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Sometimes change is a good thing, but a recent modification in the downtown Halifax development approvals process evokes uncertainty. Prior to the city's amalgamation in 1996, all of council dealt with the issue of building developments and approvals--although a planning advisory committee provided advice. With the amalgamation came the idea that there would be area councils, whose responsibility it would be to look at and approve or disapprove development proposals. Until recently, the process involved the submittal of an application, followed by reviews by planning staff to ensure the proposal abides by the rules of the existing regional plan, outlined in 1978. A formal application was prepared by the planning staff and was submitted to the four councillors of the Peninsula Community Council (PCC) for final review.
According to Frank Palermo, Professor at Dalhousie University's School of Architecture and Planning, concern arose from inconsistencies in the choices made by the PCC, so pressure was exerted to make downtown development a region-wide concern. Two recent major issues marked a turning point for such changes: the Brewery Market and the Midtown Tavern developments. After public concern arose on the decision to approve the Midtown project and dismiss the Brewery project, it became clear that the downtown development was too important to leave the decision-making to such a small group of people. What happens in the centre of the city inevitably affects the entire region. The eventuality of this idea was that all of council was to take part in the decision-making of downtown development--23 regional councillors and the mayor. Palermo states that this change has resulted in several people being involved who have very little connection to the downtown core. "Many of these people represent small communities and rural areas. Now they make decisions for the well-being of the downtown core, when their contact and knowledge is likely minimal. It is a questionable move. To what degree should a politician decide on this issue?"
Jim Donovan and Angus Schaffenburg, senior planners for the Halifax Regional Municipality, suggest that the change is a positive one. Donovan maintains that council's commitment to downtown economic development is good for the whole region. Schaffenburg clarifies that regardless of whether it is the community council or the regional councils who make decisions concerning development agreements, they still must do so according to planning strategy as well as consulting with the Heritage Advisory Committee and the District 12 Planning Advisory Committee, which includes Spring Garden Road, the Central Business District and waterfront areas. According to Donovan and Schaffenburg, the flashpoint on the Brewery Market was the 27-storey high-rise element which dwarfed the adjacent heritage properties. "We thought it was out of scale. The council decided to uphold the staff recommendation, and refuse to hold a public hearing. They have a right to do that. The applicants objected, of course. How can a significant project like this not even get a public hearing? Secondly, why would a community council get to decide on such an important matter?" Apparently, the same thing happened with the Midtown Tavern project. "We had concerns of a similar nature; the building was out of scale with the surrounding area and out of sync with the existing plan. Council decided to hold a public hearing on that project, since it caught a lot of criticism on the brewery project. It ended up being a public hearing where they heard a lot of positive feedback on the project. As a result they chose to approve the project."
The most controversial news in potential downtown developments is Hariri Pontarini Architects' "twisting" multi-use proposal on the site of the old Tex-Park. Although the city didn't give the final verdict on the project's approval, it seems as though the developers and architects have gracefully dodged enough bullets. Donovan explains: "It's not in the same context. It's in the middle of the Central Business District, and the nearest heritage building is across the street. The site doesn't have the same sensitivities. The building is not in a view plane, which allows for its height to matter less. It is more a concern with street-level development. What impact will it create in terms of wind and shadows? We at the planning department don't necessarily take a look at aesthetics. The glass towers or whatever it might be, is not something that we comment strongly on. It is more a subjective thing."
In 1972, Halifax City Council approved the City's three major planning objectives: to preserve and enhance the historic character of downtown Halifax; to enhance vistas and to preserve views from the Citadel Hill to the waterfront; and to stimulate the maximum intensity of use and development of the central area of Halifax.
In 1974, the City adopted the concept of view planes followed by the municipal plan in 1978, which contained detailed objectives for the central business district (CBD) and the waterfront area. In 1986, the City implemented building height restrictions in the area of the Citadel and Parade Square, which require that clear and unimpeded panoramic view planes be maintained from the perspective of an average-height person. The objective is to keep the view free of any new building development in order to preserve the skyline just as it was in years past. The next thing that was adopted was a plan for the Spring Garden Road area in 1987.
The '60s produced urban renewal schemes such as Scotia Square, one of the first of many megastructures which attempted to draw life into the downtown core by providing an enormous influx of corporate, retail and commercial space in a sheltered indoor environment. In the late '70s came the Maritime Centre, a classic folly which proved to be a catalyst for more stringent control and rules on downtown development. According to Donovan, the building was all about economics and placing the building on the site, given restraints such as view planes. However, it didn't take into consideration its urban impact. The '70s also gave the city the Historic Properties which almost single-handedly revitalized the Lower Water Street area. As longtime tenants of the Historic Properties, the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design is often credited with the renewal of the downtown core. Of course, the '70s also gave birth to the bank towers, which made Halifax the corporate centre of Atlantic Canada. With the towers came retail growth and increased density.
The evolving harbour and its ability to accommodate the super panamax-sized container ships have played fundamental roles in the development of the downtown core. Halifax is constantly faced with competing demands with respect to land on the harbourfront. Its attractive mixed-use working harbour full of shipping, ferry and recreational activities instills a sense of pride in Haligonians. Consequently, there is a lot of demand for harbour land to construct mixed-use developments. The City claims that it is in the middle of developing land-use policies for the waterfront to ensure that all competing interests are satisfied.
The focus right now is on the Waterfront Development Corporation land in downtown Halifax. There is interest in working with them and the Port Authority on Piers 21 and 22. The Port Authority has an interest in the industrial activities of the city, but also has some lands which are surplus to those needs. According to Donovan, the WDC are looking to the cruise-line industry and other portals for tourism which could complement commercial and residential development.
Ultimately, it seems, Halifax's progression is weighed down by its conservative decision-makers. Luckily, it was the developers who gained enough confidence to put a project like the Tex-Park proposal forward, even if only to test the conservative waters. Both Schaffenburg and Donovan state that they hope to see some of Halifax's local talent like Niall Savage and Talbot Sweetapple make a bigger mark on the downtown core. The real issue is not having any clear and simple vision for the city. Perhaps the view-plane diagram is the vision. At least, that is the only thing that is presently clear apart from the simplistic refrain of "we want development, it has to be appropriate, it has to be nice, and it should reinforce the quality and the heritage of the city."
Omar Gandhi is a recent graduate of Dalhousie University's School of Architecture.
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After some much-needed downtime it's time to once agian offer some tidbits from Angels camp, like this little item in the fourth inning on Wednesday
An inning after the Giants' Bengie Molina was unable to deliver on a hit-and run, brother Jose Molina turned the trick for the Angels by sending Howie Kendrick to third on a single up the middle. Then came the ultimate insult. Jose stole second base off Bengie and as the throw bounced away, Kendrick raced home with a steal of home. The odds seem good that one will be mentioned by Jose at dinner sometime soon.

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'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon': Prepare to get Sheen'd
It's official now: Ashton Kutcher has been hired to take over for Charlie Sheen on "Two and a Half Men," and he and co-stars Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones appeared together at CBS' upfront on Wednesday (May 18).
Not to be outdone, Sheen made his own announcement on Thursday night. If Kutcher is taking over for him, then he's going to take over for Kutcher as the mastermind of a prank show: Ladies and gentlemen, introducing "Sheen'd."
Jimmy Fallon broke out his grade-A impression of Sheen on Thursday's "Late Night" for the bit above, in which he imagines what a Sheen-led prank show would look like. It's not especially winning -- unless your idea of a great prank is flicking the lights on and off while standing in the doorway.
Fallon and his team are getting really, really good at using filmed pieces and other sketch comedy-style bits to add variety to "Late Night." We're sure he'll find more uses for his Sheen impression in the future.
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This is a spin-off of the All-Time Greatest Baseball Players thread.
