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Project Runway All Stars is going green! Earlier this year, the cast of the hit show's second season gathered at the High Line for a unique design challenge.
The episode airs tomorrow on Lifetime, and we can't wait to see what the designers dream up.
Join us after the jump for more details, photos, and airing information.
Each week on Project Runway All Stars, the designers are given a challenge for which they must quickly create runway fashions. In June, the week's design challenge began on the final section of the High Line at the Rail Yards, where the designers met with the show's host, Carolyn Murphy, and Friends of the High Line Co-Founders Joshua David and Robert Hammond to learn about the elevated railway.
After hearing about the High Line's preservation and transformation into a public park, the designer's were given the week's task: create a "green dress for the red carpet" to be worn by Carolyn Murphy at a premiere event. They set out to explore the park's summer landscape, taking inspiration and sketching ideas for their runway look, before returning to the workroom to create their designs.
Tune in tomorrow at 9:00 / 8:00 PM Central on Lifetime to see the episode. The High Line's long-time supporter and neighbor, Diane von Furstenberg will serve as a guest judge, alongside regulars Isaac Mizrahi and Georgina Chapman.We can't wait to see which designer wins the challenge. Maybe it will even go well with our new DVF High Line Tote!


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[Constitution, Jefferson's Manual, and the Rules of the House of Representatives, 115th Congress] [115th Congress] [House Document 114-192] [Miscellaneous Provisions Of Congressional Budget Laws] [Pages 1047-1053] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov] [[Page 1047]] EARLY ORGANIZATION OF THE HOUSE __________ [2 U.S.C. 29a] (a) Caucus or conference for incumbent Members reelected to and Members-elect of ensuing Congress; time and procedure for calling
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New York State Sen. Mark J. Grisanti, R-I-Buffalo, has received the endorsement of a leading state health care union, 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East.
"I'm pleased to have the support of 1199 SEIU and the thousands of health care workers they represent," Grisanti said. "Whether it be in our hospitals, our nursing homes, in our homes, or at our clinics, members of 1199 SEIU work hard every day for the people of Western New York, providing comfort to many in their time of need. To have the backing of such fine people who do so much for our community is truly humbling."
Representing 275,000 health care workers across New York, 1199's mission includes improving and expanding quality patient care as well as protecting and improving the lives of its members. 1199 SEIU members care for the sick, infirm and elderly.
"We're endorsing Senator Mark Grisanti in his re-election bid because, in his first two years in office, Senator Grisanti has fought vigorously to ensure that the people of Western New York receive the level of medical care that they need and deserve" said 1199 SEIU Executive Vice President George Kennedy. "1199 SEIU is pleased to support Mark Grisanti for New York State Senate."
Grisanti is running for re-election in the 60th District. The election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 6.


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02 August 2011, Geneva, Switzerland – The UNOSAT Team welcomed the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, Mr Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who visited UNOSAT in the framework of his first official visit to CERN which hosts the UNOSAT computing centre.
Mr. Tokayev of Kazakhstan has been Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva and Personal Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General to the Conference on Disarmament since 2 May 2011. A career diplomat, he served from 1992 as Deputy Minister and later as First Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan. He then served as Minister for Foreign Affairs from 1994 to 1999, when he was also appointed Deputy Prime Minister and later the same year Prime Minister. He served as Prime Minister from 1999 until 2002. Prior to taking up his functions as Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, Mr. Tokayev was Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of Kazakhstan since January 2007.
Mr Tokayev discussed with UNOSAT Manager Francesco Pisano and his team of analysts about advancements in the use of satellite data analysis in the UN system and future perspectives.
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Suffolk, ss. Division of Administrative Law Appeals
Walter Fender,
v. Docket No. CR-05-31
Remand Docket No. CR-08-736
Plymouth County Retirement Board,
Appearance for Petitioner:
Vincent A. Murray, Esq.
Murray & Murray
Two Center Plaza, Suite 420
Boston, MA 02108
Appearance for Respondent:
Michael Sacco, Esq.
Law Offices of Michael Sacco
285 College Highway
PO Box 479
Southampton, MA 01073-0479
Administrative Magistrate;
Maria A. Imparato, Esq.
The two deaths and one suicide attempt in the Petitioner's department do not constitute personal injuries because the events did not occur while the Petitioner was in the performance of his duties and the Petitioner did not witness the events. When considered as part of the series of events claimed by the Petitioner, none of which constitutes a personal injury, the series of events does not become a personal injury. Furthermore, the medical panel did not certify that the deaths and suicide attempt were causative of the Petitioner's disability.
Procedural History
Walter Fender filed a timely appeal under G.L. c. 32, s. 16(4) of the January 4, 2005 decision of the Plymouth County Retirement Board (Board) to deny his request for accidental disability retirement benefits.
I held a hearing on July 25, 2005 at the office of the Division of Administrative Law Appeals (DALA), 98 North Washington Street, Boston, MA. I admitted 24 documents into evidence, and marked the pre-hearing memoranda of counsel for identification. Mr. Fender testified . The record closed on August 8, 2005 with the filing of post-hearing briefs.
I issued a decision on September 2, 2005 affirming the Board's denial of accidental disability retirement benefits. The Petitioner appealed to the Contributory Retirement Appeal Board (CRAB) and by decision of March 6, 2006, CRAB affirmed DALA's decision "for the reasons set forth" in the decision.
The Petitioner appealed CRAB's decision to Suffolk Superior Court in Civil Action no. 06-1330. CRAB's decision was affirmed by Memorandum of Decision and Order on Cross Motions for Judgment on the Pleading issued on March 19, 2007.
The Petitioner appealed the decision of the Superior Court to the Appeals Court. By decision of October 3, 2008, the Appeals Court affirmed CRAB's decision in part, and remanded the case to CRAB to "review Fender's application for accidental disability retirement benefits to the extent that his claim of a cognizable personal injury is predicated on the series of work related events proffered," and to "provide a reasoned explanation of both its reevaluation of this issue and any conclusions it may reach concerning Fender's eligibility for accidental disability retirement benefits under other relevant statutory criteria." Fender v. Contributory Retirement Appeal Board, 72 Mass. App. Ct. 755, 764-765 (2008). The Appeals Court affirmed CRAB's decision to the extent that it concluded the Petitioner had not established that he had been exposed to "an identifiable condition … that is not common and necessary to all or a great many occupations." Id., 72 Mass. App. Ct. at 761.
The parties agreed that this matter did not require further hearing and agreed to submit memoranda of law. The record closed on October 30, 2009 with the submission of memoranda.
Review of Petitioner's application for accidental disability retirement
The Petitioner filed an application for accidental disability retirement benefits on or about March 17, 2004 citing "extreme work related stress [beginning on October 29, 2001] resulting in severe clinical anxiety and depression leading to a serious suicide attempt on September 18, 2003." The Petitioner indicated that the reason for his disability was "hazard." (Ex. 3, p. 5.)
In pages appended to the application, the Petitioner listed the "Incident(s) or Hazard" that he claims caused his disability:
1) The death of the Director of Operations on March 25, 2003;
2) The Acting Director of Operations attempted suicide on August 27, 2003'
3) An engineer in the Engineering Division died of Legionnaire's disease;
4) Developers attempted to build large 40B projects at multiple locations within the Town;
5) Plans for redeveloping the downtown area and making improvements to traffic flow on Route 139;
6) Time consuming events including one of the worst winters in many years, the need to cleanup and dispose of large piles of seaweed on the beaches, and allegations of misconduct regarding Highway Department employees;
7) A meeting of the Capital Budget Committee during which the Petitioner's employment contract was reviewed and the need for setting goals was discussed. The meeting ended after 11 p.m.; and
8) The next morning there was a Staff Meeting with the supervisors and the Petitioner worked a full day. (Ex. 3, Appendage.)
After hearing, DALA, CRAB and the Appeals Court determined that the
Petitioner relied on the following series of events as having caused his disability:
1) A 51-inch snowfall in February 2003;
2) The death of the Director of Operations unexpectedly in March 2003;
3) The seaweed cleanup during the spring and summer of 2003;
4) The suicide attempt of the Acting Director of Operations in August 2003;
5) A fatal case of Legionnaire's disease in the Engineering Department in September 2003;
6) A work schedule of 12-15 hours a day during August and September 2003;
7) The threatened walkout of employees because of a malfunction in the air-conditioning system on September 15, 2003; and
8) The DPW board meeting on September 15, 2003.
Personal injury
The Petitioner bears the burden of proof with respect to causation, and in order to meet his burden he must prove one of two hypotheses: that his disability was caused by a single or series or work-related events, or that his employment exposed him to an identifiable condition of employment not common and necessary to all or a great many occupations that resulted in disability through gradual deterioration. Blanchette v. CRAB, 20 Mass. App. Ct. 479, 485 (1985).
