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Taxes, Inflation, and the Durability of Capital
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Volume (Year): 89 (1981)
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Thursday night at 9:50 p.m. two Charleston Police officers were on foot patrol when they heard gunshots in the front of Hanover Street.
Officer's chased after the suspect on foot but lost him near Nassau Street and Line Street
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Georgia coach Mark Richt was generous with his terms on cutting loose Dexter Moody. Richt confirmed with the AJC that the prized prospect who signed with UGA last month was given an "unconditional" release. There are no strings attached, which means Moody could end up playing against Bulldogs in the future.
"You always want the best for people. If it doesn't work out for someone here at Georgia, then you want them to be successful somewhere else," Richt told the AJC on Wednesday evening. Richt declined to comment specifically on Moody, citing NCAA rules.
Unconditional releases are unpopular across the college football landscape these days. Miami quarterback Robert Marve was granted permission to transfer from the Hurricanes, as long as he didn't suit up for a teams in the SEC, ACC and state of Florida. Later Miami eased up a little on the restrictions, saying Marve could play anywhere except for ACC members, along with Florida, LSU and Tennessee.
Moody, the star-studded linebacker recruit from Emanuel County Institute, has no restrictions. He can play anywhere he wants, even against UGA. He told the AJC's Chip Towers that he could end up at "maybe Central Michigan or Florida." Moody and his ECI teammate Washaun Ealey signed with Georgia together last month. Now, after an unusual turn of events, Moody could end up tackling his high school buddy at the collegiate level.
Also on Wednesday, the AJC's Tim Tucker reported that internal UGA documents, obtained under open-records laws, confirm that Moody was released from his letter of intent because of an incident at ECI. Georgia assistant athletics director Glada Horvat wrote to David Graves, UGA's senior associate director of admissions, in a Monday e-mail: "We are releasing Dexter Moody from his letter of intent today. Apparently there was some altercation at the school."
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April 17th, 2009
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nice, really nice!
March 26th, 2009
6:10 pm
[...] Michael Carvell put an intriguing blog post on Ex-Georgia LB recruit free to play anywhere, even against Bulldogs …Here's a quick excerptWhat goes around comes around and no doubt many players want to play for Mark Richt and it is no surprise to me at all. If I were a star football player and I could not pick my alma mater I would pick GA because of Mark Richt. … [...]
March 21st, 2009
8:05 pm
Ramble ON:
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March 21st, 2009
9:50 am
It is good that the school would identify a problem(s) with DM. Do you really believe that his parents did not know he was a problem child? I, like many of you, place the blame for this at the feet of the family. If he was punished at home he would not need to be punished at school and also get his "ship" droped by CMR. Another case of the tail wagging the dog. Doubt these parents were on any PTA boards or student help groups. Same old story just a different part of the state.
March 20th, 2009
11:38 am
Phil Fulmer2 blossoming in front of our eyes
March 20th, 2009
12:40 am
Hey JR. I like your idea. I wish UGA could send all the competition far away.
March 19th, 2009
11:15 pm
Do high school players need agents?
March 19th, 2009
8:51 pm
I am a Dawg fan. When CPJ pulled the scholarship of a player that he wanted because the kid looked around, I applauded that decision. If it is okay for recruits to switch at the least minute, then it should be okay for coaches to pull the ships if the kid decides to continue visiting. When a recruit goes back on his word, especially late in the game, that hurts a team's recruiting class. So, good job CPJ.
In regards to CMR, he also did the right thing. He told both ECI players what was to be expected if they wanted to play for Georgia. One of them did not live up to the conditions, therefore, he was released from his ship. CMR told him about the possible consequences, and CMR followed through. What more can you ask from both CMR and CPJ? Both schools have great coaches/leaders. However, only one (UGA) has a true winner (okay – back to the feud).
March 19th, 2009
6:50 pm
I think the great CMR was grandstanding! I don't think you can release a kid before he is enrolled and then dictate where he can go. If so, UGA should sign a couple of hundred every year, release them and tell them they have to play Div II.
March 19th, 2009
6:29 pm
Sautee Dawg…TRUE!!!
Actually, I agree with gdawginkalamazoo.
It's just funny how indignant your fleabags were about CPJ pulling that scholarship, just giving a little back. I may argue, that Richt should have known about this kids character before offering the scholarship.
Hmmm, our Lady Jackets Tennis Team should be kicking some female fleabags in Athens right about now, JUST LIKE FOOTBALL!!!


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How Long Will You Breastfeed Your Baby?
I just watched a video about breastfeeding that channingsmom posted in the CafeMom Newcomers Club. It's about people's reactions to watching another video called "Breastfeeding from birth until two years and beyond." If you have time to watch it, here it is. Either way, keep reading.
I've also been hearing a lot of talk lately about women breastfeeding their children until they are toddlers—or even beyond.
Kelly Rutherford, one of the stars of Gossip Girl, just told Babyrazzi that she's still breastfeeding her two-year-old son Hermes. "It's an amazing bond with your child, she said. "Some cultures do it up to five years normally. I'll just do it as long as it feels right for my son."
Over in the Toddler Buzz, Cafe Cynthia has an interview with jellyphish, the owner of the Breastfeeding Toddlers/Preschoolers Group, about extended or full-term breastfeeding (feeding your baby until the age of two or beyond). She talks about the benefits of breastfeeding toddlers—and the biting! Check out what she has to say.
How long do you plan to breastfeed your baby?
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jaycee1124December 18, 2008 at 10:15 AM
My daughter will nurse until she's ready to stop. She's 18 months and is showing no signs of stopping yet.
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hillmomDecember 18, 2008 at 10:18 AM
I saw the link to this at the bottom of a post in an AD so I though I would chime in even though my child is no longer a baby in our societies sense. My child is currently 19 months and when she was 6 months we decided to let her self wean thus following the practice of full-term nursing. We (my husband and I) made this decision for many reasons all based on medical research and anthropology studies.
