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Jonathan Powell's revelation that Tony Blair helped draft IRA statements during the peace process stirred the smouldering embers of political mistrust in Northern Ireland this week.
The former chief of staff's memoir of a decade of backstairs intrigue and clandestine negotiations, serialised by the Guardian, detailed the secretive measures necessary for confidence-building between sworn enemies.
Seen from a less-than-sympathetic perspective, cooperation in peacemaking can be easily reinterpreted as complicity. Dissident republicans, opposed to the peace process, were quick to draw their own conclusions.
"At long last the elusive P O'Neill [the pseudonymous author of all Provisional IRA statements] has been tracked to his secret lair ...10 flipping Downing Street," one contributor to the 32 County Sovereignty Movement website commented.
"When P O'Neill finally called on the party militia to stand down I'm surprised it didn't say: 'Cherie and I would like to express y'know... our appreciation... y' know... to you guys.' "
The former IRA prisoner and republican commentator Anthony McIntyre observed, similarly, that Powell's book, Great Hatred, Little Room, demonstrated that Adams "wanted to disguise much of what was going on to the army council" since "the British were writing statements for the IRA".
Gerry Adams felt compelled to respond. "It is normal in a process of negotiations for opponents to exchange drafts and seek to persuade the others to use words or language that would be helpful," the president of Sinn Féin explained.
"The success of this approach is evident in the advances that have been made and the fact that the political institutions are now functioning."
The popular Northern Ireland political website Slugger O'Toole hosted an exchange on the same question.
"Jonathan Powell drafting Sinn Féin statements? 'Ourselves Alone', my arse," remarked one blogger, poking fun at the common English translation of the party's name.
Powell's other disclosures also raised awkward questions. The Democratic Unionist party disputed the book's claim that the DUP established a secret link for communication with the republican movement.
Deputy leader Peter Robinson insisted: "There was no back channel to Sinn Féin at all, not at any point (before March last year)... when a meeting was sanctioned by the party executive.
Up until that day we had never had any meeting, under any guise. I had never spoken to Sinn Féin, never met Sinn Féin, until that day."
The Belfast Telegraph feared that "Jonathan Powell has raised the political temperature with the revelation that Tony Blair was so desperate to obtain decommissioning - and save devolution - that he offered to meet a masked IRA army council.
Thankfully, he was turned down, or a leak could have destroyed unionist confidence completely."
The Newsletter, with a predominantly unionist readership, adopted a tone of weary disappointment at Powell's suggestion that the government should open talks with al-Qaida.
"This line of thinking has startled opinion in some quarters in Great Britain but comes as no surprise to people here who are still discovering new details about our government's backdoor dealings with killers and bombers," it noted.
In Dublin, the Irish Times was promoting a rival record of the peace process, The Far Side of Revenge by Deaglán de Bréadún, one of the paper's political correspondents.
It quotes a senior Irish negotiator as saying that Tony Blair and his adviser Jonathan Powell brought a new note of pragmatism to the British government's approach: "Their attitude was, 'Let's stop the killing and worry about the detail later'."


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One more scum bag down. Way to go for the store owner.
This is a discussion on Robber killed by storeowner during robbery attempt within the In the News: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly forums, part of the The Back Porch category; Vallejo jeweler kills robbery suspect A Vallejo jewelry store owner shot and killed an armed robbery suspect Thursday, police said. Read more: Vallejo jeweler kills ...
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A Vallejo jewelry store owner shot and killed an armed robbery suspect Thursday, police said.
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One more scum bag down. Way to go for the store owner.
The story owner had no choice, hope is family can get back to a 'normal' day.
Life goes on and one less 'repeat offender' is prowling the world.
Proverbs 27:12 says: The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.
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store owner "may I help you".... robber "yes; I would like to see something in lead please"... store owner " hows this .45 bullet look "
Good that the store owner was alert AND prepared!
Nicely done. Cesar didn't even wait for the bad guy to hurt anyone. Once he vaulted the counter and pulled a gun it was game on!
Sad to see another wasted life, but happy to hear his retirement was permanent!
NO 3 hots and a cot for you Sir!
What have you done to prepare for the end of civilization as we know it?
Good on the store owner. The worms will soon eat well.
Exactly as it should be when a bad situation presents itself.
Gun Free Zones are totally effective, and 100% safe ... (wait for it) ... (wait for it) ... until a bad guy with a gun shows up! Then suddenly, you have an uncontested Kill Zone of defensless sheep, patiently awaiting their turn for the slaughter.
Well, a trip to the funeral home was the winning ticket for this thug.
Certainly glad the store owner was prepared. Did what he had to do.
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Good shoot. I hope the owner AND his family recover from this. Having to do what he did takes a toll.
The comments to the story on the link were very much positive...... that good to see as well.
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iPod nano/shuffle won't store your offline Apple Music collections due to piracy concerns
There will be no transferring your offline Apple Music collections onto the new iPod nano or iPod shuffle because Apple is overly concerned about piracy, as it should be, and so the company's decided to play it safe instead.
As 9to5Mac discovered Friday, attempting to transfer Apple Music songs marked for offline playback onto your nano or shuffle via iTunes produces a "some of the items in the iTunes library were not copied to the iPod because Apple Music songs cannot be copied to an iPod" message.
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And it will be a reality TV show!In the future residents will be able to vote for who should be in a straight jacket and locked up in a crazy bin for life. How cool will that be!!
Vote Lynch for city councilor at large in Fitchburg.
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#304 Jul 22, 2013
#305 Jul 22, 2013
Don't misunderstand me Lynch. All of your proposals are great. Everything will be free yayyyy! But you still haven't explained how the city will pay for everything?
#306 Jul 22, 2013
Hey Councilor Lynch, or is it Mayor Lynch
Deputy Kearns is going to be Chief Kearns in January 2014
Plans are in the works to make LeDux a Lt, sevugny a Sgt, Siomos a Lt and MacTamara a deputy
better get those bloging fingers moving call the fbi
#307 Jul 22, 2013
This has to be the worst event in Fitchburgs' history! Fitchburg will not have a prayer in hell if this comes to fruition. I will move that day!
Fitchburg will fall. There is absolutely no hope! I give up, maybe it just cannot be fixed.
Talking to the voters over these last few days has been even more eye opening.
Without exaggeration people are going to move from Fitchburg and it isn't going to be who you would like to move.
Watching this Clark, Cambone and Bisol move is expected in Fitchburg.
You all will get what you want. All new familys' will move out and you will be left with an empty shell.
Mayor Wong all I can say is remember that you were elected three times by the citizens of Fitchburg; if you allow such a dysfunctional force to take place in Fitchburg you might as well just take a pee on anything good in Fitchburg because your decision if you go this route will destroy the fabric of this struggling community.
May God protect Fitchburg!
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#308 Jul 23, 2013
Lynch, What do any of these people's decisions have to do with your failure to follow through on any of your own promises? When are you going to take responsibility and stop blaming others for your own decisions and missteps?
Was this not you back in January? How can you expect people to trust you with important decisions that effect them if you don't even follow through on your own. What have you been doing all this time, lying?
"I will be campaigning early as promised. I will spend a lot of time registering voters. My goal is to register 500 new voters by June. I will also be out and about all of Fitchburg at many events to answer to all policy questions. I have the complete mailing list of all registered voters which I will send literature to explaining all my positions and proposals for Fitchburg.
It is time for a Fitchburg Mayor to represent all the citizens of Fitchburg. I will work for the citizens and not the special interests/non residents.
