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To: Mayor Allen Green
Vice Mayor Mary Martin
Councilman Dennis Kennedy
Councilman Robert Pohlmann
Councilman George Steindoerfer
From: Kenneth W. Parker, City Manager
Subject: Agenda Commentary for Regular City Council Meeting of
January 6, 2009
Date: December 29, 2008
Item 1 - Pledge of Allegiance
Item 2 - Silent Invocation
Item 3 - Roll Call
Item 4 – Election of Vice Mayor
The City Council has been using the same agenda format for a number of years. It provides a mechanism to organize the agenda so that the materials are presented and considered in an orderly fashion.
The second document the City Council needs to review as part
of the Order of Business is the City's Citizen Participation Plan. Several years ago, the City Council adopted a
plan to set a procedure for citizen participation in City conducted
meetings. It has worked extremely well
for the City of
Item 6 - Appointments to Council Committees
Below is a listing of the Boards and Commissions on which Council members either serve on the Board or serve as the Council Liaison to a specific group or organization. Annually, the City Council determines whether to make modifications. Let me point out that the Code of Ordinances establishes terms for the Police and Fire Pension Boards. The terms on those Boards are 2 years. Of course, a Council Member can request not to be appointed.
At this time, Council will appoint representatives of Council to serve on the following committees:
Item 7 - Special
Recognition of
At this time, Council will recognize the employees who retired during 2008. Those employees are:
Janet Bowey
Bob Breaks
Dennis Dearborn
Tom Dohmen
Kay Kincaid
Jack McNulty
Richard Ott
Billy Joe Potts
Bob Ray
Linda Sheridan
Tom Sheward
Rick Skeens
Michael Stefanick
Larry Turner
Beginning at 6:15 p.m., the City Council will honor the
retirees and their families and friends with a reception in the lobby of
Item 8 - Special Recognition of Dan Weimer
During 2008, a ceremony was held
to recognize citizens who have made contributions to the City of
This is the annual organizational meeting of the Port Orange Property Development, Inc. Separate agendas have been prepared for each of the meetings.
This is the annual meeting of the Design Review Board of the Port Orange Property Development, Inc.
This is the annual meeting of the City Center Corporate Park Property Owners Association.
This is the Annual Meeting of the Golf Club at Cypress Head, Inc.
Item 9 - Board Appointments and Interviews
a. Code Enforcement Board (1 Term to Expire 4/5/09)
One appointment needs to be made to the Code Enforcement Board with the term to expire on April 5, 2009. Attached are applications from those who are interested in serving on this board.
b. Construction Regulation Board (3 Terms to Expire 2/15/11)
Three appointments need to be made to the Construction Regulation Board with terms to expire on February 15, 2011. Ronald Martin and Gary Wisniewski have expressed a desire to be reappointed. Attached is the only application currently on file.
c. Environmental Advisory Board (2 Terms to Expire 5/7/09)
Two appointments need to be made to the Environmental Advisory Board with the terms to expire on May 7, 2009. Attached are the applications from individuals that expressed interest in serving on this Board.
d. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (4 Terms to Expire 2/15/11)
Three appointments need to be made to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board with terms to expire on February 15, 2011. Mark Bowling and John Cameron have expressed a desire to be reappointed. Attached are applications from others who have expressed an interest in serving on this Board.
e. SHIP Board (Terms to Expire 1/6/11)
There was a change in the State Law related to the SHIP Board. We need to reconstitute this Board so they can provide input in accordance with State law. A minimum number of individuals must be appointed. State law requires representation from certain groups. However, there is no maximum number that the City Council can appoint to the SHIP Board as long as the representative groups are represented. We have an excellent group of individuals who have indicated their willingness to serve on the SHIP Advisory Board. I am recommending that the City Council appoint all the individuals who have applied to serve on this Board rather than restricting the membership to the minimum number. I have spoken with staff. They are confident that they can work with the larger number because of the quality of the applicants.
I. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION (Agenda)
Item 10 - Presentation from Business Development Partnership
Sam Goodwin will make a presentation to the City from the Business Development Partnership.
I. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION (Non-Agenda – 15 Minutes)
Attached are the minutes of the following meetings:
November 11, 2008 – Regular City Council Meeting
December 2, 2008 – Regular City Council Meeting
Staff recommends approval.
Item 12 - Update on Construction Projects
Attached is the update from Quentin L. Hampton Associates, Inc. If you have questions, please contact either Mark Hampton or me.
Item 13 - Update on Recreational Facilities
Attached is the update from Parks and Recreation. If you have questions, please contact either Susan Lovallo or me.
Item 14 - Road Construction Report
Attached is the report from Public Works. If you have questions, please contact either Warren Pike or me.
City Manager's
Comments: Jerry Brinton will be
attending the January 20 Council Meeting to update the Council on construction
of South Williamson. One note: there has
been a change in the method that South Williamson will be constructed north of
Item 15 - Proposed Encroachment Agreement for
With the improvements to
This agreement with FGT will approve fill placement in the area located within the easement approximately 2' above the existing grade as identified on the enclosed drawings.
Staff recommends that Council approve and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to act on behalf of the City to execute the Encroachment Agreement with the Florida Gas Transmission Company.
Item 16 -
Palmer College of Chiropractic has requested a one-year
extension of their lease agreement for use of the
Palmer is in good standing with the City and has requested the extension within the time limits prescribed in the agreement. Staff recommends approval of the Second Amendment as attached.
Staff recommends that Council approve the Second Addendum to
the Second Amendment and Restatement of Lease Agreement for the
Item 17 -
The City Council previously authorized and appropriated $1 million toward the $4 million sponsor match shortfall to complete the Rose Bay Watershed Restoration Project. A Memorandum of Understanding was also executed. The St. Johns River Water Management District (District) has requested the City formalize the partnership through the attached funding agreement. Each partnering agency will adopt a similar agreement. The funding agreement limits the City's contribution to no greater than $1 million. Staff recommends approval.
Staff recommends that Council approve a Funding Agreement with St. John's River Water Management District for disbursement and utilization of funds for the Rose Bay Restoration Project and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute necessary documents.
Item 18 - Design-Build for All Children's Park
A design criteria package prepared by Jim Wachtel from DJ
Design was developed and staff placed the Design-Build out on the street for a
Complete Design Build project. The
complete package includes demolition of the old structures as well as both the
design and construction of the new park.
Participants were told that a memento from the old park was to be
included in their design to represent the numerous hours and volunteer time
spent on the original park. Participants
were also told that this was to be
There were seven (7) submittals received. The Selection Committee short listed the submittals down to four (4) teams. The four teams that were short listed made oral presentations of their designs to the committee. Upon conclusion of the oral presentations, the Selection Committee then determined a final ranking based upon the qualifications and design only. That ranking was:
3. Playmore West; and
At that point, the price envelopes were opened. The bid from the number one ranked firm, Austin Outdoor, bid was $295,486.97; 2.) Gametime DRP was $249,000; Playmore was $249,176.35; and HDG was at $246,768.00 and is the lowest bid. Dividing the price by the score makes the higher the score the lower the relative price. This then is the last and the final column of figures. The Selection Committee's final ranking is:
3. Playmore West; and
Therefore, staff recommends that Council approve this final ranking and allow staff to negotiate a successful contract with this number one ranked firm, Austin Outdoor, hopefully to bring their price more in line with the budget of $265,976.10.
Funding for this park is from account 315-5100-572-6397, Project # QPC030.
City Manager's Comments: It has been 20 years since the All Children's Playground was constructed. Thousands of children have enjoyed the playground, and it continues to be very popular with children of all ages. A second generation has begun playing at All Children's Park. Hopefully, this spring we can host a dedication of the new playground at All Children's and invite all those who participated in the original playground construction back to the park.
This past summer, we asked the more than 600 children who participated in our summer playground program to tell us what they would like to see in the new playground at All Children's Park. Many of their ideas will be incorporated into the new playground. This will constitute a major park improvement.
Item 19 - Annual Paving Program (FY-2009) Approval
to "Piggyback"
Staff has identified the roadways in need of resurfacing for
the 2009 Paving Program. The spreadsheet
attached lists the roadways to be resurfaced, condition, year originally
construction, and cost to resurface each.
Staff requests approval to "piggyback"
Staff recommends Council approval to "piggyback"
Item 20 - One Month Contract Extension for A & A Automotive
The Annual Wrecker Service Bid was pulled from the December 9, 2008, agenda. The City's current contract expires December 31, 2008. A & A Automotive Wrecker Service, the City's current contractor, has agreed to extend their contract through to January 31, 2009, in order to maintain wrecker service until the new bid can be awarded and put into service on February 1, 2009. Staff recommends that Council approve the contract extension for one month through January 31, 2009, to A & A Automotive.
Item 21 - Adoption of the 2009 Legislative Program
Attached is a listing of important dates and information related to the 2009 Regular Legislative Session along with a listing of bills that were passed during the 2008 session.
Staff recommends that Council adopt the 2009 Legislative Program and authorize staff to monitor key legislation applicable to the City, its operations, and the community in general.
Item 22 - Council Meeting Schedule for 2009
Following is the proposed schedule for Council Meetings for the year 2009:
January 6, 20, and 27
February 3, 17, and 24
March 3, 17, and 24
April 7, 21, and 28
May 5, 19, and 26
June 2, 16, and 23
July 14, and 21 (Regular Meetings);
July 25 (Saturday Budget Workshop)
August 4, 18, and 25
September 1, 15, and 22 (It may be necessary to adjust the September 1 or 15 meeting dates. As you are aware, the City Council cannot hold a public hearing that conflicts with either the County or the School Board. They have not set their meeting schedules yet. As you will recall, we had to adjust the meeting schedule this year in order to comply with the TRIM meeting requirements of the State Statutes.
October 6, 20, and 27
November 3 and 10
December 1 and 8
Staff recommends that Council approve the proposed schedule for 2009.
Item 23 - Acceptance of Settlement in the Case of Michael Doddridge vs.
City of
On July 14, 2004, Mr. Doddridge was working with his father
as a landscaper in the area of
A copy of the settlement agreement is attached. The agreement provides payment of $30,000.00 to Mr. Doddridge. It is the City's position that there is no liability as the accident was likely caused by the act of third persons; however, the defense cost of trying the case before a jury would exceed the settlement cost regardless of whether the City prevails. Further, there is always a risk of trying a case before a jury regardless of the strength of your legal position. If you have any questions regarding the case, or the recommendation of approval of the settlement, please give Ann-Margret Emery, Assistant City Attorney, a call.
Staff recommends that Council authorize the settlement of
the Michael Doddridge vs. City of
Item 24 - Report from Advisory Boards:
Youth Advisory Board
City Manager's Comments: This is the first report from the Youth Advisory Board.
Item 25 - Resolution No. 09-1 - Pertaining to City's Right to Establish Fees for the Delivery of Water, Sewer, and Reclaimed Water Services, Including Surcharges
At present, the State Legislature
is considering prohibiting municipal utilities from charging surcharges to
customers of the City water and sewer utility.
The City of
Staff recommends that Council approve the attached resolution re-authorizing the City's right to establish fees for the delivery of water, sewer, and reclaimed water services including surcharges and authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to sign documents on behalf of the City opposing legislative initiatives that would prohibit and restrict the collection of such fees.
Manager's Comments: This piece of legislation is
coming out of
By adopting this Resolution,
Item 26 - Development Impact Fees Public Hearing Discussion
State law changed. The City Council must conduct a public hearing 90 days in advance of implementing changes to our development fees (impact fees). The City Council has already adopted the fees by Resolution. On April 1, 2009, the adopted Water and Sewer Impact Fees will be implemented. Legal notice has been provided as required by law. Individuals may appear at Tuesday's meeting to discuss with the City Council the new impact fees. The only item to be discussed will be Impact Fees for Water and Sewer. No other impact fee changes are being proposed at this time. A copy of the legal ad is included as part of your agenda packet.
Item 27 - Resolution No. 09-2 - Adopting an Affordable Housing Advisory Committee and Terms for the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP)
Upon initial receipt of SHIP funding, the City was
required to appoint an Affordable Housing Advisory Committee for the purpose of
reviewing and recommending possible incentives that would provide additional
encouragement of the development of affordable housing in
The original Advisory Committee members' terms have expired.
Consequently, in 2007, the Florida Legislature enacted a ruling that required all SHIP entitlement communities to re-convene their Affordable Housing Advisory Committees, with the inclusion of two newly defined members, to once again review housing incentives that the City may elect to adopt to encourage new affordable housing development.
The attached list identifies interested citizens from the statutorily designed areas of expertise, along with their indication of willingness to participate in this Committee.
Staff recommends that Council approve the attached resolution to appoint the attached, statutorily defined members of the SHIP Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
City Manager's Comments: The appointments to the SHIP Advisory Committee will be made under Board and Commission Appointments.
Item 28 - Resolution No. 09-3 - Amending Wetland Mitigation Bank Policies Providing for Reservation Payment Time Period Extension and Additional Deposit Requirements
On July 18, 2006, City Council adopted Resolution 06-59,
establishing policies and fees for the City of
Taking into account the downturn in residential housing activity, it is considered in the best interest of the City to establish additional policy provisions for the Wetland Mitigation Bank as follows:
1. Authorize up to (2) one-year extensions for wetland mitigation credit reservation agreements for non-DRI projects.
2. Require additional monetary deposit of 10% of the total reservation payment for each one-year extension requested by a developer.
These policy provisions provide developers additional time to advance their projects as well as protect City interests by preventing developers from inadvertently "tying-up" valuable wetland mitigation credits that could be otherwise utilized for other active development projects with more aggressive time frames for completion.
Staff recommends that Council approve the resolution, allowing for up to (2) one-year extensions and instituting additional deposit requirements for projects that are not Developments of Regional Impact.
Item 29 - Resolution No. 09-4 -
On August 28, 2007, the City Council approved the initial sale of 42.8 State wetland mitigation credits to Centerline Homes in the amount of $1,624,500. On December 11, 2007, the City Council approved a 1-year extension through December 27, 2008, at the current rate of $50,000 per credit, or $2,140,000. Currently, the City maintains a reservation deposit in the amount of $214,000.
Recently, Centerline Homes modified its site plan design for Coquina Cove resulting in reduced overall impacts to the surrounding wetland areas. With this modification, only 23.0 credits will now be needed instead of the original total of 42.8 credits. Consequently, Centerline Homes has requested its reservation payment be revised to accept the purchase of 23.0 credits with the remaining 19.8 credits returned to the City's mitigation bank ledger for future sale. Additionally, the developer has requested a one-year extension.
Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution allowing for a one-year extension and reducing the authorized sale of State wetland mitigation credits from 42.8 to 23.0 credits. The current non-refundable deposit amount of $214,000 will remain on the City's ledger and will be applied against the eventual purchase of credits. The total cost of wetland mitigation credits shall be based on the per mitigation credit rate at the time in which the developer elects to make payment in full.
Staff recommends that Council approve the resolution, revising the authorized sale of State wetland mitigation credits from 42.8 to 23.0 credits, providing for a 1-year extension, and authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to sign documents on behalf of the City.
Item 30 - Resolution No. 09-5 - Traffic Enforcement Agreement with the Sanctuary on Spruce Creek Homeowners Association, Inc.
The City of
Staff recommends that Council approve the attached resolution authorizing approval to renew the Traffic Enforcement Agreement with the Sanctuary on Spruce Creek Homeowners Association Inc. for an additional two years and authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to execute the agreement.
Item 31 - Awarding of the Wrecker Service Contract
City Manager's Comments: At our last meeting in December, we received a bid protest from one of the bidders. After reviewing the Ordinance, it was determined that the bid protest was not filed in a timely manner in accordance with the City's Purchasing Procedures. Attached is the letter that was sent to the bidders related to the protest.
Let me encourage you to speak with Chief Monahan prior to Tuesday's meeting concerning questions you might have related to the wrecker service bid. We are not recommending the firm that provides the largest amount of revenue. Staff has concerns about their ability to perform the service as well as meeting the specifications.
Chief Monahan will be present on Tuesday night to answer your questions related to the Department's review of each aspect of the qualifications of the bidders. Bobbi Palmer will be present also to discuss the bidding process should there be any questions about the specifications and the bid itself.
Item 32 - Comments/Concerns from Council Members
At this time, Council Members may discuss various matters of concern.


