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Wastewater Treatment Utilities & Facilities
The City of Garland owns and operates two state-of-the-art advanced biological wastewater treatment facilities. The Rowlett Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) receives wastewater from the east side of Garland and the cities of Rowlett and Sachse. The Duck Creek WWTP receives wastewater from the west side of Garland, and from portions of Dallas, Richardson and Sunnyvale.
Wastewater is collected from the Duck Creek Basin and the Rowlett Creek Basin. Once collected, the wastewater is treated at the Rowlett Creek or Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). State certified technicians operate both facilities 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
In addition to wastewater treatment, the utility also provides technical services which include Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) (PDF) recognized Laboratory and Industrial Pre-Treatment operations.
Staff Efforts
The Wastewater division has 102 full-time employees who are responsible for ensuring that the "used" water that leaves your house or business gets safely transported and properly treated every single day of the year. On the average, these facilities treat approximately 34 million gallons of wastewater every day. The department employees do it with such precision and dedication that they continually earn prestigious awards from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), the Water Environment Association of Texas (WEAT) and other industry associations.
Awards & Honors
Over the past several years, the Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) has been racking up state and national awards for safety and performance. Recently, the Texas Water Utilities Association awarded this 40-million-gallons-per-day wastewater treatment plant with the R.B. "Bob" Batchelor Memorial Safety Award. The award highlights the safety record of 1,529 days with no loss time incidents. That's a safety record that spans over four years! "We have a continued focus on safety and are always finding new ways to improve our existing programs" says Alex Stuart, Duck Creek Plant Superintendent. Congratulations to the 20 dedicated employees that keep Duck Creek WWTP running in top form while keeping themselves and their coworkers safe.
Duck Creek WWTP received WEAT's, Water Environment Federation George W Burke Jr. Award for 2018 as well as the 2018 Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant of the Year Award (Category 3). The George Burke Jr. award honors municipal and industrial wastewater facilities for active and effective safety programs at the national level. During 2015, 2016 and 2017 there were zero lost time incidents. The Treatment Plant of the Year was awarded for 100% environmental compliance and operational safety. This award is given to a plant that has consistently exhibited outstanding performance of daily activities beyond the normal call of duty.
Last summer, the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) presented the City of Garland Water Utilities department with two coveted Peak Performance Awards. These awards are given to wastewater treatment facilities for their outstanding compliance records and excellence in wastewater treatment. The Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment plant was awarded the Gold Peak Performance Award and the Rowlett Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant received the Silver Peak Performance Award for 2016.
In honor of the excellent efforts of these dedicated employees, we ask you to...
Think Before You Flush
The City of Garland's wastewater treatment plants receive all of the "used" water from every indoor drain and toilet in the city. You can imagine what a big task it is to screen and treat this water. Our system (and your pipes) can be damaged when toilets are used for anything other than the 3 P's (toilet paper, pee and poop). Toilet paper is designed to breakdown quickly to prevent pipes from clogging. Everything else is TRASH.
Remember, the pipes that take away wastewater from your home are usually only 2 to 3 inches in diameter. Flushing anything else (any kind of personal hygiene wipes, dental floss, feminine products, cotton swabs, etc.) can lead to plumbing problems at home and at our treatment plants. The City of Garland Water Utilities Department thanks you for your help in preventing sewer system blockages.
Defend Your Drains
Do you have a slow running drain? Do your sinks or bathtubs back up with dirty water? The problem might be a clogged sewer line. Defend your drains (and sewer pipes). Never let fats, grease or oils go down the kitchen sink.
We thank you for your help in keeping our city-owned wastewater treatment plants running in top form!


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Itching to get your funny on this weekend? Then you're in luck. Now through February 4, the 11th annual SF Sketchfest will flood the city with pee-in-your pants laughter. Comedians from all over the country will invade the Punch Line Comedy Club, Cobb's Comedy Club, Eureka Theater, Marines' Memorial Theater, The Purple Onion, and The Dark Room for a one-of-a-kind San Francisco comedy experience that we are beyond amped to experience.
In addition to the standard stand-up shows, you can get in on live podcasts, original stage shows, tributes to comedy masters like Eddie Izzard, improv showcases, already-sold-out appearances from SNL alums Amy Poehler and Rachel Dratch, and live readings of cult-classic movies (including Wet Hot American Summer). See the full schedule here!
Naturally, there's no shortage of funny chicks involved in the entire thing. To help you navigate the plethora of events and turn you on to some of the coolest budding funny ladies out there, we're breaking down our top five show picks after the jump. Take note of the ticket info, get your credit card ready, and prepare to laugh until your mascara's streaming down your face.
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Your child will develop fine motor skills by drawing the track with ramps to perform tricks and collecting certain items to speed up the bicycle on the track.
Your child develops fine motor skills by navigating the puppy through the park, collecting objects along the way.
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More About Birds and Animals...
This beautiful black butterfly was basking in the sunshine at the edge of the road this morning. Or maybe it was looking for a drop of dew caught in a leaf. It gave me just a moment to photograph it before it flitted away.
Honestly, I'm no expert on butterflies. Maybe Collagemama will set me straight if I'm wrong, because she seems to know butterflies much better than I do.
I am quite sure it's a swallowtail of some sort. It might be a spicebush swallowtail. The blue patches are the right shape and color. The wing shape seems right. The border of white spots seems right.
The one thing that's making me wonder is those two little yellow spots on the lower inner edge of its wings. Those spots are bright orange in most photos of the spicebush swallowtail that I examine. In fact, bright orange spots in that location are one of the identifying characteristics of the species.
So I am not sure. Maybe it's a juvenile spicebush that just recently emerged from its chrysalis. Maybe it's a spicebush with a natural variation of color. Or maybe it's an entirely different butterfly.
I do know one thing though -- a person sure can waste invest a lot of time in looking up non-vital information on the internet.


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|Driven To Distraction: Hit and Run OCD
|Written by Fred Penzel
|Tuesday, 27 January 2015 15:57
Driven To Distraction: "Hit And Run OCD"
By Fred Penzel, Ph.D.
"Doc," began Don, a 35 year-old school teacher, "I told my wife we should sell my car, because I just can't drive any more. Every time I go anywhere, I keep thinking that I'm hitting people with my car. It could be a jogger, a pedestrian, someone on a bike, or even an animal. I have to stop to get out and check for whoever it was I hit, or else I have to drive around the block twenty times. I keep looking in the rearview mirror so much of the time that I'm afraid I'll have an accident. I listen to the news and read the paper every day to see if there were any accidents near where I was with my car. If I hear a siren or see a cop car or an ambulance, I think they are going to the spot where I killed someone. It's like I can never be sure." Don looked as if he was in genuine physical pain. Speaking mostly to the floor, he said, "You must think I'm really insane, and I'm not so sure that it isn't true."
Although this was only our first session, it was starting to become apparent that Don was clearly describing a case of OCD. There are many varieties of OCD, and people have even given nicknames to some of them. This type is commonly referred to by some as "Hit and Run OCD." It is important to understand that this disorder can make a person uncertain about the most basic things that they think, see, hear, touch, etc. In the nineteenth century, it was known as "The Doubting Disease." This type of thought would seem to be a subgroup under a larger group of doubts about having harmed others through some kind of negligence. In this particular case, it seems to pick on people's driving, making them wonder whether they have hit someone or run someone over, even if there is no real evidence that this has happened. Some particular situations can be more challenging than others, and can include:
· Driving on a street with a lot of pedestrians crossing back and forth
· Driving down a poorly lit road at night
· Cruising around a busy parking lot
· Driving over bumps or potholes in the road
· Running over a piece of trash in the street (it could have been a child or an animal)
· Going over a bump or an irregular patch of pavement (I may have driven over someone)
· Briefly focusing (even for a second or two) on such things as the car's instrument panel or entertainment system instead of the road ahead (I could have hit someone when not paying attention)
· Driving past a jogger or bicyclist
· Backing out of a driveway or a parking space
· Looking back in the rear-view mirror and not seeing someone they thought they had just passed (I could have knocked someone's body to the side of the road)
· Hearing the screech of breaks nearby (I could have caused an accident without knowing)
· Having an animal run in front of, or past their car
These types of situations lead to sufferers experiencing such typical repetitive obsessional thoughts as:
· How can you tell if you actually hit someone? Would you see it? Would you hear it or feel it? Maybe I did hit someone.
· How do I know I didn't kill someone? Would I know it, and how can I be certain?
· If I did hit someone, and didn't stop and take responsibility, I could be charged with leaving the scene of an accident.
· If I'm this doubtful, I must have been driving carelessly and am clearly at fault if I did hit someone.
· What if I go to jail? What will happen to my family? Their suffering will also be my fault.
· How could I ever live with the guilt of having taken a life? I could never forgive myself. My life would be over.
· I just noticed that I may not have been fully paying attention the last few minutes while driving, and maybe this means I hit someone and am not aware of it.
