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|October 18, 2011
|The Hot Springs Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, October
18, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Room at the Government Annex.
Present were Commissioners Brad Basse and Mike Baker. Also present were County Attorney Jerry Williams, County Clerk Hans Odde and Administrative Assistant to the Commissioners Penny Herdt. Chairman John P. Lumley was absent. Vice-Chairman Brad Basse suspended Roberts Rules of Order so that business might be conducted in Chairman Lumley's absence.
Vice-Chairman Basse led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of AgendaMike Baker moved to approve the agenda with the following additions and deletions:
DELETE: Other Business #4 – Consider PLTI AgreementBrad Basse seconded the motion. Discussion: As the citizen requesting to comment on the Pearce Gravel Pit issues is in attendance, Commissioner Basse suggested that he be allowed to speak immediately rather than waiting until 5:30. Maker of the motion concurred. Motion carried.
ADD: Correspondence #4.a. – Citizen Comments
DELETE: Executive Session - Personnel
Pearce Gravel Pit Citizen CommentsNeighboring landowner Steve Boyer presented the Commissioners with a copy of the Notice of Violation issued by the WYDEQ with regard to the Pearce Gravel Pit. He then raised the following points: 1. There is water standing in the pit. McGarvin Moberly appears to be trying to cover the water with backfill. Mr. Boyer questions whether they are into his well water. 2. He is concerned that the proposed expansion of the gravel pit will adversely impact his property value if granted. 3. Per the DEQ's report, McGarvin-Moberly is clearly in non-compliance with the gravel pit permit as well as the land use change requirements. Mr. Boyer expressed his strong concern that, if the Commissioners do nothing to enforce compliance with the permit requirements, there will be a trickle-down effect to all other gravel pits in the county regarding compliance. 4. Mr. Boyer asked if anyone knows what happened to the bones that were uncovered during the excavation of the pit. Commissioner Basse pointed out for clarity that the bones actually belong to the Pearces to do with what they wish, but stated that he agrees they should be re-interred. The Planner should be notified as to their location. Further investigation will be undertaken. 5. Where is all that gravel going? It seems that the originally discussed projects should be finished now. Mr. Basse stated that the Commissioners are doing everything they can to bring this project back into compliance and will continue to pursue the issue to full resolution.
Request For Proposals – Parking Lot SidewalkMaintenance Supervisor Chuck Carver presented the RFP for the sidewalk project for the Commissioners' approval. After review and discussion, Mike Baker moved to approve the Request For Proposals for the Parking Lot Sidewalk Project. Brad Basse seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Memorandum of Understanding – Use of Armory As Quarantine SiteClerk Odde presented an MOU allowing the County Public Health Department to use the Armory as a Quarantine site in case of a natural or manmade disaster requiring such. This MOU, if approved will run through January 1, 2016. Mike Baker moved to approve the MOU between the HSC Public Health and the HSC Recreation District as presented. Brad Basse seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Tax Rebates and SupplementalsDeputy Assessor Judy Carswell presented the following tax rebates for the Commissioners' approval:
Rebate #25-11 – Merit Energy Company - 2011 Parcel #680– Oil and Gas Production Equipment on the Santa Fe lease at Hamilton Dome. Well WY-Curtis 2-12 has been plugged and abandoned since 2001 but was inadvertently reported on their rendition resulting in over assessment of $2222. Taxes in the amount of $143.60 need to be rebated.Mike Baker moved to approve rebates 25-11 through 28-11 as presented. Brad Basse seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Rebate #26-11 – Richard Kiekow - 2011 Parcel #104– 279 acres in T8N-R3E, with improvements. Irrigable acreage was greater than Owl Creek Irrigation Assessment, requiring correction, and one building needed to be moved from this parcel to parcel 400. Taxes in the amount of $57.01 need to be rebated.
Rebate #27-11 – Richard Kiekow - 2011 Parcel #3959– 234 acres in T43N-R97W, with improvements. Irrigable acreage was greater than Owl Creek Irrigation Assessment, requiring correction, resulting in over assessment of $1755. Taxes in the amount of $113.42 need to be rebated.
Rebate #28-11 – Merit Energy Company – 2011 Parcel #602 – Oil and Gas Production Equipment on the Phosphoria Unit at Hamilton Dome. Wells 149-14, 35x-13 & 7-13 were plugged and abandoned prior to assessment date but were inadvertently reported on their rendition resulting in over assessment of $1014. Taxes in the amount of $65.53 need to be rebated.
DANIELS, Delbert W. and Donna S. – Parcel #0156-11 – A combine had not been reported on the 2011 Personal Property listing, resulting in underassessment of $309, with supplemental taxes due in the amount of $19.97.
KIEKOW, Richard H. – Parcel #0400-11 – A building from Parcel #104 should have been assessed on this parcel, so it was moved and a farmstead added, as well as ag acreage corrected, resulting in underassessment of $796, with supplemental taxes due in the amount of $51.44.
K12 Management Inc. – Parcel #4891 – This personal property was reported late to our office so it had to be added as a supplemental for 2011, resulting in underassessment of $34, with supplemental taxes due in the amount of $2.20.
Land TransfersMs. Carswell reviewed the following land transfers: Bond/Ready is a land trade to effect an ag correction; GBCR Investments/CR Property Management is a family split; Fountain of Youth, LLC/Foote is a transfer from the LLC to Footes personally for tax reasons.
State Park Underpass Entrance DiscussionState Park Superintendent Kevin Skates appeared before the Commissioners to discuss his efforts to improve the entrance to the State Park. Mr. Skates has been talking to BNSF railroad
representatives and WYDOT representatives regarding upgrading the appearance of the railroad overpass and the street crossing beneath it. Mr. Skates would like to have a letter from the Commissioners in support of his efforts. The Commissioners agreed that it would beneficial to improve the appearance of the overpass and the condition of the street. County Attorney Williams stated that the crossing poses safety concerns as well with design issues causing line- of-sight issues that could well result in liability to the railroad. The Commissioners expressed their gratitude to Mr. Skates for pursuing this matter. Mr. Skates will provide the Commissioners with an address for a letter of support at a later date.
