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DENVER (CBS4)– The Denver Sheriff's Department admitted Monday, it made a mistake when it let an undocumented immigrant, accused of causing a deadly crash, post bond before notifying Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
"Our staff should have sent a notification to ICE saying the individual is in the process of being released. For some reason that was not done," said Denver County Sheriff Patrick Firman. "We process about 15 to 17 of those a month. This is the first time that I'm aware the notification has been made after the individual was released."
The man arrested in the deadly hit-and-run that shut down Interstate 70 was formally charged last week. Ivan Zamarripa-Castaneda is also wanted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement for being in the country illegally. He was released from custody on $25,000 bond at 5:28 p.m. Saturday.
The man who was driving a semi truck when he killed in a hit-and-run crash last week has been identified as John Anderson of Lone Tree.
"I'm so angry at this it's… this bright shining light was put out by a drunk illegal immigrant who was allowed to post bond and leave," said Sonja Dahlbacka, a close friend who grew up with Anderson in Eureka, California.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement was notified of Zamarripa-Castaneda's release more than an hour after he bonded out, at 6:33 p.m. According to the Denver Sheriffs Department, "This is unacceptable and the sheriff has ordered an immediate internal review to determine why established notification processes did not take place before Zamarripa-Castaneda was released."
Police in Denver arrested Zamarripa-Castaneda, 26, after he left the scene of the crash between a pickup truck and a semi truck. The Denver Sheriff's Department says it was just after 1 a.m. Monday when they received a request for notification from I-C-E. The cause and manner of Anderson's death have not been released pending investigation.
"We verified that we did in fact have the notification on file. We know that was there and that's what kind of makes this even more baffling. We have this process in place that's worked for every other notification for release so that's what we need to figure out through this investigation is what happened," said Firman.
Zamarripa-Castaneda has been formally charged with vehicular homicide, DUI and leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death.
"This is about keeping our community safe and so we need to make sure that we're playing the part that we need to in that," said Firman.
The City of Denver does recognize requests for notification as well as criminal warrants from ICE, but it does not recognize detainers which ICE also requested in Zamarripa-Castaneda's case.
"It basically requests that we hold an individual past their release date up to 48-hours and allow ICE to come and pick them up. We have been told that that's illegal, that it's a violation of their 4th amendment rights and so we have not honored those since about 2013," said Firman.
All lanes of the interstate were closed after the crash for more than 12 hours.
Officer Marika Putnam of the Denver Police Department said a semi pulling a refrigeration trailer collided with another vehicle, a pickup driven by Castaneda, that was merging on to the highway.
The vehicles collided and struck a jersey barrier. The semi's cab and trailer both caught fire.
Zamarripa-Castaneda was arrested at his home in the 2600 block of West Bayaud early the next morning.
"We are all so angry. He didn't deserve this," said Dahlbacka. "We didn't deserve this. Denver didn't deserve this. It feels like the government has turned their back on us."
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Kill politicians and people who vote for sanctuary city
This story needs to stay in the forefront until someone is held accountable for this travesty of justice. And our politicians claim Denver is not a Sanctuary City. If it walks like a Duck, if it quacks like a Duck, if it looks like a Duck, IT MUST BE A DUCK. Colorado has become "California East"
I'm a retired police officer. So, I have a little more knowledge than the average person in Law Enforcement activities. What has happened with the murder of this man and the illegal which committed the murder is a travesty.
The fault of the release of the illegal rests with TWO people. The first guilty person is the BAIL INTERVIEWER. The person who conducted the Bail Interview should be FIRED! Bail is supposed to be imposed to make certain that the suspect will show up for Court and not to be used as punishment. On top of that the suspect MUST have connections to the Community. An Illegal alien has NO CONNECTIONS with the community. An illegal alien is just that, an illegal which does not belong in this Country!
The second guilty person was the Judge which held the Bail hearing. The Judge does not have tp follow the recommendations of the Bail Interviewer. The Judge failed to fulfill his OBLIGATIONS and now WHAT incentive is there for this illegal to show up for Court who if found guilty will serve time in jail?
Shame on the people who killed this man all over again and drove a nail into the hearts of his loved ones!
How many years ago was it that a little boy and his grandfather were having ice cream and they were killed when another illegal smashed through the window? This one had been convicted several times for drunk driving and deported yet somehow returned. Thought that was a wake up call that these people do not belong in Colorado or this country. It has nothing to do with RACE instead RIGHT and WRONG! I was born and raised in Colorado but this is not the same place. How sad that such a beautiful place has become what it is today. There have always been Hispanics in Colorado and many are hard workers and good citizens. But when did our so called LEADERS???? deem it their duty to protect illegal immigrants? Yes SMFH as well.
Sadly the liberals of this State and city think more of their drugs and illegals than their tax apying citizens. Really damn sad when you are endangered in your own home State by criminal illegals who are allowed to roam free just to satisfy the ego of the liberals. If it was my family memeber killed by an illegal anyone involved in setting him free would suffer a fate worse than death and very slowly.
Not to worry, I ran him over yesterday. Like 20 times.
It is all political. The cops will do what the politicians tell them to do. The Democrats need an invasion of dependents to hold power. If a few gringos needlessly die while they cater to their base, so be it.
Until the big shots start feeling the pain they are causing, they will stay safe within their gated communities. Third world, here we come.
The family of the driver who was killed by the illegal alien needs to SUE the Democrat Party and any "sanctuary cities" in Colorado! DO IT !!!!!!!!
And these same leftists will be voted into office next election. SMFH
Anti-racists say there is a RACE problem that can only be solved when the third world pours into EVERY White country and "assimilates."
What if I said there was a RACE problem that could only be solved if hundreds of millions of non-Blacks were brought into EVERY Black country? How long before people realize I'm not talking about a RACE problem, but the conclusion to the BLACK problem?
