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Several members of the Blaine police department were recognized for their work last week, including police officer Mike Munden and senior officer Doug Balmer.
Munden and his K-9 pal Yoschi, a three-year-old German shepherd, are now at the top of the certification ranks for K-9 units in the state. As of September 6, Munden is officially known as a K-9 master handler, something not typically earned by such a young team.
Munden�s K-9 experience started back in 2000, when he came up with the idea for a K-9 patrol unit and shared it with his superiors. �We said fine, make it work, if it doesn�t cost us any money,� police chief Mike Haslip said smiling. �By golly, he did.�
Munden single-handedly pulled the program together, Haslip said, writing 600 letters soliciting contributions.Within several months, Munden collected about $20,000 � enough for a K-9 program. And so, on September 10, 2001, one day before the 9/11 attacks, Munden and Yoschi began training that was hosted by the Delta police department in Delta, B.C., which is known as a leading training center in North America.
Munden and Yoschi completed 520 hours of training, 120 more than a police officer needed in 2002. In December of 2001, they graduated from the school; however, Munden would aspire for more training. In addition to patrol training, Munden sought and completed drug training for Yoschi, who can now detect cocaine, marijuana, heroin, and methamphetamine.
Last year, Yoschi finished sixth in a state-wide competition held by the Washington State Police K-9 association. Following these achievements, Munden then went for the designation of Master K-9 handler. �We said, fine, go for it. And he did so on much of his own time,� Haslip said, still smiling.
This certification is typically acquired after two to three years as a K-9 handler, but Munden quickly completed it.
�It�s not uncommon to reach the level of master handler, although most teams that obtain that standard have a little more experience than Yoschi and I do,� Munden said, adding he tries to train hard and is lucky to have people behind him that push him and support him, including his trainer Bob Eden. �He (Eden) was constantly pushing us to take it up a notch ... Because of that, Yoschi and I have come a long way in a short period of time.�
Munden said it feels good to get over this hurdle. �I owe most of the thanks to Shan Hanon of the Bellingham police department. He helps me with my ongoing training, and he convinced me that Yoschi and I were ready,� he said. �The rest of the thanks go to Yoschi. He does all of the hard work, I just hang on and follow.
�Mike and Yoschi are about the best we�ve got and he deserves our support and thanks for the job he�s done so far,� Haslip said. �He gets called all over the county and each time he goes he�s a representation of the community.�
Haslip recently attended a risk-management conference where small communities were advised to establish several standards, including strong documentation of K-9 use, certification credentials and effective, thorough K-9 training � all of which Munden had already accomplished.
�I was just glowing by the end of the conference,� Haslip said. �Mike had already done all of these things.�
So far in 2003, Munden and Yoschi have recovered $20,000 in narcotics-related cash, 147,000 grams of marijuana and 151,000 grams of methamphetamine.
One example of Yoschi�s findings was in a semi-trailer full of recycled cardboard at the Blaine truck crossing. �He (Yoschi) found well over over 100 pounds of high-grade marijuana, valued at millions of dollars,� Haslip said. �That�s a lot of drugs off the street.�
After all of this, Munden has one more thing he�d like to do. �My ultimate goal is to become a master trainer. That title would allow me to train and certify other dog handlers in the state of Washington,� he said. �It�s my hope that Blaine may end up with more than one dog. If I could train the new handler, it would save the city a lot of money and it would be great experience for me.�
On the fraud front, senior police officer Doug Balmer was recognized at Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) headquarters in Surrey, B.C. last week, for his work in fraud schemes targeting the elderly, such as lotteries and credit card scams. On hand to credit him were FBI officials, customs agency representatives from both the United States and Canada, the RCMP�s regional superintendent as well as other officials. He received a commendation signed by FBI director Robert Mueller, citing outstanding contributions and excellent work.
Haslip said Balmer was first involved with telemarketing fraud five years ago and worked hard to track down the international con-artists based in Canada, targeting elderly in the U.S.
�Their (con artists) connection to Blaine was that they used the mail forwarding services here and the banks in Blaine,� Balmer said.
When asked how many individuals were affected in Whatcom County, he said there were none. �Washington state is pretty aggressive with telemarketing,� he said, adding most of those affected were in other states.
Balmer, who has been with the Blaine police department for 16 years, worked with numerous law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and RCMP to investigate and prosecute several high profile cases. He has personally arrested at least eight major players when they crossed the border into Blaine to use Blaine�s banks and postal services. One case Balmer worked involved a Crescent Beach, B.C. couple who had stolen an estimated $50 million from hundreds of elderly U.S. victims.
�I really enjoyed the work. It was especially nice to be able to get some of the money back to the elderly people involved,� Balmer said. �But when you get one guy, another 10 pop up.�
He has been officially pulled from fraud work, as the investigations are time consuming and a task force has now been assigned. But, he said, he�s fine with that and enjoys being an officer on the night shift.
�You just keep doing your job,� he said. �It�s nice to be out there, working with the community, there�s so much going on.�
In addition to Balmer, senior officer Dan Sartain and chief Haslip were also invited to the ceremony, and received written commendations for their participation. They accepted a plaque from the FBI for the police department�s ongoing cooperation and work with these crimes.


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Sony NEX-5N review
Sony NEX-5N review - Performance
Like the NEX-5 before it, the 5N is great to pick up, pop into iAuto and just shoot with. For those wanting to dig deeper into the menus and make the most of the manual options there are some frustrations, as outlayed on the previous page.
With competitor cameras such as the Olympus PEN and Panasonic Lumix G series upping the ante when it comes to autofocus speeds the Sony NEX-5N is left feeling a little dated by comparison. But only by comparison: put to use the 5N autofocuses in good time, though fast moving subjects may cause it problems. We also found the occasional issue with focus accuracy - the camera proclaiming to have found focus but snapping an out-of-focus frame (and not by a small amount, by enough to immediately see on the rear LCD).
As well as autofocus the 5N offers a decent stable of manual focus options too, including manual focus assist that zooms in on screen and a new focus assist function called 'Peaking Level'. The latter (and rather oddly named) mode shows the in-focus area on screen as highlights - either red, yellow or white, based on user selection - and gives real-time feedback that's even aperture-accurate to show focus area in relation to depth of field.
The NEX-5N's 3in, 921k-dot LCD on the rear employs Sony's TruBlack technology handles bright sunlight well. Fingerprints can become an issue though, not least due to the touchscreen interface. However we found it rare the touchscreen was put to use as there are only a handful of controls that make use of it in the manual modes. The screen's tilt-angle ability is limited to vertical (upward or downward angling) that proves useful for a number of shooting scenarios. If you fancy upgrading your NEX-5N then an OLED viewfinder can be attached to the Smart Accessory Terminal, though it's not then possible to attach a flash at the same time.
