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Skip to comments.Milwaukee: Sheriff calls for armed school guards, condemns gun control
Posted on 12/19/2012 8:41:49 PM PST by TurboZamboni
Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. calls for placing armed tactical officers or security officers "in every school and public place in America," in a commentary piece posted on a tea party website.
Clarke also condemns calls for gun control in the wake of the Sandy Hook School mass killings in Newtown, Ct., and says, "We have to resist with the ferociousness of a junk yard dog any -- any -- attempt by liberals to make us less free by chipping away at our constitutional freedoms."
He berates "liberals for exploiting tragedy once again in our country and try(ing) to use tragedy as a reason to take our rights away."
Suggestions of gun control "are the mind-set of sheep," Clarke says.
"Sure run and hide from a sociopathic killer. See how far that gets you. You know where that'll get you -- 26 dead at Sandy Hook School," says Clarke's article posted on the website "Tea Party Perspective." It was posted by Nik Clark, president of Wisconsin Carry, Inc., a gun rights group.
(Excerpt) Read more at twincities.com ...
One of the first rational solutions to this I've read about, but something I've been suggesting.
He dosen't go (sex changed) Commando?
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I wish CNN would give me a show where I could invite people to scream at them and talk over them.
I'd call it the "Prince Moron Show" or something like that.
THat makes two of us!!!
We have had 'Resource Officers' in our schools for decades..........
Hopefully he's elected and not appointed by an overly-PC panty waist.
what the Milwaukee Urinal and Sentinel, Wisconsin State Urinal nor the Crapitol Times cannot even have the decency to write this article. It takes one of the Twinkies Papers from Minnesota to write about Milwaukee County's Black Sheriff, David Clarke. Twinkies is the name for the Twin Cities, but also the Minnesota Twins. It is about time we the people say enough about Gun Control We need politician control. Get rid of the corruption in DC, start at the top. Rid DC of the crap politicians.
I prefer 'Princess Morgana".........
If you look at Morgen's c.v., he's an uneducated attention whore, at best.
Maybe the kids would be safer if every school was located next to a biker bar.
Dude, you've got it!
byline in Pioneer Press:
By Steve Schultze
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Terry Moran is wetting himself with glee on ABC late night..."the president is going to take action on guns!"
with Holder and Biteme to help...how can they fail? /sarc
Terry Moron is a homo..Id say I wish that Mr. Moron doesn't get any security guard protection, just someone carrying around a spoon but considering no one gives a hoot who that idiot is I doubt he needs any protection
1/ I an NRA Training Counselor, and was in the midst of teaching an NRA civilian instructor's course to nine Law Enforcement officers when the tragedy occurred. To the man, they were all in favor of civilian ownership of firearms.
2/ Although they all have issued AR-15s, at least two of my close LE friends have purchased one for their personal use within the last week.
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The high school where I coach baseball has one to two armed city cops on duty throughout the day in addition to four or five unarmed security guards.
Sounds like the sheriff is a member in good standing of
I'm thankful for him and the Constituional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association.
thanks- I gave at the office(just kidding)
I give to GOA and my local gun rights group.
Gander Mountain had people lined up to buy guns tonight. Based on all their questions on the forms, most were 1st-time buyers.
We need to end the concept of gun free zones; they have been proven to be free fire zones. Using cops to protect the schools costs money; having armed teachers would be free to the taxpayers. Plus the evil ones would never know exactly WHO has a gun....
One final note: How many more children must be sacrificed on the alter of "gun free zones"?
Rational? Really? You have lots of money to donate to the taxman to pay for this. Putting armed guards in harms way is simply a new challenge for the dedicated suicide killer to overcome. Surprise is on his side.
Face it. You don't want the police to prevent crime. The logical extension is to deprive you of your freedom for security to achieve its goal. The police are there to pick up the pieces after a crime and find the correct criminal.
Life is a risk. Depend upon yourself with your wits and arms. Keep good company. More cops ain't gonna help.
Think about bringing back reform schools and insane asylums. Dump the lawyers excusing nutty clients. Dump most of the psychology profession. They are nuttier that the mainstream population.
i get to vote for sheriff clarke every time he's up for re-election.
he's a pretty good common sense guy.