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Seattle's Big Dig Controversy
A 54-foot wide tunnel is planned to replace the seismically unsound Viaduct along the Seattle waterfront amidst much criticism. Construction should begin in 2011. Opponents hope to change public opinion when McGinn takes office in January.
"McGinn said in an interview that he thought the tunnel remained a bad environmental choice with a "very high probability" that it would become an expensive boondoggle.
Advocates for replacing the viaduct with improved surface roadways said the waterfront could be beautified at a much lower cost.
Tunnel supporters and opponents agree on one point: The waterfront's current Alaskan Way Viaduct -- a double-decker freeway damaged in a 2001 earthquake -- must be torn down. Seismologists have warned the structure may collapse if another major temblor hits."
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A couple problems - TH400 trans and power brakes
The vehicle in question is a 79 C-10. I recently installed the TH400 and a 454 engine. After having this truck for 3 1/2 years I finally got to drive it again. Ive only driven it once, and that was when it had a 350 and a 3 on the tree manual trans.
I installed a TH400 out of a 78 suburbanI used to have. Trans worked fine when it was pulled, however thats been about 4 years maybe 4 1/2. Now I cant get it to shift out of first. It COULD be related to the brake problem i'm having but i dont really think so, but I dont know thats why Im asking here.
The brake problem: I step on the brake, the engine stumbles and dies. Leaky brake booster perhaps? I dont know. It was fine when it was parked 3 years ago....
I did have the brake booster off so i could swap out the brake pedals and steering column. I forgot exactly why it had to come off, but for some reason it did. I dont know if this has anything to do with it or not. I also had to replace the master cylinder. I noticed some rust around the inside portion of the booster, behind the master cylinder. So maybe its bad, but my question is, is there something i may have messed up or put together wrong when i did all my disassembly and reassembly? Or is it simply time for a new booster?
If the booster is leaking too much would that cause my trans shifting problem?
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Editorial: Heroism in spite of tragedy
February 15, 2012
Editorial board members:
• Al Cashion
— Community representative
• Bryce Jacobson
— Newspaper representative
• Bridget Manley
— Newspaper representative
• Chris Nichols
— Community representative
• Jeff Pleasant
— Community representative
• Joshua Roberts
— Newspaper representative
Our View
Lives were tragically lost in a Feb. 7 home fire on Woodland Avenue in Craig, but the efforts by three Craig Police Department officers to save a 75-year-old man, along with Craig Fire/Rescue's work battling the blaze and attempting to save a 67-year-old woman's life are an example of the bravery our public servants in uniform carry each day.
Monday morning was met with sad news in Craig and Moffat County when the family of Craig resident Patrick Hunter announced the 75-year-old man had succumbed to smoke inhalation sustained in a Feb. 7 home fire on Woodland Avenue.
The loss compounded an already tragic event for the community — 67-year-old Ursula Hunter, Patrick's ex-wife and live-in companion, could not be saved from the fire. Efforts were made, but sadly Ursula's injuries were too severe.
But, there was nothing more our brave public servants in uniform from the Craig Police Department, Craig Fire/Rescue and The Memorial Hospital EMS could have done to save the couple.
Efforts by all involved were exemplary.
Three Craig Police Department officers — Sgt. Corey Wagner and officers Lance Eldridge and Mike Edwards — were first to the scene and pulled Patrick from the home.
They didn't go looking for glory, but responded to the man they heard inside, followed proper protocol and worked as a unit to get him to safety.
Their efforts gave Patrick a chance.
That the smoke inhalation was too severe and he could not recover is unfortunate. But, our police acted in Patrick's best interest, in the community's and were safe in doing so.
The editorial board commends and thanks the officers for their heroic efforts.
Wagner, Eldridge and Edwards' bravery is a reminder to the community the police department, despite the occasional bit of bad press in recent years, is a valuable public agency that contributes greatly to the community's well being.
The department isn't always perfect, certainly, but the editorial board ventures to say just about every day officers do something in their jurisdiction that makes a positive difference, and those acts often fly under the radar.
The same could be said of firefighters and support personnel of Craig Fire/Rescue.
The fire department also played a pivotal role on Woodland Avenue.
Firefighters responded swiftly to the structure fire, limited damage to the Hunter home, and also kept the blaze from spreading to the surrounding neighborhood.
The Woodland fire was the department's fourth structure fire in 24 hours, according to reports, meaning our volunteer personnel were likely a tired group by the time the evening call came in.
In fact, firefighters saved another home earlier in the day, this one belonging to Bill and Ruth Ann Greenwood, on Moffat County Road 29, 13 miles east of Craig.
The fire department, assisted by Moffat County Sheriff Tim Jantz, who was first on the scene, limited the fire to a second-story bedroom where it began, keeping it from consuming the rest of the home and the family's belongings.
The Greenwoods commended the fire department in a letter to the editor, and also praised department personnel in a phone call to the Craig Daily Press for its delicate handling of property and belongings inside the home.
All in all, firefighters did a fantastic job last week, making the extraordinary look ordinary, and there are homes still standing today with families still living in them because of it.
The editorial board also believes the Woodland fire was a good example of interagency cooperation and teamwork.
No one was seeking glory and there was no turf war, just valiant work by agencies for the betterment of the community.
The editorial board offers Patrick and Ursula's family our sympathies. Losing someone is never easy, especially under difficult circumstances like the fire, and our thoughts and prayers are with you today.
Although the outcome of the Woodland fire is a tragic ending, we hope police and firefighters aren't overlooked. The community is blessed to have servants who exhibit such bravery and heroism on an almost daily basis.
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Park board: NHL-sized rink for Simpson Pavilion
Details come together as design takes shape
BEND, Ore. - The Bend Parks and Recreation Board made more decisions Tuesday evening about the details of the Simpson Pavilion, one of several projects on the voter-approved bond measure in November 2012.
The park board decided the pavilion will have an NHL-sized ice rink, and they'll use an in-slab ice refrigeration system.
While weighing the pros and cons, the board and staff believe their decision will make the pavilion a regional attraction.
"It's clearly another major feature for winter tourism in the community," said Services Director Matt Mercer.
With the size of the rink chosen, and a refrigeration system that will last 25-plus years. board Chair Scott Wallace said the complete design of the $11.3 million pavilion should be finalized in a couple of months.
"I think we're at a point where we can proceed with the design," Wallace said. "We have the luxury of a little more time to determine the final composition and make of the court surfaces."
The plan is to have the ice rink available between November and March for numerous winter sports. It will be the first of its kind in the area.
"Bend has had some smaller ice rinks, but this really provides a viable ice option for ice hockey, figure skating and all those ice sport things," Mercer said.
The rest of the year, the pavilion will serve as a multi-purpose recreational facility.
"We intend to do a lot of different sports," Mercer said. "Everything from basketball, volleyball, tennis, pickleball -- you name it, and we want to be able to do it in there."
The pavilion is just another amenity that should make Bend an even more attractive destination.
"This facility in the heart of Bend, at least in the winter months, will be a draw for residents, as well as tourists and visitors to the community," Wallace said.
The board said once they finalize a design, they'll pick a contractor and plan to start building this summer. The Simpson Pavilion is expected to be operating by the fall of 2015.


