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This guy got drafted this year?
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Since no one claimed first can I be first by default?
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Developmental squad at best – this falcan't draftee won't make the active squad, much less be an impact player.
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meant to say until they have pads on going against the vets, its pure speculation
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Congress votes to place a limit on the time that we occupy the quagmire known as IraqNam. The Senate votes to place a limit on the time that we occupy the quagmire known as IraqNam. Both bills provide $100 BILLION in new money to feed, house, arm, train, replace, treat, armor, protect, and destroy the troops throughout 2007.
In response, the President threatened to veto the bill. According to the today's White House Website, he said, "Congress's failure to fund our troops on the front lines will mean that some of our military families could wait longer for their loved ones to return from the front lines. And others could see their loved ones headed back to the war sooner than they need to.â€
So, according to Bush, by passing legislation that funds the troops, we are actually causing the occupation to last longer BECAUSE WE PUT A LIMIT ON THE length OF THEIR OCCUPATION OF A FOREIGN COUNTRY?
Wrap your head around that one for a bit. Only within the delusional world inside the Bloatway would anyone even consider making such an illogical, nonsensical argument. But enough about the president. By Congress demanding that the troops must leave Iraq, they end up staying longer?
OK, Let's step back, even half a step. What are we doing there?
Every day, troops put on clothing, socks, boots, armor, more armor, get briefed, add ammo to their weapons. Every day they hope to find a vehicle that still runs, scrounge around for extra armor for the vehicle, then head out to their assigned hot spot, only to be shot at, attacked by IEDs, or have mortars fall around their vehicle. The good news is, on some occasions, they get to rub shoulders with delusional GOP presidential candidates like John McCain, who believes that his pre-visit swarm, and his small delegation of choppers, mercenaries and 100 heavily armed US troops is just the ticket for a shopping trip. How proud they must feel about shopping/PR trips.
Next day, same bat time, same bat station. Same blat situation. (for our Russian friends)
This is not a war on terra. This is a civil war we helped stoke and arm. According to a BBC report, 30-65% of the weapons we gave to the IraqNami army has been sold, stolen, given, or lent to religious based elements intent on getting back at an another Iraqi sect that offended them earlier. Oh, and the US soldiers in the middle are worth a triple score, plus a bonus.
We are not fighting them over there, to keep them from coming over here. No Iraqi ever intended, expected or planned to attack the US, not until we invaded their country. Hell, they looked at us as their allies. Saddam thought so. The Iraqis have no capacity to attack us. The Atlantic and Pacific ponds are both deep and wide. The only missile or air capacity the Iraqis have is what we given them. Come to think of it, that applied to Saddam, too. We repeatedly supplied him in his war against Iran. At the same time that we armed the Iranians (Iran-Contra)
A true war on terra would involve creating an intelligent approach aimed at finding the cause/effect of our current situation. It would involve an active debate and historical research into the events that caused a small group of Saudi ultra-religious zealots (think of Dobson, Falwell, or Roberts with a Koran) to get tired enough of our corporate, pro-Israel, policies that kept those countries downtrodden. A true war on terra would not protect oil, chemical or food processing companies from having to increase their own security, not to mention testing, protection and pro-active efforts to prevent adulteration, attacks and other possible attacks. A true war on terra would pose a threat to every interest that Bush and Cheney have tried so hard to protect.
Ergo, we are left with a faux war. Faux reporting. Faux enemies. Faux threats. (not to mention Faux news) It involves the president claiming that demanding that we leave forces us to stay longer.
In a nutshell, the president will say anything to prevent a lost of his war powers. He will accuse those of trying to save lives, of causing their deaths. He will point fingers at those thoughtful, concerned folks who really care of being in bed with the enemy.
His wild accusations worked for four years, almost six. But we caught on. Mr President, fuel me once, shame on you. fuel me twice . . . .
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What follows is a list of the mistakes Bushco made that created the damn mess from the Iraqi insiders. It is exactly what myself and every other military person/expert both in and out of Iraq that I respect and have talked to has said. BTW, I would never claim to be an expert but I damn sure know how to fight a war and occupy a country.
• The Americans disbanded Iraq's army, which could have helped quell a rising insurgency in 2003. Instead, hundreds of thousands of demobilized, angry men became a recruiting pool for the resistance.
• Purging tens of thousands of members of toppled President Saddam Hussein's Baath party — from government, school faculties and elsewhere — left Iraq short on experienced hands at a crucial time.
• An order consolidating decentralized bank accounts at the Finance Ministry bogged down operations of Iraq's many state-owned enterprises.
• The CPA's focus on private enterprise allowed the "commercial gangs" of Saddam's day to monopolize business.
• Its free-trade policy allowed looted Iraqi capital equipment to be spirited away across borders.
• The CPA perpetuated Saddam's fuel subsidies, selling gasoline at giveaway prices and draining the budget.
By removing all the personnel that ran the infastructure of Iraq (that includes the policing agencies) they created chaos. Saddam had an excellent system set up to prevent theft of government money and property.
By failing to secure the armorys all over the country, they armed the population.
What most people don't know is the powerful rebel cleric Sadar has now declared war on America. He has ordered his militia and asked everyone else in Iraq to stop killing each other and kill americans. So, now, Bush will not be lying when he calls this a "war."
This what happens when you have a wartime deserter for a commaner in chief. The official military term is a complete CLUSTER F**K.
It would help if more people pointed out that the war is about profit, not winning, not democracy and certainly not about defeating terrorism!
It is refreshing to be reminded of the motive for this war. At this point, Bush does not care if the war is won or not.
The concern for him and his now is simply 'how much can we get away with before the next election?
When you think of the huge amounts of money involved at every level of this 'war' just the money voted through by the houses , never mind the extra tax and other payments and all the dishonesty on top of that, even without that, the rich are making billions from it.
This war is about cash. Cash and oil. Oil and cash. Power and cash. Cash.
"What most people don't know is the powerful rebel cleric Sadar has now declared war on America. He has ordered his militia and asked everyone else in Iraq to stop killing each other and kill americans. So, now, Bush will not be lying when he calls this a "war.""
I found it interesting that Sadar has "discovered" who the enemy really is.. American occupiers. And besides it accomplishes one of "the deciders" goals…getting Iraq (both Shiites and Sunnis) off there butts and standing for "their" country.
"This what happens when you have a wartime deserter for a commaner in chief. The official military term is a complete CLUSTER F**K."
Aahh…us civilians called it a circle jerk and involves all the dipshits in this administration!
Whether or not the warring factions whose hatred for each other goes back centuries can temporarily stop keep killing each other and unite in a common cause is open for debate.