The bond I have with my child is amazing.... When have to leave her to attend class I'm able to leave with out a fight because she knows that mommy will be back. The dose of oxytocin that get (also called the mothering hormone and the happy hormone) helps to keep my stress level down even when my child is being a (age appropriate) monster! Full term nursing has smoothly gotten us through an emergency hip surgery, cutting 6 teeth (including all 4 first molars) and a case of the stomach flu! Couldn't imagine doing any other way!
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muddysuziDecember 18, 2008 at 10:32 AM
This was a very touching video, however I don't know if that will be right for me. I will cross that bridge when I come to it.
Realistically I hope to breastfeed as long as possible.
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rina16December 18, 2008 at 10:33 AM
My baby is also not a "baby" anymore. He is 17.5mo and still nurses about 8-10 times a day with now signs of stopping. That said he will nurse until he is ready to quit. I will not force my child to give up something that is so pure and natural and obviously good for them.
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MoomieDecember 18, 2008 at 10:43 AM
My boys nursed until they were 18 months and 2 years. We'll see how this one goes. He'll be done when he's done and I will NOT be pushing him.
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Liz_24December 18, 2008 at 10:53 AM
I want to nurse for a year, or whenever she's ready to stop. My son started losing interest around 9 months, but hopefully she will be up for it longer. If not, I'll probably pump until she's ready for whole milk.
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AemeliaDecember 18, 2008 at 11:00 AM
I nursed my oldest until he self weaned at 17 months. I nursed my second child until he self weaned at 18 months. I am still nursing my 29 ( nearly 2.5 years) month old daughter. She nurses on demand but usually only 2 times a day. I will allow her to self wean.
My mother nursed me for 12 months. My father was nursed for 3 years. My MIL nursed each of her children for 7-8 months. My family is so pro breastfeeding I have had nothing but positive support from day one and onward to today. =)
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s.tephDecember 18, 2008 at 11:07 AM
My son is 18 months, and we have no plans of stopping any time soon! It's the one thing that comforts him any place, any time, it can't be lost, and it's always available. If it wasn't for nursing, I honestly think I would have lost my mind. It's the ONLY thing that puts him to sleep. It's beautiful and wonderful to bond with a child like this.. I wish everyone could experience it.
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carltomDecember 18, 2008 at 11:15 AM
I have four kids and each one of them breast fed differently. my second daughter was on the breast for eighteen months and the third for a year. my son went for about nine months, as for the first I had to stop because I had to travel when she was two months I think it depends on the child and the mother.
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SenaeDecember 18, 2008 at 11:35 AM
I plan to BF until my LO is ready to stop. If still nursing, I will probably encourage but not force weaning when he's around 2. I used to think BF past 1 year was odd, but I've seen it more and more lately & have learned it's completely natural and more frequently seen in other cultures. I'm all about doing what's natural and best for my baby!!


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Can China really become a super power, or will it remain a great power among other great powers?
We have read numerous articles and statistics that indicate the rising power that is China. As an emerging economy among the BRICs, China is seen as a leader in the pack and with the number two economy, well placed to replace the US as a world hegemon.
I however wonder how much of a super power if any China can be? John Inkberry has written about the western liberal order and how it has penetrated every inch of our societies and culture. As a result many have found themselves having to preserve their cultures because the western liberal culture is very strong. Inkberry argues that China will have to find it`s influence within this set up, because it will be very hard to alter it (the western liberal order).
Is this the case? Can China become a super power in the current global order or will it have to dispose of it and come up with a different type of order or will it simply become part of the order and influence global events among other powers?
What does the future of China look like in the present western liberal order?
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Aug 15 2012: There are serious implications for the rest of the world, especially the Non-Chinese.
China is becoming aggressive with its neighbors, just google the spratly island issues, consider how Tibetians are treated. There are public demonstrations in Vietham and Loas against China and its policies. China supports Pakistan and has blocked many UN resolutions that could prevent war in Central Asia- the Syria issue.
My experience with the Chinese in South East Asia (i.e Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia) is that they are a narrow minded group with strong clannish policies. They appear to have a false notion of the superiority of their race, and assume that they are better workers then the rest. They use language as a barrier to prevent entry of Non-Chinese into their firms. I shall stop here, least I be called racist.
You should be worried about the rise of China!
Lingy OhAug 15 2012: I'm Malaysian Chinese and have always adopted a broader mind but never realised until this year, I feel much happier and much less frustrated. I agree with you, it is frustrating to work with narrow-minded people. I honestly think that people who are successful, whether Chinese of Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia origin have great minds. Perhaps you just haven't met one worthy your time yet!
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Googled the event and found it is a Black Planet that will travel between the Earth and the Sun between 12/21/12 and 7/1/13. A Black Plant is one that has no stars (Moons).
It travels by Earth every 3600 years ... lol ... here is the catch ... it is now 2012 and that means it traveled by Earth in 1600 BC. There was no significant accounts recorded in history then to justify the "End of the World".
Recorded history only goes back 6000 years to 4000 BC ... the Great Flood and Noah ... enough said ... So, here's mud in your eye! Happy Holidays!
People are stupid. It's not the end of the world its just the Mayan Calender rolling over another "Baktun" Just like we rolled over into 2000. Oh god Y2K!
The last time the Mayan calender rolled over to a new Baktun was Sept 18, 1618. It rolled over to 126.96.36.199.0 and on December 21st it will roll to 188.8.131.52.0.
Never argue with an idiot they will drag you down and beat you with experience.
Well, duh! Lighten up, have some fun with it. We don't believe in Santa Claus or the Tooth Fairy either, but like to play it up.
I am not going to buy Christmas presents this year.
eh the Mayans where sacrificing virgins...how smart could they be?
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So it's only right I put Dwyane Wade on blast. First and foremost i'd like to thank ***** Wade, his cousin for booking my numerous of flights.
Ohh yea, hi Ms. Union. Good too see you stuck around and have a few more pieces of clothing inside of his house. The kitchen looks great by the way. I love the new counter tops. I would also like to thank Rich, the chef for his amazing breakfast. His cookies are the best.
