text: On Sun, 19 Oct 1997, Joey Hess wrote: > Bruce Perens wrote: > > Linux Press has announced the publication of a book about Debian. If there's > > a Borders bookstore in your neighborhood, I suggest you run there and > > reserve a copy! You might also find one at your local computer store, or > > wherever you've previously purchased Linux CDs. > > > > The publisher is providing an HTML version of the book that you can view > > or print for your personal use. Details are below. Damn, so much for the book project I started but got to damn busy to finish. Guess I'll go look for a copy of it and see what's in there. Chad > Actually, the license seems broader than that. Namely: > > Although distribution of printed copies of this book are restricted, > electronic copies of this book may be distributed freely via any electronic > media. Proper use of the electronic form of this book permits the end user to > make hard copy printouts for personal use only. > > Is this free enough to go in debian proper? It'd be a great resource. > > -- > see shy jo > > > -- > TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to > firstname.lastname@example.com . > Trouble? e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com . > -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Chad D. Zimmerman firstname.lastname@example.com Southwest Technology Development Institute New Mexico State University --- HP: http://dabcc-www.nmsu.edu/~chad/ DBP: http://dabcc-www.nmsu.edu/~chad/Debian/ SWAO: http://desertwinds.multipleimage.com/ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to email@example.com . Trouble? e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com .


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Precious metals expert Bob Moriarty explains why he sees Columbus Gold's present situation as a win-win for investors.
Columbus Gold Corp. Mining News
Columbus Gold drops on new Montagne d'Or resource estimate
Revised estimate shows smaller inferred gold resource.
Columbus Gold buys three Nevada projects bringing total to 26
Columbus Gold Corporation announced on Friday the acquisition of three new projects in the Greater Mahogany Hills, bringing its total gold property portfolio in Nevada to 26, covering approximately 37,000 acres. Columbus Gold plans to complete mapping and further sampling with plans to drill target areas in late 2011 and 2012. Columbus Gold is a gold exploration and development company operating in French Guiana and Nevada. In French Guiana, Columbus Gold recently acquired an option to earn a 100% interest in the Paul Isnard gold project, which has a 43-101 compliant 1.9 million ounce inferred gold resource and substantial expansion potential.


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Please understand a couple of things. We DO install customers parts, with trepidation. We say that, for the reason that happened to you.
You came in ASKING for the diagnostic, our price is posted, and you sign for the ok to do it. Once we determine the problem, you are then given the opportunity to proceed with the work.
You mentioned that you had the part in your car. The problem comes from the inferior brand that you wanted us to put on. WE have had many dealings in the past with that brand and find out that they fail 6 out of 10 times in the first 6 months.
We will not install that brand on vehicles. It is not the identical pump as you mentioned, ours comes with a Lifetime Warranty!
We are looking out for our valued customer. If we had installed that part, without a warranty, chances are you would be in 6 months later upset with us.
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Discussion in 'OT Technology' started by Peyomp, Jul 3, 2006.
Checkout his profile.
hahahah dude has issues!
i want to try out an asian girl sometime
I graduated with a guy who got a teaching degree, then went
to China to teach English. He's been there for around 20 years now.
Well he bangs himself a lot of Chinese girls, and he says that they are just the sweetest things when they are in they're 20's, but that they hit the wall harder than any other nationality when they hit their late 30's-40's.
What does "hitting the wall" mean in this context?
They start looking bad.
Oh. I thought it had to do with personality. It must be all the smog and the complete lack of high-quality protein in the diet.
Then again, we in America really are spoiled with all the shit our women have to keep themselves looking pretty. Hell, my mother's 52 and she hasn't gone through menopause yet. She's also 95lbs. Dunno how she does it.
We're talking about Slashdot here. That's a given
"I don't know any black girls at the moment."
I think it's inspirational to see people in their 50's or older that take such good care of themselves.
I was at a sub shop a couple of weeks ago, and this guy who was at least in his early 50's, I would guess, rode up on a 5k Trek road bike.
And the guy, I swear on my eyes, was in the same kind of shape that the Tour de France guys are, minus the massive thighs. Guy was probably around
5'9, and maybe 135. And I'm talking about maybe 6-8% body fat, I swear to God.
I was with my kids, and I struck up a conversation with the guy.
We were by the national park system out near Cleveland, and the guy was hitting the park hills that day (BIG HILLS). How can you not be inspired by that?
I wound up going for a 3 hour bike ride later that week.
And I'm just getting ready to go out again in a few minutes.
I don't want to wind up being in my 50's and being a fat pudgy geek like some people I know!
I love biking. Running is so slow and futile by comparison. Not to mention the techie side of my personality likes the idea of dozens of parts all working in harmony.
...meanwhile, back on the topic...
*raises hand* guilty.
Oh that's right. I forgot to ask the guy if he liked Asian chicks though...


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Bias Binding Calculator
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Calculates square cut size and strip cut size for making double fold French bias binding based on finished binding width, and length and width of quilt.
Version 1.03 fixes orientation issues, as well as allowing fractional inputs.
Version 1.03 fixes orientation issues, as well as allowing fractional inputs.
Works perfectly foe me. You just have to watch what input it needs.
I could not get it to work at all
Didn't make sense. Uninstalled this app.
App matches description. Like.
have never had a problem figuring this out! easy to use and has never been wrong!
Unable to move past first field and therefore unable to calculate. Wish there was a good quilt yardage calculator available
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My blog tour resumes today with some fun posts: I'm discussing vintage gardening tools, Clash of the Titans, and Noon's mom's growing gifts over at Night Owl Reviews and I'm at The Reading Café discussing my covers. I know I've discussed them before, but I share more about the process, covers in general, and give each of my covers a "stat report." If fantasy covers were baseball cards, click here for what would be on the back of mine. Finally, I'm wrapping up my Release Day Party at Bitten by Books. If you haven't had a chance to stop by, there's still time! Readers have asked TONS of terrific questions — and I've answered them, in great detail. Skim through for more background on just about everything or leave a question of your own!
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And because I like to include pics w my posts… here are two for all of the book, coffee, and pizza lovers out there => Starbuck's and Bertucci's versions of the local lending library. I like it!
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'I'm happy to pay the rates on my home ... I just want to know the reason why they have doubled'
Graphic designer locked in legal battle with property agency
A former New York graphic designer, who now lives near Downpatrick in a house with breathtaking views of the Mourne Mountains, is fighting a one-man battle against bureaucracy.
Walter Graham is at the centre of an ongoing row with Land & Property Services (LPS) over its rates demand for the rundown farmhouse which he turned into his dream home 25 years ago.
Mr Graham said that his rates bill suddenly doubled and, after at first paying up without question for several years, he decided to seek an explanation for the hike, and called for LPS to issue him with an itemised invoice.
