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Controversial try scorer, Cooper Cronk, playing against the Raiders on Saturday night. The video referee has been suspended as a result. Photo: Stefan Postles
Video referee Phil Cooley has been sacked from officiating NRL matches this weekend following his blunder that potentially cost the Canberra Raiders victory against the Melbourne Storm on Saturday night.
But on-field referees Gavin Badger and Brett Suttor have survived the axe, with referees boss Bill Harrigan backing their "judgment call" in Blake Ferguson's controversial no-try.
Harrigan said there was no defence for Cooley, who incorrectly ruled that Melbourne Storm prop Bryan Norrie was on-side during Cooper Cronk's seventh minute try.
As revealed in today's Canberra Times, Norrie was clearly in front of the kicker, Cronk, in the lead-up to the try and interfered with the play.
The Storm converted the try, giving them six points. It was a costly mistake, with the Raiders going on to lose by five points.
"As a result I've stood down the video ref, because that's a ruling error," Harrigan said.
Cooley is the third official to be stood down following the opening round of the NRL, after referee Jared Maxwell and touch judge Jason Walsh were disciplined for their golden-point gaff in the Wests Tigers win over Cronulla.
Harrigan said the call to rule against Ferguson's 37th minute try because of a forward pass was justified. While referees coach Russell Smith told The Canberra Times he felt the pass was legitimate, Harrigan said it was a line-ball and said the on-field officials were in the best position to adjudicate.


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A Legal Look at Bloomberg's Latest Anti-Cigarette Push
It was less than three years ago when a federal judge struck down a city law forcing New York City businesses that sell cigarettes to display graphic posters depicting the ravages of tobacco-related diseases.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg is now trying a new approach, backing a bill that would require shop owners to keep tobacco products out of sight from consumers.
Here's the actual language of the draft legislation:
A retail dealer shall not display or permit the display of any cigarettes or cigarette packaging in a manner that allows a person to view such cigarettes or cigarette packaging prior to purchase at any place of business operated by such dealer.
(The bill would also prohibit a person younger than 18 years old from entering a cigar shop or other tobacco store unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. And to work there, a minor in most cases would need written parental consent.)
You might be wondering: If the city couldn't make businesses put up those warning posters about the products, can it force stores to conceal the products altogether? Let's take a look at the law.
The district court in 2011 concluded that the city's poster rule stepped on federal regulatory powers.
Enacted in 1965, the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act required that cigarette ads and packages contain those now-ubiquitous health warnings. But it also offered tobacco companies assurance that they wouldn't have to comply with a whole other set of local labeling laws.
Federal courts concluded that New York City's poster law failed to conform with the national standard.
But in 2009 Congress amended the statute to give cities and states more leeway to impose tobacco restrictions. Local governments still couldn't regulate the "content" of tobacco advertising or promotion. But they could say where and when cigarettes may be sold.
Affirming a lower court ruling against the city, the Second Circuit in 2012 noted this exception:
For example, the city's requirement that retailers display cigarettes only behind the counter or in a locked container clearly affects promotional display, but would fall within this exception, as it only affects the place and manner of the display.
The city's press release about the legislation unveiled this week is careful to note that the bill would "not impact advertising for sellers."
The question is whether Mr. Bloomberg's new proposal — requiring that retailers shield cigarettes from public view — would fit the federal exception.
"We know that out of sight doesn't always mean out of mind. But in many cases, it can," the mayor said Monday.
Here's one more potential wrinkle.
The plaintiffs in the poster litigation — which included a convenience store trade group and three big cigarette makers, Philip Morris, Lorillard and R.J. Reynolds — also accused the city of violating their First Amendment rights. The federal courts didn't address the speech claim then, but it's possible it could come before the court.
As Jacob Sullum of Reason Magazine noted, the U.S. Supreme Court has pushed back against restrictions on commercial speech.
Kate O'Brien Ahlers, a spokeswoman for the New York City Law Department, told Law Blog that the administration is confident about the legislation's legal merits: "We think the proposed legislation is different than the graphic smoking images case, and we believe it's defensible."

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Welsh-speaking school pupils in Caerphilly county borough will be watching a hard-hitting play next month to raise awareness of the dangers surrounding drugs.
Hugely successful anti-drugs play 'Wings to Fly' will return once again to Caerphilly county borough, with more than 500 Welsh-speaking school pupils expected to go along and watch the thought provoking production.
This is in addition to the 1,800 English-speaking primary school pupils who had the opportunity to watch the production earlier this year.
Now in its fifteenth year, Wings to Fly tells the story of 'Penguin', a young girl who succumbs to peer pressure and ends up trying drugs. The story tells of the dangers surrounding drug taking and the very real consequences of substance misuse.
The fifty-minute play is aimed primarily at Year 6 pupils aged ten and eleven, and raises awareness of the harmful effects of drugs, as well as focussing on methods youngsters can use to combat peer pressure and refuse drugs.
The performances will be on Wednesday 14th April to Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni, with young actors from the schools drama group taking part in the production.
Cllr Lyn Ackerman, cabinet member for the environment said, 'Wings to Fly is a very powerful production that demonstrates to school pupils the dangers of taking drugs.
Since it began almost fifteen years ago, almost an entire generation of young people, which is more than 35,000, have benefitted from seeing a performance of Wings to Fly.
