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"Filibuster" is written nowhere in the US Constitution.-Nam
If you prefer a more lighthearted analogy...Our politicians are playing Calvinball.
I always say what I mean. But sometimes I'm a sarcastic prick whose tone can't be properly communicated via text.
Either way, however things turn out ... if it's "bad" then it's all the Republican's fault for bringing it on themselves. That is the most important thing to remember. The Republicans are the bitching wife who needs to be smacked around from time to time to remind her of her place. She is to be seen but not heard in important decision making matters. Her role is to stand behind her man and present the appearance of solidarity and unity. She may voice her concerns privately, behind closed doors but if she opens her mouth in public....there will be hell to pay.
Mr. Blackwell, Do you not see the problem inherent in that chart? It's pretty obvious to me, but based on your reply it doesn't seem as obvious to you.
Quote from: Nam on November 23, 2013, 01:45:21 AM"Filibuster" is written nowhere in the US Constitution.-NamWell yeah. Not sure why you felt the need to point that out. This complaint is about parliamentary procedures, hypocrisy and divisive politics.
Unfortunately, I must admit that I don't think I fully understand the inherent problem or why what the Democrats did is the proper solution.
The current situation is EVERY SINGLE nominee is being blocked. No reason is given, other than it's someone President Obama wants.
Quote from: MadBunny on November 24, 2013, 08:18:31 PMThe current situation is EVERY SINGLE nominee is being blocked. No reason is given, other than it's someone President Obama wants. I think the problem is so bad that Obama could nominate every high-level conservative neo-con who would normally cause Republicans to have orgasms but the Republicans are the part of NO. I really think they would say NO to every last person he could nominate.That is not a functional legislative system.
Thank you Madbunny,I don't have time tonight for letting what you say sink in to give a thoughtful reply. I will say that I personally can't bring myself to view the Democrat party as the "good guys" and the Republican party as the "bad guys". The closet I can get at the moment is "good cop, bad cop" and we are all potential subjects suspects.
They had the chance and threatened to use it. That is where the quotes from then Senator Obama and Harry Reid come from....they were arguing (very eloquently and patriotically) against the nuclear option...which the Republicans did not use when they had the chance.
And just a few short years ago the Democrats disagreed with that statement.
And the nuclear option in effect gives the current president the authority to appoint, carte blanche, whomever he wants to any position open (except the supreme court) with total disregard for what the minority party thinks about it.
In other words...If you don't like the Democrat platform or the policies put forth by the Democratic party then...fuck you.
We will destroy democracy in order to achieve our goals.
If you oppose our policies then you are the enemy.
Kinda like the abusive husband saying "SEE WHAT YOU MADE ME DO?!?" after he hits his wife for arguing with him.
It's a temporary fix for a temporary problem. However, it's a potential long term problem which may eventually need to be fixed.
Either way, however things turn out ... if it's "bad" then it's all the Republican's fault for bringing it on themselves.
The Republicans are the bitching wife who needs to be smacked around from time to time to remind her of her place.
I'm glad to hear that Sen. John McCain thinks the partial end of the filibuster passed today is a "devastating" breach of Senate procedure. The Senate rules need to be devastated.The filibuster is anti-democratic. It gives a minority of representatives from a minority of states a stranglehold over the country and in particular over the president's power of appointment. The filibuster is not in the Constitution, barely existed before 1917, and didn't take on anything like its current form until the middle of the 20th century. Only very recently has it become the monster it is now. It is past time for the filibuster to go, and damn the conventional wisdom about the consequences.Until now, both parties have held off from killing the filibuster when they've controlled the presidency but not the Senate, because they've been mindful of what they stand to lose when they're on the other side of the power divide. But the Democrats have been so much the losers in this that even Majority Leader Harry Reid, a defender of Senate tradition and gridlock if ever there was one, has admitted the truth born of the brute force of Republican obstructionism: He has no choice, which is why he pushed to end the filibuster for presidential appointees and non-Supreme Court judicial nominees. (The filibuster remains intact for Supreme Court nominations and regular laws.)Take the D.C. Circuit—the federal court of appeals that is second to the Supreme Court in importance—as just one example of the Republicans' advantage, since it's the cause of the collision that finally sent the Democrats over the edge. Around 2005, after he won re-election, President George W. Bush succeeded in pushing through a slate of D.C. Circuit judges who included hard-core conservatives such as Thomas Griffith, Brett Kavanaugh, and Janice Rogers Brown. They have done all kinds of work for the right since then. Most recently, Brown came through with a ruling against Obamacare's requirement that employers provide health insurance that covers contraception. As Bush lined up his nominees to the courts (not to mention federal agencies), the Democrats kept their promise only to filibuster selectively, based on "extraordinary circumstances."As a result, Bush was able to build a federal judiciary with an overwhelming majority of Republican-appointed judges. As Charlie Savage wrote in 2008 before Obama became president: "Republican-appointed judges, most of them conservatives, are projected to make up 62 percent of the bench next Inauguration Day, up from 50 percent when Mr. Bush took office. They control 10 of