But consider the following as a result that could, if it happens, as historic an example of the Law of Unintended Consequenses as what has already happened as a result of Bush phoneying up a case for war.
The Shia and Sunni factions join togther and defeat the United States, i.e., inflict so many casualties that even the most loyal Bushies say "enough is enough". The president realizes that Congress will override any veto, so he pulls out.
The truce plan was to go back to settle old scores with each other once the American are gone, but in the process of fighting together they discover that their hatred for each other has disappeared and they are all better off if they just agree to disagree peacefully on their differences.
Even my tax money doesn't go to support the troops, who are basically victims of a huge traffic accident.
It is hard to be patriotic in a nation full of the dumbest of the dumb.
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I've been doing this for a couple of days now, and it's fantastic. Another tip for people having trouble (mainly tanks) with the instant dismounting phase, is if everyone just runs out of the instance. When you come back in, the three Champions will, again, be sat waiting for you rather politely.
It's a shame that, whenever I mention this 'trick' to my PuG, it's usually too late and half of them are jumping in circles on their mounts.
I believe it's a bug needed to be fixed.
And a bug on game design side.
For example, if the warrior is present, he'll charge you immediately (and mostly likely chain-charge your party). For clothiers, that means almost certainly 1 or 2-shot death.
If this is intended to be, then for certain combinations, this heroic instance would be undoable by lvl187-equipped parties, which is contradictory to what Blizz claimed about its purposes.
Therefore, I believe the fight should exactly be like what most people have been doing: separating mount phase and floor phase, bosses would not aggro immediately after mount phase.
Or, simply keep them clumped up as you are knocking them off their mounts in the previous phase, then have everyone but the tank get clear of that spot immediately after the dismount. As long as the tank is prepared with some defensive cooldowns to offset the initial burst they're going to take, there's no need to run out. I've tanked plenty of transitions using this method without losing a single group member, both regular and heroic.
This shouldn't be necessary. The tank should be in the middle of the action and intent on pulling ALL the aggro. Everyone else should be getting as far away from the 3 bosses as possible. If you pull one run to the tank so he can get the boss off you.
If you do this and still die your tank either isn't trying to get all 3 or your healer is asleep at the wheel.
Worst case 1 player dies but there's no excuse when so many classes can bubble, feign death, disappear, or simply run away really fast.
@ Urza: Not a tank or healer, are you?
Sorry, As a tankadin I have smacked all three with a HotR and the warrior still charged and one shot the priest. They keep aggro from when they are mounted, unless you have a taunt like challenging shout which forces them to hit you, you can't hold aggro. The amount of damage done while mounted is insane.
The transition is broken because it is a phase switch and has no aggro dump. Bad mechanic. Until they fix it, we just run out.
He targets the healer and if you happen to be a Priest you will very likely die. The transition is broken and he will still charge regardless of the tank. i have even had a Dk dg him across the room and he still charged and knock me into the wall. While I have seen some groups get through this phase without exiting it was only because he did not come and finish the job after the knock back. Now I just tell them to make a bee line for the door and will either make it out or spirit run back to the instance. I don't mind taking the bullet for the group because it is a short badge run, long into or not.


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'50 Shades of Grey' Movie May Have Channing Tatum Playing a Part You'd Never Dream Of
When he announced that he's planning on taking some time off from acting for a bit, most of us assumed we could forget Channing Tatum playing Christian Grey in the Fifty Shades of Grey movie.
I, for one, was a bit disappointed with the news, because he's a major piece of eye candy and I'd have absolutely no problem staring at his chiseled muscles and rock-hard body thrusting all over Anastasia Steele for a good two hours or so. (Whew. Is it hot in here?)
But after hearing that he and wife Jenna Dewan-Tatum are expecting their first child, it's understandable that Channing would want to take a step back from acting for a bit. Although that doesn't necessarily mean he won't be a part of the Fifty Shades of Grey movie.
A list of possible Fifty Shades of Grey movie directors has emerged, and yes, Channing Tatum made the cut. OMG. Now that he's becoming a dad, it's the perfect time for him to give directing a try, don't you think? He'd probably have a lot more time with Jenna and the baby too.
He managed to snag the number four spot as far as favorite potential directors go, and here's how the entire list worked out. (In case you're curious as to who else is on it.)
- Angelina Jolie
- Mark Wahlberg
- Steven Soderbergh (Magic Mike)
- Channing Tatum
- Gary Marshall (Pretty Woman)
- Nick Cassavetes (The Notebook)
- Paul Greengrass (Bourne movies)
- Gary Ross (Hunger Games)
- Robert Luketic (Legally Blond)
- Catherine Hardwicke (Twilight)
- Jason Reitman (Juno)
Who do you think would make the perfect director for Fifty Shades of Grey?
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night magicDecember 21, 2012 at 10:27 PManyone who understands the books
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Melinda JjoonesDecember 22, 2012 at 1:20 PMCtherine Hardwicke, definetly. She made as all love Bella and Edward in such a poetic way. If not, Angelina Jolie is a good choice. The movie can only be directed by a woman that feels the books.
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Uh, " it's the perfect time for him to give directing a try, don't you think? He'd probably have a lot more time with Jenna and the baby too."
Do you know what a director is? *facepalm*
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BJ CostilowDecember 22, 2012 at 9:25 PMFor I think Steven Soderbergh would make a good Christian Grey.
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SaradenDecember 27, 2012 at 11:33 PMAngelina would be a very interesting choice. I love that idea. Please Please Please, not Catherine Hardwicke. Her directing in the first Twilight was terrible. It was all in blue hues and the angles left a lot to be desired. I don't think her skill level was up to that big of a movie. As for the writer of this article saying Channing would have more time with his growing family by being a directer, obviously doesn't understand what a director is and how much time they spend with the movie, start to end. Post-production and pre-production, off camera work and all that. I have no clue as to the details, but even I know that statement was way off.
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NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE NO!!!! He's cute but he barely speaks in his other movies!! "Christian Grey" is an artist when he speaks. He's smart and poetic. We need someone that speaks suave and speaks other languages, fluently. We need a new face. Please, NOT CHANNING TATUM!!!!!
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leanneDecember 29, 2012 at 3:57 PMNot channing Tatum pls. read the book its leaning to rob pattinson role in twilight if its for an amrican actors then garett hudland ,James Franco but definitely Kristen Stewart is anastacia Steeleevrry thing about anastacia is Bella
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BiancaJanuary 1, 2013 at 11:26 PMMy first pick is Ryan Gosling. If Christian Grey were a gangster, then obviously my first choice would be Channing Tatum.