I am delighted that since 2005, the production has also been available through the medium of Welsh, meaning that children from Welsh-speaking schools can benefit from watching the play too.
What is especially pleasing is that the issues tackled in Wings to Fly also act as the basis for school lessons when the children return to their classrooms, which helps to further engage with young people on the very harmful effects of drug and other substance misuse."
Caerphilly Partnership Inspector Alan Webber said, "This is a hard hitting play and one that is always well received by the school pupils who attend. I believe the fact that young people play the roles means that the scenarios have even more impact.
After the pupils have attended Wings to Fly, our School Liaison Officers will then go into their lessons at school to follow up on the messages and issues that were raised."
Wings to Fly is run jointly by Caerphilly County Borough Council, Gwent Police and the Blackwood Crime Prevention Panel.
The play has also been taken up by other local authorities and police forces throughout Wales, and the model of a school based drugs awareness programme, reinforced by the theatre based learning experience is both popular and successful.
For further information on Wings to Fly, please contact Lynn Jones at the Safer Caerphilly Community Safety Partnership on 01443 866 925.


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Since being formed in 1998, the Bowl Championship Series has been a topic of debate within many college football circles. The discussion typically turns to whether the NCAA should turn to a traditional playoff system or stay with the bowl games that have been around since 1902.
Seattle broadcaster, Jonathan West thinks he may have developed a "Best Of Both Worlds" scenario. The general idea is to have a 12 team playoff system based upon BCS rankings while keeping bowl games for the teams that do not qualify.
The system is fairly simple and is based on that of the NFL with the top four teams receiving a bye in the first round. Teams five through eight would play host to teams nine through twelve, highest playing lowest. The games would be on campus and on prime time television. Having the game on campus would maximize attendance in the stands and being slotted in prime time would allow for big advertising money to be made by the networks.
One thing I noticed, and like, is any team advancing beyond the first round is guaranteed at worst a BCS game. A team losing in the second round or in the semifinal round is then placed in a BCS game against either another team that lost or an automatic qualifier that did not qualify for the playoff system.
The second round of the play would see the four teams that had byes host home games in prime time against the four teams that advanced through the first round. For a second consecutive week you would have games with high attendances and high television ratings. This is also the week when teams who did not finish in the top 12 would begin playing bowl games.
The winning teams would again advance to play a highest vs. lowest semifinal round. These two games would be played at neutral locations giving no home field advantage to either team.
The two finalists would have a two week break before playing in the BCS National Championship. In between you would play the BCS games and a few remaining traditional bowl games.
The system that Mr. West has developed makes sense. He has clearly invested many hours to put together a system that not only makes sense on the field, but in the wallets of the guys making the decisions. The NCAA is always looking to make more money, and this not only does that, but it will give us a true National Champion. Judge for yourself by reading more about it here:


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Number of uninsured skyrockets 4.3 million to record 50.7 million in 2009
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Official estimates by the Census Bureau showing a dramatic spike of 4.3 million in the number of Americans without health insurance in 2009 – to a record 50.7 million – underscore the urgency of going beyond the Obama administration's new health law and swiftly implementing a single-payer, improved Medicare-for-all program, according to Physicians for a National Health Program, a 17,000-member physician group.
The Census Bureau reported that 16.7 percent of the population lacked health insurance coverage in 2009, up from 15.4 percent in 2008, when 46.3 million were uninsured.


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After four years of harsh cuts and tough decisions, it's budget season once again. Tompkins County leaders dive into the process of coming up with next year's fiscal plan. Tamara Lindstrom tells us what to expect.
TOMPKINS COUNTY, N.Y. -- It's a task few would envy: Balancing the budget for an entire county while the surrounding economy crumbles.
"2009 was really a devastating year for the county and every county in New York State," said Tompkins County Administrator Joe Mareane. "So we have been trying to adapt to this different economy of ours for the last several years and we've done that by really a balanced approach. We've cut a lot of spending, we've reduced our roster by almost nine percent and we've raised taxes when we needed to raise taxes."
But after several years of trimming numbers and tightening belts, this year's budget does have some bright spots.
"This year is a little different," Mareane said. "I think we found a toehold in this economy where, for the first time in a long time, we've been able to talk about stability as opposed to retrenchment. So it's a much better place this year than we've experienced in the last three or four." "I feel like we're sort of resting this year," said Tompkins County Legislator Jim Dennis. "And department heads and employees can look at the legislature and not have a fear that here they go again. They're going to hack my budget apart and I'm going to lose some people."
This year's $164.8 million proposed budget is an increase of .44 percent from last year, and the tax levy would be raised by about 3.5 percent, meaning an $18 increase for the average homeowner.
"With that additional eighteen dollars, we've been able to ensure the community a continuity of service, we've been able to ensure our employees that that dark cloud of impending layoffs has been lifted," Mareane said. "We've been able to invest in some things to allow us to keep small."
Things like technology and training. Officials say keeping an eye on the long term has gotten the county to this point. Now it's a matter of fine-tuning the budget and hoping state and federal agencies don't do anything drastic. The legislature is now hearing budget presentations from all the county agencies. The public will be invited to comment before the final budget is adopted in November.


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Bill Maher not only got a laugh out of Republican flip-flopping during President Barack Obamas administration on Friday, but he shared a new word for it with his Real Time panelists.