"Which they have never done," said father-of-two Mr Graham, who in the 1990s was at the forefront of a successful campaign against fluoridation in Northern Ireland.
Mr Graham said that his rates bill was calculated by LPS on what it assessed his house to be worth in January 2005 - at the height of the property boom here.
"Essentially they were guessing about the value of my property, but I wanted to see the facts and figures, because my new rates were twice what they were," he said.
"I asked if I would get a refund if the price they had set on the property went down.
"They said no and added that my rates would never go down, only up."
Mr Graham, who said that the value of his house has plummeted since the dramatic crash in property prices, sent a letter to LPS asking that his rates bill should be itemised with a detailed breakdown of how the figures had been calculated.
"I said I would pay what I lawfully owed on receipt of an itemised invoice, so that I could check the arithmetic," he said.
"I'd been in business for years ,but I never paid out on a number on a page."
Mr Graham said LPS replied with a warning that if he didn't pay up he would be taken to court.
"I insisted that I wasn't refusing to pay and that court action was unnecessary," he said.
However, he later received a letter saying he would have to appear in court in January of this year. "But when I rang the court in a bid to have the date changed, an official said the notice had not come from them but rather from LPS," he said.
"I didn't think they had the power to issue court summonses, so I wrote to them pointing that out the communication they sent me had no signature from a judge or a magistrate on it. I was told that even if I didn't go to court a judgment would still be made against me."
Mr Graham went to Downpatrick courthouse to challenge the rates demand, but on arrival he was told by an official that the LPS had withdrawn all its claims against him, but didn't say why.
But that wasn't the end of the matter.
Mr Graham said: "In the next year's LPS bill the rates I didn't pay for the previous period had reappeared and somehow they had increased by about £100 and there was no explanation for that either."
He again didn't pay and he has now been ordered to return to Downpatrick Magistrates Court next week.
"I've been writing to them every week for months with legal letters asking for more information and challenging them on what they are doing and asking about the law that says I am required to pay the rates," Mr Graham said.
"All I want is to see the documentation that supports what the LPS is doing but its hasn't written back to me with any answers."
A spokesman for LPS said that it collects rates on behalf of the Stormont Executive and local councils and that revenue raised helps fund vital public services like hospitals and schools.
Explaining how the rates are calculated, the spokesman said: "We are required by law to assess a capital value for properties. Rates on domestic properties are based on this capital value, which is the price the property would have expected to fetch on the open market in January 2005.
"We would encourage any ratepayer who has concerns about the valuation of their property to get in touch with us."
The spokesman added: "Every effort is made to help customers who have difficulty paying their bills, but if payment isn't made, LPS will take action to recover outstanding rates through the NI Courts and Tribunal Service."
A spokesman for the Court Service said that LPS routinely bring debt cases before the magistrates courts in accordance with its statutory powers.
"LPS is empowered to serve its own debt processes, which are then listed for hearing before a magistrates court. The debtors are entitled to attend the hearing and make representations or dispute the claim," he said.
Mr Graham was born in Northern Ireland, but his parents emigrated to America and his brother Roy was killed in the Vietnam War.
Mr Graham returned to Belfast to study at the Art College before moving to England to work as a teacher, but switched to a better paid job as an art director in a printing firm before re-settling in the USA, where he set up his own design company in Manhattan.
"I was working every hour of every day and after my marriage to Maria we decided we wanted to raise our children in Northern Ireland," he said.
"And then we found this house, which I gutted and renovated from top to bottom."
Mr Graham still works as a freelance designer and he and his wife also pursue a joint interest in painting from their home, which doubles as their studio.
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Firefighters In North Yorkshire Warn Us To Stay Safe On Bonfire Night.
6:01am 2nd November 2013
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service are encouraging people from across the county to take part in organised fireworks displays to help reduce accidents and injuries.
Darren Henderson, Watch Manager, from North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said; "We want everyone to enjoy bonfire night, but we want them to do so safely. The best way for people to have an enjoyable and safe evening is for them to attend an organised event where the fireworks are handled by professionals."
If you can't make it along to an organised event this year and are planning to celebrate at home North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue have this advice;
- Only buy fireworks from a legitimate retailer.
- Check the fireworks you buy are suitable for the size of the garden and conform to British Standards (BS 7114).
- Alcohol and fireworks don't mix.
- Light fireworks at arm's length with a taper.
- Stand well back and keep others back.
- Never go back to a lit firework.
- Never play with fireworks or put fireworks in your pocket.
- Always supervise children around fireworks.
- Store fireworks in a metal box, kept closed between use.
- Keep pets indoors.
- Sparklers can cause serious injury to children if not handled correctly.
- Do not give sparklers to children under five and closely supervise children over five.
One event that is on tonight (2 November 2013), is the Osgoldcross & Elmet Rotary Club, who are holding the 21st annual South Milford Bonfire and fireworks display from 6.00pm. The event takes place behind the Swan Hotel in South Milford, with fireworks at 7.30pm.
Event chair Bob Kirton enters his second year in charge of the event after last year's successful take over from his long standing predecessor John Fleming. Bob said:
"Taking the reins from John Fleming was a real honour. John continues to support me and the committee striving to make the event better year after year".
"Yet again, thanks to Gelderd's Coaches of Leeds, we're pleased to offer a free park and ride service to avoid traffic near the site. The service will pick up and drop off from Hillam, Monk Fryston, Ledsham, Sherburn in Elmet and South Milford and we expect more people than ever to take advantage of the service."
Also on tonight is Selby Town Council's Annual Bonfire Display. That's at the Community Centre Field from 6.30 with fireworks at around 7.30. Minster FM will be there to help with the celebrations. Entry for this is by donation to Selby District Vision and Marie Curie Cancer Care. They are asking people not to bring dogs, bikes or sparklers for safety reasons.


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International Sliding window Roller Assembly
A handy person from Redwood City, CA says:
December 7, 2014
I am trying to find a replacement roller assembly for both sides of an International Sliding Glass window. Attached is a picture of the assembly installed. Would you be able to provide information on which roller assembly would be a replacement for this? Also are there instructions available on how to replace the assembly for this type of roller assembly.
Paul from SWISCO responded:
December 10, 2014
It's hard to tell what you have without seeing it removed from the door. It might be our 81-039 roller, but you should remove it to check dimensions, just to be sure.
A professional from CA says:
December 10, 2014
You might want to consider a tandem roller with this door (it looks like a door - not a window. Is it?).
I would check if the bottom rail is wide enough to fit a 81-056.
I would check if the bottom rail is wide enough to fit a 81-056.


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New Scouts...Receive a FREE pass to Fall Cub Scout Launch when you join in the fall.
Kids who join Scouts this year at School Night For Scouting will receive a FREE pass to Fall Cub Scout Launch, a one day event designed to introduce new Scouts to the main attractions, water-rockets, archery, fishing, push-karts and much more, while providing a fun time for all!