The Appeals Court affirmed CRAB's decision with respect to the identifiable condition of employment prong of the Blanchette standard. The question is whether the Petitioner has met his burden of proof with respect to the first prong of Blanchette, that is, whether the Petitioner's disability was proximately caused by a single or series of work-related events.
The term "personal injury" is defined in G.L. c. 152, but it is not defined in G.L. c. 32. The term "personal injury" in c. 32 is to be "interpreted in harmony with c.152" the worker's compensation statute. Sugrue v. CRAB, 45 Mass. App. Ct. 1, fn 4 (1998), and cases cited. (emphasis supplied.)
In so holding, the Appeals Court acknowledged that the term "personal injury" cannot have the identical meaning in both c. 152 and c. 32 because the standards for recovery are different in each statute. The worker's compensation statute allows recovery for a personal injury "arising out of and in the course of his employment." (G.L. c. 152, s. 26.) The retirement statute allows recovery for accidental disability retirement benefits if the member is permanently unable to perform the essential duties of his job by "reason of a personal injury sustained or hazard undergone as the result of, and while in the performance of his duties." (G.L. c. 32. s 7(1).) See, Damiano v.CRAB, 72 Mass. App. Ct. 259 (2008).
G.L. c. 152, s. 1(7A) provides in pertinent part:
Personal injuries shall include mental or emotional disabilities only
where the predominant contributing cause of such disability is an
event or series of events occurring within any employment. … No
mental or emotional disability arising principally out of a bona fide,
personnel action including a transfer, promotion, demotion, or
termination except such action which is the intentional infliction of
emotional harm shall be deemed to be a personal injury within the
meaning of this chapter.
CRAB concluded that the two deaths and one suicide attempt in the Petitioner's department could not form the basis of his claim "because the events are not 'personal injuries' to the Petitioner." The Appeals Court has asked for clarification to explain why these events were omitted from the analysis of the Petitioner's claim.
The deaths and suicide attempt in the Petitioner's department were omitted from the analysis of the Petitioner's claim because the events did not occur while the Petitioner was in the performance of his duties and the Petitioner did not witness the events. Therefore, the events cannot rise to the level of a personal injury under c. 32, s. 7(1).
Furthermore, it is unclear how an injury to another person that does not occur while the member is in the performance of his duties, and is not witnessed by the member, can be considered a personal injury to the member. All employees are at risk for having their co-workers sicken and die while off-duty. All employees are at risk for having a co-worker attempt to commit suicide while off-duty. These events are not personal injuries to the Petitioner because they did not happen to him and were not witnessed by him.
These are not the kind of events contemplated in Blanchette where the Appeals Court acknowledged that mental incapacity can occur where there is an identifiable condition of employment such as in occupations "involving constant exposure to life threatening situations or to continual traumatic or depressing events." Blanchette, 20 Mass. App. Ct. at 487, fn. 7. This footnote refers to occupations such as firefighting and policing where the employee's life is in danger while performing his job, and he is likely to witness gruesome and tragic deaths while in the performance of his duties. That is not the case here.
Series of events
The series of eight events claimed by the Petitioner as causative of his mental disability do not rise to the level of personal injuries. At least one of the events must rise to the level of a personal injury or the Petitioner cannot prevail. If none of the claimed events rises to the level of a personal injury, then the series of events cannot rise to the level of a personal injury. Stringing together a series of events, none of which is a personal injury, does not create a personal injury. Zero plus zero equals zero.
When the two deaths and suicide attempt are removed from the analysis, we are left with stressful conditions that all employees face in performing their work. A heavy snowfall, the need to clean up seaweed on the beaches, long work days, feisty employees and a long board meeting with one's employers are neither personal injuries, nor do they constitute an identifiable condition of employment, as previously discussed in DALA's decision and affirmed by the Appeals Court. The Petitioner has failed to meet his burden of proof under the Blanchette standard.
With respect to the Petitioner's claim that each of the events, that is, the two deaths and one suicide attempt, produced increased workplace demands on him and increased his stress, I conclude that this claim brings us back to the identifiable condition of employment claim. The fact that the Petitioner's job was stressful, for whatever reason, does not distinguish the Petitioner's job from a multitude of other jobs. Once again the Petitioner has "not shown anything peculiar in his work … which would distinguish his occupations from a wide variety of other occupations where employees face similar pressures and demands." Id., 20 Mass. App. Ct. at 487.
Despite the fact that the medical panel answered in the affirmative to the issue of causation in its certificate, when asked to clarify what specific event had rendered the Petitioner disabled with major depression, the panel opined, "the personal injury sustained or hazard undergone [by Fender] which is the basis of the claimed disability is the continuing inadequate staffing for demands made upon the claimant by his superiors."
The panel made no mention of the two deaths and one suicide attempt in the department as causative of the Petitioner's disability.
The medical panel opined that the stress caused by inadequate staffing was the cause of the Petitioner's disabling depression. But inadequate staffing does not distinguish the Petitioner's job from a wide variety of other occupations "where employees face similar pressures and demands." Id.
I conclude that the Petitioner has failed to meet his burden of proof with respect to causation, and that this application for accidental disability retirement benefits should be denied.
Maria A. Imparato
Administrative Magistrate


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The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo is offering a four-week intensive summer math and science "bridging" course to assist students with their chances of success in entry-level college chemistry and math, courses that are often stumbling blocks for students in the STEM disciplines: science, technology, engineering and math. The course is taught by UH Hilo professors and also includes peer tutoring.
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SANTA MONICA>> All seven candidates for Los Angeles County Sheriff talked about transparency and accountability, jail construction and disciplining wayward deputies at their latest debate Thursday.
Long Beach Police Chief Jim McDonnell, retired Undersheriff Paul Tanaka and Sheriff's Lt. Patrick Gomez, Assistant Sheriffs Todd Rogers and James Hellmold, former Sheriff's Cmdr. Bob Olmsted and Los Angeles Police Detective Supervisor Lou Vince faced off in the debate hosted by the American Civil Liberties Union and other groups in Santa Monica.
Patrisse Cullors, executive director of Dignity and Power Now, one of the groups that organized the debate, was encouraged by their answers about increasing transparency and accountability through both the newly created Office of Inspector General and proposed civilian oversight body.
"I'm hearing largely that every candidate agrees with some sort of civilian oversight commission and I think that's a huge sign," she said. "That looks like we can work with the one who comes into office."
Even while the candidates discussed a range of topics, the themes of fairness and justice were common in many answers, a reflection of a department that has faced substantial criticism for alleged violence and abuse by deputies in the jails.
So, for example, when discussing disciplining wayward deputies, Tanaka stressed, "I've never condoned, tolerated and certainly never encouraged the use of excessive force or misconduct."
And on a recently released $2.7-billion construction proposal for the jail system, McDonnell said, "It's not just about infrastructure but … how we run the jail, treat people with respect and dignity."
On whether to impound cars belonging to illegal immigrants stopped for not having a driver's license, Rogers said, "It's not my obligation to make tow companies rich … we should have a policy of fairness."
On policing the homeless, Hellmold said, "We need to look at ourselves, ask what we've done to assist someone else."
The candidates have been crisscrossing the county and participating in debates nearly every week in efforts to distinguish themselves in the crowded field. Five of the candidates have been heavily involved in the department for most of their professional careers, while a sixth is a reserve deputy and one, McDonnell, has never worked for the agency.
McDonnell served almost 30 years at the Los Angeles Police Department, rising through the ranks to become the second-in-command to former Chief William Bratton. He came out of retirement in 2010 to become chief of the Long Beach Police Department.
He's an outsider to the LASD, but did sit on the blue ribbon Citizens' Commission on Jail Violence, which spent nine months investigating the LASD for alleged beatings of inmates. The commission ultimately created the blueprint of reforms now underway at the LASD.
Tanaka was retired Sheriff Lee Baca's second-in-command and is mayor of Gardena. The former undersheriff is also a certified public accountant and was in charge of the department's budget. Tanaka, however, drew flak from the Citizens Commission on Jail Violence, which heard testimony that he urged deputies to "function right on the edge of the line" or "work in the gray area" — somewhere between what is legal and not.
Two other members of Baca's inner circle are running, though neither has his official endorsement.
Rogers is currently in charge of the department's budget and personnel, while Hellmold supervises the patrol and detective divisions.
Olmsted once managed Men's Central Jail. He calls himself the "whistle-blower" who alerted the FBI about the misconduct at the jails. The federal investigation has led to several indictments.
Gomez ran and lost against Baca in 1998 and 2002. He sued the department, claiming it had retaliated against him for challenging the incumbent by denying him promotions. He received a nearly $1 million legal settlement.