And do not worry as I will not run my campaign out on these forums which I was isolated to do the last time around. The city of Fitchburg belongs to the residents of Fitchburg.I will clearly articulate this message.
I am also looking into a possible run for ward 5 as there are MANY unsolved and unaddressed issues in ward 5. I strongly feel that ward 5 issues go unaddressed due to the very low turn out in ward 5. This needs to change immediately and a plan is in place to change this immediately."
#309 Jul 23, 2013
Look on the bright side. You may not get elected in Fitchburg but you can still always be Mayor of Make Believe Land.
#310 Jul 23, 2013
Okay dumb dumb, Lynchd drugs are a statewide problem. Boston, Lawrence and Salem are the major drug cities in the State. Massachusetts is the leader in drug overdoses of OXYCODONE and HEROIN. Why? because it is the cheapest drugs to buy compared to cocaine and meth.
Do you realize that the Mayor and Police Chief DO know about the drugs in the city but have been informed by higher law enforcement agencies NOT to comment about it. They don't have an obligation to tell you or the public because that will compromise years of undercover investigations conducted by higher law enforcement agencies. If they say anything they can be prosecuted for Obstruction of Justice.
The State Police are in charge of all drug operations in the city. Why? Because they have undercover officers that they routinely rotate and switch out every 6 months - 1 year that are doing the investigations. If our local police arrest a drug dealer that the State Police have been following, months and years of work is gone.
You need to see the "whole big picture". Law enforcement is trying to stop drug dealing and trafficking coming from the kingpins. Its not he little small time dealers they really want.
These undercover troopers are not recognized by local residents because they are assigned here from Boston and Western Mass. Our local police would be recognized by the dealers.
Our local police have been instructed NOT to conduct drug raids or arrests. The State Police are in charge. An undercover trooper will live and reside in the same building for months gaining important information from the dealers in order to find the source of the drugs, the dealers with the suits and ties that live out of state.The State Police Drug Task Force spend many months and even years tracking the "big fish" to apprehend them.
The drugs (oxycontin, heroin) in Massachusetts are brought in from Florida. In Florida all you have to do is go into a pain clinic which is located on every street and ask for oxycontin. The State Police Drug Task Force spend many months and even years tracking the "big fish" to apprehend them.
The State Police undercover teams don't always arrest the average drug dealer on the street. They want to befriend them and find out where they are getting their supply. This may take them a year or more to do it.
Watch Dateline, 20/20 or the more recent Vanguard documentary series and you will understand. Here is the link about drugs in Massachusetts NOT just Fitchburg.
So see as a Mayor or Councilor you wouldn't be able to keep a secret and keep your mouth shut about undercover operations. You would screw shit up, you don't understand why and how things are done in the city.
It is not always about what you need to know or what the public needs to know, it is called priviledged information that you do not need to have. What if you had this information and passed it on to a drug dealer? Get it? Dumbshit?
I hope you watch this entire episode and understand drugs are not limited to just Fitchburg. Compared to other cities in Massachusetts we are not even in the top 20.
#311 Jul 23, 2013
Again for anyone who thinks it is just Fitchburg, you need to watch this entire episode.
The State Police are in charge of all drug operations throughout Massachusetts because they have the resources and are networked thru the entire US.
#312 Jul 23, 2013
Hey Loser who cares what you think you complete loser!
Dave Clark is a great guy and a very good councilor, what the hell have you done in life besides KILL a man in cold blood you complete failure in life scum bag.
Go ahead and run for offfice you loser, tell everyone how you are a bum with no job sucking off the taxpayer with all the freebies you get scumbag loser
Douchbag go ahead and run for councilor it'll be a joke when you get another 77 votes you loser
#313 Jul 23, 2013
He said he is not running for any position and is now moving out of Fitchburg. Check the other thread.
#314 Jul 23, 2013
Ya thing he is moving to Luinenburg to be closer to Lisa???
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#315 Jul 23, 2013
Lynch will say anything to keep the conversation going about himself. I had a momentary lapse in judgement in actually thinking he could and would answer some simple questions about his candidacy...my bad.
He is a great example of the kind of human being NOT TO BE...beyond that, he is just a waste.
#316 Jul 23, 2013
are you "walking" to meet all citizens, because you lost your driver's license?
#317 Jul 23, 2013
Leave him alone. He is an intersting study. For instance he claims he can't work because of health issues. But he walks to all of these businesses that are unhappy and then he RUNS from the ones that have a sign in the window 'Now Hiring'.
#318 Jul 23, 2013
We're done with him. He's done. Not another word will be given an ear. I agree - leave him alone.
#319 Jul 23, 2013
Wow, such hostility! Wow, what is your issue? Slow down, relax.
#320 Jul 23, 2013
Wow, for one this has nothing to do with Dave Clark, he seems like a great guy. No one has said any different in reference to Dave Clark.
The consensus that I hear from citizens is that it is a time for a change in names. I am not pointing any fingers but enough BS already!
What has the citizens of Fitchburg received besides higher taxes, higher water and sewer rates and new trash fees.
So, tell me again of this track record of things getting done in Fitchburg, PLEASE!
Bigger pot holes everywhere. Higher crime, more drugs and people still do not know ANYTHING about methadone. It is one google click away!
Yes, I have talked to dozens of business owners and 100s of citizens and they all seem to think that we need a clean slate which means that they are not happy.
See, you see low voter turnout rates as a good thing but I see it as a sign as people are loosing faith.
This separation of society will never take place. All you are doing is dividing and conquering communities!! For what??
It is dangerous in Fitchburg. In the last year there has been one shooting with a victim and 3 stabbings at my front walkway.
We sweep the street and we see more and more drug paraphernalia as the days go on. These are serious implications!! People are getting desperate.
#321 Jul 23, 2013
There is some logic to what you are stating. But when people are getting shot all around the city then I have to state ENOUGH ALREADY!!!! Arrest now!!!!
So, you are stating that all the local police are being put at serious risk due to under cover operations?? I do not believe this as this logic can only be stretched so far. Kids lives are being utilized as test subjects? Are we now seeing if 10 yr olds can be efficient gang members?
I believe half of what you say as there is some logic. So you are telling me that the under cover who was sitting in his black truck when bullets were flying into the window sill where two young kids live is part of this plan?Those two kids are very well mannered, they go to church at least twice a week.
#322 Jul 23, 2013
biggrst joke on campus Antonucci's secretary Gail use to work at market basket and the dean go graduate was a glorified secretary, isn't it fit and fun at FSU
#323 Jul 23, 2013
And now Market Basket is a grocery market chain that makes millions of dollars a day. Let's hope Gail does as much for FSU!
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Bar Refaeli & Cameron Diaz Check Out The Couture Sitch At Dior [PHOTOS]
Bar Refaeli, 26, showed off her gorgeous tan and statuesque body at Dior's Haute Couture Fashion Show in Paris today (January 23rd). Dressed in a sleeveless cream pleated shift, Refaeli greeted Cameron Diaz, in a polka-dot June Cleaver dress, with a warm hug.Israeli model
Refaeli and Diaz sat in the front row at Salons Christian Dior while piece after stunning couture piece passed by. The designs shown during this particular fashion week are custom-made, one-of-a-kind gowns.
Acting creative director Bill Gaytten told The Telegraph that the looks embodied "all the structure of iconic Dior, thanks to lots of fittings, but all of it see-through," adding that the stress of putting together such an important show took its toll on him. "I haven't slept for weeks," he said. "It's been a lot of waking up at 3 am."