Unlike Sony's Alpha DSLR and SLT models, the NEX-5N doesn't possess any form of in-camera SteadyShot image stabilisation. Instead you'll need to find stabilised lenses to reap the benefit of anti-shake. Though this isn't a major gripe as the inclusion of a sensor-based system would have drawn more power when activated - as it stands the 5N produces over 400 shots per charge.
For speed shooting the 5N does offer a 10fps burst mode ought to be taken with a pinch of salt as it fixes focal distance and exposure from the first frame. Pop the camera into standard continuous shooting and it'll snap at a far lower rate without continuous autofocus and the buffer fills after four Raw + JPEG shots are snapped, increased to 15 shots for JPEG Fine only before there's a sign of slow down (tested using a class 10 SD card).
The one biggest frustration with the 5N is its start up time. Even though the camera powers up quickly it can take the screen a second or two to level out the exposure - it'll often show as white and drift to a 'normal' level - and this can be the difference between getting a shot or not (in particular when combined with the clunky menu system).
Overall performance is good, but with other CSC manufacturers really pushing forward the next generation of NEX cameras needs to really give users something astounding to keep up - it can't rely just on its impressive image quality and large sensor size alone.


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Remedies and Administrative Procedures - Administrator Authority
At any time, the Administrator can conduct public or private investigations, within or outside of a state, which the Administrator considers necessary or appropriate to determine whether a person has violated, is violating, or is about to violate a rule, or to aid in the enforcement of regulations of the
- In conducting an investigation, the Administrator can at any time require (or permit) a person to testify, file a statement, or produce a record regarding facts or circumstances of a situation.
- The Administrator can also publish a record that is of direct concern to an action, proceeding, or investigation.
In general, the Administrator has the ability to inspect records within (and outside of) his or her state. The Administrator can also require those being investigated to provide written statements under oath.
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At any time, the Administrator may issue a subpoena for investigation-related information, if he or she has jurisdiction over the transaction or security in question.
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In addition to those already listed, the Administrator has the following powers:
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Jurisdiction comes down to where a securities transaction was made and whether a state Administrator has the authority to regulate the activity.
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- a publication that is a bona fide newspaper or other print media - if the publication has two-thirds of its circulation outside of the state in which it is published, or is circulated outside of the publication state.
- a television or radio broadcast that is syndicated from outside the state.
- any electronic communication originating from outside the state.
- any electronic communication that comes from within the state, but is not intended for distribution within the state.
- Jurisdiction as applied to investment advice and misrepresentation
The Administrator has jurisdiction if an individual/entity attempts to commit fraud in the Administrator's state, whether or not the individual/entity in question is in the state or not.
- Jurisdiction as applied to securities
When it comes to exempt securities transactions, the Administrator is permitted to deny or revoke any specific transaction or security exemption, but cannot enter the order to do so unless prior notice is given to all parties, an opportunity is given for a hearing, and written findings are provided. If the Administrator issues a summary order to deny or revoke pending final determination, he or she must notify all interested parties of the reasons for entering the order and inform them that a hearing will be granted within 15 days of a written request.
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Review of the 2008 Saturn Sky
Though not as nimble or refined as a Mazda Miata, the 2008 Saturn Sky is nevertheless a willing driving companion. This, in combination with its sharp styling, low price and everyday comfort, makes it a solid choice for a small roadster.
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Low base price, powerful Red Line model, compliant highway ride, roomy cockpit, classy and distinctive styling.
Limited trunk space with awkward access, below-average ergonomics and interior plastics quality, complicated soft top operation requires getting out of the car.
What's New for 2008
Stability control, a limited-slip differential and satellite radio become standard equipment on all 2008 Saturn Sky roadsters. Customers now have the option of specially ordering any exterior and interior color combination they choose. A new special-edition trim known as Carbon Flash debuts on both the base and Red Line models.Read full review of the 2008 Saturn Sky
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Full 2008 Saturn Sky Review
What's New for 2008
Stability control, a limited-slip differential and satellite radio become standard equipment on all 2008 Saturn Sky roadsters. Customers now have the option of specially ordering any exterior and interior color combination they choose. A new special-edition trim known as Carbon Flash debuts on both the base and Red Line models.
The real Saturn sky consists of molecular hydrogen, 1,120 mph winds, at least 62 moons and those famous icy rings. The 2008 Saturn Sky consists of classic roadster proportions, 18-inch wheels, a low price and an available 260-horsepower turbocharged engine. Neither, of course, has anything to do with the other besides a common ability to attract attention with their stunning good looks -- which the car does in abundance and without the need for a telescope.
While its mechanical near-twin, the Pontiac Solstice, has set hearts aflutter since it debuted, the classier, less-sensational Sky looks arguably less like a toy and more like an athletic driver's car. There are two varieties: the regular version with its rather pedestrian 177-hp inline-4, and the Red Line, which features a turbocharged inline-4 that produces a massive 260 hp. It doesn't take a master logician to figure out which Sky we prefer, as the Red Line is not only almost 2 seconds quicker from zero to 60 mph, but its stiffer suspension tuning makes it handle better on twisty roads than the base Sky. However, neither is as involving as the Mazda Miata, which, despite having less power than both Sky models, offers much better steering and a more intimate relationship between driver and car. The Sky is entertaining up to a certain point, but more demanding drivers will be frustrated by its slow throttle response, numb steering and bland exhaust note.
The Sky also loses some points to the Miata in everyday operation. There is very little interior storage space, and the trunk is difficult to access (the lid is rear hinged) and rendered almost useless when the top is down. The top is also an ergonomic nightmare, as it requires the driver to turn a latch on the windshield, pop the rear deck lid with a button in the glovebox, then get out of the car and manually fold the top down into its well before slamming the rear deck closed. It's not difficult, but it seems like a Rube Goldberg experiment compared to the MX-5's one-handed, in-car operation.
Of course, the Sky's styling is its ultimate selling point, and no amount of ergonomic glitches or numb steering will spoil the ownership experience for those folks who just have to have one in their garage. Buyers can now even customize their 2008 Saturn Sky with any exterior and interior color combination they choose, such as the Ronald McDonald special with bright yellow paint and red leather. This combo may display a colossal lack of taste, but it's certain to attract more attention than 62 moons and some icy rings.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The 2008 Saturn Sky is a two-seat roadster available in base and Red Line models. Standard equipment includes 18-inch wheels, a limited-slip differential, a manual cloth top with a glass rear window, automatic headlights, full power accessories, air-conditioning and a six-speaker audio system with CD/MP3 player, auxiliary jack and satellite radio. There is an upgraded seven-speaker system with in-dash CD changer available. The optional Premium Trim Package adds leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio and cruise controls, and metallic interior trim. The Carbon Flash Special Edition also adds those items plus 18-inch chrome alloy wheels and Carbon Flash paint.