Thankfully, so is our local small town chief LEO.
Here in Missouri, we also have a sheriff suggesting that we arm the teachers:
"That was a place where they had many guns," Barrett said.
Mayor Barrett is mistaken. The Fort Hood shooting actually took place in a "gun-free zone":
Service weapons are checked daily and are usually only allowed to be removed from an arms room for training on a range or maintenance. Personal weapons must be kept locked and registered with the base provost marshal.
bears repeating(with semiauto hicap rifles)
Sheriff David Clarke ping
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From the article: "I was appalled to see Sheriff Clarke's over-the-top comments in print," said Milwaukee Common Council President Willie Hines Jr., adding that the comments should make everyone in the county "uneasy." "His is the kind of toxic rhetoric that would further divide the nation, and he spews it simply to advance his own extreme political agenda."
Same ole, same ole, projection from a libturd....cuz we all know, his master Obammy hasn't done his best to cause division amongst us all....
extreme agenda ping:
"[Assault weapons'] menacing looks, coupled with the public's confusion over fully-automatic machine guns versus semi- automatic assault weapons —anything that looks like a machine gun is assumed to be a machine gun— can only increase the chance of public support for restrictions on these weapons." Josh Sugarmann, executive director of New Right Watch, spokesman for the National Coalition to Ban Handguns, "Assault Weapons and Accessories in America," policy report of New Right Watch and the Education Fund to End Handgun Violence, September 1988
"Self-interest has no place in society" Sandy Cuney, Handgun Control Incorporated, 5/6/94
"Our main agenda is to have all guns banned. We must use whatever means possible. It does not matter if you have to distort facts or even lie." Sarah Brady, Handgun Control, Inc., The National Educator, January, 1994
"If I could have gotten 51 votes in the Senate of the United States for an out right ban, picking up every one of them... 'Mr. and Mrs. America, turn 'em all in,' I would have done it. I could not do that. The votes weren't here." Dianne Feinstein, Senator, CBS-TV's "60 Minutes," February 5, 1995
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SANFORD - The Fire Academy of Central Carolina Community College graduated 15 students during an Aug. 16 ceremony at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. "These students have graduated from one of the best - in my opinion, the best -- fire academy in the state," said Joey Shue, CCCC Fire/Rescue Training coordinator. The students spent 1,004 hours over six months ...
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Demographic and Health Characteristics of Births
The following table shows the number of births, prenatal care, number of preterm infants, and the number of low birthweight infants, according to the race of the mother in 2004.
1. Hispanic origin may be of any race.
2. Includes births to Aleuts and Eskimos.
3. Excludes data for Pa. and Wash.
4. Excludes data for Calif.
5. Percent of births less than 37 completed weeks of gestation.
6. Low birthweight is birthweight of less than 2,500 grams (5 lb 8 oz). Very low birthweight is birthweight of less than 1,500 grams (3 lb 4 oz).
Source: National Center for Health Statistics, National Vital Statistics Reports, vol. 54, no. 8, Dec. 29, 2005. Web: www.cdc.gov/nchs .


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Dave's Water Works wins Twin Cities bowling league title
April 24, 2013
It came down to the 10th frame of the third and final game at the Twin Cities men's bowling league championship match Monday night at Prosperity Lanes in Grass Valley with Dave's Water Works dethroning defending champion South Pine Cafe by just two pins, 2,611-2,609.
Player of the game nominations went to Dick Howey, who delivered a strike and a spare to clinch it for Dave's Water Works in the final frame.
"I just came back from a stroke a couple of years ago and had quit bowling," said Howey. "It feels good. It's nice to win. I knew it would come down pretty close."
Howey's five man team won the first two games of the evening convincingly 875-811 and 952-918 to take a 98 pin advantage into the final game of the combined score winner-take-all championship roll off, but South Pine Cafe roared back and threatened late.
"It went down to the wire," first-year Twin Cities league bowler Ryan Smart said. "The first two games were good, but we started slipping a bit in the middle of the third, but Dick hit that first strike in the 10th frame."
South Pine Cafe won the first half of regular season play and Dave's Water Works won the second half to force the roll-off. After their victory members of Dave's Water Works celebrated and hoisted the championship plaque. The team also received prize money.
