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House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi is denying one of the juiciest stories in Bob Woodward's new book -- that she once muted President Obama during a conference call.
In "The Price of Politics," Woodward reports that Pelosi pressed the mute button on a speakerphone as Obama spoke to congressional allies about efforts to pass the 2009 stimulus.
The book, which hits bookstores Tuesday, also says that Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid have often been impatient with Obama (and vice versa).
Woodward writes about the 2009 conference call:
"Warming to his subject, he (Obama) continued with an uplifting speech. Pelosi reached over and pressed the mute button. They could hear Obama, but now he couldn't hear them. The president continued speaking, his disembodied voice filling the room, and the two leaders got back to the hard numbers."
Pelosi, who was speaker of the House at the time, denied the account in an interview with Politico.
"I don't even have any idea of where they could ever have gotten that," Pelosi said. "I viewed every one of those calls ... as history. It wasn't Nancy and Barack. It was the president of the United States and the speaker of the House."
Woodward, whose book is based mostly on anonymous sources, stood by his story, in an e-mail to Politico's Mike Allen:
"The muting incident was called 'the Speakerphone episode' in the White House. From a taped background interview for 'The Price of Politics' with a senior Obama administration official who was in the room when this occurred:
'There was a moment in Pelosi's office during the Recovery Act where we were to get the endgame, trying to negotiate. And the president called and was on a speakerphone, which Pelosi muted. … The president was speaking -- called in, was at like a pretty high level, like we really need to … Recovery Act is important, the economy is falling off the cliff … muting the speakerphone so that he couldn't hear them talking. But I was in the room.'"
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In a speech to the American Society of Newspaper Editors on April 3, 2012, President Obama called a budget proposal of his Republican opponents in Congress "thinly veiled social Darwinism."
What did the president mean by this comment? The budget proposal in question, he claimed, would require drastic cuts in government programs designed to aid the poor. "And by gutting the very things we need to grow an economy that's built to last — education and training, research and development, our infrastructure — it is a prescription for decline." Further, his opponents reject proposals to increase taxes on the rich.
How can anyone favor refusing government aid to the poor and oppose requiring the rich to pay more in taxes? Obama answered that those who think in this way must believe that the welfare of the rich is of primary significance. The poor, and everyone else, must take whatever "trickles down" to them from the rich.
It is this view that Obama had in mind when he spoke of social Darwinism, but the doctrine is usually characterized in a different way. Darwin, it is alleged, has taught us that evolution is a struggle in which the strong overcome the weak. To aid the poor would, on this view, act counter to progress. It would be an attempt to promote the survival of the unfit, rather than the fit. Instead, we should stand out of the way and allow the poor and improvident to suffer the natural consequences of their feckless ways.
Responses to Obama's speech from defenders of the free market have not been slow in coming. The libertarian philosopher and historian George Smith, among others, has noted that Herbert Spencer and William Graham Sumner, usually classed as the main social-Darwinist defenders of the market, believed nothing like the doctrine just described. Spencer approved of private charity and includes in his Ethics a discussion of the duties of "positive beneficence."
Spencer opposed coercive, state enforced charity, but he favored charity that is voluntarily bestowed.… In one essay he observed that it was becoming more common for the rich to contribute money and time to the poor, and he praised this trend as "the latest and most hopeful fact in human history." Moreover, the final chapters in Spencer's The Principles of Ethics are devoted to the subject of "positive beneficence," the highest form of society in which people voluntarily help those in need.
Further, as the political philosopher Larry Arnhart has pointed out, Darwin did not teach that human evolution depends on ruthless struggle. To the contrary, he emphasized the importance of social unity and cooperation. "'Selfish and contentious people will not cohere,' Darwin declared, and without coherence nothing can be effected. If Social Darwinism is all about selfish competition … then Darwin was not as Social Darwinist."
Ludwig von Mises already called attention in Human Action to this misunderstanding of Darwin:
The notion of the struggle for existence as Darwin borrowed it from Malthus is to be understood in a metaphorical sense.… It need not always be a war of extermination such as the relation between man and morbific microbes. Reason has demonstrated that, for man, the most adequate means of improving his condition is social cooperation and division of labor.


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Mazzy Star returns from a 17-year haitus
'Seasons of Your Day'
Mazzy Star (Rhymes of an Hour)
It's been 17 long years since we last heard from dreamy gaze duo Mazzy Star, one of the '90s most imaginative and haunting bands whose music transcends that era and is just as vital today. "Seasons of Your Day" is their new 10-track collection that's been in the works for years, and we find the band very much where we left them, but with some swampy new elements added.
David Roback's guitar work always has been a crucial element, adding that thick, mind-bending syrup to their music, and here he channels his Delta blues muse and totally immerses himself in it. Singer Hope Sandoval remains one of the most alluring vocalists of all time, and her voice is presented more directly with less reverb on great tracks including arresting first single "California"; gentle and dark "Common Burn," that benefits from Sandoval's cool harmonica; the elegant folk of the title track; and country-fed closer "Lay Me Down," adorned in smoky slide guitar. Great to have this band back creating magic again.
'Herein Wild'
Frankie Rose (Fat Possum)
★★★ ½
If you removed the vocals from Frankie Rose's new record "Herein Wild" — that would be an awful idea, by the way— you might wonder if this isn't a new Cure record. The music is watery and shadowy, and there's a definite New Wave/pop feel to these songs, that are some of Rose's most interesting to date.
Opener "You for Me" is the one track that doesn't seem to belong with the rest, as it's spacey and joyously poppy, but from there the tone gets cloudier and darker (musically, that is) as she unleashes "Sorrow," that could have been a "120 Minutes" staple; "Cliffs as High," that opens with reverb-rich a capella vocals before it truly opens up; and bouncy and addictive "Minor Times," with a stupidly catchy chorus where Rose insists, "We don't sleep, we dream." This is a strong new side of Rose's personality, resulting in a really surprising record.
'More Constant Than the Gods'
SubRosa (Profound Lore)
Last week, we talked about how Windhand are expanding doom metal and giving it exciting new colors. Well, Salt Lake City quintet SubRosa are doing similar things, albeit in a different direction, and their breathtaking new record "More Constant Than the Gods" is unlike any doom album you'll hear this year. Or ever.
The songs are all epic length, and the swirling halo of violins from Kim Pack and Sarah Pendleton, who do things with that instrument no other musician is, power Rebecca Vernon's tragic, powerful tales. Incredible opener "The Usher" sprawls majestically over 14 minutes, with female/male vocal tradeoff; "Cosey Mo" is a killer track inspired by a character in a Nick Cave book; and closer "No Safe Harbor" is a crusher that'll pierce your heart in a million places. SubRosa is one of metal's most unique bands, and fans of all genres could be captured by them.
