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You also ask whether a school district may sell a "student occupied" school building to a "trust entity". The "trust entity" would use monies loaned to it by investors to purchase the building. The district would lease the building back, with an option to purchase or with title vesting in the district after a period of years. If the district may enter into such a transaction, you further ask whether the district may invest the proceeds of the sale in a manner other than that provided in the General Municipal Law.
With respect to the sale of a "student occupied" building, Education Law §1709(11) authorizes the board of a union free school district to sell, when authorized by vote of the qualified voters of the district, "any former school site or lot, or any real estate the title to which is vested in the board, and the buildings thereon, and any appurtenances or any part thereof, at such price and upon such terms as said voters shall prescribe …" (emphasis added). Similarly, section 402 of the Education Law provides for the sale of "former" schoolhouses and sites, when the site of a schoolhouse has been changed (see Education Law §401), after an appraisal and voter approval (Education Law §402[1]; see also Education Law §403-a[1], authorizing the leasing of school district real property not currently needed for school district purposes).4
Further, with respect to the component of the proposal by which the school district would leaseback the building with an option to purchase or with title vesting at the end of the lease term, we find no authority for a school district to acquire an existing building by installment or lease-purchase agreement as proposed. In this regard, we note that General Municipal Law §109-b(7) provides that a political subdivision, including a school district (General Municipal Law §100[1]), shall not have the power to enter into "installment purchase contracts" except as authorized in section 109-b or the Education Law.5 Section 109-b was amended in 1991 (chapter 413) to authorize political subdivisions to enter into installment purchase contracts to, among other things, acquire buildings. That statute, however, was further amended in 1994 (chapter 258) to repeal the authorization to acquire building by installment purchase agreement (see 1997 Opns St Comp No. 97-10, p18). Moreover, there is no provision in the Education Law that would authorize a leaseback transaction such as the one proposed (compare Education Law §1726, concerning lease-purchases of a building to be erected or placed on a site owned by a school district, subject to certain requirements, including voter approval, competitive bidding requirements and the pledge of the faith and credit of the district for the full performance of all obligations under the agreement6; Education Law §1709[42], authorizing certain lease, sublease or other agreements with the Dormitory Authority).7
Thomas Melito, President
1 The term "parking garage" for this purpose includes any building or facility available to the public where motor vehicles are parked or stored, with or without fee or charge and without regard to residence, business or employment of the motor vehicle owner or operator (General Municipal law §72-j[4][a]).
2 Under subdivision 3 of section 72-j, a municipal corporation also may sell, lease for term not exceeding 99 years or otherwise dispose of any real property or interest therein owned by it or acquired by it pursuant to section 72-j to any person, firm or corporation at the highest marketable price or rental at public auction or by sealed bids pursuant to the provisions of any general, special or local law, for the purpose of the construction or establishment of public parking garages and for the maintenance and operation thereof. Subdivision three also prescribes certain terms and conditions to be included in the deed, lease or instrument by which real property or any interest therein is disposed of or conveyed.
3 but see Schulz v Cobleskill-Richmondville CSD, 197 AD2d 247, 610 NYS2d 694, applying the definition of "municipal corporation" in General Construction Law §66 to General Municipal Law §51, for purposes of standing.
4 Subdivision 3 of section 402 provides that, when a credit is directed to be given upon the sale "for the consideration money", the board may take back a bond and mortgage for the payment.
5 An installment purchase contract for this purpose means any lease purchase agreement, installment sales agreement or other similar agreement providing for periodic payments between a corporation, person or other entity and a political subdivision which has as its purpose the financing of equipment, machinery and apparatus (General Municipal Law §109-b[1][b]).
6 Section 1726 does not apply here for several reasons. Section 1726 applies only to the placement or erection of a building, not to the lease-purchase of an existing building. Further, it appears that the district does not contemplate a competitive bidding process or a pledge of its faith and credit for the leaseback payments.
7 Although our conclusions render the remaining question on investment of the proceeds from the sale of the building academic, we note, in passing, that General Municipal Law §11 constitutes the exclusive authority for the investment of the proceeds of the sale of real property by a school district (see Education Law §1723-a; General Municipal Law §6-l[6]).


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Imagine an individual was 8,000 miles from home, where the culture, food and language wasn't their own — even the weather is a 180-degree change. And the individual packed up and moved there of their own will, chasing something better.
If a person could, then they would know a little of the life Alfred Kangogo, a medic at Ireland Army Health Clinic, has lived for the last nine years.
Kangogo is from Kimmoning, a village in Kenya, Africa, and found his way to a university in 2009 on a track scholarship. He said his journey started when college coaches from the United States were in Kenya watching high school competitions. He added that running for sport wasn't looked at as something special at the time because in his culture everyone runs, partly because that's how they get from point A to point B.
"I'd been running since I was little," he explained. "I never knew I could go to college on a scholarship. That gave me motivation. I went home and told my parents and they thought it was crazy — to go to school just to run. Our parents told us to forget about it; it was crazy talk. They said to just keep studying.
"But what helped was seeing a local kid who went to Texas Tech and when our parents saw that, yes college was possible, they understood better. But it was hard. We had to take the SAT (entrance exams for colleges in the U.S.), and learn how to use computers — we don't have that where we go to school, and we had to come up with the money for the tests and expenses to start — it cost a lot!"
Kangogo said when the offer from the University of Alaska-Anchorage came through, he accepted and "went from one of the hottest places to the freezer," where he ran cross-country and track for the university while majoring in nursing.
While there, he didn't just show up and run. He showed up and won.
In 2010, he qualified at the NCAA Championships for the 3,000-meter steeplechase, and provisionally in four events — the 800-meter, 1,500-meter, 5,000-meter and 10,000-meter. He also earned All-America honors in the 1,500, Most Out-standing Male Perform-er at the Great North-west Athletic Confer-ence Championships, and won the 800 with a time of 1 minute, 54.51 seconds and the 1,500 with a time of 3:49.03 — a UAA record.
