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Montville Municipal Building, 195 Changebridge Road
8:00PM Regular Meeting
Stated for the record.
Richard Moore – Present Thomas Buraszeski – Present
Donald Kanoff – Present James Marinello – Present
Deane Driscoll – Present Carl DiPiazza (Alt #1) – Present
MauryCartine– Present Kenneth Shirkey (Alt #2) – Entrance noted
GerardHug – Present
Also Present: William Denzler, Planner
HankHuelsebusch, Engineer
BruceAckerman, Esq.
Stated for the record
**ZSPP/FD17-09 – MetroPCS – Changebridge Rd. – B: 160.2, L: 23 – site plan/use variance for installation of antennas on an existing water tank and construction of an equipment cabinet – Notice Acceptable ACTBY: 12/3/09
**ZSPP/F23-08 Eli Youssef – preliminary/final site plan – B: 81, L: 2 – pre/finalsite plan with variances – notice acceptable - tentative
ZDC28-08Holiday at Montville – 29 Vreeland Ave.– B: 52.03, L: 19 – variances 31 adult single family housing units – carried with notice from4/1/09 & 8/5/09 – New Notice Acceptable – Eligible: Buraszeski, Cartine, Driscoll,Kanoff, Hug, Moore, DiPiazza, Shirkey, Marinello
Present on behalf of theapplicant: Steven Schepis, Esq.; Martin Parker, Senior Housing Consultant;Robert Gannon, applicant, Mark Walker, PE
Mr. Schepis – We have addressed the issues raised at the previous hearing. The COAH units now reflect the same footprint as the market units. The units in the center island are eliminated and will be replaced with passive recreation.
Martin Parker, Senior Housing Consultant – Previously sworn
There were some miscalculations in my analysis but the end result is the same.
Exhibit A7 – revised market analysis
Mr. Parker – The density for this project would be 4.9 units per acre. The Meadows and Changebridge at Montville are within a reasonable density to this project.
Exhibit A8 – Occupancy Handout
Mr. Parker – Reviewed the Occupancy Handout for the Board. 2facilities in the area have significant waiting lists, 2 have no vacancies, one has 4 vacancies and one has 15 vacancies. There is not a high vacancy rate of senior units in the area. There is a demand for senior housing in the area.
Robert Gannon, Applicant –previously sworn
Had discussions with the Longview Board President and he is looking for us to install a fence 5-6' high along the easterly side of the property which we agree to and will plantevergreen trees on their side of the fence for buffering. We will also install trees along the northside of the property. This can all be addressed at site plan if we receive approval.
Mr. Denzler – How does existing independent living compare to type the of development proposed. Mr. Parker – The Sienna and Lester are independent units similar to the proposed development. Mr. Denzler – Are there age restrictions? Mr. Parker – I believe 55 and older. Mr. Parker – Sienna and Lester are rentals. The rest are condos with nursing and assisted care on site. Mr.Denzler – Confirm breakdown of units. Mr. Gannon – 25 market and 6 COAH units.
Open to public – none
Mr. Hug – 28 Buildings with31 units, is the exhibit based on this. Mr. Gannon – Yes.
Mr. Schepis – As to viability of the project, of the 25 market rate units he would agree to have pre-construction reports available to show that he has 50% of units sold before construction begins.
Mr. Ackerman – Were studies done on projects in Montville? Mr.Parker – It was from a data base that included Montville and a 10 mile radius to Montville. Mr. Ackerman – Did you do a study to determine how many units would be needed in Montville? Mr.Parker – No, I did not do a specific study on Montville. Mr. Ackerman – Did you determine if any complexes in your exhibit required variances? Mr. Parker – I did not look into that. Mr. Ackerman – How many units in Montville of this type have 20' rearset backs, 10' building separations, what is percentage of impervious coverage to compare to this development. If youhad this information it would help the board to get a better understanding of how this proposal relates to another development within Montville. Mr. Schepis – I do not have this information. Mr. .Ackerman – If this was in a multi-family zone how would this compare, how many variances would be required? Mr. Schepis – This project allows for stand alone structures.
Mr. Schepis –Reviewed current appellate decisions for the board.
Mr. Denzler – Would compare it to the R-27D zone, the unit yield would be far less for this zone. Mr.Buraszeski – Asked about the rezoning request. Mr. Gannon – The planning board would not be able to get us a report fora year. Mr. Ackerman – I have the planners report and he found the rezoning to be not suggested at this time. Mr. Gannon – There is a lack ofthis type of housing in Northern New Jersey.
Mr. Walker – The zoning is established for multi family units in the zone Mr. Denzler spoke about. These are shorter structures, there are no children in these units, and there is no match in the Township ordinances for this type of use.
Mr. Denzler – Reviewed variances requested as D variance for multi dwelling units, D variance for density, bulk variance for rear setback, combined side yards, buildingcoverage, impervious coverage, and design waivers for steep slopes.
