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09/23/2019 Proposed Bylaws Changes
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As of 10/22/2015
The name of this organization shall be the Pinellas Democratic Party (PDP). The governing body of this organization shall be the Pinellas County Democratic Executive Committee, (PCDEC) hereinafter the County Committee.
The objective of this organization shall be to promote the ideals of the Democratic Party, and elect Democrats to public office.
Article III
Supremacy of Florida Law and State Party Charter and Bylaws
Any provision of these Bylaws contrary to any provisions of the Florida Constitution or Statutes, or the Florida Democratic Party (FDP) Charter or its Bylaws shall be null and void and the superseding entity's provisions shall apply. When such a conflict is discovered, these Bylaws shall be amended to resolve the conflict per Article X Section 2.1 et. seq.
Section 1. Elected Members – All duly elected Pinellas County Democratic Precinct Committeepersons, as certified under Florida Statutes, and all persons elected by the County Committee to fill vacancies occurring in the position of Precinct Committeeperson constitute the elected membership of the County Committee.
Section 1.1. Procedure for Filling Vacancies – Any member of the Board of Directors may nominate a qualified person to fill a vacant Precinct Committee position, and such nominee shall become a member upon 1) approval by a majority vote of the Board of Directors and 2) approval by a majority vote of the general membership at a regularly scheduled meeting. However, members elected to fill vacancies, pursuant to this section of these Bylaws, shall not have the right to vote in any election, removal proceeding, or to amend the Bylaws during the first sixty (60) calendar days of their membership. The sixty days referred to in the preceding sentence shall begin with the date of approval at DEC general meeting.
Continuity of Membership Status – An elected member moving to another precinct shall continue to enjoy uninterrupted voting and other rights, and, if no vacancy exists in the new precinct of residence, shall enjoy a special At-Large status not to be counted against the total of allowable appointed members.
Section 1.2. Appointed Members
Provisions – The County Chair may appoint members to serve at-large from among registered Democrats residing in the County upon approval by a majority of the County Committee membership at a regular meeting. Appointed membership shall terminate after one year following the date of approval or at midnight before an election for County Chair, whichever comes first. If after such automatic termination a member is re-nominated and reapproved at the next regular meeting, the membership shall be deemed to not have lapsed and member immediately regains all rights and privileges previously accorded.
Number of Appointed Members – The number of appointed members shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total number of elected members to which the County Committee is entitled.
Rights and Responsibilities – Appointed members shall have all privileges and responsibilities of membership except those restricted to elected members, and except that within their first 60 calendar days of membership they may not vote in any election, in any removal proceeding, or to amend the bylaws.
Section 1.3. Automatic Members – All Democrats elected to partisan public office shall be automatic members of the County Committee. Automatic members who hold public office shall not be required to meet attendance requirements, shall not be counted in determining the presence of a quorum, and may not serve as officers of the County Committee.
Section 1.4. Associate Members – An associate member is a member who wishes to serve in a limited capacity. They may not vote, may serve on committees and do not need to meet the attendance requirements.
Section 2. Proxy Voting – see ARTICLE VI Section 5.4. Voting.
Section 3. Oath of Office – Before performing any duty as a member of the County Committee, each member shall file with the Secretary a notarized Oath of Office in the form prescribed by the FDP.
Section 4. Removal of Members
Section 4.1.1 Automatic Removal – Except as otherwise provided by law or the FDP bylaws, any member who has three (3) unexcused absences in any one (1) calendar year is automatically moved from voting member to Associate (nonvoting) member. Attendance by proxy shall not be considered fulfillment of the attendance requirement. Vacancies on a county Democratic Executive Committee shall be filled by action of the county Democratic Executive Committee within sixty (60) days in accordance with Florida Statutes. After a vacancy has existed for sixty (60) days, it may be filled by the County Chair.
Section 4.1.2. Reinstatement – A member removed pursuant to 4.1.1 above may re-apply for membership A member reinstated pursuant to this provision shall not be eligible to vote in any election for sixty days following the date of his/her reinstatement being approved.
Section 4.2. Removal For Cause – Except as otherwise provided bylaw or the FDP bylaws, any member may be removed from County Committee membership for violating his/her oath of office, in accordance with the procedures of the Grievance Committee, established in Article X, Section 1.3 et seq.
Section 5. Obligations of Members – All members shall have the obligation of promoting the philosophy and interests of the Democratic Party in every manner available to them. It shall be the duty of each and every member, to the best of his/her ability, to protect the County Committee, its officers and members, and all Democratic candidates against any fraud, misrepresentation, or unethical practices.
The officers of the County Committee shall be elected from among the elected membership of the County Committee and shall be the County Chair, Vice-chair (who shall be of the opposite gender from the Chair), State Committeeman, State Committeewoman, Secretary, Treasurer, and Sergeant-at-Arms. No officer shall hold more than one office in the County Committee, nor chair any committee whose chair sits on the Board of Directors. However, any officer, as an elected precinct Committeeperson, shall be eligible to serve as a member of the committee or committees of his/her choice, except for the Grievance Committee.
Section 1.1. Terms of Office – The Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer shall be elected in even-numbered years, and shall serve two-year terms from December 1st through November 30th, except that in Presidential election years the Chair and Secretary shall remain in office for the purpose of arranging and facilitating the election of the new Chair. All officers shall remain in office until the next scheduled election unless otherwise removed from office by the Grievance Committee per Article X, Section 2.3. The term of office of the State committeepersons shall be four years, commencing December 1st of each Presidential election year, and ending November 30th of the following Presidential election year.
Section 1.2. Bonds – Bonds for officers shall be paid each January by the County Committee and reported to the County Supervisor of Elections.
Section 1.3. Records – Each outgoing officer shall deliver to his/her respective successor all County Committee records, supplies, and equipment which are the responsibility of the office being vacated.
Section 2. Duties and Powers – All officers shall act solely in accordance with the policy and decisions of the County Committee, and within the provisions of these bylaws.
Section 2.1.1. Duties of the County Chair – The County Chair shall be the chief executive officer of the County Committee. The County Chair or his/her designee shall be the sole spokesperson of the County Committee.
The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the County Committee and it's Board of Directors. In January of each year, he/she shall present a budget for the coming year to the Board of Directors for its approval, shall present the budget, as approved, to the membership, and shall report to the membership on the state of the Pinellas Democratic Party.
Section 2.1.2. Powers of the County Chair -He/she shall appoint from among the members of the County Committee chairs of Committees as provided elsewhere in these Bylaws; a Newsletter Editor, supervisor(s) of County Headquarters, and a Parliamentarian who shall serve at the pleasure of the Chair
Section 2.1.3. Ex Officio Rights and Responsibilities – The County Chair shall, ex officio, be a member of all Committees of the County Committee, except the Grievance Committee and the Credentials Committee, and of all Democratic Clubs within the County. Such membership shall include voting rights, but not the right to hold office, or the obligation to pay any dues, and shall not be counted in determining the presence of a quorum.
Section 2.2.1. Duties of the Vice Chair – The Vice Chair shall assume the duties of the Chair in the absence of the Chair, and shall assume the Office of the Chair, should it become vacant, until a special election is held to fill that office. The Vice Chair shall be responsible for maintaining the membership records of the Committee, based on the information provided by the Credentials Committee, and providing membership information in timely fashion to the Secretary. The Vice Chair shall ensure that the minutes of all meetings are forwarded to the FDP within twenty days of their approval. The Vice Chair shall also insure that timely notice is given to the membership of all meetings. Notice may be given, to members who request it in writing, by reliable electronic communication. The Vice Chair shall keep an orderly record of all resolutions passed by the membership, updating it as needed, so that it reflects at all times the current policy of the County Committee. The Vice Chair shall appoint, subject to approval by the Board, an Administrative Assistant, who shall assist the Vice Chair and the Secretary in their duties. The Vice Chair shall forward to the State Chair 1) a complete and updated membership list by January 31st of each year, and 2) any subsequent changes within ten days.
Section 2.4. Duties of the State Committeepersons
Section 2.4.1. – The State Committeepersons shall represent the interests of the County Committee at all meetings of the State Committee, in accordance with the instructions of the County Committee and/or the County Board of Directors.
Section 2.4.2. – The State Committeepersons shall report to the membership in writing each month on all substantive matters which have occurred in the FDP the previous months, and which are expected to occur in the following months. Each State Committeeperson shall be responsible for at least four of such reports annually, the remaining reports to be divided between them in such manner as they may agree upon.
Section 2.4.3. -The State Committeepersons shall notify the Chair, the Chair of the Rules and Bylaws Committee, and the Parliamentarian, and provide a written copy, of any changes or additions to the FDP Charter, Bylaws, rules, or regulations, and shall do likewise with reference to any rules published in connection with any event over which the FDP has jurisdiction, in which the County Committee may be involved.