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took her out yesterday!!!
took her out yesterday!!!
take advantage of your new camera and post more pictures
those where taken with my cell phone
Modified by bdfcorrado at 9:32 PM 8-16-2009
sick car + dope house/boulder.
At the McNoo-B-Q 09' EDIT
Modified by NYCGTM at 5:31 PM 9-11-2009
will need it
Quote, originally posted by bdfcorrado » those where taken with my cell phone
Now your lookin proper man [IMG]http://*****************.com/smile/emthup.gif[/IMG]
Originally Posted by Mk1MadnessOriginally Posted by Tavarish
Quote, originally posted by xEdgeDubx » Mine
Exactly what my car looks like....almost. Same wheels..lol
Anybody ever use a 215/45/17 tire on a VR6 Corrado on a 17 x 7.5 rim et35?
Any fitment issues/rubbing and also how does it LOOK?
Quote, originally posted by NYCGTM » At the McNoo-B-Q 08'
holly crap thats my car lol. and those are now my front wheels
thanks for the pic NYCGTM, and that was actually 2009 .
Quote, originally posted by wzach » holly crap thats my car lol. and those are now my front wheels
thanks for the pic NYCGTM, and that was actually 2009 .
2009 it was
And your Welcome. Thought the greenish tint would be a nice touch
heres mine!
Modified by 18ToHATE at 11:18 AM 9-22-2009
Do you like these OEM GTI wheels that I picked up from a junkyard? Got them for $20, cleaned 'em, and got a $5 can of wheel spray paint [IMG]http://*****************.com/smile/emthup.gif[/IMG]
Go uro, or go home!
Hyperlink to MY CARS
Straightaways are for fast cars, Corners are for fast drivers.
Quote, originally posted by CuRide »
Love this car!
wow very nice getting better and better!!
Can you guys post pics and wheels size?
Thats for sure going to help lots a people
New Set Up.....
BBS RS 263 Fronts, 17x9 ET35 Stock 1" Lips, 205/40/ Falken 512's
BBS RS 262 Rears, 17x9 ET22 Felgen Fuchs 1.5" lips, 205/40/ Falken 512's
Gold Bolts, Polished Faces, Lips, And Center Caps, Chrome BBS badges.
Modified by wzach at 2:01 PM 9-30-2009
best looking wheels ever zak!!! i mean that!!
side note: where would one get larger lips for these? and gold bolts....
i would like to take the back out a hair, maybe 1/2"-1". while keeping the 205/40's on there. hopefully the stretch that will ensue from this will aid in my car being lower, with less rubbing. just a thought.
so, where should i look for lips and bolts?
thanks in advance.
Turbos, Timepieces and Firearms.


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I started with this sweet valentine as my inspiration. The washi tape pattern and cut-out hearts spoke to me; and the simplicity of it all lent itself perfectly to a piece of holiday art.
Supplies Needed:
- Two patterns of washi tape
- White vellum paper
- Chalkboard paper (or an actual chalkboard) spray adhesive
- Scissors
- Frame
1. Cut out equally sized circles from the vellum paper. In the center of each circle, cut out a small heart.
2. Make criss-cross Xs with the patterned washi tape. The Xs should be the same approximate height and width of the circles.
3. In a well ventilated area, spray a very light coat of adhesive on the vellum circles (this is the best way to adhere the vellum without the glue showing).
4. While the tack is setting on the circles, start applying the washi tape Xs to your chalkboard surface – be sure to leave enough room between the Xs for the circles.
5. After about a minute, the spray adhesive is usually tacky; once that happens, add the circles.
When you're all done, slip the paper in a frame to give the impression of an actual chalkboard. And with that, your Valentine's Day Artwork is complete.
Mimicking the X and O pattern turned out quite lovely if I do say so myself.
It's never too late to decorate, especially with quick and easy projects like this. Visit Spool and Spoon for more creative and crafty tutorials.


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Diet pill with Hoodia and Green Tea Extract.Top Rated Diet Pills of 2017
Hoodia is all the rage in appetite suppression. For thousands of years the Bushmen of South Africa having been eating hoodia gordonii to fight off hunger during their long hunting trips. The molecule P57 within Hoodia is responsible for sending "I'm full" messages to the brain at a rate 10,000 times stronger than glucose produced within your body. With some healthy publicity by Oprah and 60 Minutes, hoodia has grown in popularity in the West.
HoodiaCut is a dietary supplement that combines natural herbs and nutrients. In addition to hoodia gordonii, HoodiaCut includes green tea extract that contains naturally occurring caffeine, supporting thermogenic activity. Thermogenesis is the process in which your metabolism increases, raising your core temperature, and then you're more likely to burn fat.
Do You Know the Best Diet Pills of 2017?
- HoodiaCut uses ingredients associated with other successful products
- Promotes thermogenesis
- Stops cravings
- Increased energy
- Vitamin B12 boosts metabolism
- The HoodiaCut website is sorely lacking in information, and does not illicit confidence for the consumer
- There are no testimonials or success stories
- Contains caffeine, a known stimulant
- Does not specify if it is "certified" Hoodia
- Does not support exercise
HoodiaCut is made of ingredients common to diet and weight loss pills. These include:
- Hoodia
- Green tea
- ChromeMate (Chromium Polynicotinate)
- Coca extract
- Niacin
- Bitter Orange
- Vitamin B12
There is no mention of exercise from HoodiaCut.CONCLUSION
There are plenty of "horses in the field" of hoodia supplements. The HoodiaCut website looks like it was slapped together in a couple weeks, with little track record (testimonials, success stories) advertised. If you have so many other choices, why not go to one that has everything you're looking for? There are hundreds of companies pitching their brand of hoodia supplements. HoodiaCut does not appear to be a cut above.Common Misspellings
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The University of Alabama doesn't play around when it comes to its trademark.No, not even when a local bakery, who are huge supporters of the Crimson Tide, decides to create elephant-shaped cookies with a script "A" on them. Seriously? Yeah, seriously.From The Big Lead:Mary's Cake and Pastries received a cease and desist letter, and a request for documentation of how many $1.75 cookies had been sold so Alabama and CLC could collect damages.Wait, what?The modest bakery wasn't the only party Alabama and the Collegiate Licensing Company went after, though. They also spent more than $1.4 million on a failed lawsuit against artist Daniel Moore for depicting the Alabama uniform in artwork. Oh, and the school is also trying to assert control over the houndstooth patter, because legendary coach Bear Bryant used to wear it.The school has since apologized after the news became public. It's probably too little and too late at this point because the damage has already been done.
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The number of active listings continues to dwindle in greater Cincinnati. Compared to last week, prices continue to fluctuate and the number of homes/condos for sale is very definitely down. According to the Multiple Listing Service of Greater Cincinnati potential buyers have 8871 single family homes and 1493 condos to buy-another week of dropping numbers. Also compared to last week, some zip codes have higher median list prices while others lost some traction.
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You know what they say about buses? Well, it seems it is twice as true of the hottest smartphones...
Confirming all three of HTC's masterworks late last week was Vodafone with news the Legend, Desire and Nexus One are all coming in April and for good measure it has even added the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 as well.
Unfortunately Vodafone hasn't given pricing details for any of these models - though it is believed they will be on pay monthly contracts only. What we can say, however, is we've had more reader requests asking about availability for these models than just about anything else (including the iPad) so to see them all turn up on one network is surprising.
Perhaps even more surprising is Vodafone claims the HTC Legend - the most affordable, yet arguably desirable of the four - is an exclusive. I'd suggest this is likely to be for a limited period rather than the life of the handset, but we shall see. As for the others, Vodafone hasn't jumped up and down to make similar statements so expect them to turn up on a number of different networks around the same time.