It should be in the dictionary:Black-track, Maher explained, defining it as,The act of changing ones mind because President Obama has agreed with you. See also:Pulling a one-hatey, or the Kenyan boomerang.
That led Maher to ask the panel whether Republicans really are opposed to a U.S. attack against Syria, or is it just a case of black-tracking, which would be corrected the next time a white president is elected.
The black-tracking part I dont know about, former Republican National Committee chair Michael Steele answered.But I do know that there is appropriately and rightly that libertarian voice that has always been in the background like this that [is] now beginning to assert itself.
Steele pointed out that there were also Republicans who grew disillusioned with Obamas predecessor, George W. bush, in 2006 and 2007.
I remember Ron Paul at debates, saying the kinds of things that Im hearing out of mainstream Republicans now, and getting booed off the stage, Maher noted.
"The act of changing ones mind because President Obama has agreed with you."
kind of hard to pay attention to anything any of you have to say about foreign policy considering you were saying something different a month ago. we can start with: Saddam had chemical weapons so that was one of the reasons we needed to attack him! as one of many excuses the right tries to use to justify the worst hit we've ever taken as to how the world looks at us. at this point the only person accusing Obama of lying about Syria are a handful of right wing nutjobs, and not the rest of the world. Bush could only wish.
Let me break the news to you Reichtard. Nobody is shaking in their boots because of what you, or Bill Maher think.
As usual, the left distracts & blames others for their failures.


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What do Sikhs believe?
South Asia is the birthplace of Sikhism, a monotheistic faith with 27 million followers. They worship in gurdwaras, or temples, such as this one in Delhi, India. Photo by Kelvin Joseph.
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Gurdwara (temple) services involve reading and chanting large portions from the Sikh scriptures, Sikhs' religious authority following the death of the last Sikh guru. Photo by Kelvin Joseph.
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Sikhs and Hindus stand in reverence during a service at a gurdwara (temple) in Delhi's Chandni Chowk district. Welcoming and hospitable, Sikhs emphasize equality in their religious traditions. Photo by Kelvin Joseph.
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DELHI (BP) -- His untrimmed beard and carefully wrapped turban set him apart in a crowd.
He isn't Muslim, though many of his brothers in the faith are mistaken for followers of Allah.
The silver bracelet (kara) around his wrist reminds him and others of the commitment he's made. He wears modest undergarments (kaccha), and carries a wooden comb (kanga) and a sword (kirpan) -- some of the articles of his faith.
He is a Sikh man.
Sikhism is the world's fifth largest religion and was founded in the 1500s in India's Punjab state.
More than 500 years ago, Muslim descendants of Genghis Khan, known as the Moghuls, ruled India.
Forced conversions and violence were common. Sikhism began as a reaction to Islam and Hinduism, Bryan Evans* says. Evans is an IMB worker focused on ministry to Sikhs. Evans soon will start work on a doctorate in Sikhism.
The first of 10 gurus and the founder of Sikhism, Nanak Dev, lived at the same time as Martin Luther and John Calvin. During the time of the Anabaptists and the Reformation, Guru Nanak was trying to bring reformation to India.
Nanak disagreed with the way women were treated in Islam and Hinduism, Evans says. Women are considered equal to men in Sikhism.
Nanak observed the class divide, the caste system, and how it dictated interactions in daily life.
In Hinduism, a person's caste is known by his or her last name. In Sikhism there are no castes. Men have the last name "Singh," which means lion, and women have the last name, "Kaur," which means lioness.
Sikhs have five physical symbols of their faith, known as the five Ks: Kesh (uncut hair), Kara (a steel bracelet), Kanga (a wooden comb), Kaccha (cotton underwear) and Kirpan (a dagger).
Sikh men cover their uncut hair with a turban.
"If you have things that set you apart, it's easier to tell who you are. When you are set apart, you act differently," Evans says.
Sikhs are monotheistic and do not believe in worshipping idols.
"Sikhs believe in reincarnation, like Hindus, but like Muslims, they believe there is one god," Evans explains.
Sikhs believe a person's actions dictate his or her standing in the next life. Sikhism is works-based and service is valued. Many Sikhs donate money to build temples, hospitals and schools.
There are three main ways Sikhs believe they can achieve salvation: through meditation, good works and by the grace of their god.
Sikhs worship in a temple, known as a "gurdwara." Every morning, Sikhs serve a meal, called "langar." The meal is free and for everyone.
Sikh temple services involve music from "ragis," temple singers, who play the harmonium and an instrument called the "tabla." Their scriptures are recited by one of the temple's caretakers, who are called "granthi."
Granthi also give a sermon. Temple services also include congregational prayer and "prasad," an offering. Prasad contains flour, butter and sugar.
The 10th guru decreed that their scriptures would become the next guru and there would be no more living gurus. The Sikh scriptures are treated with the utmost reverence. Every evening, the scriptures are "put to bed" in air-conditioned rooms.
Learn more about Sikhs and how to share the Gospel with them at sikhoutreach.org. Download a free one-page prayer guide concerning Sikhs at
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Supplies: If you wish to drop off supplies (specifically: respirators and filters, work gloves, latex gloves, hard hats and medical supplies: especially saline bags, butterfly infusion sets, antacids, foot powder and sanitary napkins), go to the parking lot south of the Javits Center at 34th St. and the West Side Highway.


