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Israel's top leaders are overseas at same time, undeterred by mounting concerns in region
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Published: 12.06.12, 13:36 / Israel News
Yossi Yehoshua
The escalating conflict in Syria
and the growing concern that Bashar Assad's
army was gearing towards using chemical weapons did not stop three of Israel's top leaders from travelling abroad – all at the same time.
While Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
and Defense Minister Ehud Barak
made an official visit to Europe, IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz left for a sensitive work visit to "a friendly state" on Monday, Yedioth Ahoronoth reported on Thursday.
Related stories:
Vice Prime Minister Moshe Yaalon is replacing Netanyahu during his absence, while Home Front Defense Minister Avi Dichter is acting for Barak. Gantz is being replaced by his deputy, Major General Yair Naveh.
Barak, Netanyahu with Czech PM Petr Necas (Photo: Reuters)
Sources within the army criticized the leaders' "irresponsible" behavior, noting they cannot recall a case in recent history when a prime minister, a defense minister and the IDF chief were all out of the country simultaneously.
Netanyahu's bureau dismissed the concerns, saying in a statement that the three are travelling on state business and are maintaining continuous contact with their replacements, "all of whom are very experienced."

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Tallahassee, FL - Republican legislators went to Tallahassee Tuesday with the goal of overriding a handful of vetoes issued by Gov. Charlie Crist last spring.
With very little debate, they have done exactly what they set out to do. Seven of nine bills vetoed by Crist during the regular session were overturned within a matter of minutes.
Two targeted vetoes originally planned for consideration in the special session were taken off the agenda under pressure from Governor-elect Rick Scott and other special interests. Legislators dropped the efforts to overturn vetoes of bills that would have reduced the governor's power over the Department of Management Services and that would have controlled worker's compensation costs to the state.
Two others were never included on today's list: the SB 6 teacher tenure package and a bill to require women to view an ultrasound before they can get an abortion. Both were very controversial and opposed by moderate Republicans.
Many of the vetoed bills which will now become law are technical in nature, but there is a much larger point that hasn't been lost on anyone.
Traditionally, Florida's newly elected legislators take their oaths and shake a few hands, but this year is different as Republicans now have a veto-proof majority.
By most accounts, House Speaker Dean Cannon is prepared to steamroll over the Democratic minority to get his party's agenda passed.
Cannon disagrees with that characterization.
"I extend a pledge of fairness to members of both parties, but please remember that obstructionism is not the same as dissent and personal attacks are not the same as meaningful debate," Cannon said.
But before the debate about future issues can get underway, Republicans wanted to take care of yesterday's business, including a list of bills vetoed by Crist. That list includes a $10-million grant for the University of Florida's Shands Hospital and a package of agricultural land tax breaks.
State. Rep. Rich Glorioso, R-Plant City, calls it vindication.
"I still don't understand why he vetoed all those bills," he said. "I had an amendment in one to help our strawberry farmers and other farmers with the freeze protection, giving them tax breaks if they're saving water, the problems we had with water last year, it's in one of those bills."
Still, Democrats like Rep. Rick Kriseman, D-St. Petersburg, call the override votes politically motivated. After all, Gov. Crist bucked his own party to run as an independent in his failed U.S. Senate bid. Kriseman said Republicans were out for payback.
"If it wasn't about Charlie Crist, then why aren't these issues being brought up during regular session, and if the argument is that these were too important for us to wait, we had a special session in July that these issues could have been brought up in," he said.
The vetoes weren't the only issues lawmakers took up. They also voted to delay mandatory septic tank inspections until July, and another vote will let Florida obtain federal money to pay people who have been waiting for a check under the state's energy-efficient air conditioner rebate program.


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Last day of wedding recaps, I promise!
Before our wedding, someone told me that Ryan and I would probably want to leave the reception early, but we ended up staying until nearly 1:30 in the morning! We were having so much fun dancing and visiting with our guests, we didn't even realize what time it was until we took off in our getaway checker cab…
Laurie Arons came up with the idea to tent the outside deck (and to drape it with charcoal gray fabric), to give us more room for the reception. Kathleen Deery created the loveliest lounge area for anyone who wanted a break from dancing, or who just wanted a place to sit while they chatted and munched on desserts.
Instead of take-home favors, we had Christmas crackers that our junior bridesmaid passed out after dinner. My mom made all of them, and filled them with paper crowns and little toys – people actually wore the crowns and played with the toys!
Crystal Monee Hall and Jazz Mafia kept us dancing for hours! I knew Crystal had an incredible voice, but when she sang Aretha Franklin's rendition of "You're All I Need to Get By" for our first dance, Ryan and I were both totally blown away. Our junior bridesmaid was a total rockstar – she stayed up until midnight dancing with us!
The guys smoked cigars on the front porch of the Presidio Social Club later in the evening – I loved seeing people from different parts of our lives spending time together!
Another detail that I always loved and wanted for our wedding was a vintage photo booth, and I'm so glad we rented one! We went with Magnolia Photo Booth, because they had all the charm of vintage, plus modern features (like the ability to completely take the booth apart and then re-build it on site, or the option for printing doubles). This was quite possibly the biggest hit of our wedding – there was a line to take photos all evening! Jill Sassa made a sweet guest book album for us (complete with photo corners), where guests could leave a photo along with a note.
When Ryan and I finally pulled ourselves away from the party, we hopped into the checker cab (who kindly waited for us an extra hour) and discovered one last surprise waiting for us, from planner Jenna Lam: a French wire basket filled with a split of champagne and two champagne coupes, a slice of wedding cake and treats from the dessert buffet, a bottle of Spotted Cow beer from Ryan's home state of Wisconsin (which you can't find in California), and our guest book photo album. I can think of no better way to end such a wonderful day than by sharing a glass of champagne and a piece of cake with my new husband, looking at all the fun photos and notes left by our friends and family.
Photos by Elizabeth Messina.
Kathleen Deery Design, Kiss the Groom (Elizabeth Messina), Laurie Arons Special Events, Magnolia Photo Booth and PS Paper are sponsors of Snippet & Ink.
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I've enjoyed every minute of your recaps! I adore this shot from outside the building. I have always had a thing for staring at windows streaming beautiful light out into the night. There's such a beautiful life energy that pours out. There are stories inside. Congratulations on your happy wedding.
Sarah Pittz /
I'm from New Glarus, Wisconsin and am trying to figure out how to get a LOT of Spotted Cow to my wedding in Georgia! Have to have it!
Julianne Smith /
So great! I loved reading all of your wedding posts!
LatteLove /
I was told the same thing about wanting to leave the reception early, but we stayed until the last of the guests left. It was sooo much fun!
Hannah /
really cute and fun! question: did you make the paper crowns or did you buy them?
elaine /
this wedding looked like so much fun I'm glad you had such a great time at your wedding!
Kirby {Colors of Honey} /
yeah for spotted cow! I'm pulling to get a keg of Leinenkugels for our MN wedding. have you had that before? Honey Weiss is my favorite. ever since moving to NYC I could never find it. I spot it once and a while at the Food Emporium and I literally screamed in the aisle! We are shutting down our reception around 11/11:30, because we have to be out of our venue by midnight. but I have a feeling we'll move the party to one of the local pubs in the area ;)
I do wish there were more posts about your wedding! xo
Louise /
This has been a total treat and a blast! I was married just over two years ago and am only beginning to gather photos and and other mementos for all the reasons you express throughout your wedding story here. Thank you very much for giving me courage to pull it together and for sharing so much of yours. (We also stayed at Cavallo, had pre-wedding shots there, and were married on the beach there in the cove…you brought me back there!) Most of all, I can so relate to every feeling you mention. Congratulations!
