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Today, April 1, 2011 is a historic occasion. The Eeyou Eenou Regional Police Force, headquartered in Chisasibi, officially begins operations. The Force composed of eighty Police officers, two Liaison Officers and 18 civilians will be in charge of policing activities in the nine Cree communities plus in the areas of extended jurisdiction. With the opening of the Cree Regional Police Force, the Cree communities can look forward to top quality police services for their resident populations. Grand Chief Matthew Coon Come states: "This is a historic day for the Cree Nation and with the opening of the Eeyou Eenou Police Force; we have made another step in building the new Cree Nation Government in Eeyou Istchee, James Bay, Quebec. We also thank the Cree Police Commission for their help and input into making the amalgamation a success".
The 1975 James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement created community police forces and the amalgamation of the community Police forces was agreed to by the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee) and the Government of Quebec and the Government of Canada in 2002.
The Eeyou Eenou Police Force will be under the command of Cree Regional Authority Police Director Reggie Bobbish. He will be assisted by Inspector Sherman Masty and Captains Lyle Cox, Joe Saganash and Karl Simard.


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This Melges 24 is really special as she has differently story of others M24. She has not raced in the last ten years. She´s a sailing school boat; the only one in México. Fresh water sailed on Valle de Bravo lake. Before that she was in Arizona, then to Mexico Baja California Sur, then to San Francisco and from 2010 in Valle de Bravo. Can be delivered to the USA for the Championships.
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I have no idea how I have ended up doing what I do: none of it has been planned.
I became a restaurateur because I loved good food, and I loved good food because my impoverished, working class mother was preternaturally interested in eating and cooking. When my husband, David, suggested we bought Hintlesham Hall from Robert Carrier I thought he was mad. He told me that if we didn't buy the Hall I was never to mention the idea of having a restaurant again. So we bought it. We then turned it from a restaurant to a hotel with 33 bedrooms – and an 18-hole golf course.
I became a food writer because I met Delia and her husband, Michael, at Hintlesham and they liked the newsletters I wrote. They asked me to be a contributing food editor on their (then) newly launched magazine for Sainsbury's and I continued to write two or three columns a month for about six years. I was then food editor of the Daily Mail Weekend Magazine for two years. I have won two Glenfiddich awards for food writing and have written three cookery books, The Really Helpful Cookbook; Fat Girl Slim; and Something for the Weekend. A few years ago I was awarded a doctorate by University Campus Suffolk, which I wish sounded English. (UCS is a collaboration beween the University of Essex and the UEA which sponsor its formation and validate its degrees.) I am very grateful for the honour, though. I also belong to the Society of Authors and the ALCS, and carry a donor card. You're welcome.
I became a televison presenter because Jill Laurie (who had had the original idea for what turned out to be The Hotel Inspector), contacted my then agent to ask if she knew of anyone well versed in hotels. Despite turning down many offers on many occasions, I have – to date – presented three series of Hotel Inspector for Five, one series of Hotel Rescue on C4 and three series of Country House Rescue.
I became fat because I eat/ate too much. It's something else my skinny childhood, slender teens and svelte twenties did not prepare me for. This last year I have lost three stone, but I should lose more. On the upside I feel a lot nimbler and have far less achey joints. Frankly, the notion that fatness should be excused as a disability is scandalous. If I suffered from MS or rampant arthritis, I would feel incensed that people who can do something about their condition are to be regarded with the same sympathy and help as those who can't.
The only thing I have ever actively planned was to learn to drive, something which still gives me enormous pleasure and too many speeding endorsements. Formula 1 is a must-see for me and I am delighted coverage has gone to C4 (at least for a while). I just wish McLaren would get their act together – they need to steal back Adrian Newey. But if F1 doesn't make make some radical changes audiences are going to continue to drop.
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Member Blogs > Journey of a BooksellerOn the Edge of Gone by Corinne Duyvis
Wed, 09 Mar 2016 08:30:00 PermalinkDenise is trying to get her mother to leave and go to a shelter. The comet is going to hit and they can't wait any longer for Iris. But her mother doesn't want to leave without Iris. It doesn't help that she's high and not functioning normally. When they leave late, Denise is sure they won't make it on time. Then she finds a teacher from school who has a companion that has broken her leg in a fall. They load them in the car and there's hardly any time left. The teacher takes them to another "shelter". Instead of a shelter, it's a rocket ship...
Amulet Books sent me an ARC of this book for review (thank you). It has been published, so you can get a copy now.
They are only allowed on board because of the pending disaster. They are told they will have to leave once it is safe again. When Denise finds out they are on a space ship that plans to leave the earth and start over, she's intrigued. She wants them to be able to stay. She also wants to find Iris before they take off.
Denise is autistic, her mother is a druggie, her sister used to be a boy, and her teacher is a lesbian. The mix of characters shows it takes all types to survive. Denise has trouble with changes, her mother has trouble with life, and they have to be useful to go on the ship with its limited supplies.
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Ireland - An Accessible Web is Common SenseOU WOULDN'T necessarily think of cutting-edge web development as being strongly connected with making the world better for people with disabilities, but it turns out that many of the strongest online design advocates take that as their driving design principle writes Danny O'Brien.From IrishTimes.com, September 12, 2008
DAISY Consortium Named a 2008 Tech Award Laureate by the Tech Museum of InnovationDAISY Consortium is one of 25 innovators from around the world recognized for applying technology to benefit humanity.
From Emediawire.com, September 11, 2008
Interview: Beijing Paralympics -- Akiko's Lifetime Memory"It will remain in our memories for a lifetime," said Akiko Ito, chief of the New York-based Secretariat for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, in an interview with Xinhua about her recent visit to the Beijing Paralympic Games.