For more read our HTC Legend review, my HTC Desire hands-on and my first impressions of the Google Nexus One and Xperia X10.
Given it has the iPhone 3G and 3GS on sale too, is Vodafone about to replace O2 as the home of the most desirable smartphones? It looks that way, so let's just hope its data network stands up a little better...
In related news Vodafone has canned Wayfinder, the turn-by-turn satellite navigation mapmaker just 14 months after buying it for £20m. 50 jobs will be lost and Vodafone confirmed what we already knew: "We could not charge for something that others gave away for free."
Dear TomTom, Garmin, Navigon and others, now is your time to start worrying.


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Chicago's Best Ideas
Date:Thursday, November 10, 2005 (All day)
The University of Chicago Law School is proud to present the Fourth Annual Chicago's Best Ideas series. On Thursday, November 10, 2005,
Emily Buss, Professor of Law and Kanter Director of Chicago Policy Initiatives, will speak on "Turning Best Ideas into Practice, Chicago's Policy Initiative on Foster Care." The lecture will take place in Classroom II of the University of Chicago Law School at 12:15 pm. The lecture is free and open to the public, but please note that seating is limited. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Marsha Nagorsky.


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Nicole Trunfio and Lara Bingle Light Up the Zimmerman Show in NYC
Taking full advantage of New York Fashion Week 2014, stunning beauties Nicole Trunfio and Lara Bingle attended the Zimmermann fashion show in New York City on Friday (February 7).
Gorgeous in a floral-print cutaway top, Nicole sported a sexy black leather skirt and high black boots, posing alongside Lara, who looked flashy in a black leather jacket with white top, black pants and high-top boots as well.
In related news, Lara, 26, also sported an edgy ensemble, crafted by Australian designer Dion Lee the night before, joining the New York Fashion Week set.
Part of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2014, the Zimmerman fashion show was held at the Pavilion at Lincoln Center today (February 7), featuring designs both reserved and wild, conservative and crazy!


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BizTalk 2009 - End to end performance testing (2/2)
This is the second recording out of two from the BizTalk 2009 launch and Massive scalability night at Microsoft in Stockholm on April 16 2009. It is a joint event between Microsoft Sweden and the Swedish BizTalk UserGroup.
In this session we will introduce the BizTalk Performance Testing Guidance. This guide contains a fully documented end to end process that you can follow to achieve consistent results in your BizTalk performance testing. In addition to this we have packaged up all of the prescriptive optimizations that have been applied during the Ranger team's labs.
Many of these have been automated through Powershell and SQL Scripts to enable you to quickly and easily attain the optimum performance from your system. This session will provide a full interactive run through of the performance lab process.
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Saturday July 14, 2012
Could you tell me a little about rodenticides? A history of the transition from multiple dose to single dose, acute vs. anticoagulants, their toxicity to humans and the different classes of them?
Marcus F., FL
This is a pretty wide topic, so this will be a very abbreviated history as I can remember it. Certainly the first toxicants used to kill pest rodents were natural substances that were available in plants or minerals, such as arsenic (a mineral), cyanide (from a family of salts but also present in many plants), and strychnine (from the seeds of a tree). These are all extremely acute poisons that killed any animal that ate the bait laced with them, and bait avoidance due to eating sub-lethal doses was a possible concern along with the deaths of too many unintended animals. Other early active ingredients included Red Squill, Thallium sulfate, ANTU, and 1080, and each had its benefits and its problems. Another early product was zinc phosphide, and of course this and strychnine are still used in a limited number of rodent baits today.
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General Title
OAR Chapter 918, Division 200 shall be known and may be cited as the "Amusement Ride and Device Specialty Code".
[Publications: The publication(s) referred to or incorporated by reference in this rule are available at the agency.]
Stat. Auth.: ORS 460.355
Stats. Implemented: ORS 460.355
Hist.: DC 13-1982, f. 4-21-82, ef. 4-30-82; Renumbered from 814-060-0000
As used in this code, unless the context requires otherwise:
(1) "Administrator" means the administrator of the Building Codes Division.
(2) "Alterations/modifications of an amusement ride or device" means any physical change to the structure or mechanism that materially changes the manufacturer's original design or affects the function, capacity or operation, in any manner.
(3) "Amusement park" means a tract or area used principally as a permanent location for rides or devices or both.
(4) "Carnival" means one or more amusement rides or devices operated in a temporary location for profit of the owner or operator.
(5) "Division" means the Building Codes Division of the Department of Consumer and Business Services.
(6) "Equipment" means and includes all types of amusement rides, machines, machinery, devices, safeguards and protective facilities used in connection with the operation and maintenance of amusement rides.
(7) "Exit" means a doorway or other opening affording safe access from an amusement ride to an open area.
(8) "Inspections" means:
(a) "Annual Inspection" is the official inspection of a ride or device prior to issuance of an annual operating permit;
(b) "Reinspection" is an inspection of a ride or device after a defect or deficiency is corrected;
(c) "Unscheduled Inspection" is any inspection which is not an annual inspection or reinspection.
(9) "Inspector" means a qualified person authorized by the Division to inspect amusement rides or employed, or otherwise authorized, by an insurance company to inspect rides insured by the company.
(10) "Major Alteration" means a change in the type or capacity of an amusement ride or device or a change in the structure or mechanism that materially affects its function or operation. This includes, but is not limited to, changing its mode of transportation from non-wheeled to a truck or flat-bed mount, and changing its mode of assembly or other operational functions from manual to mechanical or hydraulic.
(11) "Operator" means a person who owns or manages or has the duty of managing the operation of one or more amusement rides and devices.
(12) "Permit (to Operate an Individual Ride or Device)" means a permit issued by the division confirming the annual inspection has been performed and the individual ride or device meets the rules established by the division for its operation in this state.
(13) "Ride Operator" means a person controlling or causing the amusement ride or amusement device to go and stop and perform its function. A "ride operator" may be the operator's employee.
(14) "Stop Order" means a written order requiring the specified amusement ride not be operated until required repairs, changes, or alterations are completed to the satisfaction of the inspector.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 460.355
Stats. Implemented: ORS 460.355
Hist.: DC 13-1982, f. 4-21-82, ef. 4-30-82; Renumbered from 814-060-0020; BCA 9-1992(Temp), f. 5-28-92, cert. ef. 6-1-92; BCA 21-1992, f. 12-3-92, cert. ef. 12-4-92; BCD 1-1994, f. 1-14-94, cert. ef. 2-1-94; BCD 10-1994, f. 4-25-94, cert. ef. 5-1-94; BCD 15-1998, f. 9-30-98, cert. ef. 1-1-99
The provisions of this code shall apply to all amusement rides and devices defined in ORS 460.310 and to operators and inspectors of amusement rides. This code does not apply to games or concessions and their associated structures or to pony rides or similar animal rides or amusement devices designed to accommodate one to four children, such as coin operated machines which do not require an attendant on site and are not ordinarily found within an amusement park or carnival.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 460.355
Stats. Implemented: ORS 460.355
Hist.: DC 13-1982, f. 4-21-82, ef. 4-30-82; Renumbered from 814-060-0010; BCD 1-1994, f. & 1-14-94, cert. ef. 2-1-94; BCD 15-1998, f. 9-30-98, cert. ef. 1-1-99
This code shall be applicable and uniform throughout this state and in all municipalities. No municipality shall enact or enforce any ordinance, rule or regulation relating to the same matters encompassed by these rules unless authorized by the Administrator.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 460.355
Stats. Implemented: ORS 460.355
Hist.: DC 13-1982, f. 4-21-82, ef. 4-30-82; Renumbered from 814-060-0015; BCD 1-1994, f. 1-14-94, cert. ef. 2-1-94; BCD 10-1994, f. 4-25-94, cert. ef. 5-1-94; BCD 15-1998, f. 9-30-98, cert. ef. 1-1-99
Permits, Inspections and Appeals
(1) All amusement rides and amusement devices must be inspected prior to the issuance or renewal of an operating permit. Any defects identified during the inspection that are dangerous to health or safety must be corrected before the inspector issues an inspection report. Defects that do not present an immediate hazard to the safety of the public or persons using the ride or device, or that may be temporarily corrected by restrictions in the operation of the ride or device, shall be noted as a restriction on the permit application, and the permit then issued. However, such defects must be corrected before the time of renewal of the permit. The operator shall notify the division when the corrections are completed by signing and delivering to the division the copy of the permit application provided for reporting corrections. Upon receipt of the inspection reports and certification that the ride or device complies with ORS 460.310 through 460.410 and these rules, receipt of a certificate of insurance from the insurer of the ride, and receipt of the required fees, the division shall issue a permit to operate the ride or device. The permit shall be attached to each amusement ride or device in a location accessible and clearly visible to persons who may wish to confirm the existence of the permit.
