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A well-designed traffic management program can cost-effectively increase roadway throughput up to 25% while improving safety and reducing traffic volume on residential streets.
The primary methods used to achieve these benefits are traffic signal control, traffic monitoring, and access management. When combined with traffic-calming techniques on residential streets, a community's quality of life can be greatly improved. Today's techniques are driven largely by advances in technology. However, there are many "tried-and-true" methods used to make travel on local roads safer and more efficient.
Many U.S. communities have experienced steady or rapid growth—and hodgepodge development—over the years, creating major arterial highways lined by driveways, littered with traffic signals, and surrounded by retail outlets. Traffic from these congested highways eventually spills onto the residential streets of nearby neighborhoods. Residents react by insisting upon measures to stop the flood of "cut-through" traffic. Too often, the result is the introduction of barriers that simply shift the traffic elsewhere, ultimately making things worse.
To truly address the problem, officials should study the functionality of the entire network and identify root causes of congestion. Because capacity limitation is usually to blame and building new capacity is both difficult and cost-prohibitive, a comprehensive traffic management program is often the best approach.
The most traditional approach involves use of access control. Eliminating or combining driveways, constructing medians, and installing dedicated turn lanes can reduce and manage vehicle conflicts that lead to congestion. A Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) study found that access management improvements produce tremendous safety benefits, reducing crashes 40% to 70%.
While access management offers benefits, it can be difficult to implement. Property owners often have legal access to a public right of way, and any effort to restrict access is met with legal and political resistance. Eminent domain can be used to acquire a limited-access right of way line, but that can be a politically unpopular and expensive way to achieve better access control. There are more creative ways to approach the problem.
Make access management a requirement of new development. During development, require property owners to provide cross-access between parcels and, where possible, insist on installation of a service road network with as few access points to the main highway as possible. Discourage small, piecemeal developments that result in large numbers of driveways. A highly congested road carries fewer cars than one flowing smoothly, and people will avoid a business if the location is too difficult to reach. Also, keep access to major developments as far away from intersections as possible. Too many signals adjacent to a major intersection can dramatically reduce the intersection's throughput and hamper safety.
In established areas, look for opportunities to consolidate access points and remove underused signals. If an area is primed for redevelopment, work with property owners to reconfigure access during redevelopment. Try to consolidate entrance locations and place them in optimum locations. If possible, install service roads or turn lanes to improve traffic flow in front of the property.
The phasing and timing of traffic control devices usually provides quick, cost-effective enhancement of the performance of a particular corridor. According to the FHWA, there are more than 330,000 traffic signals nationwide and up to 75% could benefit from more frequent phasing adjustments, whether manual or using real-time roadway sensors. Optimized phasing can have a benefit-to-cost ratio as high as 40:1, due to the low cost of retiming/optimizing signal timings. The FHWA has launched an aggressive program (www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov) to increase awareness and provide tools to state and local governments.
Older traffic signals use preset sequences determined through traffic studies. Because volume can change significantly over time, these signals can quickly become out of synch with actual conditions, leading to congestion. In fast-growing areas, timing should be updated once a year to ensure maximum traffic flow. In slow-growth areas a three-year optimizing schedule usually is adequate. Any changes to timing should be based on a thorough engineering analysis of current traffic conditions.
At busy intersections along arterial highways, a simple fixed-time signal can create unnecessary traffic disruptions and contribute to congestion. In these locations, a more advanced demand-actuated signal system is the best choice. This type uses sensors to detect vehicles and triggers phasing changes only when warranted. While demand-actuated signals improve flow at intersections, they can create congestion along busy urban corridors where random phasing patterns may disrupt traffic flow between closely spaced intersections. This can be addressed by using traffic-control software to coordinate timing of multiple signals, coupled with real-time communications between adjacent intersections, to maximize traffic flow along the entire corridor.
In heavily congested corridors, simple coordination of signal timing may not be enough to maximize throughput. Instead, an adaptive control system (ACS) may be required. This type of system links a network of traffic signals with a central computer that uses traffic data to develop and implement the timing of each signal. As traffic conditions change, the computer makes real-time signal adjustments to maximize traffic flow across the entire network.
ACS can operate independently or be incorporated into a more comprehensive system such as one that would be housed in a traffic management center; these rely on a range of high-tech devices to monitor real-time traffic conditions and identify problems like accidents. Such information can then be furnished to drivers using a combination of dynamic message boards, highway advisory radio, and broadcast traffic reports so they can—armed with current data—alter routes to less congested corridors.
There is a wide assortment of technologies available for collecting real-time traffic data. Remote-control cameras with zoom capability are among the most popular devices but require human monitoring to be effective. Many other products can effectively monitor traffic volumes, vehicle movement, and highway speeds without human intervention. These devices use various technologies such as microwave, infrared, laser, and video. In areas with toll roads and widespread use of radio-frequency transponders, strategically placed transponder readers also are a popular way of monitoring traffic.
Each technology has strengths and weaknesses. Some are susceptible to changing weather conditions while others may be affected by atmospheric conditions or interference from other electronics. It is important to fully analyze the capabilities of each and evaluate operating conditions before selecting a technology.
Another critical consideration is the communication network. Linking a system frequently requires installation of a private communication network. Fiber-optic cables have been the preferred technology in the past decade, but the cost of installing new fiber cable in an urban environment has prodded the development of wireless technology. The use of wireless communication for traffic management is rapidly maturing and shows promise.
Traffic signals and other transportation management devices are classified as intelligent transportation system (ITS) devices. The FHWA has established a National ITS Architecture to promote uniform standards and interoperability. When implementing a new traffic management system, following these standards is essential. Traffic issues don't stop at the end of a street, the city limits, or the county line. Often, implementing an effective traffic management solution requires jurisdictional cooperation. The National ITS Architecture provides for communications across jurisdictional boundaries, sharing information, and creating interoperability solutions.
These management techniques pertain primarily to major arterials. Along with this effort, another aspect of traffic management is to determine how best to use traffic-calming techniques to manage traffic in residential neighborhoods. Roundabouts, speed bumps, rumble strips, and the narrowing of travel lanes are just a few of the methods that can be used to make neighborhood streets safer and less attractive to cut-through traffic.
When using traffic-calming measures it is important to keep a few facts in mind. First, traffic diverted from a neighborhood street has to go somewhere, and you must account for that. Second, traffic calming can be popular with residents of one neighborhood and extremely unpopular with residents of another. Solicit input from neighborhood groups and residents, and be prepared for a deluge of requests from other residents for traffic-calming measures on their streets.
