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By Kurt Eckrem
I'm a mailman. I might be your mailman. I don't like the term letter carrier because I deliver so much more. Magazines and catalogues. Legal papers. Packages and prescriptions. And I pick up your outgoing mail from your mailbox and your house and send it on its way. I like my job; decent salary, decent benefits, good people I work with. The physical part of the job is wearing sometimes. As I get older, the aches and pains don't go away as fast, but I can deal with that. The other part is harder to deal with. The stress. The uncertainty. The pressure to do more, and do it faster. And what's behind that? Money. You have all heard the post office is in trouble. The Postmaster General likes to say we are losing $25 million a day. That's a lot of money, but ware we losing it? Not really.
The year 2006 was the best ever for the USPS. Automated mail processing was significantly reducing costs, and productivity was at an all-time high. The Post Office wasn't designed to make a profit, but we were flush with cash, and Congress had dollar signs in its eyes. Legislation was passed requiring the Post Office to pre-fund employee retirement benefits for the next 75 years in a 10-year span, something no other company has to do. Money had to be set aside for retired employees who weren't even born yet. Those $5.5 billion annual payments went directly into the Treasury where Congress could spend it however it wanted. It was nothing more than a cash grab.
Then the economy went bad and Internet use took off. Mail volumes were declining and revenue was going down. The Post Office does not rely on taxpayer money, supporting itself solely through the sale of postage and services. Things began getting tight, and the Post Office asked for relief from the pre-funding requirement. Congress said no. The postal service had to begin other cost-cutting measures — staffing was cut, vacant positions were absorbed or left unfilled, small Post Offices were closed. All of this disrupts service to the public. But it wasn't enough. Soon, bigger facilities were being shut down. You all know our local mail processing facility is still scheduled to be closed, right? Still not enough. Now the Postmaster General is talking about cutting mail delivery to five days per week. That will result in the layoff of thousands of people. Do we really want that?
Throughout the bad economic times, the USPS has done better than most companies, but the pre-funding requirement is sucking the life out of the postal service. There are those in Congress who question whether the government should even be in the mail delivery business, and advocate privatizing the service. You do know that private means for-profit, don't you? Sell off the best parts to the highest bidder, and the heck with the rest. There are other shipping companies, you say, we will just use them. Did you know that UPS, Fed-Ex and most other shipping companies drop off pallets packages every day at the local post offices? It's called Last Mile delivery and they do this because it's cheaper for these other companies to have us deliver the packages, rather than their own drivers. And why is it cheaper? Because the USPS has what's called the Universal Service Obligation. We deliver to every address in the country. Every address. That's how you can send a letter all the way across the country for just 46 cents. If the USPS privatizes, or just goes away, will you still be able to do that? Not a chance!
What can I do, you ask? Legislation has been introduced in the Senate and House of Representatives that will allow the USPS to make necessary changes, and will relieve the crushing burden of the pre-funding requirement. Several studies have shown that the retirement fund is already over-funded, and returning some of that money will allow the USPS to innovate and compete fairly. Call or email your senators and representatives and tell them you value the post office, and urge them to support the current proposed legislation. Better yet, write them letter.
I'm a mailman. I could be your mailman. And I still like my job.
Kurt Eckrem, who has worked for 22 years as a mailman, lives in Mukilteo.


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'"There is plenty of potential here," Cunneyworth said of the situation in Rochester. "I think we have some guys that definitely could go into camp next fall and challenge for jobs depending on what happens with roster moves up there. We also have some players that in their case, the timing may just be bad. They could be ready but it depends what happens in the off-season here."'
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Defining Darcy
'Under Golisano, the success story of the Buffalo Sabres is still flourishing, yet floundering. They are flourishing in the fact that the club is still young and exciting. They are floundering that — being a small market team — they can only spend so much in order to turn a profit with every oncoming season. Already burdened with a bunch of salaries from last season's record amount of players that could have filed for arbitration ($29.3 million split amongst 13 players), the team has dug themselves a hole in order to improve off of last year's team.'
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks to stay in Western Conference's North Division (Rochester D&C)
AHL releases schedule format & alignment (Amerks.com)
Sabres need to pay price of success
'It was not so long ago that the stands were full of empty seats and the playoffs were something that other teams did. I doubt if the Sabres, given the boost of league revenue-sharing and the safety net of billionaire Golisano, will slip back to the bad old days. But putting a good product on the ice is the secret to sellouts and deep, profit-padding playoff runs. Saving a few salary dollars could cost Golisano far more in the long run.'
Signs point Sabre fans to the worst
'But if I were a betting man, I'd wager that neither Chris Drury nor Daniel Briere will be playing hockey for Buffalo next season.'
A big offer to Vanek could force Sabres' hand
'A team with lots of cap space seeking scoring depth could potentially offer Vanek between $5 million and $6 million per season. If Regier matched the offer he'd retain Vanek, but at the expense of using up far more of his cap space for next season than originally intended, making it difficult to re-sign his other free agents.'
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester Americans prospects review (HockeysFuture.com)
Sabres may cut costs & lose players
'Sabres fans better have enjoyed last season, because times are going to change. It appears that the idea that it was "all or nothing" last season for the Sabres was true. Buffalo spent up to the cap because it was a last ditch effort to win the Cup before they implemented their own salary cap to become more financially responsible.'
Cap going over Sabres heads
'"Would it be considered a success," Sabres owner B. Thomas Golisano asked, "when you have a team that sells out every game and sells out all the suites but would lose money unless they were in the playoffs? That's a thing an organization like the Buffalo Sabres must be aware of."'
Sabres Face Uncertain Offseason
'To all of the ''bandwagon'' fans: Thank you for joining in on the ride. I appreciate being able to walk into a bar and seeing the game on without having to ask for the Yankees game to be switched off. I know I have heard a lot of negative comments about ''bandwagon'' fans in recent months, but I appreciate your support. I hope the run made some ''real'' fans out of you. If not, hopefully the wagon will be circling again next year and we do it all again, minus the last week or so. I like to talk hockey, and there have been plenty more people willing to talk it with me this year than ever before (I came to town in 2003). So, thank you, sincerely.'
A look ahead
'I think the Sabres will still be strong. As of right now, I don't know what free agents loom that the Sabres could acquire or what impact other prospects within the organization may have. As for the results next season, the Sabres again will be an "underdog." That title seems to fit them better. Who knows? People are already counting them out for next season. I think they have a shot of being a legitimate contender — again.'
Milton's Ryan waits on fate
'So where does Ryan fit in this scenario? Ideally, still in Buffalo, but certainly, after this season, he thinks he should be someplace in the NHL.'
Campbell creating opportunities
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Dan Paille seeks to play bigger role with Sabres
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Rigas conviction upheld
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Patriots Tight End Aaron Hernandez Arrested
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i wish it did...
I love Boobies
i wish it did...
I think it does! Me and my girlfreind have the Bas rutten cd on, he talks us through it. We have our own meaning for the numbers though. Although the right cross still is a right cross.
being empty of yourself you cannot be attacked because you arent filled by you.
...she has 2; one's 25, the other 22
How you expect to run with the wolves come night when you spend all day sparring with the puppies
being as MMA usualy consits of getting punched in the face a lot the getting choked unconsious im a bit worried for the OPs girlfriend/wife at the moment.


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2004 Chevrolet Impala SS Problems
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I'll post the tweet:
Ryan Block posts an image of a popup dialog. At the top is the word "cancel" to the left and an x to the right in a grey box; this would presumably be to remove the popup entirely and cancel whatever action caused it.
The message text says:Are you sure you want to cancel this action? Click 'OK' to cancel the current action or 'Cancel' to continue.
The buttons presented are OK and Cancel.
Super lawlz.
Ah, developers ... you gotta lovem. :nono:
Yup, that's pretty special.
If you click 'Cancel', does it pop up another box asking if you're sure you want to cancel cancelling whatever it was you were doing?
If you click 'Cancel', does it pop up another box asking if you're sure you want to cancel cancelling whatever it was you were doing?
It would be clearer if it said—
Top left: "Really Cancel"Top right: "Cancel Cancel"Bot right: "Really Cancel" | "Cancel Cancel"
Nice find. I guess this is what happens when developers stare into a monitor just a hair longer than they really should.