Closed to public
Mr. Cartine – Seems this is are zoning request not a use variance. All the comparables are not related to anything close to this zone. Mr. Ackerman – It is all a question of degree. Mr. Hug – We are working on the Master Plan and at one of the meetings it was clearly stated that one issue that was not addressed was single housing for seniors on smaller lots. This proposal does not impact any other housing in Montville. Mr. Marinello –The distinction between this proposal and rezoning is that this is one lot. Mr. Driscoll - I have been to some of the Master Plan hearings and this type of proposal has come up time and time again. This proposal is good for this area;it abuts a similar type building arrangement. Mr. Hug – If the applicant put 2 buildings in the middle area instead of passive recreation then they could put more distance between the homes. Mr. Huelsebusch –That would be a better situation 12-14' between houses is a better situation. Mr. Gannon – I would be willing to work with the board professionals on this issue. Mr. Moore- I don't like the idea of the fence and the tree buffer. Mr. Gannon – We can deal with that at site plan, we are not asking for the fence at this time. Mr. Driscoll – Maybe you can do a berm with plantings instead ofa fence. Mr. Gannon – I will work with Longview.
Motion to approve the application based on the willingness to work on the setback design 12' being a more conducive setback working with the neighbor with the buffering: Made by Mr. Driscoll; second by: Mr. Hug; Roll call: Yes – Buraszeski, , Driscoll, Kanoff,Hug, Moore; No - Marinello; Cartine
NOTE: Mr. Shirkey enters
ZSPP/FD35-08 – Metro PCS – Cooks Ln. – B: 41, L: 1 – pre/final site plan use extension of existing pole by 10' and co-location on the pole and new equipment shelter – New Notice Acceptable ACTBY: 10/21/09
Present on behalf of the applicant: James Pryor, Esq.; Daniel Penesso, RF Engineer; Robert Toms, PE
Mr. Pryor – This is an application for extension of existing pole structure; this is a new carrier in the region. Reviewed which experts will be testifying this evening.
Mr. Penesso, RF Engineer –sworn
Metro PCS is a new carrier for the region.
Exhibit marked in:
A1 – base map with overlay called Radio Frequency Coverage Map
Mr. Penesso – Reviewed the base map for the Board. We have one site on air at 204 Church St. in Boonton. We have a site in Fairfield at 482 Horseneck Rd. Reviewed remaining monopoles in immediate area. The applicant looked at this site since there was an existing monopole on site. We analyzed the height and we do not meet the coverage objective at the77' height we would be allowed to co-locate at thus the reason for the extension of the pole. At the proposed height it would allow for an additional 2 ½ miles of coverage. This is an appropriate remedy for the existing coverage gap. Will be in compliance with FCC regulations.
Open to public for this witness – none
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Mr. Denzler – What changesthe coverage in between your site and 287? Mr. Penesso – There is a change in topography. Mr. Huelsebusch asked for percentage of dropped calls with this service. Mr. Penesso indicated that they are trying for 99.9% coverage.
Mr. Marinello – We had discussions at great length at the prior applications that the height was appropriate. Mr. Hug – Are you putting up dishes? Mr. Penesso – No, panels.
Robert Toms, PE – sworn
Reviewed the equipment cabinets on site for the Board. Propose6 panel antennas, much like existing antennas on site. Require electric and telephone service,existing 6' fence to remain as exists. The tower was structurally analyzed; propose reinforcement of bottom 25'of pole. There is no generator proposed, 2 battery back up packages will be providing back up. Mr. Pryor – We will comply with the Board of Health conditions. I will contact this Health Department because these are no spill batteries and will confer with the Health Officer and comply with his requirements. The applicant will comply with all applicable agencies.
Mr. Denzler – Does there-enforcement of the tower restrict the possible extension of any other carrier on the existing pole. Mr. Toms – Yes it would be restrictive for a 4th carrier to be put on this pole.
Mr. Ackerman – Is there anything within the "fall zone"? Mr.Toms – No there is not.
Mr. Huelsebusch – There are only 2 carriers now. Mr. Toms – Yes ifa 4th carrier came in they would have to do a structural review and additional reinforcement.
Carried with notice preserved to 12/2/09 extension of time to act to 12/3/09.
ZC8-09 Kessler, Kyle – 144 Konner Ave. – B: 142, L: 18 – building coverage3,819 sf (3,387 sf existing) where 2,745 s.f. allowed for deck – New Notice Acceptable ACT BY: 10/20/09
Present on behalf of the applicant: Kyle Kessler, applicant
Kyle Kessler, applicant -sworn
The coverage existing is over than what is allowed. There is a patio we wish to remove and put a deck in that location. Mr. Denzler the current building coverage is 3,387 sf; and the applicant is asking for 3,819 s.f. for the deck, 2,745 s.f. is allowed in this zone. Impervious coverage is in conformance with the ordinance. How is the property owner to the north affected? Mr. Kessler – The deck would be 27' from the property which is further away from the property line than where the patio currently exists. Mr. Huelsebusch – The sidewalk in front of your house is not in proper condition. Mr. Kessler – That will be repaired.