Naturally, when a person is as doubtful as is the case with OCD sufferers, the only solution is to somehow find perfect certainty. This is not easy to do in an uncertain world, and sufferers will sometimes go to extraordinary and perfectionistic lengths to know for sure whether they have done something bad or not. Along with this perfectionism can come another hallmark of OCD – guilt, as you can see from the above list of obsessions. Both of these can then lead to compulsions. Compulsions are anything a person does, mentally or physically, to rid themselves of the anxiety caused by the obsessions.
Types of compulsions often carried out by OCD sufferers include:
· Driving around the block numerous times after backing out of a driveway to see if anyone is lying there
· Repeatedly driving up and down the same stretch of road looking for bodies
· Getting out of the car and checking in bushes or under parked cars along the road in case a victim was flung there
· Constantly checking the rearview mirror while driving to see if anyone is lying in the road
· Asking passengers or bystanders if they think they (the driver) just hit someone
· Reading news articles in the next day's paper after a possible incident, looking for accident reports
· Listening to news reports of accidents
· Calling the local police precinct or hospital to find out if any accidents were reported in a particular area they drove in
· Walking all around and inspecting the car many times after a possible accident, looking for dents, bloodstains, etc. that would prove that someone was hit
· Avoiding driving at night or in crowded areas
· Driving extra slowly
· Trying to mentally review each moment of a possible accident event in order to determine what actually happened
· Leaving notes on people's cars just in case you accidentally damaged them
As it turned out, Don had many of the above worries, and performed many of the listed compulsions. I explained to Don that there was no running from or canceling out this kind of doubt. Trying to not think about these things would only cause him to think about them more. His attempts to do so had not worked thus far, and it was clear that they never would. I also related that the only way to overcome his fear was to face it, and that this was true of any fear. He told me, "I don't know if it's possible. The thoughts seem so real, and this thing seems bigger than me." I asked him to have a little faith in himself and in the method, which had worked for many people in the past, including those with his symptoms. "If you do your homework and work patiently," I said, "we'll have you driving again. Luckily, he was willing to give it a try, having run out of any other options. Because his anxiety was so high, I also referred him to a local psychiatrist, who prescribed the SSRI-type antidepressant, Lexapro. The purpose of medication was to help him to do the therapy.
After making a very detailed list of all of Don's obsessions and compulsions, we went on to make what is called a 'hierarchy.' We did this by making another list of all the situations we could think of that related to his OCD and that made him anxious. He then rated each one of these situations from 0 to 100, in terms of how anxious they could potentially make him. He had a fairly large range, with some things being as low as a 10 and several rated as 100 – the worst fear he could imagine experiencing.
Once this list was completed, we began the work of therapy, a type known as Exposure & Response Prevention, which consisted of giving Don homework assignments starting with the lowest rated items on his hierarchy list. The assignments involved having him face situations that would cause him to confront his fears in a gradual way, and then work his way up to more and more challenging work. The purpose of this was to help him develop a tolerance for the doubt created by his thoughts so as to reduce their impact and therefore the anxiety they caused. It was also for the purpose of learning the truth of what would happen when he didn't do the compulsion. Further, it helped weaken the habits he had developed around doing his compulsions, so that he could more successfully resist them. His assignments included such things as:
· Backing out of his driveway and then leaving his block without driving back to check or checking his rearview mirror
· Not trying to reassure himself or seek reassurance from others
· Resisting inspecting his car after going out for a drive
· Not checking the news for accident reports
· Not calling the police to question them about accident reports
· Trying to not review past driving events, and instead agreeing that he might have actually hit and killed someone
· Driving around crowded streets and parking lots without going back or checking in any way, and especially doing these things at night when possible
· Never stopping to get out and check for bodies
- Listening to therapy recordings that became gradually more challenging, describing how he had hit and ultimately killed people while driving
· Upon hearing sirens, agreeing that it was emergency vehicles going to pick up the bodies of those he had hit
· Generally agreeing with any thoughts of having hit people or animals
· Reading articles about hit-and-run drivers being convicted and going to jail
· Watching videos of cars hitting people
· Viewing ads and reading articles on the hazards of distracted driving
It took Don eight months of steady, daily work to be able to finally gain control of his symptoms, and to be able to drive normally again. There were both good and difficult days along the way. No one gets well perfectly. "I feel like I got my life back," he said. "I'm really glad we didn't sell that car."
If you would like to read more about what Dr. Penzel has to say about OCD, take a look at his self-help book, "Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders: A Complete Guide to Getting Well and Staying Well," (Oxford University Press, 2000). You can learn more about it at www.ocdbook.com
|Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 January 2015 16:09
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And just a few minutes ago, the NFLPA released an official statement, condemning the suspensions.
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C e n t e r F o r S e x O f f e n d e r M a n a g e m e n t Myths and Facts About Sex Offenders August 2000 There are many misconceptions about sexual offenses, sexual offense victims, and sex offenders in our society. Much has been learned about these behaviors and populations in the past decade and this information is being used to develop more effective criminal justice interventions throughout the country. This document serves to inform citizens, policy makers, and practitioners about sex offenders and their victims, addressing the facts that underlie common assumptions both true and false in this rapidly evolving field. ¨ Myth: "Most sexual assaults are committed by strangers." þ Fact: Most sexual assaults are committed by someone known to the victim or the victim's family, regardless of whether the victim is a child or an adult. Adult Victims: Statistics indicate that the majority of women who have been raped know their assailant. A 1998 National Violence Against Women Survey revealed that among those women who reported being raped, 76% were victimized by a current or former husband, live-in partner, or date (Tjaden and Thoennes, 1998). Also, a Bureau of Justice Statistics study found that nearly 9 out of 10 rape or sexual assault victimizations involved a single offender with whom the victim had a prior relationship as a family member, intimate, or acquaintance (Greenfeld, 1997). Child Victims: Approximately 60% of boys and 80% of girls who are sexually victimized are abused by someone known to the child or the child's family (Lieb, Quinsey, and Berliner, 1998). Relatives, friends, baby-sitters, persons in positions of authority over the child, or persons who supervise children are more likely than strangers to commit a sexual assault. Established in June 1997, CSOM's goal is to enhance public safety by preventing further victimization through improving the management of adult and juvenile sex offenders who are in the community. A collaborative effort of the Office of Justice Programs, the National Institute of Corrections, and the State Justice Institute, CSOM is administered by the Center for Effective Public Policy and the American Probation and Parole Association. ¨ Myth: "The majority of sexual offenders are caught, convicted, and in prison." þ Fact: Only a fraction of those who commit sexual assault are apprehended and convicted for their crimes. Most convicted sex offenders eventually are released to the community under probation or parole supervision. Many women who are sexually assaulted by intimates, friends, or acquaintances do not report these crimes to police. Instead, victims are most likely to report being sexually assaulted when the assailant is a stranger, the victim is physically injured during the assault, or a weapon is involved in the commission of the crime. A 1992 study estimated that only 12% of rapes were reported (Kilpatrick, Edmunds, and Seymour, 1992). The National Crime Victimization Surveys conducted in 1994, 1995, and 1998 indicate that only 32% of sexual assaults against persons 12 or older were reported to law enforcement. (No current studies indicate the rate of reporting for child sexual assault, although it generally is assumed that these assaults are equally under-reported.) The low rate of reporting leads to the conclusion that the approximate 265,000 convicted sex offenders under the authority of corrections agencies in the United States (Greenfeld, 1997) represent less than 10% of all sex offenders living in communities nationwide. While sex offenders constitute a large and increasing population of prison inmates, most are eventually released to the community. Some 60% of those 265,000 convicted sex offenders noted above were supervised in the community, whether directly following sentencing or after a term of incarceration in jail or prison. Short of incarceration, supervision allows the criminal justice system the best means to maintain control over offenders, monitor their residence, and require them to work and participate in treatment. As a result, there is a growing interest in providing community supervision for this population as an effective means of reducing the threat of future victimization. ¨ Myth: "Most sex offenders reoffend." þ Fact: Reconviction data suggest that this is not the case. Further, reoffense rates vary among different types of sex offenders and are related to specific characteristics of the offender and the offense. Persons who commit sex offenses are not a homogeneous group, but instead fall into several different categories. As a result, research has identified significant differences in reoffense patterns from one category to another. Looking at reconviction rates alone, one large-scale analysis (Hanson and Bussiere, 1998) reported the following differences: • child molesters had a 13% reconviction rate for sexual offenses and a 37% reconviction rate for new, non-sex offenses over a five year period; and 2 • rapists had a 19% reconviction rate for sexual offenses and a 46% reconviction rate for new, non-sexual offenses over a five year