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Being a Girl Scout says a lot about a girl and college Admissions Offices are taking notice. Whether Girl Scout Ambassadors (grades 11-12) are preparing to graduate or getting ready to enter their final year of high school, they should check out what scholarships are extended to Girl Scouts all across our nation.
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We've already seen other retailers dropping the price of the Nexus 7 recently, but Google isn't doing that. Instead, Google has announced that customers in the US and Canada (only) who order a Nexus 7 starting today will get free shipping (which can be fairly expensive in through the Play Store), as well as a $25 Google Play credit so you can fill up that tablet with apps, games, movies, music, books, magazines, or newspapers.
Had the deals through Best Buy, Amazon, and eBay not already ended, we would have suggested that this deal through Google wasn't as impressive as it would sound, because those other retailers had dropped the price to $199 with free shipping. That would have meant you'd have $30 to play with before getting to the $229 that Google is charging, and that $30 wouldn't be locked into the Play Store. But, Google's deal is the only one going right now, so it wins by default.
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I-84 eastbound re-opens for commute
I-84 eastbound has re-opened for the Monday morning commute. The eastbound lanes of the freeway were closed all weekend so the entire stretch from I-5 to I-205 could be re-paved.
There were long delays on I-5 northbound over the weekend, because of the lane closures on the top deck of the the Marquam Bridge
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Faculty Quality At Graduate Planning Schools Ranked
An academic journal article, "Faculty quality at U.S. graduate planning schools: a National Research Council-style study," appeared in the Journal of Planning Education and Research, volume 24, Fall 2004. Authors include Bruce Stiftel (former president of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP)), Deden Rukmana, and Bhuiyan Alam of Florida State University.
The paper assesses nine measures of planning school performance for 84 U.S. schools, and is available from Sage Journals Online, for a fee. Four comments appeared with this article, and the authors' reply to comments appeared in JPER, volume 24, number 2, December 2004.
Continuing work on planning school performance measurement is underway, according to leadt author, Bruce Stiftel. Specifically, on April 22, 2006, the Governing Board of the American Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP) will consider a proposal for a national system of urban planning school performance measurement (PSPM). This proposal, if adopted, would lead to a wide-ranging program aimed at portraying school performance across the full range of objectives sought by urban planning schools. (For more information about this proposal, see the links following this article.)
From the journal abstract:
"Faculty quality assessment methods of the National Research Council study of research doctorate programs are applied to U.S. urban and regional planning graduate programs. Findings suggest that about one-half of planning faculty actively publish and that there is considerable concentration of both publication and citation activity among a relatively small group of scholars and schools. Accredited and nonaccredited schools show substantial differences, as do doctoral degree-granting schools compared with master's-only schools. The strengths and weaknesses of faculty quality measures used are discussed, leading to a call for other studies using different measures."
Following are a few excerpts from the journal article:
"Among planning educators, there has been a longstanding reluctance to publication of comparative performance measurements. Results of a national reputational survey included in the first printing of the first edition of the Guide to Graduate Education in Urban and Regional Planning (Susskind 1974) were deleted from the second printing, and such a study has never been replicated. In the years since, when the Planning Accreditation Board and the Executive Committee (now Governing Board) of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP) have considered school rankings, the weight of opinion has always been against undertaking such an endeavor."
...Among the eighty-four urban planning schools studied are thirty-four schools offering doctoral degrees and fifty schools offering the M.C.P. or equivalent as their highest degree. Sixty eight of the schools have master's degree programs accredited by PAB; sixteen master's programs are not accredited. Eleven schools are part of private universities; seventy-three are part of public universities.
We calculate the percentage of full-time faculty of the school who published any article indexed in the ISI database for the years 1998 to 2002. ...We [also] calculated the total number of citations in the ISI database by all faculty in each school for the years 1998 to 2002.
The top three faculty with the greatest number of publications include:
The top three faculty with the greatest number of citations include:
...Graduate urban planning education in the United States now involves the effort of 844 full-time faculty working at eighty-four schools. A disproportionate number of these schools are at America's research universities: more than half are at Research I universities as classified by the Carnegie Foundation. Only 13 percent are at private universities. School size is quite small, with the average planning school employing
only ten full-time faculty members. The seniority of urban planning faculty is not significantly different from national norms in higher education: about half are full professors."
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Commentary August 2009 Hysteria on the right has now reached the point where it is seriously flirting with thuggishness. From the Sarah Palin-inspired threatening chants, to disruption of "town hall" sessions where right-wingers shouted down anyone who wanted to ask a serious question, to openly carrying loaded weapons to meetings and speeches, to racist signs at right-wing marches, conservatives seem to be focused less on debate than intimidation. What looks like the early stages of Mussolini's Black Shirts or Hitler's SA has begun an attempt to make this nation ungovernable, with the hope that a right-wing authoritarian state will be the successor to our democracy.
These are not just fringe elements of the right, although they certainly are fringe elements of the American people as a whole. These are people who are encouraged, supported and defended by Republican congressmen, Senators, Governors and Vice Presidential candidates, and in some cases funded by major Republican contributors. Their purpose is to frighten people into passivity and silence, to prevent government from acting, and to squelch any views not their own. It is basically a rule or ruin philosophy.
Their sponsors and abettors, the congressmen, ex-government officials and businessmen, should know better. Movements like these have a nasty way of escaping from the control of their original sponsors and turning on them. The German businessmen of the Weimar Republic though they could control Hitler and the Nazis. They were disasterously wrong. Unleashing a torrent of xenophobia, racism, nationalism and religious fundamentalism to undermine the government and Constitution may, indeed, make our country ungovernable, but the iron fist that will replace it will not be to their liking; nor will it be good for business.
By preying on some people's fear of change, fear of of losing whatever slender social and economic advantage they may presently have, the conservative power-brokers hope to reverse their own deep unpopularity and cement their grip on the controls of the economy and political power. They are sowing the seeds of their own destruction, and the destruction of our democracy.
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Aah, those Labor values . . .
You couldn't make this stuff up. A rebooted
He doesn't want to be blamed for rubbing the prime ministerial nose in it. But he also doesn't need to point out the obvious to voters.
Day after day at the corruption hearings in Sydney, NSW Labor has been losing any remaining claims to credibility, any pretence at proper process, any ability to insist it is powered by more than greed, corruption and self-interest.
And while the NSW Labor Right is no longer the dominant or unified force it once was in Canberra, it remains an influential bloc that prides itself on making (and breaking) leaders and providing policy direction in government.
Instead, the faction currently looks more like rotting evidence of a disease infecting the Labor core. That's just as Gillard tries to promote her government as looking after ordinary people based on traditional Labor "values''.
No wonder everyone's trying hard to look surprised about the power and wealth of Labor's
After all, he was the Maaate-in-Chief. A deal here, a promotion there, a favour owed everywhere. Perhaps they all thought they had stumbled on to the NSW version of The Sopranos by mistake.
There certainly won't be one for Gillard. Commissioner Ipp will present his report on the activities of the Obeids and Co mid-year – right before the formal federal election campaign.
The damaging electoral impact will be worst in NSW, of course, especially in those western Sydney seats that already have Labor strategists in a world of worry. The stench can't be so neatly contained.
It's one reason why the Gillard government will spend this week trying to polish its credentials as the protector of the values of "working families'', especially working mothers. This is designed to focus on Abbott's electoral vulnerabilities – his lack of support among women voters combined with continuing suspicions about the Coalition approach to industrial relations.
Areas like western Sydney clearly offer the most fertile territory for a resuscitated campaign on Work Choices.
So the government is announcing it will allow new parents a specific legislative right to request part-time work. Returning employees already have this right – just as employers have and will maintain the right to refuse such a request. But this change is less about the real world and more about symbolism – and trying to skewer Abbott.