Michele /
I just got all teary reading about your vintage cab departure. All of your photos are beautiful and it's wonderful to see how happy you and husband were on your wedding day. You looked gorgeous, you were glowing! Congratulations again.
It's great to see you how much fun you had : )
Amy-Jo Tatum/Bride Chic /
Beautiful post!
Plum Pretty Sugar Loungerie /
Love all your recaps!
Sarah /
So I know this post is a few years old, but I'm just discovering it now and I love everything!!! Can you tell me about the curtain to your photobooth? I'd love to do something similar. Was there still a black background inside or did the cream fabric wrap all the way around?
Iris /
I am absolutely in love with your wedding! Was wondering if you remember the cap on the number of guests for a seated reception dinner at the presidio social club! Dying to know! Xxoo
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So as many of you may already know from my continuous rantings on Instagram and Twitter.. I recently had a bit of a makeover north of my neck... and I am not talking botox people.. Yes I have Keratined and Extesified (is that a real world) my hair..
Thus this post will be split into two hopefully informative and exciting parts..well at least for those of you that find hair dealings exciting..I know I do..
Part One..
The Brazilian Blow Out aka The Keratin Straightening Treatment courtesy of the beautiful Vered at the Vered Salon on Melrose... that's thewest of Fairfax portion of Melrose..
Alrighty.. here it is..
I AM IN LUST!!!! I AM IN LOVE.. In short I am in a full blown romance with my hair.
Do I miss my curls frizz hard to deal with hair?..
Only about never!
Do I love how easy the Brazilian Blowout AKA Keratin Treatment makes my life?..
only about ALL THE TIME!
What use to take me 2 hours ..wash..condition..blow dry and Flat ironing my hair (my goodness I am exhausted just thinking about it)... now takes about 25 minutes start to finish.
I arrived at the Vered Salon for my consultation having washed my hair the day before and letting it dry on it's own so Vered could see the exact mane she was dealing with..(note: My hair is very deceiving!) ..And remember I was coming off a previous Keratin treatment that washed out fairly quickly... I'm still not exactly sure why. Anyhow.. I arrived and Vered greeted me with big smile and not a worry about the task ahead. Super knowledgeable.. she presented me with two options.. I could go the formaldehyde free Organic KeraGreen Keratin Treatment or the stronger original Brazilian Blowout. Now I usually opt for an organic full life.. this time I opted for the stronger Brazilian..(simply because of the HairDreams extensions that were to happen a few days later) We decided we would go for the KeraGreen Natural Keratin Treatment on the next go round.. Which also works really well.
Note: apologies for the out of focus photo above.. it happens!
Anyhow...The process for the Brazilian Blowout goes a little something like this..
1.Wash the hair.
2. Apply the Brazilian Blowout Solution which is quite strong but Vered takes great measures to make sure that there is proper ventilation. There are fans blowing all over the place.
3. Blow dry the hair straight with the solution still on.
4. Flat iron the hair .. this is the most important part..this is where the solution fills, seals and smooths the cuticle of the hair.. making it straight.. (very different from a relaxer which breaks down the hair..)
5. Wash the hair once more and blow dry..
6. Then for the next few days don't clip, pin or ponytail your hair.. next time you wash.. BAM.. easy, shiny strong beautiful silky did I mention easy hair..
Honestly it's changed my life.
And the aftercare is quite simple..
When you wash your hair..make sure that you are cleansing with a sulfate, salt free shampoo and using a Keratin conditioner.. This will prolong your frizz free strands
Vered sent me home with the KeraGreen Shampoo and Conditioner.. AMAZING!! I've used it every time I wash and would probably still use it even if I did not have a Keratin Treatment.
All and all either way you go.. the application is the most important part and Vered is awesome. She will walk you through it and discuss all your options.. after all ... this hair care business is a very serious thing!
So if you are thinking of getting one..I say go for it.. just know that it washes out in a few months.. you will become addicted... in the best way of course.
Contact the Vered Salon and get that Holiday Hair going..
Blowouts + Keratin + Vered Salon .. I "Like"
Taye ;)
Vered Salon, LA
8252 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90046
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The following bills were heard in the Senate Appropriations Committee this Monday July 11, 2011:
AB 211: This bill would provide, for injuries that cause permanent partial disability and occur on or after January 1, 2012, for a supplemental job displacement benefit in the form of a voucher for up to $6,000 to cover various reeducation and skill enhancement expenses which would expire two years after the date the voucher is furnished to the employee or five years after the date of injury, whichever is later. This bill would exempt employers who make an offer of reemployment or continued employment from providing vouchers. This bill would require the Administrative Director of the Divisions of Workers' Compensation within the Department of Industrial Relations to adopt regulations implementing the program.
This bill was placed on the Suspense file.
AB 325: This bill would prohibit an employer from refusing to grant a request by any employee to take up to three days off for bereavement leave. The provisions of the bill would not apply to an employee who is covered by a valid collective bargaining agreement that provides for bereavement leave and other specified working conditions.
This bill passed the committee with a vote of 6-3.
AB 335: This bill would require the Administrative Director (AD) of the Division of Workers' Compensation, in consultation with the Commission on Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation to prescribe reasonable rules and regulations for serving workers' compensation claims notices on an employee. This bill would require the AD, in consultation with the commission, to make available on the Department of Industrial Relations' Internet Web site, and make available at district offices, informational material that describes the overall workers' compensation claims process.
This bill passed the committee with a vote of 8-0.
AB 584: This bill would require psychologists, for purposes of workers' compensation, to be licensed by California law. It would require physicians who authorize medical treatment, for purposes of workers' compensation utilization review, to be licensed by California law. It would also revise the Unemployment Insurance Code in order to provide that medical eligibility for state disability insurance benefits administered by the Employment Development Department may also be supported by a certificate of a health professional.
This bill was placed on the Suspense file.
AB 841: This bill authorizes the California Public Utilities Commission to require interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol service providers to collect and remit state universal surcharges on their California intrastate revenues.
This bill was passed the committee with a vote of 6-0.
AB 1136: This bill would require all general acute care hospitals to maintain a safe patient handling policy and provide trained lift teams or other support staff trained in safe lifting techniques. The bill would also require employers to adopt a patient protection and health care worker back and musculoskeletal injury prevention plan as part of the injury and illness prevention programs required by existing state regulations.
This bill was placed on the Suspense file.
The Assembly Appropriations met this past Wednesday and heard the following bill:
SB 711 (Committee on Insurance): This bill would extend the time for bonds to be issued on behalf of the California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA) to pay claims of insolvent workers compensation insurers from January 1, 2013, to January 1, 2023, and makes clarifications regarding SB 1408 (Committee on Insurance; Chapter 334, Statutes of 2010) as it pertains to the California Life and Health Insurance Guarantee Association.
SB 711 passed the committee with a vote of 16-0.


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Hey everyone,
I've got a problem. A neighbor down the street was having a yard sale this weekend. The spouse was walking the dog, and came back saying that there were bikes at the sale. So, I walked down to see what was up.
