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Consumers paid an estimated $65.7 billion in residential real estate brokerage fees in 2005. Observing that commission rates have remained relatively uniform--regardless of market conditions, home prices, or the effort required to sell a home--some economists have questioned the extent of price competition in the residential real estate brokerage industry. Furthermore, while the Internet offers time and cost savings to the process of searching for homes, Internet-oriented brokerage firms account for only a small share of the brokerage market. This has raised concerns about potential barriers to greater use of the Internet in real estate brokerage. In this testimony, which is based on a report issued in August 2005, GAO discusses (1) factors affecting price competition in the residential real estate brokerage industry and (2) the status of the use of the Internet in residential real estate brokerage and potential barriers to its increased use.
The residential real estate brokerage industry has competitive attributes, but its competition appears to be based more on nonprice factors, such as reputation or level of service, than on brokerage fees, according to a review of the academic literature and interviews with industry analysts and participants. Although comprehensive data on brokerage fees are lacking, past analyses and anecdotal information suggest that commission rates have persisted in the same range over long periods, regardless of local market conditions, housing prices, or the cost or the effort required to sell a home. One potential cause of limited price variation in the industry is the use of multiple listing services (MLS), which facilitates cooperation among brokers in a way that can benefit consumers but may also discourage participating brokers from deviating from conventional commission rates. For instance, an MLS listing gives brokers information on the commission that will be paid to the broker who brings the buyer to that property. This practice potentially creates a disincentive for home sellers or their brokers to offer less than the prevailing rate, since buyers' brokers may show high-commission properties first. In addition, some state laws and regulations may also affect price competition, such as those prohibiting brokers from giving clients rebates on commissions and those requiring brokers to provide consumers with a minimum level of service. Although such provisions can protect consumers, the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission have argued that they may prevent price competition or reduce consumers' choice of brokerage services. The Internet has changed the way consumers look for real estate and has facilitated the growth of alternatives to traditional brokers. A variety of Web sites allows consumers to access property information that once was available only by contacting brokers directly. The Internet also has fostered the growth of nontraditional residential real estate brokerage models, including discount brokers and broker referral services. However, industry participants and analysts cited several potential obstacles to more widespread use of the Internet in real estate transactions, including restrictions on listing information on Web sites, some traditional brokers' resistance to cooperating with nontraditional firms, and certain state laws and regulations that prohibit or restrict commission rebates to consumers.
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on 06-05-2012 01:44 PM
So I made a petition because I want to play this game online before people disappear. Also because I though it would a fun experiment Well just sign the thing. Check my spelling and make sure everyone is ok with what I wrote. Post it all around, get it out there for other WKC2 players to see. We can get this done.
O and before I see posters who say there isn't any point or its a waste of time. It takes two seconds to sign the **** thing and its not a waste of time if you put in effort. Its a waste of time if you post negative comments. IF YOU DON'T CARE WELL DON'T POST.
on 06-05-2012 08:57 PM
07-05-2012 11:24 AM - edited 07-05-2012 11:25 AM
You never play the game though.
Basically there was a patch released a while back that added new some new quests and all of the paid content that was released in Japan. However there's about 30 different quests that were added to the JPN version which weren't part of the patch, around 8 of the quests were part of an "Avatar storyline" which acted as a sort of adventure that the avatar went on after the main game finished.
Basically, some clever people figured out how to decrypt the game data patch and found evidence that many of the avatar quests were being translated but this was never finished for whatever reason. (I presume it was lack of funds and people being shifted over to Ni no Kuni) The NA version's publisher, D3, have already confirmed that there will be no more DLC and SCEE won't comment on the issue.
Personally, I don't care anymore as I've had this game for almost a year now. If Level 5 make another MMO style game I probably won't get it though as their western support has been extremely poor (for more reasons than what has already been said).
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on 11-05-2012 10:33 AM
It isn't entirely the lack of dlc that is driving people away it is also the community. Lets face it the online portion consists of 2 things grinding and people constantly at each others throats from what i have witnessed. The only reason i took the time to platinum the game was because i knew that it would die very quickly and if i hadn't finished it when i did i may have never had the chance again. I also had high hopes for the game in the begining but i have given up on any hope of change and have gotten rid of it. If i were you i would just hurry up and get platinum then move on from what i have heard the prognosis for future dlc is bad and if it does it is a long long way off.
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Test ID: ASRU
Arsenic, Random, Urine
Secondary ID A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
NY State Approved Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Preferred screening test for detection of arsenic exposure
Special Instructions and Forms Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
As (Arsenic)
Specimen Type Describes the specimen type needed for testing
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen. This field describes the type of specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing. The volume allows automated processing, fastest throughput and, when indicated, repeat or reflex testing.
Collection Container/Tube: Clean, plastic urine collection container
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic, 6-mL tube (Supply T465) or a clean, plastic aliquot container with no metal cap or glued insert
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. Patient should not eat seafood for a 48-hour period prior to start of collection.
3. See Metals Analysis-Collection and Transport in Special Instructions for complete instructions.
Additional Information: High concentrations of gadolinium and iodine are known to interfere with most metals tests. If either gadolinium- or iodine-containing contrast media has been administered, a specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of specimen required to perform an assay once, including instrument and container dead space. Submitting the minimum specimen volume makes it impossible to repeat the test or perform confirmatory or perform reflex testing. In some situations, a minimum specimen volume may result in a QNS (quantity not sufficient) result, requiring a second specimen to be collected.
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
Hemolysis | NA |
Lipemia | NA |
Icterus | NA |
Other | NA |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the laboratory. Alternate acceptable temperature(s) are also included.
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
Ambient | 28 days | |
Frozen | 28 days |
Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
Arsenic is perhaps the best known of the metal toxins, having gained notoriety from its extensive use by Renaissance nobility as an antisyphilitic agent and, paradoxically, as an antidote against acute arsenic poisoning. Even today, arsenic is still 1 of the more common toxicants found in insecticides, and leaching from bedrock to contaminate groundwater.