Or maybe a hair less? A little more thought for the front end / usability / accessibility never hurts.
Cancel infinite loop!
cancel... inception
Another example, now about accessibility, in particular good for the red/green colorblind people:
From the Dutch site: accessibility.nl/kennisbank/artikelen/kleuren/kleurenblind
More or less English Google-translation: http://translate.google.nl/translate?hl=nl&sl=nl&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.accessibility.nl%2Fkennisbank%2Fartikelen%2Fkleuren%2Fkleurenblind&sandbox=1
we should collect these things and put them in a book.
we'll call it "Tales from the Norman Doors"


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Alison Ladman, Associated Press
Can we all just agree that unless you're a frat boy (or girl), green beer belongs nowhere near your lips on St. Patrick's Day? Because there really are so many other ways to celebrate the holiday, not to mention far more appealing green beverages. To prove our point, we created three delicious alternatives to green beer. This first bracing cocktail also is delicious cut with seltzer and served as a spritzer. Or add ice to the blender and turn it into a frozen Irish margarita.
Herbal remedy
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 orange
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 sprigs fresh mint, leaves only
- 2 large basil leaves
- 11/2 ounces Irish whiskey
In a blender, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. Pour into a cocktail glass with a couple of ice cubes. Makes 1 serving.
Irish grasshopper
- 1 ounce Bailey's Irish Cream liqueur
- 1 ounce green creme de menthe liqueur
- 1 ounce clear creme de cacao liqueur
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Finely chopped Andes chocolate mint candies, to garnish
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, shake together the Bailey's, creme de menthe, creme de cacao and milk.
Moisten the rim of a double old fashioned glass with the cocktail mixture, then dip the rim in the chopped candies to coat the rim.
Strain the drink into the glass. Makes 1 serving.
Emerald Mary
- 3 tomatillos, husked and roughly chopped
- Zest and juice of 2 limes
- 2 sprigs cilantro, plus more to garnish
- 1/2 very ripe avocado
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon horseradish
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1/4 cup water
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- Hot sauce, to taste
- 1 stalk celery, to serve
In a blender, combine the tomatillos, lime zest and juice, cilantro, avocado, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, vodka and water. Blend until smooth.
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Project DescriptionHanley Wood, the integrated media company that publishes magazines including ARCHITECT, Builder, and Remodeling, has renovated a portion of its Washington, D.C., headquarters. Designed by Boston-based Höweler+Yoon Architecture, the renovation transforms a closed office environment dominated by private offices and high-walled cubicles into a collaborative open-office plan, better suited to the needs of a media company transitioning from a print-based model to a digital one.
The new space restores daylight and views of neighboring Thomas Circle; this natural light is reflected deeper into the charcoal carpet-covered floor plate by the bright white walls that line the perimeter. An open-office area, outfitted with the Stride benching system from Allsteel, accommodates editors, web producers, art directors, and other team members who collaborate daily. Whiteboard paint allows groups to workshop ideas directly on the perimeter walls, and to collaborate between departments. A spray-applied insulation from International Cellulose Corp. on the ceiling dampens sound so that staff can remain productive in the open environment.
Running the length of the space is a feature the designers call the Link Desk, a bar-height counter that hugs a window wall and provides an area for impromptu meetings or alternative work environments. The Link Desk transforms at either end, becoming a low bench at one, and a table at the other; the hybrid built-in has become a social hub in the office.
Another signature feature is the Radar Desk, a custom-design open-plan work environment fabricated by Columbia Woodworking. Department heads are stationed at this sinuous table, facilitating collaboration. Integral shelving supports the sculptural, laminated-plywood surface.
Aware that meeting space is always at a premium, the team at Höweler+Yoon tucked five conference rooms behind undulated walls along the perimeter of the floor. Integrated shelving marks the doorway into each conference room and provides a space to showcase the company's magazines. Glass doors give vivid hints of the conference rooms' lime-green walls.
The company plans to use this space as a living laboratory, taking lessons learned from the new open floor plan and project development process to inform two future phases of construction that will complete the remodel of the entire floor.
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Howard could return today for Lakers
By Mark Medina
Staff Writer
AUBURN Hills, Mich. - After having a procedure Saturday in Los Angeles to treat his aggravated right shoulder, Howard flew to Detroit in hopes he'll feel good enough today to suit up when the Lakers (21-26) play the Detroit Pistons (18-29).
The Lakers listed Howard as a game-time decision and his recovery as day-to-day, but one source familiar with the situation said Howard will at least return Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets.
"For sure, he will play in Brooklyn," the source said.
Howard sat out the Lakers' 111-100 victory Friday over the Minnesota Timberwolves so he could return to L.A. for a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) procedure on his right shoulder. He aggravated a torn labrum in the shoulder during the Lakers' loss Wednesday in Phoenix.
Howard already missed four games and left two others because of his injury.
PRP injections involve blood being taken from the patient and isolating the components in hopes of accelerating the healing process and relieving pain.
Guard Steve Blake had two procedures this season on his injured lower abdominal muscle and groin. He said doctors told the side effects kick in within 7-10 days, although Blake said he didn't feel anything noticeably different.
"The cases vary," he said. "But it doesn't hurt you. So it's worth getting done."
Whenever Howard returns, the Lakers hope he can learn better to play through his injury. That will entail maximizing his treatment and simply learning how to maximize his pain threshold without inhibiting his aggressiveness.
The Lakers have gone 1-3 when Howard sat out, although the three losses also coincided with Pau Gasol sitting out because of a concussion.
He's only played in three games since returning from a lower abdominal injury that sidelined him for two months, but Blake believes he's played more aggressively than at any time during his three previous seasons with the Lakers.
He believes D'Antoni's offense taps into his playmaking instincts. Blake's averaged 3.33 assists and posted 10 points in the Lakers' win Friday over Minnesota.
"This type of offense allows the point guard to really be creative," Blake said. "(D'Antoni) allows every player to play with freedom to shoot the ball when he feels like he's open and attack the basket." twitter.com/medinalakersnba


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Editor's note: This is the fourth story in a series profiling people and organizations helping those in need during the holidays and year-round.
During his career as an engineer at the Utah Department of Transportation, Jim McMinimee was a bridge builder, acclaimed for inventing an accelerated construction technique. In his private life McMinimee built bridges, too.
He was active in his Catholic parish, supported Judge Memorial Catholic High School and devoted himself as a youth football and basketball coach, where he mentored dozens of young athletes. McMinimee, who had a brief career as a walk-on football player at the University of Utah, was passionate about team sports and wanted every kid who was interested to have the opportunity to play. He also believed that when someone offered help, it came with an obligation to return the favor.
McMinimee was in the midst of setting up a foundation that would focus on both those ideals helping kids play sports and inspiring them to be charitable when he died suddenly in May, at age 51. His family decided to carry forward his goal by setting up the James McMinimee "Pay It Back Fund," which has a particular focus on helping low-income youth participate in sports.
"He thought when you were on a team and you were part of something, it wasn't just about you, it was about doing something for a team, and there were lessons learned that were transferable to scholastics and to life in general," said his wife, Sally McMinimee. "You keep trying, you don't give up, you move on to the next play."
Donations poured in from people around the country who knew and admired McMinimee. The first awards will be made in August, at the start of the football season.
"These memorial funds are a way to really honor and carry on the things that were of importance to the person," said Fraser Nelson, executive director of The Community Foundation of Utah, which manages the fund.
They also are a way for like-minded individuals to give to good causes and help make Utah a better place not just at the height of the giving season, but throughout the year.
With these funds, it's "not a seasonal thing," Sally McMinimee said of the Pay It Back Fund. "Whenever the donation is made, it is going to be used to assist with youth athletics, particularly high school age."
In all, the foundation manages and administers nearly 75 philanthropic donor-advised funds, memorial funds, endowments, fields of interest groups and scholarships that are as diverse in size as they are in purpose.
"We feel very strongly that everybody can be philanthropic, and our job is to help," said Nelson. "We can really link donors with programs they really care about. The joy for us is helping them find a cause that really meets their philanthropic interest."