They say they are anti-racist. What they are is anti-White.
Anti-racist is a codeword for anti-White.
All deaths committed by illegals are a result of Democrats belief in empowering illegal killers.
Glad we finally have a President who will stand up to this invasion. Here's Mr Anderson's obituary: http://denver.cbslocal.com/2018/03/12/semi-driver-killed-in-hit-run-identified-suspect-driver-wanted-by-ice/
So he left the scene of the carnage that he caused and you are going to let him out on bail and just trust that he will show up for court? Genius!
God bless America. The best banana republic on earth.
Dreamers – committing the hit and runs American's won't.
Give him a fast trial followed by a first class hanging.
Easier said than done, since Denver refused to hold him for ICE, he paid the $25k bond and he made a bee-line to the border.
Thoughts and prayers to the truck drivers family. Years back a Hispanic impaired driver lost control of her vehicle and came barreling into a parking lot, running me over with my bones all over the concrete and asphalt, this put me in a military hospital for 1.5 years and over 100 operations. Had I not been in such good physical shape I'd have been killed. I was with my good friends wife at the time getting A LOT of alcohol for a party.
My body took the brunt of the impact and good friends wife that I was with only got whiplash type of trauma.
Every alcohol bottle shattered and the police were first convinced that it was my fault due to all the alcohol everywhere. When they got to the hospital to draw blood, they were shell shocked I didnt have any alcohol or drugs in my system. I don't drink and was the designated driver at this party. When they pieced together all the witness statements, they came to realize I was at fault 0% But do to a technicality, they never tested her for alcohol or drugs. It was ridiculous.
I did however walk out of that hospital on my own power, but it wasn't easy. No idea if she was an illegal.
No sorry, and she paid a $67 fine. My military flying career was ka-poot, but luckily, I didn't end up like this poor trucker. :(
ILLEGAL alien crime is 100% preventable.
The Sheriff doesn't need an internal review.
The Sheriff is a sanctuary state leftist and let the illegal alien killer walk.
"The man who was driving a semi truck when he killed in a hit-and-run crash last week"…. oi vey… confusion in the 1st sentence. what a moronic website… SEE BS.
I learned a long time ago. The fake media intentionally uses confusing sentence forms to hide the facts especially when, such as in this case, the story contradicts the leftist narrative; open borders good, wall bad.
Americans need a sanctuary city. We need sanctuary from the Left.
Fine, upstanding future American. It's all about choices.
Ladies and gentlemen, I submit to you the wisdom of Denver, Colorado's leadership a Sanctuary City.


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It has also had over £2k spent on parts and work alone and £500 of that spent on this years MOT which included work to the steering rack. indicators. headlamps and it also had its first bit of welding in 36 years to a jacking point. emissions were great too. No money has been spared on the car. as it was being used as my daily if it needed any work it has been done and it has made it into an excellent usable classic car. The interior is in good shape. carpet. dash and door cards look perfect. The seats have suffered the usual sun damage but they aren't too bad still. to find a full velour interior in good shape is probably now impossible as the fabric doesn't age well at all. The car is fitted with a Sanyo cassette radio which will need some repair as the signal breaks up easily or it could be replaced with a modern one. The blanking plate for the dash is included if you wish to remove it completely. The fuel gauge has stopped working recently. whilst this never bothered me as I would fill the tank weekly it will need repair. The sender may just need a clean up as I think it is just sticking. it has done this before and then worked fine again a month later. The only bits bad about the car is the boot area. one corner has a hole as pictured. This started as a drainage point with a rubber plug to drain out any water that may collect into the boot but it has corroded a little and will need welding up. not a difficult job but something that didn't really bother me. the other side is fine and still has the rubber plug fitted. There are also some very small dents at the very bottom of the rear quarter where the scissor jack has hit the side of the car from the boot. I have photographed it and it isn't actually that noticible but it is there. The wheels will need properly balancing as they were filled with balancing powder (usually used on HGV and buses) but doesn't really work well on small wheels. Other than that it is in great order and genuinely an honest car. Front hub caps and a few other spares are included in the sale. It has an MOT certificate until April 2017 and just four more years until it can be classed as a historic vehicle with free tax.
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It's difficult to notice on television, but the phenomenon strikes me immediately as his 7-foot, 300-pound frame dwarfs the group of reporters surrounding him. He's 23. I check his scalp again from a few different angles to make sure.
Yep, still there—dude has about 25 white hairs generously spread across the top of his dome—a result of the weighing promise, potential and expectation perhaps?
He speaks softly and with humility, deflecting praise and a reporter's comparison to Bill Russell. "I don't have time to listen to what other people are saying," Bynum says. "All I can do is get rebounds." He says this following one of his best all-around games as a Laker—a dominant 10-point, 18-rebound performance against the League's best center Dwight Howard, including 4 blocked shots and the altering of several others en route to a convincing L.A. win. His body language is different, confidence high as he discusses being able to fully identify with his role as the team's defensive force and dominant rebounder.
Four years ago, Phil Jackson sat on a stage in Staples Center during an event for season-ticket holders. Someone in the crowd asked him a question about the promise of then-20-year-old Bynum. Phil claimed Lakers management would soon have to make a very difficult decision about the youngest player ever drafted in NBA history: whether or not to extend to him a lucrative contract before they could evaluate his full potential. "Andrew will not totally mature into his body until he is 24," Jackson said.
Due to injuries, it's difficult to determine if Bynum will ever reach the historic heights Laker fans are hoping for, but the big man's post-All-Star production has proven his importance in the chase for a three-peat. "He's understanding how valuable he can be for us, rebounding and really being the centerpiece of our defense," Derek Fisher says. "To consistently hold teams in the 80s like we have in the last couple weeks begins and ends with his presence, and he's been phenomenal. Since the All-Star break, people have asked why we are so much better. I start with him."