The Saturn Sky Red Line is equipped similarly to a regular model with the Premium Trim Package, but has special interior and exterior details, a sport-tuned suspension and performance tires. The Red Line Carbon Flash adds the chrome wheels and unique paint. Customers can opt to mix and match interior and exterior colors in any way they want for an additional charge.
Powertrains and Performance
The base-model 2008 Saturn Sky comes with a 2.4-liter inline-4 engine that makes 177 hp and 166 pound-feet of torque. The Sky Red Line has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with direct injection capable of a very strong 260 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. Both cars send their power to the rear wheels through a standard five-speed manual transmission or an optional five-speed automatic. In our performance testing, the regular Sky went from zero to 60 mph in 7.5 seconds, while the Red Line challenges the Porsche Cayman at 5.8 seconds. Both tested models were equipped with the manual transmission.
Antilock disc brakes and stability control are standard equipment, as is OnStar, GM's telematics system. Side airbags aren't offered on any Sky roadster. In National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash testing, the Sky scored four stars (out of five) for both frontal- and side-impact tests.
Interior Design and Special Features
Though dainty roadsters aren't typically known for having roomy cabins, the 2008 Saturn Sky is better than most in terms of offering enough room for large occupants to stretch out. The dash is modern and attractive, with comfortable, well-bolstered seats. Ergonomics and materials quality leaves much to be desired, however. Also, the transmission tunnel is unusually wide, which can put the squeeze on larger drivers while eliminating any possibility of center storage space. The Sky's trunk doesn't help either, providing just 5.4 cubic feet of space with the top up and practically none with it down, and an awkward lid that opens rearward.
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When thrown into a corner, the Sky tends toward safe understeer unless provoked with the throttle. Most drivers will find the car's substantial lateral grip and quick steering enjoyable enough to make the Sky a fun and engaging twisty road companion. Ride quality is quite acceptable for normal day-to-day use, and the Sky is a better highway cruiser than the Miata. The base 2.4-liter engine, which is pretty much the same as what's found in a multitude of GM economy-oriented products, is merely adequate in terms of acceleration and refinement. Thankfully, the Sky Red Line is a more serious performance car thanks to its powerful engine and stiffer suspension tuning. It's impressively quick in a straight line, but numb steering and an imprecise throttle prevent the driver from obtaining a true connection to the car when driving hard on curvy roads.


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The limpid river, past its bushes
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Imagine the Twilight franchise with a totally different guy playing Edward. That's blasphemy to the gazillions of Twihards out there, I know. But it almost happened. Recently, a big star has come forward admitting he turned down the chance because he didn't want to play the super sullen Cullen.
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So the actor who gave up the role of a lifetime? Kellan Lutz. That's right. Kellan Lutz, who went on to play Emmett. According to the actor, he "didn't care" to audition for the part.
"The role just didn't ... I just didn't care to audition because he was a bit moody and emotionally challenged," he said. Lucky for him, he landed another plum part in the movie, which shot all the stars to the A-list. Honestly, that wasn't just the right decision for him, but for fans of the movie as well. Can you imagine Kellan as Edward? He's entirely too beefy and brawny for that cerebral, gentle, conflicted vampire. It, quite honestly, may have ruined the entire movie.
What were producers thinking even considering him for it? That's not to say he isn't a good actor, he is. And I am sure that Kristen Stewart had plenty of chemistry with him. (Who wouldn't? The guy is seriously hot.) But come on. He is a way too lunky guy to pull off that epic love story. Casting him as Edward is akin to picking Katy Perry for Bella. It's just not right.
Do you think Kellan could have pulled off the Edward Cullen role?
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Kellen was not offered the part. He chose not to audition! Making something out of nothing. Rob does not hate. Twilight. He has said several times he's grateful for the life it afforded him and gave him a career. He said he want to move on to more adult roles, he's not a kid anymore. He also stated he would do another Twilight if Stepanie wrote another book. The whole cast said they would sign up again. Billy Burke said he would love to do another. But Stephanie has to write another and she has not ruled that out.
He is just shooting off his mouth again,seems to be a habit of his.He is having a great time with the fame and money it gave him.
I think he would of done even better. He's has great talent...but I did love the chemistry between him and Alice.


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Periprosthetic Bone Mineral Density After Total Hip Arthroplasty Performed Through a Minimally Invasive Anterior Approach (AMIS) With Either an AMIStem or a Quadra Femoral Component
The recruitment status of this study is unknown because the information has not been verified recently.
Verified July 2011 by Medacta International SA.
Recruitment status was Active, not recruiting
Recruitment status was Active, not recruiting
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First received: January 26, 2011
Last updated: July 11, 2011
Last verified: July 2011
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This is a monocentric, prospective, randomized clinical survey to verify if the periprosthetic remodelling brought about either the AMIStem or the Quadra femoral component is equivalent.
Avascular Necrosis
Fracture of the Femoral Neck or Head
Congenital Hip Dysplasia
Procedure: Anterior Minimally Invasive Approach (AMIS)
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|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Periprosthetic Bone Mineral Density After Total Hip Arthroplasty Performed Through a Minimally Invasive Anterior Approach (AMIS) With Either an AMIStem or a Quadra Femoral Component.
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MedlinePlus related topics: Bone Density Minerals OsteoarthritisU.S. FDA Resources
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Primary Outcome Measures:
- Compare periprosthetic bone mineral density (BMD) in patients that have undergone a total hip arthroplasty (THA) via the direct anterior approach receiving either a Quadra or AMIStem femoral component. [ Time Frame: 0-12 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Changes from baseline in patients' function. Clinical evaluation using the Harris Hip Score [ Time Frame: 6 weeks, 6 months, 1 year ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Changes from baseline in patient's activity level. Assessment using the High Activity Arthroplasty Score. [ Time Frame: 6 months, 1 year ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Radiological evaluation to assess the fixation and stability of femoral and acetabular components. [ Time Frame: 6 months, 1 year ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
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|September 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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|Active Comparator: Quadra Group
|Procedure: Anterior Minimally Invasive Approach (AMIS)
|Active Comparator: AMIStem Group
|Procedure: Anterior Minimally Invasive Approach (AMIS)
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- Patients who are willing and able to provide written informed consent for participation in the study. Written informed consent must be obtained prior to the patient's surgery.
- Patients presenting with disease that meets the indications for use for Medacta implants defined by this study (on-label use (enclosure 2)).
- Patients must be willing to comply with the pre and post-operative evaluation schedule.