From Xinhua News Agency, September 11, 2008
New Tech Tool for the Blind Released in Malaysiaption lets visually impaired save in an XML format so the screen readers or speech synthethisers they use can handle complex page layoutsFrom IT World Canada, September 10, 2008
Apple Posts Updated Accessibility PageApple has updated its Accessibility page with new information and a note regarding its commitment to providing technological solutions that help individuals with disabilities use Apple products. From ars technica, September 10, 2008
Apple's New Commitment to AccessibilityYesterday's Apple media event brought us more than just new iPods and a revamped version of iTunes. Apple used its new iPods and iTunes jukebox software to introduce new accessibility features for the visually-impared.
From ZDNet, September 10, 2008
Make Search Engine Optimisation AccessibleImproving website accessibility for people with disabilities should be high on the agenda for anyone seeking to optimise for search engines.From Businessfeet.com, September 08, 2008
China: As Paralympics Launch, Disabled Face DiscriminationDespite recent positive steps, discrimination against persons with disabilities continues in China and organizations for the disabled face government pressure and harassment, Human Rights Watch said today on the eve of the September 6 Paralympic Games in Beijing.
From Human Rights Watch, September 05, 2008
Freedom Machines: Empowerment through TechnologyThere will always be those who yearn for a simpler time, a time before the world was consumed by the internet and ever-advancing technologies. For the 54 million people living with disabilities in the United States, assistive technology can transform their lives, making it possible to fully participate in the able-bodied world – if they are able to afford it. From The Wip.com, September 03, 2008
Mid-West Project Seeks to Bridge the Digital DivideAccess to Information Communications Technologies must be made available to all members of the community if the continued digitalisation of public services is to be deemed a success.From Click Press, September 03, 2008


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Welcome to the parody/sequel to Ship My Pants. Tiny Tim is the scene-stealer. And why shouldn't he be?
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If you're going to feel inferior, you might as well feel inferior to the Holderness family. But by the time you're done watching, you'll be hashtagging #xmasjammies (Ugh, I just did it!) and looking to hire them to bring your brand viral.
4. PartySuppliesDelivered's Ugly Christmas Sweater Video
We're still up all night playing this video, which we featured in October. And LOL-ing Why? Because it's funny! Maybe we need to take a vacation.
5. J.Schmid's 30 Random Acts of Kindness
Last year, J.Schmid set out to do 30 random acts of kindness around its community to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Makes you want to be kind to each other, doesn't it.
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This little guy is rather a dapper little fellow in his bright pink tie. Straight out of the 60's. Measures 3 1/4" tall, and has his original rubber stopper. Hand painted ceramic, perfect condition. The suspense is RIBBITING as he waits for you to take him to your PAD! :)
A lovely vintage lady figurine by Goldschider from the 1941-1947 period, Hollow,hand painted glazed ceramic, marked with the goldschider G U.S.A. mark. She measures 7 1/2" tall, and wears a pale blue dress. She sits on a vanity stool with a hand mirror on her lap. She is in pristine condition. A very lovely victorian lady.
Royal Copley cocker spaniel puppy planter. It has the three bars on the bottom but is unmarked. Large in size, measuring 7 1/2" tall. Hand painted and glazed pottery. Pristine condition. This little Cocker will melt your heart.
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Vintage 1940 Mother Goose story book. Frederick Richardson illustrations. Edited by Ethel H. Maltby and published by John C. Winston company, Philadelphia. Book measures 7 5/8" by 5 7/8". Hard bound and has 96 numbered pages. Full of color and black and white illustrations on every page. No tears or markings. 107 different nursery rhymes. All pages tight and intact. Cover paper is cracked on the first and last page along inside of the spine. There is a hand written notation in the book "Merry C...
Early piece of Weil California Pottery. Tall 12" lady vase. Dressed in two tone blue, off the shoulder dress with textured pink roses design. She has long blond pigtails. Max Weil started the California pottery company in the 1940's and died in 1954. Production ceased in 1956. His early pieces had a circular foil sticker that stated California figurine-Hand decorated- MW Co logo. Most stickers did not stay with the pieces. This lucky lady has her sticker, and shows she is one of his early pieces...
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These old blue willow plates are in great condition with absolutely no damages. They are marked with the old black JAPAN stamp. They are the deep flow blue color, showing the blue willow love story, and measuring 9 1/8" in diameter.Color is actually darker than photo shows. I have four available. Price is for each plate.
A soft light green color makes this vase a prize to gaze upon. Hand blown and measures 8" tall. Crackle is on the lower extremity of the vase, fading to a plain thin delicate neck and softly fluted top edge. No damages, at all. A simply wonderful piece of vintage crackle glass.
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Vintage Krementz pin with rose and gold color single rose. 14 kt gold overlay. Circular filigree edge. Marked Krementz on the pin stem. Measures 1 1/4" in diameter. Perfect condition and comes in the original Krementz box. Known for their fine costume jewelry, you can buy this with confidence that you are buying a reputable piece of jewelry history.
This lovely pin is unmarked but nicely made. Prong set rhinestones, in mostly pear shapes of sapphire, topaz and aquamarine blues. Silver tone setting. Measures 2 1/2" in diameter, All stones are bright and tight. Safety closure on the pinback. I may have to retake the photo, It does not show true colors.
Pretty sculpted cut and polished solid glass paperweight in the shape of a squirrel. Lovely minty willow green color. My friend told me this was moser glass, but I can't confirm that. Measures just over 4" tall. Perfect condition. Ground polished bottom.
Pretty costume rhinestone pin to wear for Christmas time. Alternating red, white and green rhinestones spell out M E R R Y. Nice condition. This is not a real old pin. All stones intact and bright.Gold tone setting.
Awesome blown glass Christmas ornament. A fisherman holding his fish (blown glass too), and his wood fishing pole. Ornament measures 6" tall, hand painted and in brand new condition. A must have for the fisherman in your life!!
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Nice pottery beer stein marked West Germany, Corzelius. Hand painted pub scene around the entirety of the stein. One side says Willkommen allezeit! and the other side says Frohsinn v Heiterkeit. Pewter top. Measures 9" tall and is in flawless condition.