The toxicity of arsenic is due to 3 different mechanisms, 2 of them related to energy transfer. Arsenic covalently and avidly binds to dihydrolipoic acid, a necessary cofactor for pyruvate dehydrogenase. Absence of the cofactor inhibits the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl coenzyme A, the first step in gluconeogenesis. This results in loss of energy supply to anaerobic cells, the predominant mechanism of action of arsenic on neural cells that rely on anaerobic respiration for energy. Neuron cell destruction that occurs after long-term energy loss results in bilateral peripheral neuropathy.
Arsenic also competes with phosphate for binding to adenosine triphosphate during its synthesis by mitochondria via oxidative phosphorylation, causing formation of the lower energy adenosine diphosphate monoarsine. This results in loss of energy supply to aerobic cells. Cardiac cells are particularly sensitive to this form of energy loss; fatigue due to poor cardiac output is a common symptom of arsenic exposure.
Arsenic furthermore binds avidly with any hydrated sulfhydryl group on protein, distorting the 3-dimensional configuration of that protein, causing it to lose activity. Interaction of arsenic with epithelial cell protein at the sites of highest physiologic concentration, the small intestine and proximal tubule of the kidney, results in cellular degeneration. Epithelial cell erosion in the gastrointestinal tract and proximal tubule are characteristic of arsenic toxicity. Arsenic is also a know carcinogen, but the mechanism of this effect is not definitively known.
A wide range of signs and symptoms may be seen in acute arsenic poisoning including headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, hypotension, fever, hemolysis, seizures, and mental status changes. Symptoms of chronic poisoning, also called arseniasis, are mostly insidious and nonspecific. The gastrointestinal tract, skin, and central nervous system are usually involved. Nausea, epigastric pain, colic abdominal pain, diarrhea, and paresthesias of the hands and feet can occur.
Arsenic exists in a number of different forms; organic forms are nontoxic, inorganic forms are toxic. See ASFRU/84679 Arsenic Fractionation, Random, Urine for details about arsenic forms.
Because arsenic is excreted predominantly by glomerular filtration, analysis for arsenic in urine is the best screening test to detect arsenic exposure.
Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
0-35 mcg/L
Reference values apply to all ages.
Interpretation Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
Normally, humans consume 5 to 25 mcg of arsenic each day as part of their normal diet; therefore, normal urine arsenic output is <25 mcg/24 hours. After a seafood meal (seafood contains a nontoxic, organic form of arsenic), the urine output of arsenic may increase to 300 mcg/24 hours for 1 day, after which it will decline to <25 mcg/24 hours.
Exposure to inorganic arsenic, the toxic form of arsenic, causes prolonged excretion of arsenic in the urine for many days.
Urine excretion rates >50 mcg/L are a level of concern and >1,000 mcg/L indicates significant exposure. The highest level observed at Mayo Clinic was 450,000 mcg/L in a patient with severe symptoms of gastrointestinal distress, shallow breathing with classic "garlic breath," intermittent seizure activity, cardiac arrhythmias, and later onset of peripheral neuropathy.
Cautions Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
Consumption of seafood before collection of a urine specimen for arsenic testing is likely to result in a report of an elevated concentration of arsenic found in the urine, which can be clinically misleading.
High concentrations of gadolinium and iodine are known to interfere with most metals tests. If either gadolinium- or iodine-containing contrast media has been administered, a specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.
Clinical Reference Provides recommendations for further in-depth reading of a clinical nature
1. Fillol CC, Dor F, Labat L, et al: Urinary arsenic concentrations and speciation in residents living in an area with naturally contaminated soils. Sci Total Environ 2010 Feb 1;408(5):1190-1194
2. Caldwell K, Jones R, Verdon C, et al: Levels of urinary total and speciated arsenic in the US population: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2003-2004. J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol 2009 Jan;19(1):59-68
Method Description Describes how the test is performed and provides a method-specific reference
This assay is performed on an inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometer. Calibrating standards and blanks are diluted with an aqueous acidic diluent containing internal standard(s). Quality control specimens and patient samples are diluted in an identical manner. In turn, all diluted blanks, calibrating standards, quality control specimens, and patient specimens are aspirated into a pneumatic nebulizer and the resulting aerosol directed to the hot plasma discharge by a flow of argon. In the annular plasma the aerosol is vaporized, atomized, then ionized. The ionized gases plus neutral species formed in the annular plasma space are aspirated from the plasma through an orifice into a quadrapole mass spectrometer. The mass range from 1 to 263 amu is rapidly scanned multiple times and ion counts tabulated for each mass of interest. Instrument response is defined by the linear relationship of analyte concentration vs. ion count ratio (analyte ion count/internal standard ion count). Analyte concentrations are derived by reading the ion count ratio for each mass of interest and determining the concentration from the response line. (Nixon DE, Moyer TP: Routine clinical determination of lead, arsenic, cadmium, and thallium in urine and whole blood by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Spectrochimica Acta B 1996;51:13-25)
Supplemental Report Indicates whether the report includes an additional document with charts, images or other enriched information
Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed Outlines the days and times the test is performed. This field reflects the day and time the sample must be in the testing laboratory to begin the testing process and includes any specimen preparation and processing time required before the test is performed. Some tests are listed as continuously performed, which means assays are performed several times during the day.
Monday through Friday; 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Saturday; 8 a.m. – 3 p.m./Continuously
Analytic Time Defines the amount of time it takes the laboratory to setup and perform the test. This is defined in number of days. The shortest interval of time expressed is "same day/1 day," which means the results may be available the same day that the sample is received in the testing laboratory. One day means results are available 1 day after the sample is received in the laboratory.
Maximum Laboratory Time Defines the maximum time from specimen receipt at Mayo Medical Laboratories until the release of the test result
Specimen Retention Time Outlines the length of time after testing that a specimen is kept in the laboratory before it is discarded
Performing Laboratory Location The location of the laboratory that performs the test
Test Classification Provides information regarding the medical device classification for laboratory test kits and reagents. Tests may be classified as cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and used per manufacturer's instructions, or as products that do not undergo full FDA review and approval, and are then labeled as an Analyte Specific Reagent (ASR), Investigation Use Only (IUO) product, or a Research Use Only (RUO) product.
CPT Code Information Provides guidance in determining the appropriate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code(s) information for each test or profile. The listed CPT codes reflect Mayo Medical Laboratories interpretation of CPT coding requirements. It is the responsibility of each laboratory to determine correct CPT codes to use for billing.
