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Hi Transition Ottawa Members,
My organization, the Canadian Biodiversity Institute, has been working on a major report to the City of Ottawa for the last year or so on the topic of what and how the city should, and needs to be doing to mitigate and adapt to climate change and peak oil, in both the short and long term. We are looking at issues and solutions for resilience and sustainability.
Our report will be a compliment to the city's own Choosing Our Future process, but with more of a public voice and we are able to push the envelope more with our recommendations. Our report will be presented to the city (politicians and staff), as well as made available publically. Both reports will be released this coming late fall.
We have been doing a lot of public consultation through workshops, discussion groups, individual interviews, literature research, and other methods, and now would like to have your feedback on ideas and suggestions you have for what the city should be doing and how it can do it (and how it could get out of the way of, or assist citizens who are trying to become more resilient and sustainable on their own). Topics in the report that you could send comments on include: Food and Agriculture (growing, land use, production, distribution, etc.); Transportation (cars and road infrastructure, cycling, freight, trains, etc.); Water Use and Conservation (ground water, surface water, natural features, stromwater, wastewater, etc.); Energy (use, production, distribution, alternative/green, existing systems, etc.); Biodiversity and Living Natural Systems (forests, wetlands, fields, land use and development, preservation of biodiversity, ecomonic valuation of eco-services, etc.); Waste (consumption, landfills and bio-gas, leachate, 3Rs and beyond, packaging, etc.); Green Buildings, Green Business, Human Health, Community Consultation and Engagement, and more.
We will be including specific sections on walkable cities, complete streets, index of well-being, energy descent action plan, ecological footprint analysis, and many other topics.
Send us your visions (for what the city could look like in 20, 30 and 50 years), your recommendations, innovative ideas, and suggestions for best practices (articles, reports, videos, other references, etc.) from other cities, business, organizations, individuals, etc.
If you have anything that you would like to contribute please send it to this discussion before the end of September. We look forward to having your input and know that there will be many interesting and valuable contributions.
Many thanks for your participation.
Heather Hamilton
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Dear Heather:
Here is a vision Of Ottawa's future 100 years from now By Roy Anderson, which forecasts that we will have only about %10 - %20 of current energy supplies available in 100 years, even with alternative non fossil fuels becoming more available
It would be an interesting exercise to figure out how Ottawa could function with only %20 of the current energy and how enegy would be rationed.
Sadly there is a limit on how much individuals can do on their own, as most people need to find work to raise families which requires participation in the current economy. In fact individual action to reduce energy consumption ( Green buildings, reduced car use etc) can make things worse, since individual reduced consumption increases the energy available for others decreasing its price , promoting increased overalconsumption ( Jevons Paradox).
My view is that as fossil fuels become more scarce and costly, energy prices will rise and force individual change. Governments will then be forced to subsidize the energy costs of the increased number of people ( Energy Poverty) who will be unable to afford the energy prices. Public transportation services will need to be reduced due to high energy costs, forcing people to relocate closer to work etc. People will only be able to afford to heat a single room in their house during the winter. Only local food will become afordable due to high transportation costs.
In short we will learn to adapt and learn to live a mid 19th century lifestyle.
I do not see our governments and businesses taking the lead on this adaptation, as their time horizon is at most 3-5 years. An effective energy rationing system is perhaps the best we can expect from Government.( Eg TEQs)
Don McMaster
I recently had the opportunity of visiting Hawthorn Valley Farm in upstate New York. It is a farm run on biodynamic principles, meaning that everything left over from produce is literally plowed back into the farm. They absolutely avoid any pesticides, toxins, artificial fertilizers etc, and promote local understanding of the farming principles. Biodynamics was founded by Rudolf Steiner, who also founded the Waldorf schools. So people working on the farm are required to know Steiner's philosophy known as anthroposophy. Without exception, the people that i spoke to on the farm were enthused, excited and happy to be there, they felt they were priviledges to have the opportunity to work there. We met several children who were in summer camps on the farm. They are required to assist on the farm in many capacities, and learn to love the animals and understand the principles behind sustainability first hand. The Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School is closely associated with the farm, as located just across the road, and the students get plenty of opportunity to work and learn on the farm. There is also a produce store on the farm, which sells farm produce and produce from other local organic and sustainable farms and producers. They had a very wide range of products.
I think this would be an ideal use for the our Green Belt. Instead of letting the land out to large concerns that use toxic chemicals, and exhaust the land using phosphate based artificial fertilizers instead of organic animal and plant waste, we could let the land to a number of small concerns who are committed to an organic way of farming, and have a few of these farms along the Green Belt, each with its associated Waldorf style school or schools. These schools should however be under the auspices of the OCDSB because allowing them to be private schools would bring up the issue of cost and exclusivity, limiting access often to those who can most benefit from it.
The skills learnt on a farm, the contact and caring for animals, the awareness of where our food comes from and what is involved in producing it, and how to further process the products of the farms for longer storage (canning, baking, preserving etc) would be invaluable to our communities, and make people more in contact with and caring of our earth.
The communities connections encouraged through a system like this would also strengthen the Ottawa community ties as well.
Also, having this production of local, healthy produce would be a great buffer if problems with supply arise elsewhere, allowing Ottawa to be more resilient and robust in times of upheaval.
Although I am not very familiar with anthroposophy I have been told by people I trust that the philosophy is sound. Whether one would want to adhere to it strictly would be a matter of individual farms' concerns.
I do not for a moment suggest that we clear the wild areas of the Green Belt. Those are necessary for community understanding of wild areas an as reservoirs of biodiversity and threatened species. In fact I think the swamps and marshes in the east of the city should be incorporated as they are as wildlife preserve to help conserve wetlands, which are so important for the health of our planet. I would, by preference, also include the South march Highlands for the same reasons, especially since it is home to several threatened species.
I would love to see this happen within the next 5-10 years, before more land is cleared, or more toxins are poured into those ares or more endemic species are endangered or wiped out. The Greenbelt should belong to everyone in Ottawa,and not serve as the means of enriching a few, even for the rents that brings into the city coffers. I believe that the educational value and the health benefits to our residents and especially children would more than pay for the running of the farms. The savings in health costs for all in Ottawa, and thus to the taxpayer base by keeping the lands free of artificial chemicals, helping to keep our local streams healthy, and possibly increasing the tree cover where possible to help clean the air, as well as the reduction in health costs from stress reduced by having this healthy environment and sanctuary in our city, on their own should amount to substantial savings. In addition, the farms would earn income from produce, from courses for adults in sustainable agriculture and produce preservation, as well as other courses which could be related - farm machinery maintenance, joinery and carpentry, cabinet making, watercourse preservation, and general awareness of what we are doing to our planet and how to reduce our impact on it. I am not even talking about global warming, though that is obviously a major issue. I am more concerned with the more direct results of our unsustainable practices - pollution of our water, air and land, the resultant respiratory diseases, gastric complaints and cancers, depletion of our resources faster than the environment can replenish them (like clean water, healthy soil, clean air) Issues that people can see directly, and feel directly - such as an improvement of health due to less toxins in the immediate environment.
This approach to our environment, rebuilding extended communities, and relearning basic skills such as small-scale farming, food preservation and cooking are essential if we are to be at all sure of bequeathing our children and their children a planet anywhere near as lovely as the one we took into trust from out parents.
