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It's a long way from smoky nightclubs and cabaret songs, but Bogota, NJ, resident Lois Kittner has found her true calling when it comes to music at Reconstructionist Temple Beth Israel (RTBI). The temple lay leader will take on a new role as congregational cantor this year, debuting during the Jewish high holidays.
Kittner decided one morning three years ago to seek out a different kind of synagogue experience; she came to Reconstructionist Temple Beth Israel in Maywood, and what she found there was more than she'd ever hoped for.
"Coming to RTBI was a natural progression of my constant search for Jewish education and singing," noted Kittner. "I've always loved being in the sanctuary because of the singing, even though as a little girl I couldn't read Hebrew and didn't know the words." Flash forward years later to her becoming one of RTBI's mainstay lay leaders and a ritual committee member. When the board asked her to take on an expanded role this year as congregational cantor, she jumped at it. "I realized I've spent the last twenty years preparing to serve this special congregation in this way," she said.
Kittner, a Bogota, NJ, resident, immediately found the spiritual home she'd sought for so long at RTBI; she joined and got involved right away. A former cabaret singer who had a New York City club act, her love of song is evident at every service she attends. "We have people who come to high holiday services just to hear Lois chant the haftarah," said Caryn Starr-Gates, a fellow ritual committee member. "It's an awe-inspiring experience, and her love of song and of what she's chanting really shine through."
Kittner says this is the culmination of a lifetime of self-teaching and learning from every rabbi she had the opportunity to work with. Before coming to Temple Beth Israel, she was also mentored by Paul Zim, the famous cantor and recording artist, with whom she harmonized during services at her former synagogue.
Beyond learning to read Hebrew, it was the chanting of torah and haftarah that Kittner set out to master, as she also gained fluency in the liturgy. The torah scroll does not have any vowels or cantillation marks to clue the reader.
"I became Bat Mitzvah twenty-one years ago, chanting my haftarah with my six-month old son on my hip. Since then, I've taught myself how to chant Torah and prepared both my sons for Bar Mitzvah."
Kittner has taught many other bar mitzvah students over the years and is now busy preparing six of the temple's Hebrew school students for their bar and bat mitzvahs. Two years ago she taught the haftarah cantillation and blessings to a group of adults, who shared the reading one Saturday morning. Her tutoring business is called torahlady.com.
When asked about her attraction to Reconstructionist Temple Beth Israel, Kittner said, "Our congregation loves to sing and loves to learn about why we do what we do, as Jews. We are a curious, energetic group, very passionate about our Jewish experience." She looks forward to her new role, especially chanting the high holiday liturgy and melodies from a different perspective. "Over the years, people have suggested that I should be a cantor," she said. "I am truly following my bliss and I am excited to be embarking on this new adventure." No doubt the members of RTBI are singing a hallelujah chorus of their own as well.


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Pershing Hall is named for the American general John Pershing, who used this nineteenth-century mansion as his headquarters during the First World War. But anyone expecting this place to be some sort of museum, or a throwback to 1917 and before, will be in for a shock: the hotel as we know it today is the creation of Andrée Putman, the designer and interior architect responsible for some truly striking modern interiors, including that of Ian Schrager's Morgans hotel, which can reasonably be said to have precipitated the current boutique hotel revolution.
Fears of wacky design excess prove unwarranted, as this space is fastidiously minimal, and yet exceedingly elegant—much the same way a fashionable Parisian man or woman can extract maximum style from the most basic black ensemble. Frankly, it's refreshing just to find a hotel in this city that's not stuffed with reproductions of centuries-old antiques, but Pershing Hall goes beyond spare modern design into the realm of the artful.
There are only 26 rooms, all as meticulously ordered as the lobby—the smaller doubles maximize space through economy of decor, and the larger suites feel positively vast. The palette is muted, the polar opposite of the blinding gilt-and-velvet approach of the traditional Parisian hotel, and also miles ahead of what passes for minimalism these days—most egregiously, the sterile white-on-white that Mme. Putman says "makes you feel like you're in a refrigerator."
This is minimal modern hotel design before it lost the plot, harkening back to a time when the fittings were chosen for quality ahead of visual impact, furnishings custom-made for the hotel, and simplicity pursued for calming effect, not cheapening effect. Of course it's not all quite as deadly serious as it sounds—the centerpiece of the hotel is the inner courtyard, featuring the delightful conceit of an entire wall covered in tropical foliage, a thirty-metre vertical garden. And there's more to Pershing Hall than design, including a restaurant directed by a former student of Alain Ducasse, and an 8th-arrondissement location which places guests in one of the city's most upmarket neighborhoods. Definitely enough to impress the most jaded traveler—unless you're absolutely addicted to that ever-present Louis XIV style.
- 26 Rooms
- Style: Cutting-Edge
- Atmosphere: Secluded
- 21 Guest Reviews
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- 49, Rue Pierre Charron
- Paris, France
- Neighborhood: 8th Arr. (Champs-Elysées/Madeleine)
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- Amr
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Location, open atrium
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Very poor and impolite service at the hotel bar.
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- Stayed June 2012
- Rating: Fair
What I liked:
Nice rooms and good breakfast.
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Wifi was down the whole time we were staying there and when asked a lot of excuses were given and no estimated time of repair could be offered too. This was very poorly managed and the lack of wifi proved rather inconvenient. Even wifi in the lobby was down and there were no efforts made to update guests what was going on and when it would be up again. We did get breakfast free but that was after we made a lot of noise about this wifi issue. Front desk service needs to severely improve- this is very unbecoming of a 5-star hotel.
- robert
- Stayed September 2011
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
the rooms, restaurant and inside courtyard views
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When travelling to Belgium, you should always get travel insurance in case the worst happens. To help you ensure you travel safely, we have included the travel advice from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for Belgium.
Latest update
This Advice was last issued on Wednesday, 26 March 2014. It contains new information in the Summary and under Local travel (Australians planning to attend Anzac Day commemorations at Zonnebeke, Ieper/Ypres and Comines-Warneton should see our Anzac Day travel bulletin). We continue to advise Australians to exercise normal safety precautions in Belgium.
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- We advise you to exercise normal safety precautions.
- Travellers should be very alert to minor crime. While the incidence of serious crime is low in Belgium, muggings, bag snatching and pickpocketing are common in Brussels, particularly around major train stations.
- There is an ongoing risk of terrorism in Europe. In the past, terrorist attacks have occurred in a number of European cities, such as Glasgow, London, Madrid, and Moscow. Targets have included public transport and transport hubs, and public places frequented by foreigners. In addition, a number of planned attacks have been disrupted by European security services in recent years, underscoring the continuing interest of terrorists in attacking European locations.
- Australians planning to attend Anzac Day commemorations at Zonnebeke, Ieper/Ypres and Comines-Warneton should see our Anzac Day travel bulletin .
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Visa and other entry and exit conditions (such as currency, customs and quarantine regulations) change regularly. Contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate of Belgium for the most up to date information.