Depending on the jobs and responsibilities, part-time work and more flexible hours are often an option for businesses keen to help or keep employees.
Sometimes, they really are not – or extremely difficult for employers to arrange. But as Gillard says, around 80 per cent of such requests are resolved satisfactorily already. Supposedly a legislative right will encourage more employers to think about how it could work and give "comfort'' to those wanting to ask.
This is too much symbolism, even for the Greens. Deputy leader
The government's other proposed legislative change to the Fair Work law – offering greater consultation protections against sudden roster changes and hours of work – is potentially more substantive. That's also why it could prove more difficult for some employers, depending on how the bill is written and interpreted, especially by the unions.
But with its dire polling and various political problems, Labor is keen on attracting as much enthusiastic union support as possible during the campaign, both organisationally and financially. It will be particularly keen to please union leadership about what it has delivered (business leadership won't get anything like the same reception).
The idea of flexibility in rostering hours according to business conditions is clearly vital, especially for many small businesses. Some abuse this. Most don't. Those employees most likely to be affected are casuals, rather than permanent part or full-time female workers which the Labor Party will argue its changes are designed to protect. But it is a highly sensitive political issue as well as an economic one.
Labor will be waiting for Abbott to sound even slightly uncaring or dismissive about mothers trying to juggle work and family commitments. The Liberals will be waiting to portray it as one more burden on struggling businesses. Think of it as value-adding.
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I want to polish the feed ramps on my Kimbers. Especially my Ultra TLE II. It's giving me some jamming problems. Maybe all my fault but still.
Should it be abrasive? They have a gun/knife polishing kit but I don't want all that. Thanks.
Well 1st off i seriously doubt it will help with ANY problems your having--Look to your mags 1st for feeding issues.
If you want the ramp shiny use a very lite polish so as to NOT remove any metal- Just IMHO
Thanks, Hossfly. I use three Tripp mags. They are brand new. Do you think they need to be broken in? And if so, how long? Till I don't have feed problems, I guess. :D
All polishing compounds are abrasive(even toothpaste). Flitz is a very mild abrasive. All polishing compounds remove metal, that is their function.
I'll bet it's a FTF (failure to go to battery). Excessive stem bind is more likely what is happening...or what is technically known as the "Three-Point Jam".
The three points are the binding between the breechface, the barrel throat, and the underside of the barrel chamber.
Call Aaron @ Tripp (877.837.9445) and tell him what you are experiencing. I suggest this because he will have much more knowledge pertaining to the Kimber than me. (I stay away from them Kimbers.) Tell him canebrake bets your barrel is "riding the link". (A lot of factory-built pistols now days have this condition.)
Is the gun new?
Have you made any Bubba mods to the piece?
Did it FTF with the Kimber mags?
If it is excessive stem bind, you'll need to get Kimber (unless your one year warranty has expired) or a gunsmith to fix the problem.
No bubba mods yet, although I did change to Sarge's wood grips on the Custom CDP II.
Not as bad as now for the Ultra TLE II. I'll shoot some more with the Kimber mags and report back.
What is it that you don't like about Kimber's? I'm thinking the manufacturing process? Are the tolerances too random?
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Now you're "making me" want to sell my two Kimber's and by a Colt. Thanks. :mad:
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Hundreds filled Jan Crow Memorial Stadium in Jacksonville Friday night as they were entertained by songs and fireworks at the Home of the Brave Patriotic Spectacular in Jacksonville.
First of all, its a celebration of our country and then, the Cub Scouts (Jacksonville Pack 819) are going to clean up after its over, said Judy Van Newkirk.
One family attending the holiday weekend event is a newcomer to Jacksonville. Actually, we just moved here about a week ago from Miami (Florida), and were out here to see whats going on in the community, said Shannon Feloss.
When the crowd heard the song, Im Proud to Be an American, young and old stood up, cheered and waved their arms as balloons of red, white and balloon floated into the air.
The crowd of nearly 500 watched as red, white and blue rockets, sparklers and firecrackers exploded into the nights sky.
Celebrating Independence Day early, under the supervision of Hubert Alexander and Ron Fejfar, the crowd saw bright and noisy fireworks of all kinds lit up the night sky.
Jacksonville leaders and officials portrayed some of the nations founding fathers. Thad Gray of the Jacksonville Water Commission assumed the role of Benjamin Franklin; Gary Fletcher, a Jacksonville alderman, donned a top hat for his role as Abe Lincoln, and Bob Stroud, another alderman, did his best impersonating John Adams.
The city also honored many of its best, including members of the 314th Maintenance Group, who have helped with hurrican recovery efforts.
Jacksonville Mayor Tommy Swaim served as narrator. Local singers and choir members with the 75 Voice Choir and Youth Community Choir entertained with patriotic songs for this fifth annual show.
A number of soloists performed, including Claire Vann, Amber Mitchell, Sidney Piggee and Robby and Brandon Francis.
On Thursday, Angie Mitchell, one of the event organizers, was busy preparing for Friday nights festivities.
Several churches, businesses and the city are involved, she said.
Mitchell gave credit to Jack-sonville High School personnel who allow the stadiums use for the event. She said that Ted Bland, Dickie Penn and his crew built the actual set being used tonight.
Asa Hutchinson will be presenting our community hero awards, Mitchell said before the event.
This years recipients were Regina Boyd, a police officer; Mark Looney, a firefighter; Dr. J. Dale Calhoon and Mary Scruggins, an X-ray technician.
Mark wont be here hes in Iraq right now, but someone will accept on his behalf, Mitchell said.
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#103 Narrow Scarf (細巾マフラー) by Sachiyo Fukao (深尾幸世)
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#103 Narrow Scarf (細巾マフラー)
Section: Part VII アレンジこものを編む (Arranged Components)
Subsection: 四角モチーフのストール&マフラー (Stoles & Scarves made with Square Motifs)
Yarn: Hamanaka Organic Wool Mid Fiel
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Hook: Japanese size 7.5/0 (4.5mm)
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"Cops wanna knock me, D.A. wanna box me in. But somehow, I beat them charges like Rocky." - Jay-Z
I don't know... I kind of liked Christopher better than Luke. Because I feel like there's something kind of nice about ultimately ending up with your baby daddy. But Luke is kind of shaping up to be a good guy, and Christopher is kind of shaping up to be a jerk.
And I am feeling impressed with Logan, he's certainly shaping up to be a nicer young man than I originally thought.
And I am the only one who doesn't give a crap about that pregnant girl and her airhead boyfriend or husband or whatever he is? I'll confess, I generally fast-forward through their scenes on my Tivo-brand recording device.
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Can't really help you. The whole Christopher-the-eternal-loser-gets-rich-and-gets-Lorelai-back bit seemed contrived, rather than arising out of the characters' motivations. I liked Luke better---I guess I identify with his disinterest in acquiring social skills---and when that started to go bad, I stopped watching. Also, I had Logan pegged for gay-and-overcompensating.ReplyDelete
Not helpful, I know, but I just had to get that off my chest.
- pinkdrinkFebruary 14, 2007 10:28 PM
I *heart* Gilmore Girls - honestly, not much happened until those pivotal last two minutes where Lorelai and Christopher broke up.ReplyDelete
"I need you to know that you're the man I WANT to want."
I do not understand how this woman does not have an Emmy nod.
Try this link:
If you scroll down just a bit, there is a recap for "Farewell, My Pet" and you can then click on "read more," which will take you to a nice, long recap of the episode.