It would also be a good thing if local industries that are not run on sustainable line or are not run cleanly - avoiding putting toxins into the environment, should be made aware that if they do not clean up their act they will be required to compensate the local people, clean up their mess, or risk expropriation of their property for further extensions to the biodynamic farming system, but I suppose that is getting a bit too idealistic.
I hope you can see you way to including a plan of this sort in your overall plan.
Tess Frost, Nepean
I would also like to see the strong expansion of public transit, greater discouragement of private vehicles through co-ops, effective, affordable and regular transit systems, intercity railways increased to improve goods transportation and reducing the number of large trucks on the road, decentralization increased to reduce commuting. I am not at all sure how these things would be implemented, but I believe they are essential to a better life for all.
Further, by reducing work-weeks and increasing vacations, along the lines of the very successful practices now in place in Europe (which also increase employment), encouraging people to use less and thus spend less, moving away from a consumerist economy which is inherently unsustainable, and encouraging the formation of extended, supportive communities, we will be able to increase the quality of life, reduce stress and the associated health costs, probably reduce the incidence of crime (by reduction of need-induced crime, and decreasing anonymity without actually using Big Brother systems, as well as increasing personal support of those who are vulnerable to falling into criminal ways), tap into the very real human need (See UBC studies) to be useful and kind to others instead of grasping and suspicious, and be able to focus on happiness instead of wealth is a measure of success in life.
Thank you for the opportunity to add my ideas to the table.
Tess Frost, Nepean
One can plan wonderful designs for bike paths, organic foods, alternative fuel sources, green housing, etc., but all this is for nought if the air and water is poisoning us.
The brutal truth of the future of the planet (and our cities, and ourselves) is that we are quickly approaching the dangerous point where air quality and water quality threaten rather than help us thrive.
Wake up. It's time to prioritize.
Do your bit, even if it seems insignificant (or silly) to you.
If you do the following, you will be making a positive change to your natural environment:
NEVER, ever burn firewood or use firepits! (Did you know that burning wood releases small, sharp particles that get impended in lungs and over time greatly increase reported cases of asthma and lung cancer?)
NEVER use air fresheners, dryer sheets, scented detergents (avoid scented products of ANY kind)
AVOID synthetic items as much as possible (I shudder every time I see Little Tikes items - plastic is still a major air and water pollutant). Substitute waxpaper for saran wrap, for example.
AVOID using anything that produces smoke of any kind (such as gas lawnmowers, barbecues (a proven cancer risk, see http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/bbq/bad-things-good-food.html )-- even burning just a few candles pollutes indoor air considerably)
NEVER throw anything down a sink that you wouldn't put into a fishtank! (By the way, did you know that flushing toothfloss is costly to the City of Ottawa's water treatment plants? Learned this at Open Doors!!!)
Let's hope that through our efforts the next generation will be able to find edible fish in our waters and breathe clean air deep into their lungs!
Now THAT would be a redesigned Ottawa!
My studies focus on urbanism, the science of people living in close proximity to save energy and expand creativity and diversity. We need to understand the dynamics of sprawl, of how zoning, the use of the automobile, and retailing become the tail wagging the dog in cities.
I am now reading "Perverse Cities" (2010) about how sprawl-inducing individual decisions are the result of bad pricing (of utilities and property taxes and development charges) and outright subsidies. The author (Pamela Blais) is from Toronto and has mostly Ontario examples. I would add that there is a lot of mythology involved in individual decisions about where to live, work, study, and play.
I am also preparing the next issue of the e-journal for the Canadian Association for the Club of Rome on reducing car populations through shared fleets (car 'coops' was mentioned by someone else above). Private ownership of large vehicles is totally wasteful of resources, but also works against walkability and living truly locally with a small footprint. We need to re-enfranchise the freedom of movement and association for seniors, children, disabled, and the poor, not to mention those I call 'simplicists.' It wouldn't hurt the freedom of AAAs (active, affluent adults) either.
Retailing is something that has missed being targeted at the local level, especially since it is becoming so internationally controlled. Downtown, where car-lite people live, has only Rideau Centre and neighbourhood convenience outlets [for the four Fs: food (stores and restaurants), fix-its (hardware stores), financial banks and payday loans), and 'farmacueticals]. The newest trend, bog-box retailing, eshews older areas because of a lack of (cheap) land of large dimensions and our insolence toward their main abetter, the car. We need to 're-store' the core! (I hear the semi-industrial lands along Catherine Street along the Queensway may be getting some of them). We also need to provide for neighbourhood 'recycling' (second-hand and fix-up depots), human-powered delivery services, tool 'libraries,' and a new road culture that returns the onus for safety to the endangerers (not the victims, or 'endangerees').
Chris Bradshaw
Sandy Hill
I'm working on a blog aimed at constructive pressure on Ottawa City Council toward climate change action and am most interested in your report. It's at http://climateottawa.ca/
Sorry I'm late with this Heather!
Biodiversity for Ottawa:
What does this mean? A healthy ecosystem with many different species that offer a rich diversity and in turn a resiliency to the urban environment.
Biodiversity can get watered down into mean "any nature that is present – i.e. A park is more biodiverse than the downtown core of concrete and buildings. This needs to be watched as one of the values of true biodiversity is the opportunity for the entire ecosystem's resiliency (ability to respond to change).
Nature in of itself has value in terms of its healing properties, calming/relaxing properties and other ecological services (like groundwater retention, cleaning the air, etc.)
How do we do this? There are great examples in other cities. ICLEI has a great library of Canadian Case Studies on biodiversity projects: http://www.iclei.org/index.php?id=12044
This includes projects like the first ever pollinator park (in Guelph)
Also ICLEI hosted a Urban Biodiversity workshop in August this summer and had many interesting presentations by various cities in North America and Europe.
Some of the projects/policies that stand out from this event were:
citizen action through bioblitz's, planting trees, frog and bird counts and a whip-o-will count program in Sudbury (where you call in to report if you hear their call)
many cities are measuring baselines so that they can measure their progress (percentage of green space, percentage of protected space, # of city trees & new trees planted each year)
more green walls (there is a lot of talk about green roofs but this is also a great opportunity) for example Paris planted 30 new walls in the last 10 years.
Pesticide Ban – w a public awareness campaign (signs, workshops, etc)
Increasing wetlands/ponds – for example Paris has added many to their network in the last 10 years and there is a drastic increase in the number of birds and other wetland fauna in these areas.
Creating refuge zones for birds and for fish spawning
Changes in the bylaws for building renovations to include the need to repair/replace any ledges, cavities that were used by birds for nesting (rather than losing these spots when renovations happen) – another example from Paris
identifying "green lungs" for the capital and the city's ground water recharge zones and protecting these from development and contamination
working with developers to protect up to 25% of habitat (this was done in St. Anne-de-Bellevue in Quebec) – this not only benefits the community but also the developers as they can value the remaining properties higher by marketing them well: "close to nature", "in natural ravine setting"
fragmentation of habitat is dangerous – mapping the remaining green, natural and protected spaces and identifying key land that offers linkages or less fragmentation is key to a healthy ecosystem, biodiversity and resiliency. (Minimun of 25 acres of forest – with a healthy interior is the minimum to provide "forest habitat" for many bird species)
some non-natural areas can offer opportunities for biodiversity such as highrises with falcons, etc.