Third, recognize that the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD, http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov) provides guidance on residential traffic management. The MUTCD discourages certain methods for traffic calming. For example, stop signs are not speed-control devices. Using one in a place where it is clearly not needed for intersection control could create legal issues, and stop signs are not effective at reducing speeds or diverting traffic. And finally, some traffic-calming devices can slow down or prevent the response of certain emergency vehicles. Consult with local emergency services to ensure they are part of the residential traffic management process.
Sophisticated traffic management systems can be costly, as can computerized systems, which require a higher level of maintenance expertise. Don't let the cost scare you. Effective management systems can be affordable, and there are always innovative ways to fund them. Many metropolitan planning organizations have funds set aside specifically for local traffic management projects. Participating in a jointly operated traffic management center or having a larger government agency or private contractor provide maintenance can reduce costs.
Another way to conserve costs is to use a phased implementation program. While initial planning should be comprehensive, there is nothing wrong with prioritizing individual projects and developing an extended implementation schedule, as with any large public works project. It's not unusual for government agencies to implement traffic management improvements one corridor at a time.
Ultimately, properly selected and installed traffic management devices can make significant, cost-effective improvements to the quality of life in the United States.
— John L. Hibbard, P.E., is senior ITS project manager, and James H. Evans is transportation planning program manager with PBS&J, Atlanta.
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The use of phasing and timing traffic control devices can deliver quick, economical, and effective traffic management in a particular corridor, as shown by a U.S. DOT study. Source: U.S. DOT


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Backus man arrested in indecent exposure case
A 42-year-old Backus man was arrested Wednesday at a workplace in Pine River in connection with last week's reported indecent exposure incident at Wal-Mart, Baxter Police Chief Jim Exsted said.
Exsted said the man was transported to Crow Wing County jail and formal charges of fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct, which is a gross misdemeanor, are pending through Crow Wing County District Court.
The Baxter Police Department responded to a call around 8:30 p.m. Sept. 26 of a possible indecent exposure incident at Wal-Mart. It was reported that a 6-year-old girl was approached by an unidentified male near the back of the store as she was shopping.
The girl was near her mother but not within eyesight. It is believed that the male approached the young girl, made inappropriate comments and possibly exposed himself.
Exsted said it was the help of the public that led to the arrest of the Backus man. Exsted said when the suspect's description was published on the Brainerd Dispatch's website around noon Tuesday and the newspaper sent out its breaking news alert through email, the police department received about a half dozen calls identifying the suspect.
Exsted thanked the public for its assistance with locating the suspect.

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I am obsessed with GiGi's gf cupcakes
Love it!!
They do one gluten free flavor every day. They do not guarantee avoidance of cross contamination, but as a celiac, I did not have any issues. Delish! Not a full 5 stars because they only has one gf left so early in the day.
7722 Olson Memorial Highway, Golden Valley, MN 55427
Had the lemon cupcake with lemon icing and it was glorious!
202 City Cir, Peachtree City, GA 30269
My girls were so excited. 3 gluten free cupcake options. Looked and tasted delicious!!!
3065 Mallory Ln #106, Franklin, TN 37067
Love their cupcakes
3050 Dowlen Rd, Beaumont, TX 77706
Amazing Gluten Free Cupcakes! They usually have 2 or 3 flavor selections available to choose from depending on the cupcakes they made that day. My favorites are Birthday Surprise, Wedding Cake, Confetti Cake, and Triple Chocolate!
761 Providence Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Not many options but delicious!
1335 East Whitestone Boulevard J200, Cedar Park, TX 78613
They used to have more seasonal flavors offer in GF. Now just the same dry chocolate torte and crumbly, flavorless wedding cake. Website shows other franchises may still bake seasonal offers in GF but can't get here.
554 North Midvale Boulevard, Madison, WI 53705
They used to be my go to place for cupcakes, then a few months ago they started decreasing the variety they offered for gluten free. I found a new wonderful even better bakery for all my sweet treat wishes!
2562 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803
Their cupcakes are soooo delicious!!! I have not tasted one flavor yet that was not mouthwatering! There are always plenty of flavors to choose from. I'm addicted 😋
1816 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
The do have gluten free cupcake options. But if you are allergic or highly sensitive stay away. I purchased a cupcake then After I bought it I was told it was all prepared in the same workspace and same equipment.
7301 South Santa Fe Drive #625, Littleton, CO 80120
I love the absolutely delicious GF options that Gigi's offers. I always been happy with my orders and always appreciate their friendly service.
205 South Stratford Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
I've had a few of these and never been sick. Flourless chocolate is my favorite.
8521 Brier Creek Parkway #105, Raleigh, NC 27617
I got two cupcakes. They are moist and sweet. They may be too sweet for some.
2430 Teaster Lane #103, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
The cupcakes are incredibly sweet, eating a whole cupcake in one sitting is a bit of a challenge. They run out pretty quickly so if you aren't there within a few hours of opening don't bother because they will not have any left.
6780 West 135th Street, Overland Park, KS 66223
GF options were three very different and delicious options. I will stop by anytime near one.
2203 Red Wolf Blvd #3, Jonesboro, AR 72401
Fabulous gluten free cupcakes! Such a great variety too!!
2430 Teaster Lane #103, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Worst GF cupcake I've ever had. Way to sweet & dry! My daughter had a regular one & said it was the same way. Also, she tried to package my GF with the regular cupcakes.
16811 Burke Street #115, Omaha, NE 68118
Cupcake was delicious but made me sick. Definitely not ok if you have celiac.
2430 Teaster Lane #103, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Had them for the first time, absolutely delicious!!!!! Great GF dessert!!!
7722 Olson Memorial Highway, Golden Valley, MN 55427
Amazing tasting!! but I had a reaction both times I ate here.
2430 Teaster Lane #103, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
The best GF cupcakes I have ever had. The lady working at the counter asked if it was due to an allergy. I told her yes and she put my cupcakes in a separate box from my son's.
7301 South Santa Fe Drive #625, Littleton, CO 80120
They make the best GF cupcakes and they change the flavors daily.
2430 Teaster Lane #103, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
The chocolate torte is to die for!!!!! We got cupcakes for our son's 17th birthday from here and they are amazing!!!!
205 South Stratford Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
They have a sign up specifically stating that although they offer gf cupcakes, they do not suggest those with Celiac eat them. They did say gf cupcakes can be ordered in advance and then they would be made first thing in the morning in an attempt to cut down on possible contamination. I haven't decided if I'll try that route yet.
2430 Teaster Lane #103, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Make sure you get there early enough or they might sell out. Great gf cupcakes.