That help is especially critical now given the continuing financial strain on individuals, families and community agencies, which has yet to lessen following the Great Recession. Last year, Utah nonprofits reported flat or declining revenue despite increased demand, according to a survey conducted for the foundation.
And while many nonprofits focus on emergency or temporary aid, some funds managed by the foundation are aimed at providing potentially life-changing opportunities from paying for sports lessons to covering college application fees.
Sally McMinimee said the foundation's help was crucial for her, especially since she wanted to do something but didn't know how.
"It's such a rough time anyway," she said. "The community foundation they made it so easy."
The foundation also is making it easy for others to join in good causes, and donations of all sizes help.
Individuals might consider giving to the Utah Fund, through which the foundation provides grants aimed at helping nonprofits become efficient and self-supporting. Last year, the fund made its first round of $500 individual grants to 20 different organizations. Among them: HawkWatch International, New Frontiers for Families and Allies for Families in Panguitch, and the Grand County School District's BEACON After School Program in Moab, which lets elementary and middle school students participate in such activities as a golf club, rock climbing and Japanese drumming.
They could create or give to a "field of interest" fund, which allows individuals to come together to support a cause such as at the LGBT Community Endowment Fund, the Utah's Natural Heritage Fund, the Alta Community Enrichment Agency Endowment, and the Women's Giving Circle.
The circle, thanks to contributions from approximately 100 donors who ranged in age from 8 to 90, handed out $16,000 to three community groups last year that focus on women's issues; it is on track to have an even bigger impact this year, Nelson said.
The LGBT Community Endowment Fund used a portion of its donations to give a $50,000 gift to establish a shelter for homeless youth.
The Alta Community endowment program helps support that small town's arts and education program, including its annual wildflower festival, avalanche education programs and arts programs for children who attend its one-room schoolhouse.
The Community Foundation oversees four active scholarship programs that target specific geographic areas, fields of study or need. The Ostergar Scholarship Fund, for instance, was set up by an anonymous individual who graduated from Escalante High School. Now, a successful entrepreneur, the founder wants to encourage high achievers at Escalante High School to apply to top- tier universities outside Utah.
"He went to Escalante and was never told about the options out there," Nelson said.
The scholarship, being offered for the first time this year, covers application fees, which can range from $50 to $90 per school, and may cover some travel costs to visit schools. About five of the 20 students set to graduate from the school this school year are likely to be eligible for the award.
Chances are you didn't know Robin Mueller, a senior marketing director at Sorenson communications who died Nov. 4 of a massive heart attack after finishing what friends described as a "great set of tennis." She was 48.
But you may like what her friends did to keep memories of Mueller alive: They set up a scholarship in her name for young people who can't afford tennis lessons.
"She picked it up when she was in college," said Donna Sindorf, Mueller's mother. "She loved it so much, she just wanted everybody to play."
"Please take time to give someone a big smile and imagine her wonderful inner light shining through you," reads a notice posted on the Utah Tennis Association website about the fund. "Hug your family and friends. Get a check-up. Make sure you are in good health. Enjoy every day that you have a chance to get out on the court, especially on those beautiful fall days when the heat has left the court and you are blessed with a beautiful blue sky above you."
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How you can make a difference
A donation in any amount to the all-purpose Utah Fund will help support community nonprofit organizations working on such issues as youth, hunger, the environment and domestic violence.
A $50 contribution to the Ostergar Scholarship Fund, for graduates of Escalante High School, will cover most or all of an application fee for a top-tier, out-of-state college. The fund was set up by a former graduate of the school who wants qualified students to broaden their educational ambitions.
A $60 contribution to the Robin Mueller Memorial Fund will buy a tennis racquet and shoes for a child. A $96 contribution will cover the cost of eight 1-hour, semiweekly tennis lessons for a child at Coach Mike's Tennis Academy. Mueller loved tennis and wanted everyone to play.
A $165 contribution to the James McMinimee Pay it Back Fund will pay for one kid to participate in the Ute Conference Football league. McMinimee believed participating in team sports taught life lessons.
Donations to either The Utah Fund or a specific fund may be sent to The Community Foundation of Utah, 6550 S. Millbrook Drive, Suite 125, Salt Lake City, UT 84121, or made at www.utahcf.org.


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The World As Seen Through Glenn Beck's DVD Collection
Research ››› ››› SOLANGE UWIMANA
Glenn Beck explains that the Death Star and the Matrix are real.
The Heroes
Beck: "I'm A Jedi Master." On his Fox News show, Beck attacked The Wall Street Journal's Thomas Frank for writing a column critical of Beck's view of history, saying that the piece had "no substance." Beck added: "There never is. What they do is they attack. They smear and hope something sticks. Frank/Thomas, and those just like you -- they're in love with President Obama and his agenda." He went on to say: "They look to destroy anyone that stands in their way, but they will fail. Yes, because I'm a Jedi master. As long as we are all standing, we will not fail, as long as we [are] here in the fire of truth." [Glenn Beck, 8/4/10, via Nexis]
Beck: "My Life Is Kind Of Like" The Matrix. During a show in which Beck repeatedly referenced The Matrix, asking viewers at one point "to take a red pill and learn the truth," Beck said: "Do you remember the movie 'The Matrix' where nothing was real? The world they were living in was a fabrication. It was a computer program. I don't know about you, but I feel like my life is kind of like that." He later said:
BECK: In the movie "The Matrix" Keanu Reeves was offered two pills. There was a red one and blue one. You can take the blue one and you just keep on living on in ignorance and your life is full of bliss. You take the red one, and you can see past the Matrix. Well, to take our country back, we have to short circuit the matrix, stop the computer program that we're living in. How? Well, next week, we're going to take the red pill, and we're going to start finding the truth together. [Glenn Beck, 5/4/09, via Nexis]
Beck: I'm Like Reverend Scott From The Poseidon Adventure. Lamenting the fact that he has tried to warn people about a coming economic catastrophe, Beck compared himself to the character of Reverend Scott from The Poseidon Adventure, saying that Scott was also ignored when he tried to save people from dying after their ocean liner capsized. Beck said: "Most of the people were saying, 'No, no. He's a crazy man. Don't do that. What do you even know?' " He later added: "This is why people don't listen to me about the economy. What the hell do I know? I don't have a degree on anything. What do I know?" [Glenn Beck, 4/16/10, via Nexis]
Beck: I'm Like Ray In A Field Of Dreams. On his Fox News show, Beck said that the "things that I have told you were going to happen now are," and that "[i]t's spooky to see" people realizing what is happening. He then went on to compare his experience to that of a character in A Field of Dreams seeing the players on the field for the first time:
BECK: It's kind of strange to see them -- it's spooky, really. Somebody told me the other day, "My gosh, Glenn, one of the things you just said. You're gonna be so thrilled." And they told me, and I'm like, no, that's a bad thing. I don't want to be right on this.
It's spooky to see all of them now catching up to you. Do you know what it is? It's like -- do you remember the movie A Field of Dreams? Remember the guy who couldn't see the players on the field? And he's just running around and he's telling his friends like, you got to sell the farm, man. You're crazy. You're crazy.
Until, he finally sees all the players at the end, and then he says this:
TIMOTHY BUSFIELD (as Mark) [video clip from A Field of Dreams]: Do not sell this farm, Ray. You've got to keep this farm.
BECK: Right. OK. Oh, I hope our friends eventually get to this point. [Glenn Beck, 11/15/10]
Beck: "I Think All Of Us Need To Be Gandalf." On his Fox News show, Beck warned that the Obama administration "is trying to take control over seemingly everything," adding: "I'm not really willing to go down that road and give them any more power." He then asked: "America, anybody -- is there anybody willing to become Gandalf?" He continued: "I think all of us need to be Gandalf from that scene in The Lord of the Rings." He then played the scene from the movie in which Gandalf's character says: "You shall not pass." [Glenn Beck, 8/31/09]
Beck On Jack Bauer's Fictional Congressional Testimony: "It's Been A Long Time Since I've Seen Honor Like That." After playing a clip from 24, in which Bauer defends his use of torture in front of Congress, Beck said: "When I first saw that, I thought, 'Gee, I think I've seen that before.' But it's been a long time since I've seen honor like that." He then played congressional testimony from former U.S. Marine Oliver North and asked: "Where is that honor today?" [Fox News' Glenn Beck, 4/22/09]
Beck: "I Want A Jack Bauer Out There." Responding to a report confirming "the existence of secret CIA prisons" and "the use of an alternative set of procedures when questioning terrorists," Beck said: "I want a Jack Bauer out there. ... It's the tactics and the programs that we don't know about that make me sleep well at night." He went on to say:
BECK: How do you fight an enemy that violates the one rule of war, that life is better than death, that the rest of us live by every single day? You can't, and so you've gotta do what we need to do to survive.