'Move in Spectrums'
Au Revoir Simone (Instant)
It's been four years since we've heard from the three ladies who comprise Au Revoir Simone, whose members all wield keyboards and share vocal duties, making their sound dreamy and fun. They took time off, tackled other ventures in their lives, and finally reconvened for "Move in Spectrums."
The band's third record also finds Au Revoir Simone veering closer to pop territory, though they keep some darkness in the room, and the results may take some time to make their mark. Once you spend time, you begin to hear the benefits of their new perspectives, and their music takes on a more welcoming feel, peaking on tracks such as "Crazy," the first single that could blow up on mainstream radio; sad and exploratory "We Both Know"; and whirry and moody "Somebody Who." Nice to hear these talented ladies growing beyond their boundaries.
Brian Krasman is a contributing writer for Trib Total Media.


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Julie Perini, All Julie All the Time
- Dates:
- November 19 through December 31, 2008
- Hours:
- 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday
- Site Specific Banquet, Open Faces:
- Wednesday, November 19th, 4:30pm/5:30pm/6:30pm Cascade Campus
TH 102 (Special banquet event occurring during the opening, three times, limited seating available.)
- Artist's Event:
- Wednesday, December 10th, 6pm to 8pm at Cascade Campus MAHB 223
Cascade Gallery is featuring All Julie All the Time, by Julie Perini, an artist that is socially engaged, event-based and often concentrates on developing experiential processes for projects in video, film, and photographs. Engaged in her daily life Perini records personal moments, re-enactments of little known historical events, play with people and ordinary materials, with easy-to-use consumer cameras, machines that keep her company and extend the reach of her senses. Perini explores the everyday in search of moments of pleasure, wonder, discovery and delight. Perini investigates with technology and devices in the service of not only herself but for who she's making a video or performance with and who it is made for. These are all important issues as is the lighting, color, and camera angle. Much of the artwork involves other people, as subjects, participants, co-conspirators, actors, and players and often the audience, the connection of people to one another and to Perini; the process of making the artwork and the artwork itself are equally important to connecting to each other.
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Robert M. "Bob" Jakeman, 90, died August 30, 2013, at Morningside of Auburn in Auburn, Alabama. He was born February 22, 1923, to Nannie Lee Parker and Raymond Price Jakeman, Sr., in Norfolk, Virginia, the youngest of four siblings.
He was preceded in death by Flora Agnes Bandy Jakeman, his loving wife for more than 66 years.
After graduating from Erwin High School in Erwin, North Carolina, Bob enlisted in the Army Air Forces in 1942. He was a radio operator during his time of service where he learned the art of sending and receiving International Morse Code, a skill he would continue to practice for many years as an amateur (ham) radio operator under call sign KD4AIS.
While stationed in Nashville, Tennessee, Bob met his future wife Agnes in nearby Old Hickory. They married in St. Louis, Missouri, on Christmas Eve 1944. After Bob was discharged from service following World War II in 1946, the couple lived in Old Hickory and briefly in North Carolina before moving to Tampa, Florida, in 1952 where they lived for more than 50 years. While in Tampa, Bob worked as a union bricklayer with the International Brotherhood of Masons and Plasterers. Bob retired in 1988 but continued to occasionally work in the trade whenever they needed help from the "Old Master," his self-coined nickname.
A long-time member of Lake Carroll Baptist Church in Tampa, Bob was always active in the church as a Sunday school teacher and church volunteer. He was ordained as a deacon in 1965. In 2004, Bob and Agnes moved to Havana, Florida, and in 2008 to Tallahassee. Bob moved to Auburn in 2011, following the death of his wife.
Bob enjoyed gardening, ham radio, and working crossword puzzles. Upon moving to Morningside, Bob started and hosted a Friday morning coffee club where all residents were invited to socialize and reminisce. He was a self-taught musician who entertained not only his grandchildren and great-grandchildren with his lively harmonica tunes, but his friends and caregivers at Morningside as well. In the last months of his life, Bob could be heard most Wednesday mornings playing his harmonica at the weekly jam sessions hosted by Spicer's Music of Auburn.
Bob is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Carol Jakeman of Auburn; son and daughter-in-law Rex and Leslie Jakeman of Colorado Springs, Colorado; daughter and son-in-law Cynthia and Graham Nicol of Tallahassee, Florida; six grandchildren, Katie (Mike) McMullen of Birmingham, Alabama, Melissa (Ted) Mitchell of Gastonia, North Carolina, John (Michelle) Jakeman of Pueblo, Colorado, Savannah Nicol of Tallahassee, Aimee and Benjamin Jakeman, both of Colorado Springs; and six great-grandchildren, Meg, Audrey Grace and Polly Parker Mitchell, Emma and Anna Claire McMullen, and Cathrina Jakeman. He is also survived by a special friend, Christine Correia of Auburn, and several devoted nieces and nephews, including Elaine Smith and Hubert Dorman of Erwin, North Carolina, Tina Von Gonten of Miami, Florida, and Gene Barton of Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Bob is preceded in death by his father (1964), mother (1961), brother, Raymond (1972), and sisters, Helen Burroughs (1991) and Mary Lee Dorman (2004).
Services will be held Thursday, September 5, at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Frederick-Dean Funeral Home, Dr. Wayne Flynt officiating. The family will receive friends immediately after the service at the home of Carol and Jeff Jakeman. Memorial donations may be made to the Pilgrims Sunday School Fund, Auburn First Baptist Church.
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Albert Yu-Min Lin
Research Scientist/Engineer
Photograph by Ben Horton
Photograph courtesy Calit2, Erik Jepsen
Albert Yu-Min Lin's explorations are groundbreaking, because they never break ground. He uses noninvasive computer based technologies to gather, synthesize, and visualize data without disturbing a blade of grass.
"Exploration has always been about going where we haven't been able to go before," Lin notes. "Environmental, cultural, or political obstacles may have prevented us from exploring certain places. Today technology helps us navigate past those old barriers." For Lin, cutting-edge tools such as satellite imagery, ground-penetrating radar, and remote sensors permit him to make archaeological discoveries while respecting the traditional beliefs of indigenous people.
"It's all about using technologies in ways they weren't originally intended," explains Lin. "We can apply tools that were created for entirely different fields to search for something else—in my case, archaeological artifacts. I'm building on the foundational work of many pioneers."
