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Larimer County Offices, Courts, District Attorney, and Landfill will be closed on July 4, 2017 in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. Critical services at Larimer County are not disrupted by closures.
The Board of County Commissioners met at 7:00 p.m. at the Berthoud
Community Center for a Public Hearing for the Colony Ridge Local
Improvement District. Chair Disney presided; Commissioners
Clarke and Duvall were present. Also present were: Rex Burns,
Project Engineer and Special Improvement District Administrator;
Diane Martell, Engineering Staff Services Manager; Marla Hehn,
Assistant County Attorney; and Blake Jordan, Bond Counsel.
Recording Clerk, S. Graves.
Chair Disney stated that the purpose of the hearing tonight is
for the Board to receive comments from homeowners in the Colony
Ridge Subdivision regarding the road and drainage improvements
proposed for the subdivision and the assessments to be levied
against their properties. Mr. Jordan informed the homeowners
that this is the last step in the process before the assessments
are levied, and if no major objections are raised, the Board will
adopt a resolution imposing the assessment fee for the improvements.
Mr. Burns reviewed the background for this local improvement
district and explained how the assessments were determined and
how they are being proposed; he noted that the total cost of the
project is $330,000, which includes the cost of engineering, construction,
interest on the bonds, bond counsel, issuance of the bonds, etc.
Mr. Burns noted that an assessment of $2,946.43 will be levied
equally against the 100 properties within the subdivision and
the 10 lots in the tract southeast of the subdivision. Mr. Burns
stated that, in his opinion, the assessment is fair and equitable
and the benefit and increased value added to each lot will be
far greater than the amount of the assessment.
At this time, the hearing was opened for public testimony. The following property owners in the Colony Ridge Subdivision addressed the Board: Kevin Atkinson, Jerry Adamson, Steven Rosen, Harry Weisell, Ron Bolton, Bruce Maysilles, and Olin Tucker. Many questions and concerns were raised regarding the construction, explanation of costs, daily site inspections, supervision, and quality control during construction, compaction tests, soil testing, who is liable if improvements fail, etc.; Mr. Burns responded to all the questions and stated he is confident the project will be completed to everyone's satisfaction. Mr. Atkinson requested a copy of the soils test.
Charles Wilkes, attorney from Denver representing the owner of
the tract which is being assessed for ten lots, stated that it
doesn't seem fair for this tract to be assessed as though the
10 lots were in existence, and he noted that the assessment on
that property will be approximately 75% of what it is worth.
Mr. Wilkes stated that he and his client request that some equitable
adjustment be made on this tract--it should be assessed for more
than 1 lot, but less than 10. Mr. Wilkes asked how it was determined
that this tract was assessed for 10 lots; Mr. Burns responded
that the frontage along this tract is adequate for 10 lots.
Mr. Wilkes stated that when the property was acquired, they were
told that based on the topography, easements, etc., the tract
would be suitable for 6 or 7 lots. Mr. Wilkes also expressed
concern that if the property should become tax exempt, will this
trigger an increase in assessment for the other properties? Mr.
Jordan responded negatively noting that, according to Statutes,
if a property becomes tax exempt, the assessments will not change
for the other property owners. Mr. Burns was asked if he realized
that a water line is going to be put in along the frontage road
within the next five years, and it was suggested that a sleeve
be put in at the time of construction so the road will not have
to be torn up in the future. Mr. Burns stated that the county
would be receptive to this suggestion; it was recommended that
the county talk to the Loveland and Thomspon Water Districts to
ask if they are willing to install a sleeve at this time. It
was noted that the project has a 60-day working time and concern
about inclement weather was raised. Mr. Burns was asked about
matching the level of the new road with the existing driveways
and who will be financially responsible for that expense; he responded
that it will be at the expense of the county to match the road
with the driveways. The Board was requested to be aware of the
extreme cost the homeowners have to bear for these improvements
and to do whatever they can to protect the homeowners. Mr.
Burns was asked about the temporary road, or detour, which was
to be built; Mr. Burns stated that the contractors have determined
it will not be necessary to build a detour as they feel they can
keep Crestview open during construction. The issue of safety
for the children was brought up and the placing of barricades
around the construction was suggested. Concern was raised about
a drainage culvert in front of Mr. Tucker's house; Mr. Burns assured
him that it will be replaced. A concern was raised that if there
is going to be development south of this subdivision in the future,
the construction trucks could ruin the new road; it was agreed
that if a new subdivision is approved, a separate access road
should be built for the construction trucks. Mr. Rosen asked
Mr. Burns for a schedule of when inspections will be done; Mr.
Burns stated he will supply that for Mr. Rosen and he stated he
will try and be at the construction site most of the time.
At this time the public hearing was closed and the Commissioners
made brief remarks; the Board indicated their support of the project
and assured the homeowners that their message was heard loud and
clear that they want a supervised and correctly-constructed project.
Chair Disney assured the homeowners that Mr. Burns and the Engineering
staff will be instructed to do everything possible to insure them
they will have a top-quality construction project when completed.
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board adopt a Resolution approving
the whole cost of the improvements to be made in Larimer County
Local Improvement District No. 1994-1 (Colony Ridge Subdivision);
approving and confirming the apportionment of said cost to each
lot or tract of land in the Distrist; assessing a share of said
cost against each lot or tract of land in the District; and prescribing
the manner for the collection and payment of said assessments.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
R95-145d RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
The Board of County Commissioners met at 10:30 a.m. in regular
session with Ginny Riley, Director of Human Development. Chair
Pro-Tem Clarke presided; Commissioner Duvall was present. Commissioner
Disney was attending a meeting in Denver. Also present were:
Neil Gluckman, Assistant County Manager; Carol Gillespie, Community
Development Director; Ralph Jacobs, Human Resources Director;
Shelly Stephens, Fort Collins Housing Authority Director; and
Lyn Thor, Nutrition Program Director. Recording Clerk, A. Jensen.
1. Future of Larimer County Housing Authority: Ms. Riley began
the meeting with an explanation of their involvement in administrating
Housing Authority funding and the current status of this program.
The purpose of this topic is to verify the Commissioner's position
relative to the present function of the Larimer County Housing
Authority. Ms. Gillespie presented a pro/con worksheet for the
Commissioner's to consider the recommendation to give the County
allotment of rental certificates to the City of Fort Collins Housing
Authority. The worksheet was reviewed by Ms. Gillespie. Ms.
Stephens, City of Fort Collins Housing Authority Director, was
on hand to detail the administration of this program and answer
questions and concerns for the Commissioners. It was noted that
combining the administration of these two programs, Larimer County
and Fort Collins Housing Authority, would not affect service provided
to the participants; there would not be "two sets of books".