As was suggested, let's start with pitchers. Choose only three pitchers you think fit in this category. Use whatever standards you'd like.
Mine (I went with three different eras, though Maddux and Santana do overlap of course):
1) Greg Maddux. A pitcher's pitcher. Amazing control. His cerebral game is unmatched. His numbers aren't as gaudy as some (though he's up there in wins and some other categories). If I had to choose one pitcher to start a franchise with, it'd be Maddux. Of course he's my generation so I'm biased here. He's a true pitcher: Able to get the job done despite not having the best "stuff".
2) Walter Johnson. Absolutely devastating in his time. I've only seen a documentary and read about him; however, his contemporaries' opinions and numbers register off the charts.
3) Johan Santana. I wanted to add a younger player. Santana, barring injury, should end up as one of the most dominating southpaws to ever play. Having watched him in Minnesota for years, I appreciate his awesome stuff. He's won many, many games virtually on his own, and will continute to do so.
(Honorable mention: Doc Gooden-in prime; Rube Waddell; Roger Clemens.)


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'Orphan Black' at Comic-Con 2014: What's coming in Season 3?Add to Favorites | Orphan Black
The cast and creators of "Orphan Black" treated fans to an extra special panel at Comic-Con 2014 on Friday (July 25). In fact, as uber-star Tatiana Maslany walked onstage she was greeted with the entire room giving her a standing ovation for a few minutes. It was amazing and totally deserved.
So without further ado, here's all the scoop they revealed about Season 3:
-- Is Ari Millen ready to do what Maslany does next season and play the male clones of Project Castor? "We've had a couple conversations and I know a little bit about who I am and where I'm going," Millen says. "Tat's an amazing actress and I know she'll be there to help me when I need it."
-- There were Donnie scenes in the Season 2 finale that had to be cut for time. They will be on the Season 2 DVD extras, and the scenes are about Donnie trying to get his monitor expenses from Rachel and blackmailing someone, so yeah, you definitely want to watch those.
-- There will be original material in the "Orphan Black" comic books that hasn't been shown on the TV series, so you definitely want to read those, Clone Club!
-- Will we see flashbacks to when Beth was still alive? "At some point, there is a definite chance that we will see that," executive producer John Fawcett says. "I think there is probably a twist on what happened with Beth that we don't know yet," executive producer Graeme Manson adds cryptically.
-- Will we see trans clone Tony again? The EP's aren't confirming or denying, but Fawcett did have this to say: "My favorite part of that was the super hot kiss [between Tony and Felix]," Fawcett says. "It was a little weird but super hot."
-- Fawcett and Manson revealed they want to introduce Alison's mother on the show.
-- Will we see Jesse, Helena's boyfriend, again? "It was one of our favorite moments of Season 2, getting a little romance for Helena," Manson says. "We love Patrick Adams, he's great. And she's still got that hat. He needs his hat back."
-- A fan made Maslany cry after sharing her story about how the show helped her build a relationship back up with her mother after her mother didn't accept her coming out of the closet. Gavaris thanked the fan for sharing her story and hopes the show can help others can see past someone's sexuality.
-- On their ridiculous and consistent snubbing from the Emmys: "We're at a point when television is extremely exciting," Maslany says diplomatically. "There are Oscar-winning actors leading TV series now. i feel very lucky being in the company of that."
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The 25-year-old man, whose stabbing by neo-Nazis sparked mass demonstrations across Sweden, has made a strong recovery in hospital and took to social media to thank supporters for campaigning against fascism. Showan Shattak, a well-known fan of Malmö football club, was stabbed in his native city on March 8th after attending a demonstration in support of International Women's Day. (…) News of the attack sparked revulsion across Sweden, in particular in Shattak's hometown of Malmö. A week after he was left fighting for his life more than 10,000 locals demonstrated against fascism, while similar rallies were held across the country. "Don't know what I would have done without all the help and sympathy that I and my family have received recently. The road is punctuated by massive solidarity greetings from friends, comrades, football fans and particularly MFF family.The heat in your action and anti-fascism gives me strength," he wrote on Facebook. Shattak was left in a coma after being set upon by a group of neo-Nazis in the popular Möllevångstorget area of the city. Swedish police arrested three men, with ties to The Party of the Swedes, in connection with the incident in a case that also involved Interpol.
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Watch Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman sing 'Amazing Grace' at Monash Children's HospitalAdd to Favorites | American Idol
Don't you love it when celebrities are out there doing random acts of kindness?
Such is the case with "American Idol" judge and country superstar Keith Urban and his wife, actress Nicole Kidman. The API reports that the above video is from over this past weekend when the couple stopped by the Monash Children's Hospital in Mebourne, in their native country of Australia, to visit patients and then give an impromptu performance of "Amazing Grace."
Who knew Nicole Kidman had such a pretty voice?
The API further reports that the last time the two sang together in public was at the 2010 G'Day USA gala, where the couple performed "Down Under" by Australian band Men at Work. Urban is expected to return for "American Idol" Season 14 and we say -- duet with Nicole!
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The East African Community (EAC) Council of Ministers should expedite the conclusion of the protocol establishing the Monetary Union, EAC Heads of State said yesterday.
Meeting at the 11th Extraordinary Summit of the EAC Heads of State in Arusha, Tanzania, the regional leaders said technical negotiations as well as legal issues should be expeditiously sorted to enable the signing of the protocol.
"The summit reiterated its earlier directive to the Council of Ministers to expedite negotiations and conclusion of the protocol on the establishment of the EAC Monetary Union with a view to signing the protocol at the 15th summit of the EAC Heads of State scheduled for November 2013," reads a communiqué issued at the end of the one-day meeting.
The Summit was attended by Presidents Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya, Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania, and Pierre Nkurunziza of Burundi, while Rwanda was represented by Prime Minister Pierre Damien Habumuremyi.
The leaders also directed that the roadmap to the conclusion of the protocol on the establishment of the East African Community Monetary Union will include holding the third meeting of the Sectoral Council on East African Monetary Union to finalise the technical negotiations; the extra-ordinary council of ministers to clear the draft protocol on the establishment of the Monetary Union and refer it to the Sectoral council on legal and judicial affairs for legal input. Before the Sectoral council on legal and judicial affairs clears the draft protocol.
Following the establishment of the EAC Customs Union in 2005, and the establishment of the East African Common Market, the next major stage in the East African integration process is the Monetary Union.
Speaking from Arusha ahead of yesterday's Summit, Rwanda's Minister for EAC Affairs Monique Mukaruliza said the issue of single currency, which has been outstanding, was in final stages of conclusion.
"The negotiations are over; there are just small issues that need to be sorted out by finance ministers before it's signed in November," she said.
Criticism of Monetary Union:
The protocol had been envisaged for signing last year.
The Monetary Union initiative has recently faced criticism from economic experts who argue that it will not be successful since the partner states were still depend on foreign aid to sustain their economies and there was imbalanced economic growth among members.
If achieved, the single currency will reduce the costs and risks of transacting business across national boundaries of EAC member states with a combined population of over 130 million.
Meanwhile, on extending jurisdiction of the East African Court of Justice to cover among others crimes against humanity, the Summit directed the Council of Ministers to expedite finalisation of the matter and report progress at the 15th ordinary summit scheduled in November.
The Heads of State also directed the EAC Secretary General to convene a meeting of ministers responsible for energy and finance, the attorneys general, heads of revenue authorities and chief executive officers of national oil and gas companies to share experiences and agree on best practices.
It further directed the secretariat to work with partner states and other relevant partners in developing capacity at the national and community level in the management of hydrocarbons.
New appointments:
At the same meeting, the Heads of State appointed Charles Jackson Kinyanjui Njoroge, from Kenya, as deputy secretary-general of the East African Community, replacing Dr. Julius Tangus Rotich, who has been in charge of political federation. The latter's term of service with the community ends on June 28, 2013.
