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Jamestown man declared legally incompetent to stand trial
JAMESTOWN – The Jamestown man charged in February after harassing patrons at a Lakewood restaurant has been declared mentally incompetent to stand trial on a stalking complaint.
Chautauqua County District Attorney David Foley confirmed Thursday that Aaron A. Chase, 24, will spend up to 90 days in a Buffalo psychiatric center.
Foley would not comment whether the stalking charge was related to the Feb. 3 incident in which police said Chase walked into the Applebee's Restaurant on Fairmount Avenue dressed in makeup as the Joker from the Batman films. Lakewood-Busti police said the Jamestown resident was intoxicated when he began harassing other people at the bar.
Police said Chase also was seen that day at Good Times Saloon in the town of Ellicott, where he was reportedly thrown out.
"We take any call of this nature very seriously, especially in a situation where a person dresses up in this manner and enters a restaurant or business," Sgt. Paul Gustafson, investigator for Lakewood-Busti Police Department, said at the time.
"With the recent events in the country you have to take these situations seriously."
Chase was charged with trespassing at Applebee's, a violation, and taken to WCA Hospital for a mental health evaluation.
A competency hearing was held Wednesday in Busti Court, where two psychiatrists testified that Chase was not mentally competent to stand trial. The judge later confirmed the results in a written statement.
"He will be moved to a secured psychiatric center, with the closest one in Buffalo," Foley said, noting Chase has been held locally since February.
The district attorney said a stalking charge requires a recurring incident, but would not elaborate on the case. He added criminal proceedings are complete at this time, and said the New York State Office of Mental Health would be notified Thursday of the hearing results.
"The doctors take over now," Foley said.


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Debates of Oct. 21st, 2005
House of Commons Hansard #139 of the 38th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was land.
- Question Period
- Criminal Code
- Canadian Forces
- VIA Rail
- Joke Waller-Hunter
- Global Television Network
- Victims of Crime
- Law Enforcement
- Small Business Week
- Gabrielle Deschamps
- Edmundston Regional Hospital Foundation
- Kamloops Chamber of Commerce
- Public Policy Forum Conference
- Asbestos
- Marijuana
- François Lanoue
- Law Enforcement
- Qikiqtani Inuit Association
- Pay Equity
- Marichel Teaching Farm
- David Dingwall
- Intergovernmental Affairs
- Employment Insurance
- National Security
- Lobbyists
- Government Contracts
- Justice
- Taxation
- Oil Industry
- Justice
- Health
- National Defence
- Industry
- Health
- Veterans Affairs
- Foreign Affairs
- Airline Security
- Disaster Relief Funds
- Income Trusts
- Softwood Lumber
- Forest Industry
- Fisheries and Oceans
- Canadian Coast Guard
- Agriculture
- Canadian Wheat Board
- Justice
- Unesco
- Foreign Affairs
- Public Transportation
- Indian Specific Claims Commission
- Genome Canada
- Committees of the House
- Hazardous Materials Information Review Act
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Criminal Code
- Queensway Carleton Hospital
Global Television Network
Statements By Members
11 a.m.
Roger Clavet Louis-Hébert, QC
Mr. Speaker, recently Bloc Québécois MPs from the Quebec City area were contacted by employees at Global in Quebec City, who are afraid that 20 permanent jobs at the Quebec City station will be lost.
When it submitted its licence, Global agreed to make Quebec City its main base and create 75 jobs. Since then, their promises have been vanishing into thin air. Quebec City and several socio-economic stakeholders had supported Global's acquisition of the Quebec City station because this company had guaranteed there would be 20 hours of local production and local jobs.
Today, the Quebec City area stands firmly behind the staff at the station who, with the backing of their union, are asking Global to review its decision and the CRTC to require the broadcaster to respect its commitments.
The Bloc Québécois supports the claims of Global employees and it too is asking this broadcaster to review its decision and to keep the jobs in Quebec City.
Victims of Crime
Statements By Members
11 a.m.
Yasmin Ratansi Don Valley East, ON
Mr. Speaker, yesterday the government announced a series of new innovative measures to support the victims of crime. The government considers the needs of a victim to a first priority in the criminal justice system and it will now make it easier for victims of serious crime to access relevant information and participate in the parole process.
As of November 1, 2005, victims will be able to apply for financial assistance to attend National Parole Board hearings of the offender who harmed them.
Victims will then be able to attend the hearings in person, make a statement to the Parole Board or just simply be present to observe and be informed.
In addition, the government is setting up a new national office for victims to better meet the needs of victims of offenders under the federal responsibility. These measures represent an ongoing process and commitment to improve the criminal justice system in Canada.
Law Enforcement
Statements By Members
11 a.m.
Bill Casey North Nova, NS
Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate my friend and neighbour, the member for Yorkton—Melville, on his birthday today. He has been involved with law enforcement issues for a long time. Law enforcement was not an issue in my riding for years but lately towns like Debert and Stewiacke are experiencing enforcement challenges unheard of years ago.
There are several reasons for this, but one thing is clear. The RCMP in Nova Scotia does not have the resources to provide the minimum level of law enforcement required.
Last February, senior RCMP officers confirmed to me that Nova Scotia just does not have the money to hire enough officers. At that time the minister assured me that the money would be made available. That has not happened.
Now small communities in my riding and all over Nova Scotia are experiencing problems and the RCMP just does not have the officers or the money to handle it.
I again ask the minister to help the RCMP to return to a minimum level of acceptable law enforcement in Nova Scotia by simply providing it with the money.
Small Business Week
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Raymond Simard Saint Boniface, MB
Mr. Speaker, Small Business Week 2005 is a national initiative but nowhere is it more important than in western Canada.
The spirit of entrepreneurship is strong in the west. Small businesses provide an essential source of jobs and opportunity in local communities, both large and small.
The west has enjoyed a strong economic performance in recent years and small businesses are a major contributor to that success. There are 50% more small businesses per capita in the west and they account for 80% of all new jobs.
More important, it is time to recognize the contributions of the small business sector which is the driving force of the western economy.
This Saturday, an award ceremony will be held to recognize small businesses in francophone communities outside Quebec for their remarkable contribution to the economic development of our country. We wish all the nominees the best of luck.
I ask my colleagues to join us in celebrating the talents, determination and ingenuity of western Canada's entrepreneurs, men, women, francophone and aboriginal people, during Small Business Week.
Gabrielle Deschamps
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Johanne Deschamps Laurentides—Labelle, QC
Mr. Speaker, I want to acknowledge the success of Gabrielle Deschamps, of L'Ascension, a municipality in my riding.
Ms. Deschamps distinguished herself by getting the top marks in Quebec on the Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations national exam.
This young woman earned a bachelor's degree at the Montreal School of Higher Commercial Studies in 2004 and won the human resources award of excellence from the international firm of Hewitt and Associates.
Since graduation, Gabrielle Deschamps has been a recruiting officer at Adecco Saint-Laurent in Montreal.
