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The End Of A Tradition and A Party To Remember
Our fall weather has come to an abrupt end. It was nice while it lasted. But wait! Do my eyes deceive me? Are those 40º temps in the long-range forecast?
After looking at the Weatherbug app on my phone last week and seeing that snow and blustery conditions were in our near future I decided to take to the walking paths for one of few remaining chances at a longish walk in the still mild temps. I did a 12 mile loop (a little less than 2 of those miles were spent walking with the pups) that has become one of my preferred routes. For as much as I enjoy my time on my bikes, I look forward to my walks every bit as much.
Tammy did an amazing job with Thanksgiving! Cindy came into town and Rachel was also with us. There was so much to prepare so rather than getting in the way I simply told her to tell me what she needed. I carved the turkey and helped with cleanup; that was about all. Trying to fit all of the leftovers in our refrigerator was a puzzle but we like puzzles.
I got into trouble with Tammy a few weeks ago when I went up on the roof to string our outdoor holiday/Christmas lights. She had made it clear to me not long before that she didn't want me putting them up anymore out of concern for me being injured. (I've put her through enough worries with my health already.) I explained to her that it's only ever one spot toward the peak of our roofline that worries me but I promised her I wouldn't do them this year or ever again. I suppose I either lied then or I went back on my promise because when she went to her aunt's house a few Saturday's ago to make Lefse I took the opportunity to get the lights hung. What is it they say about it being easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission? I had another friend ask me if suffering a severe injury was worth having lights on our house? She's right, too. It's not worth it.
Anyway, this will in all likelihood be the last year I put up our outdoor lights to the extent I've done them this year and in years past. I sorta feel like I'm the last one in the neighborhood making much of an effort anyway so maybe it's just as well. I will miss this tradition.
Not only was Tammy busy with Thanksgiving last week but she also managed to put together a 90th birthday party for her mother. I think Elaine was at times a little overwhelmed by it all but at other times she maybe didn't even realize that this was all for her. She continues to steadily slip away from us. It was a very nice party. Here are some photos from the day. See the video below.
She's typically up a few times each night to use the bathroom and that requires Tammy to get out of bed to help her. A couple nights ago it was 6 trips to the bathroom. It's becoming too much. We've decided that we're going to find a long-term care facility or possibly a group home for her in the spring. We've got a couple of nearby facilities in mind where we'll be able to visit her daily. Nothing is for certain except the fact that she's going to require more and more hands-on care as the disease progresses and we'd rather have a plan in place ahead of time rather than finding ourselves in-over-our-heads and scrambling to keep up.


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New research finds a link between the premiere of the show '13 Reasons Why' and the volume of Internet searches for suicide-related terms and queries. Via:: medicalnewstoday
A world-first systematic review into the safety of ketamine as a treatment for depression, published in the prestigious Lancet Psychiatry, shows the risks of long-term ketamine treatment remain… Via:: medicalnewstoday
A new study finds a strong correlation between the risk of premature death and developing depression after being diagnosed with coronary artery disease. Via:: medicalnewstoday
Men with a high daily sugar intake may be at greater risk of developing depression or other mental health disorders after 5 years, new research suggests. Via:: medicalnewstoday
A new study found that antidepressant medications taken during pregnancy may be linked to the development of autism in children – although the effect appears to be limited. Via:: medicalnewstoday
In a major study that uses cutting-edge imaging, researchers show that people with depression have alterations in the white matter part of the brain. Via:: medicalnewstoday
New study links duration of estrogen exposure with increased vulnerability to depression: Longer exposure to estrogen shown to provide protection. Via:: medicalnewstoday
Young people with chronic or severe forms of depression in their early teens have a higher risk of developing marijuana-use disorder at age 18, says study. Via:: medicalnewstoday
University of California San Diego scientists have linked specific wiring in the brain to distinct behavioral symptoms of depression. Via:: medicalnewstoday
People who are underdeveloped in the brain region that is linked with inhibition after age 30 may be more likely to experience psychological problems. Via:: medicalnewstoday
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The Motonari Ono S/S 2013 runway show took place at Shibuya Hikarie.
Although the venue was roughly the same size as the matohu one, it felt like there were much more people being packed into this hall. When I got to the entrance, there was a large line of people waiting to get in, and a buzzing air of excitement. Instead of seats only two rows deep, this hall had seats that went maybe eight to tens rows back. It was very dark and the lighting was a bit hard to work with, but I managed the shots below from my seat.
The models walked down the runway each carrying an outfit. On their way back, they hooked up the outfit so that it was displayed to the audience as the next model walked out.
The photographers' pit.
Quite a few florals and light, warm colors in this collection.
This lacy red dress was eye-catching.
After the applause died down and the show was over, the attendees were able to walk straight up to the outfits that the models had hung up, and see the details up close.
Overall, an enjoyable show with a dramatic style and interesting concept.


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There is a new sheriff in town for the mutual fund industry-and he may need to borrow money for bullets.
On July 9, Norm Champ took the reins of the Investment Management Division of the Securities and Exchange Commission. He succeeds former Goldman Sachs global investment officer Eileen Rominger, who is retiring after 18 months at the division's helm.
Champ-who deferred interview with Money Management Executive until he could get his feet wet-takes over a 180-person division. With luck it may reach 220 next year. This relatively small division faces a flood of new challenges, new responsibilities, and an increasingly nervous fund industry.
"You have a runaway Congress that is implementing into law some good ideas, and some bad ideas, with very little thought as to cost," says Ron Geffner, a partner and head of the Financial Services Group at the New York law firm Sadis & Goldberg.
Noting the tight budgetary constraints and growing responsibilities for all SEC divisions, Geffner warned that "we're setting up one of our more prominent agencies to what I would regretfully say is almost certain failure."
The Investment Management Division oversees the $44 trillion investment company and investment adviser segments of the financial services industry, according to SEC reports. That includes the $13 trillion managed by the investment company industry, including mutual funds, closed-end funds, unit investment trusts, exchange-traded funds and many other products.
Its official responsibilities include minimizing "financial risks to investors from fraud, mismanagement, self-dealing, and misleading or incomplete disclosure."
The division attempts to live up to this mandate through a plethora of tasks, according to Aisha Hunt, head of the '40 Act practice at the San Francisco law firm Cole-Frieman-Mallon & Hunt. It helps the SEC itself in the development of regulations for enforcing new laws as well as the interpretation of these new laws and regulations for the public, as well as inspection and enforcement staff.
The division ensures disclosures are useful to retail investors, reviewing investment company and adviser filings. It handles administrative chores such as responding to no-action requests and requests for exemptive relief to launch new funds.
The division is also now on the frontlines of a number of regulatory battles affecting the fund industry. Champ's troops have been charged with helping develop money market fund rules that might, among other things, require "floating" Net Asset Values (NAV), a capital buffer for these funds, and limitations on redemptions. Hunt says there is currently a stalemate at the SEC regarding these rules, which Commissioner Mary Schapiro is championing.
The headaches don't end there for the division. It also has to duke it out with assorted interest groups on regulatory debates related to the Volcker Rule, which would ban banks from speculative investments; the use of derivatives by investment companies; adviser performance fees and incentive-based compensation arrangements; 12b-1 marketing fees, among many others.