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I got the feeling that there are just too few RevoluzZza creatures for babys – and as my favorite baby toys are rattles: I had to make some special super cute ones.
And obviously you like them – as there is only one left in my shop. Well, I had to try whether you like them or not – and as I see that you like them: There will be more soon.


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Cycling in the Peak District - day & multi day cycle routes
Cycling in the Peak District
21 routes in and around the National Park by Chiz Dakin
Guidebook to cycling in the Peak District National Park, on road or trail bike. 20 day routes and one multi-day cycle tour. Easily accessible from Sheffield and Manchester. Routes right across the park on quiet roads and off-road trails. All graded by distance, gradient, terrain and ascent from Easy to Hard. More...
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10 Bakewell Loop via Hartington
11 Leek Loop via the Roaches
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13 Penistone Loop via Holmfirth
14 Tideswell Loop via Peak Forest
15 Buxton Loop via Bakewell
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17 Bamford Loop via Mam Tor
18 Middlewood Loop via Pym Chair
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A Protection man was injured Tuesday afternoon in a three-vehicle crash in Pratt County.According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 1994 Dodge truck driven by Kurtis J. Dale, 42, Hutchinson, was westbound on U.S. 54 and stopped in traffic preparing to make a lefthand turn. A 2009 Peterbuilt truck driven by Marin M. Dudenbostel, 54, Boscobel, Wis., was stopped behind Dale. A 2005 International truck driven by Tomas Rojas-Noyola, 33, Dodge City, also was westbound and attempted to pass the other two trucks. Rojas-Noyola's vehicle struck the first truck's mirror and then the left quarterpanel of the second.
The Rojas-Noyola vehicle came to rest on the north shoulder facing west.
Dale's vehicle separated from the trailer it was hauling and came to rest in the north ditch facing east. The trailer came to rest facing west in the north ditch.
Dale was taken to Pratt Regional Medical Center with injuries, as was an occupant in his vehicle, Anna Faith Dale, 5, with a possible injury.
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Bear Pond Timber Salvage operation
Coastland llc, d.b.a. River Drive Lumber, is in the permitting process with the State of Maine to conduct a salvage operation on Bear Pond. This operation, beginning late spring of 2012, will be focused on retrieval of sunken timber that was once harvested for lumber production decades ago. Per section 8 of the Sunken Log Salvage Rule, a designated "Take-Out Site" must be pre approved, as to not interfere with public trust. The letter that can be can be accessed via the link at the bottom of the page has been sent to Waterford selectmen, who are expected to make a decision in late March.
This snapshot was taken in March, 1939 showing the "Hurricane timber" along Bear Pond. Acres of logs from the fallen timber filled the area and colored the pond, according to an attached note from Miriam Monroe to Margaret Werner. Waterford Historical Society photo
According to company information provided, this will be a small salvage operation consisting of the removal of an average of two logs at a time. Logs will be located and lifted from the bottom via a sonar, camera and grapple system. The exact location of each log is known. Once logs are raised, they are secured under the boat. The boat is then loaded onto its trailer, just like any other boat would.
The State of Maine department of Parks and Lands has requested Matthew Albrecht of Coastland seek written permission from the town to utilize the boat launch for this activity. The vessel is a 20' pontoon boat and its put-in/take-out procedure, with or without logs, is no different than any other pontoon boat of its size. Logs will not be stored at or near the launch site, and when logs are secured under the boat they do not drag on the ground. This procedure has already been tested on this body of water without issue. The boat will be launched and the vehicle will be moved out of the way. Logs will be raised and secured under the boat, then reloaded onto the trailer.


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This Belgian-Style Golden Ale is rich in flavor and is designed to be a smooth and soothing sipping beer. Deep blonde in color, Coming Home 2011 uses rich malts balanced by a special Belgian yeast strain which adds notes of soft, peppery, clove-like spice character to the beer. Belgian candi sugar is used during the brewing process to give this ale a clean, easy drinking appeal. True to the Belgian tripel style, it carries deceivingly soft alcohol aromas. Don't let the innocence fool you, this holiday ale is one to be respected. It will delight when shared with your favorite people during the holiday season and can also be cellared to warm you on any cold winter's day. This beer should age gracefully and can be cellared for a year or more. Enjoy Coming Home 2011 with cajun crab cakes or your favorite holiday game bird, whether it be roast turkey, pheasant or duck. For dessert we suggest a delicate creme brulee or an apricot-amaretto tart.
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Why I don't trust that Facebook will keep your child's information private
Last week, I wrote an opinion piece for NBCLatino entitled Don't trust Facebook with your children in response to Facebook's announcement that they are considering allowing children younger than 13 to join the site. In that post, I discussed four reasons why you would want to be wary of allowing your children under 13 to join Facebook. Due to space limitations, I didn't include a fifth that I wanted to elaborate on here:
Privacy: Time and time again, Facebook has been notorious for tricking users into sharing more of their personal information. And yes, I mean tricking and no, I'm not being overly dramatic here as I'll point out below. Since the Internet has a short memory, let's briefly review some of these issues:
- Beacon: In 2007, Facebook launched a system named Beacon that allowed non-Facebook websites to include a script that would send user information back to Facebook. A user didn't have to be logged in to Facebook for their information to be collected from a third-party site, nor were the users even informed it was happening. Imagine making a purchase on Zappo's and then having it automatically posted to your Facebook wall. Facebook shut down the service in 2009 just before they settled a class action lawsuit over Beacon.
