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Fantasy Football Tool Lets Players Crowdsource Potential Picks [Video]
Hitpost's new app lets you draft a better team by reaching out to your network for suggestions.
Fantasy Football Polls, a smartphone app who's name certainly doesn't bury the lede, does just what it says; it allows you to create and share polls about fantasy football. Hitpost, an application development company catering to sports fans, released the app as a way for fantasy football fans to crowdsource their draft and improve their picks.
Users who are uncertain of their picks, or are just looking to start a conversation, set up polls between players and defer to the wisdom of the crowd on matters of trades, pickups, and starters. They reach out to their friends and followers who vote on who they feel is the better pick, or conversely, if you prefer to revel in the gratifying schadenfreude of the Bad Quarterback League, the most likely athletic disappointments.
Founded in 2009, Hitpost has developed a whole suite of apps aimed at at the diligent sports fan, including Sports Bet, an app that lets you bet on with your friends using virtual currency, and Hitpost.com, a fantasy sports news site.
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Pernod prepares to take Cuban-made rum to the United States
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* Bacardi has U.S. rights to "Havana Club" name
* Pernod hopes for growth boost if embargo lifted
By Elizabeth Pineau and Dominique Vidalon
HAVANA/PARIS, May 19 (Reuters) - French drinks giant Pernod Ricard is poised to sell its Cuban-made rum in the United States once a 53-year-old trade embargo is lifted, going head-to-head with Cuban-founded Bacardi which dominates the world's biggest market.
Pernod's Havana Club will have to change its name to "Havanista" for U.S. customers, because Bacardi International, now Bermuda-based after its founders fled the communist island in the 1960s, has the U.S. rights to the "Havana Club" name.
But it is aiming more widely than the niche market made up mainly of Cuban communities based in Florida, 90 miles (145 km) from their homeland, who drink the Havana Club made by Bacardi in the U.S. Caribbean territory Puerto Rico.
"If the embargo is lifted, we could gain access to an enormous market and a substantial growth booster for the coming years," Jerome Cottin-Bizonne, CEO of Pernod Ricard's Havana Club, told Reuters at the San Jose de las Lajas distillery, where Havana Club is made in ageing cellars under a joint venture between Pernod and state-owned company Cuba Ron.
It is unclear when that might happen, but the company is beginning to benefit in a small way as relations between U.S. President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro warm. Continuación...


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The IU Libraries recently celebrated the inclusion of the IU Liberian Collections (IULC) in the Libraries' research holdings, further strengthening one of this country's finest African Studies collections.
The Liberian Collections at IU date back to 1997 when University of Delaware Professor emeritus Svend E. Holsoe donated his extensive Institute for Liberian Studies materials to the IU Archives of Traditional Music. This collection, along with the Warren and Kathleen d'Azevedo Collection, formed the early core of the IULC. Also central to the collection are political papers such as those of William V.S. Tubman, Liberia's longest-serving president, which were brought to IU where they were preserved, organized, microfilmed, digitized, and made available to researchers. The original Tubman papers and photographs are being temporarily stored in the ALF until the Tubman family feels they can be safely and permanently returned to Liberia.
In 2004 Dr. Verlon Stone, currently Special Advisor to the IU Libraries on the IULC, and Dr. D. Elwood Dunn, a former Liberian government official and emeritus professor of political science at Sewanee—The University of the South (Tennessee), received grants from their respective universities to assess the condition of Liberian document repositories. Liberian archives containing a wide variety of government documents had suffered after nearly a quarter century of civil strife within the country. The infrastructure necessary for storing, preserving, and providing access to such documents was no longer available, and environmental conditions were placing materials in ever-greater danger of deteriorating beyond repair.
According to Dr. Stone, "The reach and impact of the IU Liberian Collections extends far beyond our most optimistic plans in 2004. A ten-year collaboration with the Center for National Documents and Records Agency (CNDRA) and other government of Liberia agencies has benefited the partners in both Liberia and at IU. Now that CNDRA and the IULC can exchange digitized materials via high-speed broadband connections, the public has access to valuable Liberian documents, and an international audience of scholars, government officials and development specialists can utilize important primary source material."
With support from organizations including the British Library's Endangered Archives Programme, the Africana Librarians Council, the World Bank, and the IU African Studies Program, the collections have grown enormously in size and scope, but have maintained a steadfast commitment to preserve and provide access to material via reading rooms, microfilm, and digital technologies, both at Indiana University and in Liberia.
IU Libraries experts including director of the IU Office of Archives & Records Management Phil Bantin, IU Libraries Digital Media Specialist Kara Alexander, Liberian Collections Archivist Megan MacDonald, and many others, partnered with Dr. Stone and CNDRA to launch a digital scanning center in Monrovia, Liberia, focused specifically on preserving and making land deed registers publically available. Because disputes over property ownership can exacerbate civil unrest and political instability, the security and authenticity of documents such as land deeds can have a profound national impact. The CNDRA Digital Scanning Center continues a training and certification program for Liberian digital scanning technicians, developed by the IU Libraries digital library core services and the IULC.
The IU Liberian Collections have been used extensively since their arrival at Indiana University. Scholars from as far away as England, Germany and Australia have come to research issues ranging from the environmental impact of the Firestone Natural Rubber Company to the impact of the Liberian experience on African-American missionaries and their theology.
Julie Bobay, Associate Dean for Collection Development and Scholarly Communications, said, "These collections add tremendous depth and richness to the IU Libraries' African Studies Collection, which is itself a large, well-respected and important research collection for scholars around the world. The addition of the IU Liberian Collections enhances the Libraries' ability to achieve our mission; these unique resources will uncover new knowledge and new insights for today's and tomorrow's scholars."
In addition, researchers have come to IU to use the archive to trace their family's history in the aftermath of their emigration to Liberia as free people of color. Many African-Americans emigrated to Liberia after gaining their freedom, and letters, newspaper articles, photos, and ships' logs contained within the archive are parts of their ancestral puzzle.
As project archivist Megan MacDonald explains, "Every Liberian or Liberian American I've met, inside or outside of the Archives, is genuinely grateful for the work we're doing here. Hearing their stories and having them thank me definitely makes me that much more passionate about the work that I'm doing here because I know it's making a difference."
About the IU Libraries African Studies Collection:
The African Studies Collection in the Herman B. Wells Library is highly ranked. Its vast print, audiovisual, and digital holdings include a significant body of materials on and in African languages as well as two special collections: the Somali Collection considered one of the top three in the world; and the H.K. Banda Archive, a collection of primary materials on Malawi and southern and central Africa more generally. Rare materials are housed in the Lilly Library.