Great ashtray, actually for cigars, as it has only one large rest. Red center cased with a thin white ring and then encased in a thick clear glass edge. A large swirl pattern in the outer bottom of the glass. Measures 7" in diameter, and 2 1/8" deep. Almost perfect condition. There are two flea bites on the clear area near the rest. Though not very noticeable, they are there, thus reflecting the price. A beautiful simplistic piece of art glass!
Nice old toothpick holder is very lovely. Thick faceted glass bottom with pres-cut fan and diamond pattern top. Measures 2 5/8" tall. So nicely done it feels like cut glass. No chips or damages that I can see. Bottom wear on the glass.
All Items : Kitchen : Salt and Pepper Shakers : Pre 1940 item #546463 (stock #safn-8273)
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Cute dutch boy and girl are made of heavy glazed ceramic. Marked Ceramic arts studio. They are sitting on wood logs which are the original props they sit on when they were sold. they are actually shelf sitters. Sitting, they measure 4 1/4" tall. Perfect condition.
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Old heavy china/pottery pitcher in the shape of a maple leaf. Most likely a souvenir from Vermont. Says "Vermont Maple Syrup". Perfect condition. No makers marks. No chips, or damages. Measures 4 3/4" tall.
Hard plastic souvenir doll from Alaska with sleepy eyes. Moveable arms. Dressed in faux leather pants and fur parka, boots and gloves. Measures 7 1/2" tall (plus fur). Excellent condition.


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Originally posted by SimonPeter
You arent too bright are you . You just have a Yankee mouth .
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I have great grand children older than that one on your avatar .
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Your math is lacking .
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It is not the what of Masonry to engage in conspiracy ? How about the Secret Society that looks after their own people to get Jobs , make deals , Make sales, meets in secrecy, secret hand shakes , secret proceedings and thats just for the lower echelon members . At the 32nd and 33rd degree level much bigger deals are made for big contracts and power bids such as politics . The religion thing changes to something less than Godly at the highest degrees . Things go on that the lower echelon does not know about . The secret is out .
Hmm...." A monolithic and ruthless conspiracy" populated with "major players in big politics" that on one hand "looks after their own people to get Jobs , make deals , Make sales, meets in secrecy, secret hand shakes , secret proceedings and thats just for the lower echelon members" yet on the other hand is so feckless that it can't even prevent a temple from "going under because people have wized up and left".
I don't suppose you see the disconnect in your assertion? Now I suspect you'll come back with something to the effect that 'teh elitez don't need the low-level porch-mason temples and a temple closing isn't emblematic of anything meaningful as concerns the utter power of true masonry'. However, if this is the case then 'low-level masonry' never was required for the elites to prosper and assertions that Masonry is the tool of the elites is wildly mistaken. Either that or else the temple closing because "people have wized up and left" must signal the coming downfall of the elites since a tree without roots must ultimately die.
So which is correct?
Originally posted by SimonPeter
You seem insistent that the Masons are not working with the Globalist and the rest of the world says they are.
You also are insisting that the Rothschilds creation called the Illuminati that was initiated by Adam Weishaupt has not infiltrated and subverted the Masons to work with the Globalist.
Oh I know you believe the Protocols to be a fraud , but in a court of law there is enough evidence to mitigate against the Zionist Jews and the NWO.
I live in todays times and I see the irrefutable evidence that the Protocols were the product of the Globalist/Zionist Jews as those that actually investigate the Protocols.
Originally posted by SimonPeter
The people behind the Bay of Pigs invasion and those pushing the Vietnam war were induced to do so because of greed .
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There is NO mention of secret handshakes; you must've imagined it.
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My apologies you are right but I think the message was the same .


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The largest social network of the world with its 250 m users, Facebook acquired the rising value among Turkish Internet users particularly in the recent period, FriendFeed. FriendFeed made a statement on the subject on its official blog and confirmed the acquisition.
The parties have not made an official statement on the financial aspect of the acquisition. However, rumors that FriendFeed, which got $5 m investment in the foundation process, signed under a contract comprising Facebook's shares.
According to the exclusive interview FriendFeed's co-partner Bret Taylor and Facebook Vice President Chris Cox gave to TechCrunch, FriendFeed will be integrated to Facebook but continue to work independently.
However, according to the first impressions from the social media, prominent users of FriendFeed are not content with this acquisition.
In my opinion, which I believe that will interest marketers more, Turkish Internet users that have already started to be extremely interested in Facebook and other social networks will explore FriendFeed in short term and the service will strengthen its position in the target platforms in Turkey.
I consider this acquisition great and important news that indicates activity in the market and it should be taken into consideration.
Even though I am a little surprised at the acquisition, since I was expecting that Google would buy FriendFeed, somehow I feel that both Facebook and FriendFeed will be placed in Google's structure as a suite.
Before I start to produce conspiracy theories, I would like to add that I am very happy to give such great news in Webrazzi's 3 year, and leave the floor to you. How do you feel about FriendFeed's acquisition by Facebook?


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At the same time, the sportswear marketer shunted its $84 million media buying assignment for continental Europe to Carat International, moving it out of Initiative Media.
The new Adidas agency-based in Amsterdam and named 180-was formed by Chris Mendola and Alex Melvin, who previously worked on Nike at Wieden's Amsterdam office.
They left the agency after it was learned the pair was working on a pitch for Nike rival Adidas.
It's not clear whether Mr. Mendola and Mr. Melvin could face any legal challenges to working for Adidas from either Wieden & Kennedy or Nike.
"If they come to us and offer their services, we believe they are free to do so," said a spokesman for Adidas. "If they get it wrong, it's not our problem."
The new agency will work alongside Leagas Delaney, London, the Adidas agency of record, and produce creative work for the brand that will be used around the world.
Neil Simpson, global advertising director, started looking for additional creative resources in June in preparation for a planned 1999 increase in the company's current $200 million global ad budget.
Leagas Delaney, with additional offices in Paris, Rome, Barcelona and San Francisco, isn't sufficiently large to handle the entire account.
The move is to create a "stable of creative talent," according to Mr. Simpson, and also reflects the style of Coca-Cola Co., where Mr. Simpson was European advertising director until August 1997.