Belgium is a party to the Schengen Convention, along with 25 other European countries, which allows you to enter Belgium for tourist or business purposes without a visa. See our travel bulletin on the Schengen Convention for further information .
Make sure your passport has at least six months' validity from your planned date of return to Australia. You should carry copies of a recent passport photo with you in case you need a replacement passport while overseas.
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We advise you to exercise normal safety precautions in Belgium. Pay close attention to your personal security and monitor the media for information about possible new safety or security risks.
Terrorism is a threat throughout the world. You can find more information about this threat in our General Advice to Australian Travellers .
There is an ongoing risk of terrorism in Europe. In the past, terrorist attacks have occurred in a number of European cities, such as Glasgow, London, Madrid, and Moscow. Targets have included public transport and transport hubs, and public places frequented by foreigners. In addition, a number of planned attacks have been disrupted by European security services in recent years, underscoring the continuing interest of terrorists in attacking European locations. Brussels hosts a number of international institutions, including the European Union and NATO.
Belgian courts have convicted a number of individuals of terrorist-related offences, including several in 2012. In November and December 2010, 25 people were arrested on terrorist related charges in a series of raids in Antwerp and Brussels.
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Demonstrations frequently occur in Brussels, often aimed at Embassies, the European Union and NATO. You should monitor the media and other local information sources for information about possible demonstrations and avoid relevant areas. These protests can be large and can occasionally turn violent.
The incidence of serious crime is low, however, petty crimes such as muggings, bag snatching, and pickpocketing are common. Travellers should pay very close attention to their personal belongings at major train stations, particularly at Gare du Midi/Zuidstation (South Station). You should not leave your luggage unattended. On trains, you should keep your luggage in sight at all times, particularly when the train is stationary. Petty crime is also common around the Grand Place and in the Metro. Thieves also operate at Brussels national airport, and on buses, trams and in shops. Thieves are often professional and work in teams of two or three. Techniques used to distract victims include asking questions, spilling food or drink, or telling travellers someone has spilled something on their clothes.
It is increasingly common for thieves, usually on motorbikes, to break a window and snatch valuables from the front or back passenger seat of cars when the vehicle is waiting at traffic lights. Do not place valuables and attractive items where thieves might see them.
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While travelling, don't carry too much cash and remember that expensive watches, jewellery and cameras may be tempting targets for thieves.
As a sensible precaution against luggage tampering and theft, lock your luggage. Information on luggage safety is available from Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority .
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Australians planning to attend Anzac Day commemorations at at Zonnebeke, Ieper/Ypres and Comines-Warneton should see our Anzac Day travel bulletin . The bulletin contains practical and logistical information about these commemorative services.
See our road travel page.
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Information on what Australian consular officers can and cannot do to help Australians in trouble overseas is available from the Consular Services Charter .
Under Belgian law you are required to carry your passport at all times.
Some Australian criminal laws, such as those relating to money laundering, bribery of foreign public officials, terrorism, forced marriage, female genital mutilation, child pornography, and child sex tourism, apply to Australians overseas. Australians who commit these offences while overseas may be prosecuted in Australia.
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Our Dual Nationals brochure provides further information.
We strongly recommend that you take out comprehensive travel insurance that will cover any overseas medical costs, including medical evacuation, before you depart. Confirm that your insurance covers you for the whole time you'll be away and check what circumstances and activities are not included in your policy. Remember, regardless of how healthy and fit you are, if you can't afford travel insurance, you can't afford to travel. The Australian Government will not pay for a traveller's medical expenses overseas or medical evacuation costs.
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The standard of medical facilities in Belgium is high.
Belgium and Australia have a reciprocal health care agreement. The agreement ensures that Australians who visit Belgium are covered for subsidised treatment in the public health system, including hospital, medical care and prescription drugs. Travellers will be liable to pay any charges if treatment is provided to you as a private patient, including for medication. This agreement does not replace the need for travel insurance. For more information, see Medicare Australia's website.
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In Belgium, you can obtain consular assistance from the:
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Telephone: (32) 2 286 0500
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If you are travelling to Belgium, whatever the reason and however long you'll be there, we encourage you to register with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. You can register online or in person at any Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate . The information you provide will help us to contact you in an emergency - whether it is a natural disaster, civil disturbance or a family issue.
In a consular emergency if you are unable to contact the above mission, you can contact the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 or 1300 555 135 within Australia.
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Marvaddin wrote:reverend_kyle wrote:telvannia might get mad, but go for it.
I was trying to convince him to still add some national art, once it would make the Portuguese guys happy... well, stubborn is a word, huh?gimil wrote:I didnt (and still dont) want the pictures in hte map. That was what the community wanted.
Really????? Then its the first time it happened, lol.
natty_dread wrote:I was wrong
Wisse wrote:gimil isn't stubborn at all, just because 1 person says something when its quenched and he and the other people don't want it then because he is portugese he gets the right to let him change it?
and gimil has done nearly every change someone asked
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AndyDufresne wrote:Not necessarily, Mr. Coleman. If errors are disputed enough, we can ask for a change, similar to various name changes that have gone on via other maps after Quenching.
natty_dread wrote:I was wrong
AndyDufresne wrote:My above post was more of a general statement.
natty_dread wrote:I was wrong
The portugal letters could be in the flag's colours... the map could have a flag
_sioux_ wrote:The portugal letters could be in the flag's colours... the map could have a flag
at one point the arguments became silly becasuse people were talking about things that were moved foward 3 or 4 weeks before, Portuguese didn´t talk much, and we are not many, but that is to us to blame.
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4/17/2014 | Headley still dealing with biceps strain
Already battling an achy right knee for much of the early going, Chase Headley was out of the Padres' starting lineup for a second consecutive day Thursday with a mild right biceps strain.
4/17/2014 | Cashner in midst of dominant run on mound
With a 1.27 ERA and zero clunkers after four starts, few pitchers have as much momentum as right-hander Andrew Cashner does right now.
4/17/2014 | Padres sing praises of versatile Denorfia
Chris Denorfia has earned the praise of his manager and teammates thanks to his versatility and mentality.
4/17/2014 | Giants face tough test in San Diego's pitching staff
In their final game at San Diego's Petco Park during the 2013 season, the Giants scored 13 runs. That might be a reasonable goal for the entire three-game series they'll play against the San Diego Padres starting Friday.
4/16/2014 | Cashner sinks Rockies with commanding win
No near no-hitter for Andrew Cashner this time, but the Padres' starting pitcher managed to be dominant just the same on Wednesday night in a 4-2 victory over the Rockies.
4/16/2014 | Headley sits with mild biceps strain
Third baseman Chase Headley was out of the Padres' lineup Wednesday with what manager Bud Black termed a mild right biceps strain. The injury occurred when Headley was hitting in the batting cage before Tuesday's game with the Rockies.
4/16/2014 | Everth back after night off to rest sore knee
The Padres avoided a scare with shortstop Everth Cabrera, who tweaked his right knee Monday night but was back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Rockies. "It was good to get his name in the lineup again," said Padres manager Bud Black.