"Everyone should come down and sign up for next season," added Smart. "We need more teams."
Prosperity Lanes wraps up the season as hosts its United States Bowling Congress Open Tournament Award Ceremony at 3 p.m. on Sunday where winners will receive commemorative jackets.
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Monday July 23rd, 2012 4:40pm
Rutgers Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Tim Pernetti announced Monday that men's lacrosse head coach Jim Stagnitta has resigned from his position, effective immediately. Stagnitta served as head coach of the Rutgers men's lacrosse program for 10 years, highlighted by two consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances in 2003 and 2004, the first for the Scarlet Knights since making the postseason in 1991.
"I appreciate the opportunity Rutgers University has provided me," said Stagnitta. "Over the past 10 seasons, I have coached terrific kids and built relationships that will carry on for a lifetime. I especially want to thank my staff and administrators for their support and friendship over the years. I will certainly miss the people. We have a talented group of young men who have worked very hard and I know that they will achieve on a high level both on and off the field in the years to come."
On the strength of a 10-4 regular season record in 2003, Rutgers advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1991, and Stagnitta was rewarded by being named the 2003 USILA National Coach of the Year.
In 22 years of coaching, Stagnitta has won 60 percent of his games, which ranks in the top 20 among active coaches.
"Jim poured his heart and soul into our program and we can't thank him enough for his years of dedicated service," said Pernetti. "He ran his program with integrity and delivered many significant contributions to Rutgers lacrosse."
During his time at Rutgers, Stagnitta has led the Scarlet Knights to back-to-back NCAA Tournament berths (2003, 2004) and victories over 12 ranked opponents.
As a by-product of his team's success, several of Stagnitta's players have earned conference and national awards. In 2006, goalie Greg Havalchak, who was part of Stagnitta's first recruiting class, was selected in the 2006 Major League Lacrosse draft by the Baltimore Bayhawks as the 32nd overall pick. The 2003 ECAC and Inside Lacrosse Rookie of the Year, Havalchak earned Second Team All-America honors from the USILA in 2004, while finishing second nationally in save percentage and fourth in goals-against average. Attackman Devon Britts, who finished his Scarlet Knights career with 21 goals and seven assists, was also selected in the 2006 Major League Lacrosse Draft by the Los Angeles Riptide as the 45th pick in the draft. In the 2010 MLL Draft, Justin Pennington was selected by the Chicago Machine with the 25th overall selection.
Several other Scarlet Knights have also gone on to careers with Major League Lacrosse teams. Delby Powless, who scored 63 goals over his two-year Rutgers career, was a two-time USILA Honorable Mention All-America and was selected by the Buffalo Bandits with the first overall pick in the 2004 National Lacrosse League Draft. Two-time All-ECAC selection Chris O'Dougherty was selected in the fourth round (31st overall) of the 2009 Major League Lacrosse Draft. He was chosen by the Denver Outlaws.
Eleven of Stagnitta's players - Brad Kerwin (2002), Nick Schmidt (2003), Jeff Duca (2003), Joe Duncan (2004), Powless (2004), Jamie Lovejoy (2005), Havalchak (2006), Colin Checcio (2007), O'Dougherty (2009), Gerhard Buehning and Pennington (2010) - have played in the prestigious North/South All-Star Classic. Stagnitta coached the South squad in 2009.
A national search for Stagnitta's replacement will be conducted immediately. Assistant coach Errol Wilson will serve as interim head coach.


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Psalm 71
David praises God with thanksgiving—Who is like unto the Lord!
1 In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion.
2 Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and save me.
3 Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my
4 Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and
5 For thou art my hope, O Lord God: thou art my trust from my youth.
6 By thee have I been holden up from the womb: thou art he that took me out of my mother's bowels: my praise shall be continually of thee.
7 I am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge.
8 Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day.
9 Cast me not off in the time of
10 For mine enemies speak against me; and they that lay wait for my soul take counsel together,
11 Saying, God hath forsaken him: persecute and take him; for there is none to deliver him.
12 O God, be not far from me: O my God, make haste for my help.
13 Let them be confounded and consumed that are adversaries to my soul; let them be covered with
14 But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more.
15 My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof.
16 I will go in the
17 O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.
18 Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come.