the 13 circuits, while judges appointed by Democrats have a dwindling majority on just one circuit."That's pretty much how the presidential power of appointment is supposed to work. You win the White House, you control the courts, until the next time around, when it's the other party's turn to pick judges. But the Republicans in the Senate have indefatigably changed the game. They have appointed just one of Obama's five nominees to the D.C. Circuit—Sri Srinivasan, the single golden compromise. Caitlin Halligan withdrew after more than a year of waiting and filibustering. Last summer, Obama announced three nominees at once—Patricia Millett, Robert Wilkins, and Cornelia Pillard. All hyper-qualified. None radical. One even worked in the Bush as well as the Clinton Solicitor General's Office and has represented the pro-business behemoth that is the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. When Obama made his triple-nomination announcement, I figured that the president would go two for three. Or at least one for three. Right?Wrong. The Republicans filibustered all three of Obama's picks. Not because they were extraordinary nominees, but because they were nominees, period. The normal business of filling vacant seats on the D.C. Circuit became, in the heated rhetoric of Republican senators such as Chuck Grassley, nefarious "court packing." Grassley said there was no need for more judges on that court because the workload was down. Never mind that he'd confirmed the Bush judges who at that point brought the total number of non-senior judges on the court to 11—exactly three more than there are now. The real reason for the Republican united front was simple math: The D.C. Circuit now has four judges appointed by Republicans and four judges appointed by Democrats, plus six senior judges, five of whom are Republican appointees. Fifteen of the 19 last picks have been made by GOP presidents. The senior judges hear plenty of cases. The appeals courts issue rulings in panels of three. And so, as Moshe Marvit pointed out in Dissent in May, the number that matters most is this: At that point in 2013, almost 80 percent of the D.C. Circuit panels were majority or exclusively Republican appointees.That's the Republican advantage. It's been working well for them. They saw no reason to give it up. Why not keep pushing the filibuster envelope if no one makes you back off?That's why Reid finally pushed back. The fight for bipartisan normalcy has already been lost. The majority leader merely sounded the death knell. There will be lots of loud lamenting at the wake that follows. Don't be fooled. If the Republicans were in the Democrats' position, they'd have done the same thing months ago. Now Millett, Wilkins, and Pillard can take their seats on the bench. And soon the funeral speeches will end, and the next phase of life in the Senate will begin.
If you say so. I'm hard pressed to find any areas where the TP and the Republican party are divided. To me it's the difference between Sharia/Sunni.
Quote from: Mr. Blackwell on November 24, 2013, 09:18:13 PMThank you Madbunny,I don't have time tonight for letting what you say sink in to give a thoughtful reply. I will say that I personally can't bring myself to view the Democrat party as the "good guys" and the Republican party as the "bad guys". The closet I can get at the moment is "good cop, bad cop" and we are all potential subjects suspects.You don't have to think of them as the 'good guys' only to realize they're not the 'bad guys' this time around. Let me give you a simple example. I have a coworker he hates Obamacare with a weird passion .He has a daughter that's early 20's, lives in bakersfield for some reason. I know right? Bakersfield. She's on his health insurance. I pointed out that because of Obamacare his daughter can remain on his insurance (which he liked) or that because of the way the new exchanges were set up she could shop for cheap coverage and see right up front if she qualifies for price cuts/subsidies (which he liked). Then he complained about the high deductible, until I pointed out that if he's smart and simply invests the difference in his own pocket (bank/HSA/investments/whatever) he'll save much more in the long run since he doesn't use insurance that often. Also it'll be in his pocket instead of somebody else's. Or just get a low deductible plan, like what he has now.He still hates Obamacare, just doesn't know why.Who's the bad guy in this scenario? The person who told him that he has to hate Obamacare no matter what. That's the bad guy. My friend who hates Obamacare, is doing so to his own detriment.
Is Obama a DINO[1], a corporate shill? Merely a scapegoat for the shadowy powers behind the veil which have been moving our country further and further right? 1. Democrat In Name Only
If so then why argue that the Republicans are obstructionist? They are just playing their part in this grand illusion. They aren't obstructing anything...they are merely facilitating the fundamental change which Obama promised. Aren't they? They are the "bad cop". And should be commended for playing their role perfectly. Is not the Republican party the ultimate political troll? That would make the Democrat party Pinocchio, always wishing they were real boys. Where is the Green Fairy when you need her? Apologies...I have had drinks.
I'm sure many Democrats do not care for the lack of liberalism shown by Obama, because in fact he has barely acted like a liberal at all. He's cut the federal budget even before or in addition to the sequester limits, he's deported people who were here illegally (and without much review of special cases), he's engaged in drone strikes, failed to get universal health care and lets the NSA monitor just about any form of communication we have. So, yeah, I am sure there are Democrats who don't like these things and would prefer they change, but the Republicans are too much of a distraction.
Quote from: MadBunny on November 24, 2013, 10:39:25 PMIf you say so. I'm hard pressed to find any areas where the TP and the Republican party are divided. To me it's the difference between Sharia/Sunni.Republicans threaten to shoot the hostages; Tea Partiers threaten to shoot themselves and the hostages.