4/16/2014 | Alonso fields grounders at third base just in case
With Chase Headley nursing a mild strain of his right biceps, and with the Padres short on options at third base, first baseman Yonder Alonso crossed the diamond during batting practice prior to the game Wednesday.
4/15/2014 | After rocking start, Padres' bats held in check
After a first-inning flurry of hits, the Padres fizzled as right-hander Juan Nicasio settled down, pitching six strong innings as the Rockies came back for a 3-2 victory Tuesday night at Petco Park.
4/15/2014 | Cashner to face Rockies coming off one-hitter
Right-hander Andrew Cashner nearly made history in his last start. The recent past hasn't been nearly as good for Rockies left-hander Jorge De La Rosa. The pitchers square off Wednesday night in the third of four games at Petco Park, after the clubs split the first two meetings in the series.
4/15/2014 | Cabrera racking up doubles in leadoff spot
Padres leadoff hitter Everth Cabrera probably isn't going to finish among the top five in the National League in doubles this season, but after 13 games, he's tied for fourth. "It's great, he's using the whole field," said manager Bud Black.
4/15/2014 | Johnson to have Dr. Andrews inspect forearm
Pitcher Josh Johnson, on the disabled list since March 21 with a right forearm strain, will meet with noted orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews. "We'll get him in to see Dr. Andrews next week, get another set of eyes, and see where we are," said Padres general manager Josh Byrnes.
4/15/2014 | Bullpen arms fresh for long stretch before off-day
Padres manager Bud Black joked Tuesday that he needs to "reintroduce" himself to rookie reliever Donn Roach, who hasn't been needed lately with the starting pitchers working deep into games. Roach might be seen before too long, as the Padres are in a stretch of 20 consecutive days without a day off.
4/15/2014 | Padres honored for chance to wear No. 42
A wide grin washed across Padres closer Huston Street's face when he saw the No. 42 jersey hanging in his locker Tuesday. "It's just ... cool," said Street, who wore the commemorative jersey number as part of Jackie Robinson Day across Major League Baseball.
4/15/2014 | Wisler outduels Rockies prospect at Double-A
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4/14/2014 | Erlin, Nicasio look to secure footing in matchup
The Padres will turn Tuesday to left-hander Robbie Erlin for the second meeting in a four-game series at Petco Park, with the hopes he can replicate the success he had last week facing a mostly left-handed Indians lineup. The Rockies will counter with right-hander Juan Nicasio.
4/14/2014 | Padres rally in wild eighth without notching hit
A wild pitch from Rockies reliever Rex Brothers and an error by catcher Wilin Rosario on the same play Monday night paved the way for an unlikely Padres victory at Petco Park.
4/14/2014 | Quentin progressing, takes BP on field
After hitting inside the indoor cage at Petco Park the past five days, Padres outfielder Carlos Quentin stepped out into the late-afternoon sun Monday and took batting practice. "It's a good first step for him," manager Bud Black said.
4/14/2014 | Smith also making early impression with glove
When the Padres traded for Seth Smith, they did so to specifically address their woeful production last season against right-handed pitching. As it turns out, he has shown the ability to make an impact in the outfield as well.
4/14/2014 | Gyorko gets contract extension from Padres
The Padres announced a $35 million contract extension for second baseman Jedd Gyorko on Monday afternoon, one that could keep the 25-year-old in San Diego through 2020.
4/13/2014 | Adjustments pay off for Ross in Padres' win
Right-hander Tyson Ross held the Tigers to one run as the Padres beat Detroit, 5-1, on Sunday at Petco Park.
4/13/2014 | Playing against Tigers not strange for Benoit
Padres reliever Joaquin Benoit enjoyed visiting with several of his former Tigers teammates during the series at Petco Park, but as they said farewell to each other on Sunday, the right-hander said the weekend reunion did not feel strange.
4/13/2014 | Quentin likely to take batting practice at Petco
For the first time since sustaining a bone bruise in his left knee in March, injured Padres outfielder Carlos Quentin is expected to make an appearance on the field Monday.
4/13/2014 | Padres to host 42 youngsters on Robinson Day
The Padres will join the rest of Major League Baseball on Tuesday as the game celebrates Jackie Robinson Day. As part of the festivities on Jackie Robinson Day, the Padres will host 42 youngsters from the Jackie Robinson YMCA.
4/13/2014 | Rockies' Lyles hopes to break Petco Park spell
Rockies right-hander Jordan Lyles, who is 1-2 with a 5.51 ERA in three career starts against the Padres and 0-2 with an 8.10 ERA at Petco Park, will start Monday's opener of four games at Petco Park against the Padres and lefty Eric Stults, the type of pitcher who has given the Rockies problems in recent years.
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Police looking for suspects in Craigslist attack, robbery
Police in Collinsville are asking for help to solve a series of robberies.
The suspects lure victims using a deal on Craigslist and then beat and rob the victims. Police say the most recent crime was on Tuesday night. The victim told officers he was responding to a post for a TV for sale. When the victim walked into the apartment, someone in a ski mask hit the victim with a bat and stole his money.
A similar robbery occurred at the same apartment building just two days earlier. No one was injured in that case. No suspects are in custody.
Missouri father headed to prison for hitting son with bat
FORISTELL, Mo. (AP) - An eastern Missouri man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for attacking his 11-year-old son with a baseball bat.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the sentence for 46-year-old Mark Alan Calloni of Foristell follows his plea of no contest to child abuse charges filed in July.
Police say Calloni struck the child several times for unknown reasons, using a wooden baseball bat. He then tackled the boy and pinned him to the ground. The child broke free and ran to a neighbor's house, where he called police.
The boy did not suffer any serious injuries.
In 2005, Calloni pleaded guilty to domestic assault, endangering the welfare of a child and felonious restraint. He was sentenced to five years of probation in that case.
3 more accused in attack on Red Lobster waitress
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) - Three more women are accused in southwestern Illinois in the 2011 attack on a Red Lobster waitress who was pummeled after serving the wrong fish order.
The Belleville News-Democrat reports the latest charges come about a week after one of the defendants, 21-year-old Ania Wilkes of Ferguson, Mo., was convicted of felony assault and mob action. She awaits sentencing October 3rd.
Prosecutors in St. Clair County charged Denise McNeal of Jennings, Missouri and Lareka McNeal and Diane Ryland, both of St. Louis, with aggravated battery and mob action.
The victim, Heather Frink, says she was punched and pushed by diners at one table after she brought broiled fish instead of the requested fried fish.
Online court records don't show whether the three newly charged people have attorneys.
East St. Louis man charged for attacking officers
East St. Louis Police are holding a man for allegedly attacking two officers at a crime scene.
Police say Darryl Robinson drove his car into a crime scene area on July 5. When officers with the East St. Louis Police Department and Illinois State Police tried to remove Robinson from his vehicle, they say he tried to drive off and hit two officers. The officers suffered only minor injuries, but Robinson was able to drive away. He was arrested earlier this week.