19 Thy
20 Thou, which hast shewed me great and sore troubles, shalt
21 Thou shalt increase my greatness, and
22 I will also praise thee with the psaltery, even thy truth, O my God: unto thee will I sing with the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel.
23 My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed.
24 My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long: for they are confounded, for they are brought unto


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How many of you experience bad behavior regarding payments not being received. I vote that we have a list of people who are poor with this. Partners and I are sitting ducks because client will only pay in Dec instead of today!
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I have had some clients who were totally inconsiderate regarding payments - and would make up their own rules about when to pay me for services rendered, even after agreeing terms. Fortunately I have moved away from these clients and now have clients who are considerate, supportive and professional. I'm in favour of seeing such a list of poor payers.
Greetings Practitioners,
There is definitely a culture of non-payment for services rendered in South Africa today. From just ignoring your invoice, to only paying a part of your invoice, to making promises that payment WILL happen (and then nothing happens) to just plain lying about making payments. It is definitely bad behaviour and very definitely questionable ethics.
However, let's lead by example and remember our own values. We live in trying and interesting times.
Heidi D Edwards - CIMAP Convener: Ethics & Accountability.
This extract may offer some alternative thought.
I work with companies on Stakeholder Management issues and facilitate a program called Stakeholder Reputation Management. On the 2nd day I always end off the Master class by getting delegates to develop a set of ground rules of engagement with Stakeholders including a list of tips on how to foster better relationships and reputation.
The title of this article is what the one group suggested.
Differentiate your Suppliers and pay them accordingly.
This really made me think, and prompted me to share a very disturbing trend on my blog at the time.
I run a one- person consultancy. My cash flow is key to business continuance. Yet, this year I have had spend more time on collecting money than ever before.
This is what is happening:
1. Managers attend courses and events. I advertise events as prepaid. Registration forms are completed and signed and invoices promptly sent out. But that is where it ends. I meet these lovely & dedicated people and work with them. However, now comes the crunch – To get my money.
Sometimes I have to wait up to 9 weeks to get paid. And, I have to deal with unhelpful back office staff.
2. The new tendency. In order for a manager to attend a once-off event I need to complete supplier database forms that need to be signed off by the Bank, sometimes SARS and often by a Commissioner of Oaths.
Sometimes I am sent these documents after an event – and it can take a day out of my time to comply with all this administration. Billable consulting time. Who says I want to be an official supplier? Surely there must be a way to fast track certain expenses?
3. Supplier Database Forms ask for your type of business.
Why I don't know. What difference does it make? If you state that you are a SME or sole proprietor, it makes no difference. In fact, you will probably be paid even later than some of their key clients.
Yet the South African Government wants to assist SME's. Companies write that they care for their customers and suppliers. Well, if they did their systems and service surely do not suggest that.
I agree with that group.
Why can they not:
Something is clearly wrong with Stakeholder Management in companies and there is no better place than to witness the lack of focus and lip-service than getting your invoice paid.
If companies were really stakeholder management focused, they would pay more attention to their service providers needs and expectations. As an external service provider who often has already rendered a service, I expect my payment terms to be respected. I expect them to be more sensitive to my needs.
I am not interested in the internal systems and procedures. That's your problem.
Pay my invoice on time.
It is simple. Differentiate your suppliers and pay them accordingly. Surely it is not that difficult.
Or is it just that Stakeholder Management thinking is just a fad?
Hi Tass I second your vote regrading the "Bad Payers List" I have total and complete empathy with you and your partners. I was shafted yesterday, again with an excuse and a promise to pay later! So please take a little solace in the fact that you are not alone today in feeling like you have been used and abused.
I add my voice to indicate that I am in the same position. And in economic times such as this, it is killing my business. Try being honorable in paying salaries of the two people in employment who has worked their butts off to please the client who has never agreed with me om payment terms to be 60 days. Keep my values upheld in paying for printing services, development fees and all other business related costs when today on the second of the month I get the response from the payments clerk (for the past 3 years) that payments are now done from India and she has nothing to do with it! Now I don't even have somewhere to follow up and negotiate anything with.
I would love to 'black-list' them, but they are one of my main sources of income..... where is the tipping point?