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I really dont know. but I love him.
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More than $170,000 has been channelled into Wairarapa community groups, schools and sporting organisations through KiwiSport during the past three years.
The grants provided through KiwiSport have enabled more than 10,000 schoolchildren from 22 primary schools and eight secondary schools the opportunity to participate in sporting activities.
Sport Wellington's chief executive Phil Gibbons says KiwiSport has been a resounding success in Wairarapa with 98 per cent of the schools receiving KiwiSport-funded programmes.
"We look forward to the next three years where we can consolidate these opportunities at the grassroots and developmental levels," Gibbons said. "Playing regular sport gives children a wide range of benefits which indirectly impact the community as a whole."
KiwiSport's most significant investment in the area has been the appointment of a Masterton primary school sports cluster co-ordinator, which has seen a substantial increase in student participation.
The aim of this investment is to provide the Masterton cluster with consistent, high quality school sports, sport specific professional development for teachers and to foster community partnerships to strengthen the delivery of sport in schools.
Another KiwiSport programme has been the delivery of Small Sticks hockey in schools by Wairarapa Hockey. So far, more than 500 children from four primary schools have received the programme. Wairarapa Hockey anticipates delivering Small Sticks to 1600 students over the next two years.
Sport Wellington's KiwiSport manager Peter Woodman-Aldridge said community consultation last year to assess the validity of the KiwiSport funding project found the programmes were having a significant impact on the region.
"More school-age kids are being involved in sports. More teachers and parents are trained as coaches and more community and sporting organisations are partnering with schools to provide sporting opportunities and activities. This has been fantastic for the children involved and the community as a whole," he said.
Applications for round 10 of KiwiSport funding in the Wellington region close on Monday, March 18. Potential applicants should visit www.sportwellington.org.nz/kiwisport.


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One of the most unmistakeable trends to have emerged for Spring 2012 is cobalt. Cobalt is everywhere this fashion week: minis, gowns, outerwear and especially trousers. While sifting through all the runway galleries for trends, we couldn't help but feel a bit of deja vu when we came across Yigal Azrouel's collection and Rachel Comey's in short succession. Here, both designers send cobalt trousers down the runway and both pair the rich shade with restrained sandy beige… but Yigal's look is all Celine-y simplicity, and Comey does downtown cool. The question is: which do you prefer? More


text: Brisbane Gallery Part I On the court and off the court, the stars of the WTA are lighting up the crowds in Brisbane. Published January 05, 2011 12:00 Bojana Jovanovski, youngest player in the Top 100, powered a forehand against Anastasia Rodionova. Shahar Peer, Israel's highest-ranked player ever at No.13, posed with a fan at an autograph session. Australian No.2 Jarmila Groth celebrated after her first round win over Arantxa Parra Santonja. Romanian No.1 Alexandra Dulgheru put her stamp on one of her fans' shirt at her autograph session. No.3 seed Nadia Petrova was still in good spirits despite falling to Petra Kvitova in the first round. Marion Bartoli met some young fans and signed autographs during a corporate suite visit on Sunday. Australian No.2 Jarmila Groth met Sam Stosur at the net after beating the Australian No.1, 62 64. Jarmila Groth had never beaten a Top 20 player in her career but stunned No.6-ranked Samantha Stosur. Dominika Cibulkova rallied with young ones and signed autographs at the Southbank Cultural Forecourt. Former Top 5 player Jelena Dokic was stopped in the second round by an aggressive Andrea Petkovic. Topics: 2011, brisbane international, tournaments, news, photos or videos, samantha stosur, nadia petrova, dominika cibulkova, jelena dokic, marion bartoli, shahar peer, jarmila groth, bojana jovanovski, alexandra dulgheru, brisbane [+] More Share this page! Print Email Related photos Gallery: Road To Singapore Begins January 06, 2014 The WTA launched the Road To Singapore campaign this week, and around the world the stars of the WTA held up the campaign road signs to show their support - see the first eight pics here! Gallery: Week 1's Fantastic Finals January 06, 2014 The Road To Singapore began in Brisbane, Shenzhen and Auckland this past week, with three megastars lifting WTA trophies - have a look back at the best pics from the first finals weekend of 2014! Brisbane Gallery: All About The Fans January 02, 2014 Serena Williams, Victoria Azarenka and Maria Sharapova have been spending time off the court at the Brisbane International this week to meet and connect with the fans. See the best pics here. To The Top 3


text: NGOs Soul searching on volunteering Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00 - Friday, 01 July 2011, 00:00 by Elaine Attard Volunteers from various local NGOs came together in a conference to encourage and strengthen the interaction between volunteers and society in active citizenship and the creation of improved structures. Organised by the National Council of Women (NCW) in collaboration with the Domestic Violence Commission, Nature Trust Malta and the National Youth Council, the conference is the EU flagship project for Malta for the European Year of Volunteering aimed at strengthening the Maltese voluntary sector. Yesterday's meeting was one of many activities which will be held throughout the year in order to put across a plan of action for the EU and local authorities to engage citizens further in the voluntary sector. Those present discussed and exchanged their views on their experiences, good practices and how to increase the voluntary sector's visibility to create an environment conducive to volunteering. Some of the volunteers present, predominantly women, said it is high time to exactly quantify how much volunteering contributes to the Maltese economy. Others pressed to reduce fragmentation in the sector to give a better service. Addressing the conference, Education, Employment and Family Minister Dolores Cristina said that she became more aware of society's hidden problems through volunteering with the NCW when they had started lobbying on awareness about domestic violence. "It is difficult to quantify volunteering but it is easy to quantify the personal satisfaction gained from it. It is important that from a young age, children are involved in volunteering to nurture generosity and other values. Volunteering brings about a tangible change in people. It should be acknowledged by formal education and therefore the government started recognising young people's experience in voluntary work on their school leaving certificates," she said. On volunteering legislation, she said that after some years on the backburner the law was introduced a few years ago, however, it needs some fine-tuning and the rationale behind it needs to be explained better. The law should not be disturbing but facilitating voluntary work as NGOs become more professional, she added. The head of the European Commission Representation in Malta, Martin Bugelli, said volunteering is not just a hobby. "Volunteering reaches out to where the state does not. It is about giving up something for others be it money, time or skills. It is important to rekindle society's interest in giving and helping others," he said. €10 million were forked out by the EU to finance the year dedicated to volunteering. €2 million were used for the preparations while €8 million were spent on organising activities throughout the year. According to surveys by the National Statistics Office, there are some 30,000 Maltese people carrying out voluntary work for at least 20 hours a week. This does not include others who volunteer informally and less regularly, therefore the actual Maltese people's involvement is much higher than that. Voluntary Organisations Council president Robert Farrugia said he feels like one of many volunteers who would like to inspire and encourage others to start volunteering in a myriad of sectors from disability, art, culture, sport or humanitarian work. "It is clear that the challenges for Maltese NGOs are finances, human resources, renewing themselves with society's needs and responding with a way forward. Together with new people we can overcome these challenges," Mr Farrugia said.