He now faces three charges connected to the incident.
Mother accused of breaking infant's arm due in court
The 22-year-old mother, accused of breaking her 11-week-old child's arm, is due in court Tuesday.
Alison Honkomp of Florissant faces assault charges connected to the incident last month. Honkomp remains jailed on a $10,000 bond.
Late-night jogger robbed near Carondelet Park
Two late-night joggers were robbed near Carondelet Park around 12:30 this morning.
The victims told police a car pulled up next to them and the driver asked for directions. When one of the joggers approached the car, three teens assaulted him and stole his cell phone. The suspects piled into the car and sped off.
Police arrested two suspects in connection to the crime and a third is being held by juvenile authorities Two suspects remain at large. Police say the suspects are all thought to be between 15 and 18 years old.
Third suspect arrested for Craigslist assault
Three suspects are now in custody connected to the so-called Craigslist assault from last month.
A father and son showed up in North St. Louis to buy an SUV they saw an ad for on Craigslist. When the men arrived, they were robbed at gunpoint. 19-year-old James McConnell is the most recent suspect charged for stealing $2,500 from the family members.
Devion Russell, Christopher Duffy, and McConnell all faces multiple charges, including robbery and assault.
SLCC Meramec president resigns after flap over restroom attack
There's more fallout from an attack on a student inside a community college restroom.
St. Louis Community College Chancellor Myrtle Dorsey announced in a letter Monday that the president of the Meramec campus, where the attack occurred, has resigned. Meramec President George Wasson's resignation is effective immediately.
This follows sharp criticism about the college's handling of the attack. The suspect, 18 year old Jevon Mallory, had been taken into custody, immediately after the incident, but was released by campus police with a warning.
He was re-arrested five days later and is currently in jail, facing felony assault charges.
Another issue of contention is the fact that no campus alerts had been issued after the attack.
Wildwood Campus President Pam McIntyre will take over as interim president of the Meramec campus during a search for Wasson's replacement. Wildwood's vice president will be interim president of that campus.
Campus police criticized for handling of attack in community college restroom
Officials with the St. Louis Community College at Meramec continue to be questioned about the way an alleged assault in a women's restroom was handled.
A student, 18 year old Jevon Mallory, was arrested Tuesday and charged with an April 18th attack on a female student. But critics are questioning the five day delay.
Campus police had taken Mallory into custody on the day Blythe Grupe reported being choked in a restroom. But no charges were filed, and no alert was sent to the campus community. Instead, police let Mallory go with a stern warning not to return to campus.
A college spokesperson told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that campus police hadn't initially view the attack as serious since there were no weapons involved.
After Grupe and her parents continued to push the issue, Mallory was arrested. He's now jailed in St. Louis County on felony assault charges.
Lincoln County man charged for punching, molesting toddler
A Lincoln County man has admitted to hitting a three year-old-girl girl while he was coming down from a heroin high, but denied allegations that he sexually assaulted her.
Daniel Kittle said he was irritated with his girlfriend's daughter and punched her twice in the head. KSDK reports that medical personnel examined the girl and found injuries to the girl's genitals in addition to bruising to the girl's face. Kittle denied having sexual contact with the girl.
He has been charged with both assault and molestation and is held on a $200,000 bond.
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FACT: There is no other place that provides the access, the connections, and the possibilities to benefit general aviation (GA) by bringing top aviation policymakers together with the people they serve than EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.
The reason is fairly simple: Policymakers come to Oshkosh and have to look us straight in the eye and tell us what theyre doingor not doing, if thats the case. That contact alone helps bridge gaps better than a thousand teleconferences or office-bound meetings inside the Beltway in Washington.
At Oshkosh, policymakers dont deal in theory. They see the GA fleet at its most impressive and meet us, the people who fly these aircraft and fund the budgets they use. Its also an opportunity for pilots to speak face-to-face with government officials at the Federal Pavilion and other locations. So the lines of communication go both ways. This year, the items announced or accomplished at AirVenture included the following:
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recognized the importance of AirVenture when it selected Oshkosh as the site for DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano to introduce its GA watch program If You See Something, Say Something. EAAs efforts made sure the program is a partnership between GA and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) instead of creating new regulations for airport security. Napolitanos visit also marks the first time a DHS secretary attended AirVenture. See DHS activities at AirVenture 2010.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood told EAA members that general aviation is a vital part of the nations transportation infrastructure and the administration is dedicated to it. While actions speak louder than words, LaHoods visit and statement is something that will be a baseline for future discussions with the Department of Transportation.
The coalition that will find the successor to 100 low-lead aviation fuel was strengthened. Having aviation and petroleum groups together at AirVenture allowed the coalition to unify further, learn the facts behind any timeline for a fuel transition, and push the FAA to take a strong leadership role in that transition.
GA pilots/aircraft gained the ability to use gateway airports to fly into presidential temporary flight restriction (TFR) zones. Flying into these gateway airports would require filing a flight plan similar to what is needed in the Washington, D.C., Special Flight Rules Area (DC-SFRA). That had not been possible before, and its a breakthrough for EAA members and other pilots.
Duplicate paperwork for international border crossings by U.S. pilots was eliminated. While the Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) program still has some flaws, getting federal agencies like the TSA and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to work together to reduce the burdens on pilots is always a good thing.
Clearance was received for U.S. sport pilots with drivers license medicals to fly light-sport aircraft to the Bahamas. The Bahamas is the first nation to allow U.S. sport pilots to fly to their facilities. EAA hopes this will be the model for future breakthroughs.
Bringing everyone together at Oshkosh also allows EAA to push federal agencies that have promised progress on GA issues to move the ball forward. FAA officials know that EAA members expect progress in the six months between the annual FAA/EAA Winter Meeting in Oshkosh and AirVenture, and those officials also know EAA will be asking about it.
Bringing all the stakeholders together, meeting face-to-face, keeping accountability in front of the GA communitythese are the things that make Oshkosh important. The atmosphere may be relaxed, but the issues and discussion are more focused and inclusive than anywhere else.
As one media outlet put it, if AirVenture is on the annual must-do list for the FAA administrator, you know its important. It is here that we also push the issues and build the relationships that are essential to preserving our right to enjoy personal flight.
On our Radar
The Question of whether a flight instructor with a sport pilot rating may provide instruction with reference solely to instruments required prior to solo cross-country §61.93(e)(12) remains unanswered. Current regulations require a subpart K instructor (SP-CFI) to hold at least a private pilot certificate §91.109(b)(1) and a third class medical §61.3(c) in order to give that instruction. EAA is working with FAA to fix this apparent oversight.
Administrator Babbitt commented aboutaccidents in amateur-built aircraft, often involving high-performance aircraft, and the need for transition training. EAA is again encouraging the FAA to release guidance provided under §91.319(h) to allow for compensated flight training in experimental aircraft. The guidance has been in development for more than five years.