Mr. Simpson said the new 180 is an "agency with a strong understanding and passion for the Adidas brand."
Also pitching were BMP DDB and Circus Communications, both London, plus one Spanish and one French agency.
In the media review, Carat International won out over Publicis' Optimedia, WPP Group's MindShare and the incumbent.
According to Adidas, Carat "will help strengthen [our] position in the European advertising market, providing improved media buying solutions for [our] regional organization and the individual markets."
The Carat assignment does not include the U.K., where New PHD, London, handles media.
The European move is the first step in a review of Adidas' entire media planning and buying arrangements outside the U.S., where the business is with Creative Media, New York.
Newly appointed Global Media Director Jason Dawes said he wants to apply more consistency to the company's media processes across the world.
Initiative currently is still responsible for regional buys across Asia and Latin America.


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10 Best Barefoot Running Shoes: The Naturalist's Guide
In the past few years many runners have shifted towards a more simple a barefoot "feel" shoe. By doing so, they are able to run in shoes that best complement their natural running stride.
While many of us enjoy barefoot running, it simply isn't practical to do so. Regardless if you are trail, road, or treadmills running, there are always hazards that can come up when you are barefoot. These hazards can cause injuries, strains, and make it downright impossible to continue your run if you are completely barefoot.
These setbacks have been frustrating for those of us who enjoy running barefoot—which is why the pursuit of a "barefoot" shoe has become so popular.
The perfect barefoot shoe is lightweight, flexible, and not heavily padded—all while still providing you with enough protection to allow for an unrestrained run.
- Merrell Bare Access
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10 Best Barefoot Running Shoes
1. Merrell Bare Access
2. Mizuno Wave Universe
3. Vibram FiveFingers KSO
4. Merrell Vapor Glove
5. Vibram Evo Training
These shoes are breathable, lightweight, and moisture wicking. They utilize antimicrobial EVA midsoles for additional cushioning.
There are specific versions for Men and women--each tailored to their specific needs.
6. Topo Athletic ST-2
7. Merrell Pace Glove
8. Nike Flyknit 4.0
The shoe's hexagonal flex grooves allow them to provide adequate traction and flexibility.
These shoes also come in several color options.
9. Saucony Kinvara 8
10. On Cloud
Before shoes were invented, which was not so long ago, our ancestors ran endlessly across the savannah, outrunning nearly all animals they came across when it came to endurance. They did not need heavy, clunky heels and thick inserts. Breathability, odor-free foot environments were no problem. And lightweight? There was no extra weight. Now, hundreds of thousands of years later, we're trying to go back. Why?
The joy of the barefoot running experience! You've got real freedom, near-effortless movement, and a lightweight feel that has you believing you could run forever. Take a tip from your ancestors and opt out of the maximalist shoe for a barely-there shoe that fits like skin rather than fabric over the foot!
The only thing that's stopping you from going all-out, really, is the need for protection and the prevention of injury. These shoes have the technology necessary to support the foot, fit like a glove, and cushion just enough for comfort and stability. Soles are just thick enough to protect the foot from harsh terrain while allowing for genuine ground feel. Let your feet do their thing and stop weighing them down. Opt for the most popular better-performing models, and see just how harder and longer you can run when weight is a non-issue.
Here's What We Looked For
running is one of the most popular fitness activities. Based on the demands of runners, shoe companies have researched and produced many different types of footwear to support different types of running. Barefoot running, running with minimalistic shoes and traditional running are three types that differ by definition, as well as their own pros and cons.
What is barefoot running?
This style is often referred to as natural running, which is running without wearing shoes. This type of running had once been popular all over the world, however because of the introduction of modern footwear, these days, it is mostly practiced some areas of Africa, Latin America, and some Western countries due to its perceived health benefits.
- People who choose to run this way claim that it helps to reduce the risk of repetitive stress injuries, which are caused by heel striking when wearing padded running shoes.
- Runners seem to have no impact collision, which is not so much the case with shoe runners, primarily from heel-strike, thanks to the landing on the middle or front of the foot
- Strengthens the tendons, muscles, and ligaments of the foot, allowing the runner to have a more natural gait.
- It can improve your balance. Running with bare feet works the smaller muscles in the legs, hips, feet, and ankles which assist with providing much better balance.
- It helps them stay grounded and connected to the environment.
Those are a few of the benefits that runners can get from shoe-less running, let's take a look at some cons.
- No protection from the impacts of ground debris such as glass, rocks, or thorns under your feet.
- Can cause shock to the foot, requiring a long adaptation phase. Because most runners don't get used to running with an uncushioned shoe, or even without a shoe, therefore the muscles will feel overworked. This could also lead to injuries such as calf strains or Achilles tendinitis.
Minimalist footwear
The popularity and revival of this movement have encouraged shoe companies to introduce thin-soled and flexible shoes which are claimed to be the next best thing to barefoot running. They have reduced or even zero cushioning, and are lighter weight than other running shoes. They also tend to have much thinner soles that provide more sensory contact with the ground. This type of running shoe provides protection from bruises, cuts, minor impacts, and weather.
Minimalist footwear basically goes by two types:
A) Barefoot Running Shoes are characterized by the "zero drop" from heel to toe. As the same way, the heel has minimal cushioning or even no cushioning, maintaining the same height level as the toe.
Running in none cushioned shoes has some of the same aspects as this kind of running, but does not simulate the barefoot condition completely. Plus, these shoes can decrease the friction between your foot and the ground and therefore it also decreases the plantar skin abrasion.
B) Minimalist Running Shoes are somewhere between standard running shoes and barefoot running shoes. They have a minimum heel height at only about 4–8 mm to encourage a forefoot or midfoot strike, but still, provide cushioning and flex.
- They provide the feet with protection from the impact of the environment.
- Additional, people who have high arches will have the shortest break-in time and the fewest problems with barefoot running shoes.
- Minimalist shoes deliver a much more correct, forefoot-first stride than motion-control shoes.