And last but not least I'd like to thank Dwayne for always making me feel comfortable on your side of the bed. Hiding pictures in your drawer. You know the night stand next to your side of the bed, the one with the two drawers. Think the picture is the one with you and Sanaa Lathan in it.
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Exposing Chemical Warfare and The Boys Who Cry Wolf
by M. Dennis Paul, Ph. D.
former contributor to Salem-News.com
A recent article published by Al Arabiya ( http://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/middle-east/2013/08/23/Syria-have-the-Chemical-Weapons-gloves-come-off-.html ) poses a number of questions regarding the recent claimed chemical attacks in Syria and does so with an air of expertise which is, in fact, unsubstantiated and easily discredited. Such articles, designed to lend credence, in a surreptitious manner, to claims which have absolutely no verification and very little chance of ever acquiring such validation become abundant in media simply to further confuse and misdirect the leanings of under-educated masses toward a conclusion which, in this case, is immediate inclusion (intervention) of the US in a ground war in Syria.
The "expert" referred to in the article is the Editor, Gwyn Winfield, of a periodical (CBRNe WORLD) which promotes opinion, "researched" news, interviews, articles, surveys and regular columns, and Co-Editor of The New Wars of the West: Anglo-American Voices on the War on Terror (2006) and Axis of Evil: The War on Terror (2005). CBRNe WORLD is essentially a limited scope magazine which caters to a niche audience of "security" enthusiasts.
An apparently self proclaimed expert (as no references toward outside acclaim could be found), this Editor makes the profound comment, based on video which has no authenticity verified, that it appears "it might be chemical, biological or radiological device". Then adds the symptoms suggest it was a chemical attack, but exactly which chemical it is is difficult to decide. So in the "experts" view it could be any number of things based upon an unverified video and yet at the same time, using the same video, claims it is chemical but he is unable to ascertain what chemical. This is quite an "expert" leap based on what amounts to no real evidence at all.
The expert continues claiming three indications are mandatory to know in order to identify the source . They are: "the agent itself, the delivery system (rocket/shell/mortar and the device that fires it) and the skill needed to bring the three together (personnel)." Using quotation, the article suggests the expert implicates the Syrian government (From article: The most difficult part in this is identifying the agent, as Syria has the delivery system and skill "in abundance.")
Winfield notes that Syria claims to maintain control over its chemical stockpile then claims all an enemy need do "is overrun an ammunition dump with a small supply of agent" to stage such an attack. This is such a ludicrous statement suggesting the Syrian military would leave little packages of Sarin or some other agent exposed to such a situation. In a previous article, I explained briefly how unstable Sarin is as an agent as it degrades so rapidly. Even in its most stabilized presentation, under ideal conditions, real experts know Sarin, and most other similar compounds, have a shelf life of no more than 5 years at best. Not even Saddam Hussein was dumb enough to store Sarin in scattered munition dumps and as the CIA has previously admitted, Saddam's stock was of such low quality as to be useless (in 1989, the Iraqi Government destroyed 40 plus tons of sarin that had decomposed, and that some Iraqi sarin had a shelf life of only a few weeks, owing mostly to impure precursors.). Further, an enemy overrunning a dump and finding a small stock of Sarin would have to be quite knowledgeable on how to use it, understanding what form and method under which it was prepared and how to prime and launch it. Not a likely scenario and quite contrary to the experts dire warning of an ammo dump being overrun.
To enhance the surreptitious scare imprints the article has already presented, the article presents "Andrew Tabler a senior fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy who tells Al-Arabiya that if the chemical weapons use is confirmed on such a massive scale (no massive scale having yet been promoted and no use having been thus far verified) , "it will be much harder for the Barack Obama administration not to respond" warning that this might be a sign of "more systematic use in the future if we are not there already." All of this based upon a claim, a video, some ridiculous speculations from a so-called expert in such forms of weaponry and an enormous amount of thin air. All purposely concocted to misdirect the thoughts and emotions of the populace so that flags will be waved and ribbons strung.
The typical media flag wavers (which more often than not are for "false flag" events) from the Wall St. Journal and NYTimes and the vast majority of media parrots immediately began speculation about a US response (which is what all these machinations are about… dragging the US into another major offensive in an area it never belonged). The article states Pentagon officials are revamping their plans and Kerry is making the rounds with the small group of Western sycophant nations that still gather at the US teat. Obama, who speaks from both sides of his mouth and manages to say nothing, is quoted in the article as having commented to CNN that "core national interests are now at stake" if Chemical weapons use is verified, "both in terms of us making sure that weapons of mass destruction are not proliferating, as well as needing to protect our allies, our bases in the region." Not unlike all the other statements he has made with each new cropping of claims for chemical apocalypse. It is, perhaps, the only good thing Obama has done in his time as President… doing nothing about these claims.
The article ends with final quotes from Tabler and Winfield. Tabler who does not expect immediate military action due to the "time needed to plan militarily and for diplomacy and coalition building", a priority for the Obama administration (which indiscriminately uses drones in violation of International law and the sovereignty of those nations it attacks absent any "coalition"). Still, according to the article, he warns that Washington "can not afford waiting too long." And Winfield who offers how military action in the form of airstrikes would not resolve the threat of chemical exposures as it is so difficult to protect these weapons and that "the chances of killing everyone that knows how to operate these systems is slim, as is the chance of destroying every mortar, howitzer and rocket battery." He adds that "destroying a chemical agent is very difficult to do safely, and it would require special forces on the ground". The article's author ends, "something that the U.S. has been very reluctant about doing in Syria."
As an "expert", I'm sure Winfield knows just how easy it really is to destroy these chemical stockpiles with relative safety from both air and land. I won't go into the science of it here but did mention it in very brief fashion in a previous article ( Reasons to Doubt Claims of Chemical weapons Use by M. Dennis Paul, Ph. D. http://palestinasummer.tumblr.com/post/58971899132/reasons-to-doubt-claims-of-chemical-weapons-use … ). The US and Israel have the means to do so at their disposal and are not as worried as they let on ( http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/162913#.UhfrWpJwroI ) Israel had no concerns about chemical weapons when it blew up a major stockpile of weapons in Syria just a few months ago or in any of the other admitted targeting of Syrian munitions over the past year.