Today Lin and other researchers from a cross section of fields have at their fingertips a veritable high-tech toy store. It's called the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology (Calit2). Created by the University of California to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, it allows Lin to access an unparalleled array of digital 3-D immersive technologies and then link his efforts to those of other scientists.
A case in point is Lin's search for the tomb of Genghis Khan, a quest that has eluded scientists and historians for centuries. Many Mongolians consider the tomb an extremely sacred place and believe any desecration of it could trigger a curse that would end the world.
"Using traditional archeological methods would be disrespectful to believers," Lin says. "The ability to explore in a noninvasive way lets us try to solve this ancient secret without overstepping cultural barriers. It also allows us to empower Mongolian researchers with tools they might not have access to otherwise. Today's world still benefits from Genghis Kahn's ability to connect East with West. He forged international relations that have never been broken. By locating his tomb, we hope to emphasize how important it is for the world to protect such cultural heritage treasures."
Lin's passion for exploring and preserving "our collective cultural heritage" was inspired by his last ten adventurous summers spent trekking solo through Pakistan, Cambodia, China, Tibet, Mongolia, and other remote regions.
Still eager for time in the field, Lin investigates sites with a high-tech tool kit that leverages photographs taken firsthand on the ground, images gathered from satellites and unmanned aircraft, GPS tracks from expeditions, and geophysical instruments. "There are many ways to look under the ground without having to touch it," he observes. Thermal-imaging systems show what lies below by detecting heat signals and patterns emitted from the Earth. Magnetometry uses the Earth's magnetic field to pinpoint subterranean clues as microscopic as bacteria in decaying wood. Ground-penetrating radar bounces back images revealing subsurface objects or disturbances. Tiny remote wireless sensors collect data from places no human can go.
"These new approaches could benefit all kinds of projects, from gaining a whole new view of regions like Mongolia to tracking animal migrations to mapping the brain," notes Lin. "The real trick is synthesizing the vast amounts of information we collect into something that can be understood. My colleagues and I use visualization techniques to sort, relate, and cross-link billions of individual data bits. We program it all into a file that allows us to re-render it into a digital 3-D world."
To enter that world, open the door to the Star Cave.
The Star Cave is a totally immersive virtual reality room that lets scientists and historians navigate, fly, and manipulate their way through landscapes. Backlit screens project images on the ground, walls, and on every surface of the enclosure, while special eyewear creates the 3-D effect. Virtual explorers zoom over mountains, down slopes—and yes, Lin admits, "it's really fun." (The sensation proved so potentially dizzying, handrails had to be installed.)
"If a mountain is described in an old text, I can go into the room and travel around that region to see if it actually exists." Lin says. If the technology data trail leads him to Genghis Khan's tomb, he can then rebuild each tiny point of information into a huge virtual matrix, designing a virtual recreation of the discovery.
"Society tells us we each have one single path we can walk. But I've always been interested both in the science and the humanities. My family encouraged me to follow all those dreams, and that's exactly what the work I explore now lets me do."
Pondering the power of new technologies, Lin offers, "Exploration is part of it, but another big aspect is conservation. In many ways technology has created problems for our planet. One of the greatest things we can do is better use these tools to actually give back to the planet—preserving wildlife, cultures, history, and habitats. I think we have to decide why progress is important. Is it just to become faster, better human computers—or to become more human?"
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The Spin Sheet
DVD reviews by Bill Hunt of
The Digital Bits
Superman: Ultimate Collector's Edition
1941-2006 (2006) - Warner Bros.
Set Rating: A
Disc Ratings (Overall - Video/Audio/Extras): B+/B+
*Pending Warner's fixed replacement discs
Okay... here's the deal. We've reviewed most of the major films and programs contained in this 14-disc box set elsewhere, so I'm not going to talk about the films again here. If you want to read our previous reviews, here they are:
Superman II
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
Superman Returns
Superman: The Fleischer Animated Adventures
Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman
. We haven't reviewed
Superman III
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
, but I just can't make myself do so now. And you already know them and love them... or you don't... so nothing I say about them is going to change your mind.
With that out of the way, let's get right down to the nitty-gritty. Warner's 14-disc
Superman: Ultimate Collector's Edition
is SO close to being the home run that fans would love it to be... but as originally shipped to retailers, it has a pair of glaring flaws.
[Thankfully, those flaws are already being addressed by WHV - see below]
More on that in a bit. First, let me talk about what's good here disc by disc... and rest assured, there's a LOT that's good here.
Discs One through Four represent the new
Superman: The Movie - Four-Disc Special Edition
. Starting with Disc One, you get the 1978 theatrical edition of
Superman: The Movie
(the first time this version has been available on DVD), in good looking anamorphic widescreen video quality. We'll come back to the audio. Extras here include a new audio commentary by the film's producers, Pierre Spengler and Ilya Salkind, as well as a series of original trailers and TV spots. Disc Two then includes the same "extended" edition of
Superman: The Movie
that was released previously on DVD, along with the previous commentary by director Richard Donner and creative consultant Tom Mankiewicz, and the audio-only track featuring John Williams' score in 5.1.
Discs Three contains all of the other extras that were on the previous
Superman: The Movie
DVD (including the three documentaries, the deleted and extended scenes, the screen tests and the additional music cues), which means you can safely sell your old copy if you wish. Disc Four then adds some interesting new special features, including the vintage
The Making of Superman: The Movie
TV special and the 1951 film
Superman and the Mole Men
(starring George Reeves). Both are presented in good quality, in the original full frame. The BEST thing by far, however, is that Disc Four includes the first nine of the original Fleischer animated
shorts in quality better than you've ever seen them, remastered from the original negatives. In a word, they look amazing. It's really exciting to see them here, just a delight to view them in this kind of quality, and my only regret is that there's no high-definition release of these shorts planned yet (like the high-def Looney Tunes shorts on the
Adventures of Robin Hood
Next up, Disc Five of the set offers you the original theatrical edition of
Superman II
, with another new audio commentary by Spengler and Salkind, new deleted scenes and the film's theatrical trailer. That's more than the previous
Superman II
DVD included, so you can safely get rid of that. Disc Six is the new
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
, with its new Donner and Mankiewicz commentary, deleted scenes and trailer. What's really fascinating here, is that with both the new and old commentaries, you get both Donner's opinions and Salkind's opinions on both films... and as you might guess, they have VERY different perspectives on both the making of the films and why Donner wasn't involved in finishing the second film. It's a shame that Richard Lester isn't represented here with his own commentary (my guess is that he was asked to participate but declined), but that's the only obvious omission.
