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The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment
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What We Believe: Understanding and Confessing the Apostles' Creed
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NEARLY £20 million has been slashed from spending at Worcestershire County Council over the last year, it has emerged.
A new report on the council's finances has been published, revealing:
- In the 2013/14 financial year, which ended in March, £19.5 million was cut from the budgets
- The authority ended the year with an 'underspend' of £100,000, meaning its finances are in a relatively healthy state
- Every single penny of the extra £3.5 million earmarked towards children's social care was eaten up amid huge pressure on the service
- After the council hit its targets for the last financial year, it now estimates that slightly more than £70 million will need to be saved between now and April 2018, although it is subject to change
The report says the council is under ongoing pressure from "increased demand" for services, mainly in care for the elderly.
It says savings of "at least £25 million" will be required every year until at least 2018, admitting that the impact will be felt by staff and the public "to a greater extent than in previous years".
Over the last year the council has paid back £5 million of loans and the total net debt still outstanding is £240 million, which is in line with national recommendations.
It still has £13 million in its reserve kitty - a pot of cash stashed away as backup for emergencies or projects which require quick funding.
The report, which has been accepted by the Conservative cabinet, also reveals how the Government has awarded Worcestershire £1.2 million towards better school kitchen and dining facilities.
Councillor Simon Geraghty, deputy leader and the cabinet member for economy, skills and infrastructure, said: "This is a fantastic result, to be in balance on our budget with a variance of just £100,000 is a very good position to be in."
Councillor Adrian Hardman, the leader, said: "This is a snapshot in time but the success the 2013/14 budget means we've been able to transfer £1.3 million into our reserves.
"From a budget of £341 million the out-turn (how the council performed against the forecasts) is broadly neutral."


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TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton warned Saturday of backsliding in the democratic transformations under way in the Middle East and North Africa and appealed for leaders and citizens to make good on the promise of reform offered by the "Arab Spring" and not abandon the democratic goals that sparked revolts throughout the region.
In Tunisia, the catalyst for the tumult that engulfed the region last year, Clinton told Tunisians that their continued embrace of reforms would serve as a powerful example elsewhere. Her comments came amid concerns that democratic transitions in some post-revolt nations like Egypt are faltering and risk being hijacked by extremists.
Clinton called on Tunisians, particularly the young, to demand that their new leaders stay on the path of liberalization and openness.
"Protecting democracy is the duty of every citizen," Clinton said. "For young people here and across the region, this is a special responsibility. You were fearless on the frontlines of the revolution, enduring tear gas and beatings. It takes a different kind of courage to be guardians of your new democracy."
Tunisia was the first Arab nation to topple a longtime autocrat when its former president fled the country a year ago in the face of protests.
"Transitions can be derailed and detoured to new autocracies," she told a town hall with Tunisian youth. "The victors of revolutions can become their victims. It is up to (you) to resist the calls of demagogues, to build coalitions, to keep faith in the system even when your candidates lose at the polls."
She recalled her own political loss to now-President Barack Obama in the Democratic primaries in 2008 and how she had rejected calls from her supporters not to quit the race and ultimately accepted his offer to become America's top diplomat.
Tunisia was ruled for 23 years by the autocratic Zine El Abidine Ben Ali who espoused a secular ideology and imposed strict limits on political Islam. Since his ouster in January 2011, there has been a flourishing of Islamic groups and a moderate Islamist political party won elections in October.
Clinton said the Islamists, along with other parties, must learn to govern together and uphold respect for rule of law, freedom of speech, religion and assembly, protect women and minorities, and "especially in a region with deep divisions within and between religions, avoid inciting sectarian conflicts that pull societies apart."
"There are those who question whether Islamist politics can really be compatible with democracy," she said. "Well, Tunisia has a chance to answer that question affirmatively and to demonstrate that there is no contradiction. That means not just talking about tolerance and pluralism -- it means living it. And it's up to you to hold all your political parties to the same values."
"Protecting democracy is the duty of every citizen," Clinton said. "For young people here and across the region, this is a special responsibility. You were fearless on the frontlines of the revolution, enduring tear gas and beatings. It takes a different kind of courage to be guardians of your new democracy."
She urged young people to be patient as reforms take hold, noting that economic progress often takes much longer than political change.
"Impatience is a characteristic of being young, but there is a need to be thoughtful about how we're going to secure the political and economic" gains, Clinton said.
Earlier, in meetings with Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki and Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali, Clinton pledged continuing U.S. support for the country as it navigates the transition.
"We think Tunisia is proceeding in the right direction based on what we're seeing," Clinton said, "but we will continue to have a dialogue that raises questions as they arise."
Clinton was in Tunisia to attend a meeting on Friday of countries backing opponents of Syrian President Bashar Assad. From Tunis, she will travel to Algeria and Morocco, both of which are struggling with reforms, before returning to Washington late Sunday.


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One week, two conference presentations
Last week I had the pleasure of presenting at two conferences representing our recent work in the Education Department.
MOPA Travels to Rwanda
Greetings from Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. As the new Global Engagement Manager of MOPA, I'll be reporting to you from here about the new programs we're developing as part of MOPA's global engagement initiative.
New Books in the Library
The Dubois Library has recently added these new titles to our collection:
Photography Changes Everything, by Marvin Heiferman (New York: Aperture Foundation, co-published with the Smithsonian Institution, 2012)
Following the River
Guest post by The Jazz Loft Project curator, Sam Stephenson.
Most times when I give a public talk about my fifteen and a half years of research on the life and work W. Eugene Smith, or when I do media interviews, like I did in May for the JLP opening at MOPA, I am asked how I got into it. It's a good question. Another good one is, how did Smith get into his line of work?
Musings from a Jazz Drummer
Below is a blog entry by jazz drummer, Ron Free, also known as Ronnie Free back in the loft days. According to Jazz Loft Project (JLP) Director and co-curator of the exhibition at MOPA, Sam Stephenson, Ron is the most ubiquitous presence on W.
"Dos Hermanos"(Brother and Sister): A Love and Hate Relationship
Collaboratively authored by Lucy Coker and Roberta O'Connor.
In collaboration with the Latino Film Festival, this July the Museum of Photographic Arts opens its doors in Balboa Park for a special screening of "Dos Hermanos"(Brother and Sister). The Argentinean film, by the talented director Daniel Burman, won an award in Chicago and was nominated for 15 other awards in Argentina and the Czech Republic.