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What LibraryThing doesn't do
There's no circulation feature, meaning there's no integrated way to check out an item to a patron, get notification if the book is overdue, notify patrons, or keep track of circulation statistics.
How you can use LibraryThing for your circulating library anyway
- Record a patron name and lend/due date in the private comments field.
- Why private comments? Because it would be a breach of anonymity if the whole world could see that John Doe had checked out sensitive material.
- You could get around this by using patron IDs (numerical strings, or usernames), but you'd have to keep the list of ID=name on a spreadsheet elsewhere.
- Indicating availability
- For example ONLOAN (to show it is on loan) and DATE-DUE:2010-03-13 (to show when it is due back).
- Or move loaned books to an ONLOAN collection
Cataloging materials other than books
LibraryThing is built to catalog books. That being said, you can catalog other materials (DVDs, newspapers, etc.)
- On the Add Books page, there is a link for "manual entry"
- Although this is set up for book data, you can use it to add an item such as a DVD
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My friend kept her records in great shape; there are very few scratches or scuffs on them and they play beautifully. So I've tried to recapture a little ritual that I followed pretty faithfully back in the summer: daddy-daughter record time. Some of you may remember I blogged a little about this a while ago: that when my little girl was just a few months old, we would go up to my "record room" and I would put on a classic vinyl on the RCA turntable my dad had and that I grew up listening to. I've played some classics for her: Dark Side of the Moon, Born To Run, Songs In the Key of Life, the Grateful Dead's Wake of the Flood, Little Feat's Waiting For Columbus, Steely Dan's Can't Buy a Thrill and Aja. Recently, we worked our way through Neil Young's first anthology, Decade, which my friend had given me. My little girl responds to music. She jiggles, she coos and laughs, and occasionally she'll full-on dance.
I've played the Beatles for her before. Last summer, when she was three months old, I introduced her to Abbey Road. She didn't seem terribly impressed, although she did poop in the middle of "Carry That Weight." But I should have known that a young child should perhaps grow with the Beatles to fully appreciate their musical majesty and power. I wouldn't give her Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix until she's read the first four, so I also ought to respect the artistic development of the greatest pop-rock band ever.
So, I played Meet The Beatles for my little girl. And she loved it. I mean, like, enthralled loved it. The first song is "I Want To Hold Your Hand" and I'm telling you. That sweet, delicious little sound of the needle striking vinyl, gentle scratches popping through the speakers, and then – those first three notes! I had set her down in the floor while I put the record on, and she was searching around her for some colorful object to hold her attention, but then that sound! And she looked up at me with this look of delight in her eyes, as if asking me, "What is this wonderful noise?"
"It's the Beatles," I told her with a smile, holding up the record cover. She took it out of my hands, holding it on either side with both hands and studying it intently. Then she began to bounce to the beat, never taking her eyes off of the cover. She did this through the whole first side – "I Want To Hold Your Hand," "I Saw Her Standing There," "This Boy," "It Won't Be Long," "All I've Got To Do," and "All My Loving." She didn't let go of the record cover for those entire fifteen minutes. At times she rocked back and forth; at other times she shook the cover up and down to the beat. During "This Boy" (a slower tune) she began pointing at each of them, speaking slowly as she looked them over. During "It Won't Be Long" she rocked back and forth so happily that she lost balance and toppled over. I picked her and handed her the record sleeve back and she continued her groove undeterred. It was our own private moment of Beatlemania.
I used to be a snob when it came to the Beatles' early records. If it came out before Rubber Soul, I wasn't interested. Those early records were mindless pop, those green English boys aping the sounds of the more original, raw American R&B and rockabilly artists they so admired. I would still contend that their musical and artistic evolution moved ever upward, and that Revolver is song-to-song a better album than Help! Once they quit touring and began to stretch out in the studio, their song-craft leapt to heights never conceived of before. But several years ago (and the recent remastered releases definitely helped) I began to realize that their genius was evident even in those first 45s. Sure, they wore their influences on their sleeves, but a song like "I Saw Her Standing There" is the absolute gold standard for pop song perfection. And it's just so damn catchy! How could anyone not like it, but particularly a child? It's upbeat and fun, but it's simple. Not simplistic or stupid simple, but pure simple. It just makes sense when you hear it, and it's hard for someone my age to imagine that there was a world not too long ago in which this music did not exist, could not be heard. And I'm glad that my beautiful little girl doesn't live in that world.
Next up will be The Beatles' Second Album, Capitol's second American release. It's heavier on covers, but includes "She Loves You" and "You Can't Do That." But even their covers of others' songs – "Money (That's What I Want)," "Please Mister Postman," "Roll Over Beethoven" – still convey that youthful, hopeful energy that is so evident in the Beatles' early works. And it's perfect for a young child with new ears, discovering the joys of music. We'll work our way up to the brilliant psychedelia of Sgt. Pepper and the incisive hard rock of the White Album. But those later records are pretty, well, adult. These early records are child-like in the absolute best sense. And it brings me nothing but joy to share them with my daughter and watch her delight to them.


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When you're coming up to a stop light, and the person is signalling to turn left, most people go to the right to pass them since they have to yield to the oncoming traffic, right?
On the other hand, if the person isn't signalling, you can probably just pull up behind them, since the right lane usually has parked cars up ahead anyway, right?
Well I guess the two people in a Passat and 4Runner tonight don't follow this logic, because both of them tried to pass me on the right, trying to cut me off before they reach the parked car! First it was the Passat...I'm in the left lane going straight and he attempts to cut me off but I gun it. He tries again at the next light but this time I was ready and didn't even come close. Then, after he turns off, a 4Runner tries the same thing! I wasn't prepared but kicked it down to 2nd and he was gone. I don't understand people


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When buying u-joints for your Dodge truck it's important that you get the correct joints. In order to do this you must know a few things about your truck. The first thing you'll need to know is what type of engine you have. Whether you have a Turbo Diesel or not will change what joints you'll need. After that you'll need to know how many joints your truck has, either two or three. You can find this out by either crawling under your truck and counting them or call Dodge and they'll give you that answer as well.
The next thing you'll need to know to ensure you get the correct u-joints for your truck is the inner diameter of your yoke. Just simply measure it and select either 2 1/8" or 2 5/8".
The last thing you'll need to know before checking out is the outer diameter of your bearing. It should either be 1 3/16" or a 1 3/8" outer diameter. Once you have that you're ready to check out with your brand new Moog u-joints!