Industry legal experts say the future health of the industry rides on many of these decisions.
"You worry that they can potentially kill the money market fund industry," says attorney John McGuire, a partner at the lawfirm Bingham McCutchen. "You worry that they are going to do something that doesn't make sense with derivatives, so that derivatives will no longer be a tool available to investment companies."
The universal worry: the division doesn't have the resources to handle all its tasks.
Consider, the division had 180 positions in 2012, running on a budget of just over $51 million. It is fighting to grow to 220, with a budget of roughly $62 million next year.
In comparison, the agency's Enforcement Division had 1,354 positions in 2012, while Compliance Inspections and Examinations had 968. Corporate Finance had 515 and Trading and Markets 307.
When asked if the division had enough resources to fulfill its mandate, Anna Timone, general counsel and chief compliance officer for the $4 billion alternative asset management firm DIAM USA, declared "No! Definitely not."
Timone says that the division needs to hire top-quality experts, such as former analysts, traders, portfolio, operations and risk managers who "know how the industry runs on an operational level and risk level,...especially risk."
"The investment management industry is [a multi] trillion dollar industry that's driven by highly competitive views, capitalistic ambitions and very bright people. In addition, we are in the middle of the global recession that naturally only further breeds this 'cut-throat' environment. On top of that, we have a mass body of law that is pure quantity and not quality," Timone said.
"In order to give any beneficial structure to this massive code and apply it effectively to a trillion-dollar industry, SEC needs to recruit quality experts who are not lawyers, not MBAs, not bureaucrats and certainly not politicians," she added.
An understaffed and embattled division could hamper further innovation, according to Michael Mundt, a partner at a Philadelphia law firm who worked at the Investment Management Division for 13 years.
Case in point: new products such as exchange-traded funds. Mundt said that one of the ongoing challenges for the division is to use its exemptive authority to permit innovation while still ensuring investor protection.
"If the division gets it right, investors and the fund industry can benefit from new products and services. In the wake of the financial crisis, however, and at a time when the SEC is under intense scrutiny, the division may not always have the resources or the motivation to break new ground," he said.


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Which countries have open-source laws on the books?
It also required a fair amount of interpretation on our part – while it might seem like the existence of a law around government open-source software is pretty much cut-and-dried, this ignores three things. First, lots and lots of countries have active proposals to enact open-source legislation, so it didn't seem right to simply lump them into the "no" column. Second, there are also plenty of cities and regional governments at various stages of adopting their own local laws. Finally, laws have different force and effect in different places, they use different wording, and it can occasionally be tricky to neatly separate them into buckets labeled "encourages" or "mandates."
So, in the final analysis, some of this is a judgment call – countries without national laws on the subject might get an "encourages" if multiple major cities or regional governments have reasonably complete open-source laws, to reflect the fact that awareness and use of open-source is robust there. Like we said, this isn't meant to be strictly authoritative, and if you base some kind of argument or, god forbid, a business decision on whether this map says a country is open-source-friendly or not, you're nuts. It's an illustration. Enjoy.
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Total Lbs Lost: 13.6
* I totally gained more than that, but I got lucky with a case of the stomach flu yesterday so the scale is reflecting that. It's not exactly how I wanted to start my New Year's Resolution fitness regime, since the main reason I'm even doing this is to feel better. But I'll go with it.
I loved this line in Devil Wear's Prada:
You know we've all thought that at one point or another. (But than you actually get the stomach flu and you're like, "God, Please, No! I'll do anything!"
I was watching this documentary on Valentino a couple years ago and my favorite scene is when Valentino is being annoying bickering with his partner about something and his partner looks at him and says, "your belly is showing." To which an incredulous Valentino replied, "Fat. No, I am not fat."
Update: I found the clip online
Y'all my belly is showing. I know it. It's okay because it's filled with goodies like Christmas cookies I ate with Edward, wine I drank with friends and delicious dinners celebrating the fact that life is just good. Soo I'm not going to dwell on what I did wrong over the holidays because really it's fine. Not looking back.
One thing that will help is the treadmill I got for Christmas! I have yet to use it thanks to travel and stomach bugs, but I'm going to try it out today. I plan on trying this Jillian Michael's Cardio Plan:
After being sick (or dealing with sick people) for most of Christmas break, it's time to get back to feeling good. Also, the pediatrician referred to Christopher as Mr. Activity last time we were there because he literally never stopped moving. This means no rest for the weary for the next 20 years so I better start conditioning myself now.
Who's on board with me?
You'll notice I titled this Slim Down Sunday: Week 1. We're starting over. I definitely don't have it figured out at all so I'm hoping y'all will go through this with me. I do hope to bring y'all more articles that focus on the positive and make this a fun experience, but you know I'll be the first to fall off the wagon.
So here are my goals this week:
- Track my calories every day with My Fitness Pal (my username is jhadley32 if you want to be friends)
- Go back to Bar Method at least twice this week
- Do 20 minutes on the treadmill at least five times this week
I'll report back next Sunday!
If you need a little motivation, enjoy these links!
Oh Kim K. This is strangely motivating, but what's with the curved doorway in the background? #photoshopconspiracytheory
Babies Ruin Bodies - I LOVED THIS! A must-read for all new mom's out there. This line left me in tears:
Every limb, finger, toe...her heart, even, developed near the very place my own heart beats inside of my chest. Those mountains of skin are all I have left to prove that we were once one and not two.
How can I be ashamed of that?
Before-and-after weight-loss pictures debunked
Videos from Britney's Opening Night - she looks more like me than I expected, which is kind of nice
I love Skinnytaste.com for recipes! Here are her Top 25 Most Popular Recipes for 2013
I'm not usually one for diet books, but this Little Book Of Thin looks interesting and right up my alley.


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Meet Amy Yan, WBC Board Member
Read her Q&A to learn about building relationships and navigating a successful career.
- What made you want to be on the board of WBC and how does the work inspire/motivate you?
I joined the board of WBC to gain first-hand experience working for a non-profit focusing on women's empowerment. The club sponsors a range of opportunities to blend professional development with community outreach. Whether it's mentoring college students, helping women enter the financial sector with internships and job placement assistance, recognizing future leaders through the Rising Star Program, or encouraging industry experts to strengthen and share their skills through networking forums, the WBC has had a profound impact on the financial industry and on my life. These contributions motivate me to improve, expand, and promote WBC so that more people can benefit from this network and offerings.
- Can you tell us more about your career path and share some of the risks you have taken to get where you are today?
I moved to New York City from California after graduation, leaving behind my family and friends to work in Financial Services with talented colleagues and inspiring companies. By spending much of my professional career at one firm—not to mention, within the same group—I contradicted the traditional Wall Street model that advocates diversification. While some might see committing to the same product as risky, it has pushed me to take on different roles internally and externally to accommodate an evolving industry and ever-changing management team with different styles and expectations. As economic cycles, regulation and accounting changes continue to alter the financial landscape, I have learned that success requires more than simply knowing about my company's products and services. I focus on building and sustaining relationships that can adapt to and withstand the unknowns of tomorrow.
- What makes you passionate about financial services and what opportunities do you see for the future of the industry?
