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25 of 29 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars free alterations
They were a little slow getting the order out, but I think that was caused by a delay from Levi's. They definitely went the extra mile and altered the jeans to my husbands length at no charge. Customer service was very friendly and helpful. I will definitely order from them again.
Published on January 5, 2004 by Pen Name
617 of 643 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Beware Levi's Change to the 505 Jeans
I have worn Levi's 505 Jeans for 25 years. I even have a box of "34's" in the attic for when I lose a couple of pounds.
I just sent back 2 new pairs of these jeans because they no longer fit as the other pairs I own. I called Levi's to find out why.
I was told that they changed the fit several months ago, without changing the numeral designation...
Published on April 17, 2011 by John In PA
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617 of 643 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Beware Levi's Change to the 505 Jeans,
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This review is from: Levi's Men's 505 Regular Fit Jean (Apparel)
I have worn Levi's 505 Jeans for 25 years. I even have a box of "34's" in the attic for when I lose a couple of pounds.
I just sent back 2 new pairs of these jeans because they no longer fit as the other pairs I own. I called Levi's to find out why.
I was told that they changed the fit several months ago, without changing the numeral designation. 505's are now only made as "Straight Fit" rather than "Regular Fit". In addition, they have lowered the "Rise" to a "below the waist" fit, rather than the old "at the waist" fit.
Sorry Levi's, you can't do that without losing long-term customers. How can you change something as basic and important as fit, but still call it the same thing?Levi's Mens 505 Straight Fit Jean
509 of 539 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Size advice,
Great Faulkner's Ghost (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
While much of the negative commentary concerned Levi Strauss's move away from domestic manufacturing has focused on the button-fly 501s, the bigger problem I have seen is with the old 1970's standby, the 505, which has a zipper as opposed to button fly. The variability on sizing and sew quality with the 505s is an issue if you are going to buy them online or mail order. You really have to try them on to see how they fit. The 501 are much easier to buy online or by mail order because the sizing is much less critical on the waist, which is the so-called "anti-fit" waist, meaning there is no curve to the rise (the distance between the crotch and the top of the waist), because the original 501s were merely cut down bib overalls which were made to hang, rather than be fitted to the waist. The biggest problem I have noted on the 505's is the variability in size in the thigh area, meaning that some fit baggy and some seem rather tight, even though they are theoretically the same size of a label. Since the 501s are more forgiving as far as sizing, if you are buying online you might consider them instead of 505s, unless you don't want the button fly.
284 of 302 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars 505s in Name Only - Levi's Has Ruined This Old Favorite,
B. Seeds (Milwaukee, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Levi's Men's 505 Regular Fit Jean (Apparel)
I've been happily buying and wearing 505 Regular Fit jeans for many, many years. I did not notice before submitting my most recent order that Regular Fit has been replaced by Straight Fit. But, boy, did I notice a change once they arrived. These aren't the same jeans at all. The fabric is less substantial and - most disheartening to me - the rise is a good inch lower than it used to be. That is, the waistband sits lower on the hips. They feel wrong to me, like I need to pull them up all the time. And they feel cheap. I can't wear them.
In my opinion, Levi's should have been more forthright about this change. This new jean should have received its own new model number and they should have retired the 505 number entirely. Because these are not, in any manner that's important to me, anyway, 505s.
Now I have to find another brand of jean whose waistband sits up at my waist where I like it. What a hassle. So very disappointing.
Levi's, you screwed up.
383 of 411 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Levi 505's not the real 505's any more. DON'T BUY!!!,
This review is from: Levi's Men's 505 Regular Fit Jean (Apparel)
I've been wearing Levi 505's exclusively since the early 70's. They fit me perfect. I could just walk into a store and pick up my size and buy without trying them on. Best jeans around.
Well not any more! Without any notice they have changed the "Regular fit" 505's to "Straight fit" jeans which means they are no longer 505's at all. The waist is larger, the crotch is higher and you must now wear them down on your hips as kid do with their jeans. These are no longer meant for adults or anyone who wants pants that fit properly. I also don't like 550 relaxed jeans as they are too baggy.
I'll be looking for a different brand and returning the two pair I just bought. Hopefully Levi will lose enough faithful customers to make them rethink this rude abandonment of loyal customers.
433 of 469 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Not enough belt loops!,
Mark Albert (Herndon, VA United States) - See all my reviews
For as far back as I can remember, I have been a loyal Levi Strauss customer. I never understood why anyone would buy blue jeans from anyone else, but today I am questioning that loyalty.
As a result of some successful changes in my diet, my old blue jeans have become too large for me, so I purchased 2 new pairs of 505 jeans and a new pair of 505 shorts. I have noticed myself hitching up my newer, snugger jeans more often than my older, looser jeans. This afternoon, I specifically noticed that my shorts kept slipping under my belt--as though they didn't have enough belt loops.
This evening I compared my new jeans with my old jeans, and lo and behold, I discovered that Levis have gone from 7 belt loops to 5. Five belt loops aren't enough.
The other posts I have seen about this product are focused on globalization-related issues. I, too, hate to see American jobs move overseas, but this particular problem has nothing to do with country of origin. Regardless of where the jeans were manufactured, Levi Strauss has cheapened the design specification, and they seem to be waiting to see if anyone notices.
Dear Levi Strauss:
I noticed. Your product is not as good as it used to be.
I can't remember being this upset about a product change since the introduction of "New Coke." I don't drink much Coca Cola any more. (That may be part of the reason I need smaller jeans!)