They also appointed Justice Jean Bosco Butasi, from Burundi, as the new principal judge of the East African Court of Justice, replacing Justice Johnson Busingye (Rwanda), whose tenure of office ends on June 26.
The regional court also received more judges; Justice Liboire Nkurunziza, from Burundi, as judge (Appellate Division) and Justice Dr Faustin Ntezilyayo, from Rwanda, (First Instance Division) with effect from June 27.


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A slow food beer dinner in San Francsico and a dessert and beer to remember
By William Brand
Friday, August 29th, 2008 at 1:06 pm in Uncategorized.
There's a big weekend ahead in the food world in the San Francisco Bay Area. The occasion's the first-ever-in -America Slow Food expo, extravaganza. There were dinners all over the Bay Area last night, featuring the ideals of the slow food movement: food lovingly prepared, using local sources for all the hopefully organic ingredients.
Naturally, I chose the beer dinner: Beer Chef Bruce Paton's dinner at the Cathedral Hill Hotel in San Francisco, featuring Stone Brewing's beer and using locally sourced ingredients as Bruce always does in his dinners. The dinners have gotten increasingly sophisticated over the years, a mix of simple dishes and culinary expertise. You can see the menu here.
The turnout was small, about 50 people. Bruce explained that because Stone Brewing founder Greg Koch will be involved in the Slow Food expo at Fort Mason on Friday they had to schedule it on Thursday. Too bad. It was an excellent evening and Greg – looking more like a San Diego surfer dude than a brewery owner, short-cut, blond hair, great tan, long Guayabera-style black shirt – provided a running commentary about the beer.
- Stone Pale Ale (paired with hors d'oeuvres like this one in the photo at right – tomato soup in slim cocktail glasses with tiny cornbread cheese sandwiches. Greg talked a bit about the history of Stone Brewing. Stone Pale Ale was their first beer and remains one of their best-sellers. It's a beer I rarely try because I'm always chasing Stone's latest uber-beer.
Pale Ale's excellent, a tawny copper, malty nose, good mouthfeel and an American-style hoppy finish. It's a modest, drinkable beer.
Greg said Stone has three flagship beers, the Pale Ale, Stone IPA and Arrogant Bastard. All three are neck-to-neck in sales, he said.
- First course, scallops and Dungeness crab, caviar (yes, local, farm-raised) and watermelon gazpacho was paired with one of my favorite, new Stone beers – Stone Epic Ale 08.08.08. This is a Belgian -style golden ale, 8.5 percent. It's the seventh in an annual series of Stone, strong, bottle-conditioned beers meant to drink now or age. The first came out in February, 2002: 020202.
I asked Greg how this most excellent beer could improve in 10 years. "We"' have to wait and see," he said. No way; I'm drinking it now (and maybe putting one bottle away.
- Second course, Berkshire pork tenderloin and Bellwether Farms Pepato Cheese Ravioli in an ancho chile sauce was paired with Stone Ruination IPA. Berkshire is a breed of hogs that is ancient, at least 300 years old and about right for a slow food dinner, Bruce said.
Again, an excellent pairing. Greg Koch called it a "San Diego IPA." He said Russian River Brewing maestro Vinnie Cilurzo turned San Diego on its ear more than a decade ago when he released Blind Pig IPA from his first brewery, Blind Pig in Temecula.
Stone IPA recalls Blind Pig, he said. "It was our First Anniversary beer. The next year, we produced the same beer with double the hops. Our third anniversary beer had three times the hops and was 6.5 percent," he said.
Stone's fourth anniversary beer had even more hops, Greg said, and was 8.5 percent. "Stone Ruination IPA is a hybrid of our third and fourth year beers," he said. "We gave its name because of the ruinous effect it has on your palate."
- The best pairing of the night was Stone 12th Anniversaru Bitter Chocolate Oatmeal Stout paired with the dessert: Scharrffen Berger Chocolate Pudding Cake with creme Anglaise and a compote of Honey Crisp Farms Mariposa Plums. The plums were served in tiny cubes and a spoon of plums, a bit of sauce and morsel of cake paired with the dark, chocolate beer. Wowee! Very nice indeed. Gotta try this beer with chocolate.
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Cheddar and Cider Fondue
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Cheddar and Cider Fondue
I made this fondue with Natural & Kosher Cheddar and a crispy hard cider, but you could use any beer or even apple juice for the liquid. We really had fun with the dippers, fresh soft pretzels, green apples and blanched broccoli florets. I figure if we are going to eat a bowl of cheese at least we have to get our vegetables in.
- Prep Time : 10 min
- Cook Time : 10 min
- Ready Time : 20 min
- 1 cup hard cider or apple juice or beer
- 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
- 2 (8-oz) bags Natural & Kosher shredded cheddar
- 8 oz. Natural & Kosher Monterey Jack, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- Heat sparkling apple juice and chopped garlic.
- Slowly add the shredded cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese a 1/2 cup at a time, whisking with a fork until smooth.
- Blend in black pepper and Worcestershire sauce.
Serve with choice of dippers, I used Soft Pretzels, fingerling potatoes, apple cubes and mushrooms with this fondue.
Servings Per Recipe: 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 300
- Total Fat: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
- Sodium: 730mg
- Total Carbs: 7g
- Dietary Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 27g


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Retired Coroner P. Michael Murphy to Present CLE Seminar about Death Investigation Process
On Wednesday, July 29, 2015, from Noon to 1:00 p.m., the Clark County Bar Association (CCBA) will host a seminar for members of the bar and the supporting legal community in the mock trial courtroom at Depo International located at 703 South 9th Street in downtown Las Vegas.
The seminar "Medicolegal Death Investigations: The Role of the Coroner/Medical Examiner's Office" will feature retired coroner P. Michael Murphy as the speaker. Mr. Murphy will provide an overview of the death investigation process and answer your questions in an educational and entertaining manner while always being respectful of the process.
While Mr. Murphy is employed as a program manager for The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, he is retired as the Coroner for the Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner.
This seminar is designed to provide 1 General CLE Credit for Nevada attorneys. For more information about the topics to be covered in this seminar, please visit our CLE Seminars page…
To attend this event, please register ASAP using one of the following methods:
- Register online (via Constant Contact)
- Fax or mail PDF form to CCBA: CLE_Medicolegal-Death-Investigations-Role-of-Coroner-July29-2015
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Nevada Attorney John Aldrich to Present CLE Seminar about Getting Paid
On Thursday, July 16, 2015, from 1 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., the Clark County Bar Association (CCBA) will host a seminar for members of the bar and the supporting legal community in the mock trial courtroom at Depo International located at 703 South 9th Street in downtown Las Vegas.
The seminar "Getting Paid—from Engagement to Collection" will feature Nevada attorney John P. Aldrich as the speaker. Attendees will learn how to get paid for providing professional legal services.
Mr. Aldrich has significant experience in commercial litigation, plaintiff personal injury law, and insurance defense litigation, including complex litigation. His experience also includes appellate matters and criminal defense. Aldrich is the managing partner at the Aldrich Law Firm, Ltd.
This seminar is designed to provide 1 Ethics CLE Credit and 1 General CLE Credit for Nevada attorneys. For more information about the topics to be covered in this seminar, please visit our CLE Seminars page…
To attend this event, please register ASAP using one of the following methods:
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Areas of practice listings* are available for attorney members of the Clark County Bar Association (CCBA) in the following places:
- 1. CCBA Members Directory – On the CCBA's website at https://www.clarkcountybar.org/members/directory
- 2. The Law Guide – Printed in The Law Guide, a special publication of the Las Vegas Business Press. This listing will be made via area of practice in a special section of this year's publication. Note: The deadline is Friday, July 10, 2015 to register for the listing in the 2015 edition of The Law Guide.