For the next three years, Kangogo accomplished similar achievements.
In 2013, he posted his season-best 1:54.93 in the 800 at the GNAC Championships, helping UAA to a runner-up team finish in its indoor debut. In 2010-13, he was named All-Conference, All-American, All-Academic, and in 2011-13 also named All-Region.
Kangogo has also shouldered his share of difficulties.
He has only been home once since he left Kenya. He had to deal with the discovery and removal of a tumor in his jaw. And though his scholarship allowed him to attend college, he also held a job while being a student-athlete to help pay for his other expenses. He and his Kenyan roommates, who were also track athletes with jobs, also sent parts of their checks home to help their families. Income in their villages is scarce.
As college ended, he had another decision to make — whether to join the U.S. Army in the Military Accessions Vital to the National Interest program. It was an opportunity he took because he saw another path to get him to his goals.
"I chose the Army because it offers a lot of opportunities, and I wanted to be a medic because it was the closest thing to being a nurse the Army offered for the enlisted," he explained. "I can do a lot of things with nursing, and I can go back to Kenya and help.
"It's good to help people, and nursing lets me help people — that is what I want to do. Few people have a medical degree or experience where I come from. That is my motivation."
Kangogo is not the only one with the vision.
This summer, he trained with his brother, Edwin, who was staying with him. Following in his older brother's footsteps, Edwin is now in college in Alaska on a track scholarship and earning All-American titles.
While he said his goals are to run some marathons, Kangogo's ultimate goal is to be part of the Army's World Class Athlete Program — where he has some friends from Kenya — and compete in the Olympics.
Today, Kangogo is a U.S. citizen, married to a University of Louisville graduate and fellow Kenyan. He is also a new father, and is studying for a direct commission as an Army nurse. And there's the 33rd Annual Army Ten-Miler.
Held Oct. 8 in Washington, D.C., the Army Ten-miler is the second largest such race in the United States. It starts from a parking lot at the Pentagon and passes by historic national landmarks along the way, such as Arlington National Cemetery, the Washington Monument, and the Lincoln and Jefferson memorials.
Kangogo admits this isn't his first Army Ten-miler. In 2015, he finished it in 56:14.
To prepare the race, the medic said he starts each work day at 5 a.m. with a run. After work, he runs some more.
As far for his training diet, Kangogo said he and his Family don't eat out much. When they do, it's not fast food. He prefers the
traditional dishes he grew up eating, such
as Ugali accompanied with meat, or stews and greens.
In addition to running, he sometimes works on strength, like he did in college, but while most Soldiers see running as a part of physical training, it's something more to Kangogo. He sees it as a way to stay healthy and fit, as a tool to better his mental state, and as a way to learn.
"Running exposes you to different people, different cultures, and you make friends because of it," he explained. "I wouldn't have gone to college if not for running, and certainly not in the U.S.
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First of All, thank you all for watching and liking my Summer Lookbook from the last post. All your support made me really excited to film them on a regular basis.
Now to the look, this season it's all about the monochrome look and I am finally getting the hand of it. It's so easy to pair and instantly you get a CHIC outfit. You can stick to a totally mono look, but I wasn't really into that, so I added pop of White with the clutch and the necklace, and Spiced things up with a cute Floral Print with the shoes. and BAMMM with no real effort you get a total magazine feel ( fingers crossed you feel the same :D )
Photos taken by the lovely HSEIN KAZMA which is a total babe that I think you would see a lot of his photos from now on :D
What I wore:
Top: Zara | Pants: Mango | Shoes: H&M | Necklace: Zara | Sunglasses: Ralph Lauren | Clutch: Zara TRF


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If lawmakers vote to override, they'll be coming back for a special session, he says
AUSTIN — Gov. Rick Perry on Wednesday threatened to veto a transportation bill that includes a moratorium on toll roads and to call the Legislature back into special session even if lawmakers override his veto.
The bill — House Bill 1892 — would create a two-year moratorium on building new toll roads, but it also would give Harris County commissioners greater authority to build toll roads locally without the involvement of the Texas Department of Transportation.
Perry said the bill would seriously jeopardize transportation funding throughout Texas.
"The good news is, we still have time to fix it," Perry said. "If not, then I have no other option as the leader of this state than to bring the Legislature back until we address this issue and get Texas back to where it can have a vibrant transportation infrastructure."
Perry said his opposition to the bill has nothing to do with the moratorium provisions.
He said that, if the Legislature feels so strongly about the moratorium, it can send him a separate Senate bill pending in the House Calendars Committee that would establish the moratorium.
"I'll sign the moratorium bill tomorrow," Perry said. "This is not about a moratorium."
Both chambers sent the bill to Perry by overwhelming margins, easily giving the Legislature enough votes to override any veto.
Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, the Senate sponsor, said he has been involved in negotiations with Perry's staff.
"We've agreed to terms and conditions that all parties in the room have agreed are satisfactory," Carona said.
Carona said that, if a deal can be finalized, the Legislature can put it into the Senate's version and send it to Perry before the deadline late next week for the governor to veto HB 1892 or have it become law. Legislators would then simply recall the original bill.
But other lawmakers said talk of a deal is optimistic.
"I'm going to call them more conversations than negotiations," said Rep. Wayne Smith, R-Baytown, the bill's author.
Sen. Robert Nichols, R-Jacksonville, is the author of a toll road moratorium bill that was added to Smith's legislation. Nichols said he has been left out of the negotiations.
"It's going to be interesting to see if they come up with something that's acceptable to everybody if all the parties aren't sitting at the table," Nichols said.
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst said he is not concerned about the prospects of a special session on transportation but hopes an agreement can be reached.
"The governor's going to do what the governor's going to do," Dewhurst said.