Summer Day Camp
In addition to the ond-day Cub Scout Launch, a 3-5 day summer camp is also offered. Your son can experience a variety of outdoor fun during Cub Scout Summer Day Camp. Scouts enjoy special activities geared towards their age groups. During camp, boys will be challenged with archery, field sports, fishing, swimming, leatherwork, crafts, and more. Special attractions are also provided for each day.
Pinewood Derby
One of Scouts' favorite activities, boys design and build small wooden cars to race on an inclined track. This is a great opportunity for boys to work with their parents or other adults in the pack to construct a race car and compete in the race!
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- Group outings at area college sporting events
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ZDF Nachrichtenstudio
ZDF Nachrichtenstudio, ZDF Mainz, 10/09
ZDFNews Studio
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Mainz, Germany
Hosoya Schaefer Architects AG, Zürich
Direct commission with pitch 2006 – 2007. On air since 2009
Hosoya Schaefer Architects AG, Zürich with Shiftcontrol, Copenhagen
Velvet, Munich
Jürgen Bieling, Munich
Eden Spiekermann, Berlin
Scholz & Volkmer, Wiesbaden
Hosoya Schaefer Architects was part of an interdisciplinary team that worked on the new heute news studio at ZDF. The brief was to create a studio that allows new ways of moderating newscasts on TV but also has implications for online and other new media. The studio was planned partly in real space, partly in virtual space and had to be a cutting-edge fusion of the capabilities of both. It was built to incorporate the newest technologies, including robot-controlled cameras and vizRT-based virtual technology.
Hosoya Schaefer Architects was responsible for conceptualizing the relationship between real and virtual space and for creating concepts, proposals, and initial layouts for information graphics. This was done in collaboration with experts for on-air, online and industrial design as well as typography. To this end the total studio environment including the cameras was built within a game engine that served as a tool for rapidly prototyping concepts. It was also planned to facilitate a link to database-based content.
ZDF Nachrichtenstudio, ZDF Mainz, 10/09
Station square and station roof in Herisau, Switzerland
Current state: preliminary design
Multi-family house in Binz, Switzerland
Current state: building permission
Interior design for an apartment in Park Tower, Zug
Recently completed
Innovative highrise on the countryside, Kanton Schwyz, Switzerland
Current state: concept
Parking garage with shop in Zug, Switzerland
Current state: preliminary design
Riedmatt Ebikon
Housing, retail, ateliers
Current state: concept design
Seegarten Altendorf
Family-living, elderly-living, retail
Current state: preliminary design phase
House Chile
Innovative single family home in forrest setting
Current state: building permit submission
Buchs Areal Fegeren
Building for precision-industry
Current state: study
Technologycluster Zug
Urban framework plan and design concept
Masterplan Industriestrasse Nord, Zug, Switzerland
Hafencity Elbbrückenquartier, Hamburg
Masterplan and urban framework plan
Wilhelmsburg Elbinselquartier, Hamburg
Masterplan, urban framework plan and typology studies
National Innovation Park Switzerland, Hub Zurich
Development studies
Innovation- and production park Patton Barracks, Heidelberg
Urban framework plan
Wil West, Kanton Thurgau, Switzerland
Urban design concept
Urban design concept for a site in Uzwil, Switzerland
Urban design concept for a site in Kanton Schwyz, Switzerland
Urban design concept with public participation for Neugasse Zürich
Masterplan Dierikon, Switzerland
Mobiglobe Autostadt Wolfsburg, Volkswagen, Germany
Mobility research
Strelka Institute, Moscow
Teaching: Advanced Urban Design
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OT: scifi movie poll
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- What's the best space-oriented scifi movie?
- Star Wars
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I vote for Star Wars first, just edging out Plan 9 From Outer Space. (Oh wait ... Plan 9 was the WORST movie ... but it's damn funny!)
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When the calendar changed from 2015 to 2016, I told myself 2016 would be the year in which I would say yes every time I got the possibility to travel. I wanted to put traveling over studies and work, because I'm sure that it will give me value and experiences I won't find in a classroom or at a regular day job. So that's what I did. Now, the year is over and I have been to 10 different countries in different parts of the world - Central Asia, the Middle East, Northern Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe, and the United States.
I have chosen what I think are my best photos from these trips and compressed them all into one photo set. 2016 was great, and 2017 is, hopefully, going to be even greater. Also, while I still have your attention, suggestions on where I should go in 2017 are very welcome in the comment section below or on my email. Two destinations are already scheduled.
First stop in 2016 was Israel/Palestine (I am calling it that because I don't want to take any political stances on a subject this sensitive) where I celebrated New Year with my family. I have always found the Middle East captivating, and as Israel/Palestine is one of the most contested, I naturally found this place intriguing. A country of contrasts, culture and conflicts. What you see above is an overview of Jerusalem with the golden dome being the Dome of the Rock. Below is a photo from the Negev Desert and one of praying Jews at the Western Wall.
Entire story can be found here.
I was in Iran with my family in 2012. That country left me with impressions so strong that I knew I had to go back. So, four days after I returned from Israel, I headed toward Iran. That was one of the best decisions I have ever made. The trip was on of the best of my life (if not the best). I met the kindest people, saw the most gorgeous nature, and walked through the most exotic cities. Of all photos I have taken, these are also the ones that have garnered most attention and I am grateful for all the praise and compliments (and website traffic) I have gotten since I posted the story.
Above is a photo of the enchanting city of Yazd, and below you will find a praying mullah in the Vakil Mosque in Shiraz, the kind Hossein I met in Isfahan, and the stunning Nasir ol-Molk Mosque in Shiraz. Entire story can be seen right here.
This photo series is from the same trip to Iran as the above photos. I decided to split the trip into two series because the nature (no pun intended) of the two is so different, and I felt there was too much to cover in one set.
I teamed up with local explorers, the awesome guys from RO Nature, and spent the last four days in the distant and desolate desert of Rig-e Jen. Here, we crossed massive sand dunes, camped under bright stars, and ate food cooked over big bonfires. Along with the Iran series above these are my most viewed photos on my site. It was even featured by Business Insider.
Find the entire story here.
In March I went on a short 4-day roadtrip to Western Norway from Bergen to Trondheim with my friends Max and Merlin. We spent 4 days roaming Western Norway seeking spectacular sceneries, and we were not disappointed. It was 4 days of very little sleep, and lots of driving and hiking. We hardly saw the sun, but instead we got moody and atmospheric landscapes
See the entire story right here.
For several years, I have been dreaming of visiting Central Asia. It is one of those places in the world that we only have few of left: Still largely untouched by tourism and international influence the distinctive culture of the region is still very visible, and very few people know of these countries, let alone consider traveling here.
