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July 4, 2005
Carnival of Liberty #1!
(cross-posted at the LLP Group Blog)
(linked to the TTLB Ubercarnival page)
Wow folks. I'm amazed at the response that we've had in one little week. And all the posts I've received have been excellent. I'm going to link everything first and then the winners at the bottom. So a few little things, and away we go.
First things first. Carnival of Liberty #2 will be held at the LLP Group Blog, and it will be hosted (and probably cross-linked) by Dan Melson of Searchlight Crusade. Thanks Dan!
Second, several people submitted multiple posts. I chose what I thought was your best post for the links below. Since there is no hard limit to the number of posts, the additional submissions will be linked at the very end, but without as much fanfare. Oh, and if I missed any links, please inform me ASAP. It is not intentional.
The Unrepentant Individual (which is me) submitted Williams et. al. v. Walmart, a satirical news story about the Supreme Court allowing Walmart to enslave workers in the name of "economic development" and "public benefit". It surely would have won this contest, had the Carnival been hosted by anyone but me
Robert of Libertopia submitted The Nature of Property. He start by discusses the property rights as a matter of simple human nature, and moves from there into a discussion of intellectial property and anarchy after the recent Supreme Court case on file-sharing.
Antigravitas links with Time for some legal spring cleaning. He asks, since stare decisis and the use of precedent in judicial proceedings causes us to stray from Constitutionality, if perhaps we simply need to start over with a clean slate. Clear out the precedent, and see what happens.
Greg of Catscape links with Independence Day. His post is a tribute to his stepdad and father in law for their service in the US armed forces, as well as all others who work in the service of increasing liberty. A fine 4th of July to you, too, Greg!
Combs Spouts Off links with Don't Count on Conservatives. He gives a very well-stated explanation of why a recent argument by Carl Frank of No Oil For Pacifists in defense of Kelo is wrong. Check it out.
Eric's Grumbles Before the Grave links with Before it's too late. He reminds us of the origins of the American Revolution, specifically what sort of infringements on liberty were occurring against us. He reminds us of this as a warning, because the signs of what the English were doing to the American colonists are remarkably like what our own government is doing to us now.
Stephen of Fearless Philosophy for Free Minds links with A couple of half-assed SCOTUS decisions. He contrasts the recent Supreme Court decision in Kelo with those of displaying the Ten Commandments. While Kelo may impact more people more regularly, the Ten Commandments case is likely to draw more attention.
Stephen of Hold the Mayo links with The Morning After. He gives a more dispassionate look at the Kelo decision, asking whether any of the arguments in favor of it hold water, and whether we have simply moved so far from our Constitutional basis to erode its protections altogether.
Individ links with On Liberty. He explains why he is an individualist, as he recognizes that individual people are the actors in our world, and the state is an abstraction. He calls each of us to help each other and improve our streets and our world individually, not to expect "the state" to do it for you.
Sunni of Sunni and the Conspirators links with Lines and Questions… And my answer. Faced with questions both before and after Kelo of what we can do to stop this, and whether it is time to take action, she reminds us that the state's power is enabled only by our "docile compliance" to it, and it is time for all of us to stop giving them such easy targets..
Mover Mike links with Eminent Domain – What to do? His post is a call to take the Court's direction that this can be stopped on the local and state level by finding out what laws and guidelines our own jurisdictions follow, and fighting against those on an individual level. Barring a sea change in the makeup of the Supreme Court, that just may be our best option.
Mr. Completely asks Anybody wanna buy a swamp? He takes the idea of eminent domain and extends it to environmental protections, and how a property owner can "entice" the government to buy his undesirable land to "preserve" it, enriching himself greatly in the process.
Tom of MuD & PHuD links with Burning the Constitution. He talks about the sentiment of resisting by force the work of those coming to sieze your house, and asks the question of himself whether he would be willing to fight if necessary to protect his liberties.
Quincy of News, the Universe, and Everything links with No moderation in replacing O'Connor. In what is sure to be the biggest political fight of the summer, he points out that if we want to preserve liberty, we cannot appoint a "moderate" to O'Connor's seat. The fight over the Supreme Court is arguably more important than who sits in the Oval Office, and we need to treat it as such.
Owlish Mutterings asks You say you want a revolution? He goes down the laundry list of what a country needs to do to ensure that an armed revolution won't occur or can't succeed. And a great many of those tasks are already complete here in the USA.
Publicola links with Fire on the Mountain. He critiques a society that always paints those who stand against the government as the bad guys. He looks at what our possible chances are against the forces we are struggling. He's not overly optimistic about the future of where we are going, but he brings up some very important things to think about.
Gullyborg from Resistance is Futile links with Retention and Recruitment. Faced with such strong media negativity about our troops, their leadership, and our mission in Iraq, it is becoming harder and harder to recruit Americans to fight. Yet at the same time, the soldiers on the ground are reenlisting far beyond expectations. Do the negative stories truly reflect what is happening over there? Something is disconnected there, and Gullyborg fills us in on it.
Dan at Searchlight Crusade links with Solving Kelo – Seeking Parameters for a Solution. Barring a Constitutional amendment, that might not be what we're looking for, we need to ask what laws would be in place to both discourage eminent domain seizures and make sure that the owner is given a compensation that accounts not only for the value of the property, but for the pain caused be being evicted. He gives some clear guidelines for how that should occur.
TF Stern links with Liberty Requires Self Discipline. He points out what truly sets the American Experiment apart from the rest of the world, and that the challenges we are currently facing to our individual rights are the part of a concerted effort of those who believe collectivism and communism should prevail on our shores.
JohnL of Texas Best Grok links with Operation Coffeecup. It is a tribute to Ronald Reagan, in the form of Reagan's opposition to Socialized Medicine. Good information throughout.
Chris, the Anarchangel, links with Rights, Penumbras, and Emanations. It is a lengthy discussion of inherent rights and constructed rights, including the philosophical basis for both.
Mike of the No Angst Zone links with Back in the KSSR. Kansas is currently embroiled in a battle over educational funding that threatens to close public schools this fall. Mike explains exactly where and how this situation came about, and why it is yet another example of equality enforced not by bringing up those who have less, but by chopping down those who have more.