Participants on the two waiting lists would be combined into
one list. Discussion followed regarding the waiting list and
combining the administration of these programs. Ms. Riley inquired
if the Commissioners were in favor of the Larimer County Housing
Authority pursuing the integration of the County Housing Authority
with the Fort Collins Housing Authority. CONSENSUS OF THE COMMISSIONERS
was to instruct Ms. Riley to pursue combining their administration
with the City of Fort Collins Housing Authority. Ms. Riley noted
she will return to the Commissioners with a formal proposal in
2. Affordable Housing Policy: Ms. Riley outlined her intent in
developing an Affordable Housing Policy, noting she is working
on a 6-month timeline to complete this process. Ms. Riley will
conduct her research by contacting other agencies and initiate
discussion with various individuals to guide the development of
this policy. Discussion ensued regarding PLUS and the search
conference. The Commissioners requested that Ms. Riley develop
a draft proposal prior to be presented at the search conference.
Chair Pro-Tem Clarke requested Ms. Riley to identify people who
might be interested in this topic and has knowledge of affordable
housing. Ms. Riley stated she will do some information gathering
and pull together a draft by mid-November.
3. Waiver of Personnel Policies to Hire Above Step E: Ms. Riley
briefly reviewed the occurrences that have precipitated this request.
Mr. Jacobs voiced no objection to this request, as well as express
his support.
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board waive Personnel Policy
to allow the hiring of Mary Beth McClusky at a level above step
Motion carried 2 - 0.
4. Executive Session Regarding a Personnel Matter:
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board go into Executive Session
at 11:15 a.m. to discuss a personnel matter.
Motion carried 2-0.
The Executive Session ended at 11:40 a.m.; no action taken.
(#373 - Side B & #375)
The Board of County Commissioners reconvened at 1:30 p.m. with
Dr. Adrienne LeBailly, Director of Health & Environment.
Chair Pro-Tem Clarke presided; Commissioner Duvall was present.
Commissioner Disney was attending a meeting in Denver. Also
present were: Jerry Blehm, Environmental Health Director; Doug
Ryan, Environmental Planner; Ed Schemm, Field Environmental Health
Services Assistant Director; and Neil Gluckman, Assistant County
Manager. Recording Clerk, A. Jensen.
1. Discussion of Strategic Direction of the Environmental Health
Department: Dr. LeBailly stated the reason for today's meeting
was to discuss the direction the Environmental Health Department
should take. Dr. LeBailly noted she will review what the Environmental
Health Department does and then open the meeting to discussion,
questions and comments. A vision and mission statement, with
the emphasis on prevention and maintenance of a pro-active stance,
was distributed for the Commissioner's to review. Mr. Blehm distributed
a statement outlining the role of the Environmental Health Division,
briefly explaining the hand-out. Mr. Blehm also distributed an
outline and pie chart depicting the Environmental Health Services
Division Resources by program. Mr. Schemm gave a detailed account
of several of the items listed on the outline, describing the
current activities and the impact the increased population has
had on this division. Discussion ensued regarding the food program
and the number of meals served by all the restaurants located
within Larimer County. Mr. Blehm detailed the air quality program
as listed, noting that Larimer County has experienced one of the
fastest growth rates in the country. Mr. Ryan reviewed the solid
& hazardous waste program. Mr. Ryan discussed the services
that are provided, as well as cite examples of how they operate
and prevent problems. Mr. Ryan also noted that they have made
significant progress in developing a septic system policy and
will be presenting it to the Commissioners in the near future.
Dr. LeBailly noted her intentions of creating an overall vision
statement for the Health Department as well as vision statements
for each division within the Health Department. A brief review
of capital projects to be completed by 1995 was reported by Dr.
The meeting was then opened up for discussion. Chair Pro-Tem
Clarke was complimentary of Dr. LeBailly and staff for creating
a vision and mission statement, noting that this is an excellent
start in building a strategic plan for Environmental Health, as
well as the entire Health Department. Chair Pro-Tem Clarke also
noted he will review the statements submitted and will respond
at a later date.
Commissioner Duvall sought to clarify a previous discussion with
Environmental Health staff members. Commissioner Duvall also
stated the importance of protecting human health and well-being
through the environment such as air and water quality issues;
with emphasis on a pro-active stance. Discussion ensued regarding
standards established by the Health Department, their development
and application. Commissioner Duvall is desirous of knowing when
any of the Health Department standards are not adequate or where
standards need to be established to protect human health and well-being
in Larimer County. Dr. LeBailly stated her objective for the
Health Department is to accentuate a pro-active response instead
of operating in a reactive mode.
Chair Pro-Tem Clarke expressed his concerns with instituting County
regulations that are more stringent then state and/or federal
regulations, that changes to standards and regulations should
be driven by policy; gave examples of where stricter standards
may hurt the local economy and not truly address the real issues.
Discussion of PLUS ensued and how it can be applied in the Health
Department. Dr. LeBailly stated she will change the Role of the
Environmental Health Division statement to incorporate a phrase
concerning human health and well-being.
The meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m.
(#374 & #376)
The Board of County Commissioners met at 9:00 a.m. in regular
session with Neil Gluckman, Assistant County Manager. Chair
Disney presided; Commissioners Clarke and Duvall were present:
Also present were: Deputy Walt Pestridge and Crime Prevention/PIO
Laurie Klith of the Sheriff's Department; Elizabeth Kelly, Human
Development Ombudsman Coordinator; Chief Planner Russ Legg, Zoning
Administrator Jerry White, and Planning Staff Services Manager
Gayle Morgan; Janelle Henderson, Director Natural Resources; Scott
Doyle, Manager Hazardous Waste; PLUS Planning Committee Members
Maggie Carter, Angela Dazlich and Pete Salg; Fort Collins Parks
Planner K-Lynn Cameron; Commissioner's Office Supervisor Joan
Duchene; and Donna Hart, Assistant to the County Manager.
Recording Clerk, S. Graves.
1. OPEN SESSION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: Karen Rose-Brailsford
described several excellent hazardous waste disposal programs
in Jefferson County and wondered if Larimer County knew of the
programs; Chair Disney responded that Larimer County has similar
programs and, in addition, has the "Last Resort" in
which summer youth are employed to search the landfill for useable
items which are then taken to the "Last Resort" for
Ms. Rose-Brailsford raised several serious questions about some
of the ballot language on the open space resolution; for instance,
the statement regarding taxes being increased $6.2 million annually
- will this require that $6.2 million be allotted for open space
even if that amount of taxes is not collected? Chair Disney
responded that it is his understanding that this is an estimate
and it will be whatever is collected through the sales tax and
will not legally bind the county to $6.2 million. Ms. Rose-Brailsford
raised another question about percentages and that there may be
a contradiction on how the city and county actually receive certain
percentages of the revenue; Chair Disney stated he could not respond
to this concern, but he noted that the resolution was reviewed
and approved by the County Attorney before it was placed on the
ballot. Ms. Rose-Brailsford advised the Board to check with
legal staff on these questions; she also wondered why representatives
from Timnath and Wellington were not chosen to be on the Advisory
Board which is to be created if the ballot issue does pass.