period. Another study found reconviction rates for child molesters to be 20% and for rapists to be approximately 23% (Quinsey, Rice, and Harris, 1995). Individual characteristics of the crimes further distinguish recidivism rates. For instance, victim gender and relation to the offender have been found to impact recidivism rates. In a 1995 study, researchers found that offenders who had extrafamilial female victims had a recidivism rate of 18% and those who had extrafamilial male victims recidivated at a rate of 35%. This same study found a recidivism rate for incest offenders to be approximately 9% (Quinsey, Rice, and Harris, 1995). It is noteworthy that recidivism rates for sex offenders are lower than for the general criminal population. For example, one study of 108,580 non-sex criminals released from prisons in 11 states in 1983 found that nearly 63% were rearrested for a non-sexual felony or serious misdemeanor within three years of their release from incarceration; 47% were reconvicted; and 41% were ultimately returned to prison or jail (Bureau of Justice Statistics). It is important to note that not all sex crimes are solved or result in arrest and only a fraction of sex offenses are reported to police. The reliance on measures of recidivism as reflected through official criminal justice system data (i.e., rearrest or reconviction rates) obviously omits offenses that are not cleared through an arrest (and thereby cannot be attributed to any individual offender) or those that are never reported to the police. For a variety of reasons, many victims of sexual assault are reluctant to invoke the criminal justice process and do not report their victimization to the police. For these reasons, relying on rearrest and reconviction data underestimates actual reoffense numbers. ¨ Myth: "Sexual offense rates are higher than ever and continue to climb." þ Fact: Despite the increase in publicity about sexual crimes, the actual rate of reported sexual assault has decreased slightly in recent years. The rate of reported rape among women decreased by 10% from 1990 to 1995 (80 per 100,000 compared to 72 per 100,000) (Greenfeld, 1997). In 1995, 97,460 forcible rapes were reported to the police nationwide, representing the lowest number of reported rapes since 1989. More recently, when examining slightly different measures, it appears that rates have continued to drop. The arrest rate for all sexual offenses (including forcible rape and excluding prostitution) dropped 16% between 1993 and 1998. In 1998, 82,653 arrests were logged for all sexual offenses, compared to 97,955 arrests in 1993 (Federal Bureau of Investigations, 1997 and 1998). 3 ¨ Myth: "All sex offenders are male." þ Fact: The vast majority of sex offenders are male. However, females also commit sexual crimes. In 1994, less than 1% of all incarcerated rape and sexual assault offenders were female (fewer than 800 women) (Greenfeld, 1997). By 1997, however, 6,292 females had been arrested for forcible rape or other sex offenses, constituting approximately 8% of all rape and sexual assault arrests for that year (FBI, 1997). Additionally, studies indicate that females commit approximately 20% of sex offenses against children (ATSA, 1996). Males commit the majority of sex offenses but females commit some, particularly against children. ¨ Myth: "Sex offenders commit sexual crimes because they are under the influence of alcohol." þ Fact: It is unlikely that an individual who otherwise would not commit a sexual assault would do so as a direct result of excessive drinking. Annual crime victim reports indicate that approximately 30% of all reported rapes and sexual assaults involve alcohol use by the offender (Greenfeld, 1998). Alcohol use, therefore, may increase the likelihood that someone already predisposed to commit a sexual assault will act upon those impulses. However, excessive alcohol use is not a primary precipitant to sexual assaults. ¨ Myth: "Children who are sexually assaulted will sexually assault others when they grow up." þ Fact: Most sex offenders were not sexually assaulted as children and most children who are sexually assaulted do not sexually assault others. Early childhood sexual victimization does not automatically lead to sexually aggressive behavior. While sex offenders have higher rates of sexual abuse in their histories than expected in the general population, the majority were not abused. Among adult sex offenders, approximately 30% have been sexually abused. Some types of offenders, such as those who sexually offend against young boys, have still higher rates of child sexual abuse in their histories (Becker and Murphy, 1998). While past sexual victimization can increase the likelihood of sexually aggressive behavior, most children who were sexually victimized never perpetrate against others. 4 ¨ Myth: "Youths do not commit sex offenses." þ Fact: Adolescents are responsible for a significant number of rape and child molestation cases each year. Sexual assaults committed by youth are a growing concern in this country. Currently, it is estimated that adolescents (ages 13 to 17) account for up to one-fifth of all rapes and onehalf of all cases of child molestation committed each year (Barbaree, Hudson, and Seto, 1993). In 1995, youth were involved in 15% of all forcible rapes cleared by arrest— approximately 18 adolescents per 100,000 were arrested for forcible rape. In the same year, approximately 16,100 adolescents were arrested for sexual offenses, excluding rape and prostitution (Sickmund, Snyder, Poe-Yamagata, 1997). The majority of these incidents of sexual abuse involve adolescent male perpetrators. However, prepubescent youths also engage in sexually abusive behaviors. ¨ Myth: "Juvenile sex offenders typically are victims of child sexual abuse and grow up to be adult sex offenders." þ Fact: Multiple factors, not just sexual victimization as a child, are associated with the development of sexually offending behavior in youth. Recent studies show that rates of physical and sexual abuse vary widely for adolescent sex offenders; 20 to 50% of these youth experienced physical abuse and approximately 40 to 80% experienced sexual abuse (Hunter and Becker, 1998). While many adolescents who commit sexual offenses have histories of being abused, the majority of these youth do not become adult sex offenders (Becker and Murphy, 1998). Research suggests that the age of onset and number of incidents of abuse, the period of time elapsing between the abuse and its first report, perceptions of how the family responded to the disclosure of abuse, and exposure to domestic violence all are relevant to why some sexually abused youths go on to sexually perpetrate while others do not (Hunter and Figueredo, in press). ¨ Myth: "Treatment for sex offenders is ineffective." þ Fact: Treatment programs can contribute to community safety because those who attend and cooperate with program conditions are less likely to re-offend than those who reject intervention. The majority of sex offender treatment programs in the United States and Canada now use a combination of cognitive-behavioral treatment and relapse prevention (designed to help sex offenders maintain behavioral changes by anticipating and coping with the problem of relapse). Offense specific treatment modalities generally involve group and/or individual 5 therapy focused on victimization awareness and empathy training, cognitive restructuring, learning about the sexual abuse cycle, relapse prevention planning, anger management and assertiveness training, social and interpersonal skills development, and changing deviant sexual arousal patterns. Different types of offenders typically respond to different treatment methods with varying rates of success. Treatment effectiveness is often related to multiple factors, including: • the type of sexual offender (e.g., incest offender or rapist); • the treatment model being used (e.g., cognitive-behavioral, relapse prevention, psychoeducational, psycho-dynamic, or pharmacological); • the treatment modalities being used; and • related interventions involved in probation and parole community supervision. Several studies present optimistic conclusions about the effectiveness of treatment programs that are empirically based, offense-specific, and comprehensive (Lieb, Quinsey, and Berliner, 1998). The only meta-analysis of treatment outcome studies to date has found a small, yet significant treatment effect—an 8% reduction in the recidivism rate for offenders who participated in treatment (Hall, 1995). Research also demonstrates that sex offenders who fail to complete treatment programs are at increased risk for both sexual and general recidivism (Hanson and Bussiere, 1998). ¨ Myth: "The cost of treating and managing sex offenders in the community is too high—they belong behind bars." þ Fact: One year of intensive supervision and treatment in the community can range in cost between $5,000 and $15,000 per offender, depending on treatment modality. The average cost for incarcerating an offender is significantly higher, approximately $22,000 per year, excluding treatment costs. As noted previously, effective sex offender specific treatment interventions can reduce sexual offense recidivism by 8%. Given the tremendous impact of these offenses on their victims, any reduction in the re-offense rates of sex offenders is significant. Without the option of community supervision and treatment, the vast majority of incarcerated sex offenders would otherwise serve their maximum sentences and return to the community without the internal (treatment) and external (supervision) controls to effectively manage their sexually abusive behavior. Managing those offenders who are amenable to treatment and can be supervised intensively in the community following an appropriate term of incarceration can serve to prevent future victimization while saving taxpayers substantial imprisonment costs (Lotke, 1996). 6 Statistics and Characteristics of Adult and Juvenile Sex Offenders þ Sexual assault statistics: • • • • • 1995 estimates indicate that 260,300 rapes and attempted rapes and nearly 95,000 sexual assaults and threats of sexual assault were committed against persons 12 years of age or older (Greenfeld, 1997). In 1998, 20,608 arrests were made for forcible rape and 62,045 arrests were made for other sexual offenses (FBI, 1998). 43% of all rapes/sexual assaults occur between 6 p.m. and midnight. Six out of every 10 rapes/sexual assaults occur in the homes of victims, family members, or friends (Greenfeld, 1997). Sexual assault victimizations are highest among young adults between the ages of 16 and 19, low income individuals, and urban residents (Greenfeld, 1997). þ Criminal history characteristics of adult sex offenders: • • In 1994, it was estimated that 12% of imprisoned violent sex offenders had a prior conviction for rape or sexual assault, while 61% had a prior felony conviction for other crimes (Greenfeld, 1997). In 1997, approximately 234,000 convicted sex offenders were under the care, custody or control of corrections agencies on an average day. Nearly 60% were under conditional supervision in the community (Greenfeld, 1997). By 1998, this number grew to 265,000. þ Characteristics of juvenile sex offenders: • • • • • • • Juvenile sex offenders are typically between the ages of 13 and 17. They are generally male. 30-60% exhibit learning disabilities and academic dysfunction. Up to 80% have a diagnosable psychiatric disorder. Many have difficulties with impulse control and judgment. 