Lane 3 Update – Engineering Associates representative Ian Sporkin-Morrison reported that a letter has been received from WYDOT District Engineer Shelby Carlson containing additional comments that WYDOT would like to see addressed prior to the commencement of construction on Phase III – Rural Section of the Lane 3 project. Mr. Morrison spoke with Ms. Carlson regarding these comments and she authorized Hot Springs County to commence construction on the rural section as this portion of the project is being completed by Hot Springs County Road & Bridge personnel as part of the County's match for the grant and is not being let for bids or using IRP funds. Mr. Morrison will write a letter to Ms. Carlson confirming this information. The rural section of the project has been staked and dirt work is anticipated to start within the next week. The urban design plan has been submitted to WYDOT for review with some design changes to address WYDOT's comments from the initial review. Mr. Morrison will check with Road & Bridge Supervisor Ray Shaffer to determine if any further temporary construction easements will be necessary in light of the design revisions. In response to questions from the Commissioners, Mr. Morrison indicated that any extension of the water and sewer lines past their current locations would not be eligible for IRP grant reimbursement. These extensions will be shown as bid alternates on the urban section bid plans. SLIB funds are eligible to use for those extensions, but there is a minimal amount of funding available from that source. Clerk Odde presented the CarJim temporary easement for the Commissioners' approval. Mike Baker moved to approve the MOU between CarJim, LLC and Hot Springs County for a temporary easement for the Lane 3 construction project. Brad Basse seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Other BusinessState Airport Grant Certificate of Grant-In-Aid – Clerk Odde presented the State Airport Grant Certificate of Grant-In-Aid for the Commissioners' approval. This is the State's portion of the FAA Grant signed at the last meeting, committing the State funding of 3% of the costs up to $104,404.00 for Construction of the new airport, Phase I, Design Phase II, Earthwork & Fencing. Mike Baker moved to approve the State Airport Grant Certificate of Grant-In-Aid for the new airport up to the amount of $104,404.00. Brad Basse seconded the motion. Motion carried.
STWSD Notice of Intent to Request of Release of Funds & Environmental Certification – Clerk Odde presented a letter containing the Notice of Intent to Request of Release of Funds for the Commissioners' approval. This letter allows the Wyoming Business Council to begin to release funds to Hot Springs County in response to CDBG Draw Down Requests for South Thermopolis Water & Sewer District's expansion project. Mike Baker moved to approve the letter containing the Notice of Intent to Request of Release of Funds for signature. Brad Basse seconded the motion. Motion carried. Later in the meeting, Engineering Associates representative Anthony Barnett informed the Commissioners that actually no letter was required – only publication of the Notice of Intent in the local newspaper, which has already occurred, and the Commissioners' signature on the Environmental Certification form. Mike Baker moved to rescind the earlier motion to approve of the Notice of Intent to Request of Release of Funds. Brad Basse seconded the motion. Motion carried. Mike Baker moved to sign the Environmental Certification for submission to the Wyoming Business Council as requested by the South Thermopolis Water & Sewer District. Brad Basse seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Owl Creek Water Project CDBG Agreement – Clerk Odde presented the Community Development Block Grant Agreement for the Owl Creek Water Project for the Commissioners' approval. County Attorney Williams asked that the Commissioners be aware of a requirement in this particular agreement that the Commissioners personally inspect the project on an ongoing basis and certify that the funds are being expended as designated. Mike Baker moved to approve the CDBG Agreement between the Wyoming Business Council and Hot Springs County for the Owl Creek Water District Water Project in the amount of $500,000.00. Brad Basse seconded the motion. Motion carried. Owl Creek Water District representatives Don McCumber, Reese Jackman and Harry Hughes reported that all funding is now in place for the water project and thanked the Commissioners for their support of the project. Engineering for the project is underway. Easement acquisition is anticipated to involve a fair amount of time and effort. The dirt work bidding process is expected to occur late next spring.
Shoshone Forest Plan Comment Period Extension Request – The NRPC asked the Commissioners to consider requesting an extension to the announced comment period for the Shoshone Forest Plan Review. The Commissioners felt this might be a bit premature as the comment period is not expected to begin until December 9th, and reserved the right to take action at a later date as the draft Plan Review release date is firmed up.
Shoshone Forest Plan Memorandum of Understanding – No action was taken at this time. The Shoshone Cooperating Agencies Coalition is meeting this week via conference call to discuss revisions to the MOU. Clerk Odde will contact Forest Service representative Kristi VonKrosigk to communicate this information.
State Parks Department – Fairgrounds Lease – This item was brought forward from the last meeting, where insurance coverage concerns prevented approval of the lease. Clerk Odde has contacted the State Parks Department regarding these concerns, but has not received a corrected lease at this time. The corrected lease will be presented for approval when it is received.
Library Board MinutesThe Commissioners reviewed the foregoing correspondence. No further action was required.
Fair Board Minutes
Koerwitz, Michel, Wright & Assoc. – 2011 Peer Review Report
HSC Planner – Pearce Gravel Pit – County Attorney Williams indicated that he has drafted a cease and desist letter regarding operations at the pit site, but is waiting for the Planner's return to discuss the violation issues further and formulate a plan of action. In response to Commissioner Baker's query regarding the next steps to be taken, Attorney Williams stated that any citizen wishing to address the issue should make a formal complaint to the County Planner and/or contact a Sheriff's deputy in order to provide an official trail for their comments.