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Stoudemire, Jacobsen Press Conference
Posted: June 27, 2002
The Phoenix Suns held a press conference Thursday afternoon to introduce their two first-round draft picks, Amare Stoudemire of Cypress Creek High School (Orlando, Fla.) and Stanford guard Casey Jacobsen. The following is a transcript of that media availability session.
SUNS PRESIDENT BRYAN COLANGELO: Thanks to everyone for coming today and certainly thank you to these two individuals next to us. We're very thrilled as an organization to have things work out in the draft process the way they did. I couldn't be happier right now and I know (Head Coach) Frank (Johnson) feels the same way. You heard us talk about these guys last night, so today we want you to hear from them.
SUNS BROADCASTER AL McCOY: Amare, you worked out for the Suns twice last month, and as I recall you even took in a baseball game.
AMARE STOUDEMIRE: That was my first time here and my first time also at a major league baseball game.
McCOY: Casey, you were also in New York last night. Tell us a little bit about how it was at the Garden. I'm sure there were a lot of fans on hand and I guess it was an exciting time for you in the Green Room.
CASEY JACOBSEN: It was. It was very nerve racking, two days in New York, both nervous and exciting at the same time. You don't know where your going to be for the next three years or so, but it was one of the greatest moments of my life when (NBA Commissioner) David stern called my name and I found out I was going to the Phoenix Suns. This organization was top on my list before I even started this whole draft process, so I'm real happy about it.
McCOY: Amare, you're getting a real indoctrination coming into the league. Do you remember the first time you picked up a basketball?
STOUDEMIRE: Yeah, I was 14 years old.
McCOY: Could you talk about what this means to reach this level? You haven't had the easiest time in your life and what this means to you and your family at this point?
STOUDEMIRE: It's more of a dream come true. I'd dreamed about this when I was in elementary school, that I was going to the NBA. I thought of getting a chance for my family. Like you said, growing up wasn't the easiest time for me but I stuck with it, with the basketball and I got drafted No. 9 to the Phoenix Suns and I'm feeling really good right now.
QUESTION: Amare, one of the things that Bryan said about you last night was that you've never really been coached in your career. Is that an assessment that you would agree with and if so, how do you think your game can benefit from consistent coaching on a day in, day out basis?
STOUDEMIRE: I haven't really had a coach that really knew the game. I just had a coach that scouted talent, because I had a team full of great players. Now I get the opportunity to play under Frank Johnson and the coaching staff and hopefully I can learn the game a lot better.
COLANGELO: You can see Amare is far beyond his years. First he said I was right (laughs). Secondly, he's wearing a Suns cap. The first time we saw him he had a Clippers hat on.
QUESTION: Casey, what was it about the Suns? You said this was the organization you wanted to play for.
JACOBSEN: Well, a lot of things. I did 12 workouts and of the 12, most of the basketball stuff was very similar. But what separated a good workout from a not-so-good workout was one, performance, how I shot the ball and how I played. But two was how I felt. How that organization made me feel and whether or not I could actually picture myself playing for that organization. And Phoenix was that for me. When I left to go back home to L.A. after my workout, I was like, "If I get picked there this is going to be a great situation for me."
I feel really lucky that I get to go to a team that I want to go to. I'm not sure if a lot of the other guys that got drafted last night in New York can honestly say that. Sometimes guys get drafted to a team that wants them and is a great situation for them, but I don't know if they really want to be at that team. But that's not the case here. I want to play for Phoenix and I feel lucky that I did get my No. 1 choice.
QUESTION: Casey, you succeeded in high school and in college. Was your decision to turn pro just a matter of needing a new challenge?
JACOBSEN: That's not the real reason I left Stanford, but that was one of the smaller pieces to it. I'm always up for new challenges and I just feel like I did my three years in college, and I proved myself on the court, and the NBA was so close. It was so close after this past season and I really felt like deep down this is the right thing for me to do. So even when I declared for the draft and didn't sign with an agent right away, and was keeping my options open, in the back of my mind I knew I was going to stay in the draft the whole time. I just wanted to do it the safe way, so I had an option.
QUESTION: Growing up, was Tracy Murray somebody that you looked up to?
JACOBSEN: He was a scoring machine, but when he played his senior year, I was 8 years old, so I don't remember much about him. But he always has a camp every single year, still now, so I see him at least once a year. So yeah, he was a guy I was chasing, who really motivated me in college, because he had a legacy there. He still does.
McCOY: You come from a basketball family. Don't you have a brother that's a coach?
JACOBSEN: I have two brothers that our coaches now. Both of my older brothers played basketball in college and now are both high school coaches.
COLANGELO: Frank, why don't you talk about their attributes a little bit.
HEAD COACH FRANK JOHNSON: The one thing I said about Casey last night is that when we go down to practice I'll never have to worry about him not being ready. He's a self starter, he comes to play every night, every day in practice. One thing that he gives us that Cotton Fitzsimmons likes to say, "You can never have enough shooters." As you know that was something that we really needed last year, a shooter that an (opposing) coach will say, "Don't leave him." That's what they'll be saying about him. He said last night, he'll bring his hard hat every single day. And for a coach, that's pretty exciting. Very exciting.
With Amare, we saw a young, raw, athletic young man, who was always excited about being on the basketball court. The upside we saw in this young man was just unlimited. It is our job, Marc Iavaroni's Mike D'Antoni's, Phil Weber's and my job to bring that untapped potential out. And when we do, and we will, we'll have something very special.
QUESTION: Amare, most of the players that have been successful coming out of high school have put themselves in position, surrounding themselves with people to make sure they don't go astray with the money and the problems that face youngsters. What do you have in mind and what have the Suns told you about avoiding those pitfalls?
STOUDEMIRE: I feel you've got to have a circle, a supporting cast around you, and if you're supporting cast around you blends in you have no choice but to blossom. So I try to surround myself with great, positive people, that way I can succeed on the basketball court.
QUESTION: Amare, what are some of the things that you need to work on?
STOUDEMIRE: You've got to work on everything, man. You've got to be a workaholic, you know what I mean. But my weaknesses, if that's what you wanted, my ball handling skills and my jump shot, I've got to work on those a lot more.
JOHNSON: What did Coach tell you that he wants you to do every time you step on the court, and I won't have a problem with you? What was that?
STOUDEMIRE: Work hard.
JOHNSON: Work hard and play hard and you'll never have a problem with Coach.
QUESTION: Casey, your girlfriend received a lot of attention and a lot of press last night. How have you responded? Have you gotten a lot of flack or questions about that?
JACOBSEN: Um… (laughs).
McCOY: You can plead the Fifth if you'd like.
JACOBSEN: (Laughs) No, no, I like tough questions. That's not the first time that's happened and it probably won't be the last. But I've always tried to keep my personal, private life away from the media. I've had some troubles with that in the past, but I wanted her here. She's an important part of my life, so I brought her to the draft. I can't help whether the camera man has a crush on her or not (laughs).
COLANGELO: I just want to know, did you screw those spikes back into those golf shoes?
JACOBSEN: (Laughs) My shoes got a lot of press. My girlfriend got a lot of press. I didn't get that much press, but that's okay.
QUESTION: Amare, how did you get through all the situations in your life where you could've gone the wrong direction?
STOUDEMIRE: I just kept my faith in God. I pray every night before I lay my head on my pillow and He got me in the right direction.
QUESTION: How close were you going to college at Memphis?
STOUDEMIRE: It was close, because I was looking at a dynasty with Dajuan Wagner, Qyntel Woods and myself. And education is very important. So I was very close to going to college, but it was a matter of me supporting my family. We've struggled and I didn't have a great growing up. I have to support my family. That's why I made the jump. But I plan on going to college during the summer.
QUESTION: Do you consider yourself the leader of your family?
STOUDEMIRE: Yeah, I think I'm the backbone of the family right now, because I'm the only guy in the family that's doing positive stuff right now. So I'm kind of trying to support my family a lot.
QUESTION: That's a big burden for somebody 19-years-old.
STOUDEMIRE: Yeah, but I can handle it. I've got broad shoulders.
QUESTION: Amare, is it true that Penny Hardaway has helped you along the way?
STOUDEMIRE: Not really helped me. He gave me advice. It was my 11th grade year. My AAU coach played on the same AAU team as Penny and we came up. He gave me advice to stay strong, education is very important, this and that. That type of deal.
COLANGELO: I think it's safe to say that as an organization, the Phoenix Suns are going to do everything possible to surround Amare with the right people and the right environment, and put him in an atmosphere that we feel he can prosper. His representatives are very close to the organization and are committed to doing whatever is necessary to help Amare along in that regard. And the great news is Amare is fully committed to the same thing. So that should produce results.
QUESTION: Amare and Casey, can you give us a scouting report on the team you're coming to?
STOUDEMIRE: I see the Suns as a run and gun type of team. You've got Stephon Marbury, "The Matrix" Shawn Marion, Bo Outlaw. I think I fit in very well, because there aren't a lot of guys my size, and I think we're going to be pretty good contenders this year.
JACOBSEN: I'm really excited to play with guys that are better than me, established players. I feel like I have a lot to learn and I want to improve. And I'm really excited about playing with playmakers like Penny Hardaway and Stephon Marbury. I've never played with a playmaker as talented as those guys. I'm hoping I can make them look better.
QUESTION: Casey, the comparisons have already been made to Dan Majerle. What do you think about that?
JACOBSEN: Well, I think that's a really great compliment because I've seen Majerle play and he has been an idol, a role model for me on the basketball court. I don't like comparisons, not just for me but for other athletes. I don't think it's fair to try to pigeon hole a certain player and try to fit them into a mold that's already been cast for another player. But when you guys mention Dan Majerle and my name in the same sentence, it does make me smile. That's a compliment to me. And an insult to Dan (laughs).
QUESTION: Amare, will you be working a lot this summer on your game?
STOUDEMIRE: Like I said, I'm a workaholic. I'll be here during the summer, during the season, whenever. Anything that will make my game better, I'll be here to do it.
QUESTION: So will you be moving here soon to get started?
STOUDEMIRE: I should move down within maybe a couple months.
SUNS SENIOR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT COTTON FITZSIMMONS: How about tomorrow? (Laughs)
COLANGELO: He will be here on Friday (July 5) with the rest of our rookie/free agent camp participants. We begin practice on Friday the 5th, which will carry through until the 7th, and then we'll be participating in two summer leagues, the Long Beach Summer League in Southern California and then also the Rocky Mountain Revue in Salt Lake City. So we've got a busy schedule for both of these guys and also some of the other younger players on the squad.
QUESTION: There was a lot of talk last night about having patience in your development. What are your expectations for your development?
STOUDEMIRE: I'm a fast learner. I don't think it will take me a long time to learn the game. I know the NBA game is a lot different from high school. It's more physical. Guys are working out every day and they've got their body trained. But it won't take me long to get to where they're out right now.
QUESTION: Casey, how about your expectations for your first season with the Suns?
JACOBSEN: Well, I don't want to have too much expectations, but at the same time I want to reach my potential of my rookie year. I don't know what that is yet, but I want it to be a constant learning experience. You hear a lot about rookies and their first years being rough. They're learning the ropes. I want to do all that and I will accept any role the coaches want to give me, whether that be a bigger role than rookies normally have or a smaller role, that's fine. Whatever I can do to help this team win, that's what I'm going to do.
QUESTION: Did the two of you get a chance to talk last night about coming to Phoenix together?
STOUDEMIRE: Not really. After the draft, we had interviews and went from station to station. I went out and ate with my family, that type of deal, so we didn't really have time to have a conversation like that.
QUESTION: Are you excited about playing together, though?
STOUDEMIRE: Oh yeah, I saw him play his whole career at Stanford.
QUESTION: Do you think you can get Casey's jumper down?
STOUDEMIRE: I hope so (laughs).
JACOBSEN: I'll trade him my jumper for his long arms (laughs).