The Board responded that this is a citizen initiative and Ms.
Rose-Brailsford was advised to check with the group of citizens
that put the initiative together; they gave her several names
to contact and requested she keep them apprised.
2. PROCLAMATION - CRIME PREVENTION MONTH 1995: Deputy Pestridge
informed the Board that October is National Crime Prevention Month
and the Sheriff's Department would like to do the same on the
local level; therefore, the Board was requested to proclaim the
month of October 1995 as Crime Prevention Month. Chair Disney
read the proclamation aloud. Ms. Klith alerted the Board that
Red Ribbon Week will be coming up in October 1995 and red ribbons
will be distributed at all the schools; the Board was invited
to participate.
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Larimer County Board of Commissioners
proclaim October 1995 as Crime Prevention Month in Larimer County
and urge all citizens, government agencies, public and private
institutions, and businesses to increase their participation in
our community's prevention efforts and thereby promote good citizenship.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
3. PROCLAMATION - RESIDENTS' RIGHTS WEEK: Ms. Kelly informed
the Board that she was present today on behalf of all the residents
who live in the 12 nursing homes and 21 board and care homes throughout
Larimer County; she noted that the Ombudsman Program was created
to serve as a citizen advocate to insure that the rights of residents
in long-term care facilities are protected and she noted that
approximately 60% of the people who live in nursing homes don't
receive regular visitation from friends or family. Ms. Kelly
requested the Board to proclaim the week of October 1-7, 1995
as Residents' Rights Week; Chair Disney read the proclamation.
Commissioner Clarke moved that the Board of County Commissioners
hereby proclaim the week of October 1 - 7, 1995 as Resident's
Rights Week in Larimer County, and authorize the Chair to sign
the proclamation.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
4. PLUS PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The PLUS Planning
Committee members submitted a recommendation list of the applicants
to be approved by the Board to serve on the October Symposium.
Ms. Carter thanked the Board for extending the deadline for
accepting applications as many more applications were received
as a result. Ms. Dazlich stated that they tried hard to get
a balanced group with regard to viewpoint and she noted that,
as a participant in the September Symposium, everyone was encouraged
to speak and given an opportunity to express their views. Mr.
Salg suggested that possibly day care could be provided in the
future for meetings of this type in order to get more of a balance
between men and women. Ms. Carter stated she wants to interview
some the participants in advance of the October Symposium; she
requested the Board recommend 3 to 5 names for her to interview.
Chair Disney thanked the PLUS Planning Committee members for
all their hard work.
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board accept the recommendations
of the PLUS Planning Committee and appoint the persons listed
to serve as participants in the October Symposium.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
Ms. Henderson submitted graphs to the Board showing how the Hazardous
Waste Program has grown from 1454 pounds since 1989 to 504,000
pounds in 1994 and she informed the Board that due to an overwhelming
demand for service, it has become impossible to handle such large
amount of hazardous waste with current staffing levels; in addition,
the demand for service will increase with the opening of the new
household hazardous waste collection facility in October. Consequently,
Ms. Henderson requested the Board to approve an increase in the
current part-time temporary Hazardous Waste Technician position
to a full-time permanent status; she noted that money was appropriated
in the 1995 revised budget to accommodate this request and savings
realized from disposal costs should cover the salary increase
in the future. Ms. Henderson invited the Board to come out
and visit the new facility as soon as it is opened.
Commissioner Clarke moved that the Board of County Commissioners
approve the increase of the current part-time temporary Hazardous
Waste Technician position to a full-time permanent position, effective
immediately; monies to be derived from the 1995 revised Natural
Resources budget.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
6. DISCUSSION REGARDING RESPONSE TO WINDSOR ANNEXATION: Mr.
White submitted a draft copy of a letter to be sent from the Board
to Mr. Tom Jones, Mayor of Windsor, responding to the proposed
Windsor Highlands Annexation. The Board reviewed the letter
in detail and advised Mr. White of revisions to be made. There
was much discussion of the interim Intergovernmental Agreement
between Larimer County and Windsor. The Board agreed with the
list of concerns and recommendations outlined in the letter, in
the event the Town Board favors the annexation. The Board suggested
that the Town of Windsor be re-invited to be a part of PLUS; Mr.
Legg will contact the Town Board to schedule a PLUS presentation.
Mr. White stated he will revise the letter as the Board has
suggested and have it ready for signature this afternoon; the
Board recommended that County Attorney review it also.
K-Lynn Cameron and Diane Ruzing appeared before the Board today
as private citizens and members of the Help Preserve Open Spaces
Steering Committee to request Board approval of a resolution
supporting the Citizen Initiated Proposal for the Open Space Initiative,
as allowed by the Campaign Reform Act, adopted in 1995. They
presented colored brochures entitled "Help Preserve Open
Spaces" and noted they will be out walking, distributing
the brochures, and working on gaining further endorsements. Ms.
Cameron stated there will be additional inserts placed in the
brochures specifically relating to Fort Collins and Loveland.
Ms. Cameron expressed appreciation to the Board for their support
and informed them that the Open Space Initiative is on the first
page of the ballot.
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board of County Commissioners
adopt the resolution expressing their support for a citizen initiated
proposal for a one-quarter cent sales and use tax to begin January
1, 1996 and to end December 31, 2003, for the purpose of preserving
and providing open spaces, natural areas, wildlife habitats, parks
and trails within Larimer County for today and the future, and
authorize the Chair to sign same.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
R95-146g RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR A CITIZEN
8. DISCUSSION REGARDING FAIR BOARD MEMBERS: Ms. Duchene informed
the Board that the terms of five members of the Fair Board will
expire as of November 30, 1995 and all the current members are
requesting re-appointment; however, one member will be completing
his second term and is requesting a waiver to the two-term limit.
In addition, Dave Jones, who has served as Chairman of the
Rodeo Committee, is moving out of the county and will be resigning
from the Fair Board. As the member requesting the waiver of
the two-term limit is Carl Daniel, who has served as Co-Chair
of the Rodeo Committee, the Board is requested to approve the
waiver because of his valuable experience and to insure continuity
on the Fair Board Committee. Also, Ms. Duchene requested direction
from the Board if she should advertise for the one vacancy and
if the Board wants to interview the applicants and the current
members seeking re-appointment. Discussion followed; the Board
directed Ms. Duchene to proceed with advertising for the one vacancy
on the Fair Board created by the resignation of Mr. Jones, and
with regard to whether or not to interview the current members
seeking re-appointment, Chair Disney stated he knows all the members
and he recommended waiving those interviews.
9. PROBATIONARY SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR GINNY RILEY: Mr. Gluckman
reminded the Board that during the negotiations that transpired
when Virginia Riley was hired, the County agreed to give Ms. Riley
a 5% pay increase after 6 months of employment, if her job performance
was acceptable. Mr. Gluckman noted that as of September 1, 1995,
Ms. Riley has been the Director of Human Development for 6 months
and it is time for the Board to make a decision regarding her
salary increase; the Board indicated they have been very pleased
with Ms. Riley's job performance.
