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So, how are you doing with your new year health and fitness goals this new year? We are two weeks in and hopefully things are going well and you are progressing nicely. However, if you are struggling a little bit or even if you are not, hopefully this post will give you a couple of pointers on how to achieve and maintain your goals this new year.
Rather obviously, before you can hit your goal you have to one in the first place! So your first step should be to identify your health & fitness goal and this is where you really have to think about it.
Is your goal specific to you or have you got it from reading too much on social media about what shape or size you should be?
When choosing your goal I think you should make really sure that it is "your goal" and not somebody else's that you have read about in a magazine or seen online. Your goal has to really mean something to you or else you simply wont achieve it.
Do you have several goals? Focus on your one, main goal if you want to be succesful.
Don't set too many goals at once; far better to set one at a time and focus on that and this may well lead to you achieving your next goal along the way. For example, if your goal is to lose 5kg but you find dieting really hard, but you enjoy running then focus on the running bit first and maybe even set a date for a 5k run. As you train for this 5k run then you may well find that the weight loss "just happens" along the way.
Be prepared for occasional set backs. Whilst you are on the journey towards your goal life will get in the way; there will be a celebration, a family event or a spontaneous night out, so decide beforehand, if you are going to indulge or not. If not, great. If yes, also great.
Make your decision, own it, go out, eat, drink and be merry and then move on with the rest of the journey; one night out does not mean you have come off the rails, it just means that you have to work a bit harder that week.
So, in summary:
- Think really hard about what it is that you want to achieve
- Write your goal down and "own it"
- Initally, just aim for the one goal and not several, focus on the main goal and see if the secondary goals happen along the way.
- Set a time period in which to achieve your goal, but build in some wiggle room incase you need to " come off the straight and narrow" once or twice.
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With training camp less than two weeks away, Pittsburgh Steelers' All-Pro Center Maurkice Pouncey and his brother Mike (of the Miami Dolphins) decided to get some R and R by blowing up social media with a photograph of themselves. In the photo, both are wearing hats that read, "Free Hernandez."
Both men were college teammates of Aaron Hernandez at Florida. Hernandez of course is in jail awaiting trial for a first-degree murder charge and both Pouncey brothers have been brought up in other Hernandez transgeressions while playing for the Gators. It appears they have done nothing wrong in that sense other than being in the wrong company.
I'm all for free speech. It's essentially why I went to college. I get it better than most and I have no prblem saying that. I back the Pouncey brothers 100% in their use of our first amendment rights but that doesn't mean I can't draw a line at their outright stupidity. Free speech protects not just the speech we like, but just as importantly it protects the speech we don't like. Mike and Maurkice Pouncey expressed that right and if you have read any social media this morning you'll realize the collective population on Twitter is throwing a serious penalty flag on both men.
What they have in effect done is prove the theory that we as fans should more now than ever root for teams rather than individual players. This single action reeks of ignorance and a total lack of understanding as well as maturity.
For all I know, Aaron Hernandez is innocent of the charges against him. That doesn't mean you flaunt your feelings one way or another in such a public manner without knowing there aren't going to be ramifications. Worse yet, the Pounceys were apparently appalled by the George Zimmerman verdict yet continue their support of Hernandez. It's a free country but that's a head-scratcher… Again, this is their right given by our Founding Fathers and I respect it. I have the right however to dislike their choice and I do.
Marc Uhlmann writes for and co-owns www.steelcityblitz.com. Follow him on Twitter @steeldad and follow the website at @SCBlitz. He can be heard Mondays on Trib-Live Radio at 4pm ET talking Steelers.

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I just fuond out that my silverlit wingmaster i-bird
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so i took it apart and thought it may be interesting to replace the motors of the CF with four of these wingmechanisms. This should work as well and look a bit stange with wings
what do you think?
Adding wings
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We love all crazy ideas and this would definitely qualify as one. Making a miniature, stabilized, flapping wing, drone sounds awesome! It will be a challenge though
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I just got back from the absolute BEST trip with my sister to New York!! Mallory just turned 16 and had never been to the Big Apple and it was on her list of dream places to go. I decided that 16 was the perfect age to introduce her to NY – so off we went for 4 fun days!!
Since I'm a little OCD I did have an itinerary for us (hourly and created in Excel, please and thank you)- but I was willing to flex throughout the weekend! It just always helps me to have a plan!
Today I'm going to recap what we did on day one- traveling and shopping throughout the city!! This is Mall and I at the airport ready to get our New York on (pretty perky for 6am)!
Ready for take-off!!
We stayed right in Times Square at the Marriott Marquis and it was the absolute perfect location! I highly recommend this hotel if you want to be in the heart of the action. This is a little selfie in Times Square:
Since we arrived ahead of schedule we spend the afternoon exploring 5th Avenue, Madison Avenue, and Park Avenue. Pictured here in front of the NY Public Library (home of Carrie's Sex and the City Movie Wedding-that-wasn't):
Of course we HAD to stop at Tiffany's and do some engagement ring "shopping"! #agirlcandream
Such a "New York" scene- I loved these cute lil bike carts!
I'm not gonna lie… Mall was a total trooper and walked about 30 blocks with me so I could see the Lilly Pulitzer store on Madison Avenue… who wouldn't be obsessed with this pink print wall?!
Even the bathroom was Lilly perfection!
The view from our window… so pretty!
What I wore:
Outfit 1- Top: Lilly Pulitzer (old, love this) // Shorts: Old Navy // Sandals: Jack Rogers // Watch: Randy Jackson (no longer sold, love this)
Outfit 2- Tee: J.Crew Factory (sold out, but love this) // Shorts: Old Navy // Sandals: Sam and Libby for Target // Crossbody: Old Navy
I have so much more to share from Day 2 and 3- so check back tomorrow to see more of our adventures! Thanks for stopping by!


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What happened to February!? OK, it is a short month, but really, I look up at the calendar and shake my head in disbelief that it is nearly the end of the month already. There are things on my To Do list hanging around from last December that I swore I would complete by the end of January! (Well, the mosaic garden table was supposed to be finished by the end of LAST January – that project is waaay behind.)
Balancing personal and business life is getting to be quite a challenge. On the one hand I am lucky to have a job that lets me jump up and put out fires. On the other hand, I sometimes wish that I had a job that kept me confined for 8 hours so that I didn't have to jump up and put out fires.
I'd like to chalk up the passing of deadlines to my work load taking priority, but the personal time blocks in my Outlook Calendar are overwhelming my job time blocks.
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Monday, MAY 9, 2005
The Board of County Commissioners met at 2:30 p.m. with Mike Carroll, Weed District Manager. Chair Rennels presided and Commissioner Gibson was present. Also present were: Gary Buffington, and Jennifer Gorek, Parks and Open Lands; and Gael Cookman, Deputy Clerk.