Congratulations, Gabrielle. The Bloc Québécois wishes you much success in all your future endeavours.
Edmundston Regional Hospital Foundation
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Jean-Claude D'Amours Madawaska—Restigouche, NB
Mr. Speaker, today I want to acknowledge the contribution of volunteers and community members who recently took part in the 8th benefit luncheon for the Edmundston Regional Hospital Foundation in my riding of Madawaska—Restigouche.
This year, the event raised $28,900, which will contribute to improving the quality of services provided at Edmunston's regional hospital.
There is no doubt that without the foundation, this health care institution could not buy the latest technology required to give our citizens the best of care.
I want to thank all the volunteers and donors who made this 8th fundraising breakfast for the Edmundston Regional Hospital Foundation such a success. Such events cannot take place without them.
Finally, I want to thank everyone from the Edmunston area who attended and showed their unconditional support for the work of the foundation.
Kamloops Chamber of Commerce
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Betty Hinton Kamloops—Thompson, BC
Mr. Speaker, I recently had the opportunity to host the executive director of the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce, Deb McClelland, and the treasurer, Barry Baker, during their visit to Ottawa. They were here to meet with several of my caucus colleagues to discuss various issues of concern to the Kamloops business community.
The Chamber of Commerce does an outstanding job and tomorrow evening it will host its annual Business Excellence Awards gala. This is a very special evening for the business community of Kamloops. Awards will be presented to one of three finalists in 12 categories. These organizations represent the best of the best in 2005.
I would like to thank chamber president, Tim Schindel, the board of directors, and the outstanding staff for all their hard work. They are all winners.
Public Policy Forum Conference
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Rodger Cuzner Cape Breton—Canso, NS
Mr. Speaker, next week in Ottawa, the Public Policy Forum will be holding a conference on the economic transformation in Atlantic Canada.
During the day and a half conference, key national decision makers will address topics, such as human capital, innovation, research and development, the energy sector and ways to foster trade and investment.
Atlantic Canada is well positioned and the transformation of its economy is well on its way. We have a stable and well-educated workforce with over 40 colleges and universities, the highest per capita in Canada. According to KPMG's recent study, we have the most competitive business costs worldwide. We have competitive, reliable and plentiful energy supply and we are geographically positioned as a natural gateway to Europe and the eastern seaboard of the United States.
As Atlantic Canadians, we recognize that there is still much work to be done but we are ready and we will continue to transform our region, building on our strengths, to make Atlantic Canada even stronger.
I would encourage all hon. members in the House to attend the conference next week and learn more about Atlantic Canada.
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Pat Martin Winnipeg Centre, MB
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge Parliament to join our fellow legislators in the United States to declare April 1 asbestos disease awareness day.
There are compelling reasons why Canada should do more to formally recognize asbestos related diseases. For over a century, Canada has been a leading producer and exporter of asbestos, yet we dedicate virtually no resources to diagnosing and treating the devastating diseases that our Canadian asbestos causes.
Canada needs to be aware that our widespread use of asbestos has exposed millions to a deadly hazard and contaminated untold thousands of homes and public buildings.
Better awareness of asbestos related diseases may lead to the recognition that we need to test for and remove Zonolite insulation wherever it is found. It may lead to better medical research, diagnostics and treatment of those who fall victim to asbestos related disease. Hopefully, it will convince Canada to stop supporting and subsidizing a product that is responsible for such misery, both at home and in the developing nations where we export it.
I urge all members to join the growing—
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
The Deputy Speaker
The hon. member for Wild Rose.
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Myron Thompson Wild Rose, AB
Mr. Speaker, as we all know, the justice minister recently decided to shelve the government bill to decriminalize marijuana. This is good news for those of us who have been fighting against it.
However, the last impression among our young people, according to drug treatment experts, is that the debate about decriminalizing marijuana has directly contributed to the increasing number of teenagers getting into trouble while under the influence.
According to Mike Beauchesne, clinical program director at Ottawa's Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre, "The increase in drug and alcohol abuse could be traced to public policy debates about drugs that have resulted in a more benign view of drug use. Many people have concluded from the decriminalized debate that marijuana will soon be entirely legal and is completely harmless".
What the Liberals do not realize is that they have done a lot of damage by putting this ridiculous idea out there. How do they plan to reverse this damage and educate our youth that marijuana use is still addictive, still dangerous and still illegal?
François Lanoue
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Roger Gaudet Montcalm, QC
Mr. Speaker, on Sunday, October 23, the Joliette art museum will open an exhibition on the life and times of François Lanoue.
François Lanoue was one of a dying breed of well-educated clergy who devoted their life to defending their culture, language and roots. Born in Saint-Jacques-de-Montcalm, where the Acadian spirit is still very present, he was ordained in 1943. After a brilliant career at the Joliette seminary, Mr. Lanoue took on various pastoral responsibilities in the parishes of this diocese.
The exhibition offers a profile of this man through works of art and photographs that evoke his remarkable intellectual journey.
Former premier Bernard Landry and former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien, who were both taught by Father François Lanoue, have agreed to be the honourary hosts of this exceptional event.
I invite you all to attend this exhibition and become better acquainted with the great man who was Father Lanoue.
Law Enforcement
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Bev Oda Clarington—Scugog—Uxbridge, ON
Mr. Speaker, yesterday in my riding of Durham I attended a Conservative Party crime and safety task force session chaired by Jim Flaherty, one of the national chairs of this task force.
It was attended by our new chief of police, the fire chief of Whitby, representatives of law enforcement and organizations who work in our community to keep our streets safe.
The input by the victims of crime had the most impact for me. As one young woman stated, she is a survivor of crime and a survivor she is.
This meeting was held on the 11th anniversary of a devastating crime in Port Perry that changed that community forever. We heard demands for stronger tools for our front line workers, more resources for alternative justice measures, the need to make the justice system more efficient, and the weaknesses of Correctional Service Canada and the parole system. Infringements of parole violations in fact are not criminal offences.
I want to thank the task force for its work and those who took part in the session. They all deserve our support because each day they are working to make Durham a safer community.
Qikiqtani Inuit Association
Statements By Members
11:15 a.m.
Nancy Karetak-Lindell Nunavut, NU
Mr. Speaker, Qikiqtani Inuit Association is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.
QIA represents the interests of the Inuit of the Baffin region, the High Arctic and Sanikiluaq. Its mission is to protect and promote Inuit rights and values. It is one of the regional organizations under our Nunavut land claim.
Starting out as Baffin Regional Inuit Association in 1975, the Qikiqtani Inuit Association grew from being a non-profit land claim and community organization to an umbrella organization with strong economic development arms, Kakirak Association and Qikiqtaaluk Corporation.
I want to recognize the dedicated people from many communities who have sacrificed many things, especially family time, to work with this organization over the 30 years, whether as board members or staff.
Congratulations to the Qikiqtani Inuit who have been well served by their association over the years.