Portland has "Weed Warriors" local citizens who go out and help eliminate invasive species from parks, forests, etc.
Brussels has a large public awareness campaign for local endangered species to educate local citizens on the important species in their area
They also have created an "ecological certification" for parks that identifies certain parks as having a larger ecological function and certifies them as sustainable (using mulch, keeping snags (dead wood) and using native plants are some of the requirements)
low maintenance parks are key now with governments looking for ways to cut back on maintenance costs: considering drought-resistance plants, removing lawn (less grass cutting maintenance) or have a "no-mow" policy in certain areas are key as is growing a volunteer base that can help with gardening ("adopt-a-park" programs)
Edmonton (Alberta) has a "master naturalist program" where they offer 35 hours of training if citizens provide back 35 hours of public service. This has been very successful as many of the "certified naturalists" will donate much more than just the 35 hours back.
Edmonton has also done a survey on how much "walkable" nature it has – which means how many people can walk to nature in 15 mintues (very similar to bus stop planning which has a minimum -maximum distance from all homes to a bus stop). This survey will be mapped and will help the city identify what locations should be prioritized for new acquisitions.
City of Edmonton also advocates for putting in an ecological plan before a development starts.
"Getting people to love their parks – guarantees the park's survival".
Saint Charles, Quebec took out a walled river and reintroduced a more naturalized river bank and native species.
Guelph has an education program for its citizens regarding how to garden more sustainably (after they implemented a ban on pesticides). Also teaching people about water-efficient gardens.
Regarding Urban Tree Management Plan the City of Guelph has found that education is more effective than bylaw enforcement.
City of Montreal has organized "Ragweed Pulls" with their local health partners (in terms of alliviating allergy symptoms, etc)
In the U.S. certain cities/schools have organized "walking school buses" to parks for kids after school. This is done with local police departments to help children identify safe walking routes and where to go nearby in case help is needed.
Thanks again for the opportunity to provide input!
Very local (for each few blocks even) community centres (perhaps in existing houses bought by ciy for the purpose?) - where people can walk and find a partner for scrabble or chess, buy a cup of coffee or local produce (from greenbelt/s preferably) such as a litre of milk or loaf of bread when they run out unexpectedly, let people know about goods or services to offer or needed, get rid of the kids for a break while knowing they are still safe - so that neighbourhoods can become more integrated (ie people will actually get to know each other) kids can meet and start building local friendships, people can share knowledge/skills, arrange housework parties (I hate housework, but always have more energy to do other people's because I know it helps them, and it is much pleasanter when it is a social occasion instead of drudgery), participate in joint projects or just hang out with people who want to do things (eg a local friend and I want to start getting together to do art related stuff, because it is pleasanter and more focussing to do these things with someone) - it would be lovely to have a place within easy walking distance where anyone could come along and do crafts, arts, cookery, learn how to make jams or sew etc. etc. and so on and so forth and likewise and continued.
Rebuilding communities and helping people to reach out to each other (and learn to tolerate the curmudgeons and (generally rare) freeloaders) and find common interests etc is, I believe, the way to start breaking down our tendency to be suspicious of others, to only look out for oneself and immediate family, more quickly integrate new immigrants (from other countries or other communities), and make people feel they have value beyond their qualifications, other resources than money, and less easily fall through the cracks.
Let us know if your report includes some of the ideas from here? We'd love to know that not only are we being provided with a great opportunity to air ideas that may shape our futures, but also that we are being heard.
Thank you!
Thank you so much to everyone who has participated in this discussion. There are some great ideas and, for sure, many of them will be included in the report, Tess. When the report is finished -- sometime in November - I'll post it on the Transition Ottawa website, and it will also be available on other sites, as well.
My main goal is to provide information, input and encouragement to our city's decision-makers on how to start doing things differently and working towards real resilience, not just for our city, but for the region of Eastern Ontario. As I get closer to doing the final report writing, it becomes more and more apparent that I won't be able to include all the great ideas and practices that I have unearthed myself or received from others, and that this project should be on-going in some way, because there are new ideas and best practices popping up all the time. This will require a sustained effort to continue to supply city politicians and staff with this information. My first goal is to get the report out, and then to figure out how to sustain the effort after that. I have some of my own ideas for that, but if anyone else would like to make suggestions they are welcome. I will also extend my deadline for input to the report itself until October 22 if anyone else would like to contribute.
Once again, thanks to all who shared their thoughts.
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The stars of the IFC comedy series discuss the music they grew up with, the sounds of Portland and how spooky Glenn Danzig's house is.
Portlandia isn't a show about music, but there's plenty in it for the rock nerds. The IFC comedy series, set and filmed in Portland, Ore., is the creation of Carrie Brownstein and Fred Armisen — both of whom have spent enough time in bands (Brownstein in Wild Flag and Sleater-Kinney, Armisen in the punk group Trenchmouth) to see the humor in amateur DJ nights and men with Pearl Jam tattoos. On this week's show, the two sit down with Bob Boilen to talk about the music they grew up with, their favorite Portland bands, and a fateful trip to the home of punk icon Glenn Danzig.
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Tallahassee, Florida- August 6, 2012
It's the latest parlor game being played in Tallahassee, and it's become every bit as intense as a classic stump speech by Charlie Crist.
Depending what happens, we may be hearing it all over again in 2014.
After ditching the GOP and becoming an Independent, rumors are ripe Crist may be gearing up to challenge Governor Rick Scott as a Democrat.
The signs are quite literally everywhere, and former state senator Steve Geller tells us he's pegging the old college buddy he calls 'Charlie' the front-runner for the democratic nomination.
"I think the strongest thing he has going for him is, I think were he to win a primary, he would be the easiest choice to win, to become the Governor, saying, 'Hey, I didn't leave the party; the party left me," said Geller.
You've heard that line before.
It's a line he used in his Senate campaign two years ago, before he learned a hard lesson: It's almost impossible to win in Florida without a party.
It sounds easy enough to paint the picture of a former governor disenchanted with his old party and the man who's taken over. But, before Charlie Crist can ever take on Rick Scott, he may have to take on more than a few Democrats; Democrats who are skeptical of Crist and his shifting positions.
One high-profile democrat, former lawmaker Dan Gelber, is out with an op-ed headlined 'Charlie, Welcome to the Party'.
It comes on the heels of Crist's endorsement of Democratic U.S. Senator Bill Nelson.
But, over the weekend on Political Connections, State Democratic Party Executive Director Scott Arceneaux wasn't nearly as enthusiastic.
"Sure, he knows how to win in the state of Florida, but we've got a lot of great Democrats already and we've got a good, strong field," said Arceneaux.
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Back in the day I took photos using a 35 mm film SLR camera. I absolutely loved the images I was able to capture by adjusting shutter speed and aperture. Then digital cameras became the norm, we bought a digital point and shoot camera and I packed the SLR away to permanent storage. Our point and shoot is a good little camera but I've always missed the quality of the shots I was able to get with my old SLR. So this past weekend Mr. Stitch and I came home with a fancy new digital SLR camera – a Nikon D90. It seems like a lot more camera that the old 35mm I had and it will take me a while to figure out all the controls, but I can already tell that this baby is the bomb.