Anyway, I went to Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan for 3 weeks with a very good friend of mine. It was, by far, the most challenging place to travel that I have ever been to. Communication was hard, and the infrastructure was horrendous. However, the authenticity and feeling of adventure made up for all this. We met fascinating people, and saw magnificent nature. We are definitely going back at some point.
See entire story here.
Second part of the Central Asia adventure took place in Tajikistan. A country that differs a bit from the rest of Central Asia as they speak Tajik which is very close to Farsi, while the other countries speak languages belonging to the Turkic family. In Tajikistan my friend Jakob and I drove through what is by far the most hostile, barren, and wind-swept landscape I have ever seen. We drove through part of the famous Pamir Highway. We never dipped below 3000m (9800 ft), we slept in a tent, and we felt like explorers of the 16th century seeing new places for the first time ever.
For the entire story, head over here.
Just 4 days after I had landed back home after 3 weeks in Central Asia I took off to California (that's a 14-hour difference) where most of my family already was. We stayed in Mill Valley just north of San Francisco. From there I took a few day trips out to different places like Yosemite and Point Reyes. After 3 weeks in Central Asia I enjoyed relaxing and taking it slowly in California.
Go here to see the whole story.
While I was in Central Asia, my girlfriend and I decided to head to Istanbul in August. So my girlfriend and I booked tickets to Istanbul for August. Then about 3 weeks passed and there was a coup attempt, several terror attacks and for a short while it almost looked like Turkey was going to implode into civil war with conservative government forces fighting liberal rebel forces. However, none of this happened. Instead it calmed down somewhat, but everybody still advised us not to go. We did go anyway, and we had an amazing trip because Istanbul was virtually empty from tourists. We also took a small detour to Ankara because we have two friends there we wanted to visit.
Read and watch the story here.
Around September, my good friend Matias Molina sent me a message asking if I wanted to join him on a trip to Tirol in Austria that we had been invited on by Visit Tirol. Because of my resolution and eagerness to go, I couldn't turn it down. We spent about a week roaming massive mountains, scrambling up mountain sides and sleeping very, very little (as a photographer you want to catch both sunrise and sunset and edit photos when you come home). We had an amazing trip in one of the most awe-inspiring places I have been. We also took a little detour to northern Italy - also known as Southern Tirol.
See the story in its entirety here.
For New Year 16/17 my girlfriend and I decided to head to Bologna, Italy. We enjoyed 5 superb days there. We spent most of the time enjoying each other's company, eating great food, and drinking good Italian red wine. Bologna oozes of history and you almost feel like you are back in medieval times when passing through narrow passages and porticoes.
For all the photos, head here.
Finally, a few photos that do not really fit into any of the travels above. I spent part of 2016 in Munich in Southern Germany. So here are a few photos from that region. Two from the beautiful lake Eibsee - one when the first snow had just fallen and one of my girlfriend doing a yoga pose there in the late summer. The last photo is an elegant lady we met in Salzburg. She was there for the Mozart concerts - Salzburg is, after all, the birthplace of Mozart.
That was my 2016 in terms of traveling. It was a great year with amazing experiences in abundance. I cannot complain. Where do you think I should go in 2017? I have two destinations scheduled already, but I am not going to tell you about them just yet. If you have any suggestions as to where you think I should go in 2017 let me know in the comment section below or on email@example.com. Also, remember to follow me over on Instagram.


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This adorable design by artist Jeff Bartels features a baby Chihuahua puppy dog wearing large Dj headphones. The headphones gives the puppy the look that it is about to spin some records or is just relaxing, listening to some music. The dogs head is slightly tilted to one side which gives it a curious look. This cute and unique Chihuahua design is prefect for any animal or music lover.
Tags: chihuahua, music, baby-chihuahua, chihuahua-dj, chihuahua-wearing-headphones
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Okay, maybe not the "first". The "first" trip I made was to Cody for some bouldering, but the weather, however, had other plans so I did no climbing.
I had been DYING for the feel of rock on my fingers, and was tired of not climbing. I text my friend Ryan saying we should go out. The reply I got was "Ya come to Ten Sleep with me on Tuesday - Thursday!" THANK GOD. Immediately afterwards, I started packing my gear.
When Tuesday rolled around, I couldn't stop thinking about the fun to come. Ryan pulls up in this giant monster of a van, and I threw my stuff in the back. When I went to get in, all I saw was a butterfly chair behind the driver's seat. No seat belts. And as he first pulled out of the street, I about tipped over. I could tell it was going to be an interesting drive.
After a quick gas up, and a beer run, we departed. The drive was pretty standard. We got into the canyon around 11 p.m. or so. One thing we weren't aware of was that the climber campground was closed for wildlife preservation, so we had to go elsewhere. We checked a little campground in Leigh Creek a little lower in the canyon, but it was full. Luckily for us, a friend has a cabin in the canyon, so we crashed there.
Wednesday comes, and we roll into town before climbing to get somethings at the convenient store. Fast forward: Find friends, park, hike, decide where to climb, hike, climb.
Ryan, Dustin (other guy), and I stopped at this "5.9a" that Ryan said we should warm up on. So I get on and hang the draws. The first few bolts on the climb were pretty casual, then it breaks right a little and got kind of thin. After lowering down, I say to Ryan "Is that really a 5.9??" "No, its an 11.b" he replied giggling. So I warmed up and flashed an 11b. Ryan fell on it. HAH! After we all warmed up, we headed to Valhalla. As we all figured out who was climbing with who and what, Ryan and I were like "Lets get on this."
This was a looooooong 12a called Cocaine Rodeo. But damn, that was a fun route. Its starts with a few small pockets, into a HUGE move into a slopey jug. Once you get past that, you get a few more moves into a beautiful standing rest pretty much. Then its onto the next hard little boulder section. Then another rest! Then another boulder problem... Then you're almost at the top. I was feeling pretty good. Until I got to the second to last bolt. I was soo pumped, and I only had two more bolts to go! But I had to take. Once I figured out some beta and ticked some feet, I got to the anchors. This route is definitely on my project list now. I'll just need a little bit more endurance when I get on it again. Dustin got on after I did, and flashed it. NUTS!! Way to go, D! Fast forward: hike to Slavery, decided not to climb due to a mob of people, hike down, set up camp, town, food, camp, sleep.
The next day, everyone voted on going to The Arc. I was not to stoked however, due to the gnar hike. But we went anyway. We took a back way, that was crazy! First we hiked through this nice meadow, then lost the trail, bush whacked through forest, traversed scree piles, and after like 45 minutes of silliness, we made it. But my motivation wasn't too high. We warmed up on a couple 10's, and I was definitely not feeling the area. I think it was just the rock. It was this dirty brown and weird texture. Ryan kept saying we have to get on a 12something called July Jihad. I looked at it, and wasn't really feeling it. Shane (another part of the group that I forgot to mention) hopped on it first. He got pretty far. Fell at the crux. Same went for Dustin and Ryan. I didn't jump on it. Exciting, I know. The hike out wasn't as bad as the hike in was. At least it didn't seem as bad. When we got back to the cars, we hung out for a bit, then left.