To register for BOTH of these services, submit either a) a completed registration form LAW-GUIDE-2015-Sign-up-form (PDF) to the CCBA via fax at 702-387-7867 or b) an e-mail to Steph at with the following information:
- 1. Last name
- 2. First name
- 3. Phone # (including area code)
- 4. Nevada Bar #
- 5. Top 3 Areas of Practice (selected from the list below):
- Administrative & Agency Matters
- Antitrust & Trade Regulation
- Appellate Practice
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Aviation
- Banking Law
- Bankruptcy Law
- Business Litigation
- Child Welfare
- City/County/Local Government
- Civil Defense
- Civil Trial Advocacy
- Collection Law
- Common Interest Community, Homeowners Associations
- Constitutional Law
- Construction Law
- Consumer Claims & Protection
- Copyright & Trademark Law
- Corporate Finance & Securities Law
- Corporation & Business Law
- Creditor & Debtor Law
- Criminal & Traffic Law
- Domestic Relations & Family Law
- DUI Defense
- Education Law
- Elder Law
- Eminent Domain & Condemnation Law
- Employment Law
- Environmental Law
- Federal Indian Law
- Franchise & Distribution
- Gaming Law
- Government Relations
- Guardianship
- Health Care Law
- Immigration & Customs Law
- Insurance Law
- Intellectual Property
- International & Foreign Law
- Internet Law
- Job Discrimination & Civil Rights
- Juvenile Law
- Legal Malpractice
- Labor Law
- Land Use, Planning, Zoning
- Legal Malpractice
- Legislative Matters
- Medical Malpractice
- Medical Marijuana
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Military Law
- Mining Law
- Natural Resources
- Patents
- Pension, Profit Sharing & Employee Benefits
- Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Claims
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- Professional Malpractice
- Public Utility Matters
- Public Interest Law
- Real Estate Law
- Real Property Law
- Social Security Disability
- Special Education
- Sports & Entertainment Law
- State/Federal & Admin
- Taxation Law
- Transportation Law
- Travel & Entertainment Law
- Veterans Administration & Affairs
- Water Rights Law
- Wills, Estates, Estate Planning & Probate
- Workers' Compensation
Learn more about these CCBA member benefits at https://www.clarkcountybar.org/membership/membership-benefits/ or contact Steph Abbott at the Clark County Bar Association at 702) 333-2270.
*These offers are COMPLIMENTARY and EXCLUSIVE to attorney members of the Clark County Bar Association (CCBA). Complimentary listings are restricted to attorney members of the Clark County Bar Association who have paid their membership fees for the current year. Registration is required. The listing in The Law Guide will be made via area of practice in a special section of the publication and is limited to the first name, last name, phone # (including area code), Nevada Bar #, and three areas of practice (selected from the list below) of the CCBA attorney member who registers by the deadline. The deadline is Friday, July 10, 2015 to get listed in this year's edition of The Law Guide. The Law Guide is set for publication by the Las Vegas Business Press on September 14, 2015.| Tags: Areas of Practice, Bar Services, Membership benefits
July Luncheon to Feature Jon Ralston
On Thursday, July 23, 2015, the Clark County Bar Association (CCBA) will host a luncheon for members of the bar and the supporting legal community. This luncheon will be held from Noon to 1 p.m. at the Cili Restaurant at Bali Hai Golf Course, 5160 Las Vegas Blvd., So., Las Vegas 89119.
CCBA's July Luncheon will feature Jon Ralston as the featured speaker. Ralston is a political journalist and host of the TV program "Ralston Live." Ralston has been covering politics in Nevada for over 25 years. Ralston will share his thoughts on the 78th Session of the Nevada Legislature.
All members of the Clark County Bar and Nevada Bar are invited to attend.
To attend this event, please register BEFORE, Friday, July 17, 2015 using one of the following methods:
- Register online (via Constant Contact)
- Fax or mail registration form to CCBA. See PDF: CCBA-Luncheon-July-23-2015-reg-form
- Call CCBA at 702-387-6011 (8am-4pm, Monday-Friday)
For your entrée at this luncheon, please include a selection from these available choices: Chicken, Fish, or Vegetarian. Please note that the recipes are to be the chef's choice.
|Luncheon Sponsors
Professional Portrait Session at CCBA – June 17, 2015
On Wednesday, June 17, 2015, Nevada attorneys and their staff are invited to sit for a professional portrait at the CCBA's offices at 717 S. 8th Street, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89101. Get details…
Professional Portrait Session
DATE: Wednesday, June 17, 2015
TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.- Drop-ins are welcome!
LOCATION: Clark County Bar Association, 717 S. 8th Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Nevada attorneys and their staff are invited to sit for a professional portrait. The photographer plans to use a "green" screen, so that you may select from a variety background images. Please dress for success!
Portraits of CCBA's members will be published in the CCBA Members Directory at https://www.clarkcountybar.org/members/directory.
Portraits will be published by the Clark County Bar Association (CCBA) as needed in publications (print and web).
CCBA Members will be offered a special price (from the photographer) to purchase a copy of their portraits for their own publishing needs.
|Price to Purchase Your Portrait
|CCBA Members
|(1) Digital Image $79
|(1) Digital Image $99
|(2) Digital Images $99
|(2) Digital Images $129
|Payments to Portraits to You. Purchase includes High Res Images emailed to you by Portraits to You. Retouching included.
|Prices listed will only be available on the day of the portrait session at the CCBA.
Portraits to You is currently the preferred provider of portrait services to the Clark County Bar Association.
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Seminar for New Attorneys to Teach 12 "Things You Don't Know Can Hurt You"
UPDATE 6/16/2015: Depo International will provide lunch at this seminar.
On Thursday, June 25, 2015, from 2:00 to 4:15 pm, attorneys in Nevada are invited to attend a CLE seminar to learn how to avoid (at least 12) problems that can hurt a law practice.
The CLE seminar, "Things You Don't Know Can Hurt You – Here are Twelve of Them" will feature speakers Dennis L. Kennedy, Esq. from Bailey Kennedy, LLP and Prof. Jeffrey Stempel from the UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law. This seminar will cover 12 key topics of concern for Nevada lawyers—from new clients and conflict checks to fee sharing. This seminar will provide 2 Ethics CLE credits for Nevada attorneys.
This seminar will be held in the Mock Trial Courtroom at Depo International, located at 703 S. 8th St., Las Vegas, 89101.
This seminar is produced by the Michael Hughes, Esq., the Chair of the CCBA's New Lawyers Committee. The fee to attend this seminar will be waived for those people who are New Attorney Members and UNLV Boyd Law Student Members of the Clark County Bar Association.
Advance registration is required for all persons who plan to attend this seminar.
To attend this event, please register using one of the following methods:
- Register online (via Constant Contact)
- Fax or mail this form to CCBA: CLE-Things-You-Dont-Know-June-25-Reg-Form (.pdf)
- Call CCBA at 702-387-6011
CCBA's CLE programming is sponsored by Bank of Nevada & Depo International.
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NOTES: To guarantee seating, all reservations MUST be received at least 72 hours prior to the seminar. All reservations to CCBA events must be pre-paid. To receive a full refund for cancellations, a written request must be made to CCBA 72 hours prior to the event. Without prior registration, event walk-ins will be charged an extra $15 over the individual price.| Tags: CLE Seminar
Nevada Supreme Court to Create Statewide Commission to Study Creation and Administration of Guardianships
On June 8, 2015, an order was filed at the Supreme Court of Nevada in the matter of the creation of a commission to study the creation and administration of guardianships. See ADKT 0507. The order comes in response to a petition filed on May 21, 2015 by Supreme Court of Nevada Chief Justice James Hardesty, Eighth Judicial District Court Chief Judge David Barker and Second Judicial District Court Judge David Hardy. Id. The petition outlined concerns for the administration of guardianships in Nevada per statute. See NRS 159.