I am passionate about being in an industry that can shape the economy and, by extension, multiple facets of society—both at individual and organizational levels. In the years ahead, I believe financial technology will continue to play a crucial role in extending credit, providing liquidity, and managing risk, allowing companies with financial flexibility so that they can grow and better serve their clients.
- What is the best career advice you have received?
The advice can be summed up as follows: Ask, "What can help others meet their goals, and how can I contribute to their success?"
- Be an expert. I must know the industry, the players, the firm's products and services, and even my own capabilities.
- Play to my own strengths. I have become more aware of the areas in which I may be stronger (or weaker) in particular industry practices, markets, product awareness, research methods, analysis, and so on.
- Be available. I am continually reminded that relationships aren't always convenient, working on our terms or in our timeframe. Authentic relationships require time and energy, so I commit to helping when and as needed.
- Be consistent. Trust is vital in any relationship, and while it's possible to develop trust in various ways, being consistent—in my words, in my actions, in my practices—has been instrumental in my ability to build and sustain others' trust.
- Listen. To help others succeed, I must understand their interests, their needs, their short- and long-term goals, and their concerns. Often people will provide this information directly, but sometimes they reveal these things indirectly in what they do (or don't do). By listening in multiple ways, I am able to learn what's important to them.
- Ask questions. Even when I think I fully understand, I ask questions to verify that I am seeing things as others do. I may solicit more information or paraphrase what the other person has said to make sure I understood correctly. Asking questions ensures my efforts remain closely aligned with others' interests.
- Work hard to make things happen. There have been times when the stars have aligned and the timing and resources have worked in my favor, most times, however, I must be consistently and actively involved in the process—often in the unglamorous, gritty, behind-the-scenes tasks, and usually when I already feel stretched too thin. Nevertheless, these are the times that others use to decide if, in fact, I have their best interests and success in mind. By working on others' behalf even when things are not easy, or convenient, I have been able to build and sustain genuine relationships with individuals throughout the industry.
- Advocate for them. Expertise should help us know the questions our clients should ask, the things they should consider, the concerns they should have, the steps they should take… even when they don't know. By asking tough questions, supporting difficult actions, providing honest assessments and, when necessary, saying things that others may not want to say, I remain committed to providing the tools, resources, information, and guidance my clients want and need to make the best decisions they can.
- Who inspires you and why?
My mother inspires me the most. When I was in elementary school, our family moved to the States. That move required my mother not only to leave her family and friends, but to spend almost two decades working in a Chinese grocery store to pay the bills—all so I would have a better education and, ultimately, better career opportunities. She is my role model when I consider how to balance my family's needs with the demands of my profession, and I am grateful that she continues to be an active participant in both my life and, now, my daughter's.
Lightening Round:
- One word that describes you?
- Independence
- One word that describes WBC?
- Empowerment
- Favorite social platform?
- Instagram, because I love to tell stories through photos
- Favorite vacation destination?
- The Greek Isles
- Favorite activity?
- Exploring NYC with my daughter
- First thing you read in the morning?
- Breaking news and emails from overnight
- Book that all WBC members should read?
- The Eight Pillars of Greek Wisdom by Stephen Bertmen
Short bio:
Amy Yan is a managing director in Global Capital Markets at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Based in New York, Amy is responsible for the origination, structuring and execution of rates and currencies risk management solutions for Fortune 500 corporate clients. As a board member co-chairing the Marketing and Communications committee, Amy leads a team that is committed to upholding WBC's mission, elevating its brand, and expanding its reach to better serve its members.


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DESTINATIONS: Thimpu → Trongsa → Bumthang → Punakha → Paro
TRIP OVERVIEW: Those who want to enjoy the Bhutanese culture and religious places, popular sightseeing, historic sites and wonderful artifacts, the Himalayan Splendor tour to Bhutan is the right one. This tour includes some of the world's best sites such as Himalayan peaks, Mount Everest, Mount Jichu Drake and Kanchenjunga. We assure you to explore magnificent natural vistas, spectacular colors of festivals, cultural discovery and many more. Hike through the valley of Bumthang to witness the typical tradition of Bhutan. Ura, Choekhor, Tang and Chumey (four mountain valleys) comprise the entire Bumthang valley. At Trongsa, you could have a glimpse of the highest peak of Gangkar Puensum (7,497 m). Stop at the National Memorial Chorten in the capital city, Thimphu. To know something about the medieval lifestyle of the locals, visit the Folk Heritage Museum. Visit the Textile Meseum to collect ancient Bhutanese textiles. If you are in Paro, visit the oldest temple in Bhuta, Kyichu Lhakhag. Punakha valley offers mass hiking and biking.
The flight into Bhutan takes you close to the great Himalayas, offering dazzling scenic views of some world's highest glacial peaks. As you enter Paro valley, you will sweep past forested hills with the silvery Pa Chu (Paro river) meandering down the valley below. Paro Dzong (fortress) and Ta Dzong (watchtower) on the hills above the town will be a fine sight.
Our representative will meet you at Paro airport, and after completion of arrival formalities you will be transferred to Bhutan's capital, Thimphu, an exciting blend of tradition and modernity.
Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Today's full day of sightseeing in Thimphu valley includes, visit to National Library, which holds a vast collection of ancient Buddhist texts and manuscripts, some dating back several hundred years, as well as modern academic books mainly on Himalayan culture and religion; Institute for Zorig Chusum (commonly known as Painting School) where students undertake a six-year course on the 13 traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan; Textile and Folk Heritage Museum: These museums, both of which opened in 2001, provide fascinating insights into Bhutanese material culture and way of life.
National Memorial Chorten: The building of this landmark was envisaged by the third king, His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, as a monument to world peace and prosperity. Completed in 1974 after his untimely death, it is both a memorial to the Late King ("the Father of modern Bhutan") and a monument to world peace. The paintings and statues inside the monument provide a deep insight into Buddhist philosophy.
Trashichhodzong: This impressive fortress/monastery houses Secretariat building, the throne room of His Majesty, the King and various government offices. It is also the summer residence of Chief Abbot and central monk body.
Handicrafts Emporium: This government-run enterprise displays a wide range of beautifully hand-woven textiles and craft products. It also carries a small collection of books on Bhutan, Buddhism and Himalayan culture.
Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
After early breakfast, drive up to Dochu-la pass (3,088m/ 10,130 ft) stopping briefly here to take in the view and admire the chorten, mani wall, and prayer flags which decorate the highest point on the road.
If skies are clear, the following peaks can be seen from this pass (left to right): Masagang (7,158m), Tsendagang (6,960m), Terigang (7,060m ), Jejegangphugang (7,158 m ), Kangphugang (7,170 m ), Zongphugang (7, 060 m ), a table mountain that dominates the isolated region of Lunana - finally Gangkar puensum, the highest peak in Bhutan at 7,497m.
Then continue onwards, reaching Wangduephodrang town in time for lunch. From Dochu-la pass, it is a long, winding descent into the Wangduephodrang valley, which is about 1,700m below the pass. Take lunch at Wangduephodrang town, then continue on to Trongsa across Pele-la pass (3,300m/10,830 ft), the traditional boundary between east and west. The pass is marked by a large white chorten prayer flags. There is an abrupt change in vegetation at this point, with mountain forest replaced by high altitude dwarf bamboo.