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Kate Moss Reveals Tanning Habits for Allure; Chloe Norgaard's Rainbow-Hair Connection; Diptyque's New Digs; and More
Kate Moss covers the August issue of Allure—her ninth cover for the magazine. In the article, the notoriously private supermodel open up about everything from her early insecurities regarding posing nude ("I used to be so scared about 'Oh, I don't want to show my body.' Now that I've shown it, it doesn't bug me about my moles, or 'This isn't big enough' and 'That's not smooth enough.'") to her well-documented tanning habits ("I don't mind a bikini bottom. My husband likes lines on the bum—men like white bums, like a frame. I don't do it on the boobs, though—I try not to have a white boob."). Moss also broke down her daily beauty routine, saying, "I use that Moroccanoil stuff, and then I blow-dry [hair] upside down and brush it. Maybe I'll give it a back-comb at the top." And her cardinal hair-care rule? "Always clean hair. That's a must. If in doubt, wash it." Simple enough, right?
Chloe Norgaard has built a modeling career on her Technicolored tresses. In a video accompanying United Colors of Benetton's Fall '13 campaign, in which she stars alongside a slew of musicians and other fresh faces, the catwalker-cum-DJ discusses her first blue dye job in first grade: "My favorite color to have in my hair is rainbow. I can't choose just one and love all colors except for brown."
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I will make you my promised bride forever. I will be good and fair; I will show you my love and mercy.
For all its peculiarities and unevenness, the Bible has a simple story. God made man. Man rejected God. God won't give up until he wins him back.
God will whisper. He will shout. He will touch and tug. He will take away our burdens; he'll even take away our blessings. If there are a thousand steps between us and him, he will take all but one. But he will leave the final one for us. The choice is ours.
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The Children's Miracle Network named the Rollins College 2007 Dance Marathon as the "Best New Dance Marathon" out of 17 new dance marathons launched last year nationwide. Members of the Rollins team who produced the event were awarded this national honor at the Children's Miracle Network Leadership Conference on July 20 at the Orlando World Center Marriott.
The Children's Miracle Network also recognized the Rollins College 2007 Dance Marathon as the most successful first-year dance marathon ever produced in the event's 13-year history.
"In their first year, the Rollins College Dance Marathon team executive committee displayed more talent and vision than many seasoned event planners and fundraisers," said Sandy McPherson, director of the Greater Orlando Children's Miracle Network. "We are grateful to all the students who participated in any way, from dancers to volunteers to sponsors. Their generous support will impact thousands of children who come to Shands Children's Hospital and Arnold Palmer Hospital for treatment."
Dance Marathon is the largest and most successful student-run philanthropy at Rollins College. The 12-hour marathon got 132 Rollins students to their feet to help raise funds for children treated at the Greater Orlando Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Every penny raised goes directly to Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando and the Shand's Children's Hospital at the University of Florida. In its inaugural year, Rollins College Dance Marathon raised $35,151 exceeding their goal of $20,000.
The second annual Rollins College Dance Marathon will be held on Saturday, November 15 from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m.
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- Why are Clackamas County Commissioners making appointments to the Clackamas River Water District (CRW) Board of Commissioners?
- Town Hall: Q & A from September 26, 2012 town hall meeting in Welches
- Does Clackamas County regulate the placement of political signs?
- Light Rail (Portland Milwaukie/PMLR)
- Under what authority did Clackamas County seek financing to pay its obligation to TriMet for the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Project?
- What happens now that Ballot Measure 3-401 has been passed.
- Can the County not pay because the Park Avenue garage shrunk?
- Is there a termination clause for the County to get out of the contract?
- Why didn't the County stop at Lake Road when the federal match changed?
- Agreements and Contracts
- County Parks
- Housing Authority
- Barking Dogs
- Budget Questions
- County Government:
- Elks Lodge
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- Flood Insurance
- Gladstone Library
Why are Clackamas County Commissioners making appointments to the Clackamas River Water District (CRW) Board of Commissioners?
As presently constituted there are four sitting members of the CRW board. The CRW Board has been stalemated over the choice for the fifth Commissioner. Under state law, ORS 198.320, County Commissioners can make appointments to fill an existing vacancy on a special district board.
Outside of the appointment process, Clackamas County Commissioners do not have any authority over special districts, which are unique governing boards authorized by state law.
Commissioners were prepared to move forward and make an appointment to that vacancy when it became clear that two more vacancies would be open by the end of October. That left the existing CRW board without a quorum needed to conduct the district's business.
Clackamas County Commissioners then decided to hold a recruitment for three positions and make those appointments Nov. 8.
ORS 198.320 states: "If a majority of the membership of a governing body is vacant or if a majority cannot agree, the vacancies shall be filled promptly by the county court (Commission) of the county in which the administrative office of the district is located."
Town Hall: Q & A from September 26, 2012 town hall meeting in Welches
Q. Are there law enforcement agencies using unmarked cars in patrols in Clackamas County?
A. Yes. The sheriff's office and the Oregon State Police use unmarked cars. These vehicles typically have no identifying exterior decals. These vehicles have interior flashing lights for emergency response. Standard patrol cars have exterior flashing lights.
Q. Are there plans to open a sheriff's office substation in the Mount Hood area?
A. There are presently no plans to open a substation there. However the sheriff is open to using existing facilities as a report-writing station for sheriff's office and for Oregon State Police as well.
Q. Has there been a noticeable increase in gang graffiti in the Hoodland area?
A. The sheriff's office has reported no noticeable increase in gang graffiti.
Q. Is there anything the County can do to establish a dispensary in the Hoodland area? Currently there are no existing pharmacies.
A. According to Health Housing and Human Services Director Cindy Becker there are no existing revenue sources for establishment of a pharmacy in the Hoodland area. Local demand for the service may determine whether a local pharmacy would expand there.
Q. Will the County provide funding for snow removal at Government Camp this winter?
A. There is presently no funding available. If the November ballot measure passes forming a transportation district for that section of the county, such funds would be available in 2013 and beyond. Commissioners would be more open to the idea of providing one-time funding relief if the measure passes, knowing that future needs would be met.