Per the order, Chief Justice James W. Hardesty will appoint and chair a commission of no more than 20 members who, per the petition, will include stakeholders in the public and private guardianship system.
The commission is expected "to study and make appropriate recommendations for statewide policies and procedures concerning the creation and administration of guardianships, including, but not limited to, the procedures used to provide notice and the evidence required to create guardianships, the training and appointment of guardians, the protections needed for wards and their family members, the accountability and performance required of guardians and expected of courts, the use of technology to assist in documenting, tracking and monitoring guardianships, and the identification of resources necessary to assist the court system to meet required objectives."
The commission is expected to file a report with the Supreme Court of Nevada with its findings and recommendations by December 31, 2015.
To review the administrative case and to see ADKT 0507, go to http://caseinfo.nvsupremecourt.us/public/caseView.do?csIID=35785.
For more information about the commission, contact Michael Sommermeyer at the Office of Public Information for the Administrative Office of the Courts at the Supreme Court of Nevada. Phone: (702) 486-3232.| Tags: Guardianship Law, Nevada Revised Statutes
CCBA to Host 25th Annual Meet Your Judges Mixer
NOTICE: Pre-event registration for this event will close at 3:30 p.m. today (6/3/2015). For those who register after 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 3, 2015, the cost per ticket will be raised to $60 per CCBA member and $85 per non-member.
SPECIAL EVENT UPDATE: For those people who placed their order BEFORE 5/29/2015 for tickets to this event (and who are local to Las Vegas area and not a judge or their guest), please note that your tickets will be packaged for delivery to you before 6/4/2015. For those who order tickets AFTER 5/29/2015 and BEFORE 6/4/2015, then your ticket will be at "will call" table for pick up when you arrive at the event. Thank you all for your patience and support of our non-profit organization!
Clark County Bar Association presents
25th Annual Meet Your Judges Mixer
Date: Thursday, June 4, 2015
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Location: The Mob Museum, 300 Stewart Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101, Las Vegas
Note on parking: Please note there will be no parking available at the museum. If you are not familiar with parking in downtown Las Vegas, try a web app to locate possible parking options like this one: http://www.bestparking.com/las-vegas-parking/.
All members of the Nevada Bar and Bench, their staff, and the legal community are invited to attend this special event.
Enjoy appetizers, desserts, and cool refreshments while networking in one of the valley's most historic settings. Event highlights to include a trivia game about the National Museum of Organized Crime & Law Enforcement™. This event provides an opportunity for members of the legal community meet in social setting. Please attend to meet Nevada judges, catch up with colleagues, and make new contacts.
This private event is open to judges (local, state, and federal), attorneys, legal assistants, legal secretaries, law students, and merchants. Attendance levels at past events average 600 people. Business casual attire acceptable.
This is a cocktail reception; no minors allowed. Please note more restrictions listed below.
Ticket* prices: $45/CCBA Member and $70/Non-member. Pre-event registration is now closed (6/3/2015, 3:35 p.m.). Without prior registration, there is an additional $15 fee to be charged upon check-in at the event.
*Please note these restrictions:
- THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT. No ticket, no entry, no exceptions. Ticket orders made through May 29, 2015 will be filled and delivered to purchaser. The Clark County Bar Association is not responsible for lost or stolen tickets.
For ticket orders made AFTER May 29, 2015 but BEFORE June 4, 2015, CCBA will hold purchased tickets at the event registration table. Without prior registration, there is an additional $15 fee to be charged upon check-in at the event.
Registration will be refunded minus a $15 processing fee for all written cancellations, including return of tickets, received by Friday, May 29, 2015. No refunds will be issued after May 29, 2015.
Get all the event details on our Special Events page…|
CCBA New Lawyers Committee Highlights
The New Lawyers Committee consists of attorneys admitted to practice in Nevada within the last five years regardless of age. In addition to publishing the Lawyer's Survival Guide, producing CLE seminars of special interest to new attorneys, hosting networking and social events for new attorneys, and volunteering at CCBA events such as the Meet Your Judges Mixer, the New Lawyers Committee works closely with the William S. Boyd School of Law's Society of Advocates to coordinate volunteers for law school competitions.
Highlights from Recent William S. Boyd School of Law Competitions
From January through April, 2015, the New Lawyers Committee aided in the organization of the Eighth Annual In-House Negotiation Competition and the Seventeenth Annual Moot Court Competition.
On January 30, 2015, twenty-two student teams competed in the Eighth Annual In-House Negotiation Competition, which was held at the William S. Boyd School of Law. The Bank of Nevada generously provided cash prizes to the members of the top three teams:
- First Place: Andrea Orwoll & Michael Viets, recipients of a $200.00 cash prize
- Second Place: Jonathan Chung & John Mowbray, recipients of a $150.00 cash prize
- Third Place: Andrew Coats & Todd Weiss, recipients of a $100.00 cash prize
On April 24 and 25, 2015, seventy-five students participated in the Seventeenth Annual Moot Court Competition, which was held at the William S. Boyd School of Law. On the second day of the competition, the four student finalists competed for cash prizes provided by the Bank of Nevada and BARBRI scholarships provided by BARBRI.
- First Place: Michael Viets, recipient of a $150 cash prize and a $1,000 BARBRI scholarship
- Second Place: Aarin E. Kevorkian, recipient of a $100 cash prize and a $1,000 BARBRI scholarship
- Third Place: Garrett Chase, recipient of a $75 cash prize
- Fourth Place: Emily Ross, recipient of a $50 cash prize
Special thanks to all who volunteered!
The New Lawyers Committee and the Clark County Association wishes to extend thanks to the volunteers who made these competitions a tremendous success:
|Boyd Law Competition Volunteers
|Michelle Alarie
|Crystal Eller
|Natalie Lehman
|Chad Schatzle
|Erik Aldrian
|Frank Ellis
|Mark Lerner
|Adam Schneider
|Melissa Alessi
|Michael Esposito
|Jeffrey Luszak
|Jeffrey Segal
|Elizabeth Ashley
|Abe Flores
|Karissa Mack
|Marisa Shapoval
|Jae Barrick
|Kylie Foster
|Theresa Mains
|Alina Shell
|Travis Barrick
|Mark Gentile
|Judge Janiece Marshall
|Matthew Sibert
|Liane Binowitz
|Greg Gordillo
|Michael McKellab
|Marsha Stephenson
|Brian Blaylock
|Saman Heidari
|Nadine Morton
|Jaimie Stilz-Outlaw
|Judge Richard Boulware
|Lawrence Hill
|Jared Moser
|Kelly Stout
|Lauren Calvert
|Michael Hughes
|Lydia Nussbaum
|Anita Webster
|Patrick Chapin
|Josh Igeleke
|Judge Vincent Ochoa
|Brenda Weksler
|Benjamin Childs
|Amy Ismail
|Casey Perkins
|Amber White-Davidson
|Miles Clark
|Joni Jameson
|Robin Perkins
|Lynsey Williams
|Jamie Combs
|Brandon Kemble
|Justice Kristina Pickering
|Cayla Witty
|Judge Kenneth Cory
|Samuel Kern
|Brian Ramsey
|Alejandro Yanez
|Dana Cotham
|Judge Bita Khamsi
|Jennifer Roberts
|Kristopher Zeppenfeld
|Andrew Craner
|Pooja Kumar
|Esther Rodriguez
|Judge Cynthia Cruz
|Elham Khomassi
|Michael Saltman
|Judge Jennifer Dorsey
|Paul Lal
|Eduardo San Miguel
Michael Hughes serves as the Chair of the CCBA's New Lawyers Committee. Michael is an attorney at the law firm of Cohen-Johnson, LLC.| Tags: New Lawyers Committee
Standard Bail Schedule Updated for Las Vegas Justice Court
On May 21, 2015, the Las Vegas Justice Court has released an updated Standard Bail Schedule for felonies, gross misdemeanors, misdemeanors, violations of protection order, and additional penalties. The schedule is effective May 26, 2015. As such, beginning at 6:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2015, the Clark County Detention Center will utilize the new bail schedule for all new CCDC bookings.| Tags: criminal law, Las Vegas Justice Court


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SPAN 102 ELEMENTARY SPANISH II 5 Units [Prerequisite: SPAN 101 or SPAN 101B or equivalent.] Continuation of SPAN 101. Includes topics such as hobbies, chores, pastimes, vacations, childhood, health, important events, goals and Spanish speakers' worldviews. Intended for students who speak limited Spanish, are not native speakers, have completed less than three years of HS Spanish courses, or have assessed into SPAN 102. [D; CSU; UC] [EFFECTIVE FALL 2014: DESCRIPTION. Designed to further enable students to carry out basic interpersonal communication and acquire structures and vocabulary to talk about hobbies, chores and pastimes, vacations, childhood, health, important events, and goals. Study of Spanish speakers' worldviews. This course corresponds to the third year of high school Spanish. Not intended for students who speak Spanish. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID SPAN 102]]
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Pronounced "vermay," vermeil is an electroplating process in which 14K gold or higher is coated over sterling silver. Officially designated by the jewelry industry, items may only be sold as vermeil if they have a minimum thickness of 100 millionths of an inch (2.5 microns) of gold over the silver. Regular gold plating is less than 2.5 microns.