I was thinking of making a strap cover for our new camera and, as luck would have it, last week Lindsay posted a comment in Ginger's blog with a link to a camera strap cover tutorial that includes a pocket for the lens
e cover. Lindsay subsequently published a post with her super cute completed strap cover; this was just the inspiration I needed to make my own. I went shopping in my fabric scraps and created a little patchwork strap cover:
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e cover and the other one is there in case I need it… one never knows when it may come in handy. Also, it was great using scraps – bits of memories from projects past. I can't wait to play with our new baby.
Speaking of new babies, my brother and his wife has their baby last Friday – a scrumptious boy and my first nephew. I better get cracking with that robot quilt on my summer sewing list – I don't want to gain a reputation for being a bad aunt!


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BREA, Calif. - Seniors Megan Burmeister, Kelly Easterday and Katie Estrada and junior KK Clark have earned ACWPC All-Academic Team acclaim, as announced this week by the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPC).
Easterday and Clark have been named "superior" selections, while Burmeister and Estrada have been distinguished as "excellent" selections.
The ACWPC recognizes student-athletes with a cumulative grade-point average between 4.0 and 3.71 as "outstanding" selections, between 3.70 and 3.41 as "superior" and from 3.40 to 3.20 as "excellent." In addition, student-athletes must have participated in at least half of the team's games.
Easterday finished her career as a four-time ACWPC All-Academic Team selection. Estrada captured All-Academic honors as a senior, sophomore and freshman. Burmeister and Clark were first honored as All-Academic selections in 2010.
UCLA concluded the 2011 season with a 26-7 record, including a third-place finish at the NCAA Tournament and second-place showing at the MPSF Tournament.


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One of the most requested features in Secret Server is theming. I have seen several customers skin Secret Server to fit their company's colors and logo. The only down side to that is, when Secret Server is updated, all of those nice changes were lost. A feature that we will be releasing soon is Custom Themes. It goes beyond just changing the style and images. We designed it to allow the administrator to create their own themes for Secret Server. The Administrator has the choice of allowing users to specify their own theme, or force a global theme. Here is a sample theme that we have been playing around with to prove that anything is possible!
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Spanish billionaire, Amancio Ortega, made headlines this year when he occupied the third spot in the Fobres list of billionaires with a whooping net worth of $57 billion. His net worth rapidly rose more than any other billionaire on Forbes list, which helped to drive his net worth to record breaking heights. Thanks to his Inditex fashion group, popularly referred to as Zara fashion brand! Many other clothing brands are now increasingly mimicking the model of Zara fashion.
Inditex is a kind of a supply chain prodigy, where clothes make their way from idea to design to the Zara outlets in a matter of a few days. This unbelievable speed along with wonderful presentation has made room for Inditex to bloom. Ortega, who owns 60% of inditex built this massive fashion empire on his own and never had a godfather or investors to back him.
He was born in Busdongo de Arbas , Spain and was the youngest of four children. At the age of 14, he moved to La Coruna as his father, who was a railway worker was transferred to the city. He settled down for a job as a shop hand for Gala, a local shirt manufacturer when he was in his teens. He founded Confecciones Goa (his name in reverse) in 1972 selling bathrobes which he manufactured with the help of local women. He opened his first Zara store in 1975, as his opted name Zorba was taken already. His fashion empire now reaches more than 80 nations.
An interesting fact about Ortega is that he has not allowed success to make its way to his head. He lives with his second wife in a modest apartment in La Coruna, Spain and is an utterly a simple dresser, clad in a blue blazer, gray pants and white shirt, none of which are Zara products each day. The 76-year-old visits the same coffee outlet everyday and lunches with his workers in the cafeteria of Zara. Unlike most other billionaires, he does not drive a fancy car but an Audi A8. He has just a single major indulgence as he owns a private jet, The Global Express BD-700, developed by Bombardier with an attached price tag of a whooping $45 million. He is known to be very shy and does not grant any interviews to any media outlet. So far he has given interviews to only three journalists. His humbleness and simplicity are major factors that make him stand out from the rest of the crowd of billionaires.
Tim Cook, Chief Executive Officer of Apple, is another billionaire who still is considered down to earth. He lives a discreet lifestyle in a 2,400 square foot house, which he purchased at a price of $1.9 million in the year 2010. In a book by Apple, he says that he loves to be reminded of his roots and placing himself in a modest environment assists him to do that. He is of the opinion that money is not a driving force for him.
People like Ortega and Cook do not allow success to make its way into their head and believe that one has to remain grounded and remember friends and associates who were there with them when they were poor..


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July 13, 1961
Mrs. Amos Baxter suffered a severely cut hand requiring six stitches to close the wound.
Her husband was carrying a stone jar from the cellar, when a step broke causing him to fall on Mrs. Baxter, who was below him on the stairs. It is believed Mrs. Baxter's hand was cut on a piece of the broken jar.
Mr. Baxter suffered a slight injury to his back.
The following marriage licenses were recorded at the Anderson County Courthouse in May.
Shannon Kaye Perkins, 45, of Lawrenceburg, CNA and Gary Luther Baxter, 51, of Lawrenceburg, factory worker, were married April 30.
Amanda Shea Hopper, 19, of Lawrenceburg, Hampton Inn, and Jamie Lee Ward Jr., 19, of Frankfort, Walmart, were married April 29.
Jessica Layne Hall, 24, of Versailles, unemployed, and Robert Edward Medley, 24, of Lawrenceburg, construction, were married May 2.
July 13-July 15, July 19 and 20: GED instruction and college preparation, community education building, 8 a.m. to noon, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Bluegrass Community and Technical College, noon to 4 p.m., times subject to change depending on day
July 13: English as a second language, community education building, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No class July 4
July 14, July 19: English as a second language, 9-10:30 a.m.
July 14, July 19: Family Literacy and Next Step Program, Anderson Community Education building, 5:30-8 p.m.
Jeramy Hudnall of Lawrenceburg successfully completed the General Education Development test June 23 and received a certificate of completion at the Adult Education Center at Springfield Campus, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College.
To pass GED tests, participants must score higher in five subjects than 60 percent of graduating high school seniors across the nation.
Successful completion of the GED is a significant accomplishment and a crucial step toward further success in post secondary education and the workplace
Anderson County High School students Emily Drury and Chelsea Straton recently returned home from Kentucky Farm Bureau's Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL).
Drury, Straton and 43 other high school students from around the state attended the five-day summer leadership conference held June 13-17 at Murray State University.
IFAL is designed to expose high school students to college life while helping them explore the different fields of study for careers in agriculture.
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 34 celebrated the Fourth of July by inviting veterans and other parade participants to the Legion clubhouse for hot dogs, chips, cookies and soft drinks prior to the start of the parade.
Unit members decorated three 16-foot trailers with patriotic decorations for veterans and American Legion family members to ride on in the parade.
Shirley Thornberry "Department of Kentucky Auxiliary Woman of the Year" rode atop a convertible driven by Larry Kyle.
The agency that helps guide children through the legal system got a significant monetary boost during the recent Lawrenceburg Fair and Horse Show.
Twenty people, including a number of county and city officials, volunteered to become prisoners during the fair and raise $250 each to make bail. Their efforts raised over $5,000 for CASA, according to organizer Ginny Smith.
"This was a tremendous fundraiser and I am thrilled that the citizens of Anderson County were so willing to support CASA," Smith said.