Lamar Odom believes the key to another ring lies in the Lakers' defensive approach. "Our offensive balance comes from our defense," Odom says. "When you exert a lot of energy defensively, it makes you want to move the ball and play team basketball on offense. Andrew is a force. You probably don't understand how strong and big he is. He's 300 pounds. His understanding of what the team needs has grown. When you have a guy that can protect the basket, it helps a lot."
A Foot Locker PR woman has seen enough. She steps in front of the autograph table, demanding the crowd's attention. "Ladies and gentlemen," she says sternly. "This is an appearance for Lamar Odom only. Khloe will not be signing any autographs or taking any pictures. Thank you."
Following the announcement, Odom's January appearance at the Beverly Center House of Hoops is under way. The most versatile player in the NBA chews on Skittles and Starburst while mingling gracefully with his fans. He is a natural.
What Odom allows the Lakers to do on a nightly basis is extremely valuable—playing any position on the floor depending on necessity, a blueprint no other player in the League can match. His focus offensively is simple: Make the right play, a goal apparent in his statistics this season. He is shooting 38 percent from the three-point stripe and 54 percent from the floor overall, both tops for his career, to go with 14 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists per. Defensively, he is prepared for whatever body type and skills are put before him.
Odom credits some of his mentality and commitment to the game to his relationship with Bryant. "Oh, man, it's big brother-little brother," he says with a smile. "I've learned a lot from him. Not just on the court, but how to carry yourself off the court and be a professional. To commit myself to the game. At this point in my career, to play with arguably the greatest player to ever play this game, you know I'm blessed. I always let him know, too. I always tell him, Thank you. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be a part of history."
Similar to Phil Jackson's final squad in Chicago, the Lakers feature two of the world's greatest players in Bryant and Pau Gasol. Any chance at a three-peat surely hinges on their play. But like Phil's '97-98 Bulls, the Lakers also need consistent play from complementary players with defined roles and a willingness to make bigger contributions. Ron Artest, Steve Blake, Shannon Brown, Matt Barnes and DFish all understand what is expected.
"When you play on this team you have to make sacrifices," Fisher says. "Constantly looking in the mirror and saying to yourself, I'm willing to exchange All-Star appearances or higher statistics to be on a championship team every season. When we do things in a way that empowers Andrew, empowers Ron and empowers Lamar coming off the bench, empowers Steve Blake (see sidebar) to come off the bench, that's imperative to our success."
Bryant sustained a nasty ankle sprain in mid-March during a victory over Dallas. There was speculation that he would miss time, but true to form, Bryant refused to sit, rehabbing his way back in 48 hours. Barnes was hardly surprised: "His foot would have to be cut off and put somewhere else for him not to play." Kobe's remarkable commitment to his craft and his body allow him to push the limits when it comes to fighting injuries. Jackson cites Kobe's flexibility as a reason he's able to recover quickly.
Two nights after the injury, Kobe plays 31 minutes against the Magic and takes a game-high 19 shots. Post-game in the locker room, Kobe's stall is closest to the door that leads to the showers, and a heavy media crowd is waiting him out. "Oh damn," Bryant exclaims as he arrives from his shower, not pleased to see a bunch of eager scribes with recorders in hand. He steps inside the circle and explains how his ankle size went from softball to baseball to golf ball. Bynum is the next topic. "This is how he should play and how he's going to play," Bryant says proudly. "It was a big statement that he can do this against Dwight Howard. He's motivated and he doesn't want his man to score. He's on the bench, Pau is in the game and Dwight scores, and he gets upset. He's kind of got that motor going for him."
Writers on deadline push the Bynum narrative, hoping Kobe delivers a quote that fits. "Everybody finds challenges," he says. "For me it's scoring. For Andrew it's rebounding. For Ron it's shutting people down. Everybody has that thing that they do to help us win ballgames and gets them excited."
Kobe's just about done with all the questions; he's ready to get dressed, his head is on tilt, his facial expression daring someone to ask another question. It comes. At this point, are you concerned with teams that have a better record?
"Home-court advantage is overrated to me," Kobe says. "You split the first two games and you don't have home-court advantage. You gave it up—it's a five-game series. If it's a five-game series and you go back to Boston you have to take that shit back, see what I'm saying? And we did that. I'm not worried about it. That's for y'all, man."


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Reward yourself for positive habits
Over a year ago, I bought a book. In the past few weeks, I have finally got around to reading it. That is not unusual for me. I always have a conveyor belt of attractive reads on my bookshelf, as I endeavour to get through 10-15 books a year.
The book I am now consuming is called The Power of Habit written by New York Times reporter Charles Duhigg. It has come highly recommended by a few of my book reading friends. It explains the theory of why habits exist and how they can be changed. Perhaps some of you have read it?
In the early part of the book, he narrates the tale of Claude C. Hopkins, an advertising genius of the early 20th century. Hopkins had a track record of delivering incredible sales successes with products such as Palmolive Soap, Quaker Oats and Goodyear Tyres. His secret to success was the realisation that people love to be rewarded for taking on new behaviours.
The book explains that this is how we tend to form our habits. Action and reward, so to speak. Hopkins was largely responsible in later years, for encouraging Americans into a regular tooth brushing habit, which previously was not the done thing. The reward for purchasing, was the refreshing taste the toothpaste left and a promise of an enhanced smile.
Duhigg arrives at the conclusion that people are more likely to sustain a habit, when a reward is attached. A less than positive example he used, was of a parent who - on an almost daily basis - ate small portions of their child's dinner despite not being hungry. Whilst the adult's goal was never to eat the food, it became a habit because of the taste. i.e. the reward.
If we can reward ourselves with something that is less than beneficial, what if we did the opposite?
Do you know someone who could do with, or is trying to embrace, physical exercise as a positive habit?