Are you Beauty and the Geek-ing it this season? Ending TWIST!!
do you mean Lane? yeah, kind of hate her now -- and hello, have you ever seen such an unrealistic-looking pregnant person? ick. it's pretty sad that she's so boring now, she used to be pretty funny in the earlier seasons -- then again, the people who are writing the show now clearly have no idea how to keep it going in its wonderful old style, so that's probably to be expected :(ReplyDelete
Blonde, I strenuously disagree about Christopher! The idea of ending up with your babydaddy is romantic in the abstract, but not when he's been a deadbeat babydaddy for 20 years! I want me some Luke back.ReplyDelete
I think the new writing's just getting its legs. They messed up having her marry Christopher and did not hear the end of it until they wove in their demise of the marriage.ReplyDelete
I thought the show was getting stupid and way too silly at the start of the season, and the witty banter was staggering about as if filled with helium, but it's definitely gotten more interesting during the last few episodes.
I'm not saying the way they "took care of" Christopher was well done or even believable, but then what can you do. Us viewers need to keep liking Lorelai but not hate Christopher while yearning for Lorelai and Luke to at least be friends again....


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If people take more tolerant attitudes then we won't need soup kitchens.

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Enjoy your soup kitchen.

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 > Note:Ā I've just donated $10 to noisebridge for adding to this whole
 > discussion.
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 > I've thought about it, I don't have a good solution.Ā But I am really
 > disturbed by the non-stop do-ocratic bannings.
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 > Frankly, I'm considering do-ocratically inviting Cynthia back into the space
 > (even though I am annoyed by her).Ā I am definitely going to try to make it
 > tonight to block on this until it's further discussed.
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 > When "do-ocratic banning" was first used it was in the context of someone
 > that was actively harrassing people and being violent.Ā Noisebridge is not a
 > homeless shelter, but I don't think we should lightly discard radical
 > inclusion.Ā There are a million other ways to handle the situation with
 > someone who at least cleans the kitchen.Ā If push comes to shove, I'll be
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 > This issue isn't going to go away, and I don't think introducing blanket
 > bans or trying to make sophmoric attempts to "define hacking" is going to
 > work.Ā These things have to be a human call, and consensus is there for
 > situations just like this so people can argue over shit...
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 >> There is a bit of confusion about Cynthia.
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 >> The problem is that she is not a hacker, she is a homeless person who uses
 >> the noisebridge kitchen.
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 >> This would be fine if it was just a day or 2, but she was showing up
 >> nearly every day for a year.
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 >> Do we want homeless people who have no kitchen to use the noisebridge
 >> kitchen?
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 >> Cynthia is a nice person and I have had only positive interactions with
 >> her. ĀShe is a little crazy, but never in a bad or unsafe way.
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 >> Some people think that Noisebridge should only be for hackers. ĀOther
 >> people think that Noisebridge is for everyone.
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 >> I see it both ways. ĀIf we let all homeless people in SF use the kitchen,
 >> it would be very crowded. ĀAnd not in a good way.
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 >> I am fine with non-hackers coming to noisebridge occasionally, but they
 >> shouldn't be there too often. ĀWhen they do show up every day and hack
 >> nothing, I sometimes ask them to come around less often.
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 >> When non-hackers show up to noisebridge once a week or less, that is cool.
 >> ĀWhen they show up every day for many hours, I get annoyed at them and ask
 >> them what they are working on, implying that they should be working on
 >> something.
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 >> Calling the police on her was bad, but what were they supposed to do -
 >> admit defeat? ĀI would have admitted defeat, but I understand why they
 >> didn't.
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 >> I have tried to kick people out of noisebridge before. Ā9 times out of 10
 >> they leave. ĀWhen they say "no, I am not leaving..." I say ok, and go do
 >> something else.
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 >> I can think of 2 other people Āwho are rather Cynthia-like. ĀI don't know
 >> what to do about them. ĀI like both those people, but I think they come to
 >> noisebridge too often.
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 >> The fact that none of these people are bad folks complicates the problem.
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 >> We could make a policy about this. ĀOr we could keep doing what we are
 >> doing, let people do-ocratically decide. ĀWhat we have been doing does work
 >> - There were about 60 people at noisebridge last night and all of them were
 >> awesome. ĀKicking people out isn't fun or fair and I don't like doing it,
 >> but occasionally I do because Noisebridge is not a homeless shelter.
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Recent findings suggest climate change in Greenland may be approaching a tipping point, beyond which amplifying feedbacks could lead (probably over centuries) to complete melting of the ice sheet, raising sea level by about 7 meters.
In June, a team of glaciologists led by Jason Box predicted that we would see melting across 100% of the ice sheet's surface area in summer within a decade (Box et al., in press).
They drew that conclusion from data on the Greenland ice sheet's surface reflectivity, or "albedo", showing the surface has gotten darker over the last 12 years. A darker surface absorbs more heat, leading to more melting, causing albedo to decrease further, and so on in a vicious circle.
This month, at the height of the melt season, Greenland's albedo has fallen far off the charts [see Figure 1].
Then NASA satellites recorded a startling abrupt acceleration of melting over just four days. On 8 July, about 40% of the ice sheet's area had surface melt. By 12 July, surface melt had spread to no less than 97% of the area, penetrating all the way to the centre of Greenland, three kilometers above sea level [see Figure 2].
...The extraordinary events of recent weeks are cause for concern when considered in the context of Greenland's ice melting at an accelerating rate for the last decade, losing more than 2 trillion tonnes in total.
There is broader evidence that no significant cushion remains between today's climate and a dangerous level of warming.
In the last interglacial age 125,000 years ago, called the Eemian, global temperature was only ~1°C warmer than preindustrial, ie. only a couple of tenths of a degree warmer than today (Hansen et al., in press).
Yet the poles were several degrees warmer, there was no summer sea ice in the Arctic, and multiple studies using different methodologies (Kopp et al., 2009; Dutton & Lambeck, 2012) say sea level was 6-9 meters higher (meaning at least partial melting of the Greenland and/or West Antarctic ice sheets).
All this points to the conclusion we may already be getting close to a dangerous level of global warming.


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CALLS to reintroduce street lighting in an area of Broadwey have failed to sway councillors.
A petition signed by 101 residents of the Springfield area was presented to members of Dorset County Council's environment overview committee.
Local county councillor Mark Tewkesbury, who grew up in the area, spoke in support of the petition at the meeting. He explained that the residents were asking for every other street light in the area to be switched back on to address concerns over anti-social behaviour and crime.
Cllr Tewkesbury alluded to the positive impact of reinstating the lights – which were turned off across much of Dorset as part of a council cost-saving scheme – had made in neighbouring Littlemoor, where Dorset Police had requested them to be turned back on for operational reasons.
He said: "We put the street lights back on in Littlemoor and it's made a huge difference to the residents."
However, committee members pointed out that in the case of the Springfield area there had been no request from police and it was no different to any other urban residential area.
Cllr Richard Biggs said: "I have some sympathy but I can't see what's different from this area to any other."
Members agreed not to take any action on the petition and write to the petitioners setting out its views.


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Technology news for UMD faculty, staff and students
December 2008
ITSS by the Numbers
From January 2008 through July 2008, the ITSS Faculty Technology Team:
- sponsored Tech Fest 2008, with 77 presenters and 943 attendees
- sponsored the Student Web Contest, with 8 participants and 3 winners
- provided class email aliases for 1323 classes
- processed 34,025 student evaluations of teaching
- supported 615 grade books through eGradebook
- supported the exchange of 20,049 files with WebDrop
Ten Years Ago in ITSS - December 1998
1998-1999 UMD Internet Kit Released
The Computer Corner has this year's edition of the Internet Kit for sale at a price of $7.50 for the CD version. A limited number of diskette versions are also available.