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0.0025 ml ACAM2000®, consisting of 2.5-12.5x10E5 plaque forming units of live vaccinia virus (VACV). Picked up with a bifurcated needle and administered by the percutaneous route (scarification) using 15 jabs of that bifurcated needle.
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- Typical vaccinia scar
- Known or suspected history of smallpox vaccination defined as visible vaccination scar or documentation of smallpox vaccination or as reported by the subject
- History of vaccination with any poxvirus-based vaccine
- History of any serious medical condition, which in the opinion of the investigator would compromise the safety of the subject
- History of or active immunodeficiency or immunosuppression caused by acquired or congenital diseases or caused by ongoing treatments such as chronic (greater than 14 days) high-dose corticosteroids (smaller than 5 mg prednisone [or equivalent] per day applied systemically, i.e. parenterally or orally), chronic or planned treatment with steroid eye drops or ointment at time of enrollment or radiation, or immunosuppressive drugs; low-dose corticosteroid topical products and nasal sprays used sporadically, i.e. pro re nata (according to circumstances) are permissible
- Having had radiation or X-ray treatment (not routine X-rays) within the last 3 months
- Post organ and bone-marrow transplant subjects whether or not receiving chronic immunosuppressive therapy
- Eye surgery within 4 weeks prior to trial vaccination
- History of or active autoimmune disease. Persons with vitiligo or thyroid disease taking thyroid hormone replacement are not excluded
- Uncontrolled serious infection, i.e. not responding to antimicrobial therapy
- History of malignancy, other than squamous cell or basal cell skin cancer, unless there has been surgical excision considered to have achieved cure. Subjects with history of skin cancer must not be vaccinated at the previous site of cancer
- History of keloid formation
- History or clinical manifestation of severe hematological, renal, hepatic, pulmonary, central nervous, cardiovascular or gastrointestinal disorders
- History of coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, angina, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy, stroke or transient ischemic attack, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or any other heart condition under the care of a doctor
- Chest pain (that is diagnosed as cardiac related) or trouble breathing on exertion
- Ten percent or greater risk of developing a myocardial infarction or coronary death within the next 10 years using the National Cholesterol Education Program's Risk Assessment Tool: http://hin.nhlbi.nih.gov/atpiii/calculator.asp NOTE: This criterion applies only to subjects 20 years of age and older
- History of an immediate family member (father, mother, brother, or sister) who has had onset of ischemic heart disease before the age of 50 years
- Clinically significant psychological disorder not adequately controlled by medical treatment
- Active or history of chronic alcohol abuse and/or intravenous and/or nasal drug abuse (within the past 6 months)
- History of anaphylaxis or any severe allergic reaction or serious adverse reaction to a vaccine
- Eczema of any degree or history of eczema
- People with active atopic dermatitis (AD) [characterized by pruritus, eczematous lesions, xerosis (dry skin), and lichenification (thickening of the skin and an increase in skin markings] or with a history of AD
- People with chronic exfoliative skin disorders/conditions
- People with active current Varicella zoster, Herpes zoster, impetigo, uncontrolled acne, Darier's disease or any acute skin disorders of large magnitude, e.g., laceration requiring sutures
- People with a tattoo that covers the vaccination injection area (preventing assessment of the area and interfering with a vaccination site photograph)
- Having received any vaccinations or planned vaccinations with a live vaccine within 28 days prior to or after trial vaccination
- Having received any vaccinations or planned vaccinations with a killed vaccine within 14 days prior to or after trial vaccination
- Administration or planned administration of immunoglobulins and/or any blood products during a period starting from three months prior to administration of the vaccine and ending at trial conclusion
- Use of any investigational or non-registered drug or vaccine other than the trial vaccines within 28 days preceding the first dose of the trial vaccine or planned administration of such a drug /vaccine during the trial period
- Blood donation for the duration of the trial
- Acute disease (illness with or without a fever) at the time of enrollment
- Temperature ≥ 100.4°F (38.0°C) at the time of enrollment
Known household contacts with, or occupational exposure (other than minimal contact) to any of the following:
- Pregnant women
- Children <12 months of age
- People with eczema or a history of eczema
- People with active AD or history of AD
- People with chronic exfoliative skin disorders/conditions
- People with active Varicella zoster, Herpes zoster, impetigo, uncontrolled acne, Darier's disease or any acute skin disorders of large magnitude, e.g., laceration requiring sutures, burn with areas greater than 2×2 cm
- People with active or recent immunodeficiency disease or use of immunosuppressive medications, for example: have or take medication for HIV, AIDS, leukemia, lymphoma, or chronic liver problem, have or take medication for Crohn's disease, lupus, arthritis, or other immune disease; have had radiation or X-ray treatment (not routine X-rays) within the last 3 months; have ever had a bone-marrow or organ transplant (or take medication for that ); or have another problem that requires steroids, prednisone or a cancer drug for treatment
