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Despite no meaningful mention of credit unions, NAFCU and CUNA are praising H.R. 1750, a regulatory relief bill for community banks introduced Thursday by Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Mo.).
According to the bill's text, the proposed legislation would "enhance the ability of community banks to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, increase individual savings, and for other purposes."
Despite the political snub, the bill would bring regulatory relief to credit unions by raising the CFPB's mortgage servicing exemption from 5,000 loans serviced to 20,000. The bill would also exempt lenders with fewer than $10 billion in assets from the CFPB's mortgage escrow requirements, as well as the bureau's qualified mortgage rules, provided the loans are kept on the institution's balance sheet for more than three years.
Another provision would eliminate a requirement that financial institutions verify that automated clearing house payments are not a prohibited transaction, if the originating institution is compliant with the Office of Foreign Assets Control regulations.
Interestingly, the bill includes language that is similar to Luetkemeyer's privacy notice bill, which passed the House March 12. A companion bill was introduced in the Senate shortly thereafter by Sen. Sherrod Brown (R-Ohio), who also introduced a regulatory relief bill for bankers on Wednesday.
In a letter Thursday to Luetkemeyer, CUNA President/CEO Bill Cheney commended the Missouri congressman for "seeking common ground on regulatory relief legislation" but cautioned that more needs to be done to bring regulatory relief to credit unions.
NAFCU Vice President of Legislative Affairs Brad Thaler said his trade appreciates the continuing focus on regulatory relief and could support a balanced package that includes elements for both credit unions and community banks. Rep. Gary Miller (R-Calif.) announced April 10 that he is preparing a bill that would specifically address credit union regulatory concerns, but that bill has not yet been introduced. However, Miller is one of two co-sponsors of Luetkemeyer's bill. The other co-sponsor is Rep. Lynn Westmoreland (R-Ga.).


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Andrew's Game aims to be a lightweight and highly expandable code base editable by anyone with a basic understanding of Python. The project has three parts: core systems, sample game, and reusable extensions. Core systems deal with the actual game mechanics; a sample game will be a template of how to use core systems and reusable extensions to create a working game. The reusable extensions can contain items and minor added functionality. Andrew's Game can implement a text-only single player RPG, which is like a MUD without support for multiple players.
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The Radeon HD 5870 and the Radeon HD 5850 both use the same GPU core, previously codenamed Cypress. Comprised of 2.15 billion transistors, it has almost three times as many transistors as Intel's Core i7 CPU. The Radeon 5870 runs at a core clock of 850MHz, while the Radeon 5850 runs at 725MHz.
The Radeon 5870 has an impressive 1600 Stream processors and is capable of delivering up to 2.72 teraFLOPS. It is the most powerful single GPU video card currently available and will sell for around $379 at e-tailers. Meanwhile, the Radeon 5850 has 1440 Stream processors and will be priced around $259. Both cards are paired with 1GB of GDDR5 memory, and will use a dual slot design.
One of the more interesting things that ATI is doing is called Eyefinity. It allows the use of up to three monitors together through a single video card. All cards in the 5800 series will have two dual-link DVI ports, a HDMI port, and a DisplayPort. Since a TMDS transmitter is needed for each DVI or HDMI port, the use of a DisplayPort monitor or adapter is needed to use the third monitor. Eyefinity is capable of support three displays at a resolution of up to 2560x1600, but future models will support up to six monitors.
Power efficiency is something that the computer industry as a whole has been moving towards. The Radeon 5870 has an idle board power of 27 watts, compared to 90 watts with the Radeon HD 4870. This due to better power circuitry and a greater reduction in clock speed at idle. Unlike newer CPUs, it does not have the ability to shut down idle processors, but that is something that is inevitable in the future in GPUs.
ATI first introduced the 40nm process with the RV740 core used in the Radeon HD 4770. With the second generation process from TSMC, ATI's yields are quite high on the 40nm node. DailyTech has been told that the launch is "rock hard" and there will be products available today.
Being the first DX11 parts, there is a huge pent-up demand that will take several weeks to dissipate. Availability is therefore expected to be tight for the next two weeks. However, demand is expected to rise again around the October 22 launch of Windows 7.
Most video card manufacturers are expected to use the reference design to save costs, but some are already planning modifications to the cooler in order to enable better overclocking or less noise.
ATI has plans to ship more DirectX 11 parts in the near future. Hemlock combines two Cypress cores together into a Radeon HD 5870 X2 configuration, while Juniper will be the 5800 series equivalent of the Radeon 4830 selling at the $199 price point.
DirectX 11 hits the mainstream early next year with two mainstream products. It is likely to be known as the Radeon 5600 series comprised of the Radeon HD 5670 and Radeon HD 5650. Ultimately, the technology seen in the Radeon 5800 will move into mobile computers and integrated chipsets over the next year.