The president said these "alternative procedures" and secret prisons have saved American lives. He said they've stopped plots designed to occur inside the U.S. Things like downing airplanes, bombing office buildings and potential biological attacks. Things that we've never heard about before.
I don't know about you, but proving that you've saved even one innocent American life by using these tactics against these slime balls, good. The ends don't always justify the means, but in war, sometimes they do. [CNN Headline News' Glenn Beck, 9/7/06]
Beck: "I'm Looking For The Real Life George Bailey." On his Fox News show, Beck told his audience that he was "launching tonight a search for the next George Bailey." He went on to say: "You've seen It's a Wonderful Life, one man saved the town. He didn't even know he was doing it. I'm looking for the real life George Bailey or Georgia O. Bailey. I know they are there." [Glenn Beck, 10/25/10, via Nexis]
Beck: "Bedford Falls Is Real And So Are The People." Describing how a scene in It's a Wonderful Life personifies "us now" and "where we're at," Beck said: "This is the choice: Are we in a country that's like Pottersville, or are we Bedford Falls?" He went on to say:
BECK: They can issue a warrant, Juan Williams, whatever. They can do it. They can fire him. They don't like his speech, Arianna Huffington can help Mr. Potter build his Potterville all she wants, but I know how the story ends. Why? Because Bedford Falls is real and so are the people. I met them at 8.28. I meet them every time I walk a few blocks past Central Park South. It's real.
You mark my words. People will mock this monologue because I told you that that's real. Meanwhile, the people that are mocking me choose Potterville. Once brings misery and the other brings freedom and hope and joy.
It's not easy but Bedford Falls becomes Potterville. It does, if you don't understand that you make a difference. The moment we accept that we cannot be the best people we were meant to be at the minute, the minute one of us says, "I don't make a difference," that's when we become Potterville. I told you to go out and vote. I ask you to do more than vote for a candidate. I ask you every day: reach inside of yourself and vote for George Bailey and Bedford Falls every day because Bedford Falls exists. [Glenn Beck, 10/21/10, via Nexis]
Beck: Wilmington Event Will Be Like It's A Wonderful Life "But Real." Asking viewers to "come or witness on television an amazing, unforgettable Christmas experience," Beck promoted his event in Wilmington, saying: "It is going to be the last scene of It's a Wonderful Life, I think." He also said: "I want you to know that this isn't some pie in the sky dream that we can all live together and we can all help each other. I mean, this is happening. It's real. 'It's a Wonderful Life,' except that it's not a movie. It's real." [Glenn Beck, 11/22/10, via Nexis]
Beck: "Moms Must View Themselves As Sarah Connor ... From The Terminator." Talking to a caller who said that "moms can do a lot and my new little slogan is 'refuse to do nothing,' " Beck said to her, "You keep moving. You're in the right direction. ... You keep the truth alive. That truth is -- I've been saying this for, how many years now? Moms must view themselves as Sarah Connor." Beck repeated: "Moms must begin to view themselves as Sarah Connor. They are -- Sarah Connor from The Terminator." He then joked: "Our children are going to do battle with giant robots from the future," adding, "No, I'm kidding." [The Glenn Beck Program, 9/30/09]
Beck: "Women Are The Sarah Connor Of The Real World." Hosting best-selling authors to talk about "the importance that heroes and superheroes play in our children's lives," Beck expressed concern for the future and said: "I believe that women are the Sarah Connor of the real world. I think moms need to teach their kids everything they need to know and prepare them and dads do, too. I want more examples with my kids to be able to show them real people making real decisions that are tough, and do heroic things." [Glenn Beck, 12/21/09, via Nexis]
The Villains
Beck: George Soros Is Emperor Palpatine. During a show devoted to demonizing the Tides Foundation and attacking a project the group sponsors, Beck said: "This is the latest from George Soros -- spooky dude George Soros. I swear to you -- you've got to watch I think it's Episode VI of the Star Wars movies where the emperor is like -- remember he's sitting in that big spooky chair and he turns around -- it's George Soros." [Glenn Beck, 10/15/10]
Beck: Obama Is The Sith Lord Or Darth Maul. After airing President Obama's comments about "the empire striking back," Beck's co-host Pat Gray remarked, "You know, the empire usually implies the government that's in power." Beck stated: "I don't know if Barack understands this. You are the empire. ... You're the -- I don't know -- Sith Lord. I don't know what -- George Soros is the Emperor. I don't know if you're just Darth Maul or who you are, but you're not the Emperor." Gray added: "Metaphorically speaking." [The Glenn Beck Program, 10/18/10]
Beck Invokes "Death Star" While Discussing Food Safety Bill. On his radio show, Beck said of the food safety bill making its way through Congress: "This is an extraordinarily, extraordinarily innocuous thousand-page bill. It is all full of things that just have to happen, just to keep your food safe. 'In order to keep you safe, we just have to have a few more regulations, but that's it.' Oh, this Death Star is fully operational." He then referred to the bill as the "Food Patriot Act" and attacked the "radical" Pew Center for "pushing" it. [The Glenn Beck Program, 11/19/10]
Beck: Tides Foundation And Media Matters Are Part of "The Emperor's Death Star." During a segment in which Beck accused Soros of conspiring to attack free speech, Beck said:
BECK: This is the choice we're facing: Liberty or control. The connections of these progressives - oh, they've got an old boys' network. They're working overtime to gain control. This is their opportunity, and you are seeing them now remove the mask. I told you they would about a year ago. They can't win on the battlefield of ideas so they have to resort to the battlefield of attack.