So all in all, it was a pretty decent weekend. I'm glad I finally got to climb. In one of my most favorite places, none the less.
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There was an outcry over the 'horns' supposedly given to Donald Trump on Time's cover, but the really chilling effect is in the composition of the image
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Electropollution Can Cause Diabetes (Type-3)
Most people are familiar with type-1 diabetes and type-2 diabetes, but did you know researchers have discovered a third type of diabetes? Type-3 diabetes, as they are calling it, affects people who are extra sensitive to electrical devices that emit "dirty" electricity. Type-3 diabetics actually experience spikes in blood sugar and an increased heart rate when exposed to electrical pollution ("electropollution") from things like computers, televisions, cordless and mobile phones, and even compact fluorescent light bulbs.
Dr. Magda Havas, a PhD from Trent University in Canada, recently published the results of a study she conducted on the relationship between electromagnetic fields and diabetes in Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine. In it, she explains how she and her team came to discover this about why electropollution is so dangerous for many people
One of the most interesting finding in her study was that electro-sensitive people whose blood sugar decreases when they go for a walk outdoors actually experience an increase in blood sugar when walking on a treadmill. Treadmills, you see, are electrical devices that emit electrical pollution. But interestingly, even the physical exertion of walking on the treadmill did not make up for the blood sugar spiking effect of the EMFs emitted by the treadmills. Despite the exercise, in other words, type-3 diabetics experienced significant spikes in blood sugar when walking on the treadmill.
Dirty electricity is bad for everyone, but it is especially bad for people who are type-3 diabetics. And Dr. Havas explains in her study that even having an electrical device plugged into the wall near someone who is type-3 diabetic can cause them problems. I find this research fascinating, not only because it proves that electromagnetic waves impact blood sugar and heart rate, but because there could be thousands, if not millions, of diabetics who may be suffering from a diabetes misdiagnosis right now.
The reason I'm bringing this up is because a 54 year-old pre-diabetic man who participated in the study was found to experience serious blood sugar spikes only when he was working in an urban environment around power lines or on his computer. When he was out camping away from the city, his blood sugar was just fine. The man tested his blood sugar every morning in different situations and his levels were always higher when electrical fields were nearby. On one of the mornings, he forgot to test himself prior to beginning work on the computer. His blood sugar levels were higher than normal, registering around 205 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). But after stepping away from the computer for only ten minutes, his levels dropped nearly 20 mg/dL.
The degree to which electromagnetic pollution affects the body is clearly quite astonishing, and this study illustrates that. But it makes you wonder how many people have diabetes simply because of EMF pollution (and not solely due to their diet or lack of exercise, as we have been taught).
Take the case of the 80 year-old woman whose house tested high for EMF pollution. Prior to installing a system of filters around her house designed to reduce "electro-smog" levels, her blood sugar was high and she was using insulin each day in order to balance her blood sugar levels. After installing the filters (which reduced EMF pollution by roughly 98 percent), the woman's blood sugar levels dropped by 33 percent and her insulin requirements plunged a whopping 75 percent! This idea that reducing the electropollution of your house could drastically reduce a patient's need for insulin has never even registered in conventional (mainstream) medicine. Yet it could be a crucial understanding for tens of millions of diabetics around the world.
The study mentioned here classifies the type of diabetes caused by electromagnetic pollution as type-3 diabetes. While those with type-1 or type-2 diabetes can also have type-3, the data seems to indicate that a person can also exclusively have type-3 without any overlay of the other two types. In other words, their diabetes may be solely due to electromagnetic pollution. And since pre-diabetics can be pushed over the edge by EMF pollution, there is no telling how many people actually have type-3 rather than type-2 diabetes.
If you ask most mainstream medical "professionals", they will deny that type-3 diabetes even exists. According to most of them, the idea that electromagnetic pollution contributes to disease is some sort of whacked out conspiracy theory. But there's more to the study that you need to know...
Wireless Signals Interfere With The Heart
For one portion of the study, Dr. Havas had patients lie down on a bed with a cordless phone placed two feet away from their heads. The phone was plugged into the wall, but for each testing session, the electricity was either on or off. Neither the patient nor the doctor administering the test was aware of whether or not the phone was live or dead during each session. (This is what is known as a double-blind study, the type most respected in clinical trials). At the completion of that part of the study, researchers observed that EMF-sensitive patients experienced significant increases in their heart rates during the sessions when the phone was being powered and emitting radio signals. When it was turned off, these same patients returned back to their normal heart rates almost instantaneously.
Why is this important? First of all, a double-blind study is the litmus test used in the medical profession to verify that a study is legitimate. Since nobody involved knew when the power was on or off, the results are completely unbiased and hold a lot more sway than if it had been conducted a different way. Secondly, it illustrates that EMF pollution really does speed up the heart rates of certain people. And since a rapid pulse is one of the many symptoms of diabetes, it seems reasonable to suspect that EMF pollution could be a fundamental cause of diabetic symptoms for a significant portion of the diabetic population. This makes you wonder about the harm caused by mammograms, CT scans and other medical scanning technologies that blast the body with electromagnetic radiation, doesn't it?
Electromagnetic Radiation Leads To Many Diseases, Including Cancer
Our bodies are constantly barraged by electromagnetic radiation from numerous electronic sources, and most people don't think twice about this high level of exposure (probably because many don't even realize it's there), but the truth is that all this EMF pollution is leading to widespread illness. Most of the recent research on EMF pollution has focused on cell phones, which makes sense because people take their cell phones with them everywhere they go and when they use them, they often hold them right next to their skulls. Cell phone radiation is probably one of the most dangerous EMF polluters because the devices remain in very close contact with the body for long periods of time.
A 2008 study published in New Scientist revealed that cell phone radiation causes human cell proteins to improperly express themselves. Similar studies also found that the radiation damages living DNA, creates leakages in the blood-brain barrier, and increases estrogen and adrenaline levels, disrupting hormone balance. According to one statistic from a 2008 study, adults who use a cell phone over the course of a decade increase their chances of developing brain cancer by 40 percent. Even worse, a Swedish study found that people who start using a cell phone before the age of 20 increase their risk of developing a brain tumor by 500 percent!
Mainstream Science Holds Conflicting Views (as usual)
Of course, many in the medical establishment simply deny that electro-smog has anything to do with health or disease. And it doesn't matter how many studies are conducted on the matter; many continue to insist that there is not enough evidence that EMFs cause any harm. Not everyone feels this way, of course, but sadly most of today's experts seem unable (or unwilling) to put two and two together and make the connection between electromagnetic pollution and disease. There are many contributors to disease in our environment. EMFs represent just one. But to deny that electromagnetic pollution is harmful is quite narrow minded. Dr. Havas' study provides more than enough evidence that at least some people are suffering because of the electrical devices that surround them.