Q. Last winter, snow accumulation on the SkiBowl overpass exceeded several feet creating a potential safety hazard. What will be done about that this winter?
A. The bridge in question is state-owned. Maintenance is the responsibility of the Oregon Department of Transportation. However the County will contact the state to notify them of the issue and to explore possible cooperative efforts to address the problem.
Q. What is the status of the Clackamas County land swap along Highway 26?
A. Congress passed legislation in 2009 that included the Cooper Spur-Government Camp land exchange. The County has asked our federal legislators to preserve the buffer zone on federal lands within the land exchange area. The buffer zone is an essential part of the County's overall land-use plan - including the land exchange - calling for a proposed aerial tram connection between Skibowl, Government Camp and Timberline.
Does Clackamas County regulate the placement of political signs?
Yes and no. Political signs are not allowed on County property or in County facilities. The only exception may be an occasional allowance for vehicles with signs parked on County property.
Political signs are permitted in County right-of-ways but cannot be fastened to County signs or poles and cannot pose an obstruction hazard of any type.
Political signs are allowed on private property and will not regulated even if they exceed size, setback or other code requirements. This is due to the time and county personnel involved in handling such complaints. The County will regulate any private property sign that necessitates erection of a structure that may be subject to building permit. This is due to safety concerns.
Signs confiscated by County staff can be claimed at the Road Maintenance facility, 902 Abernethy Road in Oregon City.
Under what authority did Clackamas County seek financing to pay its obligation to TriMet for the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Project?
The obligation was paid Friday, September 14 after Clackamas County successfully closed a loan through a subsidiary of Bank of America. County staff acted on authority granted by the Board of County Commissioners in Board Order 2012-80, approved August 22. Section 11 of the specifically allowed for bank financing, "if the County Administrator or Finance Director determines it would be advantageous, the County may place one or more loan agreements with a commercial bank.
On Friday, September 14, the County successfully secured funding to meet its $19,934,038 million obligation. The interest rate was a historically low 2.74 percent. The loan will be amortized over 20 years with a balloon payment in 15 years. The interest rate for the loan was slightly higher than the bond offering, but closing costs were less bringing the overall costs to less than what was anticipated from a public bond offering.
The loan will be repaid from the general fund.
What happens now that Ballot Measure 3-401 has been passed.
The law does not take effect until Tuesday's election results have been certified by the County Clerk which will take place Oct. 1. Clackamas County is studying the impact of the vote on local decision-making regarding light rail. County Commissioners, County administration and staff are committed to representing the best interests of County residents and the public in all aspects of operations. That commitment will be modified as related to public rail transit systems as deemed necessary by County Counsel.
There are legitimate questions about the scope and applicability of the new law and significant concern about potential unintended consequences. We anticipate these will be clarified - and if necessary corrected - in the coming weeks and months.
Can Clackamas County get out of its 2010 funding agreement with TriMet because the Park Avenue parking garage will be 355 spaces instead of 600 spaces?
The short answer is no because the agreement with TriMet covered the possibility that the project might change if the federal match changed.
A number of people continue to argue that Clackamas County is not bound by its 2010 funding agreement with TriMet, because the 600-space parking garage at Park Avenue has been temporarily downscaled to a 355-space structure engineered to accommodate additional floors of parking in the future.
In February 2010, when TriMet and the County entered into the PMLR Funding Agreement the Federal Transit Administration had proposed a 60-40 split in the project cost. This means the federal government was providing 60 cents of every project dollar with the remainder coming from various local and regional sources.
The Funding Agreement has an "Exhibit E" that describes a "600-1000 space parking garage" at Park Ave. The Final Environmental Impact Statement also envisioned a 1000-space parking structure.
However, in several places, the Funding Agreement addressed what would happen if the federal cost share changed:
Paragraph 126.96.36.199 says:
"The Project Finance Plan assumes a sixty (60) percent New Starts share. The New Starts share approved by the FTA may be lower than the baseline assumption. The parties agree to exercise good faith efforts to adjust the Project Scope and/or Project Finance Plan to account for any New Starts share required or provided by FTA that is lower than the baseline assumption." (emphasis added)
Paragraph 126.96.36.199 says in part:
"If the amount of New Starts Funds committed to or anticipated to be committed to the Project is less than the amount anticipated at the time this Agreement is first executed, TriMet shall amend the Project Scope and Project Budget to reflect the revised estimate of New Start funding that may be available for the Project."
After the IGA was signed, the Federal Transit Administration reduced the federal match from 60% down to 50%. Under the agreements between TriMet and each of the local partners, this required the parties to come up with a combination of additional money and reduced costs to make up for the reduction in federal funding. This led to a process called "recalibration." In the recalibration, Clackamas County representatives told TriMet and the other project partners that the County would not provide additional money.
Unlike the County, TriMet, ODOT, Metro and the City of Portland each contributed more money, totaling an additional $96 million. In addition there were approximately $62 million in changes to the project, including the reduction in size of the Park Ave. garage. Most of those reductions in scope are in "deferred" elements. Deferred elements will be added back into the project to the extent funds are available as the project progresses toward final construction.
In sum, the reduction in size of the parking garage at Park Avenue resulted from the application of specific contract terms, and does not constitute a breach of contract.
Isn't There a Termination Clause That Allows The County To Get Out of the Contract?
The contract has a termination clause. But it is not a "get out of the contract free" clause.
The termination provision of the funding agreement provides that the contract can be terminated under these circumstances:
- Like any contract, the funding agreement contract can be terminated if all the parties agree to terminate it.
- The PMLR funding agreement could have been terminated if the Federal Transit Administration did not execute its agreement with TriMet (the FFGA) by June 30, 2015.
- A party would have the legal right to terminate the contract if another party commits a "material breach" of the contract and fails to cure the breach after 60 days written notice.
In the event one party materially breaches the contract, the other party has the right to seek "all remedies available at law or in equity." Remedies available could include an action to compel the county to honor the contract, or an action for monetary damages incurred as a result of the breach. There is no "termination fee."
Why Didn't The County Just Stop The Line At Lake Road When The Federal Match Changed?
The decision on where the line terminated was not a county decision. However, we understand that a substantial portion of the non-county funding coming from the State of Oregon is contingent on the line coming to Park Avenue. Stopping the line at Lake Road would change the ridership numbers, and a substantial portion of the non-county funding would be lost.
Agreements & Contracts
What is the difference between an agreement and a contract?
Legal definitions of these two words are provided below. Additionally, governments often enter into several different types of agreements with contractors, other governments, individuals, etc. Common agreements governments enter into include:
- Labor contracts – Also known as Collective Bargaining Agreements, these are binding agreements between union and management outlining terms of employment and compensation; they are subject to negotiation, arbitration, and grievances.