Open to public – none –closed
Mr. Kessler – Our lot is a smaller lot than others in the area. Most of the houses in the area have decks. It would not be aesthetically different from the other properties in the area. Mr. Shirkey – Have you added anything to the property since you have owned the property? Mr. Kessler – No, we removed sheds and fencing on the property but have not added anything. Mr. Hug – I believe the neighbor to the left would be impacted, seems like a large deck. Mr. Cartine – Are they reducing overall impervious coverage on site? Mr.Denzler – Yes.
motion to approve, reducing impervious coverage on site, increasing setback, aesthetically in keeping withthe neighborhood, safety exists where doors exist on the house, benefitsoutweigh detriments, in line with zone plan, undersized lot made by: Cartine; Secondby: Buraszeski; Roll call: Yes – Buraszeski, Cartine, Driscoll, Kanoff, Hug, Moore,No - Marinello
ZC15-09 Fariello, Ralph –13 Bromley Ct. – B: 124.7, L: 7 – front setback 48'vs 50' new entryway – Notice Acceptable ACT BY: 11/4/09
Present on behalf of thea pplicant: Ralph Fariello, applicant
Elizabeth Fariello, applicant– sworn
We would like to enhance the front of our home with a front portico. The current overhang extends 6" into the front setback. Mr. Denzler – The front setback variance required 48' where 50' is required. Other houses in the area have front setbacks about 50'. This is a small structure proposed. Do not see significant impact to surrounding properties. Recommend that if approved that the portico remains open. Mr.Huelsebusch – Applicant requires a waiver for not installing turnaround. Mr. Marinello – Is there curbing in front ofproperty. Ms. Fariello – No. Ms. Fariello – There is a hill on that side of the driveway. Mr. Marinello – So there are topographical restrictions on the property.
Exhibit marked in A1 – photo of existing driveway.
Ms. Fariello – There is a retaining wall to that side of the driveway.
Mr. Cartine – This is in keeping of what is happening in this neighborhood.
Motion to approve the application subject to portico remaining open, approved waiver from installation of turnaround made by: Driscoll; Second by: Buraszeski; Roll call:Yes – Buraszeski,Cartine, Driscoll, Kanoff, Hug, Moore, Marinello
ZC20-09Iulo, Marie –40 Brittany Rd. – B:139.04, L: 12 - Building Coverage 3,155 sf permitted 3,324sf proposed;Impervious Coverage, 6,310sf allowed 7,152sf proposed; Rear Yard Setback: 50'required 47' proposed – Notice Acceptable ACT BY: 11/13/09
Present on behalf of the applicant: Marie Iulo, applicant
Ms. Iulo, applicant – sworn
I wanted to put a nice deck on the back of my house. I know we needed more room to the fence line. Mr. Denzler – Proposed variances are as follows: building coverage 3,155sf permitted 3,324sf proposed; impervious coverage, 6,310sf allowed 7,152sfproposed; rear setback: 50' required 47' proposed. What are the potential impacts to the adjoining property owners? Ms. Iulo – My neighbor was here but left at9pm and he is in favor of my deck. Ms.Iiulo – If the deck was shorter it would be difficult for me to get up and down the steps. Mr. Denzler – There is a turnaround in front of the house that is creating the impervious coverage variance. Mr. Huelsebusch – The front sidewalk will need to be replaced. Ms.Iulo – We will replace.
Mr. Cartine – The deck isproposed to be 14' wide? Mr.Huelsebusch – The deck is built already. Mr. Cartine – When was it built? Ms. Iulo – May. Dr. Kanoff –Concerned with precedence since already built and now coming for variance. Mr. Marinello – Does the neighbors adjacent to you have decks? Ms. Iulo – Yes, one does. Mr. Buraszeski – Can you reduce the deck to 6'? Ms. Iulo – I would not be able to make it up and down I need surgery due to torn meniscus. Mr. Buraszeski – The variances are related to the land not personal issues. Ms.Iulo – I thought we had a permit. My contractor went for the permit, we fired him and
finished deck then found outthat we did not have a permit. The turnaround was there in the 1970's. Mr.Hug – The second contractor should have known that there was no permit. Discussion ensued on possible reduction of deck to eliminate rear yard setback and impervious coverage. Mr. Denzler – In order to be slightly over the ordinance the entire driveway would have to be changed to pavers. Mr.Cartine - Could probably shave some of the deck off 3'-4' to reduce coverage and potential removal of rear setback variance. Applicant to look into means of reduction of coverage and rearset back. Recommended, at the applicants request, because she would have to pay for it, to work with the board engineer on reduction of variances.
Carried with notice preserved to 1/6/10 with extension of time to act to 1/7/10.