Mr. Carroll explained the purpose of the meeting was for the Board of County Commissioners to decide whether or not to add Tamarisk to the list of noxious weeds in Larimer County. Mr. Carroll stated that the Chairman of the Weed District Advisory Board, Tom Ostertag, could not be present for the meeting; however, the Advisory Board is in support of identifying and classifying Tamarisk as a noxious weed in Larimer County. Mr. Carroll noted the presence of Tamarisk in the county and stated that it is in the early stages of advancement and it is crucial to control it now, as it can spread and multiply rapidly. Chair Rennels explained that the Board of County Commissioners has had previous work sessions with Mr. Carroll and they are aware of the potential problems that Tamarisk can create.
Chair Rennels opened up the hearing for public comment and Bill Johnston addressed the Board noting that he works with an irrigation company and in his opinion Tamarisk is becoming quite an issue. Mr. Johnston stated that the recent drought has allowed Tamarisk to take hold in the reservoirs and ditches and he is aware of hundreds of acres that are currently infested. Mr. Johnston stated that there is a great need to add Tamarisk to the noxious weed list. Carl Carter, Rocky Mountain National Park Biologist, stated that Tamarisk grows rapidly in the wetland and riparian areas and that it kills off and crowds out other species of plants. Mr. Carter stated that Tamarisk has been controlled successfully in other counties and if it is controlled now then it will save County dollars later. Jim Shawn, Biologist at Front Range Community College, acknowledged his support of adding Tamarisk to the list of noxious weeds in Larimer County. Mr. Shawn stated that although the Tamarisk presence in the county is fairly young, it is rapidly spreading. Mr. Shawn also noted that as the water rises from relief of the drought, the Tamarisk that is present will flower and create a new band Tamarisk surrounding the new water level. Ms. Gorek stated that there will be benefits to county residents by adding Tamarisk to the noxious weed list because the County will then be able to participate in cost-sharing measures and reimburse residents 40 percent for the cost of the chemicals they purchase to eradicate Tamarisk on their property. Joann Blehm stated that she lives on a lake and has witnessed the invasion of Tamarisk on her property. Ms. Blehm also stated concerns with Tamarisk seeds being spread via the wind and birds, and noted that this will cause a bigger problem. Mr. Carter again addressed the Board and stated that the City of Loveland Open Lands Advisory Board also supports this effort. Chair Rennels closed public comment and the following action was taken:
Commissioner Gibson moved that the Board of County Commissioners approve the addition of Tamarisk to the Larimer County Noxious Weed List.
Motion carried 2-0.
The hearing recessed at 2:50 p.m.
The Board of County Commissioners reconvened at 3:00 p.m. with Rob Helmick, Principle Planner. Chair Rennels presided and Commissioner Gibson was present. Also present were: Al Kadera, Matt Lafferty, Karin Madson, and Claudia Delude, Planning Department; Doug Ryan, Environmental Health Department; Christy Coleman, Engineering Department; Jeannine Haag, Assistant County Attorney; and Gael Cookman, Deputy Clerk.
Chair Rennels opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, and asked for public comment on the County Budget and Land Use Code. No one from the audience addressed the Board regarding these topics. Chair Rennels explained that Item #1, pertaining to the Comfort Inn Zoning Violation, has been removed from the agenda as they are now in compliance. Chair Rennels then explained that the following item is on consent and would not be discussed unless requested by the Board, staff, or members of the audience:
2. PLEASANT ACRES 2ND REPLAT OF A PART OF PLEASANT ACRES 2ND SUBDIVISION, LOTS 3, 4 & 5, BLOCK 5 AMENDED PLAT AND EASEMENT VACATION; 05-S2409: This is a request for an Amended Plat of a portion of Lots 3, 4 and 5, Block 5, Replat of a part of Pleasant Acres 2nd Subdivision to reconfigure and combine 3 parcels to reflect current ownership pattern. The lots were reconfigured by deed in the past. This amended plat will correct the plat and resolve this portion of Pleasant Acres that was incorrectly reconfigured. The subject property was configured by deed sometime after the Replat of a portion of the original subdivision done in July 1967. There is no evidence that the revised replat lots were recorded prior to the adoption of the first Subdivision Resolution, dated May 9, 1968. The current property owners wish to recognize the parcels as they currently exist, combining the portions of lots described on the deeds. The parcels have been in this configuration since August 1968-April 1969. An existing garage on parcel 87171-11-005 encroaches into the utility easement. This application includes a request to vacate that portion of the easement under the garage. The following Larimer County agencies have stated that they have no objections to this proposal: The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment, and the Larimer County Engineering Department. Dale Greer, Land Surveyor of the Larimer County Engineering Department identified several required corrections to the plat, as referred to in his letter dated March 14, 2005. The Development Services Team recommendation is for approval of the Amended Plat and Easement Vacation for Lots 3, 4 and 5, Block 5, Replat of a part of Pleasant Acres 2nd Subdivision, File # 05-S2409, subject to the following condition(s) and authorization for the Chair to sign the plat when the conditions are met and the plat is presented for signature: 1. All conditions of approval shall be met and the Final Plat recorded by October 10, 2005 or this approval shall be null and void. 2. Prior to the recordation of the Final Plat the applicant shall make the technical corrections required by Dale Greer, Land Surveyor of the Larimer County Engineering Department in his letter dated March 14, 2005. 3. Prior to recordation the plat shall be revised to reflect the easement vacation.
Commissioner Gibson moved that the Board of County Commissioners approve the consent agenda as outlined above.
Motion carried 2-0.