Section 2.4.4. – State Committeepersons shall be ex-officio members of the Campaign Planning Committee, and shall, together with the County Chair, constitute the Club Liaison Committee. However, they shall not serve (because of their position as state committee person), on any other committees of the County Committee, although they are eligible to serve on other committees in their role as Precinct Committeepersons.
Section 2.5. Duties of the Secretary – The Secretary shall keep an accurate and permanent record of the proceedings of all meetings of the PCDEC and its Board of Directors. A synopsis of each record shall be made available at any general meeting which may occur after a Board meeting. A copy of the approved meeting and Board minutes shall be forwarded to the FDP within twenty days of the minute's approval. The Secretary shall be responsible for handling the correspondence of the PCDEC.
Section 2.6. Duties of the Treasurer
Section 2.6.1. – The Treasurer shall deposit any and all County Committee funds in a federally insured account at a financial institution approved annually by a majority vote of the Board of Directors at its January meeting. An accurate and permanent record shall be kept of all receipts and disbursements, and a current financial report shall be submitted at each Board of Directors' and Membership meeting. The Treasurer shall deposit and disburse District funds entrusted to the County Committee as provided in these Bylaws. The Treasurer shall be an ex-officio member of any committee or task force, which is authorized to engage in fund-raising for the PDP.
Section 2.7. Duties of the Sergeant-at-Arms – The Sergeant-at-Arms shall ensure that the meeting place of the PCDEC membership or Board of Directors is adequate to the needs of the meeting, and accessible to the handicapped. The Sergeant-at-Arms shall ensure that the order required for deliberative discussion is maintained at all such meetings.
Section 3 Resignation of Officers
An officer may resign by submitting to the County Chair or Secretary a statement in writing of his or her intent to resign, stating whether effective immediately upon acceptance or for a future date, and if not stated, effective immediately upon acceptance. The officer resigning shall forthwith submit to the Board all official records which he or she is charged by the Bylaws to maintain. The County Chair or Secretary shall acknowledge in writing the statement of the resigning officer, and the resignation shall be effective as of the date stated in the acknowledgment.
Section 4. Removal of Officers – Officers may be removed from office for violation of their oath of office, violation of the provisions of these Bylaws, including failure to perform their duties, and conviction of a felony. See Article X. Section 2.3. Grievance Committee.
Section 5. Vacancies
Section 5.1. – When the office of the Chair becomes vacant, the Vice Chair shall temporarily assume the duties of that office, and send notice of the vacancy to the State Chair , within ten (10) calendar days), by certified mail. Within 45 days of the occurrence of the vacancy, a meeting shall be held, upon written notice to the members of at least 15 calendar days, and the vacancy filled by the election of a new Chair.
Section 5.2. – A vacancy in the office of State Committeeperson shall be filled within thirty calendar days, by a special election, upon ten (10) calendar days notice to the members. The Chair may appoint an interim State Committeeperson(s) to serve for a period of not more than thirty days.
Section 5.3 A vacancy in any other office must be filled within thirty (30) calendar days by a qualified County Committee member for the unexpired term. The County Chair may fill the vacancy if approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Board at a regular or special meeting. If such approval is not achieved, the position shall be filled by majority vote of the members at a regular or special meeting provided ten (10) days notice is given to the members.
Section 1. Schedule of Elections
Section 1.1. – The election of Officers shall take place in December of each Presidential election year, at the organizational meeting.
Section 1.2. – The term of office for elected officers, other than the State Committeepersons, being two years, an election of all other officers shall also be scheduled in December of even-numbered non-presidential election years.
Section 1.3. – Election of Delegates to Conventions. Election of delegates to State and National Conventions shall be governed by FDP rules. Whenever possible, the election of delegates shall be held at a regularly scheduled meeting of the County Committee.
Section 2. Eligibility of Voters
Section 2.1. – The Credentials Committee shall have sole authority to determine eligibility of members to vote, in accordance with the provisions of these by-laws.
Section 2.2. – All members elected as provided in the Florida Statutes whose four-year term of office begins on December 1st of a Presidential election year are eligible to vote in all elections, unless they have been removed from office as provided for in these By-laws.
Section 2.3. – Automatic members who are elected public officials shall be eligible to vote in all elections.
Section 2.4. – Other categories of membership (including elected to fill vacancies, special at-large, and appointed) shall be eligible to vote in elections subject to the provisions of Article IV Membership.
Section 3. Order of Elections
Section 3.1. Organizational Meeting – The organizational meeting shall be held in 2000 and every two years thereafter for the purpose of electing the new PCDEC officers. The order of the organizational meeting shall be as set forth in the FDP bylaws, and be in conformity with any provisions of the Florida Statutes. A copy of the relevant portions of the FDP Bylaws and State Statutes shall be included in the notice sent to all those entitled to vote at the organizational meeting.
Section 3.2. Election of Officers – The order of the election of officers in non-Presidential election years shall be: 1) Chair 2) Vice Chair, who shall be of the opposite gender from the Chair 3) Secretary 4) Treasurer 5) Sergeant-at-Arms
Section 4. Nominations
Section 4.1. – Any person nominated for any PCDEC office must be qualified to hold that position, and agree to serve if elected.
Section 4.2. – Nominations shall be made from the floor.
Section 4.3. – A nomination must be made by a member of the PCDEC, and seconded by two (2) other members of the PCDEC. Nominating and seconding speeches for any candidate shall not exceed a total time of five (5) minutes, said five minutes to be shared as the candidate may wish. The secretary shall serve as the official timekeeper in implementation of the foregoing provision.
Section 5. Voting – The following rules shall apply to all County Committee elections.
Section 5.1. – A majority vote is required for election to office.
Section 5.2. – If there be more than one candidate for a given office, voting may be by written ballot upon successful motion of same. Ballots are not secret; each ballot must have the printed and signed name of the voter to be valid.
Section 5.3. – If there be only one candidate for any given office, the Chair shall instruct the Secretary to cast a single ballot for that candidate on behalf of the voting membership.
Section 5.4. Proxy Voting – Eligible members unable to attend a meeting may vote by proxy.
Section 5.4.1. – All proxies must be submitted to the Chair (or his/her designee) before the beginning of the meeting at which they are to be exercised.
Section 5.4.2. – A holder of any proxy must be a registered Democrat, who is not a member of the County Committee. A proxy holder for a precinct committee person must reside in the committee person's precinct. A proxy holder for an At-large member may reside anywhere in Pinellas County. A proxy holder for an automatic member must reside within the geographic area (within Pinellas County) represented by the automatic member.
Section 5.4.3. – A written proxy must be either notarized or validated by the signatures of two registered Democrats signing as witnesses. A qualified elector may only possess one (1) proxy vote.
Section 6. Retention of Records
Section 6.1. – The Secretary shall retain all reports and records of an election for forty (40) working days following the election or, in the event of a challenge to the results of the election, until such dispute shall have been resolved. Except as otherwise provided in these Bylaws, no one shall have access to these records.
Section 7. Right of Challenge
Section 7.1. – Any member of the PCDEC may challenge the results of an election by reporting the reason for the challenge to the Credentials Committee, and requesting an inspection of the reports and records within five working days of the election The records and reports shall then be inspected by the challenger and at least two members of the Credentials Committee, to be chosen by the Chair of that Committee, in the presence of the Secretary at a time mutually agreed upon within five working days of the date of the challenge being reported to the Credentials Committee. The results of the inspection shall be reported within three working days to the County Chair, the Chair of the Credentials Committee, and the Chair of the Grievance Committee.
Section 7.2. – Should an irregularity be found to have occurred which may have affected the outcome of the challenged election, a joint meeting of the Credentials and Grievance Committees shall be held as soon as possible and no later than five working days after the report to the County Chair, for the purpose of deciding whether or not the irregularity did, in fact, affect the outcome of the election. The decision shall be by a majority vote of those present and voting from both Committees, a quorum of each being present. If it is determined that the outcome of the election was in fact affected, and adversely so, the County Chair shall schedule another election immediately upon ten working days notice to the members, and the results of that election shall supersede those of the challenged election. The new election shall apply only to those offices affected by the irregularity.
Section 7.3. – A person or persons elected in a challenged election shall remain in office until the new election is held.
Board of Directors
Section 1. – The Board of Directors shall act for the County Committee between regular meetings of the Committee and make recommendations to the membership about matters presented for its consideration.
Section 2. Quorum Requirements – Twenty-five percent (25%) of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum. Proxies may not account for more than ten percent (10%) of those counted in the quorum.
Section 3. Membership – The Board of Directors shall consist of the officers of the County Committee, the seven (7) District Leaders, the Chair of the Campaign Planning Committee, the Chair of the Outreach Committee, the Chair of the Credentials Committee, the Chair of the Finance Committee, the Chair of the Bylaws Committee, the Parliamentarian, three (3) members appointed by the County Chair, and one (1) representative elected by and from the Club Presidents' Committee, and the immediate past County Chair, if he/she remains a PCDEC elected member.
Section 3.1. – Removal of any member shall follow due process. Article IV, Section 4.2.