- A minimalist shoe gives a much lighter weight to runners. Therefore the runner must expend less energy and will run the faster and longer, as well as more comfortable.
- Several minimalist shoes may provide stability posting to support the over-pronating runner to transition to the barefoot running motion.
- The toe-box is roomy which allows toes to splay inside shoes, and enhances grip as well as balance.
- Nearly barefoot running, minimalist shoes provide more connection between the ground and the runner; heighten runner's awareness of what's underfoot.
- Minimalist shoes require the flexibility and strength in a forefoot-first stride, and the popular mistake of almost runners is to take on minimalist running too quickly that can cause the risk of injury in making this switch too quickly, without preparing the muscles in the foot, ankle, or core.
- Minimalist shoes still decrease the feel ground to the foot to some degree in comparison with barefoot running. This bad effect coupled comes with a lack of motion-control support can increase the chance of injury for some runners.
- Another mistake is that many runners run exclusively on concrete and asphalt, these surfaces are hard for the body.
- Everyone who chooses this running type has to deal with blisters during the first few weeks until the calluses appear.
Traditional Running Shoes
By contrast, Traditional running shoes have a 10–12mm the heel to toe a drop. Many runners choose traditional running shoes with a more motion-control option, standard cushioning and stabilization technologies as a solution to over-pronation and difficult surfaces; it has often come from the advice of health professionals or retail clerks
- Traditional running shoes are designed with more cushioning which supports runners' feet on asphalt and other hard surfaces.
- For runners who are unable to maintain a forefoot-first stride, this has a responsibility to absorb the harmful impact caused by the heel strike.
- According to several types of research, most runners who are wearing shoes that have higher heel drops have attendance to run with heel-first strides leading to vertical loading on the joints and feet which is claimed to be a significant factor in running injuries.
- Traditional running shoes also keep the heel in place on flat surfaces that may lead to the types of repetitive motions and cause injuries.
According to A Randomized Crossover Study showed some differences in effectiveness each type of running shoe. No shoe can offer the barefoot condition absolutely, even the no cushioned minimal shoe. Running with bare feet, the runners often have the smallest amount of ankle dorsiflexion, a shorter stride, and a higher cadence.
The zero cushion shoes provide the rather same results to barefoot about foot strike, and for ankle angle, they had intermediate values. Stride rate is decreased from the zero cushion shoe to the traditional shoe, but step length is increased from the zero cushion to the traditional shoe.
Known Benefits
Reduce injuries
One of the first benefits of barefoot running is that it helps to remove the heel lift of most shoes, helping the Achilles tendon and calf muscle stretch and lengthen, possibly reducing injuries, such as calf pulls or Achilles tendonitis caused by short, tight motion.
According to some experts, wearing shoes causes the small muscles in our feet to be weakened and the ligaments, tendons, allowing the natural arches to stop doing their job. They also believe that the result of supportive shoe inserts, extra cushioning and orthotics is poor foot biomechanics and increased risk of foot, leg and knee injuries. Runners wearing shoes with a higher drop often make their landings right onto their heels, basically relying solely on the shoe's larger amount of padding.
Landing that way results in a forceful jolt (also known as an impact transient force spike) through the Knees, ankles, hips, and even the spine.
Oppositely, Those who run in bare feet tend to more often land directly onto their forefoot or sometimes midfoot, with the central point of landing closer to the center mass of the body. They use the natural shock-absorption of the muscles, ligaments, and tendons all around the knees, ankles, and feet, meaning that the runner doesn't have the same type of impact spike throughout their joints.
This is the reason why people who run without shoes, or in minimalist models, often report the elimination of injuries (that were caused by a bad form that they no longer use) and more essentially, that running is more fun!
Better ground contact
This style of running not only helps to improve balance, but it also helps you feel more grounded and connected to your environment. You'll learn how to spread your toes and expand your foot while it becomes a more connected and solid base that supports all your movements.
Greater balance
You may improve proprioception and balance. Without shoes, you can activate the smaller muscles in your feet, legs, ankles, and hips that are responsible for better balance and coordination.
And by having much better ground contact, the vestibular system begins to awaken, remapping and stimulating previously unused neural connections for improved balance. This is particularly important for some older runners, as a single fall or fracture can set in motion a full-on decline in health overall.
It Can Actually Be Comfortable
Runners will learn how to land on the forefoot rather than the heel. The heel strike during running only come because of the excessive padding of running shoes, but research shows that isn't the most effective natural running stride.
Landing on the heel is basically putting on the breaks for every footfall. The most efficient runners land on the midfoot and keep their strides light, smooth and flowing. Landing on the forefoot also permits your arches to act as natural shock absorbers and for a softer landing on hard surfaces.
Most people today think this type of running hurts and is dangerous, but in fact, you can run this way on the world's hardest surfaces without the slightest discomfort and pain."
Increased strength
For everything, you use something; What you use and develop you keep, just as long as you keep doing it. But, once you stop using it, it atrophies. Running shoe-less not only prevents some running injuries but also wakes up new muscles, both for balance and support.
When most people begin going barefoot that means their feet begin to function more naturally, allowing more strength to be gained. It helps to tone all of the runner's leg muscles in the process.
Less chance of foot conditions
As the feet gain more strength, issues such as plantar fasciitis tend to decrease. Many often to also see improvements from conditions like foot neuromas, bunions, and hammertoes. Even arthritis has been known to gradually heal itself as the foot develops greater flexibility, blood flow, and of course greater strength.
Allows greater circulation
Going without shoes actually tends to awaken muscles of the legs and feet that have been previously dormant, while increasing blood flow to those limbs to get moving. The increased blood reduces many of the pains, varicose veins.
Helps develop better posture
We've all picked up unhealthy habits in the more traditionally designed shoes. The typical running shoe isn't really just simply a shoe; it's one which has a relatively high-heel, standing about 1-2 inches on average in height.