Please put back the missing belt loops.
87 of 93 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars 505's are now "low-riders" !!!,
Richard C. Kramer (Decatur, IL) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Levi's Men's 505 Regular Fit Jean (Apparel)
The following is an exchange I had with Levi Strauss recently ....
You removed about 3/4" of material from
between the top of the waist and the crouch on the men's 505 "Regular Fit"
jeans and you double labeled and re-labeled them "straight fit"..(you have
both labels on them!!! - very misleading!!!)... and now they ride much lower
on my waist and I can't keep them up... or when I pull them up they choke my
crouch!!! I've purchased Levi Brand for over 50 years and I never try them on
and due to past consistancy, I have them hemmed 1" because I'm an in-between
size (I buy 38-32)... so now I'm stuck with two-pair of Jeans I can't return
(To Sears) and won't be able to wear! Also, I've looked for some of the "old
regular's" but can't find them on the shelf any more. I also checked on the
Internet and a lot of people are complaining about this same problem. The
difference in the height of the waistband is clearly visable when you lay an
old pair beside a new pair; in the amount of material under the belt loops...
and is obvious where the bottom of the belt loops are now attached. And while
I'm at it, the bottom of two belt loops (the ones on either side of the rear
middle loop) pulled loose on the last four pair that I purchased (I now have
them pinned). Would you like photos? Folks, your quality and design is in
real trouble! What are you going to do for me??? Or should I just start
trying on other brands?
Hi Richard,
Barbara here from Levi's�. Thanks for checking in with us.
The 505� style has been updated recently so that the waist and hips are straighter and the rise is slightly shorter. Now the fit is designed to sit lower on the hip. This means you will probably need to order a smaller waist size to get the same fit you have had in the past. If you choose to return your 505� jeans to our Consumer Returns Department, the inspector will exchange your jeans for the next waist size smaller. Levi Strauss & Co. updates many of our products from time to time to keep the line fresh and fashionable, based on demand from consumers and our retail partners.
If there's anything else we can help you with, be sure to email us back or give us a call at 1-800-USA-LEVI Monday - Friday from 6:00am - 4:30pm Pacific Time.
Thanks again, Barbara, Levi Strauss & Co., Consumer Relations, Case ID: 3747730
Hi Barbara, ... thanks for the personal response. I have a high waist line, so a smaller waist size won't answer my problem. Are you sure you can't get me some of the "regular fit" jeans??? I can't imagine that Levi Strauss changed these Jeans because "customers" or "retailers" were asking for a lower waist line! I believe it was a "cost cutting measure". Now people are walking around "holding up" their jeans with one hand and others are walking around with what is called "muffin tops" .... Is this what what you call fashionable? I believe Levi Strauss need to do a "try both pairs on survey" and see what the results are. It's okay to introduce a new line, but why not "also" keep the "old reliable line" (and charge the customers a few bucks more if necessary). I disagree with replacing a "proven" product when it hasn't lost it's popularity yet! As the old saying goes, "if it ain't broke, don't try to fix it"! I believe Levi Strauss has made a serious mistake here, especially with how fast news spreads on the Internet. I guess I'll just have to take look at other brands. Richard Kramer (a very unhappy customer now)
Hello again Richard,
Unfortunately, we cannot offer any products we no longer manufacture therefore we do not have access in sending "regular fit " men's 505 jeans to you.
We are sorry to hear about your experience. We take great pride in our company, our products and the loyalty of our consumers. We take your feedback very seriously and assure you that your comments will be passed along to the appropriate management. Esmeralda, Levi Strauss & Co,Consumer Relations,Case ID: 3747730
71 of 75 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Junk,
ccbaxter47 (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
I bought three pairs of 505s at the same time from the same buyer. The first two pairs (one "Made in Egypt", the other "Made in Bangladesh") have worn just fine (so far), but the third pair ("Made in Lesotho") RIPPED on only the SECOND day I ever wore them, starting from just above and to the left of the back-right pocket and tearing straight down, almost to my crotch...BETWEEN the center seam and the right-side pocket stitching (NOT on a seam or a stitch!). They just ripped open--period--as I sat down. I didn't poke against anything, or rub against anything, and they weren't too tight--they just plain up and ripped open on their own...and while I was at work! Piece of junk! I've been buying and wearing Levi's 505s for 25 years, and I may not be able to prove or explain exactly how I know these jeans aren't "the same" as they were even a few years ago...but I just KNOW, in my heart, that they are NOT the same quality. Now, I'm doomed for eternity to constantly checking the back of my other two pairs of jeans every time I wear them to make sure there isn't another big rip in them. This was absolutely the last pair of Levi's I will ever buy. EVER!
68 of 72 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars WARNING: The new Straight Fit does NOT equal the old Regular Fit,
Chris "xvp85" (The Keystone State) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Levi's Men's 505 Regular Fit Jean (Apparel)
I am a Levi's 505 customer of 25+ years and like an earlier reviewer, I was always gratified to be able to buy these jeans either online or in a store, sight unseen, confident that the color and fit would always remain the same. But these have apparently been recently redesigned in some subtle ways.
I just bought my first pair in at least two or three years. First, they are now marked as "Straight Fit" (notice the tag inside the waist on the back) and not "Regular Fit" as they always used to be. You'll also notice that while the inseam is completely comparable, the color is a little duller - and the new Straight Fit now sits AT LEAST AN INCH LOWER ON THE WAIST than the old Regular Fit. I tried on a couple of pairs and found this to be consistently the case. (I also tried on 501 Straight Fit for comparison, and noticed the same thing.)