- Patients with only one lower limb arthroplasty
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patient with metabolic bone diseases, use of steroids or other drugs affecting bone metabolism
- Patients with osteoporosis (pre-op T-score < -2,5)
- Patients with significant comorbidities
- Patients with both hip and knee arthroplasty
- Patients with restricted mobility
- Patient with severe hip contracture
- Those with one or more medical conditions identified as a contraindication defined by the labeling on any Medacta implants used in this study
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01285843
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01285843
|St. Elisabeth Dillingen
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Medacta International SA
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|January 26, 2011
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|Germany: Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Hip Dislocation, Congenital
Hip Dislocation
Joint Diseases
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Musculoskeletal Abnormalities
Congenital Abnormalities
Wounds and Injuries
Hip Injuries
Pathologic Processes
Bone Diseases
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If you're playing quarterback for Tom Cable then you know not to get too comfortable. Since becoming the head coach of the Raiders Cable has rotated signal callers like running backs. This week was no exception as Cable initially said he was staying the course with Jason Campbell only to later name Bruce Gradkowski the starter.
Well, he didn't outright name Bruce Almighty the starter. That news leaked via an anonymous team source and was later confirmed by Chron beat writer Vittorio Tafur.
Say what you will but Cable has been able to get positive results amid the QB flip-flopping. While neither Campbell nor Gradkowski have put up impressive numbers both have come up big in some very crucial moments. So long as the wins come in the decision making process won't be questioned.
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Z Taverna Grill & Wine Bar
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5000 Beltline Ste 300
Addison, TX 75254Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
Contemporary AmericanPrice: $30 and under
Z Taverna Grill & Wine Bar
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.ztaverna.com/
- Phone: 9722331199x
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Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 5:00pm;
Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm; Sunday Brunch: 9:00am - 3:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Contemporary American
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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We are a Taverna grill with American, Asian and Spanish influences using local and natural ingredients that serves signature cocktails and a variety of great wines. We are proud that we are a scratch kitchen that only believes in quality and sustainability.Continued
Z Taverna Grill & Wine Bar believes in bringing you local and natural foods.
Z Taverna Grill & Wine Bar believes in bringing you local and natural foods.
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Z Taverna Grill & Wine Bar reviews from OpenTable diners
2 reviews since June 4, 2014
- Food3.5Service4.5
- Ambiance3.5Noise LevelModerate
great for lunch (1)neighborhood gem (1)vibrant bar scene (1)Show More
- Yummy lunch for a birthdaySitch58Dined on 5/30/2014The salmon salad was fresh and delicious and very filling. Everyone enjoyed their food. Loved the mango iced tea and the two desserts (Carrot cake - moist and contrasted with the perfect not -too-sickly-sweet icing and cookie sundae - total indulgence and a must for chocolate lovers!) we shared between the 4 of us was enough to taste without feeling we had over indulged. All enjoyed in the outdoor dining area on a sunny day, which was open and shaded so the cool breeze kept the temperature down. What a wonderful mealSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great findOpenTable Diner Since 2007VIPDined on 5/24/2014This was my first time eating here and I was very impressed. The ingredients are fresh and local from Addison. I had the short ribs and they were so tender that it seemed as if the meat just melted in my mouth. We went on what they called "Date Night" so we received a free bottle of wine with the purchase of two entrees. AWESOME!!! Bertha, our server, was amazing! We will be back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Neighborhood gemippolitoDined on 5/18/2014Z Taverna Grill and Bar has some of the best food in Adisson and the sourounding area. It is fresh, unique and soul-satisfying. The staffis personable. The atmosphere relaxed and intimate.Special Features:
- Amazing brunch!NatNat75Dined on 4/20/2014My family and I went here for Easter Brunch and it was amazing! I had the Spanish Frittata and my father had the Short Rib Hash, both were fantastic. The service was amazing and the owner came to the table himself to say hello and gave us a pancake to try, another amazing dish! They apparently just began brunch service but I hope they continue it, it was all-around fantastic.Special Features:
- Disappointed!AnonymousDined on 3/22/2014Menu had very few options for food. Also, IMO was too pricey for that location! No wonder there were so few people dining there. Having said that, the Chicken Souvlaki I ordered was pretty tasty. I wish the waiter was a little bit nicer and brought Tzatziki sauce when we asked for it. His answer was, "It does not come with that dish". When you are charging $20 for a Chicken Souvlaki, it wouldn't hurt to bring a tiny bit of Tzatziki sauce on the side, for free, when the customer asks for it.Special Features:
- Unexpected treatJestersncouttDined on 3/21/2014Visited this restaurant while looking for a good place with patio dining. The patio is more closed in but still is nice for dining outdoors. The food was great as well. I had the lamb meatloaf which was quite flavorful with a large serving. Would recommend this place without hesitation!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DisappointedMrMajesticDined on 3/1/2014Great service, good reasonably priced wine list, but the food was rather disappointing: an absurdly overpriced platter of cold cuts and cheeses featured cheeses available at Kroger (Gouda, seriously?) and three kinds of salami (better selection as Whole Foods). The crab cakes we ordered were overcooked, while the lamb meatloaf was obviously reheated (and overcooked in the process). The polenta that came with the lamb was also reheated and dried out, more like cous-cous than proper polenta. The coffee was great and the service was outstanding, but the place was half-empty. This little restaurant could do a lot better, it has great decor and an excellent location, but the kitchen was clearly on an off day when we visited.
- Disappointed in GreeceHungryNFriscoVIPDined on 2/25/2014We were sad to see the menu change without keeping their classic lamb gyro on there. The two small tacos were a disappointing substitute for us. The service was good, but I gave it a fair, bc they didn't alert us about the $1.50 charge on my requested two points of pita bread to accompany my bowl of soup. We love Ziziki's so much, but unfortunately, the Taverna is off our list.
- Exceeded ExpectationsBunnyKnowzVIPDined on 2/22/2014I chose this restaurant out of the multitude of others based only on the fact they were "gluten-friendly" on their website. I'm so glad I did for many more reasons! The restaurant is very beautiful inside. It's dimly lit and decorated in an "upscale but rustic" tavern theme. There are small, intimate tables for two and large tables that could seat 20. The menu is concise without being boring. The chefs obviously know how to prep and prepare each ingredient. Fresh produce and expertly grilled meats, are what I experienced, not to mention the best gluten-free dessert I have ever tasted (butterscotch pot de crême). Service was attentive as well. I will be back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Used to be a favorite, never againDrFashionDined on 2/21/2014The menu has changed and not for the better. We had loved this restaurant and it's food. Now the food is just okay and the portions are tiny. The prices have gone up a lot too. We will not be going back.