- Employment contracts – Are binding agreements with individual employees outlining terms of employment and compensation; they may or may not be subject to arbitration.
- Goods, Services, Consulting, and Construction contracts – Are just a few examples of binding agreements with outside contractors for work performed; subject to state procurement law which governs bidding, proposal review, and intent to award and subject to appeal.
- Memorandums of Understanding – Can be binding or nonbinding agreements – usually between the government and a public, private, or nonprofit entity – that lay out terms of an arrangement for goods, services, or partnerships subject to formal approval by the government either by administration or by a vote of the elected body.
- Intergovernmental Agreements – Are binding agreements between governments that include contract terms and are subject to formal approval by those governmental bodies (usually by vote of the elected body unless officially delegated to administration).
Agreement: 1) n. any meeting of the minds, even without legal obligation. 2) in law, another name for a contract including all the elements of a legal contract: offer, acceptance, and consideration (payment or performance), based on specific terms.
Contract: 1) n. an agreement with specific terms between two or more persons or entities in which there is a promise to do something in return for a valuable benefit known as consideration. Since the law of contracts is at the heart of most business dealings, it is one of the three or four most significant areas of legal concern and can involve variations on circumstances and complexities. The existence of a contract requires finding the following factual elements: a) an offer; b) an acceptance of that offer which results in a meeting of the minds; c) a promise to perform; d) a valuable consideration (which can be a promise or payment in some form); e) a time or event when performance must be made (meet commitments); f) terms and conditions for performance, including fulfilling promises; g) performance, if the contract is "unilateral". A unilateral contract is one in which there is a promise to pay or give other consideration in return for actual performance. (I will pay you $500 to fix my car by Thursday; the performance is fixing the car by that date.) A bilateral contract is one in which a promise is exchanged for a promise. (I promise to fix your car by Thursday and you promise to pay $500 on Thursday.) Contracts can be either written or oral, but oral contracts are more difficult to prove and in most jurisdictions the time to sue on the contract is shorter (such as two years for oral compared to four years for written). In some cases a contract can consist of several documents, such as a series of letters, orders, offers and counteroffers. There are a variety of types of contracts: "conditional" on an event occurring; "joint and several," in which several parties make a joint promise to perform, but each is responsible; "implied," in which the courts will determine there is a contract based on the circumstances. Parties can contract to supply all of another's requirements, buy all the products made, or enter into an option to renew a contract. The variations are almost limitless. Contracts for illegal purposes are not enforceable at law. 2) v. to enter into an agreement.
County Parks
Community members floating the Clackamas River between Barton Park and Carver Park sometimes complain about the amount of litter and trash left behind along the river both at the parks and on private property. What can the County do to help keep the riverbank and parks clean?
Clackamas County is aware of the litter problems along the Clackamas River, especially all the trash that is generated during the peak-use summer months. A few years ago the County was able to temporarily fund an EcoZone program to promote safe and responsible use of the river with a focus on the litter problem. Volunteers handed out mesh trash bags at Barton Park in an effort to encourage people to gather their trash along the way to pack out later. The program was successful, but unfortunately suffered significant budget cuts. Despite the cuts the Parks Department still hands out trash bags at the Barton Park boat ramp and maintains the EcoZone signs. Parks collects and disposes of a large amount of trash brought to Carver Park by people at the end of their float trip. In addition, the County continues to promote the annual Clackamas River (Down the River) Clean-up event sponsored by the Clackamas River Basin Council and SOLV. This event has tremendous community support and the results have been exceptional for river cleanup at the end of a busy summer season.
Housing Authority
(Asked at 8/2/2012 Board business meeting)
What is the need for section 8, public and affordable housing in the County and how do you select the locations of these properties?
The terms Section 8, Public Housing and Affordable Housing are not interchangeable. They are different housing programs with different funding sources and different rules and regulations. Section 8 is the Housing Choice Voucher Program that provides rent assistance to low income people. The participants rent a unit in the private market, pay one-third of their income toward rent, and the Housing Authority pays the difference between that sum and the fair market rent. A key component to this program allows for tenant choice and mobility. This means that tenants can decide where to live, dependent upon the private landlord accepting payment from the Voucher program.
Public Housing is only owned and operated by a Public Housing Authority and is also provided to very low income people, including many seniors, disabled persons, or single mothers escaping domestic violence. The location and development of Public Housing units is typically determined by the best opportunity available in the market at the time a new development occurs. Cost of land is a key factor – where land is relatively affordable in the market place at that time - consideration is also given to other factors such as access to transportation, community services, employment and education opportunities, health care, along with other community amenities like senior centers, grocery stores, pharmacies, and schools. Because transportation costs can consume a large percentage of a family's income, locating Public Housing in areas that provide convenient public transit access is an important criteria when selecting property locations.
Affordable Housing is a more general term. There are private, non-profit and public owners and developers of affordable housing. Sometimes local funds support these projects. Sometimes the projects are Federally funded. Most times, these locations are subject to the same factors that determine location of public housing.
Barking Dogs
In May 2010, the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners approved changes to Title 5 of the County Code, which removed the barking dog or 'continuous annoyance' violation. Clackamas County Dog Services no longer has the resources to provide direct assistance to people with concerns about barking dogs and, with only two animal control officers to serve the entire County, Dog Services can only focus on issues directly related to health and animal safety. In addition, it has been found that more punitive measures (such as issuing a fine to the dog owner) often do not change the situation. Further, confiscating a dog (considered private property according to state law) is a lengthy, expensive process. The County recommends that neighbors work to find a mutually agreeable solution through the County's Dispute Resolution Center (more information at www.clackamas.us/ccrs/mediation.html). Since the approach of redirecting barking dog complaints to Resolution Services many barking dog situations have come to long-term resolution. If county residents still wish to pursue enforcement, the Sheriff's office is the agency responsible for obtaining noise readings and pursuing nuisance complaints, including barking dogs. However, because the deputies must respond to life and safety calls first, they often have little time to respond to noise complaints.
Budget Questions
(Asked at 7/27/2012 Board business meeting)
Why did the District Attorney's Office benefits increase by $67,000 in the budget?
These funds were actually shifted from the Materials and Services line to the Personnel Services line within the District Attorney's approved budget to align with the DA's plan to take on more records management activities in-house; the shift did not change the total overall budget for the District Attorney's office.
How much of the General Fund goes to pensions?
Of the total County budget (a little over $596 million), 4.2% is budgeted for PERS.
County Government: How does it work?