One bike was a women's Huffy MTB, the next was a women's Schwinn Suburban, and the next was a men's Trek road bike that looked like it was from the 1980s or early 90s. She was asking giveaway prices cause they were taking up space and her kids had long ago moved out. The Schwinn looked to be in the best condition with dry-rotted tires. The Trek looked ok, but needed new hoods on the brake levers. Both would have needed some work to be good riders, such as clean and lube, new tubes/tires, cables, etc. A general clean up would have helped as well.
What kept me from dashing to the nearest ATM was a couple of things. The Schwinn was a ladies, and I wouldn't ride it. Nor was my wife interested as she already has a nearly new bike. The Trek looked like it had been a classy bike, made in USA and all that, but it's a bit too small for me. The thought of buying them to flip them crossed my mind, but the classic market around here isn't huge, and I might end up taking a loss. Old Schwinns are neat bikes, and Treks like that aren't seen every day, which makes them both tempting.
AFAIK, the Schwinn is still down there, and the others might be. I just can't see them from the road. My question is, what would you have done if you were in my shoes and wanted the bikes, but at the same time knew that they might not be useful? My apologies if this seems a bit strange.


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WASHINGTON (AP) - Trail mix. Potato chips. And now gum.
With a growing number of foods boasting added caffeine for an energy boost, the Food and Drug Administration says it's time to investigate their safety.
The FDA's new look at added caffeine and its effects on children and adolescents is in response to a caffeinated gum introduced this week by Wrigley. Called Alert Energy Gum, it promises "The right energy, right now." The agency is already investigating the safety of energy drinks and energy shots, prompted by consumer reports of illness and death.
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Michael Taylor, FDA's deputy commissioner of foods, said Monday that the only time FDA explicitly approved the added use of caffeine in a food or drink was in the 1950s for colas. The current proliferation of caffeine added to foods is "beyond anything FDA envisioned," Taylor said.
"It is disturbing," Taylor said. "We're concerned about whether they have been adequately evaluated."
Taylor said the agency will look at the potential impact these "new and easy sources" of caffeine will have on children's health and will take action if necessary. He said that he and other FDA officials have held meetings with some of the large food companies that have ventured into caffeinated products, including Mars Inc., of which Wrigley is a subsidiary.
Wrigley and other companies adding caffeine to their products have labeled them as for adult use only. A spokeswoman for Wrigley, Denise M. Young, said the company will work with FDA.
Food manufacturers have added caffeine to candy, nuts and other snack foods in recent years. Jelly Belly "Extreme Sport Beans," for example, have 50 mg of caffeine in each 100-calorie pack, while Arma Energy Snx markets trail mix, chips and other products that have caffeine.
Last November, the FDA said it had received 92 reports over four years that cited illnesses, hospitalizations and deaths after consumption of an energy shot marketed as 5-Hour Energy.
The FDA said it had also received reports that cited the highly caffeinated Monster Energy Drink in several deaths.


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U.S. Government Reconsiders Fish and Mercury Warnings
There's a squabble brewing in U.S. governmental agencies over the recommendations for fish consumption by children and pregnant women. The Food and Drug Administration wants to reconsider the government recommendation for expecting moms and children to limit their fish intake, due to harmful levels of mercury.
But now there's a proposal to encourage eating fish for its health benefits, and that has some folks with the Environmental Protection Agency challenging the validity of these new recommendations.
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Like movies? Who doesn't! With the Atlanta Film Festival right around the corner, we have a couple of must see films we recommend that you won't want to miss. Big Words and Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp will be screened during the fest, and we highly recommend you take the time out to see both. Click the titles below to purchase your tickets today, and take a look at a little background info on what you can expect. See you March 15-24th!
BIG WORDS tells the story of three friends, once members of a promising hip-hip group, now approaching their mid-30s, who struggle with regret, disappointment and change on Election Night 2008. Fifteen years after their break up, the trio once known as The DLP find themselves fielding the questions of Ben Shine, a young man interested in writing a book about his father, whose label Sonshine Records produced a DLP album that was never released. Former front man John, once known as "Big Words" for his poetic, lyrical style, is now an out of work IT guy who raps only to himself. We find him connecting with Annie, a beautiful aspiring singer, who draws John out of his shell. John's cousin James, once known as Jayvee da Mack, is now a successful book publicist who lives with his boyfriend Eddie in Brooklyn – far removed from the days when he was still in the closet and rapping about getting girls. Only The DLP's former DJ is still grinding, but these days DJ Malik, supported by his wife Bree, spends more time spinning old records than he does producing new beats. Ben's questions about the group, his father, and the album that was never released bring the guys together for the first time in years. At a party in Brooklyn on the night of Obama's election, John, James and Malik gather together not to make music, but to reckon with the past and dreams deferred.
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For the millions of readers who have been enthralled by Iceberg Slim's books, this film fleshes out the life and legacy of the man who pioneered a new kind of street-wise writing. And for newcomers to his world, it's a great place to start. Years in the making, the film includes archival footage of Slim along with interviews with his friends, colleagues, and famous admirers such as Chris Rock, Snoop Dogg, Quincy Jones and Ice-T. The story is enhanced with stylish pulp fiction iconography.


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Western Wisconsin Technical College accounting and finance students will again provide volunteer tax assistance for people with basic tax returns – particularly for those with low and limited income, students, individuals with disabilities, and elderly taxpayers.
Assistance will be available on Wednesdays between Feb. 8-April 5 (except March 15), from 4:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 116 of the WWTC Business Education Center, 405 N. 8th St. in La Crosse. Tax returns will be electronically filed and the service is free. Assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. - The Alabama men's basketball team fell to No. 3 Florida, 78-69, Saturday afternoon at the Stephen O'Connell Center in Gainesville, Fla. Senior guard Trevor Releford led the Crimson Tide with team-highs of 25 points, four assists, and four steals.
"I thought we did well, we played hard," head coach Anthony Grant said. "Florida was really good today as well, I give them credit, they made plays and I thought it was a really good game."
Alabama (9-14, 3-7 SEC) led by as much as seven in the first half at 28-21 after going on a 19-5 run, but went into the half tied at 36-36. UA shot 61 percent (14-of-23), including 71 percent (5-of-7) from behind the three-point line in the first half. Florida (21-2, 10-0 SEC) shot 65 percent (15-of-23), but only 20 percent (1-of-5) behind the three-point line.
Florida went on a 16-3 run to start the second, giving the Gators a 56-44 lead with 10:44 left. The lead fluctuated between 7 and 12 the rest of the second half. It was the first game this year that Alabama has lost while shooting over 50 percent (22-of-40).
"Alabama did a really good job in the game of putting us in some binds," Florida head coach Billy Donovan said. " We had to guard a lot of straight-line drives, hard drives and we fouled entirely too much in the second half. We put them to the free-throw line 19 times and had a really hard time defending them.
"I thought their scheme as far as how they attacked us was very, very good. Anthony (Grant) did a good job and I thought his staff did a tremendous job."
It was Releford's eighth 20-point game of the year and his 24th straight double-digit scoring game. With 1,702 career points, he has passed Bobby Lee Hurt (1982-85) and is now 10th all-time in Alabama history. He is also the 10th Tide player to score 1,700 points. He did it on 7-10 (70 percent) shooting from the floor and 4-6 (66 percent) from behind the three-point line while hitting all seven free-throws he took.