FAA funding that includes new airline pilot training requirements was passed short-term by the House and Senate. Provisions in the bill would require first officers of commercial airlines to hold an airline transport certificate and a minimum of 1,500 hours of total time. The impact of those provisions on the airline pilot supply could be significant.
The value of recreational aviation and backcountry airstrips was recognized by House Resolution 1473 passed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The Resolution commends aviators and the various private organizations that maintain these airstrips for public use, many of which are located on the nations public lands. EAA is encouraging members to contact their representatives and ask them to support the resolution.
EAA in Action
At the Ask the Administrator Forum, EAA members had the opportunity to meet FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt and ask their personal questions. Prior to the forum, EAA government relations staff received hundreds of questions from members. The questions were forwarded to the administrator and FAA senior management so they are aware of the issues affecting EAA members and the general aviation community.
Earl's Epilogue
Recognizing the volunteers - The month, our advocacy news focuses on our government activities during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010. What may not be apparent is that without the help of dedicated volunteers, we could not have as great of an impact on the government officials who attend Oshkosh each year.
Working with the advocacy staff are EAAers who give of their time and experience to introduce government officials to recreational aviation. More importantly, EAAers help them understand the needs and wants of General Aviation and the impact of government policies and regulation on a vibrant recreational community.
I am amazed every year by the dedication and quality of volunteers in all areas of AirVenturefrom those who help feed other volunteers to those parking airplanes, from teaching building techniques, to manning admissions at the front gate. The advocacy area is no different.
The volunteer chairman for our team is Barry Valentine, who has been an EAA member for more than 30 years. He has held positions such as acting FAA administrator in 1997 and FAA assistant administrator for policy, planning, and international aviation previous to that. The rest of the advocacy volunteer team is made up of retired state and federal officials and longtime EAA volunteers. They all have one thing in commona love for EAA and sport aviation.
This passion for aviation was particularly noted this year when we took a few moments to recognize Barry for his latest achievementearning the FAA Master Pilot Award. Barry is the third member of the EAA volunteer advocacy team to be recognized for 50 years of safe piloting. The current FAA administrator, Randy Babbitt, took a few moments in his busy week to recognize these master pilotsBarry, Advocacy Volunteer Co-Chairman Art Schwedler, and Vintage Airplane columnist and Vintage Hall of Fame inductee Buck Hilbert.
Thank you to the EAA advocacy team, and to all the volunteers worldwide, who give their time and experience to support aviation and help ensure its future. It is my honor to work with and for you all.
Share your comments in the Hangar Talk forum at www.Oshkosh365.org.
Read more about out what else is happening in the world of EAA's government relations.
EAA's Government Relations department works to preserve the freedom of flight and reduce the regulatory barriers affecting affordability and access to EAA members participation in aviation. Protecting the freedom to fly is the foundation on which all of the organizations advocacy initiatives are built. EAA fights to preserve this freedom by providing clear solutions and practical alternatives backed by hard work and dedication. EAAs 55-year history of success is a testament to that philosophy.


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Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) >Food & Dining > Sushiyobi
1526 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN | Directions 3720336.152913 -86.790570
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Best Sushi around these parts – The service was great. The sushi was phenomenal. And if you leave without trying the golden scallops appetizer, you have made a huge mistake. I've had lots of sushi in lots of restaurants in Nashville and this is definitely the best so far. I will be coming back for more.
Consistently Good. – I haven't eaten at all the Sushi places in Nashville, but I have eaten at quite a few. All of the fish has been consistently fresh, and I think they have some of the better Fusion rolls I've tried anywhere. Can't comment on the service because I usually order togo.
Best Sushi in Nashville – I love this place! I've been going ever since it opened.
The service is absolutely horrible. But, it's worth it once you finally get your sushi.
The Place to Go – The wait staff is friendly & helpful even when they are really busy. I love the soup, salads and Teriyaki Shimp combo meal. Lunch can be busy if you arrive between 12:30 and 1, but I've never had to wait too long. Love the atmosphere too.
Consistently delicious food-particularly the tofu dishes – I came across this restaurant while looking for another place. I decide to go in and give it a shot and I was very pleased that I did. As a vegetarian it can be difficult to find well prepared, tasty tofu dishes and Sushiyobi does tofu very well. I have been back about once a week since discovering Sushiyobi in November.
The only negatives are that occasionally the wait staff can seem hurried (and for good reason-at lunch it is quite busy) and the artwork leaves something to be desired.
Excellent Sushi - Great Dinner Spot – Parking can be a little tricky but food is well worth the drive/parking.
Excellent selection of speciality rolls as well as soups. New desserts are a treat to look at and to the eye. Great way to cap off a relatively inexpensive meal in style.
Lunch is always busy with locals - but night is the time this cozy place really shines. Would recommend to any sushi lover.
Nashville's Best Sushi! – I've tried about 90% of the sushi in Nashville and Sushiyobi is by far the best. Stay away from the basic rolls and venture towards their speciality rolls- they may be more pricey, but definitely worth it. The saki selection carries something for every taste, hot or cold, sweet or dry. Recomend the Tuna Tartar and the Bob the Builder roll.
DON'T GO HERE – At first when Sushiyobi opened, it promised to be a fun and different sushi place for Nashville. And at first it was! It was a littl expensive but had some fun flavors. Two years ago, I went for my birthday and had a horrible experience. Very slow service and C- Sushi. I avoided the place for a while... Until last night in fact, I gave them a second chance. Well, I was saddened that the place is still terrible. The same flavorless sushi. Very poor house Sake. (This stuff had to be the lowest grade Sake available.) Our waitress was very bad (again), and she was not a pleasant person to be around at all when she did show up. Besides all of that, the meal was the highest price I have paid for Sushi in a long time. If you get a hankering for Sushi and you are on Music Row, keep driving! You would be better off going to Captain D's. I have eaten here maybe ten times since they opened, and every time the experience gets worse.
Very bad service at lunch – Let me preface this by saying, I've never had to write a negative review here before - I'm not normally a picky diner, but this was a very bad lunch experience.
Two of us went here for lunch today - got there around 12:30pm. We ordered 3 rolls and a couple pieces of Nigiri, and two salads. Salads came out immediately - but it was over 40 minutes to get our sushi. The water I had (even with adding lemon) tasted very odd, almost undrinkable.
When we asked what had happened to our order, our waitress just rattled something off about the sushi bar being very busy. I don't care how busy it is, surely you can manage to turn out some simple rolls in less than 40 minutes....
Our bill was over $40 for something we normally get at any other sushi restaurant in town for $25-$30 for the two of us for lunch. Granted, the rolls were pretty good (especially one of the specialty ones - Makato spicy or something like that) - but come on ..no matter how good your product is, bad service, slow service and funky tasting tap water = I'm not going back.