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And my personal fave...
DENNIS HOPPER: Before we start, I have a little six-year-old daughter here who's going crazy right now because you're on the phone. Could I just put her on for a second to say hello?
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HOPPER: Okay, her name is Galen. [hands phone]
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So we keep an older guy @ Point? and give up young talent and hard working types in DeRozan and Lowry? great choice.
Calderon outshines Lowry because he has been here for the last 6 years or is it 7 now? the chemistry he has is at an all time high. Lowry is te better player and should be our go to pg he just doesn't know the personnel much yet.
I admire Calderon's abilities on the floor and his demeanor off of it but lets be serious here moving forward we need young and a core Calderon isn't the answer may not even be Lowry but we cant be getting older instead of having a young system that grows together.
I love Jose, but I don't agree with the premise of this thread that he should be kept over Lowry. Jose is just being Jose. He's always played better as a starter. When everybody was blaming Lowry for the slow start, little blame was placed on Jose. He didn't do very well in the games he came off the bench and certainly didn't win any games for us in that capacity. As a starter, the only team that we've beaten that currently have an above .500 record is Indiana. So we haven't beaten anybody that we didn't have a legitimate chance of beating.
Now Lowry has done well coming off the bench, but he'll never truly accept that role. He'll never stay past his current contract if that's the case. If I'm a member of the MLSE board, I would question why we traded a lottery-guaranteed pick for a guy who after half a season is no longer part of the core. I would question the leadership of the team. Jose is a good point guard, but wasn't the decision made the day we traded for Lowry who the point guard of the future is going to be?
Just a comment on the Wiggins sweepstake. If I'm an owner and my GM comes to me to get a deal approved for my "hypothetical" 2014 first round pick that would leave it unprotected, I'd fire the sonofabitch on the spot. The only pick that's going to get us Wiggins is our own. There's a good chance we'll miss the playoffs next year, maybe we'll get lucky and win the lottery.
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The discussion/debate in this thread has been well thought out and entertaining for the most part, as it usually is here on RR. Lets just all remember to be respectful to fellow posters, regardless of what you may desire/wish/pray happens to them! We don't want to have to be hall monitors, nor do we want to be forced to slap anybody else with a 24-hour ban...
BUT as you point out, clearing cap space to sign MAX FREE AGENTS did work out for Miami, but that is not the plan put forward by the opening post. No, the opening post wants DRAFT PICKS so that we can land the number one pick in the 2014 draft and thus draft Andrew Wiggins.
Miami's situation is much different than ours. Miami already had a bone fide franchise player in Dwayne Wade, plus they were going after two MAX players, sure Lebron was number one, but I'm sure that if Chris Bosh had decided to sign elsewhere they would have been happy to sign Amare or Boozer. Also, they were looking to sign a free agent(s), not draft a particular player, especially a number one draft pick. The reason why Miami and a number of other teams cleared all that cap space was because there were SEVERAL max or questionably max players on the market. So even though NYN and CHI missed out on Lebron they signed other max or near max players in Amare and Boozer. Although, everyone wanted Lebron, there were still several other quality players to take a run at.
So clearly, clearing cap space to take a run a max players doesn't work out for everyone, BUT CAN work out for some. I am happy to concede that clearing cap space to sign free agents, is BY FAR a much better strategy than trying to some how manage to get the number one pick in any particular draft.
In fact, if we change the original argument from "cash in all our assets for 2014 draft picks to land Andrew Wiggins" to
"cash in all our assets for 2014 draft picks because 2014 is regarded by experts to be a very deep draft with lost of talent" then I'm willing to get on board, or at least think about it further.
Has a team ever traded for a draft pick that turned out to be the number 1 pick? As I pointed out earlier, to my knowledge every draft pick traded has the caveat of being "top 3 protected". If someone was willing to point out to me how we get around that clause--actually demonstrate that there is any likely hood of this happening WHATSOEVER other than getting lucky and having our own pick win the draft, then I would be willing to pull back my stance a bit. Trade for all the draft picks you want, but if all of the draft picks that you trade for, literally have ZERO chance of getting the number one pick because of the "top three protected" clause, and your whole strategy is to get the top protected pick, then you are choosing a strategy that guarantees you won't get the outcome you are looking for. AND personally I don't see how there could be a strategy that could be worse than one that takes steps to ENSURE it WON'T get want it is setting out to do.
You'd be better off trying to acquire good pieces and draft picks and try to make a draft day trade, but again I think those odds are very low, although they have at least a small chance of actually occurring, which is more than we can say of the initial argument.
However, if we can concede that this plan WILL NOT help us acquire Wiggins, I'd be happy to discuss whether this would be a good plan to just acquire the draft picks and take the BPA with the picks that we get.
It's very rare for me to be this emphatic about a line of reasoning, but I really don't see any conceivable way any draft picks we trade for turn into Andrew Wiggins, because either the picks we trade for don't end up winning the lottery, or they do, but then revert back to the team we traded with because of that nasty "top 3 protected clause"
With 100% sincerity I just don't see how we get around this. However, if someone can demonstrate that is possible I'd be happy to rethink the argument.
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"They're going to have to rename the whole conference after us: Toronto Raptors 2014-2015 Northern Conference Champions" ~ ezzbee Dec. 2014
"I guess I got a little carried away there" ~ ezzbee Apr. 2015
"We only have one rule on this team. What is that rule? E.L.E. That's right's, E.L.E, and what does E.L.E. stand for? EVERYBODY LOVE EVERYBODY. Right there up on the wall, because this isn't just a basketball team, this is a lifestyle. ~ Jackie Moon
The Cavs traded Mo Williams for Baron Davis and an unprotected first round pick, which ended up being a #1 pick and Kyrie Irving. But teams rarely trade first rounders without some protectionto my knowledge every draft pick traded has the caveat of being "top 3 protected"
This thread was funny to read....my only question:
is the debate whether or not we should be mortgaging the whole team to hopefully get a player 2 drafts from now....I'm all for it but how does it work? (I don't mean that sarcastically) I am really skeptical that the ideas presented in this thread are even close to possible....
(I am also really scared that I will be insulted for having a different opinion than the person starting the thread)
The best chance of getting a draft pick to land Wiggins is for three things to happen (in my opinion):
1) Get a draft pick from a so called 'contender' that ends up being a 'pretender' (like this years Lakers team). A team like that will most likely not offer protections since they consider themselves so great. NY is a good example of this in my opinion (note: Denver has it.... trade Bargnani to Denver for that pick (Denver has a big enough TPE so they do not have to big back a player if they don't want to)).
2) Hope that 'contender' ends up in the lottery in 2014. NY is playing really well this year, but it is NY and they could fall a part next year especially when everyone is one year older.
3) Hope that 'contender' wins the lottery.
What Cleveland did to get Irving is unlikely now a days. Most teams do not have a bad enough contract that they would be willing to give up an unprotected first rounder to shed the salary, and if they did they would have used their amnesty on that player already (like Philly did with Brand). If the amnesty card was available to the Clippers I'm sure they would have used it instead of giving away their first round pick.
first of all the constant whining of keep Calderon is a continued bewilderment. raps are 1-16 vs plus.500 teams.
jv, Ross have potential but most potential becomes average at best.... but the potential for more is there. C I the hardest position to fill and jv appears to be a starting C long term. Ross is the 3 and D I have dreamed of. he looks like a solid 6th man and if he can get a handle maybe starter.
As for dd, ab returning lottery picks..... lol.... in 2014 lolx2. The raps would have to take on some horrible contracts for that to happen and even then unlikely. the right to swap picks would also be good and more likely IMO.
2014 is not about just wiggins. a lot can change in 1.5 years but there are a number of solid sf in 14 draft.
anything that can add picks is a good thing. I am not sure the raps have the assets to get t done. they certainly don't have the financial flexibility which is why I am ready for a new GM.
btw I am super envious of what Cleveland has done.
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Scotland Yard tried to "deflect" negative publicity by releasing details linked to the arrest of a police officer who had suffered race and sexual discrimination, employment tribunal judges have found.
Firearms officer Pc Carol Howard received more than £37,000 after she was discriminated against for being a black woman by her boss in the Diplomatic Protection Group, Acting Inspector David Kelly.
Judges at her employment tribunal were highly critical of the way the Metropolitan Police dealt with the case, calling for the force's internal Fairness At Work scheme to be overhauled and highlighting the fact that Ms Howard had not received an apology.
She said: "Today is not a day for celebration. I have been put through a two-year ordeal in which I have been bullied, harassed and victimised simply because of my gender and race. No amount of compensation will ever make up for the hurt and upset that I have been caused.
"Since I won my initial hearing, the Metropolitan Police has failed to apologise to me or express any regret at the treatment I received. The only reaction from the police was to smear my name by releasing misleading details of my arrests.
"I am glad that the tribunal recognised that this leak of information was a dirty trick by the Metropolitan Police aimed solely at deflecting criticism from itself while simultaneously seriously damaging my reputation.
"The arrests were, I believe, also motivated by revenge simply because I made a stand against police bullying. Even today I am still having to fight to clear my name, in this regard, as part of this ongoing nightmare.
"I did not willingly seek this employment tribunal but had no other option to pursue it after various attempts to resolve the situation internally with the police proved fruitless. In that regard, I am pleased that the tribunal has recommended that the Metropolitan Police's internal complaints system is fully and independently reviewed.
"I worked extremely hard to become a firearms officer in the Diplomatic Protection Group, was proud of my job and always gave 100%. It saddens me that I found myself in this position through no fault of my own but I do hope that lessons can be learned from my case which will allow more officers, suffering similar discriminatory treatment, to come forward."
Scotland Yard faced a barrage of negative media coverage over the case in July, and the panel found that, while the force did not name Pc Howard, a draft press statement was altered to include more detail about her three arrests linked to a domestic dispute with her estranged husband.
The judges said: "The respondent had received a lot of negative publicity and had been heavily criticised in the media as a result of the tribunal's judgment in favour of the claimant.
"We have no doubt that the second statement was issued to deflect attention and criticism from the respondent and to portray the claimant in a negative light."
Her award included £25,000 for injury to feelings, £10,000 for aggravated damages, £350 for the financial loss of not being able to do overtime while she was off sick with stress and depression, a 5% increase of £1,767.50 for delays in dealing with the case, and £282.97 interest.
Ms Howard's solicitor, Kiran Daurka, said: "We are delighted with the tribunal's recognition that Pc Carol Howard experienced an extremely distressing and humiliating time throughout more than a year of discrimination against her.
"The fact that the Metropolitan Police did not issue a public apology following the tribunal's decision only exacerbated the hurt and distress felt by our client. This was reflected in the award for aggravated damages and a top award for injury to feelings."
At the end of the employment tribunal, judges found that Ms Howard had been "singled out and targeted'' for almost a year by a senior officer.
Her case revealed a practice where advisers involved in the internal Fairness At Work complaints process were not allowed to record findings of discrimination.
A report had references to discrimination removed over concerns it would be used in a tribunal, and two other cases were cited where similar material was deleted.
The system is now under review.
Details of her arrests emerged after her tribunal victory. She was held twice by Sussex Police - once last year and once in January this year - and a file is currently with prosecutors who are considering whether to bring charges.
Ms Howard was also arrested by Scotland Yard for alleged asault in April this year, but has since been told that she will face no further action.