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Re: How to force numeric output
On 1/15/11 at 4:45 AM, ramsey2879 at msn.com (KenR) wrote:
>I am new to Mathematica and cant seem to get it to give a numeric
>answer to
>input y = 5; x = floor[sqrt[y+1.0]]; x.
>instead of a numeric it gives "out floor[sqrt[6.0]]"
>what am I doing wrong?
All built-in functions in Mathematica begin with an uppercase
letter. So, anything you enter that begins with lowercase letter
will be something *you* have to define before Mathematica can do
anything other that take it to be an arbitrary symbol or
function. So, try
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Originally posted on region3soccer.com | Last updated 10/20/13
In yet another move that sees the expansion of the NPSL soccer within the Region III area, both the soccer organisation and Nashville Atlas FC were pleased to announce the club as an additional expansion side to the 2014 season.
Playing in the Southeast Conference they will join Chattanooga FC, Gulf Coast Texans, Rocket City United, New Orleans Jesters, Knoxville Force, and Mississippi Storm in what is always a tightly contested affair in the South Region.
NPSL Commissioner Michael Hitchcock commented, "We're excited to add Nashville to the NPSL. The city has a growing soccer market with passionate soccer supporters who will be a great addition to the NPSL and our strong Southeast Conference."Atlas FC is led by an ownership group made up of Nolan Pittman, Andrew Day, and Younes Koukkouche. All three are the club's original founders, having been involved with the club since its inception.
Pittman has an extensive background in soccer, including time as a Division I player at Belmont Universityand as a USSF "D" licensed coach at Tennessee United Soccer Club.
Day has been the manager of the Atlas FC Premiere and Elite squads since the fall 2012 season. He is also a veteran of the Iraq War, serving in the United States Marine Corps after playing at Lipscomb Campus School and with the Auburn University men's club soccer team.
Koukkouche is a former professional player with extensive experience abroad, spending time in the second division of the Moroccan league and the third division French football league. He also earned thirteen caps with the Moroccan U-20 National Team.
Nolan Pittman spoke about the future saying, "Our goal is to establish a new model within the overall framework of the state's ODP program, extending the lifecycle of player development beyond the youth experience. We feel this enables us to successfully produce elite talent while furthering the mission of both our club and the TSSA."Outwith the match day soccer events, they intend to be proactive in the community.
"Soccer has a universal appeal and is a powerful catalyst, bringing diverse cultures together behind a common purpose," Pittman said.
"Our purpose expands beyond the borders of the pitch, as we want to be recognized as a force for good in the city of Nashville."
In conclusion, Pittman enthused, "We are thrilled about joining the NPSL. Our franchise was born out of a passion for the sport and to elevate the sport in Nashville. The NPSL was a perfect vehicle to achieve our goals while allowing the flexibility to grow at a natural pace, and giving us the freedom to execute on our community vision. We look forward to offering middle Tennessee a team that everyone can be proud to support. We are also excited about developing a sporting rivalry with the existing in-state clubs, Chattanooga and Knoxville, in the spirit of respectful competition."
The club can be found at www.nashvilleatlasfc.com, on Twitter @AtlasFootball, or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NashvilleAtlasFC.
Atlas FC joins fellow Region III sides Flower Mound FC and Storm FC as 2014 NPSL expansion sides already announced and we will be watching closely and informing you of any and all news regarding these new sides as they embark on their NPSL journey.
The NPSL is a national league that operates in the 4th Division of the U.S. Soccer pyramid. NPSL teams are eligible to participate in the U.S. Open Cup through their affiliation with the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) and the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA). The NPSL is the fastest-growing national soccer league in the U.S., operating in 60+ markets across the country. Two Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs, D.C. United and the New York Red Bulls, operate U-23 squads in the NPSL.
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Your picky eaters will even eat the leftovers!
If you have a picky eater at home, I totally understand. Would you believe my oldest was crazy-picky at this age? (She's 23 now, lol)
Here is a recipe that even SHE would have loved back then. It's "Pizza Pasta Bake" and it's super easy to make! The secret is the pepperoni. Grab the recipe and let me know what you think!