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HIV/AIDS Crisis in Africa: A Threat to World Peace and Security
Experts to Convene at UCLA to Examine World Response
Published: Thursday, February 01, 2001
The magnitude of the HIV/AIDS global epidemic in some areas of the world has turned the disease into a threat to political and economic security. Nowhere is the crisis more severe than in Africa, where HIV/AIDS has reached staggering proportions, claiming 2.4 million deaths -- 80% of all AIDS deaths worldwide -– last year alone. Over 12 million children have been orphaned as a result of the disease, and today 25.3 million Africans live with HIV or AIDS.
As the most productive members of society succumb to the disease, a whole generation of children in Africa are losing its parents, extended family, and other caretakers to AIDS, threatening the very fabric of society. Countries are faced with the challenge of creating institutional and community infrastructures to provide healthcare and education, to help orphans survive, and to break the cycle of poverty, AIDS, and ignorance. The United Nations Programme on HIV/ADIS (UNAIDS) estimates that countries need at least US$ 1.5 billion a year for prevention, and another 1.5 billion for care of HIV patients and families, including orphan care.
The impact of AIDS on Africa's work force and national incomes, and drain on government health, education, and social service resources, have been overwhelming, and will continue to devastate the continent without direct and immediate action. But what can be done?
On February 23, 2001 specialists will gather at UCLA to explore the economic, social and human toll of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on the African continent. The HIV/AIDS Pandemic in Africa and World Response, part of a public education forum sponsored each year by the James S. Coleman African Studies Center (JSCASC) and International Studies and Overseas Programs (ISOP), will take place from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. at the School of Public Policy and Social Research, Room 2343.
Following an introduction by keynote speaker Congresswoman Maxine Waters, roundtable sessions will examine the pandemic, ensuing measures, domestic as well as international, and future policy implications. Panelists and speakers, including government officials, academics, and specialists from the United Nations, the World Bank, and other international organizations, will discuss prevention, treatment, research and pharmaceutical ethics, as well as prospects for tackling this global tragedy.
"Last month the U.N. Security Council renewed its commitment to combating the HIV/AIDS epidemic as a threat to world peace and stability," said Edmond J. Keller, director of the James S. Coleman African Studies Center, "It also recognized that sub-Saharan Africa is the epicenter of the pandemic, and that political and military conflicts increase susceptibility to AIDS by creating a cycle of social and economic crisis that often leads to further instability. This makes the issue of AIDS in Africa a focus for international concern, prompting Secretary General Kofi Annan to call for a comprehensive effort by the global community to stem the HIV/AIDS crisis in Africa."
At a conference in Geneva a year ago Annan outlined a six-tiered coordinated effort that included the local communities that bear the burden of care and education; the African political leadership who must make the epidemic a national priority; the NGOs who coordinate efforts and make governments accountable; the corporate sector; the United Nations and its various programs and funds; and high-income donor countries who must make more resources available.
" By bringing together government officials, scholars, and representatives from various agencies involved in this effort, we hope to investigate what sort of international response can help restore health to the continent, to facilitate communication between some of the parties involved in the process, and to educate the public about the immediacy and severity of this issue," Keller said.
Panelists and speakers at the conference include:
- Maxine Waters, congresswoman
- Melvin Foote, president and CEO, Constituency for Africa
- Stephanie Urdang, advisor on Gender and HIV/AIDS, United Nation Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)
- Cynthia Davis, Program Director & Assistant Professor -- Charles R. Drew University
- Michelle Cochran -- International Medical Corps
- Paul Zeitz, Co-Director – Global AIDS Alliance
- Phil Wilson, Director – African American AIDS Policy & Training
- Debrework Zewdie, program manager, The World Bank AIDS Campaign for Africa
- Vivian Derryck, USAID administrator for Africa
- Salih Booker, executive director, African Policy Information Center and The Africa Fund
- Catherine Boone, University of Texas, Austin, professor of political science
- Saidi Kapiga, professor, Harvard University, professor of population and international health
The conference is free and open to the public, but registration is encouraged. To register, or for further information, contact the JSCASC at (310) 825-3686; email@example.com; www.isop.ucla.edu/jscasc/.


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Saints softball headed to first-ever NCAA Regional
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DAHLONEGA, GA - The North Georgia softball team received news early Sunday morning out of the NCAA office in Indianapolis, Indiana, of an at-large bid to the 2008 NCAA Division II Softball Championships to be hosted by UNC Pembroke. This is the schools first-ever appearance in a regional tournament for any sport since entering the NCAA.
The Saints made the field of 64 teams after a season that saw them finish fourth in the Peach Belt Conference during the regular season and make an unforgettable run to the championship game in their first-ever appearance in the PBC tournament. North Georgia heads into the tournament as the #6 seed with a record of 35-13 and will oppose the #3 seed in Lenoir Rhyne as they enter their third straight regional tournament with a record of 39-12.
North Georgia will leave campus Monday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. and travel to North Carolina where they will practice on Tuesday in preparation for their opening round game Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.
Eight teams will compete at eight host sites around the country in a double elimination tournament, with the winner of each regional advancing to the NCAA Division II Softball Championship in Houston, Texas, May 14-17, as part of the NCAA Division II Sports Festival. The finals will be hosted by Rice University and the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority.
Thursday's softball action at LRA Field will get underway at 11 a.m. with the first of two elimination games, with winner's bracket play resuming at 4 p.m. Softball action begins at 11 a.m. on Friday as well, with Saturday's action slated to start at 1 p.m. The South Atlantic Regional championship game is scheduled for Saturday at 4 p.m., with an if necessary contest slated for Sunday at noon.
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Holiday Cottages
Just for two, small dog by arrangement. Regret no other pets. Friday or Monday arrival day.
About this Emery Down Holiday cottage: Just for two; a really lovely authentic New Forest holiday cottage with a sunny enclosed garden. The cottage has a light and bright living area, cosy bedroom and shower room, in a perfect place to relax and enjoy the scenery.
Note the red telephone box in the lane that serves as a visitor centre - it's marvelous - area maps, vegetables and flowers for sale, books and DVDs to borrow! The ponies will be watching your every move, you would think they own the place!
Location: Quietly situated along a no through lane in the sleepy hamlet of Emery Down. Have the perfect break without reaching for the car keys, there is so much to do from the door step. A footpath leads to Lyndhurst village, about a 30 minute walk or 5 minutes by car. Fabulous walking country, a good local pub within an easy stroll, beaches under a 30 minute drive.
- Front door leads to hall; stairs to the first floor.
- Cosy bedroom with views to the lane and over the valley, double bed and chest.
- Shower room, wc, basin and large shower.
- Ground floor; reached by a short set of stairs from the front hall.
- Lower hall with large wardrobe.
- Lovely light living area with oak floors, comfy leather sofa, cosy wood burning stove. CD plus 24" flat screen TV and DVD.
- Very well appointed kitchen area with granite worktops and travertine stone floors.
- Stable door to back garden.
Outside: Easy parking right opposite Clares cottage in the little lane. Sunny enclosed back garden overlooking the valley, patio with garden furniture.