ZC14-09 Wei, Zibiao – 44 Taylortown Rd. – B: 15.2, L:14 – rear setback36' vs 50' for deck and
sunroom – Notice Acceptable ACTBY: 12/18/09
Present on behalf of the applicant: Zibiao Wei, applicant
Zibiao Wei, applicant – sworn
I am planning to enclose existing deck which is existing in the setback. Behind my house is woods for200-300'. Mr. Denzler – Rear setback of36' vs 50' required. Mr. Wei - The existing deck is being reduced by 2' which increases the existing setback. Mr. Huelsebusch – A 25' right of way dedication is required as per the Township Engineer. Mr. Wei – It is my opinion it is not relevant since proposed construction is in the back. Mr.Ackerman – When you ask for a variance all conditions of the property come under review. The Township Engineer wants the property to be in compliance with the right of way dedication. Mr Cartine – If you don't agree to the right of way then there is a possibility that you will not get approval for the sun room. Mr. Huelsebusch – You own to the center of the road right now so if there is an accident then you are liable.
Discussion ensued on right of way dedication.
The applicant requested more time to review ordinances for right of way dedication
Carried with notice preserved to 1/6/10 with extension of time to act to 1/7/10
Minutes of September 2, 2009- Eligible: Buraszeski,Kanoff, Hug, Moore, DiPiazza, Shirkey, Marinello
Motion to adopt made by: Moore; Second by: Hug; Roll call:Yes – Buraszeski,Kanoff, Hug, Moore, DiPiazza, Shirkey, Marinello
Bricker & Assoc – Trustfor: $2,000, $1,250
William Denzler & Assoc.– Trust for: $468.75, $312.50, $62.50, $31.25, $125, $156.25, $93.75
Burgis Assoc. – Trust for:$187.50, $93.75, $93.75
Pashman Stein – Trust for:$400
Motion to approve made by:Kanoff, Second by: Buraszeski, Roll call: Unanimous
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ZC24-06-21-09 Lodhi. Shahid (Kapitula) – Remand Hearing – compliance with RSIS requirements –Eligible: Buraszeski,Kanoff, Hug, Moore, DiPiazza, Shirkey, Marinello - Approval Resolution
Mr. Lodhi – I would like to change the condition of the resolution from weekly inspections to bi weekly inspections when work is being done on the site, I live next door and can see fencing. Mr. Hug - Weren't there objectors at the meeting when this was approved? Mr. Ackerman – Yes. Mr.Buraszeski – Do you feel it would be adequate to have weekly during work in process and bi-weekly thereafter. Mr. Huelsebusch– yes.
Motion to adopt as amended made by: Buraszeski; Secondby: Moore; Roll call: Yes – Buraszeski, Kanoff, Moore, DiPiazza, No - Shirkey, Marinello; Abstain - Hug
ZC13-09 Rycharski, Ronald – 21 Gathering Rd. – B: 145, L:16 – side setback 12.5'(12.66' existing) vs 15.56' allowed for one story addition and deck – Eligible:Buraszeski,Kanoff, Hug, Moore, DiPiazza, Shirkey - Approval Resolution
Motion to adopt made by: Buraszeski; Second by: Kanoff;Roll call: Yes – Buraszeski, Kanoff, DiPiazza, Shirkey
ZC05-06 Lazo, Jose - B: 111, L: 12 - 32 Alpine Rd – request for extension of approvals toAugust 1, 2010 – Granted - Eligible: Buraszeski, Kanoff, Hug, Moore, Shirkey, Marinello
Motion to adopt made by: Buraszeski; Second by: Shirkey;Roll call: Yes – Buraszeski, Kanoff, Shirkey, Marinello
ZSPP/FD21-00 Primary Care – B: 61, L: 1 – 329 Main Rd. – request for relieffrom bond requirements
Mr. Huelsebusch - They were required to put in fence and certain landscaping but what they put in wasadequate and neighbor had no issue., by letter submitted.
Motion to release made by: Buraszeski; Second by: Driscoll;Roll call: Yes – Driscoll, Buraszeski, DiPiazza, Shirkey, No - Marinello
ZSPP/FDC10-89-29-06 Hook Mountain Care Center – Hook Mountain Rd. - B: 159, L: 4 - request forextension of approvals to December 3, 2010
Mr. Denzler – No changes in zoning for this site.
Motion to grant extension made by: Buraszeski; Secondby: Driscoll; Roll call: Yes – Unanimous
ZC24-09 Abbott –80A Stonybrook Rd.– B: 3, L:14.04 – applicant requests to dismiss theapplication without prejudice.
Motion to dismiss made by: Hug; Second by: Buraszeski; Rollcall: Yes – Unanimous; Abstain - DiPiazza
The Board welcomed Mr. Driscoll back and wished himgood health. Dr. Kanoff thanked theBoard for the sympathy gift.
Mr. Marinello indicated that the year end approaching and the Board will, at the nexthearing, discuss possible new professionals and reappointment of board members.
There being no further business the Board unanimously adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Jane Grogaard
Recording Secretary
Certified true copy of minutes adopted at Zoning Board meeting of November 4, 2009.
Linda M. White,Sec.
Mr. Driscollcertified to 8-5-09 hearing


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May 29, 2016
Lauderdale County administrator Mike Sumrall says he has decided to resign from his position, because of pressing family and personal medical issues.
He said Friday that he was serious when he offered to resign back in January, but he stayed at the request of a couple of the supervisors.