Junior guard Rodney Cooper led the Tide with seven points and a game-high six rebounds. Freshman forward Jimmie Taylor had six points on perfect shooting (3-of-3) and a team-high two blocks. All five Florida starters scored in double-digit, led by guard Scottie Wilbekin's 16.
Alabama returns home to face Mississippi Tuesday night at 8 p.m. The contest, which will be the first of two meetings between the two teams, will air on ESPNU.
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I've installed several lights and relocated switches and outlets. When ever I route wire down to an existing switch or outlet, I usually have to cut out a section of drywall near the switch or outlet to get the wire in which results to drywall patches. There's got to be a better way!. Is there a "trick of the trade" that would eliminate cutting into the drywall. Please respond..
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The easiest way for me, and the way I did my house was to tape the new wire to the old wire. You are then installing the new wire and removing the old wire at the same time. This can be done by pulling from the room to the attic or by pulling down from the attic to the room. Make sure it's secured well however or you'll be back to cutting a hole to find the wire or using a "fish tape". A "fish tape" is a stiff wire (available at any home supply store) the new wire connects to and "supposedly" will go directly down the wall to the receptable box. This works pretty well on an interior wall with no firebreaks or insulation, but, in my opinion, isn't worth a darn on an exterior wall. The tape trick works well though. I used the heavy duty packing tape.
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In November, voters in SeaTac approved a $15 minimum wage for airport-related work and now activists are taking that fight to Seattle. Seattle Times guest columnists debate the merits and downsides of raising the minimum wage.
A neighborhood business can't support a $15 minimum wage
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AT the risk of alienating my friends and employees, I'd like to weigh in against the rush to pass a $15 minimum-wage law.
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City leadership appears to favor it. Seattle Mayor Ed Murray and City Councilmember Kshama Sawant are already duking it out over which of them will lead the charge to raise wages. If either of them had ever run a small business, it's hard to believe they would support such a large and sudden increase.
No disrespect intended, but I don't think soldiers who have never served at the front can understand what it's like to be fired upon. For many of Seattle's small businesses, it's a battle just to stay alive.
Some argue the new law wouldn't affect businesses with fewer than 50 employees because those businesses would be exempt. But, if Fred Meyer, Home Depot and Starbucks are all paying $15 an hour, other businesses would be forced to follow suit if they want to compete for competent, capable employees.
Many jobs in Seattle today don't start at the state minimum wage of $9.32. It's more like $10 or $11. A wage jump from $9.32 to $15 would represent a 61 percent increase for entry-level employees.
To be fair, wages for all employees would have to increase by a commensurate amount. My business partner and I calculated that our margin would have to increase by 7 percentage points to cover the additional expense. That means the thingumajig you can now buy at our stores for $19.99 could cost $24.99 in the near future, which would also include higher payroll costs. Seattle's double tall lattes would cost more than $5, like they do in many places in Europe.
For the past 10 years, storefront retailers have been squeezed by unfair competition from Internet businesses and an unjust tax burden. While Congress dodges the issue of implementing a comprehensive sales tax on Internet sales, we continue to pay sales tax, property tax, business-and-occupation (B & O) tax and personal property taxes on machinery and equipment.
Commercial rents, like residential rents, are going up. Utilities are too. The cost of our employee health-care plan went up 40 percent this year. While Seattle businesses would be struggling to pay rising occupation costs plus $15 an hour to entry-level employees, other states would still have a minimum wage of $7.75.
Suddenly, moving jobs to South Dakota begins to look pretty good.
It's not that I don't believe workers deserve $15 an hour. I believe Seattle would be a better place when everyone is making a living wage and has access to affordable health care, sick leave and paid time off.
But I also believe it's time big corporations, like Boeing and Amazon.com, and wealthy individuals in this state shoulder a larger percentage of the taxes currently borne by small businesses and low- to middle-income people.
If Councilmember Sawant, the City Council and the mayor really want to help the working poor, they should implement rent control.
Sales on Cyber Monday jumped by 20 percent this year. Holiday sales at our stores remained flat.
If we have to increase prices by 20 percent to 30 percent to cover higher payroll costs, people would simply turn to the Internet to buy what they need. The result would kill jobs and further erode our local tax base.
Big retailers like Pottery Barn, Fred Meyer, Target and Home Depot would figure out ways to raise prices or simply invest in more self-serve checkstands. But your favorite neighborhood retail store, where an actual cashier or owner knows you by name, might soon be a thing of the past.
Judith Gille is the founder and co-owner of City People's Mercantile and Garden Store in Seattle and the author of "The View from Casa Chepitos: A Journey Beyond the Border."
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VERY Tuesday, hundreds ascend the steps of what once housed a neighborhood church. Today, Columbia City's Southside Commons provides a different form of sanctuary to the black men who gather there.
As president of the Seattle King-County NAACP, I attend these Career Bridge sessions each week to keep abreast of what's happening in the African-American community.
Within five minutes of speaking to the men, it's easy to spot the core of their sorrows. Some are college-educated and some are high-school dropouts; some are ex-felons and some are ministers; many are husbands, even more are fathers.
Yet, despite their many differences, all connect on one common issue: All are suffocating under the constraints of poverty.
African Americans throughout Washington state are suffering under the dual systems of oppression — racism and income inequality.
The recently released report, "America's Changing Economy: Searching for work that pays in the new low wage job market," by the Alliance for a Just Society looks at the past five decades. It shows that the March on Washington for Freedom and Jobs, which gave birth to the civil rights movement 50 years ago, remains unmet in bringing financial relief to African Americans living in poverty. Stagnant wages are not commensurate with worker productivity.
What is a living wage? The Alliance report defines it as the wage needed to meet the basic costs of housing, food, day care and other expenses. In Washington state, a living wage ranges from $16.04 per hour for a single individual to $19.89 per adult for a family of four with both parents working.
Competition for living-wage jobs is stiff — there are eight job-seekers for every opening paying a living wage for an individual; expect 22 job-seekers for every living-wage job opening that supports a family of four.
Contrary to the primary purpose of the March on Washington, employment opportunities that usher the working poor out of poverty do not exist. Up to 80 percent of job openings fail to pay a living wage. We must do better.
Today, the national average weekly salary is $292.51. Earnings, adjusted for inflation, are worse than what they were 50 years ago.
We know of the disparate unemployment rates for blacks, but what is often overlooked is the high number of blacks stuck in low-wage jobs. Two years into the recovery, the number of minimum-wage workers across the country increased by 17 percent for blacks, as compared with 5 percent for whites.
The NAACP recommends implementing public policies to establish a minimum wage, living wage and industry wage laws like SeaTac's $15-per-hour minimum wage for some businesses.
We want to establish community-benefit agreements with local-hire mandates like those supported by our partners at Got Green. The NAACP wants government to provide real oversight by requiring businesses to return government subsidies if promises about job creation are not kept, as seen in our current demands against retaining Seattle Tunnel Partners on the Alaskan Way Viaduct construction project.
The Seattle King-County NAACP wants jobs that provide dignity to its African-American workforce. Seattle needs real solutions. The black men piling into the Southside Commons looking for relief each week deserve better.
Gerald Hankerson is president of the Seattle King-County NAACP.
College graduates need the minimum wage to rise
Recent college grads are uniquely affected by minimum-wage laws. In addition to facing massive student debt and uncertain job prospects following school, recent grads are hit hard by Seattle's rising cost of living.