- Strip mall version of a classicRogueSwompyDined on 2/14/2014My wife and I have dined at several Ziziki's locations and enjoyed the experience so we decided to try this location in Addison for Valentine's Day. While the food was the same good quality found at most locations, and the server was very attentive, the ambiance was severely lacking. This location's long and thin floorplan made it feel cramped and we couldn't help overhearing our neighbor's conversations. The bright lighting was also wholly unflattering. Perhaps this would make for a good casual lunch venue but it doesn't hold a candle to the superb location on Knox and Travis for a romantic destination.Special Features:
- We had a great meal. Our serverHungrygrlDined on 2/10/2014We had a great meal. Our server was very attentive, and got us drinks and appetizers quickly, alerting us that we only had a few more minutes before the happy hour specials ended. We had delicious dips, and equally good main courses.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great find in Addisonshuggy66Dined on 1/25/2014As an anniversary surprise, my husband booked a reservation at this delightful Taverna. We found ourselves hungry an hour prior to our reservation. They kindly let us come in early, during happy hour, with half priced mezzas and $2 off beers and some mixed drinks. The mezzas are delicious! l loved the artichoke hummus. The pitas are warm and tasty. The Zizikis Traditional is the most wonderful mixed drink I've encountered. The dinner menu is not large but there are some great choices. My husband had the ribeye, which he enjoyed. I had the chicken, which was a huge serving and well spiced. However, it was dry. The mashed potatoes were okay. Good but not great. Definitely will return to try their other dishes. Highly recommend this location.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great GreekMAMA15VIPDined on 1/24/2014Friday lunch is my favorite time to eat here- plate of three hummus flavors and warm pita with a glass of wine - perfection! Salads are great, flatbreads are inventive. Busy place for lunch - although nearly always space at the bar.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great SpotFredericoDined on 1/18/2014We had a wonderful time. The food was excellent and the wine superb. A definite keeper.Special Features:
- Food was very good, our servertoniVIPDined on 12/31/2013Food was very good, our server was excellent, very attentive. Lots of noise from the kitchen, loud voices, shouting to communicate. We adjusted but it will be a factor since while the food was excellent there are other restaurants in the area that offer a more pleasing ambiance for dining.
- Great little find...ozzy1Dined on 12/28/2013Ziziki's is easy to miss if you have never seen it before. We were a little hesitant since we had not heard anything about it, but decided we would chalk it up to a "dining adventure" regardless of the outcome. We were pleasantly surprised to say the least. We had a party of 6. The service was wonderful, but not intrusive. The hummus was the best we'd had. We decided to order entrees and share them and every dish was wonderful. I am not an easy reviewer, but cannot say enough good things about the food and service. If you decide to try it, don't get deterred by Ziziki's small size or seeming lack of atmosphere. Once you sit down for your meal, you'll forget all about that. Bon Appetite!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good service and nice attentivegenggriffDined on 11/26/2013Good service and nice attentive staff. Food is OK nothing extra ordinary.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good take on GreekJonInDallasDined on 11/19/2013The food was very good - certainly Greek is the undercurrent, but it also has some liberties taken with it that are quite appropriate and perfect if your group includes people who do not need / want the full Greek experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Birthday Lunch!Sweetart4jcDined on 10/19/2013My father came in from Lubbock to celebrate his and my birthday with his family. It was my pick for food, and Greek food is my favorite; none of them had tried Greek food before. I just knew they would love it, and they did! The server was very kind, helpful and energetic to our party regardless of the 7 adults and 3 infants.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- EXCELLENT. GREEK FOOD WITHOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 9/10/2013EXCELLENT. GREEK FOOD WITH A MODERN FLAIR. ALMOST WENT AGAIN THE NEXT NIGHT.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- First timeJillDined on 8/30/2013Overall very good but for a Mediterranean place I expect great hummus. It was listed under chickpeas and very dry. I was very disappointed. The rest of the menu was diverse and our entres were good. The ambiance needed a little work. It was very bright for 8 pm on a Friday night. The decor is wonderful and interesting. The table placement is actually the only thing that might keep me from going back. You are mear inches from the other tables on both sides! We could hear every word from the other tables which was not fun or romantic for date night.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Overall FabulousdallasLSDined on 8/17/2013The food, the atmosphere, the service, all was top notch! This is a great place for anyone to enjoy.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great outpost of Dallas MainstayOpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 6/29/2013Ziziki's has become a familiar friend to Dallas diners. i once had an office above their Travis Walk location, so i was a frequent visitor. Taverna is a a different take on the theme. There is a good selection of delicious food and a wide price point ,so one can create the experience they wish. our server Bertha ,was very knowledgeable about the food, and was able to inform us in detail; as to ingredients. The artichoke starter is delicious, savory and creamy, and the lamb dishes were tender and flacorful. The Bar makes a great lemon martini. We will return to this little gem.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Working LunchmangiamaniacDined on 5/29/2013The table was ready for us at the designated time of arrival. Even though our party was 2 less than the reservation, it was not an issue for Ziziki's Taverna. Being a smaller version of Ziziki's on Preston and Forest Lane, the menu is more limited but the food quality is primo.Special Features:
- Never disappointedTroyVIPDined on 5/7/2013This was my first visit to this Ziziki's location, and the food was as marvelous as expected. Enjoyed a delicious lunch on the patio. Service was very nice; not too intrusive for this business lunch. Will definitely plan to return.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good choice!OpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 4/11/2013Nice place to sum it up. The servers are very cordial and helpful in terms of helping understand the menu. We had the lamb pita bread and then the grilled lamb chops. The lambs chops were perfect medium rare. Soft & succulent! Definitely recommended. However, i would say it is tad pricey for the offerings.Special Features:
- The food was very good.TheOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 2/16/2013The food was very good.The service does require improvement.We first sat for 15 minutes without service. The manager came and asked if we were taken care of and obviously we were not. Once a server was assigned to our table we did receive service.When the food was brought to the table we were rushed.The bus boy was at our table two times to clear our plates, while were were still eating our dinner.Special Features:
- Wonderful evening! ServiceOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 2/14/2013Wonderful evening! Service was great, ambiance was very pleasant, almost European in atmosphere, and food was very good! Will definitely go back!!Special Features:
- Had made a reservation severalMojoJojoDined on 2/14/2013Had made a reservation several weeks in advance for Valentines day, from the description on their web site "Ziziki's Taverna will feature ... along with romantic booth seating." so I was expecting a more intimate dining experience. The tables where we were seated were small, tight and very close together. Since it was very busy on Valentines, was difficult to even hold a conversation. The food was good. I would have liked to have seen lots more unique tappas offerings. There were only a few. Food was tasty and well prepared. Baklava was very, very good.
- Always enjoy this place. FoodOpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 2/13/2013Always enjoy this place. Food is tasty. The Greek wine is good. And love the olives.
- This was not my first timeLara1370Dined on 2/9/2013This was not my first time at Ziziki's and it will certainly will not be the last because I have had better experiences at this restaurant, but I must say that the waiting staff left much to be desired. We ordered a bottle of wine and she proceeded to pour almost the entire bottle among the 4 glasses as soon as she opened it. The staff continuously tried to take our plates away while we were still eating! Not even asking but grabbing the plates from the table. It was most disappointing.