HSC Planner – GK Construction Land Use Change Approval
Airport Activity Report – September, 2011
Snow Removal Equipment Liquidated DamagesGDA representative Dustin Spomer reported that there will be an estimated 28 day delay in the delivery of the new Snow Removal Equipment for the airport. The contract for delivery imposes $50/day in liquidated damages if the truck is not delivered by October 17, 2011. Mr. Spomer asked if the Commissioners wished to pursue damages at this time. The Commissioners decided to reserve a decision until it is known what, if any, costs will be incurred by the County due to the delay in the delivery of the equipment.
Executive Session – Land AcquisitionMike Baker moved to enter Executive Session at 5:55 p.m. to discuss land acquisition. Brad Basse seconded the motion. Motion carried. Those present for the Executive Session included Commissioners Basse and Baker, County Attorney Williams, Clerk Odde, Admin Herdt, and GDA representative Dustin Spomer. Attorneys Larry Jones and Colin Simpson joined the Executive Session via telephone. Mike Baker moved to leave Executive Session at 6:20 p.m. Brad Basse seconded the motion. Motion carried. No action was taken during the Executive Session.
Land Purchase OfferMike Baker moved to approve the letter drafted by Larry Jones as presented with an offer to purchase land from the Holdens for the new Hot Springs County Airport. Brad Basse seconded the motion. Discussion: the letter should be signed by all three Commissioners and will be dated October 19, 2011. Motion carried.
Executive Session – LitigationMike Baker moved to enter Executive Session at 6:25 p.m. for reasons of litigation. Brad Basse seconded the motion. Motion carried. Those present for the Executive Session included Commissioners Basse and Baker, County Attorney Williams, Clerk Odde, and Admin Herdt. Attorney Larry Jones joined the Executive Session via telephone. Mike Baker moved to leave Executive Session at 7:00 p.m. Brad Basse seconded the motion. Motion carried. No action was taken during or as a result of the Executive Session.
AdjournmentThere being no further business to come before the Board of County Commissioners at this time, Mike Baker moved to adjourn. Vice-Chairman Basse declared the meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
|John P. Lumley, Chairman
|Hans Odde, Clerk to the Board


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Consists of interviews with the 83 year old informant about: Policeman, Catchers, Horns, Natoas, Beaver, Crazy Dogs; the story of the under water people; Different Society and a brief explanation; Horns, Iin.aki (Catchers) Imiteiks, Sikin.aki (Black Catchers); personality traits of the Minipuka and famous Minipuka; the search for buffalo continuing after the Sun Dance breaks camp; Little Person, Old Man Star, Man-Carrying-On-His-Back, Ikuskine, Ninoista, Three Suns; the members of the Pitonista Band.
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Becoming a parent is one of the most amazing opportunities and responsibilities of all time.
I can't even begin to describe how much I love my kids. But there are times when I would rather do ANYTHING else than be with them!
I am willing to drive behind the slowest drivers in the world my entire life, have every pet in Wake County poop in my yard and never ever find pants long enough, in exchange for not taking my daughters shoe shopping!
My youngest is a girlie girl so all she wants are "high heels" when she NEEDS everyday shoes and athletic shoes. My oldest, the tomboy, only wants more athletic shoes when SHE needs dressy shoes.
We make it to the kid aisle and Carys eyes a pair of black "high heels." In the blink of an eye they're on and she's pirouetting through the store.
In a shocking move, Campbell picks up the same shoe in a bigger size and tries them on. I thought there is no way the stars have aligned for this to happen. As Cam takes her first steps in "heels" her ankles go sideways. She looked like a drunk at a sobriety checkpoint.
After 13 noes, she finally settled on a pair of black flats with metal studs but only after dramatically falling to the floor and saying she couldn't wear them unless I bought some sort of heel cushion for them. I wrestle four other pairs of "heels" from Carys and convince her some other black flats were very stylish and I just saw something similar in a magazine.
We didn't get all the shoes we needed, but we got most of them. I just could not make it to another store. Three was my limit. Stick a fork in me, I'm done!
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The $230 million MPM BioVentures I family of funds was raised in 1997. The fund is now fully committed with 75% of the investments in biotechnology and 25% in medical devices and other healthcare related fields. The MPM BioVentures I portfolio is comprised of 26 companies with investments ranging from $5-$20 million invested in each portfolio company. Within biotechnology, our investments are split between companies focused on therapeutics and enabling technologies. Roughly 80% of the funds were invested in U.S. companies, 20% in European companies.
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At $600 million, the MPM BioVentures II family of funds is among the largest dedicated healthcare venture capital funds currently in existence. MPM BioVentures II, which closed in the first quarter of 2000, has built a portfolio of investments in biotechnology, medical devices, and other healthcare related fields. MPM BioVentures II has invested in 33 companies, with investments ranging from $7-$50 million per company. The fund has invested across the entire spectrum of company development, from start-up through mezzanine and PIPES. 80% of the investments are in U.S. companies, and 20% are in European and Asian companies.
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MPM closed its third venture initiative, the MPM BioVentures III Fund, in December, 2002. The largest dedicated healthcare venture capital fund raised, its capital commitments approximate $900 million. The MPM BioVentures III Fund is building a portfolio of 40 to 45 companies, 80% focused on biotechnology and 20% focused on medical device companies, and expects to source 20% of its investments outside the U.S. Its balanced portfolio will be comprised equally of early, mid- and late-stage companies: with the expected financial scale of the MPM BioVentures III Fund and the size of the investment team in place to execute on strategy, MPM will continue to lead the majority of its investments and take an active role as a member of its portfolio companies' boards of directors.