The US and Israel have shown no remorse for their continued use of DU (Depleted Uranium) weapons which have created virtual cities of deformity in Iraq, Afghanistan, Palestine and where ever else they have and are being used. I am certain the "expert" knows all about this. Israel has shown no remorse for its use of phosphorous weapons and recently played semantics in trying to convince the UN it would not deploy them again unless it was necessary??
The real culprits behind chemical warfare are those making the most noise about Assad using them. It is a repeat of Iraq… same flavor in a new cone. The Gulf and Western financed insurgents are losing against Assad and this makes it all the more necessary for the financiers to promote ever larger lies.


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I just found this comic I drew a couple years ago.
Bill Simmons says: here's the poster if Judd Apatow ever makes a baseball movie.
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One of my favorite movies of all time. Nothing epic or beautiful about it, just funny and real and sad and sweet and funny again and Chris Eigeman and his hands in his pockets and the first time I watched it was this fabulous pizza and underwear kind of evening and "I'd rather be bowhunting" and it's Noah Baumbach you know and Parker Posey is always so pretty and it's just really good and I like it. A lot.
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2. skip through songs until i get to the right one.
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7. play the iphone version of civilization.
8. take and look at pictures with my stupid hipster photo app.
9. look at tumblr (i really prefer to browse tumblr on my real computer but sometimes i get bored and crack).
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11. solve arguments using google and/or wikipedia
12. text.
13. play monopoly as the dog against the computer, usually shoe. effing shoe.
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Con of the Day: Meanwhile, outside the San Diego Convention Center, Joshua "Pacey Witter 4 Eva" Jackson was hosting the first annual Pacey-Con, handing out self-authored Pacey fanfic, and snapping pics with adoring Paceyheads.
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Holstee is so excited to continue on our collaborative adventure with yet another talented artist, Pittsburgh-based illustrator and designer, Ryan Hamrick.
The third installment in our Manifesto Artist Series, Hamrick's obvious knack for original design and obvious ability to work with type and lettering can still be labeled as a semi-recent endeavor. When we asked him how he first began his artistic lifestyle, Hamrick told us that his interest in design began back in high school: "Just teaching myself the software, throwing little logos together for friends and family. Stuff like that." It wasn't until a year and a half ago, however, that Hamrick decided to pursue illustration as a career: "I decided to leave my day job … and never looked back!" Amazing! (Seems the next line we should have Hamrick illustrate is "If you don't like your job, quit," as he has a first-hand experience on how rewarding that simple move can be!)
"It wasn't until late last year that I started dabbling in the lettering stuff," Hamrick told us. "I had previously done a lot of work with branding and UI design, but this was new to me." Hamrick admits to the initial challenge he experienced when beginning his journey as a typographic artist: "It was rough at first, but through a ton of research, and an unreasonable amount of practice, I was able to get better." This humble admittance is more than obvious when you look at Hamrick's amazing body of work! "I'm still learning every day," he said, "but I've never had so much fun learning anything in my life."
When we asked Hamrick about any personal favorite pieces or projects, he confessed that his work on the Share Your Passion poster was "definitely, I feel, my best work to date." Though his other works are definitely awesome in their own respects, we admit we're a little biased, too. "I tried a lot of new techniques and styles that I really hadn't attempted before, so that's always a blast," Hamrick said. He explained how the process of trying something new is what really led him to appreciate this piece so much; the challenge is what makes it so rewarding!
Another project Hamrick really enjoyed participating in was the Wander Postcard Project. Hamrick worked with a great quote from who he labeled the "incomparable Steve McQueen" and transformed those words into a "fun and playful" set of wallpapers. Hamrick described the honor and thrill that it was to work alongside some of his biggest design and lettering influences, which always makes for an incredibly memorable experience.
One of our favorite questions to ask those who are succeeding at sharing their passion is: What is the best advice you've ever gotten? Hamrick's honest and thought-provoking response caused us to sit back and wait for more: "On several occasions, from completely unrelated people, oddly enough: 'It's not that good.'" Though it's hard to imagine anyone critiquing Hamrick in such blunt terms, Hamrick's acceptance of this statement, as well as his diligence for improvement, proves that he hasn't gotten ahead of himself and is always prepared to face facts, dig deep, and work hard. "A few times," he said, "it's actually been verbalized. Others, it's just been apparent in the absence of any positive response." "In my experience," he continued, "knowing when something just plain sucks has been the most helpful and motivating push to try harder, learn, and improve." A truly fantastic attitude from someone in the art world, to be sure, and one that can inspire any of us to do the same.
It seems that every artist has their dream team in mind, or a certain individual or group with which they hope to eventually collaborate. Evidently, Hamrick is no different: "Oh man," he said. "Sure!" While he admits that his favorites are current and have changed often in the last year, he told us that "most or all of my design crushes are of the lettering variety these days." He mentions, at the top of his list, could be the designers that make up Title Case, Jessica Hische and Erik Marinovich. "Both of these guys exude the spirit and intensity of today's young lettering scene." He described Hische's work as "insanely clean" and her "expert vector skills" as "so motivational," while Marinovich's "creativity and incredible use of color" have always made him stand out as a designer. Another collaboration Hamrick hopes for is with letterer and illustrator Dan Cassaro: "Dan's work is always very fresh and crazy original," Hamrick said. "Each piece seems to be extremely different from the last, which can be tough."
We are so grateful for the opportunity to have worked with Hamrick, and believe that his obvious talent for his craft is more than evident in his beautifully inspiring take on the Manifesto through the Share Your Passion poster. Prints are available here!
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For Okwe (Chiwetel Ejiofor), an illegal immigrant living in London, time and sleep are priceless commodities. To make ends meet, he must hold down two jobs simultaneously – as a cab driver and a porter at the Baltic Hotel – and his precarious status allows for little socializing except with Senay (Audrey Tautou), a young Turkish woman also living in limbo on British soil. That should be enough trouble for any man to endure… until a plumbing problem in room 510 puts our hero in a real bind. With Sophie Okonedo (Juliette), Sergi Lopez (Signor Juan or 'Sneaky', Okwe's boss at the Baltic) and Benedict Wong (Guo Yi).