LOINC® Code Information Provides guidance in determining the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) values for the result codes returned for this test or profile.
Result ID | Reporting Name | LOINC Code |
89889 | Arsenic, Random, U | 5586-3 |


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A Motivational Strategy for Formal Adult Learning
I've lost track the number of times a friend or a peer told me: "I'm too old to study", "I have no time and I won't be able to complete the program", "It's too much hassle", etc. Indeed, each of these are genuine concerns when considering taking up formal adult learning. I know, because I embarked on my own higher education at the good ol' age of 29. It was certainly an overhaul of lifestyle, and in my case, a complete change in career, industry and colleagues. In short, I changed my world.
Three years later, I achieved what I wanted academically. I will share with you my personal strategy on keeping motivated and ways to build a base of confidence to pull you through your adult learning life. As with any long-term project, you really need to start by building a solid motivational storehouse as a foundation to keep you anchored along the way.
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Underwater Hockey is a fast, action-packed (non-contact) sport played on the bottom of a pool by teams of 6 players with masks, snorkels, fins and short sticks. Players move the puck by pushing it or passing it, trying to get the puck into the opposing team's goal. Underwater Hockey is a co-ed sport in which men and women compete on equal terms. It's not about strength; it's about teamwork and skill. And, no matter what your skill level, Underwater Hockey is a great way to have lots of fun, get …
Pull your hockey set out from under the bed, or out of the attic! MeetUp was created just for the purpose of providing people who want to play Rod Hockey with worthy opponents. I love to play rod hockey. The trouble has been finding anyone who can give me a good game; or any game at all! I've been playing since I was five years old and there is only one person in my circles of friends who will play me, and he lives in Humboldt County! Without rod hockey I wouldn't understand trash-talk! Honestly …
I haven't met to many Hockey fans Since I moved here ! If you love Hockey and you live in the bay area please join in!
Floorball is a simple and safe version of ice/roller/field hockey that is easy to learn and fun to play. Great exercise and no equipment needed. Extra sticks are available for loan, any tennis shoe is appropriate and all you need to bring is one black and one white shirt for splitting up teams. Also referred to as Innebandy, Salibandy, Unihockey, Floor Ball
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This group is not about the Sharks that swim in the ocean but about the Sharks that skate on ice ! Looking to get together with fellow Shark fans in San Francisco. Other Hockey fans are welcome too :)
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If you are interested in playing Broomball in the Bay Area this is the Meetup for you. We are working to organize a pickup game in the Peninsula starting in the end of July. This is open to all skill levels, from no experience with broomball to a veteran player. What is Broomball? In essence it is Field Hockey on ice. Players may wear special shoes which provide traction on ice 5-on-5 plus a Goalie for each team See Broomball being played (youtube video)
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Radcliff, C. J., Jensen, M. L., Salem, J. A., Burhanna, K. J., & Gedeon, J. A. (2007). A practical guide to information literacy assessment for academic librarians. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited. [National Award Winner].
Burhanna, K. J. (In Press) "The Transition movement: From blueprint to construction zone." In Burhanna, K. J. (ed.), Informed Transitions: Libraries supporting the high school to college transition. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO.
Burhanna, K. J., Jensen, M. L., Schloman, B.F., & Gedeon, J. A. (2009). Reaching forward: Three high school outreach initiatives at Kent State University. In Courtney, N. D. (ed.), Academic library outreach: Beyond the campus walls. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.
Burhanna, K.J., Seeholzer, J., & Salem, J. (2009). No natives here: A focus group study of student perceptions of web 2.0 and the academic library. Journal of Academic Librarianship 35(6).
Burhanna, K.J., Voelker, T.J., & Gedeon, J.A. (2008). Virtually the same: comparing the effectiveness of online versus in-person library tours. Public Services Quarterly 4(4) 317-338. [Peer-Reviewed]. Burhanna, K., Jensen, M. L. & Schloman, B. (2008). Our transition mission: Reaching out to the high school community. In T. Valko (ed.): Proceedings of the thirty-fourth national LOEX library instruction conference. Library orientation series no. 39. Ypsilanti, MI: LOEX Press.
Burhanna, K.J. (2007). Instructional outreach to high schools: Should you be doing it? Communications in Information Literacy 1(2) 74-88. [Peer-reviewed]. Burhanna, K. J., & Jensen, M. L. (2006). Collaborations for success: High school to college transitions. Reference Services Review 34, 509-529. [Peer-reviewed].
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Where do we go without great leaders for the defense of our liberties? Who will defend our right to live our lives _as we chose_ without others taking that from us? The answer is, as it should be, no one. We are the defense of our rights and should always remember that. Libertarian blogger
That is a jewish philosophers compilation not the Decalogue or ten commandments. The canonized Decalogue(ten commandments) can be found in these books Exodus 20:217 Deuteronomy 5:621.
Most of the Rabbi's commandments that you linked to are for Jewish ritual or day to day living. Rituals for the temporary cleansing of sins whether through willful intent or sins of omission. The Rabbi is still waiting for their messiah to signal the coming of the age of Messiah, for them the Messiah is not an individual so much as an age when the rituals will no longer be required because sin and evil cease to exist.
The Decalogue is on a different spiritual level as given to Moses, It was not given as a bar for the people to live above ...it is impossible, Christians believe it is to communicate to Gods people how far they had slipped from Gods original intent for them ( see Augustines doctrine of original sin). It sets the stage for the resolution of sin and death and the restoration of Gods people with the coming Messiah. Man must recognize his own failings and choose the salvation offered through a sacrifice that was different from all of the ritual sacrifices in the book of Leviticus, the rituals in Leviticus could not attain a lasting absolution, lasting absolution required a sacrifice that is perfect, the coming Messiah.
All that to say you misinterpreted the Rabbi's list.
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And while Lancaster will know there is a lot of work to be done ahead of a trip to the Stadio Olimpico in Rome next week, he will take comfort from being the first England coach to win in Edinburgh since Sir Clive Woodward eight years ago.
For Andy Robinson, the pressure will be on after his experienced side lacked ideas and were unable to score a try despite bossing possession and territory, with David Denton the one bright spark.