I suppose that Levi's is trying to increase its appeal to the adolescent demographic (which obviously prefers the lower rise, for reasons that escape me). Well, I'm 40 and I don't wish to dress like a teenager. So this is a very undesirable development. Thankfully I'm physically fit and could still wear the Straight Fit, even with its slightly lower rise - but I don't like where this is heading. Caveat emptor.
Customer Note: The original Regular Fit style is still available in stores, mixed in with the Straight Fits (I was fortunate to find three such pairs at my local Sears last night, and bought them all), so this is apparently a fairly recent development.
It's easy to tell the two apart: In addition to checking the inside back label (Regular Fit, vs. Straight Fit), you can check the manufacturer tags and plastic sizing stickers on each pair, which will also say either "Regular Fit" or "Straight Fit". So if you're partial to the old Regular Fit, your best bet now appears to be to actually go to a store and find them on the shelf while they are still available.
139 of 153 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars levi's inconsistent standard,
this is the second pair of levis i ordered through amazon. it was identical to the first pair except the first was made in lesotho the second in egypt. both were 36x29, but the second, the one under review here, the one of egyptian manufacture, was somewhat tighter, really almost too tight, and the button hole was too small, had to be forced. clearly levi strauss no longer has the standard for which they were famous, and here as in so much else caveat emptor (latin for 'buyer beware').
65 of 69 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Warning - 505 "straight fit" not the same as "regular fit",
Ronald (Superior, CO, United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Levi's Men's 505 Regular Fit Jean (Apparel)
Warning! Be advised that the new 505 Straight Fit jeans have replaced the original 505 Regular Fit jeans. They are not the same. Try these on in a store before ordering online or you will be disappointed. Apparently, somebody at Levi's had the bright idea of changing a tried and true style rather than creating a new one; a classic example of "if it aint broke, don't fix it".
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...what does this have to do with home design?
This is my daughter's favorite colouring book:
It's a great book for kids who are just getting into being scared of things under the bed as it makes monsters silly and ridiculous.
Dover is another good publisher of coloring books. Not quite as cool as these but lots and lots of fun non-licensed topics.
How about a nice body positive coloring book? This one cracked me up. Very cheerful and fun. http://www.amazon.com/Fat-Ladies-Spaaaaace-body-positive-coloring/dp/1463786832
My husband and I wrote Road to Rock...totally tickled to see Apartment Therapy mention it!!
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Read the review by Charles Henry Higgensworth III (Boston, Massachusetts)
Thanks so much for posting about Road to Rock. We are so proud of this project! It can be purchased here http://www.etsy.com/listing/80923578/road-to-rock-a-childrens-coloring-book
My parents bought me this when I was about 10 years old and I am astounded to this day by how much I learned from its pages and how often these women come up in conversation: http://www.amazon.com/Infamous-Women-Coloring-Book-Bellerophon-Books/dp/0883880350
This coloring book kept me busy for HOURS! And helped fuel my love of decor, design and beautiful clothing: http://www.amazon.com/Victorian-Seaside-Hotel-Coloring-Book/dp/0486243990
To answer a previous comment: I don't know, I'm interested in design, aesthetic, and creativity, and I also happen to be a parent. Our home is where we live, and where I pass these interests and values on to my children. The design and aesthetic of their playthings often influence and/or are influenced by my aesthetic. In short, there's crossover interest here.
Now, to respond to the article: two coloring books that my daughter has enjoyed over the past several years have been Scribbles ( http://www.amazon.com/Scribbles-Really-Giant-Drawing-Coloring/dp/0811855090/ref=pd_bxgy_b_text_c ) and Doodle All Year ( http://www.amazon.com/Doodle-All-Year-Taro-Gomi/dp/0811860191/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1333200705&sr=1-1-catcorr ). They are far more open-ended than your typical coloring book, and my daughter, who has been using them for years now, still finds them fun and relevant.
Monster Doodle Book is another great one - don't just color, draw, too!
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Monday, February 7, 2011
Juliet's Quilt
My sister "commissioned" me to make a quilt for her long-time best friend, who was having her first baby. But the parents-to-be weren't finding out the baby's gender ahead of time—and neither were some friends of ours who are due in March. Since I wanted to make two baby quilts, and I didn't want to make both of them gender-neutral, why not take a chance and make one boy quilt and one girl quilt? My Modern Meadow quilt was the boy version, and this one, made via Cara's excellent Urban Lattice quilt-along, would be the girly version.
One of the babies is here now, and she's a girl, so little Juliet gets the Urban Lattice quilt. It's all done, it's washed and dried and crinkly soft, and it will be in the mail later today, headed to its new home.
The quilting is a long-arm pattern called "Wind Swirls," and I can't imagine a more perfect quilting design for these Far Far Away prints. It's like a magical breeze just picked you up and dropped you into a fantasy fairy-tale world. You see? It's just happy. : )
The back is mostly Kona Stone, with an angled strip of half-square triangles in the FFA prints. I thought about just piecing a straight strip down the back, but with all the angles lines on the front, I thought this would be more fun. (More work too, but worth it.)