This year's kit includes software for Windows 3.1, Apple Macintosh and Windows 95/98 operating systems. Mulberry, our new e-mail client, and upgraded versions of Netscape and telnet are included in the Windows 95/98 and Mac software collection. Also included are modem scripts to automate logging in to the UMD modem pool for most modem brands. This kit is the easiest way to get connected to the Internet whether you are on campus or dialing in from off campus.
Documentation is included in the CD version as well as a general startup page that Netscape will access by default. This page includes many helpful files of information.
Changes in SPSS Site License for 2009
Beginning January 2009, all UMD faculty and staff will be eligible to obtain SPSS through a University-wide site license. The site license and software distribution will be administered by the Office of Information Technology (OIT) on the Twin Cities campus. The new site license will not be administered by ITSS staff.
The 2009 site license includes SPSS 16 for Windows Vista/XP/2000 or Mac OSX. The annual cost per license for 2009 has not yet been set, but will be significantly less than last year's $270. Faculty and staff can purchase copies of SPSS through the Twin Cities web site, and will need an EFS number for the transaction. Contact your department for details on purchasing SPSS.
The UMD Student Site License program will continue for next year. Undergraduate and graduate students in CEHSP, CLA, and LSBE will be able to download the software at no cost, as those collegiate units have paid the license fee for their students. Students in other programs will be able to purchase SPSS through the ITSS TechCenter.
For details on the new 2009 site license, see:
Submitting Grades Requires Last Date of Participation for an "F" or "N" – eGradebook can Help
A student with a "F" or "N" in all courses for a term will automatically lose 50 percent of the student's federal Title IV funds if no course participation can be determined for a term." As a result the grade submission process will not allow any grades to be submitted without the last date of participation for any "F" or "N."
What does "last date of participation" mean? This can be "the last date you received work for the student or the last date the student attended" (eGradebook will record these).
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December: Upcoming eClass and Open Session
Upcoming eClass: Cascading Style Sheets 101: December 1st-12th
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Open Session: End-of-the-Semester "wrap-up" or Prep for upcoming
Come when you can | No registration required
Need help with any aspect of educational technology? Wrapping up Fall classes? Preparing for Spring classes? Join us in the KMC for an unstructured open work session with technical support and assistance at your fingertips:
When: Friday, December 5th (anytime between 11:00-1:00pm)
Where: Knowledge Management Center (Solon Campus Center 42)
Feel free to bring your laptop, lunch, course materials, questions, ideas etc…
Note: the KMC has laptops available for use – free of charge
New Telephone Feature - Corporate Directory
This month, ITSS installed Nortel Telephony Manager (TM), an application that allows us to program telephone moves, adds, and changes more efficiently. A windfall of TM is that a corporate directory is now available on certain phone types.
If you have a Nortel M3903 or M3904 set (2-line phone or better), you have an "Applications" button on your phone. It's located second button from the lower right hand side of the phone. To use it, press the Application button and you'll see Corporate Directory show up on your display. Press the button beneath the word "Select". Begin entering letters of the last name you're looking for. When you've entered the amount of letters you'd like to search by, press the "Done" button. Use the directional buttons beneath the display to scroll through the list, or press "Resume" to enter more letters and narrow your search. When you find the person you're looking for, press "Dial" and the party's phone will ring. You can use this feature before or after you pick up the handset.
If you're asking yourself why do I need this when I have a paper directory?, keep in mind that the new campus directories come out in November, two months after new faculty and staff are on campus. This gives you a way to look them up. Also, after the directories are printed, we install dozens of new phones each year which won't make the book until the following November. The Corporate Directory gives you the absolute, most up-to-date directory resource for campus phone numbers.
If you have questions or comments, contact Chuck Bosell. If you don't know his number, look him up in Corporate Directory.
ITSS Spotlight on Bruce Reeves
Each month ITSS highlights a different member of the staff to let you get to know some of the great people who are working "behind the scenes" to make technology work for our campus. This month the spotlight is on Bruce Reeves, Technology Support Professional.
What Bruce Does for ITSS:
Bruce is a Learning Technology Consultant who provides training and support for faculty in the areas of learning technology, course management, effective pedagogy, and copyright law. He works closely with the Instructional Development Service to facilitate better communication on educational technology issues and support for faculty.
Bruce's Background:
- Born in Dayton, Ohio with a brother and three sisters
- Master of Education in Critical Pedagogy and Reflective Practice from the University of Minnesota in 2005
- Bachelor of Science in Commercial Music and Recording from Georgia State University in 1986
- Former faculty of The Art Institute of Atlanta
- Former Audio Recording Producer and Engineer in Atlanta, Georgia
Bruce's Interests/Hobbies:
Too many to list as almost anything will capture Bruce's fascination. Do look for him on the basketball court in the Sports and Health Center.
Interesting Facts about Bruce:
Bruce has been married to Lisa Rigoni Reeves for 17 years. His best canine friend is named Angus. Italian food and design is high on his list of the good things in life. Most important to Bruce is time with his wife and his friends.
Bruce attended Ohio State University for 2 years before transferring
to the University of Georgia which he never attended. He then sat out
of college for a year to become a resident of Georgia for tuition purposes.
Bruce then attended Georgia State University. The final tally: 5 years
in college over a 6 year period with 4 majors. Ohio State takes the penalty
for retention, but Georgia State cannot claim him as Bruce was a transfer.
Something is wrong with the way retention is counted.
An Example of Bruce's Work for ITSS:
Bruce meets with faculty members one-on-one as well as teaching workshops. He is involved with copyright, FERPA and any other issues affecting educational technology


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'Liz & Dick' Star Confirms the Obvious: Lindsay is No Angel (VIDEO)
Lindsay Lohan isn't exactly a saint on set.
That was a not-so-surprising revelation of the recent New York Times Magazine exposé chronicling the actress' eyebrow-raising, behind-the-scenes behavior during the making of her upcoming thriller, The Canyons. But it seems Lohan's antic weren't limited to that set, as her Liz & Dick costar Grant Bowler admits that working with the ever-embattled actress was anything but easy.
"Lindsay is not the easiest person I've ever worked with, but acting is acting," he told Celebuzz at the G'Day USA Gala. "We're not hired as marketing people or as greeters or as anything else — you're hired to do a job. I've always found it amazing that people expect actors to be wonderful human beings as well as good at their job, because they never expect lawyers to be the same."
"I found it very challenging, but the interesting thing about that was I think that relationship was very challenging, so maybe it made good for the characters," he told Celebuzz at the Golden Globes gift suite. "It was a lot of mirroring and how I imagine how Burton and Taylor must of been. [It] probably did us a lot of favors."
Despite whatever on-set trials and tribulations went down, Bowler wouldn't rule out working with Lohan again. "Look, here's the deal. Life is long and you never say never," Bowler said. "I've said never about a lot of things in my life, and I'm sure you have too. That's what New Year's resolutions are all about. Who knows."
panned by critics, Bowler doesn't hold regrets his role in the much-hyped made-for-TV movie. "It doesn't really matter if I'm happy or not with the reviews. You do that work and that's it," he explained. "Critics and people will take from it what they will. I was happy with my work and happy with the opportunity to play him. [I'm] also grateful for everyone coming together in the film in terms of departments editing, wardrobe, hair and make-up."
Now as Lohan prepares to head to California court on Tuesday for probation violation hearing, Bowler is hoping all legal woes work out for the actress. He said simply, "Well, I wish her the best."
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The Two-Party Plague continues in Minnesota
In Minnesota, when we have political debates, such as in Duluth, and Grand Rapids, we only see candidates that are from the Donkey and Elephant regimes, one trying to out do the other buying the most votes.
The above mentioned debates were sponsored by Debate Minnesota, which boasts a board member lineup of Donkeys and Elephants that apparently selects only candidates of their choosing, even though there are other qualified candidates seeking to represent the people of Minnesota instead of spending, corruption and lies.