It's trying for recent grads who are unemployed and underemployed, holding jobs that typically do not require a bachelor's degree. The story of post-grad underemployment is hardly new or novel, but it is getting worse.
A 2014 study by the New York Federal Bank reveals 44 percent of recent college grads ages 22 to 27 are underemployed, compared to the steady 33 percent rate over the past two decades. The quality of such jobs has also declined, with many college graduates holding low-wage and part-time jobs.
I've held both, simultaneously. Last year, after graduating from the University of Washington with a bachelor's degree, I worked two part-time jobs, one at an ice cream shop and the other at a clothing store.
At the outset, it seemed like a tolerable, and even easygoing, summer, allowing me spare time to apply for full-time positions. But the reality of living independently off two low-paying service jobs was exasperating, complicated by with carpal tunnel syndrome, declined debit cards and anxiety attack after anxiety attack.
In the meantime, I applied for full-time jobs, part-time jobs and internships. I had already completed five unpaid internships before finishing school. While automatically generated rejection letters flooded my inbox, I did receive potential opportunities at two highly regarded companies in Seattle: a six-month full-time unpaid internship (with the promise of future employment) at a media company and a full-time retail position with a starting wage of $12 per hour.
My economic situation prevented me from taking either, as making it to the next step in a career is difficult when you're also trying to make it to the next day.
I ended up moving to New York because the career prospects in my field are stronger. I'm now working a part-time unpaid internship and a part-time retail job to stay afloat as I continue to pursue a paid journalism position. I don't know how much longer I can stay in New York chasing my passion, living on food stamps and convincing myself it's all eventually going to pay off.
Economic mobilization requires time and money. Many recent college grads holding customer-service jobs struggle for both under Washington's current minimum wage of $9.32 per hour.
Without capital, recent grads have limited ability to make crucial, critical decisions for their futures. Low wages inhibit entrepreneurship. They discourage career changes and limit relocation options for nonlocal career opportunities. Low wages also make it costly to pursue additional real-world experience through unpaid internships, which are unfortunately increasingly the norm today.
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray's executive order to raise wages for all city employees to $15 per hour is a step in the right direction, but it's not enough. Councilmember Kshama Sawant's grass roots campaign for $15 per hour for all workers to receive a living wage is a long awaited sign of hope.
The $9.32-per-hour minimum wage does little for recent grads hoping to work and live in Seattle. It's not enough money for a person juggling a 40-hour week between two part-time jobs in the service industry to make it. It's not even enough for a person who qualifies for public assistance. It's especially not enough for recent graduates treading rough post-recession waters.
Sandi Halimuddin is an editorial assistant at World Policy Journal in New York and a former intern at The Seattle Times. On Twitter @sandihalimuddin


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Dr. Acevedo completed a Residency inInternal Medicine at University of Medicine/Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey, followed by a Fellowship inHematology and Oncology at University of Medicine/Robert Wood Johnson in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Dr. Acevedo specializes in oncology at Oak Hill Hospital, and is a practicing oncologist withFlorida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute in Inverness, Florida.
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Hugh's rocky romanceHugh Grant and Jemima Khan's romance is on the rocks, it has been revealed.
The couple - who have been dating for two years - have reportedly had a string of blazing rows about the British actor's lack of commitment.
Socialite Jemima - once married to cricketing ace Imran Khan - reportedly called Hugh and sobbed: "I can't go on living like this."
A source told Britain's News of the World newspaper: "It's very sad. They are apart and this really looks as if it could be the end.
"Jemima's had enough of Hugh not committing."
The insider added: "They've been having huge rows and Hugh doesn't have a clue that he's pushing her away. This has been a long-running problem."
Sources say Jemima is also worried about her lover's closeness to ex-flame Liz Hurley, particularly after she spotted the actress jokingly sucking Hugh's finger at a party.
The source revealed: "Jemima doesn't like his close relationship with Liz and sucking Hugh's finger was just too much."
But friends have said the couple are determined to save their troubled relationship.
One told Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper: "It's ailing but it isn't dead in the water yet.
"Neither has fallen out of love, so it's a matter of working on it."
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I'm having trouble with my ASP.NET MVC 3 application. I have 2 propertiesin my model whereby I only want 1 of them required in my view based on whichever one is empty. So for example, if I enter a phone number then email is no longer required and vice versa, but if I leave both empty, then either 1 should be required, below is my model:
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Would I need to create a custom attribute to validate my model and if so, how would I achieve this?


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U.S. Army Sgt. Colton Hurley, an infantry team leader with the 82nd Airborne Division's 1st Brigade Combat Team, patrols through the streets of Muqor, June 27, 2012, Ghazni province, Afghanistan. Hurley serves with Company B, 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment.
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After Garfield Avenue fight, Elkhart Police consider launching internal affairs investigation
The Elkhart Police Department is reviewing officers' behavior in the July 3 incident, but said it does not yet know if it will launch an official internal affairs investigation.
Officials within the Elkhart Police Department are considering whether to launch an internal affairs investigation in connection to a fight that broke out between a police officer and a citizen last week.
The investigation — should one be launched — will focus on a July 3 incident in which Reese T. Haithcox, 21, of Chicago, punched Cpl. Dustin Young at least 15 times in the face, fracturing his eye socket, as reported by court documents filed with Elkhart Superior Court 5. The fight happened on the 100 block of West Garfield Avenue and was initiated after police say Haithcox was standing in the middle of the street, obstructing traffic.
Cellphone video taken by a bystander shows several officers trying to control a crowd that gathered near where the fight happened. Both the police and residents shout profanities as officers demand that crowds move away from the scene.
After the fight, residents in the area say police swarmed the neighborhood for the rest of the Fourth of July weekend, harassing them and issuing tickets for minor infractions like jaywalking and riding a bicycle without a bell.
An official review can only be launched if a formal complaint is filed, according to Lt. Mike Sigsbee, the department's internal affairs investigator and public information officer. A citizen has not filed a complaint but Sigsbee said the administration is considering filing its own complaint.


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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- A person with knowledge of the negotiations says third baseman Brandon Inge has agreed to sign with the Oakland Athletics.
The deal is pending a physical and final paperwork, the person said Sunday, speaking on condition of anonymity because nothing had been finalized and the A's were yet to make a formal announcement.
Inge was released by the Tigers on Thursday after batting .100 (2 for 20) with one home run and two RBIs this season.
He fills a huge void at third, where the A's lost projected starter Scott Sizemore to a season-ending knee injury the first day of spring training. Oakland manager Bob Melvin has tried Josh Donaldson, Eric Sogard and Luke Hughes in the spot so far.
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Is the use of Social Media by repressive regimes, authoritarian governments or hate groups doing more than the value it brings to other, more positive and open users? Indeed I find it chilling to see the increasing and savvy use of social media, including micro blogging tools like Twitter, by many of these groups. There is - however - equal opportunity for governments, organizations and corporations to commit strategically to being good corporate citizens and to utilize social media to grow communities and take action in support of such positive initiatives.
IBM is undoubtedly an example of one such corporation that is truly focused on improving the world we live in through innovative leadership. See "IBM wants IT to make the world a better place"
In order to really drive such change for our world, IBM is working with Business Partners of all types to develop and deliver solutions that deliver value to clients and the world at large. Our Dynamic Infrastructure initiative is the keystone in this strategy, has been well received and is growing as a community in itself. Members of the IBM PartnerWorld Program who meet education requirements are invited to join the new IBM Business Partner Dynamic Infrastructure Community. Participation in this community fosters solution innovation and teaming to broaden business opportunities across the Dynamic Infrastructure landscape.