20-50% have histories of physical abuse. 40-80% have histories of sexual abuse. 7 Greenfeld, L., "Sex Offenses and Offenders: An Analysis of Data on Rape and Sexual Assault," U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics (Washington, DC, 1997). Acknowledgements The Center for Sex Offender Management (CSOM) would like to thank Rob Freeman-Longo for principal authorship of this brief. We would also like to thank Donna Reback for her contributions to this document. Kristin Littel and Scott Matson edited the document. Greenfeld, L., "Alcohol and Crime: An Analysis of National Data on the Prevalence of Alcohol Involvement in Crime," National Symposium on Alcohol Abuse and Crime, U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics (Washington, DC, April 57, 1998). Hall, G.C.N., "Sex Offender Recidivism Revisited: A Meta-Analysis of Recent Treatment Studies," Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology 63 (1995): 802809. Contact Center for Sex Offender Management 8403 Colesville Rd., Suite 720 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Phone: (301) 589-9383 Fax: (301) 589-3505 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.csom.org Hanson, R. and Bussiere, M., "Predicting Relapse: A Meta-Analysis of Sexual Offender Recidivism Studies," Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology 66 (1998): 348-364. Hunter, J. and Becker, J., "Motivators of Adolescent Sex Offenders and Treatment Perspectives," in J. Shaw (Ed.), Sexual Aggression, American Psychiatric Press, Inc. (Washington, DC, 1998). References Hunter, J. and Figueredo, A., "The Influence of Personality and History of Sexual Victimization in the Prediction of Offense Characteristics of Juvenile Sex Offenders," Behavior Modification (in press). Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, "Reducing Sexual Abuse through Treatment and Intervention with Abusers," Policy and Position Statement (Beaverton, OR, 1996). Kilpatrick, D., Edmunds, C., and Seymour, A., "Rape in America: A Report to the Nation," National Victim Center (Arlington, VA, 1992). Barbaree, H., Hudson, S., and Seto, M., "Sexual Assault in Society: The Role of the Juvenile Offender," in H. Barbaree, W. Marshall, and S. Hudson (Eds.), The Juvenile Sex Offender (1993): 10-11. Lieb, R., Quinsey, V., and Berliner, L., "Sexual Predators and Social Policy," in M. Tonry (Ed.), Crime and Justice (University of Chicago, 1998): 43-114. Becker, J. and Murphy, W., "What We Know and Don't Know about Assessing and Treating Sex Offenders," Psychology, Public Policy and Law 4 (1998): 116-137. Lotke, E., "Sex Offenders: Does Treatment Work?" Corrections Compendium 21 (1996). Quinsey, V., Rice, M., and Harris, G., "Actuarial Prediction of Sexual Recidivism," Journal of Interpersonal Violence 10 (1995): 85-105. Bureau of Justice Statistics, "Criminal Offender Statistics: Summary Findings," available on BJS website (www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs). Sickmund, M., Snyder, H., and Poe-Yamagata, E., "Juvenile Offenders and Victims: 1997 Update on Violence," Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC, 1997). Center for Sex Offender Management, "Understanding Juvenile Sexual Offending Behavior: Emerging Research, Treatment Approaches, and Management Practices" (Silver Spring, MD, 2000). Tjaden, P. and Thoennes, N., "Prevalence, Incidence, and Consequences of Violence Against Women: Findings from the National Violence Against Women Survey," U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC, 1998). Federal Bureau of Investigations, "Uniform Crime Reports for the United States, 1997," U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Federal Bureau of Investigations, "Uniform Crime Reports for the United States, 1998," U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC. This project was supported by Grant No. 97-WT-VX-K007, awarded by the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Points of view in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. 8


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Many blogs have posted about temporary fixes to the situation, but many of their fixes brings with problems on their own. Here're some of those half-working fixes I've seen:
- Remove the setuid bit in the ARDAgent executable.
This approach actually makes a lot of sense if all you need to tackle is the security hole itself. But it breaks the Apple Remote Management service so if you try to remotely control your Mac with Apple's Remote Desktop software (you need to buy it from Apple), it will no longer work.
- Start up the Apple Remote Management service.
Amazingly, actually starting up the Apple Remote Management service - the very thing that caused the security hole - seems to close the security hole! Running the dreaded exploit script
osascript -e 'tell app "ARDagent" to do shell script "whoami"'after starting up ARM would give you an error message instead of the "root" message. But does this "put out fire with fire" approach make you nervous? What if it goes wrong?
To see what happens if it goes wrong, just restart the ARM service in System Preferences, and try the exploit script again. You've been rooted! So this method does not actually work.
- Edit the file /System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/ARDAgent.app/Contents/Info.plist as root.
- Add the following two lines just before </dict>:
- Save it.
- Start and stop (or stop and start) Apple Remote Management service.
23:47: execution error: ARDAgent got an error: "whoami" doesn't understand the do shell script message. (-1708)
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Cohmunity.com is a spiritual community site that will coach members through business transformation and wealth creation. We focus on business development, personal transformation, and building community.
We want the following elements graphically represented:
The logo should play with emphasis on the word that shows the following:C-OHM-UNITY (play with the symbol 'ohm' being behind or part of the 'ohm') and show that 'unity' is a part of the entire word. But don't actually break up the word with dashes.
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Spirit exists in everything. Energy permeates all things. Our business ventures are as much energetic constructs as our own bodies, minds, and thoughts. Therefore one affects the other. Here at Cohmunity.com we seek to achieve three goals:
* Help you build companies and charities that are conscious and positive
* Create a community of spirited, like-minded individuals who can work together to achieve more than any of us could alone
* Make a lasting and powerful impact on the world around us.
When we heal ourselves and our ventures, that healing reaches the world. When we assist and help others, we in turn allow ourselves to receive that which serves us.
- Tagline: Heal Your Venture. Heal Your Self. Heal the World.
- Ohm symbol behind or part of the 'ohm' within the name
- Melds spirit with business - professional look, not too frou frou
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The Onion, the online satirical newspaper, is used to pushing the envelope, but they may have gone beyond the pale last night at the Oscars.
Twitter users immediately reacted to a tweet sent from @TheOnion that read: "Everyone else seems afraid to say it, but that Quvenzhané Wallis is kind of a c—, right?"
In a world where the "c-word" is universally reviled, slinging it at a nine-year-old is definitely taboo.
The Onion isn't alone in receiving its share of criticism, Oscar host Seth MacFarlane drew heat for a joke at George Clooney's expense that many saw as sexualizing Wallis.
The Onion's CEO issued a public apology today 0n Facebook, which honestly, has just drawn the trolls out of the woodwork, but I suppose it is a start.
Feb. 25, 2013
Dear Readers,
On behalf of The Onion, I offer my personal apology to Quvenzhané Wallis and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the tweet that was circulated last night during the Oscars. It was crude and offensive — not to mention inconsistent with The Onion's commitment to parody and satire, however biting.
No person should be subjected to such a senseless, humorless comment masquerading as satire.
The tweet was taken down within an hour of publication. We have instituted new and tighter Twitter procedures to ensure that this kind of mistake does not occur again.
In addition, we are taking immediate steps to discipline those individuals responsible.
Miss Wallis, you are young and talented and deserve better. All of us at The Onion are deeply sorry.
Steve Hannah
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The battle for the 7th District: golf, basketball and money to other countries
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A liberal group today concluded its "18 Holes with Joe Coors" attack; Coors went after Democratic opponent Ed Perlmutter for supporting the stimulus package; and Perlmutter went after Coors for going to a Nuggets game instead of going after voters.
It's all part of the battle for the 7th Congressional District in Adams and Jefferson counties. Coors is trying to stop Perlmutter's attempt at serving a fourth term.
Perlmutter's campaign released photos showing Coors, his wife Gail, and their campaign spokeswoman, Michelle Yi, at courtside seats at the Nuggets game. Perlmutter spokeswoman Leslie Oliver pointed out that the congressman on Thursday was canvassing for votes in Commerce City with U.S. Rep. Xavier Becerra of Los Angeles. "While Joe sits courtside, Ed keeps working for our side," she said.
Yi pointed the game didn't start until 8 p.m. and Coors has been courting voters since he announced in January.
"Campaigning is hard, and candidates need to relax for an hour or two. Joe Coors likes basketball, and supports the Denver Nuggets," she said. "It's not as if he was pretending to be campaigning."
That was a dig at Perlmutter's campaign, which accidentally released footage on YouTube of Perlmutter. The footage showed staged knocks on doors, and revealed that a person who appeared to be an average voter in a Perlmutter video was actually his video director.


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At the beginning of 2018, with Spectre (and Meltdown), a new class of vulnerabilities was published. In the following months, new variants have been discovered and published under the same pseudonym. Ongoing research and publication of new vulnerabilities and attacks suggest that the topic will continue to be relevant in the future. The common denominator of these vulnerabilities is that they are mostly caused by the architectural (hardware) design of the CPU that affects nearly every computer chip manufactured in the last 20 years.
These vulnerabilities could, if exploited, allow attackers to gain access to data previously considered protected. Possible attacks are called side-channel attacks, in which the execution speed (timing) of certain operations could allow the removal of memory contents that are normally not accessible. From a security perspective, the concerns include the breaking of boundaries within virtualized environments.