Some of us in Minnesota are realizing, some faster than others, that the two party plague is in fact a disease that protects career politicians, corporate interests and increased taxes for the continued expansion of big government. We want and need less not more!
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Post office retreats on eliminating Saturday mail
April 12, 2013
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service backed down from its plan to eliminate Saturday mail delivery because Congress barred it, officials said Wednesday.
But its governing board said it's not possible for the financially ailing agency to meet cost-cutting goals without altering its delivery schedule. Delaying "responsible changes," the board said, only makes it more likely that the Postal Service "may become a burden" to taxpayers.
The Postal Service said in February that it planned to switch to five-day-a-week deliveries beginning in August for everything except packages as a way to hold down losses.
But that announcement was a gamble. The agency essentially was asking Congress to drop from spending legislation the longtime ban on five-day-only delivery. Congress did not do that when it passed a spending measure last month.
"By including restrictive language … Congress has prohibited implementation of a new national delivery schedule for mail and package," the postal Board of Governors said in a statement Wednesday.
"Although disappointed with this congressional action, the board will follow the law and has directed the Postal Service to delay implementation of its new delivery schedule until legislation is passed that provides the Postal Service with the authority to implement a financially appropriate and responsible delivery schedule," it said.
The board made the decision in a closed meeting Tuesday.
Officials said that to restore the service to long-term financial stability, the agency must have the flexibility to reduce costs and come up with new revenues.
"It is not possible for the Postal Service to meet significant cost reduction goals without changing its delivery schedule — any rational analysis of our current financial condition and business options leads to this conclusion," the board statement said.
It said "delaying responsible changes to the Postal Service business model only increases the potential that the Postal Service may become a burden to the American taxpayer, which is avoidable."
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Dean previews Cage Warriors 44
CAGE WARRIORS returns to the HMV Forum in London on Saturday night with an exceptional card that has really whet the appetite of MMA fans in the UK.
Cage Warriors 44 will consist of nine professional bouts, while two amateur fights will get the action underway from 7pm (UK time). The main event will see unbeaten Irishman Joseph Duffy and Italian veteran Ivan Musardo squaring off for the vacant CWFC lightweight title, while the meeting of Brian Foster and Jack Mason will co-headline.
Ian Dean, Cage Warriors matchmaker, has given his expert view on both bouts to CageWarriors.com, as well as giving his tip for 'Fight of the Night'.
Joseph Duffy (10-0-0) v Ivan Musardo (17-6-1)
Ian Dean: For me, this is the kind of fight Cage Warriors has always been about, with a top UK-based fighter taking a potential breakthrough fight against an experienced and skilful European. There's also the added bonus of this fight being for a title on the main event of a live televised show.
I've been a fan of Musardo for quite a while and even though he might not be that well-known to UK fans, he comes from a great camp, training under Minotauro black belt Augusto Frota in Switzerland.
Musardo is also has a brown belt in BJJ himself and has a good record in grappling competitions. On top of that, he's qualified for the ADCC finals in the past, having won a qualifying tournament.
Musardo has fought the vast majority of his career at welterweight and has seen action across the continent on top events like Strength and Honour (Switzerland), World Freefight Challenge (Slovenia) and on Shooto Europe events.
People also forget that he reached the final of the ill-fated MAX Reality TV show (a German copy of the UFC's Ultimate Fighter, which had a €10,000 prize but was axed before the finale) and has even travelled to Japan to fight in a Shooto event.
His losses have all come against tough opposition, such as BJJ black belt Fabricio Nascimento, Shooto Japan veteran Yoshitaro Niimi, M-1 Global title contender Daniel Weichel and KSW standout Maciej Gorski.
All 17 of Musardo's wins have come inside the distance, including 15 submission wins, and earlier this year he defeated highly-rated Croatian fighter Ivica Truscek by a first round guillotine choke.
I find this fight intriguing because I don't think Duffy has faced someone like Musardo, who'll test him on the floor. I think Musardo could trouble him early in the fight if it's kept standing as, win or lose, Musardo has been known to start fast, which has resulted in 16 of his fights ending in the first round.
Over the past year, Duffy has been in fantastic form since returning from his appearance on TUF 12. He really did impress me last time out against Francis Heagney, who's terribly under-rated and extremely tough.
But, apart from his win over Oriol Gaset back in May, Duffy hasn't faced the kind of legitimate European opposition other fighters in the UK top 10 have. He certainly hasn't faced anyone with the experience and calibre of Musardo and it'll be very interesting to see how he adapts to someone who'll be a threat off his back but can also strike and wrestle.
It's an important fight in many ways as I believe these are the kind of match-ups that UK-based fighters need to take before they move on to 'world level'. Plus, it's for a well-respected title and it'll show if Duffy is ready for bigger, super-fights further down the line in what's one of Europe's most stacked divisions.
Brian Foster (15-5-0) v Jack Mason (17-8-0)
ID: Sometimes in MMA - or any industry, for that matter - you get a gift and you just have to take it and run with it. This fight is an example of that.
I'm really happy to have a UFC veteran of Brian Foster's calibre on our show. This has all the makings of an amazing comeback story for a man who's faced so much adversity in the past year and beyond.
What also makes this fight so unique is how he's looking to rebuild his career, following his medical release from the UFC, despite having two straight wins there. He potentially has a lot to lose in this fight because he comes in as the overwhelming favourite and a loss will almost certainly end his chances of an instant return to the UFC, where he impressed so much last year.
Jack Mason, on the other hand, has everything to gain and although this is a huge step-up in class for him, the rewards well out-weigh the risks and a win here could not only propel him up the rankings but get him the kind of worldwide attention he was looking for when he signed for Cage Warriors earlier this year.
Again, you have to give both guys credit as Foster travelled over to Cage Warriors when he could have picked fights closer to home against local opposition. He's also moving up ten pounds to meet Mason at a catchweight in a venue where Mason will have tremendous home support.
Mason jumped at the opportunity to take on Foster, despite not being happy with his performances in his previous Cage Warriors outings. He'll be keen to claim what would be the biggest win of his career and, with this being Foster's first time back in the cage since his injuries, this is the ideal time for him to cause a shock and show what he can really do.
Graham Turner (17-6-1) v Ashleigh Grimshaw (11-7-1)
ID: I honestly believe this fight could steal the show, as both guys are exciting fighters who have a track record of finishing fights. At Cage Warriors 40 against Antanas Jazbutis, Turner showed off his stand-up skills and some punishing ground and pound.
Although that fight went the distance, he has twelve TKOs on his record and has won several titles and tournaments on smaller shows. With nine wins in his last ten bouts, his only loss in coming against TUF 14 contestant Hamid Corassani, Turner has all the tools to hit the big time.
Ashleigh Grimshaw has been on the UK scene for over eight years now and has taken on top UK talent in the lightweight and featherweight divisions throughout his career. I've been a big fan of his for a long time and was delighted when he signed for Cage Warriors earlier this year.
He has an exciting, crowd-pleasing style and is coming off a huge KO win over Patrick Peresa at Cage Warriors 41 in April. Also, ten of his eleven career wins have come inside the distance.
Both guys are ranked in the UK top 10 and a win here could push either of them up to the next level. I just can't see how this fight will disappoint and it's my pick for 'Fight of the Night'.
Cage Warriors 44 at the HMV Forum in Kentish Town, London on Saturday will be headlined by Brian Foster v Jack Mason and Joseph Duffy v Ivan Musardo (CWFC lightweight title fight). Get your tickets HERE. Follow Cage Warriors on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news and updates.