Thursday Night Dinner Package
Looking for something fabulous to do this summer? Need to inject some fun in to your normal routine? This summer (from May 31 – September 27) MOPA's galleries are open late on Thursdays until 9:00 pm. Celebrate art after hours with The Prado Thursday Night Dinner Package, which includes a three-course dinner for two, a bottle of wine and two tickets to the Museum of Photographic Arts exhibition The Jazz Loft Project: W. Eugene Smith in NYC, 1957-1965.
My recent visit to 821 Sixth Avenue NYC
I had the occasion recently to visit New York City for several days. I saw a lot of terrific art, including the Cindy Sherman show at the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Biennial, and the Francesca Woodman exhibition at the Guggenheim.
Tweeting Before Eating
Ever wonder why so many of us post photos of our food to social media? Is it to share a delectable experience with our friends? Or, to show off our sophisticated taste in fine food?
Whatever the reason, the advent of cell phone cameras means that we are always armed with the photographic power to document our gastro-experiences and simultaneously share/flaunt them to our social circles.


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The sublime art of Allah reigns in all living things. In the Qur'an, Allah calls on people to reflect on and examine the proofs of Creation around them. Scientific research constitutes a significant source of information for us to obey this command of Allah's in the Qur'an. Through this research we can better understand the infinite intelligence, knowledge and might of Allah.
And mankind and beasts and livestock are likewise of varying colors. Only those of His servants with knowledge have fear of Allah. Allah is Almighty, Ever-Forgiving. (Surat al-Fatir, 28)
The research recently conducted into the golden frogs that live in Central and South America is one example of this. Although they are very attractive in appearance, gold frogs are very dangerous animals because of the poison they produce. The source of that poison is a chemical substance called alkaloid secreted from beneath the skin. The poison produced by a single golden frog is strong enough to kill 10 human beings. Researchers discovered that golden frogs obtain this poison thanks to "careful food selection." They established that golden frogs manufacture alkaloid thanks to feeding patterns that include large quantities of "ants." Valerie Clarck of Columbia University and the American Museum of Natural History in New York and her colleagues analyzed poisons obtained from three different species of frog living in Madagascar and determined that the frogs release toxic secretions thanks to the ants they consume. These frogs use ants both as food and also for the purpose of manufacturing the poison that allows them to defend themselves. (Researchers Pinpoint Source of Poison Frogs' Deadly Defenses) How do golden frogs know that they need to produce poison to defend themselves?
How do frogs with no knowledge of chemistry know that they can manufacture poison by eating ants?
How is it that the ants that make the manufacture of this poison, powerful enough to kill 10 people, do not harm the frogs themselves?
How do frogs with no laboratories or means of performing tests know that the ants they eat will not harm them?
It is of course impossible for these two life forms, with no reason or consciousness, to decide and take action for themselves. These superior characteristics in the frogs are powerful evidence of Allah's infinite Creation. Allah reveals this in another verse of the Qur'an:
The creation of the heavens and the Earth, and the alternation of night and day, there are signs for people with intelligence. (Surah Al 'Imran, 190)2009-06-24 14:43:20


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The victim's family wants testimony heard about the suspect having allegedly abused up 100 other corpses.
The measure brings in approximately $10 to $11 million a year, which is about 60 percent of the county's general fund budget.
Cody Dempsey, 25, of Vernon was shot to death on State Route 11 in Liberty last year.
OSHA proposed penalties of $28,000 for the company,
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Commuter train and SUV collide in deadly crash just outside of New York City.
Crowds lined the streets of Boston to again watch a duck boat parade for the world champion New England Patriots!
The man has been charged with taking a minor across state lines for sex.
WKBN has obtained a copy of the rejection letter sent to the ownership group.
Police charged the pair on Monday and have since arrested them both.
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The move comes in the midst of declining prices for oil and gas.
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Staples is buying Office Depot in a cash-and-stock deal valued at nearly $6 billion.
Brandon Moore was convicted in the 2001 armed kidnapping, robbery and gang rape of a Youngstown State University student.
Niles Mayor Ralph Infante has filed to seek a seventh straight term to lead the city.
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The stereotype that is the Venice local—surfers, skaters and artists—seems somehow out of place at Gjelina. Although it's those same locals who were the restaurant's first customers when it opened back in 2008—and now food enthusiasts from all over covet a table at the almost perfect venue. First, diners will notice the rustic, but lovely, decor: raw timber ceilings, a meathook chandelier with mismatched light bulbs and large share tables. Then, obviously it's all about the nosh. Because the menu is seasonal, a great option is to order a bunch of plates—pizzas, vegetable dishes, seafood and meat—and share. Gjelina only accepts bookings (for brunch and dinner) for groups of six or more, so it can be pretty difficult to get a table at this spot. If you can't wait, pop next door to Gjelina Take Away (aka GTA) and wander down to the beach to eat. While in Venice, it's worth walking the length of Abbot Kinney, but be sure to visit Tortoise General Store for Japan-related goodies.
It might not look like a lot from the street, but The Record Collector is a magnificent, mind-blowing adventure. For vinyl-enthusiasts, collectors and anybody with a little curiosity, a wander through the record store is akin to entering another realm. The store is made up of several rooms, lined top-to-bottom with shelves of records—over a million of them. While a lot of the records are expensive (many being rare and very collectable) this is the place to come if you've been searching for a particular album. Even if you're not interested in buying, one question to the friendly owner and you'll leave with a bunch of incredible stories and some excellent trivia about anybody from Coltrane to the Stones to a weird children's album from the '40s. If visiting on a Sunday, cross the street and wander through the flea market at Fairfax High School where you'll find vintage clothes, homewards, trinkets and Hollywood collectables. Also nearby on N Fairfax is Known Gallery, the iconic Canter's deli and (if you're a big-time carnivore) new-classic Animal—where the queues are long but more than worth the wait.
For car (and coffee) fans, keep Saturday morning locked in for a drive to Cars and Coffee, a gathering in Irvine (south-east of LA) where hundreds of car enthusiasts, drivers, collectors and restorers meet to admire and show off some of the finest automobiles in California. With no era or theme, there's sure to be a car that tickles everybody's fancy; from classics to hotrods, concept cars and everything in-between. There's no charge, no membership and no pressure—just be prepared to wake up early, and for a very enthusiastic few stories from owners if you ask about their wheels. Grab a coffee and a donut, smell the exhaust fumes, and ogle these mean machines. If you're in need of some fresh air next, drive a little further south to Laguna Beach to the Top of the World park for some nature. The hike isn't the easiest, but getting to the top is worth if for the spectacular views. Plus, hikers might stumble across deer, rabbits or even goats on their wander.