Perry said the bill would seriously reduce highway funding for the Dallas-Fort Worth area and would hold up planning of Trans-Texas Corridor 69, a toll road important to the Rio Grande Valley. He said the Port of Galveston has urged him to veto the bill.
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2012 Motocross Season Awards
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - Just 24 hours after the on-track action of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, came to a dramatic conclusion, MX Sports Pro Racing and Alli Sports, a division of NBC Sports, honored and recognized the moments and individuals that helped make the 2012 season memorable with its annual Season Celebration this past Sunday evening.South Coast Winery, located in Southern California's wine country of Temecula, was the setting for the festivities, as the industry gathered to celebrate 12 rounds of captivating Nationals competition across three classes, in addition to the 10-race AMA ATV Motocross National Championship Series.
FUEL TV and NBC Sports host Jason Weigandt (pictured) emceed the event, along with MX Sports' Tim Cotter. The pair led the way in bringing the motocross community together to pay respect to those who played an integral role in establishing 2012 as one of the most decorated seasons for each of these prestigious championships.
Prior to 2012, the Austrian-based KTM brand had never experienced success on U.S. soil in the 450 Class. This season, the manufacturer signed former champion Ryan Dungey to lead its Red Bull KTM effort, ultimately producing a historic and dominant season that resulted in the brand's first victories and inaugural championship in the premier division, and helped pushed the entire organization into the forefront of American motocross. On Sunday, KTM was recognized as the Motocross Team of the Year in addition to receiving the Manufacturer's Cup as the most competitive brand across the 450 and 250 Classes. Additionally, Hall of Famer Roger DeCoster was given well-deserved recognition as Team Manager of the Year.
Mike Alessi (pictured) achieved arguably the most successful season of his career in 2012, finishing second to Dungey in the 450 Class title hunt and becoming one of just three riders to beat Dungey in a single moto this summer. All of Alessi's success came as a member of the privateer MotoConcepts Racing team, and despite not possessing the same factory support as most of his competitors, Alessi helped the team emerge as a formidable effort by consistently battling for wins every weekend. Because of his commitment to succeed despite not having the same resources as the top teams in the sport, Alessi was recognized as the Sportsperson of the Year.
Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil Honda rider Jessy Nelson (pictured, left) received Rookie of the Year honors for 2012, after finishing ninth in the 250 Class championship. The two-time AMA Amateur National Motocross Champion showed consistent improvement throughout the season and gained valuable experience by leading several laps of competition thanks to his ability to grab strong starts. With a full season under his belt, Nelson is sure to be a contender next summer and beyond.
For the second time in three seasons, Ryan Dungey (pictured, left) was crowned 450 Class Champion following a dominant 10-win season in which he won every overall since the third round. Dungey was awarded the coveted Edison Dye Motocross Cup on behalf of his Red Bull KTM team by MX Sports' Roy Janson (pictured, right). With 24 career victories in the 450 Class, Dungey already sits alone in third on the all time wins list after just three seasons of competition. Dungey shared the celebration with his mechanic, Carlos Rivera, who was also honored as the 450 Class Champion Mechanic.
Blake Baggett's (pictured, left) victory at last Saturday's season finale was the 100th Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship win for his Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki team. The triumph also solidified Baggett's inaugural professional title as the 250 Class Champion, which is the 10th title for Pro Circuit. As a member of the winningest team in motocross history, Baggett took control of the division, winning a class-leading five races and sitting atop the point standings since the opening race of the season in May. Baggett is the first rider lead the championship wire-to-wire since the inception of the red number plate, used to distinguish the current points leader in each class. Baggett accepted the Gary Jones Motocross Cup on behalf of his team, while his mechanic, Shawn Irwin, was recognized at the 250 Class Champion Mechanic.
Team Honda Muscle Milk's Ashley Fiolek emerged as the Women's champion following a wild and dramatic WMX Class season that witnessed three riders with a chance to win the title entering the final round. Fiolek's hard-fought championship was her fourth in five seasons as a pro and was made even more significant due to the fact that she missed a round of competition with an injury early in the season. Her mechanic, Nagatoshi Chiba, was honored as the WMX Class Champion Mechanic, while Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil Honda's Tarah Gieger (pictured, right) provided some laughs following a career-best runner-up finish in the championship.
Wienen Motorsports/SSi Decals/Walsh Race Craft/Yamaha's Chad Wienen helped Factory Yamaha achieve it's first-ever AMA Pro ATVMX championship in 2012, winning six of the AMA ATV Motocross Championship Series' 10 rounds. After suffering a serious back injury late in the 2011 season, Wienen vowed to fight for the title in 2012 and achieved his goal to secure a historic first-career championship and bring home the Gary Denton Motocross Cup to his team. While his mechanic, Ryan Cox, was recognized as the ATVMX Champion Mechanic, Yamaha was also awarded the ATV Manufacturer's Cup thanks to Wienen's impressive season. Earlier in the evening, the ATV Rookie of the Year was awarded to Honda rider Mark Madl, who finished eighth in the championship.
As the festivities concluded, attendees enjoyed the scenic landscape of South Coast Winery with live music, dancing, and appetizers under the stars.
Many other individuals and companies were recognized on Sunday, including Lucas Oil, whose commitment to the sport of motocross as title sponsor of the Nationals has helped the most prestigious championship on the planet reach new heights in terms of attendance and exposure. Additionally, Red Bull was honored for its first year as a premier sponsor of the Nationals, while GoPro's one-of-a-kind perspective of this physically-demanding, yet highly-competitive sport was given the Cutting Edge Award, recognizing innovation in raising the awareness and profile of the sport of motocross. Longtime supporters like the Asterisk Mobile Medical Center and Gear Services were also given special recognition, while the Oakley Bomb Award program highlighted the company's second year of series sponsorship.
