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Fracking - the pursuit of natural gas in stratified layers of sedimentary rock
Again, it is the disposal of waste water at great depth that is questioned.
Arkansas Quake Is Its Most Powerful in 35 Years By CAMPBELL ROBERTSON
An earthquake Sunday was the latest in a group that has raised questions about links to natural gas drilling.
Quebec has been saved for the moment.
The Bureau d'audiences publiques sur l'environnement (BAPE) said the shale-gas industry "should stop hydraulic fracturing until more is known about its environmental risks," The Canadian Press reports that Quebec's Environment Minister Pierre Arcand announced the government would respect the findings, and exploratin in future would be conducted only after public consultations.
Some exploratory wells in Quebec were found to be leakiing gas. Arkansas last week ordered drilling companies to stop injecting waste water into wells after hundreds of earthquakes were reported, and on Tuesday, the U.S. EPA asked Pennsylvania regulators to "increase monitoring of wastewater discharges."
For a few months we have been putting together a coalition to fight fracking in Nova Scotia. We had already got our ducks lined up and getting serioulsy going when this Quebec moratorium came up.
Great timing for us.
Many page fact sheet on fracking, with links and refs, from Ecology Action Centre.
What, however, is the end prospect in a world bound to demand the energy hidden down there, some time or another? Will we have to prove that fracking for the effing stuff will be deleterious to all life on the planet - worse than its warming? The events in Japan are bound to renew interest in "clean" fossil fuels. I'm sure the markets will reflect that Monday morning.
Its an open question George: even leaving aside water issues [and why you would do that], it is not clear that there is a net GHG benefit to burning gas from shale beds instead of coal.
Which by the way is the same thing with forestry biomass replacing coal- which is less of a question and more clearly that if anything it is worse than burning coal. But that doesnt stop all sorts of folks claiming it is green, and winning some measure of acquiescence with that.
Natural gas burns cleaner, less particulate and acidity. They are burning it by the millions of cu. ft. each day out Fort McMordor way. There is absolutely no logical connection between these two sets of facts except cost of production and the bottom line presented to investors.
Its not just a question of burning the fuel itself: just the final part of the whole cycle of GHG effects of using a fuel.
For example: you cannot look at GHG effects of forestry biomass versus coal without looking at GHGs in harveted versus no-harvested forest stands. [The variables get very complex, but the principle is what we are looking at here.]
To use the example of electric vehicles: there is no emission at all in the vehicle. But what is relevant is the GHGs produced in the whole cycle, including most of all producing the electricity, versus the emissions of the internal combustion vehicle.
Similarly with shale gas: it takes much more fossil fuel burning to get the shale gas. So the GHG's of that have to be added into the ledger. Then there is GHGs from natural gas leakage and the much more serious methane leakage.
Frackng is pretty dangerous for the workers as well:
Gas well explosion leaves man in critical condition
RCMP reported 12 injuries and said patients were transported to Edson hospital by ground ambulance. Three were sent to a burn unit in Edmonton.
The men were preparing to fracture the well with propane, said Energy Resources Conservation Board spokesman Bob Curran. Fracturing involves sending high pressure liquids down a well bore to causes fissures in dense rock, allowing trapped natural gas to escape into the well and be pumped to the surface. Curran said it is common to use propane in fracking operations.
"it is not clear that there is a net GHG benefit to burning gas from shale beds instead of coal."
huh? as you would put it. (Others might be tampted to say bullshit.)
But in saying this (which prompted your huh) I was only saying that the cleanest burning fuel, leaving less particulate in its combustion than other fuels, is being pissed away in the production of bitumen...the NG used to produce one barrel of the shit would heat my house for most of the winter.
Try and get your head around this as a statement about what I think of the ethics of the bastards doing the frigging fracking, not your precious speculations:
"Natural gas burns cleaner, less particulate and acidity. They are burning it by the millions of cu. ft. each day out Fort McMordor way. There is absolutely no logical connection between these two sets of facts except cost of production and the bottom line presented to investors."
Similarly with shale gas: it takes much more fossil fuel burning to get the shale gas. So the GHG's of that have to be added into the ledger. Then there is GHGs from natural gas leakage and the much more serious methane leakage.
Natural Gas is essentially methane, with up to 20% heavier hydrocarbons such as ethane, pentane, and butane, plus very small concentrations of other molecules.
Fracking blowback spooks energy industry
The oil and gas industry is reeling from attacks on what it considers one of its most important technologies -- fracking.
Protests across New York State, have temporarily banned the practice. Unfavorable coverage in the media and a scathing documentary film that was nominated this year for an Oscar also seem to have scared the industry.
"We've done a terrible job at getting our message out to the public," one gas company executive said during a roundtable discussion on the practice at IHS CERA's annual energy conference. "Now we're locked out of New York."
Flagged as offensive George.
I checked the "peronal attack" box because you have to check one of them. Then said:
more like heedlessly and needlessly abusive language.
I'm sure we all let tons go by from George.
I dont really know if this time is any worse than therest, but I'll draw the line here.
June 2 2011 - More Earthquakes related to Fracking in Arkansas and Britian > http://tinyurl.com/6ek4m2a
Natural gas is a "better" fossil fuel, but still a fossil fuel and extraction, refining, and transportation of it to customers or power plants all add to the CO2 emissions.
Now, with the big easy natural gas pools being depleted, they are goin' frackin' for it, and contamination of ground water is a serious problem that the industry has so far only denied.
It seems they could frack with less toxic "pressure fluids", and it is probably just cheaper to use the toxic fluids... Hemp Oil would probably work just as well.
also, in USA - Attorney General sues to stop fracking in the Delaware Basin.
> http://gothamist.com/2011/06/01/ny_attorney_general_sues_federal_go.php
Videos of "Fracking Hell" > http://tvnewslies.org/tvnl/index.php/members/video-gallery/viewvideo/243...
So, if fracking is stopped and the Tar Sands take 1/2 of Canada's natural gas to produce bitumen, there simply won't be enough natural gas to provide home heating and power plant electrical production. The Tar Sands is the greatest threat to natural gas supplies - IT MUST BE STOPPED!!!
but DAMN it is hard to type with this awful formatting on the edge of the box!!
The oil companies are fighting back aqgainst their negative image. Tthe Canadian Oil and Gas Industry magazine Ocean Resources is given free to all passengers on Air Labrador flights, and here is an article in the latest issue:
Fracking Debate Heats Up
But as the movement to ban fracking gains more momentum, industry experts are saying that the practice has been unfairly labeled, and it is now taking the blame for environmental problems that may have occurred for other reasons.