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American and Canadian citizens must have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended return date in order to enter and depart the country. Each traveler is responsible for ensuring that his/her passport is up to date. Citizens of other nationalities should check with respective authorities before departure. Please ensure that the name on your passport matches all travel documents we have issued. If this is not the case, please contact us immediately.
Your passport must have at least one blank page for the entry stamp. This cannot include the 'endorsement' page at the back.
Please make a photocopy of your passport's identification page and keep it separate from your original. It's also a good idea to leave a digital copy with someone at home. This may speed up the replacement process should you lose your passport.
Visas can be purchased in US Dollars at the port of entry upon arrival, with the following items present: valid passport, travel itinerary, return/onward ticket, and cash payment.
Prices are as follows: US$30 (single entry), US$50 (double entry), US$60 (multiple entry) for American citizens. Note that Canadian citizens are only able to obtain single entry visas on arrival at a cost of US$75. These requirements change often and therefore it is best that you check with Zimbabwe Embassies for the most up-to-date visa information.
Please note; if you are looking to travel in and out of the country a double entry visa will be required. Please speak with your travel representatives for more information.
The Governments of the Republics of Zambia and Zimbabwe are pleased to announce the re-launch of the Kavango Zambezi Trans-Frontier Conservation Area (KAZA) Uni-Visa on 21 December 2016.
The Uni-Visa will be issued at a standard fee of US$50. Guests must have US$50 cash available for payment in the event there are no credit card payment facilities at the port of entry.
Validity - the KAZA Uni-Visa will be valid for 30 days and act as a multiple entry visa as long as visitors remain in Zimbabwe and Zambia i.e. visitors can cross into Zimbabwe/Zambia as frequently as they like within the 30 day period.
The Uni-Visa is only available at the following ports of entry:
Harry Mwaanga Airport (Livingstone)
Victoria Falls Land Border
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Cancellation and Medical Insurance is highly recommended as it can safeguard against the expenses associated with in-country medical emergencies, lost or delayed baggage and emergency cancelation or interruption of your trip. Please ensure your policy will provide you with upfront medical coverage so that you are not responsible for a hefty doctor's bill while away. Insurance can be purchased through us.
Currently Required Vaccinations: None
Yellow fever certificate is not required for transit between South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe or Botswana.
Malaria risks do exist though they are extremely rare. The risk is less at higher elevations or in hotter locations. Speak to your medical practitioner for more details. Immunizations against hepatitis B and tuberculosis are recommended. HIV/AIDS are at a high risk throughout the country and precautions should be taken.
We recommend consulting the World Health Organization and your physician to help you make decisions about the right vaccinations for your travels." Here is the link to the WHO's vaccination recommendation info: http://apps.who.int/tools/geoserver/www/ith/index.html
We always recommend that you see a doctor or health-care provider who specializes in Travel Medicine. They will best determine your vaccination and medication needs based on your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, planned activities and up-to-the-minute requirement changes.
If there are any medical items that are essential to your health, such as prescription drugs or corrective eye wear, bring duplicates and divide them between your checked bags and hand luggage. While non-prescription drugs such as aspirin are generally available, it is difficult to replace prescription items.
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From late May through to August is the country's winter, which sees locals and tourists enjoying days of clear skies and warm temperatures and nights that range from cool to cold. This is the best time to see wildlife and also the busiest time of year for most areas as it is the time of school holidays for many children, especially from mid-July to mid-September. From December to March is the country's rainy season, with higher eastern regions receiving more rain than lower western ones. Temperatures begin to rise in September and October, drawing wildlife to the limited water resources, making for great game viewing.
For up-to-date forecasts, check weather.com.
Electricity: Electricity in Zimbabwe is supplied at 220/230V. For the most part, Type G British sockets and Type D Indian sockets are used.
We advise not to bring a hair dryer as it could blow a fuse.
Phone: Roaming charges vary between carriers, but tend to be quite costly. Consult your phone provider prior to departure to discuss overseas rates and international package options. It is also possible to purchase a SIM card locally to avoid international charges when calling numbers within Zimbabwe. (You should check to see that your cell phone is SIM card compatible.)
Internet: Is not accessible from the camp rooms, most lodges do have wireless or a shared business computer in the main area to check email. Local connections are exceptionally slow and can be costly (as much as $10 per half hour). Smartphones such as BlackBerrys and iPhones will actually download data much faster than computers. Again, roaming and data charges can be exceptionally high – so please talk to your phone provider to pre-purchase a data plan for when you are on safari.
The Zimbabwean Dollar was abandoned early 2009. The country has adopted a multi-currency scheme; the US Dollar and South African Rand can be used for domestic transactions. The Botswana Pula, Euro and UK £ are also accepted. Generally speaking, we advise bringing $50 -75 USD per day, per person, for spending money. Be sure to bring lots of small bills for porters, wait staff and housekeeping (not obligatory and based on your satisfaction).
Capital: Harare
Language: English (Official), Shona (Official), Sindebele (Official and National)
Currency: US Dollar (USD)
Religion: 50 % Syncretic, 25% Christian, 24% Indigenous beliefs
Time Zone: UTC + 02
Electricity: 220/50 Hz
Telephone: Country code for calling you from outside Zimbabwe is 263
Calling North America: Dial 001 and your 10 digit number
Emergency numbers in Zimbabwe: Medical Rescue: 994; Police: 995; Fire: 993.


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The Nickie and Ricky Rivers Show is broadcasting live from the road, and it's a bumpy ride. The D list guests include Vegas lounge singers Shecky Scagnetti and Edie Buffet, New Age guru Celeste Ethereal, home economist Phoebe St. Self, and gossip columnist Polly Pettegolo. Everyone is on the show to plug their own cable TV shows, and what starts out as a yawn fest quickly heats up when egos and personalities clash. It sounds like every other talk show until one of the featured guests is murdered off stage. Can this mystery be solved? Will it help the ratings? Must the show go on? Might as well, there's nothing else on...
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A murder mystery is a type of dinner theater performance in which audience members cooperate with each other and interact with the performers in order to solve a fictitious murder scene. Murder mysteries are most often comedic in nature and performed in coordination with a meal.
Prior to the show starting the cast will mingle with the audience members going table to table introducing themselves. This is a great way for you to mingling with crazy characters and shady suspects while getting some insight as to just who each character is. As the night continues you will get to interrogate the suspects, gather the clues, and work with your team to help our mystery experts crack the case before the killer gets away!
Audience member are encouraged to put together an outfit that will complement the show you are about to see. This is another great way for you to feel like you are part of the show. However, if you choose not to dress up, we suggest that you dress up to have a good time!
The goal of a murder mystery is for participants to enjoy a great meal, make new friends and gather clues provided throughout the evening and use them to deduce the identity and motive of the "murderer." Prizes are awarded to the table that is closest to solving the mystery and one to the table that does not even come close!
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Leyte belongs to the Visayas group of islands and lies on the eastern part of the Philippines.
Leyte has a colorful history. The islanders of Leyte were among the first to welcome the Spaniards but they were also among the first to resist the Spanish invaders. The early revolts and uprising against the encroaching Spaniards was started by the freedom, war–like, heavily tattooed inhabitants of Leyte. In Leyte, the early seeds of nationalism were planted.
In 1521, after the perilous crossing half way around the globe Magellan reached the island of Homonhon. The friendly natives welcomed and fed the starving sailors. After stocking up on supplies, Magellan set sail for to the island of Limasawa, Leyte. He entered into a blood compact with Rajah Kolambu. On Eastern Sunday, March 31, of that year, was celebrated the First Mass in the Philippines. Some historical researchers, however, are now disputing this. However a recent publication by the National Historical Institute supports its initial claim that Limasawa was the site of the First Mass.
The Spanish occupation of the Phillippine islands was riddled with revolts and uprising. First off on the scene was a religious uprising lead by Bancao, the Limasawa chief, and his high priest, Pagail in 1622. The revolt began in Carigara and spread to neighboring towns before it was quelled. This revolt lasted for 27 years. Then the Sumuroy rebellion which was gaining popular support in Samar found its foot hold in Leyte. Rebels burned churches and convents in retaliation of the excesses and avarices of the friars.
In 1768, Leyte and Samar were separated into two provinces. Leyte now is a politico-military province. The set up continued until the end of Spanish rule, when Gen. Vicente Lukban took over Leyte and Samar in the name of the Revolutionary Government.
World War II put Leyte on the map of world history. Leyte is the site of the fiercest and largest naval battle in world history. Known as the Battle of the Leyte Gulf in the World War II, the four day battle culminated in the beachhead landing of the Allied forces headed by Gen. McArthur. The successful naval and air battle in the Leyte Gulf includes the naval fighting of the Battle of the Sibuyan Sea, the Battle of Surigao Strait, the Battle of Cape Engaño and the Battle off Samar.
In the Battle of the Leyte Gulf, the Japanese first launched its kamikaze attacks against the Allied forces. The Battle of the Leyte Gulf is celebrated annually with a ceremony known as the Leyte Landing, in which the heroic courage of both the Filipino guerrilla soldiers, and Allied forces are remembered and honoured.
On May 22, 1959, the province was divided into Leyte and Southern Leyte. In 1992 Biliran became a separate province of its own.