The awards presented on Sunday evening included:
Edison Dye Motocross Cup: Ryan Dungey - Red Bull KTM
450 Class Champion Mechanic: Carlos Rivera - Red Bull KTM
Motocross Manufacturer's Cup: KTM North America
Motocross Team of the Year: Red Bull KTM
Team Manager of the Year: Roger DeCoster - Red Bull KTM
Gary Jones Motocross Cup: Blake Baggett - Pro Circuit Kawasaki
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Gary Denton Motocross Cup: Chad Wienen - Wienen Motorsports Yamaha
ATVMX Champion Mechanic: Ryan Cox - Wienen Motorsports Yamaha
ATV Manufacturer's Cup: Yamaha Motors Corporation
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MX Rookie of the Year: Jessy Nelson - Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil Honda
ATV Rookie of the Year: Mark Madl - Honda
Cutting Edge Award: GoPro
Transport Driver of the Year: Dirk Houghton - JDR/J-Star KTM
Oakley Bomb Award - 450 Class: Ryan Dungey - Red Bull KTM
Oakley Bomb Award - 250 Class: Eli Tomac - GEICO Honda


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After-School All-Stars Hawaii
One Hour a Day
To ensure socially and economically disadvantaged students in Title 1 middle schools achieve the recommended sixty minutes of physical activity every day. The program works with community partners to provide a variety of sports options for students.
1 year; ends 09/30/16; $25,000; ID#031502
Aloha Harvest
Reducing Food Insecurity: Food Rescue
To collect and deliver donated food to community organizations throughout Oahu that serve the needy, low income, and homeless individuals and families.
1 year; ends 09/30/16; $30,000; ID#031504
Aloha Medical Mission
The Honolulu Dental Clinic
To provide basic dental care and preventive education, continues the Welcome Smile program, and serves as a training facility for students who are interested in a health career.
1 year; ends 09/30/16; $25,000; ID#021508
American Cancer Society, Honolulu Unit
Hope Lodge Hawaii
To offer free temporary housing to Neighbor Island cancer patients and their caregivers when they travel to Honolulu for treatment. Hope Lodge Hawaii provides a comfortable, nurturing environment and access to quality care and support.
3 years; ends 09/30/16; $140,000; ID#021301/#031501
Five Mountains Hawaii
Ulupono Project
To help Native Hawaiians achieve better health and well-being by inspiring, informing, instructing, and helping them integrate lessons into their lifestyle.
1 year; ends 09/30/16; $50,000; ID#NH-021502
Hamakua Health Center
Patient Care Coordinator
To better execute the Patient-Centered Medical Home model while delivering efficient primary health care that encourages patients to take a responsible and proactive role in their health.
1 year; ends 09/30/16; $75,360; ID#021503
Hawaii Meth Project
Strengthening Hawaii's Keiki
To empower youth to make the right choice when confronted with peer pressure to try meth.
1 year; ends 02/29/16; $50,000; ID#011507
Hawaii Youth Services Network
Bullying Prevention in Parks Program
To establish a comprehensive anti-bullying program.
1 year; ends 03/31/16; $70,250; ID#041401
Hawaii Fire Department
Community Outreach/EMS Response Vehicle
The Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Bureau of the Hawaii Fire Department has expanded its role in public outreach, injury prevention, and education. EMS now supports the Hawaii Fire Department's EMT and paramedic students during their training in Hilo and on Oahu, educates the community on fall prevention, provides CPR training, and raises awareness of stroke and cardiac emergencies. The grant supports community outreach, education, emergency response, and a subsidy for the cost of a vehicle.
1 year; ends 07/02/14; $35,000; ID#021306
Hawaii Foodbank
Ohana Produce Plus Program
To collect, deliver, and distribute fresh produce and food to 20 underserved communities on Oahu.
1 year; ends 12/31/14; $20,000; ID#041311
Help, Understanding & Support
Hospital Visitation Program
To connect families of seriously ill children with staff and volunteers who provide valuable resources to help them through challenging times.
1 year; ends 06/25/14; $25,000; ID#011312
Hoa 'Aina O Makaha
Improving Helathy Behaviors in Waianae
To improve health, prevent chronic disease, and encourage a healthier community for Waianae Coast children and their families through place-based education in Makaha.
1 year; ends 12/31/14; $75,000; ID#041313
Kahi Mohala Behavioral Health
Challenge Course Community Access Program
A recreational therapy resource which provides a life-changing experience in the context of a functioning group, helping adolescents learn to overcome personal challenges and dysfunctional behavior.
5 years; ends 1/31/15; $50,000; ID#020604
Kokua Kalihi Valley Health Center
Kalihi 'Aina to Table
A culturally-based building project that connects low-income families to nutritious food through 'aina (land) and culture.
1 year; ends 01/14/15; $42,045; ID#041316
Laulima Eco-Friendly Alliance of Farms Hawaii
Kalaniwai Farm Project
To give Waimanalo the opportunity to learn about Hawaiian medicinal plants, the practice of la'au lapa'au, and growing fresh foods. A keiki kupuna learning garden helps pass knowledge to the next generation.
1 year; ends 09/23/14; $8,000; ID#NH-031304
Life Foundation
Stand Up to HIV
A new campaign that empowers the Native Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Islander communities to get tested for HIV. The campaign raises awareness about lifesaving case management services and teaches how to prevent the spread of the disease.
1 year; ends 11/01/14; $30,000; ID#031312
Niu Valley Community Association
Niu Valley Playground Equipment Project
To support the installation of playground equipment and provide a safe play environment for children in the community.
1 year; ends 09/30/14; $5,000; ID#010827
Papa Ola Lokahi
Access to Specialized Healthcare
To provide neighbor island residents who travel to Oahu for specialized medical care an airfare, transportation, referrals, and services such as psychological and social guidance.