Deon, your article should be published in every magazine and newspaper and should form the basis of a good debate on Redi's 702 talk show! We are encouraged to develop the SME sector, yet all the red tape in companies and even the supplier database forms are obstacles that kills cashflow, let alone opportunities to expand our businesses and create employment opportunities.
I find that it is often the larger companies that are the worst payers.
I reached the point where I talk directly to the person (often the MD) who contracted my services in the first place. I normally say something like "you and I had an agreement; I notice that I have not yet been paid. Were you dissatisfied with the service you received?" They normally feel quite embarrassed and my payment is processed without delay.
When dealing with the back office staff I ask "have you received your salary this month?" Obviously they did. I then say "what would you have done if your company delayed the payment of your salary?" If I was promised payment on a particular day and the payment was not processed, I send emails (and copy the MD) day after day after day. December is usually the worst month for receiving payment. Companies happily close their doors for the festive season delaying payment until mid January, not giving the poor self-employed consultant/service provider a second thought.
Where is the ethics in that? So yes, let's start a bad-payers list - maybe then someone will sit up and take note...
So Tass... get on the phone and throw your toys...
Agree that Deon's article summarises it perfectly. What about Carte Blanche?
I know that there was a special 'desk' in the presidential office established recently to deal with the issues of small business and government - which is a 'client' you don't want to even think about..... but corporates are getting just as bad I think.
Name and Shame list? A bit like a "hello Peter" for training providers?
Yes please can we have a bad payer's list. I do not have much of this, as we just do not deliver material until payment has been received, but I have been taken in by a specific client who also did not pay some clients of mine. It seems that certain service providers just make a habit of enriching themselves by simply not paying suppliers and, really, everyone should be warned about this.
OK, so we agree!
So where will this list reside? Who will manage it? Can we add it to skills-universe as a separate group? What are the legal implications?
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Awesome chapter. If only Oda hadn't become ill, we would be one chapter ahead.....
I'm a bit surprised (alright, not that surprised) that Oda is splitting the crew up so much this arc. Luffy's entering the Battle Royale alone, Franky likely has other plans than simply watching, Zoro--well, who the hell knows where he'll end up at--and Sanji's new found "love" is dragging him to an entirely different city to kill a mysterious man. Definitely intriguing. I'm just curious to if each of these crew members have been strategically split up by Doflamingo, using various underlings to manipulate each crew members weakness or recklessness.
One Legged Soldier as the "fairy"?
Violet for next crew member?
Pandaman, page 18, third panel.
Contestants/gladiators in the Corrida Colosseum former Level Six prisoners?
Kinemon reprimanding/swooning over the seductive women throughout the city?--Good riddance.


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The web marketplace is putting the Mixel team to work on mobile commerce.
Bill Siwicki
Etsy, an online marketplace for sellers of handcrafted goods, has acquired Mixel, a mobile app for creating and sharing photo collages, for an undisclosed sum.
Mixel's community of users will continue to be able to create and share photo collages, but the Mixel team of mobile designers and developers is being put to work immediately on Etsy's mobile commerce program, which includes an m-commerce site and apps for iPhone and Android smartphones and the iPad tablet.
"We're always on the lookout for ways we can make the total experience of Etsy better. Today we're taking another step forward by welcoming the creators of Mixel to our staff," an Etsy official blog post reads. "These talented designers and developers built a mobile app that helps you make and share fun, beautiful photo collages. Now they are going to help us do even more with Etsy's mobile platform. Mixel and Etsy are both about empowering creative people through the products and communities we've built—it's a natural fit."
Mixel CEO and co-founder Khoi Vinh and co-founder Scott Ostler will turn their focus to Etsy's mobile future, Etsy says. In 2012 Etsy launched its iPad and Android apps and translated its iPhone app into three languages. Mobile traffic to Etsy grew 244% in 2012 and accounts for 25% of total web traffic, Etsy says.
"Something quite astounding happened this past holiday season: Almost one in three visits came from shoppers on their mobile devices," the Etsy blog post reads. "We expect that trend to accelerate, so doing more with mobile is one of our top priorities in 2013."