George Soros, yesterday, gave one million dollars to his favorite progressive hack site, which is nothing less than a one-million dollar bounty on my head. George, I'm a little nervous about my life and the life of my family. I don't think you should be inciting violence. There are nut jobs that might take all of your words -- union members, Color of Change, SEIU, Media Matters, Tides Foundation. Tides Foundation did 10-2-10. Those are revolutionaries. Don't incite them, please. The Emperor's Death Star is fully armed and operational. [Glenn Beck, 10/21/10]
Beck: "I Can't Tell" George Soros From Mr. Potter. On his Fox News show, Beck repeatedly compared Soros to the villain from It's a Wonderful Life, Mr. Potter. Purporting to address Soros directly, Beck said: "Mr. Potter. Is that you? Because I can't tell the two of you apart anymore. America, George Soros is buying up your whole damn town." [Glenn Beck, 10/20/10, via Nexis]
Beck: "The King" In Robin Hood "Is Our Progressive President." According to Beck's version of Robin Hood, the "king is our progressive president. The bishop is the one that is co-opting the church for the king -- Jim Wallis. The sheriff is the head of the IRS, Timothy Geithner." Beck then named the "elites" as Al Gore, George Soros, Bill Clinton, GE, and Goldman Sachs, who, he claimed, are "taking from you" and "giving it -- under the guise of giving it to the poor, to their elites." Beck concluded: "That's what's happening. Hello?" [Glenn Beck, 6/7/10]
Beck Suggests There Are "Parallels" Between Robin Hood, Current Events. On his Fox News show, Beck suggested that there were "parallels" between Robin Hood and certain current events, explaining how, following Richard the Lionheart's death "after bankrupting his country," a "new king comes along" who "doesn't care" and has "fallen into an alliance with enemies of his own country." Beck concluded: "I thought -- whoa, there is no parallels here, huh?" [Glenn Beck, 6/1/10]
Beck: Obama "Is Building A Country, Almost A Software ... Like The Matrix." On his Fox News show, Beck described his "theory" that "Barack Obama is building a country, almost a software, it's like the Matrix" and that "it's running on top of the software of the Constitution or the republic that we have." [Glenn Beck, 6/19/09, via Nexis]
Beck: "The Dragon" From The Lord Of The Rings "Is Washington." On his radio show, Beck said: "I've talked to you before about Gandalf, 'You shall not pass.' Do you remember that? When he stood there at the bridge, in the cage, in the -- I don't even know what it was -- a dragon, a devil of some sort. That is who you need to be. That is who you need to be. And the dragon is Washington. You must not allow them to pass anything." He continued:
BECK: Gandalf was only one piece of the party. The party was to return the ring. Gandalf was just standing there protecting Frodo. Our Constitution is at stake and we've got to get to the mountain and restore it. And there's all kinds of problems on the way. You need to be Gandalf. Buy time. You shall not pass. [The Glenn Beck Program, 6/21/10]
Beck Compares Hillary Clinton To The Terminator. Referring to Hillary Clinton's emotional moment while talking about why she was running for president, Beck said: "Big news from New Hampshire tonight is: It cries." Beck went on to caution viewers not to "buy the hype of the tears," adding, "Apparently, Hillary Clinton isn't just running for president, but she's also making a run for the best actress nomination." He later said: "Hillary, we see what's happening here. You're losing, and this is some sort of bizarre, last-ditch strategy to ingratiate you with women, maybe? Or make you seem less like the Terminator? I mean, I've -- I wouldn't put it past you to have your eye fall out and this little red light coming out of your eye socket. I'm just saying." [CNN Headline News' Glenn Beck, 1/8/08]
Beck: "I Wouldn't Be Surprised To Find Out That Everybody In Washington, D.C. Is An Android" From The Terminator. Referring to a special taping of Glenn Beck reserved for a mothers-only audience, Beck praised the mothers he met who "were getting involved just going to school board meetings." He went on to say: "[M]y radio audience has probably heard me say this for two years now ... moms, you got to realize you're Sarah Connor. I don't even know if I understood what that was when I said it or why I was saying it. You're Sarah Connor. Remember her from the 'Terminator' movies? Yes." Beck continued: "OK, mom, you don't need to do that like, oh, and then crawl backwards. You also don't need to pump iron or know how to fight robots, although that wouldn't hurt because I wouldn't be surprised to find out that everybody in Washington, D.C. is an android." [Glenn Beck, 10/2/09, via Nexis]
The Apocalypse
Beck invokes The Poseidon Adventure: "Do Not Be The One Stranded When The Water Comes Pouring In." Describing what he called "operation hemorrhage," whereby "George Soros or Wiki or any group of people ... want us to, you know, collapse, make waves and create confusion," Beck said to viewers: "May I suggest that you trust yourself? That is what WikiLeaks should have taught you. And then do what Shelley Winters and Ernest Borgnine did in The Poseidon Adventure. They followed this man." After playing a clip from the movie, in which Gene Hackman's character, Reverend Scott, warns that "if you stay here, you'll certainly die," Beck declared:
BECK: May I suggest that you become him? There are those intentionally creating chaos and there are those who will just stand there in the ballroom with the ship upside down. And they will wait for help while others try to destroy the free-market system and replace it their socialist utopia. Have truth in your life. Put yourself in a position to be independent and strong and a leader. Do not be the one stranded when the water comes pouring in. Instead, the one that lead others to the surface. [Glenn Beck, 11/29/10, via Nexis]
Beck: It's Time To Go "Down To The Cellar And Dorothy Is Left To Fend For Herself." On his Fox News show, Beck asserted that "the storm is here" and said:
BECK: Your friends can keep ignoring all the danger around, but all they have to do is look out the window and see that things are getting dicey. You are beginning to see the start of the perfect storm for America.
And now, you have to ask yourself a question: Is it time to go inside? Is it time to get down into the root cellar and protect yourself? Have you done it? No. Are you ready to batten down the hatches?
May I show you the "Wizard of Oz"? At the very beginning of "Wizard of Oz" -- this is Dorothy and she's out and she knows the storm is coming.
And you're going to see, what is it, Uncle Henry and Aunt Em. Here she is and she's like, "We got to find Dorothy." And he says, "We can't wait for her. We got to get into the cellar." So, she goes down to the cellar and Dorothy is left to fend for herself.
Sometimes, this is what has to happen, or everyone is wiped out. Those who come to the party too late, those who come to the understanding that there's a storm brewing finds themselves sometimes outside while everyone else is in the storm cellar. It is time to start heading for the storm cellar because the winds are starting to howl. [Glenn Beck, 11/30/10, via Nexis]
Beck Compares Economy To The Titanic: "You've Got To Build Lifeboats." Warning that "we're headed towards" the point in The Titanic when "things in the lower decks started to get bad," Beck played scenes from the ending of the movie and said:
BECK: This is at the very end. This is the very end. But at the point just before this, the lower decks, they're starting to sense it and people right here, they're getting on to the lifeboats. Get on to the lifeboats. They're taking their time; they're being orderly.
Others are inside. They're not paying any attention. But as the water comes up, floor after floor after floor, and you see the people at the bottom, they realize that it is sinking. Then there's a problem. Then they realize and they start to come up.
When it gets to this point, it's too late. This is the point that we're headed towards. When this ship -- it's sinking now -- when it rises up, you are going to slide into the arms of somebody.
You've got to be off this ship. You've got to build lifeboats. You got to prepare your family. You have to do it because you have to help others. [Glenn Beck, 5/17/10]
Beck: "You've Been Set Up" -- Just Like In The Sting And Ocean's 11. Discussing the movie The Sting and drawing parallels in the movie to what he says is happening today, Beck said: "I believe The Sting is happening; I believe Ocean's 11 is happening -- except, you are the mark. And this is not something that they're just gonna take your money. They're taking your freedom. They're taking your control. They're taking your intellectual property. They're taking your right to pursue happiness. And you've been set up." [The Glenn Beck Program, 10/1/10]
Beck: "It Really Is The Blue Pill And The Red Pill." On his radio show, Beck described his "15 day" theory in which things "will just shimmy apart," claiming, "It's all related. It's related to what the president is saying over in India. It is related to George Soros. It is related to the birth pangs. It's all related. And once you see it, you will never see the world the same way. It really is the blue pill and the red pill. Today, beginning this week, it's blue pill and red pill." He added: "I think this is blue pill-red pill. This is The Matrix. Go back to sleep if you want to, or see the Matrix." [The Glenn Beck Program, 11/8/10]
Beck: "You Want To Find Out How Deep The Hole Is? Do You Want To Find Out Where We're Going?" Asking viewers whether they had seen The Matrix, Beck played a short clip from the movie and said: "[M]ay I give you the choice, America? Take the blue pill, turn the channel. Turn the channel. Go back to sleep. Or you want to find out how deep the hole is? Do you want to find out where we're going?" [Glenn Beck, 11/8/10, via Nexis]
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look at scapy.py that is what wifizoo uses http://www.secdev.org/projects/scapy...own_tools.html
Hi, people
I'd need your help concerning searching inside .cap files.
I have to go through a big pile of packets captured with airodump-ng and need to evaluate certain values in there. I'd like to open it and go though it with grep or something like that ... however, since airodump-ng produces a .cap-file this method does obviously not work right away. My current method is now to open it with Wireshark and go through it by hand and write the values on paper ... however, this is a very time-consuming process and since I need to go through a big pile of packets it's not practical.
Maybe I can convert the .cap file into ASCII? Or maybe a program to search inside .cap files exists already? I have gotten the advice to try it with tcpdump (since tcpdump can output to console) and then grep ... but tcpdump tells me that "wifi0 has no IPv4 address asssigned" and shuts down instantly without capturing anything...
Does anybody know help for my issue?
Okay, I read up about Scapy ... but that seems like a complicated solution. I don't really know how to approach this (yes, I'm a n00b).
Besides the thing doesn't seem to work with .cap files, no?
Is there no practical solution? I mean ... I have this .cap file and want to search for values in it. I can do it by hand, with Wireshark. But is there nothing more efficient?