Section 4. Voting – No member of the Board of Directors shall have more than one (1) vote.
Section 5. Meetings – The Board of Directors shall meet at least seven working days and not more than fourteen working days before each general membership meeting, and at other appropriate times at the call of the County Chair
Section 1. General Provisions
Section 1.1. – All meetings of the County Committee shall be open to the public, and shall be held in facilities accessible to the handicapped.
Section 1.2. – Speeches during debate shall be limited to two (2) minutes per speaker.
Section 2. Quorum – Forty (40%) percent of the membership of the County Committee excluding automatic members -shall constitute a quorum. Proxies shall not account for more than ten percent (10%) of the number used in computing the quorum.
Section 3. Number – The County Committee shall hold a minimum of four (4) meetings per calendar year. Notice of each meeting of the County Committee shall be given to each member of the Committee at least five (5) and not more than ten (10) working days prior to the meeting stating the date, time, and place of the meeting, and, if a special meeting, the purpose thereof.
Section 4. Special Meetings – A special meeting may be called by the Chair at any time and for any purpose. The Chair is required to call a special meeting upon a request by signed petition of at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the members of the County Committee. The petition shall state the specific purpose for the required meeting.
District Organization
Section 1. General provisions
Section 1.1. – Districts shall correspond to the boundaries within the county of State House of Representative Districts.
Section 1.2. – Membership. All County Committee members who are residents of a District are members of the District Organization.
Section 1.3. – Meetings. Each District Organization shall meet at least once each calendar quarter at the call of its Chair.
Section 1.4. – Responsibilities. Each District Organization shall, within its District, implement the policies of the County Committee, strengthen the precinct organization, and carry out campaign activities within the parameters of the Campaign plan developed by the Campaign Planning Committee.
Section 2. District Leaders
Section 2.1. – Each District Organization shall elect, in January of odd-numbered years, a Chair, a Vice-Chair, and a Secretary -Treasurer. Associate members are ineligible to serve as Chair or Vice- Chair. Their terms shall expire after two (2) years, except expiring prior to Presidential election year organizational meetings pursuant to FDP Charter and Bylaws.
Section 2.1.1. Vacancies – Should a vacancy occur in the District Leadership, it shall be filled within thirty days, by a special election upon ten (10) working days notice to the members of the District Organization.
Section 2.2. Duties of District Leaders
Section 2.2.1. – Duties of the District Chair -The Chair shall ensure that all District Organization responsibilities are met within the District and shall preside at all meetings of the District Organization.
Section 2.2.2. Duties of the District Vice Chair – The Vice Chair shall assume the duties of the Chair in the absence of the Chair, or, should that office become vacant, until an election is held to fill the vacancy. The Vice Chair shall ensure that the voter records of the District are current at all times.
Section 2.2.3. – Duties of the District Secretary-Treasurer. The Secretary-Treasurer shall keep a permanent record of the meetings of the District organization and of all District funds as provided elsewhere in these Bylaws.
Section 3. District Finances – Each District may maintain a petty cash account not exceeding one hundred fifty dollars ($150). All monies in excess of that amount collected in the District by the District Organization shall be deposited with the County Treasurer, who shall maintain them in the County financial records as a separate entry. District funds shall be spent only by the District for carrying out its responsibilities, provided that the District Organization may make a gift of any or all of its funds to the County Committee for use for a specified purpose.
Every PCDEC committee shall make a good faith effort to reflect the diversity of the membership of the PCDEC.
Section 1. General Provisions
Section 1.1. – All Committee Chairs must be members of the County Committee before being elected or appointed as a committee chair.
Section 1.2. – No committees shall be established whose duties conflict with or duplicate the activities of the Standing Committees.
Section 1.3. – There shall be the following Standing Committees: Rules and Bylaws, Credentials, Grievance, Finance, Club Presidents, Issues, Affirmative Action, and Young Democrats. Such other committees as may be recommended and approved by the board of directors shall be established as needed, with the motion establishing the committee also specifying its purpose, duration, membership, and reporting requirements.
Section 1.4. Quorum Requirements – The quorum for any committee shall be forty percent (40%) of its members.
Section 1.5. Annual Reports – Each Standing Committee shall submit a written report covering the previous year's activities to the November meeting of the Board of Directors.
Section 1.6. Board Access – Any Committee Chair may request – and shall be given – time on the agenda of the general membership meeting or the Board of Directors' meeting, provided that such a request shall have been made at least 24 hours before the scheduled beginning of the meeting in question. Such request may be made to any member of the Board of Directors.
Section 2. Committee Functions
Section 2.1. Rules and Bylaws Committee
Section 2.1.1. Membership – The Chair shall be appointed by the County Chair. The Parliamentarian shall be a member of this Committee, as shall one PCDEC member selected by the Club Presidents Committee to represent the interests of Democratic Clubs and Caucuses. Each House District Organization will elect one member to this committee from among its PCDEC members.
Section 2.1.2. Meetings – The Committee shall meet at least annually at the call of the Chair, and as needed when an amendment to the Bylaws or a change to the Rules is directed by the PCDEC in the form of a resolution.
Section 2.1.3. Duties – The Committee shall keep current a copy of these Bylaws, and any Rules which are established by the PCDEC, ensuring that there is no conflict between the two or between these Bylaws and Florida Statutes, the FDP Charter or the FDP Bylaws. The Committee shall develop Rules as needed for the PCDEC, except for Rules reserved to the jurisdiction of the Credentials Committee, and propose them for approval by the PCDEC.
The Committee may from time to time, or as directed by the PCDEC, propose to the membership changes to the Rules or Bylaws of the PCDEC.
Section 2.1.4. Powers – Should an ambiguity arise in these Bylaws, this Committee shall decide, by majority vote, the exact meaning of the ambiguous passage, in accordance with the provisions of the Parliamentary authority, and shall propose forthwith an amendment to these Bylaws which will remove the ambiguity. The Committee may issue an impact statement and/or a recommendation for or against any proposed change to the Rules or Bylaws.
Section 2.2. Credentials Committee
Section 2.2.1. Membership – The members of the Committee shall be 2 members of the Rules and Bylaws Committee (the Bylaws Committee Chair and one appointed by the Bylaws Chair), the County Vice Chair, the County Secretary, the immediate past County Chair, and two persons elected annually at the January meeting from among County Committee members who are not officers per Article V Officers. The members shall elect a Chair, who shall be a member of the Board of Directors.
Section 2.2.2. Meetings – The Committee shall meet prior to each general membership meeting for the purpose of updating the membership rolls. The Committee shall meet within ten working days prior to an election, other than the elections at the organizational meeting, in order to develop the rules of procedure for the election in accordance with these Bylaws, the provisions of the County Committee's Standing Rules, and its parliamentary authority.
Section 2.2.3. Duties – The Credentials Committee shall report to the County Chair and the Sergeant-at-Arms at the beginning of each meeting the names of current members. Prior to any election (other than those held at the organizational meeting), the Committee shall certify the list of those eligible to vote in that election, and provide a copy of the certified list to the County Chair and the Secretary.
Section 2.2.4. Powers – At each election (except those held at the organizational meeting), the Credentials Committee shall present to the members the format for the election and the rules for conducting it and shall be the sole judge of the members eligibility to vote.
Section 2.3. Grievance Committee – The Grievance Committee shall have jurisdiction over any disputes arising within the County Committee from alleged violation of these Bylaws, the FDP Charter or Bylaws.
Section 2.3.1. Membership – The Grievance Committee shall consist of one member elected from among the County Committee members in each of the Districts. These members shall then elect the Chair of their Committee from amongst its members.
Section 2.3.2. Procedures – Upon receipt of a complaint, the Grievance Committee Chair shall, within 5 (five) working days, 1) schedule a meeting of the Committee to take place within 25 (twenty- five) working days of the receipt of the complaint; 2) mail a copy of the complaint to each member of the Committee, including the Party Chair; and 3) notify the complainant and the respondent of the date of the meeting and of the right of the respondent to challenge the allegations of the complaint either in person or in writing. The respondent shall have 10 (ten) working days within which to respond in writing to the complaint and/or request, also in writing, a hearing at the meeting of the Committee with the opportunity to challenge the complainant's allegations in person.
Section 2.3.3. – The foregoing sentence shall be quoted, with the appropriate reference to this part of the Bylaws, in the notification to members of the committee, the complainant, the respondent (if there be such) and such other parties the committee deems should make an appearance at its hearings. Should more time be required to reach a decision, one (1) further meeting may be scheduled, and this meeting shall take place within 10 (ten) working days of the date of the first meeting. When the Committee reaches a decision as to the validity of the complaint and the appropriate course of action to be recommended, that decision and recommendation shall be forwarded in writing to the members of the Board of Directors, the complainant, and the respondent within 10 (ten) working days of the date of the meeting at which the decision was reached. At the same time, both the complainant and the respondent shall be advised of the right to and method of appeal. The Chair (of the Grievance committee) shall report the decision of the Grievance Committee to the next general meeting of the County Committee.