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- A student decides to take 15 hours, but later decides that the workload is too great and decides to drop courses after the last day to drop/change for a tuition adjustment (10th day of a Fall or Spring term or 3rd day of a summer session � Census date).
- Swapping a Distance Education course for an On-campus course. The tuition and fees for DE classes is separate and in addition to on-campus tuition and the difference in cost must be paid.
- A student registers for a course without having completed the specified prerequisite class for the course. The student finds that he or she does not have the necessary background for the course and drops it after the last day to drop/change for a Tuition Adjustment (Census Date).
- A Graduate student changes a course from �Credit/Grade� to �Audit� after the last day to drop/change for Tuition Adjustment. (Census date)
- Lack of attendance in a course(s) is not grounds for an appeal of charges assessed for the course.
- Students must process an official withdrawal or cancellation if they did not attend any of the courses they were registered for.
- Students are responsible for confirming prior to the first day of classes that their registration is complete and accurate. Financial implications resulting from a failure to do so does not constitute grounds for an appeal.
- Unless there is documented evidence of extraordinary circumstances beyond the student's control, failure of the student to notify the University in writing of a decision not to attend classes is not grounds for appeal of tuition and fee charges.
- Students who decide not to attend classes during a semester are responsible for notifying the University of their decision. Students must notify the proper Admissions Office, in writing, prior to the first day of classes. Failure to notify the University will result in an obligation to pay all or a portion of tuition and fees that is not subject to appeal.
- An appeal cannot be processed if you have received academic credit for the course(s).
- An appeal will not be processed if the Withdrawal, Cancellation or Course drop is incomplete.
- Certain types of fines and charges may be handled by other appeal committees and will not be considered by the University Fee Appeals Committee, including but not limited to:
- Transportation: Parking fines, permits
- Dining: Meal plans, Board Bucks
- Library: Lost book charges, Lost Materials Processing fees
- University Benefits Office: Use of Faculty Staff Tuition Waivers
- Concerns or issues regarding course content and/or quality of instruction are not eligible for appeal. Information received regarding this type of request will be forwarded to the appropriate Dean or Department Head for review. These appeals will not be reviewed by the University Fee Appeals Committee. (See Grievance Procedures for Undergraduate Students or Grievance Procedure for Graduate Students)
- Full refunds are typically not granted for students who attend any portion of the semester. In general, to receive a full refund you must be granted a cancellation by either the Counseling Center (degree students) or Registration and Records (non-degree students).
- Decisions resulting from the student fiscal appeals process do not impact petitions to have grades or academic records changed. See your Academic Advisor for more information on appeal of academic records.
- Students who receive Title IV financial aid are subject to separate federal refund regulations governing such aid. Changes in the number of hours a student is enrolled for may have an effect on eligibility for aid, and may result in a student having to repay all or a portion of the aid. Financial aid repayments are not appealable via this form or the committee. Students who have specific questions should contact the Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid for additional information.
- Tuition and fee charges must be paid by respective due dates. All unpaid balances are subject to Interest Charges in accordance with the requirements of NC General Statute 147-86.23. The filing of an appeal does not apply to any penalty and interest charges that are accrued prior to and after any decision. If the student's appeal is granted, a refund of the initial charges will be provided.
Process for Filing an Appeal
|Students with Health or Disability Issues
|Counseling Center / Student Health Services, Cates Avenue
|Withdrawal from the University Resulting from Extenuating Circumstances
|Counseling Center / Student Health Services,
Cates Avenue
Non-Degree (NDS) students contact: Registration and Records, 1000 Harris Hall
|Reduced Course Loads and Course Drops after the Last day to drop/change for Tuition Credit due to extenuating medical circumstances. NOTE: Approval of a Reduced Course Load or Late Course drop by your Department as a result of Extenuating Circumstances does NOT automatically grant a credit/refund. For all non-medical extenuating circumstances you must file a Fee Appeal Application and provide documentation to the appropriate department to request a refund.
|Degree students contact: Counseling Center /
Student Health Services, Cates Avenue
Non-Degree (NDS) students contact: Registration and Records, 1000 Harris Hall
|University Housing Charges
|University Housing
Pullen Hall
|Late Registration Fees
|Registration and Records
1000 Harris Hall
|Tuition and fee charges
|University Cashier's Office
2005 Harris Hall
|Distance Education Charges
|Distance Education / Centennial Campus, Venture IV, Suite 140
|Tuition Surcharge
|Registration and Records
1000 Harris Hall
|Financial Aid Repayment
|Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid 2016 Harris Hall
|All financial appeals not listed.
|University Cashier's Office
2005 Harris Hall
NOTE: The Cashier's Office will act as a clearinghouse for miscellaneous fiscal issues. The matter may be addressed by the Cashier's Office or they may be referred to the appropriate office or department.
Filing an Appeal
Time Limit:
Any Tuition and/or Fee appeal must be filed before the last day of exams for the semester in which the charge was assessed.
Permission to access records:
The act of filing an appeal is construed as authorizing all Committee members to have full access to all records, including academic, civil and medical records that may have a bearing on deliberations.
Burden of proof:
The burden of proof shall be upon the student to prove his or her case by a preponderance of evidence in the written appeal.
- Appeals must be accompanied by all evidence and supporting documents that will be considered at the Appeals Committee meeting, including a written statement from the responsible department as described above.
- Medical/Psychological/Hardship based fee appeals should be processed through the University Counseling Center and must include an official medical certificate, complete with dates of illness, date examined by a physician, nature of illness and expected date of convalescence, if appropriate. Medical information should not be forwarded to the University Cashier�s Office.
- Bereavement based student fiscal appeals must include a death certificate, obituary or documentation from the funeral home.
- Appeals based on unexpected employment changes must include verification from the immediate supervisor or Human Resources and printed on company letterhead and include contact information for the individual providing the information. You should also submit documentation from the professor as to the last date of participation in the course(s).
- University/Department error: The Department Head, Assistant Dean, or Dean must submit to Registration and Records a memorandum on department letterhead requesting a tuition adjustment with the reason for the request.
- Departments may not request tuition adjustments for any reasons that are listed as not subject to appeal.
- Registration will review these requests, but may forward it to the Fee Appeal Committee if additional information is required.