Rental inclusive of: bath towels (not beach) tea towels, all bed linen, utilities and winter fire wood. NFL rating 4 star, personally inspected.
Arrival time 4pm. Departure time 1pm.
THE OWNERS REQUEST NON SMOKING GUESTS ONLY. Small dog by arrangement at £30 per booking please.
Features of this cottage include:
- Direct New Forest access. Ponies in the lane.
- Travertine stone floors to kitchen areas and shower room.
- Large fitted kitchen area with gas hob, electric oven, microwave, dishwasher. Coffee machine, under counter fridge and freezer.
- Washer dryer.
- Leather sofa, wood burning stove.
- 24" flat screen TV. DVD and CD.
- Carpeted bedroom, standard size bed, hairdryer.
- Sunny garden.
- Bike storage.
Forest Walking. Endless walks directly from Clares Cottage where you can discover the New Forest byways. Footpath at the end of the lane to Lyndhurst village.
Nearest Shop. Lyndhurst village, about a 30 minute walk or a five minute drive. A small Budgens supermarket, good butcher, chemist and numerous other small shops.
Nearest little towns. Within a 25 minute drive, Lymington, set by the Solent with marinas, a cobbled quay and excellent Saturday street market, Isle of Wight ferry. Big town - Bournemouth is about a forty minute drive from the cottage. Historic town - Romsey, lots of independent shops, good restaurants. About a twenty minute drive.
Nearest railway station: Southampton, Lyndhurst Road Ashurst or Brockenhurst.
Local eating. The New Forest Inn Emery Down, a few moments stroll. The Oak at Bank, 5 minutes drive, as is Lyndhurst, or take the footpath from the end of the lane to Lyndhurst, where you will find a good choice of restaurants, cafés and bars.
Riding at Ford Farm Stables at Brockenhurst, Simms Cottage Stables at Wootton.
Golf Courses: At Lyndhurst, Bramshaw and Hamptworth.
Bike hire. From Country Lanes or Cycle Ex at Brockenhurst. AA Bike hire Lyndhurst. Access the extensive designated cycle tracks that radiate across the forest. Forest Activities, High Street Beaulieu.
Worth a visit. Furzey Gardens Minstead. The New Forest Centre and Museum in Lyndhurst village. Both open daily throughout the year. Beaulieu Village, Palace House and the Motor Museum. Bucklers Hard Maritime Museum.
Best beach. Highcliffe Castle beach, Mudeford and Avon Beach.
Any questions?
Call us on +44 (0)845 680 0173 or simply contact us
Cottage summary
- Max number of guests 2
- 1 Double bedroom
- 1 Shower room
- Bike storage
- Ideal for couples
- Cosy wood burning fire
- Doggie welcome
- Walking distance to village pubs
- Excellent walking from the doorstep
- Ponies in the lane
- Dogs by arrangement
- Friday start day for weekly holidays
- Friday start day for weekend breaks
- Monday start day for mid-week breaks
"This cottage is very well presented and beautifully clean. It is in an ideal location for visiting areas of the New Forest and the nearby beaches with a couple of pubs serving decent food in easy walking distance."
Mrs B, April 14
"A cottage with a big heart. If you want a quiet, well supplied, clean and comfortable place to stay then Clare's Cottage is the place. We heard from a local that Clare was the last Post Mistress of the post office of which the cottage is a part, So Go for it.
Mr. T.P. June 2013, Lancashire
"What a brilliant place and a brilliant start to 2014. You have thought of everything in your delightful cottage.......even in the relentless rain this is an excellent place to hideaway from the word. The woodburner is outstanding!"
D and I, Isle of Wight, New Year 2014
"We enjoyed our stay - we're back again at the end of August and looking forward to it!
Ms LP, March 2013
"A cosy little cottage...... you don't need to get in your car, you can walk into town and lots of walks on the doorstep."
T and M, Wiltshire, Feb 2014
"Gorgeous cottage and a superb location. Everything was spotlessley clean and so comfortable - we've had an absolutely lovely week here and the logburner has been great. A truly lovely holiday!"
M and E and little dog, Wokingham, Feb 14
"A lovely cottage in a wonderful location. We had a superb weekend! Furthermore, our dealings with New Forest Living were very positive too!"
Mr. C.T. October 2013, Warwickshire
"Excellent location, beautiful cottage- would stay here again"
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Pipeline Safety:
Preliminary Information on the Office of Pipeline Safety's Efforts to Strengthen Its Enforcement Activities
GAO-04-875T: Published: Jun 16, 2004. Publicly Released: Jun 16, 2004.
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Interstate pipelines carrying natural gas and hazardous liquids (such as petroleum products) are safer to the public than other modes of freight transportation. The Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS), the federal agency that administers the national regulatory program to ensure safe pipeline transportation, has been undertaking a broad range of activities to make pipeline transportation safer. However, the number of serious accidents--those involving deaths, injuries, and property damage of $50,000 or more--has not fallen. Among other things, OPS takes enforcement action against pipeline operators when safety problems are found. OPS has several enforcement tools to require the correction of safety violations. It can also assess monetary sanctions (civil penalties). This testimony is based on ongoing work for the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and for other committees, as required by the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002. The testimony provides preliminary results on (1) the effectiveness of OPS's enforcement strategy and (2) OPS's assessment of civil penalties.
The effectiveness of OPS's enforcement strategy cannot be determined because the agency has not incorporated three key elements of effective program management--clear program goals, a well-defined strategy for achieving goals, and performance measures that are linked to program goals. Without these key elements, the agency cannot determine whether recent and planned changes in its strategy will have the desired effects on pipeline safety. Over the past several years, OPS has focused primarily on other efforts--such as developing a new risk-based regulatory approach--that it believes will change the safety culture of the industry. But, OPS also became more aggressive in enforcing its regulations, and now plans to further strengthen the management of its enforcement program. In particular, OPS is developing an enforcement policy that will help define its enforcement strategy and has taken initial steps toward identifying new performance measures. However, OPS does not plan to finalize the policy until 2005 and has not adopted key practices for achieving successful performance measurement systems, such as linking measures to goals. Incorporation of Key Program Management Elements into OPS's Enforcement Strategy OPS increased both the number and the size of the civil penalties it assessed against pipeline operators over the last 4 years (2000-2003) following a decision to be "tough but fair" in assessing penalties. OPS assessed an average of 22 penalties per year during this period, compared with an average of 14 per year for the previous 5 years (1995-1999), a period of more lenient "partnering" with industry. In addition, the average penalty increased from $18,000 to $29,000 over the two periods. About 94 percent of the 216 penalties levied from 1994 through 2003 have been paid. The civil penalty is one of several actions OPS can take when it finds a violation, and these penalties represent about 14 percent of all enforcement actions over the past 10 years. While OPS has increased the number and the size of its civil penalties, stakeholders--including industry, state, and insurance company officials and public advocacy groups--expressed differing views on whether these penalties deter noncompliance with safety regulations. Some, such as pipeline operators, thought that any penalty was a deterrent if it kept the pipeline operator in the public eye, while others, such as safety advocates, told us that the penalties were too small to be effective sanctions.