To keep from losing balance, we often find ourselves bending forward a bit at the waist, putting more strain on our lower back, upper back, neck, hamstrings, and shoulders. It also tends to put more force on the feet, hips, and knees when running. Once the habits are broken by changing the type of running shoe to a much lower profile design, the effects make eventually begin to reverse some. By allowing yourself to have more contact with the ground, those nerve endings that are around the bottom of the feet will start letting us know when we are leaning forward or if we are bending forward from the waist.
By running with minimal footwear, we tend to naturally do so with better posture. Not only do we look better and get taller, but do we greatly reduce all of the stress and strain on our bodies.
Reduced inflammation
Going barefoot has been shown to reduce inflammation. One solution may be grounding, the process of reducing inflammation by standing and walking with bare feet on the ground. Studies have shown that free radicals, the pesky buggers take responsibility for inflammation carry a positive charge.
Although these positively charged particles play an important part in our immune system and the healing response, if we don't know how to drain them, they will build up in our bodies, create excess inflammation and cell/tissue damage. Meantime, the earth naturally contains a huge negative charge.
So you should run barefoot, it's your body's way of discharging this unwanted charge. Direct contact with the ground also permits us to discharge free radicals.
Additional health benefits
With diabetes and obesity, our health is at an all-time low. And health relates to the feet. If you have strong feet you can run, walk bike and more. But with weak painful feet, there's no desire to exercise.
Experts recommend people should keep feet out of shoes for as long as possible because they know shoes probably weaken and deform the feet. Not only that, but the act of feeling the ground strengthens their senses and helps remap the brain.
Barefoot stimulation helps improve memory, concentration, focus, and overall intelligence too. Studies show that by stimulating the nerve endings on the bottom of the feet, we can decrease the parasympathetic fight off the body and blood pressure. In other words, we decrease strain and inflammation throughout the entire body.
When considering or shopping around for a good pair, there are probably some questions you have of your own. To maybe help answer some of them, or help spark some more of your own, we have gathered together Some frequently asked questions with regards to finding the right brand and model for you.
Q: Will it be painful to switch from traditional trainers to a barefoot model?
A: It really depends on your particular feet. The difference will definitely be noticed immediately, as you'll be able to feel more contact with the ground and all of its imperfections. As far as it being painful, It probably won't, unless you happen to have issues with your feet which require more support and cushioning.
Q: I have very flat feet, will this type of footwear work for me?
A: Any runner with flat feet can certainly tell you about the importance of support. There are some barefoot shoe designs that have that type of support available. Admittedly they are generally bulkier than others but tend to still emphasize a lightweight build. It may be tempting to use an insole to compliment a lighter shoe, but that is inadvisable since the effect it would have on the weight and flexibility would undermine the reason for purchasing barefoot running shoe.
Q: I currently wear trail runners, and tend to stick to the semi-rough terrain. Are these a no-go for my style of running and preferred terrain?
A: It doesn't necessarily have to be a no-go. However, it may be a good idea to pay close attention to how rough the terrain really is. These shoes little mass and minimal soles by their very design. If you are used to running with a protective pair of trail shoes, these will most likely take some time to get used to.
Q: Would a lower priced pair of water shoes give me about the same type of performance as the more expensive models?
A: Some water shoes may appear similar in quality and design to barefoot style running shoes, but the support that barefoot shoes provide in their fit and cushioning doesn't compare to a shoe built for wet use.
Hopefully at least a portion of the information was helpful to you, in your search for a great pair of these extremely minimalistic runners. If you still aren't whether this is for you, just give it a try and see what you think. Just make that when you do, the footwear you choose is suitable for you.
Here are some sources we used while conducting our research
While conducting our research, we utilize any pertinent information that further helps to assist you in finding the best products for the kind of running that you're into. Here are some places where we found some really great stuff:
- Running Injuries in Shoes and Barefoot, Running enthusiast website, Aug 07, 2015 ,
- Biomechanics of Foot Strikes & Applications to Running Barefoot or in Minimal Footwear, University study, ,
- the barefoot running debate, Website of Runner & Author Christopher McDougall, ,


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Right Turns
- Unconventional Lessons From a Controversial Life
- Narrated by: Robertson Dean
- Length: 16 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 12-22-04
- Language: English
- Publisher: Books on Tape
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $31.93
Publisher's Summary
In Right Turns, Medved recounts his incredible journey from secularism to religion, from adventurous single man to devoted and doting husband and father, from gloomy critic of "our sick society" to optimistic and impassioned promoter of American patriotism. With conviction but without vitriol, he relates his sometimes painful but ultimately illuminating process of maturation. Right Turns is a candid, often funny, thoroughly captivating memoir that says a lot about the interplay of the personal and the political.
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- Christopher
- COARSEGOLD, CA, United States
- 03-19-05
One man's quirky journey through life
Though not a big fan of his radio show, (I listen less than once every couple of months), this story of his journey thus far was endlessly fasinating. For the political junkie like me, to hear his impressions of the many people who crossed his path earlier in life was surprising. People you would expect him to savage, he had nothing but nice things to say. The twists and turns of his life and the lessons he offers from them I found both compelling and touching.
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- Chad Small
- 05-26-05
Surprisingly Engaging
I actually found many parallels to my own life while listening to this book. I didn't find it overly preachy but it was interesting to see what makes someone of Michaels background (i.e. liberal upbringing, schools, communities) become conservative in their own life. I too grew up with a more liberal influence and found as I got older that it didn't fit with my ideals and beliefs. Michael did a wonderful job and I always recommend the unabridged version since I like to know I heard every bit. The only negative was that Michael didn't narrate himself, but the narrator did a good job and kept me engaged.
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- Robert J. Leblond
- 04-20-05
Love the personal touch
This was one of the best personal stories I have ever read. Medved appeals to the heart and mind of the INDIVIDUAL, and I felt like he was speaking to me, personally. I can imagine that many others felt this way as well.
This is a special kind of artistry, and the story should appeal to people of various political stripes.