Etsy chief technology officer Kellan Elliot-McCrea sees a day when mobile will dominate—and that day is not too far away. "We expect our mobile traffic to surpass desktop traffic by the end of 2014," Elliot-McCrea says. "In some markets outside the U.S., we expect it to happen even sooner. That's why it's so key for the Mixel team to join us at this stage."


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For Better or Worse
As often mentioned recently, the Royals current roster will, for once, also make up the bulk of next season's 2012 team as well. I tweeted last month wondering when the last time was that the Royals batting lineup in August was the same as what it would be on Opening Day of the following season. Not sure anyone came up with an answer (1998 maybe?).
Given the current situation, one I consider to be a positive situation for the most part, we can look forward to next season and actually start assessing what this team might be now as opposed to, well, six hours before the first pitch of the season. Who will be better? Or worse? Let's take a look.
The Sure Things
- Billy Butler – He may never be the 'prototypical DH' that some crave, but even with a slow start in 2011, Billy has a wOBA of .358 and is likely to have 60+ extra base hits…again. He won't get any faster and his days of playing in the field are pretty much over, but Butler will hit.
- Eric Hosmer – He won't win rookie of the year, but I am pretty sure Hosmer is the one guy on the Royals that every single organization in the game would like to have. His .283/.334/.450 line is a nice major league start for a guy who spent all of six weeks in AAA. We have seen a lot of young players come and go, but Hosmer has the 'it' factor.
A Step Forward or a Moment in Time?
- Alex Gordon – .303/.376/.502 was what we have all been waiting for, wasn't it? Gordon's fWAR now stands at a spectacular 6.1, making him quite possibly the best leftfielder in the American League. After four seasons that fell short of the high expectations for Gordon, the question is: can he do this again? My guess, my gut feeling is that THIS is Alex Gordon and he will continue on at this level or something near to it. My heart wants to put him in the 'sure thing' category, but logic tells us to be just a shade more cautious.
- Melky Cabrera – He could go 2-98 next year and still be one of Dayton Moore's best free agent signings: that is how good Melky has been this season. Sure, he is overrated as a centerfielder because of his good arm, but he is not horrible, either. Raise your hand if you thought Cabrera would be worth 3.3 fWAR. No one? Now, raise them if you think he can do it again. Yeah, I know, I can't decide whether to put my hand up or not.
- Jeff Francoeur – There is nothing wrong with .282/.330/.467 out of Frenchy. You cannot expect much more and we should all be happy if he can sustain that for the next two years of his new contract. Will he? I'm a little skeptical in that Jeff has been prone to 'fall off the cliff' type seasons. Again, it may or may not be logical to be almost certain a 27 year old Alex Gordon has 'taken the next step' and be equally skeptical that Francoeur and Cabrera (also 27) have not.
Destined for Better Things?
- Mike Moustakas – The swing looks better and the numbers have gone from awful to below average. Along the way, Moustakas has played better than expected defense (although no one expected much in this area) and kept his confidence. You would like to see something of a power surge here in September as a springboard to Mike becoming a 25+ home run guy (I doubt he will ever be a big average hitter), but even without a fall hot streak, I will be expected Moustakas to be more of an offensive asset than he has been in 2011. Frankly, it would be hard for him not to be, right?
- Alcides Escobar – I am 'this close' to buying an Escobar jersey, but am afraid the Fosler jersery jinx might send him into a .221 hitting, error laden 2012. We saw Alcides have a nice run at the plate and a lot of what happens to him with the bat seems to be attributable to his approach and not actual ability. In theory, that can fixed. With the type of defense Escobar displays, he does not have to go much beyond his current .247/.281/.328 line to be good enough. My gut feeling is that Alcides gets a little more consistent in 2012, but he might also be what he is, too.
- Johnny Giavotella – Considering how poorly his defense was reviewed in the minors, he actually is not as bad as I thought. Johnny makes some bad decisions (so does Hosmer by the way) and his hands are the problem. Range-wise, he gets to most balls and has been working hard at improving himself in the field. Listen, we have seen 'brutal' and it's name is Alberto Callaspo and Esteban German: Giavotella is already better than either of them were at second. At the plate, he has looked better than his numbers reflect, for whatever that is worth and long term, .255/.293/.391 won't cut it, but Giavotella is no Johnny come lately to successful hitting. Having hit at every level on the way up, I think he might hit at this level as well.