The infamous Chateau Marmont is an LA landmark; slightly hidden from the street, the historic hotel was built in 1927 and based on Château d'Amboise, in France. Inside the walls, the garden is drenched in that LA sunshine and surrounded by beautiful flowers and lush greens, making it hard to believe the rumors that the historic building is haunted. If you're lucky enough to be staying the night and can pull yourself out of the incredibly comfortable bed, head to the patio of the restaurant downstairs and sit in the midst of the amazing garden and order the burrata over bruschetta. Chateau Marmont is known for its privacy making it a celebrity power-lunch hotspot, so don't be surprised when suddenly face-to-face with a movie star—just don't take photos of live-tweet the action, or you'll be asked to leave faster than you can say "Isn't that the guy from…" The restaurant and bar are both plush, dimly lit and romantic, and where you'll find beautiful people oftentimes dressed in homage to old Hollywood. If you're looking to get out and do a little sightseeing, head down the street to sunset tower and check out its art deco design, or the incredible views of the city that it offers.
The French word Jadis translates roughly to "in times past" or "the old days" which is apt for this special, by-appointment-only antique store. While the Santa Monica shop—owned by carpenter and self-taught engineer Parke Meek until his death in 2010—seems to only sometimes be open tot the public, it's important to call ahead. Now solely owned by Meek's partner Susan Lieberman, the shop asks a $1 donation on entry, and it's well worth it. Visitors will be overwhelmed by the veritable museum inside, housing trinkets and treasures from old scientific equipment to antique globes, antlers, gizmos and gadgets, and just about anything else one can imagine. It's truly a curiosity cabinet and you will be treated to all kinds of fun facts and odd history. You might see the robot from Fritz Lang's "Metropolis" or any number of famous props and costumes. The owners rent and sell props from the store, but it's worth a visit for the jaw-dropping wow factor. Leave your phone in your pocket, as photos aren't allowed. A little way down Neilson Way there is the antithesis of Jadis: Viceroy Santa Monica, a super-glam hotel where a refreshment by the pool could be the perfect wind-down. Or perhaps a visit to the William Turner Gallery for some mind-boggling modern art.
It's not often that strip malls are perceived as the places to go, but a little one on the cusp of Echo Park and Silverlake is certainly worth visiting. Not too far from the more bustling section of W Sunset sits Pho Cafe—totally unassuming from the street, save for the queue of people that appears every now and then. This brightly lit restaurant is the spot for tasty home-style Vietnamese food: grab some rice paper rolls and a big, hearty pho with all the trimmings. The food is great, and the service is no fuss and super-fast. Keep in mind Pho Cafe is cash only, but there is an ATM at the Silversun liquor store just a few meters away. Once the fortune cookies have been read and eaten, head up to Intelligentsia for a coffee or tea to sip while checking out the stores nearby—we suggest a peep at Mohawk General Store and Reform School for gifts, jewelry and clothing, and Bar Keeper for all home accessories bar-related.
Neither Jurassic nor technological, the Museum of Jurassic Technology on Venice Boulevard in Culver City—a hub for movie studios and galleries—is truly a unique experience. The dimly lit rooms create the ambiance of a haunted mansion, with eerily peculiar exhibits to match—it truly is a modern-day cabinet of curiosities. Subjects ranging from opera singers to dogs of the soviet space program and beyond are often so off-beat that for some it is hard to find "the point," though many visitors would suggest that this sentiment comes from those expecting a more concrete experience. Take a break upstairs in the tea room for complimentary snacks and catch the often rare films that run there on the hour. The not-for-profit museum is open Thursday to Sunday and runs on suggested donations, so you can pay as much as you feel you owe. While in Culver City, it's worth visiting a few of the numerous galleries nearby and maybe stopping for a snack at The Blind Barber around the corner on West Washington—a speakeasy-style venue that's hidden in plain sight behind a barbershop façade.
Dedicated to the study of arts and culture of ancient Greece, Rome and Etruria, the Getty on the beach is a more manageable visit than going to its sister Meier-designed museum to the East. Sat atop a cliff in Malibu, The Getty Villa is a sight to behold. The setting and the art collection that is housed there are as stunning as each other. When oil tycoon J. Paul Getty ran out of room in his first gallery, he decided to build a second one—the Villa— which he said he wanted to recreate the Villa of the Papyri (a house in the ancient Roman city of Herculaneum). The antiquities are themed: Gods and Goddesses, Dionysos and the Theater and Stories of the Trojan War. Make sure you leave time to wander through the opulent Roman-inspired gardens too. Entry to the Villa is free, however advance timed-entry tickets are available online. While it's technically in Pacific Palisades, it's still close enough to explore beaches and other attractions in Malibu. Get a snack on the way to or from nearby beaches (try the dune between Zuma and Paradise Grove), shop the Country Mart, snack at Cafe Habana or enjoy the Adamson house. If you're up for a big day, we suggest hiking nearby Temescal Canyon for spectacular views over Malibu.
There is nothing quite like a road trip to Vegas. Depending on the chosen route from LA, drivers will come across all kinds of strange and interesting places along the way to the flashy resort city. While not technically on the way, we suggest driving a little out of the way either north-east or south-east. If choosing the first option, drive via Death Valley—the lowest and hottest place in Northern America (at 282 feet below sea level) and a sight to behold. Another route worth the detour is driving south-east via Palm Springs—if you're not in a hurry to get to Vegas, stay a night at the Ace Hotel there and head to the spectacular Joshua Tree National Park the next day. Once in Vegas, it's hard not to succumb to the kitsch, gaudy glamor and the debauchery of it all—it's not many cities whose underbelly is actually the wholesome, family-orientated facet. We suggest a visit to the Neon Graveyard, where the neon signs of yesteryear go to rest. But this is also the place to release your inner-tourist and visit the classics: Liberace Museum, Little White Wedding Chapel, Venice in Vegas, Bonanza Gifts (the largest gift shop in the world), you name it. It might be a cliche, but what happens in Vegas stays there, so embrace it!


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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Once again, the Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC) successfully planned and created one of the biggest private cheering sections at the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Breast Cancer Walk for the Cure. The event, which took place Sunday, October 27, in St. Petersburg, Fla, marked the fifth consecutive year that the Lions have joined the cause.
Each walker who participated in the three-day walk for the cure individually raised $2,300 to be donated directly to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, and Saint Leo students and staff lined up near the end of the walk to cheer the walkers on nearing the enjoy of their three-day journey.
The Saint Leo cheering section stood outside on the third and final day of the walk, and by the time each participant passed the section of students, walkers had already walked nearly 57 miles and were almost to the finish line. The cheering section included over 100 student-athletes, coaches, and staff.