I'll be sad to see this one go. But since my sister was paying me to make one of these quilts for her friend, and that was the first baby due anyway, I designed both quilts with this particular baby and mommy in mind. And this Urban Lattice quilt, especially, strikes me as just perfect for them. I've known the mother for many years myself, since she's so close to my sister, and I've done a fair amount of design work for her—I even designed her wedding invitations and her baby shower invites. She's got a great sense of style and I think she genuinely appreciates beautiful handmade things. So I know this quilt is headed to a good home and that it will be right where it belongs. Can't ask for much more than that.
Here are the specifics:
Design: Paper-pieced via Cara's Urban Lattice quilt-along (thank you, Cara, for a great quilt-along!)
Fabric: Kona Bone, Kona Stone, Far Far Away II by Heather Ross
Binding: Kona Stone
Size: 48" by 57"
Quilting: "Wind Swirls" pattern in Parchment thread, done by long-arm quilter at LQS
P.S. Linking up to Sew Modern Monday at Canoe Ridge Creations.
32 comments:
Wow, that is really a beautiful quilt! Congratulations on a satisfying finish!ReplyDelete
Looks so amazing!!!!!ReplyDelete
Awesome! Juliet is one very lucky little girl, I bet she's going to love this quilt :)ReplyDelete
That is a beautiful quilt! They will love it I am sure! :)ReplyDelete
Just beautiful Lee! Love it!ReplyDelete
Lucky Mom and baby.....it turned out beautiful....ReplyDelete
That is just gorgeous! I would have a hard time parting with that one.ReplyDelete
So excited to see this finished! I love that you enlarged the triangles! It is just so pretty!ReplyDelete
That looks wonderful! Great job Lee!ReplyDelete
This is fabulous! One lucky little girl there, and your right, the quilting could not be any more perfect on this one!ReplyDelete
W O W! It is so beautiful! I really love what you did with the back.ReplyDelete
It turned out fantastic!ReplyDelete
I love this quilt! I especially love the grey strips, it really sets off the colors. Lucky mom and baby!ReplyDelete
This is so beautiful! I have a FQ bundle of FFA2, you may have just inspired me to try it out with this pattern. Just gorgeous.ReplyDelete
Beautiful! The back is so lovely - I love your choice to do the triangles on the diagonal.ReplyDelete
I absolutely love it! Everything is just perfect.ReplyDelete
The quilting really makes the quilt. It looks fabulous.ReplyDelete
So pretty. I love the back too.ReplyDelete
the back is super cool!ReplyDelete
absolutely gorgeous - and a perfect use of that line!ReplyDelete
I love this quilt! I wish i have a good variety of these prints, I would make something similar for myself. :)ReplyDelete
My jaw is dropped on the floor....LOVE this! May have to do this with my stash of FFA2. Amazing!!ReplyDelete
Love this Lee! It is just perfect! Thanks for linking up to {Sew} Modern Monday! :)ReplyDelete
This is an amazing quilt! I just love it.ReplyDelete
I love how this turned out!ReplyDelete
very pretty colors! nice job!ReplyDelete
Thank you for letting us feature this on http://moderndayquilts.tumblr.comReplyDelete
Yup, I can totally and utterly see why this would be such a fave - it's a great design and the fabrics you chose make it soooooo pretty (and it's all about pretty!)ReplyDelete
Beautiful. I just wondered how big your pattern squares were. It looks like you went larger than the pattern (I like the way yours turned out). Thanks!ReplyDelete
This is is beautiful! How big did you make your original patterned squares? Were they larger than the pattern's 5.75?ReplyDelete
So beautiful! How big did you make your original pattern squares? Were they larger than the called for 5.75?ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi Krysta - Thanks so much! I did change the proportions of the original pattern. My blocks were 8" square (finished) instead of 12". My lattice strips were 0.75" wide finished, and the cream background strips were 1.25" wide finished. And then whatever was left over was how big the print squares were. : )Delete
I also paper-pieced mine in a different way than Cara did - see this post for more information: http://freshlypieced.blogspot.com/2011/01/lattice-work.html


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I spend lots of time laying in bed for health reasons. This is a perfect way to use my ipad when laying down. I also use it when sitting on the couch so I can be hands free. Lightweight and just the right size.
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The one I received was falling apart
By Grandma Dee
from California
About Me Midrange Shopper
The product was falling apart when I received it.bean pellets were leaking from the very flimsyplastic liner and the plastic table had come apartfrom the cushion Very disappointing I didn't return it, because it was going to cost more forpostage than I paid for it.
Bottom LineNo, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Stable Lap table
By jt
from NJ
Can rest dinner plate on it and eat while watching tv. Also can set laptop on it and work without any problems........
"Just what I needed"
By AnneNettie
from Riverdale,Ga
About Me Budget Shopper
This is just what I was looking for to carry with me to a outdoor concert.
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Many uses,love it in the car too
By Minx
from Michigan
I have another one I got at a thrift shop..It's old now so getting this one. I use mine for my netbook in my recliner, love it,but also LOVE taking it in the van when we eat out. We get drivethrough and take it to waterfront park where we park and eat..my favorite is taco salad and this little "tabletop" sits in my lap so I can eat in peace having a place to put my food. Got my husband one also.
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Too much whiz and not enough bang
By Easy Shopper
from Pennsville, NJ
On lap to do Word Searches. Stable enough for that. Wouldn't be stable enough to hold drinks.
By janey
from Knoxville,Tennessee
I have been looking for one of these for so long. Only one person i have talked to about these has ever even heard of these... So glad i finally found one... Would recomend this to everyone...