Vince is a former reserve deputy sheriff at the LASD, as well as a former Marine.
If a candidate wins the majority of votes on June 3, the board has the option of replacing Scott with the sheriff-elect.
If necessary, a runoff election would be held Nov. 4, and the new sheriff would to take office Dec. 1.


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Audre Geraldine Lorde (February 18, 1934 in Harlem, New York City - 1992) was a multi-faceted writer and activist. In her own words, she was a "black lesbian, mother, warrior poet". Her parents were from Grenada.
She died of cancer in 1992 after a 14 year struggle. She is famous for her poetic works (18 published books), for which she became State Poet of New York from 1991-1993.
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Girls golfers 5th at 1-3A preview
Sweetwater's girls golf team shot scores of 377 and 368 for a 745 total this past weekend at the Region I-3A preview tournament held at Lubbock's Shadow Hills Golf Course to place fifth out of 11 teams.Sweetwater barely beat out Seminole and Pecos, who shot 746 and 747, re-spectively. Andrews shot 612 to place first among all teams at the event followed by Snyder (654), Monahans (679), Wolfforth Frenship (682) and Sweetwater.Burkburnett (786), Pam-pa (801), Midland Green-wood (818) and Borger (826) also competed in the two-day tournament while Big Spring, Frenship and Levelland sent partial teams. Medalists from Andrews, Snyder, Seminole, Lubbock Cooper and Lampasas also competed in the event.Sweetwater's team inclu-ded Elise Lawrence (89-86-175), Amy Witt (89-91-180), Alexis Castillo (98-93-191), Kala Wofford (101-98-199) and Corynn Martin (101-102-203).


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DAY 1 UPDATE: NCHSAA wrestling tournament
Nine 2A wrestlers and seven 3A wrestlers are still alive for a chance at NCHSAA individual state wrestling titles after the first day of competition in Greensboro.
Newton-Conover remains in the best shape for a potential state championship. All five Red Devils who qualified for states, including Ian Canrobert (106), Franklin Wepner (126), Eric Holbrook (145), Addison Klutz (152) and Tyler Benfield (195), all advanced to the second round.
The Red Devils have the most points of any 2A school with 16, which ties them for fourth place with TW Andrews. They trail 2A leader North Surry by eight points.
Maiden, who advanced Richard Kerekes and Evan Spears to round two, are tied for 13th with eight points. Bandys is a half point behind in 20th.
Bunker Hill, who saw both its wrestlers — Logan Quiney and Cody Dobbins — fall to consolations, have not scored a point yet and are in 51st place.
Northwestern 3A/4A schools Fred T. Foard and St. Stephens are tied for eighth heading into the second day of competition. Both teams accrued 10 points.
The defending state champion Tigers earned a fall victory by Hayden Albert (160) and decisions by Ben Pitts (132), Jeremy Fredell (145) and Zack Edwards (195).
Three Tigers — Caleb Griffin (120), Trevor Cook (152) and Nick Rotenberry (220) all fell and move to the consolation round.
Indians Blake Rogers (forfeit), Bradley Bader (fall) and Ian Martin (decision) all advanced, as well.
2A individual championships — 1st round
106: Ian Canrobert (NC) pin Kendric Greene (Cuthbertson), 3:20
120: Easton Auman (Wheatmore) dec. Garrett Hinson (Bandys), 2-1
126: Franklin Wepner (NC) pin Cooper Rgoers (Cedar Ridge), 1:33
Tyler Miles (Andrews) pin Jacob Hewitt (Maiden), 2:53
Tyler Myers (Trinity) maj. dec. Cody Dobbins (Bunker Hill), 11-3
Matthew Evans (North Johnston) maj. dec. Camron Crowe (Bandys), 8-0
138: Danford Carpenter (Lexington) dec. Logan Quiney (Bunker Hill), 5-4
145: Eric Holbrook (NC) dec. Landon Leithauser (First Flight), 3-0
152: Richard Kerekes (Maiden) pin Shane Hemmings (West Davidson), 3:20
Addison Klutz (NC) dec. Matthew Maske (Piedmont), 5-2
160: Andrew Brotherton (Bandys) forfeit Adam Howard (Cedar Ridge)
Evan Spears (Maiden) pin Mark Lovelace (Reidsville Senior), 1:44
170: Cole Shumway (Northeastern) dec. Brett Carlile (Maiden), 8-5
182: Zac Whisnant (Bandys) tech. fall Michael Mastriani (Cedar Ridge), 17-2
195: Tyler Benfield (NC) pin Hunter Spainhour (Randleman), 3:04
Cameron King (Trinity) pin Peter Guiraud (Bandys), 4:00
2A team scores (points)
1. North Surry 24
2. Trinity 21
3. West Lincoln 17
T-4. TW Andrews 16
T-4. Newton-Conover 16
6. Croatan 14
7. Owen 13
8. Piedmont 12
9. North Henderson 11
10. West Caldwell 10
T-13. Maiden 8
20. Bandys 7.5
51. Bunker Hill 0
3A individual championships — 1st round
106: Blake Rogers (SS) forfeit Aaron Feinberg (Chapel Hill)
113: Bradley Bader (SS) pin Zac Ragan (Western Alamance), 0:44
120: Ryan Davis (Havelock) dec. Caleb Griffin (Foard), 7-5
132: Ben Pitts (Foard) dec. Jaymes Fairbank (West Rowan), 3-2
138: Ian Martin (SS) dec. Peter Dreher (Chapel Hill), 2-1
145: Jeremy Fredell (Foard) dec. Dashawn Taylor (Northern Nash), 7-4
152: John Wiley (South Brunswick) pin Trevor Cook (Foard), 4:44
160: Hayden Albert (Foard) pin Roscoe Burnette (Chapel Hill), 5:05
195: Zack Edwards (Foard) dec. Xavier Gregory (Southern Vance), 2-1
220: Josh Huskey (Union Pines) pin Nick Rotenberry (Foard), 5:22
3A team scores (points)
1. Orange 24
2. Union Pines 16
3. NE Guilford 15
4. Enka 14
5. Ashbrook 12.5
6. S. Brunswick 12
7. West Carteret 11
T-8. Foard 10
T-8. St. Stephens 10
10. JM Robinson 8.5


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Pepsi Announces Super Bowl Activations In New Orleans
The official NFL sponsor will donate $25,000 to local New Orleans charities and debut "Pepsi 5th Quarter in the French Quarter" Post-Game Bash
Jan 31, 2013, 03:30 EST
PURCHASE, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Pepsi, who will present the Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show featuring Grammy award winner Beyonce, today announced additional activations taking place in New Orleans during the week of The Big Game.
As the "Official Soft Drink of the NFL," Pepsi will be highly visible at a number of Super Bowl XLVII activities from January 30 – February 3 in New Orleans including:
- The Pepsi Footprint at The NFL Experience Driven by GMC
- PepsiCo Pre-Super Bowl Party
- Fan selected Pepsi MAX NFL Rookie of the Year Award at "2nd Annual NFL Honors"
- "Pepsi 5th Quarter in the French Quarter" Post-Game Party
Pepsi will once again have a footprint at the NFL Experience Driven by GMC taking place at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (Halls A-E) from January 30 – February 3. Inspired by the spirit of New Orleans, the space will include Mardi Gras-style decorations with music, entertainment and product sampling. Fans can practice their quarterback skills with a "Throw Like Drew (Brees)" football toss, with a donation being made to charity based on total passing yards. The donation, totaling $25,000, will benefit two local New Orleans charities - Drew Brees' "The Brees Dream Foundation," which will use the funds to support its Hurricane Sandy Relief efforts; and The Trombone Shorty Academy, a music education program for underserved New Orleans high school students at Tulane University, that will use the donation to purchase new instruments for the students that they would otherwise not be able to afford.
Pepsi will also be giving fans a chance to create their own Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show. Consumers will be allowed to select their song choice, stage, production elements, and dancers and take the stage like they are performing in front of millions watching the game. Afterwards they'll be able to share with family and friends and enter for a chance to win Pepsi Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show field passes.
Pepsi will kick-off Super Bowl weekend with the annual PepsiCo Pre-Super Bowl party, taking place on Friday, February 1 at the Masquerade Night Club at Harrah's New Orleans, featuring a performance by Grammy Award winning rock band Train.
On Saturday, February 2, Pepsi MAX will award the fan-selected Pepsi MAX NFL Rookie of the Year Award during the "2nd Annual NFL Honors" awards show hosted by Alec Baldwin, airing at 9 PM EST on CBS. The nominees are Robert Griffin III, Washington Redskins; Andrew Luck, Indianapolis Colts; Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks; Doug Martin, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Alfred Morris, Washington Redskins. Pepsi MAX is also the presenting sponsor of the AP Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year awards.