Guy spends much of his time these days responding to misinformation about fracking and the gas industry in general. Lately CAPP has begun running a series of highly produced television commercials promoting the benefits of a well-managed onshore petroleum industry in Canada, as well as hosting a series of public forums and open houses in petroleum areas around the country. Guy says most of the opposition to fracking is founded on misinformation, and he reiterates Huskins' argument that the activity takes place at a depth that is far removed from ground water. "Typically fracturing activity is taking place 2,000 to 3,000 meters below the surface," he says. "The deepest potable water anywhere is found at around 400 meters. In fact 300 meters is an extremely deep water well. There is absolutely no scientific evidence that fracks taking place at the 2,000 meter depth are having any effect on water wells." He points to the fact that more than a million fracks have taken place on the North American continent since the practice began in 1949, with 167,000 of them taking place in Alberta. "The fact is, even with all that activity there is not a single known incidence of a well contamination as a result of a frack," he says.
Larry Huskins remains quietly optimistic that his industry will prevail in the battle for public hearts and minds. Like Forent, CAPP and other players, Corridor Resources has been hosting open houses and stakeholder meetings in areas around New Brunswick's McCully Gas Field. He says that while the oil and gas industry has made some mistakes in the past, the scientific evidence is strongly there to support hydraulic fracturing as a safe and environmentally benign process. "At the end of the day the public will become educated enough about the real truths to make their own decisions," he says.
An American blog: Hard Sell, Patriotism & Deception in the Gas-Fracking Industry
As Texas Withers, Gas Industry Guzzles
Drought restrictions are forcing homeowners to quit watering their gardens, even as thirsty fracking operations help themselves to the agua.
As Texas faces its worst single-year drought ever, many drinking wells have failed, entire towns could go dry, and millions of residential water users face mandatory cutbacks. A study released at a meeting of Texas water districts yesterday predicted that the drought will persist through next summer. But so far, the state's booming and increasingly thirsty natural gas industry faces no limits to how much water it can pump.
"In a drought like this, every drop is important," says Don Young, a local anti-fracking activist who showed me where Chesapeake's water pipes had been hoisted over a jogging trail. "And if we're asked to conserve, then I think the drilling industry should be doing the same thing."
The coincidence of earthquakes and gas exploration warrants further investigation, said University of Calgary seismologist David Eaton.
"This would fall within the descriptor of a seismic swarm," Eaton told CBC News. "I think, you know, any links to hydrocarbon extraction of fluid injection would be really interesting."
The Niagara Falls Water Board is exploring the possibility of treating excess fluid from hydraulic fracturing, or fracking — a method of extracting natural gas from shale — in the Adirondacks. The chemical-laden liquid would be transported to an existing waste water plant along the shores of Lake Ontario, home to an expansive ecosystem and the source of drinking water for more than 9 million people.
One online video from a home in western New York, where companies drill along the Marcellus shale, shows a man lighting running tap water on fire. The Council of Canadians issued a letter to the board on Thursday, suggesting waste water facilities are rarely able to fully decontaminate fracking fluid. Currently, there are no treatment plants in the state equipped to handle the waste water, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
From The Council of Canadians:
Harper government admits it has power to stop fracking in Canada
Peter Kent, Canada's Environment Minister, was quoted in a recent CBC report confirming the federal government does have power under the Environmental Protection Act to stop fracking projects should they threaten to pollute and contaminate local waterways.
"Fracking," also known as hydraulic fracturing, is a controversial drilling process used to extract natural gas from shale, coal beds and "tight sands" with vertical and horizontal drilling. Sand, water and chemicals are blasted at high pressure to fracture rock where natural gas is trapped. This method of natural gas extraction uses vast amounts of water and dangerous chemicals, which can leach into nearby water sources.
The Council of Canadians is involved in fracking fights across Canada in an effort to protect our water, air and land. Over the past few weeks we joined others along the TransCanada highway in Cape Breton to protest Petroworth Inc's fracking plans next to Lake Ainslie, the largest freshwater source in Nova Scotia. In Fredericton, New Brunswick we marched with a crowd of 600 people calling for a provincial ban. And in Niagara Falls, New York, we spoke against a proposal for the local wastewater facility to take in water contaminated with fracking fluids. The contaminated water would be trucked along the shores of Lake Ontario, putting the Great Lakes - a drinking source for millions - at risk.
To read more about the Council's campaign against fracking go to www.canadians.org/fracking.
Canadian Press piece, so you may see this carried locally.
[Ironically, not in Nova Scotia yet.]
I'd be interested in reports if anyone hears it carried on radio.
Controversy over shale gas fracking galvanizes communities in the Maritimes
Members of the New Brunswick legislature voted on Tuesday to support the Progressive Conservative government's position on shale gas exploration.
The non-binding resolution took on symbolic importance after Tory MLA Kirk MacDonald tabled a petition with almost 16,000 names on it opposed to shale gas exploration and then said he didn't know how he'd vote on his own government's resolution.
The resolution endorses the "responsible" development of a shale gas industry with "world-class" regulations.
Premier David Alward promised a free vote on the shale gas motion last week. That commitment would have allowed Tory MLAs to vote against the shale gas motion without being penalized by the party.
In the end, all the Progressive Conservative members, including MacDonald, voted for the resolution, while all Liberal MLAs voted against it.http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/story/2011/12/07/nb-shale-ga...
...Summers is concerned about the hydraulic fracturing used in the resource extraction process and worries about the potential impacts on drinking water supplies.
I've done a few interviews at this point. And try as I might, I cannot get them to pay attention to air quality issues.
The accurate thing for the reporter to say would be "I asked Summers if he said he was concerned about water contamination, and he said yes." I actually said, Neither I or my neighbours is likely to get contamination from this ONE well.... the issue is what happens when there are hundreds of wells, tanks and pipeleines around us." At least that much got into the article.
But I made an explicit pitch about the less reported air quality issues- and the photographer helped me.
When the reporter sent me the link to the article he said the usual, "water quality is the issue that is out there in circulation," etc.
The community protests are much more developed in New Brunswick and pretty well reported. Totally spontaneous stuff. Google it and you'll come up with hundreds of hits.
The usual industry PR untruths and misleading half truths in the article.
Oh boy! Industry goes after us!
"Hydraulic fracturing: I'll see your 'expert' and raise you two"
I can hardly wait to mix it with this stooge. We've had a brief encounter before, but she had the podium.
She does not seem to have the PR instinct of when it is best to leave alone.
Amusing side note on those pictures of me.
When we got out there, the photographer positioned me next to the wellhead. "Keep talking" he says.
But I've been talking steady for an hour. So I'm kind of bagged, and standing there vainly trying to think of some riff to keep me going for a while.
So the photographer starts in on a subject he had got cut off from earlier: the evils of the oil and gas industry and of capitalism in general. That did the trick- away we both went.
So that's not me holding forth on the wells and fracking.
Another industry bright light called up NB NDP Leader Dominic Cardy and threatened a number of times to sue him over public comments about his companies ourageous performance in New Brunswick.
That has recieved a fair bit of play here.
E.P.A. Links Tainted Water in Wyoming to Hydraulic Fracturing for Natural Gas
EPA blames fracking for pollution
I dont think it is accurate to say that the EPA 'is mumbling about the diifference'.
The EPA must have had to worm their way into this one case through some technicality. Because shale gas fracking is explicitly exempted from the federal Safe Drinking Water Act [thank you Dick Cheney], and every single state 'regulator' in producing states have banded together to fight off EPA attempts to compell the collecting of data- let alone regulation.