Stable lap table
By Bev
from Conyers, Ga
I use it to put I Pad onI like the cup holderIt would be better if it had more stuffing
Just fine
By kscarlett
from Nashville, TN
I didn't get it originally for my laptop but it turned into just the very thing. I'm not sure how this is happening but it seems to be a little hot on my lap - might be from the cloth cover and it could use a bit more "beans" in the bag for stability.
dont judge until you receive it
By nana nana
from clifton nj
I bought them for my twin grand kids a boy and a girl they will be 2 in july


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January 9, 2012
Alzheimer's Association statement on draft framework of National Alzheimer's Plan
The Alzheimer's Association believes the Draft Framework for the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease released today by the Department of Health and Human Services offers a comprehensive outline of goals and strategies that must be addressed in the nation's first-ever strategic plan for Alzheimer's.
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Letters to the editor - Saturday (1-12-2013)
Without more cooperation, well never get anywhere
After reading the Jan. 17 articles in the Post, Ive concluded some county commissioners might benefit from attending school-parent meetings on bullying. It appears the Board of Education is being bullied by a commissioner on the subject of meetings (who can attend, whether open or closed to the media or public) or dealing with the big issue of consolidating the school administrative offices downtown.
Id hoped that we had elected progressive individuals who would unite the Board of Education, County Commission and City of Salisbury into a cohesive group working together for the benefit of all and finally get the never-ending issue of the centralized office moving to completion. Instead, we get bullying. It appears that its a my way or no way situation. Or its closed meetings and the media cannot attend, nor can the public. Why? Something to hide? Everything should be open to the media and the public. We pay for it. Then when a meeting is held, its terminated in 15 minutes.
Enough is enough. This kind of behavior only makes things far worse. Well never accomplish anything requiring mutual cooperation. The relationships between these governing bodies has been sour far too long. And the centralized office issue has been going on for as long as I can remember. All we have is a big hole in the ground on Main Street and terribly frustrated school officials. Why cant everyone just get along?
I wonder what outsiders must think after reading the nonsense going on, especially by companies thinking of locating here. Well never grow and prosper if we cant get along or work together solving issues and agreeing on what must be done to move this county forward. For the benefit of our citizens, stop the bullying, shake hands and provide the leadership this county deserves and build the office now when its economically feasible to do so. Further delay will only cost us more.
Donald Schumacher
Only the best for board
People obviously dont understand how critical our School Board is to our everyday lives.
Some say the board should work out of mobile homes stacked on top of one another. Id never propose having our irreplaceable School Board work out of mobile homes. Theyre not secure and the cheaply made walls and doors wouldnt stop a determined person for more than a minute or two. Visit any elementary school in the area if you need a tour to prove my point. Who could expect our School Board to be subjected to such treatment? Those kindergartners are young and small. They dont need as much space as adults and probably dont even notice the steps move when they climb into their schoolhouse every morning.
Another unreasonable statement is for the School Board to move into the Salisbury Mall. First off, when the Salisbury Mall closes we will need a place for vagrants and criminals to congregate. Its large, so there should never be a need for expansion. When visitors to our fair city arrive or were trying to attract businesses, we can drive them past this eyesore and show them what the lack of their tax dollars looks like. This centrally located building is easy for everyone to access since theres plenty of parking. Also, the mall is over 20 years old. Im not sure how we can expect School Board members to occupy a building expected to disintegrate at any moment. Look at Cleveland Elementary, built in 1927. Its good enough for children, but we cant expect our School Board to inhabit an old building.
They deserve the best. I say we put them right downtown within walking distance of restaurants, governmental buildings and shops. Who cares if its some of the most expensive real estate in the county? They provide a valuable service to our community. They can and do function without worrying about the children, but can the children function without them?
Michelle Condra
Its not hard to understand
Regarding the states open-meetings law:
I dont think you have to be a lawyer to understand this
§ 143-318.10. All official meetings of public bodies open to the public.
(d)Official meeting means a meeting, assembly, or gathering together at any time or place or the simultaneous communication by conference telephone or other electronic means of a majority of the members of a public body for the purpose of conducting hearings, participating in deliberations, or voting upon or otherwise transacting the public business within the jurisdiction, real or apparent, of the public body. However, a social meeting or other informal assembly or gathering together of the members of a public body does not constitute an official meeting unless called or held to evade the spirit and purposes of this Article.
This is not going away!
Dwayne Dvoracek


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Taylor Phinney got caught up in another crash Thursday at the Giro d'Italia but the BMC Racing Team rider said he is not even thinking of quitting the race he led for three days.
'Out of My Control'
Phinney hit the pavement when some riders crashed in front of him with 31 kilometers to go in the 209 km race. He was not seriously hurt, got back on his BMC and crossed the finish line a little more than 12 minutes after stage winner Mark Cavendish (Sky Procycling). "I made it through an entire classics season with no crashes – nothing in the beginning of the year – and then I come here and it seems like it's (crashes) every day," Phinney said. "A lot of it has been out of my control. The only thing I can control is my attitude towards it and I've accepted that's way the sport is. And that's the way life is – you have highs and lows. You kind of ride the roller coaster and see where it takes you." Phinney, who had been wearing the white jersey of best young rider in lieu of actual classification leader (and race leader) Ramunas Navardauskas of Garmin-Barracuda – tumbled from fifth to 174th in the overall standings. His crash Thursday followed one on Sunday, another one Monday in which he suffered a deep gouge to his right ankle, and a near crash in Wednesday's team time trial. The former U.S. national time trial champion said he is taking it all in stride. "I lost a bunch of time but I'm not here to do the general classification," he said. "I have to be lucky that I'm able to continue on and look forward to the next couple days."