296 West Broad Street, Athens, GA 30601
They're gluten free cupcake was not Celiac-friendly. Feel sick now. :/(
205 South Stratford Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
The cupcakes here are okay. I had the GF lemonberry and there was way more icing than cupcake. It was overly sweet and just wasn't anything special. Next time, I plan on trying the peanut butter chocolate. It makes me a little nervous that the GF cupcakes are in an open case with the rest of the gluten cupcakes. My friend got a gluten cupcake and the lady asked if we wanted them in the same box. Apparently they're not too concerned with avoiding cross contamination. **UPDATE** I did indeed get sick from these cupcakes. They are far from Celiac safe.
3065 Mallory Ln #106, Franklin, TN 37067
Lots of gluten free options. They bake the gluten free cupcakes first thing in the morning so they don't get contaminated. The cupcakes are made with rice flour so it depends on if you can have rice or not. They change their gloves and put the gluten free cupcakes in a separate box. They are very good about not cross contaminating.
11665 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934
I had 4 options for gluten-free cupcake on a Friday night - princess, lemon, chocolate peanut butter, and triple chocolate torte. We got the lemon and the pb. Lemon was a smidge gummy and could've been more lemony but it was still good. The chocolate was pretty good, but mostly because of the divine tasting frosting! I would go back.
202 City Cir, Peachtree City, GA 30269
Gluten free cupcakes that are yummy
1977 South Hurstbourne Parkway, Louisville, KY 40220
Delicious cupcakes! Not celiac safe! Gluten free cupcakes and regular cupcakes are kept in the same case in the Louisville store. The same bowls and utensils are used for both although there is no signage. Definitely cross contamination. If you are not highly sensitive, I highly recommend.
1281 Johnson Ferry Rd #116, Marietta, GA 30068
If I could give 0 stars I would. I ordered birthday cupcakes for my little one who has Celiacs along with a dairy allergy. I was assured that they could and did make them free of both. She didn't feel well after eating them, but after being assured by Gigi's many times I assumed it was because of so much sugar. 6 months later I called to order the same for pre k graduation and was told that they could only do gluten OR dairy free, but not both. I asked the manager how long it had been that way and was informed that it always has been so whatever I had gotten previously had either gluten or dairy in it.
302 Colonades Way #206, Cary, NC 27518
Their gluten free cupcakes are cross contaminated. I confirmed with a home testing kit results over 20ppm. Don't eat these if you have a real issue with gluten. Avoid avoid avoid
554 North Midvale Boulevard, Madison, WI 53705
Not safe for those with GF needs! They keep their gluten free cupcakes in the same case as regular cupcakes. Way too much cross contamination! And if you do brave trying a cupcake, the cake part is extremely dry with very little flavor.
4745 Chace Cir #121, Hoover, AL 35244
Carrot cake cupcake is amazing!! Other favorite is the wedding cake! I have ordered their cakes for my child's birthday and they were perfect!! All of their flavors come in GF. If they don't have your favorite flavor just order it and pick it up the next day.( 24hr notice) Love Love Love this place!! The people are always friendly too!!
2203 Red Wolf Blvd #3, Jonesboro, AR 72401
761 Providence Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Delicious cupcakes!
2203 Red Wolf Blvd #3, Jonesboro, AR 72401
Their chocolate gluten free cupcake is out of this world delicious!!
2430 Teaster Lane #103, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Very good cupcakes but not a huge selection. I would call ahead to see what flavors they have and how many available.
761 Providence Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Chocolate cupcakes were amazing! Gluten free selections every day. Will custom make orders by the dozen. This is the only location in PA.
302 Colonades Way #206, Cary, NC 27518
I've had a few gluten-free cupcakes here and they were great. They (almost) always seem to have two flavors available and one changes every couple of weeks. The other, chocolate torte, is always in rotation (I think).
3400 East Hebron Parkway, Carrollton, TX 75010
We order a half-a dozen each month from Oct-Feb and again in April for birthdays. Every GF intolerant person has been fine. These are so moist and taste great. The best GF cupcakes we have found. It's a drive for us, but we'll keep coming back.
6780 West 135th Street, Overland Park, KS 66223
Had a couple GF choices and the taste was amazing. Will be going back!
3730 Pelham Rd, Greenville, SC 29615
They always have a GF cupcake flavor that's available. Sometimes several varieties... And they take special orders (birthdays, weddings).
2203 Red Wolf Blvd #3, Jonesboro, AR 72401
They have two white cake cupcakes. One with pink frosting and one with white frosting. The one with pink frosting was very good.
6910 Fayetteville Rd, Durham, NC 27713
Superb GF cupcakes. They offer GF every (!) day and rotating flavors. No more hoping you are there on the right day and then only having the choice of vanilla. I had bridal cake that was so great.
3400 East Hebron Parkway, Carrollton, TX 75010
I love their white wedding cake gf cupcake! When I need a sweet fix, Gigi's is my go-to place! I have never gotten sick from their cupcakes and I am a celiac who's sensitive to even trace amounts of gluten. It's smart to call ahead and see if they have any gf cupcakes left before driving over. Sometimes they run out (because hello--gluten free cupcakes that actually taste good? Amazing!) I'm a big fan.
4880 Peachtree Corners Cir, Norcross, GA 30092
They have a lot of Gluten free cup cakes to choose from every single day.
2430 Teaster Lane #103, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Good gf cupcakes. Call ahead because they only have them certain days.
4745 Chace Cir #121, Hoover, AL 35244
Delicious cupcakes. They have several gluten free options each day.
2454 East 146th Street, Carmel, IN 46033
This cupcake place is not Celiac-friendly. I spoke with a manager a couple of weeks ago, and he said everything is made in the same pans-they just wash them. There is no special care taken to prevent cross-contamination. The manager said if he was me, he wouldn't chance it, which is a shame, because he said their gluten free cupcakes are really, really good. I am disappointed that I won't get to try them. It's always disappointed when some place "gluten free" isn't really for the people who need it.
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The word discrimination is often used to describe a situation where you have been treated unfairly or differently compared to other people.
The LACCD, in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws and the District's Discrimination Policy, prohibits discrimination against any student, faculty, staff, person acting on behalf of LACCD, general public associated with LACCD and applicant based on:
It may also be a form of discrimination if someone is:
To determine if a particular situation is against the law you need to ask:
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It is against the law and the LACCD policy to discriminate against students, employees and applicants in the following areas:
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You have a right:
If you believe you have been discriminated against you need to do something about it.
Doing something about discrimination means that you may solve the problem. This will makes things better for you and also for other people in the future.
Doing nothing means that the situation will stay the same or get worse.
Any individual who believes that his or her employment and/or educational rights have been violated may file a charge of discrimination.
It is the policy of the LACCD to provide an educational, employment and business environment free from all forms of discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, Ethnic Group Identification, ancestry, religion, creed, sex or gender (including sexual harassment), pregnancy, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related), sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, perceived to be in a protected category or associated with those in protected category and veteran status
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Before you can do anything you have to know who it is unlawfully discriminating against you. Is it an individual or a group of people, a co-worker, an instructor, a supervisor from another section?