3. GENESIS LABORATORIES APPEAL; 04-G0073: This is an appeal to the Section 8.6.3.C.1 of the Larimer County Land Use Code to allow the use of recycled asphalt rather than paving the required parking areas and access. On March 23, 2004, the Board of Adjustment granted approval of the Genesis Laboratories Special Exception. Approval of this Special Exception allowed the property owner to construct and operate a light industrial manufacturing business on a property zoned O (Open). On October 19, 2004, the Site Plan Review application for the Genesis Laboratories was approved, which application identified asphalt paving of the access and parking areas as required by the Land Use Code. Since the approval of the Site Plan for the Genesis Laboratories, the applicant has questioned why the parking for the use must be paved. To this inquiry, the Development Services Team responded that the Land Use Code provides regulations aimed at ensuring the public health, safety and welfare. Therefore, to ensure a minimum safe and adequate access, parking, and air quality, Section 8.6.3.C.1 of the Larimer County Land Use Code requires all parking spaces for employees and customers, and the access from a paved road to those required parking spaces for non-residential uses, to be constructed of asphalt, concrete or similar all-weather surface. Paved parking areas significantly reduce the amount of dust emitted into the atmosphere. When studied on an individual site the amount of dust emissions related to un-paved parking surface may appear to be insignificant; however, it is the aggregate of non-paved parking surfaces in an area that results in significant emissions and poor air quality. Therefore, the direct impact of non-paved accesses and parking areas to the public health and welfare is poor air quality. Paved access and parking areas reduce mud, gravel and similar debris from being tracked onto the paved roadways. The gravel and other debris that are tracked onto the adjacent roadways not only causes damage to the roadway, but also creates unsafe road conditions for motorists and pedestrians of all types, which unsafe conditions include kicked up gravel and changing road conditions. Additionally, gravel accesses taken from a paved surface without paved tracking pads will cause damage to the pavement edge and shoulder, which eventually causes pot holes or collapses creating undesirable road conditions. Paved access and parking areas for non-residential uses requires less maintenance, and produces a longer life. Water and snow on non-paved surface will soak into the material and when large vehicles or constant traffic occurs the surface will deteriorate into ruts and pot holes requiring significant maintenance. As a side note, many fire districts are now requiring that access and parking areas that also function as a fire lane must be paved because the integrity of a non-paved surface when wet, cannot support the weight of normal fire trucks. Paved parking promotes handicap accessibility. Similar to the discussion above regarding large vehicles and non-paved surfaces, wheelchairs, walkers and other physical aid devices do not function well on soft surfaces such as a non-paved parking lot that is wet from rain. Therefore, at a minimum, any handicap parking spaces should conform to the all-weather surface standards in order to ensure safe and adequate access for all individuals using the facility. As a closing to this report, the Development Review Staff believes that the standards and regulations as adopted for Larimer County are essential to promote the health, safety and welfare of the community and should be upheld. Furthermore, some of the codes and standards, such as the paved parking requirements, should not always be evaluated on an individual basis, but rather in a larger context as some impacts, such as air quality, are the result of the same problem being repeated many times. Given this, the Development Services Team has carefully considered this application and believes that while some of the impacts surrounding this appeal can be mitigating or minimized, following the current standard would require no mitigation and would result in the best possible outcome for the public. Comments from the Health and Engineering Departments indicate that given property circumstances the appeal is supportable. However, as indicated above, the measures recommended are merely ways to mitigate the applicant's request, and are not as good or as permanent as the requirement stated by the Code. The Development Review Team Staff finds that allowing the use of recycled asphalt instead of paving or a similar all-weather surface at the Genesis Laboratories facility would not be in the best interest of the public health, safety or welfare. The Development Review Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners deny the Genesis Laboratories Appeal (04-G0073) to Section 8.6.3.C.1 of the Larimer County Land Use Code.
Mr. Lafferty acknowledged that the Health and Engineering Departments could support the appeal with some conditions; however, the Planning Department is also looking towards the future and if this area were to be annexed into the Town of Wellington, then the roads would need to be constructed to standards. The applicant, Richard Poche, addressed the Board and explained that he is appealing the standards in order to be compatible with the rest of the industrial businesses in the area, all of which use gravel roads and crushed rock for parking. Mr. Poche also noted that if the appeal was approved it would be of financial benefit to him and his business. Commissioner Gibson questioned the number of employees that would be utilizing the parking lot. Mr. Poche stated that there would be six to eight employees using the parking lot. Chair Rennels asked if there would be any large semi-trucks using the parking lot. Mr. Poche stated that mostly standard delivery trucks (Fed-Ex type), would be using the entrance driveway and parking lot, with the possibility of a large semi-truck delivery approximately once a month. Commissioner Gibson asked if the applicant had the proper equipment to maintain the driveway and parking lot. Mr. Poche replied in the affirmative, noting that he grades the lot and drive every five years. Mr. Lafferty explained that the surrounding businesses are either zoned differently, and are not required to pave their lots or drives, or they are exempt from complying with the County standard, such as Colorado State University's property. Ms. Coleman explained that paving parking lots and driveways are required if they connect to County Roads that are also paved; however, Ms. Coleman explained that the Engineering Department would accept the following conditions as they pertain to this particular application: 1. The parking area will be surfaced with recycled asphalt to promote dust suppression. 2. Parking spaces will be identified with landscaping timbers and the handicap parking areas will be designated with signs affixed to the side of the building adjacent the respective parking spaces. 3. The handicap parking spaces will be located on a concrete pad adjacent to building sidewalk/foundation to allow for handicap mobility. 4. The entrance drive to the site will be paved from the frontage road to the frontage road right-of-way. This will keep dirt and mud from being tracked onto the frontage road and will provide an easily maintainable drive. Chair Rennels opened up the hearing for public comment and no one from the audience commented on this item. Chair Rennels stated that she would support the appeal in this instance with the conditions as outlined by the Engineering Department. Commissioner Gibson concurred.
Commissioner Gibson moved that the Board of County Commissioners approve the Genesis Laboratories Appeal; File #04-G0073, with the following conditions: 1. The parking area will be surfaced with recycled asphalt to promote dust suppression. 2. Parking spaces will be identified with landscaping timbers and the handicap parking areas will be designated with signs affixed to the side of the building adjacent the respective parking spaces. 3. The handicap parking spaces will be located on a concrete pad adjacent to building sidewalk/foundation to allow for handicap mobility. 4. The entrance drive to the site will be paved from the frontage road to the frontage road right-of-way. This will keep dirt and mud from being tracked onto the frontage road and will provide an easily maintainable drive.
Motion carried 2-0.