England started the brighter, bullying their more experienced counterparts in the Scottish pack to edge the territory in the opening quarter.
Dan Parks, who endured a disappointing afternoon, made a first error as he put in an aimless punt after 12 minutes and Denton was penalised for not rolling away after tackling Ben Foden.
From just inside the Scottish half, and into a strong wind, Farrell put his first penalty attempt at international level wide to the right.
Shortly after Rory Lamont dropped a high ball from Hodgson and after David Strettle had pounced on the ball, Parks was penalised for venturing offside, and Farrell knocked over the resulting penalty to break the deadlock.
Scotland responded immediately and Chris Robshaw was penalised for diving off his feet giving Parks the chance to level things up after 25 minutes.
The home side were back on the attack two minutes later as Max Evans showed dancing feet to get away and Hodgson failed to claim his chip over the top giving Scotland a good attacking platform with a lineout on the 22.
Robinson's side couldn't capitalise but when Chris Ashton was scragged off the back of an English scrum seconds later, Parks added another penalty to give the Scots a 6-3 lead at the break.
Hodgson, who struggled under pressure in the first half, made the perfect start to the second as he charged down Parks' attempted clearance and dotted down England's first try at Murrayfield in eight years, Farrell added the extras to make it 10-6.
It was a costly mistake from Parks, who had been given the nod at fly-half over Laidlaw for his experience, and he compounded that error by missing touch from a penalty two minutes later.
England looked to be in for their second try as Hodgson produced a pinpoint cross to David Strettle but Denton made a stunning tackle on the Saracens winger, who held on to give away the penalty.
The match ebbed back and forth and Scotland moved back into English territory when Richie Gray went on a trademark charge but Alasdair Strokosch was unable to collect his offload.
Robinson rolled the dice by introducing Edinburgh pair Mike Blair and Laidlaw and the Scots instantly looked more dangerous with Ashton forced to clear Lee Jones' chip through.
And Laidlaw almost grabbed Scotland's first try as he chipped over and beat Ben Youngs to the ball but television match official Nigel Whitehouse ruled that he did not have control over the tryline.
Scotland should have scored a minute later as Ross Rennie burst past Brad Barritt but he could not find a free Laidlaw outside him as Foden produced a fantastic tackle but it was the home side who were looking by far the more dangerous.
Farrell missed another long-range penalty attempt and England made matters worse by coming in from the side to give Scotland a chance to get back into their 22 but another Scottish error left them off the hook.
The Saracens youngster made amends with six minutes to go as he calmly converted a penalty from straight in front, after good work from Matt Stevens, to stretch England's lead to 13-6.
Scotland attacked again but it was in vain as yet another mistake handed England the win.
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Dan Parks | 2 | 6 | |||
Total | 2 | 6 |
England Score Card | |||||
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Charlie Hodgson | 1 | 5 | |||
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The NIH Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative is part of a new Presidential focus aimed at revolutionizing our understanding of the human brain. By accelerating the development and application of innovative technologies, researchers will be able to produce a revolutionary new dynamic picture of the brain that, for the first time, shows how individual cells and complex neural circuits interact in both time and space. Long desired by researchers seeking new ways to treat, cure, and even prevent brain disorders, this picture will fill major gaps in our current knowledge and provide unprecedented opportunities for exploring exactly how the brain enables the human body to record, process, utilize, store, and retrieve vast quantities of information, all at the speed of thought.
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Candidate Profiles: Cloquet City Council Ward 5
Cloquet City Council Ward 5 Steve Langley • Mark Roberts
Question 1: How does your past experience, job or education qualify you to serve on the Cloquet City Council?
Question 2: What are the top three issues facing the city right now and how should they be addressed?
Question 3: Other than finding greater efficiencies, what areas would you look to trim first if there are unexpected budget deficits (for example, should the state choose to further cut Local Government Aid)?
Mark Roberts
Question 1:
I am a 25 year resident of the City of Cloquet and a lifetime Northeastern Minnesotan. Over that time I have tried to serve my community by volunteering on several committees such as the Lumberjack Days Committee, the St. Louis River Trail Committee, the Cloquet Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, the Cloquet Planning Commission, and the past 13 months as the Cloquet City Councilor representing Ward 5. My 32 year career in Civil Engineering as a Designer, Construction Inspector, and Project Manager has led me to my present position as the Senior Laboratory Services Coordinator for the UMD School of Civil Engineering. My years of volunteerism and job experience have given me the leadership skills needed to be a visionary decision maker on the council.
Question 2:
A) Providing core services is our first and foremost job on the council. In spite of constant cuts in Local Government Aid from the state and growing operating costs, the city has continued to provide these services seamlessly. I will work to continue this legacy.
B) By promoting sound sustainable economic development that adds value to our community, we can have job and community growth that can expanded the tax base to help ease the burden for all.
C) We live in a great active and growing community. By supporting business and active living opportunities, we can maintain and expand on all that we cherish about this community for generations.
Question 3:
A) Past and present councils have worked hard successfully over the past eight years to budget in a manner so as to absorb LGA cuts without losing jobs or integrity of service. I will continue to support this proactive approach.
B) The local option sales tax is a perfect example of a method that can be used to enhance the quality of services and continue to build for the future at a minimum impact to our residents. Not only does this option provide resources needed for construction and maintenance costs, but, it also can be used to cover the preliminary and matching costs needed to apply for much larger grants. I fully support this option.
C) As I stated above the city has worked hard to cut its budget by over 1 million dollars a year for the past eight years. While this does put a strain on how services get delivered, Councilors, Administrators and Staff have accepted this challenge successfully. As issues arise, they will need to be evaluated and if needed I will support appropriate cuts to any area that does not compromise our ability to deliver those core services that are our responsibility to provide.
Steve Langley did not reply, nor did he attend the candidate forum.
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Hyter of Flok, a Graphic Novel which has been successful in Europe now comes to the Android Market in it's English Full Version.
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Okay, so Bic has been taking a lot of flack for selling this pen "for her." (As it says on its web site, it is "a ball pen essentially for women," although that seems to invite a caveat, such as, "although there may be certain men to whom it appeals and we don't judge.")