I welcome you to join the Community and begin participating today! Learn More.
Social Networking and Financial Success
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Much has been written regarding the value of using social networking as a personal and business tool. Most such reports or studies stop well short of stating a direct correlation between social engagement and tangible business results, ie revenue. The following study from Wetpaint and Altimeter Group, however, makes a brave implication - that there is a "...the most valuable brands in the world are experiencing a direct correlation between top financial performance and deep social media engagement".
The report contains plenty of valuable information including case studies, best practices, global brand engagement rankings and engagement participation by industry that makes it worthy of a read. As Social Networking continues to grow and morph into a common business practice, I suspect we'll be seeing more such reports from analysts and companies active in this space.
Regardless of your belief in such an implication, everyone involved in Social Networking has an opinion about the correlation between social media participation and business results. Have a read and let me know your thoughts.
Similarly, if you know of other reports, conflicting with or supporting such a thesis, I'd appreciate you sharing them here for all of us to debate.
Best regards and happy reading,
One Size Does NOT Fit All
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Last week I spent time at a Social Media Marketing Summit created by IBM for our Business Partners and our own subject matter experts. The Summit included participation by people in several geographies and within a few hours of discussion - I had more than confirmed the importance of local flavor in the design and use of any marketing strategy utilizing an On-Line Community or Social Networking. Although there are similarities across such strategies, it is recognition and adaptation to local differences that can determine the success or failure between them.
The perception and use of new technologies (blogs, forums, groups. podcast, etc.) varies widely by audience. In addition, challenges in one country or region may have little relevance to another. The examples are plenty. It's therefore critical to listen and understand as much about your target users/audience as possible prior to jumping into any on-line engagement with them. In addition to your own research, look to others for this information and then test it using surveys or polling of the target audience prior to making any big investments.
Poking around for just such incite I found the following blog which will focus on marketing and social media from a different region each week:
I hope you find this useful. Let me know if there is a particular growth market strategy or piece of incite you're looking for. I'll poke around post it here if I find it.
Social Network Marketing Spending to Increase in 2009 « Hiring The Internet
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Here is the URL for this bookmark: http://hiringtheinternet.com/2009/01/21/social-network-marketing-spending-to-increase-in-2009/
IMF Staff Country Reports in Full Text.
Here is the URL for this bookmark: http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/CAT/scr.cfm
IMF Country Reports
2009-StrategicGrowthandNewMarkets.pdf (application/pdf Object)
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Here is the URL for this bookmark: http://www.kpmg.co.th/Publications/audit/IM/2009-StrategicGrowthandNewMarkets.pdf
KPMG Growth Market Study
Innovation in disguise
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It's not necessarily the biggest R&D operation, the best funded venture capitalist idea nor the most technically advanced idea that produce new and creative ways to work smarter. In the Growth market of Brazil, for example, one Innovative solution came from a local car wash. As a result of competition within an informal and difficult to regulate industry in the region, DryWash began using a native Brazilian Wax, a waterless compound, to save them operating expense and generate a green alternative to traditional car wash methods.
This is an example of the type of green innovation that germinates within a competitive local industry and is now seeing significant international growth as a result. From a strategic perspective therefore, the opportunities within a given emerging or growth market are not limited to new sales alone, but may also include teaming with other partners in these markets to create innovative new processes, products and solutions. Got an emerging market strategy discussion point or question? Tap other Business Partners and IBM subject matter experts for by asking here.
Emerging Markets Outperform Developed Peers
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In a year that has brought more than its share of challenges to banks and countries alike, one trend is worthy of note - emerging markets have clearly outperformed their developed peers. By several accounts, emerging market stocks performed well over 10% better than those in developed countries. While this may not be the case forever, there are several possible reasons for this.
First, China is still growing at a consistent 7% "revised" annal GDP. Bolstered by a strong stimulous package and over 15% rise in the Shanghai Composite index in 2009, the dragon in turn can bolster other economies in Asia that rely on exports to China. Another factor is that many of the shorter term investors in growth markets have already pulled out, and those that remain are likely sticking it out. A third possible reason emerging markets are outperforming developeing ones is that cocearns regarding the global financial system are concentrated on so called Western banks which are more highly leveraged and cary more toxic assets than many banks in emerging markest.
For these reasons and more, emerging markets can offer a respectable opportunity for growth vis-a-vis developed markets, especially among those Business Partners willing to look at new markets and team with the right local partners in them.


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The Originals: 5 Things We Want to See in Season 2
If you're anything like us, you're already dying to see Season 2 of The Originals. Last night's finale managed to wrap many of the inaugural season's central plots up in one big, bloody bow, while weaving new characters and developments into this already-rich narrative. Basically, it was awesome and left us eager for more. Here are five things we want to see in the upcoming season.
The return of the baby
We know, we know. Baby Hope just left town in an elaborate fake death ruse, but as soon as Klaus promised the supernatural tyke that she would return to him, we started waiting for that moment. We're not talking the Season 2 premiere — that would probably be terrible and erase consequence in the same dangerous way The Vampire Diaries has taken to doing — but we would be open to seeing some Baby Mikaelson by the mid-season finale or sometime in the second half of the season. We'd also take a Rebekah/Baby Mikaelson spin-off. Possible titles: Rebekah's Hope or White Fences. Make it happen, CW.
A continuation of Hayley's larger role
We're still lamenting the loss of Rebekah as a main character (though slightly less so with that brilliant season finale ending), but we have to admit Hayley has been given much more to do in Bex's absence — and we hope to see that continue in Season 2. We're especially eager to see what her role in this show looks like now that the show can no longer fall back on the Klaus' Enemy Has Stolen the Mother of His Unborn Child plot device. Now that she's a hybrid herself, Hayley is even stronger than she already was and presumably eager to see her people (i.e. the werewolves) safe and away from the corrupting influence of Francesca.
An effective Vampire Diaries crossover
There's no doubt The Originals has proven itself as a spin-off able to stand apart from its source material — we'd actually go so far as to say it is currently playing a much better narrative game than TVD — but that doesn't mean we wouldn't be open to some cool crossovers. Crossovers are hard to do well, as evidenced by the lackluster use of TVD's Tyler on The Originals in Season 1. But these characters have recent history in Mystic Falls, strong connections to many of the characters there, and 22 episodes in a season. Maybe they could throw one of those episodes Mystic Falls' way?
Marcel and Klaus, buddies
How great was it to see Marcel and Klaus make amends in last night's episode? Very great is the answer to that question. We hope to see more of these two as teammates in Season 2 — not only because Joseph Morgan and Charles Michael Davis have enough collective on-screen charisma to power a third world country, but because the Marcel vs. Klaus dynamic was a well-worn one in Season 1. We want to see The Originals go in new directions in Season 2, and we're not sure if pitting these two characters against each other again is the way to do that — for now. Also, with Hope out of town, it will be fascinating to see how Klaus interacts with his other "child."
The Mikaelsons as underdogs
Don't get us wrong, we totally want the Mikaelsons to win, but The Originals is at its best when it manages to make us believe that the Mikaelsons and their interests are actually in danger -- not the easiest task when telling a story about a family of immortal vampires. We have a feeling the return of not one, but both of the Mikaelson parentals will go a long way to making this happen -- not to mention a long way to helping us understand more about how this family became so, so, so dysfunctional.