Our world, of course, is full of electromagnetic devices - and some of them may surprise you. A typical hair dryer, for example, emits an explosion of electromagnetic radiation that's usually aimed right at the skull. Typical office environments shower employees with electropollution from fluorescent lighting, and even exercise gyms can subject visitors to a dense field of electromagnetic pollution (from all the electronic exercise machines). It all gives credence to the idea of getting into nature more often, doesn't it? If you're sensitive to electropollution, the farther away you get from the city, the better you'll feel. No wonder most people innately gravitate to such natural environments like forests, lakes and ocean beaches.
So, does all this research mean we should all get rid of our phones and computers and return to the pre-information age? You could always join an Amish community. They're remarkably healthy, and part of that may be due to their lack of electropollution. But for mainstream people, a more practical solution is to install some EMF filters around your home.
Some Solutions For Electromagnetic Pollution
As mentioned in the study, home EMF filters are one of the best ways to reduce or eliminate the stray electrical signals that plague your house. These filters will capture electrical "noise" from things like televisions, computers and phones, and return it back into the line or into the ground. These can be connected to the outlets where these devices are plugged in.
Keeping Wi-Fi devices like cell phones and wireless routers away from your body as much as possible is another good idea. If you have a wireless router at home, place it away from areas where people sleep or spend a lot of time. Even having it just a few feet farther away can make a big difference in a reduction of the electropollution exposure from it.
When charging your cell phone, plug it in across the room from you. Especially at night when you are sleeping, it is best to turn off as many electrical devices as possible and to keep them away from your bed when sleeping. And beware of electric blankets: They produce a very strong electromagnetic field.
Try to use the speakerphone as much as possible when talking on the phone, or use an "air-tube" device that stops the signal short before it reaches your head. Never walk around with an idle bluetooth attached to your head, because these devices deliver a steady stream of EMF radiation directly into your head. I would recommend not using one at all, but if you do use one, take it off when not in use.
It's also a good idea to keep your phone in your pocket or purse only when necessary, and to keep it away from your body at all other times. Cell phones are intermittently communicating with network towers, so the closer they are to our bodies, the more radiation we are exposed to. So if you're not going to be using it for a while, just turn it off.
Finally, it is crucial to maintain a healthy diet and get plenty of outdoor exercise. Eating lots of nutrient-rich foods, drinking plenty of clean water, and minimizing intake of toxic preservatives, food additives, and refined sugars will do wonders to build a strong and vibrant neurological system that will resist some of the impact of electromagnetic pollution. The reason I mention outdoor exercise is because, just like in the study, certain indoor exercise equipment like treadmills can actually cause more harm than good (for certain people). So go outside and take a walk or a jog. The sunshine will boost your vitamin D levels and the fresh air will help rejuvenate your system. (Just be sure to stay away from the power lines.)
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I have been a bit of a blog neglector lately. I feel bad for that - but with Christmas coming up, life has been so busy. I was sick for over a week and then it's been pretty manic. Christmas balls, friend's gigs, shopping, lots of work.
And then there is a constant build up of sadness as the holidays get closer. A huge mixture of excitement for a holiday I love so much, and dread that it should be our first with our own little one at home. I will write more on that later.
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Supreme Court Will Decide Whether Internal Whistleblowers Can Bring Dodd-Frank Retaliation Claims
The Dodd-Frank Act, passed in 2010, includes a new cause of action for whistleblowers who claim that their employer retaliated against them for reporting wrongdoing. But it's not yet certain whether a whistleblower who blew the whistle internally, but not to the Securities & Exchange Commission, can bring a Dodd-Frank claim. As we covered in this post, federal judges have issued conflicting decisions on this issue.
The Supreme Court is now ready to resolve this conflict. Today, the Court granted certiorari in Digital Realty Trust, Inc. v. Paul Somers, which presents the question of whether the Dodd-Frank protection extends to an internal whistleblower. Read More ›
Federal Whistleblower Statutes Aren't a Cure-All
When Congress passed the Sarbanes-Oxley and Dodd-Frank Acts, it included protections for employees who blow the whistle on wrongdoing by their employers. However, those whistleblower protections don't apply to every report of wrongdoing. Rather, they come into play only when an employee reports particular types of misconduct.
For example, in a recent decision (Erhart v. BofI Holding, Inc.), a federal court in California dismissed claims by an internal auditor (Erhart) against his employer (BofI Holding), ruling that Erhart didn't plausibly allege that he had been engaged in the "protected activity" necessary to qualify for the whistleblower protections of those statutes. Read More ›
Corporate Executive Alert: Tough Clawback Rules Relating to Financial Restatements Are Coming
On July 1, the SEC issued long-awaited proposed rules pursuant to the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act. As we've discussed in prior posts here and here, Section 954 of Dodd-Frank required the SEC to direct national security exchanges not to list any company that does not adopt a policy requiring recovery of incentive-based pay received by executive officers in excess of what would have been received under an accounting restatement. Although the new rules are only proposals and they could change after public comment, it's not too early for executives to begin to plan for the financial issues they will face in the event their company issues a financial restatement, as 746 companies did in 2014.
Clawbacks of executive compensation after a financial restatement are not new, of course. After the 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley Act authorized the SEC to claw back one year's worth of incentive compensation from a CEO or CFO whenever there has been a financial restatement resulting from "misconduct," companies began voluntarily adopting clawback policies applicable to financial restatements. And after the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 required clawback policies for companies receiving financial assistance under TARP that applied to "any bonus, retention award, or incentive compensation... based on statements of earnings, revenues, gains or other criteria that are later found to be materially inaccurate," additional companies adopted or expanded their clawback regimes. Today, most Fortune 100 companies have a clawback policy applicable to restatements (although they differ widely as to the triggering events, the types of compensation subject to clawback, whether the executive must have caused or contributed to the false or incorrect financial reporting, and the board's discretion to forgo a clawback, among other variables). But many large companies and most mid-cap and small companies have not adopted clawback policies, and virtually no company has implemented a clawback policy as severe as the Dodd-Frank legislation's mandate. Most have been waiting for the SEC's proposed rules. Read More ›
SOX Clawback Provision Takes Another Bite
Section 304 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 requires the CEO and CFO of an issuer that has restated its financial statements to reimburse the company for any incentive or equity-based compensation, and for the profits on any stock sales of the company's stock, during the 12-month period following the first issuance of the offending financial statements. Although this provision has been used sparingly by the SEC, the recent settlement of SEC investigatory charges by Saba Software, in which executives who were not charged with any wrongdoing agreed to repay bonuses and stock profits, is a cautionary tale for CEOs and CFOs of publicly traded companies.