Appeal Procedure: Any decision of the Grievance Committee may be appealed by either party to the general membership of the County Committee at the next general meeting of the County Committee which occurs not less than ten working days after the date on which notice of the decision was postmarked. Notice of intent to appeal must be given to any one of the elected officers of the County Committee at least 3 (three) calendar days before the meeting is called to order, and shall be placed on the agenda as the first item of business following Committee Reports. A decision of the Grievance Committee may be reversed by a 2/3 (two-thirds) vote of the total membership or a 3/4 (three-quarters) vote of those present and voting.
Section 2.4. Campaign Planning Committee (if appointed) – The Campaign Planning Committee shall develop and execute the PDP campaign plan in general election years. The Committee shall be responsible for the recruitment of candidates within Pinellas County.
Section 2.4.1. Membership – The Chair of the Campaign Committee shall be appointed by the County Chair, shall be a member of the Board of Directors, and shall choose the members of the Campaign Committee from among the members of the PCDEC. The State Committeeman and State Committeewoman shall be ex-officio members of the Committee. The Committee may have Associate members, who shall not be counted in determining the presence of a quorum.
Section 2.4.2. Meetings – The Committee shall meet at the call of the Chair. The Chair shall have sole discretion as to who, other than the members of the Committee, shall attend the Committee meetings.
Section 2.5. Outreach Committee (if appointed) – The Outreach Committee shall maintain contact between the County Committee, other elements of the PCDEC, and the larger community of Pinellas County and its various political entities, and shall develop in January of each year a coordinated plan for the activities of its members' Committees.
Section 2.5.1. Membership – The members of the Outreach Committee shall be the Chairs of the District Organization, Public Relations, Issues, Affirmative Action, and Young Democrats Committees. The County Chair shall appoint a Chair of the Committee who shall not be one of the above members, and who shall be a member of the Board of Directors.
Section 2.5.2. Meetings – The Committee shall meet at least once each calendar quarter at the call of the Chair.
Section 2.6. Administrative Committee (if needed) – The Administrative Committee shall oversee the internal affairs of the County Committee.
Section 2.6.1. Membership – The members of the Committee shall be the Vice Chair, who shall chair the Committee, the Secretary, the Administrative Assistant, the supervisor(s) of County Committee Headquarters(s), the Newsletter Editor, and a representative from the Club Presidents' Committee.
Section 2.6.2. Meetings – The Committee shall meet in the first month of each quarter at the call of the committee Chair, and shall report to the membership at the next monthly meeting on the matters within its purview.
Section 2.7. Finance Committee – The Treasurer may appoint a chair the Finance Committee, and choose its members from among the PDP, provided that at least half the members shall be members of the County Committee.
Section 2.7.1. Duties – The Committee shall develop, in each odd-numbered year, a financial plan for the County Committee for the ensuing two years, which shall be the basis for the annual budget. The biennial financial plan shall be presented to the County Chairman in October of each odd-numbered year.
Section 2.7.2. Powers – The Committee shall provide oversight for any other committee involved in fund-raising, and shall coordinate all fundraising and other financial activities by entities under the jurisdiction of the County Committee.
Section 2.8. District Chairs Organization Committee – The District Chairs Organization Committee shall consist of the District Chairs, who shall elect the Chair of the Committee.
Section 2.8.1. Duties – The Committee shall help train new Precinct Committeepersons in the District, and work to fill vacant precinct Committeepersons positions.
Section 2.9. Club Presidents' Committee – The Club Presidents' Committee shall consist of the Presidents or Chairs of all duly chartered Democratic Clubs and Caucuses within Pinellas County without regard to the origin of their charters. The members shall elect the Chair of the Committee.
Section 2.9.1. Duties – The Committee shall ensure that Club activities implement the objectives of the PCDEC, and shall coordinate the activities of the Clubs so as to achieve maximum use of their resources.
Section 2.10. Issues Committee – The Issues Committee shall consist of members chosen by its Chair from the PDP, at least half of whom shall be members of the County Committee and who shall include, where possible, representatives from the major political subdivisions in the County. The Chair shall be appointed by the county chair.
Section 2.10.1. Duties – The Issues Committee shall track those issues that affect Pinellas County (and the political entities that lie within its boundaries) on the local, state, and national level. The Committee shall then develop a plan for appropriate action on those issues which are of primary interest to the County Committee.
Section 2.11. Public Relations Committee – The Public Relations Committee shall be chosen by the County Chair in consultation with the Executive Board. Members chosen by the County Chair shall elect from their number the Chair of the PR Committee. Article V Section 2.1.1
Section 2.11.1. Duties – The Public Relations Committee shall oversee the development of and maintain a current a list of all media contacts available to the County Committee, including those in Pinellas and neighboring counties as well as state and national contacts. The Committee shall maintain a list of those civic groups in the County which invite speakers to their meetings, shall develop a list of trained speakers within the PDP, and shall ensure that all appropriate civic groups are informed that speakers are available from the PCDEC. The Committee shall develop a plan, to be submitted to the Board of Directors each March, to ensure that the objectives and activities of the PCDEC are reported regularly in the local media and shared with local civic groups.
Section 2.12. Affirmative Action Committee – The Chair of this Committee shall choose its members from among the PDP, provided that at least one quarter of the members shall be members of the County Committee. The County Chair shall appoint the Committee Chair.
Section 2.12.1. Duties – The Affirmative Action Committee shall develop and implement plans to carry out the affirmative action policies of the FDP in Pinellas County.
Section 2.13. PCDEC Young Democrats Committee – Pursuant to the State Bylaws, Article 5, Section 5.1.2, The PCDEC Young Democrats Committee shall consist of not more than ten persons (10), three (3) appointed by and from the Pinellas County Young Democrats Club/Organization, and up to seven (7) under the age of 40 appointed by the PCDEC chair from the PCDEC. All appointees shall be approved by the PCDEC Board of Directors, and shall serve at the pleasure of the PCDEC Board of Directors. All committee members shall be PCDEC members prior to appointment to this committee. The committee chair shall be elected by the members of the committee.
Section 2.13.1. Duties – The PCDEC Young Democrats Committee shall serve as liaison between the PCDEC County Committee and the Pinellas County Young Democrats organization.
Section 2.14. Club Liaison Committee (if appointed) – The Club Liaison Committee shall consist of the County Chair and the State Committeepersons. It shall assist new clubs in obtaining charter certification from the FDP, and shall ensure that all existing clubs meet re-certification requirements in timely fashion.
Clubs, Organizations, & Caucuses
Section 1. General Provisions – Pinellas County Democratic Clubs, organizations, and caucuses come under the jurisdiction of the County Committee and shall be chartered by the FDP in the manner prescribed in FDP Bylaws. Charters must be renewed in July of each odd-numbered year, as provided in the FDP Bylaws.
Section 2. Finances
Section 2.1. Annual Audit – An audit shall be made each January of each entity's financial condition, and a copy of the audit forwarded forthwith to the County Treasurer.
Section 2.2. Annual Assessment – Clubs shall pay an annual assessment to the County Committee, based on membership as of December 31,in accordance with the provisions of the FDP Bylaws.
Section 2.3. Fundraising – All Clubs, organizations, and Caucuses shall advise the Finance Committee Chair of the date, time, and place of proposed fundraising activities in order to avoid conflict with other Democratic fundraising activities.
Section 2.4. Expenditures – Club funds may be expended only for Club expenses or for Democratic political purposes. Democratic Clubs spending funds in general elections shall do so only within the parameters of the campaign plan developed by the Campaign Planning Committee.
Section 2.5. Dissolution – Upon dissolution of a Club, organization, or caucus, it shall pay its debts and remit, within thirty (30) days, any remaining assets and funds to the County Committee, which shall become the sole proprietor thereof.
Section 1. Expenditures
Section 1.1. Authorization – The County Chair shall authorize, in writing, the expenditure of funds consistent with the provisions of the budget as approved.
Section 1.2. Signatures – All checks disbursing County Committee funds require two signatures and there will be three authorized signers. The County Chair and the Treasurer are authorized signers. The other authorized signer will be one of the following elected PCDEC officers (Vice Chair, Secretary, State Committeewoman, State Committeeman, or Sergeant-at-Arms). This person will be designated by the PCDEC Treasurer and approved by the PCDEC Board of Directors.
Section 2. Reserve Fund – Each January and at other times as appropriate, the members shall decide on the amount required for a reserve fund, if a fund is established.
Section 3. District Funds – Any funds in excess of one hundred fifty dollars ($150) raised by a District shall be deposited in the County Committee account and held separately on the books from the general treasury monies. District funds shall be disbursed to the District which raised them upon the written request of the District Chair, co-signed by the District Secretary-Treasurer. District funds may be used by the County Committee only for a specific purpose, and upon approval by a two- thirds (2/3) vote of the Board of Directors.