"When you think about cheering on a breast cancer walk, you may not think much of it," said sophomore men's golfer and S.A.A.C. Vice President, Ryan Connors. "But when you're there being a part of something great and you see the looks on people's faces who appreciate you for coming out to support, you can't help but to enjoy it."
Unfortunately, the 2013 year marks the last time that the Lions will be able to participate as a cheering section in the walk, as the Susan G. Komen foundation will no longer host the three-day in the Tampa Bay area.
For more information on the Saint Leo S.A.A.C., visit SaintLeoLions.com.


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Vista, Calif. -- Consumer electronics recycler E-World Online said Wednesday that it has teamed with Costco Wholesale Corp. on the launch of a national program to make managing merchandise returns more sustainable.
E-World Online's Retail Return Program will track returned merchandise and find markets for reusable or recyclable products. Costco has implemented, trained and deployed E-World Online's RRP program in all of its U.S. warehouses, making it the largest such retail return program, according to E-World Online.
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Last week, I walked through my local grocery and happened to come across the displays of new light bulbs. You know, the ones with the odd shapes and higher prices. The ones that our government has determined to be more environmentally correct. The halogen incandescent bulbs, compact fluorescent bulbs or LED (light-emitting diode) bulbs that the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 has determined will replace the warm glow given to the world by Thomas Edison in 1880.
Environmentalists, as might be expected, support the ban on manufacturing and importing of most current incandescent light bulbs, now expected to go into effect this fall. I do not. Not because I reject the new technology, but because I reject yet another intrusion of the ever-growing nanny state into another area of my life. Especially when the same goal could be accomplished by simply allowing the free market to take its natural course.
I offer as an example LED (light-emitting diode) technology that is now standard in every business jet rolling off the assembly line today, and that is being included in virtually every major cabin refurbishment.
According to Jorge Gonzalez, v-p of operations at Classic Interior Completions in Cleveland, the company did more than 100 refurbishments in 2011, "and every major refurbishment called for changing out the existing lighting for LED." He also notes that LED light does not cause fabric to fade or deteriorate in the same way as other light sources.
At International Jet Interiors the story is the same, whether it's midsize, large-cabin or an airline conversion to an executive transport. President Eric Roth says almost every modification project coming through the Ronkonkoma, N.Y. facility includes an upgrade of the lighting to LED.
While the cost of LED lighting from suppliers has "remained fairly consistent," the technology has matured to a point where the cost seems reasonable. Roth points out that the latest generation of reading lights are about 35 percent brighter. And the LED lighting strips used in up-wash and down-wash lighting now come in a choice of color temperatures that include "warmer" white, as well as a spectrum of colors to influence cabin appearance and the mood of the passengers.
While the cost of LED has not come down appreciably over the past half-decade, the market drivers remain: LED requires less power, produces less heat and is far easier to maintain. Maybe best of all, the lifespan is 25,000 hours, and that's the low-end number. Also, LED doesn't "burn out" but gradually fades, so that as it nears the end of its life span it is still producing about 70 percent of the original brightness, barely enough fade for the human eye to discern.
Also market-driven is a new after-market LED application from Aircraft Lighting International. The Mount Sinai, N.Y.-based firm has introduced an LED direct replacement "bulb" for the 28V DC/AC miniature incandescent halogen lamps common in most business aircraft.
The replacement LEDs require "absolutely no changes or modifications to the existing reading light system," according to Aircraft Lighting owner Nick Michelinakis. Each LED replacement costs $35, which Michelinakis says comes to $350 for a 10-passenger King Air. This, he notes, is considerably less than the $15,000 or so it would cost to convert the entire system to LED.
To the point, all of this LED technology is market driven. It has created new business for existing companies and better and more cost-efficient equipment for our industry's customers. And it didn't even require a government mandate. Imagine that.
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April 12, 2012 - 11:17am
Mr. Harrison,
I wanted to take the opportunity and thank you for the consideration of our products you have provided in your blog on April 5th 2012 with the title "It's All About a Free Market" as well as your comments on the December issue of the magazine.
As you very well stated a market-driven initiative has resulted with Aircraft Lighting International to introduce a LED Direct Replacement for all reading lights used in most business aircraft.
As a result of this initiative Aircraft Lighting International is very pleased to announce that we are now able to provide the market with our new FAA-PMA approved LED Direct Replacements for the Fluorescent Tubes used in business aircraft. Similar to our reading lights, our LED replacements require absolutely no modification to the existing lighting system and no tools required as it is designed as a DIY system. Installation is as easy as removing the old fluorescent tube and simply replacing it with the LED lamp, thus providing our customers with the benefits of LED Lighting without the cost and down time of converting the entire lighting system.
We appreciate your input to the industry's lighting systems diversity and options and would be more than happy to be of assistance should you require any assistance.
Nicholas Michelinakis
Aircraft Lighting International


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How many people does it take to unbox a Google Nexus 7?
26 Comments
1. Birds (Posts: 1171; Member since: 21 Nov 2011)
47 here in GA....IDK anywhere else.
2. wendygarett (unregistered)
Im get excited when I unbox...
3. Non_Sequitur (Posts: 1111; Member since: 16 Mar 2012)
eww no
10. alannyny (Posts: 30; Member since: 27 Jun 2012)
Isn't that a hygiene product?
20. Brewski (Posts: 433; Member since: 05 Jun 2012)
Yeah, and he gets to open one every month!!!!
11. Aaron_R96 (unregistered)
Can you make your mind up, earlier on a post you were slagging off Apple, now you're all supportive of them? You've done it before too commenting IPHONE!!!! on an article, then a few articles later saying the iphone sucks? seriously dude! Make your mind up.
14. itiswhatitis (Posts: 423; Member since: 23 Jan 2012)
i think those 2 have different opinions!
4. neutralguy (Posts: 1152; Member since: 30 Apr 2012)
Asus and Google, trolling like bosses. HAHAHAHA
5. tkvdog (Posts: 46; Member since: 11 Apr 2012)
You Know What Is Funny I Probally Watched All Of Those Videos:)
13. Cyan3boN (Posts: 446; Member since: 23 Feb 2012)
u hav a lot of patience
6. Non_Sequitur (Posts: 1111; Member since: 16 Mar 2012)
I gotta say, I'm tempted to buy one just for this. xD
7. bbblader (Posts: 590; Member since: 24 Oct 2011)
buy one
caution: unboxing may provoke swearing
8. bobfreking55 (Posts: 866; Member since: 15 Jul 2011)
9. p0rkguy (Posts: 685; Member since: 23 Nov 2010)
I can tell what's wrong with half of those unboxings already...