- News feed: In 2007, Facebook introduced the News feed and Mini feed that published all of a user's Facebook activity without allowing users to opt-out. Because of user outcry, Facebook implemented privacy controls for the feeds. Then in 2009, they removed those privacy controls. Again after user outcry, they added more privacy controls and "simplified" their privacy settings. Even though they have been "simplified," I don't believe that Facebook privacy controls are "simple" and easy to understand.
- Inability to delete accounts: This one didn't affect many users, only those trying to delete their accounts so most people don't remember it. Even when users deactivated their accounts, Facebook kept copies of their information indefinitely. To this day, you have to submit a request to completely delete your account. If you merely deactivate your account, Facebook still keeps all of your information indefinitely.
Because of all this, one can infer that Facebook has had a deliberate disregard for privacy of its users. Now imagine similar privacy bait-and-switches with children – who are less equipped to understand what is happening and to protect themselves from having their information shared with more people than they intended. And while in my original piece I wrote about how I'm not as concerned about a stranger taking advantage of a child on Facebook as I am about other things, such privacy breeches certainly increase the chances that a person with ill intentions will use the information for their own benefit at the expense of the child.
For these reasons, I don't trust that Facebook has my best interest in mind and I certainly don't trust that they'll have the best interest of children under 13 in mind… and neither should you.
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http://www.bellevue.edu/security-management/ Mary Madsen
It's true! There is a way you can access everything you've ever posted on Facebook. It's crazy to think we are okay with our information being so accessible. I couldn't imagine Facebook letting people younger than 13 on the site. Even the older Facebookers are easily tricked into giving out information that they probably shouldn't. Think about how much information they could get from a young kid who is more than happy to share everything with the world. While I admit Facebook has been monumental in connecting people, businesses, etc… it is still scary to think how much access they have to our lives through our personal information. Just something to think about.
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thank you for this post. very informative.
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Posted by Squiggles on July 31, 2003, at 8:09:51
In reply to Re: Nardil Withdrawal, Pure Hell! Help! » Squiggles, posted by john Henry on July 31, 2003, at 7:51:49
I can't find many guides to getting
off antidepressants. I know from my
friend that our doctor uses a wash-out
period of about a month - not sure if
this would be enough for Nardil though -
each drug is unique; in my experience
benzos are the worst, while lithium is
not as bad - still i have no guides -
possibly Dr. Bob's site has one for
scheduling a painless withdrawal.I found this site - perhaps you can search
around. I believe Dr. Ashton is one of the
most savy doctors in the reality of withdrawal
problems with drugs in general:
I look forward to the time when pharmacists
and doctors get together and exchange information
on this matter.Squiggles
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20030728/msgs/246965.html


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- Jobabs_69 You look like a golfer, heck, I bet you curse like one, too. :-) wishing you nothing but good fortune while in Australia, and let them not forget why you're the American Badass!
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- rocksavedmysoul Looking quite dabber---although the overall look was good, too!
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Taipei, Taiwan, December 9, 1998 -- The National Science Council (NSC) of the Republic of China has chosen China Airlines to fly the nation's first satellite from Taipei to the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, Florida. China Airlines' special Boeing 747 freighter lifted off from Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport at 3:50 a.m. in the morning of December 9 carrying the ROC SAT-1 satellite and its peripheral equipment-- totaling more than 23 tons in weight-- and landed in Florida in the morning of the same day, local time. The satellite will undergo final preparation in Florida and will be boosted into orbit on January 27, following which China Airlines will transport the peripheral support equipment back to Taiwan. This is the second time that the satellite has flown with China Airlines, the first time was in May last year when it was brought to Taiwan for assembly.
This ROC SAT-1 is the first satellite that will be orbited in the ROC's 15-year space program. China Airlines began preparations long ago to assure the error-free execution of this extraordinarily significant mission, sending specialists as early as mid-November to work with experts in the NSC's space project office at the Hsinchu Science-based Industrial Park in packing up the satellite and other equipment for shipping, and arranging for specialists at the airports in both Taiwan and Florida to provide guidance in loading and unloading operations. The NSC sent five satellite specialists to accompany the craft on its trip.
According to China Airlines, the satellite and its supporting equipment was loaded onto 16 pallets measuring 125 inches (3.18 meters) long and 96 inches (2.44 meters) wide. The 13 pallets carrying supporting equipment were transported to Taoyuan International Airport in the early afternoon of December 8, and the three pallets with satellite itself and its auxiliary equipment were delivered to the airport around midnight.
China Airlines' scheduled cargo flights serve all areas of the globe, and the company has abundant experience at transporting everything from delicate instruments and priceless artworks to massive pieces of machinery and live animals. That experience, plus careful planning and all-out coordination, ensured the successful completion of the satellite transport mission.
China Airlines has rapidly upgraded its cargo operations in recent years, in terms of both improved service quality and expanded cargo capacity. According to statistics released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), China Airlines entered the ranks of the world's top ten cargo-carrying airlines in 1997. In Taiwan, of course, China Airlines is firmly entrenched in the first place.