Disc Seven adds more all-new bonus material, including another vintage TV special,
The Making of Superman II
, along with the
Superman: 50th Anniversary
TV special and a new featurette on the making of the Fleischer animated shorts. THEN, you get the remaining eight remastered Fleischer shorts, completing the collection. That means that, if you have the previous DVD releases of these shorts, you can get rid of them (with one exception - more in a moment). You might be wondering... what about the Private Snafu short,
? No worries - it's on Disc 13 of this set. That means the ONLY previous Fleischer DVD you might not want to let go of, is VCI's
Superman: The Ultimate Max Fleischer Cartoon Collection
, which includes a phone interview with actress Joan Alexander (who voiced Lois on the shorts) - that interview is only thing that doesn't carry over here. Note that Disc Five and Seven are identical to the new
Superman II: Two-Disc Special Edition
Disc Eight SHOULD be the new
Superman III: Deluxe Edition
, which includes the film in anamorphic widescreen, a new commentary with Spengler and Salkind, the vintage
The Making of Superman III
TV special, new deleted scenes and the theatrical trailer. That means, in theory, you can ditch your existing
Superman III
DVD. But we'll come back to this disc in a bit.
Disc Nine is likewise the new
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace - Deluxe Edition
, which includes a new audio commentary with screenwriter Mark Rosenthal, along with new deleted scenes and the film's trailer. Again, this means you can sell your existing
Superman IV
Discs Ten and Eleven are identical to the new 2-disc
Superman Returns: Special Edition
, disc for disc, item for item. We've reviewed that previously, so we'll move on, except that we'll say again how good Robert Meyer Burnett's 3-hour
Requiem for Krypton
documentary is. Don't miss it.
Disc Twelve is the recently released
Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman
documentary DVD, produced by Bryan Singer and Kevin Burns. Again, that means you can ditch that disc if you already have it as well. And don't worry if you also have the Best Buy bonus disc for this title, which included a handful of the
Bryan Singer's Video Journal
shorts. They're included in this set on Disc Fourteen - not just the ones that were on the bonus DVD, but ALL of the shorts that were online, as well as two new ones that have never been seen before (and are thus exclusive to this 14-disc set)!
Finally, Disc Thirteen is arguably the crown jewel of this box set. It includes all-new bonus martial, including the excellent new
You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
documentary. It's feature-length, full frame (acceptable given that so much of the archive footage that appears here is in full frame) and it offers new interviews with just about everyone involved in the making of these films (with the exception of Richard Lester, though he does appear in archive footage and photos), as well as lots of rare footage, outtakes and more. It's another great piece, and you'll find particularly interesting the section in which the Donner/
Superman II
controversy is addressed head-on. This disc also includes a pair of additional featurettes - one on the mythology of Superman and one profiling actor Christopher Reeve - as well as the aforementioned
short, the
Stupor Duck
Looney Tunes shorts and the never-before-seen 1958
The Adventures of Super Pup
TV pilot in its entirety. The set is topped off with a booklet that lists all of the features, a mini reproduction of DC's
Superman #7
(originally published in 1987), a mail-in offer for reproductions of all five theatrical film one-sheets, a holographic slipcase cover and a spiffy metallic-embossed tin to hold it all.
That's a helluva great batch of extras and it means that this set replaces nearly every previous DVD you might have of these films and shorts (in quality that's better than ever). So that's the good... and as I said, it's a LOT of good.
Now for the bad. You'll recall my comments about Disc One - the 1978 theatrical cut of
Superman: The Movie
? Well, unfortunately, Disc One in the set as shipped DOESN'T include the original 1978 audio... even in the stereo version... and it's supposed to according to press releases for the set. The audio you get on both the 5.1 and 2.0 is a cut-down version of the remixed audio done for the 2000 extended edition release. Now, that's a real problem, because as many fans will know, a number of sound effects were added and/or changed in the 2000 remix. Personally, it didn't bother me at the time... until I went back and compared it to the original audio. Then it drove me crazy. Fans HAD been hoping that by including the original 1978 version of the film on DVD in this set, you'd get the best of both worlds... the new mix and the original audio. Such is not the case, and it's apparently due to an authoring error. This problem affects ALL copies of the new
Superman: The Movie - Four-Disc Special Edition
, including the ones in the stand-alone releases and both box sets.
The other major problem with THIS box set as shipped is a manufacturing issue. Every early copy of this set seems to have the WRONG version of Disc Eight...
Superman III
. Rather than the new
Deluxe Edition
that's supposed to be in the set (with a featurette, deleted scenes and the trailer), what you get is the previously released movie-only DVD (with just the trailer).
The Christopher Reeve Superman Collection
seems to have the right disc, but this more elaborate set got stuck with the wrong one.
[Editor's Note: Warner Home Video has informed us that they're going to be issuing corrected discs for both Disc One of the
Superman: The Movie - Four-Disc Special Edition
(also Disc One of the
Superman: Ultimate Collector's Edition
14-disc set and the same disc in
The Christopher Reeve Superman Collection
) AND Disc Eight of the
Superman: Ultimate Collector's Edition
. Disc One will feature the CORRECT original 2.0 audio track for
Superman: The Movie
and Disc Eight will feature the new
Superman III: Deluxe Edition
. ALL of the other discs streeting tomorrow are correct. These mistakes were apparently just honest authoring/replication errors - not deliberate decisions - and Warner is already in the process of rectifying them. NO recall of existing sets is planned at the moment, but the studio has set up an 800 number that you can call and arrange to have the corrected discs sent to you via mail. The official statement from Warner (issued 11/27/06) is as follows:
"Bonus content was omitted from the
Superman III Deluxe Edition
in the 14-disc
Superman Ultimate Collector's Edition
. Furthermore, disc one of
Superman: The Movie Four Disc Special Edition
did not include the Dolby Digital 2.0 mix. Neither disc is known to be physically defective in any way.
Warner Home Video wants to extend apologies to all of our loyal Superman fans who've waited so patiently for these great collections and has taken immediate steps to correct these errors with the intention of standing behind our product 100%.
Replacement discs can be obtained by calling: 800-553-6937. The exchange program applies only to purchases of the
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One last Editor's Note: We're trying to find out if and when future corrected sets might arrive in stores, and if this replacement program will work for international customers as well.]