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problems with 32nm flash from Toshiba that had been
overcome. Intel
is using 34nm flash from IMFT that was delayed from
mass production for six months, possibly due to a similar problem as
Most of the SSD manufacturers we spoke with had paired
Samsung's flash with Indilinx's Barefoot flash controller. There are
several iterations of the Barefoot controller out there for different
SSDs, and no doubt Indilinx is working on the problem. However, it
might take a while, and sharp
price drops on SSDs are unlikely for several months.
Meanwhile, Samsung is currently in the process of completing a new
flash controller revision for their own line of SSDs, and have not
released any SSDs of their own using the new flash memory. Samsung
states: "We spend many months developing and then fine-tuning
the controller and firmware technology for our SSDs, working very
closely with most of the major PC OEMs".


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Using data provided by nba.com on advanced statistics, I have managed to make careful observations on the effectiveness of several line-ups the Toronto Raptors showcased this past season (2011-2012). The purpose of my analysis is to use statistics in order to determine the more effective line-up - with either Jose or Jerryd Bayless as the PG.
There is no subjectivity involved in attempting this analysis, only facts, as presented by nba.com. However, I was inspired by a post comment from a different thread in which a user posted that Jose is that much better (see When could we contend for Mr. Nash thread)
The Toronto Raptors played a total of 43 different line-ups which do not include a line-up where Leandro Barbosa was showcased.
- The statistics presented are per 48 minutes (points/48, assists/48, etc.)
- Offensive rating (Offrtg) is defined as points produced per 100 possessions
- Defensive rating (Defrtg) is therefore, points allowed per 100 possessions
- Net rating (Netrtg) is obtained by subtracting defrtg from offrtg, with a positive amount indicating better effectiveness as a line-up (in other words, point differential per 48 minutes)
- Rebound percentage (Reb%) is the percentage of available rebounds collected while on the floor
For the sake of effective comparison, I will only compare line-ups where the other four positions are constant. The only difference between the line-ups being compared is the presence or absence of Jose Calderon/Jerryd Bayless. Altogether there will be four line-ups for each point guard.
Other line-ups where either Jose or JB did not see floor time were excluded. The category in which the player sees an advantage over the other will be highlighted.
* First, the line-up that consists of DeMar DeRozan, James Johnson, Andrea Bargnani and Amir Johnson.
With Jose as the point guard: (played together in 15 games for a total of 93 mins)
Pts Ast TO FG% 3PA 3P% FTA Reb% 97.5 28.4 12.4 49.7% 15.0 27.6% 19.6 48.6%
Offrtg Defrtg Netrtg 108.2 100.7 7.5
With Jerryd Bayless as point guard: (played together in 6 games with a total of 49 mins)
Pts Ast TO FG% 3PA 3P% FTA Reb% 98.9 26.4 10.8 51.3% 10.8 27.3% 15.7 52.6%
Offrtg Defrtg Netrtg 113.4 101.4 12.1
The line-up in which Bayless is the point guard is more effective scoring the ball, but less effective on the defensive end. Overall, the net rating of JB's line-up is higher than Calderon's line-up by 4.6. This line-up also rebounds the ball better by 4%.
** Second, the line-up which features DeMar DeRozan, Andrea Bargnani, Aaron Gray and James Johnson. (Aaron Gray replaces Amir at the 5 spot)
With Jose Calderon as the point guard: (played together in 8 games totalling 90 mins)
Pts Ast TO FG% 3PA 3P% FTA Reb% 94.4 26.4 8.0 45.4% 15.5 27.6% 12.3 43.9%
Offrtg Defrtg Netrtg 103.4 105.9 (2.4)
With Jerryd Bayless as the point guard: (played together in 3 games totalling 25 mins)
Pts Ast TO FG% 3PA 3P% FTA Reb% 92.2 23.0 21.1 48.6% 13.4 57.1% 17.3 56.8%
Offrtg Defrtg Netrtg 102.2 90.3 11.9
Jerryd Bayless' line-up is more effective defensively and rebounding but also turns the ball over at a higher rate while Jose's line-up is slightly more effective scoring the ball. Jose's line-up produces a higher rate of assists as well.
*** Third, the line-up which features DeMar DeRozan, Andrea Bargnani, Ed Davis and James Johnson. (Once again, a change at the 5 spot)
With Jose Calderon as the point guard: (played together in 5 games totalling 13 mins)
Pts Ast TO FG% 3PA 3P% FTA Reb% 93.2 22.2 22.2 47.4% 25.8 28.6% 18.5 45.0%
Offrtg Defrtg Netrtg 91.9 127.7 (35.8)
With Jerryd Bayless as the point guard: (played together in 5 games totalling 17 mins)
Pts Ast TO FG% 3PA 3P% FTA Reb% 70.6 16.9 36.7 47.6% 8.5 66.7% 16.9 59.3%
Offrtg Defrtg Netrtg 74.3 101.4 (27.1)
Statistics show that both line-ups are not effective (Ed Davis effect). However, Jose's line-up is more effective scoring the ball while Jerryd's line-up is more effective defensively. Jose's line-up average more assists per 48 while JB's line-up rebounds better.
**** Next, the line-up which features DeMar DeRozan, James Johnson, Amir Johnson and Ed Davis. (no Andrea Bargnani for this line-up)
With Jose Calderon as the point guard: (played together in 14 games totalling 53 mins)
Pts Ast TO FG% 3PA 3P% FTA Reb% 86.0 21.7 15.4 44.2% 10.0 27.3% 18.1 45.5%
Offrtg Defrtg Netrtg 91.5 107.3 (15.8)
With Jerryd Bayless as the point guard: (played together in 4 games totalling 12 mins)
Pts Ast TO FG% 3PA 3P% FTA Reb%[/B] 76.0 20.0 20.0 38.1% 16.0 0.0% 12.0 60.0%
Offrtg Defrtg Netrtg 95.1 110.9 (25.8)
Once again, both line-ups are not effective (Andrea Bargnani effect). However, this one is a landslide for Jose's line-up, with exception to rebounding.
With exception to the last match-up, statistics show that a line-up with Jerryd Bayless as the point guard is more effective than a line-up with Jose Calderon as the point guard (better point differential). Although these statistics do not take into account situational match-ups, it is still a good indication on how well the team performs with either man as the quarterback. This analysis also includes a small sample size which can be deterrent to a more accurate conclusion.
Since these line-ups taken into account are more or less considered the "core group" of the Toronto Raptors moving forward, it is very refreshing to see the difference in statistics when the point guard switches.
- All four line-ups with Bayless as the point guard indicate higher rebounding percentage (not really a surprise)
- The offensive rating in 3 out of 4 match-ups favours well for Jose (not a surprise)
- More assists were generated in all 4 match-ups when Jose is the point guard (not a surprise)
- 3 out of 4 match-ups indicate better point differential in favour of Jerryd Bayless (this is a surprise)
- A line-up with Jose Calderon usually turns the ball less than JB's similar line-up (no surprise here, it's what Jose is known for)
- JB's line-up shoots at a higher field goal percentage (ehh)
- Jose's line-up gets to the free throw line at a higher rate (I'm not sure what this indicates in this situation, except perhaps that with Jose as PG, others are more confident and excited to attack the basket)
- Defensive ratings as well as 3 point percentage balance out to 2 match ups each (although JB's line-up nearly had a 3rd victory)
- Ed Davis had a significant negative effect in these featured line-ups
- Andrea Bargnani, on the other hand, was very effective
The point differential in the first match-up really catches my attention, with the advantage going to Jerryd Bayless. Why? Because Toronto's main "core guys" match-up well against opponents, whether it be Jose or JB at the point.
So, there it is. The match-up between Jerryd Bayless and Jose Calderon with similar line-ups. I hope this changes some people's perception on Jerryd Bayless. He seems to be getting a lot of heat when actually, statistics show that his effect is rather positive on the line-up.