Stop en-route at Chendbji Chorten, patterned on Kathmandu"s Swayambhunath Stupa, with eyes panted at four cardinal points. It was built in the 18th century by Lama Shida from Tibet, to cover the remains of an evil spirit that was subdued at this spot.
Arrive at Trongsa late afternoon and check in to the lodge for the night.
After breakfast, walk by Trongsa Dzong (built by Shabdrung in 1647) and climb up a steep pat to visit the Ta Dzong (watch tower), dedicated to epic hero, King Gesar of Ling.
Then drive to Bumthang, 68 km from Trongsa, a journey of about 3 hours, over the Yutong-la pass (3,400m/ 11,155 ft). The road winds steeply up to the pass, 28 km from Trongsa, then runs down through coniferous forest into a wide, open cultivated valley known as the Chumey valley.
On arrival in Bumthang, check in at your lodge. After lunch, visit to Kurje Lhakhang, where the saint Padmasambhava subdued a local demon and left his body imprint on a rock, the Jambey Lhakhang (7th century temple), Tamshing Lhakhang (housing some of the oldest wall paintings in Bhutan) and Jakar Dzong (administrative center of the region). Stroll in the village, visit the little handicrafts shop at the entrance to the town, and perhaps take refreshments at a local restaurant.
Overnight at the lodge in Bumthang.
After breakfast, explore further the fascinating valley of Bumthang. Then proceed to Punakha, stopping along the way at Trongsa for lunch, which would be served in local restaurant, famous for its cuisine.
Visit Wangduephodrang town en route to Punakha, which we will reach late afternoon.
Overnight at the hotel in Punakha.
Morning visit Punakha Dzong, a massive structure built at the junction of two rivers. Punakha was Bhutan's capital until 1955, and Punakha Dzong still serves as the winter residence of the central monk body. Bhutan's first King, Ugyen Wangchuck, was crowned here in 1907. The fortress has withstood several damages from fire, earthquake and flood over the centuries. The latest flood, in October, 1994, caused great damages to the fortress but miraculously spared its most holy statue. Also visit Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, the newly built stupa.
After lunch, drive to Paro en-route visit Simtokha Dzong. This dzong, built in 1627 is the oldest in Bhutan. It now houses the Institute for Language and Culture Studies.
Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Today's full day of sightseeing in Paro valley includes, visit to Ta Dzong, which in the past served as watchtower for Paro Dzong (Rinpung Dzong) and now houses the National Museum, and Paro Dzong (rinpung Dzong), built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.
After lunch, we drive up the valley Drukgyel Dzong, built in 1647 by the Shabdrung to commemorate the Bhutanese victory over the Tibetans in war of 1644. En route, we also visit Kyichu Lhakhang, built in the 7th century by the Tibetan king, Songtsen Gampo.
Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to the airport for flight to your onward destination. Our representative will help you with exit formalities and then bid you farewell.
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A friend, and recent co-worker (as of this year!), asked me to write-up a guest post for his blog (which is on our blogroll to the leftttt), Teach Science Right. I talk about the importance of getting connected to the education world via blogs and such. Check out the link and leave some loving comments, it really is the right thing to do : )
Blogging for Beginners: KORCOS edition!
Friday was an exciting day. Jee Young and I were able to present at KORCOS on Blogging for Beginners! Like many presentations involving technology, we had a few minor glitches that made me regret not packing an extra pack of tissue paper in my purse (for the sweat), but overall it went really well. The workshop was packed with teachers ready to learn, and blogs were created!
We covered what is in our Blogging for Beginners tab here on our two apples a day page, as well as gave a step by step process for creating a simple wordpress.com (our platform of choice) blog. These steps are on the KORCOS wiki page.
A few questions that were asked:
Why do you use wordpress?
I have noticed that blogger pages through gmail tend to have problems in Korea. There are times when the page is only in Korean, even if my computer is set to English settings. Also…I have had blogs through both platforms, and I just like wordpress better, I feel that it is very user friendly.
Can you make your blog private?
Of course you can! If you have a wordpress blog, the privacy setting is under the settings tab on the left side of the page when you are at your dashboard. (I believe you can make any blog private through most platforms).
How often do you blog personally?
To be honest, when you first start blogging- it is important to blog often! Jee Young and I take turns throughout the week, and usually take a day or two off on the weekends. My personal blog has suffered a bit due to my graduate class, and this awesome new site, but if you recall from Jee Young's recent post, she is blogging EVERY DAY. Crazy woman.
There were many more questions… but a lot of them were specific to the person, or I don't remember them. If you have questions feel free to write a comment (WE LOVE COMMENTS).
I don't know why no one told me my name tag was twisted backwards^^.
Jee Young also presented on Read Alouds… she may share pictures and her experience from that later (I haven't actually talked to her about it yet, hehe!)
What are some great professional development conferences that you go to? What are some awesome workshops you've been to, or have presented at?
Remember, sharing is caring!
Science: An Easy Way to Integrate Technology
As I was teaching my science unit on the water cycle and clouds last year, I had the urge to integrate technology (I may have been slacking in that department in the fall…and my new year's resolutions were kicking into high gear). I started looking for a website that I could send my students to in the computer lab. I had this vision of them looking at the different kinds of clouds we were learning about, picking a picture to print, and then creating a booklet with their printed pictures.
I searched and searched, and found nothing. nada. zilch. I began to deflate, when suddenly… it hit me. I could just make my own! I gathered pictures I liked and created a blog:
I had the site bookmarked on the computers in the lab and gave my students simple instructions. They had to read about each cloud and pick one picture (out of three choices) to print. Before we went to the lab we had already learned about these different types of clouds, so this was a good review for them.
This experience made me realize that if you can't find something you like (I have become very accustomed to borrowing everyone's great ideas, I guess it's time for me to share^^), you can create it!
Feel free to use the site (it is designed for second grade), and if have made your own sites, please share them. It's only polite 🙂
Here are some examples of the booklets my students made last year (sorry for the quality, I took them just now with my phone!):


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Blu-ray may have won the high-def format war, but it still has a tough fight in its hands which is to get customers to actually ditch the standard DVD format. And though adoption has been rather slow for the format – thanks in part to the still relatively high price tag for equipment – Sony claims Blu-ray discs could outsell DVDs in three year's time.
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I thought that might be a problem - yep I read your #1 post a few times. Just wanted to make sure before digging too deep.
If any of these updates are installed, please uninstall them and restart your machine.
Some are IE 11 related and the rest are pre-requisites for IE 10. The transition from IE 9 -> IE 11 was a bit messy. MS straightened it all out, but if you got caught in the middle, there are issues (I had them and rolled back to IE 8, then up to 11)
So the smallest big hammer is to get rid of the prerequisites. If that proves fruitless, the thinking cap goes back and and we attack from a different angle.