There are two forms of county governance in Oregon: general law and home rule. While Cities and some Oregon counties operate under a home rule charter, Clackamas County is a general law county and does not have a charter. The role of the County Commissioners is established in Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 203 outlining the related duties and responsibilities. In general, County Commissioners serve primarily in a legislative and rule-making capacity, and in a quasi-judicial capacity when hearing land use appeals or boundary change applications.
In addition, the Clackamas County Commissioners also serve as Directors on eleven other County Boards for several special purpose agencies performing county functions:
- Housing Authority of the County of Clackamas
- North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District
- Clackamas County Development Agency (Urban Renewal)
- Clackamas County Service District # 1 (Wastewater treatment/surface water management)
- Surface Water Management Agency of Clackamas County
- Board of Commissioners of the Tri-City Service District (Wastewater treatment)
- Clackamas County Service District #5 (Street lighting)
- Clackamas County Enhanced Law Enforcement Service District
- Estacada Area County Service District for Library Services
- Library District of Clackamas County
- Clackamas County Extension Service and 4-H District
The full breadth of programs and activities under the auspices of the Board of County Commissioners brings the total budgetary responsibility to over $700 million.
County Government: What is the role of the Board Chair, County Commissioner, and County Administrator?
Board Chair - Formal Authority:
- Presides, facilitates, and maintains order at all meetings of Board of County Commissioners.
- Signs documents and correspondence on behalf of the Board.
- Lead spokesperson on behalf of the County on public issues of general concern.
- Same formal authority as County Commissioners below
County Commissioners - Formal Authority:
- All general powers listed in Oregon Revised Statutes.
- Commit the County to a policy course of action, including appropriation of funds.
- Appoint County Administrator and members of County boards and commissions.
County Administrator - Formal Authority:
- Serves as the administrator of all county programs and Executive Director to each of the eleven agencies. In this role, the Administrator is responsible for all appointments, hires and removal of employees according to the personnel policies adopted by the Commission.
- Implements rules and regulations necessary for the efficient and economical conduct of County business.
- Sees that ordinances and laws are observed and enforced (along with County Counsel).
- Keeps the Commission fully advised of the County's financial condition and future needs.
- Serves as the Budget Officer, prepares, proposes and administers the annual budget.
County Government: What types of meetings does the Board hold?
Business Meetings
The Board, acting as the County Commission or one or more of the other eleven independent Boards, meets weekly on Thursdays (10:00 AM except the 3rd Thursday when an evening meeting is held) to conduct formal County business. These are public meetings where items are presented, testimony from the public is welcome, and official decisions are made on items that require a public record of votes taken. Business meetings are led by the Chair of the Board with an agenda created in concert with the County Administrator.
Study Sessions
These meetings are generally held weekly on Tuesdays in both the morning and afternoon primarily for staff to present items that require background information and study, policy direction, and/or an opportunity for substantive discussion. Although all meetings of a quorum of the Board to conduct business are considered public meetings, Study Sessions are not a forum for public testimony. Instead, they serve as a means for the Board to gather information from staff in order to make informed decisions. Often, direction is given to staff to pursue a formal course action at a forthcoming Business Meeting. The agenda for these meetings are set by County Administration, often at the request of the Board.
Planning Meetings
These are policy discussions during which the Board can examine topics of interest in-depth for consideration of potential policy direction for the County. Administrative and senior staff attend to provide relevant background, status and trend information. Once the Board agrees on a policy directive, staff implements the new or revised policy or program stemming from it. Action plans and status reports on these policy directives are often presented in Study Sessions.
Annual goal-setting retreat
The BCC generally meets annually in January to set goals for the Board for the coming year. These retreats provide initial direction to administrative staff in developing budgetary plans and actions to achieve the Board's goals. Planning Meetings may be scheduled if policy issues related to Board goals require more information and discussion.
Elks Lodge
(Asked at 7/12/2012 Board business meeting)
The Elks approached the Housing Authority requesting that the Housing Authority consider purchasing their property at 13121 Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard. The Housing Authority is considering a potential purchase. Any purchase process would include entering into an option to buy the property followed by a "due diligence" period of up to a year during which environmental issues with the property would be assessed and options for use and design would be reviewed.
The Elks need to sell the property due to their inability to support and maintain the aging building through their current membership. There are no other potential buyers nor have there been for some years. The Elks declared their intention to sell the property to the Housing Authority through a vote of their membership. That vote was confirmed by an affirmative decision of the Elks' Grand Lodge and action of the Elks' Steering Committee in November 2011.
The Chair and Directors of the Elks now have signed an Option and Agreement of Purchase and Sale presented by the Housing Authority based on parameters set by the Board of County Commissioners acting as the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority. The Option and Agreement is being presented to the Board of County Commissioners for their consideration. Any decisions as to the use of the land and its buildings will be part of a public process in which citizens will be afforded their full opportunity to participate.
Firewood at County Parks: What is the difference between a bundle and a box?
(Asked at 7/5/2012 Board business meeting)
There is actually no difference between a box and a bundle of firewood. The department has always called it a box so the wording was changed during the fee change process for the budget. County Parks uses a recycle bin to determine what is a full box or a half-box; the wood is put in the recycle bin standing on end. There are typically between 12-14 pieces in a full box of firewood. Fees increased to $10 per box this year so the department added the option of purchasing a half-box of firewood for $6.00. A half-box is equal to ½ a recycle bin. The reason for the cost increase is that the daily charge for the County Correction Crews who split the firewood increased last fiscal year and County Parks was unable to absorb the costs this year. In addition, labor costs for returning seasonal rangers have increased as have the costs of fuel for wood delivery.
Flood Insurance: Should you consider it?
If you're a Clackamas County resident or property owner, you have the option to buy flood insurance whether or not you live in a floodplain. Because Clackamas County is in the National Flood Insurance Program, all residents and business owners in unincorporated areas are eligible to buy flood insurance.
In recognition of its floodplain management practices, Clackamas County is a member of the National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System with a Class 6 rating. Because of this residents of unincorporated Clackamas County receive a 20% discount on flood insurance premiums. Flood insurance is the most economical protection from devastating financial loss from a flood. To learn more about the benefits of flood insurance, visit www.clackamas.us/planning/floodinsurance.html
Flood insurance is sold through private insurance companies and agents, and backed by the federal government; you can buy it through your insurance agent. Be sure to buy it now, before a flood appears imminent! There is a 30-day waiting period for new coverage to become effective, so it's important not to wait until risk of a flood. (The only exception to the 30-day wait is when flood insurance is required of a loan upon closing.) To purchase or explore purchasing flood insurance, contact your insurance company or lender.