Originally published on Tue August 28, 2012 9:32 am
The first and most important thing you need to know about Jonathan Evison's heartbreaking, maddening novel The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving is that one of its two main characters is a paralyzed teenage boy, named Trevor. The other is a grown man, Ben, who frequently acts like a teenage boy. Your enjoyment of the book — the follow-up to Evison's well-regarded West of Here — will be largely predicated on how much you like listening in on can-you-top-this, gross-out sex talk, and ruefully self-demeaning descriptions of the female of the species.
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The Madden NFL video game franchise has sold close to 100 million copies, a number that will only go up on Tuesday when Madden NFL 13 hits shelves. Madden is the biggest franchise of its kind in North America, and big business for an enormous, tangled web of interested parties. Just ask Tommy Mullings — he craves football.
"After the football's done, like, I can't get enough football," he says. "So I'll go watch football all day and then end my Sunday with a couple of games of Madden."
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Nick Dybek is the author of When Captain Flint Was Still a Good Man.
The sinister face sneering from the cover is reason enough to keep John Fowles' The Magus tucked discreetly away. Then there's the 600 or so pages inside, which are filled with pretentious riffs on psychoanalysis, metaphysics, fascism and the occult.
Originally published on Mon August 27, 2012 3:13 pm
In the new, updated edition of her landmark biography The Brontes, Juliet Barker tells a sad story about Branwell, the infamous brother of Charlotte, Emily and Anne.
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The word "haunting" could be used to describe many of the short stories in Gold Boy, Emerald Girl. The collection is by Yiyun Li, who emigrated from Beijing to the United States in the 1990s, and received the prestigious MacArthur "genius" grant in 2010.
With the backdrop of a nation moving from isolation to openness, Li's characters deal with universal struggles such as loneliness, regret, love and loss. And often, they're not who they may appear to be.
Originally published on Tue September 11, 2012 12:45 pm
Some people suffer from recurring nightmares about being naked on stage, or not having revised for their exams. My bedtime terror is different — I'm gripped with fear that I haven't fed or watered my childhood budgie, with potentially devastating consequences. I loved that bird, Joey, so much, despite the fact that she unmasked herself as female after I'd named her, I still have a tiny box filled with her discarded green feathers. I've never owned a pet as an adult. I prefer animals in novels to avoid the horror of finding two cold, clutched feet in the air.
Originally published on Mon August 27, 2012 11:32 pm
Ask Harry Dolan to take you for lunch at a restaurant he's written about, and he won't disappoint. In downtown Ann Arbor, Mich., on Liberty Street, the vegetarian restaurant Seva serves mushroom sliders and yam fries that both the crime writer and his characters are quite fond of. With any luck, you'll also catch the perfect song playing in the background — "Psycho Killer" by the Talking Heads.
Originally published on Mon August 27, 2012 10:11 am
Next time you're admiring a 19th century American master painting at a museum or auction house, take a closer look. What looks like an authentic creation complete with cracks and yellowing varnish could actually be the work of forger Ken Perenyi.
Perenyi made millions of dollars over 30 years with more than 1,000 forgeries, allowing him to jet set around the world. His highest earning work was a Martin Johnson Heade forgery that sold for more than $700,000.


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There are some new members, and new leadership, guiding the Tiffin Seneca County Heritage Festival; there are some longtime members, as well.
There are some new events and activities planned as part of the latest edition of the Heritage Fest, which is to begin this afternoon; there are some traditional favorites, as well.
We are grateful for the work and care invested in the festival, and appreciate the efforts to improve the event by pursuing change through addition. That is a concept we - as a community fixture with a history extending deep into this county's past - well understand as we adapt to life in this digital age.
This isn't a task that should be underestimated. nurturing a longstanding community event is a big responsibility, made especially challenging when that event is focused on a community's history.
But the Heritage Festival committee and volunteers have responded to that challenge. We encourage our readers to take the time this weekend to take in that legacy.


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Hoop Dreams 15U AAU basketball team won the Nike Memorial Day Classic Tournament held in Atlanta. After winning the prestigious tournament, the team rose to sixth place in the nation by Five Star Power Rankings. Members of the team include (back row, left to right) Logan Ziegler, Carson Williams, Malik Dow, Montrell Dixson, and Zac Pulliam; (Front row, left to right) Coach Mike Scott, Will Hager, Malik Manica, Jordan Perry, Quentin Goodin, and asst. coach Wooten.
The Owen County Youth Soccer League recently wrapped up its season. This week, we feature team photos from the league.
The drought is over. On Friday night in New Castle, the Owen County High School baseball team captured their first 31st District title since 2007. The Rebels used a 3-run sixth inning to open up a 5-2 lead and Jarrod Ball shut the door in the seventh to defeat Gallatin County High School in the championship game. Owen County reached the championship game by beating Henry County High School 7-2 in the semifinals. It was the team's first win of the season against the Wildcats after losing twice in New Castle earlier in the year.
Owen County 4-H Shooting Sports Club members Kaleb Wilhoite, Greyson Beatty and Mark Heuser competed in the Spencer County Invitational Shoot May 18th. Beatty placed third in his age division for air pistol and Wilhoite placed second in his age division for trap.
It flows through the heart of Kentucky for some 255 miles from the confluence of the North and South forks at Beattyville to the Ohio River at Carrollton. The Kentucky River is a scenic waterway with numerous quiet backwaters and tree-shaded tributary streams. For the enterprising angler who is willing to spend some time looking at maps and driving back roads, the search for places to launch a fishing kayak or bass boat will reap many rewards.
HotShots - 4 vs. Team Clemons - 2 The HotShots had a great regular season with a record of five wins, one loss and two ties entering U8 Tournament play. The HotShots opened up the tournament with a 4 to 2 win over Team Clemons. Price Griffin scored on the opening kick-off with an assist from Blaine Spencer. With an assist from Eli Myers, Price Griffin scored a second goal in the first quarter. Eli Myers scored in the third quarter following a Team Clemons score to make the score 3 to 1.