Mount Eden residents came out in full force last Thursday night in an effort to keep their post office from closing later this year.
Hoping there is strength in numbers, about 200 residents filled the fellowship hall of Mount Moriah Baptist Church seeking answers from United States Postal Service representatives.
The postal representatives on hand said Thursday's crowd was the largest they have seen from about 40 meetings this year.
Judge Linda Armstrong heard the following cases during Anderson District Court proceedings April 21.
Megan K. Kinslow, arraignment, possession of marijuana -- pleaded guilty, sentenced to 30 days (conditionally discharged for one year), $100 to Anderson County Drug Intervention Fund, $253; buying/possessing drug paraphernalia -- pleaded guilty, $100, installment/deferred payment May 5.
Vivian M. Liles, arraignment, menacing -- pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference May 18, motion/disposition/trial date June 2, released on own recognizance.
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Avera Bone Marrow Transplant Program Earns Re-accreditation
SIOUX FALLS (Dec. 17, 2010) – The Avera Transplant Institute's bone marrow transplant program has been awarded renewed accreditation from the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) for demonstrating compliance with the FACT-JACIE International Standards for the full scope of bone marrow transplant programming.
This includes autologous and allogeneic adult transplantation, Avera McKennan's donor collection facility, cellular therapy processing laboratory, and overall program administration. One of 183 FACT-accredited bone marrow transplant centers in the nation, this represents Avera's third three-year accreditation for autologous (own cells) transplant, and second three-year accreditation for allogeneic (donor cells) transplantation.
Avera's bone marrow transplantation program continues as the only one in the Dakotas and the wider region since 1996, providing life-saving treatment for certain types of blood cell cancers and bone marrow failure.
Because physician hematologists trained in bone marrow transplantation are very specialized, it's significant to have three in the region, all based at Avera McKennan. Since 2000, physicians Stephen Medlin, Vinod Parameswaran, and Kelly McCaul have performed hundreds of bone marrow transplants at Avera. A consultation with a transplant physician helps to ensure plans are in place for patients to move quickly to transplant at the precise timing before the disease progresses or complications develop. Along with expertise, Avera provides these specialized services closer to home and the support of family and friends, with the compassionate, personalized care that characterizes Avera.
FACT-JACIE standards are defined by leading experts based on the latest knowledge of the field of cellular therapy product transplantation. The FACT accreditation process involved on-site inspection conducted by inspectors qualified by training and experience in cellular therapy.
"Accreditation is an important industry standard. It demonstrates our continued competency in transplant services, and also gives patients under our care assurance that their transplant center is on par with other centers nationally," said Dr. Kelly McCaul, board-certified hematologist with Avera Medical Group Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant. "This accreditation means that our bone marrow transplant program is nationally and internationally recognized as providing the same high standard of care that is offered anywhere else. Other bone marrow transplant programs, even at larger institutions, cannot score any higher than we have, and so it's full assurance that patients can receive the same level of care closer to home."
Dr. McCaul said the accreditation process ensures that the program incorporates new technology and approaches into its standard operating procedures and daily practice.
"Through accreditation, our program is judged by definitive national standards to be well-established in a full scope of bone marrow transplantation, and affirms the program's quality. The program has every accreditation and participation offered for bone marrow transplantation programs, including approval from the National Marrow Donor Program donor registry," said Beth Plahn, director of Transplant Services at Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center. "Accreditation by FACT is not only an assurance to patients and reference for physicians making referral, but also to insurance companies."
Through the use of advanced technologies and optimal referral timing earlier in the course of a patient's disease, transplantation restores bone marrow function, and offers the highest overall disease-free survival rate for certain cancers, by infusion of life-saving marrow-restoring cells after utilizing high doses of chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy administered through the Avera Cancer Institute and Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center. Avera transplant program outcomes meet or exceed national and international standards for disease-free survival, treatment-related toxicity, and engraftment of stem cells. The use of hematopoietic (blood cell-forming) cell transplantation has grown to become a standard of care for malignant and non-malignant conditions:
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His winning design will be featured on more than 30,000 official runner and volunteer T-shirts for the 2012 race.
Pawlak will receive prizes valued at around $3,500 including a 17-inch MacBook Pro and five official race shirts featuring his design.
Beginning Feb. 15, artists and designers submitted their best designs to the Ten-Miler. The top five designs were selected by the race's Blue Ribbon Panel, consisting of military and civilian members, who judged the designs that best depict the overall themes of the Army and running.
From May 15 to May 31, the 30,000 registered 2012 runners were able to cast a vote for their favorite design.
Nearly 5,000 votes were cast in this year's competition.
Pawlak's design captured first place by more than 200 ballots with a grand total of 1,350 votes.
Pawlak, 21, a full-time student at George Mason University in Fairfax County, Va., is studying graphic design and is a freelance designer.
After drafting a sketch for a final project in a graphic design class at George Mason, he realized the potential it could have in the Ten-Miler contest and decided to submit his drawing.
"I wanted a creative way to incorporate what the Army stands for in my T-shirt concept," Pawlak said.
Adding, "By designing dog tags that highlight civilians running with soldiers against the D.C. skyline, with the American flag emblazoned in the foreground, I tried to capture what this race truly stands for."
Second place winner is Paul Woodbury, 52, of Camarillo, Calif., who will receive a 21.5-inch iMac prize package worth approximately $1,400.
Woodbury has entered the T-shirt contest each year since 2007, winning first place in 2008, third place in 2009 and finishing in the top five last year.
Third place winner is Staff Sgt. Caleb Barrieau, a broadcast journalist with the Public Affairs Office, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Barrieau, 29, took second place in last year's contest. He will receive a Holga 35mm Deluxe Camera Package Kit valued at about $125.
The Army Ten-Miler Annual T-Shirt Design Contest is open to all U.S. residents age 18 and older and receives entries from artisans, designers and amateur artists nationwide.
Officials require that designs be original artwork and reflect the unique tradition and experience of the Army Ten-Miler, and embrace the spirit of running.
All three winning designs will become sole property of the Army Ten-Miler.
The Army's 28th Annual Army Ten-Miler will be run on Sunday, Oct. 21, in Washington at the Pentagon.
Produced by the U.S. Army Military District of Washington the race attracts more than 30,000 military and civilian runners from around the word.
All race proceeds benefit the Army Morale, Welfare and Recreation Fund that supports soldier and soldier family programs.
The two-day Health & Fitness Expo preceding the race hosts over 75 exhibitors and 35,000 attendees.
Race day activities include a "world class" race with elite athletes, live music, Hooah Tents from Army installations around the world showing military pride, youth runs presented by Health Net, and interactive Army displays.
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A big game against big rivals brings with it high intensity and atmosphere.
The kick-off time and focus on the game makes it ideal for parents to bring the kids down to experience the Etihad at its best.
Special guests for the day will be former Arsenal star Martin Keown and ex-City player Terry Phelan.
City Square will be buzzing with the activities we have planned in the lead up to this match, which include:
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• Giant MCFC letters in level one of the family stand
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Students enrolled on academic probation are subject to dismissal if they fail to achieve a cumulative grade-point average of 1.750 in each of the two subsequent semesters. However, a student will not be dismissed following any term with a semester grade point average greater than or equal to 2.000 even though the student's cumulative grade-point average may be less than 1.750.