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Mr. Barnett reviewed the background of procedures currently followed and stated that the Planning Department's mission is to guide land use planning, development decisions, and construction activity in Larimer County in such a way that it conforms with sound planning principles, State Statute, and local regulations. In addition, Planning Staff attempts to respond to changing needs and concerns of Larimer County residents. The following Staff persons provided a quick overview of the functions of their respective segment in the planning process: John Barnett - Planning; Dick Anderson - Building; Mary Clark - Administration; Jill Bennett - Comprehensive Planning; and Russ Legg - Subdivision Process. Mr. Legg also reviewed the relationship between the Larimer County Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners; noting that the Commission does the long-range planning and the Commissioners are the final authority on land use matters. Commissioner Duvall suggested a neighborhood meeting concept be adopted in the early stages of planning and development in order to alleviate some of the problems which arise later. Meetings on policy and controversial issues could be held at night or late afternoon at the place of interest. Jerry White reviewed special projects which are under revision and noted that this list has been reduced from 57 to 34 and has been prioritized: 1) sign code revision; 2) zoning map revision; 3) automated development application processing and tracking; 4) application form revision, etc. Mr. Barnett reviewed some emerging issues; such as, Regional Transportation Planning, New Denver Airport Access Task Force, Loveland Northeast Area Plan, Loveland West Side Plan, Emergence of an Environmental Advisory Board, Etc. Discussion followed regarding procedure to follow for scheduling night meetings with the Board of County Commissioners. Chairman Hotchkiss requested Mr. Barnett prepare a Staff Report showing increased costs for attorneys, engineers, surveyors, staff people, etc., if night meetings are held. Commissioner Duvall indicated a desire to accompany the Planning Commission on their field trips. Other items for further study by Planning Staff were suggested: Chairman Hotchkiss would like a study of mountain development versus flatland development and if a different set of rules should apply to each, and possibly the consideration of amending Senate Bill 35. Mr. Smith indicated a desire to discuss right-of-way reservation versus dedication of property, and the possibility of the need to raise road maintenance costs. Mr. Smith stated that as new subdivisions are created and roads are brought up to County standards, the County assumes road maintenance and HUTF (Highway User Transportation Funds) additional revenue for this expenditure is almost non-existent. Mr. Barnett also noted that a Subdivision Exemption Review Group is being formed. Mr. Blehm reviewed his position as the Environmental Planner for the Health Department which conducts environmental assessments on almost every item considered by the Planning Department. Mr. Blehm and Ms. Spencer are part of the development review team and attempt to minimize the environmental impact. Ms. Duvall asked Mr. Blehm to look beyond existing or non-existing regulations and base decisions on general health considerations. M O T I O N Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board table the Kotin Subdivision item until February 1, 1993. Motion carried 3 - 0. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m. TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1993 EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES QUARTERLY MEETING (#24) The Board of County Commissioners met at 9:30 a.m. in regular session with Neil Gluckman, Director of ETS. Chairman Hotchkiss presided; Commissioners Disney and Duvall were present. Also present were: Kathy Koithan, PIC Chairman, and Bill Gordon, County Administrator. Recording Clerk, S. Graves. Mr. Gluckman reviewed the Mission Statements for the Larimer County Private Industry Council (PIC) and Employment and Training Services (ETS), noting that both are committed to being a coordinated and comprehensive employment and training and delivery system for residents of Larimer County and reducing duplication of services while maximizing resources. Mr. Gluckman stated there has been a 17% reduction in funds for the summer youth program. Mr. Gluckman reviewed the Agreement entered into between PIC and Larimer County in 1983 and submitted a list of the present membership of PIC and the Sector they represent. Mr. Gluckman outlined the 6-month goals for ETS, which include exceeding last year's performance standards by five percent. Last year they increased their service from 20% to 60% for public-assistance clients. Ms. Koithan noted that PIC's philosophy is that it is more important to serve the hard-to-place clients rather than the easy ones. Mr. Gluckman showed the Board a plaque received from the National Association of Counties for excellence in performance in working with public-assistance clients. Chairman Hotchkiss informed the new Commissioners that only $63,000 of the ETS $2 million budget is County funded, and yet Larimer County derives tremendous benefit from the services provided by ETS. Ms. Koithan presented the Employer's Roundtable Schedule for 1992-1993 and noted that the seminars are presented free of charge on the third Thursday of each month (Oct.-May) from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the Columbine Room of the Lincoln Center and usually 100 to 150 people attend. Ms. Koithan spoke of the Business Expo which is held each September and noted that between 700 to 1,000 persons attend. Business Expo will be September 17 this year. Ms. Koithan stated that there is a tremendous sense of harmony between the Larimer County ETS and the community and after participating in the JTPA (Job Training Partnership Act) Conference in Denver, she realizes this does not exist in many other Counties. The meeting adjourned at 10:50 a.m. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1993 ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS (#68) The Board of County Commissioners met at 9:30 a.m. in regular session with Bill Gordon, County Administrator. Chairman Hotchkiss presided; Commissioners Disney and Duvall were present. Also present were: Dana Klausmeyer, Controller; John Barnett, Director of Planning; and Jill Bennett, Comprehensive Planner. Recording Clerk, S. Graves. Mr. Gordon received a call from CCI inquiring as to Larimer County's position on House Bill 1103 (Fireworks Bill). Mr. Barnett has drafted a Memo detailing the County's opposition to the Bill; this Memo is being forwarded to the Committee meeting this morning concerning this Bill. Mr. Gordon noted that CCI also opposes this Bill. 1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO ESTABLISH A NEW FUND TO ACCOUNT FOR HUD CERTIFICATES ALLOCATED TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY: Ms. Klausmeyer stated that the Housing Authority has received a $250,000 grant to provide housing subsidy to low income families who meet certain guidelines. It has been recommended that a separate fund in accounting records be established for the Housing Authority for the HUD Certificates. Ms. Klausmeyer requested Board approval to establish this fund. M O T I O N Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board approve the establishment of a new fund in accounting for HUD Certificates allocated to the Housing Authority, as requested by Ms. Klausmeyer. Motion carried 3 - 0. 2. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL AND SIGNATURE ON A LETTER TO THE MAYOR OF FORT COLLINS REGARDING ENTERPRISE ZONE APPLICATION: Mr. Barnett stated that one of the requirements of the application for designation as an Enterprise Zone is that all of the local governments pass a resolution for any areas within their jurisdiction which are included in the Enterprise Zone. Resolutions have been received from Estes Park, Berthoud, and Wellington; the only one missing is Fort Collins. Fort Collins is requesting a letter of support from the County for the Enterprise Zone and that Mr. Barnett attend the City Council Meeting next Tuesday night. Mr. Barnett requested Board approval and the Chairman's signature on a letter to the City of Fort Collins seeking their support for the Enterprise Zone. Commissioner Disney emphasized that he wants the message conveyed to the citizens that benefits from the Enterprise Zone will also be realized by the average citizen and not only by big business. M O T I O N Commissioner Disney moved that the Board approve and the Chairman sign a letter to the Mayor of Fort Collins regarding the Enterprise Zone Application, as submitted. Motion carried 3 - 0. 3. REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE LARIMER EMERGENCY TELEPHONE AUTHORITY (LETA): Mr. Gordon provided the background of E911 and noted that letters of recommendation have been received from various agencies to reappoint Loren R. Maxey, Bill Wegener, Steven Scheffel, and Richard E. Shockley to the Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority; all for two-year terms ending December 31, 1994. M O T I O N Commissioner Disney moved that the Board reappoint Loren R. Maxey, Fort Collins City Council Member; Bill Wegener, Chief Berthoud Police Department; Steven Scheffel, Associate Administrator Poudre Valley Hospital; and Richard E. Shockley, Larimer County Sheriff; all for two-year terms ending December 31, 1994. Motion carried 3 - 0. 