The party will continue even after the last whistle blows at Super Bowl XLVII with the "Pepsi 5th Quarter in the French Quarter" Post-Game Party, a new Super Bowl tradition started by Pepsi. Pepsi has invited 2013 Grammy Award nominees Hunter Hayes (Best New Artist) and The Roots (Best Rap Album) to perform, with a special guest appearance by New Orleans icon and jazz superstar Trombone Shorty. Through a partnership with Vevo, fans at home can view the performances live on www.pepsi.com starting at 11PM EST and watch videos of the performances on Pepsi sponsored Vevo channels following the event. This new event continues to blend sports and entertainment as Pepsi also returns to the GRAMMY®s as the "Official Beverage" of the award show. Fans can also register with Pepsi at points.pepsi.com to receive points for engaging with Pepsi and other consumers using #pepsihalftime and #pepsi5Q hashtags. The points are redeemable towards prizes including a limited number of Beyonce Pepsi Super Bowl XLVII Halftime t-shirts and a chance to win tickets to next year's Pepsi Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime show and more.
All of the on-site activations in New Orleans are an extension of Pepsi's "Live for Now" platform, which looks to capture the excitement of the moment and deliver experiences and content that is current in pop culture. PepsiCo's relationship with the NFL is among the company's longest running and most successful sports sponsorship. PepsiCo leverages its relationship with the NFL to elevate the fan experience and connect with consumers throughout the season. The Super Bowl represents a pivotal moment in PepsiCo's consumer engagement strategy for brands including Pepsi, Doritos, Quaker, and Gatorade.
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo is a global food and beverage leader with net revenues of more than $65 billion and a product portfolio that includes 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in annual retail sales. Our main businesses - Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, Frito-Lay and Pepsi-Cola - make hundreds of enjoyable foods and beverages that are loved throughout the world. PepsiCo's people are united by our unique commitment to sustainable growth by investing in a healthier future for people and our planet, which we believe also, means a more successful future for PepsiCo. We call this commitment Performance with Purpose: PepsiCo's promise to provide a wide range of foods and beverages for local tastes; to find innovative ways to minimize our impact on the environment by conserving energy and water and reducing packaging volume; to provide a great workplace for our associates; and to respect, support and invest in the local communities where we operate. For more information, please visit www.pepsico.com.
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Pope Trivia: Day 5
Welcome to the fifth day of our pope trivia!
We will present a new trivia question each day until the conclave and the announcement of the new pope. Here you will learn obscure facts about past popes. Check back every day for a new question!
Day 5
Question: True or False? St. Peter's Basilica is the episcopal seat of the Pope.
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There will be a new question every day so make sure to check back tomorrow!
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Introducing New Sgt. Cecilia Garay
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At last night's City Council Meeting, Chief Lisa Macias introduced new Brisbane Police Sergeant Cecilia Garay, who started in her new role with Brisbane in May. Cecilia graduated from Jefferson High School and then joined the United States Army Reserves where she served for 6 years. She completed her studies at Notre Dame University where she graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. in Human Services and a double major in Public Administration and Counseling. After her service in the military, Cecilia began her law enforcement career with the Broadmoor Police Department as a Police Cadet/Explorer, and then as a Police Reserve Officer. She later accepted a job as a police office for the Colma Police Dept., taking on responsibilities of Field Training Officer, Detective, Acting Sergeant, Community Service Coordinator, and Public Information Officer. In 2012, she joined the Daly City Police Department as a Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Acting Sergeant, and served two terms as a Detective. Cecilia comes to the Brisbane Police Department with over 20 years of law enforcement experience and we are lucky to have her on-board!
Increase in Parking Enforcement
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We have received a few questions from citizens regarding the increase in parking enforcement around the city. Generally speaking, most of our parking enforcement efforts are complaint driven. Some areas that we have been concentrating on are white line violations, vehicles that block the sidewalk, and vehicles making U-turns at Visitacion and Mariposa. Also, we have received complaints about vehicles parked for extended periods in the 24 minute zones at the top of Visitacion. In the case of vehicles parked on the sidewalks, we have done a number of outreach efforts in order to educate the public and attempt to gain compliance before resorting to enforcement. It is our preference to educate first, but unfortunately that may not always be the case. Our mission is to keep the roadways and sidewalks safe for those who travel them. Most of the citations that we issue are for behavior that people know is illegal. We ask that everyone be courteous to those around you when it comes to your parking and driving habits. If we all take the time to do the right thing, our town will be safer and it will be less likely that anyone will receive a citation. As always, please reach out to us directly with your questions or concerns at (415) 467-1212. We are here to help!
Increased Traffic Enforcement on Bayshore
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On Wednesday, April 18th, the Brisbane Police Department along with officers from various law enforcement agencies throughout San Mateo County will be participating in the San Mateo County Saturation Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P.). The STEP program is a county collaboration to increase traffic safety and awareness in known trouble spots throughout San Mateo County.
Due to the number of continued complaints raised by residents of excessive speed violations on Bayshore Boulevard, S.T.E.P will conduct a Saturation Traffic Enforcement operation in our city. Their focus will be on excessive speed violators and other traffic violations including cell phone use, seat belts and other dangerous violations. Officers will be stopping vehicles as well as motorcycles and bicyclists.
The San Mateo County Police Chiefs and Sheriff Association are working together to collectively focus on reducing the number of injuries and traffic collisions throughout San Mateo County.
The agencies you may see participating with Brisbane PD include Belmont PD, San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, California Highway Patrol, Burlingame PD, Colma PD, Daly City PD, East Palo Alto PD, Menlo Park PD, Foster City PD, Pacifica PD, Redwood City PD, San Bruno PD, San Mateo PD, San Mateo County Public Safety Communications, and South San Francisco Police.
The Law Concerning Recreational Marijuana
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2018 has brought about many changes, with one of the most important changes being the new laws concerning Recreational Marijuana. According to the new state laws, you are not allowed to smoke marijuana in public places, or any place that the public has reasonable access to. You are also prohibited from smoking marijuana or having an open container of marijuana inside a motor vehicle, both as a driver and/or passenger. Being under the influence of marijuana while driving a motor vehicle constitutes driving under the influence (DUI).
In addition to state law, there are also local ordinances regarding the usage of marijuana. According to our Municipal Code, recreational marijuana smoking is prohibited in all units/apartments, all unenclosed and enclosed common areas, and all other areas of a multi-unit residence. In other words, smoking recreational marijuana is only allowed inside a detached single family home. An exception is smoking medical marijuana per California Health and Safety Code Sections 11362.7, and doing so is permitted in a multi-unit residence.
Marijuana smoke produced in violation of the previously mentioned ordinances and state laws is considered a nuisance. People found to be in violation of the ordinances and laws can be issued a citation starting at $100.00 for the first offense.
For more information regarding Tobacco and Marijuana ordinances for the City of Brisbane, please refer to 8.46 of the Brisbane Municipal Code or contact the Brisbane Police Department at (415) 467-1212.
Suspicious Death Investigation Update
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Detectives have temporarily halted their search in the marshland area and are following up on investigative leads. Earlier this morning, with the cooperation of the Brisbane Police Department, a search was conducted at the home of missing person Shelly Titchener, 57, of Brisbane. Shelly Titchener, was reported missing to Brisbane Police on February 15, 2016. While we cannot confirm the body found is that of Shelly Titchener, we also cannot rule it out.
Press Release Update from the Brisbane Police Department (3/2/2016)
On February 28, 2016, additional remains were located along the shoreline near the Dumbarton Bridge. With this new evidence, the Alameda County Coroner's Office was able to positively identify the remains found on February 21, 2016 near the Dumbarton Pier as belonging to Shelly Titchener. The identification was made by a fingerprint match. There are still remains yet to be discovered and recovered. We are not commenting any further on ...what parts of the remains are outstanding. There is no longer an active search for evidence or remains along the Fremont Shoreline.
The Brisbane Police Department is currently in the process of obtaining search warrants for computers and mobile devices belonging to both Shelly and Paul Titchener. The computers and mobile devices were taken from the home of Shelly and Paul Titchener and Paul Titchener's business during the execution of search warrants on February 24, 2016.
Several items have been submitted to the San Mateo County Crime Lab for analysis. We do not have a timeline when the analysis will be complete.
Additionally, we are working on obtaining credit card and banking records for both Shelly and Paul Titchener for the days leading up to these events. Brisbane Police are also currently working on obtaining any license plate reader (LPR) information that is available to us from the surrounding bay area.