Saba Software became the subject of an SEC investigation and enforcement action arising out of an alleged scheme to overstate revenues by overbooking and pre-booking time statements of international consultants in order to meet pre-arranged time estimates. As part of the settlement of the SEC charges in the fall of 2014, Saba was required to restate its financial records for the years 2009 through part of 2012. In a contemporaneous settlement, Saba's CEO agreed to reimburse the company for over $2.5 million in incentive and equity compensation and profits from stock sales earned following the issuance of the financial statements the company restated. http://www.sec.gov/News/PressRelease/Detail/PressRelease/1370543035992#.VOtSdC6LXfc. Read More ›
Five Issues in Executive Disputes to Watch in 2015
In our last post, we counted down our most popular posts of 2014, from A-Rod to Walgreen. Now it's time to take a look at the issues in executive disputes that are likely to draw plenty of attention in 2015.
1. Dodd-Frank Bounties and Whistleblower Litigation on the Rise
In November 2014, the SEC released its annual report on its Dodd-Frank whistleblower award program. The theme of the report is that Dodd-Frank is paying off – both for the SEC and for whistleblowing employees. The SEC reported that it issued whistleblower awards to more people in its 2014 fiscal year than in all previous years combined, including a $30 million bounty to one whistleblower in a foreign country. The number of whistleblower tips received continues to increase, and we expect news of more substantial awards in 2015. Meanwhile, litigation over various Dodd-Frank issues, such as whether a whistleblower claim is subject to arbitration, whether the shield against whistleblower retaliation applies overseas, and whether a whistleblower must report to the SEC in order to bring a retaliation claim, will continue to percolate in the federal courts.
2. The Supreme Court Weighs in on Employment Issues
A couple of key Supreme Court cases will address employee rights that apply across the board, from the C-suite to the assembly line. In Young v. United Parcel Service, the Court will decide whether, and in what circumstances, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act requires an employer that accommodates non-pregnant employees with work limitations to accommodate pregnant employees who have similar limitations. And in EEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc., the Court will address whether an employer can be liable under the Civil Rights Act for refusing to hire an employee based on religion only if the employer actually knew that a religious accommodation was required based on knowledge received directly from the job applicant. Read More ›
Suits by Suits' Greatest Hits of 2014
Who doesn't love the year-end countdown? We're here to offer you one of our own – our most-read posts in 2014 about executive disputes. The posts run the gamut from A (Alex Rodriguez) to Z, or at least to W (Walgreen). They cover subjects from sanctified (Buddhists and the Bible) to sultry (pornographic materials found in an executive's email). Later this week, we'll bring you a look at what to expect in 2015.
Without further ado, let the countdown begin!
8. The Basics: Dodd-Frank v. Sarbanes-Oxley
This post is an oldie but a goodie. It includes a handy PDF chart that breaks down the differences in the Dodd-Frank and Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower laws. Each of these laws continues to be a hot-button issue for plaintiffs and employers.
7. When Employment Relationships Break Bad
America may have bidden adieu to Walter White and his pals on Breaking Bad, but employment relationships continue to spin off in some very unpleasant ways. Such was the case with Stephen Marty Ward, who ended up in federal prison after he threatened his employer with disclosure of its trade secrets, as we covered in this post. Read More ›
Foreign Whistleblower Cashes in on Report to SEC
On September 22, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced its largest award to date under its whistleblower program: $30 million. The SEC said that the whistleblower, who lives in a foreign country, came to it with valuable information about a "difficult to detect" fraud.
In the order determining the award (which is heavily redacted to protect the identity of the whistleblower), the SEC commented that the claimant's "delay in reporting the violations" was "unreasonable." In arguing for a higher bounty, the claimant contended that he or she was "uncertain whether the Commission would in fact take action." This argument, however, didn't support a "lengthy reporting delay while investors continued to suffer losses." Read More ›
Five Takeaways from the Second Circuit's Dodd-Frank Decision in Liu v. Siemens
Taiwan and Manhattan's Foley Square are separated by 7,874 miles, and Taiwanese citizen Meng-Lin Liu couldn't bridge the distance in federal court. Liu sought to recover in Manhattan under the Dodd-Frank Act's anti-retaliation provision (15 U.S.C. § 78u‐6(h)(1)). However, on August 14, the Second Circuit, which sits in Foley Square, affirmed the dismissal of his whistleblower retaliation claim. Liu v. Siemens AG, No. 13-4385-cv (2d Cir. Aug. 14, 2014).
As we previously described here, Liu's case was relatively simple. He alleged that he repeatedly told his superiors at Siemens in Asia, and the public, that Siemens was violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). As a result, he claimed, Siemens demoted him, stripped him of his responsibilities, and eventually fired him with three months left on his contract. Read More ›
SEC's First Anti-Retaliation Action Under Dodd-Frank Act Carries Warning for Employers
The Securities & Exchange Commission gained significant new enforcement powers in the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010. Under the Act, the SEC can award bounties to whistleblowers who provide information leading to successful enforcement actions. It has already exercised this power, making eight whistleblower awards since starting its whistleblower program in late 2011. The Dodd-Frank Act also allows the SEC to sue an employer who retaliates against a whistleblower, but the SEC hasn't previously taken that step.
Ten days ago, that changed. The SEC announced that it had charged Paradigm Capital Management and owner Candace King Weir with engaging in prohibited trades and retaliating against a head trader who reported the trades to the SEC, and that Paradigm and Weir had settled the charges for $2.2 million. Without its new enforcement authority under Dodd-Frank, the SEC wouldn't have been able to bring the retaliation charge.
According to the SEC's press release, Paradigm "removed [the whistleblower] from his head trader position, tasked him with investigating the very conduct he reported to the SEC, changed his job function from head trader to a full-time compliance assistant, stripped him of his supervisory responsibilities, and otherwise marginalized him."
The formal order issued by the SEC further describes what happened to the whistleblower. The day after the trader told Paradigm that he had reported these particular trades to the SEC, Paradigm removed him from his position. The trader and Paradigm tried to negotiate a severance package, but when that fell through, Paradigm brought him back to investigate trades and work on compliance policies – but not to resume his head trading responsibilities. Read More ›
Second Circuit To Weigh Whether Whistleblower Protections Extend Internationally
While we're talking about whistleblowers, it's worth noting that two days ago, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit heard oral argument on appeal from the a federal district court's opinion in Meng-Lin Liu v. Siemens AG, 978 F.Supp.2d 325 (S.D.N.Y. 2013). This case raises the significant question as to whether the anti-retaliation provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act, 15 U.S.C. § 78u-6(h)(1)(a), apply to an employee who is terminated by a non-U.S. corporation that does business in (and is regulated by) the United States. Read More ›


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SAN MARCOS-- Mayor Corky Smith starts most speeches with a joke or story that draws laughs, even from those who've already heard it dozens of times.