4. WORKSESSION: -- Loveland City Council Meeting: Mr. Gordon stated that the Loveland City Council can meet with the Board of County Commissioners the last of March. The Board requested Mr. Gordon also initiate meetings with Fort Collins and Berthoud. -- Impact Assistance Grants: Mr. Grewell, Director of Finance, has requested the Board approve and sign applications for Impact Assistance Grants for the Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation for $3,474.96, and the Division of Wildlife for $19,147.03. M O T I O N Commissioner Disney moved that the Board approve and all three Commissioners sign the applications for Impact Assistance Grants for the Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation and the Division of Wildlife. Motion carried 3 - 0. -- Foothills Gateway Rehabilitation Center Funding: In August 1991, the Board sent a letter to Foothills Gateway stating the Board agreed to provide funding for Foothills Gateway Rehabilitation Center in the amount of $175,000 per year; funding to begin in 1992 and to continue as long as this Board has authority and appropriates the funds to do so. The Finance Department has requested that the current Board concur with this agreement and that this funding should continue. The funds were to be used solely to meet the required bond reduction payments and retire the bonds which were issued to expand the physical plant. M O T I O N Commissioner Disney moved that the Board approve the continuance of funding in the amount of $175,000 per year to the Foothills Gateway Rehabilitation Center; funding to continue as long as this Board has authority and appropriates the funds to do so. Motion carried 3 - 0. Alfalfa Dehydrator Committee Chair: Commissioner Duvall has contacted Maggie Carter, trained by Poudre R-1 and recommended by Mac McDonald, to serve as Chairperson on a volunteer basis for the Alfalfa Dehydrator Committee. She would serve under a partnership arrangement between Poudre RI and Larimer County. Mr. Rick Zier, former Chair of the Committee, is willing to continue to work with the Committee and do whatever they desire. Mr. Zier will attend the next meeting to bring some closure to his part of the task. It was noted that the Board of County Commissioners will not be a part of this Committee. A meeting will be scheduled with Ms. Carter in the near future to provide an opportunity for the Board to explain what they expect from her as Chair of this Committee. -- Public Information Officer Update: Job descriptions from various counties have been received and copies made available to the Board members. After discussion, Commissioner Disney was requested to work with Mr. Gordon and "cut and paste" the best from each of the job descriptions received and arrive at a suitable job description for a Public Information Officer Position for Larimer County. -- Community Action Board Resolution: Commissioner Duvall reported that the Larimer County Community Action Board adopted a Resolution on January 21, 1993 issuing an invitation to Region VIII of NACAA (National Association of Community Action Agencies) to hold their Annual Meeting in Denver in June 1993, with a Theme of "Going Forward Together", focusing on diversity, consensus, and Amendment 2. CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD was to approve the CAB taking this position and adopting this Resolution. 5. DOCUMENT REVIEW: The following documents, of a routine nature, were considered by the Board: MINUTES/AGENDA M O T I O N Commissioner Disney moved that the Board approve the Minutes for the week of January 18, 1993, as amended, and the Agenda for the week of February 1, 1993, as submitted. Motion carried 3 - 0. M O T I O N Commissioner Disney moved that the Board approve the Moreng Minor Residential Development Plat; and a Public Deposit Protection Act Application. Motion carried 3 - 0. LIQUOR LICENSES: A License was issued to Hauf Brau - 6% - Fort Collins, CO. County Approval was granted to Convenience Plus No. 7 - 3.2% - Fort Collins, CO; and Total (formerly Vickers) - 3.2% - Loveland, CO - REQUEST TO CHANGE CORPORATE OR TRADE NAME. M O T I O N Commissioner Disney moved that the Board approve the following documents: A93-15 AGREEMENT CONCERNING ROAD IMPROVEMENTS ON COUNTY ROAD 38E BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND BOOTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (Horsetooth ROW - Project # 161) C93-01 CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND WESTERN MOBILE NORTHERN, INC. (Reconstruction of CR 38E from Shoreline Drive to Lakeview Drive - Project # 169) D93-01 DEED OF DEDICATION BY SPRING CANYON WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT (Dedication of Property for Public Highway - Project #161) Motion carried 3 - 0. The meeting recessed at 10:40 a.m. LEGAL MATTERS (#69 @ 4500) The Board of County Commissioners reconvened at 10:45 a.m. in regular session with George Hass, County Attorney. Chairman Hotchkiss presided; Commissioners Disney and Duvall were present. Also present were: Bill Campton, Engineering Consultant, and Bill Gordon, County Administrator. Recording Clerk, S. Graves. Mr. Hass reported to the Board that the Uhland Case has been dismissed by Federal Court and the time for appeal has expired. M O T I O N Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board go into Executive Session to discuss litigation. Motion carried 3 - 0. The meeting recessed at 11:20 a.m.; no action taken. MEETING TO DISCUSS REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN (#69) The Board of County Commissioners reconvened at 2:00 p.m. in regular session with Representatives from the Colorado Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, North Front Range Transportation and Air Quality Planning Council, the Fort Collins Transportation Director, and the Estes Park Public Works Director. Chairman Hotchkiss presided; Commissioners Disney and Duvall were present. Also present were: Rex Smith, Director of Public Works; John Barnett, Director of Planning; Elaine Spencer, Manager of Operations & Planning Engineering; and Bill Gordon, County Administrator. Recording Clerk, S. Graves. Mr. Barnett stated that the purpose for today's meeting is to decide whether or not Larimer County should enter into a governmental agreement with Weld and Morgan Counties in forming a Regional Transportation Planning Commission. The State is suggesting the formation of this Commission to meet the options contained in the state-wide comprehensive planning process, which would enable the State to develop a 20-year transportation plan and include a transportation plan for this region. The Chair of the Regional Transportation Commission would sit on the State-wide Transportation Advisory Committee. The State will provide some financial assistance available to this region if the commission is formed. Subsequent to a meeting held last week with Ms. Spencer, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Barnett, their recommendation is that Larimer County notify Weld County that Larimer County intends to enter into an agreement to form the Upper Front Range Regional Transportation Planning Commission for the purpose of meeting the requirements of the Colorado Department of Transportation for the Statewide Initiatives for Transportation. Participation would be conditioned upon obtaining financial assistance from the State and being able to secure the assistance of qualified assistants to assist the three counties in developing the plan for an acceptable cost. To coordinate this effort internally, the Planning division will take the lead on the regional transportation plan. County Staff will form a "Transportation Planning Team" consisting of appropriate staff from Planning, Public Works, Engineering, Road & Bridge, Parks, Human Development, and others. To coordinate this effort externally, Larimer County will work closely with the other Counties and Municipalities in the Region, the North Front Range Transportation and Air Quality Planning Council, CDOT, the Airport Access Task Force, and the Public. Discussion followed. Mr. Ron Seylhouwer, Coordinator for CDOT, stated that approximately $22,000 will be available from the State to assist in the formation of the Regional Transportation Commission, and also noted that projects must be included in the State plan before application can be made for Federal funds. If the Regional Transportation Commission is formed, a Planning Commission will be formed from each of the three Counties with a lead person from each County. A question arose whether or not Berthoud could be included in the Metropolitan Planning Organization; the answer was affirmative, noting that the lines would need to be redrawn and approval must be obtained from the Governor. Chairman Hotchkiss asked each person in attendance to give reasons why Larimer County should not enter into this Regional Transportation Commission. Reasons given were financial, large amounts of work and Staff time required, but consensus of the group was that Larimer County should proceed with forming the Regional Transportation Planning Commission. M O T I O N Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board accept the recommendation as presented and form the Upper Front Range Regional Transportation Planning Commission. Motion carried 3 - 0. The meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m. __________________________________ COURTLYN W. HOTCHKISS, CHAIRMAN BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ( S E A L ) ATTEST: ______________________________________ Sherry E. Graves, Deputy County Clerk


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The Moscow Soloists, founded by Yuri Bashmet in 1986, remain a remarkable ensemble, with a distinctive palette of colours that resonated impressively throughout their programme. Grieg's Holberg Suite is usually treated as a lightweight bonbon of 18th-century pastiche, but the ensemble attacked every note, giving it unusual weight and dignity without destroying its playfulness. The Norwegian folk fiddle imitations in the finale were pungent. Elsewhere, the orchestra's ability to withdraw its entire body of tone to some distant recess brought some magical moments; but Bashmet's tendency to highlight such effects through slowing down undercut the music's momentum.