1. Push bottom to slide box out of cover.
2. Use sharp object and cut tapes on both sides. Don't rip it, I don't know why people even try.
3. Lay flat.
4. Use your both thumbs, index, and middle fingers to pinch where 3 corners meet on opposite sides.
5. Lift.
12. nnaatthhaannx2 (Posts: 820; Member since: 19 Oct 2011)
Lol saw this on Giz yesterday, SOO funny.
15. jacko1977 (Posts: 428; Member since: 11 Feb 2012)
fap fap fap fap fap fap fap lmao
16. kamil (Posts: 118; Member since: 07 Feb 2012)
im using mad unboxing skills yo
17. bayusuputra (Posts: 963; Member since: 12 Feb 2012)
this is one experience you won't easily forget.. well done! it's funny to watch them! Lol..
18. whothisperson (Posts: 102; Member since: 06 May 2012)
Someone should let the guy know those Express collar tabs are used to keep your collars crisp and not for cutting
19. Brewski (Posts: 433; Member since: 05 Jun 2012)
I heard that companies make packaging difficult on purpose (think blister packs for SD cards or jewel cases for CDs) becuase when the customer finally gets it out and can use it it is more rewarding. Similar to Christmas wrapping, it's like a gift. The more you struggle to open it the more you will enjoy it when it's out of the packaging.
21. TechDork (Posts: 313; Member since: 10 May 2010)
I would've just went Goku Samurai Pokemon on the damned thing. Personally.
22. remixfa (Posts: 14605; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
my wife unboxed hers in like 10 seconds start to finish without an issue. Seriously, these guys are supposed to be "professionals". I had to explain to my wife why I was laughing while she unboxed it because she did it so quickly.. lol.
24. SugarShockFrantic (Posts: 73; Member since: 05 Jul 2012)
professionals or not girls have always been smarter than boys
25. remixfa (Posts: 14605; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
lololol. OK. :)
you will notice that one of those professionals is a "girl". she didnt have any better luck.
26. SugarShockFrantic (Posts: 73; Member since: 05 Jul 2012)
thats my fault i didnt actually watch the video...so it might just be that your wife is smarter


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PIJIP Represents Public Health and States in Submissions to the United States Trade Representative
Submissions Call for Obama Administration to Change U.S. Trade Policy to Promote Access to Medicines in the U.S. and Abroad
For Immediate Release
February 19, 2010
SEAN FLYNN, Counsel of Record
202-294-5749; firstname.lastname@example.com
Contact Information for (US-based) Global Public Health Groups:
Stephanie Burgos: 202-496-1088; email@example.com
Brook Baker: 617-373-3217; firstname.lastname@example.com
Ellen Shaffer: 415-922-6204; firstname.lastname@example.com
James Love: 202-202.332.2670; firstname.lastname@example.com
Ethan Guillen: email@example.com
Robin Gross: firstname.lastname@example.com
Contact Information for Groups Representing US State Governments:
Dana Eidsness: 202-609-7339; email@example.com
Sharon Treat: 207-622-5597; firstname.lastname@example.com
Submissions to US Trade Representative
- 2010 Special 301 Submission of Global Health Groups
- 2010 Special 301 Submission of Groups Representing State Governments
In two submissions to the United States Trade Representative for its "Special 301" trade hearings, public interest advocates called on the Obama Administration to end past trade policies that have threatened access to medicine at home and abroad. The public interest groups were represented by American University Washington College of Law's Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property (PIJIP).
A submission by 11 global health organizations called on the United States Trade Representative to end the practice of using trade pressure to promote intellectual property standards on medicines in developing countries that exceed the minimum standards in the World Trade Organization Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property. The submission states:
This year will be the first Special 301 report written by a United States Trade Representative office overseen by a political appointee of the Obama Administration. We call on the Administration to stop using this process to promote TRIPS-plus policies that endanger access to medicines for millions of people around the world.
USTR's past policy of using the Special 301 Report to promote TRIPS-plus restrictions on access to medicines violates U.S. commitments under the 2001 WTO Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and Public Health, the multilateral commitments in the World Trade Organization and World Health Organization, ethical guidelines of the Declaration of Helsinki, express Congressional policy, Obama campaign pledges, the best interests of the PEPFAR program, the interests of global health and international human rights obligations.We call on the administration to extend the policy guidelines of President Clinton's Executive Order 13155 to all developing countries. Specifically, it should be the policy of the United States that:
(a) The United States shall not seek -- through Special 301, negotiation, sanction, trade preference, or otherwise -- the revocation or revision of any intellectual property or pharmaceutical market regulation of any developing country that
(1) promotes access to affordable pharmaceuticals or medical technologies; and
(2) provides adequate and effective intellectual property protection consistent with the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) referred to in section 101(d)(15) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 511(d)(15)), the Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and Public Health, and the August 30 Decision system promoting access to generics for countries with inadequate local capacity to manufacture medicines and the WHO Global Strategy and Plan of Action on Public Health, Innovation and Intellectual Property.The global health submission further calls on the Obama Administration to "undertake an urgent review of legislative and policy changes necessary to bring Special 301 into compliance with the WTO's ban on unilateral adjudication of trade disputes."
The Special 301 program is an agency adjudication in which USTR decides for itself what foreign policies violate international trade agreements or otherwise burden U.S. commerce and places offending countries on watch lists. USTR is authorized to unilaterally sanction countries that reach the highest level of the watch lists, known as Priority Foreign Countries. The program was put in place by Congress in the 1980s, a decade before the World Trade Organization, and has not been amended in response to the WTO's ban on unilateral adjudication of Trade disputes.
Sean Flynn, the Associate Director of PIJIP and expert in international intellectual property law, explained:
Unilaterally adjudicating trade disputes is a blatant violation of the WTO dispute resolution understanding. It offends foreign countries and the multilateral commitments of the U.S. The past administration treated commitments to multilateralism as quaint. With the new administration, it can be hoped that these commitments will be taken more seriously. The U.S. will be better off if it adheres to both the letter and spirit of multilateral commitments in international trade forums.
A second submission was filed yesterday in the Special 301 process on behalf of organizations representing U.S. state officials concerned about the rising costs of pharmaceuticals in this country. In the submission, states "oppose the recent and disturbing use" of trade pressure and agreements by the USTR to create new international restrictions on pharmaceutical reimbursement programs that restrain excessive pricing by drug companies. The submission states:
This agenda is not authorized by any statute or administrative directive. And the agenda is incredibly unwise at a time when the U.S. is struggling to find ways to restrain its own health costs. To the extent there are best practices in the U.S., they are at the state governmental level and they follow the same basic policies and principles of foreign countries that USTR seeks to discipline. Reciprocal enforcement of USTR standards to state programs would obliterate the effectiveness of Medicaid pricing programs and threaten the administration's policy goal of reducing the cost of healthcare in this country.