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This reflects the balance between the macro mission of outreach and its implementation at a micro level.
We experience power every day, in a million different ways, in our own lives, from the micro to the macro.
The original Saw was made on a micro budget of $1.2 million.
"They have taken this to an organic, micro, micro level," he said.
Each has their individual mission, and each one seeks to fulfil it on a micro level.
Others are entirely fine-grained and micro- or crypto-crystalline.
Some time, Trask supposed, he'd be able to use the expression "micro-" about a distance of fifty-five million miles, too.
They'd be safe, then, after the micro second when the screens were down.
The surgeon scurried away while Dal took another look at the micro field.
Next day Daisy cashed the micro check for ten hundred silver smackers, which she hid in a broken radionic coffee urn.
word-forming element meaning "small, microscopic; magnifying; one millionth," from Latinized comb. form of Greek mikros "small, little, petty, trivial, slight" (see mica).
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Abnormally small: microcephaly.
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Symbol μ One-millionth (10-6): microliter.
A prefix that means: "small" (as in microorganism) or "one millionth" (as in microsecond).


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After my bitching and complaining about having a sidekick in Resident Evil 6, it seems like a good time as any to praise those who excel in this role. These are the often unsung heroes who make searching for treasure or saving the galaxy a lot less lonely. They may be a love interest, best friend, or programmed to be loyal, it doesn't matter. These characters got your back.
After my bitching and complaining about having a sidekick in Resident Evil 6, it seems like a good time as any to praise those who excel in this role. These are the often unsung heroes who make searching for treasure or saving the galaxy a lot less lonely. They may be a love interest, best friend, or programmed to be loyal, it doesn't matter. These characters got your back.
In order to make this list, each character has to be:
- in a video game
- physically there with you (disembodied voices need not apply)
- someone who can hold their own (no damsels in distress or escort mission fodder)
5. HK-47 (Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic series)"Assassination is my primary function. I also possess excellent hearing and can bend spoons."
Loyalty doesn't get much greater than when it's hardwired in your circuits. HK-47, the homicidal droid with a knack for killing "meatbags", kicks off this list for a few of reasons. One of these is that he was made by your character as an obedient killing machine. Although he prefers the more violent route, HK-47 will fall in line no matter how you wish to tackle a situation. You also have to appreciate a robot with a sick sense of humor.
4. Victor "Sully" Sullivan (Uncharted series)"Real greatness is what you do with the hand you're dealt."
As Nathan Drake's treasure hunting partner and mentor, Victor Sullivan has been through thick and thin. He is a womanizer who loves to smoke, drink, and gamble. On top of all that though, he is a father figure to Drake who will help him in any way he can even while openly doubting his reasoning. The man affectionately nicknamed "Sully" puts his naval training to good use with the ability to handle firearms as well as commandeer a rescue plane in the nick of time. He is a pal you can count on to pick you (and a pretty lady) up no matter how hairy a situation may get.
3. Alyx Vance (Half-Life series)"Good thing you've got your hazard suit on. This stuff's nasty. Got room for two in there?"
Alyx Vance, one of the most beloved females in gaming history, was a shoe-in for this list. Her cute appearance masks an incredibly smart girl with a "take no shit" attitude. Her interaction with you in Half-Life 2 is one of the first moments I remember where you truly build a relationship with a character that goes beyond the story. A skilled hacker and very capable with a pistol in hand, Alyx is an invaluable ally in the fight against the Combine organization. She's also full of personality and seems to grow a potential relationship with the protagonist Gordon Freeman during their time together. It's not too far off to say that Alyx is a primary reason why many gamers hope Half-Life 3 sees the light of day.
2. Garrus Vakarian (Mass Effect series)"You know me, always like to savor that last shot before popping the heatsink."
Who thought you could care for a turian more than most any human encountered in the world of Mass Effect? If that was the objective for Garrus Vakarian, then mission accomplished. Garrus was a C-Sec officer before joining Commander Shepard's crew to stop fellow turian Saren and his geth army. Since then, we have seen a relationship grow from mutual respect and admiration to friendship and (if playing as a female Shepard) potentially romance. Garrus is secretly insecure despite his cool demeanor and humorous quips. This effectively makes him very relatable and a mainstay for almost any team in need of a proficient sniper ("SCOPED AND DROPPED!") or ship calibrations.
1. Trip (Enslaved: Odyssey to the West)"Save me, save yourself."
Some may think this choice breaks the rule of no "damsels in distress". While it is true she relies on the protagonist Monkey in combat, Trip can still hold her own with an expert knowledge in reprogramming old technology she comes across. The relationship between her and Monkey is a symbiotic one at first that develops slowly into something more. A lack of combat skills is more than made up by her intelligence and ability to think fast. Trip earns the top spot on this list mainly because the voice acting and characterization in Enslaved: Odyssey to the West is just that good. We're on an adventure with this girl who was clever enough to drag us along against our will only to earn it without question as her motivations are revealed. By the end of the game, you really feel for her as she's questioning herself after making a difficult decision.


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The Government of the Federal District, the Ministry of Sport, FIFA and the 2014 FIFA World Cup Local Organising Committee (LOC) would like to inform that in respect for the more than 200 people who died in a tragic incident in Santa Maria, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, the event marking the 500 days to go to the 2014 FIFA World Cup, previously scheduled for this Monday (28.01), in Brasilia, has been cancelled. The Government of the Federal District, the Ministry of Sport, FIFA and the LOC feel extremely sad for what happened and give their sympathy to the families of the victims.
The unveiling of the FIFA World Cup official poster, which was part of this Monday's event, was rescheduled to Wednesday (30.01), after the LOC board meeting, in Rio de Janeiro. The press conference is scheduled to 12:30pm local time at Royal Tulip Hotel São Conrado. The conference press room will open at 11:30am.
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When you don't want to do the whole lifts thing in your shoes, you can always do what Al Pacino does. Go out to your backyard, find a bird's nest and then glue it to your head.
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I always get suspicious of people who make claims against celebrities and then suddenly are having photo shoots for tabloids. Not random out on the street photos, but full on, coming over to your house and pose for them photos. That's not to say that Jessica Gibson isn't about ten times more attractive than Rob Lowe's wife, but I just start getting really wary about their claims.
Helen Mirren seems to be really happy.
I don't think the whole basketball thing is going to fool anyone Hayden. Maybe Hayden Christensen should head over to Spain. You know. Get some sun. See Javier.
I know the perfect wedding gift for Pete Wentz. www.zubaz.com
Hello Miranda Kerr. How you doing? That line works better with a little smirk, a head toss, and "What is love" playing in the background.