- Great Greek! Next time weLauraDined on 2/2/2013Great Greek! Next time we will plan to enjoy the array of appetizers more thoroughly. Everything was good!Special Features:
- Very enjoyable spot. We wentOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 2/2/2013Very enjoyable spot. We went at an off time but the food was great and the service fine.Special Features:
- Excellent all aroundOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 2/1/2013Thoroughly enjoyed the food and ambiance. My group and my wife had a great dinner, with excellent service.Special Features:
- We have been to Ziziki's manyOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 1/19/2013We have been to Ziziki's many times and we love it. However, they seemed to be very overwhelmed this time and the service was not great.Special Features:
- Great Greek food, prices areOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 1/18/2013Great Greek food, prices are reasonable. Suggestion: Greek music in the background as you dine.Special Features:
- Overall a good Greek foodChristineVIPDined on 1/11/2013Overall a good Greek food if you have the urge. Otherwise, it is a bit overpriced unless you go during lunch. They serve the same portion and same menu during lunch and dinner but dinner prices are $3-$5 more.
- Perfect New Year's Eve DinnerKerryVIPDined on 12/31/2012Ziziki's was the perfect New Year's Eve spot. The menu was perfect and appropriately priced. Dinner was delicious. The wait staff made our evening very enjoyable. Our service was attentive without being intrusive. The waiter knew the menu well and made fabulous recommendations. Our courses were leisurely and comfortably timed. We didn't feel rushed. It was obvious our waiter was all about providing an excellent dining experience. THANK YOU. We might just have to make Ziziki's our New Year's tradition.Special Features:
- The food was great. Our serverCarefulConsumerDined on 12/18/2012The food was great. Our server was very friendly, although a bit too quick to try and take our plates away. The Artichoke hummus was amazingly delicious.


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Two members of the Salt Lake City Board of Education want to change how the board operates, including better tracking of issues and more accountability.
The newly elected Michael Clara, a well-known community activist, and Rosemary Emery, a two-year veteran, said they will voice their concerns during Tuesday's public meeting. The seven-member group oversees the education of about 24,000 students.
At issue is whether the seven board members should have more leeway in bringing up issues. Currently, the agenda is set by the board president and a member needs the backing of two others before a topic can be discussed, Clara and Emery said. During his campaign, Clara also claimed there's a public perception that the board doesn't question the superintendent's agenda.
"To me, in public education, as an elected official, with seven of us, we should be able go into there and have influence, but the bureaucracy runs everything and they have every expectation that we're going to rubber stamp everything they're doing," Clara said Monday.
Clara and Emery further believe there is no district follow-up to public comments at board meetings.
"Nobody does anything or responds when you address the board," Clara said. "There needs to be greater transparency."
Emery said she has tried more than once to discuss the topic of high school schedules during her time on the board.
"I've been trying to get things on the agenda for two years," said Emery, a retired Salt Lake City teacher. "All the education articles say you have to have the teachers and parents involved in the decision-making. I personally feel in the past 11 years it has deteriorated."
Board President Kristi Swett could not be reached Monday for comment. But in a Dec. 31 email to Clara, before he had been sworn in, Swett responded to his concerns.
"We do not believe we have ever acted to 'stifle the free flow of ideas.' Moving forward, we would ask that you help us be inclusive without allowing our board meetings to run out of control and off the published agenda," the email said. "We appreciate your attendance at some of our recent board meetings and your obvious diligence in researching issues central to your role as a member of the board. Please keep an open mind about the motives and conduct of board members, recognizing that you may not, at this point, have all the information you might later acquire though experience."
As far as discussing high school schedules, Swett wrote in the email: "At no time was Ms. Emery's request 'denied.' The challenge has been how to frame the discussion in a productive way that encompasses the perspectives of all board members."
Clara also wants the entire board meeting, not just certain portions, as is done now, to be available to the public on audio. According to the district website, citizens must bring a flash drive to the business office if they want to hear "audio recordings of other segments of board business meetings and study sessions, such as introductions and recognitions, public comments, consent agendas, and superintendent's reports."
In an effort to improve transparency, Clara said he will launch an education blog next week on his website, www.michaelclara.com, that will deal with board business.
Emery said she welcomes Clara's more open approach to board meetings.
"I've been trying to say for two years that parents and teachers should be making the decision of the schedules, not the seven members of the board," Emery said. "I want the teachers to make the decision because they're in the trenches."
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The Salt Lake City School Board meets 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the district office, 440 E. 100 South.
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Federal officials have signed off on plans to convert the Elgin-O'Hare Expressway into a wider, longer, "all-electronic'' tollway — with an estimated 20-cents-a-mile toll — that would access the western edge of O'Hare Airport by 2018, state officials said Thursday.
Full completion of the long-awaited Elgin O'Hare Western Access Project would come around 2025, when the 16-mile tollway also would extend north into the I-90 Jane Addams Memorial Tollway and south into the I-294 Tri-State Tollway.
The $3.4 billion project includes a ramp at York Road with access to the western side of O'Hare — an area some suburban leaders have long hoped would house a western airport terminal or a parking lot with a people mover to the eastern side of O'Hare.
"At this point, what that ends up accessing is the question,'' lllinois Tollway executive director Kristi Lafleur said Thursday. "But there will be western access, which is very exciting.''
If the western side of O'Hare is not modernized by 2018, Lafleur said, the York Road ramp would at least provide access to drive around to the main side of the airport.
But, Lafleur said, surrounding communities "would like to work with the airport and leadership to see that there is something there.'' The tollway project will create the infrastructure to "fully leverage'' any future modernization of O'Hare's western edge, she said.
The U.S. Department of Transportation late Wednesday indicated it would allow the Illinois Tollway to charge tolls on the new project — clearing the last major federal hurdle to construction. The written deal with the feds was still being finalized Thursday, federal officials said.
The project should reduce congestion, cut commute times, allow suburban businesses to move their products more efficiently and create an estimated 65,000 direct and indirect jobs by 2040, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) said in a joint news release.
Lafleur said the new booth-free tollway would constitute the "first all-electronic toll road on our system.'' Tolling sites have not yet been decided, and it was possible travelers might have to pay more than one toll during their drive, Lafleur said.
How drivers without I-passes would be charged is still to be determined, Lafleur said, but they may well be charged more than I-pass drivers, as they are now when they pull up to a cash booth.
Bensenville Mayor Frank Soto called winning the last main rung of federal approval of the project "a great accomplishment" that speeds the day when drivers can enter O'Hare Airport from the west.
Easier access to O'Hare should draw manufacturing, assembly and shipping businesses to the region, Soto said. The project represents a "phenomenal opportunity for the whole area" but in particular is "tremendously important to Bensenville,'' which sits at the "gateway" of western access to O'Hare. Soto said.