(2) The certificate of insurance required by section (1) of this rule, shall:
(a) Be an original on the standard form issued by the insurance carrier;
(b) Include the insurance policy number, the identifying name and, if available, the model and serial or other identifying number of the ride or device; and
(c) Include a statement that the insurance carrier will give the division 30 days prior notice before the insurance policy is canceled.
(3) Permits shall expire one year from the date of issue and renewal permits shall begin on the date of expiration of the expired permit. Within ninety days prior to expiration of an existing permit, an operator may apply on a division form to renew a permit to operate an amusement ride or device.
(4) The results of the inspection shall be recorded by the inspector on forms furnished by and filed with the division. A copy of the report shall also be provided to the operator.
(5) The division may make unscheduled inspections of previously inspected rides.
(6) Any inspector or representative of the division may issue, in writing, a stop order for any amusement ride or device determined to be hazardous or unsafe. Operation shall not resume until the unsafe conditions are corrected and a reinspection has been performed.
(7) The division may suspend or revoke a permit to operate for failure to conform to the minimum safety requirements contained in these rules or otherwise required by law. Proof of compliance with the requirements of the division for reinstatement shall be based on a reinspection.
(8) If the division proposes to suspend or revoke a permit to operate an amusement ride, it shall provide notice in accordance with ORS 183.415 of its proposed action and the basis for such action. If the operator desires a hearing, the operator shall so notify the division in writing, within 20 days. If the division suspends or refuses to renew a permit on an emergency basis as provided by ORS 183.430(2), the operator may request in writing a hearing within 90 days. If the division refuses to issue a permit on grounds other than failure to pass an inspection, the operator may request in writing a hearing within 60 days. For purposes of this section, the calculation of time for notification or receipt shall be:
(a) When mailed by the division, the date mailed plus two days;
(b) When mailed to the division, the date received by the division, less two days.
(9) Temporary renewal permits may be issued as authorized by ORS 460.330(3) upon written application to the division, and payment of the permit fee. Temporary permits shall be valid for 14 days. If the annual renewal permit is issued prior to expiration of the temporary permit, no additional fee shall be required.
(10) Any person failing to obtain the necessary permits required by this rule shall be subject to an investigative fee. The amount of the investigative fee shall be the average or actual additional cost of ensuring conformance with these rules and shall be in addition to the required permit fees.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 460.355
Stats. Implemented: ORS 460.330 & 455.058
Hist.: DC 13-1982, f. 4-21-82, ef. 4-30-82; Renumbered from 814-060-0100; BCD 1-1994, f. 1-14-94, cert. ef. 2-1-94; BCD 10-1994, f. 4-25-94, cert. ef. 5-1-94; BCD 15-1998, f. 9-30-98, cert. ef. 1-1-99; BCD 15-2014, f. 12-31-14, cert. ef. 1-1-15
Temporary Operation of an Amusement Ride or Device Pending Issuance of an Operating Permit
(1) An amusement ride or device may be operated pending the issuance of an operating permit under the following conditions:
(a) The ride operator provides, and the division has received, information about the ride or device to include its nomenclature and serial number and whether the ride or device has previously been issued an Oregon operating permit;
(b) The ride operator provides, and the division has received, proof that the ride is insured in accordance with ORS 460.330 and OAR 918-200-0025(2);
(c) The ride operator makes, and the division has received, payment of the operating permit fees; and
(d) Once the ride is available for inspection, the ride is inspected and approved for operation by a ride inspector in accordance with OAR 918-200-0025(1) and a completed application for an operating permit and inspection report is transmitted to, and received by, the division.
(2) A ride or device may be operated for a period of up to 14 days pending the issuance of an operating permit, unless the division notifies the ride operator that no operating permit will be issued based on the information provided.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 460.355
Stats. Implemented: ORS 460.330
Hist.: BCD 15-1998, f. 9-30-98, cert. ef. 1-1-99
Division Inspectors
(1) The division administrator may appoint and employ qualified inspectors to inspect amusement rides for the division.
(2) The division shall maintain a list of inspectors who have notified the division that they are qualified pursuant to OAR 918-200-0095. Inspectors must renew this notification annually.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 460.355
Stats. Implemented: ORS 460.355
Hist.: DC 13-1982, f. 4-21-82, ef. 4-30-82; Renumbered from 814-060-0110; BCD 1-1994, f. 1-14-94, cert. ef. 2-1-94; BCD 10-1994, f. 4-25-94, cert. ef. 5-1-94; BCD 15-1998, f. 9-30-98, cert. ef. 1-1-99
Authority of Inspector
An inspector not employed by the Division may inspect only amusement rides and devices insured or to be insured by the inspector's employer or principle.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 460.355
Stats. Implemented: ORS 460.355
Hist.: DC 13-1982, f. 4-21-82, ef. 4-30-82; Renumbered from 814-060-0120; BCD 1-1994, f. 1-14-94, cert. ef. 2-1-94
Permit Fee
(1) The fee for an annual operating permit for rides and devices shall be $25.
(2) The fee for reinspection by the Division shall be $60 per hour, including associated travel time.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 460.355
Stats. Implemented: ORS 460.355
Hist.: DC 13-1982, f. 4-21-82, ef. 4-30-82; DC 17-1982, f. & ef. 8-3-82; Renumbered from 814-060-0135; BCA 20-1992(Temp), f. 11-24-92, cert. ef. 12-1-92; BCA 6-1993, f. 4-28-93, cert. ef. 5-1-93; BCD 1-1994, f. 1-14-94, cert. ef. 2-1-94
Ski Equipment, Federal Exemptions
(1) Devices and equipment generally associated with winter sports activities, such as ski lifts, ski tows, J-bars, ski mobiles, chair lifts and aerial tramways, shall be installed and maintained in accordance with ANSI Standard B77.1-1992 published by the American National Standard Institute.
(2) The Division finds that the devices associated with winter sports activities located in ski areas that are operated over or upon land under the jurisdiction of the United States Forest Service have been, and are being regulated and inspected by the U.S. Forest Service. The inspection standards are, and have been, not lower than the safety standards required by ORS 460.355(1). So long as the U.S. Forest Service continues to regulate and inspect those devices located on or across Federal Forest Service land, they are exempt from the requirements of ORS 460.310 to 460.410.