Owen County has a new state champion. Members of the Owen County track teams headed to Louisville early Saturday morning to take part in the KHSAA Class A State Track Meet. For one member of the team, it wasn't enough to just win a state title. He also set a new state record. Owen County High School senior Collin Trammel captured the title in the 200-meter dash in a time of 21.92 seconds. He beat the record of 22 seconds set last year by Andre Klaassen from Whitefield Academy.
Mission accomplished. The Maurice Bowling Middle School girls soccer team set a goal at the beginning of the season. This year marked the first season for the North Central Kentucky Soccer Conference and they wanted to be the first team to claim the title. MBMS Girls Soccer Coach Scotty Chappell said he challenged the players to win. "I told the girls at the start of the season they could win this conference and hang a conference championship banner in the gym," Chappell said.
The Owen County High School baseball season wrapped up the regular season last week. The Rebels were hoping to finish the season on a high note heading into the 31st District Tournament this week. Instead, the team dropped four of five games. The week began with a pair of games May 13 against Gallatin County and Carroll County. The Wildcats edged the Rebels 5-4 in the NCKC Tournament before the Panthers shutout Owen County 9-0.


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Helen Gaskin, a longtime organist at two Durant churches, died July 31, 2013, after a brief illness. She was 93. Born Helen Isom on May 15, 1920, in McAlester, she was the daughter of Roy and Carrie Isom, who owned a grocery store in nearby Crowder. Introduced to music by her mother, who was a church organist at First Baptist in Crowder, Helen began playing piano at church on Sundays when she was 11 years old. In 1938, shortly after a fondly remembered senior trip to Tulsa to see Bob Wills perform at the famous CainŌĆÖs Ballroom, she married her high school sweetheart, J.M. Gaskin.
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Joyce Ann McCauley-Himes, 39, of Cove Ark., died Monday, July 29, 2013, in Hot Springs, Ark. She was born Dec. 26, 1973, in Staton, Ore, to Tommy McCauley and Joyce (McCauley) Wilson. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Allen and Perl McCauley and Arthur and Elizabeth Morrison; father, Tommy Wayne McCauley; and brother, Donnie Gene Underwood.
Virgle D. Smith, 72, of Poteau died Wednesday, July 31, 2013, in Poteau.┬ĀA memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, at Fuel Church in Poteau under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home. You may leave online condolences at www.gracemanorfh.com.
Freddie Nitchol, 67, of Mountain Pine, Ark., formerly of Spiro, died July 21, 2013.┬ĀNo services are scheduled at this time. Online condolences may be left at www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville, Ark.
Priscilla T. Hicks, 94, of Poteau died Monday, July 29, 2013, in Poteau.┬ĀPrivate services will be held. Evans and Miller Funeral Home is handling arrangements. You may leave an online message at evansandmillerfuneralhomes.com.
Karen LeFlore, 48, of Poteau died July 16, 2013 in┬Ā Poteau.┬ĀMemorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, at the Poteau Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home.
John Robert "Bob" Gee of McCurtain, 66, died away Monday, July 29, 2013 at his home, where he loved the view and astonishing variety of wildlife. He was born Aug. 15, 1946, in Shreveport, La., to Arthur Johnson Gee and Josephine (Shaw) Gee. He graduated from Poteau High School in 1963. He attended Oklahoma Central University in Oklahoma City and worked for Tinker Air Force Base before moving to McCurtain in 1978 and starting Bob Gee Sales.
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Billy Charles Manley, 77, of Hodgen died Monday, July 29, 2013, in Poteau. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, in Stapp-Zoe Baptist Church. Burial will be in Zoe Cemetery under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home, Heavener. An online guestbook is available at dowdenfh.com.


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Concordia's Teacher Education programs, fully accredited by NCATE, include a foundation in liberal arts and a core of education courses, which are enhanced by a strong emphasis on pre-professional field experiences. Teacher Education candidates select an area of academic concentration. For candidates in the Early Childhood, Childhood and Middle Childhood Generalist programs, a Liberal Studies concentration is available with a specialization in Art, Social Sciences, Biology, English, Religion, Mathematics, or Social Studies. The Education program is part of the Division of Professional Studies.
Graduates of Concordia's Teacher Education program qualify academically for an initial New York State Classroom Teaching Certificate and thus are ready to teach in public, private, or parochial schools. Teacher Education candidates who wish to work with younger students in a traditional self-contained classroom may choose Early Childhood (birth–grade 2), Childhood (grades 1–6) or Middle Childhood Generalist (grades 5-9) program.
The most recent class of graduates had an overall GPA of 3.22. Seventy eight percent of them hold a teaching position and 57 percent are currently enrolled in graduate school programs in education.
We are pleased to announce the New York State-approved Master of Science in Childhood Special Education program. This exciting new program is currently accepting applications. Learn more here...
New 5-Year BA to MS program
The Education program also features at 5-year BA to MS Ed fast track in Childhood Education and Childhood Special Education. The program prepares students to meet all New York State teacher certification requirements in these areas. Students leave the program well prepared to teach literacy and other core subjects to diverse groups of children in grades 1-6. It prepares students to use the latest in educational technology, implement education practices that support children with disabilities across classroom settings and support all students through the use of positive behavioral support methods. The program also emphasizes field experiences. Students spend time in local schools starting with their first education class. All 5-year students will have a comprehensive teaching experience in both general and special education programs.
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In addition to preparing candidates for NYS certification, the program also grants a Lutheran Teacher's Diploma that certifies teachers to serve in the nationwide Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod school system.
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Field experiences begin during freshman year with a five-day pre-professional practicum during which candidates serve as teachers' aides in the grade level of their choice. Prior to the student teaching semester, Concordia candidates are required to complete at least 100 additional hours of fieldwork, including experiences with students in high-needs urban settings, students with disabilities, and students with limited English proficiency.
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The cake-cutting tradition is one that has lasted over time. (It is, after all, the first task that the bride and groom perform jointly as husband and wife!) Distributing pieces of cake to guests dates back to the Roman Empire; however, as the wedding grew, so did the size of the cake, making the distribution process impossible for the bride to undertake on her own.
Cake-cutting became more difficult with early multi-tier cakes, because the icing had to be hard enough to support the cake's own weight. This helped made cutting the cake a joint project. After the cutting ceremony, the couple proceeds to feed one other from the first slice. This provides another lovely piece of symbolism: the mutual commitment of bride and groom to provide for one another.