Commissioner Clarke moved that the Board approve a 5% salary increase
for Virginia Riley, effective September 1, 1995, per the agreement
with Ms. Riley at the time of hire, noting that Ms. Riley has
performed admirably during her tenure as Director of Human Development.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
-- Items for Next Weeks Standing Meetings: Mr. Gluckman reviewed
the agenda items for next weeks Planning Meeting and asked the
Board if they had other items to include on the agenda; the Board
thought the five items listed were sufficient.
-- Letter of Congratulations to the new Fort Collins City Manager:
Mr. Gluckman requested the Commissioner's signatures on a letter
of congratulations to be sent to the new City Manager for Fort
-- Discussion of Recognition Event for Members of Boards and Commissions: Ms. Hart approached the subject again of planning an event to recognize and show appreciation to all the volunteers who serve on Boards and Commissions; she suggested possibly having a reception in October. Ms. Hart also submitted a sample copy of a date book as a example of a gift to give to the members and requested input from the Board. The Board concurred with the suggestion of the reception, and recommended it be held in the evening, and they instructed Ms. Hart to pursue the date book as a gift suggestion; Commissioner Clarke suggested Ms. Hart find a gift box for the date book.
-- Commissioner Disney reported he met with Laurie Matthews of
the State Parks Department yesterday; he noted that legislation
is being proposed to take the authority for setting fees for state
parks away from Legislature and giving it to State Parks Boards,
subject to legislative review. The Commissioners were asked
to talk to their local legislators to support this legislation.
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board approve the Minutes for
the week of September 18, 1995, as submitted.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
Commissioner Clarke moved that the Board approve the Schedule
for the week of October 2, 1995, as submitted and amended.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board approve the following
documents as listed on the Consent Agenda on Document Review for
September 27, 1995.
MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS: Letter of Understanding from Hunt, Spillman
& Associates, P.C., and FHP of Colorado, Inc. - Evidence of
Coverage and Owner's Manual Revised Signature Sheet. LIQUOR
LICENSES: County Approval was granted to the Hilltop Outpost -
3.2% - Red Feather, CO. Licenses were issued to: Beaver Inn
- 6% WITH EXTENDED HOURS - Red Feather, CO.; Summit Restaurant
- 6% - Loveland, CO.; and Kwik Korner - 3.2% - Berthoud, CO.
At this time, Assistant County Attorney Jeannine Haag joined the meeting for legal matters.
Ms. Haag requested Board approval and the Chair's signature on
the closing settlement documents for the sale of Lot 52, in Glacier
View Meadows Subdivision, 12th Filing.
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board approve the closing settlement
documents for the sale of Lot 52 in Glacier View Meadows Subdivision,
12th Filing, and authorize the Chair to sign same.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board go into Executive Session
at 11:40 a.m. to discuss a personnel matter.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
The Executive Session adjourned at 11:55 a.m.; no action taken.
Sherry E. Graves, Deputy County Clerk
Aimee Jensen, Deputy County Clerk
September 27, 1995


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The little team that almost took down Team Canada at the Olympics may end up having their efforts wiped out of the record books.
Latvia's national men's hockey team is facing possible disqualification from the Games – which could include nixing their eighth place finish and the resulting boost in the world rankings – after a second player is suspected to have tested positive for a banned substance in Sochi.
Last week, Latvian player Vitalijs Pavlovs was found to have methylhexaneamine (dimethylpentylamine) in his system after playing against Canada in what became a 2-1 quarter-final loss.
Under International Olympic Committee rules, teams aren't punished unless more than one player commits an anti-doping rule violation. That's why Nicklas Backstrom's disqualification for use of allergy medication hasn't affected Sweden's silver medal even though he was not allowed to participate in Sunday's gold-medal final.
The IOC is still investigating the second Latvian case and the offending player's name has yet to be officially released, although reports out of Latvia are that it was Bowling Green State University defenceman Ralfs Freibergs.
The entire team may be subject to "target testing" if it's determined multiple athletes failed tests, and the IOC can subsequently withhold funding from the Latvian Olympic Committee.
Latvia would become the first Olympic hockey team to have two players test positive for banned substances in a single Games.
"Further information on this issue will be for the IOC disciplinary commission meeting in Lausanne," Latvian Olympic Committee secretary general Zorzs Tikmers told sportacentrs.com on Friday.
Latvia's eighth place finish in Sochi was the country's best placing ever at the Games in its fifth appearance, surpassing their ninth place finish in Salt Lake City in 2002. It improved Latvia's world ranking to 10th, which could affect its seeding and participation in future international tournaments.
Led by Buffalo Sabres head coach Ted Nolan, the Latvian team made headlines at the Olympics for advancing past the elimination stage with a surprise win over Switzerland and played Canada to a 1-1 draw for most of the quarter-final game on the strength of a 55-save performance by 21-year-old netminder Kristers Gudlevskis.
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Cereal milk ice cream is exactly what it sounds like: ice cream that tastes like the milk that is left behind after eating a bowl full of cereal, preferably a sugary cereal. The idea was popularized at Momofuku Milk Bar, where it is made with caramelized corn flakes in milk. I don't know about you, but as a kid I always thought that chocolate cereals ... Read More »
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Candy corn is a candy that is known for its look more than its flavor. The yellow, orange and white triangles are everywhere during the fall, from well before Halloween through Thanksgiving, and they've inspired all kinds of other treats, including a limited edition Oreo cookie. Most candy corns don't have a lot of flavor to them beyond being slightly sweet. The best candy corns ... Read More »
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Skulls and bones can be great designs for Halloween cookies. I've made them many times over the years, carefully piping the details of little bones onto cookie cutouts with a tiny-tipped piping bag. The results are great, but the process is time consuming and it is helpful if you're watching a Halloween movie to pass the time as you work. Most skeleton cookie cutters just ... Read More »
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Candy Corn Oreos are limited edition Oreos that Nabisco first released for Halloween in 2012. They were such a huge success that they sold out of stores within a few weeks of their release and well before Halloween actually came around. I love to bake cookies n' cream flavored desserts and am always curious to give limited edition Oreos a try to see how they ... Read More »
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Open-Faced Buckwheat Crêpes with Grilled Eggplant and Mâche
The grilled eggplant can be prepared ahead and refrigerated overnight. Just bring it to room temperature before using.
- Total Time:
- Servings: Makes 8 crêpes
- 3/4 cup buckwheat flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/3 cups milk
- 2 large eggplants, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing
- Sea salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped mint
- 2 tablespoons capers, coarsely chopped
- 5 ounces mâche
How to make this recipe
In a medium bowl, whisk the buckwheat flour with the eggs and half of the milk until lump-free. Add the remaining milk and whisk until smooth. Refrigerate the batter for 20 minutes.
Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. Brush each piece of eggplant on both sides with olive oil and season with salt. Grill over high heat, turning once, until soft, about 2 minutes per side.
In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice with the mint, capers and the 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Line a plate with wax paper. Heat an 8-inch nonstick skillet and lightly brush with olive oil. Add 1/4 cup of the batter to the skillet and swirl to coat the pan. Cook over moderate heat until the edges begin to pull away from the pan, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Flip the crêpe and cook 30 seconds to 1 minute longer. Transfer the crêpe to the prepared plate and repeat with the remaining batter.
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Lesson 1: Locating Facts and Opinions in a Newspaper
Lesson Plan
- Learning Goal
- Identify the difference between fact and opinion in newspapers.
- Duration
- Approximately 50 minutes
- Necessary Materials
Provided: Independent Practice Worksheet
Not Provided: Newspapers (enough for all students or groups of students to share), preferably Sunday papers
Teacher Modeling
will introduce a newspaper and explain how it is divided into different sections based on interest. I will explain that many articles in a newspaper are factual and many are opinion-based. I will also explain that we are going to be looking at the newspaper to find which sections contain factual articles and which sections contain opinions. I will model identifying one factual article and one opinion-based article.
Think Check
Ask: How did I identify facts and opinions in the newspaper? Students should respond that you read each article and looked for facts about real people in real places, without persuasive language such as "should" or "must." You also looked for sentences that gave you clues about the author's own opinions. You also used titles of articles to determine whether the article would be fact based or opinion based.
Guided Practice
will look through the newspaper and discuss what we discover. We will discuss an article on the front page and identify the facts in the article. We will flip through other sections (classifieds, art and music) and discuss if these articles are fact or opinion-based.
TIP: Ask students to prove their conclusions about fact and opinion-based articles.
Independent Practice
will use the newspaper to find the items listed on the "Fact and Opinion Scavenger Hunt" worksheet. You will explain in which sections of the newspaper you found facts and opinions, respectively, and how you knew where to look. (Student Independent Practice is provided below in Teacher and Student Materials.) Note: You will need to provide newspapers for all students or have enough newspapers available for groups of students to share. We also suggest that you use a Sunday paper because of the variety of sections.
TIP: This is a good opportunity to introduce Internet-based news resources to students.
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Basement Wall Insulation Question
Ok so I'm remodeling my basement and trying to do it the right way instead of the way the previous owner did.
So far, I have 2" EPS on the concrete block wall, 2x4 PT wood for a plate under 20 gauge metal track with metal studs, all tapcon'd to the concrete floor. Now where I'm confused is, if I should put unfaced batts between the studs or not. I've had moisture problems in the past but I think the interior drains and sump pump will resolve the majority of the issues.
I usually don't put fiberglass batts anywhere in a basement due to it holding moisture/molding but I don't see the 2" EPS foam board really providing much R value.
Any suggestions?
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if the eps is well sealed, it is doing what is stated for its density, which is better than any wall can do, regardless of insulation type; the wood will lower the overall wall r value. you can always jam more eps between the studs, leaving a gap large enough for Great Stuff to fill. or, use roxul insulation. it is superior to fg in a couple of ways.
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Written by: Carl McColmanWhen Gerald Gardner and his associates began publicly to discuss and promote Wicca in the 1950s and 1960s, several elements of the movement had strong erotic or fertility overtones. Gardner's group performed their rituals in the nude - a phenomenon called "working skyclad" - and one of the tools used in some rites was a scourge (which symbolized self-denial or sacrificial suffering). Some rites included ceremonial kissing between the priest and the priestess, while the dramatic "Great Rite" involved either actual or symbolic sexual intercourse between the priest and priestess leading the ritual.
Although Gardnerian Wicca may be extreme in its explicit use of erotic symbolism and rituals - other forms of Wicca, witchcraft, and other nature religions do not always work skyclad or engage in other forms of ceremonial sexual expression - it is emblematic of the unabashedly positive view that Paganism in general holds toward sexuality. Unlike other religious traditions that have advocated celibacy, prohibited all sexual expression outside of marriage, and encouraged married couples to limit or restrict their sexual behavior, Pagan religions often reflect the permissiveness of the 1960s-era sexual revolution in regard to extramarital sexuality, homosexuality, swinging or non-monogamous relationships, fetishes or BDSM, use of contraceptives, and abortion. Although many adherents of Paganism adopt lifestyles consistent with mainstream liberal society, those who choose alternative lifestyles generally are accepted within the Pagan community with no need to hide or apologize for their lifestyle choice.
Like society at large, Pagans abhor predatory or coercive sexual acts such as rape, date rape, child molestation, exploitative pornography, or sexual harassment. While polyamory (non-monogamy) and swinging is generally tolerated, opinion is divided among Pagans as to whether such behavior is truly good. Even those who accept or embrace non-monogamy believe it is wrong to lie or deceive one's partner(s) about such behavior - in other words, it is only okay to have multiple sexual partners when everyone involved is knowledgeable and accepting of the situation.
Although abortion is not considered immoral in the Pagan community, the use of contraceptives is seen as preferable to the emotional and physical trauma of abortion. Persons with sexually transmitted diseases have a moral obligation to either refrain from sexual activity or, at the least, inform partners of their situation and use condoms or other prophylactics to reduce the risk of transmission.
Along with the liberal and positive approach to sexual behavior and ethics, Paganism generally endorses feminism and accepts a post-patriarchal understanding of gender. Nearly all segments of the Pagan community regard men and women as true equals, complementary to the extent that the biological realities of gender means some differences in abilities and strengths, but with a clear understanding that this complementarity does not in any way privilege one gender over the other. While some groups (such as Dianic Witchcraft) may limit their membership to one gender and consequently may regard that gender as privileged in some ways, for the most part nature spiritualities exult in the differences between male and female and celebrate the joyful ways in which those differences can come together in friendship, love, and sexual union.
With this basic affirmation of equality between the sexes in place, the Pagan community nevertheless includes broad possibilities for the expression of gender identity. Traditional gender roles (such as the strong male warrior and the nurturing mother) are accepted and in some settings even affirmed. Some Pagan groups recognize a difference between "Male Mysteries" and "Female Mysteries" - male mysteries can include a celebration of hunting, athletic competition, the ethos of the warrior, and the cultivation of virtues such as bravery and honor; likewise, female mysteries can include the celebration of the menstrual cycle, the feminine journey from maiden to mother to crone, and the cultivation of traditionally "feminine" skills such as divination, herbalism, or healing work.
The concept of male and female mysteries, like the construction of gender identity itself, is fluid and can vary from group to group (or even individual to individual). And while some groups may enforce restrictions that only allow persons who are genetically male or female to participate in the mysteries of their gender, on a purely individual level much latitude exists within the larger Pagan community for men or women to pursue their own interests, regardless of traditional gender affiliation. Thus, male herbalists and female warriors are not only acceptable within the Pagan community, but can even be regarded as prestigious examples of the personal freedom available within the community.
Gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersexed, and transgendered persons also are generally welcomed within the Pagan community. Although some groups specifically cater to non-heterosexual or non-exclusively-heterosexual Pagans, many groups welcome diversity in sexual expression among their members. Those whose sexuality and gender identity differ from societal norms are a sign not only of the diversity of nature itself, but also the liberality and tolerance that most Pagans consider to be bedrock values of their spirituality.
Study Questions:
1. Where can erotic and fertility undertones be seen within the Pagan tradition?
3. What is the relationship between Paganism and feminism?
4. Do Pagans hold to traditional gender roles? Why or why not?


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Taxes are a tricky and complex business for most Americans. Whenever you buy something big or send someone to college, it seems like there's a new form, a new receipt or a new statement to consider. Plus, there is the fear of being audited to add to the stress. Jennifer Rempe, senior tax analyst for the Tax Institue, the research arm of H&R Block, says that while about 1% of all tax returns are audited, most of them are "correspondence audits" in which the IRS sends a letter asking for clarification of a certain piece of data. Such audits are almost always easy to resolve with the proper paperwork and having your documents in order can have other benefits too. You will lower your tax burden through maximum deductions, get your refund faster and save on the time needed to prepare your return. Plus, you will already have all of your documents ready to resolve any issues that arise. Read on for the essential documents that everyone should bring to their tax preparer to save the most money they can. Photo Credit: Getty Images


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Owlbears, Rust Monsters and Bulettes, Oh My!
Chances are it won't just be children who will find wrapped toys under their Christmas tree this week. If you're a big kid like me, then you accept the fact that you not only still play with toys, but realize that they can be an important part of your well-being.
While creating my children's books, I often find myself in a state of reflection. I return to the emotions and priorities that I had when I was young so that I can get into the mindset of my protagonist. To aid in remembering those moments in my life I use artifacts from my past. Consequently. my studio has become cluttered with play-worn toys, tattered books and other dusty relics of my halcyon days of youth. This, in turn, has grown to a fascination of the packaging (type, design, palettes, etc) that went into these icons of yesteryear. For example, I recently tracked down original versions of beloved board games so that our family could play classics like Chutes & Ladders, Candy Land and Mouse Trap as they appeared when first released. The vintage colors and graphics of these games sent my mind a whirl with book design possibilities.
But mostly, I pretend with my toys and remember the adventures that we went on in my backyard and under my bed. Many of my toys are probably still buried in my mom's backyard, which is why the internet has become my time machine for recovering lost treasure that I so fondly remember.
About this time last year, I recalled a set of toy dinosaurs and monsters that I had played with so much that their toes and tails broke off. These poorly molded plastic beasties were purchased at our local Variety store in the early 1970's. They came bagged under the label "Prehistoric Animals".
Though they were odd – even silly-looking by monster standards – there was something endearing about them. Soon, they became the perfect creatures for my Micronauts to discover or my plastic cowboys to combat. Some years after our playtime adventures had concluded, these creatures reappeared in another adventure of mine by means of paper, pencil and twenty-sided dice.
You see, during that time that I was playing with these "Prehistoric Animals", somebody else was playing with them too – a fellow named Gary Gygax. Gary was using them for a game he was developing called Dungeons & Dragons and his book, the Monster Manual, contained pen & ink renditions of these creatures within its pages.
Tim Kask was a play-tester for D&D back in the 1970's. He was hired by Gary and became the first editor of Dragon magazine. As Tim recalled back in 2007:
"There once was an unknown company in Hong Kong that made a bag of weird animal-things that were then sold in what once were called dime stores or variety stores for like $.99. I know of four other very early monsters based on them. Gary and I talked about how hard it was to find monster figures, and how one day he came upon this bag of weird beasts…He nearly ran home, eager as a kid to get home and open his baseball cards. Then he proceeded to invent the carrion crawler, umber hulk, rust monster and purple worm, all based on those silly plastic figures. The one that I chose was known in the Greyhawk campaign as "the bullet" (for it's shape) but had only amorphous stats and abilities, not being developed. Gary told me to take it home, study it, and decide what it was and what it could do."
"The bullette (boo-lay), as it was first called, was the first monster I invented. Why is the more interesting part of the story. I had decided to add a feature to DRAGON that would mean a new monster every issue; problem was, I had to launch an issue early because an ad didn't come in. I wrote it up very late at night; the nickname "landshark" was a reference to a character that the original Not Ready for Primetime Players had done on Saturday Night Live. I went to Dave Sutherland for an emergency drawing (drawings could be submitted to the printers after the copy was set) and he did a dandy job on almost no notice."
If you don't know the "Land shark" skit, give it a quick Google search and watch. Its a classic.
I love Tim's story: Dime store toys in the hands of those with wondrous imaginations became something more – they became the geeky stuff of modern fantasy lore.
Because these toys were manufactured in Hong Kong (perhaps as Ultraman knock-offs) and sold here through various distributors, it can be a challenge to track down a full set. (Frankly, I don't even know if I have a complete set!). Additionally, favorite monsters, like the Rust Monster and Bulette, were created in different sizes and colors.
Tim does not initially list the Owlbear originating from this bag of monsters, though it was available in the set at some point (Tim later confirmed this through our correspondence). In my year of scouring the internet and watching eBay auctions I have only seen this yellow version.
…in fact, one sold recently at auction for quite a hefty price (and no, it was not purchased by me):
Tim mentions the Umber Hulk also coming from this set. Some have speculated that this mandible-snapping dragon could be the inspiration, but given how closely the other monsters are drawn from their inspirations, I am not convinced.
As far as I know, the remaining monsters never saw their day in the pages of a D&D accessory. Back in 1993, after I had the opportunity to illustrate many of the classic monsters for the AD&D Monstrous Manual (like the Owlbear, Rust Monster and Bulette), editor Tim Beach and I discussed writing up stats for some of the others…but I soon became busy with Planescape. Perhaps these fellas will claw their way into the imaginations of the next generation of game designers.
Longing for these oldies? There are toy collector discussions that share pointers (sometimes these toys are dubbed "Chinasaurs" or "Patchisaurs"). Sadly, I was convinced that these li'l monsters were no longer being manufactured…that is until I came across this set of "Realistic Dinosaurs" at my local Rite-Aid earlier this year:
(I am glad to see the manufacturer is upholding the same tongue-in-cheek description of these toys.) Take a closer look at what's included in this set. Turns out no one can bury a Bulette – they'll eventually dig their way out and resurface.
Happy holidays! I'm off on a new adventure with my old toys.


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How far would you go to provide for the people you love?