- People having had eye surgery within the last 4 weeks
- Known allergy to MVA-BN® vaccine or any of its constituents, e.g. tris(hydroxymethyl)-amino methane, including known allergy to egg or aminoglycoside (gentamycin)
- Known allergies to ACAM2000® and its diluents including polymyxin B sulfate, neomycin sulfate, and phenol
- Known allergies to vaccinia immunoglobulin (VIG) including thimerosal or previous allergic reaction to immunoglobulins
- Known allergies to cidofovir, sulfa drugs, or probenecid
- Trial personnel
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01913353
|Korea, Republic of
|Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital
|Seoul, Korea, Republic of
|Principal Investigator:
|Phillip R Pittman, MD, MPH
|United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases
|Responsible Party:
|Bavarian Nordic
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01913353 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|First Posted:
|August 1, 2013 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|July 21, 2017
|Last Verified:
|July 2017
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Poxviridae Infections
DNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Immunologic Factors
Physiological Effects of Drugs


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|2009-02-15, 10:43
|Link #42
✖ ǝʇ ɯıqnɾl ☆
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Mortuary : D
The show favors Blond's all the cool looking characters are Blond's . Yes its my bias for Norma speaking
Here is something from Viper Creed Team http://www.animax.co.jp/movie/moviedata/vc04.php
|2009-02-15, 19:22
|Link #44
✖ ǝʇ ɯıqnɾl ☆
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Mortuary : D
Yeah true but he is a Toshiro most likely the eye patch guy will serve as his sempai . But the Eye Patch guy is kinda old lone wolf type so till presidents sons matures and comes into groove . Till then I rest my hopes on two blond's ( kinda hexed with names too : )
Here is a simple signature from Ep 2, more to come currently short on time and patience ^__^
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|2009-02-16, 09:42
|Link #47
ショ ン (^^)
IT Support
Enjoyed episode 2 i swear there is always noob around to screw things up. I would have been pissed off for one reason and one reason only. Because of him i lost money and that is not acceptable lol. Money is not everything but they are not fighting for some ideals they fight for money this is their profession its like mercenaries. So far the girl and the huge guy are my favorite i love his little quotes from his mother.
I understand the kid has his own ideals he want to fulfill but the Vipers dont give JACK about that and trying to force it on others is wrong. But i think he learned a valuable lesson and he was able to kick some ass in the pipes too. Going up against your own parents is tough especially when your father is in a seat of power.
Still loving the mech designs is it wrong of me to have watched the scene of the Vipers launching 5 times? lol i couldnt help it nice ass scene.
thanks to the guys who are subbing this appreciate it.
|2009-02-16, 18:00
|Link #48
Senior Member
Keywords for ep 6
1. Thai Restaurant
2. Garibu can cook with good skills in mixing spices
3. He used to be a Sgt Major in military in anti mine clearing operation
4. Court martial for causing serious injury to one of his personnel who became a boss, haunting Garibu
5. Little girl seems to be able to tug Garibu's heart.
6. Garibu is a gentle giant, he cares a lot for other people just very taciturn.
7. No Blademan action in this episode
8. Rudra/ Luther is a vain pot
9. The rookie is gaining acceptance in Viper squad, he even got pet by Norma like a good boy.
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|2009-02-16, 23:25
|Link #49
Waiting for more taiyuki!
Join Date: Jan 2004
Their attitude is wrong. This is like having a police force that doesn't care about the community its serving. More residents from Daichi City should be in the squad.
|2009-02-17, 14:46
|Link #50
ショ ン (^^)
IT Support
My statement was based of the situation and the mind set the Vipers are in. If i was in this for the money and a noob came along and spoiled my pay yes i would be upset. Its the same as you working on project to get a bonus and youre side is done but the person who was suppose to back you up didnt do his part and you lose your bonus.
|2009-02-17, 15:05
|Link #52
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IT Support
|2009-02-17, 20:34
|Link #54
You are Next
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: NE USA
It does seem to be flying under nearly everyone's radar
|2009-02-17, 23:18
|Link #55
Waiting for more taiyuki!
Join Date: Jan 2004
A "normal" fansub group isn't doing this. It's originating from a streaming site.
|2009-02-18, 07:47
|Link #56
Disciple of the Flames
Join Date: Sep 2004
And? They're still releasing it on torrents, they're no different than any other fansubber. Menclave use streaming for their releases as well (or they did until just before xmas).
I mean it's not like AS has set rules saying it has to be high quality subs, i mean look at the number of speed subber that get on here, not to mention there's been a few hong kong rips on here as well.
Putting the torrents on here would probably increase the popularity, and then one of the more mainstream groups may pick it up
|2009-02-18, 11:52
|Link #58
Senior Member
Summary for ep 7
1. A deeper, sinister plot emerging, a charismatic rebellion leader is seen now, he looks like Kuze from GITS: SAC 2nd Gig.
2. A gap between have ones and have not were shown, a big riot in Daiba City.
3. Viper's squad were deployed as peacekeepers but almost erupted into a firefight when rioters try to hurt one of the members.