[Publications: The publication(s) referred to or incorporated by reference in this rule are available from the agency.]
Stat. Auth.: ORS 460.355 &460.360
Stats. Implemented: ORS 460.355
Hist.: DC 13-1982, f. 4-21-82, ef. 4-30-82; Renumbered from 814-060-0150; BCA 3-1991(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-25-91; BCA 26-1991, f. 8-26-91, cert. ef. 8-27-91; BCD 10-1994, f. 4-25-94, cert. ef. 5-1-94; BCD 15-1998, f. 9-30-98, cert. ef. 1-1-99
General Standards and Requirements
(1) All codes, standards, and publications adopted by reference in these rules are adopted pursuant to OAR 918-008-0000.
(2) Except for devices and equipment subject to OAR 918-200-0065, amusement rides and devices subject to inspection and permit under these rules shall be manufactured, installed and maintained according to American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards and by the additional standards adopted in these rules.
(3) Effective April 1, 2015 the Oregon Amusement Ride and Device Specialty Code consists of the following:
(a) ASTM F1159 — 2011, Standard Practice for Design and Manufacture of Patron Directed, Artificial Climbing Walls, Dry Slide, Coin Operated and Purposeful Water Immersion Amusement Rides and Devices and Air-Supported Structures.
(b) ASTM F1193 — 2014, Standard Practice for Quality, Manufacture, and Construction of Amusement Rides and Devices.
(c) ASTM F1957 — 1999 (2011), Standard Test Method for Composite Foam Hardness — Durometer Hardness.
(d) ASTM F2007 – 2012, Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture, and Operation of Concession Go-Karts and Facilities.
(e) ASTM Standard F2137 – 2013, Standard Practice for Measuring the Dynamic Characteristics of Amusement Rides and Devices.
(f) ASTM Standard F2291 – 2014, Standard Practice for Design of Amusement Rides and Devices.
(g) ASTM F2374 – 2010, Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture, Operation, and Maintenance of Inflatable Amusement Devices.
(h) ASTM F2375 – 2009, Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture, Installation and Testing of Climbing Nets and Netting/Mesh used in Amusement Rides, Devices, Play Areas and Attractions.
(i) ASTM F2460 – 2011, Standard Practice for Special Requirements for Bumper Boats.
(j) ASTM F2959 – 2012, Standard Practice for Special Requirements for Aerial Adventure Courses.
(4) Daily Operating Inspection:
(a) Each amusement ride shall be given a daily operating inspection by the ride operator before any passenger is permitted to ride. Results of these daily inspections shall be recorded and kept on file by the operator for at least two years, and made available upon request by the division;
(b) A ride or device not properly assembled or defective or unsafe in any of its parts, controls, or safety equipment shall not be operated.
(5) Control of Operation:
(a) Amusement devices shall be operated only by ride operators at least 18 years of age;
(b) Every ride operator shall be trained in the use and function of all normal operating controls, signal systems and safety devices applicable to the ride or device and of the proper use, function, capacity and speed of the particular ride or device being operated. A ride operator shall be at the operating controls during operation and shall have complete control of the ride or device at all times the ride is operated for public use. When the ride or device is shut down the controls shall be locked or incapacitated to avoid unauthorized operation;
(c) Except for amusement devices designed to be operated or controlled by a passenger, only trained ride operators shall handle the controls during normal operation.
(6) A ride or device shall not be loaded beyond its rated capacity or operated at an unsafe speed or at any speed greater than that prescribed by the design engineer or manufacturer. When this information is not available, the operator shall develop criteria for safe operating speeds and rated capacity to the satisfaction of the division.
(7) An operator shall report by telephone to the division as soon as practicable, any accident that occurs from the operation of an amusement ride or device, and that results in death, serious injury or property damage in excess of $5,000. A written report shall be filed with the division within five working days following the accident. If the accident is a result of equipment failure, the device shall not be operated until it is inspected by an inspector authorized by these rules to inspect the device.
(8) Public Protection:
(a) An amusement device shall not be operated while any person is in a position to be in danger of harm or injury. Areas of potential danger shall be fenced, barricaded or otherwise guarded;
(b) Amusement rides and devices shall not be assembled, disassembled, or operated in a location that at any time may be nearer to energized overhead power lines than:
(A) For lines rated 600 volts or less, minimum clearance between the lines and any part of a lifting crane, ride structure, concession booth, building or equipment shall be 15 feet;
(B) For lines rated over 600 volts, minimum clearance between the lines and the lifting crane, ride, structure, concession booth, building or equipment shall be 15 feet.
(c) Internal Combustion Power Sources:
(A) Internal combustion power sources shall be of adequate type, design and capacity to handle the design load;
(B) Fuel tanks should be of adequate capacity to permit uninterrupted operation during normal operating hours. Where it is impossible to provide tanks of proper capacity for a complete day, the ride or device shall be shut down and unloaded or evacuated during the refueling procedure. The fuel supply shall not be replenished while the engines are running;
(C) An enclosed area in which an internal combustion engine is operated shall be ventilated. Exhaust fumes shall be discharged outside the area. The equipment shall be properly grounded;
(D) Internal combustion power sources shall be located in a manner permitting proper maintenance and be protected by guards, fencing or enclosure to prevent exposure to hazard and to secure the equipment from the public;
(E) The operator shall provide and maintain portable fire extinguishers of the classification, capacity and number prescribed by the State Fire Marshal;
(F) Liquid petroleum gas employed either as fuel for internal combustion engines, for heat, or for illumination shall be stored in a manner approved by the State Fire Marshal;
(G) All flammable liquids shall be stored and handled according to State Fire Marshal standards. Bulk storage in quantities above 60 gallons shall not be in the area accessible to the public.
(d) Interior and exterior parts with which passengers may come in contact shall be smooth, rounded, free from sharp, rough or splintered edges or corners, and with no protruding screws or projections which might cause injury. Parts upon or against which passengers might be thrown by action of the ride shall be adequately padded to prevent or minimize the possibility of injury.