Sethual Chocolate (great name!) of Multiple Menality links with Hope is not Lost – The Lost Liberty Hotel. He reflects on the efforts of developers to condemn David Souter's home to create a hotel. I think one way to punish government, which often is made impossible as they exempt themselves from their own rules often enough, is to do to them personally what they're trying to do to us collectively. Let's hope Souter understands just how pissed off we are when his house gets bulldozed.
Mark at The Sqwib bring us The Lost Powerpoint Slides of the Revolution. It makes me happy that our Founding Fathers didn't have that infernal mind-numbing practice, the PowerPoint presentation, in those days. Funny stuff.
On to the winners!
Let me just say, this is not easy to pick. There were some very good posts involved here. A few of the things I wanted to mention are that Kelo, being the flashpoint that it was, was the basis for many of the posts submitted. For this reason, a Kelo post would have to be far and above the many excellent Kelo posts already submitted to make it into the top three. As it stands, several of the posts considered for these top spots had Kelo as a basis, but cast their net much wider than discussing the ruling itself. Also, please understand that this is a very subjective competition. The top three posts are the three that *I* liked best, your mileage may vary. So I again encourage the readers to read every one of the above posts. You might find something that speaks to you as strongly as the below three spoke to me. Without further ado, the honors.
3rd Place: Quincy, of News, the Universe, and Everything, with his post No Moderation in Replacing O'Connor. I chose this partly because of the timeliness and importance of the issue, and because it is something that is of incredible importance to all of us, regardless of geography. In addition, it was chosen because it is a concrete issue that we can press with our elected officials and President.
2nd Place: Owlish Mutterings with You say you want a revolution? We often, as libertarians, point out how our government is whittling our rights away, step by step. But Owlish's post beats the message in like a baseball bat. It lays out, in no uncertain terms, what's going on here, how far we are from liberty, and how close we are to losing individualism entirely.
1st Place: Publicola with Fire On The Mountain. In addition to being a very well-written post discussing some very weighty topics, you can just feel the emotion spilling out. It's a matter of frustration, of anger, and vulnerability. It is the same sort of emotions that all of us sometimes have when we look at the sheer size and scope of our government, and the futility we feel when it seems that those who try to fight are ground up and spit out.
So that does conclude the first Carnival of Liberty. I'd like to thank those who submitted posts for the work they've done and the work they're doing to advance our cause. I'd like to thank Eric and Quincy for doing so much to set up the LLP Group Blog, Forum, and our TTLB Community (thanks obviously go to NZ Bear for that as well). And thanks to all for letting me have the honor of hosting this first Carnival. I hope I've done it satisfactorily.
Other links:
Chris, the Anarchangel, links with The Politics of Liberty.
Gullyborg of Resistance is Futile linked with BANNED in China!, Smarter than I am, and You no longer own your home.
Mr. Completely tells us we're Renting from the government.
Combs Spouts Off with Developer Seeks Souter's Home.
UPDATE: Welcome Instapundit readers!
Eric's Grumbles Before The Grave »Blog Archive linked with The Carnival of Liberty
FreedomSight linked with FreedomSight
Eric's Grumbles Before The Grave linked with The First Carnival of Liberty
Publicola linked with Carny Check
Searchlight Crusade linked with Today's Links 2005 07 04 Monday
Owlish Mutterings linked with Carnival of Liberty
Life, Liberty, and Property Group Blog linked with Carnival of Liberty #1!
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[...] Way back in June, 2004 I put together a group called Life, Liberty and Property. The group was, initially, a reaction to the Kelo v. New London Supreme Court decision. But, I didn't want it to be limited to a narrow focus on that decision and eminent domain. So, I shifted the focus to the broader focus of classic liberal political theory, the inherent infividual rights of life, liberty and property. And, working with a couple of other bloggers (The Unrepentant Individual, Quincy), a Carnival was put together, the Carnival of Liberty. It's inaugural edition was on July 4, 2005, which seemed fitting, somehow. This Carnival has been quite successful from the very beginning, with hundreds of visitors and contributors. [...]
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In what appears to be just the beginning of a huge trade market between the Soviet Union and Israel, a high-level Soviet trade delegation recently arrived in Israel to purchase hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of food, including fresh vegetables, meat, cheese and canned goods.
According to a report in Al Hamishmar on Monday, the Soviets are prepared to sign long-term contracts.
Sources say that if Israeli suppliers fulfill the contracts, it will be possible to increase agricultural exports, which would benefit the Israeli food industry tremendously.
The agriculture deals would involve barter, with the Soviets exchanging oil, diamonds, gold and chemicals for food. The talks are being handled by the Agriculture Ministry.
Israel already has sold the Soviet Union "several million dollars" of goods this year, the Jerusalem Post reported Monday, quoting an Israeli businessman who trades with Eastern bloc nations.
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JoAnn Aholt, Union, and Megan Fitts, Pacific, both were named to the All-Missouri Academic Team, an honor bestowed on the state's top community college students.
Aholt is studying business administration at ECC.
She also is a wife and mother who has homeschooled four children. One of her children graduated from East Central College last spring, two are currently full-time students there and her youngest is taking dual credit classes at the college.
Aholt and her husband have a construction company and raise livestock. They also are starting a bird hunting business on their farm. Aholt is involved in Phi Theta Kappa honor society and other activities.
Fitts is studying fine arts at ECC. She is a student worker in the college's allied health office. She also serves as president of the art club and a student senator.
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Fitts has been named East Central's Outstanding Student in the fine arts program. She has received the Mid‐Missouri Fine Arts Society scholarship, and was awarded the best of illustration honor at the college's juried art exhibition.
She plans to transfer to the Kansas City Art Institute when she completes her studies at ECC.
Fitts also is a Bronze Scholar Award recipient from the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation.
Each year the foundation honors the 150 highest-scoring All-USA Team members from around the country by presenting them with gold, silver or bronze medallions and a stipend.
Each student received a scholarship made possible by a donation from MOHELA, the state's not-for-profit secondary market lender and servicer in the student loan industry.