In Canada, the federal government does not even have that much in the way of oversight possibility. The government nonetheless has taken the initiative to investigate hydraulic fracturing, and sounds open about their investigation. But then, they were making supportive noises about the provinces wanting to look at tuning up CPP- which turned out to be a blatantly obvious diversionary tactic.
Not sure how to imbed this video, but a friend of mine in New Brunswick shared it on her FB wall yesterday. Who knew?


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ah, but Strawberry Fields wasn't pretending to be stripped down, live in the studio. The promoted LIBN as that, something it wasn't.
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Debates of March 27th, 2007
House of Commons Hansard #129 of the 39th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was money.
- Question Period
- Interparliamentary Delegations
- Committees of the House
- Canadian Soldiers' and Peacekeepers' Memorial Wall Act
- Income Tax Act
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- The Budget
- National Research Council
- Mel Swart
- Quebec Bridge
- Seniors
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Louis-René Beaudoin
- Order of the Knights of Columbus
- Germaine Morin-Proulx
- The Budget
- Public Safety
- The Budget
- Lumber Industry
- Canadian Forces
- Jean-Paul Auclair
- Diabetes
- Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
- Quebec Election
- The Budget
- Taxation
- Securities
- National Revenue
- The Budget
- Federal-Provincial Relations
- The Environment
- Saint-Hubert Airport
- Government Appointments
- Government Accountability
- Health
- Government Appointments
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Small Craft Harbours
- Foreign Affairs
- The Environment
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Foreign Affairs
- Infrastructure
- Canadian Forces
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- Criminal Code
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Interparliamentary Delegations
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
I have the honour to lay upon the table the report on the Canadian parliamentary delegation to Benin, Burkina Faso and Mali from January 8-16, 2007.
Interparliamentary Delegations
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
Gerald Keddy South Shore—St. Margaret's, NS
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 34(1) I have the pleasure of tabling, in both official languages, the report of the Canadian delegation to the 15th annual Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum, which took place in Moscow from January 21 to January 26.
Committees of the House
Routine Proceedings
March 27th, 2007 / 10:05 a.m.
Rob Merrifield Yellowhead, AB
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the seventh report of the Standing Committee on Health, entitled "Healthy Weights for Healthy Kids".
Pursuant to Standing Order 109 the committee requests that the government table a comprehensive response to this report.
Public Accounts
Committees of the House
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
Shawn Murphy Charlottetown, PE
Mr. Speaker, I have the pleasure to table the report from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts dealing with the protocol for the appearance of accounting officers as witnesses before the Standing Committee on Public Accounts. If I may say so, I consider this a historic report.
With the passing of the Federal Accountability Act, deputy ministers are designated accounting officers. This report sets out the protocol as to the accounting officers' appearance before the public accounts committee.
There was a major dispute. The Privy Council and the Treasury Board Secretariat felt that it was their job and their job alone to determine how, why and in what manner accounting officers appear before Parliament, but as everyone in this assembly knows, that is not the case.
I am very pleased and honoured to present what I consider to be an historic report.
Public Safety and National Security
Committees of the House
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
Gord Brown Leeds—Grenville, ON
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the seventh report of the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security. In accordance with the order of reference of Friday, May 19, 2006, your committee has undertaken and has completed its review of the Anti-terrorism Act as required by section 145 of the act.
I had the honour of chairing this committee and I want to commend members from all parties who took part in this study. The report was first undertaken in the 38th Parliament. It is now complete and is tabled today in the House. All members of the committee worked very hard and worked well together, but I do want to pay special tribute to the member for Scarborough Southwest, who really went above and beyond and did a great job of learning all of this. I am pleased to table this report.
Canadian Soldiers' and Peacekeepers' Memorial Wall Act
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
Inky Mark Dauphin—Swan River—Marquette, MB
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-417, An Act to establish a Memorial Wall for Canada's fallen soldiers and peacekeepers.
Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to rise this morning to present a bill to establish a memorial wall for Canada's fallen soldiers and peacekeepers.
Since 1885, over 115,000 people have shown unconditional sacrifice and have died in the service of this country. Before 1970, by Canadian law, those who had fallen were buried in the country in which they died. These individuals either were lost at sea or were buried outside Canada, in 73 countries around the world.
A memorial wall would be the only national memorial to properly honour all those who have given their lives in war and peacekeeping duties. It would allow Canadians and visitors the opportunity to understand the magnitude of the sacrifice that was made to ensure we maintain the rights and freedoms we enjoy today.
In closing, I want to thank Messrs. Ed and Robert Forsyth, who did yeoman service on this issue. Those who have a greater interest in this issue can look at their website at www.memorialwall.ca.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
Income Tax Act
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
Chris Charlton Hamilton Mountain, ON
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-418, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (deductibility of remuneration).
Mr. Speaker, in my riding of Hamilton Mountain, and indeed right across this country, hard-working families are increasingly recognizing the existence of a prosperity gap. They do not feel that they are benefiting from the economic growth they keep hearing about. They are right. The numbers back them up. Not only is there a growing gap between the rich and the poor, there is also an alarming erosion of economic security for middle class families.
In 2005 Canada's top 100 CEOs were earning 240 times the salary of the average Canadian worker. By 10 a.m. on New Year's Day, the top CEOs have earned more than most Canadians make in a year. A recent poll showed that 82% of Canadians believe that one of the ways to narrow that prosperity gap is to close the tax loopholes that allow wealthy Canadians and corporations to pay less than their fair share of taxes. That is precisely what my bill does.
This legislation will no longer allow companies to write off against their business taxes the salaries of their CEOs and corporate officers in excess of $1 million. This is particularly important in communities like Hamilton, where companies that are seeking CCAA protection from the courts are protecting the multi-million dollar salaries of their key executives through court-supported KERPs while they are exacting wage, pension and benefit concessions from their workers.
I want to thank my colleague, the member for Winnipeg North, for her support. I hope the House will recognize the inherent fairness of this legislation and pass it quickly.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
Visitor Visas
Routine Proceedings
10:10 a.m.
Borys Wrzesnewskyj Etobicoke Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36 I have the honour of presenting a petition signed by almost 800 citizens and collected by the Canadian-Croatian Chamber of Commerce. The petitioners strongly urge the government to adopt Motion No. 99 and thereby follow the lead of the United Kingdom by lifting visitor visa requirements for Croatian nationals.
Croatia has made huge strides in recent years and today is a democratic free market country on a par with most European states. Croatia is also contributing internationally, standing shoulder to shoulder with Canada in Afghanistan, and is currently the second largest non-NATO troop contributor to the Afghanistan mission.
It is time for Canada to lift visitor visa requirements for Croatia.
Superintendent of Bankruptcy
Routine Proceedings
10:10 a.m.
Dave MacKenzie Oxford, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present a petition on behalf of a number of petitioners in my riding and across Ontario who feel that a bankruptcy that took place in September 2001 was poorly reported by the Superintendent of Bankruptcy. They ask that the report of the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy be rescinded and the necessary steps taken to cause a corrected report be released.