Frank, Santambrogio Also Crash
Teammates Mathias Frank and Mauro Santambrogio were also involved in a crash on the final climb of the day but neither sustained serious injury, said BMC Racing Team Assistant Director Max Sciandri. "When you crash, it's bad," Sciandri said. "But if you don't break anything, it's good. We'll continue to keep our fingers crossed." Marco Pinotti, in 20th overall, 37 seconds off the lead, remains the best-placed BMC Racing Team rider.


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Human trafficking is a problem in every state, and in every community.
If you believe that someone is being trafficked or exploited, call the The National Human Trafficking Resource Center to report your suspicions and seek help. All calls are treated anonymously:
Here are some of the warning signs to look out for.
Common Work/Living Conditions
Lack of Control
Abnormal Behavior in Public
Poor Physical Health
At 17, Danielle was forced into prostitution - but she says the average age of girls being forced into sex slavery is just 12.
"It's like being raped over and over and over and over," says Danielle.
Rain is more typical of the average American victim, having entered prostitution at the age of 11.
When asked about the men whom she slept with, she is unequivocal about what they were: child abusers.
"I'm not going to label them Johns," she says.
Take action to support THE CASE ACT.
Carissa was 12 years old when she was coerced into prostitution.
"I remember him vividly putting his arm around me and acting like he was my buddy. Within days, he was raping me violently."
With children as young as 11 or 12 being exploited for sex, there is a pressing need to differentiate between pimps and prostitutes. Nearly all prostitutes in the US are victims of child sex trafficking, and activists around the country are pushing for law enforcement to recognize them as victims - while focusing their efforts on the real criminals, the pimps and johns who make this industry possible.
The CASE Act will raise the penalties for human trafficking, forcing sex traffickers to register as sex offenders, and mandating training on human trafficking for law enforcement.
It will also funnel more funds for victim support.
Take action to support THE CASE ACT.
When Vicki's 17-year-old daughter went missing, she feared she was dead. When she was found, Vicki discovered that she had been bought and sold for sex.
Vicki's daughter is developmentally disabled, with a mental age of just 11. Targeting of such vulnerable children is a growing trend within the trafficking industry.
Vicki is now helping to push the CASE Act (Californians Against Sexual Exploitation) - a ballot initiative that will raise penalties for trafficking and increase support for survivors.
Take action to support THE CASE ACT.
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Digging in for confirmation fight, Obama nominates Hagel to head Pentagon, Brennan for the CIA
WASHINGTON (AP) — Digging in for a fight, President Barack Obama riled Senate Republicans and some Democrats, too, on Monday by nominating former senator and combat veteran Chuck Hagel to lead the Pentagon and anti-terrorism chief John Brennan as the next director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
Hagel and Brennan, in separate Senate confirmation hearings, will face sharp questions on a range of contentious issues, including U.S. policy about Israel and Iran, targeted drone attacks and harsh interrogation tactics. Of the two men, Hagel is expected to face a tougher path, though both are likely to be confirmed.
Hagel would be the first enlisted soldier and first Vietnam veteran to head the Pentagon.
"These two leaders have dedicated their lives to protecting our country," Obama said, standing alongside them and the men they would succeed during a ceremony in the White House East Room. "I urge the Senate to confirm them as soon as possible so we can keep our nation secure and the American people safe."
For Obama, a pair of combative confirmation hearings could turn into a distraction as he opens his second term. But the president signaled he was ready to take that risk.
Obama's choice of Chuck Hagel for new US secretary of defense causes jitters in Israel
JERUSALEM (AP) — President Barack Obama's nomination of Chuck Hagel as the next U.S. secretary of defense is causing jitters in Israel, where some circles view the former Nebraska senator as unsympathetic or even hostile.
Hagel's positions on Israel's two most pressing foreign policy issues — Iran's nuclear program and relations with the Palestinians — appear to be at odds with the Israeli government, and critics here fear the appointment could increase pressure on the Jewish state to make unwanted concessions. The appointment could also signal further strains in what is already a cool relationship between President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is expected to win re-election later this month.
"Because of his statements in the past, and his stance toward Israel, we are worried," Reuven Rivlin, the speaker of the Israeli parliament and a member of Netanyahu's Likud Party, told The Associated Press. But, he added, the strategic partnership between the U.S. and Israel is strong and "one person doesn't determine policy."
Netanyahu's office refused to comment on the appointment, as did officials in the Israeli foreign and defense ministries. But Rivlin's comments reflected what has been a common sentiment among analysts and commentators here in recent days. In their evening news broadcasts, Israel's three main TV stations on Monday all portrayed Hagel as cool toward Israel.
Known as a maverick in the Senate, Hagel has raised eyebrows in Israel with a series of comments and actions over the years that some here have deemed insufficiently supportive of the Jewish state.
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If confirmed, Chuck Hagel would the first enlisted soldier and first Vietnam vet to head the Pentagon.
Despite name change decreed by Abbas, 'State of Palestine' remains largely on paper
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — With U.N. recognition of a Palestinian state in his pocket, President Mahmoud Abbas wants official documents to carry a new emblem: "State of Palestine."
But scrapping the old "Palestinian Authority" logo is as far as Abbas is willing to go in provoking Israel. He is not rushing to change passports and ID cards Palestinians need to pass through Israeli crossings.