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- Ryan
- Chicago, ID, USA
- 01-03-05
Great for liberals and conservatives
We can all learn from other people's experiences. Medved walks the listener through the key moments in his life that changed him from a young naive peacenic liberal at Yale University to a staunch conservative advocate. Medved's 'right turns' are the events and revelations that have contributed to his moral compass and life understanding. Highly recommended. You can benefit from Medved's experiences without making the same mistakes he did.
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- John
- Shallowater, TX, USA
- 04-26-05
Didn't want to stop listening
I bought the unabridged version of the book and am so glad I did. Michael's life story is a fascinating one, and as a former hitchhiker I really enjoyed hearing about those adventures! I only wish he'd come out with a sequel giving even more depth to his insight into the many political figures he's met. Good reader, great story, with some very surprising twists. And you don't have to be a conservative to enjoy it!
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- Kelli
- Spencer, IA, United States
- 12-01-09
An interesting life!
I love Michael Medved and I was so entertained and enlightened about what makes him tick. What a fascinating and atypical childhood and young adulthood he had! My greatest disappointment was hearing the story told in first person by someone other than Michael himself. (He has a very distinctive voice that I really like listening to) But after awhile I got used to the narrator and focused on the story while imagining Medved saying it in my head. I think there is a version of this in audio format with Michael reading his own words, I was surprised when this version wasn't him.
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- Michael
- Pittston, PA, United States
- 03-25-15
Very interesting biography
I am not a fan of biographies generally, but I have listened to Medved on the radio and he is an interesting and knowledgeable story teller, so I figured, 'what the heck'. I listened over a week or two and it was a witty and enjoyable listen from a guy with a unique story to tell.
I gave it 4/5 stars overall because like I said, I'm not the biggest fan of biographies, they aren't going to really change your life, but Medved, as a professional broadcaster, did a lively job narrating the book.
The book as I recall talks about his politics only as it applies to his bio, but is not a preachy political book, so liberals or conservatives who like contemporary biographies would like it and not be put off.
- Michael
- San Antonio, TX, USA
- 03-04-05
Wow, a fan is lost!
I have listened to Mr. Medved for sometime and although I don't always agree with his views, I had always thought Mr. Medved a principled man who acts on a strong series of ethics. Reading this revealed that not only are his ethics inconsistent, but the inner arguments used to make his many points are extremely selective. It does not seem as if he has come to his conclusions through a series of experiences (ancedotal incidents or not) and his real reflection on them.
Medved makes the mistake of setting up his oligarchical position and then selectively pulling experiences from his past to try and justify this position. The moths have laid havok to the fabric of Medveds arguments, and I must reluctantly admit that through these holes I have seen the Emporer's new clothes.
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Giannelli Imbula's career took a supposedly upturn when he left for Porto in the summer for a hefty fee. However, unlike what was visioned, Porto didn't turn out to be a great step, career wise, for the Frenchman who was mostly found himself on the sidelines.
There is absolutely no doubt about his talent so it came as little shock when Stoke decided to make Imbula their most expensive player by shelling out £18.3 million, despite the youngster not impressing in Portugal.
Imbula's youth career included a spell with Marseille's arch-rivals Paris Saint-Germain, but he eventually went on to settle at Guingamp in 2007. Marseille signed Imbula for around €8 million in the summer of 2013.
After not making too much of an impact in his first season, Imbula really found his feet under Marcelo Bielsa. He thrived under the manager as part of a 3-3-3-1 formation at Marseille and was a key member in the Phoceen's surprise title challenge last season.
Physical and aggressive
Imbula is known as a physical holding midfielder, and a strong passer who likes to create from a deep midfield position. The Frenchman is particularly aggressive and strong in his tackles – a feature of his game that stands out. He possesses very good pace, is comfortable on the ball with excellent technique and the ability to go forward.
The fact that he is pretty decent in attack, and possesses the awareness and vision to create attacking threat, can make one wonder whether Hughes might like to use him in the box-to-box role in the future. However, it is clear that Imbula focuses on the defensive aspect of his game despite being excellent on the ball and good going forward.
He has a sweet finish as well, but the former Marseille man prefers to focus on his primary duties of being a shield for the defence.
The perfect N'Zonzi replacement?
Stoke fans will see him as the perfect Steven N'Zonzi replacement even though Hughes has been particularly clear that he doesn't want Imbula to be viewed in the same respect. The Frenchman can really control the midfield and has good leadership as well as organizational skills that adds to his sheer talent in the midfield.
Where Imbula will help Stoke, any team, the most is his ability to help quickly transition the game and be the able link between the defence and attack. N'Zonzi's departure to Sevilla left a hole in Stoke's midfield and Imbula, on paper, looks like the taylor-made option for that void to be smartly filled.
Ultimately, Imbula offers plenty for Hughes, be it an avenue for possession-based approach or a counter-attacking style.
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With Stoke City not scoring too many goals recently, they need to tighten up in the defence department. While Jack Butland has done his share of brilliant goalkeeping already, the defence has stuttered massively recently and quite clearly needs someone in the heart of the pitch guarding the back four and ensuring pressure is eased off in the midfield itself.
This is where Imbula steps in.
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Chrysler hopes to make billions of dollars to repay government loans and revamp all of its cars and trucks with an ambitious plan that hinges on doubling sales in five years.
The plan, which includes spending $23 billion to overhaul or replace all its Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram models by 2014, is realistic as demand improves over the next five years, says Sergio Marchionne, Chrysler's new CEO, who has turned around Italian automaker Fiat Group SpA.
Marchionne made his remarks after a daylong presentation of his five-year plan to save the ailing 84-year-old Chrysler. Much of the overhaul includes cost savings from combining purchasing and engineering with Fiat, and using Fiat's smaller, more fuel-efficient designs to replace aging Chrysler vehicles.
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Marchionne's Fiat, which now owns 20 percent of Chrysler with an opportunity for more, was put in charge of rescuing the automaker by the U.S. government. Chrysler emerged from bankruptcy protection in June.
Some industry analysts say the goal of selling 2.8 million vehicles globally is overly ambitious because of increasing competition. The company must also fight public perception of noisy, poor-performing vehicles, especially in mid-size sedans, the biggest segment of the U.S. car market.