But Sumrall says he recently realized it was time for him to leave and he wanted to make sure he stepped down in time for the board to hire a new administrator to help with the approaching budget process.
"I became a little bit of a distraction in that two of them were against me and three were for," said Sumrall. "And that wasn't working well in some of the meetings. "
Sumrall plans to submit his official letter of resignation Monday.
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For the music industry, DRM might have started out being an antipiracy measure, but these days, it's becoming increasingly clear that it's used by the labels as a way of manipulating the market. The labels have largely prevented Apple from offering DRM-free music via iTunes, apparently because they are concerned with Cupertino's dominance of the download market, but have granted that right to Amazon. Meanwhile, the music licensing company SoundExchange has offered DRM as an escape clause for the increased royalties on Internet streaming; the new fees may be pushing Internet radio companies out of business. Now, word has come out that at least some streaming services are getting away with sending mildly obfuscated MP3s to their users.
The situation is detailed by Fred von Lohman of the Electronic Frontier Foundation. von Lohman has tracked how data is provided by two different streaming services, and found that both of them ship raw, unencrypted MP3 data direct to the user's machine.
One of the sites, imeem, is an ad-supported social media site that, along with hosting blogs and video, streams songs to their registered users. Those songs, which are packaged up in Adobe Flash format, apparently get saved in the operating system's temporary items folder. These files get purged quickly or overwritten by the next song downloaded, but interested users can quickly copy them out before this happens. Extracting the sound portion of a Flash file is not technically challenging, either.
The other site mentioned, Lala, offers a variety of music services, including basic purchases of DRM-free music. But it also offers browser-based streaming of songs for a low fee of $.10—simply pay once, and you can load it up in the bowser whenever you want. Or not. A quick check of network activity shows that it's simply sending raw MP3 data along with some wrappers that compel the browser not to cache it. Getting access to that is probably a bit harder than cracking open a Flash file, but still not exactly rocket science.
These companies have not always gotten along well with the labels, but currently have licenses for everything they stream. This doesn't mean that the record companies necessarily condone this DRM-through-obscurity approach—although von Lohman concludes that they do, and reads this as a sign that streaming DRM is dead. At the least, it suggests that the labels don't care enough to check whether the companies are implementing a significant barrier to piracy.
In either case, it's clear that the labels aren't viewing these relatively low-profile streaming companies as either a major contributor to piracy, or a major strategic threat, so they apparently don't care enough to make sure that DRM is actually being enforced. Which, as we noted at the outset, is another indication that DRM is no longer about piracy, but all about a marketing strategy.
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I am not only calm, I continue to be hopeful about the future. Before you call me delusional, consider the following:
1. Defense is a situation of being as weak as the weakest link - currently our weakest link is the RFr Position Switch Starter SS. He has made mistakes - but that have mostly been because of over-enthusiasm (going for the interception, trying to take INT to the house) rather than incompetence. This is coachable and will improve with experience.
2. Although we got gashed on runs and short passes, we did not give up big plays. With our offense the way it is, we do not need to shut down other teams, we just need to ensure that other teams score only through long (as in number of plays) drives - which increases the chance of them making mistakes (INTs, Fumbles, Drops) and the drives stalling. We have successfully done this except for two plays in the ND game (for which - see point 1 above)
3. The special teams (FGs, Kickoffs, Punting) is being handled by RFr and True Fr. Gibbons has a huge leg but is inaccurate right now - this is likely to improve with experience. Hagerup has wowed everybody in practice and it is a matter of time before he translates the success on the field.
So - in conclusion - the sky has not fallen yet. So keep calm - and if you believe my rational above (I certainly do) - then continue to hold hope afloat. We will know much more about this team after the Indiana and MSU game.


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I agree with Dr. Smith. All of the symptoms you are describing could result from other infections and not necessarily HA. I have seen HA reactions less than 5x in my career, but with any of those patients they also had other skin problems and reactions. If you're not having any skin reactions or problems, I would suggest that it might not be an HA allergy. Also, if you've had HA fillers before (like Restylane, Juvederm, etc.) and not had a reaction, the likelihood of you being allergic to Voluma is extremely small. All of that being said, just like any HA filler, Voluma can be dissolved with hyaluronidase easily.
Your symptoms do not sound like a reaction to Voluma®
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You're ready to make some changes. You've decided to pursue your passion, change directions, and jump right in. You have a wonderful coach who keeps you on course through weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly session, but somewhere in between scheduled sessions you find yourself faltering. Are you looking for a way to stay on course daily? What about a buddy? A really good friend who is working on implementing some life changes too. Think of the benefits. You will have a buddy who can provide hands-on support, encouragement, and suggestions, and welcomes reciprocating support from you.