1 year; ends 06/30/14; $39,568; ID#NH-031206
The Queen's Medical Center
Ahonui Group Cessation Intervention
An intensive six-week tobacco intervention program for Native Hawaiians, pregnant patients, and those diagnosed with a chronic disease.
1 year; ends 12/31/14; $29,999; ID#NH-041302
Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific Foundation
Building Capacity and Improving Outcomes for Patients with Neurological Vision Impairments
To bring the latest and most effective neurological vision therapy to Hawaii by establishing the first and only Vision Clinic in an acute rehabilitation setting.
1 year; ends 06/30/14; $56,000; ID#021111
University of Hawai`i Foundation
Hawaii Nursing Simulation Center
A project of the University of Hawaii, School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene to create the Hawaii Nursing Simulation Center as a statewide resource to address the ongoing need for nursing clinical and workforce education. The intent of the grant is to increase the professional nurse's ability to ensure patient safety; assess competency; build advanced technical skills; and develop decision-making abilities of nurses and other healthcare providers.
5 years; ends 06/04/14; $500,000; ID#020925
University of Hawai`i, JABSOM
Family Medicine Rural Training Program
Development of a family medicine rural training program in Hilo.
3 years; ends 2/28/10; $553,678; ID#010716


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Stop Asking Me About Sarah Palin's Wardrobe!
The futility of critiquing political "style."
"She's a good-looking trout." This is how my old dad would have described Sarah Palin, were he alive today. I should point out, lest he be posthumously accused of sexism, that Terry Doonan's pre-feminist sensibility was formed long before it ever occurred to anyone that drawing a dotted line between a fish and a lady might be considered a bit de trop.
It is a shame that I am not able to use this phrase today. Referring to La Palin as "a good-looking trout"—an en passant acknowledgment of her attractive features combined with an outdoorsy, possibly-Alaskan, sport-fishing reference—sums her up so deftly, and more importantly, it would give me something to say when the jillions of journalists call.
Jillions of journalists? During the current midterm frenzy, I am being hounded by hacks and bloggers. They want me to opine about the personal style and general appearance of not just Sarah Palin—she of the Republican-funded, $150,000 tailored wardrobe—but all the politicos.
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I guess I should feel flattered. But I don't. Instead, I feel like a hunted gerbil. I am starting to look a bit like one, too. All moist and diminutive and twitchy and fearful.
Desperate though I am to get my name in the press, these particular calls terrify me. This is because I have no idea how to respond. I have no idea whether Kirsten Gillibrand's blouse choices are helping or hindering her, or whether Spike Maynard's gray flannel suits are hitting the spot. Let's face it, I am a window dresser/fashion commentator: I wouldn't know Kirsten or Spike if they grabbed me by my Thom Browne lapels.
In my defense, there is something really dumb about asking people like moi to play Fashion Police with our politicians. It's definitely a case of looking for STYLE in all the wrong places. Whether male or female, politicians dress so as to be unremarkable. A successful politician must appear to be Prada-oblivious. Any hint of dandyism or vanity or Gucci or Pucci or Fiorucci would indicate a superficial, self-indulgent character, totally unsuited for public office. It follows, therefore, that evaluating all this carefully orchestrated sartorial caution must surely be a colossal, nay impossible, nay time-wasting task. Why comment on frowzy trouts and dreary geezers whose closets are so intentionally un-comment-worthy?
There have been free-world politicians in the past whose drag was totally and wildly noteworthy, two to be precise. The first was Benjamin Disraeli, Britain's first and only Jewish prime minister. He enraged the toffs in the House of Commons by sporting velvet knickers and Shirley Temple ringlets. Mazel tov!
The second, also from the United Kingdom, was a swinging '60s character named Screaming Lord Sutch. His lordship was the founder of England's Official Raving Loony Party. His proto-Alice Cooper look—top-hat, kohl-rimmed eyes, and Regency ruffles—sent shockwaves through the foundation garments of the English middle-classes.
Despite contesting no less than 40 elections, Lord Sutch was never elected, proving my point that flamboyance and politics are mutually exclusive. Leave the Cavalli jumpsuits and Balmain neo-punk to we constituents, and wee constituents and wee gerbil constituents.
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With a kilt and a smile, Joel and Paige's team of kilt-wearing technicians will offer home owners a variety of Residential Services, including: Window Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning, House Washing, Pressure Washing and Snow Removal in the winter months — all while wearing a kilt, fully insured and backed by their Clean Guarantee. Men In Kilts Regina will also provide Professional Commercial Services for business owners, including Professional Low Rise Window Cleaning, Commercial Gutter Cleaning, Exterior Building Washing (not incl. roof), Commercial Pressure Washing, Auto-Pilot Program | Custom Built for Business Owners & Property Managers and Commercial Snow Removal.
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Paige and Joel love their kittens, family planning, cooking, animals, and the people of Regina. As the city's new franchise owners of Men In Kilts Regina, you'll see them often. "I love what we do and who we can help," said Joel. "Plus, Paige says I look good in a kilt."
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Nicholas Brand started Men In Kilts in 2002 with a squeegee and a hand-sewn kilt made by his wife. The first franchise was opened in 2010 in Vancouver and has grown to serve over 34 major cities and towns across Canada and the U.S. Committed to service, people often give them a try because of the kilts, but they keep coming back because of the outstanding service. There's a lot more behind Men In Kilts service than just kilts! The company continues its successful expansion, with plans to be in every major market across North America.
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A vertical marketing system, also called a VMS, is a business system in which suppliers in a product chain work in a cooperative arrangement designed for all businesses to receive the maximum benefit. Systems like these are in contrast with conventional marketing systems in which each business in the supply chain is independent. Vertical systems are often used by businesses to lower the cost of producing a product or to better control the production of the product.