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Airport improvements large part of increase
By Michael Maresh
Journal Staff Writer
While the proposed 2013 city of Cortez budget is $3.5 million higher than the 2012 budget, most of that increase will be directed to planned improvements to the Cortez Airport.
The Federal Aviation Administration, however, will pick up $1.92 million of the $2.4 million cost of the improvements, while $138,000 will be paid by the city, and the remaining portion of $391,000 will come from the state.
While most of the improvements will be funded by the FAA grant, the city still has to show it in its budget because money is coming in and going out.
"It's a one-time shot," said City Manager Shane Hale. "It's a reflection of the grant."
The overall budget is proposed to be a little more than $24.8 million while the 2012 budget was about $21.3 million.
The Cortez City Council on Tuesday will also consider the 1.087 mill levy that will bring in about $102,000 to the city through assessed property values. The mill levy tax has already been set by the voters, and every year the council establishes the rate.
Hale said there are no big surprises in the 2013 proposed budget.
The 2013 proposed budget would place $10.3 million into the general fund, $2.3 million into the water fund, $1.1 million in the solid waste collection fund and almost $1.9 million in the recreation center fund.
In the budget for the intergovernmental and special revenue funds a little more than $1.7 million would go toward the self-insured health fund, while close to $1.9 million would be budgeted for the street improvement fund.
The city is also looking at increasing some of its fees that will take effect at the first of the year.
One of the proposals is to raise the refuse rates on the commercial dumpster pickups by approximately 5 percent to pay for rate increases at the county landfill, fuel costs, wage increases and the volatility in the market.
According to the memorandum from the city's public works department, the refuse fund is in good shape; however, rate adjustments need to be made to provide for future capital needs without having to make drastic increases at a later time.
Beginning Jan. 1 dumpster rates would be increased from $27 to $28.25 for once a week pick up for a 1.5 or 2-yard dumpster. Three-yard dumpsters fees would increase from $39.25 to $41.25.
Residential rates are also expected to increase with the passage of the resolution by about 75 cents - if a dumpster is not used - from $15 to $15.75 for once a week pick up.
In addition, the 2013 budget proposes increasing water rates for residential users.
For the first 1,000 gallons of usage the fee would increase from $13.75 to $14.75 per month, and an extra fee between $1.75 and $1.95 will be added for every extra 1,000 gallons of water that is used.
The reasoning behind the extra fee is to collect revenue from those who use the most water while minimizing the increase for those who do not use much water.
The commercial water dock fee could also rise from $4 to $6 for 500 gallons usage, and tap fees will be raised from $3,300 to $3,600 with a proportionate increase for larger taps.
Hale said the proposed increases are something the city looks at every year to determine if adjustments are needed, and were necessary for the upcoming budget because everything is going up.
The Dec. 11 meeting on the budget will be a public hearing, so people can be heard on the matter.


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BF robber gets six years and 'a shot' at recovery
BRATTLEBORO -- When Gerald J. Clough walked into a Brattleboro courtroom Thursday morning, he knew he was facing at least five years in prison -- and potentially much more -- for robbing a Bellows Falls bank last year.
But the 31-year-old Swanzey, N.H., man also was asking for one more chance to turn around a life wrecked by addiction-driven crime. And two very different people -- his tearful mother and a veteran State Trooper -- took the stand to say they thought Clough had potential to change.
Judge David Suntag took note of that and imposed a sentence combining a six-year minimum prison term with a long probationary period and intensive addiction treatment.
"You've got a shot, which is what you asked for," Suntag said.
Clough had been charged in connection with the Feb. 28 robbery of a Peoples United Bank branch in Bellows Falls. He and an accomplice were accused of donning masks and demanding that a teller fill a plastic bag with cash.
They made off with more than $6,000, about $2,700 of which was in $1 bills.
The alleged accomplice, Chad Dustin of Keene, N.H., is facing trial. A Bellows Falls woman, Amber Monty, has been charged with aiding the robbers and also is facing trial.
But Clough pleaded guilty to grand larceny in October.
He also pleaded guilty to a false reports charge related to a 911 call claiming that three armed suspects were headed to Bellows Falls Union High School. Authorities have said that call, placed the afternoon of the robbery, was meant to divert police from the bank.
Additionally, Clough pleaded no contest to aiding in the commission of a felony in connection with a Feb. 26 robbery at a Canal Street Gulf station in Brattleboro. Monty, Clough's former girlfriend, has been charged with committing that robbery.
On Thursday in Windham Superior Court Criminal Division, Suntag ordered Clough to serve five to 28 years in prison for the robbery and an additional one to two years for the false report, making for a total of six to 30 years behind bars for the Bellows Falls incidents.
Also, there is an 18- to 20-year suspended prison sentence for aiding in the gas station robbery.
That means Clough won't actually serve that time unless the court decides he should in the event of a probation violation. Probation associated with the gas-station case begins immediately.
Before that sentence was imposed, Clough's attorney, James Valente of Brattleboro, called the defendant's mother to the stand.
Maureen Waters, a Swanzey resident, painted a picture of a home fractured by drink, drugs and violence from the time her son was a toddler. She testified that she regularly was beaten by Clough's father, who was "hitting me everywhere except on the face, where it would show."
Waters testified that she turned to heavy drinking to cope and cycled in and out of rehabilitation programs. At one point, Water said, she attempted suicide by jumping from a bridge.
Clough eventually was taken into state custody but sometimes escaped to return to his mother, she said, adding that her son became involved in drug use.
Waters said she's been sober for 17 years, and she testified that she believes her only son can transform his life.
"He's got a soul. He's got a conscience. Addiction has taken that away," she told Suntag. "I know he's a person who loves life. He just needs that foundation."
She added: "You don't give up. There's a million miracles out there."
Valente next called Vermont State Police Sgt. John Merrigan, who testified that Clough confessed to the Bellows Falls bank robbery and provided other information when questioned at a New Hampshire prison, where he was being held on unrelated charges.
"We kind of established a rapport with each other," Merrigan said. "He was looking to make some fundamental changes in his life."
Merrigan said Clough's charges in New Hampshire were dropped as a result of his cooperation, but he said there were "no specific promises" made in relation to the Vermont charges.
Merrigan also said he thought Clough was honest about his desire to change his ways.
"I found a sincerity that was unusual with him," Merrigan said.
Both witnesses made an impression on Suntag, who said Merrigan is a veteran investigator who's "not easily fooled."
The judge also said Waters' testimony is "a remarkable story of what domestic violence does to a family."
"I think we can only describe that as hell," Suntag said.
Windham Deputy State's Attorney David Gartenstein acknowledged the "heartfelt" testimony of Clough's mother. But he also pointed out that Clough has a long criminal history.
"He's a habitual offender," Gartenstein said. "There are six previous felony convictions, including a bank robbery in New Hampshire."
Clough served several years in jail for that robbery but, when he was released in 2011, he again became involved in criminal activity "in a very short period of time," Gartenstein said.
Gartenstein spoke about the fake Bellows Falls school threat in the context of the rash of school violence in recent years.
And a victim advocate from the State's Attorney's office read a written statement from a People's United employee who described his lingering fears inside the bank: After the robbery, he wrote, even a door slamming made him uncomfortable.
The employee, in a reference to the robbers, also wrote that he felt sorrow for "anyone who has to stoop to this level."
Gartenstein asked Suntag to impose a minimum jail sentence of 10 years.
"We need to address, in the context of this sentencing, the harm the defendant caused the community," he said.
But Valente argued that there was no evidence that the robbers had a weapon or intended to hurt anyone. While the crimes were serious, they were "frankly sad crimes committed by people addicted to heroin," he said.
Clough, in a short address to the court, acknowledged that and apologized to the bank-robbery victims. He also noted his own criminal record.
"My life just seems like, lock this guy up forever," he said.
But Clough also said he is committed to sobriety and wants to help others who might be headed down the wrong path.
"I'll do whatever it takes to prove I'm ready to change," he said.
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This is the year for Bargnani to be traded.
From watching the preseason game, I can clearly see that Bargs have improved his defense but his offense has diminished and his stroke is not that smooth compare to his rookie campaign, possibly due to the fact he has gained 15IB of muscle over the summer or just sluggish in the preseason, god forbid he won't become the 2007-08 Bargs where he only scores 15ppg in that season with Bosh and O'neal on board. Give him till Midseason and we will see whether he will improve or not, if he does, that's great, makes the allstar, even better, if not, then Colangelo has to pull the trigger and trade him.
Here is two likely destination for him
TORONTO send Bargs + Calderon + Amir + 2013 2nd rounder
ATLANTA send Josh Smith + Zaza Pachulia
- We get Josh Smith who would compliment on DeRozan, Smith could play the 3 and 4, depends on Ed Davis' development, he would be perfect under Casey's system and become our franchise player when we sign him this offseason, he could potentially attract some FA this summer. Zaza would be a better backup than A.Gray but who knows.
- Bargs is what the Hawks need at the PF spot, they don't have a natural PF, Smith was an undersized 4, more of a power 3, like Jeff Green. Bargs will provide the team with more spacing and some defense for the young Hawks. Calderon will be a great backup behind Teague while Amir, a solid backup behind Horford.
TORONTO send Bargs + Calderon + 2013 2nd rounder
LA LAKERS send Paul Gasol + Steve Blake
- We get Gasol, who I personally think he won't do that well with Nash and Howard on board and his aging fast, his skills will soon diminish after two season or so but by shedding two big contract for one contract sounds pretty good to me. Gasol will provide some key veteran leadership for this team and will provide some key mentorship for the young Valanciunas. S.Blake will be our 3rd string PG.
- Bargs will do well as a Lakers, he will get a chance to play with 3 future hall of famer, basically the Lakers get a younger version of Gasol who can shoot the 3s from outside. Calderon will be able to backup Nash.