Pay Equity
Statements By Members
October 21st, 2005 / 11:15 a.m.
Jean Crowder Nanaimo—Cowichan, BC
Mr. Speaker, on October 7, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal issued its decision and upheld the Public Service Alliance of Canada's 22 year old pay equity complaint against Canada Post.
The decision states that Canada Post has violated the law and must pay compensation. Within minutes of the decision being reviewed, Canada Post filed for judicial review. The length of time it will take to resolve this complaint could easily pass the quarter century mark. This is a disgrace.
It is a disgrace that women workers in the federal sector have had to fight for over 20 years for money that they are entitled to by law and it is a disgrace that there is no federal pay equity legislation.
The NDP is calling on the Liberal government to stop forcing women to fight for decades for economic equality and introduce proactive pay equity legislation immediately.
The Standing Committee on the Status of Women has asked for the legislation. The government's own task force on pay equity has asked for the legislation. Where is the legislation?

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Director, Bible Open University India International
The one and only challenging international dynamic speaker who has preached the truths from the Bible as stated by the Heavenly Father and who has deposed all who stood against the Bible & Christianity and mocked it. He had the urge to learn about God and to know about Him since the age of 5 years. He had so many questions and doubts which none of the preachers and pastors of that time could explain to him clearly. Unsatisfied with the assuming incomplete inappropriate explanations given to him during his young years, He choose to look only to the Bible and to learn from it himself. From his young age he started to study The Bible categorically with an inquisitorial method by asking why, how, who, etc questions. He carefully studied the Bible for 25 years and gained unprecedented knowledge. He made it a point to make known the truths to the people of the world because he noticed that what was available and preached to the Christian community was not what was intended by the Heavenly Father. In this expedition, he had to encounter so many humiliations, losses and had to overcome many reproaches by many false preachers from the same Christian community and even from others. He has not considered anything for himself or his family all along and has sacrificed his everything for this cause. The outcome of his hardships are what you see listed on this page. May these be the eye openers for today's mankind to lead them to the Heavenly Father to gain eternal life.


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>Runner's World - My Event Ratings>
In short: Spectacular!!!In full: Absolutely stunning run, if you only do one off road mara make it this one, amazing!!!The views at 5-6 miles were breathaking, as were the final climbs from mile 23 onwards.Everything about this race scores highly: excellent course, spectacular views, terrific technical trails, fantastic fellow runners, fabulous feed stations, great goody bag. All in all 11/10.I will definitely be back next year to see if I can improve on my time with some proper training!Top tip: Insect repellant!!!!!Date of review: June 24, 2013
In short: Epic Race!!!In full: This now rates as one of my all time favourite races! Truly brilliant from start to finish! I like many missed out on a place in September, so secured my entry via transfer on the FB page. I then upgraded this on the day with no hassle from Cub to full Grizzly, if only all races let you do this!The course has a real mix of terrain, shingle beaches, roads, farm tracks, open fields, bogs, forests, water crossings, add to this lots of hills, never ending steps up a cliff, a blustery wind and snow, it made for one hell of a challenge.Great bunch of runners, and the most amazing marshals, including drummers and bagpipes. I could go on but you really have to experience it to appreciate what a great run it is (despite being the longest in terms of time I have ever run, nearly 1.5hrs over my 20 mile PB!).Well done Axe Valley Runners I will be there next year.Date of review: March 16, 2013
In short: Very very very expensive!!!!In full: Its difficult to give this an accurate review as I was running with a friend who was completing her first half, and so I had a steady jog round rather than a real race. However, it ticked all the boxes for a first half marathon experience a lot of crowd support, a big race feel etc.However, £46 entry is far too steep. No technical T Shirt, nothing special in the goody bag, and a very boring and small medal. With the exception of a couple of bottles of lucozade on the course, I didn't see where the extra pounds on the entry were spent. Especially with a 2 lap format this even limited the amount of road closures required. I can see the potential for a PB on this course but there are other significantly cheaper halves that offer comparable courses.For the entry fee I would expect a much better post race experience, long queues for bags, dechip and having to grab a space blanket (if you spotted them) rather than being handed one. Then to top it all off we ended up having to get a taxi back to the park and ride as the queues for the bus were staggering (and we weren't the only ones!)If I'd spent £25 on this race I would be happy, but given the price I expected a lot more, sorry Bath! Great for those running there first few halves, for everyone else I'd look for something cheaper!Date of review: March 4, 2013
In short: TOUGH!!!!!In full: Tough, Muddy, Tough, Hilly, Tough, Boggy, Tough, Fell-Over-Twice, Tough, Ran-into-a-Tree, Tough, Tough, Tough!!!!That pretty much sums it up!Not done it before and the lashing rain on the day and weeks of rain and snow previously made conditions underfoot horrendous. Was glad to get round unscathed, sore hip for a few days after but no lasting damage!I would consider the weather before running this again next year, 2 falls on my a**e hard and massive bruise on the precipice, it was like an ice rink but on a vertical hill!Great organisation, great people, tough course!!!Date of review: February 17, 2013
In short: Boom!!! Broke 2:30 so I am happy!!!!In full: This was my target 20 miler (as the next 3 are off road or horrendously hilly) and I knew what to expect after last year, ran an avg/pace of 7:26, my target for London is 7:24, so I was well happy and the course did what it said on the tin.Good organisation by RR, pretty good value, decent medal and chip timed so can't moan for £21.Whilst it wasn't warm today it certainly wasn't cold and it was very sunny. Water in cups wasn't really sufficient for me personally, could have done with some bottled, even if only on the water stations on the 2nd lap. However, I can see why the organisers don't do this as entirely agree with the previous comments about littering. If you can carry it for the first 12 miles you can carry it for the last 8, or dispose of it with your cup at the next water station, appalling!!!Mile 5-6/15-16, and between miles 7-9/17-19 there are some sneaky inclines, whilst not noticed on the first lap they do take their toll on the second lap and need factoring in if your aiming for a time.Will be back in 2014, Well done RR!!!Date of review: February 17, 2013
In short: Fantastic Race, 11/10!!!In full: From start to finish I can't find fault with this race.Slick registration by friendly and efficient volunteers. Good race facilities, plenty of toilets and not a portaloo in sight. More smiley, helpful and very vocal marshals than I have experienced before and a nice tech Tee shirt on completion. Add to that a very speedy flat-as-a-pancake course, bottled water halfway round and accurate chip timing, this race really ticks every box. PBed on this course last year and knocked almost 2 minutes off my time today, despite a very strong headwind in the final few miles.Excellent job Lliswerry Runners!!!Date of review: January 27, 2013
In short: Need to get those legs moving quicker next time...OR......that wave needs to slow down!!!In full: Second time at Beat the Bore. Last time round, dry and sunny and the rutted tracks were tough. Today a frozen quagmire made for even more tricky conditions underfoot! This race sounds easy on paper but its tough terrain despite being flat. However, its very quirky and charming, and the organisation and value for money is second to none. The other runners also made for an excellent race again.Like the majority of the field I didn't beat the bore, but I did beat the bus back, so all was not lost!Well done to Simon and the team cracking race!! Date of review: January 13, 2013