Section 4. Audits
Section 4.1. Annual Audit – There shall be an annual audit of the financial condition of the County Committee for the period ending December 31st. The audit shall be conducted by a qualified person, not a member of the County Committee, who shall be appointed by the Chair with the approval of the Board of Directors. A copy of the annual audit shall be filed with the County Supervisor of Elections and the FDP prior to April 1st of the ensuing year.
Section 4.2. Special Audit – When the office of the Treasurer becomes vacant, a similar audit shall be conducted within sixty (60) days.
Section 5. Debts – The County Committee shall not be responsible for, and is prohibited from assuming, the debts of any candidate, group, club, or other organization, except for those that are totally within the jurisdiction of the Committee.
Endorsement of Candidates
The endorsement of candidates in Primary elections is prohibited to the County Committee, the Chair of the PCDEC, and all groups within its jurisdiction, except as otherwise provided by the FDP Bylaws.
Parliamentary Authority
The rules contained in the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised shall govern the County Committee in all cases not covered by these bylaws or such standing rules as may be developed and approved by the Committee.
Amendment of Bylaws
Section 1. General Provisions – These Bylaws may be amended at any regular meeting of the PCDEC by a 2/3 vote of those in attendance who are eligible to vote, provided that notice shall have been given both at the previous meeting and in writing to all members at least 14 days before the date of the scheduled vote.
Section 2. Amendment Process – Only amendments which have been processed by the Rules and Bylaws Committee may be advanced for approval. The PCDEC shall approve or disapprove any proposed amendment without amendment thereto. The PCDEC or the PCDEC Board of Directors may, in the form of a resolution, direct the Rules and Bylaws Committee to develop amendment language to implement the intent indicated in the resolution.


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Hi Paul, Hi Lee, the query PREFIX owl: <http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#> PREFIX plate: <http://www.owl-ontologies.com/testFood2.owl#> PREFIX rdfs: <http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#> SELECT ?ingredients WHERE { plate:ChickenWithTomato rdfs:subClassOf [ owl:onProperty plate:hasIngridients ; owl:someValuesFrom ?ingredients ] } works fine in protégé, with jena not so ever but like paul said i need pellet to work (must search how i do that) but with WHERE { plate:ChickenWithTomato plate:hasIngredients ?ingredients } it doesn't work. i'm trying to install also IsaViz to see the graph but with no sucess so far. I have more questions, what do you mean by "You have the query the direct triples"? You mean this? <owl:Class rdf:about="#RedMeat"> <rdfs:label rdf:datatype="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string" >Red Meat</rdfs:label> <rdfs:subClassOf> <owl:Class rdf:about="#Meat"/> </rdfs:subClassOf> </owl:Class> ( I really have to put IsaViz to work to understand this better.) and other thing, in the last query ... plate:ChickenWithTomato rdfs:subClassOf [ owl:onProperty plate:hasIngridients ; owl:someValuesFrom ?ingredients... can please explain better why it works? i'm trying to "read" it but i dont understand it. -> "the plate chicken with tomato (subject ) is subclass of (property) ((object) onProperty of the subject it hasIngredients; ((object) (have) someValuesFrom ?ingredients" ok, its wrong what im saying, but i'm just trying to understand what's there... I notice that i'm search the "<rdfs:subClassOf>" of the node, is that correct? 2009/6/14 Paul Gearon <firstname.lastname@example.com> > On Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 1:21 PM, Samuel Pedro<email@example.com> > wrote: > > I changed the ontology, have now this class, > > <snip/> > > At a glance it looks better. I haven't looked at it in detail though. > > > If i want to know which ingredients have the plate "Chicken with Onions"? > > Shouldn´t be... > > > > PREFIX owl:<http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#> > > PREFIX plate:<http://www.owl-ontologies.com/testFood2.owl#"> > > SELECT ?ingredients > > > > WHERE { ?ingredients owl:someValuesFrom plate:ChickenWithTomato } --> > (how > > do you read this?) > > > > what's wrong this time? > > For a start, Lee is right. You have the query the direct triples > (unless you have something to generate inferred triples for you, like > Pellet). > > Secondly, your use of owl:someValuesFrom in inappropriate. This is a > predicate that is used to describe how a predicate works. It isn't > used for specific instances of anything. In your ontology, you've used > this predicate to describe a constraint on the use of #hasIngredient. > > Presuming you have a reasoner running (generating inferred triples), > then you should be asking: > > WHERE { plate:ChickenWithTomato plate:hasIngredients ?ingredients } > > Paul > -- -- Samuel PedroReceived on Tuesday, 16 June 2009 17:50:04 UTC
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Barry Lancet brings PI Jim Brodie back for a fourth appearance in The Spy Across the Table, which he'll be discussing and signing at Vroman's on August 10.
Lancet has lived in Japan in for the last 25 years and in reviewing his first novel Japantown (2013) Steve Sacks writes…
Lancet's fluency in the Japanese language, extensive knowledge of, and empathy with, the culture from which it is inseparable, and gift for creating likable (as well as despicable) characters add depth and authenticity to this captivating thriller that other non-Japanese authors rarely attain when writing about the nation.
—"Japantown" by Steve Sacks, September 4, 2013, Washington Independent Review of Books
In regard to The Spy Across the Table, Real Book Spy states…
After four books, Barry Lancet continues to elevate his series among other top franchises in the genre. Falling somewhere between Daniel Silva and Steve Berry, but with slightly more violence and explosive action sequences along the way, Lancet's latest offering proves to be his most timely thriller so far.
—"A Book Spy Review: The Spy Across the Table," June 1, 2017, TheRealBookSpy.com
Barry Lancet's The Spy Across the Table
Thursday, August 10 at 7 p.m.
Vroman's, 693 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena 91101
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Vroman's policy:
Those wishing to get books signed will be asked to purchase at least one copy of the author's most recent title from Vroman's. For each purchased copy of the newest title, customers may bring up to three copies from home to be signed. This policy applies to all Vroman's Bookstore events unless otherwise noted. Save your Vroman's receipt; it will be checked when you enter the signing line.


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As a young child, I was remarkably upbeat, happy, optimistic, and hopeful about my future and that of the world. Anything seemed possible and I had wholehearted confidence in my ability to transpire my dreams into my reality. Mostly, I credit my parents for fostering this attitude of wonder and self-assurance; they provided me with ample opportunities to explore the world and my capabilities and never set boundaries or limitations on what I was capable of, even if they had their own (realistic) doubts. I certainly had my fair share of physical and emotional falls and fails, but they never seemed to set me back with much permanent or lasting impact. I had a lot of behavioral problems, particularly in my first years of school and in social situations that my older sisters never displayed, and to say that I presented more of a parenting challenge throughout my entire childhood is a gross understatement. In hindsight, it's clear that much of my misbehavior, rambunctiousness, and hair-pulling frustrating confusion was a product of my undiagnosed autism and sensory processing disorder. At the time, my hyperactivity, finicky-ness, and even "bratty and immature" behavior was attributed to ADHD and my position as the youngest of three girls. Needless to say, the routine misdemeanors, punishment, timeouts at school, less-than-stellar report card marks for behavior (and penmanship) did little to curtail my mojo and I remained a spunky, relentlessly positive kid.
Something began to shift in the months before my tenth birthday. As if double-digits inherently ushered in the cessation of innocence, verve, and faith in oneself and the world, my mindset and affect began to dramatically shift. In the manner in which a windup toy peters out as the duration of its chatter and clatter lengthens after the initial spinning charge, my zest, vigor, and sunny outlook faded in favor of a restrained, timid demeanor.* Doubt replaced hope, worry and anxiety trumped my carefree nature, pessimism extinguished optimism, and my self-esteem plummeted. Within a few months, depression clouded out the very happiness and joy that had previously bestowed upon me the nickname "the happiest girl in the world," used lovingly, but earnestly, by my dad. A switch had been flipped and my internal world, which colored my external one, changed.
As with most things which are rarely black or white, solely good or bad, some changes brought on by this metamorphosis were beneficial: my behavior, now so reserved, no longer landed me at the back table or time-out position at school, instead, teachers remarked that I was well-behaved. The more I restrained my body and physical hyperactivity and conformed to the expectations and qualities of a mature and "good" student, the more wildly and feverishly my brain ran. There was a constant barrage of anxieties, questions, troubles, fears, and even panic. Sure, there were also hopes and constructive thoughts, mulling over things learned in school, observations made out and about, and intellectual curiosities much like those that characterized my kid brain, but it became harder to hear these over the sheer volume and strength of the pessimistic thought reel. Little did teachers know that as I sat there studiously at my desk, the littlest one in the class with a big brain and bright responses to assignments, I was filled with internal angst, confusion, and sadness. My "proper" behavior was actually just paralysis induced by depression devouring my energy and ubiquitous pensive concerns. Shortly after, I developed an eating disorder that proved to be a formidable foe for the next eight years. The depression and anxiety fueled the anorexia, which in turn, sunk me into more severe depression and calamitous anxiety.