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Rated 5 out of 5 by Anonymous from Firmware/software upgrade It is now 2017. A firmware upgrade is needed or at least the operating system. Would be nice to be able to increase memory as well. This is an awesome device as is all Panasonic devices. I would surely recommend this product to everyone
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Anonymous from Great picture quality, some quibbles First and most important: The quality of the picture is excellent. Blacks are black, not grey. Colors are pretty accurate on the Warm2 color temperature setting. The color and greyscale calibration system is excellent: Primary colors can be adjusted individually to match the HD standard, and the white balance and brightness (gamma) curve can be adjusted at 10 points from black to white. Once you have calibrated one input, the settings can be copied to any or all the other inputs. The sound from the internal speakers is pretty good. The HDTV antenna tuner handles stations that my previous HDTV could not reliably receive. The not-so-good: The HDTV tuner does not recognize the aspect ratio signal attached to broadcast signals, so you have to manually change between 16:9 and 4:3 when changing between SD channels that use different aspect ratios. The TV also does not remember the aspect ratio setting you have selected for each channel, so you have to set it each time. The detailed station information (show title, resolution, audio format) is not shown when flipping through channels. You have to wait for the channel ID to clear then press the information button on the remote in order to view the detailed information. The detailed information does not include show time remaining or signal aspect ratio at all. The above features were present in a 5-year-old HDTV in my household, so it is disappointing that this Panasonic model, chock full of features that I will never use, is missing these basic broadcast television features. The TV does not handle sending a stereo linear PCM signal to the optical audio output as smoothly as I think it ought to. It can be made to work, but it takes extra effort.
Date published: 2013-12-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by Anonymous from GREAT picture, INCREDIBLE sound, SO easy to use! You'd think a TV with this many features wouldn't be so easy to use, but it's very intuitive and well-created. Very happy to have made this purchase!
Date published: 2013-09-25
Rated 1 out of 5 by Anonymous from Bought 3 days ago, already not working Bought 3 days ago, today tried to turn on, and it didn't,red light blinks occasionally..... Checked online, I am victim of the " red lights of dead"...... Will see if their support comes through, but it shouldn't have had happened to begin with.....
Date published: 2013-09-19
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Anonymous from The best picture quality I have ever seen I am very fussy when it comes to picture quality. I bought an LCD TV years ago and was immediately disappointed by the poor color reproduction, lack of deep blacks, and motion blur. Since then I've been a big fan of plasma TVs, and I though things couldn't get any better until I purchased this TV. This "neo-plasma" takes picture quality to a whole new level, mainly due to the "infinite black pro" feature. Unlike traditional Plasma TVs which require that the room be dark, this TV retains deep dark blacks even if there are bright lights on in front of the TV. The quality doesn't stop with the deep blacks either. Every color is reproduced with brilliant accuracy, and an abundance of picture options in the menu allows you to tune away to your heart's content. Outstanding picture quality combined with tons of features and great value make this TV one of the finest, if not the finest, ever made.
Date published: 2013-08-26
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Sir George Simpson was designated a person of national significance in 1927 due to his position as Governor-in-Chief of Rupert's Land and General Superintendent of the Hudson's Bay Company.
Sir George Simpson was born in Lochbrom, Scotland in either 1786 or 1787. Born out of wedlock, he was raised by his patriarchal Aunt Mary until his early teens. At this time, he moved to London to work with his uncle, Geddes Mackenzie Simpson, a partner in a London sugar brokerage firm. Geddes' company soon merged with Andrew Wedderburn's, which led to George's first contact with the Hudson's Bay Company. Brother-in-law to Lord Selkirk, primary owner of HBC stock, Wedderburn became a shareholder and member of the governing board of the HBC.
As Simpson was building a relationship with Wedderburn in London, the HBC and NWC struggled for survival in Western Canada. Initially, the Canadian North West Company was better equipped, with competent officers in the field and adept agents. After 1810, the HBC became more aggressive and the battle for dominance erupted. Colin Robertson, leader of the HBC campaign in Athabasca was captured by the NWC in 1818 and charged with attempted murder. Simultaneously, HBC's governor-in-chief, William Williams was in danger of arrest.
The HBC's London committee lost faith in Robertson and Williams and decided to select another manager for North America. Wedderburn, who had since changed his name to Andrew Colville, used his influence to have George Simpson appointed governor-in-chief locum tenens in 1820. In the following months, Simpson travelled to many posts and familiarized himself with the HBC's operations and holdings.
Tired of the ongoing battle for control of the most lucrative trade grounds, the HBC governing board pushed for an agreement between the two companies. In March of 1821, the HBC and NWC merged under the title of the Hudson's Bay Company. This gave the HBC a monopoly of control over the fur trade in British North America for more than 40 years. Territory was divided into two regions, the Northern and Southern Department, the former being more profitable. Williams, designated as the senior governor, was expected to choose the Northern Department, but forego the option and took the southern. This decision left Simpson, then junior governor, control of more fertile trading grounds.
Simpson had a keen head for business and managing people and soon earned the respect of his subordinates as well as the London committee. Faced with contentious workers, many of whom had been bitter rivals before the merger, Simpson showed great reconciliatory skills and strong leadership. He increased the company's profits by eliminating excess personnel and evaluating each trading post's virtues individually.
In 1826, due to increased economy and efficiency, Simpson was named governor of both the southern and northern departments. Simpson's larger jurisdiction led to the relocation of his headquarters to Lachine, in Lower Canada. Lachine was a base for HBC canoes heading west or to Montreal, as well as being a financial and commercial centre with faster access to England.
In 1829, Simpson returned to London and met the 18 year-old daughter of his uncle Geddes, Frances Simpson, who would be his wife. Simpson, in his early forties at the time of his marriage, had already fathered at least five illegitimate children. Despite his previous relationships, he opposed marriages between fur traders and native or mixed blood women. Non-white wives were not allowed in the Simpson household, a rule upheld by Frances.
Frances lived with Simpson in Red River, from 1830-33, yet the transition from England anlong with the death of their first born child was hard on her. In 1833, they returned to England and it was decided that Frances would remain to regain her strength. She returned to North America and her husband in 1838. Together, Frances and George Simpson had five children, four of which survived infancy.
Simpson became quite active in the Montreal society after his marriage to Frances. His political ties allowed him to sway decisions benefiting the HBC and his own personal interests. Lobbyist, Stewart Derbyshire acted on his behalf, promoting the HBC and Simpson himself through the distribution of gifts such as boxes of cigars or buffalo tongues to ensure the good will of Canadian legislators.
Simpson was also active on several boards, using his social connections to leverage his business ventures. The North American Colonial Association of Ireland, the Bank of British North America, the Bank of Montreal, the Montreal Mining Company, the Montreal and Lachine Railroad, and the Montreal and Champlain Railroad were just some of the boards he sat on. He also had investments in the Atlantic and St. Lawrence Railroad, the North Shore Railway Company and the Montreal Ocean Steamship Company.
Simpson travelled the country visiting posts, traversing passes, and exploring much of Canada during his forty years with the HBC. Almost to the end of his life he continued his canoe voyages to various company posts, making at least one major journey every year, with the exception of three years spent in London. He felt a need to keep himself informed, and enjoyed travelling with speed and testing his constitution.
In recognition of his assistance in the Arctic explorations of Thomas Simpson and Peter Warren Dease, Simpson was knighted in 1841. This honour also acknowledged his importance in the business world and his contribution as an adviser on foreign affairs to the British government.
Fast Fact:
Frances Simpson, George's young wife, and her companion, Catherine Turner were the first British women to travel from Lachine (Quebec) to York Factory (Manitoba) by canoe.
Fast Fact:
George Simpson had his own, narrow beam, 8 metre 'express canoe' for traveling. He travelled with a crew of Iroquois voyageurs and a personal Scottish piper.
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Born in the Scottish Highlands, Simpson joined the Hudson's Bay Company in 1820. In 1821 he became governor of the Northern Department, and in 1826 governor-in-chief in Rupert's Land. An energetic administrator with a passion for detail, Simpson dominated the North American fur trade for almost forty years. Under his direction the Company took a lead in exploration, and he personally travelled widely in the Company's territories. From 1833 till his death, he made his headquarters in Lachine and played a prominent role in the business life of Montreal.
Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online, George Simpson, http://www.biographi.ca