Sedans like the Dodge Avenger and Chrysler Sebring, along with many other models, have flopped. Chrysler said it will update these cars to make them more comfortable and quieter, then replace them in 2012 with Fiat designs.
Marchionne says the U.S. market will expand over the next five years, pushing up the company's sales. Chrysler also will have to regain some market share, he said.
Rebecca Lindland, an auto industry analyst for the consulting firm IHS Global Insight, said the sales figures may be rosy assumptions.
"Everything needs to go perfectly" for the plan to work, she saidHer company's expectations for Chrysler's U.S. market share is nowhere near the automaker's forecast of 13 percent by 2014, up from the current 9 percent.
The plan depends on the U.S. market recovering from this year's sales of 10.5 million cars and light trucks to 14.5 million in 2014.
The company also has lowered sticker prices to boost sales and generate more cash as it fixes its struggling lineup, but it must tackle quality problems to survive. Consumer Reports recently panned most Chrysler products.
"We get it," said Doug Betts, senior vice president of quality. "We're not in denial related to the public record for quality for Chrysler."
And it will be tough to win back skeptical buyers. The automaker's sales are down sharply this year as buyers flee to other brands and a weak U.S. economy curbs demand for autos. Chrysler lost upward of $8 billion last year and would have run out of cash without government help.
The U.S. government has so far has provided roughly $15 billion in aid. Chrysler still has around $9 billion of that available, and Marchionne said it will not return for more money.
"If we screw this up, it's over," he said.
Still, Chief Financial Officer Richard Palmer said the company aims to pay back U.S. government loans by the end of 2014. He also expects Chrysler to break even in 2010 and report an operating profit of $5 billion in 2014.
A federal report earlier this week said that Chrysler and General Motors Co. are unlikely to pay back their loans in full.
Chrysler's growth, though, depends on better cars and sales. Besides the mid-size car, Chrysler will introduce four new Dodges by 2013. They include a seven-passenger crossover vehicle, a mini-car and a compact. By the end of next year, most current Dodge models will receive new exteriors, interiors and engines.
Ralph Gilles, Chrysler's chief designer, said Dodges will have crisp handling, be quieter, more fuel-efficient and have more luxurious interiors, reflecting consumer complaints about all those issues.
The Chrysler brand also will get six new vehicles, including a Fiat small car and a new mid-size crossover in 2013. The automaker is also considering adding a mid-size pickup to its Ram truck lineup.
Chrysler had $5.7 billion in cash at the end of September, up $1.7 billion since it exited bankruptcy protection this June. As recently as December, though, the automaker was practically out of cash. It plans to sell shares publicly by the end of 2014.
Its operations broke even in September because of savings from job cuts and factory closings.
Joe Veltri, Chrysler's product development chief, said he has a lot more funding to revamp products and create new ones. Chrysler can go to a cupboard of Fiat technology to develop new products, a vast difference from Chrysler's prior owner, Cerberus Capital Management LP, a private equity firm.
"We have far more tools to work with," he said.


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Renowned educationist Subir Shukla talks at the Teachers and Librarians workshop 'What is your Bhasha' co-organised by Pratham Books at JUMPSTART 2013.
From Jaya Bhattacharji Rose's blog :
Jumpstart this year was focused on talking, discussing, tackling issues in children's literature in a range of languages. The discussions were not necessarily confined to the domain of English-language publishing. The presentations, panel discussions and conversations on the side were representative of the enthusiasm, involvement and engagement that the various stakeholders in children's literature hold. For Subir Shukla, the definition of children's literature, was inclusive of textbooks that were being created for children in all languages across all states. It was not necessarily confined to the domain of trade literature ( picture books, chapter books, fiction and non-fiction) but that which was being created and used on a daily basis in classrooms across states. According to Subir Shukla textbooks such as the ones he was discussing had phenomenal print runs of 700,000 + as opposed to 5,000+ of trade literature, so it was a definition hard to dispute. Though there will always be quibbles about what constitutes "children's literature".
Read the entire post here.
The Duckbill blog also shares insights into this year's conference.


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Jim Briggs
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By: Veronica Rose, Principal Analyst
You asked if there are any studies comparing the cost of operating a volunteer with a paid fire department.
We contacted various local and national fire organizations and researched fire department literature for the last 10 years but did not locate any definitive published reports comparing the costs of operating paid and volunteer fire departments. The literature and anecdotal evidence indicate that it costs more to operate paid than volunteer fire departments.
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Below is a brief description of three different types of fire departments in towns of comparable population size.
East Haven, with a population of approximately 29,000, based on the 2000 census, operates a combination fire department. The department has 45 active volunteers, 40 career firefighters, and 13 other employees (shift commanders, dispatchers, and administrative staff). Volunteers are not paid a salary, but the town provides all their equipment and training. In addition, eligible volunteers get $25,000 life insurance coverage and a property tax abatement of up to $1,000. The department provides both fire and EMS services. Its budget for the current year is $4 million, according to the fire chief, Wayne Sandford.
Naugatuck, with a population of approximately 31,000, based on the 2000 census, operates a paid fire department. It has 41 full-time paid employees and five volunteers. Volunteers do not have their own fire station and are used to supplement the career firefighters. They receive no benefits, such as insurance and property tax benefits provided to the East Haven volunteers above. The department responds to approximately 1,800 fire and rescue calls per year. It does not provide EMS services. Its budget for the current year is $2.9 million.
Wethersfield, with a population of 26,300, based on the 2000 census, operates a volunteer fire department with 105 firefighters. Volunteers are not paid a salary or stipend but are eligible for an annual property tax exemption of up to $1,000 and a service award of up to $500 per year if they meet certain criteria. In fiscal year 2002-03, the department responded to approximately 450 fire service calls. The department does not normally provide EMS services. The town owns the firehouses and fire equipment and pays all of the department's expenses. According to the fire chief, William Clark, the department's budget for the last fiscal year was $530,000. For this fiscal year, it is $300,000.