4. Saiki suspicious of someone from the squad
5. A genius hacker who responsible for giant BugMech in 1st episode given a human face, a female hacker who is very young
6. Haruki was in a serious dilemma
7. An increase in terrorist attack, members of Viper squad almost got killed while off duty
8. Uses a lot of recycled stock footage for mecha scenes. Not a good sign.
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|2009-02-18, 13:21
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Approval of Assistant Chief Brandon Barnhill as Paducah Police Chief
After meeting in closed session as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(f) for issues that might lead to the appointment, dismissal, or disciplining of an employee, the Mayor and Commissioners approved a motion upon the recommendation of City Manager Jeff Pederson to name Assistant Chief Brandon Barnhill as the next Paducah Police Chief. Barnhill started his career with the Paducah Police Department in 1998. Prior to coming to the Paducah PD, Barnhill worked for the Murray Police Department as a dispatcher and patrol officer. With the Paducah Police Department, Barnhill moved up the ranks from patrolman to Assistant Chief, serving as Assistant Chief since 2010. Barnhill has a Bachelor of Science in Independent Studies from Murray State University and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Andrew Jackson University.
City Manager Jeff Pederson decided to search for the next police chief by limiting the search to internal candidates giving credit to the vast experience-base and leadership qualities already in place in the Paducah Police Department. Four candidates applied for the position, Assistant Chief Brandon Barnhill, Assistant Chief Stacey Grimes, Captain Brian Krueger, and Captain Shawn Maxie, and went through a rigorous schedule of interviews with law enforcement experts, community stakeholders, and the City Manager. On July 26, former Paducah Police Chief James Berry informed the City Manager that he was resigning effective August 9. Berry accepted the position of Director of University Safety and Security Affairs at Kentucky State University in Frankfort, Kentucky. He began his new position August 16. Berry served as Paducah's Police Chief since July 20, 2009.
Property Tax Levy Public Hearing and Ordinance Introduction (vote September 24)
After a property tax levy public hearing near the beginning of the Commission meeting, the Mayor and Commissioners introduced an ordinance setting the real estate and personal property taxes for fiscal year 2014. The City's real estate tax levy is proposed to increase from 25 cents per $100 assessed value to 25.5 cents per $100 assessed value. For a property owner with a home assessed at $50,000, this half penny increase equals an increase in their property tax bill of $2.50. The City's Compensating Rate, the rate that would keep the revenue at the same amount as 2013, is 24.6 cents per $100 assessed value. Kentucky Revised Statutes permits a city to adjust the compensating rate upward by not more than 4 percent. Please note that the City's real estate tax rate has dropped significantly over the past nearly two decades from 43.8 cents per $100 assessed value in 1995. In a survey of 18 Kentucky cities taken October 2012, Paducah's tax rate fell in the middle of those surveyed. Also on the tax bill, residents may notice a change in the amount going to the Paducah Independent School District. This summer the school board raised its tax rate by two cents. The school district's increase equals a $10 increase on the tax bill for a home assessed at $50,000.
The ordinance also outlines the levies for the Paducah Independent School System and the Paducah Junior College. A document showing citizens how to calculate their property tax bill is located on the city's website, www.paducahky.gov, under the Finance Department. For example, a home assessed at $50,000 in the City of Paducah and in the Paducah Independent School District will generate a property tax bill of $519.50.
Riverfront Redevelopment Project Discussion
City Manager Jeff Pederson and Public Information Officer Pam Spencer led the Mayor and Commissioners in a discussion on the next steps for the first phase of the Riverfront Redevelopment Project. Spencer showed images of how the expansion of Schultz Park could look once completed and how it could be utilized by the public. The 2007 Riverfront Master Plan listed several objectives for the park including maximizing physical and visual access to the riverfront and establishing a place for public gatherings and celebrations. Pederson explained that the City's $4.49 million contract with MAC Construction for the installation of 316,550 tons of rock to create the base of a park and the installation of the 12 guide structures/pilings to support a gangway adjacent to Schultz Park is nearly complete. However, the project is not at the designed elevation and approximately two feet of settling already may have taken place. Pederson recommends allowing the contractor to finish the final few days of the project, and then the City should take time to review the entire project with respect to existing funding including grants. Several Commissioners voiced their support in take a step back to review the project. Commissioner Sandra Wilson says, "I want to the see the riverfront developed. But I think it's right to take a pause." Pederson further recommends referring the project to the Paducah Riverfront Development Authority (PRDA). The six member board and its Executive Director, Steve Doolittle, will work with the Engineering-Pubic Works Department to provide recommendations for the project's completion. PRDA Chairman Bruce Brockenborough says, "That's one of our jobs is to take on a transformative project, to take on controversy. Our job is to make this apolitical."
Emergency Roof Stabilization Assistance Program (vote September 24)
The Mayor and Commissioners introduced an ordinance for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Paducah and developer Tom Dunn for the emergency stabilization of the roof at 203 Broadway. This is the first project that will take advantage of the Roof Stabilization Assistance Program and its emergency request section approved by the City Commission last month. Dunn purchased the building at auction several weeks ago with plans to provide retail space on the first floor and apartments on the second through fifth floors. He has become aware of structural damage and roof deterioration, totaling an estimated $250,000, needing immediate action. In the MOU, the City will reimburse Dunn in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for the work to stabilize the structure and roof. In August 2013, the Mayor and Commissioners established a Roof Stabilization Program to assist property owners within a defined area of historic downtown Paducah. The goals of the program are to stabilize buildings to promote redevelopment and to prevent further decline which could lead to greater expenditures by the City of Paducah through demolition.