The alleged father of Minnie Driver's baby is Craig Zolezzi.
Mariah Carey almost got out of the way quick enough. Ryan Seacrest just missed getting all air.
No fancy dresses for Leighton Meester. Just get her a sheet and an ammunition belt and she is good to go for the night.
Lets count all the male Korean fans Keanu Reeves has. I count one, but it could just be a girl with really short hair. I love how none of the posters are actually of Keanu.
Where has Sadie Frost been? Not that I have been looking or anything.
The man and the legend known as Suggs.
That's right Reese. Keep drinking. It really is my only chance. Does Cindy Crawford ever look ugly?
One Night Only – London
The slouching is sure to distract from everything else.
Where else are you going to find photos of Willem Dafoe and Deborah Harry? Hmmm?
The lovely Virginia Madsen.
One of the great ones. Tony Curtis.
I know you wouldn't know it by looking at Scott Speedman, but this event did actually occur at night.
I think everyone would have to admit that Simon LeBon has probably had better days.
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A fresh swarm can amaze you at how quickly they can build comb. Their very survival depends on it. They bring in pollen for baby food. I would not me concerned about moving them. I usually wait until pollen is coming in before I move my traps as well. IMO if they are building and she is laying, then she has fattened up because of their feeding her post swarm. Hope you have success.
Your bars in the nuc and the hive will interchange I guess. Move them over and give them some extra empty bars and a follower board. My TBH is wide enough inside/bottom that I put an entrance feeder inside the hive. As they fill the hive with comb keep them a few empty bars. This spring I put some new bars just inward of the brood, and they built comb and the queen had more room. Good luck to you and your bees. So far I haven't put up any swarm traps. I have just caught swarms in trees, shook them out, and put them in a hive. I think I am going to make some traps also. Enough rambling. Hope the best for youJoe
I would think it might be a bit disruptive to the bees to be transferring the bars over to a full box if the bees are festooning, actively drawing comb. I think I would be inspecting to see that most comb is mostly drawn before I would move them to a larger box. I must say I've not run any top bar hives myself though so take my thinking with a spoon of salt and do as you feel best.
Just me (and I don't have more than one location so take with salt) I'd only more and transfer the same day/time. You're saying your going to move them. Have them reorient, get over the move then transfer them. Unless the transfer will have the new box in the same exact spot with and opening then they have to go back through reorient and such. Maybe one of the more experienced trapper will happen by. I have captured swarms but not by trapping so I really can claim any expertise.


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Looking for help with a Pontiac 350 V8 in my 1971 Pontiac Le Mans 4 door. Long story short, it drives like a boat. I've been working on my 1970 2 door Le Mans with a 350, but it already had stuff done to the rear end gear ratio and so on. It'll burn off the back tires. Problem is I know nothing about gearing ratio's, and tuning in general, I just know the words.My 1971 4 door has 39,000 miles, and is in excellent shape, but since it's a stock 71 it drives like an 80's Buick. I know that I'm already dealing with decompressed 71 350 to begin with, so compared to my 70 model it will still be a bit less aggressive, but right now, it's all grandma car.Any tips would be awesome. Just a point in the right direction.1970 Pontiac Lemans. Will tear it up!1971 Le Mans.
Now thats a pretty cool pair, I like 'em. I'd say jack up the rearend and count how many turns of the driveshaft equals one turn at the tires. If its three or more, you have a decent gear ratio. If less, yeah think about making an improvement there for performance's sake. Other than that, universal tactics apply, such as dual exhaust, four barrel carb, electronic ignition, careful timing and mixture tuning, etc. Add what you don't have yet. Some poly sway bar end link bushings would be a start on the suspension if its all still tight. Those pizza cutter tires aren't helping either ... but we're here to help.
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hiyeah cool car, cool neighborhood.how much money do you have?can you do your own woirk?as idrivejunk mentioned. if you have freeway gears changing them will like;y get you the most bang for the buck. 350's are common but they increase your engine rpm a bit a fwy speed. high stall torque converters will help you roast the tires too.build a nice 400 engine.
UPDATE: Replaced some cracked hoses and did the first basic maintenance and that helped dramatically. It can't burn the back tires like the two door, but has no problem cruising at 70 mph or more.This weeks agenda:1.) After market air cleaner. Those stock ones are a bit restrictive.2.) Tires and rims. 255/60R15 on front and 275/60R15 on back.I'm actually leaning towards what you all suggested, mainly because I would like to keep it a smooth easy ride. My two door is a beast but sacrifices that smooth ride at 70 mph. With a 4 barrel intake and carb I think I would get right where I'm hoping to be. Also, it's all stuff I can do myself. I can install/rebuild carbs, and all the easy stuff, but rebuilding an engine, or rear end is out of my budget or ability.
I bet that thing rides real nice.Comments on the agenda-Just flip the stock air cleaner lid. Or cut the welds with a chisel and remove the snout then jigsaw a hole to match in the other side. Can you tell theres some JYD in me?I've had the tire sizes you listed, on several 68-72 A-bodies. On a 69 GP now. Even if you run stock steel rims (more backspace than any aftermarkets I know of) at stock ride height, you will probably have some possibly significant rub issues at both ends (but it WILL look COOL). If you gotta have some big-n-littles, 235s and 255s is a safe bet. 245s all around is also pretty great. 245s and 255s isn't much contrast but is what I would judge as a safe max on that, especially if you want to tote passengers. Of course every car and dude is different and these are just opinions / friendly guidance.
Been hard at work. Replaced a lot of vacuum line, heavy duty fan clutch, points, checked the timing, rebuilt the carburetor, 18 inch tires and rims, did some brake work, oh, and the mandatory racing stripe....really coming along nicely. Haven't 100% got the temp problem handled. Runs at about 185 around town and idling which is good, but on the highway it runs between 200-210. Really bizarre problem to have. Gonna fine tune the timing to make sure that's not the problem. I'm still running points for now, so it's possible. I got the timing set up earlier, but found and fixed some vaccuum leaks since then so I could have gotten thrown off by those.
helloyour hot prob is commn. most likely your rad is too small.what is your thermostat rating? it should be 180 or 192.


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1st time this has ever happened to me. I lowered my window to show my ID to get into work this morning. It made a little noise going down this time...kind of like a creaking sound on old wood floors. Well I go to put it back up, it makes the same sound, goes up about 5 inches, then automatically goes back down. So I try a second time and it does this again, this time it goes up a little further. I wait about a minute and try a third time and it goes all the way up.