It was reported to us that Shelly was sighted at Nordstrom's on February 15th. Video Surveillance footage has not substantiated that sighting. A neighbor also reported seeing Shelly on the 15th. We are still in the process of trying to verify that statement.
The Brisbane Police Department has enough information and evidence at this point to establish that Paul Titchener is a suspect in this case. We are not commenting on what information has led us to this determination. We are continuing to investigate whether or not Paul acted alone in this case.
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Press Release Update from the Brisbane Police Department (2/25/2016)
On Monday, February 15, 2016, the Brisbane Police Department received a report of a missing person. Paul Titchener reported that his wife, Shelly Titchener, had left the house on Saturday, February 13, 2016, to spend some time with an unidentified friend and failed to return as expected. Mr. Titchener told us that he was concerned as Shelly left home without her medication, cellphone, and had limited access to funds. There has been no history of domestic violence between the two and no evidence of foul play at that time.
The Brisbane Police Department launched an investigation to attempt to locate Shelly Titchener, following up on all available leads.
On Sunday, February 21, 2016, at 8:16 p.m., the Fremont Police Department responded to a call of human remains found by people fishing near the Dumbarton Pier. At that time there was no information leading either agency to believe that the remains were that of Shelly Titchener.
On Tuesday evening, during a subsequent search of the marshland area, Fremont Police Detectives found what is believed to be additional evidence connected to this case. While there was still no conclusive evidence that the remains were that of Shelly Titchener, we were contacted by the Fremont Police Department based on this new evidence. The Fremont and Brisbane police immediately began a joint investigation, with Fremont Police remaining as the lead agency.
Later on Tuesday evening, we were informed by the California Highway Patrol that Paul Titchener, the missing woman's husband, had committed suicide by jumping from the San Francisco Bay Bridge. The now deceased Paul Titchener was not named as a suspect, but was a person of interest.
While the circumstances of the case and the identity of the female remain under investigation, family members of the Titchener's have been notified of the status of our investigation.
Several search warrants have been served in order to gather evidence in this case, including Paul Titchener's business, the Titchener home and their vehicles.
We continue to work closely with the Fremont Police Department however, the Brisbane Police Department has assumed the lead in this investigation.
Details regarding the identification of the remains found by Fremont Police are under the jurisdiction of the Alameda County Coroner's Office. We do not have a timeline on when further information regarding the identification of the remains will be available.
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Press Release from the Fremont Police Department (2/21/2016)
On Sunday, February 21, 2016, at 8:16 p.m., the Fremont Police Department responded to a call of human remains found by people fishing near the Dumbarton Pier. Officers arrived and located a torso of an unidentified female on a levee near the end of Marshlands Rd in Fremont. The arms, legs and head were severed from the torso. On Tuesday evening, during a subsequent search of the marshland area, detectives found what is believed to be additional evidence connected to this case. Some of the evidence located is being processed by Fremont Police Crime Scene Investigators and some was collected by the Alameda County Coroner's Office. The identity of the female, as well as the cause and manner of death, have not been confirmed by the Alameda County Coroner's Office.
Detectives have temporarily halted their search in the marshland area and are following up on investigative leads. Earlier this morning, with the cooperation of the Brisbane Police Department, a search was conducted at the home of missing person Shelly Titchener, 57, of Brisbane. Shelly Titchener, was reported missing to Brisbane Police on February 15, 2016. While we cannot confirm the body found is that of Shelly Titchener, we also cannot rule it out.
While the circumstances of the case and the identity of the female remain under investigation, family members of the Titchener's have been notified of the status our investigation. Fremont detectives are continuing to work with the Brisbane Police Department and the Alameda County Coroner's Office on this case.
The Brisbane Police Department is asking anyone with information about this investigation to please contact Detective Lester Vega at firstname.lastname@example.com or (415) 508-2188 ext. 544.
9/2/2015 Bank Burglary
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Brisbane Police Department
Brisbane Police Department
50 Park Place
Brisbane CA, 94005
Sergeant Michele Borg
415-467-1212 (Dispatch)
Incident Date and Time- 9/2/2015 at 2205 hours
Distribution- Original Report, All Police, City Council, City Manager
Location- 70 Old County Rd, Bank of America
Type of Crimes/Incident: Bank Burglary
On Wednesday September 2nd at 2205 hours, Brisbane Officers were called to the Bank of America at 70 Old County Rd for a power outage failure alarm call and ATM alarm. Officers conducted an exterior building check and found nothing suspicious. The on duty Sergeant contacted Bank of America Corporate Security who advised police that they would handle the alarm and Brisbane Police were clear to leave the scene.
Corporate Security Advised bank employees to contact Brisbane Police on September 3, 2015 for a "Walk Through" prior to opening the bank. Brisbane Police Officers arrived on scene at 0916 hours, and conducted a search of the bank and determined the bank had been burglarized. Upon further investigation it was determined the unknown suspect(s) entered through a fenced in area where another door is located. This is the employee break room area and the electrical panel is also located in this area.
The unknown suspect(s) entered the bank and attempted to open a medium sized safe but were unsuccessful. They also made entry into the locked ATM room by climbing through the drop ceiling but were again unsuccessful in accessing the interior of the safe.
The San Mateo County Forensics Crime Lab is assisting the Brisbane Police in processing and gathering evidence from the scene of this incident. The Brisbane Police Department is working jointly with the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) on this investigation.
There is very little suspect information at this time. Anybody with any information is encouraged to contact the Brisbane Police Department at 415-467-1212.
For a PDF version of this news release, please click here.
Amended Noise Control Ordinance
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Recently, changes to the City's Noise Control Ordinance were adopted by the City Council.
This included reducing the cumulative time period required for noise in excess of 10 decibels above the ambient noise from 15 minutes to 10 minutes.
An additional category for extremely high noise levels was created for noise above 30 decibels over the ambient noise with no cumulative time period required.
The changes also included reducing the amount of time required to take readings to establish an ambient noise level from 15 minutes to 10 minutes.
In addition, officers are now allowed to exclude "exceptional" noises from the ambient noise level readings. This allows officers to obtain ambient noise levels that are typical to everyday life during that particular time of the day.
Finally, the standard for measuring decibels we established using dBA's instead of dB's. The use of the dBA standard better accounts for the hearing characteristics of the human ear.
All other aspects of the ordinance remain fundamentally the same. If you have any questions about the changes made to the Noise Control Ordinance, please contact Commander Bob Meisner at (415) 508-2175.
Silence the Distraction
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To save lives and educate all Californians, especially young drivers, about the dangers of distracted driving, the Brisbane Police Department, California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), California Highway Patrol (CHP), Impact Teen Drivers, and more than 200 law enforcement agencies statewide are working together on increased education and enforcement efforts for National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April and California Teen Safe Driving Week, the first week of April.
The urge to read and answer an incoming message when we hear the text sound can be almost overwhelming. The Office of Traffic Safety is using a message of "Silence the Distraction" in new public service announcements aimed at getting drivers to turn off their phones while driving so they won't be tempted.
"No text, call, or social media update is worth a crash," said OTS Director Rhonda Craft. "With an average of less than a second to react to an urgent situation, drivers need to have all their attention on the roadway."
While distracted driving can take on many forms and affects all road users, young drivers are at a greater risk. During "California Teen Safe Driving Week," April 1-7, Impact Teen Drivers will focus on educating teens that their number one killer – reckless and distracted driving – is 100% preventable. "People are realizing that everyday behaviors, such as texting or reaching for a dropped item, can be lethal when done behind the wheel," Kelly Browning, Ph.D., Executive Director of Impact Teen Drivers, said.
Let's model safe driving so the young people in our lives will know they must drive responsibly, keeping full attention to the task at hand - DRIVING. If you have teenagers in your family who are driving, take some time to make sure they understand the laws and what their responsibilities are as well, especially during this coming first week of April.
Pedestrian Safety
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Recently, the Complete Streets Safety Committee rolled out the "Safe Pedestrian Routes to Schools" plan(click image to enlarge). This was the result of a year-long project by the Complete Streets Safety Committee to study and identify routes and improvements that would provide for the safest and most direct conduits to and from the schools and central Brisbane. The Committee's Plan was approved by the City Council on December 18, 2014.
A primary component to the success in establishing these routes is to ensure the unobstructed use of the sidewalks. The committee noticed that due to Brisbane's narrow streets, residents often parallel park their vehicles on a portion of the sidewalk. In addition, many driveways in Brisbane are too small for vehicles, and as a result, large portions of the vehicle block the sidewalk. These conditions are unsafe as they cause pedestrians to have to walk around the vehicles and into the street.
Blocking any portion of the sidewalk is a violation of California Vehicle Code 22500(f). The Brisbane Police Department is committed to traffic safety and will be taking enforcement action for vehicles blocking the sidewalk starting in April. Please assist us in our efforts by keeping the sidewalks clear. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and assistance!