Economic Incentives for Whitehall Industries
The Mayor and Commissioners approved a municipal order for economic incentives for Whitehall Industries in the amount of $125,000. The funds are Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development funds that were previously allocated to a 2008 project involving a different company that never came to fruition in Paducah. The City is serving as a pass-through agency for the funds and with the Cabinet's permission can allocate the funds to other economic development projects. Whitehall Industries is locating an aluminum extrusion manufacturing plant in Industrial Park West. The funds would be used for the purchase of an aluminum extrusion press. Extrusion is a process that shapes a material. In this case, aluminum is forced to flow through a shaped opening to create a product for the automobile industry. Whitehall creates products for numerous automotive makers in addition to other industries. Whitehall Industries has committed to the creation of 150 jobs.
Memorandum of Understanding for Economic Incentives for Superior Care (vote September 24)
The Mayor and Commissioners introduced an ordinance for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Paducah and Superior Care Homes. The City will provide a cash grant of $20,000 as an economic incentive for use for the sewer tap-on fee for the new facility under construction in Paducah Commerce Park on more than 21 acres at 100 Marshall Court next to Highway 62. Superior Care is relocating its offices and care facility. The $10 million project will retain the facility's 115 employees in addition to creating 25 new jobs.
Construction Contract for Greenway Trail Project (Noble Park to U.S. 45X)
The Mayor and Commissioners approved an ordinance for a contract with Harper Construction, LLC in the amount of $672,502.45 for the construction of the next phase of the Greenway Trail. Bids were advertised for the project with the bid opening on August 14. Harper submitted the lowest, responsive bid out of the five bids received. The bid amount is much less than the engineering cost estimate. On August 28, the State approved Harper's bid allowing the City to move forward. Construction will begin later this year with the contract specifying 150 consecutive calendar days to complete the project.
This phase of the Greenway Trail project consists of the construction of approximately 6,200 linear feet (1.2 miles) of a concrete pedestrian and bicycle trail on the City's floodwall levee. This phase connects the City's two existing trail segments. This new segment trail will begin at Noble Park next to the Skatepark and wind along the top of the floodwall earthen levee. The trail will involve crossing Cairo Road (KY 305) with signage and pavement markings to alert the trail-users and drivers. The trail also involves the construction of a 52-foot long lighted underpass to allow the safe crossing of North 8th Street (U.S. 45X). The underpass involves trail-users taking a gentle path off the floodwall levee, traversing the short underpass, and then going back up onto the levee. Retaining walls will be on either end of the underpass as you go up and down the levee. Please note that to complete the underpass, the Brookport Bridge will need to be temporarily closed for a short time during the construction period.
This phase of the project is funded primarily by a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Transportation Enhancement Grant in the amount of $500,000. The City also has funds available from the Boyles Estate Community Foundation which is an endowment designated for walking and biking trails in the City. The City also has remaining funds from a previous Greenway Trail project.
The City currently has two sections of trail available to the public. In 2008, the City opened a 1.75 mile trail segment between Noble Park and County Park Road. In 2012, the 1.67 mile segment between Campbell Street (next to Paducah Expo Center) and North 8th Street (U.S. 45) opened. A future phase through Perkins Creek Nature Preserve is under design. Once completed, the Greenway Trail will stretch 5.3 miles linking residential neighborhoods with the Perkins Creek Nature Preserve, three city parks, and the riverfront.
Contract for Julian Carroll Convention Center Renovation Project
The Mayor and Commissioners approved an ordinance for a contract with Marcum Engineering to provide the scoping, engineering, design, and bid documents for the final phase of the Julian Carroll Convention Center Renovation Project. This project specifically targets the former Executive Inn Showroom space including the kitchen area and the former Kinkaid's and JRs Pub. Marcum will be reimbursed based upon 7.875% of the construction cost and 6.3% of the cost of any work not constructed in additional to reimbursable expenses. The Julian Carroll Convention Center received significant renovations in 2009; however, the Showroom area was not part of that phase of the project since at that time, the Showroom was part of the Executive Inn Hotel. The City now owns the Showroom. Earlier this year, City staff cleared the Showroom to provide an empty shell that is now ready for design and improvements. Since the City is seeking to sell the dome pavilion due to its location being the preferred site for the downtown hotel under negotiation, the Showroom area which has about 31,000 square feet of space will be able to replace desired convention space.
Bond Issue for TeleTech, Macco, and Noble Park Pool
The Mayor and Commissioners approved an ordinance for the sale of general obligation bonds in the amount of $3.6 million. Finance Director Jonathan Perkins says, with interest payments and the cost to issue a bond, the total cost of the bond issue over the 15-year period will be slightly more than $5 million. A municipal order was approved to advertise for the public sale of the bonds on September 19. The bond issue is for three projects: the Noble Park Pool Renovations, TeleTech Services Corporation, and Macco Organiques.