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Inside sits Toe Aung, a former army major who almost by accident bears one of the biggest responsibilities in reform-era Myanmar: planning Yangon's unstoppable transformation from a regional backwater into Southeast Asia's next megacity.
As deputy head of urban planning, a department which didn't exist until he set it up in 2011, Toe Aung's task is unenviable. With its power shortages, floods, traffic jams, pollution and slums, Yangon is a moldering testament to nearly half a century of economic stagnation under military dictatorship.
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I have an AR-15 SBR that has a 7.5 inch barrel. I would like to put an 11.5 inch barrel upper on the lower. Is it legal to swap out the uppers since the lower is registered as an SBR?
Yep, as long as it is "temporary". If, however, you "permanently" change the length, say by selling off your original 7.5" upper, ATF needs to know so they can update your paperwork to the new length.
Thanks, I was hoping that would be the case. Time to go shopping.
Okay , not to hijack the thread , but my neighbor is getting ready to switch depts , he is an ex LEO , getting ready to get onto my towns force ( thank god another good guy) . He has an AR15 with a 10 inch barrel , that used to belong to his ex dept , that he acquired legally . How much does he need to do to register his SBR , it is a 10" barrel .
Well, if he "acquired legally" he should have already have an approved Form 4 listing it in his name, transferring it from the PD to him. If he does not have a Form 4, he is in possession of an illegal SBR. Only the Feds are exempt from registering their toys with the NFA branch of ATF, state and local LE have to paper all their NFA stuff. They are exempt from the tax, but have to register everything just like us.
If they had it properly registered and then transferred it to him without doing any paperwork ATF thinks it is still in the possession of the PD, not your friend. He needs to get them to do a transfer and they need to keep possession of it until it goes through.
If the PD never registered it in the first place, he needs to remove the shorty upper and have a friend who doesn't own an AR (or has a registered shorty) keep it for him. Then he needs to file a Form 1 asking for permission to make the gun an SBR. Once approved, he can retrieve the upper and reassemble.
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my sister was gave conservator over P&E but I was the Durable P.O.A. with the proof of the crime and no one cared.She works LADPSS and everyone the PVP, PG along with Counsel helped hide the facts the info.was never investigated and because of the intimidation from the PG had known another member of my family ADA they harassed me and had my Mother declared unable to handle her money. Now the ties between my Mother and I have been broken after a long court battle to prevent her from the conservatoship does she also have the power to change the TRUST ? and if so what happens with the APS claim that was flied? the public guardian never did her job and it was reported to the Supervisor who now pushed back on her desk while the PG is no longer working there.
Fraud and misdeeds in the conservatorship system are a challenge. Typically, there is at least some level of negligence and/or complicity by various responsible officials. Having prosecuted what was probably the most significant conservatorship fraud case in California history with a former law partner of mine, I can imagine your frustration.
If what you allege is true and I read it correctly, then yes, the appointed conservator can undertake to change a trust benefitting a conservatee. The conservator can also modify your durable power of attorney if she has not already done so.
You (and your mom who I suspect may be unable to act for herself) may have rights and remedies, and might well benefit from the assistance of legal counsel in trying to work with Adult Protective Services and/or local law enforcement, including the district attorney's office. Hiring a lawyer for that assistance will not be inexpensive, but may be in your mom's best interest.
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your right but I've been going crazy because I'm not a Lawyer the facts are easy to see but hard to say for a layman to the LAW. So thank you Sir. Timothy Wayne
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The Pacific Jewel has a range of entertainment for all passengers on board, from the clubs and entertainment zones on board for younger passengers to the bars and clubs open to adults. Any one of the eight bars is perfect for dancing the night away while meeting other passengers, or if you prefer a quieter and more relaxed time then have a long hot soak in the Jacuzzis. Then there are a whole host of exciting activities like cooking demonstrations, photo and video studio, casino, cyber zone, deck games, performances (including cabaret and live music) as well as the duty free shop.
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The Oasis is the perfect place on board the Pacific Jewel to unwind, in an idyllic adult-only zone perfect for forgetting about everything and relaxing. The Aqua fitness centre is perfect for getting your heart pumping and the spa on board will help you unwind with a range of massages, therapies and treatments.
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Arsenal's Arturo Lupoli has won the Carling Cup New Talent
Award for 2005/06.
The diminutive striker beat off the challenge of former Parma team-mate Giuseppe Rossi (Manchester United), Steven Davis (Aston Villa), Charles N'Zogbia (Newcastle United), Jerome Thomas (Charlton Athletic) and Ben Watson (Crystal Palace) to land the prize for his performances in this year's competition.
Lupoli's best moment in this season's Carling Cup campaign was unquestionably against Reading at Highbury in November.
The 18-year-old replaced Robin van Persie in the 63rd minute and almost immediately rounded former Arsenal keeper Graham Stack before rolling home the Gunners' third of the night.
Copyright 2017 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source


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M.S. in Technological Systems Management
Educational Technology Focus Area
Educational Technology is a diversified Focus Area, concerned with the design, implementation, and assessment of contemporary technologies to enhance education and training. The Department of Technology and Society within the College of Engineering and Applied Science creates educators and trainers who can effectively apply new technologies to enhance education and training. Graduate students develop the knowledge and techniques necessary to analyze the learning needs and goals of their audience; develop and design instructional materials and activities; and assess and evaluate those activities.
Our program emphasizes the: a) use of modern technologies in schools, colleges, business and other areas, b) research, and evaluation of educational technologies, c) alignment with national and New York state educational technolgy standards, and d) ethical and societal issues associated with the use of technology.
This program will prepare you with the skills and knowledge necessary to complete the NYState Educational Technology Specialist certification exam. To see the content of the exam go to http://www.nystce.nesinc.com/PDFs/NY_fld71_objs.pdf
Selected courses are offered as traditional evening classes and as web-based syncrhronous and asynchronous distance learning coursesto reach students who find it difficult to attend classes on campus.Through contracts, classes are offered at extension/teaching centers in several locations on Long Island.