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I've always been the chunky girl who was too tall at every stage of my life. Even after more than a decade of staying active with basketball I was never within my preferred weight range.
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This line is just to the right of Floater. Start in the higher pod and go right onto a bomber crimper, then match on a single-pad edge before hucking for the lip. So classic. Once the linkup from Pungase is complete, this would be a great finish! Jeff and I can't remember who got it first, since the upper crimp has broken a few times in between ascents....
This climb is much harder than V6 IMO. Consensus has placed it more in the V9 range I believe. I've climbed on it recently and it certainly isn't V6 or V7 or even V8 at this point. Breakage? Who knows. Cool climb though.
A hold has broken, and it is probably V8...and if I am not mistaken, Ric Geiman had the FA on this.
I was on this today with two different friends, both of them were on this route and they seemed to think that the route was in the V8+ or V9 range. And one of them specializes in dynos.
V8+ for sure.
I think that if you do not go full on dyno from the matched crimp ledge, then you have not done "Chick Power" if you use intermediates and whatnot, the grade lessens and should be ticked as "Chick Power variant" or something. I'm not saying its not still hard...but that dyno is damn hard. Thoughts?
Jason, yes and no, the dyno is very hard and is classic for this climb, but at the same time, the intermediate holds are on that face. In my opinion, contrived problems are completely worthless. If the holds are there, they can be used. Also, a hold did break off of this, so the original Chick Power was not a dyno.
I am pretty sure this has always been a dyno, the crimp ledge (that you dyno from now) did break and was just a bit larger when it was considered a V7 (where no intermediates were needed due to the large nature of the jug one was throwing from). That tends to be the word on the streets anyways.
Oh, I didn't know the hold broken and became smaller, I thought something completely broke off. Yeah, I have done it both ways, and I don't think it takes away from the difficulty either way.
I might as well chime in: I know Ric Geiman (who silently got the FAs on most everything at the Valley) did not have the FA on Chick Power. Jeff and I asked him at a comp there after we completed it. And it's called Chick Power (not Sheik Power or anything like that), because Jeff's closest attempts always came when he brought his girlfriends there. When Jeff and I were working Chick Power as a project, there was no other method we WANTED to do other than the big throw. Send it however you want, intermediates, crazy-high heel hooks, but you won't ever do a more fun and satisfying method than dynoing for that lip! (and remember, you're not throwing for any chickenheads up there - it's a sweet rounded edge you catch) As for breakage, that's gotten exaggerated over the years. The crimp you throw from was never "big", but it did crumble a bit after the original FA (most likely because it's used as a foothold, and hey... it's Ute Valley). Having done it before and after breakage, I don't notice a huge difference.... I love Ute Valley, and I LOVE this problem. Here's a beta video from my neglected blog (apparently made when I was feeling quite old but appreciative of what really matters) misterthan.blogspot.com/2008/09/chick-power.html
Thanks for the description, Nathan. I hadn't sent Chick Power since the early 2000-2002-ish time frame after Ric took me to Ute for the first time. The next time I went back, after moving from CO, was 2008, and I just remembered the match hold being a little more positive. Nice video btw.
Okay, so I sent the "variation" using the far right crimp yesterday after about 7 goes, and it is in no way equally as hard as the original dyno version (which I still feel to be about V9). The version where you use the crimp out right felt about V7, and although you still have to dyno, it is in no way as hard as the direct line. Props to anyone who has sent this thing the original way, because it is burly for sure.


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As you all know -- -- is working in coordination.
With law enforcement agencies throughout Southern California.
In apprehending Christopher Jordan garner.
Christopher garner is -- for a series of crimes.
Including assaults on officers and three homicides in Southern California in the past week.
The Los Angeles police department and I'd law enforcement agencies are implementing all measures possible.
To ensure the safety of our LAPD personnel and their families and the Los Angeles community.
We will continue to do so until garner is apprehended.
And -- threats have been abated.
Could -- is to be considered armed and extremely dangerous.
Christopher Jordan garner is described as a male African American approximately six foot tall 270 pounds.
He's 33 years of age he has black hair and brown eyes.
-- photos are displayed here.
Mourners photo donors vehicle is described as a late model Nissan Titan pick up.
It's a four door dark gray in color the vehicle is equipped.
With a roof rack and a -- cover over the truck bed.
The truck has black rims and a Department of Defense sticker on the -- side of the front windshield.
We're ensure the license plate as we believe he has -- place there's a possible plate.
Photos of the vehicle are also on display.
We -- and anyone.
Who sees him or this vehicle should not approach or attempt to contact him.
But immediately.
Immediately call 911 and go to foot notify law enforcement authorities.
The LE PD will remaining constant communication with the -- agency is still garner is apprehended.
It is believe that the Warner was involved.
In the following incidents.
On Sunday February 3 2012.
In Irvine California.
Have double homicide during this incidents.
We believed -- shot and killed Monica Kwan and keep Lawrence -- -- set and a vehicle in a parking structure.
Wednesday February 6 about 8:30 PM.
In San Diego and attempted robbery vote -- -- attempted to steal a vote from a boat owners San Diego.
He was not successful and fled the location.
This morning.
At 125.
And Chino, California LAPD officers.
Assigned to a protection detail.
Received a tip from a citizen that -- may be in the area.
The -- door and door fired upon the officers and officers returned fire.
And one officer received a -- life threatening wounds to his head a graze -- clearly inches from killing him.
Garner fled and do damage to the to the police vehicle because of his -- -- the officers were unable to pursue him.
At 145 and Riverside California.
The murder and attempt murder.
Of Riverside police department officers.
Ambushed two Riverside police officers rebuilding resulting in the death of one.
And the severe injury -- the other.
I'm confirming that -- was previously employed has -- Los Angeles Police officer between February of 2005.
As September of 2008.
-- -- -- -- -- Based on daughters threat -- -- initiated more than forty protection details throughout the region.
These protection details were based on information.
Contain in his manifesto.
Much of which has been up posted on line.
During the course of the search for garner.
An officer involved shooting occurred and the city of torrents.