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text: ACE's Essentials of Exercise Science for Fitness Professionals Manual devotes a chapter to focusing on nutrition. Nutrition, along with physical activity, is a cornerstone of weight management. Understanding food labels is part of applying nutrition to your daily life. It is also something you may see during the certification exam. The chapters in the manual do a great job of providing information about nutrition, but here we are going to learn how to apply that information to the real world. The first thing to do is grab a snack, a meal, a whatever that comes in a box with a food label. Food is going to be better than a beverage. Go ahead, I can wait a second. Got your food item? Okay, let's begin. I'm using a bag of Goldfish baked S'mores snacks (no, not the healthiest, but it's what I've got at hand). Let's look at the key items, starting from the top and working our way down. These should all be on your food label as well: 1st is the serving size. We all know that one package doesn't always mean one serving. In this case, my serving size is 54 pieces, or approximately 30 grams. 2nd is the number of servings per container. For the Goldfish there are approximately 6 servings per container. Which would mean a total of 324 Goldfish. 3rd is the number of calories, and how many of those calories come from fat. My label says 130 calories per serving, and 30 calories from fat per serving. For the bonus point, what percent of calories are coming from fat? (30 cal from fat/ 130 cal total = .23 or 23%) 4th are our nutrients: Total Fat, Cholesterol, Sodium, Total Carbohydrates, and Protein. All this is important information, but for the exam the key nutrients to focus in on are the total fat, total carbohydrates, and protein. Do you remember how many calories each of these are worth? 1 gram of fat = 9 calories 1 gram of carbohydrate = 4 calories 1 gram of protein = 4 calories When I look at my Goldfish I have 3.5 grams of total fat, 24 grams of carbohydrate (and only 1 of these are fiber, how awful is my diet), and 2 grams of protein. What can I do with this information? Well, I can tell you that in my serving of Goldfish there are 73% of the calories coming from carbohydrates (24 grams carbs x 4 cal/gram = 96 cal from carbs, then take 96 calories/130 calories = .73 or 73%), 23% of calories from fat (which we figured out earlier), and 6% of calories from protein (can you figure that one out?) Yes, this adds up to 102%, which is slightly over 100% but labels are an estimation and not an exact science. How does your snack stack up? Are you eating something healthy? Or are you at the bottom of the food chain with me? How comfortable with reading a food label do you feel? Keep in mind that when you are sitting for the ACE certification exam you may be presented with a food label and asked to analyze it. Questions you could be asked include, 'how many calories are from fat (or protein, or carbohydrate)?' or 'what percent of calories come from fat?' I would recommend that you watch very closely to determine if the question is referring to one serving or one box of a product. You might be asked 'when looking at this label, how many calories in this box come from fat?' Do you know how to calculate this? Same way we did above. But remember; calculate the calories from fat for a serving, then multiply that answer by the number of servings per container. For example… My Goldfish have 30 calories from fat per serving. There are 6 servings in the bag. This means there are 180 calories from fat in the bag (30 calories per serving x 6 servings). I think this means I need to go have an orange or something healthy to counteract the little chocolate, graham and marshmallow fish I just ate. Questions? Contact an Education Consultant at 1-888-825-3636 x782. For more information about food labels, including great info on the percent daily values and other items, check the following web page: http://www.fda.gov/Food/LabelingNutrition/ConsumerInformation/UCM078889.htm


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I see arguments between beekeepers who shouldn't bee arguing.
Number one. If you don't take care of mites the bees will succumb, some sooner some later. Good enough.
But now we have this strange situation where experienced beekeepers are saying pesticides are killing their hives and others are responding with, "I feed heavy and got no problems," as if the later disproves the former.
If anything the later adds credence to the former. Basic biology. Bees are going to store that nice clean feed in their bodies by raising brood and in ther combs, both of which would dilute or replace the toxins. Basic biology.
IMO. No commercial beekeeper worth his salt will say that pesticides have no impact on bee health. If you listen you're more likely to hear something like, "..sure pesticides might be impacting our bees but we had great hives in almonds. The difference? We keep mites down and feed 8 pounds of sub and 5 gallons of syrup a hive." But I read somewhere that even Mr. Jarrett "drives right past" pollination opportunities post almonds to go to nice clean bee pasture farther north.
If you find a beekeeper who wants to throw out the pesticide discussion altogether you're probably looking at somebody who a.) sells bee food and doesnt care why it works so long as it makes them money b.) doesn't understand the biology of how feeding mitigates losses to pesticides or c.) is here to muddy the waters for more insidious reasons (read, "paid poster")
As for those in group A. Well done. You have helped a lot of beekeepers. But realize that your sub does more than provide missing nutrients, it replaces toxic food as well. Don't worry, if you'll tell the whole truth beekeepers are still going buy your sub, heck, more of us will probably use it..
As for those in group B. Now that you have a new frame of reference please reconsider railing against your fellow beekeepers whose losses to pesticides are quite real. It reminds me of the old story, "we played for you but you wouldn't dance".
I'm going to ignore group c for now as I am quite sure they will speak for themselves.


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He describes the rendering above as a small industrial unit with a roughly 1m3 print area and adds, "we're exploring much larger print areas which use the same software but a much larger printer." Armstrong and team are exploring partnerships for rollout and envision commercialization within five years.
MarkForged unveiled the Mark One — touted as the "World's first carbon fiber 3-D printer" — at the SolidWorks World 2014 conference (Jan. 26-29, San Diego, Calif., USA). CEO Gregory Mark is an aerospace engineer whose previous company, Aeromotions, designs and builds computer-controlled carbon fiber composite race car wings. His vision was to use 3-D printing hardware to automate composite layup.
The Mark One's specifications list poly lactic acid (PLA), nylon, continuous carbon and continuous glass filament as print materials and composite filament fabrication (CFF) and fused filament fabrication (FFF) as print techniques. The latter is another name for fused deposition modeling (FDM), while CFF is apparently Greg Mark's creation. 3-D industry sources say it's basically an extrusion printer, pushing 1.75 mm/0.07 inch FFF filament and 4 mm/0.2 inch CFF filament materials out through a dual extrusion head. Build volume is 305 by 160 by 160 mm (12 by 6.25 by 6.25 inches, or 486 in3).
Carbon fiber/nylon part in the Mark One 3-D printer. SOURCE: MarkForged
In his SolidWorks World presentation, Greg Mark said it took 20 design iterations to finalize the machining platform, or bed, which uses kinematic couplings (fixtures designed to constrain an object in place) to ensure the bed is within 10 microns of level every time it clicks into place.