If they are struggling to make it a permanent habit, why not encourage them to reward themselves for doing so? Regular exercisers will know that the ultimate reward is the endorphin release it gives us and the health benefits. But not everyone sees this, at least in the early stages. Early into a new habit forming period, it can be quite hard. Newbies often give up on a positive habit, just before it becomes routine.
My theory is that they might consider rewarding themselves for this new 'positive' behaviour, so that in time, it may become a habit. By offering a reward in the early stages, the person may be far more likely to keep at it.
Rather than associate a feeling of exhaustion or nausea (which they might be feeling in the first few weeks), get them to give themselves a reward, in return for doing the activity. This might be as simple as a delicious smoothie afterwards, or a tasty treat at elevenses (which they will now have earned).
Another example might be where they commit to physical exercise three times a week, in return for a larger reward such as a nice meal or a trip to the cinema. If that reward means enough to them - it may be the driver of permanent change and means the sustained adoption of a positive habit.
Pretty soon, the morning treat or weekend away will be unnecessary, because the behaviour will now be routine. Ironically, it is just a crutch until they start feeling the other benefits, which, soon after, will have them feeling great.
Isn't that the greatest reward of all.
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CONTEST TIME: In honor of 2014 National EMS Week, VFIS of Texas is giving away a Deluxe Response Pack (including Pro Pack, Penlight, Folding Knife, Window Punch, Shears, Mask, & more!) to ONE Lucky Winner! You can enter by clicking here: https://www.facebook.com/VFISofTX/app_192229990808929 or clicking the "#EMSWeek Giveaway" TAB on our Facebook Page.
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Original Source: FIRE ENGINEERING
By Robert Owens
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), heart disease is the leading killer among all men and women in the United States. Some 385,000 Americans die annually from heart disease, with another 715,000 Americans reporting at least one heart attack each year (CDC, 2013). Although these statistics are alarming, there are inherent risks with being a firefighter that increase the potential for cardiac arrest.
According to Dr. Patrick Moriarty, Director of the Atherosclerosis and LDL—Apheresis Center at the University of Kansas Medical Center, a study of 77 firefighters with an average age of 39 years old revealed that most had the plaque buildup of a 52-year-old (Colwell, 2009). This was attributed to stress, sleep deprivation, and high-calorie meals.
Dr. Gregg C. Fonarow, a professor of medicine and associate chief of the cardiology division at the University of California—Los Angeles led a similar study of firefighters and found that particulates in fire smoke leads to inflammation of arteries, increasing the chance for heart disease or stroke (Colwell, 2009). The study also revealed that, despite an average firefighter age that would be considered "young," the subjects' arteries resembled those of people some 13 years older.
Dr. Jim Brown from Indiana University—Bloomington studied Indianapolis, Indiana, firefighters for six months, monitoring their heart rates. Findings included firefighters operating at 100 percent capacity of their hearts for hours, and high heart rates even during sleep not allowing their bodies to reach rapid eye movement (REM) and recover (Brown & Stickford, 2007).
As of this writing, the United States Fire Administration has recorded 16 line-of-duty deaths (LODDs) during 2014, with all but five being heart or cerebrovascular related. What does it all mean?
Simply, firefighters have heart attacks. This concept should be nothing new. The data have been there for years. These events occur at the station, after a shift, and even on the fireground. Although programs such as "Saving Our Own" or "Firefighter Rescue" training focus on calling a Mayday or locating and removing downed firefighters, there is no mention of caring for a firefighter after rescue from the fire environment or when they collapse on scene or at the station.
Just as firefighters face extraordinary factors that influence their potential to experience a heart attack or stroke, dealing with a firefighter in cardiac arrest is not a straightforward event; it takes different skill sets, procedures, resources, and composure to result in good outcomes.
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While sending trained EMS personnel into a patient's home to do basic preventative care may seem like a perfect fit, there are still many challenges that agencies need to overcome.
In the past few weeks, Ohio and Virginia have come out with statements about the issue, and other organizations are weighing in as well, Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell told a group attending a session during the Congressional Fire Service Institute's meetings . "Ohio law allows EMS providers to perform only emergency medical services. EMS providers should be aware that immunity from civil liability applies only if they are administering 'emergency' medical services," she said. And in Virginia, EMS agencies interested in providing community paramedicine may be required to obtained licenses by the state's health office.
Meanwhile, a nurses' association said it feels they may need to supervise the medics, questioning their abilities, she said, adding that some agencies are getting very territorial. While the Affordable Care Act doesn't mention EMS, Moore-Merrell added: "It sets up opportunities for EMS though." The IAFF will vote on a resolution at its annual convention in July whether or not it's something they want to do, she added. But, fire departments and EMS folks aren't the only ones jumping to get in on the action, she said.
Some private EMS companies are dropping emergency responses so they can concentrate on community medicine. Also, at least two major drug stores have started to promote full healthcare. Under the ACA provision, hospitals and medical facilities understand they will face penalties if a patient is re-admitted to their facility for the same condition within 30 days of discharge. Also, there is still a question on whether the company that transported the patient will get reimbursed if they are seen again within the month.
And, the NFPA hasn't been sitting idly by. Members have been busy studying the issue and hearing from stakeholders. The proposed community medicine standards document currently rests with a technical committee, according to NFPA Public Fire Protection Division Manager Ken Willette. Ken Knipper, who chairs the NFPA committee, said the issue impacts all providers – volunteers and career personnel. He said the group understands that not all communities have paramedics, and the document will address that. Knipper added that building and cultivating relationships more important now than ever before.
What about your department? What are your future plans in regards to this issue? Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
"There's a lot of attention for line of duty deaths. Firefighters who die in a burning building, in a collapse—the funerals are on television. The truth is the number of us dying with our boots off is far greater."