Labelling of Alcoholic Beverages
Routine Proceedings
10:10 a.m.
Judy Wasylycia-Leis Winnipeg North, MB
Mr. Speaker, it is with deep regret that I present this petition on behalf of many Canadians, who also regret the fact that I have to continue to present this petition. This has to do with the fact that almost six years ago Parliament passed a motion to put alcohol warning labels on all beverage containers.
Here we are, many years later and two or three governments later, and still there is no action. Canadians are very upset and disappointed that parliamentarians say one thing at one moment and show support for dealing with fetal alcohol syndrome and then in the next moment refuse to implement this. That goes for Liberals and Conservatives. It is time, the petitioners say, that this motion was passed and action taken.
Foreign Credentials Recognition
Routine Proceedings
10:10 a.m.
Chris Charlton Hamilton Mountain, ON
Mr. Speaker, I have the pleasure of tabling two petitions today.
The first is signed by hard-working families on Hamilton Mountain who are concerned about the recognition of foreign credentials. They state that Canada's failure to recognize the credentials of qualified, skilled and professional foreign-trained immigrants is not only hurting the economy and immigrants alike, but it is also contributing to unacceptable levels of child poverty and is increasing the strain on social services.
They are petitioning Parliament to create a foreign credentials recognition agency that will ensure foreign-trained immigrants meet Canadian standards while getting those who are trained and ready to work into the workforce as quickly as possible.
Routine Proceedings
10:15 a.m.
Chris Charlton Hamilton Mountain, ON
My second petition, Mr. Speaker, is with respect to my colleague's bill, Bill C-394, the bill that we in the House call the once in a lifetime bill. Family reunification must be a key component of a fair immigration policy. The current family class rules, as we well know, are too restrictive and mean that many close relatives are not eligible.
The petitioners are asking the Parliament of Canada to ensure, by passing Bill C-394, that Canadian citizens and landed immigrants are given that once in a lifetime opportunity to sponsor a family member from outside the current family class as it is currently defined in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
Questions on the Order Paper
Routine Proceedings
10:15 a.m.
Regina—Lumsden—Lake Centre
Tom Lukiwski Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform
Mr. Speaker, I ask that all questions be allowed to stand.
Questions on the Order Paper
Routine Proceedings
10:15 a.m.
The Deputy Speaker Bill Blaikie
Is that agreed?
Questions on the Order Paper
Routine Proceedings
10:15 a.m.
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The Pueblo City Schools (D60) board is expected to vote tonight on a resolution in support of the statewide ballot initiative to increase funding for education.
The board meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. in the Arapahoe Room of the Administrative Services Center, 315 W. 11th St.
The board will act on the resolution of support for the Colorado Commits to Kids Initiative or Amendment 66 that is asking voters for an income tax increase that would generate $950 million for kindergarten through 12th grade education.
If approved, the money would be used for early childhood education, full-day kindergarten and preschool, gifted-and-talented, training, at-risk and English language learner programs.
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Deep-Fried Stuffing on a Stick
- Stuffing:
- 5 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 pound breakfast sausage, bulk
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced carrot
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1 bag unseasoned bread cubes, for stuffing
- 1 sleeve saltine crackers, crushed
- 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
- 2 teaspoons ground sage
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 quart chicken stock
- 4 eggs, beaten
- For Frying:
- Oil, for frying
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Special equipment: 12 wooden ice cream sticks or skewers
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of the butter.
Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it is cooked through. Transfer to a plate, while spooning off the excess grease, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the skillet. Add 4 tablespoons of the butter and melt. Add the onion, carrot and celery and saute until softened. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, toss together bread cubes, saltines, poultry seasoning, parsley flakes, sage, salt and pepper. Stir the sauteed vegetables into the mixing bowl. Pour in the chicken stock and eggs and toss together. Turn the stuffing out into the prepared baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes until the top is golden brown and the juices in the stuffing are bubbling.
Preheat oil in the deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
Cool the stuffing completely. Cut it into 12 squares. Remove each square from the dish and wrap it around a wooden stick, pressing it onto the stick with your hands. Make the stuffing form a log shape around the popsicle stick, leaving 2-inches of the stick exposed for the handle. This should look somewhat like a lumpy corn dog.
Roll the stick in the flour, coating it well and then shaking off the excess. Gently lower the sticks into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
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Arteriovenous malformations (AVM) of the brain and spinal cord are tangles of abnormal blood vessels. They can form wherever arteries and veins exist. The ones that form in the brain or spinal cord have the most serious symptoms.
The exact cause of arteriovenous malformations is unknown.
Risk factors that increase your chance of getting arteriovenous malformations include:
There are a number of symptoms that you may have if you have an arteriovenous malformation. Symptoms vary from person to person. They also depend on the location of the arteriovenous malformation in your body.
Symptoms may include:
You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done.
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You may be referred to a specialist for an exam and treatment. There are a number of specialists who focus on arteriovenous malformation such as neurologists, neurosurgeons, and interventional neuroradiologists.
The goal of treatment is to prevent hemorrhaging/bleeding. Hemorrhaging can lead to strokes, which occur due to lack of blood flow or increased pressure. Your doctor will need to determine if your arteriovenous malformation has bled, if it is not too large, and if it is in an area that can be easily reached and treated.
Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for you. Treatment options include the following:
Medication may be taken to ease the symptoms you may be having, such as headache, back pain, and seizures. This does not remove the arteriovenous malformation.
You must work with your doctor to decide whether you'd like to have surgery to treat your arteriovenous malformation. Leaving an arteriovenous malformation untreated may lead to serious complications. However, there is always a risk of nervous system damage with surgery.
There are 3 different types of surgery available. Choosing a surgery type will depend on the size and location of the arteriovenous malformation. The types of surgery include:
This standard surgery involves operating on the area of the brain or spinal cord where the arteriovenous malformation is located. This procedure is the most thorough treatment for arteriovenous malformations.
Endovascular embolization is often used for arteriovenous malformations that are located deeper within the brain. Regular surgery could damage the surrounding tissue in the brain or spinal cord.
A catheter will be guided through your arteries until it reaches the arteriovenous malformation. Then, a substance will be inserted to plug the fistula. This procedure does not destroy the arteriovenous malformation. It reduces the blood flow to the arteriovenous malformation and makes surgery safer.
This procedure uses a beam of powerful radiation. The beam is focused directly on the arteriovenous malformation. The radiation damages the walls of the blood vessels that lead to the arteriovenous malformation. This procedure does not always completely destroy the arteriovenous malformation, especially if it is large.
Sometimes, arteriovenous malformations are best left alone based on their size and location. It is best to speak with your doctor about your decision.
There is no way to prevent an arteriovenous malformation. To help reduce your chances of hemorrhaging, take the following steps:
American Stroke Association
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
HealthLink BC
The Toronto Brain Vascular Malformation Study Group
Arteriovenous malformation information page. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke website. Available at: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/avms. Updated February 23, 2015. Accessed June 29, 2015.