4. LITTLE ZONING VIOLATION; 03-ZV0256: This is an alleged violation of Section 4.1.10 in that the O-Open Zoning district only permits one dwelling per parcel. In December of 2004 a complaint was received regarding a modular home being brought onto this property. A 15 day letter was sent to the owners. A call was received from Janet Little who explained that they were working with Matt Lafferty, Planner II to get County approval for the second home. Upon verifying this, Mr. Lafferty stated the only contact he had with the property owners was regarding a request to waive application fees for an Extended Family Dwelling which was presented to the Board of County Commissioners on December 21, 2004 at Administrative Matters. No formal application had been submitted for an Extended Family Dwelling. Mr. Lafferty then called Janet Little to tell her the application for an Extended Family Dwelling must be submitted within one week, or by December 24, 2004. At Administrative Matters on December 21, 2004, Mr. Lafferty explained to the Board that Tom and Janet Little were seeking approval to have an extended family residence on their property so their daughter and son-in-law can assist in the care of Tom Little, who has Multiple Sclerosis. Mr. Lafferty noted that Mrs. Little had recently lost her part time job, and given the family situation it would be difficult for them to afford the fees required for processing the development review application as well as transportation capital expansion fees. Mr. Lafferty requested that the Board waive $400, which consists of the $100 development review fee and approximately $300 for the transportation capital expansion fee. Commissioner Gibson asked if placing a trailer on this property fits into the zoning of the area. Mr. Lafferty noted that this is just the first step in the process, and that zoning, water, and other issues will need to be considered and that the family may indeed be requesting additional relief as the application progresses. Commissioner Bender then moved that the Board of County Commissioners approve waiving the Extended Family Dwelling application fees and the Transportation Capital Expansion fees required for the placement of a trailer on the Tom Little property so that the family can care for Mr. Little. The motion carried 3-0. Since that time other issues have come to light regarding water service. Due to these issues appearing irresolvable, and the fact that the modular home remains on the parcel, a hearing was scheduled with the Board of County Commissioners and the structure was posted DO NOT OCCUPY by the Larimer County Building Department. Proper notice of the hearing was mailed to the property owners by both regular and certified mail. The major issue here is that only one house is permitted per parcel in the O-Open zoning district. This is to help regulate density. Although the property is 32 acres in size, there is already one single family dwelling onsite. In addition, no building permits were obtained for this structure and staff is unsure as to whether or not the structure is indeed occupied without a Certificate of Occupancy having been issued. Staff findings are as follows: 1. The property is zoned O-Open. 2. The O-Open zoning district permits only one dwelling per parcel. 3. The property owners/occupants brought this second dwelling onsite without the benefit of County approval. 4. Water issues may prevent the owners from ever being able to obtain County approval. 5. The continued use of the property, in violation of the zoning regulations, will affect property values in the area.
Staff recommendation is for the Board of County Commissioners to find that a violation exists, require compliance within the following noted timeframes, and authorize legal action if the deadline is not met. Compliance would require: 1) The structure be removed from the parcel, within 30 days, and relocated to a permitted location. OR 2) The property owner to submit a complete Planning application for an Extended Family Dwelling within 30 days. Should that application be approved, all required building permits must be obtained and finalized within 90 days. Should the application be denied, the property owner will be required to remove the structure within 30 days from the parcel and relocate it to a permitted location.
Ms. Delude stated that the property owners were present. Mrs. Janet Little addressed the Board and explained that in the midst of trying to correct this zoning violation, their property is now being threatened with foreclosure, as the adjustable rate mortgage on their home has increased and they can no longer afford their house payments. Mrs. Little also explained that somehow a Quit Claim Deed was illegally recorded, which transferred their property without their knowledge. Chair Rennels stated that there were obviously issues at hand, but questioned whether or not a cistern would work for the Littles if all other issued were resolved. Mrs. Little replied in the affirmative. At this time Chair Rennels opened the hearing up for public comment and Kerri Little, adjoining neighbor, stated that the property owners are in violation as the mobile home is being occupied. Ms. Little stated that there is an extension cord running to the mobile home providing electricity, and she has witnessed individuals utilizing the mobile home. Ms. Little expressed concern with the potential decrease of her property value due to the mobile home being placed next door, and she questioned how the sewer needs would be met. There being no further public comment, Chair Rennels closed this portion of the hearing and asked for the property owner's rebuttal. Mrs. Little stated that no one is occupying the mobile home; however, many of her daughter and son-in-law's belongings are still housed there, so the extension cord is in place for when they need to enter the home to retrieve items such as their clothing. Mrs. Little also noted that they have received approval to hook the mobile home up to their electrical and sewer. Commissioner Gibson stated that there are issues that need to be addressed and recommended tabling this item to a future date in order to give Mrs. Little time resolve them.
Commissioner Gibson moved that the Board of County Commissioners table the Little Zoning Violation, File #04-ZV0256, to July 11, 2005, at 3:00 p.m.
Motion carried 2-0.
Their being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:35 p.m.
The Board of County Commissioners met at 9:00 a.m. with County Manager Frank Lancaster, Chair Rennels presided and Commissioner Gibson was present. Also present were: Neil Gluckman, Donna Hart, Melinda Keen, and Deni LaRue, Commissioners Office; Diana Stevens, Veterans Services; Rich Salas, Alicia Martinez, and Leroy Gomez, Latino Issues Working Group; George Hass, and Jeannine Haag, County Attorney's Office; and Gael Cookman, Deputy Clerk.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT: No one addressed the Board with public comment.
Commissioner Gibson moved that the Board of County Commissioners approve the minutes for the week of May 2, 2005, as presented.
Motion carried 2-0.
3. REVIEW THE SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 16, 2005: Ms. Hart reviewed the upcoming schedule with the Board.
Commissioner Gibson moved that the Board of County Commissioners approve the following items as presented on the Consent Agenda for May 10, 2005:
LIQUOR LICENSES: The following licenses were both issued and approved: Cordova's Horsetooth Lighthouse - Hotel & Restaurant - Fort Collins; Fox Acres Country Club - Hotel & Restaurant with Optional Premises - Red Feather Lakes. The following action was approved: White Buffalo - Modification of Premises - Loveland.
Motion carried 2-0.
5. ARMED FORCES WEEK RECOGNITION BY LARIMER COUNTY: Ms. Stevens explained that Armed Forces Day is May 21, 2005; she noted that there are many local area soldiers and veterans on active duty presently stationed in war zones. Ms. Stevens requested that the Board proclaim the week of May 15 through May 21, 2005 as Armed Forces Week in recognition of the men and women that serve our country, especially during a time of war. Commissioner Gibson read the proclamation aloud.
Commissioner Gibson moved that the Board of County Commissioners proclaim the week of May 15 - 21, 2005 as Armed Forces Week.
Motion carried 2-0.
6. CREATION OF THE LARIMER COUNTY LATINO ISSUES TASK FORCE: Mr. Salas delivered the first few minutes of his presentation in Spanish so those in the room could sense the language barrier that the Hispanic community often experiences. Mr. Salas noted that the Latino Issues Working Group has had several meetings and requested the Board's support and approval to create a formal task force to assist the County in identifying and addressing the needs of the Hispanic and Latino communities in Larimer County. Mr. Salas explained that they would like to have approximately 21 individuals serving on the task force, and these individuals would include some younger members as well as a diverse cross section of the Latino communities. Commissioner Gibson noted some concern with singling out a specific ethnic group and questioned if the task force would be better served by focusing on issues for all minority groups in the county. Much discussion ensued. Ms. Martinez stated that approving the Latino Issues Task Force could be a means to pave the way for other minority groups. Mr. Salas stated that they are focused on Latino issues because that is the ethnic group they belong to and can identify with the issues at hand. Mr. Lancaster noted that approximately 8% of the citizens of Larimer County are Hispanic or Latino; therefore, it is by far the largest minority group in the community. Mr. Lancaster stated that it would behoove the County to gain a better understanding of the needs of the Latino community as this customer base will continue to grow. Mr. Lancaster also noted that creating this task force would help foster cultural sensitivity across the county as a whole. Chair Rennels stated that she supports the creation of the Latino Issues Task Force, but recommended that it be limited to no more than 15 members, with one staff liaison assigned. Chair Rennels also noted that the task force would be reviewed each year (as are all Boards and task forces) in order to determine whether it is effective and beneficial to the County.