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ABC's comedy Happy Endings is not going to live up to its name but has cemented its cult status with an untimely death. I hear series' leading studio Sony Pictures TV has ended its efforts to find a new home for the underrated series as it faces the expiration of the cast's options on Monday. Sony did try hard, starting to explore a possible future for Happy Endings well in advance of ABC's May decision not to order a fourth season. Cable network USA, which is re-entering the half-hour comedy space this fall with off-network acquisition Modern Family, originally expressed interest in early April. It entered talks with Sony immediately after ABC made the cancellation decision the Friday before upfronts but, three weeks later, the network opted not to proceed with the pickup to focus on its original comedy series. While USA was considered the only real play for Happy Endings, Sony TV didn't give up and continued to search for ways to keep Happy Endings until it ran out of time with the cast options.
No 'Happy Endings': Series Over After Three Seasons
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Boooooooooooooo, loved that show, especialy Adam Pally
For me it was over after watching the pilot.
Why? The pilot was really funny. And I say that as someone who wanted but didn't get a job writing on the show.
High quality show. Good writing, good acting. Congrats to all involved.
Very sad ending. Why does the alphabet net pull its shows so quickly? Better Off Ted, Detroit 187, 666 Park Ave., HTLWYP(FTROYL)? Makes it hard for us viewers to stay loyal. Just saying…
yes! loved BOT and like the 12 word-titled show (knew it was doomed, though, when i saw that long-arse title)
I agree about some of their shows (Happy Endings, B in Apt 23, Better Off Ted… but How to Live with Your Parents was not an example of this, that show was terrible and boring and I'm not mourning it at all.
I watched Happy the first season and then when it kept moving closer and closer to a Gay story line, I turned it off. I don't know why the networks think that having gay characters, gay romances, gay innuendoes and jokes would interest the "mainstream" population.
Ew. Just ew.
Hi, congrats! You're terrible. I hope you live next to a giant park and a thousand gay marriages happen this summer right under your nose.
Also, the show had one gay character and his entire purpose was to basically be the anti-stereotypical gay guy. Also also, why do I continue to feed the trolls…?
I don't think you need to be a "bigot" or even anti-gay in the SLIGHTEST to see that there is some point to what the original poster said. It does seem like virtually every network comedy is basically a preachy, PC after-school school special about gay issues.
That can be fine if the show is reasonably well-written and entertaining, like "Will and Grace", for example, but these shows, exemplified by "the New Normal", don't even make an attempt to do anything other than preach. It's as if the writers realize that they are not talented enough to write a good show so they focus instead on trying to proseletyze and somehow change societal attitudes.
It's not about alienating "middle america" but rather alienating people with any sort of functioning brains who want to be entertained. I have NO faith at all in any network sitcom and won't even make an attempt to watch one. It's either going to be stupid lowest common denominator garbage like "2 and 1/2 men", awful PC preachiness like "New Normal", or a moderately amusing, vastly overrated "quirky" show like "Community".
Or maybe you're just not clever enough to 'get' well-written and creative shows like Community and Happy Endings and that's why you don't watch them.
Happy Endings is now cancelled – so much for their "great writing".
Happy Endings specifically never did anything preachy or made anything out of the gay character or stories… and there weren't that many of them… if a "mainstream" viewer cannot even handle seeing a gay character who dates other gay people then they should stop watching shows with gay characters and realize that they are indeed and intolerant bigot.
I understand turning off "The New Normal" because it was constantly and unsubtly shoving an agenda down our throats rather than just telling a human story, but "Happy Ending" was nothing like that.
Sally- why do you need to even say that? You are a horrible person.
You must not be able to watch any current show on television, if that's how you really feel.
Well, as reported here a month ago….all the "gay-themed" TV shows were NOT renewed…except Modern Family.
What are you talking about? "Happy Endings" wasn't "gay-themed." As PeteInReality stated, the whole purpose of their one gay character was to BREAK stereotypes about gay people. DId you even watch this show once? HA
Most insane comment I've ever seen on this site.
I mean, seriously.
I bet you Sally is Gay> Who cares..IT isnt a Gay show..just watch..truth is Showtimes Queer as Fold and the L word 2 very successful shows enjoyed by both straight and gay alike..get with the program
You sound awful. I'm glad I don't know you.
Sally, I'm not going to try to change your mind. But if this is truly how you feel, then you must be miserable. Not everyone is going to cross that bridge into the 21st century, we're going to have to leave some people behind. I hope you join us because we really need you.
Congrats, SallyinChicago, on showing you're a bigot!
I wasn't a Happy Endings viewer,but,(having lost some shows I enjoyed) I can relate to its' fans. As Nellie mentioned,this is officially the end & that feeling of it being over can be hard to take,so,I definitely do feel for fans of Happy Endings.
USA really dropped the ball on this one. They said they were very interested in picking up the series so Sony didn't really line up any other offers. I would never watch a USA show before this but I would have followed Happy Endings to USA and been exposed to a whole line up of shows I otherwise would have never been exposed to. It's sad shows like Happy Endings can't find an audience but The Big Bang Theory tells the same joke over and over again to 15 million viewers a week.
Let me break it down for you, Mr. H — The Big Bang Theory has what we in the business of watching television call "laugh out loud moments" aka funny stuff. And the reason it has that stuff is because the characters, though cartoonish, are grounded and therefore resonate with us and make us laugh. Whereas Happy Endings simply had cartoonish characters that never acted like real people, therefore never resonated with us and did not make us laugh out loud. And no, it's not because you and your friends are smarter than us, it's because the show was not funny. And when a comedy's priority is being quirky and unique, it puts the funny stuff on the back burner and we the masses don't watch it. And then it dies. But it doesn't usually take this long. Hope that cleared things up for you. Back to the Big Bang.
I'm amazed so many people liked this show. I thought it was really terrible and I was rooting for it b/c I liked the cast, but it just seemed self-indulgent and stupid.
Who is "us"? Big Bang has never made me or anyone I know laugh out loud, ever. I barely crack a smile when I watch it. Happy Endings made me laugh out loud every week, without fail, to the point where I would re-watch certain clips because the writing and acting was so hilarious and on point that I just had to see it again. Big Bang Theory is a show about very clever people for an average to fairly stupid audience. Happy Endings is a show about normal/weird people for a clever audience.
I'm sorry, but I have never met any actual PERSON who acts or talks anything like the characters on Big Bang Theory.
Many of my friends and many people I know in my age range (25-35) act and talk like the characters in Happy Endings.
I think Happy Endings is hilarious. I think Big Bang Theory is cringe-worthy sometimes and sometimes amusing but never worth watching.
Just because the show doesn't have 15 million viewers doesn't mean I'm wrong. And I can't tell you that you don't identify with or "laugh out loud" at BBT, but don't tell me Happy Endings characters aren't grounded in reality, they are in my reality and the reality of the many people I know and interact with.
I mean, from the beginning onward, the characters in BBT were drawn as purposefully stereotypical characters who act like nerds on a sitcom. And the HE characters were meant to be related to smart, funny people in their late 20s and early 30s. How you think the opposite is true is beyond me.
The show was damn funny. Humor has evolved and it is sad that it has been canceled. Good writing, great characters and solid delivery.
How can you even stand that laugh track throughout the entire "show?" An easy 30% of the entire time slot is just filled with the laugh track playing after any line that the characters say. Maybe I just got spoiled by Arrested Development, but I find it hard to find any shows with such vast overuse of the laugh track to be "funny." It is beyond me how they appeal to anyone.
I concur with you on The Big Bang Theory using the same jokes over and over, and this from a viewer who watched that show from it's pilot, not the band wagoners who jumped on in the last couple of years. TBBT hit it's stride near the end of season 4 when they expanded the cast to 4 guys, 4 girls. The show became an ensemble, I was ecstatic over how the show evolved, then mid-way through season 5, the show IMO went belly up, and they rebooted the show back to season 1-2, Leonard and Penny. It made no sense as far as sitcom progression went and I completely became annoyed with the show and eventually just tuned into CBS Thursdays for Person of Interest.
Happy Endings became the my new favorite show, it seems sitcoms like this have become a dying breed. I'm getting older and have no use for the geekish comedy, sterotypical and unrealistic shows like TBBT anymore. I want a fresh 30s something sitcom, that portray issues that I can relate to that I can relate to.
Honestly I think Happy Endings would have been better off NBC.
Thank you.
Too bad. Truly a fun show with intelligent whim and better than many which live on… Whichever show mines this stable will, going forward, be a big winner…
A big fan
You can't say they didn't try. Ah well, it was great while it lasted.
At the end of season 2, I thought this was a good show. Then season 3 happened.
Meh, it was over shortly after the second season began. The rest of the eps were like watching someone in hospice care. Hard to look at. Have never seen a series creatively flatline that quickly. In with the new!
Gonna miss you Elisha!!
I think you mean you'll miss Alex. Elisha is still around.
It wasn't a very good show – terrible writing. I couldn't believe it when ABC picked it up for a second season. I'm not weeping over this one.
Extremely sad about this, one of the best comedies out there.
One of the most self-important shows ever- it will not be missed…
NOOOOOOO!!!! You suck ABC and USA. I find it hard to believe that they made an effort. I can't believe nobody wanted to pick this show up. Won't stop believing. #SaveHappyEndings SOMEONE!! Have the cast resign contracts.
It was never even a third as good as Cougartown which it replaced.
still don't get why people like cougartown, so not funny
Surprised Amazon or Hulu didn't jump on this one. Would have been a great way to lure some viewers to their other original content.
Well ABC couldn't attract an audience to it, so why would anyone else try?
This was the best half hour comedy on TV. So brilliant! Would have worked better on cable as it was too smart for network TV, IMO. This is very, very sad. I would contribute to Kickstarter for more episodes :p. This cast was amazing together. Such a sad day :(.
Honestly it is surprising someone didn't pick it up. NBC, Fox, someone. Maybe The CW could have tried its hand in a couple of sitcoms. Would probably perform a bit better for them than a lot of their shows. Its small but loyal fan-base would have followed it there.
Damon Wayons Jr is double pissed as New Girl does nothing but get better…
If I were him, I'd have much rather done 3 seasons as one of the stars of Happy Endings than play that wasted role he would have had as the 5th lead on New Girl.
New Girl started so low, it coudn't really get much worse anyway.
guess it's hard to sell a show that no one watches….
Nothing about this makes any sense. One of the funnier sitcoms on network television. wtf
Honestly, it makes sense cause ABC royally effed this one up. They should have never put it on Tuesdays against 2 other similar single-cam comedies, one of which had already been well-established in that timeslot for over a year. Yes, the network tried here and there (moving it to Fridays, etc.), but that was such a stupid move. They would have done better with putting Happy Endings and Don't Trust the B on Wednesdays at 10:00 and 10:30.
What's especially sad is that the main reason it never found a cable home is because it skewed too female. No cable network is in the business of airing female-skewing comedies.
TV Land? Apparently Max is a fan.
This is truly sad :(
really thought the 'Penny' character was hilarious
Excellent show from day one to its conclusion. Unfortunate.
Wot a shame great show and the cemistry between da cast was amazing. 2 of them have already lined up features and the rest will definetly b offered leads for new shows