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The MPM BioEquities Fund is a dedicated biotechnology investment fund designed to provide investors an opportunity to achieve a superior rate of return through investments in public, and to a lesser extent, private biotech companies in the U.S. and abroad. The MPM BioEquities Fund invests with a long bias in emerging biotech on the basis of strong fundamental due diligence. The seamless integration of MPM's private and public platforms coupled with an exclusive five-member Medical and Scientific Advisory Board provide unmatched investment resources. The Fund is focused in the public markets on the small- and mid-capitalization segment of biotech. Market risk is actively managed by shorting individual companies opportunistically. For private investments, the team largely draws on the exceptional deal flow and expertise of the partners and principals of MPM BioVentures.
Luke Evnin, Ph.D.
Dr. Evnin joined MPM from Accel Partners where he was a General Partner involved in biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, medical device, and healthcare service companies for Accel's funds III, IV, and V. At Accel, Dr. Evnin was also responsible for investment strategy, deal origination, analyses, investment, and gain realization. Dr. Evnin began his career in the field of science. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) and an A.B. from Princeton University. Dr. Evnin is currently a director of BioValve, Genesoft, Metabasis, Pi Medical, and Venturi Group, and was previously a director at Atugen, CHF Solutions, Medical SelfCare, EPIX Medical, Sonic Innovations and several other private companies.
Ansbert K. Gadicke, M.D.
Dr. Gadicke is the Founding General Partner of the MPM Group. He led MPM's effort to build its Advisory and Investment Banking business from 1992 to 1996 and started its Asset Management business in 1996. Prior to founding MPM, Dr. Gadicke was employed by The Boston Consulting Group where he worked with management of pharmaceutical, biotechnology and health insurance companies. Dr. Gadicke received an M.D. from J.W. Goethe University in Frankfurt. He subsequently held research positions in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the Whitehead Institute at MIT, Harvard University and the German Cancer Research Center. He has published in leading scientific publications including Nature and Cell. Dr. Gadicke is a director of Arriva, Centagenetix, Endeavor Pharmaceuticals, Kourion, Mindset Biopharmaceuticals, Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Omrix Biopharmaceuticals, Pharmasset, and ViaCell. He previously served as a director of BioMarin, Coelacanth, MediGene and TransForm. He is also a member of Advisory Councils for Harvard Medical School, the Health Science and Technology Program of Harvard and MIT, as well as the Whitehead Institute at MIT. He serves as the Co-Chairman of the Alumni Association of the Whitehead Institute.
Nicholas Galakatos, Ph.D.
Dr. Galakatos joined MPM from Millennium Pharmaceuticals Inc., where he was Vice President, New Business and led the building of spinout companies in the biotherapeutics, diagnostics and drug delivery fields. Prior to Millennium, Dr. Galakatos was at Venrock Associates where he focused on early-stage life science investments. Dr. Galakatos joined Venrock from Ciba-Geigy's Pharmaceuticals Division where he was Head, Molecular Biology Research and Venture Manager in Corporate Planning as a liason to Accel Partners. Dr. Galakatos earned his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from MIT and performed his postdoctoral work in Molecular Biology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Galakatos is a founder of Millennium Predictive Medicine and TransForm Pharmaceuticals, is the Chairman of TransForm, and a director of Affymax, Critical Therapeutics, GenPath, Sention, and Syrrx. Previously, he has been a director of Caliper and several Millennium spinout companies.
Dennis Henner, Ph.D.
Prior to joining MPM, Dr. Henner was at Genentech, Inc. from 1981 to 2001, where, most recently, he was Senior Vice President, Research and a member of the Executive Committee since 1986. His scientific work focused on the expression of therapeutic proteins in bacterial hosts and the development of recombinant antibody therapeutics. Dr. Henner received his Ph.D. from the Department of Microbiology at the University of Virginia and did postgraduate training at the Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation. Dr. Henner is currently a director of BioXell and Tercica Medica.
Robert Liptak, C.P.A.
Mr. Liptak joined MPM Capital in March of 2001 as Chief Financial Officer and Principal, and in December, 2002 was promoted to General Partner, retaining the Chief Financial Officer role as well. Prior to joining MPM, Mr. Liptak was Chief Financial Officer of the Geometry Group, Inc., a diversified financial service holding company with $2 billion of assets under management. Mr. Liptak also served as Vice President of Finance for Global Asset Management, a Europe-based asset management company and was a Manager in the Corporate Finance Group of Price Waterhouse. Mr. Liptak received an M.B.A. in Finance from Columbia University, a B.S. in Accounting and Finance from LaSalle University and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Nicholas Simon
Mr. Simon joined MPM from Collabra Pharma, Inc., where he was Chief Executive Officer and Founder. Prior to joining Collabra, Mr. Simon spent seven of 11 years at Genentech, as Vice President, Business & Corporate Development. He completed over 50 deals including product out-licensing, strategic alliances, and product acquisitions. In addition, Mr. Simon has several years of sales, marketing and business development experience in the biomedical industry. Mr. Simon received an M.B.A. in Marketing from Loyola College and a B.S. in Microbiology from the University of Maryland. He is a director of Biovitrum, InterMune, Genteric, Rinat and Sangstat.
Michael Steinmetz, Ph.D.
Dr. Steinmetz joined MPM in 1997 to help start MPM's venture capital activities. Prior to MPM, he held positions at various academic institutions, including the California Institute of Technology and the Basel Institute for Immunology where he was a permanent member. In 1986, he joined Hoffmann-La Roche and held various leadership positions in R&D, initially in Switzerland and subsequently in the U.S. where, as Vice President of Preclinical Research and Development, he was responsible for Roche's drug discovery activities in the U.S. and Roche's global biotechnology efforts. Dr. Steinmetz was trained as a chemist and holds a Ph.D. from the University of Munich. He did academic research in the areas of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Immunology. He is currently Chairman of the Board at BioXell, a director of Acorda, Amphora, Arena, Atugen, Biovitrum, Cellular Genomics, Epigenomics, Idea, MacroGenics, and TaiGen. He served as start-up CEO at GPC Biotech and Atugen, was previously Chairman of GPC Biotech and Coelacanth and a director of Caliper, Hoffmann-La Roche U.S., Millennium and Xcyte.