- Salvador Perez – I am biased, but Perez is the best young defensive catcher I have seen since – dare we say it – Ivan Rodriguez came up at an early age. To date, Sal has held his own at the plate as well (in an admittedly small sample size), but truth is if he can totally negate an opponet's running game and handle the staff he does not have to hit much.
The shrewd readers of the group will already be thinking that not every young player gets better – especially Royals' young players, so the odds that everyone above improves or continues to 'dominate' are pretty slim. The Royals' offense, while inconsistent this year, has been pretty good. If a player to two elevates and the rest simply hold the line, then this team will be better positionally speaking.


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By COREY BLUEMELStaff Writer
The BLM has requested a closure of the roads into the Range Creek area. Due to national exposure of the areas and its archeaological value, they want access more restricted. At this point, the commissioners have refused to close any roads and more meetings are scheduled.
Sheriff Lamar Guymon stated that officers have already been to the Range Creek area investigating theft of artifacts. The BLM is requesting additional patrols of the area also.
Steve Barton addressed the commissioners with the suggestion that the county treasurers office begin to make paying property taxes available for use with electronic checks. Barton explained that the service would cost the payer $3 a check to pay their taxes this way.
The commissioners next considered a request for a level III conditional use permit for wastewater treatment lagoons and outfall lines for Ferron City. Commissioner Drew Sitterud explained that the sewer lagoons for the Ferron project will be moved approximately four miles. Present lagoons will be used for storm water retention. By state statute, sewer lagoons must be a certain distance from residences. Moving the lagoons will satisfy the requirement.
In addition to satisfying the criteria for the statute, moving the lagoons will enable many homes that have been outside of the hook up area, to be able to hook onto the sewer line as it goes past the homes. This move will also eliminate the pumping of waste up from the Molen area. Public hearing for this request was scheduled from Aug. 3 at 5 p.m. in the commission chambers.
Chris Rowley and Julie Johansen were approved to serve on the Emery County Planning Commission in the capacity of voting members. For the past several years, the two members have served, but in the nonvoting capacity.
Commissioner Sitterud read a letter which is proposed to be sent to those concerned with the decision making in the Wild and Scenic River designation. Sitterud will sign this copy and request that Utah's congressman to sign it also. The letter strongly states Emery County's opposition to the designation of any rivers or river segments in the county and their reasons for that opposition. Copies of the letter were approved to be sent to the BLM and the forest service offices in the Price and Richfield areas.
A cooperative agreement to enhance boating facilities at Joe's Valley Reservoir was considered for approval by the commissioners. Commissioner Ira Hatch questioned as to whether the Bureau of Reclamation had been contacted. Commissioner Sitterud explained that the forest service is the agency in control of the recreation of those lands, and they have been notified. The commission approved entering into the agreement to enhance boating opportunity at Joe's Valley Reservoir.
Commissioner Sitterud explained a letter received from the Utah Retirement System. The letter explains a new system for protection of employee information. The URS is requesting signatures of approval from the commissioners to institute this new privacy protection. The commissioners approved.
Commissioner Sitterud presented a proposal from the Emery County Recreation Department for consideration of the commission. The recreation board has purchased a used piano to be used for the fair and other county activities as needed. They have requested a reimbursement from the commission for the purchase price of the piano. Commissioner Hatch gave his approval with the stipulation that the recreation board make criteria for the use of the piano in the future.
Baliff and perimeter security services was discussed next. Every day on which court is held, the sheriff's office is required to provide one baliff and a perimeter security person. The amount the State Office of the Courts will reimburse is nearly half of the cost to Emery County. Commissioner Hatch stated that every year, they press the legislators to reimburse a bigger percentage of the required services, but thus far, the state has not raised the amount. He stressed the need to continue to press for better compensation. Both memorandums of understanding were approved.
Commissioner Hatch suggested the ratification of the Emery County Drug Task Force grant. The grant provides the county drug task force with needed funding. "This is a good program, one that we can look on with pride. It is one of the most successful drug programs in the state," said Hatch.