Experts in educational computing can find employment with:
- Schools and colleges that need highly-skilled faculty and administrators
- State departments of education that seek curriculum developers and technology planners
- Government and public service agencies that require trainers for skills development programs
- High-tech manufacturers that hire experts to develop products for the education market
- Publishing companies that need educational software developers for the mass market
- Corporations that hire skilled professionals as instructors and designers of in-house training programs
- Business and organizations, that are expanding their operations to embrace electronic commerce
Course of Study
M.S. Degree - Educational Technology (30 Credits)
REQUIRED COURSES – 6 credits
EST 581 - Heuristics and Quantitative Decision-Making
EST 582 - Introduction to Systems Concepts
EST 521 - The Social and Global Impact of Technology in Education
EST 522 - Integrating Educational Technology into Social Studies and Language Arts
EST 523 - Integrating Educational Technology into Mathematics and Science
EST 524 - The Role of the Educational Technology Specialist
EST 565 - Foundations of Technology in Education
EST 567 - The Internet, Social Networking and Collaborative Environments
EST 570 - Educational Technology Lesson Development
EST 571 - Educational Technology Research Methodologies
EST 573 - Interactive Multimedia Curriculum Design and Development
EST 574 - Distance Learning and Virtual Environments
EST 578 - Human-Computer Interaction Design for Construction
EST 579 - Educational Games
EST 590 - Project Seminar
Please check SOLAR for current scheduling information
EST 501 - Foundations of Educational Technology for Administrators
This course is designed to teach administrators basic principles surrounding educational technology throughout the school and/or district. Students will explore and discuss critical issues surrounding technology in education. Students will understand administrative technology applications, web 2.0 presentation tools, Internet protocol, cybersafety and cyberbullying, Google Apps, social networking, collaboration tools, portable devices and apptivities. The semester project for this course is the development of a needs assessment and research of an educational technology for your school/district.EST 502 - Educational Technology Integration for Administrators
This course is designed to teach administrators how to integrate educational technology within their school/district. Students will understand ISTE Technology Standards for Administrators, the National Technology Plan and the Common Core Standards in relation to educational technology. Students will explore distance education, media streaming and communication tools such as Twitter and Facebook. They will review management systems, data collection/analysis tools and technology funding resources. Students will also learn how to evaluate technology integration throughout their school and/or district. The semester project for this course is the development of an implementation plan and the evaluation of an educational technology that may be used in your school or district.
EST 510 - Fundamentals of Technology in Higher Education
Higher education is impacted by technology on an ever changing scale. Students are bringing in new technology every day. This course will show higher education instructors what technology is available, how higher education students are using technology and offer innovative ways to use that technology to motivate students to learn. Throughout the course students learn about best practices in higher education, a number of web based productivity and course management tools, cyber-ethics and digital footprint, organization of your digital world, collaborating with technology, social media, virtual worlds as well as presentation strategies and tools. The culminating project for this course is the research, assessment, analysis and presentation of a college student profile.EST 511 - Infusing Technology into Higher Education Curriculum
The power of technology allows higher education instructors to teach and motivate students to learn in ways never thought possible. This course will show students how to fully integrate technology into the curriculum. For the semester project, students will review and modernize an existing course to make learning more effective and exciting for the higher education student. Students will learn the best way to update courses by understanding different instructional design models, content management systems and the Google Apps for Education suite. Students will enhance his/her web presence and digital profile by harnessing the power of social media and personal learning networks. Students will also explore potential technology grant opportunities for his/her curriculum, department or instructional area.
EST 521 - The Social and Global Impact of Technology in Education
This course will explore educational systems and practices globally and how the use or lack of use of technology within education impacts society. Inversely students will research how society dictates the use or lack of use of technology in education within the specified educational system. Throughout the course, students will focus on one region of the world and research the current educational system and specifically how they use technology within education. In their research they will find out what technology is available within the educational system, how that technology is used, explore the effectiveness of the technology and research the social impact of that technology use. Students will connect with a global participant via distance communication or video conferencing to gain real world knowledge of the educational system and the use of technology for the specified region. The culminating project is a research based project that assesses the use of technology within the selected global region, offers solutions on how to improve the use of technology and compares that system and the use of technology with our own use of technology locally in our current educational system.
EST 522 - Integrating Educational Technology into Social Studies and Language Arts
Students will learn how to integrate technology into Social Studies and Language Arts curriculum using the ISTE/NETs standards and Common Core State Standards to aid in the delivery of instruction. Students will develop a push-in training model focused on the Social Studies and Language Arts Core Curriculum and subject related needs. Students will meet with a Social Studies and Language Arts educator, assess their needs, design an educational technology push-in around those needs and push-in the training with the educator to their class. The culminating activity for this course is to conduct the push-in training with a Social Studies and Language Arts educator and their class. After the push-in training students will work with the instructor to evaluate the delivery and content of the lesson as well as assess the outcome and results of educator learning.
EST 523 - Integrating Educational Technology into Mathematics and Science
Students will learn how to integrate technology into Math and Science curriculum using ISTE/NETs standards and the Common Core State Standards to aid in the delivery of instruction. Students will develop an educational technology workshop focused on the Math and Science Core Curriculum and subject related needs. Students will meet with a group of Math and Science educators, assess their needs, design an educational technology workshop around those needs and deliver the workshop to the educators. The culminating activity for this course is to conduct the developed workshop to a group of Math and Science educators. After the delivery of the workshop, students will work with the instructor and classmates to evaluate the delivery and content of the lesson as well as assess the outcome and results of educator learning.
EST 524 - The Role of Educational Technology Specialist
In this course students will learn the role and responsibilities of an Educational Technology Specialist. Students will connect with an administrator and work with the course instructor to develop a year-long technology integration plan. The development of the plan will include: a data driven needs assessment based on current goals and technology available, use of that data to address specific technology/curriculum needs, the integration plan proposal, creation of a professional development plan using workshops, push-ins or one-on-one sessions to deliver instruction and a peer evaluation of the effectiveness of the proposed technology integration plan. In addition, students will learn how to infuse the ISTE Standards, support Common Core State Standards, research new technologies and educational resources, and understand the social, political, ethical and legal issues surrounding educational technology.
EST 525 - Google Apps for Education Certified Trainer: Foundations
Google Apps for Education is a powerful suite that now seamlessly integrates into curricula and district technology goals. In this course, students will learn the tools necessary to become a Google Certified Trainer. Students will create and learn how to set up a Google Apps account and domain. They will also develop a comprehensive knowledge of a number of different products within Google Apps including - Drive, Calendar, Gmail, Sites and more. Students will focus on what it takes to become a Google Certified Trainer through hands-on coursework, review and preparation for the six Google Apps for Education Certification exams. The culminating activity for this course is a presentation on how to integrate of one of the Google Apps products into an educational environment.
EST 526 - Google Apps for Education Certified Trainer : Curriculum Integration
In this course, students will learn how to fully integrate the Google Apps products into education including YouTube, Blogger, and Google+. Students will explore educational best practices and examples of materials needed to submit the application for a Google Certified Trainer. Students will create a video biography, instructional video, case study, and additional training materials. Students will also participate in a Google EdOnAir Hangout. The culminating activity of this course is the submission of the completed application and all related materials.