According to the submission,
States have repeatedly contacted federal officials [in the previous administration] opposing this radical agenda. . . State representatives appeal to the Obama administration to change course and halt the use of trade pressure or negotiations to internationally regulate domestic drug pricing programs that do not violate any World Trade Organization rule.
The two submissions were filed by PIJIP as part of its effort to support raising the voices of traditionally excluded groups from intellectual property policy making forums. In the recent past, only one non-profit public interest organization had participated in the annual Special 301 process. This year, there have been over 250 submissions to the process, many of which are from organizations and individuals concerned with the public interest impacts of the Special 301 unilateral adjudication of intellectual property issues.
The Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property (PIJIP) at the Washington College of Law promotes public interest approaches to domestic and international intellectual property law through advocacy, events and the provision of legal and consulting services. PIJIP's activities focus on a balanced approach to intellectual property and other legal regimes that reward creators while ensuring broad public access to information and its products. This submission is part of PIJIP's project examining public interest impacts of the international intellectual property enforcement agenda, funded in part by a gift from Google, Inc.
For more information on PIJIP's enforcement project, see http://www.wcl.american.edu/pijip/go/enforcement
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Location: Adaptive Cropping Systems Laboratory2009 Annual Report
1a. Objectives (from AD-416)
Human impacts on the environment are altering species composition in many of the nation's national parks. One such impact is the increase in invasive plant species which are quickly over-running many of the native plant species. One such invasive species is Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vineum). The objective of the current research is to quantify human impacts, particularly nitrogen deposition, carbon dioxide and light on the ability of this species to grow and propagate.
1b. Approach (from AD-416)
Working with the National Park Service's Center for Urban Ecology, we will obtain local seed from stiltgrass populations and determine growth and seed production utilizing a range of nitrogen deposition rates and carbon dioxide concentrations under glasshouse and growth chamber conditions. Data will be utilized in a multiple regression model in order to ascertain whether human induced changes in macroclimate near the D.C. area will contribute to the perniciousness of this invasive species.
3. Progress Report
An implementation plan for research to be conducted has been developed and was submitted to the National Park Service (NPS) in February 2009. We are waiting for a response from the NPS. No meetings have been scheduled as yet. A site visit for Catoctin National Park took place in February of 2009.
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Cameron Diaz turns 35
Cameron Diaz celebrated her 35th birthday yesterday on the set of her new movie What Happens in Vegas. Wait, she's 35? It kind of makes me wonder if all those young dudes she's been with are really dating her, or helping her cross the street. I'm not saying Cameron Diaz is old, I'm just saying she's not getting any younger. Or, let's be honest, more attractive. But, hey, at least she's finding work. Wait, what's that? Ashton Kutcher is in it? Jesus! That's terrible! I mean, uh, Happy Birthday?
Fun Fact: When not chewing food or speaking, Cameron Diaz's mouth is occasionally rented out to host large parties and weddings.
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SNAC is demonstrating the feasibility of separating the description of persons, families, and organizations—including their socio-historical contexts—from the description of the historical resources that are the primary evidence of their lives and work. A key objective is to provide researchers with convenient, integrated access to historical collections held by multiple private and public archives and libraries around the world while also setting the stage for a cooperative program for maintaining information about the people documented in the collections.
SNAC is pleased to announce the launch of the Social Networks and Archival Context Cooperative, hosted by the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). The Cooperative will enable archivists, librarians, and scholars to jointly maintain information about the people documented in archival collections. It will also improve the economy and quality of archival processing and description, and address the challenge of discovering, locating, and using distributed historical records.


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Obama Executive Orders on Guns Would Spark Mass Resistance
by Alex Newman
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As the Obama administration openly vows to use unconstitutional "executive orders" to further infringe on the right to keep and bear arms, gun rights activists, members of the law enforcement community, military personnel and others are pledging to resist. Everything from an armed uprising and nationwide civil disobedience to legal means of resistance like the courts and nullification is being openly discussed online and even in the establishment media.
"The president is going to act," pledged Vice President Joe Biden, who is leading an administration task force to further restrict gun rights in the wake of the Newtown massacre. "Executive order, executive action can be taken, we haven't decided what that is yet. But we're compiling it all with the help of the attorney general and all the rest of the cabinet members, as well as legislative action we believe is required."
The Constitution, of course, reserves all legislative powers to Congress — not to mention the specific prohibition against infringements on gun rights contained in the Second Amendment. But disgraced Attorney General Eric Holder, who is helping develop the "executive action" plot, was caught in the 1990s on video calling for a tax-funded campaign to "brainwash" people against guns. He was also held in criminal contempt of Congress for lying about Operation Fast and Furious, which saw the Justice Department providing thousands of powerful guns to Mexican drug cartels through the ATF.
Appearing on CNN, Gun Owners of America chief Larry Pratt (pictured) said assaults on the Second Amendment imposed unilaterally by a lawless president would call the legitimacy of the federal government into question. Noting that Obama has already been ruling by decree in realms where he "has no authority" and that Biden is openly discussing "executive action" to deal with firearms, the no-compromise gun rights activist said any such unconstitutional presidential decrees infringing on the Second Amendment would have dire implications.
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On Tuesday, March 5th a second referendum was held pertaining to the construction of the library addition. Taxpayers were asked to reapprove their original vote…a technicality in the New York State Local Finance Law. Since the cost of the project had increased since August 1983 when the original estimates were made, a revote was required. New projected costs were $995,000, but the cost to area residents remained at $375,000. The balance of the funding was to come from Community Development funds and state grants. The referendum passed by a vote of 397 to 158.
In March Shirley Titsworth joined the Audio Visual staff as a clerk.
At the May 9 election the library budget of $827,327 for 1985-86 was approved by a margin of 1084 to 699. Joseph Ciranello was elected to a five year term as a Trustee.
On May 15 the video collection was inaugurated by librarian Renee Romance who recalled that seven videos were put into the collection on the first day. Footloose proved to be the most popular and was rarely on the shelf for more than a few hours. Other titles were The French Connection, The Sound of Music, Mick Jagger, Grand Hotel, Funny Girl and Fiddler on the Roof. Soon Wizard of Oz and dozens more were added. The collection proved to be very popular.