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Maritime Infrastructure:Key Issues Related to Commercial Activity in the U.S. Arctic over the Next DecadeGAO-14-299: Published: Mar 19, 2014. Publicly Released: Apr 18, 2014.
Apr 8, 2014
Aviation Safety:FAA Should Improve Usability of its Online Application System and Clarity of the Pilot's Medical FormGAO-14-330: Published: Apr 8, 2014. Publicly Released: Apr 8, 2014.
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Aviation Workforce:Current and Future Availability of Airline PilotsGAO-14-232: Published: Feb 28, 2014. Publicly Released: Feb 28, 2014.
Aviation Workforce:Current and Future Availability of Aviation Engineering and Maintenance ProfessionalsGAO-14-237: Published: Feb 28, 2014. Publicly Released: Feb 28, 2014.
Feb 12, 2014
Maritime Administration:Ship Disposal Program Needs Improved Communications and Updated Strategic PlanGAO-14-223: Published: Feb 12, 2014. Publicly Released: Feb 12, 2014.
Feb 5, 2014
FAA Reauthorization Act:Progress and Challenges Implementing Various Provisions of the 2012 ActGAO-14-285T: Published: Feb 5, 2014. Publicly Released: Feb 5, 2014.
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety:Modifying the Compliance, Safety, Accountability Program Would Improve the Ability to Identify High Risk CarriersGAO-14-114: Published: Feb 3, 2014. Publicly Released: Feb 3, 2014.
Jan 31, 2014
U.S. Merchant Marine:Maritime Administration Should Assess Potential Mariner-Training NeedsGAO-14-212: Published: Jan 31, 2014. Publicly Released: Jan 31, 2014.
Jan 16, 2014
Federal-Aid Highways:Federal Highway Administration Could Further Mitigate Locally Administered Project RisksGAO-14-113: Published: Jan 16, 2014. Publicly Released: Jan 16, 2014.
Public Transit:Challenges Funding, Investing in Systems, and Coordinating ServicesGAO-14-278T: Published: Jan 16, 2014. Publicly Released: Jan 16, 2014.
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Through his 40 years in the financial services industry, James E. Rohr has witnessed tremendous change.
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A protected building and national monument, Bookeen Hall is a former Church of Ireland Chapel built in 1808. Part of the Dunsandle estate, the church was used for services by the estate's Church of Ireland congregation. Built in stone, the rectangular hall with its large gothic windows and solid bell-tower can be seen across fields and woodland, making it a distinctive and well known local landmark.
It was deconsecrated in 1920 and exactly 200 years after it was built it was given a new lease of life and converted into a two bedroom home.
Inside the interiors are bright, open and contemporary. The church is comprised of a large open plan living /dining room and two bedrooms. The guest bedroom available to visitors has access to its own bell tower/reading room with great views of the surrounding countryside and private bathroom complete with claw-foot bathtub.
Bookeen Hall is situated on the edge of Dunsandle wood which has some great walking and running routes, which your hosts, both keen runners, would be happy to show you. Quiet and peaceful, it is surrounded by woodland, and fields full of cattle and sheep.
Easily accessible by car, Bookeen Hall is just 2 mins from the Dublin / Galway motorway (Dublin airport is 2 hours away); about 1 hour from Shannon airport; a 20 min drive from beautiful Galway city; and located just a 10 min drive from the neighbouring towns of Athenry and Loughrea, both of which have a good selection of cafes, restaurants, and bars, and good public transport links.
Enjoy our home baking with tea/coffee when you arrive and a continental breakfast each morning.
What to expect: a restored church – with a light, bright and homey feel to it. It's also home to two dogs that can't wait to meet you!
Bookeen Hall is a unique (in the true sense!) home you should try to stay in, if you can. The place itself is so special, the setting is gorgeous and the location is very convenient to many good day trips. Our hosts, Chris and Orla, are lovely and quite interesting. They made us feel so at home, and had lots of good travel suggestions. Our tea at greeting and breakfast were superb, and the bed was very comfy. Recommended without qualification!
Staying at the restored church was relaxing, and great to see the beautiful work that Chris and Orla have done with the church. It was clean, private and homely I highly recommend staying here.
We loved our stay with Chris & Orla. They are lovely people who made us feel perfectly at home for our first time in Ireland. The building is great, and for Christmas time fantastic decorated. We had some lovely talks around the fireplace. And we got some great suggestions for touring around the area. The church is in a wonderful location and ideally situated as a starting point for exploring the Western part of Ireland (the Burren, Galway, Cliffs of Moher). And finally we loved the breakfast. Summarized: Great place to enjoy Western Ireland in a fabulous building with wonderful hosts!
We had such a wonderful time staying with Chris & Orla! Their place is spectacular! It was comfy & so luxurious. The property is so special, I am very glad we were able to stay with them for a night. And we really enjoyed spending time getting to know them & hearing their story of the property. Such a special place to stay with incredibly special people & their gorgeous dogs! We hope to come stay again!
Lovely place and superb hosts!!!! we really enjoyed our stay with them, they are fantastic and took extremely good care of us making feel at home from the first minute.
And the house....amazing!!!
Certainly recommend and hope we can also come again.
Orla and Chris were fantastic hosts! As we didn't have a car, they were kind enough to pick us up in Galway. Even booked us a dinner reservation in the town nearby! Amazing home and room (it's even more beautiful in person than the posted pictures). Orla also made us a delicious breakfast early in the morning before our train back to Dublin. The biggest regret about the trip to Ireland was that we weren't able to spend more time with them. Highly recommended!
A great place to stay!
A really nice couple in a really unique home. Very accommodating and friendly. I would highly recommend this listing.
We vacationed in Ireland for 15 nights, but only stayed with Chris and Orla the last two. It was such an amazing visit in their beautifully renovated and rebuilt home, a former church. They were such wonderful hosts, very talented and so interesting to talk with. We quickly fell in love with their doggies Munky and Mouse too. The home decor was inviting, tasteful and fun! We thoroughly enjoyed a nice walk in the country air, a warm fire, excellent food, and a comfortable bed in a spacious, but cozy bedroom with a windy stairway leading to its' own tower! The bathroom was beautiful too, spotless, with plush towels. It was all very clean! Our visit was peaceful and relaxing in a luxurious environment. Chris and Orla left us feeling pampered and our Irish holiday ended on a high note! Thank you both so very much! Slainte'! Maggie and Dean
I can't say enough great things about our stay with Chris and Orla. They are such nice people and really made our stay enjoyable. It is such a unique place to stay and they've done a beautiful job renovating and decorating. There was a lovely breakfast for us in the mornings and they also helped us make a reservation for a restaurant in Loughrea that was delicious.
We loved their 2 dogs Munky and Mouse, they were so fun to play with.
Overall we had a wonderful time staying here and would love to go back back some day.
Thanks Chris and Orla!!
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