(9) Electrical Standards:
(a) Code. Permanent electrical conductors and equipment installed on or around permanent and temporary amusement parks, carnivals, amusement rides or devices shall conform to the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code. Temporary electrical conductors and equipment, and permanent conductors and equipment within permanent rides and devices shall conform to manufacturers' specifications. Electrical equipment and wiring methods in or on rides, concessions or other units shall be provided with mechanical protection where such equipment or wiring methods are subject to physical damage;
(b) Portable Power Outlets and Terminal Boxes. Boxes shall be designed so that no live parts are exposed to accidental contact. Where installed outdoors, the box shall be of weatherproof construction and mounted so that the bottom of the enclosure is not less than six inches above the ground. Boxes shall be kept locked where located in an area accessible to the general public. Receptacles of the grounding type shall have overcurrent protection. Service power shall be connected to the box by receptacles mounted on the exterior walls with safety grounding. Receptacles of the grounding type shall have overcurrent protection within the box. The overcurrent protection shall not exceed the ampere rating of the receptacle, except as permitted for motors. Branch circuits shall include means for equipment grounding and shall connect to receptacles mounted on the box. Exterior openings shall be provided with protective covers, draining eaves or canvas. Conductors fed directly through an opening on the wall of the box shall be color-coded, properly sized, and provided with strain relief. Fuses or breakers shall be secured solidly and all connections within the boxes are to be made with threaded screws and lugs of the proper size. Busbars shall have an ampere rating not less than the overcurrent device supplying the box. Where conductors terminate directly on busbars, busbar connectors shall be provided;
(c) Wiring Methods. Flexible cords and cables shall be permitted for temporary installations provided they are listed for extra hard usage, wet location and be sunlight resistant. Flexible cords and cables supplying power to the disconnecting means of a ride or device shall not be smaller than #10 AWG (American Wire Gauge) and shall contain an equipment-grounding conductor. Metal enclosures of electric equipment and metal frames and metal parts of rides, concessions, trailers, trucks or other equipment that support or contain electrical equipment shall be grounded and bonded to the same source. Single conductor cable shall be permitted only in sizes #2 and larger. Open conductors are prohibited except as part of a listed assembly or for festoon lighting. Flexible cords and cables shall be continuous without splice or taps between boxes or fittings. A box or fitting shall be installed at each connection point, outlet, switchpoint or junction point. Flexible cords or cables run on the ground, where accessible to the public, shall be covered with nonconductive mats. Cables and mats shall be arranged so as not to present a tripping hazard. Cord connectors shall not be laid on the ground in areas traversed by the public. Flexible cords and cables shall be protected from overcurrent at their source of supply;
(d) Disconnecting Means. Each ride and concession shall be provided with a fused disconnect switch or circuit breaker located in an area readily accessible from the operator's station. The disconnecting means shall be readily accessible to the operator, including when the ride is in operation. Where accessible to unqualified persons, the enclosure for the switch or circuit breaker shall be of the lockable type. A shunt trip device that opens the fused disconnect or circuit breaker when a switch located in the ride operator's console is closed shall be a permissible method of opening the circuit.
(e) Power Sources. Electrical power sources shall be located to permit proper maintenance and protected by guards, fencing or enclosures to prevent exposure to the public;
(f) An amusement ride or device constructed before October 1, 1996, which has been issued an operating permit by the Division within the last three years, may be maintained using previously approved electrical materials and methods until the ride or device is rebuilt, subject to major electrical alteration. All other rides or devices without manufacturers' information shall conform to the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code in effect on the date the ride or device was first approved for an operating permit in Oregon.
(10) Stairways, Landings and Ramps.
(a) Safe and adequate means of access to and from amusement rides and devices shall be provided. All passenger ways shall be free from debris, obstruction, projection and other hazards. All floor, ramp and step surfaces shall be constructed and maintained to prevent slipping and tripping. A safe clearance shall be maintained from all mechanical handling equipment;
(b) Adequate stairways or ramps and necessary landings and platforms shall be provided where persons enter or leave a device, ride or structure that is above or below grade or floor level at the entrance to and exit from such. Unless provided by a recognized manufacturer as a part of the amusement ride or device, the design and construction of stairways, ramps, railings and exits shall conform to the Oregon Structural Specialty Code in effect at the time of manufacture. All stairs with more than three risers shall have handrails or railings on both sides regardless of width;
(c) Stairways, landings and ramps shall be designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with the Oregon Structural Specialty Code in effect at the time the ride or device was first issued an operating permit, but so as to sustain safely a live load of at least 90 pounds per square foot;
(d) At least two exits remote from each other shall be provided from each level floor, tier, room or balcony. An entrance may serve as an exit for the purposes of compliance with this rule. All exits shall conform to the Oregon Structural Specialty Code in effect at the time the amusement ride or device was first issued an operating permit in Oregon, but in no case shall be less than 28 inches wide;
(e) Access to and exits from amusement rides and devices and associated structures shall be provided with illumination by natural or artificial means of at least five foot-candles measured at grade level.
(11) Housekeeping:
(a) Cleanliness. A suitable number of containers for refuse shall be provided in and around all amusement rides and devices and associated structures. Excessive accumulations of trash or rubbish shall be promptly removed. All parts of amusement rides or devices and associated structures used by the public shall be kept clean. The area shall be clear and kept free from trash and tripping hazards;
(b) Air Compressors and Equipment. Air compressors, air compressor tanks and related equipment shall be constructed, equipped and maintained to insure safe operation at all times. Air compressor tanks and other air receivers used with air compressors shall be operated and maintained in compliance with applicable provisions of ORS 480.510 through 480.665 and the rules adopted by the Oregon Board of Boiler Rules;
(c) Oil and Hydraulic Systems. Oil and hydraulic systems and other related equipment used in connection with amusement devices shall be free of leaks and shall be maintained to insure safe operation at all times;
(d) Machinery and Machine Guarding. Machinery used in or with an amusement device shall be enclosed, barricaded or otherwise effectively guarded against contact. Guards removed for maintenance shall be replaced before normal operation is resumed. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be provided to protect the public from injury. Guards shall be fixed to the machine where possible and secured elsewhere if attachment to the machine is not possible. The guard or barrier shall not offer an accident hazard in itself. Barriers shall be secured to prevent movement or tipover. The barriers shall be located to keep the public at a safe distance from the ride. All machinery designed for a fixed location shall be secured;
(e) Mechanical Power Transmission. All power transmission devices and associated moving parts shall be shielded, enclosed or barricaded to protect the public or shall be sufficiently distant to prevent hazard;
(f) Welding, Cutting and Brazing. Welding, cutting or brazing shall not be performed where the public can directly observe the process or be hit by sparks of flying materials. Any welding, cutting and brazing performed when the public is present shall be behind temporary solid barriers.
[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]
Stat. Auth.: ORS 460.355
Stats. Implemented: ORS 460.355
Hist.: DC 13-1982, f. 4-21-82, ef. 4-30-82; Renumbered from 814-060-0200; BCD 10-1994, f. 4-25-94, cert. ef. 5-1-94; BCD 15-1998, f. 9-30-98, cert. ef. 1-1-99; BCD 15-2014, f. 12-31-14, cert. ef. 1-1-15
Inspectors, Files and Information
(1) Scope. This rule establishes the minimum standards for inspectors, for communication between manufacturers, operators and inspectors, and the required retention of information.
(2) To be qualified to inspect amusement rides in Oregon, inspectors shall have:
(a) Two years experience with an insurance company as an amusement ride inspector;
(b) Two years experience inspecting amusement rides inspecting amusement ride codes while employed by a state or governmental body regulating amusement rides;
(c) Five years field operating and maintenance experience with amusement rides and devices, including responsibility for erection, assembly, disassembly; personnel supervision responsibility for erection, maintenance and operating functions;
(d) Ten years documented practical experience in the design, construction, maintenance, repair, field inspection, and operation of amusement rides and devices as an authorized representative of a recognized manufacturer; or
(e) An equivalent combination of training and experience.
(3) Every inspector shall annually attend at least eight hours of continuing education related to amusement rides and devices sponsored by the Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers or its equivalent. All experience and schooling shall be documented and available to the Division upon request.
(4) Manufacturers' Registries. Manufacturers shall, insofar as reasonably practical, maintain registries of persons in the State of Oregon who have need for information on the amusement rides and devices which they manufacture:
(a) Operator Registry. This registry shall contain names of all persons known to the manufacturer to operate the manufacturer's products within Oregon;
(b) Other Than Operator Registry. This registry shall contain names of all persons within this state who have notified the manufacturer of their legitimate need for information on the manufacturer's products;
(c) Manufacturers may periodically request, via ordinary U.S. mail, that persons on the registries confirm the need for the new information. A manufacturer may remove from the mailing list the names of persons who fail to respond within 60 days;
(d) Ride manufacturers shall notify registrants of all new information relevant to the proper maintenance, operation and inspection of the amusement rides and devices they manufacture.