CBS4 in Miami recently published an article highlighting the silent killer known as cancer and how strong of an effect it has on putting firefighters' lives in danger. The article, which we highly recommend reading, can be read here: http://miami.cbslocal.com/2014/04/29/cbs4-investigates-silent-killer-claiming-lives-of-firefighters while the video report is embedded above.
Cancer is unfortunately a disease that should be on the minds of all individuals involved in emergency services. And unfortunately, many have no coverage under an Accident and Sickness program and limited, if any coverage, available through Workers' Compensation.
However, with the VFIS Critical Illness Insurance Program, your emergency service personnel can receive a lump sum cash benefit when diagnosed with a heart attack, stroke or life threatening cancer. Coverage is provided on a 24 hour on and off duty basis. Of course like all insurance policies, there are certain conditions of coverage among them:
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It's time to do right by our youth. Watch this video to see why we need to do more to support youth mental health & prevent tragedies like suicide.
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Peter J. Hartwick | Private Wealth Manager
Pete's overarching commitment and focus is to work closely with you, the client. He uses a variety of global resources and specialists to develop personalized short and long term strategies to help meet all aspects of your financial goals. Prior to joining Personal Financial Group, Pete was a private wealth advisor with UBS Wealth Management, where he received his private wealth management training and industry certifications. Before entering the financial services industry, Pete worked in the telecommunications industry with Centel and Sprint Corporation for 12 years, holding various executive and positions.
Pete currently holds the Series 7 and 66 security registrations through LPL Financial, as well as licenses to represent life and health insurance products. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and holds a Master of Engineering, both from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He is currently pursuing the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation. Pete and his family live in the Overland Park area. He is active in the community through serving as the Treasurer and board member for the Thomas P. O'Sullivan Family Foundation and volunteering with the Girl Scouts of America's outdoor activities programs. Pete enjoys cycling, golf and tennis.
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The world of investing had been of interest to me ever since I was a child. I grew up in a household, where the finances were mismanaged and witness my mother struggle in her retirement. This gave root to my underlying motivation and overall drive in life, aimed at guiding others to achieve financial success.
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Pre-Ceremony Playtime for Baby Charlisse
8 September 2012. This month has been a baby month for us so far. From birthdays to Baptismal ceremonies (mostly the latter), the first 2 weeks of the ber-months for this year has been full of cuteness and little smiles. Charlisse's coming into the Christian world wasn't exempted – so many "aww" moments, especially if you were able to watch the SDE (Same Day Edit) Video created by Jepster Togle Films. We'll be...Read More


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NOTE: I'm a dumb ass and my boyfriend just informed me i've been mixing my metaphors. Like booze and sleeping pills, it could be dangerous. The title of this post was supposed to refer to the phrase "Wet behind the ears" but I confused the saying with someone being "green" as in "new and young to something". So alas a new phrase, "green behind the ears" is born meaning: to have not yet participated in one's first ecologically conscious craft show…Well, I did my first big craft show! I'm so proud! It took a lot of work and preparation, and today, I chill out a bit and don't really want to look at my press (my print pulling hand still has some blisters that need to heal, for reals).
The crowds were alright for the show. I don't really know too much about what to expect this time of year, during that weather etc etc in regards to turn-out of attendees, but its seemed like there was a good flow of people.
I am a little disappointed in the amount of sales and such though. I'm pretty sure its not my fault (I Am good enough, people like me!), as a few other vendors where wondering where all the sales were too. But, really, I suppose we should have expected it in this economy…
One thing that really killed my sales was my table location. See, I picked a nice corner spot, thinking that I'd be right by the doors where everyone came in. I guess The Powers That Be decided those doors were Emergency Exits only, so instead the main entrance was at the exact opposite corner, putting my table at the end of the very last row. Unforeseen switch-a-roo there… BAH and FIE!
The other things that I hesitate to complain about because they were pretty awesome, were the Fashion Show, and the Bands. The Fashion Show went on for almost 2 hours, and while it was very cool and participants got their work show cased, it literally blocked off an entire aisle of vendors from any traffic at the busiest time of the day.
The last thing I'm going to have to keep an eye out for at other shows, is : Do Not choose a spot directly in front of the band stand. While I had a front row seat for several great acts including Raw Earth and Red Card Royale, it was hard to converse with customers, and I think a lot of shoppers avoided that corner because of how loud it was. Also, there were belly dancers that accompanied Raw Earth. They were EXCELLENT. I loved it! (One gorgeous woman even asked me to dance with her but I was so intimidated I couldn't. She was too beautiful and I was unworthy…) But anyway, awesome as they were, it created a bottle neck in front of my table. Lots of people hovered to watch the dancers, but no one wanted to walk in the narrow space between us end cap vendors and the dancers.
I'll hand in these observations as notes for next years Green with Indie.
All in all, for this show being the first show in the area of its kind to focus on sustainable goods, up-cycled art and craft items and be billed as a No Waste Event, it was a complete success! April Tate of Miss Lemon fame of the STLCM did an amazing job organizing the whole thing and booking the entertainment. (I don't know when that woman sleeps.)
Webster U was gracious and we had no problems that I know of with the event being held in the gymnasium. Hooray! They'll let us back next year?
I also got to meet some pretty kick ass fellow Craft Mafioso, like David from Cranky Yellow, Kate of Red Anvil Art (she traded me a necklace!!!), Katie from Scarlet Garnet, and Shelah of Destroyed by Design.
I met some other great crafters (and colleagues I hope) like Sparrow Studios, Chef Jeff, Secret Leaves Paper Works and lots of others who are linked on this page.
Next big shows coming up are the Big Ass Indie Art and Craft Show July 31 – August 2, and the Cherokee Street Cinco de Mayo Art Fair. Also, check out some of Lock and Key's printed Ephemera for Sale at Cranky Yellow, on Cherokee Street at Nebraska in Saint Louis Missouri.