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They comfort us when we're sad, they accompany us when we're lonely, they motivate us when we're lazy, and they love us unconditionally. They are our second heart, and often a window to our own. Some say that the life of a pet is a simple one, but I beg to differ. I would argue that they in fact have one of the most demanding jobs in the world. They are not only our therapist; they are our everything. From our security when we feel unsafe, to our cleanup crew when we can't finish a plate. I can't imagine life without the only pair of eyes that can convince me that my own bed, is actually his own bed. *cough cough* Luuuke?
My sleep complications began over two years ago in that very bed (Luke's very bed); unfortunately this was a condition that not even Dr. Luke could remedy with a lick to the face and a wiggling tail. I was battling severe insomnia. At the time, I was trying everything imaginable just to scrounge the three hours necessary to function the next day. A sleep specialist I was seeing suggested I give light therapy a try. He lent me a bulky light box and advised that I use it for at least 30 minutes every morning. Living in Portland Oregon, sunlight can be scarce, so the idea was that it could help set my sleep cycle by mimicking the sun. In addition, it would help balance my melatonin production, which is an important component of healthy sleep.
After only a week, I was hooked. I found the light to be incredibly invigorating and an excellent way to liven my spirits every morning, far more so than my usual coffee bender. What I found most enchanting was who was consistently basking by my side. Whenever the light was out, so was Luke. Lying on his back, eyes mesmerized by the box, he would remain in this comfortable state as long as it was on. He absolutely loved it. That's when it dawned on me. We all notice, and often laugh at our pets following a single stream of light throughout the house, but why is this? Well after some thorough research and conversations with established veterinarians, the answer became clear. Similar to humans, animals also require sunlight, and those who don't receive enough, can suffer from seasonal affective disorder. I found this quite fascinating, and was curious what veterinarians were doing to treat these animals who were suffering from a lack of sunlight. Well the answer was as American as apple pie. Increasingly vets prescribe Prozac and other antidepressants in an attempt to boost their serotonin levels. That seemed rather cruel. I'm all for providing our four-legged loved ones with the best treatment available, but not when you're risking a laundry list of unhealthy side effects and no definitive way to tell whether or not it's working.
It made so much sense to instead treat our beloved pets with a safe and natural remedy as apposed to the dangerous pharmaceuticals often prescribed. Pawsitive Lighting was founded because no one was providing a holistic approach to the treatment of depression in pets. I teamed up with a manufacturer in England who had experience in developing high quality light therapy devices. We worked to design the first ever light therapy box made specifically for pets. Particularly, I wanted to offer what no other light box had; style, portability and effectiveness. I couldn't be more pleased with our first product, the Sol Box The best looking, most compact 10,000 lux light box on the market. Most importantly, Luke and I can wake up (or he can wake me up) every morning knowing that we're improving the lives of many pets and in turn the lives of many families throughout the world!