Once these two problems are corrected by the studio, the
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by Joseph Hargett | October 15, 2013 9:30 am
Web portal and online content provider Yahoo (YHOO[1]) is slated to slip into the earnings confessional after the close of trading this afternoon, and expectations appear to be a bit elevated ahead of the report. For the record, Q3 Yahoo earnings are expected to fall 6% to 33 cents per share on revenue of $1.08 billion.
With earnings and revenue continuing to slip, investors will be particularly sensitive to any Yahoo earnings details related to improving user metrics or mobile traffic data. YHOO has attempted to make strides on this front via acquisition, snapping up data analysis firm Ztelic, e-commerce application developer Lexity, social browser developer RockMelt, and image-recognition firm IQ Engines during the past quarter.
Yahoo's acquisitions, its charismatic CEO Marissa Mayer, and its stake in Chinese search engine Alibaba have all helped bolster bullish sentiment toward Yahoo. According to EarningsWhisper.com, the third-quarter whisper number for Yahoo earnings arrives at 37 cents per share, 4 cents better than the consensus.
There still is room for additional bulls on the bandwagon, however.
According to data from Thomson/First Call, analysts have doled out 13 "buys," 19 "holds" and 1 "sell" rating on YHOO. Additionally, the consensus 12-month price target of $31.42 represents a nearly 8% discount to Monday's close at $34.10.
With that in mind, options traders are clearly looking for additional upside for YHOO. In the front two months of options, YHOO call open interest totals 379,550 contracts, compared to put open interest of just 181,410 contracts. As a result, the October/November put/call open interest ratio has fallen to a reading of 0.48, with near-term calls more than doubling puts.
That said, even the enthusiasm from bullish options traders is a bit muted. For instance, peak October call open interest of 44,838 contracts lies at the deep in-the-money 29 strike. In fact, the next two most populous call strikes in the October/November series of options (the Oct 31 strike, with 37,396 contracts, and the Oct 30 strike, with 35,466 contracts) are well in the money. In other words, even options bulls appear to be playing it safe.
Taking a look at the put side, YHOO bears have targeted the out-of-the-money Oct 30 and 29 puts, with roughly 19,000 contracts residing at each strike. Other notable put strikes include the deep out-of- the-money Oct 25 strike, with 17,055 contracts, and the Oct 26 strike, with 15,915 contracts.
Overall, YHOO October implieds are pricing in a potential post-Yahoo earnings move of about 5.7%. This places the upper bound at $35.95, while the lower bound resides at $32.05. These bounds fall nicely in line with YHOO's current technical backdrop.
Click to Enlarge Overhead resistance currently rests at 35, with the shares being soundly rejected at this level during the first week of October.
Technical support, meanwhile, materializes in the $29-$30 region. This area is home to round-number support, YHOO's rising 50-day moving average, and also was the site of former resistance back in mid-July.
For those looking to trade YHOO options ahead of tonight's Yahoo earnings report, the stock's improving sentiment and technical backdrops bode well for a potential post-earnings rally.
Following what appears to be cautious smart money in the options pits, traders might want to consider a Nov 34/36 bull call spread ahead of Yahoo earnings.
At the close of trading on Monday, this spread was offered at 76 cents, or $76 per pair of contracts. Breakeven for this trade lies at $34.76, while a maximum profit of $1.24, or $124 per pair of contracts, is possible if YHOO closes at or above $36 when November options expire.
As of this writing, Joseph Hargett did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned securities.
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Based on archaeological investigations along State Route 85, this fourth installment in the Gila River Indian Community Anthropological Research Papers provides a close look at the subtle interface between the archaeological cultures of the western Hohokam and eastern Patayan, including chapters on geomorphology, ceramics, lithics, shell, pollen, and ethnobotanical remains. An abundance of well-preserved trails and historical roads, including the Anza and Butterfield Trails, also provides the foundation for historical overviews and incisive theoretical discussion. This unique collaboration between ASU's Office of Cultural Resource Management and the Gila River Indian Community's Cultural Resource Management Program also provides an unusual account of Depression-era African American homesteading at the Warner Goode Ranch based on oral history, archival research, and archaeological data. Historic transportation corridors, homesteads, and prehistoric occupations on trails traversing cultural and geographic transitions make this a coherent and engaging view of this centuries-old crossroads and a valuable reference for the archaeology and history of the Gila Bend.
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New iPhone 4 Video Calls Won't Use Carrier Minutes; The Death of Text Messaging?
iPhone 4's new FaceTime feature promises much needed face time with far away friends and relatives
When Steve Jobs announced the launch of the new iPhone 4 just a few weeks ago, we all waited with bated breath for a new video chatting feature called FaceTime.
And now, there's more: An Apple rep has confirmed that video calls won't use up any carrier minutes.
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"I'm a graduate student, so it's easier for me to communicate while I'm on campus, since it doesn't require sound and it takes less time to text message," says Jacqueline Nusz, 27, from Kendall.
Nusz is a text messaging addict. She'll send upwards of three to four texts at a time, and she and several of her friends communicate via iPhone. But the new FaceTime, despite its promises of free face time, just don't seem to compare to the real thing.
Danny Prenat, 28, from Kendall, seems to agree.
"Texting is the evolution of instant messaging," he says. "Our generation grew up instant messaging on AOL, so it's the next easiest step for us. We don't need to see somebody to have a conversation with them.
"That must be something for the next generation, because if I want to see somebody, I'll actually go see them. I don't need to see someone to talk to them. I've gotten too accustomed to faceless conversation."
This next generation is definitely all about new media, as we mentioned last week, but will seeing someone's face scare off teens?
"To be very honest I don't think it will ever replace texting," says Elizabeth Lecusay, 15, from Cutler Bay. "I mean, okay, I do admit that video chatting is getting popular, but it could never replace a good old fashioned text message.
"I love video chatting, but it gets kind of annoying because when I video chat with someone I have to change out of my PJs, and actually try to look good."
On top of the looks factor, there's the comfort level.
"With texting you can ignore people and pretend you didn't get it, but
with video chatting you can't," says Jorge Freyre, 26, from Coconut Grove. "I wouldn't like to use it because at the
end of the day, I like being able to ignore people if I don't feel like
talking to them anymore --and you can't do that with video chat."
And oddly enough, saving money isn't what's really drawing in the 20-somethings. For them, it's more about sharing an experience.
Kristy Martinez, 24, from South Miami, is an avid BlackBerry user, but admits that she'd consider crossing over to Apple because of the new iPhone.
"I think the concept is a fun idea, but I don't think people really see it as a way to save on data charges or minutes. If I'm at a really cool concert and my friend from Michigan can't be there, I can share what i'm seeing with her. That to me is cool, but I don't see it as, 'Let me video chat to save money."