I was attracted to DIRTY PRETTY THINGS because I remembered reading favourable reviews upon its release but, after finally seeing it, I must admit that it is a much better film than I was led to believe. Its value is twofold, firstly as a candid commentary about the developed world and secondly as a tight suspense film that offers great entertainment. On a socio-political level, it clearly denounces our Western world's growing disdain for immigrants by focusing on innocent foreigners who have been forced into subservience as a result of our faltering economies (and, I might add, the hardening of consciences since 9/11, Barack Obama notwithstanding). Among the foreigners depicted in the movie, Okwe will strike you as a caring and sympathetic man burdened by past and present alike, a noble character convincingly portrayed by Chiwetel Ejiofor. As for Senay, a young woman handicapped by her sex as well as her social status, some critics have panned Audrey Tautou's incarnation but it must be said that Senay's inexperience and vulnerability certainly contributed to Audrey's restraint in her role. Among the other characters, Benedict Wong impressed me with his tongue-in-cheek performance while Sergi Lopez proved himself worthy of Robert De Niro in one of his meaner streaks.
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— Daniel Charbonneau, Province of Quebec
January 5th, 20052:53 am
It's more than a bit unusual to see a movie that's a first-rate love story, a good mystery, and telling social commentary, all in the same film. In Dirty Pretty Things, Stephen Frears and his excellent cast pull off this hat trick. There are movies on people's Best 10 lists that do ONE of these three well (Casablanca, North By Northwest, Traffic.) To manage all three, with a script and direction that keeps you constantly involved, is very special indeed.
This movie got my Best Picture award for 2003.
— rzitrin1
September 18th, 20033:42 pm
This is what movies are all about and should consist of. This movie takes the viewer to places that they never travel to in "hollywood" movies. Everyone is not a flawless beauty, life is not perfect, no one lives in a awesome mansion, or drives a vehicle that people only dream about. This movie is what our society needs to talk about, these are life issues. A very good movie indeed. Also great casting, unlike "hollywood" movies with the casting consisting of whomever is popular at the time in American entertainment circles.
— webxmoviesrnr
September 5th, 20039:50 am
Wonderful movie! I knew very little about the plot before seeing the film, and I was just blown away. The film is an emotional, and at times heart-wrenching story about several illegal aliens working in a london hotel. Thrown into the mix is a little murder mystery that takes some surprising twists and turns, culminating in a superb ending that makes you want to laugh and cry. I highly recommend this film!
— qcuevas
September 2nd, 200312:29 am
Even though the lovely Audrey Tatou is not convincing as a Turk and the weak soundtrack adds nothing, Dirty Pretty Things is an interesting picture with a thought-provoking plot. In the hands of a less-able director, the drama could have been sensationalized, but this director maintained a matter-of-fact attitude even during scenes of forced sex and back-alley medical operations. I enjoyed the mature and understated tone of the film.
— 2bunnies
August 29th, 20034:18 am
Good acting, good story and one that should have been told a long time ago.
Would like to see someone do another movie and carry it out a little further. Characters were well cast.
— webxmoviesrnr
August 18th, 20039:22 pm
Dirty Pretty Things is praised as a thriller, and for its expose of a little explored stratum of society, as well as for its excellent character development. It is rare that a film collects terrific reviews and yet disappoints so much. It aspires to be a thriller, juxtaposed with comedy, and does offer impressive lead characters who are illegals. Here, however, the emperor is not naked - this time the emperor dressed in the dark.
The main characters are missing something - humanity. They are too good, too sincere, too virtuous to be believable. They are hardly the typical illegal. If we somehow accept the leads to be not real characters but rather purified symbols of the grace and dignity of illegals, then the plot doesn't fit. It wraps awkwardly around unlikely contrivance and strains our belief. One set of villains (Immigration) is presented as ruthlessly sinister, yet comedically incompetent, reminiscent of the Nazis on Hogan's Heroes. In rummaging through the retro closet, director Stephen Frears, pulls from the mothballs a little Coma, some Mission Impossible, and some pieces from The Sting. All nice touches - they just don't go together. And a director who intends to use chess as an accessory, as a metaphor, and to help establish character, should at least set up the board correctly. For each player, the corner square to their right must be a white square. This film gets it wrong - every time - across the board.
— rayarsenault
August 16th, 20032:38 pm
Both moving and inspiring, this film is an insightful social commentary on the unseen and the outsiders of our society. It is sad and shameful then that the distributor's marketing choice was to feature Audrey Tautou and to "white-out" Chiwetel Ejiofor on the movie poster. Granted Ms. Tatou is the actor most Americans will recognize, this marketing scheme goes against the dignified intentions of the film.
— zenchant1, San Francisco, CA
August 12th, 20032:21 pm
This is a movie about the nobility and courage of the underclass. Their resourcefulness and brains. It is superior to almost every film Ive seen this year. The one exemption being "Whale Rider." The plot is put together with the exquisite skill of a master chess player. It is subtle. You dont know how cleverly you have been manipulated till it is over.
What makes this film so moving is that the oppressed do not lose their ability to hope, love and survive. In a world that subsists on phony dreams this movie poignantly wakes us up to see other peoples nightmares. The acting is so pure you see the souls of the characters. In a much much better world this film would be a blockbuster.
— crowman23
August 7th, 200312:08 pm
March 22, 2004
The story is about illegal immigrants trying to survive in the city of London, and the desperate means they are forced to take to earn a living and to avoid detection and deportation. The two main characters are drawn into a shady world with shocking dealings but a wonderful plot twist in the movie helps them overcome their nightmare existance.
Stephen Frears spoke about the film after a screening at the Toronto film festival. He is a sharp and witty man and the audience enjoyed his Q & A session very much. Frears said he was very interested by the script (which was written by Stephen Knight, the creator of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire) and said he had not heard of a film that had tackled this subject. Frears mentioned there is a huge migration happening in Europe, and that these things (portrayed in the film) are really happening in many major European cities but added, not particularly in London, England.