Commissioner Gibson moved that the Board of County Commissioners approve the creation of the Latino Issues Task Force.
Motion carried 2-0.
7. TO SUNSET THE PREBLE'S MEADOW JUMPING MOUSE BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE: Mr. Helmick explained that the Board of County Commissioners appointed a Task Force in 1999 to help advise and react to action of the State of Colorado and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service listing the Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse (PMJM) as a threatened species. Mr. Helmick noted that the task force has not met in over 4 years and the PMJM is under consideration to be de-listed as a threatened species; therefore, Mr. Helmick requested that the Board sunset the PMJM Blue Ribbon Committee.
Commissioner Gibson moved that the Board of County Commissioners approve of sunsetting the Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse Blue Ribbon Committee.
Motion carried 2-0.
8. FIRST READING OF THE FIRE RESTRICTIONS ORDINANCE: Mr. Lancaster stated the there was some language in the previous version of this ordinance that was a bit unclear and confusing, and it has been re-written to clarify where and when smoking can occur, and refers to fire restrictions versus fire bans, which to some meant that absolutely no open fires could be utilized. Mr. Lancaster clarified that this ordinance allows the Board of County Commissioners to impose fire restrictions when necessary.
Commissioner Gibson moved that the Board of County Commissioners approve the First Reading of the Fire Restrictions Ordinance.
Motion carried 2-0.
9. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Mr. Gluckman updated the Board on the status of pending legislation.
10. WORKSESSION: Mr. Lancaster explained that Tom Maloney passed away this weekend and he wanted to publicly recognize this and thank Mr. Maloney for all of his hard work on the Rural Land Use Board, as well as his wife, Betty Maloney, for her efforts as observer for the League of Women Voters.
Mr. Lancaster noted that he has been working on Ms. Van Gorder's request for information pertaining to the Citizen Review Panel for the Child Protection Services; however, the County Attorney is still determining which information can be publicized. Once that is completed, he will have an update for both the Board and Ms. Van Gorder.
Finally, Mr. Lancaster stated that all of the Commissioners have received a letter from Senator Salazar regarding which federal road projects the Board would like to see funded. Mr. Lancaster restated Commissioner Wagner's suggestion that the Board confer with Marc Engemoen and Cliff Davidson to identify the key projects and then present them on behalf of the Board as a whole. The Board agreed with this suggestion.
11. COMMISSIONER ACTIVITY REPORTS: The Board noted their attendance at events during the past week.
17. LEGAL MATTERS: Mr. Hass presented the Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement on behalf of the Sheriff's Department, which sets forth the requirements and restrictions regarding the use of federally forfeited cash, property, proceeds and any interest earned thereon. Mr. Hass requested the Board's approval on this document.
Commissioner Gibson moved that the Board of County Commissioners approve the Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement.
Motion carried 2-0.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - Tape #45
Commissioner Gibson moved that the Board of County Commissioners go into Executive Session for negotiations as outlined in 24-6-402 (4) (e) C.R.S.
Motion carried 2-0.
The Executive Session ended at 12:05 p.m., no further action was taken.
The Board of County Commissioners met at 10:30 a.m. to consider the Petition for Abatement for General Electric Capital Corporation. Chair Pro-Tem Gibson presided and Commissioners Rennels and Wagner were present. Also present were: Jon Cowling, Diane Norman, and Ann Piccone, Assessor's Office; and Gael Cookman, Deputy Clerk.
Ms. Norman presented the Board with Petitions for Abatement for General Electric Capital Corporation, for the years 2001 and 2002, regarding Schedule Number 8271775. Mr. Cowling explained that the Assessor's Office is recommending denial for the year 2001, due to the fact that according to Colorado law, a petition for abatement can only be filed for a refund of taxes up to 2 years prior; since it is now 2005, the petitioner missed the 2 year window of opportunity to petition for abatement. Chair Pro-Tem Gibson noted for the record that the petitioner was not present and there was no public attending this hearing.
Commissioner Rennels moved that the Board of County Commissioners deny General Electric Capital Corporation's Petition for Abatement for the year 2001, regarding Schedule Number 8271775.
Motion carried 3-0.
Mr. Cowling noted that General Electric Capital Corporation also filed for an abatement of taxes for the same schedule number for the year 2002. Mr. Cowling stated that the Assessor's Office is recommending denial of the abatement due to the fact that the petitioner already protested this schedule number in 2002 and it was adjusted downward. Mr. Cowling explained that General Electric Capital Corporation also claims that there should have been another individual listed on the account; however, when researching the Assessor's records, this individual was not registered to the account in 2002. Again, Chair Pro-Tem Gibson noted for the record that the petitioner was not present and there was no public attending this hearing.
Commissioner Wagner moved that the Board of County Commissioners deny General Electric Capital Corporation's Petition for Abatement for the year 2002, regarding Schedule Number 8271775.
Motion carried 3-0.
The meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m.
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The Maui Tomorrow Foundation has chosen Albert Perez to take over the environmental non-profit organization from Irene Bowie, who announced her retirement a couple months ago.
"I look forward to returning to Maui Tomorrow to build upon the impressive accomplishments of Irene Bowie and our Board of Directors," Perez said in a May 28 news release. "The quality of our environment and our quality of life are closely related. Maui Tomorrow will continue to play a key role in advocating for the protection of both."
According to the news release, Perez is a Hawaii native. His LinkedIn page states that he currently works as a renewable energy analyst for Good Energy Hawaii in Honolulu.
He earned a Master's in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Hawaii's Manoa campus. He's also worked at the State of Hawaii Office of Coastal Zone Management, the Washington State Department of Transportation and the County of Maui. In the past he's volunteered for or served on the board of the environmental advocacy groups Sierra Club Hawaii, Wilderness Society and Life of the Land. From 1989 to 1992, Perez also served as a co-director for Maui Tomorrow itself.
"We are very pleased to announce this appointment," said Judith Michaels, President of the Maui Tomorrow Board of Directors, in the news release. "Albert will bring leadership and creativity, as well as a sense of history, to Maui Tomorrow's programs. He has a breadth of perspective and experience in the government, private and non-profit sectors, and has a demonstrated commitment to protecting the ʻaina."