Things I must do Today:
• price brown kraft cardstock at Xpedx
• call Mr. Niehaus about Tulsa Hub job he die cut for me
• cut paper for mini-valentines
• print mini-valentines
• layout address books
• Drink more water, i'm getting a headache…
So the last few days I've been figuring out this Alchemy thing on Etsy… Have you heard about it? its a fantastic feature and I'm REALLY liking it! i started exploring it when someone sent me (through Etsy) a request for a custom item, some business cards. I got a notice with a request, a desired price, a deadline and a brief outline of what they were looking for. What a great idea! Someone wants me specifically to make them something! We began discussing details and hopefully I'll get them their cards by the end of the month. yay!
Now, what I discovered is aside from being able to request a custom item or commission someone directly, you can also place a public Alchemy Request. Its the almost same, but the public request is open to anyone who bids. There's pages and pages of people looking for quotes and estimates to make everything from wedding rings to wedding invitations, journals to articles of clothing. If you see something that you think you can make for them to their specifications then you "place a bid". Just like real businesses! Whee!
So I started looking around and saw a few Alchemy posts for printed and/or letterpressed items. A few of them seemed a bit out of my league and the prices they request (and I assume would expect) were too low for letterpress, unfortunately. I did bid on some of them but gave them a more realistic price, so I don't know if they'll like that. But a few others I put in some bids for along with an explanation that the price they requested would probably only get them the most basic of features and to contact me to talk more about the other options available. Then I started pretending I was going to do the job and began drawing up ESTIMATES.
Yes Estimates, the bane of my existence. I've been really wishy-washy about giving estimates, because I didn't know how. A few weeks ago, I posted about it on the LETPRES listserv, and got some excellent responses. The folks who troll that list really helped me to outline a process of pricing, recommended reasonable mark-up percentages and labour rates. Now, I think I have it kinda figured out. At least, I'm satisfied with the method I've derived. We'll see as I make these jobs (if my bids are accepted) if my estimates panned out correctly or not. I'm pretty sure that I was able to cover my costs and create a profit as well, without stiffing the client or myself. I've just got to remember to keep accurate time records and materials purchases!!! (ugh, so much math. I went to Art Skool so I wouldn't HAVE to do math.THing is I'm good at it but I don't like it. Like mucking stalls. I can do it, but who'd want to?)
I'm feeling a bit more confident and less over my head now. I'm gaining experience, learning and applying my knowledge. Its good.
So, bring me your jobs! I'm open for business!
Today I had a meeting with a really cool lady named Lisa who is a sales rep for greeting cards. She approached me during the Cherokee Print League Holiday Sale 2 weeks ago. I was at All Along Press peddling my wares for the holiday shoppers, and it was a blast1 I didn't strike it rich, but I sold enough to cover my costs which is a great confidence builder! I took note of which items sold well and plan to use that knowledge accordingly.
Anyway, Lisa and I spoke about what having/being a sales rep means and how it could work. I'm so small in business terms that she's open to forms of barter and trade in place of monetary compensation! How cool is that? I LOVE barter relationships!
So I am putting together a small packet of samples for her to bring around to her appointments, and trying to figure out my wholesale costs so that I can make enough money to maybe supplement, if not support myself eventually.
I'm still going to continue promoting the Etsy thing, any way I can. There's a daunting task: marketing and advertising. Who do I tell? How do I tell them? Where do I put ads? SO much to learn.


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Teva Men's Sandal, Tanza Brown Leather
Summer calls for impromptu hikes, cool dips in the stream, and frequent trips to the beach, so it's important to wear shoes that are up to the task. The Tanza is made from soft, waterproof leather, and has a quick-draining construction that saves you from waterlogged prune feet. The cushy topsole, nylon shanks, and padded heels mean that even when you're treading on gnarly terrain, you're stable and comfortable. An open-strap design gives your feet plenty of air, and grippy outsoles keep you sturdy, even in wet conditions.
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I Am with You: The Active Love of Samwise Gamgee
Samwise Gamgee is one of J.R.R. Tolkien's most beloved characters. He is loyal, brave, and selfless. At the mere mention of his name many images rise to the minds of fans and pull at their hearts. Sam hunkering down in the garden below Frodo's window, eavesdropping; the ring of his shout as he jumps out of hiding at the Council of Elrond and declares that Frodo won't go to Mordor alone; all of the sleepless nights Sam passes to watch over Frodo and keep him safe from Gollum. And, at the end of all things, Sam carrying Frodo up the empty black slopes of Mount Doom.
Then the reader is reminded that he starts out as Frodo's gardener. Would he have jumped straight from his flower pots at Bag End to stabbing Shelob with Sting? Where did his intense love and loyalty come from? Over the course of the story the reader comes to understand that Sam's devotion to Frodo is one of constant choice and of giving far more than is asked of him.
From the very first pages of The Fellowship of the Ring the reader finds Sam and Frodo as two friends who have grown up together. A great amount of time has passed between them in friendship; from friend and playmate to gardener and employer. Sam refers to Frodo as 'Mr. Frodo' and quite often as 'Master'. Doing so is a simple choice that is often passed over, yet it sets the groundwork of their bond. It makes it immediately clear that Sam holds Frodo in the highest regard and is very prepared to serve him.
Once their current standing is established, things start to change. Strangers are lurking around the Shire and Frodo begins to withdraw. Sam is aware of the change in his master and begins spying on him. It becomes his purpose to keep a close eye on Frodo, making the transition from passive acquaintance to active friend. This watchfulness is ever after present in their friendship. He willingly disregards himself and loses himself in caring for Frodo and never asks for any gratitude in return.