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Ed Pawlowski | |
41st Mayor of Allentown | |
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Assumed office January 3, 2006 |
Preceded by | Roy Afflerbach |
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Born | 1965 (age 47–48) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Lisa Pawlowski |
Children | Alex Mercy |
Alma mater | Moody Bible Institute University of Illinois, Urbana- Champaign |
Ed Pawlowski is the Two-Term Mayor of Allentown in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States. He has held this position since January 2006.
Pawlowski announced his candidacy for Governor of Pennsylvania in 2014 on September 8, 2013, on the Melissa Harris-Perry Show on MSNBC.
Early Life & Education[edit]
Ed Pawlowski was born to small business owners in Chicago. The family owned and operated a popular Polish restaurant on the City's North Side. Pawlowski attended public school in Chicago, where he earned his High School Diploma in 1983. Following his high school graduation, he enrolled at Moody Bible Institute, in Chicago, IL, where he received his Bachelor's degree.
Personal life[edit]
Pawlowski has been married for 25 years to Lisa, a community activist and licensed social worker in Allentown, who he met at Moody. They have two children, Mercy and Alex, both of whom attend Allentown public schools.
Early Career & First Mayoral Election[edit]
After his years at MBI, Pawlowski then worked as a Community Organizer in Chicago's Southwest Side, focusing on helping residents find quality, affordable housing and improving their quality of life.
Pawlowski then enrolled at the University of Illinois to pursue his Master's Degree in Urban Planning and Public Policy. He was then hired to be the Executive Director of Windows of Opportunity, the non-profit subsidiary of the Chicago Housing Authority, where he supervised the development of special programs and self-sufficiency projects designed to help Chicago's public housing residents, which at the time numbered more than 100,000.
In 1996 he became Executive Director of Lehigh Housing Development Corporation, which under his leadership expanded to six counties and over 50 employees, becoming a regional community development corporation now known as Alliance for Building Communities.
Due to his success in reviving and strengthening this organization, he was recruited to the post of Director of Community and Economic Development for the City of Allentown by then-mayor Roy Afflerbach. Pawlowski was then recruited to challenge Afflerbach for Mayor by dozens of community activists and business leaders who believed the City was headed in the wrong direction.
Pawlowski was elected to his first term as Mayor in 2005 by an overwhelming majority of the voters. Pawlowski was the first candidate for Mayor to win every precinct in a competitive election—a distinction he maintained through his 2009 re-election bid.
Since his first day in office, Mayor Pawlowski has delivered on his promise to "Build a better Allentown" by making City Hall a catalyst for change. He streamlined operations in City Hall, while increasing services to the residents of Allentown. Under his leadership, crime in the City of Allentown is down over 30 percent. His efforts to market Allentown have produced more than 75 million dollars in state and federal grants to rebuild city parks, develop new downtown businesses, and improve the quality of life for families in Allentown.
Mayor Pawlowski's Administration has been heralded as a model for fiscal excellence, having transformed an $8 million deficit inherited from the previous administration into a $14-million dollar cash reserve that helped Allentown to weather the Great Recession. As a result of visionary planning, a reduction in the size of government and a wise use of tax payer dollars, Allentown residents are enjoying what few other cities in the United States are seeing: their ninth consecutive year without a property tax increase.
Mayor Pawlowski is also credited (along with Sen. Pat Browne) with the creation and implementation of the Neighborhood Improvement Zone (NIZ), which has brought more than a billion dollars in new investment into the City of Allentown while creating nearly five thousand new jobs for Allentown residents. This innovative model of urban revitalization is now being copied throughout the state.
Allentown Platform and Success[edit]
Safer Streets[edit]
When Ed Pawlowski became Mayor of Allentown in January 2006, crime was at a five-year-high in every single category, far above the state average. Since then, he has transformed Allentown into a safer city and decreased crime year after year by directing the installation of assisting a high-tech security network, tackling quality of life issues, and providing safer streets and neighborhoods to the third largest city in Pennsylvania.Mayor Pawlowski rebuilt the police force by hiring 80 additional police officers since taking office and working with police to focus on cleaning up crime hot spots. Last year alone, he secured funding to hire an additional 20 officers and worked with the Police Department to launch tip411, an Internet-based tool that enables the public to text message anonymous tips to police.
Pawlowski was instrumental in the creation of Allentown's state-of-the-art High-Tech Security Network by securing state and federal grants to purchase more than 120 cameras to watch city streets—all focused on identifying and quelling crime hot spots. As a result, Allentown's crime rate has decreased for six consecutive years, according to the FBI and State Police. During this period, overall crime has decreased by nearly 30 percent and violent crime has decreased 20%.
Strong Fiscal Management[edit]
As Mayor, Pawlowski provided strong fiscal management to a city that was drowning in red ink, facing an $8 million deficit when he took office. He streamlined government spending, decreased the city's debt, and recently implemented a revolutionary, long-term solution to the city's unfunded pension liability debt. Thanks to these reforms, Allentown has been heralded as a model for urban transformation and revitalization, receiving accolades from the Wall Street Journal, 10,000 Friends, and the Pennsylvania Municipal League.
Pawlowski transformed the inherited deficit into a $14-million-dollar cash reserve that helped Allentown weather the nation's worst economic downturn since The Great Depression. He converted traffic signals to LED technology, reducing electrical consumption and saving more than $120,000 annually. He reduced Allentown's vehicle fleet and consolidated EMS billing services to create a more efficient department.