I wish I could say that some other momentous birthday or other occasion caused the same radical about-face in my outlook as did turning ten, but truthfully, nothing had been as exorbitantly formative in changing me. With that said, particularly in recent years, I have found a better balance and allowed some of that positivity, hope, and verve to weasel its way back into my psyche and shine through the constant cacophony of worries, bleak and dispirited thoughts, and emotional pain. My inner strength and confidence have mounted as I've triumphed over difficulties and become a curious and dedicated student of myself. For me, self-awareness has had an instrumental role in increasing self-compassion. I've even surprised myself in the authenticity of my mental fortitude and strong drive to seek and recognize the silver linings in spite of some tremendous adversities I've faced in recent years. I'm proud of things that I've overcome and the resilience of my positive attitude when it would be so understandable to completely crumble.
Some days, in accordance with the idiom "fake it 'til you make it," the optimism and emotional fortitude is somewhat of an act, a tiring attempt to feign stability and tenacity. Although exhausting, there does seem to be some payback from this practice, but thankfully, sometimes the attitude is genuine. My foot injury is an example of the former turning into the latter. After it seems like surgery was in evitable, I experienced slight improvement in the pain and swelling after weeks of nonexistent progress. I have long heard that having a good attitude through illness and injury is scientifically proven to improve healing and perhaps my desire to avoid surgery was so primal and deep that I truly convinced myself that my foot was healing. It's not. I have objective evidence from imaging studies that fail to demonstrate an iota of progress; it's exactly the same as it was four months ago. At first, I couldn't believe the results; I was so assured it was physically healing because my conviction in maiming a positive outlook became so powerful. I cancelled the postponed surgery date in favor for the conservative route.
Once the initial shock delivered by the MRI's report on the stagnant state of my foot, I sat with my feelings. In the quiet of the predawn hours where all my clearest thoughts reside, my pride and optimism stripped away, I felt the throbbing pain, the familiar ache from the initial months of injury. The pain had not just returned, it had never really gone away. I had just become committed to silencing it in hopes of encouraging my body to actually resolve it. It looks like I will need the surgery after all.
Of course, I am very disappointed I will have to have the surgery and because I have medical anxiety, I am certainly anxious for that day. However, although I was mad at myself a couple of days ago for my inability to honestly assess the pain and progress of my foot, I choose to remain proud. It's not easy to be hopeful and positive in the face of a bad injury, let alone the larger obstacles I have faced. As the sands of hopefulness and confidence ran out of the hourglass that ushered in age ten, I lost so much more than just the innocence of childhood. It's taken two decades to build back some of what I've lost and so I will honor and admire all of the positive attitude triumphs, enthusiasm, and growth mindset moments that I can cultivate.
*The reason that turning ten served as an impetus for such change is complicated and I'm not sure I fully understand it, but I will attempt to evaluate it at a subsequent time.


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I love my job.
Today the weather is perfect. Sunny, clear blue sky with white puffy clouds. The dewpoint is thankfully low, meaning almost no humidity and it's a balmy 72 degrees — a great relief from the 100+ temperatures from this Summer of Hell.
The windows are open, the breeze is blowing through the house and I'm working on articles today; tonight I'll move on to editing. Foster the People are singing on my garage-sale stereo, procured for a mere $2. Life is good.
So, what's the burr in my panties today? Because you know there has to be one. Well, I have to say it's not entirely my fault — there were conversations, and then I read my friend Patti Larsen's post and my irritation runneth over. And I just have to make some pertinent points:
1. Publishing a book doesn't mean you are suddenly rolling in the money. Especially if you self-publish. Bitch, please. Saying something like that just highlights your ignorance of how the writing business actually works. Like Patti says (and it's been my mantra for years) this is a MARATHON, not a SPRINT. Meaning, you might earn some decent cash over the span of months or years, but you don't publish and take a wheelbarrow to the bank the next day. I wish.
2. People don't take into consideration the fact that successful writers (notice the distinction, okay? Don't make me point it out again) have put in thousands of hours learning their craft, practicing their skills and falling flat on their ass. Hitting it big right out of the gate is rare and you will probably have a better chance of being hit by lightning. Seriously. Not that it doesn't happen, but the stars have to be aligned just right. The vast majority of successful writers have worked hard to get where they are, and work hard to stay there. They've taken second jobs, worked ungodly hours, made time at five am to throw words at the paper and hoping they stick while juggling a full-time job, family and personal relationships.
3. In addition to this, successful writers have also invested in their BUSINESS. That's right, you heard me. Writing for a living is a BUSINESS. Oh, there's art and skill and talent, of course — but if you don't treat your writing career as a business, you're not going to make it. This means you are going to have to make some sacrifices along the way. Equipment, books, workshops, conferences, membership to professional organizations, and that's just the tip of the iceberg. There's editing, book covers, formatting, ARCS…so much more. If you're not willing to invest in your business, in improving your skills as much as you can, you're making this ten times more difficult for yourself. Don't believe me? Fine. I'm the one making a living as a writer. How about you?
4. As far as asking me how much money I make or how many books I've sold, my advice is…DON'T. Don't ask me or any other writer that kind of question, because it's rude, invasive, and none of your fucking business. I would never ask YOU such a personal question, no matter what your profession is. How would you feel if someone asked you how much you have in your bank account? My kids don't even know this. My boyfriend doesn't know. And I don't know this about them. It's none of my business. No one but ME knows my financial status, it's classified and unless you have the decoder ring and the password, you aren't gonna know either. I'm the one that pays my bills. I'm the only one privy to that info. It blows my mind that just because you're a writer, people think they have the right to stick their nose right in the middle of your personal business. So don't be a rude fucktard.
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Saturday, October 23, 2010
Colors of Autumn
For the challenge to use twine, the stamp set is A Walk In The Woods by Mark's Finest Papers. Tree covered in Citrus Crush and green Flower Soft. Cardstock and leaf wheel is Stampin' Up.
Posted by Joanne Travis at 9:11 PM
6 comments:
- Carol said...
JoAnne I just love your tree covered with Flower soft. It makes for a lovely presentation. The fall colors are so warm and inviting. What a fabulous card! Love it.
Bear Hugs,
Carol :O}
- October 24, 2010 at 5:11 AM
- Betty Wright said...
Joanne, this is wonderful! Everytime I see that texture I really think I need to get it. The flower soft is inspired and the wheel stamping is fantastic! Lovely card!
- October 24, 2010 at 8:35 AM
- jdmommy said...
I love this single tree and your wonderful embossing!! Great use of the twine!
- October 24, 2010 at 10:13 AM
- Emily Keaton said...
Your FLower Soft tree looks fantastic, Joanne. What a great way to use this product. Love these colors :)
- October 24, 2010 at 11:41 AM
- Colleen Dietrich said...
Like that sketch you used, Joanne, and I'll bet the Flower Soft tree looks even more inviting in person.
- October 25, 2010 at 6:56 AM
- Joanne (jojot) said...
Fab use of the Flower Soft.....such a classy card
- October 26, 2010 at 7:19 PM
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Forum Moderator.How would I delete a topic/post, my own, (If possible?)thanks for your help. I'm new to the forum and still learning.
I'm not a moderator, but here is how to do it. At the bottom of most posts you will see two buttons, "Quote" and "Reply" over to the right. At the bottom of your own posts there should be two additional buttons, labeled "Delete" and "Edit". Just click the "delete" button and click on the verification and your post will go away. Your browser needs to be set to run scripts for this to work.This is a relatively new feature. I hope this helps.I think you still cannot delete a whole thread, even if you were the one who started it.
Thank you. sorry it took do long to reply to you, but I forgot what forum I posted this on.
I do that as well: embarrassing, isn't it?If you click on your own name at the top left of the screen, then on "Posts", you can see your own posts. It's very helpful for those of us with failing memories.Jeremy


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From the better late than never pile, Kurt from ForumBlueAndGold emailed me this evaluation of the Knick summer league players: I'm out in the sweltering heat of Vegas and I've now sat through two Summer League Knicks games, and since I have the time I thought I'd send you my impressions (informed in part by David Thorpe, who I was sitting next to for one of the games). Jordan Hill: I don't know what to make of him. There are flashes of rebounding fire and he certainly has an NBA body, but he seemed almost invisible despite them. I'm not …continue reading


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Avengers: Is THIS why Vision could lift Thor's hammer in Age of Ultron?
AVENGERS Age of Ultron saw Vision lift Thor's hammer, because he's technically not alive, alleges a popular new fan theory.
Only those who are worthy can lift Mjolnir, Thor's hammer.
Of course Captain America made it wobble a little in Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron, but there was someone else who managed to as well.
Once Vision was born he managed to lift the Asgardian weapon, much to Thor's annoyance.
And now a popular new fan theory has alleged why.