Based on the Oscar®-nominated film of the same name, this show has a warm heart at the center of all the fun. And, it is a blast! A group of unemployed steelworkers need to make some quick cash any way they can. They overcome fear, self-consciousness, anxiety and feelings of worthlessness to become the most unlikely group of exotic dancers. Often, musicals tend to depict a story and characters that are larger than life in surreal situations. But, this show is about "us"—real people in real situations facing real issues forced to decide on the best solutions for them. It's a beautiful story that challenges the heart. A show that "strips" down all defenses and demonstrates that family is first.
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Just after my post about The Facebook Productivity Sink Hole, the Internet monitoring company 8e6 Technologies sent me a note about their recent study. They surveyed 1000 businesses, 500 in the US and 500 in the UK, and found the problem crosses the pond faster than bad reality TV plots stolen by Hollywood.
No surprise finding employees spend far too much time on non-work surfing, especially social network sites like Facebook. Worse from a security angle, too many also connect to peer to peer file sharing sites, making your company network a possible storage location for illegal file downloads.
Slightly more employees in the US (55 to 52 percent) spend time during the workday on non-work surfing, including video downloads, streaming news and music, and, of course, multiple social network sites. This will be a tough problem to contain, since 72 percent of employees in the US and 80 percent in the UK feel they have an absolute right to full access to social networks and the like.
If you're in some areas of a small business, social networking is really business prospected. I talked to a sales person at the Atlanta ITEC show who told me has has to go to four different business networking group meetings every week as part of his job description.
I've never been in favor or draconian filters and blocked Internet access, because any company that expects employees to be on call after hours must let those employees handle some personal business, such as online shopping, during the work day. But employees spending over half the day surfing around for social network tidbits cost you money, expose your company to multiple security risks, and drag down other employees that see them waste that time.
Managers who use the "make the employees look busy†school of employee control will always have this type of problem. Managers who use the "here's what needs to be done and go do it†will get more work, better work, and have better morale among the workers.
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I have been trying to find some time to sneak a few pictures of my car lately and finally got a chance last night. As you will see, I have not had much practice and still really suck at photography. At any rate, I had just cleaned and polished the GTO and figured I'd try to get a few pictures in. I would love any and all comments/criticism on these shots as I need some help figuring out where I'm going wrong. The pictures were taken with a tripod with a Canon Digital Rebel XT through a Sigma 70-300mm 1:4-5.6 lense (trying it out from a friend, I only have the kit lense ) I used a Speedlite 420EX on some of the pictures. All of them were taken in RAW but I just have the standard processing software that it came with. I know I need to invest, but I am trying to nail some techniques down first.
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Harry Redknapp is expected to strengthen his squad next month but insists his reputation as a "wheeler dealer" who is obssessed with playing the transfer market is unfair.
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21 - 40 of 65 Comments Last updated Feb 21, 2013
#21 Feb 1, 2013
Economy has gotten worse in last year, another year of Barack Obama. Obama biggest failure in the history of American Presidents.
#22 Feb 1, 2013
Again, Again, Again - Per Jindal, "STOP BEING THE STUPID PARTY".
Who needs to say it before you get it, Mitt Romney? Donald Trump?, Koch Bros?, Michelle Bachman?, Sarah Palin?...; oh wait, they are the problem.
W. Bush has gone down in history as one of the most destructive POTUS in history I am certain.
Turn off Fox News (whose viewership has gone down; thanks for listening)!
The economy is rebounding and will continue going FORWARD if the GOP in Congress does NOT derail it again.
#23 Feb 1, 2013
Black people should not hang there hopes on Obama,first of all he is not black,he was pulled out of a white womans womb ,secondly Obamas father was not an African American,he was African therefore Obamas ancestors had nothing to do with the struggles of the African American.His ancestors had nothing to do with the civil rights movement.Obama has no connection to the African American community other than being married to an African American woman.As an African American i do not identify with this impostor!!!
#24 Feb 1, 2013
Jindal says, "stop being the stupid party".
This is so off the mark, there really is no help for you other than advising you to TURN OFF FOX NEWS and read a book.
#25 Feb 2, 2013
Don't paint people with the same brush. I am not envious of wealthy people. The socialists (dems) want to punish success and reward failure. You might want to turn off msnbc...the most dishonest "so called" news station out there.
#26 Feb 2, 2013
How is he/she off the mark? Bho's mother was white and his father african. TURN OFF MSNBC.
#27 Feb 2, 2013
Dems don't want to "punish" success, but rather share a fair level earning field. Tax laws favor the "unearned income earners" rather than the people who get up and go to work each day. That should bother you!
You Repubtards throw out arrogant generalized statements that cannot be sourced and then strut around beaming. lol
Jindal says, "stop being the stupid party".
Texas, LA and Miss, to name a few are Repub Welfare States. FACT!
Texas is about to go Democratic once the Mexican/Americans out number them. Rick Perry and friends created enough low wage jobs for them to come and have "American" children. The new immigration laws will tip the scale.
Man makes plans and God laughs.
#28 Feb 2, 2013
By the way, I watch alot of stations. Rarely MSNBC though. Never Fox News; too much stupid. It gives me a headache. Don't like to be lied to. Even Sarah Palin left Fox; not that anyone else wants her.
Thanks for asking though.
#29 Feb 4, 2013
Keystone Pipeline, Obama keeps saying no. Again.
#30 Feb 4, 2013
Off topic, but interesting.
Read last week that after Glenn Beck was fired from Fox News, he started his own website where people pay aoubt $10/month to visit (made about $80/million). The writer of the article thought that Sarah Palin may do the same.
Why would anyone subscribe to a website like this? Neither Beck nor Palin would be a legit choice in an election (my opinion); so why give them money for their thoughts? Its like paying someone to agree with you. Kinda sad, but widespread.
When Rush Limbaugh gave his honest from the heart opinion about something years back (think it was about blacks in the NFL); he was fired.
Free advise is usually honest! When you pay for it, it tends to be what they think you want to hear.
#31 Feb 5, 2013
Keystone Pipeline Drilling would give America endless jobs and jumpstart a new economy. Again Barack says no!
#32 Feb 5, 2013
The Keystone XL has faced lawsuits from oil refineries and criticism from environmentalists and some members of the United States Congress. In January 2012, President Obama rejected the application amid protests about the pipeline's impact on Nebraska's environmentally sensitive Sand Hills region.[4] On March 22 Obama endorsed the building of its southern half that begins in Cushing, Okla. The President said in Cushing OK on March 22,Today, Im directing my administration to cut through the red tape, break through the bureaucratic hurdles, and make this project a priority, to go ahead and get it done.
You were saying?
Again, turn off Fox News, Sarah Palin, Glenn Beck... They are making you a "Stupid Repub".
#33 Feb 5, 2013
Your "Dear Leader" only approved a portion of the pipeline for votes. When will you, "stupid dems" realize your "Dear Leader" is a socialist that's hellbent on redistribution of wealth?
#34 Feb 5, 2013
Now you are just being "the STUPID PARTY"!
Do you need Bobby Jindal to call you out by name?
Jobs are jobs are jobs!