Maui Tomorrow has played an advocacy role in a number of environmental and energy issues through the last two decades, including the restoration of island stream flows, the proposed Hawaii Superferry and cane burning by Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar. Click here for info on Maui Tomorrow's free CleanAirMaui smartphone app for reporting excessive cane smoke and ash.
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The focus of this volume is research carried out as part of the program Mathematics of Planet Earth, which provides a platform to showcase the essential role of mathematics in addressing planetary problems and creating a context for mathematicians and applied scientists to foster mathematical and interdisciplinary developments that will be necessary to tackle a myriad of issues and meet future global challenges.
Earth is a planet with dynamic processes in its mantle, oceans and atmosphere creating climate, causing natural disasters, and influencing fundamental aspects of life and life-supporting systems. In addition to these natural processes, human activity has increased to the point where it influences the global climate, impacts the ability of the planet to feed itself and threatens the stability of these systems. Issues such as climate change, sustainability, man-made disasters, control of diseases and epidemics, management of resources, risk analysis, and global integration have come to the fore.
Written by specialists in several fields of mathematics and applied sciences, this book presents the proceedings of the International Conference and Advanced School Planet Earth, Mathematics of Energy and Climate Change held in Lisbon, Portugal, in March 2013, which was organized by the International Center of Mathematics (CIM) as a partner institution of the international programMathematics of Planet Earth 2013. The book presents the state of the art in advanced research and ultimate techniques in modeling natural, economical and social phenomena. It constitutes a tool and a framework for researchers and graduate students, both in mathematics and applied sciences.


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By AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION NEWS
People with heart disease who are unmarried, in particular those who are widowed, may have a higher risk of dying than those who are married, according to a study published Wednesday in Journal of the American Heart Association.
Researchers have previously reported studies that found being divorced was associated with an overall greater risk of dying. This is the first study to show an association between marital status and heart disease-related death among patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease, the most common type of heart disease.
The study enrolled 6,051 patients who underwent a cardiac catheterization to find out if they had coronary artery disease. The procedure, which assesses how well the heart is working, involves inserting a thin, hollow tube called a catheter into a large blood vessel that leads to the heart.
The researchers followed the patients for 43 months. During that time, 1,085 patents died — 688 from cardiovascular disease and 272 from a heart attack. Statistical analyses showed that compared to married patients, being unmarried was associated with a 24 percent higher risk of death from any cause; a 45 percent higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease; and a 52 percent higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease or a heart attack.
The risk of dying from cardiovascular disease or a heart attack also varied by previous marital status. Specifically, the risk was 40 percent higher for those who were never married; 41 percent higher for those who were divorced or separated; and 71 percent higher for those who had been widowed.
"I was somewhat surprised by the magnitude of the influence of being married [on heart patients]," said the study's lead researcher Arshed Quyyumi, M.D., co-director of the Emory Clinical Cardiovascular Research Institute at Emory University in Atlanta, in a press release. "Social support provided by marriage, and perhaps many other benefits of companionship, are important for people with heart disease."
The researchers suggest that it may be important for doctors to ask patients with coronary artery disease about their marital status. They also point to the need for future studies that evaluate programs that could help unmarried patients.
Because this was a retrospective analysis of patients treated at only one medical center, the findings do not apply to all patients with cardiovascular disease. Also, the study did not consider cohabitation and did not follow up with patients to see if their marital status had changed.
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Breaking Silence, Part Deux
By J Tertullian
Macsyna King has been in the news again. This time the context has altered somewhat. The coroner investigating the death of her premature twins has placed the blame firmly upon her then derelict "husband", Chris Kahui. It was impossible for Macsyna King to murder the children, the coroner concluded. By process of elimination, Kahui was the only one left to blame. This must have come as a shock to a more than a few people.
Here was a woman who was vilified throughout the country as the indisputable murderess, a child killer, a swine, a monster, the lowest of the low, etc. In fact, when Chris Kahui was charged it took the jury only a minute to declare him not guilty.
His defence team had pulled off one of the most successful and compelling misdirection moves in criminal history. It was aided by a suppliant, prurient, and sensationalist media which aggressively framed Miss King as the murderer from the outset. Apparently it sold more papers and pushed ratings up. Clearly the jury had been tainted by this abuse of Forth Estate responsibilities. It is the closest thing we have seen in our lifetimes to vigilante justice in New Zealand.
So incensed has the public remained that when Ian Wishart announced the pending publication of Breaking Silence several years later–a book which allowed Macsyna King to tell her own warts-and-all back story and presented Ian Wishart's review of the evidence of the trial–a spontaneous eruption of public anger successfully pressured some leading book retailers to refuse to sell the book about the monster. Once again, the media took sides, giving a tacit cheer to this development. So much for freedom of the press.
As a result of the coroner's verdict, one news outlet managed to get an interview with Macsyna. Talk-back radio host, Kerre Woodham used her weekly column in the NZ Herald to reflect upon the interview and her callers' reactions.
Good on Campbell Live for getting an interview with Macsyna King on the day coroner Garry Evans' report came out into the deaths of her twins, Chris and Cru. The report in effect blamed Macsyna's former partner and the father of the twins for the death of the babies – but given that Chris Kahui has been tried and acquitted for the murder of his twins, it seems likely that yet again in this country no one will be held accountable.
Macsyna spoke very well in the interview but towards the end, the poor me's started to get on my nerves.
Ms Woodham then went on to engage in some classic Monday-morning quarterbacking:
Sure, she may not have inflicted the fatal injuries on her twins but if she loved those babies so much, why had she not picked up the earlier rib fractures the twins suffered, before they were fatally injured?
We don't know whether Ms Woodham has ever born and raised twins. But her remark implies not. She elides over the twins having been released from hospital whilst still five weeks premature. Broken ribs are not uncommon in such babies–nor do they necessarily imply rough treatment. Moreover, she chooses to ignore the numerous visits of professionally qualified caregivers who failed to notice the broken ribs. But Macsyna was a negligent mother because she too failed to pick up the symptoms. Tut, tut.
Ms Woodham hangs tough in true Macsyna King style:
Some who saw that interview felt enormous compassion for Macsyna King – they told me so on the radio. Good on them. I wish I had their depth of humanity. But I used all my compassion for those defenceless twins. The mother, who made her own choices and must bear the consequences of her decisions, can take care of herself.
Yes, Macsyna King can take care of herself. She is no doubt bearing the consequences of her decisions. But some of those consequences have been manufactured by an hysterical, misdirected public whipped up into a mob demanding vigilante justice. Those consequences are our responsibility, not Macsyna King's. No amount of compassion poured forth from Ms Woodham for the dead twins is going to justify or absolve that lapse in public justice, righteousness, and truth. It remains a blot upon us all.