In short: Seven Hills & 2 SwimsIn full: I could almost copy and paste the previous review, as I also started and finished 2012 with Seven Sins!I think last months review in RW led to a vast increase in numbers, that perhaps were not anticipated by the organizers. We arrived in plenty of time to use the Mallards Pike toilets, park up, register and use the potaloos, so can't comment on parking issues. Given the mild weather today the delayed start didn't really matter but the increased numbers did lead to a bit of congestion on the course. If your not too bad on the hills all of them are runnable without slow traffic in front, the downs were a bit dicey in places given the sheer amount of rain we have had. Two horses out on the course didn't seem to keen on the huffing and puffing collection of fluorescent clad bodies ambling past, not sure if the run uses bridle paths, if so maybe a bit of forewarning for riders would have been useful, as it has the potential for an accident. I knew the river crossings were going to be deep, waist level on the first and very fast flowing on the second really had to hang onto the trees to not lose your footing! Good job it was so mild or I never would have got my quads going again!Will definitely be back again as its a great course, and well worth the run. No criticism but just a point maybe look at the organisation with increased numbers, 9/10! Date of review: December 30, 2012
In short: Forget the Sales, this is what Boxing Day is made for!In full: Great little run to blow away the previous days over indulgence. Almost all the runners ran in fancy dress which added to the atmosphere. Fantastic marshals, cheap entry fee with soup and roll included and free parking. The course wasn't the most scenic, however you did pass the finish after 3 miles, so if you really had overdone it the day before you could always drop out early!!Forget the hustle and bustle of the dreaded sales, escape the family for an hour or two and give this a try in your best fancy dress outfit, 10/10. Date of review: December 30, 2012
In short: If you like hills this is the one for you!In full: Ran last year, ran this year with Snowdonia hillwork behind me and found it a lot easier despite the course being in a far worse state (I don't remember branches floating in lakes of mud!)Great idea taking the stiles out made for a much smoother first lap, no extra mile this year and as always brilliant marshals really encouraging and friendly. The hills are tough but most are runnable, there are a couple of stretches where it is quicker to walk. On finishing you get a nice T Shirt in smaller sizes for the ladies, a nice medal, and bottle of beer, plus changing with a (cold) shower, pretty good for the money!The only slight point, its not a criticism, just a thought, is that on the steep, rutted, stony track that leads onto the steep tarmac lane it is a real case of watching where you put your feet rather than watching where other competitors are coming from, I wonder if the course could be modified so that you don't have to pass people in the opposite direction. I didn't notice this last year but with the extra numbers and the route still being open to the public that was the only stretch I didn't enjoy.This is definitely one for the race calendar, although next year is only a maybe for me as I may try out a local race for a change. As I said last year 11/10, give it a go!!!Date of review: November 29, 2012
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A Colorado appeals court Thursday reversed Pueblo District Judge Victor Reyes' order for the state to re-evaluate its assessment of the impacts of the Southern Delivery System on Fountain Creek and the Arkansas River.
Reyes issued an order on April 12, 2012, for the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission to reopen hearings on a 2011 Water Quality Act Section 401 permit for SDS. The permit is necessary for construction of the SDS pipeline across Fountain Creek because it is tied to Army Corps of Engineers permits.
Colorado Springs Utilities is building the $940 million pipeline, which will take water from Pueblo Dam to El Paso County.
The state decision was challenged by former Pueblo District Attorney Bill Thiebaut and the Rocky Mountain Environmental Labor Coalition.
They argued that a numerical water quality standard was needed rather than relying on an adaptive management program that the Bureau of Reclamation established as part of an environmental impact statement leading up to approval of SDS.
They also challenged the way public notices were made and said the state failed to look at the possibility of further degradation of Fountain Creek from population growth in Colorado Springs.
The appeals court opinion said the Water Quality Control Commission did not violate applicable water quality standards, reversing Reyes' decision.
Judge Stephanie Dunn wrote the opinion, with Judges Nancy Lichtenstein and James Casebolt concurring.
The opinion criticizes Reyes for adopting most of the wording in his decision from the complaint filed by Thiebaut and the coalition, saying it is not the court's role to reverse a state agency's decision without more rigorous investigation.
"Where, as here, a district court adopts an order drafted by counsel, we scrutinize the order more critically," Dunn wrote.
The opinion also said Reyes erred by citing Colorado Springs Utilities' land condemnation cases in Pueblo West when writing his order. Reyes "made credibility determinations based on information outside the administrative record."


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Department of Political Science
Fall 2009
POLS 150: Democracy in
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Office Hours: MWF, 10:00-10:55 and Office: DU 476
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Description of the Course
POLS 150 Democracy in America studies American political and social institutions primarily through the political thought, writings and speeches of three categories of people: 1) the nation's founders and the framers of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution whose work structures the political controversies reappearing through subsequent generations; 2) office-holders who bore responsibility for dealing with these controversies and who both changed and preserved constitutional institutions and democratic thought and practice; and 3) influential non-office holders whose thought helped shape public opinion, social change and law and whose thought provided insight into both the goodness and badness of American democracy. Among the latter, Tocqueville's commentary, still (160 years after its publication) commonly regarded as the best ever written, gives this course its name and spirit.
Why a Constitutional and Democratic focus?
Emphasis is placed on the Constitution because, as the central legitimating symbol of American political life, citizens need to understand how it frames political controversy and how it influences political and social change. To that end, we will study important debates concerning both democratic institutions and the meaning of liberty and equality from the Founding until now. Such debates include whether we needed a national government and how the framers thought it could be kept from being oppressive; disputes about what political/economic conditions make American democracy possible; successive waves of controversies about whether the suffrage (voting rights) should be expanded; about whether the Founder's Constitution was democratic; about whether it was a slave or a free Constitution; about whether it recognized the humanity of the Negro, as African-Americans were then called; about whether the national government should regulate the economy and provide welfare; disputes about what democratic representation is; whether separation of powers prevents democracy or makes it possible; whether religion is an indispensable political institution or a persistent political problem; what makes one a citizen; what law-abidingness means and whether it is or is not a duty; and the relation of women to democratic government and society.
The persistent and over-arching theme of the class will be the disputed question "what is democracy"? In keeping with its disputed nature, we will study a range of opposing answers. Considerable attention will be given to the perennial dispute about whether democracy, in the most humanly relevant and ennobling sense, is possible primarily through local institutions (as maintained in the American political tradition by the anti-Federalists and Tocqueville); or whether it is possible primarily through national institutions (as maintained generally by the Progressives, the New Deal, and the Great Society). This dispute turns on whether democracy is understood to involve (or be) primarily "self government" in that oneself and ones neighbors are primarily responsible for solving the day to day problems of living together (as the Jeffersonian tradition down to the Republican contract with America maintains); or whether democracy is understood to involve (or be) a greater degree of national-level government to regulate the nations economy in order to promote "economic democracy" and secure rights (as the Hamiltonian tradition down to modern "civil liberties" and "civil rights" maintains).