The very modesty of Abbas' move to change official stationery underscores his limited options so long as Israel remains in charge of territories the world says should one day make up that state.
"At the end of the day, the Palestinian Authority won't cause trouble for its people," Nour Odeh, a spokeswoman for Abbas' self-rule government, said of the need for caution.
Abbas won overwhelming U.N. General Assembly recognition for a state of Palestine in the West Bank, Gaza and east Jerusalem in late November, a rare diplomatic victory over a sidelined Israel. The U.N. nod was important to the Palestinians because it affirmed the borders of their future state in lands Israel captured in 1967.
Pakistani intelligence officials say 8 militants killed in American drone strike
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (AP) — Several missiles fired from American drones slammed into a compound near the Afghan border in Pakistan early Tuesday, killing eight suspected militants, Pakistan officials said.
The two intelligence officials said the compound was located near the town of Mir Ali in the North Waziristan tribal area.
One of the officials said an al-Qaida operative was believed to have been killed in the strike.
They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media.
North Waziristan, the area where the strike occurred, is considered a stronghold for insurgent groups operating in both Afghanistan and Pakistan. It is one of the few parts of the tribal areas that border Afghanistan in which the Pakistani military has not conducted a military operation to root out militants, despite repeated pushes to do so from the American government.
US banks try to clean up mortgage mess left over from financial crisis, agree to pay $8.5B
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. banks have taken another step to clear away the wreckage of the 2008 financial crisis by agreeing to pay $8.5 billion to settle charges that they wrongfully foreclosed on millions of homeowners.
The deal announced Monday could compensate hundreds of thousands of Americans whose homes were seized because of abuses such as "robo-signing," when banks automatically signed off on foreclosures without properly reviewing documents. The agreement will also help eliminate huge potential liabilities for the banks.
But consumer advocates complained that regulators settled for too low a price by letting banks avoid full responsibility for foreclosures that victimized families and fueled an exodus from neighborhoods across the country.
The settlement ends an independent review of loan files required under a 2011 action by regulators. Bruce Marks, CEO of the advocacy group Neighborhood Assistance Corp. of America, noted that ending the review will cut short investigations into the banks' practices.
"The question of who's to blame — the homeowners or the lenders — if you stop this investigation now, that will always be an open-ended question," Marks said.
Families of Colo. theater shooting victims listen as police describe trying to save wounded
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — The officers struggled to hold back the tears as they recalled the Colorado theater shooting: discovering a 6-year-old girl without a pulse, trying to keep a wounded man from jumping out of a moving police car to go back for his 7-year-old daughter, screaming at a gunshot victim not to die.
"After I saw what I saw in the theater — horrific — I didn't want anyone else to die," said Officer Justin Grizzle, who ferried the wounded to the hospital.
A bearded, disheveled James Holmes, the man accused of going on the deadly rampage, didn't appear to show any emotion as Grizzle and the other officers testified Monday in a packed courtroom as survivors and families of those who died watched quietly. At one point, a woman buried her head in her hands when an officer recalled finding the 6-year-old girl.
"He's heartless. He really is. He has no emotion. He has no feeling. I don't know anybody can live that way," Sam Soudani said of the gunman afterward. His 23-year-old daughter survived after being hit by shrapnel from an explosive device at the theater.
On the first day of a hearing that will determine whether there's enough evidence to put Holmes on trial, the testimony brought back the raw emotions from the days following the July 20 attack at the suburban Denver theater that left 12 people dead and dozens wounded.
Illegal immigrant pleads guilty in 'total identity theft' case in 18-month prison deal
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — An illegal immigrant accused of assuming the persona of a Texas teacher pleaded guilty Monday in a case that put a face on the growing crime of "total identity theft" in the United States.
Benita Cardona-Gonzalez, a Mexican national living in Topeka, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of possessing fraudulent identification documents in a deal with prosecutors that calls for an 18-month prison term.
The 32-year-old was accused of completely assuming the persona of Houston elementary school teacher Candida Gutierrez, who first went public in a story by The Associated Press. Gutierrez recounted how the thief not only opened bank and credit accounts, but assumed her entire persona — using it to get a job, a driver's license, a mortgage, food stamps and even medical care for the birth of two children. All the while, the crook claimed the real Gutierrez was the one who had stolen her identity.
As part of the plea deal, Cardona-Gonzalez agreed not to contest deportation after serving her sentence.
Defense lawyer Matthew Works said after Monday's hearing in Wichita that his client was sorry and didn't intend to harm Gutierrez.
New estimate suggests there are billions of planets the size of Earth in Milky Way galaxy
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Our Milky Way is home to at least 17 billion planets that are similar in size to Earth, a new estimate suggests. That's more than two Earth-size planets for every person on the globe.
Just how many are located in the sweet spot where water could exist is "simply too early to call," said Francois Fressin of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, who presented his work at an astronomy meeting Monday.
It's the first reliable tally of the number of worlds outside the solar system that are the size of Earth, but the hunt for our twin is far from over.
Despite the explosion of exoplanet discoveries in recent years, one find remains elusive: A planet that's not only the right size but also in the so-called Goldilocks zone where it's not too hot or too cold for water to be in liquid form on the surface.
The sheer number of Earth-size planets gives astronomers a starting point to narrow down which ones are in the habitable zone.
Alabama starts with bang, taking 28-0 lead at half against Notre Dame in BCS championship
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — No. 2 Alabama was halfway to stamping itself a dynasty, scoring touchdowns on its first three drives and taking a 28-0 lead at halftime of a BCS championship game that wasn't living up to the hype Monday night.