One presumes that Ms Woodham believes that two wrongs do not make a right. If she does, then she has chosen to breach that maxim here. Maybe her self-righteousness is protesting a little too much. Regardless, the whole tragedy shows how easily the public and juries can be facile dupes in the hands of a clever barrister and a complicit media. That's something we are all responsible for, not Macsyna King.


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The FINANCIAL -- Electricity consumption is growing faster than generation in Georgia. Consumption has grown at a 5% CAGR over the past six years to 12.6 TWh in 2018, while generation increased at a 3.8% CAGR to 12.1 TWh. The hike in electricity demand has resulted in higher net imports, which grew 13% y-o-y in 2018 to 0.9 TWh. Lack of water resources decreased generation to 6.2 TWh in 1H 2019, down by 2.1% y-o-y, leading to increased net imports of 0.4 TWh, up by 185% in the same period.
Cryptocurrency mining and growth in tourism boosted electricity consumption in 2016-2018. Consumption by household and commercial users grew at a 6.1% CAGR over two years to 8.9 TWh in 2018, whilst consumption by eligible consumers (mostly cryptocurrency mining companies) grew at a 22% CAGR to 1.8 TWh. Electricity consumption of tourism and large companies mining cryptocurrency accounted for 10% of total consumption in 2018.
A dearth of generation capacities are expected to hike electricity imports. TBC Capital projects a 5.1% annual increase in electricity consumption in Georgia over the next five years to 16.1 TWh by 2023. An expected slowdown in cryptocurrency mining will be offset by increased tourism and growing production in the following years. Generation is expected to grow at a 4.1% CAGR to 14.8 TWh until 2023 and 1.9 TWh of net imports will be required to meet the expected shortfall in generated electricity.
Increasing demand for electricity, the potential for market deregulation and growth in electricity prices form the investment story for Georgia's electricity sector. In 2019-2022, 25 HPPs with installed capacity more than 610 MW, annual generation of 2.3 TWh and total investment exceeding USD 1 bn are scheduled to be completed. However, up to 1,000 MW of additional hydropower capacity is required to satisfy the increasing domestic consumption by 2023.
Downside risks raise uncertainty for the investment outlook. The main challenges facing Georgia's electricity sector include the abolishment of price-hedge PPAs, delays in deregulation, problems with HPP construction, and electricity price fluctuations in Turkey as the main export market. We believe that additional incentives will be needed to attract investment into new generation capacities and underpricing the electricity could deter investments and worsen customer conditions in the longer term.
Risks of the electricity supply interruptions are moderate. Domestic producers satisfy over 90% of Georgia's electricity demand. However, Enguri HPP's high market share (33%) decreases supplier diversification. The plant is not expected to be decommissioned, but ongoing repair works and problems with the Abkhazeti breakaway region are creating issues in generation and in the security of supply. The construction of new capacities will decrease share of Enguri HPP to 28% by 2023 and increase supplier diversification.
Increasing demand for electricity and lack of sufficient generation capacity are expected to create upward pressure on prices. Infrastructure investments will also contribute to the price increase. However, the average price increase should be moderate, partly because the future market model will maintain a regulated portion alongside the deregulated part.
Stakeholders are expected to benefit with the implementation of new Electricity Trading Mechanism. Although employee training and integrating new technology will bring new costs, market participants will benefit from the free market and improved quality of service. There is no guarantee of lower electricity prices after market liberalization, but a more open market leads to better investment incentives and improved service quality.


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Diamond Platnumz's father Abdul Juma has urged his superstar son to appreciate him when he is still alive.
Mr Juma forebodes a situation in which Diamond Platnumz would be "heavily troubled" after he [Mr Juma] dies.
"I know Diamond hates me so much. And this is fuelled the more because I am still alive. After I die, he will be troubled. He would wish I was alive, but I would be long gone," Mr Juma told Tanzania's Ijumaa newspaper.
Diamond Platnumz and his father have had a sour relationship, with the "African Beauty" star accusing his dad of neglecting him, when he was only 4-years-old.
Mr Juma says despite Diamond being filthy rich, he hardly assists him financially.
Recently, Diamond Platnumz posted to his Instagram page a throwback picture of his little self in the company of his mother, Sanura Kassim and father, Abdul Juma. That was the first time the award-winning musician was posting a picture of his father on his social media pages, which are followed by millions of fans.
"I saw that picture. It was good," said Mr Juma.
One of the social media followers faulted Diamond and his mum for claiming that the old man abandoned them, when the singer was young.
"In that picture, we are seeing Mr Juma together with Diamond and his mum, Sanura Kassim. Ms Kassim has, repeatedly, claimed that Mr Juma abandoned them. But in that image, we see all of them looking happy together; and Diamond looks really grown. I think Ms Kassim planted a seed of hatred [toward Mr Juma] in her son's heart and mind. Don't you see she is bent on planting the same seed between Diamond and Hamisa Mobetto's son?" posed an online user.
Diamond Platnumz, in a past interview on 10 Over 10, said he doesn't owe his father anything, because "he abandoned my mother and I when I was young".
"I shouldn't pretend now that I have a good relationship with him, while we have never been close," said Diamond.


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Living abroad can bring you many benefits, among them, it is proven that those who have lived out for a while are able to boost their creativity levels, improve communication, increase the potential in the professional field, improve cognitive skills and even become more intelligent.
According to a study by INSEAD, Research Center and School of Business in France, states that individuals who had been immersed in multicultural environments were offered more jobs than those who had never lived outside. It also argues through its investigation that
"People who have international experiences or identify themselfs with more than one nationality are better at solving problems and show more creativity.
In addition, we find that people with international experience are more likely to create new business and product ideas and to be promoted "
When we are physically out of our confort zone we face new challenges making our mind to find outcomes and possibilities quicker.
Even daily tasks like shopping in a unknown country or speaking a second language stimulates our mind almost daily and can grow the brain size.
According to the Lund Academy source from a Swedish study on MRI in 2012, found that
"learning a second language changes the shape and size of our brain by improving the cortical thickness- a layered mass of neurons responsible for thought, memory and consciousness"
We have asked other bloggers who have spent a season outside their home country or are currently living abroad about what they have achieved by doing so, here are their answers:
Polly of A Lively Mind
"The greatest thing I gained by moving abroad was confidence! Anybody who's gone through this process will know just how challenging it can be… but overcoming those hurdles is an amazing feeling.
As an expat, I've achieved far more than I ever could have imagined, which has been a major boost to my self-esteem!"