Did you know that after you open the .cap file in wireshark you can export it as a plain text file. Just look under "File" --> "Export".
[FONT=Courier New][SIZE=2][FONT=Courier New]hehe...
I, however, was n00b enough not to know that Wireshark had a to-.txt export function...
maybe you are looking for ngrep?
What values are you looking for? simple ones may be in the .txt file that matches the .cap file your using, if its huge files i usually stick them into a db for easier logging.
If its something burried in the packets then maybe using a filter with wireshark will help cut out a lot off the crap getting in your way. i know its highly unscientific but i usually look for the exact bit of data/type of packet i'm after,then in the MIDDLE window right click on the field/sub-field you want then 'Prepare filter' and then 'selected'. sorry if i got some of the menus wrong but at a vista machine just now, cant check! (And i'm knackered)
Once you have found a filter that seems to remove most of the crap save it or write it down for future use, in fact many people on the forums have posted up very useful filters, you just kinda need to hunt for them.....


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Hunter Hayes to launch ACM Week in Las Vegas
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Hunter Hayes is helping to transform Sin City into Music City. The country star has been tapped to headline the Academy of Country Music's ACM Week Kick Off Party.
The concert will take place at The LINQ in Las Vegas on April 3rd, featuring Hayes along with David Nail, Cole Swindell, and Sasha McVeigh. The event also includes a Fun Zone, described as a "family-friendly country marketplace" with interactive activities including food trucks and vendors.
The ACM Week Kick Off Party is in conjunction with the 49th annual ACM Awards, which will be staged in Las Vegas on April 6th.
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DOWNEY - The City Council will consider a financial agreement with Downey Regional Medical Center-Hospital at Tuesday night's meeting.
In 1983, the city and the Downey Community Hospital Foundation signed a lease set to expire in 2082. But the Downey Regional Medical Center took over the medical facility and the lease from the hospital foundation.
In 2009, the medical center filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
As part of its financial restructuring, the medical center wants to sign a new lease with the city.
The council meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the Downey City Council Chambers, 11111 Brookshire Ave.
For more information, contact the city manager's office at 562-904-7284 or visit www.downeyca.org
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Miyuki beads are made to exacting standards, so you can count on their consistency.
*If you are looking for a bead by its number you can search in the search window in the upper left hand corner of the home page. Just enter the bead size and number, ex: 11-334 and that will show you any bead with those numbers in its name or id code. Then choose the one that matches your need.


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Review: Canon EOS M Mirrorless Camera
If you haven't bought a mirrorless camera yet, you will soon. Yes, that is a pretty bold statement, but let's face reality here, it is more than "just likely" that ALL cameras will be mirrorless in the very near future. Whether its in the small form factor of the EOS M or Sony NEX 7 or in the shape of a DSLR like the Sony A99, mirrorless is the future of camera design. Where companies are struggling right now is positioning existing models into existing markets. Such is the case with the Canon EOS M, is it a high end consumer camera or a low-end extra camera for advanced users. This is going to be a hard question to answer as we take our look inside the Canon EOS M. To help answer the question for myself, I rented one for the weekend from BorrowLenses.com.
Canon advertises the EOS M as essentially DSLR quality in a small form factor. That statement isn't far from the truth. The EOS M features a full APS-C sensor, that same as in the T4i DSLR, so image quality is certainly just as good as Canon's entry level DSLR. Actually, for all intents and purposes, the EOS M "is" the same as the T4i in almost every way with the exceptions being not having a viewfinder, no built-in flash, and a new lens mount specific to the mirrorless format. [AdsWithin]
- New EF-M lens mount (optimized for APS-C sensor size)
- 18MP APS-C 'Hybrid CMOS' sensor
- Continuous autofocus in movie mode with subject tracking
- 14-bit DIGIC5 processor
- ISO 100-12800 standard, 25600 expanded
- 4.3 fps continuous shooting, 3 fps with autofocus tracking
- 1080p30 video recording, stereo sound (with 25p or 24p options)
- External microphone socket and adjustable sound recording level
- 1040k dot 3:2 touch-sensitive ClearView II LCD (capacitative type, multi-touch support)
- Standard EOS hot-shoe for external flash (no built-in flash)
- 'Creative Filters' image-processing controls, previewed live on-screen
First off, the EOS M is small, about the same size as most large point & shoot cameras but with an interchangeable lens. While there is no viewfinder, the LCD screen works well and has a nice viewing angle. On a small camera, I am a little surprised there is no built-in flash or a small accessory flash included.
Having had the 20D, 30D, 50D, and 7D, the menus are very familiar but not having any dials and only a touchscreen means there are some changes to how some settings are controlled which takes a little getting used to.
Initial impressions of the camera were all positive as I snapped a few fun pics around the house. The high ISO performance is quite good and the EOS M performs quite well.
Having had the Sony NEX 5n for a while, not having an articulated screen is a seriously missed feature when shooting from any position besides straight ahead.
While I generally like the EOS M, the biggest issue, as many people have complained about, is the slow auto-focus. In ideal conditions the auto-focus isn't too bad but anything short of ideal and the focus can hunt around quite a bit.
While I do like the fact that I can use my 580 EX II flash in eTTL mode on the hot shoe, and you can control some of the flash features but you cannot control any wireless features. So while you get the image quality of a DSLR, you certainly don't get the full set of features. I find the "DSLR like" comments a little misleading given the stripped down feature set.
In the picture here, I turned the flash to fire sideways into an umbrella but not being able to control a second flash means this is not a secondary camera for a professional if you can't do the same things as your DSLR can.
Is the EOS M a good camera, yeah, sure, but is it a $720 camera? I cannot for the life of me understand how a stripped down camera is worth $70 MORE than the DSLR most of it's components came from, if anything, the EOS M should come in $200 – $250 LESS than a T4i given the missing features. For $70 less than the EOS M you can get the Rebel T41 with:
- Built-in flash
- Built-in viewfinder
- Wireless flash control
- More controls
- Articulated screen
Given the features of the EOS M there is simply no possible way to justify the additional cost of the EOS M. For the same price there are better mirrorless cameras with more features.
Buuuuuuuut Kerry, its a Canon, and I can use my arsenal of EF lenses with it, so that adds to the value right? Well..no, in order to use your EF lenses you will need to buy an adapter that will set you back yet another $180 where the T4i can use your EF lenses right out of the box.
As I mentioned earlier, this camera was rented from BorrowLenses.com and is a perfect example of why renting equipment before buying it is a good idea. Sometimes you really need to get your hands on a piece of equipment and see if it really fits your needs to ensure that a large purchase doesn't disappoint you in the end.


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- Wireless broadband developments in Southeast Asia markets
As of 2013, the 10 ASEAN nations had a total of over 700 million mobile subscriptions, with the CAGR from 2003-2013 reaching 24%. This Digitimes Research Special Report analyzes the various mobile broadband markets in ASEAN and looks at the respective trends in 4G LTE development for those markets.
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|She was a white woman with brown hair and hazel eyes. She was 5'9" tall and weighed 150 pounds. Her clothing included a size 42-44, white, Fruit of the Loom t-shirt, light blue bikini underwear and blue jeans. She also wore a brown, Indian-pattern belt, size 30 and had a green rubber band around her right wrist.
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Three-plus hours of budget talks Monday evening provided mixed signals about how much of Democratic Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon's proposed 17.5 percent tax increase the Republican-majority County Council might support when deliberations wrap up Tuesday.
Council Chairman David Wilde kicked off the budget workshop saying Corroon's proposed tax hike "has the potential to hurt people" still limping along in a fragile economy. He urged his colleagues to look for cuts to Corroon's revenue plan, which would raise $31 million to fund delivery of countywide services, and to reduce the tax hike as much as possible.
But when the council had its first chance to do that in considering a proposed tax hike for the library system budget it opted instead to go along with Corroon's suggested increase, which would cost an additional $18.38 a year for the owner of a $238,000 home, the county's median value.
The Republicans could still trim that tax increase back.
To comply with truth-in-taxation law, the legal notice in which the council announces a proposed tax hike lists the maximum amount that can be sought. But even after that notice is submitted for publication (it has to be to the printer by noon Wednesday), the council has some time to tinker with the budget and manipulate the tax-rate hike, as long as it goes down.