One of the most defining and memorable moments in Sam's love and devotion is displayed at the end of the Council of Elrond. Frodo is summoned to the meeting, but Sam is not. He could very easily have stayed in his room or walked among the beautiful gardens, but instead he hides himself where he can listen to what is being said. He could have not cared—the ring and everything surrounding it has thrown his life into disarray—yet Frodo is there, and so he puts himself there also. Hiding, however, is not the defining moment. The moment is when he decides to abandon that hiding place and be the first to declare that Frodo will not go to Mordor alone. Frodo has a wizard, an elf, a dwarf and a king's heir to go with him. Sam's presence is not necessary but he chooses to be there even though it is taking him further away from the Shire.
But his choice is not made without moments of doubt. In fact, it is the moments of doubt that give deeper meaning to his resolve. In Lothlorien, after looking into Galadriel's mirror, there is a moment that is key for Sam. "'I wish I had never come, and I don't want to see no more magic,' he said and fell silent. After a moment he spoke again thickly, as if struggling with tears. 'No, I'll go home by the long road with Mr. Frodo, or not at all.'" Again he chooses to face whatever may come. He does not even consider the option of going home without Frodo. To him, that would be the worst fate in the world. To him, loving Frodo means being there whatever it may personally cost him. For a friend to go with another into the unknown, determined to be by the other's side whatever the outcome is perhaps one of the truest marks of friendship.
Sam goes to extraordinary lengths to keep his promise. At the tail end of The Fellowship of the Ring the company comes together to decide what may become of the Fellowship. The decision is left to Frodo to decide. Sam knows Frodo better than all the others, and guesses that Frodo's hesitation is in taking people with him, knowing that they will likely come to harm. This thought strikes Sam hard while he is looking for Frodo amidst a surprise Orc attack. "'Not without Sam? Yes, without even his Sam. That's hard, cruel hard.'" In that moment he can choose to let Frodo go or not. In half a second he decides, and in the next is running like mad back to the shore in hopes that he will catch Frodo. He sees Frodo leaving and throws himself into the water, despite knowing that he cannot swim. He will not be left behind because he considers Frodo to be a part of himself. He even refers to himself as Frodo's Sam, not just Sam. At other dire moments in the story Sam does this repeatedly, reminding Frodo that his Sam is there.
Also written into this scene are a few beautiful lines of dialogue that portray Sam's heart perfectly. Frodo says "But I am going to Mordor," to which Sam adamantly replies, "I know that full well, Mr. Frodo. Of course you are. And I'm coming with you." When Frodo protests, Sam adds "I'm coming too or neither of us isn't going." In the movie version, Peter Jackson added the word 'alone' to the end of Frodo's statement which brings deeper meaning to the scene. In Sam's mind, Frodo going to Mordor alone means Sam being there also. The word 'alone' means two, not one.
Sam expects to be the only person to walk beside Frodo as they make their way to Mount Doom, but all lovers of the story are aware that very soon Gollum arrives. Because of the shifty and unstable nature of Gollum's character, Sam must give even more of himself to ensure Frodo is safe. Frodo needs to believe that Gollum, who has been corrupted by the Ring, can change, because if there is no hope for Gollum then there is no hope for him. This blinds Frodo to the dangers of Gollum. But Sam is more discerning and can see the deceptiveness in Gollum's actions. Because Sam can see this, he doubles his efforts in watchfulness: one eye on Gollum and one eye on Frodo. In this he goes far beyond what is asked of him. He stays awake when they rest so he can watch over Frodo. His pack is twice as heavy and he must be greatly exhausted as well, but he regularly gets little sleep. There is no one to tell him to do this—he is not even required to go with Frodo to the end—and yet he does it anyway.
If it had not been for Sam, Gollum would likely have succeeded in killing Frodo, taking the Ring, and keeping it from being destroyed. As it is, though, Sam is prepared for Gollum's treachery, and when they are led into Shelob's lair, he is ready. And it is there, on the border of the Black Lands, that he makes perhaps the greatest choice of all.
Up to this point Tolkien has made it abundantly clear that Sam's greatest fear is losing Frodo. When Frodo is stung by Shelob it destroys Sam. His one plea to a nonresponsive Frodo is this: "Don't leave me here alone! It's your Sam calling. Don't go where I can't follow!" He cannot follow where Frodo has gone and it is as if he is losing a part of himself. Amidst his grief he realizes that he must make a choice. Sam recognizes that if the Ring stays there everything everyone sacrificed and everything that Frodo has borne will have been for naught. And so he is faced with an ultimatum: stay with Frodo or carry on Frodo's duty.
His choice? To carry on what Frodo believed in rather than stay with him as is Sam's desire. Even though Sam is breaking his own heart in leaving Frodo, he is doing it for him. It is a decision made in complete selflessness. However, Sam very quickly learns—to his greatest joy—that Frodo is not dead and that he can follow where Frodo is going: straight into the tower of Cirith Ungol. Tolkien writes: "His love for Frodo rose above all other thoughts, and forgetting his peril he cried aloud: 'I'm coming, Mr. Frodo!'" There is nothing that can stop him from being there for Frodo, not even a tower full of Orcs.
He saves Frodo and continues to urge him on down the long road that leads to Mount Doom, "one more crawl" or "now for the last gasp." As they make their way the reader is aware that Sam's hope is blinking out, but still he keeps going for Frodo's sake; for the sake of the Quest. Sam is ready to lie down and die but he knows that he cannot. He is utterly spent and yet, in the very end, he still finds the strength of will to carry Frodo up the mountain. With words that send goose bumps up and down the reader's arms, he gives everything that he has left. "I can't carry it for you, but I can carry you and it as well! So up you get! Come on, Mr. Frodo dear! Sam will give you a ride. Just tell him where to go and he'll go." He does not know the way but still he goes. He goes because Frodo needs him.