The Mark One definitely benefits from slick industrial design and equally slick marketing. With its release going viral in the 3-D community, it will be interesting to see if the Mark One 'greases' development of novel composite structures.


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Actually I live in Norfolk,VA. I am deployed until Feb. Timing looks good to get back and start a spring hive (or two). Here to learn!
Actually I live in Norfolk,VA. I am deployed until Feb. Timing looks good to get back and start a spring hive (or two). Here to learn!
First of all, thank you for serving our great nation!
second, welcome, this is my first year, forums have taught me lots on the art of beekeeping.
Welcome BBC!
While you are there you might try to get in with one of the PRTs. A few of them are using beekeeping in Kunar Prov to assist the locals in making more money. Just a thought. Google "Afghanistan beekeeping" and you will get a few. I think the OK NG did a big project on this. Locals earned avg of $300/yr and beekeeping suplemented their income by about $100 annually based on honey sales. Doesn't sound like much to us but pretty huge to them.
Welcome to beesource bbrown. Watch your 6.
Mark Berninghausen
You missed a great opportunity, one of the best to learn from on this forum just returned from 2 years in Kabul.
Thank you for serving, keep your head down.
Don Semple
Overland Park, KS
welcome, I too just got to the forum. My son just left the corp a couple of months ago and used to get deployed to western Afghanistan, made me worry every time. Thanks for your service.
Thanks everyone! I'll go to Kunar and see what they have go'in. The Navy personnel in the PRTs are all ADCON through me.
Back home in Norfolk now. Good to be home.
It's the perfect time of year to start beekeeping!
Hey bbrowncods. Good to hear from you. I hope you are home for good.
Mark Berninghausen
Welcome to the site and thank you for your service.


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Re: st: Weights
Alan Riley <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Re: st: Weights
Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:13:54 -0500
Martin Weiss has a dataset which started as a 2.4 GB csv file and has
been converted to a 5.5 GB Stata .dta file. He has a 64-bit computer
with 4 GB of RAM, which isn't quite enough to read in this dataset as
a whole:
> if only I could open the file and compress it... I have the latest gear in
> terms of hard- and software (MP/2 10.0 64 bit, 4GB RAM, Vista Business 64
> bit, ...) but it is next to impossible to open the 5.5 GB file. Virtual mem
> makes things so slow it takes all the fun out of it... So I am stuck in a
> bit of a quandary.
He wishes he could read it in just once and use Stata's -compress- command
on it to store the variables more efficiently. My guess is that all
of the variables are stored as -float- or -double- when many could
probably be stored as smaller types such as -byte- or -int-.
Austin Nichols made a couple of suggestions:
> Can you put a 8GB memory stick on the computer--can't Vista treat
> those as RAM? How did you turn your 2.4 GB .csv file into a 5.5GB
> Stata file, anyway? Can you specify a different variable type in that
> process, or save different sets of variables to different files (with
> an identifier for later merging)?
Austin's suggestion about saving different sets of variables to
different files is exactly what I think Martin should do.
First, let me say that an 8 GB memory stick would not really help.
Although this is "memory", it is not the same kind of memory that
is used as RAM by a computer system. These sticks are not much
faster than hard drives when it comes to transferring large amounts
of data, although they can 'find' files faster that are stored on
If Martin has a dataset named 'master.dta' with 10 variables named
'a b c d e f g h i j', he could execute the following in Stata to
compress and recombine the entire file:
. use a b c d e using master
. compress
. save part1
. use d e f g h using master
. compress
. save part2
. use part1
. merge using part2
. drop _merge
. save newmaster
Martin might need to do this in 3 or 4 parts, but hopefully after
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fit entirely in the RAM on his computer.
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Town Square
PA Junior Museum: Independence or Boondoggle?
Original post made by Ron Lee, Midtown, on Oct 19, 2006
That's an interesting choice of words because the Friends, a private organization, indeed will be given autonomous control of the venerable Middlefield Road facility, but Palo Alto will contribute an as yet unannounced sum rumored to be in the hundreds of thousands per year towards its operation. This is akin to the grownup son or daughter who wants to live in their parents' house, have mom and dad pay the bills, continue to have an allowance, but be allowed to do as they please. Ms. Trout implies there is a delay while the council generates some guidelines to govern the impending public/private partnership. But anyone who attended the council meeting that evening can tell this is pretty much a done deal. For example: the original agenda item mentioned a "memorandum" on this matter, the City Attorney suggested the word "contract" be substituted to make it a more binding agreement.
I'm sure the principals in this matter, both public and private, have good intentions, but I would like to see a little more due diligence used before huge sums of taxpayers' dollars is to released to a private organization. Some questions that come to mind include the following:
1) The PAJMZ has an outstanding zoo program, and an equally stellar educational outreach program. Has anyone conferred with the staff to get their input on how these programs will be continued? Will they have a say in who is designated the new director of the facility? Will they even stay after the change?
2) What is the track record of the private entity? They have raised money in the past in the name of the Museum and Zoo. What did they do with those funds? How much have they raised recently?
3) Can they actually operate a museum well? Published attendance figures indicate 150,000 visitors per year, an average of just over 12,000 per month. Before the Friends went from a volunteer support role to a fundraising role, published attendance figures averaged 18,000 per month. Why?
4) Mayor Kleinberg spoke of the need to maintain the "charm and scale" of projects within the City. The speakers representing the Friends used the Tech Museum of Innovation and the Randall Museum in San Francisco as examples of their qualifications. Is something like the Tech Museum their vision of what will happen on the already crowded Middlefield Road site? Many of the Friends who spoke are from outside Palo Alto. Does this mean the facility will become a regional one?
5) What is their longterm plan?
6) Shouldn't there be a competitive bid process for such a large contract?
My sense of the timing here is the opposite of Ms. Trout's report. This matter seems to be on a fast track for approval. It sounds to me like the transition team is already in place and approvals are a mere formality. Again, what's the rush? Why can't due diligence be used in this matter? As a taxpayer in this town for over 30 years and a founding member of the Friends, I feel like a "parent." to "Junior...Zoo" Do I want to contribute money for years to support this "child" without recourse? In reality, I have two wonderful daughters in their 20's who are fully independent. They work hard,live on their own, and pay their own bills. That's how I believe this situation should be viewed. The Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo claim to be a dynamic fund raising group that wants to run the museum. Let them go ahead, just make sure they are truly independent, ie. we don't need to give them any money. They would then gain my full support.