Leyte is now divided into three provinces: Leyte, Biliran and Southern Leyte. Southern Leyte is includes the island of Panaon. Biliran is a small island on the northern coast connected from the Leyte mainland by a bridge.
The major cities in Leyte are, Tacloban City, Ormoc City on the northwest of Leyte, Bayabay City on the western coast, and Maasin City on the south.
Recently, Tacloban City turned into a Highly Urbanized City ( HUC), by virtue of the November 2008 plebiscite. As a Highly Urbanized City, it is independent of the supervision of the Leyte Province, and a lone congressional district. Proponents of the HUC status believed that by being an HUC Tacloban City government will attract more investors and business.
Leyte is known for the Tongonan Geothermal Power Plant in Tongonan, a demonstration of using natural resources to provide electricity to the province and even neighbouring islands.
The prime exports of Leyte include coconut, and abaca. It is also the home of coconut wine called "tuba". Aged for six months to a year, this "tuba" is then called bahalina, priced liquor in every occasion. The municipality of Palo is known for its smooth bahalina, whose recipes and techniques are guarded family secrets.
The town of Dagami in Leyte produces binagol, moron, sagmanai and roscas. These delicacies are a must-have in every town fiesta, and occasions. Binagol (sweetened taro pudding with nuts) is made from talyan - a root crop specie like gabi that is endemic to Palapag Northern Samar. Talyan is grounded, and mixed with eggs, coconut milk, sugar, butter, nuts and chocolate. The mix is packed into the half of a polished coconut shell called "bagol," covered with banana leaves steamed, tied securely with a string, and then steamed. Hence the name binagol which means placed in a "bagol".
"Moron" is pronounced with a stress on the second syllable. It is made of ground rice cooked in coconut milk, flavored with tablea, and wrapped in banana leaf. Sagmani is another suman made of gabi or sweet potatoes cooked with coconut cream, sugar and sometimes coconut meat.
There are many things to do around Leyte catering to one's interest, budget, and preference.
Historical Sites
Leyte is one historical island, from welcoming the party of the Ferdinand Magellan when he circumnavigated the world to being the site of the bloodiest Naval Battle in world history. Tacloban, the capital of Leyte was the seat of the Philippine Government during the Liberation of 1944. History buffs will enjoy combing through the different historical sites in Leyte.
Gen. Douglas Macarthur Landing Memorial
The Liberation of the Philippines by the Allied Forces in 1944 headed by the party of Gen. McArthur is immortalized by life sized statues in Red Beach, Palo, Leyte. This event is celebrated annually every 20th of October. It is also the site of the 50th Leyte Landing Anniversary Commemorative Rock Garden of Peace.
Hill 522 Ginhangdan Hill
Ginhangdan Hill is entrance to the first liberated town of Palo in 1944 . The town suffered heavy bombardment to destroy the garrisons built by the Japanese artillery units. Foxholes built by the Japanese still exist. A memorial marker built by Mie Prefecture in memory of the lives lost in the battle. Guinhangdan is in Palo, Leyte, 12 kilometers form Tacloban.
Hill 120
Hill 120 is also called Catmon Hill which is located in Dulag Leyte. On October 20, 1944, the first American flag was raised by the Liberation Forces on this hill after heavy fighting. The Hill offers a panoramic view of Leyte Gulf and surrounding coastal towns. A historical park, it features a landscaped garden with tropical flowers and shrubs with benches, and concrete tables with canopy as well as restrooms. There is also an open-air stage where memorial programs are held annually.
Battle of Baluarte Marker
Baluarte in Brgy. Minuhang, Barugo, Leyte, is the site of the historic battle between Filipino guerrillas and Japanese Imperial Forces at dawn of August 24, 1944. The Battle of Baluarte suffered no casualty on the Filipino guerilla's side while everyone in the Japanese Imperial Army was all killed except for one.
Hilongos Bell Tower
The Hilongos Bell Tower is the highest existing bell tower built during the Spanish era. The Bell Tower also served as watch post for marauding pirates from the south in Mindanao.
Japanese War Memorial Cemetery
The Japanese War Memorial Cemetery in Brgy. San Diego, Burauen is one of the few Japanese cemeteries in Leyte. Thousand of Japanese soldiers are buried in this cemetery. Japanese tour groups frequently visit the site to pay respects to the Japanese soldiers who died in the bloody battle of 1944. A remnant of the airfield built by the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II still exists for visitors to see.
Buga-Buga Hills
Buga Buga Hills was the mountain stronghold of Gen. Suzuki. Thousands of Japanese soldiers died defending Buga Buga Hills from the Allied Forces, who also lost a huge number of their men in an effort to cordon off the hill and isolate the Japanese troops. Buga Buga is another favourite among Japanese Tour groups. Bone hunting expeditions are also popular in the area. Buga Buga Hills is located in Villaba Leyte.
Philippine-Japan Peace Memorial
This impressive memorial in Carlota Hills, Ormoc City was a gift from the Nagoya and Gifu Prefectures. A token of friendship and peace form the Japanese people to the Philippines. La Carlota Hills affords visitors with a panoramic view of Ormoc City.
Boy Scout Monument
The Boy Scout Monument is the very first Boy Scout Monument created in human form in 1941. It is found in a Rotunda at Fatima Village, Tacloban City on the way to the airport.
Monument of the Filipino Soldier
The monument is a tribute to the Filipino World War II soldiers and veterans who offered their supreme sacrifice for the freedom. Located in the Rotunda at Brgy. Pawing, Palo, Leyte.
Palo Metropolitan Cathedral
The Palo Cathedral was built by Augustinian friars in 1596. The church was converted into an evacuation hospital of the Allied Forces of Liberation and a refuge of civilians during World War II. From the Church, can be seen the famous Hill 522. The Cathedral features artworks in intricate finishing by local artisans such as the gold-plated altar and carved Stations of the Cross.
Sta. Fe Community Museum
The Community Museum in Sta. Fe is a fine example of historical awareness on grassroots level. Initiated by the municipal government of Sta.Fe, the museum was built to house antiques dating back to the Spanish per, Chinese porcelain jars, and WW II mementos. The museum is in the compound of the Sta. Fe Municipal Hall
Natural Formations
Leyte is a complete outdoors experience, found all in one island. Enjoy go mountain climbing, anywhere in Burauen , to Lake Danao in Ormoc. Stumble into breath taking waterfalls hidden in dense jungles in Biliran . The world famous San Juanico Strait is perfect for kayaking . The protected fish sanctuaries of Sogod Bay are perfect for snorkelling, and diving for whale sharks. The long undulating coastline of Leyte will give you stretches of beach for swimming and picnics. The towns of Tanuan all the way to Tolosa and Dulag are popular skim boarding sites. Southern Leyte offers numerous caves of varying sizes for caving adventures. Relax and laze on the many pristine white sand beaches of Cuatro Islas, Higatangan, Maripipi, and Sambawan. Oftentimes you have the island to yourself, away from the throngs of the crowd.
San Juanico Strait
The world's narrowest yet most navigable strait lies between the islands of Samar and Leyte. Beautiful islets are scattered on this emerald green waters punctuated by infinite whirlpools. Most ideal for kayaking, and snorkelling.
Tadyaw Beach Resort
Hands down, this is one of the best beach resort in Leyte, on the Pacific side. Tadyaw, in Tolosa Leyte is a landscaped garden resort, with manicured lawns. It has abundant space in between picnic kiosks, good shower area, and outstanding restrooms. The sparkling jet black sand beach is a good site for skim boarding. The resort has a small restaurant that serves short orders.
Mt. Kankahanay
A virgin forest at 4,000 ft. above sea level. Mt. Kankahay in Jaro Leyte is a haven for hunting game, but shooting game is no longer advised. A good site for mountain climbing.
Mahagnao National Park
Mahagnao National Park in Burauen is an established national park since 1937. It is a dormant with a huge crater turned that turned into a lake. There are multiple hot springs for soaking, and lagoons for swimming. See beautiful giant ferns, wild orchids, and wild birds.
Leyte Mountain Trail
The Leyte Mountain Trail is an outstanding trekking area which starts from the Mahagnao Natural Park in, Burauen to Lake Danao Natural Park in Ormoc, a distance of approximately 40 km. This rainforest tour of three to four days takes you to the beautiful lakes of – Mahagnao, Malagsum, Casudsu-ran and Danao. Be amazed by the spectacular Guinaniban Falls, and the breathtaking view of mountains, forests, plains and the island of Samar and Leyte from the crest of the central Amandiwing Mountain Range. Enjoy the heady profusion of tropical flora and fauna including colourful insects, butterflies, dragonflies, bugs, giant millipedes, deers, wild boars, monkeys, birds, orchids, and giant ferns. There are four resting huts along the trail. At present the trail currently closed to hikers and mountaineers for security reason. An alternative route is to visit each part from separate entry points – Mahagnao in Buarauen, and Lake Danao in Ormoc. We will update you as soon as this trail is declared open.
Tongonan Hotsprings National Park
The Tongonan Geothermal Power Plant is located inside the Tongonan Hotsprings National Park. This is the first geothermal power plant to operate in the Philippines. This valley of geothermal power can supply electricity to the whole region when fully developed.