EST 527 - The Impact of Mobile Devices and Cloud Based Systems in Education (3 Credits)
We are living in a hyperconnected world which allows us instant access to information from anywhere using mobile devices and cloud based technologies. In this course students will learn about what these technologies are, the power they have and what it takes to integrate them into the curriculum. Students will explore a multitude of educational apps, design an app with a corresponding apptivity and design a cloud based lesson. Students will also learn how to integrate, sync and deploy a number of mobile technologies within the educational environment including, iPads, Android tablets, Windows Surface tablets, Ultrabooks and Chromebooks. The culminating project for this course is to assess needs, research and develop a plan to integrate one of the mobile technologies within an educational environment.
EST 528 - Teaching with Interactive Whiteboards and Immersive Technologies (3 Credits)
Interactive whiteboards and other immersive technologies have changed the way educators deliver instruction. They are a technology that has enormous potential to impact student learning in a hands-on, kinesthetic way. Throughout this course students will explore best practices using immersive technologies within education. Students will learn how to effectively integrate interactive whiteboards, interactive projectors and cameras, learner responses systems, document cameras as well as other technologies. The culminating project for this course a comprehensive lesson plan utilizing immersive technology hardware and the associated software within the curriculum.
EST 529 - Supporting Common Core Standards Through Educational Technology
In this course students will learn how to support Common Core Standards through the infusion of educational technology by identifying, sharing, and exploring technology tools that support all curricula. Students will unpack the Common Core Standards and analyze and discuss best practices that effectively integrate technology to promote rigorous teaching and learning. The culminating assignment for this course is the design, delivery, reflection, revision and presentation of your technology infused Common Core lesson.
EST 565 - Foundations of Technology in Education (3 Credits)
Throughout this course students will explore the basic pedagogical issues and social impact of using technology in education. This course examines the basic principles of integrating technology and computer applications into the curriculum. Students will learn how to use and integrate word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications for educator planning and student project work. Students will also learn how to use a number of online based Web 2.0 applications within school curriculum. The culminating activity for this course is the design and a presentation of a micro-lesson using one these applications as they would in the classroom.
EST 567 - The Internet, Social Networking and Collaborative Environments (3 Credits)
In this course students will learn the basic principles of using the Internet for instruction, the science and engineering concepts behind modern communication systems and their impact on education as well as the evolution of the Internet in education. Students will design and create a website and explore the use and social impact of collaborative learning environments and social networking. Students will learn how to evaluate and effectively integrate a variety of educational resources, such as web 2.0 tools and modern communication devices for active learning. Students will also develop a clear understanding of the issues surrounding cyber-safety, cyberbullying, and the ethical issues raised by the use of technology in education. The culminating activity for this course is the development and publishing of a collaborative website that showcases the material and skills mastered throughout this course.
EST 570 - Educational Technology Lesson Development (3 Credits)
In this course students will learn principles of instructional design and how to fully integrate technology into daily curriculum. Throughout the course students will plan, develop and evaluate a lesson plan that demonstrates an expertise in the integration of educational technology. Students will apply the skills, techniques, resources and research necessary to effectively create an educational technology inspired lesson plan. The lesson plan may include the use of emerging technologies, distance learning, multimedia projects, collaborative environments, computer applications and Internet resources. The culminating project for this course is the completion of a lesson plan in a specific content area that incorporates multiple modalities of technology into pedagogical practices.
EST 571 - Educational Technology Research Methodologies (3 Credits)
This course evaluates the impact and value of educational technology uses through detailed research based on a number of current topics. Course goals include understanding research methodology and literature and exploring assessment design and implementation. The course includes class discussions and project work based on student learning with technology, access and the digital divide, the Common Core State Standards, Internet literacy, emerging technologies, virtual schools, and data driven research.
EST 573 - Interactive Multimedia Curriculum Design and Development (3 Credits)
This course allows students to learn how to use a variety of multimedia tools for the classroom. Principles of user interface and interaction design will be covered. Throughout the course students design an interactive unit plan using multimedia authoring software. Students will work with audio/video editing software, collaborative learning software, and learn how to embed online games, activities and video within their unit plan. Development of the interactive multimedia unit requires students to: submit a proposal, use graphic organizers to plan and design, create a draft version, create assessment tools, test market with a specific target audience, then evaluate the unit before the final version is completed. The culminating activity is the presentation and delivery of the finished interactive multimedia unit.
EST 574 - Distance Learning and Virtual Environments (3 Credits)
Web-based distance learning applications are quickly growing within higher education institutions, K-12 schools, and corporate environments. The focus of this course is on the underlying theories, design, and implementation of effective modes of e-learning. Students will explore virtual schools, virtual learning, virtual environments and other forms of distance education. The social differences between face-to-face and virtual learning will also be examined and discussed throughout the course. Students will explore virtual learning resources and design their own virtual learning lesson. The culminating project for this course will be the demonstration and write up of the experience.
EST 585 - Assessment of Technology in Learning Environments (3 Credits)
This course is designed to provide educators with an overview of the uses of technology to improve instruction. Students will understand the design and function of learning environments, individual applications related to the student's area of professional practice, and assessment of educational uses of technology today and tomorrow. Students will chose a current technology used in a specific learning environment and analyze and evaluate its effectiveness within instruction including practical classroom use and staff development for the particular technology. Students will then research and make recommendations on how the particular technology could be integrated most effectively to increase teacher understanding and enhance student learning. Students then present their findings about the current use of the chosen technology, possible improvements on its use as well as future technology recommendations
The Advanced Graduate Certificate (AGC) program was designed to provide professionals in all fields with the necessary expertise to use technological concepts and devices to improve the performance and management of learning environments. To register for the certificate go to: http://stonybrook.edu/spd/graduate/edcomputing.html .


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Executive Indecision
There seems to be a significant amount of confusion and disagreement among Putnam's political leaders as to whom the legislature will name interim county executive on New Year's Day. Legislator Mary Ellen Odell appears to have some support among the public and top officials. But others, including Legislator Mary Conklin, say Odell is not even being considered for the job and that current county executive Robert Bondi and county Personnel Director Paul Eldridge are the two contenders.
Amid all of the rumors and angling, many are wondering if anyone is in charge. Some say that former county executive elect Vincent Leibell, who pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges, is still trying to influence county politics. Others, including a Republican on the county committee, critical of how the process is unfolding, has said that there is a lack of leadership and transparency in the county GOP.