This type of marketing system can be used by both small and large businesses. In the system, how much of the supply chain is owned by one business entity is its level of vertical integration. For example, if a writer owns the publishing company that prints his books and also owns the website where the books are sold, she would have a high degree of vertical integration in her writing business. When a writer uses vertical marketing to self-publish and sell a product, she will lose less profit in commissions paid to printers, agents or booksellers.
Vertical marketing systems generally come in three forms. Corporate systems mean corporate ownership and control of every business in the vertical supply chain. Contractual systems come about when multiple business in the supply chain agree to operate cooperatively. An administered system happens when some businesses in the supply chain are dependent on a dominant business in the supply chain, so the dominant business usually dictates the decisions of the other businesses in the chain.
Businesses often decide to use a vertical marketing system to reduce product costs or gain more control over other parts of the product supply chain. An example of a company that could benefit from gaining more control over supply chain might include a fast food chain that expands overseas into a country with generally poor food-handling practices. To ensure food safety, the retailer might buy and set up a bread-making factory or food-processing facility in the country rather than hiring a wholesaler to make pre-prepared food for the business. Because the fast food company has more control over its own facility, it can ensure that its food safety and production procedures are correctly carried out.
One disadvantage to this type of system is that owning multiple businesses can be fairly complicated. Large businesses with a built-in management structured for multiple operations can usually handle the complications involved with running a vertical supply chain, but small business owners can sometimes become overwhelmed by the commitments involved with supervising many interoperating businesses. Running multiple businesses with too little management power to provide adequate supervision can introduce production problems that may end up worse than buying from an unconnected wholesaler.
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@watson42, another common occurrence when people abuse this system is with clothing companies. They will own a factory, often more like a sweatshop, yet claim that the workers are brought in by another company- so they keep costs down for themselves, but also find a way to avoid taking responsibility for poor working conditions.
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In the example given of a fast food company, it is unfortunately also common that the extra control leads to the ability to cut costs- and there fore sometimes cut safety-without people outside the company knowing fully what is going on. While this is not always the case, it can be.
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Facilities at Taronga Zoo include:
- Free Wi-fi
- Cafe / Eateries
- First Aid
- Lockers
- Parents Room
- Picnic areas
- Stroller hire
- Water Bubblers throughout the Zoo
Should you need information or assistance during your visit, please ask any staff member. They will be happy to contact someone to help you!
Getting around the Zoo
Download the Free Taronga Zoo Sydney App
It's a must-have companion for your Zoo visit! Browse the interactive Map, get daily updates on Sky Safari, animal talks, shows and encounters, discover kid's Wild Squad Missions and much more!
Accessibility Map
This free map caters to different types of disabilities, grouping Taronga's facilities into six categories: soundscape, tranquil area, picnic area, tactile, low light and café/eateries. The map also includes steep and gentle slopes, doors, stairs and a variety of other symbols.
Wheelchair Access
Taronga Zoo is on a site of 28 hectares and the topography is quite steep in areas. Although all paths are bitumen and lateral paths relatively level, some connecting paths linking various levels are steep.
Elevators and ramps are located around the site, allowing those with limited mobility to traverse the entire Zoo. These are indicated on the Zoo map.More than 95 per cent of Taronga's animal displays are wheelchair viewable. All food outlets, shops, shows and presentations are wheelchair accessible. All new developments since 2001 have been fitted with elevators.
For advice on the best routes, please contact the visitor information centre or switchboard on (02) 9969 2777.
Squirrel Monkeys can be viewed from the side windows, however the walk-thru is closed to wheelchairs as the monkeys are highly inquisitive which poses a safety risk to guests. We are working on making this experience available.
Wheelchair Booking
Taronga provides sturdy, all-terrain manual wheelchairs at no cost to those who require mobility assistance (ID required) and a disclaimer form must be completed. These wheelchairs must be pushed by a carer/companion and seat belts are required to be worn. Advanced booking is recommended (02 9969 2777). Wheelchairs may be hired from the 'Animal Encounters' store (map reference 19E).
Assistance Dogs
Taronga Zoo adheres to strict quarantine regulations and unfortunately cannot admit guide dogs, hearing assistance dogs and other assistance animals.
Pre-arrangements can be made to have these animals held at Taronga Zoo Wildlife Hospital during a visit, by calling (02) 9978 4785.
If a request is received for such an animal to attend an event at the Taronga Function Centre, other than the designated quarantine areas (i.e. in the Zoo grounds), consideration is at the discretion of the senior veterinarian.
Sky Safari
The Sky Safari cable car can accommodate wheelchairs up to a width of 610mm. A lift is available to transport guests with disabilities from wharf/street level to the lower Sky Safari terminal.
The Sky Safari operates from 9.30am – 4:30pm. Use of the Sky Safari is included in the ticket admission price. All children up to the age of 14 travelling on the Sky Safari must be accompanied by an adult. Due to limited capacity, during peak periods Sky Safari may only operate one-way trips to facilitate effective guest movement in the zoo.
Taronga reserves the right to close the Sky Safari in the event of any required maintenance, adverse weather, during construction and at anytime Taronga deems it unsafe to operate.
Access to Shows
The Seal Show and the Bird Show both have areas allocated for wheelchairs. See a Guest Services staff member for assistance. All shows and keeper talks, plus accessible amenities are located on the Zoo map.
Backyard to Bush – Children's adventure area
Backyard to Bush is an area that comprises of an urban home and backyard, a rural living area and the bush. The area is an exciting and stimulating area for children with and without special needs. There are interactive displays, graphic material and features in the House that make it like a real family home, a backyard which has petting animals and a garden with many fragrant plants and vegetables, an adventure playground with a water-play area and interactive musical stepping points.
Covered areas in this exhibit include the "Keen House" in the urban section, the farmyard barn and the underground wombat burrow in the "bush" section. Toilets (including disability accessible facilities) are adjacent.
Hands-on activities
Large models of animals are found within Taronga Zoo including a life size gorilla, komodo dragon, rhinoceros and elephants to name a few. These can be fully explored by children with vision impairments.