What do you want to see in Season 2 of The Originals? Share your suggestions in the comments below!


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I'm looking to introduce automated unit testing to a large body of existing Oracle PL/SQL functions, procedures, and types. I would like to use an existing framework that is conceptually as close as possible to JUnit. Free-as-in-beer is required. Apache 2 or similar open source license is a plus. The framework must work in Oracle 10 and 11. Anything that requires changes to the code being tested isn't an option. Active development and strong community support are desired.
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Dubbed the Studio Hybrid, this gracefully curved small form factor machine will run Intel's Pentium dual-core and Core 2 Duo processors, and support up to 4GB of RAM and up to 320GB of hard drive storage. You also get Gigabit Ethernet and optional wireless networking plus tons of functionality packed into a compact package, including HDMI and DVI ports, an 8-in-1 memory card reader, and a slot-loading 8X dual-layer DVD burner – it will offer a Blu-ray drive option for an extra $250 in August.
The price isn't too bad, either, starting at $499 without monitor and $689 with a 19-inch LCD. Though spec-wise you can probably get more bang for your buck opting for a typical budget-priced midtower PC, if you are looking for a space-saving media PC then the Studio Hybrid's sleek design holds plenty of appeal. It will come in a variety of colors and be available through retailers later this year.


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Recovery planning is a process to identify and facilitate
the implementation of priority actions to ensure the
survival and recovery of species and ecosystems at risk.
The goal of recovery planning is to help arrest or reverse
the decline of a species, and/or reduce or remove the
threats to its long-term persistence in the wild. Recovery
of a species can range from maintenance of current population
size and distribution (survival) to fully restoring
the species as a viable, self-sustaining population
Recovery planning is generally accomplished through
a two stage process: 1. development of a recovery strategy;
and in some cases, 2. development of one or more action
Recovery Planning Documents (table)
Under the Accord for the Protection of Species at Risk in Canada,
and the Canada-British Columbia Agreement on Species at Risk
(PDF 1.46MB), the Government of British Columbia
has agreed to engage in recovery planning for species at risk in cooperation with the federal
Responsibility for recovery planning for a species or ecosystem at risk is generally assigned
to the agency with legal responsibility for management of a particular species or ecosystem and/or
its habitat. Table 1 indicates how responsibility for recovery planning in British Columbia is
typically determined.
Table 1: Agencies responsible for recovery planning in British
When a federal agency is lead for recovery planning for a species in
British Columbia, the recovery strategy is posted on the federal
Species at Risk Act (SARA) public registry. This may include recovery strategies co-led by the province.
When the Province
of British Columbia is the lead, strategies are posted on the Recovery Planning Deocuments Table. webpage. These
strategies will be available for adoption by the federal
government and for subsequent posting on the SARA public registry.
A recovery strategy is a strategic, science-based document
that provides advice to government and others on whether
recovery is biologically feasible, and if so, what is
required to achieve recovery. A recovery strategy outlines
what is and what is and is not known about a species
or ecosystem, identifies threats to the species or ecosystem,
and what should be done to mitigate those threats. Recovery
strategies set recovery goals and objectives, and recommend
approaches to recover the species or ecosystem.
Recovery strategies are usually prepared by a recovery
team, with members from agencies responsible for the
management of the species or ecosystem, experts from
other agencies, universities, conservation groups, aboriginal
groups, and stakeholder groups as appropriate.
The recovery strategy provides valuable information
on threats to the species and their recovery needs that
may be used by individuals, communities, land users,
and conservationists interested in species at risk recovery.
A management plan identifies a set of coordinated conservation activities and land use measures needed to ensure, at a minimum, that target does not become threatened or endangered. A management plan summarizes the best available science based information on biology and threats to inform the development of a management framework. Management plans set goals and objectives, and recommend approaches appropriate for species or ecosystem conservation.
In some cases, one or more action plan(s) will be developed
to define and guide implementation of the recovery strategy.
Action plans include more detailed information about
what needs to be done to meet the goals and objectives
of the recovery strategy.
The British Columbia Guide to Recovery Planning for Species and Ecosystems contains information and direction on the recovery planning process for species and ecosystems in British Columbia. It is designed to inform interested parties who wish to understand the recovery process in B.C., and to provide direction and guidance to provincial recovery and management teams working towards species or ecosystem management and recovery. This document contains specific guidance and templates outlining the process and requirements for forming and maintaining a recovery team, as well as preparing and publishing recovery documents.
Download main document: British Columbia Guide to Recovery Planning for Species and Ecosystems v.1.0 (PDF 389KB) includes:
Chapter 1. Introduction to Recovery Planning
Chapter 2. Initiating a Recovery Planning Process
Chapter 3. Drafting a B.C.-led Recovery Document
Chapter 4. Reviewing and Publishing a Recovery Document
Chapter 5. Implementing a Recovery Plan
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Defense Tops Offense in Spring Game, 28-24
Final outcome comes down to game's last play.
Forbes Chats as Spring Ball Enters Final Week
Check out our Q&A with Cal's junior linebacker.
Scrimmage Completes Third Week of Spring Ball
Spring game now just one week away next Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
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Wide receiver/tight end has big day Friday in Berkeley on diamond and gridiron.
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BISHOP O'DOWD HS: Played in the U.S. Semper Fidelis All-American Game and recorded six tackles, and also participated in the International Bowl against a group of international players following a 2011 prep season ... won several honors as a 2011 senior highlighted by a first-team Division III All-State selection (MaxPreps) as well as a third-team All-State pick (ESPN High School California) ... recorded 153 tackles, 1.0 sack, one interception, three passes defended, one fumble recovery on defense as a senior, while adding 78 rushes for 453 yards and six TDs as well as eight receptions for 48 yards ... other honors in his senior season included All-Region (PrepStar, Superprep), All-Metro (San Francisco Chronicle), All-Area (Contra Costa Times) and All-Hayward Area Athletic League selections, while he was also on the Butkus Award watch list ... had a strong 2010 junior season in which he recorded 116 tackles, 14.0 tackles for loss, four passes defended and one fumble recovery on defense to earn HAAL Defensive Player of the Year honors, as well as All-State Underclassman, All-North Coast Section and All-HAAL selections ... added nine rushes for 45 yards and 10 receptions for 95 yards and a touchdown in his junior campaign ... had 52 tackles and interception on defense as a 2009 sophomore, while chipping in with seven receptions for 47 yards and four rushes for 20 yards on offense ... posted 68 tackles and two fumble recoveries as a 2008 freshman ... his last two prep teams both advanced to the second round of the North Coast Section playoffs, combined for a 19-5 overall record (10-2 in 2010; 9-3 in 2011) and a 14-0 HAAL mark that produced back-to-back league titles ... earned several academic honors as a prep as he was a two-time North Coast Section Scholar Athlete, picked up HAAL All-Academic team selections, is a California Scholarship Federation Life Member, was named one of three National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame Outstanding Scholar Athletes from Alameda County ... ranked as the nation's No. 38 inside linebacker recruit by Rivals, while 247Sports had him No. 73 nationally at the position ... Scout ranked him as a middle linebacker at No. 79 nationally, while ESPN gave him a No. 109 ranking as an outside linebacker ... checked in as the state of California's No. 90 overall recruit by Rivals, while ESPN listed him at No. 137 and 247Sports at No. 191, while SuperPrep had him at No. 139 in California/Hawaii/Nevada ... three-star recruit according to ESPN, MaxPreps and Rivals, while Scout and 247Sports gave him two stars each ... MaxPreps said "Hardy proves that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Not quite as big as his dad, but just as instinctive, quick and athletic. He shows good awareness and his coach calls him a difference maker with his playmaking ability."