Despite years of delays and the lack of an agreement for a west O'Hare terminal, DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin said Thursday he finally believes the entire project will eventually get built.
"We're not done yet," Cronin said, "but I feel very confident that this project will get done.''
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Embarkation on the ship about 30 minutes once out of taxi. However this will plague us later in the trip. Had to switch daughter and husband room since we booked prior to my oldest turning 21 years old. Wanted my two girls to stay together in a room and my husband and I to be in the other room. Lady in port rudely asked why we did not book this way in the first place. Kindly told her because we booked a year ago and daughter just turned 21. She refused to change the occupants told us we had to do that once we were on the ship.
First thing on board changed the room occupants 20 minute wait not to bad. Little did we know we would have to go to customer service repeatedly that first night and the next morning. My husbands and one daughter's room key kept getting blanked out and would not open the door. GS just kept sending maintenance up to fix the problem when there was nothing wrong with the door lock. Finally after multiple room keys being issued, door memory and battery being changed they gave up and called Miami to fix the problem. I believe if the embarkation staff would have made the switch in port this would not have happened. Word to the wise insist on it being done before getting on the ship otherwise expect wasting some precious cruise time.
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Butch the Cruise director was very entertaining and really knew how to keep you engaged. Loved his staff Bethan from England was kick, Christopher and Anthony the dancers were so friendly and fun. Loved the dance classes and trivia. 2 ships on a stick and bottle of champagne for this family. Whoo Hoo.
Food was good. Always ate at comedy brunch or dining room for breakfast so relaxing. First day did Cucina Capitaino loved it. CC BBQ first sea day was OK but not my fav. Husband loved Guys burgers and Iguana burritos. Daughter and I loved the Tandoori food at aft end of ship. Changed menu everyday and kept some staples but it was soo good ate it almost every day. Once late back from Antigua so we ate a deli sandwich. Very good.
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Used casino a little bit walked away with $5 of their money but I did not gamble more then 30 minutes.
Deck parties were and absolute blast very young crowd so it was a lot of fun.
Loved all the ports, even pleasantly surprised by Nassau, got off the ship after mad rush. No aggressive taxi, tour or hair braiding requests. They would ask but would not make pests of themselves like I have experienced in the past. Even walking by straw market no aggressive sales pitch. What a change from the past. They even put in new brick sidewalks made it look much nicer.
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Join TSN in a 30 teams in 30 days tour of the NHL in preparation for the upcoming season. Teams will be unveiled in reverse order of the pre-season TSN.ca Power Rankings, and the Toronto Maple Leafs are up next. Get the lowdown on their off-season and the issues they face this season. Use the Your Call feature to give us your take on the Maple Leafs!
Toronto Maple Leafs
2009-10: 30-38-14 (15th in East, missed the playoffs)
General Manager: Brian Burke (3rd Season)
Head Coach: Ron Wilson (3rd Season)
What they did in the off-season:
After a lengthy, public search for a trading partner to take Tomas Kaberle, the Leafs hit the deadline when his no-trade clause once again came into effect, and Kaberle will remain in Toronto. Presuming they would trade Kaberle, the Leafs had earlier signed free agent Brett Lebda to add defensive depth and fill what they expected would be a vacancy on the blueline.
Their other key free agent signings were forwards Colby Armstrong and Clarke MacArthur. Armstrong should add grit and work effor while MacArthur can add some scoring punch to a very thin top six forward group. General Manager Brian Burke was able to add some offensive touch with fresh Stanley Cup experience, acquiring Kris Versteeg from the Blackhawks in return for Viktor Stalberg and prospects Chris DiDomenico and Phillippe Paradis.
The team rounded out their summer by bringing in Matt Lashoff in a trade with the Lightning for defensive depth and re-signing Christain Hanson.
Biggest issue facing the team:
The Maple Leafs finished the 2009-10 season averaging 2.56 goals for, which tied them for 25th overall in the league. This team quite simply needs another another top-six forward to boost its scoring.
At a dismal 14 percent success rate, the Leafs' power play cannot get any worse than it was last season. A full season with 30-goal scorer Phil Kessel and the addition of Versteeg (20 goals last year), MacArthur (16 goals last year) and Armstrong (15 goals last year) should help the Leafs light the lamp a little more frequently. The team still lacks a legitimate No. 1 centre as Tyler Bozak enters camp as the top man after a solid rookie campaign.
Player to watch:
The recent appointment of Dion Phaneuf as captain indicates that this is indeed Phaneuf's team - even though this will be his first full season in Toronto. He will be asked to nurture the young players and teach with his physical play, but his most important task may be to change the culture on and off the ice. While there had been plenty of whispers out of Calgary that Phaneuf may not have been the ideal teammate, he has received rave reviews from both the coaching staff and fellow Leafs since arriving in Toronto. He has been saying all the right things in the press, now is the time for him to lead by example on the ice and put together another season similar to his first three seasons in the league as opposed to his last two.
While he's not the Norris Trophy nominee he was two years ago, he is certainly capable of more at the offensive end than the 12 goals he scored last season. He is a good bet for a bounceback season despite all the extra pressure associated with wearing the 'C' in a hockey-mad market.
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To provide guidance for NAU Affiliated Entity and Component Units.
Arizona Board of Regents Guidelines "Governing the Relationship between Component Unit Affiliates and Universities under the Jurisdiction of the Arizona Board of Regents."
Government Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 39 ("GASB 39") requires that certain nongovernmental entities affiliated with the universities be treated as "component units" for financial reporting purposes. These may include alumni associations, development foundations and other organizations that raise and hold significant economic resources for the direct benefit of the universities ("Component Unit Affiliates"). Per Guidelines established by the Arizona Board of Regents, the University has adopted a policy regarding the recognition by the University of such Entities or organizations. While recognizing that not all Component Unit Affiliates will necessarily engage in all of the activities governed by the following principles, such policy shall at a minimum include provisions that are consistent with these principles.
NAU Recognition of Affiliated Entity
Separate Legal Entity
A Component Unit Affiliate is not the agent of the university and shall not represent or imply that it operates under an agency, partnership, or joint venture relationship with the university. A Component Unit Affiliate must take appropriate steps in dealing with third parties to ensure that such parties understand that the organization is a separate legal entity from the university. Such steps shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, separate business cards, letterhead, appropriate identification of the organization when answering the telephone, telephone directory listings, and signs on offices and buildings.
In order to be recognized by the university as a Component Unit Affiliate, the organization must:
Be legally separate from the Board of Regents and the university;
Be exempt from federal and state income taxation unless otherwise agreed;
Have governing documents that provide that, upon dissolution, all of the organization's assets shall be distributed to the university or to another tax exempt organization having purposes substantially similar to those of the dissolved organization;
Hold economic resources, and conduct activities, entirely or almost entirely for the direct benefit of the university;
Formally agree to abide by the university's current and future policies regarding Component Unit Affiliates; and
Unless otherwise agreed by NAU, the affiliated entity must be organized and maintained as an Arizona nonprofit corporation.