And when the deed is done, and they are left without hope amid the barren land, Sam is there despite all the times he could have turned aside. Together they are alone at the foot of a quaking mountain. As they prepare to die, Frodo whispers to Sam, "I am glad you are here with me. Here at the end of all things, Sam." And Sam replies, "Yes, I am with you, Master." His words bear the full weight of all the devotion that fills Sam's heart. Of a loyalty that is always steadfast. Of a love that is always choosing the other person first. A love that is willing to die. And what greater love is there than that?
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Wheat flour - 3 cup
Mixed vegetables - 3 cups (I have used Beans, Carrot, Cauliflower, Peas)
Grated paneer / soft tofu - 2 tablespoon ( I have used soft tofu)
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
Chilli powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Roasted cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
Coriander leaves - 2 tablespoon (finely chopped)
Oil for cooking paratha
Cook the vegetables with salt and little water. Mash it. Add turmeric powder, roasted cumin powder, coriander leaves and chilli powder. mix well
Take wheat flour in broader vessel. Add salt, mashed vegetble, Tofu. Make a pliable dough.Close it for 30 mins. Take lemon size ball
Roll into think chapathi / Paratha using flour for dusting. Heat flat pan and add rolled paratha and drizzle oil around it
Let it cook till brown spot appears. turn it over and cook again add oil if required
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A diplomat, Taylor was Canada's Ambassador to Iran in November 1979, when members of the Muslim Student Followers of the Imam's Line — supporters of the Iranian Revolution — invaded the U.S. Embassy in Tehran in retaliation for the U.S. allowing the deposed Shah of Iran to enter the U.S. for cancer treatments. The terrorists took 52 diplomats and citizens hostage, and the "Iran hostage crisis" lasted 444 days. When the siege occurred, six American diplomats escaped, running from house to house to avoid capture, until several days later they contacted the Canadian Embassy for help. They were welcomed and given sanctuary, staying in the homes of Ken Taylor and Canadian immigration officer John Sheardown, while plans were made to extricate them from Iran. The group was given Canadian passports with forged Iranian visa stamps, and a cover story was created: the six were part of a Canadian film crew scouting locations for a science fiction movie called Argo. Meanwhile, Taylor started sending non-essential Canadian personnel home, and winding down his own embassy operations. It took 79 days, but the group successfully made it out of Iran. Operatives hoped to keep the rescue secret until the 52 other hostages were released, but the story broke internationally even before the group made it home. Luckily, Taylor had closed his embassy, and he and his staff had all gotten out of Iran too.
When the news went public, Americans were exceptionally grateful to Canada and, in particular, Ambassador Taylor. For years afterward, he was recognized when he traveled: New York City cab drivers often refused to let him pay for rides, and he was repeatedly approached by Americans wanting to thank him and shake his hand. Taylor later became the Canadian consul general in New York, and retired from foreign service in 1984, and worked as a senior vice president of Nabisco. He later worked as a political affairs consultant. In 2012, the film Argo — based on the "Canadian Caper" (as the rescue became known to Americans) — was released, directed by Ben Affleck. The film was a success (and won the Academy Award for Best Picture), but criticized for falsely showing that the six Americans were turned away from the British and New Zealand embassies, and for minimizing Canada's role in the rescue in favor of the CIA's role. "The movie's fun, it's thrilling, it's pertinent, it's timely," Taylor said after seeing it. "But look, Canada was not merely standing around watching events take place. The CIA was a junior partner." In 1980, Taylor was awarded the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal for his role in the rescue, and was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. Ambassador Taylor died in New York on October 15, from colon cancer. He was 81.


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14-Output Clock Generator With Integrated 2.8 GHz VCO
The AD9516-0 provides a multi-output Clock Distribution function with subpicosecond jitter performance, along with an on-chip PLL and VCO The on-chip VCO tunes from 2.55 GHz to 2.95 GHz. Optionally, an external VCO VCXO of up to 2.4 GHz may be used.
The AD9516-0 emphasizes low jitter and phase noise to maximize Data Converter performance, and CAN benefit other applications with demanding phase noise and jitter requirements.
The AD9516-0 features six LVPECL outputs (in three pairs); four LVDs outputs (in two pairs); and eight CMOS outputs (two per LVDs output). The LVPECL outputs operate to 1.6 GHz, the LVDs outputs operate to 800 MHz, and the CMOS outputs operate to 250 MHz.
Each pair of outputs has dividers that allow both the divide ratio and coarse delay (or phase) to be set. The range of division for the LVPECL outputs is 1 to 32. The LVDs CMOS outputs allow a range of divisions up to a maximum of 1024.
The AD9516-0 is available in a 64-lead LFCSP and CAN be operated from a single 3.3 V supply. An external VCO which requires an extended voltage range, CAN be accommodated by connecting the Charge Pump supply (VCP) to 5.5 V. A separate LVPECL power supply CAN be from 2.375 V to 3.6 V.
The AD9516-0 is specified for operation over the industrial range of 40C to +85C.
Applications Low jitter, low phase noise Clock Distribution Clocking high speed ADCs DACs DDSs, DDCs, DUCs, MxFEs High performance Wireless transceivers High performance instrumentation Broadband infrastructure ATE
AD9516 is used throughout to refer to all the members of the AD9516 family. However, when AD9516-0 is used it is referring to that specific member of the AD9516 family.
Data Sheet, Rev. 0, 4/07
By Analog Devices, Inc.
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NAFTA After-Sales Service2006-05-03
The NAFTA after-sales service category allows citizens of the US or Mexico to work in Canada without a work permit. There must be a sale of goods from a US or Mexican firm to a Canadian firm. Employees of the US or Mexican firm can then work in Canada after the sale performing installation, maintence, training and other functions. Individuals can not do general construction work — this is expected to be done by Canadians.
A real advantage of this program is this: a Canadian subsidiary or distributor for a US or Mexican firm can sell goods to a Canadian company and then arrange for the expert US or Mexican employees to perform the after-sales service. One of the many benefits of NAFTA.