He shuns computers and frets about which youngsters he should appoint to the city's youth commission, worried one will be left out. He celebrates his home state of Texas, which he left more than six decades ago. To say he's old-fashioned is a bit of an understatement.
When Councilman Mark Rozmus at Tuesday's meeting asked a spokesman from San Diego Gas & Electric Co. why the power company can't give more notice of blackouts to protect business owners from losing valuable computer files, Smith chimed in with a different take.
He said that one of his constituents called to complain she had been baking a chicken when she lost her power. "She couldn't feed her husband," Smith said. Different.
21 years on council
Smith, who turns 71 today, was first elected to the City Council in 1980 and has been mayor since 1994.
In a recent interview at his Richland Road home, Smith said he plans to run for mayor in 2002. If he wins, the term would bring his service to the city to 30 years-- a nice stopping point, he said. The 30-year period would include the time he spent as a planning commissioner from 1976 to 1980.
Among current North County city council members, only Vista Mayor Gloria McClellan, who has been in office since 1972, and Carlsbad Mayor Bud Lewis, who has been in office since 1970, have served longer than Smith. Poway Councilman Bob Emery was also elected in 1980.
San Marcos Vice Mayor Pia Harris-Ebert has served on the council since 1982.
Although the two don't always see eye to eye, Harris-Ebert said that on the "big issues" they usually agree. The one exception was Smith's support of the failed trash-to-energy plant proposed for the site of the now-closed county landfill near Elfin Forest, she said.
"Corky has a demeanor that's both folksy and kind … He's definitely not a polished politician," Harris-Ebert said.
Harris-Ebert, who teaches at Alvin M. Dunn Elementary School, said the mayor visits her classroom periodically with the pigeons he raises and races.
"I think he has a special place in his heart for children, just like I do," Harris-Ebert said.
A handsome list
Smith said the accomplishments he's most proud of in the last 21 years are the building of the city gymnasium, which is named for him, and the Boys & Girls Club's new building, for which he helped secure federal funding. He also listed the 7-year-old Civic Center and his role in bringing Cal State San Marcos to the city.
He recalls working with Councilman Lee Thibadeau, city employees and developers to woo the university. While other North County cities were courting the university, the San Marcos group was developing a plan to turn a chicken ranch into a sprawling college campus.
"It was the best-kept secret we had," Smith said.
Before leaving office, he said, he'd like to see construction at the university finished as well as the completion of some road projects, including the extension of Twin Oaks Valley Road to San Elijo Road.
That would be fitting since his political journey began with another road project.
"When we built this house the city required 9 feet (of right of way) for Richland Road," he said of his longtime home. "The day after the house was built they asked for 12 feet … (and) I started complaining."
The city never widened Richland Road, instead making nearby Woodland Parkway a major artery.
Path to the top
Eventually a councilman encouraged Smith to put his advocacy to use by joining the city's Planning Commission, which he did in 1976. In 1978, he made his first, and only unsuccessful, run for City Council.
In 1980, he teamed up with Thibadeau midway through the election campaign. Both won.
Thibadeau, who's known for being outspoken, said Smith has a different style but the same tenacity. Thibadeau was again elected to the council in 2000 after a six-year absence
"Corky has a quiet way of just getting things done," said Thibadeau. "He doesn't give up easily."
A Texas native and retired plumber, Smith isn't one for pretenses, Thibadeau said.
"He's part of the old San Marcos is what I tell him," Thibadeau said.
Smith still stencils his own campaign signs. His 6-foot-4-inch, 235-pound frame is a stranger to pinstripes. He wears a bolo or muted tie and blue dress jacket to most council meetings and he's met constituents at a coffee shop near Hollandia Dairy for the last two decades. He raises carrier pigeons and drives a red truck, a 1969 Ford Ranchero
In the front half of his backyard, there's a swing set for the couple's eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren near flowers planted by his wife Ethyl. The back half of the yard is dedicated to a beagle-mix named Chrissy and a pigeon shed named the Lone Star Loft, a tribute to Smith's home state
50 years of birds
Smith, a member of the Palomar Racing Pigeons Club, owns more than 100 of the birds and has been racing pigeons since 1950, making him the longest-active flier of the club.
Inside his modest one-story home, scenes from the Wild West decorate one wall of the den. On the opposite wall, a picture of John Wayne hangs near a picture of a similarly-dressed Smith. On an end table is a rotary dial phone. Smith doesn't own an answering machine or computer and while other council members recently received office computers, he asked that one not be put in his office.
His political philosophy, he said, is also simple -- never act like you know more than the people who speak to you and never pretend to be something you're not.
"When people come before you at the podium and you start asking questions that are off the beaten path," he said, "and they kind of look at you like you just fell off the turnip truck, they (will) end up telling you what you want to know."
When asked why he keeps getting elected, Smith shrugged his shoulders and said: "I don't know that part."
Others said he connects with voters and longtime residents on a more personal level than other politicians.
"Corky's very down to earth and people respond to that," said City Manager Rick Gittings. "The reason I think Corky keeps getting elected is because with Corky what you see is what you get."
The good old boy
Gittings said that when he thinks of Corky he often thinks of something Oby Blanchard, a councilman in the 1970s, said, " 'If you don't come into City Hall with horse or cow stuff on your boots, you're not in San Marcos.' "
Smith's age is part of the reason he can "get away with the good-old-boy routine," Gittings said.
The mayor can also get away with making comments that other public officials might get flack for, Thibadeau said. For instance, Smith is known to say that ladies are his second favorite type of people, children come first. And when the council greeted the new Miss San Marcos and her court in March, Smith talked about how pretty all the girls were and no one seemed offended, Thibadeau said.
"A younger guy couldn't get away with that today," he added.
Jim McAuley, who was an appointed councilman from 1999 to 2000, said Smith may come off as "folksy," but "in reality he's very aware of the details and the extent of the issues."
Although Smith cast the sole vote against McAuley's appointment, the two ended up developing a mutual respect for each other. Smith was a gentleman even when he didn't agree with someone, McAuley said, and he seldom harbors grudges.
One exception was his recent vote against the reappointment of Jim Chinn to the Planning Commission, McAuley said. Chinn had opposed the trash-to-energy plant that Smith supported. A company broke ground on the plant in 1987, but strong opposition forced it to forfeit its permits and the plant was never built.
McAuley said there was also animosity between Smith and Councilman Hal Martin, who ran against Smith for the mayoral seat in 1998. Such cases are the exception, not the norm, McAuley said.
Smith declined to speak about his vote against Chinn, but said he doesn't hold a grudge against Martin.
"Hal thinks I'm mad at him, but I'm not," he said.
Martin said he doesn't believe Smith holds a grudge and that the two have been able to work together well for the past two years.
Smith said when he's on the "short end" of a council vote, "I don't try to prolong the issue."
"It doesn't do any good to keep fighting a battle you can't win," he said.
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