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(using the awesome command wmic from a Command prompt, and, on the first line: /output:C:\InstallList.txt product get name,version
Name Version Google Talk Plugin 184.108.40.206 Windows Installer Clean Up 3.00.00.0000 KhalInstallWrapper 2.00.0000 LPT System Updater Service 22.214.171.124 Logitech Audio Echo Cancellation Component (64-bit) 1.00.0000 Tresorit 2.0.288.223 Strawberry Perl 5.12.256 Windows Media Player Firefox Plugin 18.104.22.168 Unified Remote 188.8.131.52 FileBot 4.0 ATW 10.0.0 Should I Remove It 1.0.4 erLT 188.8.131.52 Microsoft Application Error Reporting 12.0.6015.5000 Windows Live Essentials 15.4.3502.0922 Logitech Communications Manager 1.00.0000 Windows Live Writer 15.4.3502.0922 CCC Help Polish 2013.1206.1602.28764 Apple Mobile Device Support 126.96.36.199 Skype™ 7.0 7.0.102 CCC Help Danish 2013.1206.1602.28764 Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x64 9.0.30729.4148 9.0.30729.4148 CameraHelperMsi 13.51.815.0 Microsoft Network Monitor 3.4 3.4.2350.0 Windows Live Messenger 15.4.3538.0513 LWS Twitter 13.30.1346.0 Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable - x64 10.0.40219 10.0.40219 iTunes 220.127.116.11 Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (x64) 8.0.61000 Image Resizer Powertoy Clone for Windows (64 bit) 2.1 Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x86 Redistributable - 10.0.40219 10.0.40219 CCC Help French 2013.1206.1602.28764 Microsoft Sync Framework 2.0 Core Components (x64) ENU 2.0.1578.0 System Requirements Lab Detection 22.214.171.124 Windows Live SOXE Definitions 15.4.3502.0922 CrashPlan 3.6.4 Call of Duty(R) - World at War(TM) 1.2 Patch 1.2 Bonjour 220.127.116.11 calibre 64bit 2.11.0 Plex Media Server 0.9.1104 Call of Duty(R) - World at War(TM) 1.0 Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 x64 Minimum Runtime - 11.0.60610 11.0.60610 Windows Live Communications Platform 15.4.3502.0922 Futuremark SystemInfo 4.22.211 Seagate DiscWizard 13.0.14387 Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.1 (SVE) 4.5.50938 Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 x86 Minimum Runtime - 11.0.60610 11.0.60610 Rosetta Stone Version 3 126.96.36.199 Apple Software Update 184.108.40.206 LWS Webcam Software 13.51.815.0 Catalyst Control Center InstallProxy 2013.1206.1603.28764 LWS YouTube Plugin 13.31.1038.0 Windows Live UX Platform Language Pack 15.4.3508.1109 iCloud 18.104.22.168 Acrobat.com 1.6.65 Google Drive 1.19.8406.6504 Windows Live Mail 15.4.3502.0922 Java 7 Update 71 7.0.710 Java(TM) SE Development Kit 6 Update 45 (64-bit) 220.127.116.110 SyncToy 2.1 (x64) 2.1.0 MSVCRT_amd64 15.4.2862.0708 CCC Help Norwegian 2013.1206.1602.28764 System Requirements Lab (64-bit) 188.8.131.52 CCC Help Turkish 2013.1206.1602.28764 CCC Help Japanese 2013.1206.1602.28764 CCC Help English 2013.1206.1602.28764 LWS Facebook 13.50.854.0 Platform 1.34 CCC Help German 2013.1206.1602.28764 Byki 4.0 Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 x64 Additional Runtime - 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11.0.60610 11.0.60610 CCC Help Swedish 2013.1206.1602.28764 LWS Pictures And Video 13.51.815.0 Call of Duty(R) - World at War(TM) 1.7 Patch 1.7 AMD Media Foundation Decoders 1.0.81206.1620 NEC Electronics USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver 188.8.131.52 Google Update Helper 18.104.22.168 SeaTools for Windows 220.127.116.11 CCC Help Thai 2013.1206.1602.28764 Steam 188.8.131.52 Call of Duty(R) 4 - Modern Warfare(TM) 1.6 Patch 1.6 Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 3.1.06073 Security Update for CAPICOM (KB931906) 18.104.22.168 Google Update Helper 188.8.131.52 CCC Help Dutch 2013.1206.1602.28764 Microsoft Games for Windows - LIVE Redistributable 2.0.672.0 CCC Help Korean 2013.1206.1602.28764 Epson Event Manager 3.10.0035 Windows Live Mail 15.4.3502.0922 BankID säkerhetsprogram 4.19.0 MSVCRT 15.4.2862.0708 Oracle VM VirtualBox 4.3.20 4.3.20 CCC Help Finnish 2013.1206.1602.28764 AMD Catalyst Install Manager 8.0.915.0 Quicken 2012 184.108.40.206 AMD Wireless Display v3.0 18.104.22.168 Epson Connect Printer Setup 1.1.1 Epsons handböcker 184.108.40.206 Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable 8.0.56336 Grand Theft Auto IV 1.0.0013.131 Catalyst Control Center Localization All 2013.1206.1603.28764 CDDRV_Installer 4.60 Catalyst Control Center - 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x86 9.0.21022.218 9.0.21022.218 SDFormatter 4.0.0
|My System Specs
|09 Feb 2015
I'm backtracking a bit. Please follow this guide to remove Speedupmy PC. It's a nuisance program.
The guide asks you to run some of the scanners you already ran, please complete the entire guide even though you ran a scanner before.
Just run the AdwCleaner and Malwarebyes (Mbam) you have on your machine - update definitions if available.
Post the logs here not on Malwaretips - thanks
Mbam log:
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware www.malwarebytes.org Scan Date: 2015-02-09 Scan Time: 23:11:52 Logfile: Administrator: Yes Version: 2.00.4.1028 Malware Database: v2015.02.09.10 Rootkit Database: v2015.02.03.01 License: Trial Malware Protection: Enabled Malicious Website Protection: Enabled Self-protection: Disabled OS: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 CPU: x64 File System: NTFS User: Bengt Scan Type: Threat Scan Result: Completed Objects Scanned: 408418 Time Elapsed: 11 min, 29 sec Memory: Enabled Startup: Enabled Filesystem: Enabled Archives: Enabled Rootkits: Disabled Heuristics: Enabled PUP: Enabled PUM: Enabled Processes: 0 (No malicious items detected) Modules: 0 (No malicious items detected) Registry Keys: 0 (No malicious items detected) Registry Values: 0 (No malicious items detected) Registry Data: 0 (No malicious items detected) Folders: 0 (No malicious items detected) Files: 0 (No malicious items detected) Physical Sectors: 0 (No malicious items detected) (end)
Thanks for your efforts! I really, really appreciate it!
|My System Specs
|09 Feb 2015
x64 (6.3.9600) Win8.1 Pro & soon dual boot x64 (6.1.7601) Win7_SP1 HomePrem
Oh, I couldn't wait, so I followed this instruction: Remove Uniblue SpeedUpMyPC 2014 (Uninstall Guide)
Thanks for your efforts! I really, really appreciate it!
I don't see too many things that I need to investigate on your install list - thanks for the nice wmic output.
If you don't use Catalyst Control Center to overclock, then it and all the language variants can be uninstalled. If you could uninstall the languages that you don't need, that would clear up the clutter - but the main program can go too - you need the AMD driver, not the extra baggage CCC brings with it.