Both this over-arching theme and the nature of the readings present a distinctive approach to American democracy and government. The approach is historical, cultural, and philosophic, particularly emphasizing the mutual interdependence of governmental and social institutions. It is further distinguished by its purpose which (unlike POLS 100) is not specifically to introduce students to the sub-field of American politics or even to the political science major\minor (although it does that). It is aimed at all students whether or not they enter the course intending further study of political science. Its aim is deepening citizen's understanding and awareness of, persistent issues, arguments, and themes of American democracy's development.
Required Texts and
2. Alexis de Tocqueville, Democracy in America. (NY: Harper Collins Publishers, 1969) (originally published 1833).
3. Peter Lawler and Robert Schaefer eds. American Political Rhetoric Fifth Edition
(Rowman & Littlefield, 2005).
Policies and Expectations
Attendance: Attendance is mandatory and will be taken promptly at the start of each class. All students are expected to be present and seated before attendance is taken. Late-comers will not be allowed into class unless prior permission has been taken. It is the duty of the student to inform the instructor before class in the event an absence is necessitated. More than two unexcused absences will translate into the final grade being lowered by half a grade.
Class Participation: It is crucial that students actively participate in class discussions. Each student is capable of bringing a unique perspective to the subject at hand and in so doing, adds to the enrichment of all in the classroom. It is for this reason that class participation will be graded. I am aware that some of you are more hesitant to speak than others and would rather be active listeners. However, I strongly encourage you to overcome these inhibitions and meet me for guidance. It was not too long ago that I was sitting where you are now and have felt the same fears. I know that these fears can be dealt with and participating will not only help in combating your hesitation but will also add to your personal enhancement. I personally believe that teaching is one of the best ways of learning. Not only does an educator impart knowledge and skills, he or she also learns from the students. Let's make this an enjoyable course for all, try to learn, and have fun. J
Grading: Final course grades are based on all of the required written work, the regularity and quality of class participation and attendance. There will be 5 short quizzes, a 3 pp. paper, a mid term and a final exam.
Scoring Weights: Grading Scale:
Quizzes: 100 points (20 points each) A = 90% and above (540-600)
Mid-term: 100 points B = 80-89% (480-539)
Final Exam: 100 points C = 70-79% (420-479)
Attendance: 50 points D = 60-69% (360-419)
Class participation: 50 points F = 59% and below (below 359)
Paper: 200 points No incompletes allowed
Course Policies
1. Papers. The paper is due on the date specified. Late papers will be accepted up to 3 days after the due date. However, you should expect them to be docked one letter grade for each day they are late.
2. Make-up quizzes/exams. A make-up quiz or exam will be given only with adequate documentation that the absence was unavoidable. The make-up exams are sufficiently more difficult than the original that prudent people will avoid them where possible.
3. Appointments. The instructor will make every reasonable effort to be available to you. If you cannot come during scheduled office hours, please call to schedule a mutually convenient appointment. I strongly encourage the use of email for questions, concerns, absences, etc.
4. General
Advice: This is not a particularly
"hard" course. Keeping up with the
readings, turning in assignments on time, attending class, taking notes, and
participating will assure the student of a good grade. It is recommended that
students read the chapter before coming to class and pace the assignments
according to their schedules. Do not
wait until the last week to cram everything in.
The scoring weights are provided to help you keep track of your grades
as they are turned in. Also, as most
other instructors, I do not purport to have all the answers. I will do
my best to answer your questions and I strongly recommend that you challenge
the instructor so that everyone may benefit.
Please feel free to ask questions because there are no such things as
"dumb" questions. The best way to learn
is by constantly questioning what we are taught and told. Lastly, do utilize the services provided by
5. Classroom Decorum: Usage of cell-phones and other methods of communication with the outside world are strictly prohibited in the classroom. Please make sure these instruments are turned off and stored away upon entering the room. It is strongly advised that you take care of all personal business before the start of the class. Once you are in the classroom, you are expected to remain in your seat until the end of the class period and be respectful of others present. Violations of these policies will adversely affect your grade. Any exceptions will have to be explicitly negotiated, in advance, with the instructor.
6. Extra Credit: Without exception, extra credit is not an option. There are plenty of opportunities to improve your grade with the course requirements and if you find you are having trouble, please seek help early in the semester. Efforts will be made to give extra help but it is generally assumed that you will be responsible for the work in accordance with the stated deadlines.
7. Disability: NIU abides by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which mandates reasonable accommodations be provided for qualified students with disabilities. If you have a disability and may require some type of instructional and/or examination accommodation, please contact me early in the semester so that I can provide or facilitate in providing accommodations you may need. If you have not already done so, you will need to register with the Center for Access-Ability Resources (CAAR), the designated office on campus to provide services and administer exams with accommodations for students with disabilities. The CAAR office is located on the 4th floor of the University Health Services building (815-753-1303). I look forward to talking with you soon to learn how I may be helpful in enhancing your academic success in this course.
8. Academic Dishonesty: Plagiarism, cheating, and other novel forms of academic dishonesty will be dealt with seriously. The instructor reserves the right to fail the student for the rest of the course in the event these offenses are detected. Please do not purchase papers online or have others do the writing for you. It is not at all difficult to detect writing that does not belong to you. For those students who are unsure how to cite, here is a helpful link: http://polisci.niu.edu/polisci/audience/plagiarism.shtml
9. Withdrawal Policy: If you choose to stop attending class you, the student, are responsible for withdrawing from the course. The instructor will not do so for you. If you stop attending and have not withdrawn, a failing grade will be entered.
Important Dates:
Quiz 1: 09/14
Quiz 2: 09/21
Quiz 3: 00/28
Quiz 4: 10/05
Quiz 5: 10/19
Paper Due: 10/30
Mid-term: 11/09
Final Exam: 12/09
Mon 08/24 Introduction
Wed 08/26
Introduction: What is liberal education and how does the study of Democracy in America foster it?
Horace Mann, "Go Forth and Teach," July 4, 1842, in Reading Packet (RP) p. 173-174.
Martin Luther King, "The Purpose of Education," 1948, in RP, pp. 175-176.
Fri 08/28
What is American democracy? How American ideas of democracy have both changed and stayed the same over time.
Democracy in
The Declaration of
Mon 08/31
At the Founding: How the Founders distinguished between two kinds of "popular governments": "democracy" and "republic." The problem of "faction" in "popular governments" and the Founders' solution. Federalist Papers (1787-88) #10 in Lawler, pp. 15-21;
Wed 09/02
Federalist Papers #39, in Lawler, pp. 45-46. #14 in RP, p. 161. #63 in RP, p. 60-61.