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AIR- Zagrebart-go city center green
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- Lockable room
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Centrally located. This apartment is central located, there are 10 min walk to the Britanski Trg (Sundayartmarket!) and Ilica (Main Street)
Also, you are already on the direct road to Sljeme (Zagreb mountain).
Parking in front of the house, free of charge.
34m2, studio apartment.
Rustic old house, newly renovated appartment-in fact it was long time an art studio, that now opens his door for you..
Arranged creatively and with much love
Large terrace overlooking the park Zelengaj (good for jogging)
Your hosts:
Live in the house, and are friendly and helpful.
-Your host is a very good shiatsu and bodywork practitioner.
-We are child-friendly, and have all the things for your little Sunshine. Also babysitt.
House rulesWe take care of our earth, using mostly natural cleaning utilites, in our garden, organic fruits and vegetables are grown.
For the time of your visit, supply yourself by our local CSA.
|Price for > 2 guests
|5 € per guest/night extra
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Reviews of this property
Delightful apartment, as described, and would have enjoyed garden area more if weather better! Andrea was very welcoming and helpful (and patient as we came to the wrong flat at first...). Good base to walk into the City through the parks. Ann and Neil
Very nice apartment close to the center of Zagreb. Ideal for 2 people to stay. I would definitely recommend it.
We stayed only for a night but managed to have a nice walk, enjoy Zagreb and the neighborhood and went out for dinner. The apartment suit us perfectly for this.
We very very much enjoyed our stay in this charming lille studio... Cosy, nice and clean..So peacefull and quite and with a green view from the terrasse and still only 10-15 min walk to the very center of Zagreb... Andrea, the owner Washington very kind and helpfull ;)
Good value for money. Good directions how to get there, nice area. Expect to climb 5 minutes, but you can rest in the garden . A nice welcome-gift in the form of a drink.
One disappointment though; the promised WiFi was not there.
Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt. Andrea ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Ruihige Lage mit schönem Blick. Das App. ist freundlich und originell eingreichtet. Hält alles, was es verspricht!
Eine ganz wundervolle Unterkunft im Herzen von Zagreb.
Da unser eigentlich gebuchtes Appartement aufgrund eines Wasserschadens vom Vormieter nicht bezogen werden konnte erhielten wir ein viel grösseres und modern eingerichtetes Appartement zum gleichen Preis.
Wir haben uns dort sehr wohl gefühlt und hatten zwei ganz tolle Tage in Zagreb.
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LOCATION Found standing by Arthes and Lopez in front of the north stairway of Structure A-3.
CONDITION Intact and extremely well preserved. A slight inclination of the stela towards the east was corrected by the Peabody Museum, and a stainless steel cramp was embedded across a crack low down on the west edge.
MATERIAL Very hard, homogeneous, and fine-grained limestone.
SHAPE Tapers asymmetrically towards the top, with an almost straight left edge and an unevenly curved right edge. The top is rounded. The front is flat; the sides and back are well dressed.
PHOTOGRAPH Graham.
CARVED AREAS Front only.
DRAWING Graham, based on a field drawing corrected by artificial light, and checked against the 1893 plaster cast.