Probation and dismissal calculations are based on classes taken during Spring 1982 to date.
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Each student should be thoroughly familiar with the Associated Student Body Code of Conduct and with regulations of the college. Students attending the college are expected to maintain satisfactory standards of citizenship on campus and in the community. Satisfactory citizenship involves conduct which respects the rights of all individuals, which avoids action disruptive to the ongoing educational program, and which does not violate specific prohibitions outlined in the Education Code.
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Bachelor Pad 2 star Michelle Money has been dealt a devastating blow. Her father, Scott Edward Cartwright, has lost his battle to colon cancer.
Bachelor Pad 2′s, Michelle Money, introduced the world to her father's battle with cancer when the show premiered. She assured viewers that she would put the $250,000 prize towards cancer research should she win.
Money has revealed the news to Us Weekly that her father has died. He lost his battle to colon cancer on Sunday (August 14), but he "died knowing how loved he was" and was "surrounded by family."
Michelle has received an outpouring of love from fans who took the time to send well wishes.
She took to her Twitter account saying, "Thank you to all for the love and prayers. My dad loved getting tweets from those of u who did. The suffering is done. He is at peace."
Michelle added," But his life was cut far too short. I am praying that I can use my dads strength and reach out and bring awareness to this awful cancer."
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Ubuntu 10.04 LTS - A Microsoft Windows Alternative
Let's face it, running Microsoft Windows whether it be XP, Vista or the latest "7", can be a frustrating experience at times. If it's not the occasional BSOD ("blue screen of death") or system lock-up, it's some malware/spyware being covertly installed while you surf the Internet with Internet Explorer. That's not to say that the list of applications available for Windows is anything short of astounding. At some point, however, you've got to ask yourself "isn't there anything else out there that I can use instead of Windows?" Something that would be more stable and less prone to those darn spyware/malware attacks but still offer an abundance of apps?
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And don't think you'll be giving up all those great Windows apps by switching to Linux. The default install of Ubuntu comes with Open Office, an excellent open-source alternative to Microsoft Office. It can read and write all the latest (and oldest/obscure) MS Office files you own. In addition, Ubuntu comes with the Firefox web browser and the GIMP Image Editor as well. The GIMP is essentially an open-source version of Adobe Photoshop. All this and more and it's free! Ubuntu Linux even comes with built-in automatic updates from the Ubuntu host servers via the Update Manager, just like Windows automatic updates. If that's not enough, the Ubuntu Software Center app allows you to install almost any application available for Linux; well, any application that happens to be in the Ubuntu repositories – FYI, the Ubuntu repositories contain over 30,000 application packages.
Sure there will be a learning curve as with any new piece of software. But here, Google is your best friend. There are literally thousands of helpful articles and how-tos for Ubuntu out there and all of them are available at your finger-tips via Google.
If I've piqued your curiosity and you want to give Ubuntu a try, you can download the Ubuntu 10.04 LTS installation CD image (ISO) here. Simply burn it to a CD, put the CD in your CD/DVD drive and reboot. You'll also be happy to know that you can even try-out Ubuntu straight from the CD without installing anything onto your hard drive – this is what's known as "LiveCD mode".
Bam! You're running Linux. Now that wasn't so bad, was it?
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Not since Steve Bartman have we witnessed such an act of treason at Wrigley Field.
This sneaky Chicago Cubs fan might have blended in well with the bleacher creatures at Wrigley, but he wasn't fooling anyone in the broadcast booth.
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Still, we give him props for the move. You're not going to Cubs games these days to see a win, so we can't blame him for making out with a souvenir.


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Health & Medicine
Research Databases
Research databases | Selected Websites
Alt Health Watch
Offering full-text articles from more than 180 international journals and reports, this resource focuses on the many perspectives of complementary, holistic, and integrated approaches to health care and wellness.
Consumer Health Complete
A resource to support the information needs of patients and to foster an overall understanding of health-related topics from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary, holistic, and integrated medicine.
Health Source: Consumer Edition
A reference resource that provides access to nearly 80 full-text, consumer health magazines, pamphlets, as well as over 130 health reference books and nearly 10,000 Clinical Reference Systems reports (in English & Spanish).
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition
A resource that provides access to 550 scholarly full-text journals focusing on many medical disciplines, including strong coverage of nursing and allied health.
An index of millions of records covering all areas of medicine, public health, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and the basic biomedical sciences.
Selected Websites
Research databases | Selected Websites
AMA (American Medical Association) Doctor Finder
Directory of all licensed doctors, including non-AMA member doctors.
American Board of Medical Specialties
Directory of Board Certified Specialists. Check to see if your specialist is board certified and why certification matters.
Medical Complaint Boards
Provides contact information by State. Information provided by Consumers Checkbook. Provides the ability to file a complaint.
Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
Lists Minnesota doctors that have had disciplinary actions taken against them. Click on the 'Search Professional Profile' button to find information on a specific doctor.
Mental Health
American Association of Suicidology
Dedicated to the understanding and prevention of suicide. The home page provides links to Crisis Centers, Survivor of Suicide Support Groups, and a Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Depression and bipolar disorder can be isolating illnesses, but DBSA support groups can help you connect with others who have been there as well. Visit a DBSA support group and get the support that is essential to recovery.
Mental Health America
Non-profit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness.
National Institute of Mental Health
The mission of NIMH is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure. A government sponsored website providing information and referrals for those suffering from mental illness and those researching this area.
Drug Information
Best buy drugs from Consumer Reports
Reports on categories of drugs & their generic alternatives, such as ACE inhibitors. From the nonprofit Consumers Union.
Drug Evaluation and Research
U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
Medline Plus drug information
Information on thousands of prescription and over-the-counter medications. A service of the National Library of Medicine.
Safe Medications
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists guide to your medications, when to take them, how to take them, and what to expect.
Hospitals Clinics and Providers
Best Hospitals
Each year U.S. News magazine ranks U.S. hospitals. Use this site to find a "top" hospital by specialty or geographic area.
Health Grades
Private company that offers quality ratings for hospitals, hospices, nursing homes, & other health institutions.
Minnesota Health Scores
Nonprofit site that reports quality measurements for health care providers.
Minnesota Network of Hospice and Palliative Care
MNHPC lists hospice and palliative care provider members in both rural and metro areas of Minnesota.
Paying for Health Care
Bridge to Benefits - Children's Defense Fund Minnesota
Minnesota low-cost or free health care directory.
Health Insurance Marketplace
All Americans will have access to affordable health insurance options. The Marketplace will allow individuals and small businesses to compare health plans on a level playing field. You can apply for health coverage, compare all your options, and enroll in a plan in one streamlined application through the Health Insurance Marketplace.
MNSure is a new, one-stop health insurance marketplace where Minnesotans can find and compare health plans, and choose the coverage that fits their needs. MNSure offers low rates and help paying for health insurance.
Together Rx Access Program
Sponsored by a group of pharmaceutical firms, this program offers a discount card for prescription drugs to those who qualify.
Cancer Care
Free, professional support services for anyone affected by cancer.
National Cancer Institute
Cancer Information Center. National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
General Health and Medicine
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Provides fact sheets, disease prevention information, and health topics from A to Z, health data and statistics.
Minnesota Department of Health
Minnesota health information, statistics, and information on obtaining birth, death, and paternity certificates.