Because of this wiggle room allowed under truth-in-taxation, the council's four Democrats had attempted to increase Corroon's proposed tax increase for the library to 25 percent, arguing the extra revenue would keep the library financially solvent longer.
But the Republicans shot that motion down 5-4 along party lines. Said Councilman Michael Jensen: "You won't see a majority from the Republican side ever go above what the mayor proposed."
Corroon did get council support for part of his proposal to finish restoring county employees' compensation packages, which were cut at the onset of the Great Recession and partially put back into place last year.
The council backed the mayor's plan to boost employees' base pay by 1.75 percent, bringing wages back to where they were before the cuts, but hesitated to go along with Corroon's proposal to also restore the county's suspended 2 percent contribution to employees' 401(k) plans.
That benefit was caught up in a larger discussion about how the county pays its obligations to retiree benefit plans. Those obligations could "bankrupt the county" unless addressed soon, Jensen warned, endorsing a unanimous council decision to set aside $1.9 million as Corroon proposed for the retirement program.
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More deliberations
The Salt Lake County Council will resume its budget talks at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Room 2003, North Building, of the County Government Center, 2001 S. State.


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It is with great pride i can announce that Carlson Gracie Revolution Team
won the MESTRE MAURCIO GOMES CUP at The Essex Open today.
It was particularly poignant for Myself,Dicke and Steve Haydock because it was at the same venue in 2002 that Marc Walder and Royce Gracie ran the first Gracie Invitational,and all three of us were present on that historic day as well.
Coming back there 7 years later and winning the team trophy for Carlson Gracie Team (the same team i fought for as a Blue Belt at the first competition) was an amazing feeling.
Well done to each and every Carlson student who turned up to fight or support,you did a great job and we are so proud of you all.
I speak for the whole Carlson Gracie Team when i thank Marc Walder,Dave Coles and all the refs,table judges and helpers for an ourtstanding day.
Also a huge thanks and massive respect for all the other teams that make up UK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.Without all of us competing against each other and
pushing each other at every competition the sport would not be as diverse
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Choosing a Humidifier: Keep your home comfortable with the proper humidifier selection
Our home's heating system is extremely dry but I have had very bad luck with humidifiers (neither of the two previous humidifiers we had lasted more than a year). Can you provide some guidance for choosing a humidifier?
Its not the humidifiers fault for having difficulties in longevity or performance. Its the home leaking air.
During the winter months your home looses its moisture to the dry air outside. As this happens we try to increase this moisture level by putting in these units.
They do save money by making us feel warmer with additional moisture in the air, but they also can contribute to mold and poor indoor air quality if they are left to run all the time in an effort to keep the house moist.
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Clothes Make the Woman
The other day I was walking through Beverly Hills and I had several men and women compliment me on what I was wearing. I love when someone appreciates the effort it takes to make an outfit come together. I love it when I rock my wardrobe.
Call me shallow. Call me vain. I like dressing up—always have; always will. As a little girl, I would parade around my mother's bedroom playing dress up in her finest clothes. I'm amazed she let my grubby little hands touch her Mad Men era custom-tailored Shantung silk dresses and matching satin shoes. I certainly wouldn't let a child anywhere near my closet, but my mother had strict rules, so I imagine I had clean hands. We were raised with manners and social graces. When we came home from school, we changed into clean clothes and washed up before dinner. On Sunday evenings, or whenever we had dinner guests, we dressed for the occasion. To this day, when I see little children wearing their Sunday best, it puts a smile on my face. I think to myself "that mother is doing something right."


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Garth Brooks Dublin Concert Protesters Won't Get Council Hearing
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Garth Brooks apparently has some friends in high places as well.
The Irish Mirror says residents near Dublin's Croke Park, where the country superstar is slated to launch his comeback next month, are angry because the Dublin City Council has decided against meeting with them over the shows.
The council explains in a letter to residents that they've received more than 370 written statements regarding the matter, "most of which were extremely detailed," so they have no need for additional testimony in a hearing.
Croke Park authorities are limited to staging just three concerts a year, and the stadium hosted three One Direction shows in May. Brooks is slated to play a five-night stand at the venue next month.
Stadium director Peter McKenna says organizers are allowed to apply for a license to stage other events, and he's confident their request for the Brooks shows will be granted. He adds that they proved with the One Direction concerts that they can accommodate large crowds with minimal disruption to residents. An estimated 400,000 fans are expected to come to Croke Park for Brooks' shows, which are scheduled for July 25th through the 29th.
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GSA Leads U.S. Collaboration with Other Countries on IT and Other Services
June 21, 2006
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) today announced its participation in bilateral discussions with its Canadian counterpart agency Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) to be held on June 23 in Ottawa, Canada. Topics to be discussed during the 2006 meeting include public buildings operations, acquisition management, e-government and e-infrastructure, human capital and customer service, among others. This meeting marks the third time officials from these two government agencies have met.
At the first bilateral meeting in 2003, the PWGSC Deputy Minister I. David Marshall and former GSA Administrator Stephen Perry signed a memorandum of understanding calling for ongoing communications between the two agencies and stipulating the group meet at least biannually. After this initial meeting, the Canadians reported that "a strong network of officials at all levels has been developed between counterparts on both sides of the border resulting in a valuable knowledge partnership where experiences and best practices are exchanged and lessons are shared."
The 2006 GSA delegation will be led by GSA Deputy Administrator David L. Bibb and will also include the Commissioner of GSA's Public Buildings Service David Winstead, the Acting Commissioner of GSA's Federal Acquisition Service G. Martin Wagner, the Acting Associate Administrator of GSA's Office of Governmentwide Policy John Sindelar and GSA's Chief Acquisition Officer Emily Murphy. GSA's Administrator Lurita Doan is unable to attend but will be sending a message with the GSA delegation affirming the group's objectives.
"Over the past few years there has been a growing demand for increased international communication to leverage the power of technology to improve government services," said Associate Administrator of GSA's Office of Citizen Services and Communications (OCSC), MJ Pizzella. "As a key player in expanding e-government, an important part of the President's Management Agenda, OCSC has long led U.S. intergovernmental coordination in the IT area. These meetings facilitate the exchange of knowledge, insights and best practices and foster the development of global relationships."
Earlier this month, GSA coordinated the U.S. participation in "North American Day," a tri-partite talk among the senior IT officials of the United States, Mexico and Canada. The Office of Management and Budget's Associate Administrator for E-Government and Information Karen Evans led the US delegation. This year discussion centered on ways to institutionalize e-government programs, capture savings and performance improvements through shared services, improve recruitment and retention polices for IT professionals and collaborate across borders."
GSA is a centralized, federal procurement, property management, policy development and information provision agency, created by Congress to improve government efficiency and help federal agencies better serve the public. In this role, GSA acquires products and services on behalf of federal agencies; plays a key role in developing and implementing governmentwide policies; provides services and solutions for the office operations of more than one million federal workers; and encourages a citizen-centric relationship with government by providing a single "point of entry" to the information and services citizens need in a timeframe they can appreciate. This allows citizens to receive accurate, timely and consistent answers and information, and helps Federal agencies better respond to citizen inquiries.


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Amateur photog's online photo cache. All photos are original pics taken by author and her husband. This is not a place to see those awe inspiring Ansel Adams, these are ordinary subjects shot on a whim most of the time.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
What We Saw When We Took the Boat Out To the Canals Part 2
We continued floating by the canals, went into a smaller canal, which if my memory is correct is one of the man-made ones. These jungles are home to three different monkeys – howler, spider, and white faced. We saw all while staying in Pachira.
What a thrill! I cannot explain the pulchritude of the place or how affected I was of its serenity, beauty, power, and strength. If allowed I would not mind taking this boat trip every single day. So many things to see and hear and experience. Jaguars are said to live here, we didn't see one that day. I wonder if they would come closer to the water. My guess is that they would stay deep in the forest.
Birdwatching is excellent, although there weren't many birds. We saw enough to satisfy us.
A nocturnal bird that was hiding in the thicket.
Preoccupied with shooting the caiman.