Approximately $1.115 million of the bond issue is for the Noble Park Pool Renovation Project which was completed this summer. The pool received a new liner, gutter system, and treatment and filtration system in addition to canopies, new seating, a spray pad, new slides, and diving boards. The concession stand was upgraded to expand the menu. The pool had not been significantly renovated since 1992.
The remaining bond funds in the amount of $2.485 million are for two economic development projects, TeleTech and Macco. As announced in November 2012, TeleTech is bringing a call center to Paducah and will employ 450 full-time employees with benefits. The majority of the employees will be housed in a new 30,000 square foot facility to be constructed on 8.7 acres on McCracken Boulevard in Paducah Commerce Park with the remaining employees at the former Commerce Center facility located at 401 Kentucky Avenue. The City and County each are contributing funds toward the building's construction in Paducah Commerce Park. The building will be owned by the City and County.
This spring, it was announced that Macco Organiques will locate a manufacturing and distribution facility for food-grade pharmaceuticals in Paducah utilizing the 60,000 square foot spec building located at 5455 Commerce Drive in the I-24 Logistics Park (formerly Industrial Park West). The City and County each are investing to improve the spec building while retaining the building's ownership.
Quick Highlights
· National Quilt Museum Executive Director Frank Bennett provided the Mayor and Commissioners with an annual update on the museum's activities. In the past fiscal year, approximately 38,000 visitors attended the museum, an increase of 8 percent over the past fiscal year.
· Presentations were made by Mary Hammond and Paula Bright to the following businesses as recipients of the Paducah Civic Beautification Board's 2013 Annual Business Awards: Immanuel Baptist Church, Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce, St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church, Paducah & Louisville Railway, Hutson of Paducah, Paducah Water, Auburn Place Hotel & Suites, Holiday Inn Express, Walker Hall, Independence Bank, Stringworks, and the Paducah Housing Authority.
· Human Resources Director Cindy Medford recognized the retirements of Paducah Police Officer Michael Simak, Fire Captain David Jeffords, and Fire Captain Thomas Morgan.
· Ordinance approved for a contract with D&D Construction in the amount of $127,370 for the construction of a home at 1403 Monroe Street as part of the 2012 HOME grant project.
· Ordinance approved for Change Order #1 with Bluegrass Fire Equipment Company, Inc. as the vendor and Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. as the manufacturer for the purchase of two triple combination pumper trucks for use by the Fire Department. The total pre-payment amount is $832,354. During assembly, it was discovered that additional items including folding steps with handrails and additional wiring totaling $3366 need to be added to the trucks. With this change order, the new contract price will be $835,720.
· Ordinance introduced (vote Sept. 24) to amend the Code of Ordinances Section 126-76 (g) to allow apartment complexes in residential zones to have identification signs that meet specific guidelines.
· Ordinance introduced (vote Sept. 24) for a zone change from R-2 (Low and Medium Density Residential Zone) to R-4 (High Density Residential Zone) for the vacant property at 625 and 637 Hayden Avenue. E&T Enterprises would like to construct a new parking area for the medical offices currently located at 546 Lone Oak Road, and these parcels are adjacent to the existing property. The Planning Commission made a positive recommendation at its September 4 meeting.
· Ordinance introduced (vote Sept. 24) to accept the grant in the amount of $24,270 from the Federal Department of Homeland Security Port Security Grant Program. The funds would be used to purchase cameras to provide video surveillance of the new boat launch facility under construction off Burnett and North 6th Streets. No local match is required.
· Ordinance introduced (vote Sept. 24) to accept the Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $13,382 for various equipment for the Paducah Police Department. No local match is required.
· Ordinance introduced (vote Sept. 24) for an amendment to the existing lease agreement between the City of Paducah and New Cingular Wireless to allow for additional equipment to be installed on the City-owned radio tower located at 510 Clark Street which is downtown near the Paducah-McCracken County E-911 facility. The amendment also increases the lease payment New Cingular pays to the City by $450 per month.


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Editor's Note: Welcome to Organization Week on Scrapbook Update! This week we will be bringing our readers a whole series of articles on scrapbook organization. Today, we are starting out with May's discussion on the basic philosophy of how she chooses products and systems to use that are right for her.
I have been crafting for a very long time, and struggling with organization and storage for nearly as long. From pulling supplies out to sit at a TV-table to having my own space, odds are I've crafted in nearly every way possible in every home I've lived in. This week, I will be sharing a three part series with my thoughts on craft storage and organization.
Whether you have a dedicated room or a shelf in a closet, a small or large stash of supplies, every crafter knows the need for storage and organization of supplies. I have three rules I believe in strongly when it comes to this stuff:
- Simple is always best. While highly specialized products are visually appealing, the more simple methods are more versatile, and will serve you better over the years.
- Be OK with change. Over the years, I have changed my style, needs, and way of creating (not to mention the space I craft in) too many times to count. I understand that change, re-organization, and re-prioritizing is not only OK, it's part of the process.