When Stefanie and Geena decided to start home-based businesses, they each found coaches to help them through the transition. They were amazed at the clarity and focus that they began to have, and the speed in which they were able to meet important milestones. Although the big things were happening, the little daily things were falling by the wayside and they missed having someone in a similar situation to speak with on a regular basis. As a graphic designer and a copywriter respectively, Stefanie and Geena each gravitated towards a writers group and that was where they met each other. Through an "I need a business building buddy and sanity checker" email, Geena answered Stefanie's plea for help and after about a month of back and forth e-mails, the two decided to "buddy up" on a regular basis off-list. They traded phone numbers, started IM'ing each other, and scheduled regular follow-ups to keep each other on track. The bonus was that because their lines of work were so similar, and yet compatible, they regularly got to team up for assignments. It was also fantastic that they could each talk to someone who understood the work side of things too. Buddying up" was the solution to their regular follow-up problem, they became really good friends, and after over a year of communicating by telephone and computer they finally met each other face-to-face.
Stephanie and Geena's story is not unique. Support and success go hand in hand. An excellent coach and a daily support person or team, can do wonders for getting you on your way. Just think outside the box and wherever you can find the support that you need, seek it, embrace it, cherish it, and if mutually desired, reciprocate it. You can never have too many champions in your corner.
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Richard Lee Jones - October 03, 2013
On the morning of Sept. 15, 2013, Richard Lee Jones passed away at Golden Ours Convalescent Home in Grant of natural causes. He was 80 years old.
Richard was born in Omaha on Aug. 1, 1933. He was the fourth child, and the second son of Agnes Josephine and Lewis Foster Jones. After leaving high school in Omaha, Richard moved to Ogallala where he met and married Roberta Stickley. They were married Dec. 21, 1957 at Trinity Lutheran Church north of Grant, Neb.
Richard lived the majority of his life in the Keith and Perkins County area, and spent his life driving semi-trailer trucks, enjoying time with family, and attending his children's school events. Richard enjoyed serving at his church as well, usually as a greeter or an usher.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents Lewis F. and Agnes J. Jones, his two sisters, Dorothy Pittsford of Seattle, Wash., and Francis Bell of Bloomington, Ind., and one brother, Lewis Ervin Jones of San Francisco.
Richard is survived by his five children, Machell and husband Don Arnold of North Platte; Kyle Jones and wife Coleen of Ogallala; Brad Jones and wife Deirdre of Greeley, Colo; Christine Jones of Hastings; and Stacie Aufrecht and husband Ron of McCook; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
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50 acres burnt; blaze might have begun due to a carelessly thrown bidi, say police, fire officials
Biswajit Choudhury was sitting at the dhaba on Sunday afternoon, when he saw smoke billowing from the jungles near the Brahmaputra Hostel at Jawaharlal Nehru University.
After five years in the campus, he had got used to such fires in summer, he said. But this one came perilously close to the residential area. It burnt the practice nets that encircled the ground.
Then began the dousing efforts. The Fire department was notified and the students, armed with hoses and water from hostel bathrooms, set to the task. It was around 2.30 pm.
Fanned by the wind, the fire spread rapidly, and engulfed as much as 50 acres, according to eyewitnesses.
At least five fire tenders were rushed to the campus, where several locations including the famous Parthasarthy Rock area were already ablaze.
After four hours of firefighting, the blaze was brought under control but not till it had charred a large chunk of the jungle. The trees looked stripped of green and a stench of burnt wood was all over.
The smoke was so dense the students said they could not see anything. It was like the fog in the winter, said Choudhury, a PhD student, who too helped douse the fire so it did not reach the hostels. Never did a jungle fire in JNU come so close, he said.
From the windows now you can see up to the malls on the other side of the road, he said. What I dont understand is how the fire spread to such faraway locations. It was also reported near the Chandrabaga Hostel.
According to Shambhu, a guard, the fire even spread to the other side of the road near the Purvanchal Residence.
At the dhaba near the Brahmaputra Hostel, Promod, who works at the eatery, said the fire spread because of the dry leaves. When it reached the fringes of the jungle, it became weak as the ground was muddy, he said.
According to a police officer at the North Vasant Kunj police station, it began with a carelessly thrown bidi and spread due to the wind. In the evening, near the Brahmaputra Hostel, the university authorities parked water tankers in anticipation of emergency. The fire fighters complained that they faced a shortage of water. It was a minor fire


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One thing we've been working hard on as a company over the last few months is defining our mission statement and core values. I believe that as a company we have a fantastic culture, and it really sets us apart from everyone else. One thing Eddie and I wanted to do was take our culture and "bottle it" so to speak. We wanted a way to summarize how we think and act as a company into a few short sentences which everyone can use and live by.
About 2 months back we spent quite a bit of time coming up with our mission statement and core values. At least 20 hours over a 3 week period to be precise. We then shared our draft ideas with the team (both Sydney and Austin) at our quarterly company update in early August to get their feedback and to make sure we'd captured not only the way we think but also the way everyone in the company thinks.
Turns out we were spot on.
Our new mission statement and core values have also been posted on our Mission + Values page, along with semi-random photos from our offices, outings, trade shows, etc. I think the one thing too many people forget is that a company is only as strong as its weakest team member, therefore the best companies go above and beyond to make sure they win and improve as a team – not just as individuals, and I believe our managers do an exceptional job at that.