Tactile experiences are also provided to visitors including 'touch-tables' and smaller interpretive sculptures including a variety of comparative skull and hand/paw installations.
Getting Here
Taronga Zoo's new car park has 14 disabled parking spaces, as well as tactile ground surface indicators at six sets of stairs and on pedestrian ramps and pathways.
Parking incurs a $18 per day fee.
Public Transport
Sydney Ferries are wheelchair accessible. Some State Transit Buses are accessible by wheelchair. For further information call the Transport Information Line on 131 500, or 1800 637 500 for Typewriter Telephone, for the hearing impaired.
Autism Services
Taronga offers a range of services designed to enhance the Zoo experience for our guests with Autism. Find out more here.
Accessible Toilets
Wheelchair accessible toilets are located at the north and south entrances, at the Food Market, outside the Function Centre and at the Concert Lawns. There is also a wheelchair accessible bathroom at Parents Change Room located near the Giraffe exhibit. Facilities are indicated on the Zoo map.
Carers/Companions - Free Entry
Taronga Zoo offers free entry to carers or essential companions of those with disabilities. We accept the national Companion Card.
First Aid
Taronga Zoo has a well-equipped First Aid Centre and a large number of trained First Aid Officers. Contact the Information Centre, employee or food outlet staff member for assistance in case of an emergency. The First Aid office is located near the Main Administration Building.


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The seven Catholic schools that are set to leave the Big East to form their own basketball conference have been reportedly offered more than $500 million by Fox for a 12-year television deal. The schools' representatives and officials from Fox are planning to meet on Wednesday to discuss details of a possible deal.
According to ESPN.com, NBC Sports Network, which has already engaged in some talks with the "Catholic 7," and ESPN both declined comments on their networks' interest in televising the games of the new conference.
The seven Catholic schools, that do not play FBS football, are DePaul, Georgetown, Marquette, Providence, Seton Hall, St. John's, and Villanova. Their respective presidents met in New York last week to discuss details of the new conference, and announced they have retained legal services to negotiate the new television deal.
The school presidents reportedly have known for some time that they would be better off leaving the Big East conference, having voted unanimously to do so. The Legacy Agency, which represents Fox broadcasters, began early discussions with representatives of St. John's and Georgetown. The presidents issued the following statement in December:
Earlier today we voted unanimously to pursue an orderly evolution to a foundation of basketball schools that honors the history and tradition on which the Big East was established. Under the current context of conference realignment, we believe pursuing a new basketball framework that builds on this tradition of excellence and competition is the best way forward.
The "Catholic 7" will reportedly split its share of the television rights evenly, and divide the remainder among the additional three to five schools it hopes to add to form a 10 to 12 team conference. If the negotiations with Fox go according to plan, the new conference may be able to leave the Big East at the end of this season, and enlist new schools, so that their television contract could begin next season.
Georgetown, Marquette, and Villanova have combined for three national championships and 12 Final Fours. St. John's, DePaul, Seton Hall, and Providence have combined for five appearances in the NCAA Tournament since 2003.


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New York, NY (PRWEB) January 05, 2016
Global executive search firm Allegis Partners released today its list of the Top Five Trends Driving Workplace Change in 2016.
Through research with C-level executives over several months, Allegis consultants identified these trends: Talent Analytics, Integrated Talent Management, Millennials, Diversity, Culture and Engagement, and Human Resources in the throes of transformation.
According to Michael Bergen, Managing Partner & Global Practice Head of Human Resources for Allegis, "The pace of change today is so great we can't reliably predict what the workplace will look like in three years. Companies are figuring out how to manage economic, technological and cultural change in a world that shifts the second they think have a plan. The trends we identified are shaping the workplace for 2016 as organizations create the mindsets and strategies, and hire the people, to lead their markets and thrive."
The top trends and associated jobs include:
Talent Analytics ─ Data Rules the World. MBA talent that once scoffed at careers in human resources is now seeing opportunity in the role digital technology plays in developing a talented organization, and the potential path of analytics management to the C-suite role of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Talent algorithms, revamped Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS) in the cloud and the wide-ranging possibilities of predictive analysis are the basis of the new era of talent analytics. Analytics professionals who can use Big Data to identify organization-wide performance gaps and isolate development needs tied to business goals can change the trajectory of their organizations. Director of Talent Analytics and Chief of People Analytics will be jobs in high demand in 2016.
Millennials ─ Making Noise, Forcing Change. Millennials, once seen as entitled and immature, are the workforce of the next 40 years, and organizations are waking up to the fact that they need strategies to develop, motivate and retain them. In 2015 the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that by 2025, uber-connected Millennials will make up 75 percent of the workforce. Attracting the best of them is a top priority for organizations globally. Managing them is still a work in progress. In 2016 look for Millennials to be top of mind for Talent Management professionals.
Diversity ─ Action at Long Last. Perennially talked about with far too little progress, diversity lands in the headlines now and then in places like Mizzou and reminds us that young people demanding equity will graduate in short order to the workplace. Titles and occasional hires aren't enough, but a long, sustained process of creating diversity of thought, imprinting respect and openness on the DNA of an organization top to bottom could be the answer. Look for demand in 2016 for Head of Diversity Sourcing, Human Equity Director, and Vice President of Inclusion.
Culture and Engagement ─ Work Happy, Work Harder. Silicon Valley understood early on the connection between culture and engagement, creating flexible work environments to meet the lifestyle needs of employees so they would spend more time at work (productivity) and build loyalty to their company (retention). Today culture and engagement are more difficult to achieve with a mobile, multi-generational workforce with widely varied cultural backgrounds and individual needs. Companies will be hiring for jobs like these in 2016: Director of Culture and Engagement, Vice President Employee Engagement and Minister of Culture.