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Advantages of Ordering Online Gifts to Melbourne
There are many benefits of sending online gifts to Melbourne:
Flexibility of payments: From accepting any major credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard, or American Express to paying via PayPal, we have got it all.Other crucial details such as personal details and other card details are kept safely.
Variety: When you go online it's the choices which make it very popular. From exotic flowers to delicious cakes you will be spoilt for choice. There are also some preset arrangements which you can choose from quickly and saves you a lot of time.
Send Online Gifts to Melbourne
The one thing which online shopping has come a long way is the prompt arrival of the gifts when you send online gifts delivery to Melbourne. If you are ordering at the last minute and want your gift to be delivered as quickly as possible you can opt for express shipping. You will be surprised that your gift reaches the recipient within 4 hours.
Online gifts to Melbourne are usually dispatched from the local vendors who have been handpicked after much consideration. This is because we maintain the standards equally.
When you send gifts to New Castle, you can consider the midnight delivery of gifts which can be the ultimate surprise and a sweet way to start one's day.
You can also send gifts to Canberra and when you book in advance, you can actually get a great discount.


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This article was published 28/4/2011 (2276 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
One revved-up Winnipegger is getting ready to tell the world about his royal experience -- and hopes his fellow Canadians will follow along.
Daniel Whaley, 19, is in London today and will camp out near Westminster Abbey tonight to snag a prime spot for the wedding of the decade. Hundreds of thousands of spectators are expected to line the procession route for tomorrow's nuptials.
What's more, Whaley has been tapped as one of six citizen reporters to document his experience for USA Today's website. He will also be tweeting his thoughts, observations and pictures from the event on his Twitter.
The University of Winnipeg student arrived in London earlier this week with a delegation from the Monarchist League of Canada, which he serves as a youth co-ordinator.
The Free Press will be checking in with Whaley after the wedding to get the latest on the on-the-ground festivities.


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Twenty New Locomotives Purchased
The MassDOT Board of Directors today approved of a contract with Motive Power Inc. of Boise, Idaho to supply 20 new diesel electric locomotives at a cost not to exceed $114.63 million.
MBTA General Manager Richard Davey said the acquisition of new locomotives is a high priority for the T, and is a critical element in improving commuter rail performance and customer service. "In line with this priority, we have worked hard to expedite the procurement process," said Davey.
Accelerating the delivery of new locomotives will have an immediate positive impact on MBTA Commuter Rail operations, fleet performance, and service delivery. The contract will allow the MBTA to remove the 20 oldest and least reliable locomotives from service, eliminating associated mechanical failures. Delivery of the pilot locomotive will be within 29 months from notice to proceed with delivery of the production fleet to begin at month 32 with 3 locomotives to be delivered per month through month 38.
The MBTA operates a fleet of 80 revenue service locomotives, the oldest of which are the18 originally manufactured between 1978 and 1980. Overhauled in 1989, these locomotives were programmed for retirement in 2005. Locomotives generally have a useful life of 25 years. By FY2013, 68% of the locomotive fleet will be scheduled for retirement based on a 25 year service life.
In addition to realizing increased reliability, the MBTA will significantly reduce locomotive emissions. The new units will be required to meet "Tier 3" emission standards as regulated by the EPA. Advancing the delivery of this cleaner technology will reduce fuel consumption by approximately 730,000 gallons per year and will reduce the following in emissions per year; particulate Matter – 26 tons, Hydrocarbons – 38 tons, and Oxides of Nitrogen – by 924 tons. Also, the reduction in fuel consumption will save an estimated 1.5 million dollars annually.
The fuel savings is one of several significant cost benefits the MBTA will realize with the addition of these new technology locomotives.
Motive Power has advised the MBTA that the proposed contract will create or sustain 1,246 union jobs. The breakdown is roughly 186 machinists, 374 welders, 374 mechanics, 187 electricians, among others. Locally, Motive Power will utilize the Providence and Worcester RR facility for pre-delivery inspection, preparation, and commissioning support services. The P&W shop will also provide a location to establish a parts inventory and conduct warranty repairs. The Motive Power relationship with the P&W in Worcester will assist them in retaining 150 employees.
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Signs of Stress in Dogs
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A lot of my work as a trainer is identifying and educating people on the more subtle signs of stress in their dogs. These stress signs include:
- tongue flicks
- yawning
- pacing
- cowering
- sweaty paws
- excessive shedding
- refusing treats
- avoidance
- hyper-vigilance
- whale eye (danger!)
- freezing (danger! danger!)
Dogs offer these signs as early indicators that something is stressing them. Too often these signs are ignored and we have no idea anything is wrong until our dog suddenly lunges and snaps, or worse, bites someone.
Here are some of my favorite resources for understanding the early signs of stress in our dogs.
First on the list has to be Dr. Sophia Yin's illustrated poster outlining the signs of stress and fear in our dogs.
Then I would turn to Lili Chin of DoggieDrawings.net for her poster on Doggie Language.
Finally, for the real behavioural nuts in the crowd, Sarah Kalnajs has a DVD titled "The Language of Dogs" that is an AMAZING chance to see these stress signs, and many others, in action. [Amazon.com link: The Language of Dogs]
In summary, every owner should be on the lookout for signs of stress or fear in their dogs.
Do not be overly alarmed if you start seeing some of these signs. My dog throws tongue flicks every time I pet his bum or sit too close to him. He's a bit of weirdo in that regard. Noticing these signs just lets me know that I am causing him a bit of discomfort and so I look for other ways to satisfy my ape-ancestor desire to groom and touch the other members of my family.
If you start seeing a lot of these signs in combination, or your dog appears to be escalating his use of them, contact a dog-friendly, positive reinforcement behaviour consultant for help.