The possibilities seem endless, but there's always a
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|BPR's L. E. Knight and Paul Potts join C. F. Hotler of the State Highway Department of Indiana to perform the first road roughness test on the Indiana Test Road along U.S. 31 north of Columbus. The resulting report shows roughness in units per mile for each half-mile, for any remaining lesser portion of each test section, and for each lane. The road test was required by State law, but the test pavements were constructed as part of regularly programmed Federal-aid projects.


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Welcome one and all to the second installment of The Anti-Smark. I'm always amazed at all the bad press the WWE gets by people who call themselves fans. A true fan doesn't go online and create a bitch-fest (Pardon my french) about how much the WWE sucks. If you don't like what you're watching, then turn the channel! Sheesh! Nobody's making you watch it. Turn on Monday Night Football or Survivor.
Now, onto the purpose of my column. I've decided to name and discuss some of the GOOD things about the WWE and it's product. By George, what a novel idea! So, as a very wise man once said,"On with the shoe!".
First and foremost, the WWE has an AWESOME array of talent. Even the most cynical of "Fans" wouldn't deny that. Where else in the world will you find the likes of RVD, Edge, Chris Benoit, Shawn Michaels, Chris Jericho, Eddie Guerrero, Booker T, Kurt Angle, Brock Lesnar, Kurt Angle, Kane, The Undertaker, and Triple H? No where. You want to know something else? That's only the main-event caliber talent. As far as mid-carders go, the WWE is more than covered in that department as well. You have Charlie Haas, Shelton Benjamin, Test, Christian, Scott Steiner, Goldust (At least until January '04), Matt Hardy, Rhyno, Randy Orton, Tommy Dreamer, Johnny "The Bull" Stamboli, Chuck Palumbo, Batista, Al Snow, Lance Storm, Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley, John Cena, La Resistance, Rico, and the Big Valbowski. All of these individuals are capable of putting on more-than-respectable matches. Still not convinced? Alrighty, how about the cruiserweights? Mysterio, Kidman, Tajiri, Noble, Funaki, London, Spanky, Ultimo Dragon, and Nunzio are the cream of the crop when it comes to high flying action. They steal the show week in and week out on Smackdown! OK, we've covered the main-eventers, mid-carders, and cruiserweights. So what's left? Oh of course, the divas! Lita, Trish Stratus, Victoria, Jacqueline, Ivory, Molly Holly, Gail Kim, and Jazz regularly ply their trade on Monday and Sunday nights. We've seen great matches out of all these women. And none of them (With the possible exceptions of Molly and Jazz) are all that hard on the eyes either! Let's not forget that Torrie Wilson, Stacy Keibler, Dawn Marie, Shaniqua, Nidia, and Sable don't even compete full time. Can you imagine if all these divas joined the ranks of the Raw diva's division?
Alright, so we've established that there is no shortage of talent in the Raw locker room. Well, what else? How about the storylines. Yeah, yeah, I know, the storylines haven't exactly been compelling as of late. But let's not forget, this IS the company that gave us DeGeneration X and Austin Vs. McMahon, two of the greatest storylines ever created. They DO know how to entertain their fans, it's just that something gets lost in the execution sometimes. Admit it, they have been getting better. The Undertaker coming back as The Dead Man will spark some fan interest. The Trish Stratus/Chris Jericho storyline is exteremely interesting and has just about everyone guessing. And the Bischoff/Austin feud wasn't quite a home-run, but it was a definite improvement over Katie Vick.
Now, onto some of the smaller things. The WWE has given the fans some of the best gimmick matches ever. Hell in a Cell, TLC, Cage, Ladder, Table, Elimination Chamber, and Street Fight matches can be awesome if booked correctly.
The announce teams are very good as well. Good Ole' J.R. and Jerry "The King" Lawler have been an institution in the WWE for years. They can call the action better than anyone. Michael Cole and Tazz, while not quite as good as J.R. and the King, are very good at what they do. Tazz brings an unparalleled personality to the table and Michael Cole can call a match very nicely as well.
Well, there you have it. Are you going to look at the glass as half-full or half-empty? Call me a hopeless optimist, but I enjoy Raw and Smackdown! every week and I take the good with the bad. There's bound to be bad storylines and angles. If you don't like it, deal with it!
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Ubisoft's free-to-play shooter Ghost Recon Online gets a title update boasting several new features.
The new title update patch 0.11.0 upgrades the game service while using feedback from the community to include new features.
The first of these new additions features is the map new map called Attica Heights. Located in Singapore's business district, this map is a building with tight security and the second map designed for Holdout.
Players can now test any weapon in the Firing Range to get a better feel for a weapon depending on the player's testing preferences. You will also be able to test how a weapon is before you buy it with the Field Testing system. As you level up and unlock weapons, you will be granted the ability to test a weapon for three standard matches to see if it fits your play style.
The OMEGA Pack new gear and weapons for those who fancy close-quarters combat with high fire rates and brief ready times. This pack also includes new headgear and upgraded weapons with camouflage skins.
If you are in a clan, then the new Beta Map Testing allows you to not only play maps before they release, but you can provide feedback to help improve the layouts of a map.
Lastly, Mystery Boxes give players a chance to earn new and possibly rare gear, including limited-edition and vintage weapons.
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Amendments to Copyright Act introduced; Authors to get royalty
A bill was introduced in Rajya Sabha on Monday to give independent rights to authors of literary and musical works in cinematography films, entitling them to royalty which was denied to them so far.delhi Updated: Apr 19, 2010 23:00 IST
A bill was introduced in Rajya Sabha on Monday to give independent rights to authors of literary and musical works in cinematography films, entitling them to royalty which was denied to them so far.
The Copyright (Amendment) Bill 2010, introduced by HRD Minister Kapil Sibal, will bring the country's copyright laws in line with international standards in internet and digital technology and provide for stringent punishment upto two years imprisonment and fine for violation.
At present, producers of films are keeping all rights with themselves. As a result the lyricists and singers are not getting royalty in case their works are used for commercial purposes.
Under the proposed law, authors will have rights to receive royalties and the benefits enjoyed through copyright societies.
"It will ensure that the authors of the works, particularly songs included in the cinematography films or sound recordings, receive royalty for commercial exploitation of such work," the bill said.
In order to extend protection of copyright material in India over digital networks such as Internet and other computer networks related to literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works, films and sound recordings, the existing Copyright Act of 1957 is being amended to harmonise it with global treaties, it said.