In addition, he addressed major issues such as health care costs and massively rising pension obligations, further decreasing the City debt, and in 2010 the City had the lowest overall debt level in 10 years. In 2013, the Mayor avoided a potential tax increase by offering an innovative solution to a devastating City pension fund crisis, which has put the City on a solid fiscal path for decades to come. To reduce labor costs, Mayor Pawlowski initiated negotiations with two of Allentown's largest public employee unions, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), and crafted fair and responsible labor concession agreements. Through these agreements, the Mayor was able to save Allentown taxpayers more than $15 million over the next five years while protecting the jobs of City employees.
Economic Development[edit]
Mayor Pawlowski has brought more than a billion dollars in new investment and nearly five thousand of new jobs to the City of Allentown since taking office in 2006. He attracted new development to all areas of the city, redeveloped abandoned properties, and spearheaded the effort for an ambitious downtown revitalization project that will bring an 8,500-seat multi-purpose arena and the former Philadelphia Phantoms hockey team to Allentown.
Working with Republican State Sen. Pat Browne, Democratic State Rep. Jennifer Mann and Governor Ed Rendell, Mayor Pawlowski was instrumental in the creation of the Neighborhood Improvement Zone (NIZ), a revolutionary state-approved economic development initiative that is providing the financial framework for the arena, hotel and office complex currently under construction in Center City Allentown. The Zone has already brought over $1 billion in financed and committed development to Allentown's Center City and Waterfront, including:
- $240 million Multi-purpose Arena
- $285 million Waterfront Project (The Waterfront by Jaindl/Dunn/Twiggar)
- $180 million Office and Hotel Complex (City Center Investment Corporation)
- $40 million Brewery Project by Ruckus Brewing Company
- $13 million Shoen's Building Renovation
- $40 million Mixed Use Complex at the Colonial Theatre Site (City Center Investment Corporation)
- $50 million Residential Project (City Center Investment Corporation & Pennrose Properties)
- $35 million Corporate Headquarters for Lehigh Gas (City Center Investment Corporation).
This anchor project will revitalize the urban core and spur further economic development throughout the City, transforming downtown Allentown into a prime destination to live, work and play. Prior to this anchor project, redevelopment of the downtown area was already underway with the building of the new PPL Plaza Building, the Butz Corporate Office Building, and several new restaurants that attracted residents and visitors back to Hamilton Street, once the main shopping destination in the Lehigh Valley.
The Mayor also led the effort to build a Coca-Cola Park, a state-of-the-art minor league baseball stadium for the AAA Iron Pigs on the City's East Side. Since the opening of the stadium, the Iron Pigs have consistently ranked among the top AAA franchises in the Country with over 750,000 attendees annually. Mayor Pawlowski's leadership and ability to work with elected officials at all levels of government was widely considered to be instrumental in the success of this project.
Parks & Recreation[edit]
Allentown has long been known for its expansive network of well-kept parks—a legacy to which Mayor Pawlowski was able to contribute. He created a state-of-the-art, handicapped-accessible playground in Cedar Beach Park, which attracts children from every neighborhood in Allentown and beyond. He also added free spray parks for City children to cool off during hot summer days. Due to his efforts, Allentown has been designated as a Playful City USA Community for the fourth year in a row.[1]
Mayor Pawlowski's administration was also credited with bringing Allentown the coveted distinction as a "Tree City USA" for the first time in the City's History. This designation from the Arbor Foundation recognizes urban communities that have demonstrated a commitment to preserving urban forestry and sustainability.[2]
Community Development[edit]
With his extensive background in Community Development, Mayor Pawlowski and his administration have worked diligently to transform some of Allentown's most challenged neighborhoods into safe, modern places for residents to call home. Some noteworthy projects completed under the Pawlowski administration include: recreating the pre-World War II era Hanover Acres public housing project into the modern Overlook Park Community and the multi-million dollar redevelopment of the Cumberland Gardens housing project on the City's south side.
As Mayor, Pawlowski established the "Landlord Hall of Shame" to force irresponsible landlords to clean up problem properties, and he directed the Police Department to focus on nuisance crimes such as graffiti, excessive noise and illegal parking. Thanks to these efforts, quality of life in Allentown improved dramatically.
He improved the City's infrastructure by advocating for State and Federal Funding for three new bridges now under construction—including one of the few federally funded bridges in Pennsylvania. That project, known as the "American Parkway Bridge" will connect Route 22 to Center City Allentown for the first time in 60 years. The Pawlowski Administration has also created programs to focus on neighborhood street-scape improvements, a new fire station, and the installation of approximately 1,200 ADA ramps.
This year, using a grant from the U.S.Department of Transportation, Allentown will lead the Commonwealth and the Nation in the fight for greater regulation and oversight of natural gas pipelines. This grant was issued in response to a 2011 natural gas pipeline explosion that leveled an entire city block and killed five Allentown residents.[3]
Third Term Re-Election Campaign[edit]
In the May 21st, 2013 Primary Election, Mayor Ed Pawlowski, running for a third consecutive term as Mayor on the Democratic ticket, not only won the Democratic nomination but also the Republican nomination through a grassroots write-in campaign initiated by a number of local Republican activists and businessmen. Mayor Pawlowski is the first Mayor in the history of the City of Allentown to earn both the Republican and Democratic nominations for Mayor. Pawlowski faces an independent challenger in William Michael Donovan, a former City Councilman and Professor. A recent survey of likely voters shows Pawlowski with an overwhelming advantage.