- It's only good if it works for you. I will give a number of suggestions of items that have worked for me, but that doesn't mean my way is the only way. Items are only useful if they are useful to you. Don't jump on a bandwagon just so you're not left out – do it your way and create happy.
To start off, I'm going to talk about the big stuff. Before you get into detailed organization and how you store ribbons and buttons, it's important to think about how you'll work, and what pieces you'll need.
A wheeled tote may be just the solution for all your needs if you have a small stash and need something portable. For crafters who attend a lot of crops, or for those using dining room tables or other family areas for crafting, this can be a great product. I recommend MiMi brand to anyone looking for a great wheeled tote or bag of any kind. I've been really pleased with their products.
For a much less expensive alternative, I suggest a plastic milk crate. They can be purchased at any number of stores (Target, Wal-Mart, office supply chains, etc.) and are a great tool so long as you can lift them. I have been using this method for at least ten years, and not only is it budget-friendly, but as a basic container they are versatile and can hold any number of items or smaller storage containers.
What if you are fortunate enough to have space for a dedicated table or desk? My top suggestion is to go for a work surface that is both wide and deep to give you plenty of working space around your layouts, not just space for the 12×12 paper you may have out in front of you. I found the desk pictured above at Ikea, and it's worked as everything from my scrapbooking table to printer and computer holder to kids' art table. The desktop is adjustable and can be raised or lowered a great deal – something I've taken advantage of over the years to change it from standard seating height to bar stool/standing height. The single shelf above as well as the adjustable square shelf have made this a great piece in my studio.
Remember: A simple design that can suit your changing needs is a good thing.
My second suggestion, when it comes to tables and desks, is to look outside the craft zone. Crafters aren't the only ones who need work tables. I found this heavy duty workbench (similar to this product) at Costco. Because I needed a long, narrow piece to fit my space, I purchased it. The height, which is great for standing scrappers as well as keeping little fingers off my stuff, is a huge benefit to my needs, and thanks to its simplicity it will work in any number of capacities as needed.
Important to remember: While plastic-top tables may be less expensive, keep in mind that some craft techniques demand a harder, less flexible surface such as wood and won't work on softer, more flexible surfaces.
Finally, don't forget to look around your own home, garage sales, and extended family for used items that are no longer needed. I have a desktop set of shelves and my children's former diaper table both in my studio. I actually purchased the diaper table with a future sewing table in mind, so it's nice to finally have it to myself!
Shelves like this by Doodlebug are adorable, and no doubt useful to as any variety of supplies can be stored on them. The price tag of such specialty craft items can be unfriendly to the modest budget though, and so before splurging I believe in making sure it's the absolute perfect item for you. While much less attractive, I've found a number of simple shelving units (both wall and floor units) from hardware, bed & bath, and department stores (like Target) for a fraction of the price.
Bottom line: Let your needs, usage, space, and budget determine what you use – not trends or what looks cool!
My studio is in no way magazine perfect, or the vision of vintage shabby chic loveliness that I wish it could be. I choose to be OK with this because it's the most useful, productive space I could imagine within my limitations of space and budget, and for that reason I am happy. Whatever your budget, style, and space restraints, making the most of existing furniture and purchasing pieces that will be useful to you in a number of ways is the first place to start.
Want to hear more? I will be posting two more organization posts here this week, as well as posts on my personal blog about my studio and organization as well.


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It's a lollipop filled with LOL's. It could also be pictured as a circular figure with LOL appendages. Used generally in text conversations and when an LOL simply doesn't cut it. Lawlziepop also trumps LMAO or ROTFL.
Person A: i just scratched my ear and it sounded like a lightsaber.
Person B: LAWLZIEPOP!
Person B: LAWLZIEPOP!
by Sydvicious001 March 31, 2009
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Can you feel the love
Miley Cyrus has been glowing from her recent engagement (and that gorgeous rock on her finger!), but nothing compares to some face time with the man of her dreams.
Cyrus shared a loved-up photo on Twitter of fiancé Liam Hemsworth and dog Ziggy, a birthday present from Cyrus to Hemsworth and one of the couple"s four pups.
Though a few key members are missing from the family portrait (namely Lila, Floyd and Happy), there"s no denying the puppy love.


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5 Jan 2014 10:04:18 AM
Traditional Martial Arts Fail of the Week: The Awful Predecessor of Tae Bo
(Video via Break.com)
Remember Billy Blanks' Tae Bo—the progenitor of those cardio kickboxing programs littering gyms across the country, the ones soccer moms sign up for to lose baby weight AND learn "self defense"?
Well, it turns out Mr. Blanks wasn't the first to simultaneously bastardize aerobics and martial arts.
This week on CagePotato's Traditional Martial Arts Fail, we're happy to share with you the mitochondrial eve of shitty cardio kickboxing: A 1980s video merging dubious self defense techniques and Richard Simmons-like aerobics.
There's not a whole lot of information about who's behind this hilariously bad style of "fighting" (and it is hilarious). You won't regret watching this, trust us. There are loads of nut shots, twerking, and they even suggest using your ass as a weapon—no joke.
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