Fri 09/04
Jeffersonian Democracy. Thomas Jefferson, Agriculture vs. manufacturing as ways of social life (1782), RP, pp. 161-162. First and Second Inaugural Addresses (1801, 1805) in RP, pp. 3- 1. "On Citizenship" in RP, pp. 33-35.
Mon 09/07
Tocquevillian Democracy
1. Equality of conditions. DA "Author's Introduction" pp. 9-12.
2. Majority Rule. DA, "The
Principle of the Sovereignty of the People in
pp. 58-60.
Wed 09/09 and Fri 09/11
Majority Rule continued.
"The Omnipotence of the Majority in
4. Rights. DA, "The Idea of Rights in
Mon 09/14 QUIZ ONE and Wed 09/16
F. Slavery and Democracy
1. Thomas Jefferson, Notes
on the State of
2. William Lloyd Garrison, (1843) in RP p.11.
3. Frederick Douglass, speech at
July Fourth for the Negro" in RP pp. 12-24.
4. Abraham Lincoln, "Address Delivered at the Dedication of the Cemetery at
Fri 09/18
G. Economic Democracy: The Progressives, the New Deal, and the Great Society
1. Theodore Roosevelt, "Two Noteworthy Books on Democracy," (1914) in RP,
pp. 25-27.
2. Franklin D. Roosevelt, "Commonwealth Club Campaign Speech," (1932)
Lawler pp. 188-96.
3. Franklin D. Roosevelt, "Message on
the State of the
of Rights") (1944) in RP pp. 28-29.
Mon 09/21 QUIZ TWO
Economic Democracy continued
4. Lyndon Johnson, "The Great Society" (1964) in Lawler pp. 206-10.
H. Civil Liberties Democracy
West Virginia v. Barnette (1943) in RP pp. 30.
I. Civil Rights Democracy
Martin Luther King, "I Have a Dream" speech (1963) in RP pp. 30-33.
Wed 09/23 and Fri 09/25
II. What political institutions enable American democracy to exist?
A. Voting: If "everyone" must have a right to vote in order to be a democracy, when did America become a democracy?
1. Who did the original Constitution provide could vote? and for what offices? The
Constitution, For Congress: Art. I, Sec. 2, Cl. 1 and Sec. 3, Cl. 1 in Lawler pp. 405
and 406. For President: Art. II, Sec. 1, Cl. 2, Lawler p. 411; The Supreme Court?
Sec. 2, Cl. 2, Lawler pp. 412-413.
2. What are voting and elections for? How important did the Founders think the
right to vote is? Federalist Paper #52, in RP p. 38-39.
3. Who should have a right to vote? Federalist Papers #39 in Lawler pp. 45-46.
Mon 09/28 QUIZ THREE and Wed 09/30 Papers assigned
4. What is "universal suffrage"?
a) "Chancellor Kent on Universal Suffrage", speech to the New York Constitutional Convention of 1821, in RP pp. 39-43
b) DA, "Universal Suffrage" pp. 58-60 [esp. 59 bottom to 60 top], 196, 240.
5. Why is there an inevitable expansion of the right to vote? Voting and Equality (of social conditions). DA, pp. 50-57, 503-06 (the relation of liberty to the passion for equality).
Fri 10/02 and Mon 10/05 QUIZ FOUR
a) Extending the right to vote to women.
1) The argument from rights.
"The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions," July 19, 1848,
In RP pp. 44-47.
2) The argument from practical considerations.
Jane Addams, "Why Women Should Vote," (1910), in RP pp. 47-49.
3) Is voting a right of democratic citizenship?
Minor vs. Happersett (1875), in RP pp. 49-52.
4) U.S. Constitution Amendments XIV, Section 1 (1868) and XIX (1920)
in Lawler, pp. 419 and 421.
Wed 10/07 and Fri 10/09
b) Extending the right to vote to blacks.
2) Lyndon Johnson, "Address on Voting Rights" (1965), in RP pp. 52-58.
c) Extending the right to vote to 18 year olds.
United States Constitution, 26th Amendment (1971), Lawler, p. 425.
6. Are any principled limits on the right to vote consistent with democracy, in terms either of rights or of practice?
a) DA, pp. 197-203.
b) "The Motor-voter Act" (1994) Carol Moseley-Braun in RP pp.59-60.
Mon 10/12 and Wed 10/14
7. Who/what should voters have a right to vote for (directly)?
a) The Constitution's answer: they should be able to vote for their representatives, but not directly for laws. and RP pp. 60-61.
1) Why was the Senate originally selected by state legislatures and why was that changed by the 17th Amendment? Federalist Papers #63, Lawler pp.84-86.
2) Why is the President elected through the "Electoral College" rather than through "direct popular election?" U.S. Constitution, Article II, Section 1, Clauses 2-4 and Amendment XII in Lawler pp. 411-12, 418-19.
Fri 10/16 and Mon 10/19 QUIZ FIVE
3) Why is the Supreme Court appointed rather than elected? Federalist Papers
#78, Lawler, pp. 120-126.
b) The Progressive's answer: voters should be able to legislate directly (initiative
& referendum) because representation has failed.
1) Theodore Roosevelt, "The Heirs of Abraham Lincoln" (1913) in RP pp 154-160
2) Theodore Roosevelt, "The Recall of Judicial Decisions" (1912) in RP pp.61-68.
Important Terms: fixed terms of office, recall, initiative, referendum.
c) Constitutionally, who elects which federal offices?
The Constitution, Art. I, Sec. 2, Cl. 2 and Sec. 3, Cl. 3. Art. II, Sec. 1, Cl. 3 & 5,
in Lawler pp. 405-06, 411-412.
Wed 10/21 and Fri 10/23
B. Representation, political parties and interest groups
1. The Founders' Concern: the danger of "faction" and how representation is supposed to mitigate it.
Federalist Papers #10 in Lawler pp. 18-21 (read only the second half of #10); #57, pp.79-81; #71, pp. 88; #52 in RP pp. 38-39.
2. Tocqueville on democratic representation. DA, p. 173.
3. The distinction between "great parties" and "small parties". DA, 174-79.
Mon 10/26 and Wed 10/28
C. Separation of Powers
1. What is separation of powers and why is it necessary? Federalist Papers #47, Lawler pp.21- 27.
2. What is separation of powers supposed to do?
a. To secure liberty, guard against folly (including our own), and protect us from tyranny.
Federalist Papers #48, #51, #71 in Lawler pp. 27-31, 34-38.
Fri 10/30 PAPERS DUE
b. To make possible an energetic executive "independent" of the legislature.
1) Federalist Papers #37, in RP pp. 90-92 (combining stability and energy).
2) Federalist Papers #70 in Lawler 86-89.
3) Foreign Affairs. DA, pp. 226-30 (esp. 228-29).
Mon 11/02
c. To make possible an independent judiciary to enforce the Constitution and laws.