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New Italian 'Le Fanfare' Serves up Dinner with a Side of Jazz
In a neighborhood largely under occupation by the Haslegrave brothers, we walked into new bar and restaurant Le Fanfare to the pleasant surprise that it wasn't another one of theirs. The design of the space is comfortable and coherent, from the sharply-painted facade to the sequin-lined stage. Attention to detail pervades everything; the printing on each page of the menu lines up perfectly with the stenciled text on the board holding it, for example. This careful attention to detail appears throughout the restaurant: ingredients, furnishing, music, and even the staff have been chosen and integrated carefully by people who realize that it only takes one cut corner to cheapen the whole experience.
Our night at Le Fanfare (1103 Manhattan Ave) began at the small round bar up front, where we were warmly welcomed by an easygoing and friendly staff. The cocktail list is short and classic, with drinks around $11, and the bar is comfortable and pleasantly backlit by a clouded mirror studded with star-like lights. I sometimes find that I mentally rank spaces like these by how badly they make me wish I could still spend long nights smoking inside at them, and this bar gets pretty high marks there. Continue reading


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Hey guys. So i picked up a 2011 WRX hatch about a month ago. I just finished up the 1000 mile break in and was on 230 mile road trip this weekend. There were at least 10 cars that tried to race me over the trip. Since I just got through the break in, I messed around with a 96 Vette, 2002 Mustang GT, G35, and a Mazdaspeed6.
Anyway it was kind of ridiculous how much people wanted to race. Do you guys have the same thing happening to you in your WRXs, or more specifically 2011s?
The car is stock btw (except for kartboy sts and bushings )... so its not like the car is loud and drawing attention from that.


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Trooper Wins Jury Award in Whistleblower Suit
Jurors have awarded a New Jersey state trooper who filed a whistle-blower lawsuit more than $1 million.
Detective Sgt. 1st Class Brian Royster's lawyer said jurors in Essex County on Wednesday found the State Police and Superintendent Col. Rick Fuentes violated the act which aims to protect those who speak out.
Royster, who is black, filed suit in 2005. The 48-year-old claimed cases pending with the Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action unit were stalled without reason and troopers accused of misconduct were allowed to retire instead of being disciplined.
Royster told The Star-Ledger of Newark he was vindicated by a jury of his peers.
The state is reviewing the verdict and deciding whether to appeal.
Royster has retired and now works as an assistant professor of criminal justice.
The New Jersey State Police came under fire several years ago for racial profiling. The agency recently took heat for an incident in which troopers provided a high-speed escort for a sports car club.
Nancy Solomon contributed reporting.


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The four-in-hand tie gets its name from the method most typically used to tie it: the four-in-hand knot. James Bond more often than not uses this knot. Sean Connery uses it in his Bond films from From Russia With Love to You Only Live Twice. Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan always use it in their Bond films. Daniel Craig ties a four-in-hand knot in Casino Royale and Skyfall. The four-in-hand knot is characterised by its long, asymmetrical shape. The asymmetrical shape skews the tie over to the side, adding either a touch of character or a bit of imperfection, depending on your taste. The four-in-hand knot is the smallest of the more typical tie knots, but its size varies considerably depending on both the width and thickness of the tie. A heavier tie will produce a wider knot, whilst a wider tie will produce a longer knot.
For an even larger four-in-hand knot there is the variation called the double-four-in-hand knot—also known as the Prince Albert knot or Victoria knot—which takes the four-in-hand knot and adds an extra wrap of the wide blade around the narrow blade. It's asymmetrical like the four-in-hand but has the major advantage of being a more secure knot. Roger Moore and Pierce Brosnan likely use the double-four-in-hand knot at least occasionally.
"It was tied with a Windsor knot. Bond mistrusted anyone who tied his tie with a Windsor knot. It showed too much vanity. It was often the mark of a cad."
-Ian Fleming (From Russia With Love, Chapter 25)
Though Ian Fleming's Bond was not fond of the Windsor knot, Sean Connery wears it in Dr. No—where it goes well with the cutaway collars—and Diamonds Are Forever, as well as in the unofficial Bond film Never Say Never Again. The Windsor knot is a larger knot designed to mimic the thicker four-in-hand knots worn by the Duke of Windsor. It has a wide, symmetrical appearance, and on a wider tie the knot can end up very large. George Lazenby also uses a symmetrical knot on his ties, most of which are most likely tied in the smaller Half Windsor knot. His wedding tie, however, is tied in a true Windsor knot. Many find the bulbous Windsor knot—especially when tied with a wide, thick tie—vulgar, and they find that the symmetrical shape lacks the character of the asymmetrical four-in-hand. Which knot do you prefer to use?
There's one mystery knot in the Bond series: the knot Daniel Craig uses in Quantum of Solace. It's symmetrical and elongated, which would suggest that it's a Pratt knot. However, a half-Windsor or a Windsor knot with a lighter-weight tie can make this type of knot. When Craig removes his tie before interrogating Mr. White, the tie has the seam facing the neck. That rules out the Pratt knot, which starts with the tie's seam facing out. Which knot do you think is used in Quantum of Solace? It is most likely a windsor knot.