Reddit user Work_Confusion writes: "In Age of Ultron, Vision could lift Thor's hammer.
"This may not be because he is worthy, but because he is technically not alive.
"Inanimate objects, like an elevator, can lift/move the hammer. So, it would make sense that robots can too.
"Using the same logic, Ultron should also be able to lift the hammer."
Avengers: Is THIS why Vision could lift Thor's hammer in Age of Ultron?
Lucky for the Avengers Ultron is now dead, but let's not forget that Mjolnir was destroyed by Hela in Thor Ragnarok.
In Avengers Infinity War Thor has Eitri forge Stormbreaker, an axe hammer hybrid, on Nidavellir.
The dwarf claimed the weapon is the strongest ever made in Asgardian history.
Fans will remember Groot lifted the weapon to give his arm as a handle for Thor.
However it wasn't a case of Groot being worthy since the Russo Brothers have confirm that was only required for Mjolnir.
Nevertheless with rumoured time travel aplenty in Avengers 4, perhaps Thor's hammer will be making a comeback.
But just who will be able to lift Mjolnir aside from Thor? Captain Marvel?
Avengers 4 is released in UK cinemas on April 26, 2019.


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How to create a DocExplore presentation
This video shows the easiest way to create an interactive presentation. It does not cover however all the features of the tool chain. Take a look at the other videos to get a better idea of what can be done.
How to manage a collection of augmented books
This video shows the basics of managing a collection of augmented books. Using this method will enable you to create presentations in a more powerful way than shown in the previous tutorial.
How to create a presentation from an augmented book
This video shows how to create a presentation based on an augmented book built in the managment tool. It is the preferred way of creating presentations since it offers tools to filter and automate the creation process.
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Obama's Progressive Accomplishments
In comments here, and in blog posts elsewhere, the lecturing of "the Left", led by Chait, has been boiled down to their personal view of President Obama's accomplishments. For example, Andrew Sullivan writes:
Chait notes how systemic and eternal liberal disenchantment is, and how congenitally useless Democrats are in rallying round a leader, even one who has achieved so much in such a short time. [. . .] (Memo to the left: universal healthcare was achieved under Obama). But much of this is the usual Democratic limpness and whininess. [. . .] If I hear one more gripe about single payer from someone in their fifties with a ponytail, I'll scream.
Universal healthcare was achieved? Why are we not celebrating? Maybe because not everyone thinks ACA has done that. Indeed, I recall a certain "wonky pundit" telling us Obama was a "moderate Republican" whose health plan was based on GOP ideas. More . . .
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Now available on Amazon, Smashwords, and other online retailers!
Nothing's darker than a shadow…unless of course it's the lusts of a demonic slime-queen and her latex-sheathed minions!
Fetishistic fantasy filth returns this a new A. Vivian Vane standalone, featuring demons, mages, full-body transformation, and of course, lots and lots of sleek, slippery, shiny sheaths for all you latex-lovers out there.
"Seduction Smooth and Shiny" follows the evolution of a once-human mage who merges with a shadow-demon to become something unique, powerful, and sexual. When figures from her past (including the son of her former, mortal self) begin to seek out her underground domain, she faces a choice: to flee, to fight, or to find a role for them in the kingdom of the Slime Queen!
This is a work of erotic fantasy involving transformation, latex and goo fetishes, and male, female, and dickgirl/shemale characters. It is intended for adults only. All characters depicted in sexual situations are at least 18 years of age and not directly related by blood.


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On to the Primaries
Rand Paul is sinking fast. He should get
out now while he has a little dignity.
(OAN News) - Gravis Marketing, a nonpartisan research firm, conducted a random survey of 1,504 registered Republican voters in the U.S. regarding the presidential election. The poll has a margin of error of ±2.5%. The total may not round to 100% because of rounding. The polls were conducted using automated telephone calls (IVR technology) and weighted by voting demographics. The poll was conducted for One America News Network.
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How do I block various domains from visiting a site under website builder?
Solved! Go to Solution.
What do you mean?
shows up in the list of visitors.
how do i prevent visitors from that site from visiting my website.
It appears the site you mentioned is running Google Ads. You can exclude your Google Ads from sites you specify following the steps of this article.
actually, no.
I used that domain name as an example.
The sites are pornobest.su and rumanba.com, warning NSFW.
I suspect scans for exploits from these domains.
I just need a way to block them from further access in website builder.
I suspected as much, I'd scoured the settings thinking I'd overlooked a setting somewhere.
I'm going to hate turning in this report to the clients.
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A healthy makeover to a sinful classic. Impress your friends with a healthy holiday treat that is even better than the original!
- In your food processor fitted with the S blade, combine all ingredients for the mint filling.
- Blend until smooth and uniform
- Roll the mixture into balls and then flatten into patties gently using the palm of your hand.
- Place on a baking sheet and transfer to the freezer for 20 minutes
- Add the chocolate ingredients to the food processor and process until smooth
- Remove the minty disks from the freezer and dip into the chocolate
- Return to the freezer as needed until hardened
Mint Filling :
1/3 cup dried shredded coconut
1/3 cup cashews or skinless almonds
2 tablespoons cacao butter, melted (use a warm water bath)
2-3 TB raw agave
1-2 tsp peppermint oil
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons cacao butter, melted (use a warm water bath)
1/3 cup raw cacao powder
4 TB raw agave
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Cosmetic dentistry is defined as techniques that can improve the aesthetic value of your smile. At Complete Dental Care we can provide you with the correct information on how best to improve your smile. These treatments include smile makeovers, teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, metal free crowns and bridges and inlays and onlays. For more information on cosmetic dentistry procedures, please click on one of the above links or call our practice.
We offer the following Cosmetic Dentistry Services
Smile Makeovers
Aesthetic dentistry is defined as techniques that can improve the aesthetic value of your smile. At Complete Dental care we can provide you with the correct information on how best to improve your smile.
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This treatment is quick and convenient for those people who are always on the go and do not necessarily have the time to whiten their teeth at home using individually made trays. ZOOM whitening gives instant results and will dazzle you with a whiter brighter smile in no time at all.
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Veneers can improve your smile by aligning your teeth and improving the colour. If you have chipped brittle or worn teeth then a veneer can be a fantastic option for your front teeth.
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A combination of crowns and bridges can be used to effectively reconstruct your smile giving you full function and improving the shape and colour of your teeth. As discussed in the restorative section of this website, a crown is used to restore a tooth and a bridge is used to replace a missing tooth.
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Property Details
142 Piggott Avenue, Fall River, Nova Scotia, B2T1S6
$2,200,000 - For sale
Where luxury meets your family. When you meticulously choose every detail and have your home built by the crafts people of Sawlor Built Homes you get a home that can comfortably entertain 100 of your closest friends or be perfect for a cozy movie night with your family. All 5 bedrooms have ensuites and walk in closets, "State of the Art" entertainment - 16 zones of distributed audio, networking equipment from Pakedge & Control 4, 7.2 Home Theatre with an Epson Anamorphic Projector. Water frontage on private Kinsac lake, 3 car attached, 2 car detached each with epoxy flooring. So much more plus 20 minutes from Halifax International Airport.Use Virtual Tour to take you to dedicated property website for further info (id:2471)
Location DescriptionExit 5 off Hwy 102, Hwy 2 to Fall River, turn left onto Fall River Road, right onto Lockview Road, left onto High Road, Right on St Andrew's Drive, right on Greenoch Dr, left on Confederation Ave, left on Celebration Dr, left on Beaverbrook Dr Right on Piggott Avenue
- Property Address:142 Piggott Avenue, Fall River, Nova Scotia, B2T1S6
- Property Type:Single Family
- Community Name:Fall River
- Title:Freehold
- Acreage:3 - 10 acres
- Sewage Type:Septic System
- Water Type:Drilled Well
- Driveway:Garage, Attached garage, Detached garage, Gravel, Parking Space(s)
- Waterfront Type:Waterfront on lake
- Structure Style:House
- Building Age:2010
- Bedrooms:4+1
- Bathrooms:9-Total 3-Partial
- Style:Detached
- Architecture Style:3 Level
- Storeys:2
- Flooring:Carpeted, Engineered hardwood, Porcelain Tile, Other
- Foundation Type:Concrete
- Cooling Type:Heat Pump
- Appliances Included:Cooktop, Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Freezer - Stand Up, Refrigerator, Wine Fridge, Central Vacuum, Hot Tub
- Exterior Type:Stone, Stucco
- Amenities Nearby:Shopping
|Second level
|12. x 17.8 + Ensuite
|Second level
|13.9 x 12.9 + Ensuite
|Games room
|Second level
|25. x 39
|Second level
|13.9 x 12.9 + jog + ensuite
|Lower level
|25. x 25
|Lower level
|25. x 25. Fitness & Sauna
|Great room
|Lower level
|25.10 x 32. Bar
|Recreational, Games room
|Lower level
|23.8 x 24. Bonus Area
|Utility room
|Lower level
|19.10 x 19. Mechanical Rooom
|Lower level
|18.9 x 17.9 plus ensuite
|Main level
|17. x 17. + 6.9 x 8.9
|Master bedroom
|Main level
|24.8 x 17.8 + jog
|Ensuite (# pieces 2-6)
|Main level
|24.8 x 13.10
|Main level
|22.4 x 15.3 + jog
|Great room
|Main level
|26. x 19.6
|Main level
|22.5 x 21
|Main level
|16.10 x 16
|Utility room
|Main level
|9. x 9.9
|Main level
|Screened Porch 16.10 x 12
|Bath (# pieces 1-6)
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|2 piece
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Books by S.M. Pratt
The Stewardess's Diary is a contemporary erotica novel split into ten short, self-contained episodes.