Choi JH, Mohr JP. Brain arteriovenous malformations in adults. Lancet Neurology. 2005; 4(5):299-308.
Geibprasert, et al. Radiologic assessment of brain arteriovenous malformations: what clinicians need to know. Radiographics. 2010;30(2):483-501.
Ogilvy CS, Stieg PE, et al. Recommendations for the management of intracranial arteriovenous malformation: a statement for healthcare professionals from a special writing group of the Stoke Council, American Stroke Association. Stroke. 2001;32:1458.
Van Beijnum J, et al. Treatment of brain arteriovenous malformations: a systematic review and metanalysis. JAMA. 2011;306(18):2011-2019.
What is an arteriovenous malformation (AVM)? American Stroke Association website. Available at: http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/AboutStroke/TypesofStroke/HemorrhagicBleeds/What-Is-an-Arteriovenous-Malformation-AVM_UCM_310099_Article.jsp. Updated June 20, 2014.
Last reviewed June 2015 by Rimas Lukas, MD; Michael Woods, MD
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.


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Naxos has some of the very best beaches in Greece. There are over 40 Kilometres of beaches to choose from, and most of them are sandy. There are popular and busy beaches with facilities as well as quiet and remote beaches. The south west of Naxos is almost one beach, interrupted by a few peninsulas.
Agios Prokopios is home for Liana Hotel and it is located 3.5 kilometres away from Naxos Town. It claims to be the best beach in Naxos Island. It is a nice resort with over 1.5 kilometres beach with fine sand and offers all kind of entertainment and accommodation.
Agia Anna Beach is 800 metres further south from Liana Hotel nty of Naxos Island visitors every year. Once a fishing village, today is a popular resort with golden sand and plenty of beach restauranrs, taverns and a couple of clubs.
Plaka is further south and it is the longest beach in Naxos Island. It is lovely beach with fine white sand. It offers a wide choice of restaurants and clubs.
Mikri Vigla has fine and white soft sand. The northern part of Mikri Vigla is called Parthena and the southern is called Sahara. North and south parts are divided by a peninsula where rock formations created some coves. Mikri Vigla cannot be accessed by the coastal road, but by the main inland road to south west Naxos.
Kastraki is further south from Mikri Vigla. It is quiet even in high season and it is very long and wide with fine.
In Alyko (close to Pyrgaki) there is a quiet long beach with fine and soft sand plus sandy and rocky coves. The sandy part of Alyko is well located from the north winds.


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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Stock futures were rising Tuesday after a steep retreat during the previous session. Investors cheered some encouraging data on the eurozone and awaited earnings from companies such as Walt Disney (DIS) and data on the U.S. services sector.
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At 10 a.m. EST, the ISM Non-Manufacturing Index is forecast by economists to show a dip to 55.2 in January from 56.1 in December.
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The DAX in Frankfurt was up 0.18% in Tuesday trading and the FTSE in London was up 0.52%.
The Nikkei in Japan settled lower by 1.9%. Hong Kong's Hang Seng slid 2.27%.
Gold for April delivery was up 20 cents at $1,676.60 an ounce at the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, while March crude oil futures were adding 65 cents at $96.82 a barrel.
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Addictions don't excuse crimesPosted Wednesday, February 23, 2011, at 1:24 PM
Lindsay Lohan has been told by a Los Angeles judge if she accepts a plea bargain to avoid trial in the alleged theft of a $2,500 necklace from a jewelry store, she will go to jail.
Lohan, who denies the allegation, is being "over-prosecuted," says her father, Michael Lohan. He told reporters that he didn't see her as a criminal and "this is all a result of her addiction."
I see the results almost every day locally of crimes committed by people who admit or claim addictions when arrested. First offenders as a result of addictions deserve help. Repeat addiction-driven offenders need continued help but shouldn't be allowed to use "addictions" as an excuse.
And I'm tired of nationally-known celebrities, including some politicians and business executives, living as though laws and morals don't apply to them.
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If she accepts the plea bargain, she goes to jail. If she sees it through and loses, she goes to jail, so why not see it through and shoot for acquittal. Goofy juries can do wonders and after all, it is CALIFORNIA, so....!
I know that is not your point David, but the courts seem to be ridiculous, so she could claim she stole it for extraterrestrial relief program and probably get off.
-- Posted by stevemills on Wed, Feb 23, 2011, at 8:56 PM
I agree that I get so tired of seeing and hearing about the Hollywood dramas. They should be treated just like anyone else. No one should be held above the law.
I am one of the people who do not feel bad when someone is arrested, even if it is their first offense. Because you are an adult, so you know right and wrong. You know that stealing is wrong so if you get busted, I don't think you should be able to say "I didn't know" because you have known since a child that it is wrong. If you stole to support your drug habit, then they should be offered help to get off of the drugs, but no other special treatment should be given or shown.
I believe that some people deserve a second chance, depending on their crime. If it involves an addiction, then offer them help. If they refuse the help then there are no second chances because they don't care about kicking their habit.
-- Posted by PrpleHze on Thu, Feb 24, 2011, at 10:32 AM
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-- Posted by Blessed Assurance on Thu, Feb 24, 2011, at 9:22 PM
John I. CarneyIt contained an epithet which some might have found offensive.
Blessed Assurance, I didn't see it, but I know that you post anything that is offensive it could be deleted.
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-- Posted by PrpleHze on Thu, Feb 24, 2011, at 10:23 PM
My deleted post was actually in total agreement with Mr. Melson's topic of "excuses".
Maybe he took it personally????
-- Posted by Blessed Assurance on Fri, Feb 25, 2011, at 6:44 AM
John I. Carney,
You posted......"It contained an epithet which some might have found offensive."
Could not that even be said just about everything?
Even Mr. Melson's topic itself could be found offensive to people who think they suffer from his termed "addiction".
I apologize if it was your toes that got stepped on a little??
-- Posted by Blessed Assurance on Fri, Feb 25, 2011, at 1:47 PM
John I. CarneyIt had nothing to do with my toes -- or anyone else's -- and I wasn't the one who made the final decision. There are certain terms for various groups which are generally agreed-upon as being offensive. Look up the term "epithet" in the dictionary. Calling groups of people by one of those offensive names violates our Terms of Service.
Your message was not deleted because of the overall meaning of what you were saying, only because you used what is generally considered to be an offensive name for a particular group. If we were trying to censor your (or anyone else's) views, we'd delete many more messages. You violated our Terms of Service -- to which you agreed when you signed up for a user account -- with that one particular comment, and that one particular comment was deleted.
You need to understand the difference, because if you continue to violate our Terms of Service your account will be deleted. Happily, there are plenty of ways to express your opinion that don't violate the Terms of Service.
You are absolutely correct John! Addiction is not a valid excuse for wrong, immoral or criminal behavior. An excuse is nothing more than a thin skin stretched over a bald faced lie.