Kurt von Emster, C.F.A.
Kurt von Emster, CFA joined MPM Capital in November of 2000 as a General Partner focusing on public biotech stocks. In March of 2001, he launched the MPM BioEquities Fund, which invests in public, and to a lesser extent private biotech securities. Mr. von Emster spent 11 years with Franklin Templeton Group as a Vice President and Portfolio Manager. At Franklin, Mr. von Emster managed over $2 billion in health and biotech funds, including the Franklin Biotechnology Discovery Fund and the Franklin Global Health Care Fund. Mr. von Emster holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation (CFA), is a member of the Association for Investment Management and Research (AIMR), and is a member of the Security Analysts of San Francisco (SASF). Mr. von Emster has a degree from the University of California in Business and Economics. He has been a special guest on Wall $treet Week with Louis Rukeyser and has been a regular guest on CNBC and CNN's MoneyLine.
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Mr. Wheeler joined MPM from InControl, Inc., where he was Chairman and CEO. Prior to InControl, Mr. Wheeler was a Principal in the life science group at the Mayfield Fund. He has participated in the early stage development of several medical device and biotechnology companies and worked for Eli Lilly & Co. Mr. Wheeler holds an M.B.A. from Northwestern University, where he serves on the Kellogg Alumni Advisory Board, and a B.A. from Brigham Young University. He serves on the Board of Directors of CHF Solutions, Cryocor, Cardiac Dimensions, Hemosense, IntraLuminal Therapeutics, Scout Medical, SenoRx, Vidamed and Xoft MicroTube.
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Johannesburg : International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive David Richardson has backed Mohammad Amir's presence in the squad for the upcoming tour of England, saying the fast bowler's comeback is a `good thing` for the sport.
Amir, along with former skipper Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif, were found guilty of various offences of corrupt behaviour relating to the Lord's Test between England and Pakistan in August 2010 by the independent Anti-Corruption Tribunal in February 2011.
The 24-year-old, whose five-year ban from spot-fixing ended in September last year, went on to display an impressive form since then , having scalped a total of 16 wickets in two ODIs and 11 T20Is he has played so far.
However, the left-hander's criminal conviction could see him denied an entry visa to England, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) approaching their English counterparts for help in securing visa for Amir.
Richardson, who was attending the launch of the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy one-day tournament, insisted that Amir had served his part of punishment and that he deserved to be back in the national side.
The ICC chief said that Amir had shown remorse and urged young players to learn from his mistakes, adding that he would be very shocked if the former spot-fixer did not end up coming to England.
Pakistan will tour England for a four-match Test series and a five-match ODI series, starting from July 14 at Lord's. (ANI)


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Today I posted Selecting and Scaling Frames and Images in Adobe InDesign – http://bit.ly/JxXA6U and I would like to connect with your post if you do not mind.
Changing sizes… mixing scaling and sizing
This is a story about scaling and sizing objects? InDesign CS5 introduced the ability to resize and scale multiple selected objects using the Selection tool and the Shift or Cmd+shift (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift (PC) keys.
Yes, you can also use just the Cmd (Mac) or Ctrl (PC) keys? but that wouldn't retain aspect ratios ;)
Let's take a quick look at how things work. Here's a screenshot of the starting point.
Scaling multiple objects
To scale multiple selected objects proportionately, press the Cmd+Shift (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift (PC) keys, then drag one of the selection handles outward to scale up or inward to scale down.
Scale the strokes or not?
You might notice that strokes you've applied to objects are also scaled when you user this keyboard shortcut.
To control whether or not strokes are scaled when scaling objects, you can enable or disable the Adjust Stroke Weight when Scaling setting from the Transform panel menu, or the Control panel menu.
Sizing multiple objects
To size multiple selected objects proportionately, press the Shift key, then drag one of the selection handles outward to size up or inward to size down.
"Sizing" proportionately sizes the text frames up without changing the font size. It won't change the stroke weight of the graphic frames as could occur when scaling. The graphic frames are also sized proportionately? But but what's happened to the images? Well? the content has stayed behind? Hmmm… not so good right?
So let's look at a technique that mixes scaling and resizing. A technique that allows us to select multiple objects images and text frames, and resize the text frames without changing the font size whilst "scaling" the image content.
Mixing it up
I was asked in a recent class I taught whether you could scale the images up proportionately AND resize the text frames without changing the font size. We're lucky that with CS5 another cool new feature was introduced in InDesign called Auto-Fit.
So here's the trick to scaling your images AND resizing your text frames.
Enable the Auto-Fit option for all of the graphic frames in your selection first. You find this setting in the Control panel, as well is in the Frame Fitting Options (Object menu).
Next press the Shift key, then drag one of the selection handles outward to size up or inward to size down.
Yay? we've now managed to retain our stroke weights (remember we're using the sizing shortcut? not the scaling one? the only reason the images 'scale' is because of the Auto-Fit setting being enabled). We've also managed to retain our text size, yet resize the frames proportionately at the same time ;-)
25 Comments on "Changing sizes… mixing scaling and sizing"
I already linked to this post (closing paragraph).
I'm still working in CS5. One thing I've noticed when group scaling multiple text boxes in this manner is that the box shrinks more than the text (by a hair), so the text disappears from the box and I have to go back and make the text box a hair larger. Am I missing something?
I just upgraded from CS4 to CS6, and I miss the way selecting worked in CS4: If you had multiple objects selected you could scale any single one of them without affecting the group. (If you wanted to scale all you would group the selection and then scale.)