Human Resources ─ Driving Talent Trumps Filling Jobs. Human Resources departments charged with creating strong organizations and leadership are focused on changing their identity ("talent" and "development" rather than "personnel" and "training," for example). Organizations are moving from a traditional benefits and payroll mentality to harnessing data and insight to predict employee success, improve performance, identify leaders and move on a dime when market forces change. These are elevated responsibilities that require strategic thinkers capable of sitting at the table with the CEO and the board.
Historically, few in HR roles have had the same career development steps as those in finance and other departments deemed to be more critical, so they have rarely moved into line roles to understand the business. As a result, those managers need to upgrade their skills and new-look HR executives will be in high demand in 2016: Chief Human Resources Officer, Chief Talent Officer, Integrated Talent Manager, Global Chief of Talent Management.
About Allegis Partners
Allegis Partners is the global executive search firm delivering a boutique, high-touch approach to talent management. We focus on identifying diverse, top talent for board, C-suite and senior executive-level roles across a wide range of corporate functions and industries around the world. Allegis Partners is committed to understanding our client and, in turn, customizes each search to meet the needs of the client and specific position. We're backed by the extensive resources and knowledge of the Allegis Group, a $10+ billion privately held global human capital organization. To learn more about Allegis Partners, visit http://www.allegis-partners.com.
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Coastal habitats of the Great Lakes are complex, dynamic systems that support high production of both resident and migratory species, are centers for regional biodiversity, and process and export materials that support production and water quality in the lakes proper. The ecosystem services provided by coastal landscapes and habitats are vital for humans in that they maintain the landscapes that motivate humans to reside in or visit the Great Lakes. The USGS is uniquely positioned to conduct coastal ecosystem research on many scales (e.g., microbial analysis to landscape development) because as an agency our research capabilities extend from the headwaters of watersheds to the deepest habitats in the Great Lakes. The Center has both biological expertise and the ability to create teams that include physical scientists with specialized knowledge and expertise. Center research will occur across multiple scales and disciplines and explore the connectivity between the lakes and between aquatic and terrestrial ecosystem processes in a dynamic environment.
Historically, the Center has been the basin-wide leader in fisheries science in deepwater habitat. In fact, the Center has invaluable long-term data sets (dating back to the 1970s) that have been used to understand how biotic and abiotic factors drive long-term fish community and population dynamics. As a result, the Center is well positioned to be a leading contributor to an emerging interdisciplinary approach to understanding Great Lakes food webs. In addition, Center scientists are increasingly using our fleet of research platforms to sample biota at lower trophic levels. The Center continues to develop ecosystem-level models that improve our understanding of food web structure and function, which also allow managers to explore different "what if" management scenarios.
As a whole, deepwater research will build on its strong history by collaborating with complementary researchers from agencies and academic institutions to 1) deliver and improve on our long-term fish population data series and 2) conduct research that identifies critical food-web interactions and ecosystem processes that support Great Lakes ecosystem services.
Given the complexity of nature and our limited ability to monitor status and trends of species and ecosystems, problems in ecosystem structure and function can easily reach critical states before the scientific community is adequately aware of them. An emerging issue of particular contemporary concern is rapid ecological change. Recent examples in the Great Lakes and vicinity include invasions, such as by dreissenid mussels, Asian carp, and harmful algal blooms that have become more noticeable in the region, especially in shallower bodies of water. Rapid change implies a large change in ecosystem composition over a short time. Awareness of potential emerging problems can help us prevent these problems from reaching that critical state. The Center will devote time and energy to awareness of emerging ecological issues, to assess their likely importance, and to prioritize undertaking research on these issues. The Center will also devote time and energy to considering how new techniques and technology can change the effectiveness of the science we undertake.
The Great Lakes are under enormous pressure from multiple sources including changes in land use patterns, industrial and agricultural contaminant inputs, invasive species, and climate change. These pressures influence species diversity, fish and wildlife habitats, and risk of human disease. The effective response of the environment ultimately determines the viability and sustainability of these resources. In order to evaluate environmental health effectively, it is critical to develop methods to demonstrate changes, evaluate health risks, and explore potential approaches to mitigate detrimental effects of stressors. We will continue to take the lead in assessing changes in environmental health, modeling current and predicted outcomes, and developing new methods of monitoring to anticipate emerging threats. We will expand our future activities to cover a larger spatial scale, examining whole lake and basin perspectives, and extrapolate our findings across jurisdictional and bi-national borders.
Invasive species across taxa have had substantial ecological effects in the Great Lakes region. This region encompasses a large geographic area, and is particularly vulnerable to invasive species transport due to its interconnected waterways and role in the international shipping industry. The Center has a long history of conducting research on invasive Great Lakes species, beginning with investigations of rainbow smelt population biology in the 1930s. Perhaps the best known example of Center work on invasive species has been its long standing research program involving the sea lamprey. To understand ecosystem impacts of invasive species, current approaches integrate observational, experimental, and modeling methods to characterize the biotic and abiotic drivers of invasion. The Center's research program will provide a systems perspective to promote Great Lakes ecosystems where invasive species or their negative impacts are prevented, managed or eradicated. Center researchers will produce scientifically grounded, innovative, and proactive and interdisciplinary research in support of this vision.
In the last 200 years the Great Lakes region, like many regions in the world, has experienced considerable changes due to human activity. The alteration of biological communities and habitats, fragmentation, introduction of invasive species, and changing climate are potentially the dominant alterations of the physical environment of the Great Lakes region and the waters therein. Restoration and rehabilitation of native species, habitats, and ecosystems is an integral research focus of the Center. The Center will maximize its influence in restoration of the Great Lakes due to its expertise in species biology, community dynamics, and ecosystem processes. The Center will conduct state-of-the-art restoration ecology research that will enable the Great Lakes region ecosystems to be restored to resilient and sustainable populations, communities, and ecosystems with dynamic and unimpaired processes at appropriate scales.