-- Posted by Tim Lokey on Sat, Feb 26, 2011, at 12:30 AM
When one is addicted to a substance, it means their brain has been altered by that substance. Telling someone addicted to "JUST QUIT" is like telling a tree to stop shedding leaves. I would like to see all school children attend a court hearing several times from the 6th-12th grade. Most youngsters have no idea about what happens if they are arrested, put in jail and then have to stand before a judge. They don't have a clue about the monetary cost to their parents for their defence. What happens if they have a fender bender and the police show up and the expensive lawyers show up and the bondsmen show up and the $200 towing bill, etc, etc. They may never start doing risky behavior if they are educated about the justice system. Nearly all teenagers show up in a strange world when they go to court.
-- Posted by Grits on Sat, Feb 26, 2011, at 2:05 PM
One of the very first things any addict must come to grips with is accepting personal responsibility for their actions. As long as they continue to blame anything or anyone else for their problems, their problems continue to get worse. Family members often contribute to this process by enabling them. Every time a family member makes their bail, hires the attorney, pays their fines, court costs, etc., the often ungrateful addict looks upon this as permission to continue in their self destruction. The addict must be allowed to hit a bottom that is so unbearably painful, they decide it's time to change. Untreated addiction is 100% fatal.
-- Posted by Tim Lokey on Sat, Feb 26, 2011, at 4:30 PM
Tim Lokey, Many times I have been impressed by the things you have posted. This is one of those times. You have hit the nail squarely on the head.
-- Posted by leeiii on Sat, Feb 26, 2011, at 8:26 PM
I agree with Grit and Tim Lokey.
Addiction is not something that is easy to walk away from. Some can do it "cold turkey" while others need professional help. But those who have addictions cannot receive help until they admit that they have a problem and want help. If you have ever been addicted to something you know how hard it is to stop. This could be anything from smoking, drinking soda, biting your nails, etc. Everyone has an addiction somewhere. They may not be as bad as a drug and alcohol problem, but you can still relate on how hard it is to quit an addiction.
Families will often aid in the addiction by supplying the money and such that helps the addiction. Sometimes tough love is the answer. But it isn't as easy as you will see on the show "Intervention". Kicking the habit can be fatal just as the addiction. As Tim said, they have to hit rock bottom and ask for help then they are ready to recover.
I agree with Grit, that addiction is not something easy to kick. Also that students need to see what actually happens in a courtroom. I remember as a child, I lived in Rutherford County and we took a field trip to the County jail and saw what it was like to be locked up and everything that happens to you after you enter the jail. They even locks us in a couple of cells and left so we would get the sense of what it was like. But the kids now, have no idea how it is only what they see on TV.
-- Posted by PrpleHze on Sun, Feb 27, 2011, at 8:21 AM
The majority of people in TN are on medications that they buy every month and take, most all of these meds are marginal at best in producing a positive effect for their affliction. all medications damage at the very least liver and kidney function, but this is deemed acceptable to the population. It has been shown in clinical trials that placebos work just about as well if not better than some meds but do not damage the body or create dangerous side-effects. People are usually what is described as addicted to their meds but this is considered socially acceptable because the dealer usually wears a white coat. Our drug induced society is hooked on their medicines, many start in while children these days, being treated for disorders that are usually caused by high toxins in foods and water and the low nutrient levels of same foods. until these problems are corrected, this country will continue to circle the drain of a toxic chemical medicated stew...
-- Posted by zygoat on Sun, Feb 27, 2011, at 10:20 AM
I asked my doctor during a visit why did I crave chocolate all the time? He said "you crave it because it makes you happy.". I said to myself, "this is stupid", so I went for a day with no chocolate. The next day about noon I ate a large snickers bar. You would not believe how happy I was until 6PM, when I was really sad and doggone depressed. Even had to admit that my doctor was correct. Be back later, I need a milkyway bar now.
-- Posted by Grits on Sun, Feb 27, 2011, at 2:21 PM
One of the wisest things I heard a person say about additions, bad habits, mental and physical conditions people avoid treatment for or any other personal challenges we avoid dealing with was that as long as the problem is easier than the cure it will win out. It isn't until recovery is the easy solution that it is often seen as an option. Yes that is just another way of saying "hit rock bottom" but hearing it stated in this manner gave it more reality.
-- Posted by wonderwhy on Mon, Feb 28, 2011, at 10:46 AM
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Skip to comments.What right to work would do for NY
Posted on 12/12/2012 6:39:06 AM PST by SeekAndFind
Union bosses are fuming at the prospect of a Michigan Right to Work law, but New Yorkers concerned about protecting employee freedom and reviving their states flagging economy should consider Michigans example.
Its hard to imagine the Empire State adopting a Right to Work law but it would be right for businesses, taxpayers and workers.
Big Labors top officials huff and puff about Right to Work laws, but they never tell you what they actually do. Thats because nearly 80 percent of Americans support the Right to Work principle when its presented to them in straightforward terms.
Right to Work laws dont ban unions, nor make union organizing illegal. They dont impinge on anybodys right to voluntarily join a labor organization. Instead, Right to Work laws ensure that no worker can be forced to join or pay dues to a union to get or keep a job.
This straightforward principle is aimed at protecting workers freedom of association. In New York and other states without Right to Work, nonunion employees are routinely forced to financially support unions they have no interest in joining or associating with.
And union officials then use their power to extract dues from nonunion workers to funnel that cash into Big Labors political war chest.
A Right to Work law would end this coercive arrangement in New York by ensuring that no worker is forced to pay union dues or fees as a condition of employment. It would also help make union officials more accountable to workers: If voluntary members are the only ones paying dues, union leadership would have to become more responsive to those workers, lest it lose out on potential revenue.
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Probably would not happen with a rat governor.
FYI ping. Your state may serve as an ispiration to others.
FYI ping. Your state may serve as an inspiration to others.
Just something to take note of. Michigan is inspiring some interesting chatter around the nation.
The government shouldn't be telling employers how to run their business.
Q. How many New Yorkers does it take to change a light bulb?
A. 50. It's in the Union contract. Wanna makes somethin' of it?
Probably never happen in NY
If you want to work in Barry's America, you're going to have to give the union mafia its cut. If you don't, they'll send Tony Knuckles over to your house to make you an offer you can't refuse.
But how will the corrupt politicians and union bosses be able to skim off pension funds? (/s)
They'll get there much quicker if Indiana has RTW and New York and California don't.
consider all the wall street pension fund managers who would have to buy a lesser testosteronosa supercar. Fewer union suckers means less pension dollars means GASP! pension managers may only be able to afford a G4 instead of a G5!
That's unconstitutional! That's against human rights! Don't you little peons know who they are? Don't you know THEY make the ecconomy function!?
(/sarcasm off)
Probably would not happen while NYC is part of New York. People in NYC seem to think freedom is over-hyped.
Compared to the NY city unions, the Mafia was a benevolent community service organization.
Dear Union Thugs,
Please Google Martin Niemoller. Obama is letting you be, for now, because he needs you. But one day he will need your money more than he needs you, and he will come for you.
Who will speak up for you then?
Republicans are admitting they need a Democrat to lead them! Jones says they need to work with the Governor. Great. Just great!