Olivia of A drop in the Ocean
"The greatest thing that I achieved by moving to another country was the way I became so open minded and flexible. When I moved to Guatemala, there were so many variables and unknowns but I learned how to be open to this and embrace it, rather than fear it.
I also learned how to accept things in a much easier way because I learned things aren't always going to go the way I'd like them to so I should just make the best of whatever comes my way!"
Vikki of The Vintage Vik
"I moved from Scotland to Australia when I was 25, I think the biggest thing would be you have to push yourself. Push yourself to make friends, find a job or some sort, get a place to live, push past the homesick days ( I came here on my own no family)"
Corrine of L3hub
"I gained independence and confidence the most, as well as better relationships at home (sound ironic I know)"
Laurel Ashley of Leizey
"I gained a greater sense and deeper appreciation for diversity.
Once you leave the US, its easier to connect with people of other cultures because in Europe, for example, speaking multiple languages is more common, and therefore looked at as more of an asset than something you can be discriminated against for like having a "strange" accent"
Helene of The HC Lifestyle
"I gained an openness of mind and a better understanding of how wonderful the human race is in all its diversity"
Have you also lived abroad or planning to make it? Are you not sure to take the risk? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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This community guide sets out the facts about Crowborough Common and the public's historic right, granted in 1906, of free access to all 222 acres of the town's largest and finest green space - an unrestricted right to roam.
The authoritative source of information on this matter is Crowborough Beacon Golf Club's (CBGC) official history book: 'The Life and Times of Crowborough Beacon Golf Club 1895-1995'.
The club published the book in 1994 to celebrate its centenary. Earl De La Warr wrote the foreword.
Click here to view key pages from 'The Life and Times...'
Below are questions and answers about the public's rights with quotes from 'The Life and Times…' and CBGC's website:
When did CBGC acquire the common?
They leased it for several years and then, in 1906, Earl De La Warr offered the common for sale for £750. As the book states: 'Earl De La Warr indicated that he was prepared to make the transfer for this sum subject to certain conditions.'
What sort of conditions?
Horses could only be ridden on bridle paths, for example, but the key condition was that the public would have the right of free access. CBGC's website (2008 archive) states: '...the committee acquired the Manorial Rights of Alchornes Manor [Crowborough Common] from the Earl at the price of £750. However, one of the Earl's conditions of sale was that the public were not to be excluded from the area.'
How did CBGC feel about the Earl insisting the public had access?
Mixed feelings it seems – these conditions are cast in stone. As CBGC say in their book: 'Perhaps in the future we might regret that we could never own the land and keep out the public…'
'…we could never own the land and keep out the public ' – that's very clear, isn't it?
Yes - never means never. The public will always have full access as this right can't be revoked or extinguished.
CBGC had taken a lot on, hadn't they?
Yes they had – as it says in the book: 'Being Lords of the Manor gave substantial rights, but also responsibilities to commoners, property owners on the Manor and to the public at large.'
No regrets then?
No, the golfers enjoy their game and the public enjoy their rambles and dog walking. Considerably less than a quarter of the common is golf course so there is space for everyone.
CBGC sum it up in their book: 'Having the Manorial Rights is a hugely important asset to the Club…these rights have to be exercised with good sense and in a spirit of sharing with a public whose rights to air and exercise are not in doubt.'
Final question - why are people concerned about the new signs?
In a bizarre attempt to force walkers off the common CBGC recently declared that the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CRoW) governs the common.
This has backfired badly - Defra, East Sussex County Council and Natural England have all confirmed that CRoW does NOT govern the common – but it seems CBGC are too embarrassed to remove these misleading signs…
Ironically, the De La Warr public access rights override CRoW in any event.
Click here for a map of Crowborough Common
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First Chief Named for the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders' New Clinical Trials Branch
A. Julianna Gulya, M.D.
Otolaryngologist and scientist, A. Julianna Gulya, M.D. has become the first Chief of the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders' (NIDCD) new Clinical Trials Branch. Dr. Gulya came to the NIDCD from Georgetown University Hospital Medical Center, Washington, D.C., where she was Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.
"The NIDCD is fortunate to have recruited such an accomplished scientist who also has a rich clinical background," said NIDCD Director, James B. Snow, Jr. He added that, "The NIDCD is enthusiastic about its new Clinical Trials Branch and is assured that with Dr. Gulya at the helm, the new branch will enhance the current treatment choices for diseases and disorders affecting hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech and language."
Dr. Gulya received her M.D. degree with Distinction in Research in 1978 from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in Rochester, New York. She completed her surgical internship and junior surgical residency at the Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. At the same time she held an appointment as a Clinical Fellow in Surgery at Harvard Medical School. Her otolaryngology residency was completed at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, Massachusetts.
Prior to her Professorship in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the Georgetown University, Dr. Gulya had served at the Assistant and Associate Professor levels at the George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C. She remains a consultant in Otology-Neurotology at the Bethesda Naval Hospital, Bethesda, Maryland, and a consultant in Otology at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
Dr. Gulya has published on a variety of topics including sudden sensorineural hearing loss, endolymphatic hydrops and neoplasms affecting hearing and balance. Dr. Gulya is Associate Editor of the American Journal of Otology, and provides her expertise as a reviewer for several otolaryngology journals.
As the nation's focal point for research in human communication, the NIDCD conducts and supports biomedical and behavioral research and research training on normal mechanisms as well as diseases and disorders of hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech and language. The NIDCD's new Clinical Trials Branch is responsible for overseeing the Institute's developing multicenter clinical trials cooperative groups. The cooperative groups will conduct much-needed randomized multicenter clinical trials to assess the efficacy of treatment for diseases and disorders of hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech and language.


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TRENTON, N.J. (CBS) – Trenton police are investigating the discovery of a dead body found in the trunk of a car following a police chase early Sunday morning.
Trenton police officers pursued a vehicle from South Clinton and Hamilton Avenues in Trenton to Route 1 southbound in Pennsylvania. The vehicle stopped near the Oxford Valley exits. Police say two men jumped out of the car and tried to run away, but officers caught both men.
Upon making the arrest shortly before 1 a.m., authorities found the body of an African-American male in the trunk of the car.
"One of the gentlemen caught blurted out that he had nothing to do with the body in the back," said Lt. Henry Ward, an officer with the Falls Township Police Department. "So the officers searched the trunk."
Police have identified the victim as 30-year-old Dardar Paye.
Court records show the suspects are Phobus Sullivan, 27, and Mack Edwards, 25. The two are charged with resisting arrest, eluding police, receiving stolen property, and more.
This is a joint investigation between the Buck County Police Department, Pennsylvania State Police, Falls Township Prosecutor's Office, Mercer County Prosecutor's Office and the Trenton Police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Trenton Police Confidential Tip Line at (609) 989-3663.
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