(5) Ride Files. Operator shall maintain a file for each ride. Records should be kept at least five years, except as otherwise specifically stated in statute or rule. The file shall include;
(a) Record of required permit inspections; and
(b) Correspondence related to the manufacturer, including:
(A) Bulletins and other manufacturing information; and
(B) Records indicating modifications recommended by the manufacturer were made.
(c) The operating instructions;
(d) All technical information supplied by the manufacturer; and
(6) Such other information as required by these rules.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 460.355
Stats. Implemented: ORS 460.355
Hist.: DC 13-1982, f. 4-21-82, ef. 4-30-82; Renumbered from 814-060-0500; BCD 10-1994, f. 4-25-94, cert. ef. 5-1-94; BCD 15-1998, f. 9-30-98, cert. ef. 1-1-99
Bungee Jumping
Except for jumps from towers or devices specifically engineered and designed for reverse jumping or catapulting, "bungee catapulting," "negative jumping," "reverse jumping," "launching," "tandem, double or multiple jumping," or "sandbagging" shall not be permitted.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 460.355
Stats. Implemented: ORS 460.355
Hist.: BCD 10-1994, f. 4-25-94, cert. ef. 5-1-94; BCD 15-2014, f. 12-31-14, cert. ef. 1-1-15
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You might remember that the president was basically a walking ad for BlackBerry and was rarely seen without his beloved smartphone. Early in his first term when there was talk that he would have to give up his beloved 'Berry for a more secure phone, RIM gave Obama a special BlackBerry 8830 World Edition with a special app called SecureVoice that was designed to work with the NSA. But the president has seemed to replace his once trusty BlackBerry with a tablet.
Apple iPad 2 given to him by none other than the late Steve Jobs who gave it to the president before the slate was launched, most likely at a dinner the president attended with other high-tech stars in Silicon Valley.
Now that the president has another four years to rule, he might be looking around for a new smartphone. in April 2011, the president said that the White House needed cooler phones. Microsoft responded with a tweet saying that its Windows Phone 7 is a cool phone and offered to send him one. Considering that we've never seen a picture of Obama with such a device, we assume he never took Microsoft up on the offer. A month later, the Feds replaced their BlackBerry devices with Android phones.
Think about how far we've come in Obama's first four years. Android came from a miniscule market share to ruling the smartphone land, tablets have become a mainstream device and we now have 5 inch phablets available. High-end smartphones now are driven by quad-core processors with 2GB of RAM aboard. We can't even start to guess what the next four years will bring.
Perhaps the president will give BlackBerry 10 a chance once it is launched. It certainly won't be anything like the BlackBerry models that Obama used on his first presidential campaign and his early days in office and could be cool enough to satisfy the president's desire for such as smartphone.
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One of the most awe-inspiring baseball players of all time died last Saturday, Stan "the Man" Musial. He was a great, great player for the St. Louis Cardinals with a lifetime batting average of .331. He was also celebrated for his good sportsmanship, his refusal to complain, his good-nature, and. his generosity to fans. Sort of the anti-Lance Armstrong.
From his Washington Post obituary by Dennis Drabelle:
Stan "The Man" Musial, one of major league baseball's most prolific hitters and a model of good sportsmanship during his Hall of Fame career with the St. Louis Cardinals, died Saturday. He was 92.
The death was announced by the team. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that he had Alzheimer's disease.
The most beloved Cardinal of all, Mr. Musial led the National League in batting seven times in the 1940s and '50s and was voted the league's most valuable player three times. His lifetime batting average was .331, his total of 3,630 hits ranks fourth all-time, and he was a perennial all-star. After spending the entirety of his 22-year career with the Cardinals, Mr. Musial retired in 1963 with so many firsts to his credit that he may have carved out a new category: the record for holding the most records at one time. . . . [Read more…]


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This book is unlike any other serial killer fiction I've read. It in no way takes itself seriously and that is superbly refreshing if you are like me and appreciate a bit of comedic relief as you read. Mr. Smith introduces one of the most chaotic, psychotic serial killers I've ever had the pleasure to read. This guy is nuts and because of his craziness, I actually had some sympathy for him.
The Santa Claus Killer ( a Santa that kills other Santas) is a new take on an old theme, and yet it works and works well. As the reader follows along in the killer's mind, we see inspiration from Son of Sam and from Ed Gein as well as lesser bits of other well known serial killers in real life. As the story plays out, you have to wonder what motivates this guy (besides the voices in his head) and it is mind blowing when you reach the end and discover how it all began.
For the policemen and the FBI task force assigned to find this guy, he always manages to stay one step ahead while continuing his rampage of murdering Santas and other people along the way. As with all police departments and FBI units, there is some fumbling and bumbling along the way and many secrets to be unfolded and discovered.
Written in a truly unique style that lies somewhere between a screenplay, a novel and a picture-less comic book, Mr. Smith throws new twists and turns at you on almost every page. He also paints a picture of New York City at Christmas time that I hope to never see.
With action of some sort on every page, you also get to enjoy a number of pop culture and current events that play into the plot driving you to turn to the next page. There is a bit of authorial intervention, but it really doesn't take anything away from a good read. I understand that this is going to be the first in a series and I, for one, am looking forward to the next book. I like Mr. Smith's style of storytelling – it's that fresh and different. And the next time I see a Santa – I do believe I will shutter and find a way out of the room.
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Chetcuti and Xuereb miss out on final in Maribor
William Chetcuti and Nathan Lee Xuereb, Malta's two representatives at this year's World Cup finals, just missed out on a place in the Double Trap medal match yesterday as the world's best shooters gathered at the Gaj Shooting Club ranges in Slovenia for the prestigious ISSF season-ending international shoot.
Chetcuti and Xuereb both had 139 points at the end of the qualifying round.
On count-back, Chetcuti was classified eighth overall and Xuereb ninth.
After three rounds of 50 clays each, the Maltese pair were just one point short of a place in a shoot-off for the sixth and final slot in the barrage, a place that was contested by Italian Francesco D'Aniello and Hakan Dahlby, of Sweden, who both gained 140 points in qualifying.
Dahlby kept his cool in the shoot-off to book his place in the final after D'Aniello missed on his fourth clay in the decider.
For the 15-year-old Xuereb, this was his first showing at an ISSF final and the experience in Maribor should stand him in good stead for future competitions at this level.
However, Chetcuti was looking to finish the season on a better note.
After an encouraging start to the year, winning a silver medal at the Tucson World Cup shoot in March, Chetcuti failed to reach the barrage at the Royal Artillery Barracks in a pre-Olympic ISSF event in April before settling for a modest ninth placing in the London Games in August.
In all, 57 shooters from 28 countries were registered for the five Olympic shotgun events in Maribor. These include the top contenders throughout this year's ISSF World Cup series, the defending champions and the Olympic medallists.
On Sunday, Oguzhan Tuzun, of Turkey, won the men's Trap gold medal after a shoot-off with Russia's 2004 Olympic champion Alexey Alipov.
Double Trap result
1. J. Richmond (US) 145+47 192; 2. R. Sodhi (India) 144+47 191; 3. F. Aldeehani (Kuwait) 143+47 190; 4. V. Mosin (Russia) 141+46 187; 5. H. Dahlby 140+46 186; 6. M. Leybo (Russia) 141+40 181; 7. F. D'Aniello (Italy) 140; 8. W. Chetcuti (Malta) 139; 9. N.L. Xuereb (Malta) 139; 10. D. Di Spigno (Italy) 135; 11. V. Fokeev (Russia) 131.
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