When they come up with a plan that does NOT hurt the environment up north, then it will be approved.
Now, was that too difficult for you to understand?
#35 Feb 5, 2013
LMAO, is name calling all ya got? Dear Leader would be so disappointed in his most ardent acolyte! Tell me this...are you so blinded by Dear Leader, that you can't see socialism when it hits you between the eyes?
#36 Feb 6, 2013
Who is name calling? I guess you identify with the "Stupid Party" comment. You need to address this with Bobby Jindal. Don't forget, he calls it as he sees it. You have to wonder why the state's work is being outsourced to Maryland companies. Does Jindal feel LA citizens are too stupid? LA citizens need good jobs too!
You guys have a really difficult time admitting that the current POTUS has turned the country around and we are now moving FORWARD; but are enjoying the fruits of his admin's efforts!
You should be upset by the lack of good paying jobs with benefits that DON'T harm the environment. Why would you be in favor of low wage jobs that make a few people filthy rich and at the same time hurt the environment your kids, grandkids... would inherit?
Before you signed up to be a Repub, you were an AMERICAN, weren't you?
#37 Feb 6, 2013
Bobby Jindal wants to kick the DEMS ass. He does not sound so stupid to me! Bobby Jindal hates Barack Obama, sounds very intelligent to me. Bobby Jindal considered running against Barack Obama. Maybe he should have! Bobby Jindal believes it is time the Republican party stands up and removes democrats from the entire governing system.
Where do you get off thinking Bobby Jindal is stupid?
BTW: NAACP admits blacks are worse off under Obama. CHA-CHING!!!!!!!
#38 Feb 6, 2013
Jindal is about running for President.
As alot of people continue to say, he needs to do the job he ran for and was elected to do. Look out for the citizens of LA; ALL OF THEM.
POTUS is NOT there to hire people. Private sector with 10 years of tax cuts was suppose have done this. Why are you NOT screaming about this if you want welfare/unemployment costs to go down? POTUS and Congress (Repubs too) raised that taxes so the Gov't (taxpayers) can start putting people back to work in good jos fixing our infrastructure, hiring back teachers, police and firefighters.
Your posts make it sound like you are 100% racist. Are you? Would God like you over a person of color?
#39 Feb 6, 2013
Aren't you tired of spewing the same garbage all the time? Aren't you tired of hating the wealthy? Dear Leader is a Socialist Idiot, so I guess that makes you a member of the idiot party! Oh and please inform us how Dear Leader has turned the country around? Oh, I forgot, seven million people that have insurance through their employers now will lose it when our Dear Leader's plan goes into effect.
Before you signed up to be a socialist, you were already an UnAmerican, weren't you?
ps. What fruits would I be enjoying? Benghazi?
#40 Feb 8, 2013
It is so difficult to respond to your posts because it is obvious you watch Fox News only (not credible). You sound more and more like Donald Trump (you know, the one that says he HAS NOT filed for bankruptcy; but we all know some of his investments have - GREEDY NUTS).
The fact that you cannot accept the accomplishments of POTUS and will NOT acknowledge the failings of W. says alot about you.
You keep talking about Benghazi, but what about the over 3,000 people that died in the attack here in the US on 911 after months of warnings?????? Cat got your tongue? Both were terrible things.
Bullys finish last, or haven't you heard?
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Although Lovecraft's ideas about race sound strange and even repulsive to modern audiences, the United States in the 1920s was awash with eugenics ideas. How did Darwinism, health policy (such as the Racial Integrity Act of 1924) and science shape Lovecraft's vision? And how can we approach this delicate topic without declaring Lovecraft simply a "man of his time" and dismiss any modern concerns his writing may produce? (Silvia Moreno-Garcia, S. T. Joshi, Sean Hoade, Kenneth Hite) (EOD Center Main Stage)
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Edited to add: I was originally scheduled to be on this panel, then someone looked at my schedule and decided I was on too many panels that day. I shall merely haunt the panel while they quote poetry and wonder if I shall appear when the black stars wheel in the sky.
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Gov. Jerry Brown says the plight of California's poor is part of a larger, global rise in income inequality. But he suggests that there's some justification for the anger seen at protests in San Francisco and beyond.
In a wide-ranging interview with KQED on Thursday in Sacramento, Brown defended his record on the issue of income inequality, even as he's been criticized on both sides of the current political debate — including by one of his potential Republican challengers — for not doing enough.
"We're taking many steps," he said. "I'm sure there'll be many more."
The governor's comments came as the Legislature was formally convening in special session to consider his plans for an enhanced state budget reserve fund. That session is expected to run concurrently with the other tasks of lawmakers at the state Capitol over the next several weeks.
And some of his fellow Democrats want much more to be done to deal with what public polls show is a sense among many Californians that the gap is growing between the haves and have-nots. This week, state Senate Democrats introduced legislation to raise taxes on some highly paid CEOs.
"There's a definite and growing discontent," Brown said. "It's true: executives get paid enormous salaries."
In particular, the debate over rich versus poor has sparked protests by groups in the Bay Area over the sharp rise in high-tech salaries and housing prices — most visibly, the angry crowds that have followed commuter buses chartered by Google and other tech companies for their employees.
Do the protesters have a point?
"They have a point," Brown said. "The return on assets is better than the return on labor, and people's ability to make salaries."
But Brown argues the forces at play are, in most ways, out of the control of either him or other state elected officials.
"To try to close the gap, which is a global phenomenon, based on technology, return on assets, on global flows of capital, one little state can't do that," he said.
Even so, the governor defended his efforts to battle income inequality by pointing to a higher minimum wage and to the law granting driving permits for those without legal immigration status. He also touted the 2013 shift of more education dollars to school districts with high numbers of kids from low-income families and who are English learners.
"We can't equalize everything, or you'd need state control like the old Soviet Union," Brown said. "And we're not going there."
The governor also declined to say how he'd wrangle a deal on a debate that is much smaller but will be closely watched over the next few weeks: how to modify plans for a state budget "rainy day" reserve fund. Brown will face opposition from both parties on the issue, and most likely strike a bipartisan deal due to the trio of state Senate Democrats forced to sit on the sidelines after corruption and felony charges.
"I'm trying to forge enough support that we get the two-thirds vote required," Brown said. "And that's challenging."


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For all of you who don't hablo espanol, La Luna is Spanish for….the luna. My Chris Farley tribute aside, Boston's own REKS is right back on his grind with a brand new video whose title actually translates as "the moon". Set off by an appropriately dreamy instrumental from Numonics and a gorgeous hook from Venessa Renee, Luna opens with a verse that finds the headliner doing some lyrical stargazing. Following in REKS moonlight footsteps are Sene and Koncept, who takes turns contemplating the waxes and wanes of life in expertly delivered verses. Produced entirely by Numonics and also featuring Bang Bang and Ignorance Is Bliss, La Luna is the latest dope visual off REKS' REBELutionary album, out now and available for digital purchase.
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