In June Director Fay Golden participated in a three week seminar at the Bodleian Library at Oxford University in England. The seminar was sponsored by the College of Liberal Studies at the University of Oklahoma and the Bodleian Library.
June 29 and 30 Art in the Park was held in Washington Park. Entertainers featured were John and Sondra Bromka, strolling minstrels, and Robin Schade, local folk singer.
The annual awards for staff members were announced in early July at a small ceremony in the "new" Director's Office (located in a corner of the Carman Community Room.) Six people were honored for their achievements: Cheryl Cornell, Anna Foley, Jean Polly, Judy Rossoff, Rick Fensterer, and Pam Sprague.
At the end of the month pages Chris Becker and Ed Mack left employment.
On November 15th the library closed for the final phase of construction. Firewalls had to be constructed and renovations completed on the older part of the building. Patrons were directed to the Baldwinsville Library to retrieve their reserved items. It was thought that the library would reopen on or about January 2. In actuality it was February 3.
Susan Mills, former director of the Marcellus Free Library joined the staff as Audio Visual Librarian during the month of December. Victoria Gaworecki went on maternity leave ( and would return later as the part time Young Adult librarian) and Renee Romance was appointed to Librarian II status as the Children's librarian.


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Owner Vivian Hernandez-Jackson has an excellent sense of balance, and her desserts have a finely-tuned restraint when it comes to sweetness. Cream cheese, acidic fruits and citrus, or salt are often introduced to balance out the sugar, creating desserts that are beautiful to look at but won't send you into a massive sugar coma.
In the Divina, the balancing elements are the passion fruit curd and the raspberries: two tart additions that round-out the sugary marshmallow and white chocolate cake. So while the mini cake is a good size to split between two people, it's just as easy to eat the whole thing yourself.
As tasty as it is, I still advocate sharing so that you can spend the rest of your sugar budget on a Dulche de Leche Macchiato ($3), with house-made caramel, steamed milk, and espresso.
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Heineken USA Details Plans for a 'Legendary' 2014
National Distributors Conference highlights new media, products slated for this year.By Melissa Kress, Convenience Store News
HOUSTON -- By most accounts, 2013 was not exactly a banner year for the beer category. While Heineken USA weathered last year better than most, the company is charting a course to make sure 2014 is nothing short of legendary.
In early April, Heineken USA held its annual National Distributors Conference in Houston. The event not only outlined the company's plans for this year, but also aimed to rally the troops behind the strong brands that make up Heineken USA's portfolio.
Heineken USA has been accelerating its share on- and off-premise nationally. The company continues to make progress on its journey, and President and CEO Dolf van den Brink said he is feeling more optimistic about the industry as a whole compared to the same time last year.
"Last year, I said it was the dawn of a new age of beer. That proved to be a false dawn. There have been clouds. Beer continues to face challenges and it's larger than just beer," he said, pointing to two major forces at play: innovation across all categories and growing consumer skepticism.
"Beer is one of the most innovative segments across all segments. There are a limitless number of new breweries, brands and items sold. The days of a few players are over," van den Brink explained. As the number of brands grows, though, so does overexposure. "Ninety-two percent of all brands could go extinct and consumers would say, 'So what?'" he added.
The key lies in building more meaningful relationships with consumers. And when it comes to consumers, there are two schools of thought: live thoughtfully and live legendary.
Live thoughtfully is characterized by slowing down, turning off and tuning out. Conversely, live legendary is characterized as being up for anything and wanting amazing, unforgettable experiences — it's not what you buy, but what you do, said van den Brink.
"Heineken USA takes dead aim at live legendary. There is massive opportunity in the live legendary trend and Heineken USA is uniquely positioned to take advantage," he stated.
Still, the imported beer category must battle with wine, spirits, cider, craft and flavored malt beverages to win consumers, cautioned Nuno Teles, chief marketing officer. "We need to fight for our upscale category. Consumers are moving at the speed of light and trading up," he said. "We need to change the conversation toward the live legendary Heineken story."
Heineken USA and its tops brands — Heineken, Dos Equis, Strongbow, Amstel Light, Newcastle Brown Ale, Tecate and Desperados — are fully invested in changing the conversation.
During the National Distributors Conference, various brand highlights were provided:
This year, the Heineken brand will launch two summer programs — a first for the brand — "Cities" and "Savor Your Summer." These two programs will be followed by Heineken's holiday program, which will feature Heineken Light beside Heineken for the first time in the brand's overall promotion of point-of-sale and 12-packs.
The Heineken brand also recently debuted a new 8.5-ounce slim can, which is being supported by out-of-home marketing in nine key markets this summer. In addition, consumers will see a new star can design for the entire Heineken can range rolling out in the summer.
Newcastle Brown Ale
Newcastle Brown Ale will continue its "No Bollocks" campaign this year. As of December, the brand's advertising went 100-percent digital with no plans to turn back. Consumers will see ramped up promotional activity at retail and revamped limited-edition packaging of Newcastle Bombshell and Newcastle Werewolf.
As for the cider market, Heineken USA is doubling down on Strongbow. The brand is available in two new flavors this year, and the bottle and packaging both received new, upgraded, modern designs. Strongbow will be paired with other Heineken USA brands in sponsoring key events throughout the year, including the U.S. Open tennis tournament in August.
Amstel Light
New product innovation is a focus as well for Amstel Light. The brand is embracing flavor with the addition of Amstel Radler to its lineup. The product is 60 percent lemon juice and other natural flavors, and 40 percent beer with an ABV of 2 percent. Amstel Radler is rolling out in select markets this year with plans to potentially bring it to the national stage in 2015.
In the light beer category, Heineken USA is embracing the next evolution of the segment with Tecate Light, a light, lager-style complement to Tecate. According to the company, Tecate Light will target biculturals and multiculturals — second and third generation U.S.-born Hispanic consumers. Flavor will be the highlight of its advertising campaign.
Dos Equis
As challenging as 2013 was for some beer brands, Dos Equis has and continues to be a bright spot for Heineken USA. The brand experienced 16-percent growth, on average, year over year from 2007 to 2013. In addition to its Cinco de Mayo campaign — or "Dos de Mayo" — the brand will bring back its Dos Equis Masquerade Halloween campaign. It will include two new masquerade television spots as the brand strives to own October.
Dos Equis will also debut new liquid innovations this year, including Dos-A-Rita; a summer beer Dos Equis Azul; and a fall beer Dos Equis Invierno. Azul and Invierno will be featured in the company's Beers of Mexico pack.
Besides detailing plans for its existing brands, Heineken USA used the occasion of its 2014 National Distributors Conference to unveil Desperados, a beverage that sits at the crossroads of beer and spirits. Blended with tequila barrel-aged lager, the product is a European import intended to take over the nightlife scene.