Looks like somebody spotted some monkeys.
Friendly competition on who saw it first.
As we were nearing dock, I looked back at the canal and this is what I saw.
This is my entry for this week's WATERY WEDNESDAY.
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Terrific shots...you transported me to an exotic river! I can't believe those reflections in the water...perfect!ReplyDelete
Just like being in the wild, Maria! I can understand why you loved this. Beautiful reflections in more ways than one! :)ReplyDelete
That is really an amazing trip, i am so envious again! You are a very good photographer for getting those lovely shots when the boat is moving. Every shot is beautiful. In places like that sometimes, i don't take pictures so my eyes will always be in full connection to the whole view. I can fully relate with you when you said you would love to do it everyday. I wish i can be with you too! Is that caiman a crocodile, i don't know what a caiman is, OMG!ReplyDelete
These are wonderful pictures, especially the last one. I think I would really enjoy this cruise at least as much as the Disney World cruise.ReplyDelete
This is my kind of a boat ride! Why are the passengers not required to wear their lifejackets?ReplyDelete
nothing but still waters and cool, cool reflection.ReplyDelete
that big mouth almost scared me! haha!
that thrill made you felt like you were really in a jungle. ^0^
Oh My Heart!!! That is magical. I'd love to be there and take that boat ride. Your reflections are awesome in the first set... Wow--what an awesome place. Thanks so much for taking me with you on that ride. WOW...ReplyDelete
shucks, parang disneyland jungle ride nga, kaso the alligator is alive, scary. heheReplyDelete
Maybe due to I watched too many "anaconda" movies, I feel scary to travel along a quiet river. Not sure whether I will encounter any "special" things or not.. hahaha...ReplyDelete
Btw, your photos on the water reflection, so nice! and so clear!
Incredible photos and what a great experience.ReplyDelete
Love the different geometric shapes of the reflection!
ganda pero i think i wouldn't be able to take photos while riding that boat hahaha takot ako.ReplyDelete
Love that photo of many aiming their camera at something! so interesting what water reflections formed.ReplyDelete
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Omg i'm not sure i would be able to relax while sitting in such a small banca (boat). I would always be on the outlook for something to latch out of the water to grab me in. heheReplyDelete
beautiful rain forest like setting. what a great place to take pics. Am a bit scared of the crocs though.. what if the boat capsizes :)ReplyDelete


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With two consecutive No. 1 gold-certified singles from his current album SUNSHINE & WHISKEY, Warner Bros. Records' Frankie Ballard released his brand new single, "Young & Crazy" to country radio today becoming the most added male artist this week. Ballard recently previewed the new Read More
Triple-threat entertainer Hunter Hayes nabbed his first People's Choice Award last night, January 7, taking home the title of Favorite Male Country Artist during the live ceremony, which aired nationally on CBS. The win comes on the heels of Hayes' revelation earlier this week that he will be Read More
Shelton Will Make His Saturday Night Live Debut on January 24th as Host and Musical Guest
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Details: Rising country artist Frankie Ballard will kick off the New Year with a performance of his smash hit "Sunshine & Whiskey." This marks the talented singer-guitarist's second Read More
Hunter Hayes will be hitting the road with Lady Antebellum and Sam Hunt for the WHEELS UP 2015 TOUR presented by Quicken Loans. The North American leg of the tour will begin on May 1 in Lubbock, TX. Hunter shares, "I'm excited to get back on the road, and I'm excited to team up with Lady A, too Read More
Singer-Guitarist's 5th Annual Frankie Ballard's Country Christmas to Support Van Andel Institute
Warner Bros. Records' Frankie Ballard will return to his home state for the holidays and bring his sold-out 5th annual Frankie Ballard's Country Christmas show to the Kalamazoo State Theatre Read More
Award-winning and critically-acclaimed trio Gloriana will be performing the National Anthem before the Tennessee Titans game against the New York Jets this Sunday, December 14th, with kickoff at 3:05pmCT on CBS. With their latest single "Trouble" climbing the country radio charts, Gloriana is Read More
Recognition from The Recording Academy marks Hayes' fifth career GRAMMY nomination
Dubbed "one of country's key players" by Billboard, singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Hunter Hayes earned the fifth GRAMMY nod of his career today with a nomination for Best Country Solo Read More
Blake Shelton, the reigning five-time CMA Male Vocalist of the Year is set to perform his new single, "Lonely Tonight," featuring Ashley Monroe, on the Monday, Dec. 8 telecast (8-10 p.m. ET/PT) of NBC's Emmy Award-winning series The Voice.
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This week's Small Business Leadership Academy (SBLA) negotiating module continued where last week's left off, with participants using the tenets of the Harvard Negotiation Project (HNP).
HNP combines both theory and practice to develop ideas that are useful and successful in everyday application. These standards of practice involve focusing on interests rather than positions. Using independent standards of fairness, all parties involved can come to mutually beneficial agreements (win-win) rather than cannibalizing the relationship for the sake of more favorable terms for one party (win-lose).
W. P. Carey professor Dr. Alan Goldman guided the Small Business Leadership Academy participants through the use of HNP tenets to establish a framework for a current negotiation within their organizations. One of the small business leaders determined that, despite reservations about a deal she had been offered, she was truly getting a fair deal and should consider accepting it because she had undervalued one particular aspect of the offered deal. For another, the tactic to move forward was to try to rebuild a broken relationship. The main difference between the two negotiations was that for the former person, once she accepts her deal, the relationship would be over; there was no need to protect an on-going relationship. The latter, on the other hand, has a long-term contract with the other entity and needed to protect his interests.
Another exercise the class participated in was a brainstorming session. No suggestions were too far outside the box. More than one participant saw an immediate application for that exercise.
"The brainstorming that we did in today's session was great," said Alex Zuran, president and CEO of Phoenix National Laboratories. "The whole process of learning how to brainstorm I can see taking straight into my business."
A term that came up often in the evening's discussion was "BATNA" or "best alternative to a negotiated agreement." When determining whether the deal that is on the table is worth accepting, knowing your fall-back plan enables you to make a more educated decision. Is your BATNA better than the deal that is being negotiated? Then it's time to walk away.
As one of the HNP videos elaborated: "Preparation, know your walk-away alternative." Another important step is estimating what the other parties BATNA is. Is it a strong option for them or a weak one? Thinking about these aspects ahead of time prepares you for many of the twists and turns that the negotiation can take.
The Small Business Leadership Academy (SBLA) is an intensive executive education program designed to strengthen the business acumen of small business leaders in Arizona. The program was jointly developed by the W. P. Carey School of Business and the Salt River Project (SRP), the program's founding sponsor. Other seat sponsors this year include: Arizona Lottery, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Hahnco and U. S. Bank. Each week we will bring you a few salient points from each class as well as comments from the professors themselves and the impact the information has had on the students.
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6 Tips for a Successful Family Game Night
March 14, 2012 at 10:05 am melissaanddoug Leave a comment
Pre-screen games. To be sure the games you play are appropriate for everyone in your family, make a "menu" of choices for game night. For younger children, you could lay out a small selection of acceptable choices, keeping games for older children (or games that tend to cause arguments) tucked out of sight.
Let the kids choose. Give each child a chance to choose from the game menu. You can rotate picking duties throughout the night or week to week. Whichever you choose, keep a clear list of whose turn it is to pick, and post it where everyone can see—it will help head off jealousy and set a good example of fair play. (Get a grown-up into the rotation if you want some say, too!)
Set a time limit. Announce it at the beginning of the night, give a 10-minute warning or "last game" call shortly before the end time and stick to your deadline. Having a clear-cut play period helps ensure that game night ends on a happy note, while kids are still engaged and before they are overtired or bored.
Stay positive. Even if you don't like a particular game, grin and bear it if you expect your children to do the same!
Be a team player. If your child acts like a sore loser (or sore winner) after a game, change the pace with a cooperative game. Working together toward a common goal (such as collecting something before the timer runs out) refocuses attention on being together and having fun, rather than beating other players at a game.
Say "Good night" to game night! Transition to bedtime with something enjoyable but relaxing, such as a special book that's just for game night, or a made-up story with characters or events from the games you've just played.
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