This mannerism also obtruded on the last work, Tchaikovsky's Serenade for Strings, which should be one of the sure-fire masterpieces of the medium but was not quite that here. The normally infallible Waltz was a shade too fast to seduce, and Tchaikovsky's tempo changes in the finale needed better co-ordination to cohere. If the playing never registered as untidy, neither did it quite suggest the immaculate motion of a perfectly tuned machine; the almost infinite perspectives of the players' multi-layered textures, however, were impressive. Whether Bashmet is a conductor by nature, as opposed to an extraordinary viola player who likes to conduct, was never really resolved.
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North Georgia Bank, Watkinsville, GA
The FDIC has put together some responses to frequent issues or questions bank customers may have following a bank failure. These should assist you in understanding what is happening at your bank.
On Friday, February 4, 2011, North Georgia Bank, Watkinsville, GA was closed by the Georgia Department of Banking & Finance. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) was then named Receiver. Subsequent to the closure, BankSouth, Greensboro, GA acquired most of the deposits and assets of North Georgia Bank from the FDIC as Receiver. All shares of stock were owned by the holding company, which was not involved in this transaction.
YOUR MONEY IS SAFE! No one lost any money on deposit as a result of the closure of this bank.
ACCESS TO YOUR MONEY: You may continue to use your outstanding checks and they will clear up to the balance in your account. Your ATM/Debit card will continue to work as usual. The total balance in your account(s), including checking, savings, money market, Certificates of Deposit (with certain exclusions described below), and retirement accounts, has been transferred to the new bank and will be available for transactions during regular business hours at the former bank branches.
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BROKERED AND INTERNET DEPOSITS: If you are a customer who has a North Georgia Bank deposit through a broker, you must contact your broker with any questions. Not assumed by BankSouth are Internet CDs and Broker Accounts. These deposits will be retained and paid by the FDIC. FDIC payout checks will be issued for the Internet CDs; and the broker accounts will be paid by wire as part of the FDIC's normal process. Checks are scheduled to be mailed over the weekend.
SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES: You may continue to access your safe deposit box during normal business hours. Any changes will be communicated by the new bank.
OVERDRAFT LINES OF CREDIT: These lines have been transferred to the new bank. Please contact the new bank if you have additional questions regarding your accounts.
LOAN PAYMENTS: You should continue to make your payments according to the terms of your written contract. You may continue to make your payments at the branch office or send it to the same payment address with checks made payable to the old bank.
ESCROW PAYMENTS: All services previously performed related to your loan will continue. Should you receive notification that any portion of your taxes or insurance were not paid, notify your loan officer immediately.
LOANS IN PROCESS: Please contact your current loan officer directly.
SHARES OF STOCK: All shares of stock were owned by the holding company. The holding company was not included in the closing of the bank or the resulting receivership. If you are a shareholder of the holding company, please do not contact or file a claim with the Receiver. You must contact the holding company directly for more information:
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7911 Macon Highway
Watkinsville, GA 30677
CLAIMS: Please send claims for unpaid bills to the following address:
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1601 Bryan Street
Dallas, TX 75201-3430
Attention: Claims Agent
DEPOSIT INSURANCE INFORMATION: If you have accounts in both the failed and the new bank, they will be insured separately for at least six months following the merger of the banks. This will allow you time to restructure your accounts if necessary.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS: You may contact the FDIC Call Center at the number provided below with any additional questions:
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Toll free number 1-866-782-1897
Hours of Operation – EASTERN Time
Friday, February 4, 2011: Until 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 5, 2011: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 6, 2011: Noon – 6:00 p.m.
Thereafter: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SCAMS: Be watchful for and resistant to any scams to obtain information from you by individuals or entities stating that they are acting on behalf of either the failed bank, new bank, or the FDIC. Should you be contacted by anyone requesting private information from you related to this event, please contact the call center above and you will be directed to the appropriate person.
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A collection of apparel and home goods inspired by positive mantras from Peace Love World and Oprah.
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"The O Store will include merchandise from the Peace Love Oprah collection and curated selection of items from 'O' magazine's O List.
Oprah Winfrey Network is getting its own retail site.
The O Store launches today with exclusive Oprah merchandise and products from OWN shows including Super Soul Sunday. The store will also offer select styles from the Peace Love Oprah clothing line that debuted from Miami-based Peace Love World during Oprah's The Life You Want tour.
"The idea for the store was born out of the fact that we had such an amazing product line — Peace Love Oprah — that we developed for the tour in collaboration with Peace Love World," says OWN president Erik Logan. "We had so many requests about how to get it, that we started thinking about other items that we always heard people were looking for. It's a combination of several exiting ideas in a curated experience."
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Today In Bad Ideas: Man Stages Hate Crime To Prevent Divorce
All L.B. Williams wanted to do was save his marriage. So he did what any loving husband would: No, not go to counseling or attempt to romance his estranged wife with flowers and chocolates. He burned a cross. In his own front yard. See, Mr. Williams came up with the brilliant idea that his wife might be more amenable to staying together if he staged a hate crime.
Williams, who is black, came home one day with his wife Donna, who is white, and found a cross burning in the front yard. A note was taped to the door, signed "From the KKK" warning Donna that she'd better stay with her husband. That alerted her that something was slightly amiss. After all, since when "did the KKK start supporting black and white, interracial marriages?" Good question, Donna!
Williams later admitted to setting the fire and leaving the notes. Which was pretty obvious to Donna, since he hadn't exactly bothered to hide his handwriting, either. He was charged with domestic violence, stalking, and exhibits that intimidate. And oh, Donna's still going ahead with her divorce. "He truly is a good man. He doesn't drink, he doesn't do drugs and he works like a dog," she said. "We just can't be together." [Panama City News Herald]


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Password-Authenticated Key Exchange (PAKE) has received deep
attention in the last few years, with a recent strong improvement by
Katz-Vaikuntanathan, and their one-round protocol: the two players just have to send simultaneous flows to each other, that depend on their own passwords only, to agree on a shared high entropy secret key. We follow their work with a further study of their new Smooth-Projective Hash Function framework, and namely we introduce new efficient instantiations on IND-CCA ciphertexts.
It allows us to design the most efficient PAKE known so far: a
one-round PAKE with two simultaneous flows consisting of 6 group elements each only, in any DDH-group.
Our scheme resists off-line dictionary attacks in the
Bellare-Pointcheval-Rogaway model, under the DDH assumption with a CRS.
We thereafter show how our new instantiations can prove more complex equations.
We then apply them to propose quite efficient instantiations in
the standard model of the more general family of protocols, termed
Langage-Authenticated Key Exchange.
They include quite concrete key exchange protocols, such as PAKE,
Verifier-based PAKE and Secret Handshakes.
In Verifier-based PAKE, the server knows a transformation of the password only, which limits impact of the corruption of the server, since exhaustive search would still have to be performed to recover the actual passwords.
In Secret Handshakes, two members of the same group want to identify each other secretly, in the sense that each party reveals his affiliation to the other only if they are members of the same group. Outsiders do not learn anything about the outcome of the protocol.