Kalanggaman Island, Palompon Leyte.
Kalanggaman is a two hectare small island paradise between north of Cebu and Leyte. The island belongs to the town of Palompon, Leyte; it is about an hour ride by boat either from Palompon or Villaba, Leyte. The island has two white sand bars, one which protrudes towards the east and the other at the southern end. The eastern sand bar stretches for more than 200 meters into the sea, while the other one is only half as long which is submerged under water during high tides. There are no inhabitants except for fishermen who make the island as their rest stop before they embark again for fishing. The crossing from Kalanggaman to Leyte is noted to be treacherous especially towards late in the afternoon. It is always advised to go there in the morning.
Tabuk Marine Sanctuary, Tabuk, Palompon
Tabuk Island is a mangrove sanctuary protected by the municipality of Palompon. The 3-storey watch-tower in Tabuk Island is perfect for viewing the mangrove forest, and the adjacent main town of Palompon. It is also perfect for catching the colourful sunsets. A boardwalk through the mangrove forest takes you to see numerous fishes swimming freely. Wild ducks and migratory birds make this spot a stopover in their journey. On the other side of the mangrove is thousands of sleeping giant bats hanging upside down on trees. There are also picnic cottages next to the sea for swimming.
Lake Danao
Located in Ormoc City, 125 km. from Tacloban City. A violin-shaped lake 2,100 feet above sea level and 3 km, long; hemmed by cloud-capped-mountain ranges of undetermined depth; wild animals roaming its surrounding forest; hunter's paradise; lake said to be the habitat of giant eel.
Cuatro Islas ( Four Islands)
A forty-five minute pumpboat ride off the coast of Inopacan town in Leyte are four lovely islands namely, Digyo, Apid, Mahaba, and Himokilan. These small islands are bordered by fine white sand and beautiful coral gardens, the best in Leyte Island. A total of 287 species of reef building corals can be found in the islands waters. Cuatro Islas is also a rich fishing ground. Himokilan, the largest of the four, and Mahaba Islands are both inhabited. Himokilan is home to the big and delicious coconut-cracking crabs called. Digyo, the smallest of the four, is a declared sea turtle sanctuary. With only four families living in it, Digyo is practically empty except for coconut trees, shrubs, grasses, and fine white sand. There are no beach resorts in the four islands; therefore it is a must to bring lots of water and food for the day.
Mt. Pangasugan Ecopark
This jungle valley in Brgy. Pangasugan, Baybay, Leyte was once the research site of a team of scientist from nearby Visayas State University (former VISCA) whose aim was to study and catalogue endemic flora and fauna among others. The local government turned the valley into an Ecopark when the research ended. Pangasugan is one of the few remaining virgin rainforests in the Philippines. Its rich ecosystem includes plant and animal species many of which are considered endangered like flying lemurs and tarsiers. Guided tours to the jungle is available at the Baybay Tourism Office.
The Philippines is an island of a hundred festivals. We live tropical life to the core, the hot sun and the warm seas makes us very gay and fun loving. We live for each day and celebrate life to the fullest. Like every Filipino, Leyteños love to party and our festivals are a unique blend of religion, animism, paganism and merry. Our celebrations are punctuated by food galore and "tuba" a coconut wine. Naturally no festival is complete without dancing, hours and hours of dancing and singing!
Palo's Holy Week Traditions ( every Good Friday; Palo, Leyte)
Palo, Leyte was declared in the Diocesan Synod of 1910 as a center of faith and religiousity in Eastern Visayas. Oldest of Palo's Holy Week traditions is the Penitentes, a penitential fraternity of cassocked, barefoot, and hooded members organized by Fray Pantaleon de le Fuente, OFM in 1984 supposedly to replace the flagellants, fanatics who whipped themselves or have themselves whipped to atone for wrong doings. The church authorities were alarmed by flagellants whose cult of fanatics was gaining momentum among the faithful.
Turugpo (every Black Saturday; Brgy. Camansi, Carigara, Leyte)
Turugpo is traditional jousts of native carabaos (pasungay) and horses (paaway). Cockfight (karambola) is another attraction. This is day long affair.
Sunduan ha Carigara (Easter Sunday; Carigara, Leyte)
Sunduan takes place on an Easter Sunday. This celebration commemorates the resurrection of Christ. A colourful parade of songs and dances and floats depicts the rich history of the town of Carigara, once a capital of Leyte.
Sanggutan Festival (May 18; Barugo, Leyte)
The Barugo Sanggutan Festival honors the age-old process of coconut wine (tuba). Sanggutan comes from the word "sanggut" or scythe which is a tool used to gather sap from the coconut buds. The collected sap is then fermented to make "tuba". Tuba making has been and will always be a part of the life of the Barugueño. Sanggutan, the festival, is a dance of celebration. It is dance of men (the mananggetes) and women (their wives, sisters, daughters) involved in the production of the red wine. It is also a dance of men and women enjoying the spirit of this gift from, literally, up high. The costumes are the everyday wear of the mananggete and his family, which is to say the dominant color is red, because the tuba dyes everything and everyone that it touches.
Pasaka Festival (August 14; Tanauan, Leyte)
A dance parade and street pageantry showing the culture of the town of Tanauan as it honors its patron saint, Our Lady of the Assumption. Pasaka connotes warm welcome, progress, and religious homage, and is the native word for assumption. The dance parade is a symbolic send-off of Our Lady of the Assumption where dancers in native costumes carry offerings to the town's patroness as she is assured into heaven.
Lubi-Lubi Festival (August 15; Calubian, Leyte)
Lubi Lubi is a dance festival extolling the many uses of the coconut parts as costumes, props, and accessories. The dance is in homage to the town's patron saints, Our Lady of Fatima and St. Roque. This street dance and merrymaking depicts the origin of the town's name, which means abundance of coconuts (lubi) which is considered as the "tree of life."
Buyogan Festival (August 19; Abuyog, Leyte)
Adjudged as one of the ten best festivals of the Philippines, Buyogan's artistic choreography and realistic costumes focus on the appearance and movement of the honeybee locally called"buyog" from where the town's name originated.
Leyte Gulf Landing's Anniversary (October 20; Palo and Dulag, Leyte)>
The Anniversary is a commemorative program which marks the anniversary of the Ocotber 20, 1944 landing on Leyte of the Allied Forces of Liberation. The historic event is usually attended by national government officials and dignitaries from embassies of United States, Japan, and Australia as well as World War II veterans who come on a sentimental journey.
Karisyohan han Pasko ha Palo (December 6 – January 6; Palo, Leyte)
The town of Palo, which is the religious center of Eastern Visayas, is transformed into a veritable "Christmas Village" where the whole community participates in the beautiful Filipino traditions of celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. In 1989, Enrico M. Saboren, a tenor based in California, started to decorate his family ancestral house with artistic Christmas decor from abroad. This "House of Fantasy" fascinates people from all walks of life who make it a point to visit Palo to enjoy the unique sights. As part of its annual entertainment, community competitions like best decorated barangay, best belen( nativity scene), best parol (lantern), old traditions of pastores and Christmas carol singing, drum and bugle corps, and other festivities make Christmas in Palo truly enjoyable.
Leyte is accessible by air, land and sea. Tacloban City, the regional center is the transportation hub for both inter and intra regional tours. A traveller can traverse the Philippines, from up north (Manila) to Leyte, down south to Mindanao, through the Philippine-Japan Friendship Highway. Fast sea-crafts (SuperCat) ply the Cebu-Ormoc City route daily. The Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Cebu Pacific Air service the Manila-Tacloban City and Cebu-Tacloban City routes, with a number of Boeing and Airbus aircraft flights daily.
Manila to Tacloban by Plane:
Flight Schedule from Manila -Tacloban and Tacloban- Manila (Daily)
Philippine Airline Manila to Tacloban:
Cebu Pacific Manila to Tacloban:
Zest Air Manila – Tacloban Daily:
4:00 AM and 5:55AM
Manila to Tacloban by Bus:
From Pasay Bus Terminal, and Cubao (Farmers) Bus Station, take Buses that go to Tacloban. The fare is P700.00 for air-conditioned and P600.00 for non air-con, inclusive of ferry ticket). Price quoted is off peak season. During Christmas, Holy Week and All Saints Day fare can increase by 50%.