Comments (18)
a resident of Menlo Park
on Oct 20, 2006 at 5:50 pm
We've seen this kind of thing before. "Privatizing" is another term for union busting. Sure, private organizations may save money by underpaying their employees, but it's a sad state of affairs.
a resident of Professorville
on Oct 25, 2006 at 4:41 pm
Ron - Thank you for naming the same concerns that I hold about the privatization of the JRM&Z. I spoke with a JRM&Z staff member today and learned, not to my surprise, that the staff have real concerns that the Friends of the JRM&Z are not equiped to effectively run and maintain the organization at the high standards we enjoy today. I, too, would like to see your points addressed before make any agreements and changes with regards to the management of the JRM&Z.
a resident of South of Midtown
on Oct 25, 2006 at 10:44 pm
What considerations have been made in all this to make sure that staff continue to work with the same guidelines and benefits of regular city staff. Does anyone know?
a resident of Portola Valley
on Oct 28, 2006 at 1:51 am
I want to thank Ron Lee for his concern. He is correct in much of what he says. I just want to add that The PAJM&Z has been a part of the Palo Alto community for over 50 years. Many of the community's grandparents remember taking their children there.
The Museum has benefitted from and added to other Palo Alto community programs such as parks and recreation, art, schools, etc. As a privatized facility much of that integration would be lost.
Privatization is not a new topic for the Junior Museum but in the past when the issue came up, neighbors and parents had the time and opportunity to speak up for the facility without having a side deal 'railroaded' through. What is the difference now?
Bruce Parker, Former Friend of the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
a resident of Esther Clark Park
on Oct 28, 2006 at 10:49 pm
Ron Lee has made some important points. I would want to know who they are so we can judge whether they are people who can be given such a valuable asset.
a resident of Esther Clark Park
on Dec 26, 2006 at 10:22 am
Uh-oh, The bulldozers are on the way.
The head of the museum is quoted as saying she would like a new building.
Never mind carpenters, plumbers, painters, electricians. Tear it down. I guess these folks have never heard about renovation or repair. The building is 'dogeared' so call in the developer$. oops, they are already there.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Feb 15, 2007 at 12:26 am
Astonishing news to those who aren't on the inside. Web Link
Even more astonishing is that Klein, Mossar, and Drekmeier withheld the information from their colleagues on Monday night so that they could push through the public/private deal.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Feb 16, 2007 at 11:33 am
When the Friends of the Museum and Zoo became news many months ago I looked on the web to learn more. Their web site never listed the names of the board members. And it still doesn't.
Some of them say they enjoyed it as children but that doesn't have anything to do with what's happening now. There is so much hidden about this organization on every level, I am very uncomfortable about giving them such valuable city property.
a resident of Atherton
on Feb 16, 2007 at 11:32 pm
Although not a Palo Alto resident, I have followed the PAM&Z issue closely...
I believe that the issue of privatization of a previously city-run organization has been presented here by many in a very one-sided fashion.
The goal should be a well-run and well-funded and well-designed museum/zoo for Palo Alto -- I believe the privatization will achieve this goal.
Change is difficult for all, but I believe the Friends should be granted a fair chance...
The new proposed privatized plan seems a sounder choice for Palo Alto than the troubled city-run institution.
I support the Friends!!
a resident of another community
on Feb 16, 2007 at 11:56 pm
why are so many of the comments on this issue focused on 'control'??
The issue should be which entity can show support and interest and dedication. If the 'Friends' can raise funding AND show genuine concern for the future of the Museum/Zoo and all of its programs, why should they be so criticized?
Many other cities and towns in this area have had success with privatization -- especially when many of those involved are long-time supporters with inside knowledge and perspective!
I certainly doubt that we have a group of 'untried people' in the new organization -- Many are devoted Palo Alto residents who have a sincere interest in IMPROVING the Museum/Zoo ans well as experience with its history.
I see no reason why private funding should be rejected as some sort of 'curse' on Palo Alto! The 'Friends" should be able to supplement whatever funds they raise by positive support, financial and otherwise, from residents of Palo Alto and other surrounding areas that benefit from the Museum/Zoo and its great history.
If an institution needs new blood and energetic supporters, which I believe is true in this case, why should Palo Alto residents be so close-minded and judgmental about the new proposed plan?
Private enterprise and public support should go hand-in-hand!
The 'Friends' seem a viable and practical solution to SAVE and ENLIVEN the Museum/Zoo.
It appears a 'win/win' to me!
a resident of another community
on Feb 17, 2007 at 12:34 am
I write here to suggest that all those concerned with the long-term future of the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo consider a larger view. This is not the first time that private funding and public support from a city have demonstrated successful cooperation with great success. The model has worked well in many other instances, and may work well here...
It appears that many City officials have given serious consideration and support to the new collaborative effort proposed for the Junior Museum and Zoo. It may involve a change, but change can be productive...
I have, as a resident of a nearby community, welcomed the resource of the Museum/Zoo with all three of my children -- I enjoyed it myself as a child. Over the years, its buildings have obviously aged and the city has many calls on its funds.
If the Museum/Zoo is to flourish, I believe a partnership of private and public funding is a reasonable choice.
The "Friends" seem to be genuinely interested in the future of a long-standing Palo Alto institution. I believe they have shown experience, thought, financial acumen and dedication to the cause of a more vibrant Museum/Zoo for the entire community.
I do hope that all will put aside petty or short-sighted or misguided suspicions in judging this matter.
Concerted cooperation between private funding and City and community support should result in the best of all possible solutions.
I personally vote in favor of the "Friends" -- I hope that Palo Alto will support them as the best hope for the Museum's future!
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Feb 17, 2007 at 10:46 am
The way to avoid suspicion is to be open and transparent.
Create a corporate structure that makes it public where the money comes from and where it goes. And who gets the construction contracts etc etc.
We Palo Altans own it. We have to trust you before we entrust you with millions of dollars of our property. That your children enjoyed the facility is irrelevant.
Be open and transparent.
a resident of another community
on Feb 17, 2007 at 11:26 am
A dedicated private group of individuals who volunteer
their time and raise substantial amounts of money -- over
a million dollars -- is a good idea for Palo Alto.
Seems like it SAVES Palo Alto hundreds of thousands of dollar
that the City could well spend on other projects.
The ANONYMOUS innuendos appearing in these comments that cast
aspersions on the Friends are quite surprising. The Friends are well-know individuals who have donated their time and substantial amounts money to PAM&Z and to many causes in Palo Alto over the
years. They are known to all the members of the City Council or
anyone else who cares to call the Friends and will meet with them.
The anonymous slaps at the Friends appear more to be a vendetta
than an attempt to further the interests of the PAM&Z or Palo Alto.
The Friends did lose a board member who had previously been
chair last week. Records show the individual had been present
at only 2 of the previous 7 board meetings. The timing of her
resignation on the eve of the council vote last week and press
release on her resignation suggests an agenda quite different
from that of the Friends.
