sport is mainly restricted to the Sky and Setanta channels, and even Channel 5 has the only 'terrestrial' coverage of US sports.
So, BBC 1, for me, still has a lot of appeal. Topical 'The One Show' is enjoyable and entertaining, and Friday night with Jonathan Ross I like too. Graham Norton is airing his current chat show, and that's good too, and there are other programmes that are far more appealing than other channels, at times. But it is fast becoming just as entertaining to watch any old channel, and now, instead of browsing by channel, I look for a programme I want to watch, and don't really take heed of the channel.
BBC 1, you have shone for years, and you still shine......a lot of the time. But the pretenders to the throne aren't pretenders any more. You are good, but so are all the others. I still recommend it for many shows, and for the lack of advertising, but it takes equal stakes in my TV watching time now.
Me and the BBC did not get off to the best of starts when I was old enough to be fully irritated by the fact that my license fee funds solely them. So perhaps I should take that into account when reviewing the channel.
The BBC offers a very mixed bag of programmes to be honest. The morning part of the schedule is the usual mix of day time television but for some bizarre reason I actually find that I enjoy watching the house programmes.
I have put this down to a blip in my faculties and thankfully normal service is resumed by the fact that I can't stand any of the offerings afterwards which include Cash In The Attic, Bargain Hunt, Murder She Wrote. In fact it's a mix of the mundane old repeats and the newer even more mundane bore shows.
In fact the BBC doesn't seem to offer one show during the week which is a must see show. The closest it gets to this is the long running Eastenders soap show and still to this day I am not sure if I really like it, or whether it's just force of habit.
The weekends don't seem to improve the lineup too much either. As I have mentioned before, I am a huge sports fan but the BBC does very little to quench that thirst as it's weekend view puller or former view puller Grand Stand becomes less relevant as they struggle to secure any sports event of any real interest.
Match Of The Day thankfully provides an hour or a little more decent entertainment but other than that, I struggle for anything particularly positive to say about the BBC's lineup. This could be a signal for me once again to launch into a verbal diatribe regarding how the licence fee doesn't represent any kind of value for money but I won't go there.
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