Accompanying documentation must be an official, original document and include a contact phone number. YOUR APPEAL WILL NOT BE ADDRESSED UNTIL RECEIPT OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION.
Appeals for which documentation has not been received within thirty (30) days of submission will be considered void and if the student wishes to pursue an appeal, they will be required to resubmit the appeal request form with all relevant documentation. Incomplete forms and/or forms submitted without documentation of circumstances will not be reviewed by the Committee. Any voided appeals must be resubmitted within the time limit established above.
Notification of decision:
The student and the relevant University offices and departments will be informed in writing of the Appeal Committee�s decision within five (5) business days.
Student Fee Appeals Committee Meetings
The Committee will convene at least twice each Fall and Spring semester unless no applications for appeal have been filed since the previous meeting. Additional meetings may be added on an ad hoc basis as determined by the chair. To assure proper action, students are urged to initiate the appeals process immediately after the discussion with the appropriate office has occurred. Appeals submitted during summer sessions will be addressed as soon as reasonable on an ad hoc basis.
NOTE: By accessing this link to the University Refund Application, filling out and submitting the form, I certify that I have read the guidelines for filing a student fiscal appeal, that the information I have provided in this appeal is true and accurate, and that I hereby authorize the University Fee Appeals Committee to seek additional verification or information as needed.


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On December 29, 1910, The Thomas D. Dee Memorial Hospital opened its doors to residents in northern Utah. The non-profit hospital was built by Annie Taylor Dee who was determined to honor the memory of her husband and son who died due a lack of proper healthcare in the community.
One hundred years and three hospitals later, Annie Taylor Dee's memorial to her family continues to succeed in providing not-for-profit healthcare services that have saved thousands of lives. With each passing decade, McKay-Dee Hospital has been a healthcare leader with groundbreaking innovations in technologies, systems, and treatments.


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Strengthening Regional Competitiveness: An Update on the U.S.-Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue
March 04, 2015 // 9:30am — 11:00am
The Mexico Institute hosted several U.S. government representatives to discuss the accomplishments of the U.S.-Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue and priorities in U.S.-Mexico economic cooperation for the coming year.
Crossroads or Crisis? The Future of the Mexican Left
February 23, 2015 // 9:00am — 10:30am
The Wilson Center's Mexico Institute hosted a discussion on the future of the left in Mexico and the challenges the country faces.
Falling Oil Prices: Changing Implications for Global Producers
February 04, 2015 // 1:30pm — 4:15pm
As the price of oil continues to fall, the Wilson Center convened an expert global panel, assembled from Russia, Colombia, Canada, Iran, and Nigeria, to discuss the economic and political repercussions of depressed energy prices, as well as the effects of the lower prices on competitiveness and investment.
Report Launch: The U.S.-Mexico Border Economy in Transition
February 03, 2015 // 9:00am — 11:00am
The Woodrow Wilson Center's Mexico Institute hosted the launch of the report "The U.S.-Mexico Border Economy in Transition." This report is drawn from a series of four U.S.-Mexico Regional Economic Competitiveness Forums in order to engage border region stakeholders in a process to collectively generate a shared vision and policy recommendations to strengthen economic competitiveness.
A Mexican Utopia: Book Launch & Discussion of the Rule of Law in Mexico
January 28, 2015 // 9:00am — 11:00am
The Mexico Institute hosted a book launch and discussion of the rule of law in Mexico. Wilson Center Global Fellow Luis Rubio presented his book "A Mexican Utopia: The Rule of Law is Possible." After his presentation, several leading analysts discussed the development of the rule of law in Mexico, noting challenges and offering policy prescriptions.
The State of Citizen Security in Mexico: 2014 in Review and the Year Ahead
January 20, 2015 // 2:00pm — 5:30pm
The Wilson Center's Mexico Institute hosted its Second Annual Mexican Security Review, The State of Citizen Security in Mexico: 2014 in Review and the Year Ahead. The forum provided a careful examination of security challenges in Mexico, featuring presentations from leading policy analysts. Of particular interest were the available indicators of crime trends, analysis of the specific policy measures of the Peña Nieto administration, and the efforts of civil society to confront recent security problems in Mexico.
The Challenge of Governance: Lessons from Mexico City - A Conversation with Mayor Miguel Ángel Mancera
January 15, 2015 // 12:00pm — 1:30pm
The Wilson Center's Mexico Institute and the Atlantic Council were pleased to host a discussion with Mexico City's Mayor, Miguel Ángel Mancera. This event was conducted in Spanish.
First Annual North American Energy Forum: Energy Infrastructure Futures
November 19, 2014 // 9:00am — 12:00pm
From widespread fears about energy security, the debate in the United States in recent years has shifted to how the abundance of natural gas and significant new oil reserves are fundamentally altering the U.S. energy relationship with the world. North American energy independence is rapidly becoming a reality, with the United States now confident that it will be able to satisfy declining national demand for oil through a combination of domestic, Canadian, and Mexican supply, fuel efficiency measures, and a long-term shift from gasoline and diesel to natural gas-based fuel for transportation.
Mexico's Energy Reforms: Tracking Progress
November 14, 2014 // 9:00am — 10:30am
The Mexican energy industry is set for transformation after President Enrique Peña Nieto signed into law the reform's secondary legislation in August. On Friday, November 14, 2014, the Woodrow Wilson Center's Mexico Institute and the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center hosted an event at the Wilson Center featuring the first major policy address in the United States by two of the top Mexican officials leading this reform.
35 Ways to Improve North American Competitiveness
November 12, 2014 // 3:00pm — 4:00pm
The Canada Institute is pleased to host Eric Miller, Vice President for Policy, Innovation and Competitiveness at the Canadian Council of Chief Executives, and Congressman Bill Owens (D-NY), chair of the Northern Border Caucus, to discuss the new report "Made in North America: An Operations Roadmap for a More Competitive Region." Written by Miller, John Dillon, and Colin Robertson, the report will lay out clear steps that Mexico, Canada, and the United States can take to improve the region's borders, infrastructure, energy cooperation, skills, and regulatory cooperation.


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On 20 & 21 March 2013, Mrs Cheryl Yap (Head, Archives & Museum), Ms Mary Wang (Admin supervisor for the Archives & Museum) and Mr Carvin Choy (alumnus) from Raffles Institution's Archives and Museum, and Ms Kalimah bte Zainuri (Librarian, United World College of South East Asia, Tampines Branch) attended a two days' internship programme at the ISEAS Library.
The programme covered Guidelines on Acquisition & Selection; Environmental Control in Managing Collection; Appraisal, Accessioning and Description on documents & papers and Digital Preservation, as well as hands-on session on Describing papers from Ivan Polunin collection; indexing using the Cumulus database on photographs from Southeast Cultural Collection and on papers in the H.S. Lee Collection.
The participants who attended the internship found the professional sharing very useful, especially on processing and accessioning the donated materials in their collections, pointers on digital preservation and the hands-on sessions using the Cumulus database which Raffles Institution have also purchased. The participants felt that they are now better equipped with the knowledge to embark on archiving their own collections and tentatively requested for a refresher course in June 2013.
This professional sharing session is part of the Library's continuous efforts to assist other developing libraries in their training programmes. Please visit the Library's Networking page for more details.
Left: Session on Digital Preservation; Right: Hands-on for indexing papers in Cumulus database system.


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An approved project to test an anthrax vaccine on baboons has controversially been aborted at the last minute by the president of Oklahoma State University (OSU) in Stillwater. In a statement (pdf), the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) says the decision sets a "disturbing precedent".
The university has rejected suggestions in news reports (here and here) that OSU's president, Burns Hargis, may have bowed to pressure either from animal-rights extremists or from rich university benefactors unhappy that up to 124 baboons would be euthanised as part of the project, even though it had been cleared both by the US National Institutes of Health and by the university's own official animal-use ethics committee.