It's really odd that there's nothing in C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\ and that there is no Control Panel -> Interent options.
How about checking the 32-bit folder - it's probably empty too, but take a look, ok?
C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
I'll look at the stuff you posted again, scratch my head, search a bit, and get back to you.
Thanks for the good feedback and for being patient.
|My System Specs
|10 Feb 2015
If you don't use Catalyst Control Center to overclock, then it and all the language variants can be uninstalled. If you could uninstall the languages that you don't need, that would clear up the clutter - but the main program can go too - you need the AMD driver, not the extra baggage CCC brings with it.
It's really odd that there's nothing in C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\ and that there is no Control Panel -> Interent options.
How about checking the 32-bit folder - it's probably empty too, but take a look, ok?
C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
I am super patient. The last thing I want to do is to reinstall Windows. Plus this is rather fun! :)
|My System Specs
|10 Feb 2015
x64 (6.3.9600) Win8.1 Pro & soon dual boot x64 (6.1.7601) Win7_SP1 HomePrem
Ok... onward and upward......
Download IE 9 offline installer for your bit depth (32 or 64), I'm on Win8.1 right now and the page tells me "You can't do this - you're on Win8.1". See what the page offers you, I think you should be able to get IE 9 - let me know if you cannot.
Download Internet Explorer 9 from Official Microsoft Download CenterJust download IE 9 to have ready, don't try to install it, yet.
Download and merge (double click or right click/merge) this registry file:
HKLM_SW_MS_IE-noAuto.regRestart your machine afterwards and try to install IE 9 now.
Let's see where that gets you.......
If That doesn't solve the issue, then I might suggest another registry change. I'll need to fire up a Win7 machine with a fresh install to get the default IE entries. This will take some time.
|My System Specs
|11 Feb 2015
x64 (6.3.9600) Win8.1 Pro & soon dual boot x64 (6.1.7601) Win7_SP1 HomePrem
When you get the chance,
Launch a Command prompt (std is ok) and enter the following command to dump the IE entries in the registry to a file:
reg query "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer" /s > HKLM_IE.txtThen attach the HKLM_IE.txt file created in your user profile (i.e. C:\Users\Dad\HKLM_IE.txt) to a post here.
|My System Specs
|11 Feb 2015
When I ran the (64 bit) IE installer, I got "Internet Explorer did not finish installing. This version of Internet Explorer setup doesn't support your version of Windows. Download the version of IE designed for your Windows operating system..." and a link to download IE 11...
HKLM file attached. :)
|My System Specs
|12 Feb 2015
x64 (6.3.9600) Win8.1 Pro & soon dual boot x64 (6.1.7601) Win7_SP1 HomePrem
just so I'm sure...
You merged the no auto reg file in post# 35 and then tried to install IE 9 using the off-line installer?
and you still get the Internet Explorer did not finish installing plus some more information about IE setup.
Hmmm... this is a sticky wicket, indeed. I'll look at the HKLM_IE.txt and think some more.
It looks like a Repair install might be necessary. This is not a clean install - it's an 'upgrade' install. You basically lie to Windows and it upgrades your system to what it already is - the system files are 'updated' but drivers and application software are left alone. There are some caveats, so give me some time to think about it.
|My System Specs
|12 Feb 2015
|My System Specs
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x64 (6.3.9600) Win8.1 Pro & soon dual boot x64 (6.1.7601) Win7_SP1 HomePrem
Thanks for the heads up for the weekend and for confirming EnableAutoUpgrade (I actually saw that in the HKLM_IE.txt output, but thanks). If I don't see it explicitly stated, I ask if a step was completed. I think I can be 100% sure with your work, I'll still ask if I want confirmation, though
There might be occasions when you do NOT want to run the step again, so just let me know if the step was completed. That should make our communication even better than it already is!
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This year, as part of the November 6, 2018 General Elections, four (4) seats are to be filled on the CSD Board of Directors. The qualifications for nominee and elective officer of the District are: Resident and registered voter of the District.
Three full-term (4-year) seats currently held by incumbents Jane Baron, Gil Grace and Steve Roberts are on the ballot.
Additionally, a separate election on the same ballot will be held to fill the unexpired (2-year) portion of the term left by the resignation of Larry Muell. Gregory Hahn was appointed and currently holds this seat.
Declaration of Candidacy forms are available Monday – Friday from July 16, 2018 until 5:00 pm, August 10, 2018 at the office of the Kern County Clerk, 1115 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA.
Declaration of Candidacy forms will also be available at these locations and dates:
*Mojave Administration Building – 1775 Highway 58, Tuesday; July 24 and Tuesday, July 31, 2018
*Ridgecrest Administration Building – 400 N. China Lake Blvd; Thursday, July 26 and Thursday, August 2, 2018
*Kern County Elections Office – 1115 Truxtun Avenue; Saturday, July 28 and Saturday, August 4, 2018
Further details and candidate information can be found at the Kern County Elections Office website.
The Bear Valley Community Services District is now accepting applications for Laborer (Seasonal) in the Public Works Department starting at $12.96/hour. Must have a working knowledge of tools and equipment and be able to perform maintenance and repair tasks on roads and right-of-ways, water and wastewater systems and district facilities. Please send your resume and application to Bear Valley CSD, 28999 S. Lower Valley Road, Attn: Temporary Laborer Recruitment.
NO phone calls please.
Applications are available at the District Office or CLICK HERE.
Bear Valley Community Services District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
May 21, 2018
Bear Valley Community Services District General Manager David Edmonds has announced that he will be going out on medical leave to address a serious medical condition that will require one or more surgeries in the near future. According to his medical providers, Mr. Edmonds will most likely be unable to resume his duties as General Manager following the surgeries. As such, the District has engaged the executive search firm Bob Murray & Associates to conduct the recruitment for a new General Manager.
Mr. Edmonds has not provided a final working date, but instead has graciously agreed to remain with the District to aid in the transition and upcoming budget process, so long as it does not further jeopardize his health. In recognition of the severity of his condition, Mr. Edmonds approached the Board of Directors and urged them to begin the recruitment process to find his successor as soon as possible.
"We were very saddened to learn about David's condition," said Gil Grace, President of the Board of Directors. "I have worked with David since he was hired, and the professionalism, energy, and passion he brought to the job have been instrumental in putting the administration of the District on a more solid foundation and moving matters forward in many critical areas. The Board is cautiously optimistic that David may be able to provide consulting or other services to the District in some capacity in the future, but for the moment, we acknowledge the need to find a replacement, which is why we have retained a recruiting firm that specializes in public sector local government searches. We are also exploring options for an Interim General Manager should Mr. Edmonds' condition worsen prior to the transition."
Mr. Edmonds joined the District as General Manager in July 2014. Prior to coming to Bear Valley Springs, Mr. Edmonds held a number of executive management positions leading various public agencies throughout California, including counties, cities, and districts.
District staff joins the Board in expressing their appreciation for Mr. Edmonds' outstanding service and wishing him well as he faces challenges of a different and personal nature.
On April 12, 2018, the Board of Directors of the Bear Valley Community Services District unanimously passed Resolution 17/18-23 confirming the appointment of Gregory Hahn to the vacancy left upon the resignation of Director Larry Muell. Mr. Hahn will serve until the next General Election in November 2018.