The City cannot afford to turn down this generous offer of the
time and effort of some of the most dedicated volunteers
in the community as well as the private financing they provide.
a resident of Midtown
on Feb 18, 2007 at 2:44 pm
I'm in favor of turning over the Jr. Museum and Zoo to the nonprofit without any city obligations of financial support. It would be good to have some oversight for animal welfare, but there are already organizations that do that.
The Daily reported that some council members said, "Retaining city staff must be a top priority when forging public-private partnerships." Councilwoman Cordell wants "to insert language into the new public-private partnership guidelines under development that would highlight the importance of keeping city employees rather than outsourcing or hiring new, cheaper staff."
- It is not Council's job to ensure lifetime employment and benefits for city staff members. It is Council's responsibility to run the city in a fiscally responsible way and to ensure that residents' tax dollars are spent wisely.
- Comments from council members defending full employment detract from the city's ability to negotiate union contracts.
- Hiring and compensation packages should be in the hands of the nonprofit, since it will be responsible for ensuring the financial viability of the Museum. Few nonprofits could afford the packages that the city provides.
Council should ensure that the city lets go of all operational issues when turning over the Museum/Zoo.
a resident of Old Palo Alto
on Feb 19, 2007 at 8:11 am
Pat is quite right. The city currently has great difficulty operating its core functions (infrastructure, police, utilities, etc.) efficiently. And the current council seems unable to resist demands of city employees for ever more lavish compensation and benefit packages = depriving us of the resources to fix our problems.
We are lucky that we have someone like Friends who can support frills like the Jr. Museum and Zoo, that the city could afford when its government was well run, but can't now. Those on this board who seem bent on looking this gift horse in the mouth, and people like Cordell, who attempt to sabotage this deal through subterfuge do the rest of us no favors.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Feb 20, 2007 at 10:23 am
I agree with Friends Supporter that we should not be petty or short-sighted. So let us talk only about our property which is worth millions of dollars. Nothing petty about it.
George Bush does this on a major scale, giving away national assets to his supporters, and not all of us are happy about that. So,
-- will the Friends continue to work under their non-profit status? Developers and business people are used to private dealing, would they be comfortable with the public watching? That may be why the Friends are so shocked that some people are asking questions. Don't get defensive, just answer the people who don't know you.
-- there is usually something substantial they get themselves when they offer so called public-benefits. Unfortunately the public has been burned so we are suspicious.
-- for how long would they control the facility? would the city ever get it back? How much is the city to contribute?
Absolutely we have to look this gift horse in the mouth!
a resident of Menlo Park
on Feb 20, 2007 at 10:40 am
Having gone through the whole privitization fiasco here in Menlo Park with the city's brand new multi-million dollar pool complex, my general advice would be to get everything nailed down on paper and force transparency upon anyone taking over. The since-disgraced former city council majority in MP gave away the farm so to speak using the slimmest of contracts imaginable - the fellow now running the joint can do just about anything he wishes and no one knows where he stands financially except himself!
Oh and by the way, when you lose 3 of 11 board members in a short time, like "Friends" apparently did, that's not a good sign, no matter how they may try to "spin" it.
a resident of Old Palo Alto
on Feb 24, 2007 at 7:26 pm
I've been a parent for 15 months, and for the last few I've enjoyed many visits to the Jr. Museum & Zoo, it has been a lifesaver on rainy days. I've been trying to follow the Friend's takeover story because I'd love to enjoy the museum with future Jrs. This seems to be one of those iceberg stories, where the 10% that gets written about does not describe what's really going on.
The Friends are portrayed in the paper are vaguely unsymapathetic group: they are non-transparent, are planning to bust the unionized staff, and with board that is in turmoil. The gifts they come with might end up costing us in the end.
The museum is an old, much loved institution that has fallen on hard times. Personally, I have no idea what museum was like in the past, but I am quite happy with the way it is today. I'd be happy to donate a nice chunk for improvements.
I am sure that Friends are not as bad as they seem on the printed page, and that the museum staff has an interesting story to tell. How does one find out what the real story is?
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Only three batters in, but so far Latos is having trouble putting hitters away.
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0-2 count on Rizzo and comes back and walks him.
And not only that, but it's first and third on the wild throw.
With Samardjia on the mound today throwing heat, it woulda been a good day to bat Paul second. He loves the heat. Plus he's lefty vs. righty pitcher.
But Dusty just won't do it.
"I can't take this homerism anymore." - 10xWSChamps, August 11, 2010. A Cardinals fan having a problem with all the homerism on Redszone. Classic.
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Eek. That was terrible fielding.
That was...not pretty. 1-0 Cubs.
Reds look like they are in "The on the plane mode." Cozart botches a pop up. Mez didn't block a pitch he should have blocked. May be a long afternoon.
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I like when Thom uses "Holy Moses."
Glad the bullpen is rested.
Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand
Reds look like they are going through the motions today. Hope they pick things up.
Choo battles the wind and sun for the catch. 1-0 Cubbies after one. Just keep it close. The Cubs will do something to lose it eventually.
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California Cops Arrest, Harass Man for Videotaping Them on the Job
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November 26, 2012 4:01 PM
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Message sent is that citizens should not be able to monitor the public actions of officials they employ
"If you don't give me your ID, then you're going to jail."
That's what a California cop, Officer Gabriel "Gabe" Lira, tells a man who is videotaping a routine traffic stop. For Daniel J. Saulmon who lives in Hawethorne, a suburb of Los Angeles west of Compton, he was simply doing his citizens duty. After all, his taxes help fund the Hawethorne Police Department, so why shouldn't he be allowed to
record video of police in public
on the job, in order to ensure that they do not abuse their citizen-entrusted power?
I. Show Some ID, Bud
Unfortunately, the Hawethorne Police Department's police officers didn't feel they owed the taxpayer anything.
Instead they arrest him (as the tape clearly shows) for failing to produce ID. The only problem? There is no law in California banning recording of on-duty cops and there is no law that requires Californians to produce papers to cops. And in states where there
such laws, the requirement is that the individual be suspected of committing a crime.
Initially the HPD tried to charge the citizen with
resisting, delaying and obstructing an officer
-- an offense punishable for up to $1,000 USD in fines and a year in jail. They also cited him for
not having reflectors
on his bike pedals (punishable with a fine of up to $250 USD).
Ultimately both charges were dropped. Mr. Saulmon's video, ironically, offered vindication by showing the officer improperly demanded his identification. It also showed he was standing a good distance away from the investigation site, and hence was not obstructing.