PERSONAL: Full name is Hardy William Lindsay Nickerson ... born January 5, 1994 ... parents are Hardy Otto Nickerson and Amy Nickerson, both Cal alums ... father played for 16 seasons in the NFL, earning four All-Pro and five Pro Bowl selections, and is a member of the Cal Athletic Hall of Fame ... coached by his father during his final two seasons at Bishop O'Dowd High School ... has a twin sister that attends Cal ... played his first football game at the age of eight at Lambeau Field as a member of a Green Bay Pop Warner team ... attended eight different schools from kindergarten through his senior year of high school due to his father's NFL career ... ambidextrous as he plays sports and throws with his right hand, but writes with his left ... major is undeclared.
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ZF-12214: Zend_Cache_Backend_File - improve error messages for cache_dir
When Zend_Cache_Backend_File can't use specified directory, it throws an exception with message "cache_dir must be a directory". I think it would be much better if it said, which path is not directory. (Just try to Google "cache_dir must be a directory").
Attached patch changes that behaviour - the message is now ??"Message: cache_dir "./tmp/" must be a directory"??
Fixed in SVN r24844.


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Fifty Shades author E.L. James
Monday, September 24, 2012 6:35 PM
September 24, 2012 - Fifty Shades trilogy author E.L. James, far right, posing with Heathman beefeater, Donta Tanner, visited the hotel Monday afternoon. The Heathman was referenced on several occasions in her popular books, even though James had never been there prior to writing the novels. James signed books in their library. Beth Nakamura/The Oregonian
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Home and Garden briefs for June 12
• 9:30 a.m. June 19: Special Access Tour
• 9:30 a.m. June 25: Home Owner Association Tour
• 10:30 a.m. June 25: Garden Tour
• 1 p.m. June 25: Toss the Turf; $30
• 5 p.m. June 29: Evening in the Garden: H20 Art Talks; $12
Native plant garden: Anthropology students at Cal State San Marcos have teamed with the San Diego Archaeological Center to create a native plant garden, which highlights ethnobotany, conservation and sustainable design. The center is at 16666 San Pasqual Valley Road in Escondido. Go to www.sandiegoarchaeology.org or call 760-291-0370; the center is closed Sundays and Mondays.
ReStore offers building supplies: ReStore is a discount building supplies store run by San Diego Habitat for Humanity. The store stocks granite, plants, door hinges, lighting, bathtubs, appliances, cabinets and more at 10222 San Diego Mission Road in San Diego. Sales from the store help fund projects for Habitat for Humanity; in the past year, sales have helped to build four homes. Donations accepted; go to www.sdhfh.org/restore.php (also find information about volunteering at the store). ReStore is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays; 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays; and closed Sundays.
Helpline available: The Water Conservation Garden's Water Smart Pipeline answers questions on how to garden in the water shortage. Gardening expert Nan Sterman will answer calls and return messages from 8:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays. E-mail email@example.com or call 866-962-7021.
Less guesswork: The Water Conservation Garden in San Diego is offering a full-color plant list with photos called "Nifty 50: Plants for Water Smart Landscapes," that shows gardeners an easy way to select drought-tolerant plants. Each listed plant is noninvasive, easy to maintain and drought-tolerant. Free copies available at the garden, or visit www.thegarden.org.
Smoke alarms installed: The Burn Institute is offering free smoke alarm installations to qualified seniors in San Diego County. Seniors must be 55 or older, own their own homes and live in San Diego County to qualify for the ongoing program. E-mail firstname.lastname@example.com or call 858-541-2277, ext. 13, to make an appointment. Go to burninstitute.org.
Water-efficient garden open: Oasis Water Efficient Garden, which offers wholesale and retail sales, is open at 10816 Reidy Canyon Trail in Escondido, next to Fentiman Farms. The garden specializes in cactuses and succulents, as well as other drought-tolerant materials. Oasis is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays; go to www.oasis-plants.com or call 760-744-8191, ext. 3550.


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Short Takes...on Analytics
In this blog, our Deloitte Analytics leaders share their reflections and insights on leveraging analytics to improve operations and drive smarter decisions.
Deloitte Analytics: Banking
Plenty of banks are gearing up for their next big analytics push, propelled by a load of data and new, sophisticated tools and technologies.
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Make sure to check out this gallery throughout the day, because it will be updated with some of the hottest photos of celebrity sightings and red carpet pics as they come in!
Ian Thorpe, former Olympic Games champion from Australia commentates for the BBC while at the Swimming finals during the London Olympics 2012 at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park in London, while Jennifer Lopez performs at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Jessica Chastain and James McAvoy are on the set of The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby, currently filming in New York City, and Olivia Munn and her boyfriend Joel Kinnaman catch a flight at the JFK Airport in New York City.
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WWTC Wood Tech students raffle hand-made clocks
Published on Monday, February 21, 2005
LA CROSSE, Wis. - Western Wisconsin Technical College's Wood Tech Program students are holding a unique annual fundraising raffle with prizes that include clocks, many of which were created in the classroom. Throughout the years, the students have built clocks in many different and distinctive styles including some that run backward or tell military time. A step-away from the student's usual cabinetry curriculum, building the grand prize grandfather clock allows them to use their creative talents.
"There is more detail in the grandfather clock then in general cabinetry," states Terry Schaefer, Wood Tech instructor. "The clocks that the students build are more of a high-end piece of furniture then just a clock." While students design and build most of the clocks from scratch, some are created from clock kits and include movement pieces from clock supply sources.
Prizes in this year's raffle include the grandfather clock, as well as a mantel clock, several "mystery" clocks, a walnut slab clock, and a "timeless" autographed copy of "Catcher in the Wry," baseball player Bob Uecker's 1988 autobiography. Another raffle item, the Milton "Burl" clock, gets its name from the wood used to make it - cherry burl - and illustrates the unique names that the clocks receive each year.
Ansel Harem, a retired Wood Tech Program instructor and skilled grandfather clock maker, started the raffle as a fundraiser in 1985. The students were using other fundraisers like selling popcorn, washing cars, and running bingo games, but the most successful was the grandfather clock raffle; it remains as the only fundraiser for the Wood Tech Program students.
Last year the raffle raised over $3,000, which was used to send Wood Tech students involved in the Skills USA Club to state and national competitions. Twelve WWTC students went to state and one to national competition. Schaefer hopes this year's funds will send even more competitors in the area of cabinet making or carpentry to the state competition in April and fund students who earn a spot in the national competition in June. If WWTC students keep up their performances as in past competitions, the outlook is good - WWTC students have been winners in state, national or both competitions for the past 10 years.
Raffle tickets are available to the public and can be purchased for $1 each or six for $5 from the Wood Tech department by calling 608-785-9435. The drawing will be held on Feb. 28 and winners will be notified by phone.
For more information about WWTC programs and services, please call 608-785-9200 or visit the WWTC Web site at wwtc.edu.