This is a small British film that has an alarming and interesting story to tell. I really enjoyed it because of the cutting edge story (no pun intended)and it also has a great ending. I meant to give it 4 stars here.
FYI - the DVD release date is March 23rd, 2004 with a commentary by the director Stephen Frears.
— webxmoviesrnr
July 22nd, 200310:30 am
This film combines 2 things that you'll like, a thrilling and original story, and terrific performances. I enthusiastically recommend this film.
— alexisj4, Brooklyn


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2012 Hawaii's Top Employers Profiles
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Kiewit Infrastructure Group
Kiewit Infrastructure Group, a subsidiary of Peter Kiewit Sons, one of America's largest and most respected engineering and construction companies, continues to build on a strong foundation of four core values:
Kiewit Infrastructure Group staff employees
People: The well-being and successful growth of our people is strongly linked to our success as a company.
Integrity: We conduct our business to the highest ethical standards and take responsibility for our actions.
Excellence: We are committed to excellence in all we do with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
Stewardship: We preserve Kiewit's unique culture to build a strong organization for future generations and employees.
These core values bind us together and are the basis of how we do business. Kiewit staff will proudly tell others about the opportunities they are given to tackle challenging work, for career advancement, and the consistent excellence of their coworkers.
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Among the comments received for the survey, a Kiewit employee noted, "The work we do is exciting. There is tremendous satisfaction and pride in being able to see what we have built comes to life". At Kiewit, our staff has the skills to work on a variety of challenging and exciting projects across the islands and around the country. These opportunities test their limits and provide a chance to develop leadership skills while striving for personal and professional goals. At Kiewit, there is no limit to career advancement; as another employee proudly stated, Kiewit "allows me to create my own destiny".
"We've all created an environment where we are like a family. We work hard together and we celebrate the successes." Kiewit knows first and foremost that it is people that make this a great place to work. Everyone is `ohana, and we make a conscious effort to get to know our people as individuals. It's not all work. Kiewit stresses the work/life balance and offers time off to appreciate other important aspects in their lives to make them well-rounded and keep them satisfied--family, health, hobbies, community service and all areas that are important to them. Regularly scheduled teambuilding events and family get-togethers reward their hard work.
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Critical Ages and Stages of Puberty in the Accumulation of Spinal and Femoral Bone Mass: The Validity of Bone Mass MeasurementsBaroncelli G.I. · Saggese G.
Endocrine Unit, Division of Pediatrics, Department of Reproductive Medicine and Pediatrics, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
In growing children, lumbar and femoral areal bone mineral density (aBMD), as measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), is influenced by skeletal growth and bone size. Correction of lumbar bone mineral density (BMD) for bone volume (volumetric BMD [vBMD]), by the use of mathematical extrapolations, reduces the confounding effect of bone size, but vBMD remains dependent on age and bone size during growth. Femoral (neck and mid-shaft) vBMD, assessed by DXA, is independent of age prior to puberty, but a slight increase occurs in late puberty and after menarche. Femoral (mid-shaft) cortical bone density and radial cortical and trabecular bone densities, assessed by quantitative computed tomography (QCT), show no peak during childhood or adolescence. Bone strength index, calculated by peripheral QCT, increases with age and correlates with handgrip strength, bone cross-sectional area and cortical area. Puberty is one of the main factors that influences lumbar bone mineral content and aBMD accumulation, but a high incidence of fractures occurs during this period of life, which may be associated with a reduced aBMD.
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We hired Roman and his orchestra for our wedding, and we have absolutely no regrets. They did a fantastic job, although I wasn't surprised since I have been to at least four weddings in the past decade where they performed, and they never failed to impress.
He is very organized, and easy to work with. He was very willing to adjust his program for what we wanted. The violin show was phenomenal and the guests raved about it. He kept the guests entertained and people were dancing for hours.
All in all, we are extremely happy with him, and if we had to do it over again, we would certainly hire him again.
Empyreal Strings Music & Entertainment
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Agency or Band: Band
Band size: Large (6+ musicians)
Genres: 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Acoustic, Big Band, Blues...
Wedding: 09/28/2014
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As owner of Sam Ash Music Stores, we know and have used many fine bands for our family events, but none were as impressive as Empyreal Strings. They selected the perfect performers for each type of music and for each part of our daughter's wedding.
Our guests could not stop talking about Roman's impressive string show that highlighted our dinner. Four electronic stringed instruments provided the fullness of a large orchestra. The excitement of the performance is unforgettable.
The band makes or breaks a party. You cannot do better than Empyreal Strings.
Wedding: Recently Married
Services Used: Band
Empyreal string is by far the best band/entertainment that is out there! Starting from the first time we met with Roman T. to the very end of our special day it was nothing but a great pleasure to work with him every step of the way. He pays extreme attention to detail and makes sure everything is planned out ahead of time. Not only was Roman able to accommodate everything we asked for but also he went above and beyond to make our night an unforgettable one. The music was absolutely amazing and he was able to combine both of our cultures (Russian and Spanish), which is definitely not an easy task to do. All of the singers, the host, Roman and musicians were phenomenal.
The violin pop show IS A MUST SEE! The musicians including Roman are extremely talented and it was definitely something we have never seen before. They were absolutely amazing and if we had to do it all over again we would. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT and EMPYREAL STRINGS!!
All of our guests cannot stop talking about how amazing the music was and how much they loved the violin show. Many of them kept coming up to me and asking who is this guy that is running the show. Everyone was so impressed and the dance floor was full the entire night, which was incredible.
THANK YOU ROMAN AND EMPYREAL STRINGS you guys are an extremely talented group of people and it was a great pleasure working with each and every one of you!
Wedding: 08/24/2014
Services Used: Band, Ceremony Music, Entertainer, Unique Services (Other)
Roman is the best he will work with you every step of the way.. He has pure talent with the rest of his band members and they will definitely make your wedding very memorable!! This band is a must..