Mr. Hahn has been a Bear Valley Springs resident since 2009 and is active in the community, with involvement in wild animal rescue, disaster preparedness, community theater, amateur radio and the Challenge the Bear bike ride. He also volunteers with Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Central California Animal Disaster Team (CCADT).
Welcome Greg, and thank you for your willingness to serve our community.
Bear Valley Community Services District is pleased to announce the appointment of Timothe Melanson to serve as Chief of Police for Bear Valley Police Department. Melanson has had a distinguished career in law enforcement, spending the majority of his career with the Kern County Sheriff's Office, and achieving the rank of Patrol Operations Commander. He has also served as a Deputy, Senior Deputy, Sergeant, and Lieutenant in a variety of special assignments and in smaller sub-stations across the county, giving him an excellent insight and understanding of the law enforcement needs of smaller, rural communities such as Bear Valley Springs.
Melanson holds an Associate's Degree from Bakersfield College, a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Union Institute and University, and a Master's Degree in Public Policy and Administration from California State University, Bakersfield.
Melanson is well-respected in his field and his extensive experience in law enforcement and his passion for Community Oriented Policing make him an ideal fit for our community.
Chief Melanson will begin his work with Bear Valley Police Department on March 28, 2018. A formal welcome and swearing-in ceremony will take place at the April 12, 2018 Regular Meeting of the Bear Valley Community Services District Board of Directors.
One of the great advantages of living in Bear Valley Springs is the abundance and variety of wildlife. Seeing a black bear or a large group of elk is an exciting opportunity, but along with this privilege comes responsibility to protect both ourselves and our wildlife. Here are a few facts to remember:
- While elk appear gentle and docile in the summer months, they are wild and skittish animals that can become aggressive and charge without warning if approached too closely.
- If a wild animal feels threatened, it will act out aggressively.
- If you encounter a wild animal, utilize the Thumb Trick. Extend one arm with a thumb up, close one eye and attempt to hide the animal with your thumb. If the animal cannot fit behind the entirety of your thumb, back up and give the animal more space.
- Use binoculars or a zoom lens to achieve that close-up view
- If wild animals have access to human food and garbage, they want more and more. They lose their natural fear of humans and can become aggressive.
- Once a wild animal is habituated, they become a dangerous nuisance and may have to be euthanized.
Wild animals are our neighbors and most will not bother us. They naturally fear humans and keep their distance – so long as they remain fully wild. It is our responsibility not to annoy them, entice them, or interfere with their natural instincts to avoid us.
Important Reminders Regarding the Gate
1. Please do not give out your Tract and Lot. If you need a pass for a guest, contractor or worker, please call in the Tract and Lot yourself - 821-5261. Giving out this number may jeopardize the security of Bear Valley.
2. Please slow down while entering and exiting through the gate. The posted speed limit is 10 mph.
3. There is only one phone line at the gate; please be patient if it is busy. Do not call the Police Dept.
4. You can also fax your pass requests to 821-3507.
5. For special events - weddings, baby showers, birthday parties, etc:
Prepare a list for the gate well in advance with location of event and dates and times
Make sure you tell your guests that their names will be listed under "Special Events"
Bring your guest list to the gate or fax (821-3507) at least 24 hrs. in advance of your event
6. Please make sure you have a current decal on your vehicle and/or show a current amenities card with a blue BVSA sticker adhered to it
Remember: The gate personnel appreciate the residents of Bear Valley and they are here to ensure your security as well as doing their best to make sure you get through as easy and quickly as possible.
IMPORTANT: Should your vehicle become stuck on the road during winter weather, please make sure that it is off to the side of the road, leaving room for snow plows and emergency crews. Please attempt to have the vehicle moved as soon as possible to help prevent any accidents. All vehicles will be towed after 72 hours (sooner if they are deemed to be a safety hazard). If necessary, park at the Whiting Center or outside the gate and make other transportation arrangements. If your vehicle is stuck in the roadway itself, notify the Police Department immediately at 821-3239.
What We Can Do:
When snow starts sticking to the roads, our Roads Supervisor is notified and plow crews are called out. Roads are plowed according to the Priority Road Clearing List. IMPORTANT: Please do not park your vehicle so that it intrudes into the roadway. Crews cannot clear and widen roads if they are blocked by parked vehicles.
Roads to be plowed first:
Bear Valley Road; Lower Valley Road; Cumberland; San Juan; Jacaranda; Paramount; Deertrail; Starland; Skyline; Saddleback
Roads to be plowed second:
El Rancho; Stirrup; Wilderness; Surrey; Goldspike; Rolling Oak; Greenwater; Pinedale; Bear Valley Access Roads
Roads to be plowed third:
All other District roads
Please Note: Sometimes it is necessary to clear the priority roads several times before moving on to the next level. During snowy conditions the Roads Crew works long shifts both day and night with the help of both the Water Department and Facilities Maintenance crews. After the priority list has been completed, crews will move to secondary and side roads. When conditions allow, roads will be widened, cul-de-sacs cleared and icy areas may be sanded or rocked.
What We Cannot Do:
We cannot plow ice. Icy roads are treacherous and if at all possible, stay off of them until the crews have had the chance to spread rock or sand. Even on rocked roads, traction is limited, so drive slowly and allow extra time to reach your destination safely.
We cannot clear private driveways or other private property, or remove the build-up of snow along the roadways caused by the plows.
Plow drivers cannot pull out or tow stranded vehicles.
What You Can Do:
Always SLOW DOWN.
Carry a shovel in your vehicle and make sure you have chains that fit properly and are sized for your tires.
Obey '4x4 or Chains Only' road restrictions.
Understand that the office, gate or dispatch staff are unable to give you an estimate when your particular road will be plowed. You can be assured that the crews are working hard to clear all roads in a safe and efficient manner.
Leave plenty of space between your car and the snow plow.Even if you are following in the fresh tracks, you can still lose traction and run into the plow or lose control.Snow plows have spreaders on the back to apply red rock on the road surface to increase traction in icy conditions; this rock can damage your windshield and paint.
Leave plenty of space between your car and other vehicles on the road.
Plows are very heavy and take a long time to stop so do not pull out in front of them.
Do not pass plow trucks. Slow down, stay a safe distance back, and the driver will pull over in a safe spot as soon as practical.
To avoid damage to your vehicle and creating a hazard for residents and plow crews, park your cars safely out of the road right-of-way.
Common courtesy is the rule during plowing operations; remember that the plow crews have been working long hours, sometimes up to 16 hour double shifts to keep your roads clear. So give them a smile and wave, be patient, and maybe even say "Thanks!" if you get the chance. With a little understanding and mutual respect, we will all 'weather' this winter in great shape.
Access to information concerning the conduct of the people's business by state and local agencies is a fundamental right of every person in California. To ensure this right, the California Public Records Act gives every person the right to inspect any public record. If an agency receives a request to inspect an identifiable, disclosable record, the agency must promptly make the record available. As a local agency, Bear Valley Community Services District is subject to the California Public Records Act.
A more thorough explanation of the California Public Records Act can be found at this link: CPRA Compliance Manual.