Supported Candidates[edit]
During the 2013 Municipal Primary, Pawlowski was instrumental in supporting a number of Allentown Democrats, including Councilwoman Cynthia Mota and Council President Julio Guridy. Both Mota and Guridy were re-elected. Guridy received the most votes and Mota received the fourth-most votes. There were eight candidates vying for four open council seats.
President of the Pennsylvania Municipal League[edit]
Pawlowski was elected to be the President of the Pennsylvania Municipal League in 2013. Previously, Pawlowski had served as both First and Second Vice President of the organization. The Pennsylvania Municipal League (PML) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization established in 1900 as an advocate for Pennsylvania's 3rd class cities. Today, the PML represents participating Pennsylvania cities, townships, town, boroughs, and home rule municipalities that all share the League's municipal policy interests. The President and Board of Directors oversee the administration of a wide array of municipal services including legislative advocacy (on both the state and federal levels), publications designed to educate and inform, education and training certification programs, membership research and inquiries, consulting-based programs, and group insurance trusts.[4]
As President, Pawlowski has focused on increasing the statewide profile of the Municipal League, developing innovative programs to help urban communities address pressing challenges such as lack of job growth, unfunded pension liabilities, and working with legislators in Harrisburg to ensure that cities are provided with the support and resources necessary for them to serve as economic catalysts for their regions.
Candidate for Governor, 2014[edit]
On September 8, 2013 Pawlowski officially announced his candidacy for Governor of Pennsylvania on Melissa Harris-Perry (MSNBC). For several months prior, Pawlowski had been linked with a potential Gubernatorial bid. At least six Democrats have announced their candidacy to challenge incumbent Gov. Tom Corbett. For nearly a year, Gov. Corbett has been considered among the weakest incumbent Governors in the United States, according to a University of Pennsylvania Poll.[5]
Pawlowski is widely considered to be one of the strongest candidates to challenge incumber Gov. Tom Corbett. A 2013 Quinnipiac Poll found that "Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski amongst the strongest challengers to Governor Corbett. Pawlowski tops Gov. Tom Corbett 44% to 38%." [6] The Los Angeles Times, in a March 13, 2013 story, wrote: "If Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski faced Gov. Tom Corbett in a Pennsylvania gubernatorial match up today he would win…Pawlowski, who has hinted at an interest in the 2014 governor's race, performs at the top of the list of potential Democratic challengers, besting Allyson Schwartz against Corbett."
Prior to his announcement, Pawlowski had been among the most active Democratic elected officials in the state, visiting over 40 Counties while he stumped for President Obama's 2012 re-election campaign as well as several 2012 Congressional Candidates and Attorney General Kathleen Kane.
Pawlowski is expected to leverage his nation-wide network of Mayors and Donors to finance what could be a very expensive Gubernatorial bid. Politicos from both sides of the aisle believe that Pawlowski will be able to raise north of $3 million for the campaign. Pawlowski is widely considered to be among the strongest candidates in a crowded 2014 Democratic Field. His natural base in the Lehigh Valley Metropolitan Area and his Casey-esque profile tend to play well in Pennsylvania.
Announcement Tour[edit]
After his announcement, Pawlowski announced that he will be embarking on a 9-day, 23 County Tour of Pennsylvania to kick-off his candidacy for Governor. The tour begins in Allentown on Monday, September 9 and includes stops in the State Capital (Harrisburg), Philadelphia, State College, Pittsburgh, Erie, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Lancaster, York, and Reading.
Campaign Platform[edit]
During his announcement, Pawlowski cited Gov. Corbett's failed attempts to improve the Commonwealth's Infrastructure, his de-funding of Public Education, and Pennsylvania's plummeting job creation numbers as key issues for his campaign. Pawlowski touted his record of job creation and urban redevelopment in Allentown, going as far as to say that "Pennsylvania's cities are dying on the vine. We need a leader in Harrisburg who understands the unique challenges facing our urban cores."
Pawlowski's Campaign Website, www.PawlowskiForPA.com, indicated that his campaign will focus on the following priority issues:
"Growing the state economy and attracting good-paying jobs; Strengthening our public education system so every child has access to a quality education; Providing individuals and families access to quality health care and other essential services; Increasing government accountability and reaching across the aisle to find solutions to address the state's challenges; Facilitating strong fiscal management that ensures taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly.[7]"
According to a Prospectus from the Pawlowski for Governor Campaign, Pawlowski's Campaign Team includes seasoned political veterans with substantial experience in electing moderate candidates in swing states.
See also[edit]
- ^ http://mapofplay.kaboom.org/cities/
- ^ http://www.arborday.org/programs/treeCityUSA/about.cfm
- ^ http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/allentown/index.ssf/2013/01/allentown_receives_federal_gra.html
- ^ http://www.pamunicipalleague.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={51C09E63-9073-4067-A59D-A16AF34F4D11}
- ^ http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/big_tent/Corbett-weakest-incumbent-gov-UVa-says.html
- ^ http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/pennsylvania/release-detail?ReleaseID=1865
- ^ http://pawlowskiforpa.com/
External links[edit]
- Mayor Ed Pawlowski official government site