Wedding: 07/20/2014
Services Used: Band
Thar's only one word I can find to describe this guys. Other words that come to mind are unbelivable, unforgetable, talanted, professional, complitely and fully perfect.
Worth every penny!
This guys made my wedding. Guests can not stop raving. They are THE best in thr industry!!!
Wedding: 07/19/2014
Services Used: Band
Roman and Empyreal Strings were absolutely the best! All of my guests danced all night and so many called me the day after to say how amazing the music was. His violin show was very entertaining and the musicians were extremely talented. If anyone is looking for something very high class and professional this is the band! I'm so happy with the entertainment he provided for my son's wedding and I would recommend him to absolutely everyone!
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Empyreal strings were responsible for making my wedding UNFORGETTABLE. I spent a year planning every detail and making sure I had the best of everything. I should have saved my money because all anyone keeps talking about is my band! The entertainment this band provided was priceless. Each singer is incredibly talented and entertaining. My guests were amazed at the singers and band players coming onto the dance floor and putting on personal shows for the guests. I'm also very happy with Roman's organization skills. As a tedious bride he made me feel very calm because he was as organized as I was and was constantly reaching out to me with updates and vice versa. When the day came there wasn't a job too small for him. He was on top of everything making sure we had the best wedding. There's no reason to take a chance on anyone else when you have such a great vender like Empyreal strings.
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Roman and his team were absolutely amazing for our wedding! He was very organized and easy to work with during the planning process. And on the wedding day, Empyreal Strings did a amazing job. The ceremony/cocktail hour music was elegant and beautiful, and the reception music kept our guests on the dance floor non-stop. Everyone keeps talking about how much they danced. Everything went just like we imagined. Thank you Roman and Empyreal Strings!
Wedding: 05/03/2014
Services Used: Band
Any band can play good music. Roman went far beyond playing music. I could tell that he genuinely cared about everyone having a good time. He was literally everywhere, running the entire party and keeping everyone on the dance floor. A friend of mine hired empyreal strings and Roman was in every important shot in that wedding video. He was very professional and it was clear he has done this many times. We have met with 2 other bands before we booked Empyreal strings and also payed attention to the bands in other weddings. There is not much difference in price between these bands but there's a huge difference in quality and value. It's not cheap to get a full blown band for a wedding, but if you have the budget for it, Empyreal strings is guaranteed satisfaction.
Wedding: 04/06/2014
Services Used: Band
From the second we started working with Roman and the Empyreal Strings team everything was superior service. My wedding was this past weekend on March 29, 2014. Roman was organized, and every minute was planned out meticulously. It was so easy to work with them and I can't describe how much fun we had at our wedding. Our guests did not leave the dance floor and neither did we! I would absolutely recommend Empyreal Strings to anyone planning a wedding. They can do it all! Thanks Roman. Love, Marina and David
Wedding: 03/29/2014
Services Used: Band
The band was terrific!!! We received many calls after the wedding telling us that the band was great. The band truly made the wedding wonderful. Roman worked with us and helped us set a schedule for the night. He also helped us select songs for the ceremony and reception as we wanted songs that would appeal to the multicultural audience. Hiring Empyreal Strings was the best decision we made! Would definitely recommend hiring this band!
Wedding: 03/22/2014
Services Used: Band
Amazing! They made my wedding a fairytale. I had an 18 piece band with singers from different backgrounds and cultures. They are a full band and sound like music you would hear on the radio. The violin show is a must! People will talk about it for years to come and that is what will make your wedding very memorable. Very happy with the band and the performance.
Wedding: 01/14/2014
Services Used: Band
As reviewed by many others, this was a fantastic band. Roma helped to make my day unforgettable, unique and as rated by my guests, one of the best weddings they have been to. From the very start, both my husband and I were sold on the band just by watching the introductory video presentation. Once we signed with Empyreal Strings, Roma was extremely professional and easy to work with. His prompt responses to my constant telephone concerns and requests was much appreciated. His deep passion for music and his impressively broad artist, song and instrument knowledge made me certain that we were getting involved with someone good. Before Empyreal Strings, no one was able to musically and linguistically accommodate me and my husband's multicultural (Russian, American and Portuguese) family. Without a problem, Roma provided all three authentic singers the day of the wedding. When it came to finalizing the details of the night, both my husband and I were a bit indecisive and unsure as to how we wanted everything to play out. With great relief to me, Roma took charge and helped to plan out our entire night in less than 20 minutes. The day of the wedding, I found the bands set up and lighting to be impressive, and the singers voices captivating. The added bonus that makes Empyreal Strings stand out even more from the other bands, is their famous violin show. If you are contemplating on whether or not do to have this at your wedding, DONT! YOU MUST GET HAVE IT! IT IS COMPLETELY WORTH IT! It's been close to a month and people are still talking about how fantastic the performance was. I had goose bumps running up and down my arms during the entire 30 minute act. At 25 years old, I never thought I would ever enjoy classical music to that level. Needless to say, I was blown away. People of all ages thoroughly enjoyed the show as well. Overall, I am extremely happy with Empyreal Strings and of course, Roma. I HIGHLY recommend this band for other brides to be.
Wedding: 01/11/2014
Services Used: Band
From the very first meeting with Roman from Empyreal Strings we knew all the positive reviews were absolutely accurate. He was professional, flexible, easy to contact prior and during the process, and overall an amazing person to work with. Empyreal Strings really knew how to create a phenomenal experience at our wedding. The vast amount of instruments and talent playing those instruments created an amazing atmosphere during the formal moments, and a highly fun and exciting experience during the reception. The Empyreal Strings Violin Pop Show was the topping on our cake from the band; a spectacular performance. We heard all positive reviews before hiring Empyreal Strings, and know very well that we would recommend them to anyone looking for an amazing band for their wedding!
Wedding: 11/23/2013
Services Used: Band
Empyreal Strings Music & Entertainment was absolutely amazing.