Gladstone Library
(Asked at 7/12/2012 Board business meeting)
History of the Library District
Several years ago, the County began to work with the cities to develop a Library District Plan. This extensive effort addressed governance, funding distribution, operating standards, and the County's intent to transition out of direct library operations. This effort had two phases. The First Phase was formation of the Library District to allow current libraries to stay open. The Second Phase is consolidation of library services into city branches and extending service to surrounding unincorporated areas.
This Library District Plan was presented at city council and community group meetings and ten library cities all passed City Council resolutions requesting to be included in the Library District for voter consideration. With respect to Phase Two, information regarding the transfer of the Clackamas Corner Library to the City of Happy Valley and the Hoodland library to the City of Sandy, as well as the merging of the Oak Lodge and Gladstone Libraries to one new joint facility located in Gladstone was explained in direct mailings, handouts, and presentations. The Library District passed by a vote of the people in November 2008 and the Library District Plan was formalized through an Intergovernmental Agreement signed by ten library cities and the newly formed District Board.
Acknowledging the need for cities to make improvements to their libraries to handle Phase Two, the County agreed to place general fund dollars that would have been spent on library operations into a dedicated capital fund. This capital fund would provide each city with $1 million to help address their library capital needs. There are restrictions for use of these capital funds. Capital dollars can only be used for "library construction, remodel, expansion, building and site improvements, library construction bonded debt service and/or collection development."
The City of Sandy assumed responsibility and operation of the Hoodland library in 2009. Happy Valley expressed concern about their ability to operate the library and the County is constructing a new library facility to serve Happy Valley, Damascus and the surrounding unincorporated area until such time as Happy Valley or Damascus is willing and able to assume responsibility.
Gladstone Library
With regard to the planned joint use facility in Gladstone, the County and the City of Gladstone discussed concerns over the capital funding allocated to Gladstone for the library construction. The County agreed to allocate an additional $1 million in county general funds to Gladstone as well $500,000 from the newly created Library District from funds intended for the Oak Grove library for the construction of a merged Gladstone/Oak Lodge library. The funds are intended for construction of an expanded library sufficient to meet the needs of both the Gladstone and Oak Grove communities and comply with the standards of the Intergovernmental agreement signed by ten library cities in Clackamas County. Combined, this provided Gladstone $2.5 million from the County to help construct a new Gladstone/Oak Lodge library. The City of Gladstone and the County entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement on April 7, 2011 after which Gladstone requested and received the $2.5 million from the County to construct a new library for the Gladstone/Oak Lodge communities. Once a new building is constructed and the libraries are merged, Gladstone's share of the Library District funding will increase reflecting the closure of Oak Grove and the larger population served by the new library.
In the event that Gladstone does not build a library sufficient to serve both the Gladstone and Oak Grove communities, Gladstone would be required to return the additional $1.5 million they received back to the County. Gladstone would keep their original $1 million to be used on library improvements on a Gladstone library facility serving only the Gladstone area and their funding from the Library District would be no higher than it is today because they would not be serving a larger population.
The Gladstone City Council approved putting the library construction project to a vote on the November ballot. The County is waiting until election results are known. The County feels that Gladstone is working to fulfill its goal of service provision to a larger population base that includes the unincorporated area. Any questions about siting and constructing a new library in Gladstone should be directed to the City of Gladstone; the County is not involved in those decisions.
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Handicaps Placard Hanger...
By BG
from Bonita Springs, Florida
About Me Long Term User
Comments about Handicap Placard Hanger:
I've purchased a few of these and given one to my best friend. The problem is your hanger is way overpriced for just one (1).II can get 2 hangers for way less than you charge for one (1)... :-(
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Protects Well
By cgtravel
from Atlanta, GA
This is the second one I have ordered. I had to give this product 3 stars only due to having the same problem as others mentioned. The hook part that goes over the mirror broke right off after using it for about a year. I'm not sure what caused that as I am careful with it. I do LOVE the fact that it not only protects my handicapped placard, but also stays up on the mirror better than just the placard alone. Therefore, even though the hook on the sleeve did break cleanly off, I will continue to order it.
Great purchase!
By Bugswife
from Idaho Falls
About Me Arthritic, Caregiver, Diabetic
It really protects your placard!
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Not sturdy enough
By Lin
from Missouri
About Me Elderly
This tag hanger is supposed to be strong enough to take it off the rearview mirror and replace it often - It tears and bends. The curve of the hanger should be re-enforced. We have had to staple the torn hanger many times and have only used it for about 3 months - My husband forgets to take if off and it usually stays up so it really hasn't had much use.
Bottom LineNo, I would not recommend this to a friend
nicely visible
By snoflak3
from florida
About Me Arthritic, Long Term User
Living in Florida these hanger hook seem to damage in the heat, but the cold weather also damages them. I like these better than other ones I have seen. And it is large enough to remind me to take it down when driving. I will continue to purchase these.
Rapid Service and great pricing
By Don
About Me Arthritic
Parking placard too flimsy. This product solves the tearing problem at a reasonable price.
plastic breaks easily
By yellowstone
from Idaho
About Me Arthritic, Diabetic, Elderly, Long Term User
I really like the protector, but I have to keep replacing it. The hook part of the holder breaks off easily. I don't leave my card in the window, as it blocks some of the vision. I take mine off and put it on the visor, between uses. So, the plastic gets taken on and off and it gets exposed to the sun and the plastic hook breaks off easily.
It works great
By lrf
from Virginia
I found this item a very good plastic cover to protect my handicap placard. I will buy more in the future.
I will buy it again.
By Eugenia
from New jersey
About Me Arthritic, Caregiver, Elderly
In my car.
I would buy this product again and again
By stan
from New Jersey
About Me Arthritic, Diabetic
I like this product but need the hanging hook to stonger it bend to easy when hanging in the sun.


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more you tilt your body your character will get away from danger
the louder you yell, the more critical hits you'll land
when you stand up you can see everyone's weakspots
when you tilt your head you'll be able to see more of the area
When you lean forward, you get +30% concentration.
The harder you press A+B+Down, the harder the pokeball is to escape from.
The faster you press Left the more damage your Pokemon attack will do.
Even if the text speed is set to fastest, the text will always go by faster if you hold down/smash A.
If you barely tap the direction pad when walking slowly in a cave/grass/sand/water and lean over real intently then less pokemon will attack you
The more you crouch, the sneakier you'll be.
Also, I'm pretty sure screaming the attack name adds more damage.
If you duck your head enough, you can see up the girls's skirts.
Us playing brawl.