Minnesota Health Care Programs
Application and renewal forms for programs within the State of Minnesota.
Minnesota Health Information
A guide to health care quality & cost in Minnesota, provided by the Minnesota Department of Health.
PubMed, index of magazine articles
PubMed comprises more than 22 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites.
The New England Journal of Medicine
The New England Journal of Medicine is the oldest continuously published medical periodical, completing its second century of service to the medical community in 2012. Subscriptions are available, but a large volume of data is available for free.
World Health Organization
Provides information on global health risks and precautions.
Fitness and Nutrition
Choose My Plate
MyPlate illustrates the five food groups that are the building blocks for a healthy diet using a familiar image—a place setting for a meal. CNPP and the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) are agencies of USDA's Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services.
Providing easy, online access to government information on food and human nutrition for consumers.
A service of the National Agricultural Library, USDA.
Patient Help Sites
Directory of Health Organizations
Toll-free numbers for over 300 organizations provided by the US Department of Health and Human Services.
Quackwatch is an international non-profit network of people concerned about health-related frauds, myths, fads, and fallacies.
FastStats - Assembled by Center for Disease Control
The FastStats site provides quick access to statistics on topics of public health importance and is organized alphabetically. Links are provided to publications that include the statistics presented, to sources of more data, and to related web pages.
State Health Facts Online
Offers state comparisons plus individual state profiles. Sponsered by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory
Statistics from the WHO of the United Nations.
Diseases and Conditions
Flu.gov provides one-stop access to U.S. Government seasonal, H1N1 (swine), H5N1 (bird), H3N2, and pandemic flu information. A federal government website managed by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services .
Health Topics A-Z
Articles from the National Institutes of Health, an organization dedicated to researching health issues and providing information to the public and healthcare professionals.
A government Web site where you will find current information and tools to help you and those you care about stay healthy. A Federal Government Web site managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
healthfinder.gov is sponsored by the National Health Information Center
Mayo Clinic Health Site
Provides health care and disease information.
News and articles on medical topics. Includes a Symptom Checker where information can be obtained based on the symptoms experienced.
Children's Health
Information on raising a healthy child from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Provides families with accurate, up-to-date, and jargon-free health data.
Laboratory Tests and Procedures
Lab Tests Online
Explains clinical lab testing
Minnesota Dental Association
Tools & resources to help consumers & professionals in every aspect of dentistry.
Information from the American Dental Association for caring for your teeth and mouth.
National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research
Information, clinical trials, news, reports, research, and training.
Alternative and Complementary Medicine
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
We conduct and support research and provide information about complementary health products and practices. National Institutes of Health, US Department of Health & Human Services.
Naturopathic Medicine
Explains naturopathic medicine, and offers referrals to practitioners. American Association of Naturopathic Physicians.
University of Minnesota Center for Spirituality and Healing
Explains complementary therapies and healing practices. Created by the Center for Spirituality & Healing and the Life Science Foundation.


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May 25, 2016
Environmentalists say they cold also end up on endangered lands. However, the companies say they need more towers to protect you.
Ask just about anyone what they think of a cell tower and the response is predictable.
Jerry Hassler, guidance counselor, said, "Well, it's not exactly beautiful."
Do people want one in their neighborhood?
Cheryll Simmons, nurse case manager, said, "probably not."
But a cell phone tower could be coming to a neighborhood near you if the companies can pass legislation now pending at the state Capitol.
City officials say the bill guts their ability to regulate where the towers go. In a rare coalition, environmentalists are joining the cities in the battle.
Eric Draper of Audubon Florida, said, "This is an assault on the environment, and an assault on neighborhoods. They would be able to put cell phone towers just about anywhere without public input, without environmental review."
The cell phone companies say they need more towers not to provide better coverage, but to comply with federally mandated 9-1-1 service.
We found Bell South lobbyists meeting with the bill's sponsor, trying to move it in the Legislature's final days. They wouldn't talk with us, but bill sponsor Mike Bennett calls it a necessity.
Sen. Mike Bennett, (R) Bradenton, said, "What this bill allows people to do is at any kind of an accident anywhere they can dial 9-1-1 on their cell phone and emergency people would be able to locate them within 50 feet or 100 feet."
At a news conference, the cities say they didn't buy the EMS argument.
The bill could come up for a vote anytime before Friday. Under the new legislation, cell phone companies would no longer have to prove they need new towers, leaving local government powerless to limit the number of towers and antennae within their borders.
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CORNELIUS – The Comedy Zone is hosting a stand up show fundraiser on Jan. 8 to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, featuring comedian Dave Landau.
A portion of ticket sales will directly benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Jennie Goins and Ashley Jones, bachelorettes from the Charlotte Guys & Dolls Program, will host the event.
Doors open at 7 p.m. The show starts at 8 p.m.
The show is for ages 21 and older.
Visit www.lkncomedyzone.com for more information about the event.
Comedy Zone hosts fundraiser for cystic fibrosis
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Each year, the Capital Pride Planning Committee selects a number of individuals to honor as "Capital Pride Heroes." These six honorees have made extraordinary efforts to bring full equality to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender communities. They will be recognized in the Capital Pride Parade on Saturday, June 9.
Sally Baird became the first out lesbian elected to public office in the history of Virginia when she won the race for the Arlington County School Board in 2006. Prior to running for office, she had formed the Arlington Gay and Lesbian Alliance Family, a group for families within AGLA. She also served on the AGLA board of directors.
Over the past six years, Dr. Dana Beyer has gone from being a closeted transgender woman to a leader of the national transgender movement. In 2006, she ran a viable and well-fought campaign to become the first ever openly transgender state legislator in the United States. Although she did not win, she broke down barriers simply through her effort.
The first openly gay man to serve in the Maryland state legislature, Rich Madaleno was elected to the House of Delegates in 2002. In 2006, he was elected to the State Senate. Prior to his election to the legislature, Senator Madaleno served on the board of directors of Free State Justice (now Equality Maryland) and played a crucial role in helping to pass Maryland's non-discrimination law.
Darlene Nipper served as Director of the D.C. Office for GLBT Affairs from 2005 to 2007, where she became then-Mayor Anthony Williams's main representative to the city's GLBT community. She has also served in a volunteer or consulting capacity for several GLBT organizations, including the Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League, the Mautner Project and the Women in the Life Foundation.
Kevin Shipman has been a voice of advocacy on GLBT substance abuse in DC government for more than 20 years. As a member of the Mayor's GLBT Advisory Committee, he has been an advisor to three D.C. mayors on substance abuse issues that affect our community. He also designed and implemented the first GLBT substance abuse treatment continuum funded by a state or local government.
A very visible and vocal activist, Brian Watson currently serves as the director of programs for Transgender Health Empowerment, an organization that enhances the lives of transgender people in the D.C. area. He is also the current president of the D.C. Coalition of LGBT Men and Women, an organization he helped to revitalize in 2005.
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Looking for some flowers that are a bit different - this set is for you. There are 14 designs in the set. 9 fit a 4 x 4 (100x100mm) hoop, and another 5 sized for a 5 x 7 (130x180mm) hoop. The small flowers can be used to add a touch of glamour to your clothing, whereas the larger flowers are great size for tote bags or placemats. Whatever you can imagine.