In a matchup of programs tied for the most AP national championships with eight, Alabama was rolling toward becoming the first team to win consecutive BCS titles — and its third title in four seasons under coach Nick Saban.
The Crimson Tide (12-1) marched with ease on the opening drive, going 82 yards on five plays to take a 7-0 lead on Eddie Lacy's 20-yard touchdown run up the middle with 12:03 left in the first quarter.
Notre Dame (12-0) had allowed only two rushing touchdowns in its surprising run to the championship game. The Fighting Irish were the first team to reach the BCS championship game after starting the season unranked. They were trying to become the first team to go from unranked to national champion since BYU in 1984.
Alabama quickly made the Fighting Irish look as if they were in over their heads.


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With two short stages facing the BMC Racing Team at the Tour of Picardie, the group used its attacking style to open up the opportunities for advancement in the event's final day. With 84 kilometers to cover in the morning and another 95 kilometers in the afternoon, the short, nervous stages would provide plenty of chances as well as dangers for the remaining peloton.
Though a crash marred the sprint finish in the morning stage, removing any chance Markus Zberg had at fighting for victory, the afternoon sprint went well finding Danilo Wyss taking yet another top 10 result for the team. Team Katusha's Robbie McEwen won the morning sprint while a rider from Francaise des Jeux soloed for the afternoon stage win.
Strong team performance, always present in the moves
"We can be very happy with the work we have done this weekend," John Lelangue explained. "Mathias finished 11th overall and we placed in the top 10 of the stages, so I think we can say that we are certainly moving in the right direction." The shorter morning stage found the team working together to get into the breaks while protecting Frank's position on the GC and keeping the sprinters Zberg and Wyss well placed. "The whole team was functioning well for Mathias in the morning stage, and we were riding for Markus in the sprint," Lelangue explained. "But unfortunately a crash happened right in front of Markus in the final kilometer and he was forced to slow down, taking him out of the sprint." In spite of the resulting confusion, Jackson Stewart was able to finish in 15th place on the stage. Though Mathias Frank didn't lose any time in the stage, two riders did manage to gain bonification points which allowed them to hop over Frank on the GC. Consequently, he started the final stage in 10th place, still only 37 seconds out of the lead.
Racing for the win by attacking
"We had a plan to go out and be in the big moves, and like in the morning stage, we did have Frank and Wyss well placed in the first group of 25 riders that initially separated itself," Lelangue explained. Though this initial lead group was very powerful, they were eventually joined by another 25 riders, making the finishing main peloton around 50 riders. "We wanted to try for a solo victory with Markus who attacked about 4 kilometers from the finish," Lelangue said. "Unfortunately, the pack wasn't about to let him get away, so they shut down his jump before he could get a decisive gap." That left the team to focus on Danilo Wyss' chances to finish well in the sprint. "A Francaise des Jeux rider attacked and actually won the day because he was so far down on the GC there was no danger to the leaders," Lelangue said. "But we know that Danilo made a good sprint and was able to catch another top 10 position." Frank ended up in 11th place overall which will bring the team more UCI points for the top finish. "Maybe Mathias just barely missed out on a top 10 again after Romandie, but in terms of time, he was very close and his high place will bring UCI points, which is also good," Lelangue said. "We are really happy with Mathias' recent performances, especially since he is one of our brightest hopes for the future."
Next up: Tour of Belgium
With just over a week for the team to recover and regroup for the Tour of Belgium, Lelangue is hoping that the riders will be able to build on the positive results they have been getting consistently since early April's Circuit de la Sarthe. "The Tour of Belgium is an important Hors Category race with a strong, mostly ProTour field, so we are very happy to be racing there," Lelangue said. "It is a complete race with some early sprinter's stages, some tough stages with big-name climbs around the Liège region, and then a final time trial, it will be a race where we will have to bring our most complete riders." Though the Belgian stage race represents one of the team's top early summer objectives, it will also provide a useful jumping off point for the team which will then head to the Dauphiné Libéré. "Obviously the Tour of Belgium will be a big objective for us, but since nearly the exact same group of guys will be going on to race the Dauphiné, it will also be an important opportunity to fine tune for that race in France," Lelangue confirmed.


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"Privacy is for paedos," announced tabloid journalist Paul McMullan, formerly of Rupert Murdoch's now defunct British tabloid News of the World, while speaking last week at an enquiry set up in response to this summer's phone hacking scandal. Firmly unapologetic for having harassed celebrities via an impressive range of mediums, McMullan continued: "Fundamentally, no one else needs it. Privacy is evil." He fast became the villain of what the Financial Times has dubbed as "the best free show in London."
As for the heroes, well, none of the celebrities who have given evidence so far — including Divine Brown blow jobee Hugh Grant, comedian Steve Coogan, author JK Rowling, and Tony Blair's former press secretary Alastair Campbell — have shone particularly. Most of the army of lawyers in attendance, meanwhile, have been, well, lawyerly.
Notably, one junior lawyer at the enquiry, Carine Patry Hoskins, did steal the show for a few hours last month, albeit on account of her good looks rather than any show of heroism, when she became one of the world's most popular topics on Twitter during the Hugh Grant's testimony. Having caught the attention of Tweeters, the attractive brunette was given the hashtag #womanontheleft — which quickly shot to most read thread in the U.K., before trending prominently worldwide….
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