The goombahs would NEVER allow that to happen.
Theater is a major business in NYC, and the weight and demands of union hiring (more than a dozen for a Broadway show) are a real drag on how many of what type of shows can be mounted. (E.g., smaller casts and orchestras than ideal in many cases.)
Along with being a brake on the development and sharing of art—boosting much playgoing out of the affordable range for many City residents—IMO it is an infringement upon first amendment freedom of speech.
Of course, any producer who tried to go to court over it would be a pariah in the business, but still I'd like to see it pressed by someone.
NY is under control of the darkside. RTW will not happen there.
(More than a dozen UNIONS for a Broadway show), that is.
Wouldn't that piss off our socialist overlords . . .
Stagehand$ Salary at Carnegie Hall Hits Half a Million
You may get to Carnegie Hall through practice, but you get to walk away from Carnegie Hall with a half million a year by being a stagehand at the legendary venue.
Bloomberg News blows the lid off the shocking salaries that Carnegie doles out annually, saying that while "a star pianist can receive $20,000 a night... he or she would have to perform at least 27 times to match the income of Dennis OConnell, who oversees props at the hall."
Indeed, OConnell made $530,044 in salary and benefits last year, and the four other members of his full time team (including two carpenters and two electricians) each took home about $430,543. The site points out that the stagehands "benefit from a strong union: Local One of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees." Stagehands at the hall do everything from move equipment to prep work on the three stages to operate audiovisual and sound fixtures, and only the Artistic and Executive Director, Clive Gillinson, makes more earning a whopping $946,581 per year.
"Probably would not happen with a rat governor."
Not going to happen in New York state, ever.
Wishful thinking by the NY Post.
As much of a chance of getting RTW in New York as there is in Massachusetts or Rhode Island. Which is zero.
We would need a few areas of NY to empty out like Detroit before it would ever be possible.
We would need dramatically less ILLEGAL immigration so that families would not support demon-rat candidates for the promised goodies.
We would need a broke-Albany to not have any money to spend on pork.
We would have to wait until ALL the public school teachers, non-profit directors, public sector employees including COPS & FIREMEN and others (with $100K + pensions) who work for tax dollars to retire and move to Florida, North Carolina and Arizona.
When and if all this happens, then there might be enough power left in the electorate to move the pendulum back to sanity and have a shot at RTW. By then we will all be using renmimbis and speaking Hakka, Wu or Jiu. bu yong xie. ming tian jian!
New York is a beautiful place, but the people are a disaster.
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During your time at DMU, communication and collaboration will be very important. The DMU Connected Learning Initiative enhances your educational experience by connecting you both on and off campus and providing you with more options for communicating with peers, faculty and staff.
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The technology requirements of students will be reviewed annually and determined based on required functionality, price and support. Following the assessment of technology needs, a decision will be made and incoming students will be notified.
Internet access
DMU's wireless campus will give you the freedom to be connected and learn in the classroom, within the buildings, common area and even outdoors.
Information access
- The University's Pulse website is the gateway to all student web-based services. Students can view their grades, schedule, email inbox and a variety of other content and service information all within a few individually customizable pages.
- Angel, a popular higher education web-based system, provides students with access to timely course content, quizzes, discussion lists and other collaborative services.
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- A library community within the portal is available with subscriptions to online journals, books and articles as well as resource links and services.


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Fiona Armoire
- Overview
Our large, beautiful armoire is endlessly useful. It holds clothes, games, media equipment or linens, and it can migrate from your child's room to shared family spaces with ease.
- 35.5" wide x 23" deep x 66.25" high
- Expertly crafted from solid mahogany wood, mahogany wood veneers on select finishes, and MDF (medium density fibreboard), an engineered wood that lends exceptional strength and ensures that the dresser will endure over time.
- Equipped with two drawers, two adjustable shelves, and a removable clothing rod.
- Our exclusive finishes are applied by hand for exceptional richness, durability and depth of color.
- Anti-tip kit included: comes with safety-tested mounting hardware, instructions and a nylon strap. To prevent injuries from furniture tip-over, this item should be permanently fixed to the wall.
- Dimensions & Care
- Overall: 35.5" wide x 23" deep x 66.25" high
- Cabinet Interior (without adjustable shelves): 32" wide x 20" deep x 43" high
- Adjustable Shelf (2): 32" wide x 20" deep
- Clothing Rod: 1.25" diameter, 32" long
- Clearance Above Clothing Rod: 2"
- Clearance Below Clothing Rod: 34"
- Drawer Interior (2): 27.5" wide x 17.75" deep x 5" high
- Weight: 163 pounds
- Rigorously tested to meet or exceed the highest industry safety standards.
- Masterfully crafted for structural integrity.
- All wood is kiln dried for added strength and lasting beauty.
- Drawers feature English dovetail joinery, and waxed wooden glides, which ensure smooth motion. Sturdy half-moon safety stops keep drawers securely in place.
- Our finishes were developed exclusively for Pottery Barn Kids. All finishes are sealed with a final coat of lacquer for extra durability.
- Dust with a soft, dry cloth.
- To protect the finish, do not apply abrasives or household cleaners.
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This is a great look for a wedding, prom or night out. Carmen Electra has her long hair set in this chic and romantic hairstyle. Her hair is parted to one side and brushed over on top. The ends of the hair have been curled under giving Carmen this sexy finish.Carmen's haircut is long.Her hair colour is light brown.
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County looks to back townships in big box tax battle
MARQUETTE – The Marquette County Board is expected to contribute to the combined legal defense of Marquette and Breitung townships in their state appellate court battle to preserve hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax revenue derived annually from "big box" retailers including Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse and Home Depot.
At issue is how Michigan Tax Tribunal decisions have allowed the big retailers to assess the true cash value of their stores. Tribunal decisions in favor of the companies have cost communities lost tax revenue across Michigan.
Bills were recently introduced in the state Legislature by Rep. John Kivela, D-Marquette, and Sen. Tom Casperson, R-Escanaba to try to address the issue going forward. The townships' case before the Michigan Court of Appeals is expected to be decided over the next few months.
Meanwhile, the county board voted unanimously Tuesday to have county administrative staff explore how much financial aid the county might contribute to the townships' cause. The panel will revisit the issue at its meeting at 6 p.m. next Tuesday.
Marquette Township Supervisor Dennis Liimatta asked the board to consider helping the 4,000-resident township fund more than $200,000 the community has paid so far in required appraisal and legal fees over the past two years. A similar request was expected to be made of the Dickinson County Board by Breitung Township.
"I think it's an important issue for Marquette County and the other 82 (Michigan) counties and we ought to be looking to have our administrator and staff review this request and try to get involved in helping them out," said Marquette County Board Chairman Gerald Corkin.
The county board has previously supported the townships with a resolution and will write letters backing the legislation. The panel has previously provided $1,000 to other townships defending challenges before the Michigan Tax Tribunal.
"This is extreme circumstances I think above and beyond what we've dealt with in the past," Commissioner Deborah Pellow said.