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Kahuku Air Station, after the tsunami.
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April 1, 1946 Unimak Island USA earthquake and tsunami
On April 1, 1946, at 12:29 [local time] a rather strong magnitude 8.6 earthquake occurred with source to the south of Unimak Island, causing one of the most destructive tsunamis in the Pacific Ocean.
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think bout it he would basically be like tobi accept with better attacks ( from what we've seen so far)
only thing he lacks is rinnegan. so maybe he wont be able to beat to tobi.
only ninja i'd say were stronger are madara and hashi. of course so6p his sons ( all legends).
yes he'd even beat naruto, minato, itachi, sasuke. come at me fanoys.


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Anticipation was high for the Bill Gates and Jerry Seinfeld ads when they debuted earlier this month. After all, they paired one of comedy's greats with a father figure of the tech industry -- that should surely be enough to take on feisty Apple computers, right? Not, so it turns out.
First the initial ad was blasted across the internet as being nonsensical, unfunny, and generally pointless. Said ZDNet, "Maybe I'm off base here but I think if Microsoft is trying to engage people with this ad, it has failed miserably."
Gizmodo piped in, "There's not really a whole lot of anything, including laughs, information or pimping of Vista. It's kinda like Seinfeld's really long, really rambling Superman ad for Amex he did a few years back."
The LA Times said the first ad had disturbing racial overtones and generally was in bad taste. Their blogger remarked, "It pulls none of the emotional strings that might have helped Microsoft "reconnect" with its audience (not that I remember ever being connected to them)."
Criticism for the clips taken from the second full length ad was less vitriolic, but it was not glowing either. The 4-5 minutes spot about Bill Gates and Seinfeld moving in with a suburban family had its funny points, but again struggled to make a clear connection to a product.
A couple days ago a frenzy of reports began circulating around the internet stating that the seemingly inevitable was about to happen -- Microsoft was pulling the plug on the Gates and Seinfeld spots. While the gist of this statement may be true, the official word is that the ads are not canceled but merely on "hiatus" and may appear back again at any time.
The true story first began to surface when a Crispin Porter + Bogusky, the ad firm in charge of the campaign and also responsible for the latest Burger King commercials, contradicted the reports according to Gizmodo.
While the old ads may not be gone for good, Microsoft has moved on to "Phase 2", with brand new spots. The first of these entitled "I'm a PC" aired last night on NBC's popular comedy The Office. The ads open with a John Hodgeman lookalike saying that PC users have fallen victim to stereotyping. It then shows off Windows users ranging from geek, like Gates and Deepak Chopra, to glamorous like Eva Longoria and Tony Parker. Seinfeld was conspicuously absent in the new commercials.
The new ads received a much warmer reception. As Gizmodo puts it the ads "definitely beat the crap out of those (ill-fated?) Gates/Seinfeld ads when it comes to making a point."
Another funny part comes in the second version of the spot, where, at the end, top MMA fighter Rashad Evans spits out, "I'm a PC. You got a problem with that."
No one answers, but it seems likely that Justin Long would suddenly have not much to say if he were around. Indeed, the line delivers the sentiment many frustrated PC owners had been feeling themselves for a long time, but were perhaps not intimidating enough to say.
Perhaps the strongest aspects of these new ads are the parts where they show a variety of everyday people stating the perhaps soon-to-become-iconic line "I'm a PC". They also seamlessly tie together these with comments on the people's occupations -- such as an environmental activist, a McCain campaign staffer, an Obama blogger, and even an astronaut. And there's a bit of randomness too, with comments on the people's facial features like beards and glasses, without losing the point or sounding too inane. It all ties together into a sort of spot that's significantly more endearing and even a bit funny.
While Gates and Seinfeld may not be done with their strange antics, the new lifeblood of the Windows campaign seems to have been pumped. Microsoft finally realized that it should give the people what they've been asking for all along -- a direct and witty response to the snarky "Get a Mac" commercials.
One of the new spot can be found here. Another can be found here.