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Stem-cell research company
Mesoblast's second biggest shareholder, Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries, is believed not to have participated in the raising, nor did its biggest shareholder, chief executive Silviu Itescu.
Mesoblast now has cash reserves of approximately $332 million.
The shares were placed to a select group of existing strategic investors and new United States and global institutional funds, including UK-based fund manager M & G Investment Management and US-based Capital Research.
As a result of the placement, Mesoblast's free float has increased by approximately 16.5 per cent, which may positively affect the company's weighting within the S&P/ASX 200 index.
Under the placement, 26,970,979 fully paid ordinary shares were issued at $6.30 per share, a discount of 2.2 per cent to the closing price on March 1. The total shares on issue increased by 9.4 per cent to 314,811,301.
Mesoblast said most of the funds would be used for the development of its Phase 3 clinical trial for treatment of degenerative disease of the lumbar spine.
"Our strengthened financial position ensures that we can drive our independent programs to commercial outcomes, particularly in the areas of degenerative disease of the lumbar spine and in the treatment of inflammatory and immune-mediated conditions," Dr Itescu said.
Bell Potter analyst Stuart Roberts said Mesoblast was amply funded to advance the development of its un-partnered pipeline on its own.
"(We) expect to see considerable M&A interest building as these un-partnered indications progress in the clinic," he said.
Bell Potter was lead manager on the placement.
The Australian Financial Review


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  Ok, I got it. On some motherboards and most Dells I've used there's usually a BIOS setting to disable the IGP and use an add-in card. I'm guessing you're right about the new X Setup but just in case, look and see if there is a BIOS update which can often update the BIOS on the IGP. I know Dell does this on the 960s I deal with that have Intel IGPs on them. See if that helps any.

 Arthur

Hi Arthur,

 My BIOS doesn't have an option to completely disable the IGP. It only has the option of turning on the IGP, the PCI, or the PCI-E graphics first. Which I take it that means whichever you choose is whatever your monitor should be connected to, otherwise, you won't see the initial POST screen.

 In Window's case, if I select IGP to turn on first, but have the monitor attached to my PCI-E card, the monitor won't become active until the Windows bootup sequence.

 But this sounds like it's the X setup problem that Kris mentioned. ˝ Hopefully, this can be resolved soon.

 -Bill

 On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 7:14 PM, Arthur <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote:

Bill,

This happened almost verbatim as your described when the display setup wizard wrongly chose ATI-3D-Enabled and I tried to use it and it eventually failed. I had the white ox in the corner and the mouse was visible on screen. It took about 30 seconds but it did eventually fail. Sorry I couldn't be more useful, just relaying an experience. Can you disable the IGP and use your PCI-E only?

Arthur

I've just tried the new snapshot and I can't get the GUI installer to load. Is this the X setup problem you are referring to, Kris? ˝ Or were you referring to a later step where it selects the graphics drivers?

I'll try booting using the VESA option next.

Oh, and, before I forget this. I have 2 GPUs on my computer, one is on-board, and the other discrete. Both NVIDIAs. When I was trying to install the previous snapshot, I was not able to get to the GUI installer when I had the BIOS turn on the discrete (PCI-E) graphics first. It just hung on "Autoconfiguring X Server ... done." I had to set the on-board graphics as the first option in the BIOS, and connect my monitor to the on-board graphics to be able to reach the GUI installer.

This time around, I get a black screen with a white character box on the top left of the screen, and I can move my mouse and see th cursor move as well. But nothing else happened.

-Bill

On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 4:55 AM, Kris Moore <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote:

I've just uploaded the next snapshot of PC-BSD:

 ftp://ftp.pcbsd.org/pub/snapshots/8/

This snapshot contains the new KDE 4.4.3, Xorg 7.5, new drivers and a TON of new ports from the past month, along with a latest 8-Stable release of FreeBSD as well of course. Also a lot of fixes are in place for the installation, fixing some ZFS issues and other partitioning related quirks.

Currently I'm seeing a problem with the X setup tool detecting video / monitor settings at bootup, but I'm investigating it now.

If you can, please test this snapshot out, and lets start hunting down bugs asap. The FreeBSD 8.1 release cycle is nearly here, and I want to get us to Beta1 shortly after they do :)

Thanks!

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Cool Ice Drinking Glasses
The coolest way to enjoy your favorite cocktails, our cool ice drinking glass mold is made of food-grade silicone, so it is nearly indestructible and can be used over and over again. Simply fill it with water (or juice), then set it in the freezer to chill for a bit and viola! -- You've got some ice cold drinking glasses perfect for sipping iced tea, lemonade, and cocktails that pack a refreshing punch!
Freeze, stir, chill... It's time to kick back and chill with some groovy tunes, and here's the coolest way to do it.Added 8 Years Ago from Giftedstore


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If you never use desktop publishing programs such as Microsoft Publisher, Corel Draw, or Adobe InDesign, you may not be familiar with using objects and layers to create documents for print or screen. Unlike popular programs such as Word and Excel, PowerPoint's entire design principle revolves around objects to create your presentation.
Just like a desktop publisher, each element in a PowerPoint presentation represents an object that can be positioned without disturbing other objects. These objects include text, images, videos, and any other elements present in your PowerPoint files. Since each object is its own element, you can layer objects to get your presentation to look exactly as you want. Read on to learn why and how to layer objects in a PowerPoint presentation.
Why Layer Objects?
There are two main reasons you may want to layer objects in a PowerPoint presentation. First, layering objects gives you the freedom to arrange your presentation any way you want it to look. Rather than working in a linear fashion as with a word processor, you can place and layer objects all you want.
Second, layering lets you take advantage of all of the white space in your presentation. Text boxes in particular take up a lot of room. By layering objects, you can use all of the space on a slide without changing the position of other objects.
Layering Objects in PowerPoint
Suppose you add four boxes to your PowerPoint presentation; first a red one, then green, then blue, then yellow. Each box represents an object. When you add a new object to a PowerPoint presentation, the application automatically places the newest objects on top of older objects. If you add the boxes in the order mentioned above, the layering of the objects will look like this:
Notice that the newest box (yellow) is on top of the others. Using PowerPoint's layering function, you can layer these objects in any order. To layer the objects differently from the default order, begin by clicking on the Home tab on the Ribbon and locating the section titled Drawing. In the Drawing section, locate and click on the button titled Arrange.
Notice that on the menu that pops up, there are four options titled:
- Bring to Front
- Send to Back
- Bring Forward
- Send Backward
With these commands, you can layer objects in PowerPoint any way you want. Notice, however that the menu items are grayed out; you can't use them unless you first make an object active by clicking on it before you click on the Arrange button. As an example, let's arrange the yellow box on top to a different layer.
Begin by clicking on the yellow box to make it the active object. Then, click on the Arrange button and select Send Backward from the menu. Notice that now the yellow box has moved back one layer to be between the blue box and the green box.
Now select the blue box and this time select Send to Back from the Arrange menu. Notice that now the blue box occupies the lowest level and is now behind the yellow, green, and red boxes. Using the four arrange functions on the Arrange button, you can choose whether an object moves one level up or down or all the way to the highest or lowest level.
It may take some getting used to working with layers in PowerPoint but the menu system is quite intuitive. Use the Send Back and Bring Forward commands to move an object one layer back or forward and use the Send to Back and Bring to Forward commands to move an object all the way to the front or back of the layering order.
There is virtually no limit to the number of layers the objects on a PowerPoint slide can occupy. However, to keep things neat and simple for your audience, consider using no more layers than you need on a single slide.
Use too many layers and you risk making too complicated a slide to follow. Experiment with arranging and layering objects in PowerPoint and you can reclaim unused whitespace and create a more visually appealing PowerPoint presentation.