Last year, Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse in Marquette Township, appealed its property tax assessments for 2010, 2011 and 2012 to the tax tribunal. A hearing was held in November with tribunal Judge Victoria L. Enyart ruling in favor of Lowe's. The decision dropped the 2012 true cash value for the Lowe's store from $10.4 million to $3.5 million.
Enyart ordered Marquette Township to refund to Lowe's from schools, libraries and other local taxing units $138,409 in property tax revenue for 2010 and $146,832 for 2011 -in addition to $8,933 in interest- and taxes and interest totaling $152,902 for 2012.
Marquette Township petitioned its case to the Michigan Court of Appeals in January. The township's case was consolidated with another from Breitung Township, which had a similar ruling filed against it involving a Home Depot store.
The tax tribunal has decided in those two cases -and several others involving other big box retailers across the state- that the operating stores must be valued as though they are vacant and for sale or so-called "dark stores," which have been converted to some other use.
That idea was based on examples from southeast Michigan provided by appraisers indicating that when big box stores are sold they are converted to another use, demolished or investors will spend considerable money reconfiguring the space.
Township attorneys argued the stores should be valued considering existing use, present economic income and the land and structures at the time of tax assessment.
"When you look at a store that's built, that cost over $9 million to build between the lot and the physical structure, and then we're supposed to take and value that at $3 million immediately and moving forward, it's ludicrous," Liimatta said. "I think from a commonsense approach, it doesn't pass the smell test. It stinks. Nobody could argue that case. I think we'll have a great chance or we wouldn't have pursued it. But in the meantime, it's been very costly."
Since the Lowe's ruling, several other retailers in Marquette Township including Wal-Mart, Gander Mountain, Best Buy, Target, Menards, Pier1/Michaels, Kohls, Probuild, GFS and 41 Lumber have all filed similar appeals to the tribunal.
If the township loses its court case, and assessed values of the other stores are also dropped to $25 per square foot, a total of $641,579 in tax revenue would be lost. Of that amount, $109,520 goes to Marquette County operations, transit and special programs. Marquette Township would lose $71,470 in operating revenue and another $36,427 for fire protection.
Liimatta said many other communities across the state have stipulated to the lower assessments, rather than fight the tribunal decisions at the appellate level. Liimatta said if the townships lose their case it will be cost prohibitive to try to appeal to the state Supreme Court.
Commissioner Steven Pence said he thinks if the townships' prevail, the big box retailers will likely try to appeal to the higher court. Pence asked if any other governmental units locally or statewide would likely contribute funds to the townships' legal defense.
"I'm an optimist so I would say you know that would be great, but the reality of it is, I don't feel very positive about that to be very honest with you," Liimatta said.
Legal briefs supporting the townships' position have been submitted to the appellate court by the Michigan Association of Counties, Michigan Townships Association and the Michigan Municipal League. The Michigan Chamber of Commerce and Michigan Retailers Association oppose the pending legislation. If the bills are passed, it is unclear whether any retroactive compensation for prior tax tribunal decisions could be reimbursed.
Commissioner Paul Arsenault asked whether the two townships considered new legal counsel, having lost their cases before the tax tribunal using the same attorneys. Liimatta said numerous cases across the state, regardless of the law firm, were unsuccessful before the tax tribunal on the big box issue.
Corkin asked about potential school district contributions.
"From our initial presentation to the schools about what this could mean to them, they have the feeling that if they don't get it (tax revenue) through the local areas that it will just be made up for out of general fund revenues from the state of Michigan," Liimatta said.
Liimatta said that viewpoint is "shortsighted" because the issue faces communities statewide.
"Where will the funds come from? Eventually, it's going to dry up," Liimatta said. "So at this point, they're not interested in participating financially, but I don't think they really realize what we're facing here."
John Pepin can be reached at 906-228-2500, ext. 206.


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Our weddings are something we all think about more than once in our lives. We fantasize about the person we will marry, how the ceremony will be and, most of all, where we would like to celebrate it. Some people like doing it at a beach, some others in the countryside. However, what about marrying your darling at a hotel? What about doing it at Il Salviatino? We have had the privilege to witness some weddings at our villa; former guests who happily came here to put the rings on each other's fingers. Even some of our visitors arrived here to spend their honeymoon at the top of Fiesole's hill. Reckoning these past experiences, Il Salviatino has launched for another year its Perfect Proposal Package, which includes:
- Two nights' accommodation in a room of your choice.
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- Romantic candlelight dinner at our restaurant (3 courses, drinks not included)
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The Human Rights Logo Initiative chose Serbian artist Predrag Stakić's entry as the winner of its competition to design the Universal Human Rights Logo.
"Free as a Man" evokes the peace dove and the five fingers of a hand reaching up to be counted and acknowledged. Have a look at the other finalists' entries for more great concepts around this project.
I'm wondering how having a logo to represent universal human rights changes the way we think about that complex issue? What gets lost in translation when reducing an international struggle to one logo? Is this image able to function, as Utne Reader suggests, as "a new peace symbol?"


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Serj Tankian rocks the London Forum with Ashdown and Lodestone Guitars.
Serj Tankian rocks the London Forum with Ashdown and Lodestone Guitars.
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Pack senior will close out his career on national stage
Trevor Grant is making his third trip to the NCAA Division II wrestling national tournament.
And the next two days in Cleveland will most likely be his final two on a wrestling mat — at least as a competitor.
He acknowledged the finality of it all, but he won't dwell on it.
"This is my last go-round but I'm not approaching it like that," said the 23-year-old senior at Colorado State University-Pueblo. "I don't want to put pressure on myself like that. I'm very relaxed and am more excited about the opportunity."
Grant (18-12) finished as the runner-up at 174 pounds in a super regional two weeks ago. He drew Zeb Whale (34-8) from Maryville, Mo., in the opening round Friday.
"I'm sure he's good," Grant said with a slight laugh. "At the national championships, they're all good."
Pack wrestlers Matt Addington of Florence and Ray Hall also qualified for nationals.
Hall (6-3) will wrestle Mercyhurst's Francis Mizia (27-5) in the first round at 157 pounds.
Addington (8-10) drew Ty Loethen (21-7) of Central, Mo. Loethen is ranked seventh nationally at 165 pounds.
Grant is seeking his first podium appearance at nationals. The difference between this trip and his previous two, the senior from Winnemucca, Nev., said, is mental.
"I'm not settling," he said, matter-of-factly. "I think in the past, I was just happy to qualify for nationals. I might have settled for just getting there. That's not going to happen this time."
Grant's memories on the mat began 17 years ago when he was 6. He was a two-time state champion in high school and would like to think he's taken as much from the sport as he has put into it.
"Wrestling has given me tools for life and has allowed me to grow as a man," he said. "It, and my coaches and teammates, have taught me a lot of life's lessons."
Grant will graduate in May and was accepted into the dental school at Creighton.
"Wrestling was a means to an end for me," he said. "If I don't take at least that away from my five years here at CSU-Pueblo, then it would have been a waste."
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