Even though Odell appears to have some support in the legislature and was Leibell's only challenger in the county executive race, Conklin told the Courier that, as far as she knows, the two names under serious consideration are Eldridge and Bondi. Conklin is likely to be named the new chairwoman of the legislature New Year's Day after the GOP caucus, in a surprise move, voted out current chairman Vincent Tamagna, who will remain on the legislature.
Odell said she was surprised by Conklin's assertion. "Some legislators apparently do not want to give me the opportunity to serve the county after nearly 11,000 people went out of their way to find me on a paper ballot in a county that traditionally only votes Republican, because of the message I brought forth: Get rid of the corruption and cronyism in Putnam County," Odell said. "The guilty pleas of Leibell confirmed exactly what I said back on April 15 on the courthouse steps: Albany has allowed these fake foundations and trusts to be established as personal piggy banks for these politicians. I said it April 15 and I said it all the way to November 2."
"Our message was spot on," Odell added. "We just did not have the money to go up against the Leibell machine."
Many Leibell critics have been suggesting that the Leibell machine lives on, despite the fact that the former senator will likely be heading to prison soon. Some speculate that either Leibell or Ray Maguire, his longtime lieutenant and former chief of staff, is still trying to control Putnam County. Conklin told the Courier that she has spoken with Maguire several times in the past weeks. She also said that she spoke with Leibell a few weeks ago.
Conklin, who is currently the treasurer of the Hudson Valley Trust, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit founded by Leibell, said, "Senator Leibell has never asked anything of me. He's never influenced me in any way."
Sheriff Don Smith, although never formally endorsing Odell, supported her against his rival Leibell during the race for county executive. "I don't endorse candidates," he told the Courier. "It's no secret that I voted for Mary Ellen Odell, and not using my office, but as a person I absolutely supported Mary Ellen Odell and I still support her today."
However, Smith admitted that either Eldridge or Bondi would be a good fit as well. "All three of them are my friends, all three of them I consider citizens of high integrity and principle, they would bring honor and dignity to the office," he said. "The issue is one of process versus the outcome."
Since this is the first time in New York State history a county-executive elect stepped down before taking office, the process has quickly become a source of contention.
Jim DiBella, Putnam Republican committee chairman, sent a letter to the county legislature offering guidance and encouragement during the decision process. "This is a time for leaders to lead and not to permit personal agendas to interfere with the difficult task of running Putnam County government," he wrote. "The selection you make in this matter will show the public what you are made of. It will tell the electorate that you are motivated by either partisan politics or by their best interests."
However, DiBella, the county's Republican leader, did not offer his support, or the committee's support, for any of the possible appointees during what has been called the "biggest problem to ever hit Putnam County."
DiBella also offered criticism of the press coverage, which has sought to shed transparency on the backroom negotiations occurring since Putnam's once iconic political leader pleaded guilty to two federal felonies. "Putnam residents have been subjected to article after article speculating about who the candidates might be," he wrote. "I believe that those same residents have lost faith in our political leadership. Too often those interviewed on the street indicate a total lack of trust in our elected officials."
Terry Polhemus, Philipstown Republican committee chairwoman, told the COURIeR that she obtained the signatures of three other town committee chairs— Anthony Scannapieco of Carmel, Bill Gouldman of Putnam Valley, and Adam Stiebeling of Patterson—forcing DiBella to schedule a meeting, per the committee's by-laws. However, DiBella's letter, offering no endorsement, was written and sent before a decision could be made at the December 22 meeting.
Polhemus believes that in leaving the decision completely in the hands of the legislature, the Republican committee passed on a chance to take control of the county's future and mend party fences. "It is no secret that the Republican Party has been split for a long time," she said. "Jim DiBella, as the leader, had an opportunity here to solidify us, to bring us together, and to offer leadership. By turning the reins over to other people, he has not healed the wounds. He has widened the gap … A chairperson is supposed to preside over a committee, not rule over it."
"It is my personal opinion that Mary Ellen Odell is the next best choice," Polhemus added. "But maybe it wasn't other people's opinions. That is why we should have had meetings. That is why we should have had a debate about it. That is why we should have come to a consensus as a Republican committee."
DiBella told the COURIeR that he intended to hold a meeting all along, and that Polhemus and the three chairmen were jumping the gun with their formal request. "She did not have to do that," DiBella said. "I had been talking to all the town chairs on a regular basis, advising them of what we were facing … What Terry Polhemus doesn't know, is that I had already decided on having a meeting [on December 22], before I got that letter [from the four chairs]. So in essence, it wasn't necessary."
When it comes to committee decisions, DiBella said it is best to wait and hear what the electorate has to say. "There is the best interest of the voters and the community to consider," he said. "What comes out of an executive committee meeting, if it's done in haste, doesn't always represent their best interests … We absolutely will endorse somebody, when the time is right. When a name gets a majority vote, that name would be recommended [to the legislature]. It is not just my decision and my decision alone."
Polhemus appears to be facing some backlash from rival party members. "I was told by a fellow committee member last Saturday night that there are people within my own committee that are thinking about asking me to take a leave of absence while I deal with my 'political issues,' meaning my lawsuit," she told the COURIeR. Polhemus is currently facing a defamation suit from former Philipstown chair Randy Chiera, the man she took the seat from. The suit criticizes Polhemus for making comments about Chiera at a committee meeting at a Cold Spring restaurant—because waiters and waitresses might have overheard her.
DiBella said that despite the disagreement with Polhemus over how the county executive endorsement process has been handled, he thinks Polhemus should have a chance to do the job she was appointed to do. "I wasn't aware that she was getting any pressure like that," he told the COURIeR. "The basic job of a committee leader is to choose someone to run for election and to help them. She hasn't been given an opportunity to do that yet."
"I hope we can all move on and bring a government that the people of Putnam County deserve," Odell said. "Could we just stop playing politics?"


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Went to the range today and my wife has been hinting that 9mm isn't for her. So I'm fine with that and she goes planning to shoot the loaner 22 Beretta Neo they have. Range is crowded and I go into the store to see if they still had the Walther P22 so she can try the feel of it. Range is still busy so we meander around, I'm looking for 22's she might like. She mentions there's one by the Sigs, and sure enough a Mosquito is sitting there all lonely.
The best part is that with the premier range membership I just bought we get it at 10% over cost.
I am one happy guy...
Yup, sorry for not specifying. My wife likes to compete so the 22 is for her to start in target shooting. The 9mm was is she wanted to do IDPA with me.