The extra irony is that the HPD officers should definitely have known better than to pick on Mr. Saulmon. Keenly aware of his rights, he regularly records local arrests. In 2005 he was arrested in a similar situation for eavesdropping/wiretapping. The charges were eventually dropped, and the HPD paid him a settlement of $25,000 USD for the wrongful arrest.
Mr. Saulmon is likely to pursue a similar settlement from the department this time around.
He tells the blog
Photography is not a crime
, "They knew exactly who I was. They always address me as 'Mr. Saulmon'."
II. Justice for Some, But Not All
While the incident ended in vindication for the accused, other similar encounters across the country
ended with little reprieve
for the arrested videotaper. That's because some jurisidictions have banned citizens from recording local cops. The fight to overturn these verdicts may have been given a helping hand by the U.S. Attorney General, who
penned a fiery response
arguing that such arrests were unconstitutional. U.S. Circuit Appeals courts
have ruled
such taping to be well within a citizen's rights.
Some police organizations are still fighting to push back the current federal mandate and instead making taping cops a federal crime.
Jim Pasco, executive director of the
Fraternal Order of Police
, argues that officers should not have to be held accountable and should be free to arrest citizens who try to monitor their activity for wrongdoing.
The Frateneral Order of Police says citizens should not be allowed to hold cops accountable when on the job in public. [Image Source: ACLU]
He comments, "They [police officers] need to move quickly, in split seconds, without giving a lot of thought to what the adverse consequences for them might be. We feel that anything that's going to have a chilling effect on an officer moving — an apprehension that he's being videotaped and may be made to look bad — could cost him or some citizen their life or some serious bodily harm."
Mark Donahue, president of the Fraternal Order of Police, agrees. He has stated in previous comments that his organization "absolutely supports" throwing those who tape police officers behind bars.
He complains that citizens monitoring police activities for wrongdoing might "affect how an officer does his job on the street."
Photography is Not a Crime
"We are going to continue to work with them to make sure they understand the reality of the Internet. A lot of these people don't have Ph.Ds, and they don't have a degree in computer science." -- RIM co-CEO Michael Lazaridis
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Next week, all eyes will turn to England. After more than seventy years, the Olympic games will return to London for a third time. From July 27 to August 12, more than 10,000 of the world's finest athletes from 205 nations will compete for gold medals in 26 sports, ranging from archery to wresting and everything in between.
The Summer Olympics happen every four years, and are considered the world's most important sports competition. Nearly nine million people are expected to flock to the newly-designed Olympic Park in east London to witness a tradition dating back to 775 B.C. Many athletes train for years to compete, and international glory waits for those who win.
Then and Now
The 2012 Olympics in London will be the 30th Summer Olympics since the event was revived in 1896. The first Olympics were held in ancient Olympia, Greece, and had only one event: the "foot race."
This year's Olympics will have 302 events. London's Olympic committee spent nearly seven years preparing for the Olympics after it won the opportunity to host the Games in 2005. The city constructed an Olympic Park nearly one square mile in size, which includes nine of the 34 Olympic stadiums, and built 30 high-speed trains for the new Olympic Javelin shuttle service, which can carry 240,000 passengers every hour to the Olympic Park.
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Royal Armouries has joined forces with Historic Royal Palaces to present the longest-running visitor attraction in the world to a modern audience – the Tower of London's historic 'Line of Kings'.
Opening to the public, 10 July 2013, the 'Line of Kings' is part propaganda, part fantasy and forms one of the oldest – and oddest – displays, reuniting under one roof, over 500 objects which have formed part of this magnificent display during its 350 year long history.
From the anachronistic 'armour of William the Conqueror' – to the addition of the last monarch George II, exhibits include not only historic armours worn by Henry VIII, Charles I and James II but also many of the original and unique 17th century wooden horses and kings' heads.
Our forebears played little heed to historical accuracy and the Line of wooden horses, carved heads and armours featured only the "good kings" of the realm and omitted queens – plus more infamous monarchs such as Richard III.
Lodewijk Huygens, a visitor to the exhibition in 1652, noted, "..we entered a room where horses' armour used in former times was stored on wooden horses with armed men on them. There were two suits of armour worn by Henry VII and two worn by Henry VIII; they were not very costly though".
Ned Ward, a visitor in 1699, wrote 'A visit to the Tower of London' in his humorous magazine, 'The London Spy', "As we gently mov'd along and viewed the princely scarecrows, he told us to whom each suit of armour belon originally, adding some memorandums out of history to every empty iron-side; some true some false, supplying that with invention which he wanted in memory"
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Royal Armouries' Head of Creative Programmes Karen Whitting, who has led the
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"We believe the organisers concentrated on making a powerful statement, at a
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"As the Line of Kings takes centre stage for its 21st century audience, we hope that visitors today will create a new legacy of responses that will take this story far into the future – perhaps even through another 350 years."
Alex Gaffikin, Interpretation Manager at Historic Royal Palaces, said,
"The Line of Kings is a tremendous 21st century re-display of what is actually the longest-running visitor attraction in the world. Historic Royal Palaces and the Royal Armouries have teamed up to produce a huge display of weapons and armour on the entrance floor of the White Tower and I think visitors will be astounded when they walk in."
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I thought she skated her best - but unfortunately her best is just not good enough.
The worst finish by by a US Lady champion at the Olympics in over 50 years, and yet she said she was pleased with herself.
After the Ladies LP's Button said Rachael is a steady performer. He couldn't bring himself to say anything more about her. Regarding Mirai, he said she has it all and has the talent to become a world champion.
As to her finishing 4th - sorry but that is not how the judges or many other people saw it.
I hope Flatt can skate a little better at Worlds - maybe clean up the mistakes in her SP and then she might get a higher placement.
DomShab's OD & FD - hot mess that doesn't deserve to be anywhere near the podium
Plushenko - there was no real program or choreography, yet he received high scores
Lysacek - nothing special about him that would make him a true olympic champion
Chan's FS
everyone who suffered from the overscoring, especially Belgosto and Johnny
Worst of Olympic skating was D/S winning a medal.
Even with the use of props to help their jumps and transitions they still were not good enough.
Their skating was also slow and a bit sloppy.
Frankly, I am disgusted at the animosity towards Rachael. I agree she didn't have the best long program music and costume, but I doubt she choreographed it herself. Someone on her team let her down by trying to make her skate to music better suited for a much more delicate girl, but Rachael did nothing wrong. She didn't fall, she didn't make any errors at all visible to the naked eye, she skated to her blah music in her blah costume about as good as anyone could have. Frankly, her artistry was way above Miki Ando's, yet nobody carries on about her. Oh, but she's a beautiful Asian girl, but Rachael is an average looking Caucasian, along with those other villianesses of figure skating, Kimmie and Sarah. My bad.