An interlocal agreement was approved with the Southeastern Utah Area Agency on Aging. This agency serves Emery, Carbon and Grand county seniors. Although funding is down and there is a considerable amount of belt tightening going on, this is a good program. It is funded by federal and state money. The county also puts is a percentage based on the population of seniors. "This is a real good program in our county. Maughn Guymon is doing an extremely good job," said Hatch.
A business license was approved for Bernice Payne of Cleveland to open a home based business providing art lessons and supplies.
Brenda Dugmore explained to the commissioners that a new tax rate has been received. Prior to the submission of the budgets on June 30, the state had sent out a tax rate. All of the cities had prepared their budgets based on that tax rate. With the new, lower tax rate, some budgets adjustments will be needed. The commissioners ratified the new tax rate amendment.
Commissioner Hatch explained that the county had received the grant for West Nile Virus prevention and abatement. With the grant, the county has purchased an ATV and a fogger for use for mosquito control.
Commissioner Sitterud explained that Sunrise Quarterhorse is looking for at least 30 acres of property in the upper end of the county on which to relocate their horse business from California. They are committed to come to this area. He also reported that the BLM, Ray Petersen, Gary Kofford and himself had been to the Swasey's Cabin area to look into more dispersed camping areas. The meeting went well and was very productive.
Commissioner Sitterud announced that the county is about to move into the litigation process on several RS-2477 roads. "The process is moving along," he stated.
The next commission meeting will be held July 20 at 9 a.m. in the county building.


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Combine two amazing Big Island experiences with this submarine adventure and snorkel cruise in Kona. On your submarine tour, discover Hawaii's tropical underwater world from a unique perspective and admire magnificent coral reefs. Afterward, hop on a boat and cruise out on the open waters. Spot dolphins with the help of your guide and hop in the water for some snorkeling!
Meet at the Big Island's Kailua-Kona Pier and board the 48-passenger Atlantis -- featured in National Geographic television specials! -- to begin your submarine portion of your tour.
As you explore Hawaii's tropical underwater world, you'll learn how the Big Island got its start 18,000 years ago -- when lava flowed into the ocean and created one of the most magnificent coral reefs found anywhere in the Hawaiian Islands.
During your unforgettable 35-minute journey, spot colorful fish of all sizes teeming around a huge coral reef.
After your submarine experience, you'll board a different boat for a relaxing cruise. Your onboard guide will help you spot dolphins along the way. Hop in the water for some fun snorkeling to get up close to friendly sea creatures.
Please note: This tour is seasonal and operates from April to mid-December, subject to the whale migration schedule. See Additional Info for details on how to book these two tours.
Dolphin snorkel includes: Continental breakfast buffet, BBQ lunch featuring Big Island hormone free, grass fed beef burgers (or Chipotle Black Bean for vegetarians) snacks, sodas, juices, Rx masks, snorkel gear, snorkeling instruction, 2.5 hours water time, flotation & water toys, 20' water slide, fresh water shower, no host premium bar, his and hers restrooms and plenty of shade.
Schedule details
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Alii Drive across from Kailua-Kona Pier
Snorkel Dolphin Cruise: 2pm - 5pm, Mon and Fri only
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Departs at 9am with an 8:30am check-in
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Spinner Dolphins
Atlantis Kona Submarine:
- Sightseeing shuttle to submarine dive site
- Live narration from onboard guide; audio narration is also available in Japanese
- Harbor fee and Hawaii General Excise Tax
- All snorkeling equipment
- All taxes and fees
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- During booking, select your desired date for the submarine tour and confirm its availability. At checkout, in the special requirements field, please insert your desired date for the snorkel cruise. You may book your snorkel cruise within 7 days of your submarine tour, and the snorkel cruise is only available on Mondays and Fridays. Book the 10am submarine tour if you wish to do both adventures on the same day.
- All tours are in English. Headsets providing narration in Japanese are available upon request.
- Children must be at least 36 inches (91 cm) tall to ride the submarine
- Passengers must be capable of ascending and descending a near vertical ladder to board the submarine
- Tour operator reserves the right to substitute vessels, routes and destinations based on vessel operations, weather and sea conditions without notice
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
Traveler Reviews
Reviewed by: XuanKun Z, January 2013
Friendly cruise members and nice views
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I need to go back 7 days not long enough.AWSOME TIME


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