1) Constitution Art III.
2) Federalist Papers #78 in Lawler pp. 120-26.
3) Thomas Jefferson "Against Judicial Review"(1815), RP pp. 92-93.
Wed 11/04 and Fri 11/06
D. Federalism: What is it and why do we have it?
1. The Constitution, Article I, Secs. 8 & 9. Lawler pp. 408-410. Amendment X,
in Lawler, p. 418.
2. The distinction between "federal" and "national." Federalist Papers #39 in Lawler pp. 46-49. Important terms: "the federal government", "the national government," "the general government," "sovereignty," "division of sovereignty".
3. DA, pp. 58-63 & 246, note 1. What does Tocqueville think is the advantage of the
federal system for democracy?
4. Important terms: decentralization, federalism, federal government, national government.
MON 11/09: Mid-term EXAM
Wed 11/11
E. Religion as a political institution.
1. DA, p. 292 (bottom).
2. United States Constitution, 1st Amendment (1791), Lawler p. 416.
3. George Washington, "Farewell Address" (1796) in Lawler pp. 43-44.
4. "Thanksgiving Proclamation" (1789) in RP p. 93-94.
F. Religion as a political institution continued.
DA, (1833) pp. 46-47; 287-290; 290-94; 294-301; 442-44.
Fri 11/13
III. Persistent questions about the meaning of liberty and equality in American democracy.
A. Religion as political problem.
1. Thomas Jefferson, "A Bill for Establishing Religious Freedom," (1786) in RP
pp. 96-97.
2. Thomas Jefferson, Letter "To Nehemiah Dodge and Others, A Committee of
the Danbury Baptist Association, in the State of Connecticut," (1802) in RP pp. 98.
3. Thomas Jefferson, First Inaugural Address (1801); Second Inaugural Address
(1805) in RP pp. 3-11.
Mon 11/16
4. Justice Hugo Black, Everson v. Board of Education (1947) in RP pp. 99-104.
5. Ronald Reagan, "Remarks at an Ecumenical Prayers Breakfast," August 23, 1984
in RP pp. 105-108.
Wed 11/18
B. Women and Democracy in America
1. Tocqueville's view of women's equality and its consequences for democracy. DA pp. 287, 291,
2. A contemporary view of women's equality and its relation to democracy.
"Change: From What To What" Keynote speech by Barbara Jordan to the
Democratic National Convention, July 1992 in RP pp. 108-110.
Fri 11/20
C. Citizenship: What makes one an American? Proposition 187 and the recent immigration debate.
1. Being born here or being naturalized. United States Constitution, 14th
Amendment, Lawler pp. 419-20.
2. Dedication to the proposition that all men are created equal.
a. Abraham Lincoln, Reply to Douglas at Chicago, Illinois, July 10, 1858 in RP pp.111-113
Mon 11/23 and Wed 11/25 Citizenship continued
b. Stephen A. Douglas, Speech from the fifth debate at Galesburg, Illinois, October
7, 1858 in RP pp. 113-116.
c. Abraham Lincoln, Reply to Douglas at Galesburg, October 7, 1858 and Speech
at Ottawa, Illinois August 21, 1858 in RP pp. 117-120.
d. Frederick Douglass, "The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro," July 5, 1852,
in RP pp. 14-16, 22-24; "Speech on the Dred Scott Decision" May 11, 1857,
pp. 131- 136.
e. Dred Scott vs. Sanford (1856), Opinion of the Supreme Court by Chief
Justice Taney, in RP pp. 121-128.
Mon 11/30
D. Affirmative Action: Should constitutional rights belong to individuals
or to groups?
1. Robert Goldwin, "Why Blacks, Women, and Jews are not mentioned in
the Constitution," (1987) in RP 76-85.
2. President Bill Clinton, "Mend It Don't End It" (1995) in RP 163-168.
3. Ward Connerly, "With
Rep. J. C. Watts (2000) in RP, 173.
What is the Thanksgiving holiday for?
a. George Washington, "Thanksgiving Proclamation" (1789), RP, 93-94.
b. James Madison, "[Repentance and Thanksgiving] Proclamation,"
November 16, 1814, RP, 94-95.
c. Abraham Lincoln, "Proclamation of Thanksgiving" (1863), RP, 95-96.
Wed 12/02
E. Law-abidingness: Should I obey the law?
1. Remember the Declaration
the right of revolution successfully require law-abidingness? Or is lawlessness
built into the foundational principles of American political life?
2. What is law abidingness?
Is disagreement with the Supreme Court disobedience to the law?
Frederick Douglass, "The Dred Scott Decision" May 11, 1857, in RP p. 131.
Fri 12/05
4. Why do/should we obey the law?
a. Because it is self-imposed. DA, pp. 240-241.
b. Out of public spirit. Abraham Lincoln, "The Perpetuation of Our Political Institutions" (1838) in RP pp. 137-142.
c. Out of enlightened self-interest. DA, pp. 235-37.