Stephen McKeever, vice-president of research at OSU, told New Scientist a key reason was that the university had no history or experience of euthanising primates. "That would have been a new step for us," he said.
But he went on to say that "the timing of the proposal coincided with violent acts against university animal researchers elsewhere in the US". McKeever also said that OSU "received confidential information, which it will not reveal in public, that made the president uncomfortable with this particular project".
Mark Lively, president of FASEB, said that although as a university president Hargis is within his rights to cancel such a project, he has a duty to explain his reasoning fully and transparently.
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I'm fortunate to have access to a great LEGO Education sales rep - who also happens to be a good friend - here in Atlanta. Kristie Brown is responsible for the SouthEast Atlantic Region (she states that she is the "educational consultant for Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina" but that's an understatement for the amount of work she does). I'd like to point readers to her redesigned site. Kristie's site has a TON of links... for educators, FLL coaches, students, and others... take a look here.
For those of you attending World Festival in Atlanta, April 17-19, be sure to stop and say Hi to Kristie who will be at the LEGO Education booth.


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At a press briefing at the Arsenal Mall in Watertown, police asked the public to stay inside as they pursue one of the Marathon bombings suspects who was at large. Video by Akilah Johnson, Globe Staff
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A collection of speakers from an Up the anti conference discuss lessons to be learnt from the return of mass protest, and look at the challenges ahead in securing claims on the future.
Video, Up The Anti : Reclaiming the future - lessons of protest
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Kernel tennis team tops OâGorman for first time since 1990s
April 16, 2014 at 12:36 am in Uncategorized
SIOUX FALLS â The Mitchell boys tennis team accomplished a feat it hadnât in nearly 20 years.
The Kernels defeated Sioux Falls OâGorman 6-3 Tuesday at McKennan Park in Sioux Falls.
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Richard Simmons x amphetamines + Tony Danza = why television was invented.
"Grey's Anatomy" Fans Revolt
Each week, the writers of Grey's Anatomy do a blog entry about the show that just aired. You would think that the fans of the show would be grateful for this, but judging by this week's comments, you would be wrong. They are disappointed. They are angry. And they aren't going to take it anymore:
Angie writes, "I'm a little disappointed in the blog too. I've waited
all day to read it just for the insight as to WHY you people write the
episodes you do and all I get is what wonderful guests you had on. Yes,
Natalie Cole was GREAT as was the Veronica Mars dude, but I have
questions. Love the show – hate this week's blog."
SIZZLER: Britney Spears Rushed To Hospital (again)
According to the UK's Female First: "Britney Spears had to be rushed to hospital after treading on a hypodermic needle. The pop babe – who is on holiday in Hawaii – had stepped out of her car without shoes on when she trod on the needle in a parking lot."
Britney? Barefoot? Hypodermic Needle? My head is swimming. There are so many ripe, perfectly formed one-liners on the tips of my fingers. But I will defer to you, readers. Give us you're best joke for this Sizzler- we'll post our favorite later in the day.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Must Love Jaws
Okay, I'm finally willing to accept that none of these fake movie trailers popping up on the internet will ever be as good as The Shining-as-a-romantic-comedy one. However, this one is still really enjoyable. Check out Must Love Jaws. The perfect usage of the Spin Doctors, James Blunt, and R. Kelly make it worth the price of admission.
Requiem For An Animated Dream
Unless you're an aging secretary with too many pets and not enough dates, chances are you probably don't find the comic strip Garfield to be very funny or amusing.
But what IS funny and amusing is what happens when you remove Garfield's thought bubbles from the strip, leaving a only a tragic portait of a lonely cat owner slowly sliding down the spiral to madness…
(via Boing Boing)
While You Were Wishing You Were in Austin
- The New York Times tries it's best to base an article around Pete Wentz's Internet exposure. But once again blogs trump print journalism.
- Nicole Kidman questioned by FBI about phone calls with Tom Cruise. Apparently she crossed state lines with a nut job,
- Bono gossips about world leaders to New York Daily News. After rivaling the career of Gandhi, he'd like to take on Cindy Adams.
- If you weren't invited to Katie Couric's fundraiser for colonoscopy, according to FoxNews' Roger Friedman, it might have to do with being not white.
- Vin Diesel aims for respect of Hollywood by directing a trilogy written completely in the dead language of Punic. Why doesn't he start by changing his name?
- TV Guide thinks Kristin Cavellieri's got real talent based on her guest starring roll on Veronica Mars. They also think that number 2 pencil's performance was a tour de force.
…Of The Day
SADDAM HUSSEIN T-SHIRT SLOGAN: "I am the Head of State!" (Breitbart)
STARBUCKS RANT: The Kid from Brooklyn, who doesn't understand why you're paying $7 for a coffee and piece of pound cake. (Gawker)
IRONIC NEWS: Kid Rock is afraid of germs. Really Kid Rock? Really? You solely date porn stars. I mean, really?? (Contact Music)
EXCITING NERD NEWS: Filming on the Star Wars TV show is expected to start next year. Cynics are expected to announce that it sucks shortly thereafter. (Starpulse)
MP3: The Sopranos Megamix– Do The Malanga! (Download it here)
- Young MC has sued a publishing company for failing to pay royalties for songs he wrote. The guy he's suing is his best friend's Harry's brother Larry. Young has never respected that guy.
- Sir Sean Connery is suing a country and golf club in America, claiming they used his name to boost business. Meanwhile, Daniel Craig is being considered as the spokesman for Putt-Putt.
- Nick Lachey and Kristin Cavallari keep getting spotted together yet they keep insisting that they're just friends. And we keep telling you about it.
- Britney Spears was reportedly thinking of splitting with Kevin Federline until she found out that she was pregnant again. So it's true: Having kids does save a marriage.
- Desperate Housewives is set to shock fans with a lesbian storyline involving Bree Van De Kamp. Sounds like DH is ready to put on the leather jacket and skis.
- "It sucks." That is Lindsay Lohan's reaction to the recent crackdown on underage drinking at LA clubs. I think this is a good thing. She already missed out on her childhood, she shouldn't be deprived of having to get some guy outside the liquor store to buy her some Boone's Farm like every other teenager.
Tribute to K-Fed: Yo Yo Now
I think K-Fed's "PopoZao" is song of the year, hands down. In fact, it excited me so much, that I've decided that I want to be a hip-hop artist too. From now on, I will be known as J-Fed. My first single is inspired by "PopoZao" and it's about the thing I love the most: spinning Yo-Yos. It's fire!
Lyrics after the jump so you can rap along.


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And here are the answers you've all been so patiently waiting for. Congratulations to our incredibly well-read winners!
Get your radical thinking caps on...To celebrate the publication of Set 5 of the Radical Thinkers series, Verso is offering 2 lucky winners the chance to win all available titles in the five sets published to date.
The highly popular series publishes new editions of important works of continental philosophy in beautifully-designed and affordable editions. Covering the full spectrum of critical thought, the series includes work from radical thinkers such as Walter Benjamin, Judith Butler, Louis Althusser, Jean Baudrillard, Guy Debord, Georg Lukács, Jean-Paul Sartre, Theodor Adorno and many more.
First published in 2005, there are now 60 titles in the series. In 2009, set 4 was launched with a stunning and acclaimed new cover design from Rumors, which has become a hallmark of the series. They have been widely praised, including in the Guardian, Bookforum and the New Statesman.
Edwin Heathcote, the Financial Times' architecture critic, selects Jean Baudrillard's America as one of the best non-fiction books of 2010:
Baudrillard's stunning contemplation on the vastness of the US was first published in English in 1988 and is reissued here with an excellent introduction by Geoff Dyer.
Visit the Financial Times to read the full list.