The amendments will introduce a system of statutory licensing for all sound recordings to ensure that while making a sound recording of any literary, dramatic or musical work, the interest of the copyright holder is protected.
The amendments are being made to bring the Act in conformity with the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Internet Treaties, namely WIPO Copyright Treaty (WCT) and WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty (WPPT) which have set the international standards in these spheres.
"The main object to make amendments to the Act is that in the knowledge society in which we live today, it is imperative to encourage creativity for promotion of culture of enterprise and innovation...," it said.
"Any person who circumvents an effective technological measure applied for the purpose of protecting any of the rights... with the intention of infringing such rights, shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to two years and shall also be liable to fine," the bill said.
The Bill also has a provision to provide for physically challenged persons to access copyright materials in specialised formats.
The News Broadcasters Association had been apprehensive about the amendments. The HRD Ministry has set up an informal committee comprising Bollywood star Aamir Khan and lyricist Javed Akhtar to look the concerns raised by different quarters on the amendment.


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BAM Kicks Off 34 Events in Opera, Theater, Music and Dance for 2013 Next Wave Festival
Joseph V. Melillo, executive producer of the Brooklyn Academy Of Music, presents the 2013 Next Wave Festival. The festival runs from today, September 17 through December 22 and comprises opera, theater, music, and dance productions in the institution's three mainstage venues: the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House, the BAM Harvey Theater, and the BAM Richard B. Fisher Building.
BAM Executive Producer Joseph V. Melillo comments, "This fall, we offer our audiences a rich assortment of adventurous, groundbreaking work by American and International Artists, including the BAM debuts of 15 dance, music, and theater-makers. It is particularly exciting, in the 31st iteration of the Next Wave Festival, to see the robust variety of productions that has been made possible with the addition of the flexible Fishman Space-now in its second season of unique festival engagements."
BAM President Karen Brooks Hopkins says, "We are enormously grateful to American Express for their continuing support of the Next Wave Festival. We would also like to extend our thanks to those who have made the first year of expanded family programing in the BAM Richard B. Fisher Building a resounding success and an additional connection to our community."
"American Express is thrilled to support the artistic achievements at this year's Next Wave Festival," said Timothy J. McClimon, President, American Express Foundation. "We have a long history of celebrating the cultural passions of our Cardmembers and investing in the communities where they live and work."
2013 Next Wave Festival season tickets (four or more presentations in the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House and BAM Harvey Theater) and single tickets to BAM Fisher presentations (with the exception of Bodycast*) go on sale June 17 to the general public (June 10 to Friends of BAM). Single tickets to September presentations in the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House and BAM Harvey Theater go on sale August 12 (August 5 for Friends of BAM). Single tickets for all other Next Wave engagements go on sale September 3 (Aug 26 for Friends of BAM). To purchase tickets visit BAM.org or contact BAM Ticket Services at 718.636.4100. *Tickets for Bodycast are available only as add-ons to season ticket package.
HIGHLIGHTS: Featuring 34 opera, theater, music, and dance engagements in BAM's three venues-from September 17 through Dec 22, 2013.
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It is sad but true...Brian, the dog, was hit by a car and died during Sunday night's episode of Family Guy. Fans are outraged that they would kill off such an important character, but the executive producer, Steve Callaghan, says it was time for a change.
During an interview with E!, Callaghan explained why they chose to write off one of the main characters. "Well, this was an idea that got pitched in the writers room and it sort of caught fire, and we thought it could be a fun way to shake things up. As soon as this idea came up, we started talking about what the next couple episodes could be and we got very excited about the way this change will affect the family dynamics and the characters."
"You're not supposed to lose your best friend at my age.
You're not suppose to lose him ever!"
– Stewie #familyguy
— Family Guy (@FamilyGuyonFOX) November 25, 2013
"It seemed more in the realm of reality that a dog would get hit by a car, than if one of the kids died," said Callaghan. "As much as we love Brian, and as much as everyone loves their pets, we felt it would be more traumatic to lose one of the kids, rather than the family pet."
RIP Brian. #familyguy
— Family Guy (@FamilyGuyonFOX) November 25, 2013
What is even more upsetting is that the writers immediately replaced Brian with a new dog, Vinny. There should at least be some sort of mourning period, especially since Brian has been a part of every episode since the pilot aired in 1999.
Callaghan told E! that he was not concerned about backlash from fans. He believed that the fans would remain loyal to the show. However, judging by social media comments, it looks like they are extremely upset and that Family Guy may have just lost a few thousand viewers.
"I'm not, only because our fans are smart enough and have been loyal to our show for long enough, to know that they can trust us," said Callaghan. "We always make choices that always work to the greatest benefit of the series."
wait did Brian on family guy really die omfg
— Dillard (@dillardagriffin) November 26, 2013
Brian's last words were, "You have given me a wonderful life...I love you." He died in the vet's office surrounded by his family. Such a tear jerker.
I can't believe they killed Brian on "Family Guy" I'm not here for cartoon characters getting killed....
— Charlamagne Tha God (@cthagod) November 25, 2013
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LARIMER COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH � July 18, 2013
The Larimer County Board of Health (BOH) convened its regular meeting at 7:00 PM at the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE), 1525 Blue Spruce Drive, Fort Collins, CO
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Executive Secretary:�������������� Adrienne LeBailly, M.D., M.P.H.
Staff: ��������������������������������������� Marie Macpherson, Averil Strand
Public: ������������������������������������� Lorie Daigle and Craig Chapin from Northern CO AIDS Project
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1. Call to order � CJ McKinney, Board president - The Board of Health meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.�
2. Introduction of new Board of Health Member - �Janna West Kowalski was introduced and welcomed as a new Board of Health member.� �Ms. Kowalski currently is employed at the Center for Public Health Practice at the School of Public Health.� Ms. Kowalski said that she is excited to serve on the Board.
Approval of minutes of June 13,
2013 meeting � Minutes of the June
13, 2013 meeting were unanimously approved.