The one thing great companies have in common is that they live and breathe their mission statement and core values. Great managers also hire and fire by them, and it's early days yet but we're well into the process of integrating our mission statement and core values into everything we do. They will also be proudly displayed on the wall in both our Sydney and Austin offices shortly.
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Football Club Alaniya Vladikavkaz, known more simply as Alaniya, was founded back in 1921. From 1937 up until the 1990s, the club went by the name Spartak Ordzhonikidze.
Throughout the era of the Soviet Union, Alaniya only competed in the Soviet Top League on two occasions, in 1970 and in 1991, Their best finish in the division was an 11th place finish in '91, the league's final season. Most of the Soviet years, however, were spent in the second and third tiers. Yet, since the formation of the Russian Premier League in 1992, the club has seen a turnaround in its fortunes and has spent the vast majority of its time in the top division.
The 1990s represented a golden era for the club and in 1995, under the management of Valery Gazzaev, they won the Russian league title for the first time ever. The win was comprehensive, with Alaniya losing only three matches over the course of the season and as a result, they beat their closest rivals, Lokomotiv Moskva, by six points. The club finished as runners up in the league in 1992 and 1996 but were unable to sustain their form from this period. By the turn of the 21st century, Alaniya were regularly finishing in the bottom half of the division and at the end of the 2005 season, they were relegated. Since that time, they have bounced between the divisions, returning to the top flight ahead of the 2010 season and the 2012-13 season.
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Kunar Province, Afghanistan, 1979
I traveled with the Afghan Mujahadeen in 1979, who were determined to resist and undermine the Marxist puppet central government. This was before the Soviets invaded.
We traveled as much as thirty miles a night subsisting on tea and bread with an occasional bonus of goat cheese or yogurt. The only drinking water was what we scooped out of an irrigation ditch.
These are the proud men of Kunar Province girding for war in a place where ancient absolutes still prevail. Adapted from Owen Edwards in American Photographer magazine, 1980.
Steve McCurry and Commander Abdul Raluf
Abdul Raluf, standing to my left, was the commander of the Asmir Garrison in Afghanistan's Kunar province. In September 1979, Commander Raluf and his 300 soldiers at a strategic outpost on the border with Pakistan, switched sides, killing the provincial governor, stripping the garrison of weapons and supplies, and joined forces with the Mujahideen. It took another ten years for the Afghan government to fall.
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Ohh man you take me 33 years bake in my past, thanks
hi dear
in 1979 was my grandfather (wakeel akram khan(nickname was makam khan) son of omar khan) member of parlament from kunar in afghanistan. he was very famuse at that time till now all ppl talking about him . he was very kind to ppl. he has pain in his hart for ppl from afghanistan. but in 1979 rashia kild him.cus he fight to him
I am the youngest son of Abdul Baqi, the deputy to Mr. Safi. I am sure you will have some pics of him as well. Can you share those with me? My Father is alive and would be very happy to see those pics.
[…] look at these wonderful portraits in Afghanistan. He embedded himself with the people and traveled for long times with them to […]
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Dear Steve:
Want to know if we can use one of your images for a lead in Combat Arms (circ. 150k). ?When I went into Laghman in 81 my camera was lost/stolen and all I have to support a photo lead are grainy 100 stuff. My editor is having kittens over photo quality. We can give photo credit and a mention of your work in the call out.
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Steve, firstly stating the obvious Beautiful photographs all of them.. now i remember reading @ some point your career started at some point by saving up enough money to travel around India for two years. before this i was under the assumption that you had a newspaper gig in some placid town here in the states.. anyway these fotos are 1979 so when was this trip to India before that ? anyways i'm curious as to whether or not you had an interpreter for this journey in 1979 Afghanistan ? where does your bravado come from ? my first trip out of America was to India in 1996 i was just 22 then.. i remember @ times being scared out of my wits due to the very dangerous roads that we traversed throughout Rajasthan.. your pictures are a gift to the world.. Thank YOU from the HEART !!
Congratulations on your fine work!
Keep sharing with us
Thank you
Congratulations on your life´s work. You have really been around and despite all the war and suffering can still see and shoot all the beauty of life around you. That is not an easy task. Your series of portraits are particularly sensitive and revealing. Much akin to one of my favourite contrymen -Sebastina Salgado.
Please keep sharing your important work with us.
Thank you
Thomaz W Mendoza Harrell -Photograper and Teacher (Brazil)
The weaponry was very impressive, as well as the strong facial characteristics in black & white.
Oh man…
The relationship I feel between the men in these magnificent portraits and their treacherous world of "ancient absolutes" is incredibly compelling.
Nothing to say.Completely Lost inside these photographs.
Powerful as always. Like an earlier poster, I am very drawn into the image of the man with the vest. That vest looks like something to wear to a family event rather than a battle. Something made by a wife or mother. The image lets me see him as a man first and a soldier second.
Thanks for posting these amazing pictures, Steve, and thanks to Charles Meacham for asking you to do it!