PG&E Scam
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On 9/19/2014 at approx. 3:30 pm, two subjects contacted a resident claiming to be PG&E workers. The subjects told the resident that they needed to show the resident something outside her home that needed to be fixed. While one of the subjects distracted the resident, the other subject went into the home and took miscellaneous jewelry from the victim's bedroom. When the victim saw that one of the subjects had entered her home she told them both to leave not knowing at the time she had been victimized. The victim did not see if they arrived or left in a vehicle. Further investigation revealed that suspects arrived in a white 90's model Cadillac. These appear to be the same subjects that have committed similar crimes in Daly City. We are working with Daly City Police to try to identify the suspects.
On 9/19/2014 at approx. 3:30 pm, two subjects contacted a resident claiming to be PG&E workers. The subjects told the resident that they needed to show the resident something outside her home that needed to be fixed. While one of the subjects distracted the resident, the other subject went into the home and took miscellaneous jewelry from the victim's bedroom. When the victim saw that one of the subjects had entered her home she told them both to leave not knowing at the time she had been victimized. The victim did not see if they arrived or left in a vehicle. Further investigation revealed that suspects arrived in a white 90's model Cadillac. These appear to be the same subjects that have committed similar crimes in Daly City. We are working with Daly City Police to try to identify the suspects.
They are described as:
Suspect #1:
Sex- Male
Race- Hispanic
Age- Early 40s
Height- 6'2''
Weight- Average
Hair- Short black hair
Dark complexion
Clothing- Suede hat, khaki shorts, and light blue button up shirt
Suspect #2:
Sex- Male
Race- Hispanic
Age- Early 40s
Height- 6'1'' to 6'2"
Weight- Average
Hair- Dark hair
Dark complexion
Clothing- Blue windbreaker with yellow and red marks
Do not open your door to anyone you cannot identify and/or who states they are there to perform a service to your home that you have not ordered.
If you cannot identify who is there, please contact the Brisbane Police Department and we will respond immediately to check their identity and credentials.
And remember, if you see anything suspicious in your neighborhood, phone the Brisbane Police Department immediately at 467-1212.
Two Arrests Made In Recent Thefts
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Over the past several months we have seen a spike in thefts from unlocked vehicles. In these cases, misc. items of property left in the vehicle and loose change were taken.
On Sept 11, 2014, a 20 year old male was contacted and arrested on drug charges while he was seen searching the neighborhoods for victim vehicles. A second subject, a male juvenile, was contacted and arrested on September 15, 2014 for possession of stolen property and drug charges. These suspects were not working together, but are believed to be responsible for a majority of these thefts. These arrests were made during an undercover surveillance operation by the Brisbane Police Department targeting areas where recent thefts had occurred.
As always, if anyone has any additional information related to these or any other crimes, please contact the Brisbane Police Department at 467-1212.
Leash Law Enforced
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At the January 13, 2014 City Council meeting, the Police Chief gave an overview of the City's Leash Law. As a reminder, the Brisbane Police Department enforces leash law violations under the Brisbane Municipal Code, section 6.04.070 which states that no owner shall "allow an animal to be upon any public street, sidewalk, park, school ground, any public property, or upon any enclosed premises in this jurisdiction unless the animal is...under the control of the owner by...a substantial chain, lead rope, or leash, which chain, lead rope, or leash shall be continuously held by some competent person capable of controlling such animal." Anyone violating this section of the City's Municipal Code will be issued a $100.00 administrative citation for the first offense, with much steeper fines for repeat offenses. If you see anyone violating the City's Leash Law, please contact the Brisbane Police Department right away by calling (415) 467-1212 so that the officer can attempt to contain the dog, contact the owner, and when necessary, contact the Peninsula Humane Society for assistance.
Remember to Lock your Car
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Over the past couple of months we have had an increase of minor "opportunist" crimes in the residential neighborhoods. These crimes usually involve the theft of some loose change or misc. personal items taken from unlocked vehicles. In one recent case, the person used the garage remote in the vehicle to gain entry into the garage.
Brisbane is without a doubt a very safe place to live and the police department is dedicated to keeping things that way. This doesn't mean that there aren't those out there that want to change this. No matter how attractive the notion is of being able to leave your doors and windows unlocked, we live in a world where these actions will be taken advantage of by people looking for this type of opportunity.
We would like to remind everyone to please lock your vehicles when unattended, and to secure your homes, even when at home.
More importantly, we ask that you keep your eyes and ears open to what's going on in your neighborhood. Nobody knows better than you if something looks suspicious. If something or someone gets your attention, give us a call immediately by dialing 911. Don't be shy! The police department will never criticize you for reporting what you honestly believe to be a problem or suspicious activity. You know the saying; "Better safe than sorry." If the incident is in progress, Dial 911. Other non-emergency reports can be made directly to the dispatch center at (415) 467-1212.
The police department stands behind its motto: "In Partnership with the Community." Together we can continue to keep Brisbane the great community that it is today.
Brisbane Welcomes New Officer
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Yesterday morning, city staff and Ludivico's family gathered in the Community Meeting Room at City Hall to witness the swearing in of the Police Department's newest police officer, Ludivico Viray.
So if you see Ludivico (who goes by JR) patrolling in town, make sure to give him a warm welcome to Brisbane!
July 4th Reminder
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If you happen to hear, or better yet, see any individuals setting off fireworks, please notify the Brisbane Police right away and call (415) 467-1212. Help be the eyes and ears of the community and stop this illegal activity. Now that it is fire season, we all need to be on high alert and do what we can to keep Brisbane safe. Please be assured that every tip counts and will be properly investigated.
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Making the City Safer
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STOP Signs: They really do mean… STOP!
A reminder from the Brisbane Police Department:
We receive periodic complaints from residents regarding driver's disregard for the stop signs in town. The most prevalent type of violation is the "California Stop" where drivers slow down while rolling over the limit line, and then accelerate when they perceive that the coast is clear. Not only is this a clear violation the stop sign law, it is a dangerous habit. And I say habit, because most of the drivers that we stop no longer realize that they're doing it. Most of the drivers aren't even in a hurry!
Unfortunately this habit can have disastrous consequences. Nationwide, there are over 700,000 accidents related to stop sign violations reported each year. Over one third of these accidents resulted in injuries. According to a 2004 NHTSA study, there were 13,627 fatalities in 1999 – 2000 caused by people failing to stop at stop signs.
Because of this, we will be increasing our focus toward stop sign violators in the hope of changing driver's behavior in this area. Officers will be watching for stop sign violators and taking a zero tolerance approach. A citation for running a stop sign will cost you well over $200. Is it worth the risk? I hope that you will agree with us that it's not and concentrate on coming to a complete stop at every stop sign. It may seem like an inconvenience at first, but you're helping make this town a safer and more enjoyable place to live.
2/13/13 Press Release
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On 11/16/12, at approx 1130 hours, Officers responded to a report of a male subject in possession of what appeared to be a human skull.
The officers located the subject in the 300 Block of Visitation Ave. When confronted, the subject assaulted the officers. Two officers received moderate to minor injuries while taking him into custody. The officers have been treated and released. The subject was booked into the San Mateo County Jail for assaulting a police officer.
The subject was indeed in possession of what appears to be a human skull. The suspect was either unwilling or unable to articulate exactly where he found the skull. The Brisbane Police Department conducted searches of different locations based on what statements he did make and areas where he has been known to frequent. Officers were unable to locate any additional evidence at that time.
On 1/16/13, following his release from jail, officers re-contacted the subject from the above incident. The subject was at this point willing to show officers the location where he found the skull. Upon their arrival, officers located additional remains on a hillside in an unpopulated area of Brisbane, Southwest of Bayshore Blvd. and Old County Road. The San Mateo County Crime Lab processed the scene and the San Mateo County Coroner's office recovered the remains.
Brisbane Police, San Mateo County DA's Office, San Mateo County Crime Lab and the San Mateo County Coroner's Office have been working together to attempt to identify the remains. DNA was extracted and has been sent to the Department of Justice. Those results are still pending. An initial examination by a forensic anthropologist has indicated that the remains belong to a female between the ages of 33 and 46 years old, between 5'3" and 5'6" tall. The remains have likely been at the location where she was found for an excess of 5 years.
Investigators are comparing the information that we have with those of missing persons records. It is still too early in the investigation to determine if the remains are related to a crime or natural occurrence.
Please click here for the PDF version of the press release from the Brisbane Police Department.