Ormoc City
Obrero St., Ormoc City
Tel.No.:(053)561-9744 to 47
Fax No.:(053)561-4065
Bantigue, Ormoc City
Fax No.:(053)255-4906
Cor. I Larrazabal & Bonifacio
Sts., Ormoc City
Tel. No.:(053)255-4306
Bonifacio St., Ormoc City
Tel. No.:(053)255-2540/255-2211
Real St., Ormoc City
Lopez Jaena St., Ormoc City
Aviles St., Ormoc City
Tel. No.:(053)255-5744
Purok Dama de Noche
Mejia Subd., Hi-way
Brgy. San Isidro, Ormoc City
Tel. No.:(053)255-3222/561-8079
mabini St., Ormoc City
Tel. No.:(053)255-2640/561-9841
Osmeña St., Ormoc City
Tel. No.:(053)255-5053/561-3550
City Appliance Building
Real Cor. Solidor Sts., Ormoc City
Tel. No.:(053)255-8439
Conception St.,Can-adieng
Ormoc City
Tel. No.:(053)255-4882/4303
J. Rizal St., Ormoc City
Tel. No.:(053)255-3214/561-9640
Rizal St., Ormoc City
Tel. No.:(053)255-5210
Corner Lopez jaena & J. Navarro Sts., Ormoc City
Tel. No.:(053)255-2517
Baybay City
Palermo Hotel
Mabini St, Baybay City
+63 (053) 335-2442
VSU Guesthouse
VSU Compound ,
(053) 335 2647
Baybay Leyte
Uptown Plaza
Magsaysay Ave., Baybay City
Kilim Bay Pension House
Brgy. Kilim, Baybay City
GV Pension
Bonifacio St., Baybay City
JR Pension House
(053) 335 2471
30 de Deciembre St., Baybay City
Baybay Town House
(053) 325 2614
30 de Deceimbre corner Bonifacio Streets,
Baybay City
Palompon, Leyte
Carlyns Beach Resort, Sitio Badian,
Lomonon, Palompon
A beach resort 13 km away from Villaba. There are several tables and kiosk for day picnic at P150 to P100.00 per day. Carlyns has a pebbled beach with steps going down to the beach from the road. No parking area. Overnight accommodation is available on a two story house. Second floor are airconditioned with private bath, and a view of the sea. Fan rooms with common bath are on the ground floor. rooms below have electric fans only with common bath outside.
Lingganay Beach Resort ,
Lomonon Palompon
This beach offers good snorkelling due to good underwater vegetation and healthy coral growth. Situated on a rocky promontory, small steps lead down to the beach. Picnic kiosks available for day trips. Offers no overnight accommodation.
Juan-Titang Beach Resort,
Sabang, Palompon
Juan Titang is 2 km form the main center of Palompon. The resort offers a good function area for family parties and other gatherings. A small restaurant serves food. Four single suite cottages at P1,000.00 , a 2-bedroom cottages at P500.00 and 3-bedroom cottage at P800.00 (Jan 2008 rates). They have an open space for big celebrations. There is also a restaurant for orders.
San Juan Beach Resort, Sabang Palompon.
San Juan Beach Resort is separated from the beach by the national hi-way, to compensate the resort has their own swimming pool for the guests. This is a two-storey resort has eight rooms The rate includes free breakfast. Common bathroom. Mon and Mila Beach Resort, Tagbubunga, Villaba. Mon and Milas lies between Villaba and Palompon. Clear waters. Good coral formation for snorkelling. Overnight accommodation available : 3 three bedroom bungalows for rent with airconditioning Nipa hut cottage on the side with 3 bedrooms, common toilet and bath


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Timeshare Industry Continues to Grow and Attract New
According to the newly released 2016 U.S. Shared Vacation Ownership Consolidated
Owners Report from the ARDA International
Foundation (AIF), the
timeshare industry remains healthy, showing that owners have become
increasingly engaged with their timeshare and the timeshare lifestyle, while
the industry continues to attract new buyers.
With 9.2 million households in
America already owning a timeshare, the timeshare industry still continues to
attract new owners for three core reasons:
The current make up of timeshare
owners also revealed how diverse owners are:
Owners are also highly educated,
with about 63% having at least a four-year college degree. The median household
income for timeshare owners is $81,311, much higher than the median household
income of $54,000 for the U.S. on average. With this higher income, owners are
spending a varying amount of money to purchase their timeshares:
Once purchased, owners are loving
their properties, with seven out of 10 owners saying they would recommend
timeshare ownership based upon their experience. In addition, a large majority
(77%) of timeshare owners took a vacation at a timeshare resort during 2015, a
very promising sign headed into the future.
The report was conducted by Leger and commissioned by the ARDA
International Foundation. For more
details, see ARDA's infographic and for a copy of the full study, visit www.arda.org/foundation.
A Journey and Friend
At ARDA World 2017, we passed the torch of leadership from Steve Weisz, who just finished his stellar two-year term as ARDA Chairman, to the new Chairman Mark Wang. During this period of transition, I want to take the time to share the heartfelt appreciation we are all feeling for everything Steve Weisz has done for ARDA and our members in his impressive turn as leader.In the last two years under his very capable hands, ARDA faced head-on all the challenges of a consolidating industry with a disciplined strategy to navigate the shifting components and implement key changes to remain nimble. And with his focused leadership, we have developed a new strategic plan that will guide our association through the rest of this decade.In short, he has left your association stronger and on a more sustainable path, in light of the changes that consolidation and new business models have meant for ARDA and vacation ownership as a whole.On a personal note, it has been an honor and a pleasure to work with Steve—I truly feel I am a better executive for the experience. I look forward to seamlessly moving forward with Mark Wang in our strategic plan process, as Steve also had a hand in making sure that succession plan would be smooth and ready to deploy.So we say a heartfelt thank-you to Steve for all that he has given to our association – we are grateful, and I am proud of all we have achieved together during this time and that I can truly call you a friend.-- Howard C. Nusbaum
Copyright 2014. American Resort Development Assoc. All rights reserved.


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EDMONTON - lf the polls are to be believed — and given the recent track record of Canadian pollsters, there's room for healthy skepticism — we're all about to become residents of Don Iveson's Edmonton.
Whether or not you think Iveson is the best choice to lead city council, the fact that he and his campaign have done such an effective job of capturing the public imagination says a lot about the city we've become in the last nine years. And the kind of city we want to be four or eight years from now.
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This campaign presented voters with three clear choices. Karen Leibovici, experienced, competent, dogged, and no-nonsense, promised good fiscal governance, and a commitment to manage and complete the major projects on the city's books. She's spent much of her reactive campaign earnestly attacking the fine details of Iveson's platform. She's been less successful in convincing voters she has original ideas for their city — or that she'd stand up to the province for their interests.
Kerry Diotte presented a populist, back-to-basics platform. Yet Diotte, analytical, low-key and soft-spoken, isn't suited by temperament to play the populist firebrand. He hasn't been passionate enough to ignite a broad protest vote, the kind that propelled Rob Ford into office. Or perhaps, Edmontonians just aren't angry enough about potholes and the arena to create the momentum Diotte needed to dominate.
Instead, all indications suggest that Edmontonians have embraced Iveson's message.
No candidate has done a better job of crafting and selling an appealing image.
Sure, Iveson has experience as a two-term city councillor, and a track record as a negotiator and strategic political thinker. Well-researched and articulate, he has presented a palette of thoughtful policies on everything from LRT expansion to property tax reform to sewer system renewal.
But Iveson's relentlessly positive campaign has also sold Edmontonians a new image of themselves.
Iveson's Edmonton isn't a cautious, play-it-safe city.
It isn't a grumpy, aggrieved city with a chip on its shoulder.
Iveson, instead, has offered Edmontonians a new picture of themselves: hip, bold, cosmopolitan, progressive in both the economic and social sense.
He's cast his bet that Edmontonians, buoyed by boom, are ready to embrace a new sense of optimism.
Iveson has successfully marketed himself as a civic ambassador who could take that new Edmonton brand to the rest of Canada, as someone we could believe who might actually be able to get the national media to turn its attention from fawning profiles of Calgary's Naheed Nenshi, long enough to notice that Edmonton, too, is in the midst of transformational change.
Iveson has leveraged his geek glam to shrewd effect. Tall, dark, and almost absurdly handsome, with a photogenic young multicultural family, he seems the Hollywood beau ideal of the rising politician. His campaign cleverly plays to all our preconceived notions, formed by hours in the dark with Jimmy Stewart or Robert Redford. No wonder Edmontonians — at least those who answer poll questions — seem to be crushing on their new would-be leading man.
But if he is elected on Monday, can Iveson live up to those starry expectations? The ambitions he's laid out — for LRT growth, for the infill development of the airport lands, for infrastructure renewal — are huge. Many of his best ideas, including municipal tax reform, rely on the support of a fickle provincial government, a government whose deputy premier has already publicly endorsed Leibovici.
Iveson himself is still finding his feet as a leader. After six years of almost entirely favourable public attention, on social media and in the commercial press, he's sometimes seemed thin-skinned and prickly, almost petulant, on the campaign trail, especially when his pet ideas are challenged, or when he's come under what he perceives as personal criticism.
There's no question, though, that Iveson and his team have run the best campaign of this election. Built block by block, like one of Iveson's beloved Lego projects, it's been a model of strategic efficiency.
Yet despite — or perhaps because — of those poll numbers, Iveson still faces a demographic challenge. Young urbanites have dismally low voter turnout rates. If his stellar poll results make his supporters feel their votes aren't needed, they could just stay home. Or in the coffee shop. Twitter follows and Facebook fans just won't count on Monday. If Edmontonians really want to live in Don Iveson's kind of Edmonton, they'll have to "like" him where it counts — at the ballot box.
Paula Simons is on Facebook. To join the conversation, go to www.facebook.com/EJPaulaSimons or visit her blog at edmontonjournal.com/Paulatics


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