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text: ENGAGE at CCA acts as a hub to connect CCA students and faculty with a world outside the classroom by using creative practices to solve pressing social needs. In this course, CCA Ceramics chair Nathan Lynch and his students collaborated with Oikonos eco-science nonprofit and REBAR art, design, and social activism group to design nesting modules to be adopted and protected to the currently threatened rhinoceros aucklet birds living on Año Nuevo Island. Watch the video »


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After garnering considerable critical acclaim on its full release last year, Andrea Arnold's bruisingly beautiful adaptation of the Emily Brontë classic "Wuthering Heights" will be coming to DVD and Blu-ray this week. Following her unsettling but highly praised Cannes Jury Prize-winner "Fish Tank" -- a fairly grimy slice of British social realism -- with a romance classic, one already well-served by high-class adaptations, the film was seen in many quarters as something of an odd choice. The result though, to quote our grade A review out of Venice, was "superb," "groundbreaking" and "Terrence Malick-like," confirmation of a serious and formidable talent in British cinema.
The film stars Kaya Scodelario as a younger-than-usual Cathy and James Howson as the fierce and troubled Heathcliff, the first black actor to take on the role. It also arguably has a third star in one of our favorite cinematographers, Robbie Ryan ("Berberian Sound Studio," "Ginger and Rosa,") who does career-best work with the windswept moors and gloomy interiors of Yorkshire and Northern England.
To celebrate the release, we've got two DVDs and two Blu-ray discs of "Wuthering Heights" to give away to some lucky readers.How do you win?
Winners will be announced via Facebook and Twitter, so keep an eye out for your name. Good luck!
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Milk Verismo® Pods, 96 count
Enjoy with your favorite Starbucks® espresso pod to create a Starbucks® Caffè Latte for yourself, simply. A Starbucks recipe, now available at home.
Includes 12 - (10g) milk pods for use with the Verismo® System.
This purchase includes 8 boxes of 12 servings – for a total of 96 single serving Verismo® Pods.
We take fresh natural milk from the dairy, then extract the water using an innovative, gentle process to produce a very fine milk powder—the same delicious milk in dried form. Sealed in its Verismo® Pod, the milk remains fresh-packed until it is placed in the Verismo® machine. Combined with water under high pressure, the powder becomes liquid once again-perfect for your Starbucks® Caffè Latte—at home.
Pods are for single use only. Never reuse. Use milk pod only with milk brew cycle. Misuse of pods can damage machine.
Dry whole milk (30% milkfat).
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May 21, 2008
AL Game 55
Ernest Bock 11
Meenan Oil 9
Bock Construction's bats came alive with 11 hits to help them defeat Meenan Oil by a score of 11-9. Meenan Oil had six hits including an RBI double by Jonathan McNally. Richie Sposato drove in 2 runs with a RBI triple, but it was Mike Krammer who stepped up big with a 3 run inside the park home run to tie the game at 9-9 in the top of the 5th.
Several players delivered big hits for Bock Construction. Kyle Virbitsky had a 2 run double in the 1st inning. Josh Cadorette had 2 doubles and 2 RBI's, Ethan Bedwell and Jack Buttimer both had RBI singles. DJ White and Jake Branyan both had triples. Lou Lombardo broke a 9-9 tie in the bottom of the 5th with an RBI triple. Brian Dougherty went 3 for 3 at the plate, scored the winning run, and pitched the final 1 and 2/3 inning by striking out 3 of the 4 batters he faced. DJ White had a fantastic catch in center field taking away a double from Morgan McLean.
Pitch Counts:
Kyle Virbitsky 40 pitches
Matt Lunger 42
Joey Lewis 40
Brian Dougherty 25
Meenan Oil:
C. Hansen 59 pitches
S. Hespenhide 36
R. Sposato 37


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T&C's guide to where to dine, shop, stay, and tour in Newport, Rhode Island.
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T&C's guide to where to dine, shop, stay, and tour in Newport, Rhode Island.More
There's a reason some of America's grandest houses (like Doris Duke's estate Rough Point, above) were built in this city by the sea. It's a spectacular place to spend the summer. More civilized than the Hamptons, Newport is one of the only places I've visited recently where dressing up in the evenings is still encouraged. At the Sky Bar, the top floor dining room of the Clarke Cooke House on Bannister's Wharf, men are strongly urged to wear a jacket (and even a tie!) to get upstairs past a velvet rope separating it from the restaurant's more casual section.
It's been called the sailing capital of the United States (the defending champion New York Yacht Club, which maintains its on-the-water clubhouse here, chose it as the venue for every America's Cup between 1930 and 1983). The International Tennis Hall of Fame is here, too, and for a Wimbledon experience on this side of the pond visitors can play on its famed grass court.
The town is entirely walkable and it's nice to start your visit with a stroll along the 3.5-mile Cliff Walk, along which many of the gilded age "cottages" built by rusticating families like the Vanderbilts and Astors are perched. Many are still privately owned but others, like The Breakers and Marble House, are open to the public through the Preservation Society of Newport County. The Servant Life Tour at The Elms is especially noteworthy and self-guided audio tours at the mansions provide an opportunity to explore at your own pace.
If you have a car, two destinations are especially worth visiting. The best ice cream in New England is served at Sweet Berry Farm, in nearby Middletown, RI, and Castle Hill Inn is worth the short drive from downtown solely for the view. With a drink in hand and a claim to one of the Adirondack chairs on the sprawling lawn overlooking the Newport Bridge, you'll understand why there's not a better spot in town to watch the setting sun.
For excellent food and libation, start with drinks at The Revolving Door, where barman Jason Kindness serves drinks like the delicious Beets By Jay, and follow with dinner at Thames Street Kitchen (tsk), a BYO farm-to-table restaurant where the menu changes weekly based on what's fresh.
Click through to see more of our Newport recommendations.
509 Thames Street
Why: New this season, The Revolving Door operates under a concept similar to the James Beard House in New York City. Guest chefs maintain a residency for a period of time—Krista Wild of Montgomery, NY's Wildfire Grill is currently in the kitchen. The drinks don't change, however, and that's a good thing. Bartender Jason Kindness serves the best cocktails in Newport.
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1 May 2008 2:42 PM #1
How do i maximize the tab to browserwindow?
sometimes my browser window is small due to many client pcs configuration. Here i need my person tab or any tab to maximize to browser window. How do i do that?
here is a pic
1 May 2008 3:00 PM #2
Even if i can make tabpanel to maximize to browser is ok...
maximizable: true in both tabs and tabpanel is not working.
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Why don't you force the west/east/south to collapse?
Otherwise, create a window and add the grid to it.
1 May 2008 10:28 PM #5
Every tab should be allowed to maximize to the window. It is like that in eclipse IDE and many other application. To be consistent with them , it should do that.
if it does already , then let me know how to do it as i am running out of ideas. It should be part of ext internals and not as extension.
Advance thanks.....if you can help.
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Did you read that suggestion?
Programatically collapse the east, west and south regions.Search the forum: http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=01...%3Az7of1ufqccu
Read the docs too: http://extjs.com/deploy/dev/docs/
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I've searched the forums but can't find an answer to this anywhere!
Certain attachments are missing their filename extensions, this is a pain for end users who may not know that an excel file is .xls etc.
When I view the messages via imap in thunderbird the filename extensions show up fine.
Is their an option I can change anywhere?