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Dear programmers,
I'm working on a program that connects a FDTI device in Linux. I open the connection with:
Then I send data with:Code:PRS485 = fopen("/dev/ttyUSB0", "r+");
I read information with:Code:fwrite (output , 1 , 9, PRS485);
I've 2 LED's on the FTDI chip: 1 on the receive and 1 on the send data/Code:fread(input, 1, 9, PRS485);
The problem was:
1. The code keeps sending, but never makes it to reading.
I searched on Internet to a clue, and found out that a litle pause between fwrite and fread should fix this problem. So I putted a simple wait for loop in it.
The problem now is:
2. Somethimes it does not receive al the data, then the whole code Stops, couse fread expects more bytes or a \n.
How can I stop fread after a amounth of time?
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Growth Policies Plan (GPP)
The Growth Policies Plan (GPP) is the comprehensive plan for the City of Bloomington. Adopted on December 19, 2002, the GPP provides planning guidiance regarding the future long term growth and development of the community.
The GPP was amended on May 18, 2005, in order to include the Goat Farm Critical Subarea.
If you have questions regarding the GPP, please contact the Planning Department at 349-3423, or send an e-mail
Growth Policies Plan - Individual Chapters
- Table of Contents
- Foreward
- Part One: Policy Essence
- Part Two: Geography of the Policies
- Part Three: Critical Subareas
- Part Four: Implementation Strategies
- Part Five: Master Thoroughfare Plan
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He discovered his allergy when he was given a steroid injection containing polyethylene glycol to treat a problem with his foot. His face swelled up, his heart stopped and he had to be resuscitated.
Now he finds he comes out in a rash whenever he goes near his wife, since polyethylene glycol is a frequent ingredient in skincare products.
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Storm hampers search for lost Mt. Hood climber
Will resume Monday if weather breaks
MT. HOOD, Ore. - An experienced climber who failed to return from a trip up Mt. Hood prompted a search Sunday by volunteers who reached the mountain's summit, but found no sign and had to turn back as the weather worsened, authorities said.
The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office said it was notified by family members around 9 p.m. Saturday that the Salem man, due to return home around 3 p.m., had not shown up.
His vehicle was found parked at the Timberline Lodge parking lot, they said.
The climber registered in the climbing log at Timberline Lodge, deputies said, and indicated he would be climbing the Leuthold Couloir route.
He is believed to be an experienced climber, deputies said, and has climbed this route before.
The sheriff's search team was able to summit the mountain via the Leuthold Couloir route but found no sign of the man, whose name is expected to be released Monday.
Due to worsening weather conditions, searchers returned to the lodge after reaching the summit. Searchers reported a near whiteout and worsening climbing conditions.
The search coordinators were making plans to search again Monday, if conditions allow.
Volunteer searchers from Portland Mountain Rescue, Mountain Wave Communications, American Medical Response Reach and Treat Team, and Hood River Crag Rats participated in Sunday's search effort. Other volunteer groups are expected to join the search on Monday.
The sheriff's office said more information should be released early Monday.


text: Ontario County Sheriffs deputies arrested Peter B. Bourne, 20, for driving while intoxicated after a traffic stop in the City of Geneva, Mr. Bourne submitted to a breath test which indicated he had a BAC of .08% or greater. Mr. Bourne was issued traffic citations for DWI 1192(2), Common Law DWI 1192(3) and No headlights 375(2a). He will answer the charges at a later date in the City of Geneva Court.


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Summer 2013 Internship Opportunity
May 30, 2013
The office of Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian is seeking Summer 2013 interns for his District Office in Van Nuys, CA. If you know of anyone wanting to gain a first-hand experience within an Assemblymembers office please see the attached flyer on how to apply. Our office looks forward to hearing from you soon and if you have any questions please email Bill Hacket at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 818-376-4246.


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Margaritaville Bali Frozen Concoction Maker
- Summary
Say "aloha" to the first fully automatic frozen drink maker designed to do it all—shaving ice, then blending and serving frosty concoctions at the push of a lever. A special "remix" feature swirls and refreshes each drink just before serving, then dispenses it into a cocktail glass. Four automatic settings make it a breeze to create the ultimate margaritas, coladas, daiquiris and smoothies.
- Turn your home into a tropical party paradise with the first-ever fully automatic "shave, blend 'n' serve" machine.
- The self-dispensing lever automatically remixes each drink just prior to serving, ensuring a freshly blended, restaurant-quality beverage every time.
- Two independent motors work together: the first motor smoothly shaves ice, while the second blends shaved ice and drink ingredients to create the perfect slushy texture.
- Four pre-programmed settings precisely shave ice, then custom-blend the perfect margaritas, daiquiris, coladas and smoothies.
- Durable stainless-steel blades.
- Mixes either full (60-oz.) or half (30-oz.) batches of drinks.
- Use manual ice shave and blending functions to mix drinks just the way you like them.
- Dimensions & More Info
- Model #DM3500-019-000.
- Premium-quality plastic housing with brushed-metallic finish.
- 60-oz. cap.; 20" x 14" x 23 1/2" high.
- 30 lb.
- This product is intended for use in the United States and Canada and is built to United States electrical standards.
- Made in China.
- Use & Care
- Removable parts are top-rack dishwasher safe.
- Wipe exterior clean with a damp cloth.
- Shipping
Shipping Information
UPS can deliver most in-stock items within 4-5 business days. UPS is unable to deliver to P.O. boxes.
Shipping Rates
The shipping rate varies depending on your order total and shipping destination. View Shipping Options and Charges.
Next Day Delivery
For an additional charge of $17.50 per address, we can expedite delivery to most destinations. This service is not available for some oversize items, items shipped directly from the supplier (including perishable and custom-manufactured items), out-of-stock items and items to be shipped outside the contiguous 48 states.
Orders received by 9:00 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Thursday will arrive the next business day; orders placed Friday through Sunday will arrive on the following Tuesday.
Return Policy
At Williams Sonoma, we take great pride in the quality and craftsmanship of our products. Attention to design, materials, safety and construction are our priority. Upon receipt, please inspect your purchase and notify us of any damage; we will arrange for a prompt replacement.
If within 30 days, you are dissatisfied for any reason, you may return your purchase for a refund of the merchandise value. An original receipt or gift receipt is required for all returns and exchanges. Returns with a gift receipt will be refunded in the form of a Merchandise Credit for the amount indicated on the gift receipt. Returns with original receipt will be refunded in the original form of payment, cash and check refunds over $100 will be issued as a company check (may take 14 business days from time of request).
For all cutlery returns (knife sets, single knives, cutting boards, knife sharpeners, and knife storage) please contact us at 888.922.4108 to initiate the return.
We cannot accept returns on monogrammed, personalized, special-order items, custom upholstery, food, items shipped direct from the vendor, or on items damaged through normal wear and tear. Final sale items ending in .97 or .99 cannot be returned.
Made to Order and Final Sale Furniture items are non-returnable, and cannot be cancelled once the order is placed.
For returns of items purchased from your Williams Sonoma Gift Registry, we will gladly provide a refund or exchange for the merchandise within 90 days of your event or within 90 days of purchase, whichever date is later. View Full Returns Policy.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Cath1955 from HIT OF THE PARTY Received for Mother's Day; what a great gift!! Ran for 5 hours straight at our last party - everyone enjoyed immensely!! :)Date published: 2015-05-17Rated 1 out of 5 by rahaka from Hugh Disapointment We own the original Margaritaville machine, love it. It's over 10 years old and the motor is starting to sound tired. The Bali looked like the perfect replacement. The first 3 times we used it we were thrilled. The forth time it didn't work. It just wouldn't blend. Sent it back, got another, this time the plastic ice cover broke. Sent it back, put the old one back on the counter. The kicker is...the old one was made in China, this is made in the USA.Date published: 2014-11-04Rated 5 out of 5 by Monkeysmom from Party Starter So simple to set up and use. Blends well. Self serve is a nice feature. This is my third purchase: mixed drink maker, keywest concoction maker and now Bali. Never disappointed with products. Great quality. Crowd pleaser! Gets the party started!!!!Date published: 2014-05-27


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It's one for the adults today.
Hi All,
This is the beer lovers advent, I'm not a beer lover but these Mango beers smell lovely, I actually tried it, usually just the smell beer makes me want to vomit - This one is for Julian.
I did the same as the baby advent, hopefully they don't get mixed up - Julian doesn't like custard.
Simple, quick and a treat he doesn't get often - he's quite happy with his advent, bring on December!
Thanks for reading,
Mel xo