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Adaptation Process of Cuban (Mariel) and Haitian Refugees in South Florida, 1983-1987 (ICPSR 9750)
Principal Investigator(s): Portes, Alejandro, Johns Hopkins University. Department of Sociology
This survey was designed to examine economic, social, and psychological adaptation of Cuban and Haitian refugees to American society. Cuban (those arriving from the port of Mariel) or Haitian immigrants aged 18 to 60 who arrived in the United States in 1980 or after and settled in designated areas in South Florida were interviewed in 1983 and 1984, with a follow-up interview being conducted in 1986 and 1987. The first interview elicited background information on the two refugee samples and established baseline data on their situations and attitudes shortly after their arrival in the United States. The follow-up interview was designed to gauge changes in respondents' socioeconomic situations, social relations, ethnic identities, and attitudes. Major demographic variables include marital status, number of children, education, present and prior occupations, date and community of birth, prior residency in the United States, and religious practices. Respondents were also asked about their reasons for coming to the United States, plans to change residency, perceptions of discrimination in the United States, and aspirations concerning future occupations, salary, education, and opportunities to reach their goals. The follow-up interview expanded upon or recorded changes in these areas and also added items on perception of problems in the United States, ethnicity of social relationships and neighborhood, satisfaction with living in the United States, plans to return to their homeland, languages spoken, read, and listened to, whether residence was owned or rented, and whether the respondent had become a United States citizen.
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Portes, Alejandro. Adaptation Process of Cuban (Mariel) and Haitian Refugees in South Florida, 1983-1987. ICPSR09750-v1. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 1997. https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR09750.v1
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Subject Terms: acculturation, cultural identity, cultural perceptions, demographic characteristics, population migration, refugees, social adjustment, socioeconomic status
Geographic Coverage: Florida, Fort Lauderdale, Hialeah, Miami, Miami Beach, United States
- 1983--1987
Universe: Cuban immigrants (those arriving from the port city of Mariel) aged 18 to 60 who arrived in the United States in 1980 or after, living in households in the Florida cities of Miami, Miami Beach, Hialeah, and unincorporated Dade County divisions, and Haitian immigrants aged 18 to 60 who arrived in the United States in 1980 or after, living in households in the Florida cities of Miami and Fort Lauderdale and the town of Belle Glade.
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The context
About half of all Indonesians live on less than two dollars a day. Employment growth has been slower than population growth. Public services remain inadequate by middle-income standards, and health indicators are poor. The island is also one of the most disaster-prone nations in the world.
Our work
- Economic opportunity: Providing technical assistance, training and financial services to microfinance institutions throughout the country and helping spice farmers earn more income
- Health: Raising awareness and supporting mothers to practice and promote exclusive breastfeeding
- Water: Improving sanitation and hygiene in crowded urban areas with a mobile sludge removal service
- Disaster preparedness: Identifying and mapping areas at risk and helping those communities plan, train and practice how to respond when disasters occur
- Emergency response: Maintaining a response team ready to quickly deploy and provide immediate relief to survivors during the critical first months after a disaster strikes
All stories about Indonesia
Indonesia: Returning from "Ground Zero"
Indonesia: Reclaiming Aceh Besar
Indonesia: Four Stories from Banda Aceh
Note: These stories were called in by Debbie Tomasowa, Mercy Corps Indonesia's Media Officer, from some of the most devastated areas of Banda Aceh
Indonesia: Reflection from Banda Aceh
At a tiny airport in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, the biggest humanitarian assistance effort in human history is unfolding. This area is 'ground zero' to the tsunami disaster, the first hit and the last to receive aid because of the remote location and the destruction of infrastructure.
Indonesia: Mercy Corps Deploys Portland-Based Staffer to Southeast Asia
Indonesia: The Art of Recycling
It all started from an idea from Ms. Djusmarti Hadar, the principal the principal of primary school, SD 39, Penggalangan, sub-regency South Padang in West Sumatra, Indonesia.
Indonesia: Mercy Corps Program in Indonesia Issues 500th Grant
In May 2003, in Maluku Province, Indonesia Mercy Corps issued its 500th grant to Yayassan Ina Hasa Laut, a local NGO to rehabilitate a water system in Desa Paperu, Saparua Island. This project will improve the lives of over 249 conflict-affected families.
Indonesia: Sewing a Brighter Future
Indonesia: Reaching Her Dreams
Indonesia: When Mothers Speak, Milk Prices Come Down - And So Does a Government
Traditionally, women in Indonesia are often not involved in decision making, even over everyday household and community issues. But in 1998, small groups of Indonesian women initiated protests that helped to change the history of the world's fifth most populous nation.


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There is no hotter phone on that market than Apple's iPhone.
The phone launched in June to massive hype and crowds
of eager fans waiting to get their paws on one.
Glassy-eyed Apple lovers were eager to fork over $599 for
the 8GB iPhone and $499 for the 4GB iPhone. Those elated iPhone fans, however,
turned into blood-lusting Steve Jobs haters when Apple announced a $200
price cut for the 8GB iPhone.
Apple recoiled a bit and offered
$100 of in-store credit for ticked off iPhone owners, but the damage was
already done.
On the rollercoaster of Apple/iPhone love/hate, iPhone
owners were once again elated when it was announced that a free unlock solution
was available for the phone. The firmware hack freed customers from
AT&T's grasp in the U.S. market (with the only other option being T-Mobile);
while worldwide customers were given a reason to embrace the iPhone as a wide
range of carriers could be used.
But the happiness didn't last long -- Apple dropped the 1.1.1
firmware update on customers which not only relocked the iPhone, but turned
a number of phones into "iBricks."
The latest move by Apple has forced some customers to scream
for a class-action lawsuit against the Cupertino-based company.
While all of this has been going on, Nokia must have been
sitting back with a big grin on its face. Recently, the company decided to take
advantage of Apple's image problem with iPhone customers and started a new
advertising campaign.
A keen Mac Rumors
forum member spotted a new Nokia ad in New York which takes direct aim at the
iPhone. The ad displays such phrases as "Phones should be open to
anything," "The best devices have no limits" and "Open to anything."
The ad directs onlooker to Nokia's Nseries phones. The N95, which launched earlier
this year, features a 2.6" QVGA screen, 160MB of internal memory,
microSD slot for memory expansion, 3G, WiFi and Bluetooth. A newer model, the N95 8GB, has since been released with 8GB of internal memory and a slightly larger 2.8" QVGA screen.


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This study is provided by ICPSR. ICPSR provides leadership and training in data access, curation, and methods of analysis for a diverse and expanding social science research community.
Polish General Social Survey, 1992-2002 (ICPSR 20501)
Principal Investigator(s): Cichomski, Bogdan, University of Warsaw. Institute for Social Studies; Jerzynski, Tomasz, University of Warsaw. Institute for Social Studies; Zielinski, Marcin, University of Warsaw. Institute for Social Studies
The Polish General Social Survey (PGSS), conducted annually since 1992 through 1995 and later biennially, is designed to measure opinions and social characteristics of the Polish society. PGSS core variables include socioeconomic and demographic items with an emphasis on stratification measures (occupation, labor force status, education, income) of respondents and their spouses and parents. In addition, there are attitudinal variables concerning politics and ideology, national spending, religious beliefs, social inequality, job and occupational values, tolerance, educational values, other countries, traditional sex roles, family issues, abortion, and homosexuality. Other variables gauge subjective well-being, social class identification, satisfaction with different spheres of life, and confidence in public institutions. Respondents were also queried about their voting behavior, social interactions, religiosity, health, smoking, and drinking. Each year, additional topical modules of questions from the International Social Survey Program have been added: "Social Inequality" (1992 and 1999), "Environment" (1993), "Family and Changing Gender Roles" (1994 and 2002), "Sexual Behavior" (1994), "National Identity" (1995), "Work Orientations II" (1997), and "Social Relations and Support Systems" (2002). This study is a continuation of the POLISH GENERAL SOCIAL SURVEY, 1992-1999 (ICPSR 3487).
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Cichomski, Bogdan, Tomasz Jerzynski, and Marcin Zielinski. Polish General Social Survey, 1992-2002. ICPSR20501-v1. Warsaw, Poland: University of Warsaw, Institute for Social Studies/Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributors], 2007-10-23. https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR20501.v1
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Scope of Study
Subject Terms: abortion, attitudes, child rearing, children, civil rights, drinking behavior, durable goods, education, employment, environmental attitudes, family relationships, family work relationship, foreign languages, friendships, gender roles, government spending, health, health behavior, homosexuality, household composition, income, job history, job satisfaction, job skills, labor (work), life satisfaction, marriage, mass media, memberships, men, morality, news media, occupations, political attitudes, public opinion, religious attitudes, religious behavior, self evaluation, sexual behavior, smoking, social attitudes, social behavior, social change, social indicators, social inequality, social issues, social support, socioeconomic status, taxes, tolerance, trust in government, voting behavior, work attitudes, working women
Geographic Coverage: Global, Poland
- 1992--2002
- 1992--2002 (May and June of 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1995, November and December of 1997 and 1999, February and March of 1998 (approximately 20 percent of interviews from the PGSS 1997), April of2002)
Unit of Observation: individual
Universe: Members of Polish households aged 18 and older.
A split ballot was used for one or more questions in this survey. The variable BALLOT defines the separate groups. Other variables associated with split ballot include PGSS_BAL and FORM.
Two filter variables are present in the data: ISSP and SUPPLEM.
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Response Rates: 1992: 82.3 percent, 1993: 82.4 percent, 1994: 80.4 percent, 1995: 80.1 percent, 1997: 75.1 percent, 1999: 67.0 percent, 2002: 61.7 percent
Original ICPSR Release: 2007-10-23
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Now that every comment is considered an "opinion," the opinions submitted to the Journal about the Forest Service road closings point out something more interesting than someone's "opinion."
Regardless of the excuse provided by the Journal about this matter, the fact remains that if not for someone pointing out that the lack of access to public lands was becoming a problem, no one would have known about it.
The point being the media at one time kept the people informed about wrongdoing by government employees instead of attempting to justify it.
Gordon Black
Editor's note: For years, the Journal has extensively covered the development of, and public comments regarding, issue of the Boggy-Glade travel plan, including numerous public meetings that were well publicized in advance by the Journal and other publications and by the Forest Service. For the entire duration of that time, letter-writers have stated their objections or support, as they continue to do.