Any way to revert to this functionality?
And on a completely unrelated note not suitable for this thread, any way to turn off the contextual target icon (to select contents) when hovering over a graphic frame?
@Dave have you tried using the Free Transform Tool to scale multiple selected ungrouped objects in CS5? Should do the trick I reckon. — Cari
@Salieri which version of InDesign is he/she using?
@Aaron There's a different technique for this. If you are looking at scaling a single item within a Group: Double click the item within the group to isolate it (no need to ungroup), then Ctrl+Shift (PC), Cmd+Shift (Mac) drag one of the handles. Hope this helps. — Cari
Ha ha! My option for "Adjust Stroke Weight when Scaling" in the Transformation menu is *disabled*!!!
How do I enable it?
Hi there, I have question. I was told ages ago that if you resize an image in indesign to a greater or lesser percentage than 10% you should resize the image in photoshop and relink. I can see in the link palette window what resolution I have, so I know when I'm in danger of low res. I'm just curious if I need to do the extra step of resizing in photoshop when I go past this 10% mark. Thanks much.
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Hi there, can you increase font size without increasing the weight of the font in indesign or illustrator?
This site saves my life time and time again :)
Thank you!
This was a GREAT feature in CS5, BUT how do you do this in CC 9.2?
I like to click on a text box, and then click on in the Transform panel and use the arrow keys to make the box bigger or smaller. It's a very important function for me. Is there any way to bypass the Transform panel and just use keyboard shortcuts? I've spent a lot of time looking and can't find anything in the custom shortcuts that would work.
I use InDesign CS5. Recently I must have done something to my settings. When creating a new document this is what happens. Ok my issue is, let's say I have a body of text that is 12 pt font and I scale it to 125%. My text gets larger but the pt. size still says the font is 12 pt vs. showing me the new enlarge font size. Does anyone know how to fix this?
Hi Lindsey
I think in CS5 it's Preferences > General > When Scaling…
There's a choice of "Apply to content" or "Adjust scaling percentage".
You may wish to change this option, if it is showing the old size followed by a new size in brackets, eg 12pt (12.35pt)
If I scale a text box with the first of these options selected, the new font size is shown and the scaled frame resets to 100%.
With the second option, the type shows up as "11pt (11.675pt)" – new size in brackets – and the text frame %age shows its new scale not 100%.
To apply type and scale transformations to text boxes you have already scaled, you can use "Redefine scaling as 100%" in the Transform panel menu.
Hope this helps


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The Jaguars' season-ending news conference Tuesday dripped with the usual Jack Del Rio-isms such as "resolve", "smart," and "tough and physical." But in between the near-trite lines, Del Rio laid out a general plan to spark 2008's dud-of-a-club Jaguars back to postseason contention in 2009. "We went into the year with high expectations and didn't realize those expectations ... really didn't even come close to them," Del Rio said. "Certainly, accountability is something I believe in, and it has to start with me. I recognize the need to do a much better job with my staff, and we as a staff need to do a much better job with our players. It's up to me to lead the way." Perhaps that's why Del Rio stressed taking a more heavy-handed approach - which will include a tougher training camp - in handling his team moving forward. In a news conference that lasted nearly 45 minutes, Del Rio made several disclosures relating to the team's plans for 2009. Some of the highlights: - Despite a reputation for pink-slipping assistants, Del Rio said he doesn't plan to fire anyone on the current coaching staff. "I like my staff. I've met with all of my staff," Del Rio said. "I do have a few guys on my staff [with] opportunities that have put themselves in positions to have options available," Del Rio said. "We will work through that over the next several days and weeks. There are a couple of guys on our staff that will be considered for some of the openings in the league. So we'll let that play out and adjust accordingly." Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams and special teams coach Joe DeCamillis appear to be the mostly likely to leave. Both are no longer under contract, and both are regarded as top coaches in their respective disciplines. Defensive assistant Tom Williams is a finalist for the head-coaching job at Yale. Asked point-blank if he planned to fire any assistants, Del Rio said, "No." - Recently promoted to the position of vice president of player personnel, Gene Smith - according to Del Rio - will have final say on all personnel matters. The news indicates a shift in organizational methodology. In the past, the club gave Del Rio, Smith and James "Shack" Harris, who recently resigned, equal footing in making personnel decisions. "To borrow a line out of [the movie] Crimson Tide, Gene has the con," Del Rio said. "He's the guy that has the final say in personnel matters. I have the final say in coaching matters. We will work together to build this thing strong." Pressed to elaborate on the new hierarchy, Del Rio referred questions to team owner Wayne Weaver. "You can talk to Mr. Weaver about any of the particulars about any of the arrangements that have been made," Del Rio said. "I guess that's a big topic. I just don't have any more to add to the story." - After operating a training camp that was perceived to be soft in the past, Del Rio said things will change heading into next season. "It's safe to say there will be a little more of an edge to our camp this year. I don't think [camp] was necessarily easy last year, but we did lighten up some things that will be hardened up this year." The decision to make camp tougher stems from a longing to build better team chemistry while hardening the team's mentality. "There's a mentality you build in camp," Del Rio said. "There's something about men sacrificing and sweating and being sore and tired and doing it together. There's something about that that's good for a team." - An interesting component to Del Rio's new hard-line approach is a refusal to make concessions for players who typically work out outside of Jacksonville during the offseason. Veteran running back Fred Taylor typically spends the offseason working out at Bommarito Performance Systems in Davie, but that's not likely to happen anymore, Del Rio said. "Everybody that wants to be a Jaguar will be in Jacksonville working out with the team," Del Rio said. Asked why that's important, Del Rio replied, "Because it is." - Del Rio officially announced that the strength and conditioning staff won't be brought back in 2009, and the team is currently working through potential replacements. The offseason conditioning program doesn't begin until March 16, so "we have a little time to work on that," Del Rio said. In searching for a way to remedy this season's 5-11 record, Del Rio believes what's most important for the club is re-establishing its identity. Del Rio acknowledged the club "took a swing and missed with a couple of free-agent acquisitions," but what concerns him most is fixing chemistry issues that plagued the team. Del Rio said tension among some players about contract issues created a selfish atmosphere in the locker room that permeated the club's overall psyche. Del Rio wouldn't single out specific players responsible for the implosion or divulge whether he planned to trim any of them from the roster this offseason. "This hurts. It's embarrassing to have something you care so much about do so poorly," Del Rio said. "From the time I arrived in '03, we were determined to become a physical team that smashed you in the mouth, ran the ball, stopped the run, harassed the quarterback, [a team] that won games. It was an all-for-one, one-for-all unselfish approach. We maximized that [in the 2007 season]. It is my desire to get us moving in that direction again from a [mental standpoint]. When you collect people that love football, that play with passion, that are unselfish, that sacrifice for each other, you can accomplish great things. We're going to collect those types of people, and we're going to go out and win a bunch of football games." email@example.com, (904) 359-4657
Mentality must change, says Del Rio, who adds new rules for the team.