I don't think I had ever seen b/w pictures by you, maybe because i was born in '76 and was only familiar with your colour work, so i wrongly assumed that you had been shooting only colour since the very beginning of your career.
A powerful picture is powerful no matter what medium is shot with, and those photographs are another strong proof to that!
Thanks again!
hi steve,
many thanx for sharing those amazing images steve .. proud men showing off there weapons …i guess your weapon is much more powerful than those [:)]…..you shot them too but now they are going to live for years…
can't stop staring at the 6th man down, in the patterned vest.
i wonder what their lives have been like.
Incredible. I have never seen any of these images before. Thanks for the posting.
Thanks so much for sharing these photos. It's great that you are using this blog to show some photos that haven't regularly made it into your books. It's also great to see photos of yourself in these situations as opposed to just your portraits. All of it- the shots of yourself and the lesser known photos- make it a much more interesting blog.
Steve, what history you have within history. I was still thinking about Chewbacca and Han Solo in 1979 and here you are mingling with history.
Artistically, love the skethy soft lighting especially on the 1st and 6th image down. (Love the soft backlighting on the 6th)
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I guess you have seen some of very beautiful landscape of Kunar Province. Is there anything to share?
I wish end of war soon, so that I can tour and shoot those😛
– Pawan
thats some hardcore weaponry there… these are unbelievable… like looking at movie stills.
do you still shoot with film?


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Simon Cowell Told Candice Glover She'd Never Have a Real Music Career
You're not anyone until you've been told you're nothing by Simon Cowell. Not only did the acerbic judge famously tell Jennifer Hudson she was out of her depth on Season 3 of American Idol, but he reportedly told season 12 winner Candice Glover she was destined (or rather doomed!) to be a lounge singer.
The powerhouse vocalist sat down with Jay Leno on The Tonight Show and revealed the heart wrenching critique he gave her.
"Season nine, he was not a fan and he told me that I would be a lounge singer and I would, like sing in a hotel lobby and people would eat peanuts and turn their heads."
"Like he pretty much painted a picture about how unsuccessful I would be but I honestly thank him for that because he pushed me to do better and come back and win three years later," she revealed as she got many cheers from Jay's audience.
That's interesting, as she told us in her exit interview that she was also glad that the judges had revealed on American Idol at one point that she wasn't in their ideal Top 3, as that motivated her to come back with "Lovesong" and "Don't Make Me Over" the following week. They were two of her strongest performances, and the tables totally turned after that Wednesday night. Hell hath no fury like a Candice scorned!
The conversation with Jay continued:
"I'm guessing you didn't thank him at the time?" Jay asked.
"No, I wasn't thanking him at the moment," Candice admitted.
"What did your mom say?" asked Jay.
"Oh my gosh, my mom said, 'I wonder what he's thinking now,' I wonder if he watches the show, I don't know," she said.
Of course, we all know what J-Hud has gone on to do after being skewered by Simon on the show. Do you think Candice will follow suit?
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Younis Khan hit an eventful century and lifted Pakistan to a respectable 261/4 on the first day of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.
Khan showed no signs of rustiness after Pakistan playing a Test match for over six months and made a splendid 133 off 228 balls with 11 fours a six.
Fast bowler Dhammika Prasads (2/54) twin strikes had Pakistan in early trouble at 56/3 before Khan dominated century stands with captain Misbah-ul-Haq (31) and Asad Shafiq, who was not out on 55 at stumps.
Khan twice used the Decision Review System successfully and overturned umpires decisions in equaling countryman Mohammad Yousufs record of 24 test centuries.
He also got a lucky escape on 68 when Mahela Jayawardene, playing for the last time at Galle, dropped a sitter.
Prasad had removed Pakistans openers in quick succession as the visitors struggled in the morning session after Misbah won the toss and elected to bat under overcast conditions.
Prasad (2/33) claimed the wickets of Ahmed Shehzad and Khurram Manzoor cheaply in a lively opening spell and ace spinner Rangana Herath clean bowled Azhar Ali for 30 to have Pakistan in early trouble.
Pakistan top order batsmen showed rustiness from a long layoff of over six months since last playing a test match in January, when it defeated Sri Lanka at Sharjah to level that series.
Prasad, who missed the home series against South Africa, came back strongly with the new ball as he replaced spinner Ajantha Mendis in the playing XI. The right-arm fast bowler broke through with his third delivery as Shehzad edged the ball onto middle stump, and then trapped Manzoor leg before wicket to leave Pakistan at 19-2. Ali, who hit a century in Pakistans monumental run-chase at Sharjah, looked confident and hit five boundaries before he was undone by Heraths superb delivery that spun away from the right-hander and hit the off stump.
Khan, who successfully overturned umpire Bruce Oxenfords caught behind decision off Prasads sharp delivery before lunch, completed his 29th test half century with a punching off drive to cover boundary off Dilruwan Perera before turning the offspinner for a single and then hitting a towering six over wide long on.
Khan was again spot on when on 58 he overturned another Oxenfords decision after he was ruled out lbw off Pereras delivery that television replays showed would have missed the