It follows Charlie, a veteran airline pilot, as he attempts to locate the stewardess who wrote the diary that mysteriously appeared in his carry-on.
Buy the complete episodic novel (e-book) here. Learn more about the ten individual episodes . Paperbacks are available here.
WARNING: All episodes contain graphic sexual scenes and are aimed at a mature audience.
Second Season
The Stewardess's Diary continues in a separate episodic novel called The Diary Obsession. This second season focuses on Captain Charlie as he deals with his big problem: He's obsessed with not just one woman but two. These sexy, smart, and beautiful ladies want to add a man to their existing relationship, and Charlie is convinced he's the right guy for the job. Read along as he stumbles his way to their hearts by deciphering the women's diaries.


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Legacy Foundation for The Butler Bros
Long time friends and super talented peeps The Butler Bros asked us to contribute to the Legacy Foundation's (the nation's largest tobacco control non-profit) curated collection of advocacy artwork at the 2013 Aspen Ideas Festival.
The resulting image was a comparison between new forms of nicotine delivery and classic colorful candy. More about the collection as well as other artists included can be found on The Butler Bros site.


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Accommodations in Bariloche
When you study Spanish with our language school in Bariloche, you will be able to stay with a host family who are local residents and native speakers of Spanish. We carefully select only the best suited families that welcome foreign students as one of their own, allowing you to become fully immersed in local life and everyday customs. What is more, you'll enjoy delicious, home cooked meals every day – and they will be traditional dishes so that you get to see the local cuisine and understand those customs all the more. You may also find that you learn new words and ways of using them while you are in this environment, as they will be able to discuss things with you which are not part of your daily curriculum. This is a great way to build a real working proficiency which will allow you to take part in day to day conversations easily.
When you are staying with a local host family, you will be able to gain the confidence required to speak out in another language, hence advancing your communicative abilities faster than you knew was possible! This is not just about the Spanish language itself, but also about learning how to make sure that you can be understood even when you are just starting to learn how to speak it. Simply by living in a Spanish family home and taking part in completely simple, everyday tasks, you will be learning about the Argentinean culture and improving your Spanish speaking skills without even knowing it! This is a great way to give your studies a real boost, which will have a bigger effect on your skills than you may even know yourself.
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Vetch is training to be a knight in a magical world. But he's afraid of battle and reluctant to hurt others. He's kept his fears from his friends, but he knows at some point he'll be revealed for the coward he is.
Led by a sorcerer, a massive army of men and monsters attack Vetch's homeland, the land of Ambria. With no idea how far the enemy's power extends, Vetch struggles against impossible odds to keep himself and those he cares about safe.
In an epic tale of intrigue, magic, love, monsters, and Greek myth, can a sixteen-year-old warrior with a too-gentle heart survive?
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2007 State Of The Union Address & Democratic ResponseThursday, January 25th, 2007
Someone finally posted a version of Bush's State of the Union address online that was actually playable. So here it is. The thing that struck me the most was Vice President Dick Cheney's body language when the President was talking about energy policy and reducing our dependence on oil through an increased use of renewable and environmentally-friendly energy and stronger fuel efficiency standards. (Click here to jump to that portion of the speech.) The former CEO of Halliburton Energy Services and the architect of the Administration's closed-door, oil-industry-only energy policy, appears to be just seething amidst all this talk of renewables and fuel standards:
Democratic Response
The Democrats wisely chose freshman Senator Jim Webb to repsond to the President's speech. Webb is a Vietnam vet and former Navy secretary under Ronald Reagan and has a son fighting in Iraq. He ousted George Allen from his Virginia Senate seat by running as an economic populist and an Iraq War critic. Webb criticized the President's leadership on both the economy and on the Iraq War. It is by far the most effective State of the Union rebuttal I've ever watched:


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We're About to Move Across the Country—How Can We Ease the Transition for Our Kids?
Dear Dr. Bill,
Due to a job transfer, we are moving to a different region of the country. How can we soften the blow" for our kids?
Dear Suzanne,
Each year, over nine million children and over two million teenagers move to a new home. Moving isn't easy for kids.
According to Parents magazine "toddlers will mourn the loss of their room and the house they've always lived in. School-age children will mourn the loss of their friends and the loss of their school. Teenagers, along with mourning all of the above, are likely to feel anger at their parents for a major life change that is beyond their control."
In her book "After the Boxes are Unpacked," author Susan Miller suggests several ideas to help your kids make the transition more smoothly:
- Don't play down the importance of the changes your children are going through. (telling them "everything will work out" isn't necessarily the best approach).
- Encourage them to express their fears and concerns. If they are too young to verbalize their feelings, help them.
- Don't feel that you have to justify or defend the move to your kids, shoulder the blame, or solve all their problems.
- Don't deny your children's feelings; that will just increase their sense of isolation.
Also, help your kids get plugged into a church group, sports league, or community youth organization as soon as possible.
Thanks for writing, Suzanne. If you have a question for me about family issues or Christian living, click the "Questions" link on the Family Expert page.
Listen to today's audio here.


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September 30, 2013 4:00 PM
Microsoft releases Law Enforcement Requests Report
September 30, 2013 12:40 AM
Software vulnerabilities are on the rise
Every year, Secunia publishes its Secunia Vulnerability Review. The 2013 version results do not bode well for our state of security. Here are some of their findings from 2012:
In 2012, 2,503 vulnerable...
September 29, 2013 4:32 PM
Humor: Insane video requests
Time to lighten up a bit. Even though this is a cutely disguised ad for Sophos products, it's funny. Who doesn't have someone who comes in for a daily "I forgot my password?" I've gotten to the point where I see the faces and know what they need. Enjoy. [brightcove]
September 28, 2013 10:26 PM
Ten steps to avoid being one of the73% of WordPress sites vulnerable to attack
September 28, 2013 6:20 PM
Minimum effective security
September 14, 2013 11:07 PM
LastPass would shut down service before cooperating with NSA over weakening or installing backdoor
According to USA Today, The NSA and its British counterpart, the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) have cracked encryption codes and have inserted secret "back doors" into...
September 8, 2013 11:04 PM
Patch Tuesday: 8 remote code execution holes
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Theres Always Tomorrow
It finally arrived. The day for you to leave.
We held eachother close, afraid to even breathe.
You made me promise "No tears. No pain. Don't worry about us. It's only one
year, when I return everything will be the same."
As the time passes on , 3 months later
I confess Joe, I shed those tears.
I gave it a shot, I did my best.
Neither of us are fine.
We both ache all the time.
When I think of you(often) my stomache gets all notted
as if it were tangled in twine
I grow nervous everyday,
I have so much to tell you,
but no time to say.
I pace through the house hoping a letter may show
It's 6 pm and still... no phone call
My heart is beating fast . My blood is starting to race.
Now the tears are flowing down my face.
I look at the clock and I watch it for ever...
time is standing still....
but the wait is growing longer and longer,,,,
It's now 12 am , no mail did you send...
The day is closing to an end.
So I sigh, and then I pout. No reason to shout.
I go to bed and rest my head on my pillow.
and hold my blankets close.
I remind myself of what you tell me to make sure that i dont worry,
"I sometimes get busy...but i will always try to call....
if you dont hear from me today , just remember that I love you and theres
always tomorrow"
This is for you Joe.
Our time apart will come to an end.... Im proud of you and I miss you.
I hold you close to my heart.
Love Your wife,
Tina Dryden (written on August 8th ,2001)


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Visit the Play Store or App Store on your smartphone or tablet to download the BMW Genius App for your Android or iOS device.
Hold the world of BMW in your pocket with the BMW Genius App. Available for your tablet and mobile phone, this app contains how-to videos and key benefits about BMW features, information about BMW functionalities, model specific product information, product specs and more. The app will help you enjoy BMW's class leading technologies, choose the BMW for you, and unlock all the features of your BMW.


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Tutorial at Makoccino Blog
"Man loves company - even if it is only that of a small burning candle. Even better if you can make cute candles using empty jars that you can find in your home, right? I will show you five ways how you can transform an empty jar into pretty candle jars. They all look very cozy and are perfect for decorating your room! As always they are easy to make and you only need a few things".... Read more