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Uptown Greenville speed cushions get mixed reactions
GREENVILLE - The speed cushions put in on several streets in Uptown Greenville caused a debate between city leaders at Monday night's city council meeting.
The speed cushions are similar to speed bumps, but they are temporary, and made from rubber. The city chose to put the cushions in because they can be removed at any time and allow emergency vehicles to maneuver between them without having to reduce speed in the event of an emergency.
Since 2009, the city has been looking for ways to improve the safety for pedestrians in the uptown area after a drive-by shooting left two people dead.
Initially, the city tried to put up barriers on the weekends, which prevented cars from driving through the area.
However, business owners eventually complained about people not being able to get to their restaurants and bars.
In response, the city decided to take down the barriers and added the speed cushions in November. This decision came through the city manager's office, not through the city council.
At Monday night's meeting, the traffic calming study was presented and folks in the community gave their reaction..
"It's very unfortunate when people refer to the area and the first they say is 'Man that place sure is unsafe.' That's not the case," one woman said.
"I really don't see anything negative about speed bumps at all. I drive over em' every time I'm in town. After a while you get used to them," another person said.
However, not everyone was pleased with the decision to put the speed cushions in. In fact, the council spent a significant amount of time discussing the issue. Marion Blackburn said she wished council had been more involved in the process. She also hoped the public would have been given the opportunity to give their opinion as well.
"I'm not an engineer but it's kinda hard to work up speed when you've got stop lights and every block. Do we need them on 5th street? I'm not convinced we do, [but] maybe the engineers will have a different report. There could be areas where these speed bumps are useful. That's what we need to answer before we move forward," Blackburn said.
"This is an ongoing process. You know, I know the city has a lot of things planned to keep on revitalizing the downtown area and this is just one step along that way. It may not be the final solution but it's a good solution for now," Sharif Hatoum, owner of Stilllife and the Quarry in Uptown Greenville said.
The city started doing data collection on the effectiveness of the speed cushions in January.
Stay with NewsChannel 12 as we continue to follow this story.
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With so many dog treat options on the market, it's no surprise that dog owners can feel overwhelmed in the dog food aisle. If keeping your pooch healthy and fit for years to come is on your agenda (as it should be), then it's time to say goodbye to processed food and chemical-laden treats. These homemade and store-produced organic treats are a fool-proof way of keeping your pup healthy .
Why go organic/healthy?
– Organic dog treats can reduce skin ailments and allergies. If your dog has allergies or skin conditions, organic food may provide your pooch with the necessary vitamins and ingredients they need to combat future outbreaks.
– Organic dog food is free of artificial colors and flavor enhancers, chemical additive and toxic pesticides. With quality protein and grain sources, your pup's nutrition, as well as their immune system, will improve.
– Organic food doesn't contain bulk filler or unnecessary additives. A few rolls on your precious bulldog can be cute, but when your dog suffers from diabetes, organ failure or hip dysphasia, it becomes a serious issue. Just like their human counter parts, pups display more energy when they are fed nutritional food.
– Organic grains and proteins (minus the chemicals and artificial substances) can make your dogs food more digestible. Oats, barley, whole grain foods, grade-A turkey, and chicken can make your pooch's digestive system work seamlessly.
Tips & tricks to get your dog to eat healthy:
– Dog biscuits are much like cookies. They can be customized for each dog's personal preferences and dietary needs. They are also easy to make and more affordable than the majority of commercial dog treats.
– Remember that many of the foods humans eat are harmful for dogs. Among the most common are chocolate, nuts, onions, garlic and avocado. Keep your recipes simple and stick to food you know are pet-friendly.
– Like humans, dogs have sensitive stomachs. Don't let Toto gorge on a new treat; instead, feed him a little portion each time to slowly ease him into the foreign flavor.
– Dog food can be labeled "USDA Organic" if it meets USDA National Organic Program. This means that at least 95 percent of the food's ingredients are organically grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.
– If a dog food contains at least 70 percent organic ingredients, it can be labeled as "Made with Organic Ingredients." Keep an eye out for this label when shopping for healthy dog food.
– Dog food boutiques are becoming more popular as the need for fresh pooch food grows. Stores such as Three Dog Bakery bake fresh dog treats everyday with organic ingredients. Birthday cakes can be ordered for your pup and you won't have to worry if there is something harmful in it.
– The treats at Three Dog Bakery can be consumed by humans, too! The flavors include oatmeal and range to cute little cupcakes and decorated cookies. (FYI: the apple-flavored pooch food actually tastes like sugar free apple jacks). Don't try to make a whole meal out of these pooch precious treats, but use them as a quirky snack for you and your pooch to enjoy together.
– Pussy & Pooch, another shop in Southern California that caters to the needs of fresh and healthy dog food, has a "Pawbar" where they whip up a specially cooked meal for your dog while you wait. Think of it as a café for pooches with a price that doesn't break the bank.
Organic Dog Treat Companies
– Zuke's provides healthy, natural treats for both dogs and cats.
– VitaLife treats are made with high-quality, natural ingredients.
– Milk-bone provides wholesome and healthy treats for your pup.
– Fruitables gives your dog nutritious and organic treats.
As always, read ingredients before you give it to your pup. When in doubt, stop into your local vet and get the specifics on what your dog needs to stay healthy. If you are a home dog boarding host, be sure to ask the dog's owner what foods their dog should be eating while they are away.


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Fele Martínez
Fele Martínez
About this actor
Fele Martínez (born Rafael Martínez February 22, 1975) is a Goya Award-winning Spanish actor. Martínez was born in Alicante, Spain. A product of the Escuela Superior de Arte Dramático in Madrid, he began to act and direct theater at an early age. His first acting attempts were with the Sexpeare Teatro theater company. His chance at stardom came at the hand of Alejandro Amenábar, who offered him a role in his opera prima Tesis. It was for this work that Fele received the Goya Award for Best New Actor in 1996. Among his films are the notable Abre Los Ojos (Amenábar, 1997), Los amantes del círculo polar (Julio Médem, 1998), El arte de morir (Álvaro Fernández Armero, 1999), Capitanes de Abril (María de Medeiros, 1999), Tuno negro (Pedro L. Barbero y Vicente J. Martín, 2000), and La Mala Educación (Pedro Almodóvar, 2004). He has also participated in several independent film projects including the short films Pasaia (1996), for which he won Best Actor at the Elche Film Festival, Amigos ...


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text: Don't let the summer pass you by without making this super easy and delicious dessert. Full of strawberries, blueberries and kiwi...what's not to love! The best recipes start with the most simple ingredients. I like to gather and measure everything at once to make assembly easier. Cream together the butter and 3/4 cup of sugar till smooth. Mix in the egg and add the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt just till blended. The dough should resemble cookie dough. Press/roll onto a large pie pan. Spread the dough until it's approx. 1/4 inch thick and covers most of the pizza pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes and lightly browned. Set aside to cool. While the "pizza crust" is cooling, wash and slice the fresh fruit. I like to pat the fruit dry to keep the pizza from getting soggy. I used strawberries, blueberries and kiwi for this recipe. Any fresh fruit works. Peel the fuzzy fruit like you would peel a potato or carrot. Once sliced, the kiwi makes for a beautiful topping! Cream together sugar, vanilla, oj and cream cheese for the pizza "sauce" frosting. Spread the cream topping evenly onto the cooked crust. This is the fun part...topping time !!!! Be creative and arrange the desired fruit on top of the filling. The more fruit the merrier! It's almost too pretty to cut. Well, not quite!! INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup butter, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 egg, 1 1/4 cup flour (i like to use half whole wheat and half white), 1 tsp. cream of tartar, 1/2 tsp. baking soda, 1/4 tsp. salt, 8 ounce cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tsp. vanilla, 1 tablespoon oj, lemon, OR lime juice Photo 1 of 1 Continue Gallery