Bear Valley CSD Emergency Operations PlanThe purpose of an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is to state for the record the response actions of the Bear Valley Community Services District (BVCSD or District) to extraordinary emergency situatio ... Mar 07, 2018
List of Unclaimed FundsBear Valley Community Services District maintains a List of Unclaimed Funds (outstanding checks which have not cleared our bank account after three months from issue.) In accordance with ... Feb 23, 2018
BVCSD JOB OPPORTUNITIESBear Valley Community Services District has initiated a new online application process to improve and streamline recruitment. If you are interested in joining our dynamic team, you will find current o ... Nov 09, 2017
CAPITAL REPLACEMENT PLAN - UTILITY INFRASTRUCTUREOn July 27, 2017, the Board of Directors approved a Professional Services Agreement to begin Phase I of a badly needed Capital Replacement Plan for the aging infrastructure of the District's thr ... Jul 31, 2017
WATER CONSERVATION ORDINANCE 17-245A SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 17-245 ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BEAR VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT TO AMEND AND RESTATE CHAPTER 7-4 OF THE DISTRICT CODE PERTAINING TO WATER CONSERVATIO ... Mar 29, 2017
Bear Valley Road & Cumberland Road RehabilitationNOTICE INVITING BIDS For Bear Valley Road & Cumberland Road Rehabilitation Project NOTICE INVITING BIDS Jun 27, 2016
NOTICE REQUESTING PROPSALS FOR A POSTAL SERVICE COPUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bear Valley Community Services District is currently soliciting proposals from a well-qualified concessionaire operator to provide mailbox, postal and shipping relat ... Nov 18, 2016
Public NoticeNotice is hereby given pursuant to Section 61110 of the Government code of the State of California, the Board of Directors of Bear Valley Community Services District will conduct a public hearing on T ... Jun 28, 2016
Board Extends Stage 3 Drought DeclarationNOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE DECLARATION OF A STAGE THREE WATER SHORTAGE CONDITION AND SUMMARY OF WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 25, 2016, the ... Feb 26, 2016
SEEKING COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERSThe CSD Board of Directors is looking for you to bring your talents as a citizen volunteer to one of the following district committees: INFRASTRUCTURE COMMUNICATIONS ADMINISTRAT ... Feb 02, 2016
Questions about Logging in Bear Valley Springs?The following informational items have been prepared for those having questions regarding logging activity and trucks within Bear Valley Springs. Logging Activity and the Use of District Roads F ... Aug 10, 2015
Board of Directors Declares Stage 2 Water ShortageOn August 14, 2014, the Board of Directors of the Bear Valley Community Services District declared a Stage Two Water Shortage Condition ("Stage Two Condition") in response to State Water R ... Sep 05, 2014
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I am looking for a clean, cheap hall or church to rent to get together with friends to scrapbook once a month. Anyone have any ideas?
I am looking for a clean, cheap hall or church to rent to get together with friends to scrapbook once a month. Anyone have any ideas?
Try the Oddfellows on Dennis St. Best time to contact anyone there is in the morning.
Try calling some churches they are usually pretty inexpensive.
any of those friends live in apartment building with a common room?
Call the Knights Inn..ask about the back room in the Upper Deck. You can usually get it for free...
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Id like to have the clothes swaps somewhere other than my house, just because it gets full in here...lol...with the clothing thats donated
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You know how I wrote a post yesterday all about how I had to come back to work for two weeks to get the most out of my retirement account? You know how I said it was really hard to be away from Bennett and I wished I didn't have to be in the office, but I was toughing it out?
Well, this morning my awesome boss (and friend) went to the partners in charge of our team and asked them for a favor. And they said yes.
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I'm still kind of stunned. I'm having a hard time realizing that I'm done. I'm planning on coming downtown for lunch at least a few times next week, that way people will see me in the office and hopefully no one will wonder where I am. (It's important that the real arrangements don't become common knowledge, just in case HR has a hissy and decides to screw me out of my full vesting amount.) Audra's going to tell people that I'm working at home if anyone asks. Technically, that will be true, because I'll be doing laundry and tidying up the kitchen--that's work, right? I suppose I should also spend some of this "found" time writing thank you cards and downloading pictures!
I hope this isn't completely incoherrent--my brain is all a-jumble right now! I just wanted to share the news of this unexpected blessing with you guys. YAY!


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International TV producers are gunning to capitalize on growing demand for TV dramas around the planet, and further erode Hollywood's domination of the market. But what kinds of shows work across borders? Is the global market for TV skeins getting too saturated?
These were among topics kicked around by a panel of high-caliber international TV execs during Rome's ambitious new MIA mart dedicated to film, TV and multimedia content.
Beta shingle topper Jan Mojto (pictured), who was moderating, noted that everyone in Europe is talking about "how do I make my show international?" In France this drive is more culturally driven, "in Italy it's economic, in Germany the driving force is strangely enough creators and producers who want their shows to travel because of an ego thing," he said.
But "what happens if everything goes to the international market: is it crowded there?" Mojto asked.
The short answer is "yes." But for various reasons, including Netflix and Amazon commissioning internationally, and greater diversification driven by audience fragmentation, space in the marketplace for non-U.S. shows is growing.
The sweet spot are shows that score top ratings on the home front and also travel widely.
Just a couple of weeks ago the third season of Nordic noir "The Bridge," which is sold around the world, opened in its home region and the audience share was between 35% and 40% in all five countries, said Nordisk Film and TV Fund topper Petri Kempinnen.
"The credit goes to the people who are writing, acting and directing the series, and manage to expose it to a bigger international audience," he noted. "It has some kind of a social layer that seems to be of interest to people also in other countries. There we have the core of international success," Kempinnen said.
Mojto, jokingly called it "Nordic cultural imperialism."
The mood at MIA was that America's so-called "cultural imperialism" in the TV field is waning.
"Many of us go every year to the L.A. Screenings in the U.S. and we see that some $300 million are spent in developing hundreds of shows," said Avi Armoza, CEO of Isreal's Armoza Prods.
But eventually just "50 of them go on air and just a few, maybe three or four, get a second season," he noted. "So we know how difficult it is to come up with a good story. But anywhere around the world someone can come up with a high-concept for a story with great potential."
For Armoza, it's "Hostages." Warner Bros. produced the U.S. version after which international broadcasters realized that the original Israeli version, was actually much better, he recounted. "For the first time we were able to sell the original to the BBC and Canal Plus, and the success of selling the local version enabled us to get funding from co-producers in France and other places to co-produce the second series in Israel with international money."
Italo pubcaster RAI's head of drama Tinny Andreatta said one business model for RAI involves high-profile series shot in English, like Dustin Hoffman-starrer "Medici: Masters of Florence," being produced by Italy's Lux Vide and Frank Spotnitz's Big Light Prods., and sold by the new TV unit of Gaul's Wild Bunch.
The other model, she said, are local projects with very high production values, such as Sky Italia's gritty "Gomorrah," sold by Beta to 120 territories and produced by Cattleya.
In the case of "Gomorrah," "the subject matter is not that important; it's the style in which you do it that counts," said Cattleya topper Riccardo Tozzi. However, subject-wise, most Italian TV exports are either crime or corruption-themed. For the moment, those are the skeins that seem to be in demand outside of Italy.