Tax Exempt Status
Unless otherwise agreed upon by NAU, the affiliated entity must apply for, receive, and maintain both federal and state income tax-exempt status.
Periodic Review
The university may periodically review the status of each recognized Component Unit Affiliate to ensure that the organization is operating in accordance with the university's policy regarding Component Unit Affiliates.
Budgets and annual audit
A Component Unit Affiliate must follow sound fiscal and business practices, and in this connection must:
Be audited annually by an independent CPA firm approved by the university. NAU is required to include certain financially related organizations in its annual audited financial report. In order for NAU to assure timely issuance of its financial report, the completed, audited financial statements from each related organization must be delivered to the NAU Comptroller's Office by late August or early September of each year and by a date that is set each year by the NAU Comptroller's Office. Accordingly, the affiliated entity is required to deliver its completed, audited financial statements to the NAU Comptroller's Office on or before the date specified by that office for the respective year.
Operate in accordance with an annual budget appropriate for its scope of operations;
Ensure that all compensation paid to officers and directors is approved by its board of directors or other governing body.
NAU Employees Opening Accounts at the NAU Foundation or other Affiliated Organization, Depositing Funds to the Accounts, and Making Disbursements from the Accounts
If such accounts are opened by NAU employees on behalf of NAU or an NAU unit, and NAU employees wish to make disbursements from such accounts with an affiliated entity, the affiliated entity needs to establish written procedures for the opening of any such accounts and the making of disbursements from the accounts. The procedures need to be consistent with the procedures established by the NAU Foundation and approved by the NAU Comptroller's Office and Budget Office. Such procedures are available from the NAU Foundation or NAU Comptroller's Office.
NAU and the affiliated entity will follow the policy and procedures in CMP 303, "Gift Deposits," when an NAU employee wishes to deposit funds to an account at the NAU Foundation. NAU and the affiliated entity will follow CMP 401-04 "NAU Foundation Transactions" for any expenditure or reimbursement requests.
Gift Restrictions
In either its university policy or in its affiliation agreements, the university shall require Component Unit Affiliate to comply with provisions regarding approval of restrictive terms and conditions attached to gifts. NAU and the affiliated entity will follow the policy and procedures in CMP 303, "Gift Deposits," when an NAU employee wishes to deposit funds to an account at the NAU Foundation.
A Component Unit Affiliate must agree to indemnify the university from any damages or liabilities that the university may incur as the result of the organization's actions or omissions.
Payments to University employees
The affiliated entity may not make any payments to or for the benefit of an NAU employee unless approved in advance by NAU or in accordance with NAUF Guidelines for Disbursements. The affiliated entity may reimburse an NAU employee for expenses incurred in activities on behalf of the affiliated entity. The procedures for such NAU approval, for such reimbursement and for any other matters relating to payments by the affiliated entity to an NAU employee is provided in NAUF Guidelines for Disbursements.
Sound business practices
All transactions between a Component Unit Affiliate and the university shall meet the normal tests for ordinary business transactions, including proper documentation and approvals.
Transactions between the Affiliated Entity and Its Directors, Officers, and Employees
All transactions between the affiliated entity and its directors, officers and employees must be approved by the affiliated entity's board of directors or other governing body.
Affiliated Entity Scholarships
No affiliated entity scholarship or fellowship award may be made to any relative of a person participating in the selection process.
Courses and Seminars
No Component Unit Affiliate shall offer any course or seminar in which the name of the university is used without first obtaining the university's permission.
Insurance and Liability
A Component Unit Affiliate must maintain general liability insurance, property casualty insurance, commercial/business automobile liability insurance, and directors' and officers' liability insurance in no less than an amount deemed reasonable by the organization's board of directors or other governing board, unless the university agrees that such insurance is not needed.
Conflict of Interest
A Component Unit Affiliate must have in place conflicts of interest policies covering relationships both between the organization and its directors, officers and employees and also between such directors, officers and employees and persons doing business with the organization.
Bonding of Officers and Staff of Component Unit Affiliates
Officers and staff members of a Component Unit Affiliate must be bonded in amounts determined to be appropriate by the Component Unit Affiliate's governing body.
Reporting Requirements to University
A Component Unit Affiliate must provide the university with the following items:
Annually a copy of the organization's Form 990, except any portion that may be exempt from disclosure under federal statute or Internal Revenue Service regulations (public availability of the Form 990 on the internet shall be deemed to satisfy this requirement);
Annually a copy of the audited financial statements and such other documents as the university may require from time to time and on a time table as determined by the university; and
Copies of any amendments to the organization's articles of incorporation or bylaws.
Rights, benefits and services to Component Unit Affiliates
An organization that is recognized by the university as a Component Unit Affiliate may be eligible to receive:
Use of university space, equipment, and administrative/financial services and staff in the performance of the organization's functions;
The right to use the university's name or logo; and
Such other rights, services or benefits that the university may authorize. All such arrangements shall be documented by written agreement between the university and the Component Unit Affiliate.
Other Affiliation Arrangements
Nothing in this policy restricts the authority of a university to enter into affiliation arrangements with outside organizations that are not considered "component units" under GASB 39, on such terms as the university deems appropriate.
Each university shall strongly encourage diversity both to represent the broader community constituents as well as diverse subject matter expertise as may be appropriate to the management of the entity.
Lobbying and Political Activities
The affiliated entity may not engage in lobbying or any other political activity, except to the extent agreed by NAU. In any event, all lobbying and political activity must be in compliance with applicable law.
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One department that's had a lot of trouble filling vacant positions is the police department."Police officer, it seems like we get quite a few applicants. But they're right out of school, right out of college, so not the experience," says Nameniuk. But things could change in 2014, the City Commission made some salary changes this month that could entice job-seekers."We were given a five-percent cost of living increase this year in January, and all of those positions get a step increase, so with both combined, it's probably a nine to ten percent increase," says Nameniuk. The Commission also added more jobs to city departments this year that need to be filled to keep up with the rising population.
Coulter says even if the Street Maintenance Department fills all its vacancies this year, he'll probably be going to the Commission in 2015 to ask for even more employees.
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Ireland and Portugal sign a Protocol to the their existing Double Taxation Convention
In Lisbon on 11th November, 2005, H.E. Patrick O'Connor, Ambassador of Ireland to the Portuguese Republic on behalf of the Government of Ireland and Fernando de Oliveira Neves, Secretary of State for European Affairs at the Foreign Ministry (and previously Ambassador to Ireland) on behalf of the Government of Portugal signed a Protocol between Ireland and the Republic of Portugal.
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