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AT&T raised more than a few eyebrows when it announced its plans
to purchase Deutsche Telekom's T-Mobile unit for a whopping
$39B earlier this year. Verizon gave the announcement a hearty
"meh", while Sprint's early
grumblings about the deal turned into a full-blown
battle cry.
AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson is now making a case for the
deal, and is specifically citing iPhone users as benefiting from the merger reports
Business Week.
Stephenson says that the bringing T-Mobile into the fold
will boost network capacity (by as much as 30 percent) and improve service for
the iPhone and other smartphones that hog data.
"This transaction is very instrumental," said
Stephenson. "Virtually on the day you close the deal, getting a 30 percent lift
in capacity in New York City: that's a significant improvement in call quality
and data throughput."
As for Sprint's concerns about the deal going through,
Stephenson says that there is nothing to worry about. "This is an intensely
competitive industry. It is intense before we do this transaction, it will be intense
after we do this transaction."
Reviewers, customers, and independent agencies have repeatedly
blasted AT&T's 3G service. In December 2010, Consumer Reports proclaimed, "AT&T is the worst carrier." AT&T
ranked dead last in a survey of 58,000 Consumer Reports readers.
AT&T notoriously shoddy 3G voice/data service was seen as one of
the motivators for customers to drop AT&T and head straight for Verizon's
version of the iPhone 4.
Nearly two years ago, there were reports indicating that AT&T
had a 30
percent dropped call rate in New York City. And we can't forget Verizon's Holiday
2009 commercials that took numerous jabs at AT&T's call quality and
service coverage.


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For every $1 donated to World Vision, we are able to send $1.30 worth of services to the field. At World Vision, we are committed to our donors and to the communities in which we work, and we are accountable for good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us.
Today's infographic demonstrates how World Vision leverages your donated dollars to provide the maximum impact for the children we serve.
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GPU makers have been busy convincing consumers that the GPU is able to do more than just visually enhance video games. NVIDIA announced its CUDA architecture that allows all sorts of applications to run on the GPU rather than the CPU. Performance for things like video rendering and computation are much faster when using the GPU.
The problem for NVIDIA with the push for people to try these other applications has been that the applications that would run on the GPU were not the programs most people wanted to use. The lack of a name brand application has changed now with Adobe announcing that the latest version of Photoshop, CS4, will take advantage of the power offered by the GPU for the first time.
Adobe will use the GPU to allow more fluidity in zooming in and out on an image, rotating the canvas, and displaying and manipulating 3D objects. CS4 will also use the GPU to handle color correction.
John Nack, product manager for Photoshop told CNET News, "It's not lost on us that when you look at the rate of GPU power advancement, there's an enormous wealth of cycles we can take advantage of now. The rate of price drop and performance gain has been off the charts."
Not all features and functions of Photoshop CS4 can take advantage of the power offered by the GPU according to Adobe. A feature that will take advantage of the GPU processing power called Pixel Bender didn't make the final version of Photoshop CS4, but will likely be offered as a free download at a later date through Adobe Labs. The feature allows users to create their own special effects quickly.
Nack also said, "Typically, when folks were building a big Photoshop rig...we never had to really concern ourselves with things like which video driver they were using. We had a very light integration. Anything was fine. Now that we're doing actual processing on the GPU, we have to be a good deal more stringent."
Adobe Photoshop CS4 will be available in October for $699 for Photoshop CS4, $999 for the extended version and $199 for those upgrading Photoshop from previous versions.


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A major setback to getting older and/or working is the ability to learn in school again. Your best bet for going to school is when you're younger and enrolled at college or university to pursue some degree course, but when you're much older or working, going back to school is not so easy again if not nearly impossible. Many working adults still want to go back to school today, or rather attain some academic qualifications that will enhance their work experience and career promotions or monthly salaries, but the demands of working from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. has made their educational ambition tough to achieve. Although all hope is not lost, it is still very possible to work and learn with relative ease if you'd apply the following advice: (докладніше ...)