Our wedding was unbelievable and the band kept the party going all night! They were so interactive and really read the mood of the crowd, we received so many compliments on how great the band was including both their musical talent and energy. They were reasonable priced and prompt with communication. We couldn't have asked for anyone better.
Wedding: 10/06/2013
Services Used: Band
We have never written a review before, but after our wonderful experience with Roman and Empyreal strings we had too. We have never met someone so professional, experienced, and attentive. Roman answered all of my last minute questions, my million phone calls and still had time to call and check on me to make sure I was okay. He was thorough in planning out the night, he knew exactly what kind of music we loved and listened and played it at the wedding. Most importantly he is so talented and knew how to read the crowd and make sure to pick a line up and change it up to get more guests on the dance floor. Our wedding was almost a month ago now and I have already had requests for his information and still continue to get raving reviews about the dancing and music. Everyone had fun and this band was the reason! We highly recommend them if you want a mix of culture, top hits, and all flavors of music that make your night incredible! Choose them for your wedding and you'll have the best night of your life!
Wedding: 10/05/2013
Services Used: Band
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About CDCR: Divisions and Boards
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Lifer Parole Process
Parole Hearings
There are two general classes of inmates in our California prison system. Inmates sentenced to determinate sentences, such as a term of seven years, serve a finite period of time that has been set by the criminal court and, upon expiration of the sentence, they are released. Inmates sentenced to an indeterminate term, such as life with the possibility of parole, are released only after it is determined that he or she is not a current, unreasonable risk of danger to the public. The Board of Parole Hearings conducts life prisoner suitability hearings to determine whether these inmates are suitable for parole.
Inmates serving life sentences become eligible for parole hearings by statute one year prior to their minimum eligible parole date (MEPD). At the hearing, the panel considers all relevant and reliable information in the individual case in order to determine whether the inmate is suitable for release. If an inmate is found unsuitable for parole, statutory law requires that the next hearing be set 3, 5, 7, 10, or 15 years in the future. An inmate who is denied parole may request that his or her hearing be moved to an earlier date, based on a change of circumstances or new information that establishes a reasonable likelihood that consideration of public safety does not require the additional period of incarceration imposed by the denial length that was issued.
Suitability Criteria
Parole suitability hearings are not conducted to determine the inmate's guilt or innocence of the underlying life crime. The Board accepts as established the guilty verdict imposed by the court. Pursuant to Penal Code section 3041, the panel shall set a release date unless it determines that public safety requires a longer period of incarceration. Companion regulations, California Code of Regulations, title 15, sections 2281 and 2402, state that, regardless of the length of time the inmate has been in prison, he or she shall be found unsuitable and denied parole if the panel determines that the prisoner poses an unreasonable risk of danger to society if released from prison. The regulations also set forth examples of circumstances tending to show that an inmate is suitable or unsuitable for parole.
The California Supreme Court has issued decisions arising from parole suitability hearings. In 2002, the court found the Board's discretion in parole matters to be extremely broad and articulated the "some evidence" test as applied to findings of unsuitability. See In re Rosencrantz (2002) 29 Cal.4th 616, 655, 658. In 2005, the court held that the Board of Parole Hearings is authorized to find an inmate who poses a continuing danger to public safety, as indicated by the gravity of the inmate's offense, to be unsuitable for parole. See In re Dannenberg (2005) 34 Cal.4th 1061. In 2008, the court addressed the standard for the judicial review of life prisoner parole suitability decisions that is to be applied by the courts which review challenges to parole decisions. The court observed that every prisoner presents some measure of risk of danger to society if released and, therefore, the question of suitability turns on whether the facts and circumstances of the particular case indicate that the inmate presents a current, unreasonable risk of danger. See In re Sandra Lawrence (2008) 44 Cal.4th 1181 and In re Richard Shaputis (2008) 44 Cal.4th 1241.
Who Participates in the Hearing?
The hearings are conducted by a Commissioner, who is appointed by the Governor and subject to Senate Rules Committee confirmation, and a Deputy Commissioner, who is a civil servant employee of the state. Inmates are entitled to legal counsel at their hearings. The District Attorney from the prosecuting county may ask clarifying questions and render a statement on the question of parole suitability. The victims of the crime and/or their representatives may attend the hearing and address the panel with their comments on suitability and/or the impact of the crime.
Public Comment
Any person may submit information to the Board of Parole Hearings concerning any inmate or parolee. Written comments should be directed to the Classification and Parole Representative at the prison where the hearing will be conducted. Those comments will be included in the inmate's or parolee's Central File and will be considered by future hearing panels.
What Happens to a Parole Decision?
Once a decision is final, generally after the 120-day decision review period, the Governor has statutory authority under Penal Code sections 3041.1 and 3041.2 to review parole suitability decisions. Up to 90 days prior to a scheduled release date of an inmate, the Governor may request that the Board review its panel's decision. When such a request is made, the matter is placed on the Board's public meeting agenda and the public has the opportunity to give a 5-minute statement on whether the Board's hearing decision should be upheld. If an inmate was convicted of murder, the Governor may reverse or modify the Board's decision without referring it back to the Board for review.
Board of Parole Hearings
Overview of the Board of Parole Hearings
Executive Board Meetings
Life Parole Consideration and Other Hearings
- Lifer Parole Process
- Board Process Definitions
- Parole Hearing Schedule
- Request for Parole Suitability Hearing Transcript
Regulations and Proposed Development
Policies and Directives
Statistical Data
ADA Resources
Victim Rights
Inmate Attorney Resources
- Application Process
- Invoicing
- Panel List Results
- Orientation Sessions
- Orientation Materials
- ADA Overview
Youth Offender Parole Hearing (SB 260)
- SB 260 Fact Sheet (bullet point explanation of the bill)
- SB 260 Flowchart: How to Determine Whether an Inmate Qualifies as a Youth Offender under PC 3051
- SB 260 Eligibility Reconsideration Form
- October 2013 Training for Commissioners (Public) on Senate Bill 260
- December 2013 Training for Commissioners (Public) on Youth Offender Characteristics for consideration under PC 3051 and 4801
- Parole Suitability Hearings for Youth Offenders (2014)