During that incident which occurred about 5:15 this morning.
LE PD officers received information that a vehicle.
Matching the description of the suspect's vehicle.
Have been seen in the area of one of our primary protection details whether people that was under the most serious level of threat.
-- PD officers assigned observed a vehicle matching the suspect's vehicle driving down the street with the lights turned out.
Officers approached the vehicle and an officer involved shooting occurred.
The individuals in that vehicle were hit by gunfire.
Most were transported to a local hospital.
One as a minor gunshot wound and is in the process of being released.
The second person he's in stable condition with two gunshot wounds.
Tragically we believe that this with a case of mistaken idea anybody officers.
They are so Los Angeles police department and my own.
Go -- to the families that lost loved ones do -- criminal actions.
Anyone who sees -- Should contact and I -- want anyone who has information or tips regarding these crimes is asked to call the robbery homicide tip line.
Number is 2134866860.
For the LAPD 24 hour tip line at 877.
Anyone wishing to remain anonymous.
Should call crime stoppers.
At 180222.
Pictures may also contact crime stoppers by taxing the -- phone number 27.
That's crimes on most key pets.
I'll text messages and -- with the -- LAPD.
-- -- may also go to LA to be online and report.
Information and we will act on that information.
This city.
More it's.
The deaths of Monica Kwan.
Keith Lawrence.
And our brave Riverside police officer.
I also.
Feel great sadness.
For the injuries suffered by my -- the second Riverside officers.
And the two and involve citizens.
In -- With that I'll answer -- very few questions I will not answer specific questions.
About the Irvine homicide investigation.
That is their primary agency and that investigation.
Is your -- police department.
But I will answer general.
Fair -- situation -- -- at a hotel.
Point Loma behavior being -- San Diego police department for help.
Over you have any information that this is indeed boomer -- and a hotel.
I don't think I've got and I can release on that and this time -- and development color vehicles.
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Did the manufacturer would listen -- is great she.
As mothers and -- Well.
Of course he knows what he's doing and we tranda.
He was also a member of the armed forces.
It is it is extremely.
Worrisome and scary.
Especially to the police officers involved you know the the Riverside officers were cowardly ambushed day they had no opportunity.
To fight back.
No pre warning.
You know imagine.
Imagine going about your work day having to worry about that threat Q yeah -- You're talking about you're talking about a homicide.
Who has committed atrocious crimes.
And this if you want to give any attribution to his ramblings.
The on the Internet go right ahead but I do not.
You know not.
-- -- -- -- -- -- He has multiple weapons at his disposal including assault rifles -- yeah.
-- allegations he you being a victim of some sort of investigate never.
All week through we'd be looking back.
And we look at everything.
That case was thoroughly adjudicated there was reviewed -- multiple levels.
It went to the ultimate for reform of review in the LAPD -- -- of rights.
Where aid to command officers and a civilian represented here the entirety of the case as represented by an attorney.
And make a judgment you know that I think that today in the analysis you'll find corners statements to be self serving.
And the statements of somebody that is an extremely unhappy with his lot a lot of -- coming into your game where -- -- Are there any.
You know I don't know of any no threats came to my level prior to that we became aware that -- -- this week.
I'm telling you have -- our head out.
All -- your office.
It's extremely extremely manpower intensive.
Did but the safety.
My employees people that.
Come on the job to protect the lives of strangers is that is it utmost importance to me.
And I will expend whatever resources necessary -- obviously he's monitoring.
-- Well I would tell -- turn himself in.
You know this is gone far enough you know nobody else needs to -- The rigors that are playing hard and.
This -- if you if you read his manifesto this is a very did -- is a specific target.
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NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The Navy permanently removed a senior officer from command of his aircraft carrier Tuesday because of raunchy comedy videos he made and showed to the crew several years ago.
The videos, which included anti-gay slurs and sexual innuendo, showed extremely poor judgment by Capt. Owen Honors, said the commander of U.S. Fleet Forces, Adm. John C. Harvey Jr.
Harvey did not take questions, including why Honors is just now being relieved of command when the videos were made several years ago. They surfaced when the Virginian-Pilot newspaper reported on them.
Honors has been reassigned to an administrative role. Harvey said the Navy will look into what other officers aboard the USS Enterprise knew about the videos.
No phone listing was immediately available for Honors and he did not respond to e-mails.
The videos, from 2006 and 2007, feature Honors using gay slurs, pantomiming masturbation and staging suggestive shower scenes. They were played on the shipwide television system during weekly movie night when Honors was executive officer, or second in command, of the Enterprise. Honors had since become commander of the ship.
Over the weekend, the Navy at first downplayed the videos as humorous skits, then called them unacceptable and said they were being investigated.
"After personally reviewing the videos created while serving as executive officer," Harvey said Tuesday, "I have lost confidence in Capt. Honors' ability to lead effectively, and he is being held accountable for poor judgment and the inappropriate actions demonstrated in the videos that were created while he served as executive officer on Enterprise."
The videos' existence was not news to Navy higher-ups. In a statement to the Virginian-Pilot on Friday, the Navy said its leadership had put a stop to videos with "inappropriate content" on the Enterprise about four years ago.
Some sailors who served on the Enterprise have taken to Facebook to defend Honors and his video skits for providing a much-needed morale boost during long deployments at sea.
They portrayed Honors as a man who genuinely cared about his sailors and helped them blow off steam with corny and occasionally outrageous videos he concocted every week during six-month tours of duty in the Middle East at the height of the Iraq War. Maintaining morale is typically part of the executive officer's job.
"He was a caring professional and, yes, he has a sense of humor, but you need that on a boat," said Misty Davis, who served on the Enterprise from 2006 to 2010. The offending video was shown in 2007, and was a compilation of previous videos he had shown, she and others said.
Fiercely loyal crew members stood by Honors after Tuesday's announcement. Rebecca Konshak, who said she was a hospital corpsman and viewed some of the videos, wrote in an e-mail that the Navy needs leaders who can bridge the gap between officers and enlisted personnel, and that was what Honors did.
She also said she believes the Navy should investigate who was "gunning for Captain Honors and why."
"There are too many questions that need to be answered before all of Captain Honors supporters will be satisfied with this decision," she said.
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