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Tuesday, july 1
Cortez Evening Market, 4-7 p.m. in City Park (next to the Visitor's Center). Local food, art and music. Everyone is welcome. Call Gretchen for more info 509-830-4380.
The Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeology Society presents Dr. Karen Adams at 7 p.m. at the Methodist Church, 515 Park Street, Cortez, CO to discuss Ancient Yucca quids with Tobacco Contents: Antelope Cave, NW Arizona. Adams' presentation will focus on her research on Yucca quids found in Antelope Cave that date to Pueblo I. Call Kari Schleher at 505-269-4475.
Works by Joyce Hueman Kramer will be shown at The Farm restaurant in Cortez through Sept. 1. All watercolors/acrylics are for sale through the restaurant or the artist, at 970-533-1223.
Wednesday, July 2
The Chimney Choir performs at 7 p.m. the Dolores River Brewery, 100 N. 4th St., Dolores, Colo. Call (970) 882-4677 for more information.
Thursday, July 4
The Cortez Burst Triathlon will take starts at 7 a.m. in City Park; and the kids' race, at 8:30 a.m. Information: Sensa Wolcott at (970)903-9882 or at www.corteztri.com
The Mancos fire district will be putting on the annual Fourth of July fireworks display in Boyle Park at dusk.
Saturday, July 5
For Pets' Sake Humane Society seeks help for its Pennies For Pets fundraiser at the Cortez Farmers Market in the Montezuma County Courthouse parking lot, 109 W. Main Street. All donations assist cats and dogs of Montezuma and Dolores counties. Information: For Pets' Sake. 565-PETS (7387).
HerStory (Teri Helm and Midge Kirk) women's history with a retrospective of Betty Pellettand Ann Bassett, 7 p.m. in Rico at the Community Church. Donations accepted. Information: Midge Kirk, 970-560-2284.
Sunday, July 6
The Cortez Community Meal will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Road in Cortez. Free for everyone. Information: Saskia at 565-9808 or e-mail email@example.com.
Monday, July 7
The Montelores Early Childhood Council holds its monthly luncheon at 11:45 a.m., in the downstairs meeting Room 110, in the Johnson Building, 525 South Broadway, in Cortez. The public is invited to these meetings, especially parents. Lunch will be provided so please RSVP to Vangi McCoy by calling 970-749-7017.
Sky Vision Art & Music camp at the Towaoc Community Center continues through July 11 from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Camp is open and free for ages 8-18 years old. A lunch and snack will be provided. Please contact: Chris Morales 970-946-3024. May also register at the Towaoc Libray or at the first day of camp at the Towaoc Community Center.
Saturday, July 12
Freshly made Navajo Tacos will be available 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Dolores United Methodist Chuch, 105 N 8th Street, Dolores. Cost is $7 per person or $5 for kids under 12. Also available are homemade baked goods and pies, and crafts. See the stone church that was ordered from the Sears catalog.
Montezuma Acoustic Trust at Mancos Valley Distillery. Doors open at 6 p.m.; music starts at 8 p.m. Glenn Smith on guitar, Hutchinson with vocals and banjo, Jack Tallmadge on stand-up bass. A live performance on KSJD on July 9 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 19
Watch "Open Sesame - The Story of Seeds," a new documentary about the importance of seeds, at 7 p.m. at Mt. Lookout Grange in Mancos (680 Grand Ave). Suggested donation of $5, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Call 509-830-4380.
Thursday, July 24
"Wildlife Conservation and Zooarchaeology," presented by Steve Wolverton at 7 p.m., Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, 23390 Road K, Cortez. It's part of the 2014 Four Corners Lecture Series. Admission is free. Call 970-564-4362.
Thursday, July 31
"Does Theology Evolve?" will be the topic on Thursday, July 31st at 6:30 for the next "How You Can Be Part of a Christian Community with Integrity and Not Believe All Those Things You Thought You Had to Believe" conversation held at St. Barnabas Church (corner of North and Elm). Questions required. No answers promised. Call 565-7865 for information.
Friday Aug. 8
The 38th Annual Escalante Days celebration in Dolores, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Friday and 6 a.m. Saturday. Mountain bike race, live music, food, parade, softball tournament, bike race, duck race, activities for kids and families. Venues include Flanders Park and Dolores River Brewery's indoor and outdoor stages. Information: 970-882-4018, or dolorechamber.com.
Escalante Days: Free Children's Bicycle Rodeo after the Children's Parade behind the Dolores Medical Center. Learn safety skills. Participants receive free helmets and chance to win a bike.
Saturday, Aug. 9
Escalante Days mountain bike race starts at 9:50 am at Fifth and Central in Dolores. Register at www.active.com by Aug. 6 ($35)or on race day ($45) at 8 a.m. at the Dolores Medical Office. Information: www.clubrunner.ca/dolores. Volunteers needed: Contact Laurel Rematore at firstname.lastname@example.com or 970-529-4642. Proceeds benefit various Dolores Rotary projects.
First Monday
Southwest Center for Independence Second Chance Brain Injury group meetings at noon at the Cortez office, 2409 E. Empire. Call Matthew at 570-8001.
Cortez Emblem Club No. 261 meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday (except in January and February). Call 565-2197.
First Tuesday
American Legion Ute Mountain Post 75 meets at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 320 N. Harrison St. Call 565-8151.
Dolores Mountain Quilters meets at 10 a.m. at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave, Dolores. The July meeting includes two demonstrations by Gail Braunn: easy half-square triangles, and disappearing 4 patch with variations. Information: doloresmountainquilters.org or Judith Swain at 970-560-4426.
First Wednesday
Diabetes support group meets from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. in the Diabetes Education Room at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Learn how to manage diabetes; share share ideas with others. Sessions are free and open to anyone with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Contact Laura White, RD, at 564-2276 for details.
First Thursday
Montezuma County Republican Central Committee meets at noon at Shiloh's Steakhouse. Email Nicci Crowley at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 570-9372.
Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss Support Group meets at 5 - 6:30 p.m. in the Kiva room at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Share ideas and exchange information with others who have had weight loss surgery at this free meeting. Contact Registered Dietitian Laura White, at 564-2276.
The Montezuma County VFW Post 5231 meets at 7 p.m. at the Post home in Mancos.
First Friday
First Friday Leadership at First National Bank in Cortez, 8 to 9 a.m. Free. Coffee and doughnuts at 7:45 a.m. Call Dena, 565-3414.
First and Third Tuesdays
Mancos Masonic Lodge No. 100, 141 E. Montezuma Ave. meets at 7:30 p.m. A "7 Toast" dinner at the Lodge on Tuesday May 20. All Masons and Masonic Sojourners welcome. RSVP to Darrell Ellis at 970-533-7372 or email@example.com.
First and Third Thursdays
Learn signs and nursery rhymes at the Mancos Public Library at 10 a.m. All ages welcome. Call 970-403-9237.
Second Saturday
The Mancos Valley Historical Saturday meets at the Mancos Public Library at 10 a.m. For info Bob Huffman: 406-249-7733
Second Tuesday
The Mancos Water Conservancy District board meetings are held at 7 p.m. at the district's office 42599 Road N, Mancos, For info: Gary Kennedy 533-7325.
Second Sunday
The Mancos Community Dinners each month at Mt. Lookout Grange in Mancos (680 Grand Ave). Pay-what-you-can dinner, bring a dish if you want. For information, to help out, or to make donations call Gretchen at 509-830-4380.
Second Thursday
The Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce's Business After Hours at various locations from 5 to 7 p.m. Call 565-3414.
Republican Women of Montezuma County invite the public to meet at noon at Shiloh's Steakhouse at 5 Veach St., Cortez. Call Rosemarie Beall at 564-1576.
A free legal self-help clinic for Montezuma County parties without an attorney are 2-5 p.m. at the Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Volunteer attorneys will assist one-on-one, via computer link. First-come, first-served.
Third Saturday
Christian Motorcycle Association, CMA - Cortez Chapter holds its 8 a.m. breakfast, 9 a.m. chapter meeting and 10 a.m. ride (weather permitting). At Beny's restaurant in Cortez. Call Chapter President Steve Reed at 970-565-7233. No motorcycle required.
Third Wednesday
The Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon is held at noon at Shiloh Steakhouse. Call 565-3414.
Third Thursday
Dolores secondary PTO meets the third Thursday of every month at 3:45 p.m. in Mr. Thurston's office. Email Heather Alvarez at firstname.lastname@example.com or call Tif at 903-8752.
Fourth Tuesday
4 Corners Republican Women's Club meets at 11:30 a.m. at the Cortez Elk's Lodge. Information: 565-2197.
Fourth Thursday
Monthly Civil Air Patrol Senior Squadron's monthly meeting, 6:30 pm, First Baptist Church of Mancos, 150 N. Walnut St.
Last Thursday
Suicide Support Group, 6:15 p.m. Hospice of Montezuma, 1345 S. Broadway, Cortez. Information: 565-4400.
Last Saturday
Yoga Benefit for the Grange, Mt. Lookout Grange, 680 W. Grand, Mancos, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Chai served after.
Every Sunday
First United Methodist Church has a Native American Worship Service at 2 p.m. Information: 565-3002.
Every Tuesday
The Montezuma Agility Dog Club's Basic Obedience classes for dogs 5 1/2 months and older. Classes are Tuesdays at 7 p.m., last one hour, and begin on April 29 and continue for six weeks. Class size is limited. Registration is first-come, first-served. Information: 970-882-5404.
The Kiwanis Club of Mesa Verde meets at noon at Shiloh's. Information, email email@example.com.
The Dolores Public Library answers technology/software questions about Microsoft Word, email, digital pictures, etc. free at 2-5 p.m. Information: 882-4127.
The Mancos Public Library, offers Little People Storytime on Tuesday's at 10:30 a.m. The program is geared toward children ages 2- 6, but all ages are welcome. Information: 533-7600.
Free medical care, Tuesday from 1 to 1:30 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St., Cortez. Call 565-4436 to schedule or show up. Limited primary and pediatric care.
Every Wednesday
The Way Christian Church Bible Studies class at 6 p.m.
Wednesday Morning Yoga will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Kaleidoscope, 233 Park St. in Mancos.
Every Monday and Wednesday
Freestyle Defensive Arts is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at the Community Center in Mancos. Kids Freestyle Defensive Arts class, for ages 8 to 15, held 4-5 p.m. every Wednesday. Information: instructor Brian Williams at 903-5576.
Every Tuesday and Thursday
Karate "Ryukoku Seidokan" is at 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Mancos Community Center. Ages 5 to 10 at 5:30-6 p.m. for $5 per class. Ages 11 and older at 6-8 p.m., for $10 per class. Call Victor Pilcher at 533-7471.
Every Thursday
Raising Readers Storytime offers songs, stories, crafts and silliness, using the Early Childhood Literacy Initiative program at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. For preschoolers at 10:30 a.m. Older children may attend the craft at 11:15 a.m.
Free Community Dinner at 6 p.m. at the Cortez Family Worship Center Foursquare Church, 500 N. Washington. Donation appreciated. Call 565-3709.
Every Friday
Friendship Social Group, 1 p.m. at Beny's Diner, 640 S. Broadway, Cortez. For those who are looking for support with finding new friends and social activities after a loss, or need a break from the role of a caregiver. Sponsored by Hospice of Montezuma.
Every Saturday
The Mancos Indoor Flea Market is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the old hardware store in Mancos, 192 S. Main St. To become a vendor, call Queenie Barz at 749-9320. The booth fee is $15 per weekend, along with insurance and vendor license charges.
At 10 a.m., the Tree of Life In Jesus Messianic Community (Etz-Chayim B'Yeshua), holds services at 1509 Highway 145. Call 970-562-4217 or email email@example.com.