5. Civil Disobedience: Is law abidingness sometimes neither good nor a duty?
Martin Luther King, Jr.,
"Letter from the
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In short: Fantastic for this first-timer. I LOVED it.In full: This was my first half marathon and it was such a great experience. The organisation was superb - thanks to the organiser and all the marshalls and volunteers - especially the young people at the water stations; they were so enthusiastic. The support out on the course really kept me going too. I had a great day and can't wait for next year.Date of review: May 7, 2009
In short: Hard to beatIn full: My fifth Taunton marathon in a row. If I ever get into London again what will I do? I dont want to miss this race. (ok so I will do the half instead, but will feel a pang as I see the marathoners going for the fun second half. That will be better than 2005 when I did both. Never again).I sort of repeat myself each year so have nothing to add to the other reviews apart from well done to all the marshals and helpers - especially the sponge station at mile 3/16 they were exceptional. (one being my daughter!!). So well done once again Taunton - you show just how a race should be organised. Take note Bristol, Bath, Berlin (I could go on...)Date of review: April 14, 2009
In short: My 3rd time and I'd run it again! Great all round and good value!In full: Well organsed and marshalled. Great support and atmosphere. Plenty of drinks/sponge stations. Nice medal and T-shirt. Great value. I've run this three times and all being well I'll run it again. Better time than last year so well pleased - this made up for a terrible performance at Bath due to getting stuck behind hundreds of slower runners! Date of review: April 11, 2009
In short: Great organisation and a superbly friendly atmosphere.In full: This was my first marathon and I loved it. Great organisation and a nice undulating course. It wasn't traffic free but that didn't seem to cause any problems as the lanes were nice and quiet. The marshalls and spectators were great even if the second lap did feel a little lonely. I loved running through the start/finish area to begin my second lap. Had to sprint the last 400m to get in under 3hrs which I managed with 20 seconds to spare.Date of review: April 9, 2009
In short: Really friendly, good for newbies to running!In full: This was my first half and first big race before the Flora London Marathon. I really enjoyed the day and having gone to SCAT was lovely to run in my home town. I loved being able to run in the country side as now live in London. Really enjoyed watching the other runners and chearing the marathon runners. Very well oragnised! Excellen PA, he called out everyone's name which was lovely (made me feel like a pro!) It was especially nice to bump into an old friend from my days running as a teanager. Will definetely be back next year! Well Done Taunton!Date of review: April 8, 2009
In short: Well marshalled, good atmosphere, great weather!Date of review: April 7, 2009
In short: Fantastic from start to finish - congratulations to the Race Director!In full: Report on the full marathon.This was my first Taunton Marathon. I ran the Flora London Marathon in 2007 and 2008, but didn't get a place this year, so I selected Taunton as my 2009 marathon. This was mainly becaue it is reasonably close to home, but also because the reviews from past years seemed to be full of praise. And I have no hesitation in recommending it wholeheartedly.The organisation was faultless from start to finish. Mr Lewis. if ever you tire of organising Taunton (and I hope that you don't, because I want to run it again and again), then you could have my vote for you to take over the Bath Half from the shower that organise that event. But please don't leave Taunton - at least, not while I'm still capable of running!Pre-race organisation was faultless. Although the website only became active relatively close to the event, it was possible to confirm the date of the event well in advance because the Somerset County Council information centre seemd to know all about it. Race details were comprehensive and helpful - parking arrangements, the detailed map of SCAT, clear instructions for baggage drop, changing and shower facilities, the way the one and two lap events would work etc etc.On arrival, there was an atmosphere of calm confidence. I had no worries about the event - there was a senhse that it would run like clockwork and that is exactly what happened. The commentator was helpful, the start pens were clearly laid out and ... off we went.Marshalling was faultless from start to finish - what a cheerful crowd you were - thanks! The volunteers from scout groups etc on the water and sponge stations were brilliant. When I shouted on the second lap "You're doing a great job!", the standard reply was "No, you are!". All good stuff! And it makes a difference!Weather was perfect - no wind, dry, not too hot. It did warm up a little after midday, though. It's a while since I have run in an event with sponges and they helped keep the body heat down as the day warmed up - spot on. I had been warned that there were no energy drinks on the course, so simply packed a few gels and this worked fine.At the end of the first lap, with five out of six runners peeling off to the finish gantry, it suddenly looked very lonely. I hooked up with a guy running his 97th marathon (my fifth!!) and ran with him from mile 14 to mile 24 (thanks, Michael!). He then demonstrated that he had a little more in reserve than I did and sped off, but it was well worth pairing up on the second lap, otherwise it would have been a tougher challenge.The commentator picked out individual runners at the finish, which was nice, and the finishing tunnel was unhurried and friendly. I managed to record a PB by some way, which added to the success of the day.I will be back! Highly, highly recommended.Date of review: April 7, 2009
In short: It was hot and God that last hill nearly did me in and certainly cost me a PBDate of review: April 7, 2009
In short: 2nd time I've done this and it's still excellent. Could find no faults with organisation. Pity about the cut off time for marathon, I'm not fast enough for 4.30 but would like to tryit!Date of review: April 7, 2009
In short: Fantastic, one of the most under rated events around. Great course, easy and fast with a few hills to even it out. tIn full: Well done Mr Lewis, another triumph, Great course that has PB written all over it. Only thing wrong was that all the size S t's had gone by the time the marathon runners had come in.Date of review: April 6, 2009
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In 1994, Jason graduated from Hutch Tech High School, where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Phi Fraternity. On Aug. 13, 2005, he married Christen L. Wagner at the home of James and Jacalyn Edwards on the lake in Silver Creek, NY.
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If you live in the Midwest--and especially if you live in
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I covered A Gate at the Stairs, the new novel, for this
week's issue of Isthmus, Madison's alternative weekly, and this aspect of her
critical reception is one topic I tried to address (with regard to her previous
books). In a nutshell, too many
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Jonathan Lethem's piece for the NYT also touches upon
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Lorrie Moore certainly has her laser-like descriptive gifts,
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David Bradley and J. Andrew (Drew) Bagnell
Uncertainty in Artificial Intelligence (UAI), June, 2009.
|Inspired by recent work on convex formulations of clustering we investigate a new formulation of the Sparse Coding Problem. In sparse coding we attempt to simultaneously represent a sequence of data-vectors sparsely (i.e. sparse approximation) in terms of a ``code'' defined by a set of basis elements, while also finding a code that enables such an approximation. As existing alternating optimization procedures for sparse coding are theoretically prone to severe local minima problems, we propose a convex relaxation of the sparse coding problem and derive a boosting-style algorithm, that serves as a convex ``master problem'' which calls a (potentially non-convex) sub-problem to identify the next code element to add. Finally, we demonstrate the properties of our boosted coding algorithm on an image denoising task.
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The dangers of eating disorders
Valentine's Day is Wednesday, and – believe it or not – spring is right around the corner.
Everyone wants to look their best. Swimsuit weather will soon be here.
No one's happy with the way they look, and the whole country is on a diet. Every Tom, Dick, and Harry, from the president's wife to local health officials are telling you to lose weight and get in shape.
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Slowly, day by day, year by year.
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Promote a healthy self-esteem and healthy self-image in children.
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Anorexia Nervosa
This is an obsession with losing weight and a fear of becoming or being fat; considering themselves fat even when they've lost considerable weight.
– Refusing to eat normally, an obsession with diets and restricted food intake.
– A fixation on their body shape and appearance.
– Dramatic loss of weight.
– Constantly saying they are not hungry, or development of unusual food rituals.
– Excuses for being absent at mealtimes.
– Sudden and excessive interest in rigid exercise.
– Any change in behavior or attitude that is accompanied with an obsession with losing weight and dieting and being thin.
Binge Eating
Many people who suffer from this disorder have a history of depression, and often express feelings of shame and guilt over their binge habit. Binge eating affects those who can be either of normal weight, or are overweight.
– Watch out for when a child consumes large volumes of food in a short period of time on a regular basis even when they are not hungry.
– They appear to be out of control during these eating frenzies.
– They eat alone or eat secretly. You may find evidence of this by large amounts of food disappearing, finding wrappers hidden away.
Bulimia Nervosa
– Characterized by eating large volumes of food in a short space of time, quite often secretly. This has nothing to do with feeling hungry. There is a sense of being out of control during these eating episodes.
– These binge eating episodes are followed by forcing oneself to vomit up the food again, or use laxatives, go to the other extreme of fasting, or sudden exercise frenzy.
– Sufferers have an obsession with body weight and shape.
– Watch for evidence that a child may be trying to rid themselves of the food they've just eaten. Do they frequent the bathroom after eating meals or snacks and is there any sign, smell, etc., that they may have vomited? Have you found any laxatives hidden in their room?
Finally, seek professional advice and help if you suspect a child is suffering an eating disorder.