Desperados will take aim at the Millennial demographic. According to the company, it has already seen global success in about 60 countries. Desperados made its U.S. debut in five southeastern markets: Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and North Carolina. Plans call for the product to go national in early 2015.


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When you get off the bus, train or ferry (everything is in the same place) follow the main street which goes to the old part of the town (street Obala kneza Domagoja). When you come near the 2 kiosks where they sell FERRY TICKETS (this is also a bus station from the airport and taxi terminal), go left to the main promenade (street Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda). On half of it, on the right side you will see a news paper kiosk and you need to turn right in a square. After that right turn (street Trg brace Radica) just go straight, you will pass some shops (exchange office, PBZ bank, 2 hair dressers, book-shop and drugstore) all in the Maruliceva street. After that you will come to the main city square (Narodni trg) but you need to go again straight in the Bosanska street (you will pass shoe shop, pizza cut restaurant...) When you come to the Argentum shop, turn left in Nelipiceva street, walk 40 meters and after caffe bar 'Bifora' you will see yellow house with metal door, that's us!
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HOUSTON - The director of the Harris County's probation department has resigned as a result of the drug test scandal plaguing the department.
Harris County prosecutors have stopped using any drug tests performed by the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department as evidence in any case. District Attorney Pat Lykos announced the moratorium Tuesday, one day after a district court judge ruled those tests were no longer credible.
"This moratorium will remain in effect until I am assured of the accuracy of the department's test results," Lykos said in a statement.
The fallout comes after days of testimony showing a long list of problems, errors and mix-ups in the way the county's probation department tests probationers for illegal drugs. In some cases, positive drug tests were linked to the wrong people. Local 2 Investigates reported last week that at least one probationer went to jail in part because of an erroneous drug test result.
Along with the moratorium, Lykos said her office will start a full review of all potentially-affected probation cases.
"Defense attorneys who believe their clients have been negatively affected are invited to bring their concerns to our specific attention," said Lykos.
Monday, District Judge Denise Collins ruled she will no longer allow any drug test results provided by the probation department her in court. She also called called for department director Paul Becker and three top assistants, Ray Garcia, Gilbert Garcia and Kim Valentine, to resign immediately.
Becker submitted his resignation on Wednesday. It becomes effective on Friday.
"Please accept my decision to retire as the Director of Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department effective August 31, 2012. It has been my honor and privilege to serve the judiciary in that capacity," Becker wrote in his letter to more than three dozen district and criminal court judges.
Officials have not yet said who will replace Becker.
Defense attorney Lisa Andrews uncovered the drug testing problems during what's usually a routine probation revocation hearing involving urinalysis tests performed by the probation department. Andrews called several probation employees to the stand who testified they told supervisors about the continuing problems with the collection and monitoring of drug tests and the computer database used to record results.
"It seemed there was no part of the process that was exempt from error after error after error," Andrews said.
Andrews said she believes only a person from outside the probation department should be considered for the director's position.
Probation department leaders admitted they never told prosecutors or even judges about the problems, even when they knew probationers with erroneous tests went to jail.
Andrews said she has been flooded with calls from probationers who believe they were mistakenly given positive drug test results. Some have claimed that they paid for private drug testing to prove they were not using illegal drugs.
Lykos said her office routinely reviews similar situations for any evidence of criminal wrongdoing. Her office would not comment on any existence of an investigation in this case. However, members of the DA's public integrity unit were in court monitoring the hearing.
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The Massachusetts Bar Association's Crisis in Court Funding Task
Force has issued a report detailing the human, everyday impacts of
the recent budget cuts to our state court system. The report calls
on the Legislature and governor to restore court funding.
Gov. Deval Patrick's FY 2010 budget slashed the Massachusetts
Trial Courts budget by nearly 10 percent from the year before.
Those cuts resulted in a workforce reduction of 7.5 percent by
October 2009 compared to July 2008 staffing levels. Those cuts come
at a time when the struggling economy has led more citizens to seek
assistance from the courts.
"While it is important to see the statistical analysis of the
impact of the funding crisis facing the courts, this crisis impacts
the real lives of many of our citizens each and everyday," MBA
President Valerie A. Yarashus said. "This report tells just a few
of their stories."
The cuts' impact on justice is substantial, including
consolidation of courts, reduced hours that inconvenience the
public, extensive delays in getting hearings scheduled, reductions
in interpreters and an increased security risk due to fewer court
"This report underscores the impact to the public when the third
branch of government is underfunded. I am hopeful that the contents
of this report will be shared with the members of the Legislature
so that they can see how their constituents are being affected,"
said task force Chair Martin F. Kane II of McGrath and Kane in
Boston, also an adjunct law professor at Boston College. "It is
incumbent upon the Legislature to allocate funds to maintain our
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Miami's Pouncey won't discuss 'Free Hernandez' hat
Published: Sunday, July 21, 2013 at 4:51 p.m.
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DAVIE — Miami Dolphins center Mike Pouncey declined to join twin brother Maurkice in apologizing for wearing a baseball cap that supported former college teammate Aaron Hernandez, who has been charged with murder.
The Pounceys were photographed during their recent birthday party in Miami wearing caps that read "Free Hernandez."
Hernandez, a former New England Patriots tight end, played with the Pounceys at the University of Florida in 2007-09. Hernandez is charged with murder in Massachusetts and has pleaded not guilty.
Following the Dolphins' first training camp practice Sunday, Mike Pouncey said he didn't want to discuss his cap.
"I'm just here to focus on football," he said. Later he added, "We get paid a lot of money to act a certain way, and that's the way we should be acting."
Miami coach Joe Philbin declined to disclose what he said to Pouncey about the cap.
"I will tell you that it's important for every member of this organization — player, coach — to represent the Miami Dolphins in a first-class manner," Philbin said.
Maurkice Pouncey, an All-Pro center for the Pittsburgh Steelers, said last week on his Twitter account that he understood the seriousness of the situation involving Hernandez and regretted making light of it.
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There are going to be days like this. Momma said, momma said.
I got nothin'.
Except this. Somebody suggested the other night that we do some guest reviews of playoff games. I'm up for that, I guess. I can't do reviews every night, but might be able to do a few later in certain series, depending on situations.
Anybody want to do one? If so, let me know at email@example.com. And if so, let me know when, or what game, or what series you'd like to do.
It's going to be a long off-season. They always are. So some days I'm just going to give you a blank canvas for your whacky hockey conversations. We won't shut down like the other sites, though.
See youse.