4. NCAP report and discussion of Syringe Exchange program for 2013-2014 � Lori Daigle, and Craig Chapin from the �Northern Colorado Health Network (NCAP) presented the 2013 second quarter report of the Syringe Exchange Program (SEP) and reviewed the data with the BOH.� The ratio of returned syringes compared to the number given out was �at 66% for the 2nd quarter.� However, it rose to 77% since the recent implementation of� Senate Bill 208 on May 10, 2013.� This new law exempts current SEP participants from drug paraphernalia possession charges.� Research has indicated that SEPs in jurisdictions that have had a paraphernalia law in place can reach a rate of syringe return around 92%.� This is the level that NCAP hopes to achieve once they have made their clients aware of the new law.� Ms. Daigle is working to create a card to show that a person is an active participant in the SEP should they be stopped by police.� To date, there have been no complaints about the operation of the SEP from neighbors, businesses, law enforcement, or anyone else.� Mr. Chapin reported that the number of bleach kits distributed has been reduced because clients are able to get clean needles. �The number of syringes participants request per visit has also decreased, likely because they are referring others to get involved in the SEP.� There were about 200 SEP visits this past quarter.�
There was discussion among the BOH members that they would like NCAP to gather data and report both on the number of �visits and of unduplicated clients, as well as demographics of participants based on zip codes.� Dr. LeBailly asked if the BOH would like to see anything added to the contract that will be renewed in August.� Mr. Yurash said he would like the number of syringes per visit limited to twenty.� Dr. LeBailly asked the BOH if it was acceptable for the ID cards be given to a participant
annually.� Based on the BOH discussion, a 20-syringe limit per vist and a card given annually, printed on secure paper, will be added to the SEP agreement.�� Dr. LeBailly said that she will contact community partners to see if the SEP has had any impact on their business or neighborhood.� NCAP will collect data based on zip code to have a better idea of where participants reside.� Dr. LeBailly asked Ms. Daigle and Mr. Chapin to communicate to NCAP clients, especially those with impaired immune function, that West Nile virus is on the rise in Larimer County and to protect themselves as best they can.
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5. Annual update on department Emergency Preparedness Plans � Dr. LeBailly presented updates to the BOH on Larimer County�s Public Health Emergency Operations Plan Submittal.� Changes and updates are reflected on the Submittal document as well as to the documents saved by the depart�ment�s Emergency Preparedness Program.�
Update on the Community Health
Improvement Planning (CHIP) Process and
the County Strategic Plan � CHIP update: Dr. LeBailly
reminded the Board that task forces are working on the top two priorities:
Mental and Emotional Well-being, and Raising Healthy Children.� The projected
timeline for finishing the plan that the two task forces are working on is
October 2013.
County Strategic Plan update: The County selected five teams of eight people to come up with objectives related to each of the seven County goals.� The Health Department had two representatives on a team of eight. Doug Ryan and Jane Viste were the two representatives from the Health Department. �The suggested objectives that came out of the meeting will be winnowed down to a smaller number for community feedback and commissioner review and approval.
Director�s report
Dr. LeBailly reported to the BOH on the Fort Collins City Council decision to allow backyard goats in Fort Collins, despite Health Department concerns about exposure of neighbors to �Q Fever� bacteria shed by goats that can be blown by the wind over long distances and cause disease in high-risk persons (pregnant women, immunosuppressed persons, those with heart valve problems or arterial grafts, older adults).� Dr. LeBailly indicated the department will try to get information about Q Fever to HOAs in the city, whose covenants take precedence over city ordinances. ��The Health Department will also communicate information regarding Q Fever to health care providers who treat such patients, such as cardiologists and obstetricians. �Dr. LeBailly had suggested that the ordinance include a requirement to test the goats after a miscarriage or birth, but no such requirement was included in the ordinance.� CSU has offered to do a study of infection levels in these goats, if goat owners choose to participate and the study is approved by their institutional review board, but there is no requirement to participate.
Health Associate Program �- The Health Department and the Health District made
a joint application to this program.�� We will be getting the associate the
second year.� The associate will be working with the Health District the first
year.� CDC pays the salary of this associate for two years.� This associate
will be part of the Communicable Disease team the first year to gain exposure
to communicable disease.� With the Health District she will primarily be
working with the Community Health Survey.�
West Nile virus update � We are having some very high counts this week in the traps.� Over 600 Culex were collected in a single trap in one night on the west side of Fossil Creek reservoir.� Dr. LeBailly is concerned that the city of Fort Collins� current plan does not support adult mosquito control (spraying) until numerous human cases have been reported, and these reports lag 3-4 weeks behind the time people are infected by mosquito bites.� HOA�s do not have to get consent from the city to spray their neighborhoods. Dr. LeBailly distributed handouts regarding West Nile virus.� It generally takes about a week to get things organized and the public notified once the decision to spray has been made.�
Mr. Yurash made a motion that the BOH approve Dr. LeBailly recommending to the City Council of Fort Collins, spraying for mosquitoes because of the high incidence of West Nile virus. �The motion passed unanimously.�
- �Dr. LeBailly told the BOH that the resolution that was created by the BOH regarding
edible marijuana has been sent to all municipalities that are entirely in Larimer
County. ��The City of Fort
Collins will be having their first discussion regarding the sale of marijuana on July 30th.� Dr. LeBailly received a response from Darryl Klassen, a Loveland City Councilman, and said he would support not having edible retail sales in the city.� She also received a response from the Estes Park Town Manager, Frank Lancaster, saying he has been directed by the Board of Trustees to draft a resolution banning all marijuana growth, sales, cultivation, processing etc. in Estes Park, for their consideration on August 13th.� Berthoud, Timnath and Wellington have banned sales, cultivation, etc.� The Board of County Commissioners have received the resolution, and Dr. LeBailly is unsure how they will move forward.� Mr. McKinney� said that he is still working on a draft of a letter to the editor regarding the BOH�s stance on edible marijuana and should be able to send it to members next week for input.�
Budget � Ms. Macpherson received an email from the County�s budget director, Bob Keister, reporting that nearly all funds (including the Public Health fund) will receive a 2% increase in County support. ��This is outlined in an email Ms. Macpherson shared with the BOH.� Ms. Macpherson will have the preliminary budget for the BOH�s review at the meeting in August.
Ambulance services � Dr. LeBailly reported that the Health Department is required to license and inspect ambulances in Larimer County.�� We inspect the ambulances� equipment, insurance and make sure the people that work on the ambulance have the proper licenses.� We do not review, approve, or enforce their clinical care protocols.� This is done by the medical advisor of the ambulance service.� A complaint was received by us about an ambulance service that we have a responsibility to investigate.� We will proceed with the investigation of this complaint and report our findings.� Dr. LeBailly wanted the BOH to be aware that this is happening.
Dr. LeBailly reported to the BOH that our Assistant Director of Community Health is on an extended medical leave for a serious medical problem.�
Next meeting: � Budget meeting
9. Adjourn � The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 pm.
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Paula Lady, Recording Secretary�������� Adrienne LeBailly, MD, MPH, Executive Secretary