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Truckee district reconsiders Divine Spark's request
January 25, 2013
Homeless count this week
A homeless count for the Tahoe-Truckee region will take place Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week, with the goal of continuing efforts to provide more services to the region's homeless, according to a press release.
The count is being organized by the Community Collaborative of Tahoe Truckee, a partnership of nonprofit and public organizations to address the basic needs of families in Tahoe-Truckee; and Glen Harelson, program manager for Health and Human Services for Nevada and Placer counties.
Names of those counted will not be recorded, and all information collected from individuals will be kept confidential, according to the press release. Individuals will not be contacted by anyone unless they request further services.
The last count took place two years ago, Harelson said.
For more information or to help with the count, call Harelson at 530-863-3476.
TRUCKEE — Amid a series of concerns, the Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District board this week will revisit a request by Nevada City-based Divine Spark to utilize a kitchen and multipurpose room to serve free meals to Truckee's homeless and in-need individuals.
At its Dec. 13 meeting, the TDRPD board approved the nonprofit organization the use of Truckee's Community Arts Center's kitchen, at 10046 Church St., on Wednesdays for a six-month period for its meal program.
Yet within days of the decision, the approval was put on hold.
"After the meeting, there was concern from the public and the town of Truckee on this approval," wrote Steve Randall, district general manager, in a memo to board members, which is enclosed in Thursday's meeting packet. "I put the approval on hold until the board has a chance to review new information received and to give the public a chance to provide comment to the board."
"I plan to address all these concerns by a plan of action that includes detailed and specific supervision and regulation…"
— Divine Spark founder and director Thomas Streicher
Comments provided to the district by Nevada City Police Chief Jim Wickham stated patrons of a similar service in Nevada City came early and lingered around, left a mess in the neighborhood and attracted homeless from outside the area.
Similar feedback was received from Nevada County Health and Human Services Agency Director Jeffrey Brown and Nevada City Manager David Brennan, after TDRPD Recreation Superintendent Dan O'Gorman made calls to Nevada City.
In 2010, Divine Spark founder and director Thomas Streicher terminated the organization's lease of the Veterans Hall on Pine Street in Nevada City, where it housed a five-day feeding program, after a local restaurant agreed to feed the homeless daily, according to report in The Union newspaper.
The agreement soon fell through, and the city would not reinstate Divine Spark's lease.
"Divine Spark never disclosed there were issues in Nevada City," TDRPD board member Kevin Murphy, the lone director who voted against Divine Spark's request on Dec. 13, told the Sierra Sun on Saturday. "I still feel we were a bit mislead."
On Monday, Streicher confirmed that Nevada City patrons arrived early and loitered afterward, but said it was done to ensure they got a meal and due to need and the comfort the meal site provided.
"I plan to address all these concerns by a plan of action that includes detailed and specific supervision and regulation, such as communicating to people utilizing our services to obey a no-loitering regulation," he said in an email to the Sun.
"I don't expect there will be much different of an impact than what is already established at the same building on Tuesday afternoons…"
Meal services that currently exist in Truckee include: Project MANA food distribution from 3 to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Community Arts Center; hot meal servings by Food and Resource Support Center from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursdays at 10111 E St. through Assumption Catholic Church and other community organizations; and Stone Soup Community Soup Night from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sundays from Jan. 27 to March 24 at the Community Arts Center.
"We're not trying to create problems," Streicher said. "We're trying to solve problems."
Is there a need?
In 2011, a total of 60 homeless people were counted in the Tahoe-Truckee region, with approximately 40 in Placer County and 20 in Nevada County, said Glen Harelson, program manager for Health and Human Services for Nevada and Placer counties, in a phone interview Saturday.
According to Project MANA's website, the nonprofit hunger-relief organization serves more than 26,000 individuals in the North Lake Tahoe and Truckee communities annually.
"We are proposing to serve food in Truckee because there is a need, just as there is a need in almost all cities across the USA to feed the poor and hungry," Streicher said.
"I think that's a great idea," said Ed Candler, a Truckee resident and a broker at First Reality of Tahoe Truckee, located next to the Community Arts Center. "It's a good way to help a lot of people who cannot help themselves at the moment. It is centrally located where most people in Truckee know."
Streicher said Divine Spark anticipates feeding 120 people each Wednesday at the Community Arts Center, if approved, based on the number of people using Project MANA's food distribution program, Food and Resource Support Center and those who have contacted him or whom he has contacted.
The Food and Resource Support Center attracts 12 to 15 people a week, with lower numbers occurring during the winter, Harelson said.
"I am surprised to learn that there are enough homeless people in Truckee to warrant opening a food kitchen for them and how much that would help on a one-day per week basis," said Raine Howe, executive director of Arts For the Schools, from a personal standpoint.
As for Arts For the Schools, located at the Community Arts Center, Howe said the nonprofit has no position on the matter and would not take a position on any use of the building, as long as its affairs are not "disrupt(ed)."
Twin Ridges Home Study Charter School is also located in the Community Arts Center.
The reason Murphy said he voted against Divine Spark's proposal was due to unanswered questions, including whether other venues had been looked at to house the meal service program.
"I'm in favor of helping the homeless, just not in favor of this model," he said.
Murphy also said that since TDRPD is a special district, the issue of feeding the homeless may be better suited at the town level.
"We're not civil civic, so it's a little out of our charter," he said.
Randall addressed that point in his memo to the board.
"I spoke with our legal counsel, and he stated that we have discretion in approving uses of our facilities as long as we are fair and consistent," Randall wrote. "The district has discretion on approval when there are secondary impacts such as the neighborhood issue."
Randall did not return numerous phone calls and an email seeking further comment on this story.
Margaret Moran is a reporter for the Sierra Sun, a sister publication of The Union based in Truckee.
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