An Important Reminder
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Residential burglaries are on the rise throughout San Mateo County, and can occur even in Brisbane. Unsecured doors and windows continue to be the favorite method of entry for these criminals. Always lock your car doors and front door when you leave your residence, even if you are home. Criminals will frequently check for unlocked or unsecured doors; don't be a victim in your own home. If you should see a suspicious person, try to get a good description of them. This would include clothing, direction of travel, their car make and model, and if possible, license plate. Immediately call the Brisbane Police Department at (415) 467-1212. Please do not take matters into your own hands. Be aware of your surroundings at all times, reporting any suspicious persons or activity to the Police as soon as possible.
Police Action at the 23 Club
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Please click here to read a press release that was put out today by the Brisbane Police Department. Thank you to our local citizens, for their concern and phone call to the Police Chief Macias when this issue first came to light in the community.
SPCA Trap Set
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Late Friday afternoon, the City was alerted of a tannish pit bull mix which had been spotted near Mission Blue Drive and Monach Blvd. All conventional methods of containing the dog were attempted but were not unsuccessful. Therefore, a trap is being set up right now by the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA in that area in an attempt to rescue the dog and return it to its owner. In order to have the SPCA's trap be as effective as possible, please do not disturb it. Note: this dog does not appear to be human- or dog-aggressive and is content to be left alone. But if you happen to spot it, please contact the Brisbane Dispatch Line at 467-1212 and ask to speak with any officer on duty. Also, in order for the trap to be effective, please do not leave food out for the dog. Thank you.
Be a Good Neighbor
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Dog waste contaminates the ground and is the greatest source of potential health risk for your pet, family, and community. Be conscientious about cleaning up after your dog when out on walks. Picking up after your pet shows pride in your community, in yourself, and in your dog. And, it's the law. Section 6.14.020 of the Brisbane Municipal Code says,
"It is unlawful for the owner or person having custody of any dog to fail to immediately remove and dispose of in a sanitary manner, by placing in a closed or sealed container and depositing in a trash receptacle, any feces deposited by such dog upon private or public property not owned or controlled by the owner or person having custody of such dog. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to any blind person accompanied by a guide dog."
Because it is the law, the City has provided mutt mitts around town for disposing of your pet's waste. Therefore, if you happen to see anyone in violation of this law and not picking up after their dog, please report it right away by calling Police Dispatch at 467-1212. Let's work together to make this Community a safer, happier, and cleaner place for us all.
July 4th Reminder: No Fireworks
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The Brisbane Police Department wants to remind all citizens of and visitors to Brisbane that fireworks are illegal and dangerous in Brisbane. This July 4, think twice before buying, let alone lighting them. Any person who causes a firework, including "safe and sane fireworks", to be discharged will be issued a citation. Please report any instances of fireworks being discharged within the city limits to the Police Department by calling 467-1212. Thank you for your cooperation to ensure the nation's holiday is celebrated safely.
Police Cars Get a New Look
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By: Commander Robert Meisner
Traditionally, Police cars have been Black and White. In the late 80's and early 90's, departments began experimenting with different paint schemes, one of the more popular at the time being a variation of all white. In 1989, the Brisbane Police Department followed suit and began deploying the all white design that we've had ever since.
In the late 1990's, police departments began a migration back to the traditional black and white. Reasons cited for switching back were: better visibility, tradition, officer morale, crime reduction and community relations by giving the citizens the added comfort of seeing a "united" law enforcement front.
The men and women of the Brisbane Police Department take pride in our image and appearance in the community. The black and white patrol car is a tradition, and a universal sign of professionalism. With nearly every other agency having made the change, we feel that the time is appropriate for us to do so as well. As a result, and due to respect for the current economic situation, the officers of the Brisbane Police Officers Association have offered to pay for the painting of the first four cars. Future patrol cars will be ordered black and white from the manufacturer.
To enhance this new look, we are taking the opportunity to add our department motto to the side of the cars; "In Partnership with the Community." We take great pride in this approach to preserving the unique environment of the community we serve.
So the next time you see a black and white police car patrolling Brisbane, know that it is still the dedicated members of the Brisbane Police Department making every effort to enhance the services that we provide.
Another Explosion in Brisbane
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The following letter from the Brisbane Police Department is being mailed today to each household as an insert in the water bill.
The following letter from the Brisbane Police Department is being mailed today to each household as an insert in the water bill.
After several months without an incident, we have had 3 recent occasions where an M80 or similar type explosive was set off.
On 10/7/11 at approx. 9:30 pm, a device was set off near the entrance to Quarry Road. As with past incidents, no property damage occurred, and in this case, was over 100 feet from any residential buildings.
On 12/1/11 at approx. 9:41 pm, a firework was set off in the 300 block of Klamath. It appears that the device unintentionally landed under the stairs of a residence causing fire damage to the stairs and deck.
On 12/26/11 at approx. 8:55 pm, a device was set off in the storm drain in the 200 block of Monterey Street. In this incident, the silhouette of a male wearing a black hooded sweatshirt was seen running from the scene.
There does not appear to be any particular target or reason for these events, other than to gratify the person or people involved. Causing damage to property does not appear to be a factor or motive in these incidents.
According to Wikipedia, "M80s are a class of large firecrackers, sometimes called salutes. The Simulator, Artillery, M80, was originally made in the early 20th century by the U.S. Military to simulate explosives or artillery fire; Later, M-80s were manufactured as fireworks." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M-80_(explosive) Regardless of their original intent, these devices are dangerous and we consider their use or possession a serious offense.
Earlier in the year we received several complaints of similar explosions in the city. Most of these incidents were located near the area of Visitation and Mariposa Streets. Although no arrests were made in these cases, aggressive patrol and contact with several people of interest resulted in no further incidents.
These devices are very small despite there loud noise. They can be easily concealed in a pocket or palm of the hand, and when ignited, do not go off for up to 30 seconds. This gives ample time for the person involved to walk away without notice. That's why we need your help in our continued efforts to bring these incidents to an end. Should you be anywhere near the area when one of these events occurs, please take note of the people in the area and pass that information on to any police officer. Our officers take pride in knowing the members of our community and citizens that frequent our city. Any description you may be able to provide could lead to the identification of the person or people involved.
As always, if you have information for us and wish to remain anonymous, you can contact us via the Web: http://www.ci.brisbane.ca.us/brisbane-contact-form
New Booster Seat Law
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For those of you who have small children, or grandchildren or nephews and nieces that you help drive around, you'll want to be aware of a new law going into effect January 1st regarding child booster seats. The previous law required children under the age of 6, or 60 lbs, to use a booster seat. As of January 1st, children are required to be strapped into their booster seats until the age of 8. Violators risk a fine of more than $400, in addition to a point on their driving record. Click here to read more about the new law and here to read about some important safety tips you can keep in mind for your littlest passenger.
$500 Reward
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On 12/1/11 at approximately 9:41 PM, fireworks were set off in the 300 block of Klamath Street which resulted in severe damage to a nearby home.
There is a $500 reward being offered for information that results in the identification of the individual(s) responsible.
If you have any information that could assist in this investigation, please contact Commander Bob Meisner at (415) 508-2175, or on the online Contact Form. Select "Contact the Police Department" from the "I want to" drop down menu. You may remain anonymous if you wish.
Police Reports
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Many of us know CARFAX as being the go-to website if in the market for a used car. It's ownership history, whether it's had any title problems, and most importantly, whether it's been involved in any accidents could make or break a deal. Well now you can think of CARFAX as the place to go if you were involved in a car accident that took place within Brisbane and need a copy of the police report. Before, a written request would need to be submitted to the Police Department, which would then need to be manually processed by the Records Clerk. It could take 1-3 days before the report could be in the mail, or picked up at the Police Department. But thanks to the Brisbane Police Department recently teaming up with CARFAX, involved parties along with insurance companies can instantly obtain a copy of the report online, once it's been submitted by the Police Department. This service is being offered by CARFAX to the City free of charge. However, CARFAX does require a $5 convenience fee for using their service. Note: involved individuals may still request and obtain their reports free of charge through the existing procedure. It is anticipated that teaming up with CARFAX will allow for cost savings to be generated by way of less staff time being needed for processing and copying the reports, and less paper and postage costs needed to ensure report delivery.
Parking in Brisbane
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One doesn't have to spend a whole lot of time in Brisbane to realize that parking in the residential areas is limited. Understandably, citizens take a very personal interest in the vehicles they see parked in their neighborhood and how they are parked. As a result, the Brisbane Police Department responds to numerous complaints about "abandoned" and "illegally" parked vehicles every day. Often these complaints end up being a matter of personal preference rather than a matter of law where the police can take legal action. In those cases where the law does not apply, the Police Department is more than happy to attempt to mediate the problem between the parties involved.