INside Coaching casualty: The Broncos' Mike Shanahan became the latest out-of-work coach when he was fired by Denver. D-4 Ryan honored: The Falcons quarterback is named offensive rookie of the year. D-4


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HORSEHEAD HOLDING CORP. (ZINC) filed Quarterly Report for the period ended 2010-03-31.
Horsehead Holding Corp. has a market cap of $427.28 million; its shares were traded at around $9.86 with and P/S ratio of 1.97. ZINC is in the portfolios of Mohnish Pabrai of Pabrai Mohnish, Chuck Royce of Royce& Associates.
Highlight of Business Operations:Market Price for Zinc and Nickel. Since we generate the substantial majority of our net sales from the sale of zinc and nickel-based products, our operating results depend greatly on the prevailing market price for zinc and nickel. Our principal raw materials are zinc extracted from recycled EAF dust, for which we receive revenue from the carbon steel mini-mill companies, and other zinc-bearing secondary materials (purchased feedstock or purchased feed) that we purchase from third parties. Costs to acquire and recycle EAF dust, which, during the first three months of 2010, comprised approximately 70% of our raw materials, are not directly impacted by fluctuations in the market price of zinc on the LME. However, the cost for the remaining portion of our raw materials is directly impacted by changes in the market price of zinc. The price of our finished products is also impacted directly by changes in the market price of zinc and nickel, which can result in rapid and significant changes in our monthly revenues. Zinc prices experienced a period of general decline between 2000 and 2004, primarily due to increased exports from China and declines in global zinc consumption. During 2004, however, zinc prices began to recover, primarily due to increases in global zinc demand, including in China and to declines in global production due to closed or permanently idled zinc mining and smelting capacity. Zinc prices rose throughout 2005 and 2006 to a historical high of $2.08 per pound on December 5, 2006 then began a steady decline to $0.47 per pound on December 17, 2008 for an average of $0.85 per pound for 2008. Zinc prices began to strengthen in 2009 reaching a high of $1.17 on December 31, 2009 for an average of $0.75 for the year.
Zinc prices have moderated in the first quarter of 2010, reflecting the gradual improvements in economic conditions and continued investor activity in the metal markets. For the three months ended March 31, 2010, the LME average zinc prices ranged from $0.98 per pound to $1.10 per pound and averaged $1.04 per pound. For the three months ended March 31, 2010, LME nickel prices ranged from $7.73 per pound to $11.32 per pound and averaged $9.11 per pound.
We have experienced fluctuations in our sales and operating profits in recent years due to fluctuations in zinc prices. Historically, zinc prices have been extremely volatile, and we expect that volatility to continue. For example, the LME price of zinc rose from $0.58 per pound on December 31, 2004 to $2.08 per pound on December 5, 2006 and fell to as low as $0.47 per pound on December 17, 2008. In 2009, the LME price of zinc ranged from a low of $0.48 per pound on February 20, 2009 to a high of $1.17 per pound on December 31, 2009. The average price was $1.04 per pound for the first quarter of 2010. Changes in zinc pricing have impacted our sales revenue since the prices of the products we sell are based primarily on LME zinc prices, and they have impacted our costs of production, since the prices of some of our feedstocks are based on LME zinc prices. Therefore, since a large portion of our sales and a portion of our expenses are affected by the LME zinc price, we expect that changing zinc prices will continue to impact our operations and financial results in the future and any significant drop in zinc prices will negatively impact our results of operations. We employ various hedging instruments in order to attempt to reduce the impact of decreases in the selling prices of a portion of our expected production.
Net sales relating to Horsehead increased $42.7 million, or 107.3%, to $82.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010 compared to $39.8 million from the three months ended March 31, 2009. The increase was a result of a $27.5 million increase in price realization, due primarily to a higher average LME zinc price for the first quarter of 2010 versus the first quarter of 2009, a $12.7 million increase in sales volume reflecting increases in shipments across all product lines and an increase in EAF dust receipts. Our net sales were further increased by $3.5 million relating to our hedging activity. Net sales were decreased by a $0.8 million decrease in co-product and miscellaneous sales. The $3.5 million increase in net sales relating to our hedging positions consisted of unfavorable non-cash mark to market adjustments of $0.7 million and $4.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and March 31, 2009, respectively. The average premium to the LME on zinc products sold for the three months ended March 31, 2010 versus the three months ended March 31, 2009, declined for zinc metal and for zinc oxide. Zinc product shipments were 33,408 tons for the three months ended March 31, 2010, or 30,119 tons on a zinc contained basis, compared to 27,661 tons, or 25,107 tons on a zinc contained basis, for the three months ended March 31, 2009.
quarter of 2009 and continued into 2010. The increase in price realization reflects the increase of the average LME zinc prices over the past twelve months partially offset by the lag effect of pricing a majority of our zinc oxide shipments on prior months average LME zinc prices. The average LME zinc price was $1.00 per pound for the three months ended December 31, 2009 compared to $0.54 per pound for the three months ended December 31, 2008. Net sales of zinc and copper-based powder increased $1.9 million, or 135.7%, to $3.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010 compared to $1.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009. The increase was attributable primarily to increases in shipment volumes and prices, most notably of our copper-based powders.
Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization). Consolidated cost of sales increased $21.7 million, or 39.2%, to $77.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010, compared to $55.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009. The increase includes a $12.8 million increase in cost of sales for Horsehead and $8.9 million in cost of sales related to INMETCO. As a percentage of consolidated net sales, consolidated cost of sales was 79.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2010, compared to 139.2% for the three months en
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Neath and District Bowls League
Ystradgynlais 50 Gwaun cae Gurwen 87.75
Gwaun cae Gurwen travelled to Ystradgynlais having known all week they were likely to find themselves short-handed.
As expected they were light on their first three rinks.
However as all bowlers know, adversity can sometimes be turned into a big advantage.
On a good- paced green the Waun led 19–12 after five ends, with their Number Four rink leading 10–0.
The visitors continued to pressurise their hosts and by the completion of the tenth end led by 39–27.
With the tea interval over, the Waun continued increasing their score and they took a commanding 58 35 advantage after 15 ends.
Going into the home straight, the Waun Number Two rink recovered from 11–8 down on 15 ends to end up claiming a smart 18–12 victory.
Meanwhile, the Number Three rink continued to outscore the homesters to ensure the Waun secured a comfortable 85.75- 50 victory and 12 league points compared to the hosts' two.
The Waun Number One rink were unfortunate to drop three shots on the last end to lose by 16–14.25.
Next week the Waun host Briton Ferry Combine who just lost out on promotion last season, so the Waun will be expecting a difficult game
Rink Scores:
Rink One: D Davies 16, A Thomas 14.25.
Rink Two: P G Jones 7, B Madge 25.5.
Rink Three: L Martin 12, R Harries 18.
Rink Four: E Howells 15 , M Jeremiah 28.


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With the current work stoppage, instead of drafting for value, the Giants will have to change course. Drafting for need will trump value
Since the owners and players could not come to an agreement on a new CBA, free agency has been put on ice. Therefore, this year, teams will use the Draft to fill needs rather than free agency. So what does this mean for our Giants?
First, we have a lot of holes to fill. Offensive line, linebacker, running back, tight end, wide receiver, special teams players, cornerback, and defensive line. When the Giants select at 19, they might pick the best available athlete who can fill a need. What complicates the issue for the Giants is they have their own guys who are stuck in limbo. Free agents Steve Smith, Mathias Kiwanuka, Dave Tollefson, Ahmad Bradshaw, Barry Cofield, Kevin Boss, and Kevin Boothe have been tendered. Like the rest of the league, the Giants will have to come up with a new strategy. Over the past few days, Pete, one of our draft gurus, believes this is a weak draft. Unfortunately, for the Giants sake, the player they covet may not be there at 19. Recall, this happened last year when Alabama's Rolondo McClain was plucked earlier than anticipated by the Raiders. In the meantime, let us take a look at some of these aforementioned positions of need.
Wide receiver: Since being drafted in 2009, Ramses Barden has seen limited action. And last season he suffered a broken ankle in November which ended his season. Newark Star-Ledger's Mike Garafolo has reported there was unexpected swelling in his surgically repaired ankle. Because of the untoward swelling, his rehab has been set back. Combine this recent turn of events with Steve Smith and Domenik Hixon recovering from knee surgeries, (Smith's being microfracture surgery), the Giants have a dilemma at this position. Smith is a free agent. So this complicates the situation even further. It may be in the Giants best interest to draft a receiver. Especially if a speedy one is available in the first round. Having another speedy receiver can only help Eli and this offense. So if one is available in the first round, the Giants should grab him.
Cornerback: Yes. This position needs to be upgraded. Last year, we struggled against teams with speedy receivers. Recall, the Dallas game at PSL Stadium. Dallas WR Dez Bryant had a field day against us. For those who think the Bryant game was an anomaly, consider Pro Football Weekly's Eric Edholm's take on the Giants cornerbacks. In the Giants' Week 16 loss to the Packers, however, the Giants were unable to rush QB Aaron Rodgers effectively on three- and five-step drops, and the coverage holes emerged. CBs Terrell Thomas and Corey Webster are big, athletic and physical, but they both can struggle at times with quick-twitch and deep-speed receivers. Both of them struggled in bail technique in that game, not flipping their hips quickly enough to adjust to the sharp-breaking routes the Packers ran. And with Aaron Ross's mediocre play over the last few seasons which can be attributed to his nagging injuries, the Giants find themselves in need of a top notch cornerback. If they would draft a cornerback at 19, this would help defensive coordinator Perry Fewell. Fewell can use Terrell Thomas as a slot cover guy. Thomas has demonstrated a unique ability to rush a passer. The Packers have done the same thing with Charles Woodson. Woodson has excelled playing as a slot cover guy. So having Thomas lined up on the line of scrimmage would give an opposing quarterback something else to think about. Needless to say, if a talented cover corner is available at 19, the Giants have to pull the trigger.
Being that the NFL is unknown territory, anything is possible with this years draft. Let us hope the Giants draft guys who can make us better immediately. Depending on the protracted lock out, unfortunately, we may not see these guys play until 2012.