One doesn't have to spend a whole lot of time in Brisbane to realize that parking in the residential areas is limited. Understandably, citizens take a very personal interest in the vehicles they see parked in their neighborhood and how they are parked. As a result, the Brisbane Police Department responds to numerous complaints about "abandoned" and "illegally" parked vehicles every day. Often these complaints end up being a matter of personal preference rather than a matter of law where the police can take legal action. In those cases where the law does not apply, the Police Department is more than happy to attempt to mediate the problem between the parties involved.
To help you determine if your parking issue is one where legal action should be taken or if mediation would be a solution, the Police Department has put together the following facts to take into consideration:
Parking in front of your residence:
Unfortunately, the Police Department has no legal or inherent right to the parking spaces in front of our homes. Parking on city streets is available to anyone, whether or not they reside on our street or not.
People who own several vehicles:
The Police Department realizes that there are a great deal of residents that own numerous vehicles without adequate off-street parking, or have chosen to use their garages or driveways for other purposes. Although this fact is unfortunate and inconsiderate to others in the neighborhood, the Police Department has no legal authority to remove these vehicles if legally parked on a city street and driven on a regular basis.
Vehicles stored on the street:
There are two municipal codes that govern vehicles parked or stored on the street. One allows for vehicles to be towed as abandoned after being marked as such for 72 hours. The other allows for a vehicle to be cited if it can be determined that the vehicle has been stored on the street for more than 5 consecutive days.
The Police Department receives numerous calls each day for "abandoned" vehicles when someone spots a vehicle that they don't recognize. They find that, often times, these vehicles are being parked there temporarily due to construction or road work in another neighborhood, or simply because parking was unavailable on an adjacent street. In either case, the Police Department makes concerted efforts to locate the owner by way of a neighborhood check or by phone before taking enforcement action.
Community Mediation
The Brisbane Police Department offers conflict resolution and mediation through the Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center (PCRC). Click here for more information about using PCRC.
Police Intervention
The Police Department will respond to any and all calls for service. If you see a vehicle that you believe to be illegally parked please call (415) 467-1212. Please leave your name and phone number with the dispatcher. This allows an officer to contact you with any questions or to advise you of what they were able to do to resolve the problem. The Police Departments receives a lot of "anonymous" calls. Without your name and phone number, they are unable to resolve the issue if it turns out to be one that requires mediation or enforcement action.
Parking issues can quickly turn great neighbors and neighborhoods into a war zone of Hatfield and McCoys. Please be considerate of one another when parking your vehicles. Consider getting to know your neighbors and speaking with them when a problem arises. The Police Department is surprised how many times they respond to a problem and find out that the people involved have never talked despite the fact that they live right across the street from each other.
Whatever the case, the Brisbane Police Department is here to help. If you do call them regarding a problem you can be assured they will do everything they can to resolve the problem. With the parking the way it is in town, they ask for your patience in dealing with these issues.
Active Threat Presentation
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With more and more incidents of workplace shootings having taken place in recent months, the Brisbane Police Department saw a need to ensure that the businesses in Brisbane were properly equipped with the information and knowledge of what to do, if ever an active threat should take place at their places of business. Officer Sevilla gave the presentation (see Part I and Part II), which was held at the Radisson on Monday, October 24th. More than 50 employees attended the presentation, with agency representatives saying how good of an idea it was to host such an event. The 7 Mile House, who sponsored the event along with the Radisson, even brought lumpia, fried zuchini, chicken strips, and small donuts and coffee for all.
Thank you to the Brisbane Police Department, Officer Sevilla for making the presentation to the businesses, as well as Sergeant Garcia and Officer Nelson for also helping provide the business community with great knowledge and education about this important topic area.
Grandparents Targeted in Scam
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Over the past several months the Police Department has been hearing reports of the re-emergence of a telephone scam first seen in 2008 called the "Grandparent Scam." This scam specifically targets grandparents where they receive a telephone call from someone claiming to be a grandchild or even a nephew in need of emergency funds.
An excerpt from a San Mateo Times article dated 12/21/11 highlights how it works:
"A San Mateo County man recently wired more than $20,000 to someone he thought was his grandson. The young man had called asking for help after saying he was in a car accident in Italy that left him with two black eyes and a broken nose.
The man who sent more than $20,000 over the course of eight Western Union wire transfers never called his daughter, the boy's mother, to check out the story. The grandson scammer had asked his grandfather to keep it a secret -- the news would likely upset his mom. When the grandfather finally called, he learned his real grandson hadn't been hurt and had never left the country.
In a similar case, a woman got a call from someone claiming to be her grandson with the same story of injuries and a car accident in Italy. He said he needed $2,300 to get out of the country. However, this grandparent called her son and found out the young man was in Sacramento, not Sorrento. The Sheriff's Office said wire transfers are just like bank accounts -- they can be accessed from anywhere. Scammers can say they are in Italy but don't actually have to be there to pick up the cash."
In these cases, there is no evidence, no trace of the suspects, and no way to track who received the money. Although the crooks have not been successful here in Brisbane, the Police Department has been made aware of at least one attempt.
The Brisbane Police Department strongly urges anyone who receives a request to wire out money to be extremely cautious. If the caller claims to be a friend or a family member, confirm the story with someone else. If you are unable to do so, and are still concerned that a loved one is in need of your help, feel free to contact the Police Department and they will be glad to assist you before you send any funds. Don't take any chances - if you feel you may be the next victim in this scam, call Police Dispatch at (415) 467-1212.


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Gametica Typography Board GameSubmitted by Lukasz Kulakowski on 10 January 2013 - 3:57pm
As I am a big fan of typography and board games, I decided to combine these two passions into one. Gametica is a simple board game for two to four players, in which the players race their four tokens from start to finish according to die rolls. Like other cross and circle games, it is similar to the Indian Pachisi. In my version on board I added icons on the board symbolize additional tasks.The 140 cards has been added to the game with questions about Helvetica, typography and design. The whole project is based on the world's most popular font Helvetica.


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Buyouts of flooded properties considered in Indiana, other states
Debbie Halcomb unpacked boxes as she moved back into her flood-damaged home, but worried that her damp carpet harbors mold.
She enjoys the normally tranquil setting of Winfield, Illinois a community about three miles from the Mississippi River. But she's had enough. She's hoping for a government buyout so she can move to higher ground.
"I don't know if I can take another flood," Halcomb said. After the Great Flood of 1993, thousands of properties in flood plains around the Midwest were bought out by the government. Now, weeks after the latest massive flood, buyouts are again being considered in at least five states -- Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana and Illinois.
Indiana's Department of Homeland Security said three communities -- Columbus, Martinsville and Franklin -- as well as six counties expressed interest in the buyout program.
Residents in areas that qualify can choose to sell their properties to their city or county, with 75% of the costs paid by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Communities that use the FEMA dollars agree to demolish structures on the properties and not develop the land, except for recreational use such as parks.
More than a half-dozen Iowa communities are likely to consider buyouts, said Brett Voorhees, spokesman for Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management. The state won't know which communities will apply for funding until Sept. 12 when notices of interest are due.
Voorhees said it will be months before officials know how much money FEMA will provide. Typically, there's not enough for all buyouts. "It's a very competitive process," he said.
Officials in Des Moines, Iowa, are moving ahead with a buyout plan for a neighborhood north of downtown called Birdland Park. They intend to request $1.2 million from FEMA to buy up to 20 homes damaged when the Des Moines River breached a levee in June.
In southeastern Iowa, 400 residents of Oakville are still considering their options. Last month, the Iowa River broke through a levee and inundated nearly every building.
Officials in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, have been telling residents it could be a year or more before they know how much will be available for buyouts. Officials have said that half of the estimated 4,000 homes that were damaged will have to be demolished.
In Wisconsin, applications for the buyout program have been sent to 18 communities and will be sent to another eight, said Roxanne K. Gray, state hazard mitigation officer. "There's some areas where FEMA hasn't gotten in to do inspections yet," Gray said. "We know there are going to be a lot of properties that are uninhabitable."
Missouri's Emergency Management Agency said 20 new mitigation projects had been proposed, including eight possible buyout plans. In Illinois, the number of possible buyouts remains as murky as the Mississippi itself. In Keithsburg, a northwest Illinois community of some 700, Mayor Jim Stewart said FEMA crews still were assessing damage to about 80 homes and 20 businesses.
FEMA officials said that after the 1993 flood nearly 12,000 properties were bought out in nine states. About 500 other structures were relocated or elevated. The agency maintains that buyouts save money in the long run. "The whole idea of mitigation is to break the cycle of disaster, rebuild and disaster, rebuild," said FEMA spokesman Butch Kinerney. "We want to make sure when we rebuild, we rebuild safer, smarter, and stronger."
FEMA anticipates that this year's flood will generate more requests for buyouts than it can accommodate.