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impartial viewer, 2 Feb 2007 @ 11:23am
Content companies have rights tooIt is true that clips on YouTube can help increase viewership and thus increase ad revenues for Comedy Central. But this is also true for Google. Having Comedy Central clips brings more traffic to Google and thus increases Google's ad revenue.
Google, right now, is trading off of stolen content and trying to clean up its act through licensing. Good for Google. It, at least, understands that capitalism and freedom cannot thrive where property rights are violable. Arguing that Comedy Central should just let its rights be violated because it is good for them is a bad argument in a free society.
RJD, 2 Feb 2007 @ 11:23am
CASHShort Term Cash pays the Bills and the stock holders ... Potential is a word used by starving Salesmen.
That said, Viacom would be smart to let clips from shows that aren't drawing the expected revenue be posted. Free advertising is easily paid for and you lose nothing if the clips don't garner new viewers.
Geoffrey Kidd (profile), 2 Feb 2007 @ 11:43am
DanegeldAKA blackmail. Google made a serious mistake paying off an entertainment company and setting a precedent. "Once you pay danegeld, you never get rid of the Dane."
Both Google and the GBITEI (Greedy Bastards In The Entertainment Industry) are going to end up cursing that day.
SteveHeadCase, 2 Feb 2007 @ 12:00pm
Blind faithWhere is the proof that distribution on the Web increases (off-line) television viewership?
Has distribution on the Web increased newspaper sales? Has it even increased total newspaper company revenues, including from their online sites?
Has distribution on the Web increased record sales? Has it even increased total music label revenues, including from online sales?
Why is it short-sighted for Viacom to want users to come to Viacom's owned-and-operated sites to see its video content?
Frnak, 2 Feb 2007 @ 12:23pm
I gotta hurry!Wow! All that great Viacom content is getting pulled off YouTube!? I gotta run down to Wal-Mart and buy all those DVDs that I can no longer watch on YT! Or maybe, since those shows are no longer being promoted via YT, I'll forget about them altogether. Probably the latter.
When will the media providers figure out that the problem is not piracy? The problem is that they have a dying business model. You just can't regulate or legislate to break the rules of supply and demand. You can't sell something (that is, media distributed the old way) when there is no demand. And if you don't supply what is in demand, someone else will. There's a reason that economics has worked this way for all of recorded history. And it won't go away just because these guys don't get it.
Shohat, 2 Feb 2007 @ 12:38pm
Google is Profiting off their contentThey are trying to make it share the profits .
What doesn't make sense here ?
diana1096, 2 Feb 2007 @ 12:40pmMy household of 10 didn't watch it before YT.
Viacom is shooting itself in the foot by removing the content.
Just think of all the others shows that are going to be yank that will get no new views. ALL those ADS they make money off. That hurts not only them but the companies that putting out the ads, the ads companies and the show it's self.
If Viacom would've be smart about it, they would've requested that show times, ads and a host of other things be added when you request to view.
But then again who said they were smart to begin with?
Viewer, 2 Feb 2007 @ 12:43pm
One of the reasonss.....YouTube got so big is due to users posting copyrighted material. Of course, it did help many copyright owners but it should be the copyright holder's decision to post or not.
Having said that, Viacom has never shown a great deal of originality. Most of their properties - MTV, Comedy Channel, etc - were already functioning when they bought them.
Seems the accountants run that company, not content originators.
Anonomous Coward, 2 Feb 2007 @ 12:54pm
IP too high on a pedistalHmmm.
The original intent of Copyright/Patent system was not to grant permanent and indefinite ownership of the intangible concept of Intellectual Property. Indeed as the United States' first patent examiner, Thomas Jefferson wrote:
"He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me."
Also, a system which robustly enforces freedom of speech in a way, like YouTube, requires anonymity, otherwise speech is really not unencumbered and not free, so you're going to have anonymity. Inherently that means that the anonymity creates free speech, and free speech means that copyright cannot be enforced, that is until MPAA/Viacom/IP owners sopenia IP addresses of posters on YouTube.
I'm going out on a limb here when I ask which do we uphold? Maybe fellow TDirters can help to connect the dots when I ask if Copyright, in general, should apply in a world where IP is being elevated to god-like levels, should it have the ability to wipe out a person's savings account?
First Amendment or Upholding Copyright law. First Amendment or Copyright law... Enough ranting, flame away...
Kilroy, 2 Feb 2007 @ 1:01pm
Supply VS DemandYouTube (Google) has no right (legal or otherwise) to show content that does not belong to them, profit from it, and then not share it with the content owner.
However, of course, much of this content is working to promote itself and therefore may benefit the content owner in the long run and YouTube (Google) along the way.
There is no fix for this problem as the current model stands. The reason for this is that the real problem that needs fixed here is actually an economic one: Supply VS Demand.
The demand for on-demand video on the web is far greater than the (legal) supply, forcing people to use whatever means necessary to attempt to balance Supply and Demand (in this case, by posting copyrighted material on the web).
So, what can be done? YouTube needs to create a system (including paying the content owners for the ad revenue) that will allow copyrighted material to be published on their site and therefore easing the demand and thus leading to a decline in "unauthorized uses" of the same material.
Just my thoughts. But what do I know.
xxlew, 2 Feb 2007 @ 1:11pm
QuestionAre you guys going to post the same article and just replace 'the number of videos removed' and 'the company name which want them removed' each time this happens? Then write about "some media companies understand the marketing power....." This is very repetitive. Stop posting annoying things. Thanks.
JJ, 2 Feb 2007 @ 1:15pm
ProfitsThe folks at youtube got billions from google. They profited off of their content.
How is it fair that Viacom pays for content and youtube profits off of it for free?
Anonymous Coward, 2 Feb 2007 @ 1:24pm
Re: ProfitsPerhaps because Viacom profits from it as promotional content, too?
This idea of "profit" is not a zero-sum game.
jj, 6 Feb 2007 @ 6:46pm
Re: Re: Profitssome idiot said "Perhaps because Viacom profits from it as promotional content, too? This idea of "profit" is not a zero-sum game."
Explain how viacom profits off of CBS shows being shown on youtube?
Let me clue you into something. These TV shows exist for one reason: commercials. Without the commercials, many of the shows you like wouldnt exist. When someone takes a TV show, cuts out all the commercials, and distributes it on youtube, there is no money gained.
You think having the shows on youtube will give the shows free advertising? Chances are that if someone is watching the shows on youtube, they probably wont watch it on Television.
As far as internet being used as a channel. This is a good idea, and many networks are finally taking advantage of this. you can go to CBS innertube or NBC rewind for example to see shows that you might have missed , with commercials. The commercials pay for the shows.
Erv Server, 2 Feb 2007 @ 1:31pm
mixed informationI think there is a conflict of opinion at Viacom between big shots and number crunchers as to whether clips on YouTube is beneficial or not. Troubles me when a big company can't make up it's mind.
Notatroll, 2 Feb 2007 @ 1:46pmMan, this kind of article sure brings out the turf trolls.
Tashi, 2 Feb 2007 @ 2:52pmI say f'uk Viacom and pull their content. Youtube shouldn't be free advertising for corporations anyway. There's plenty other content to be seen.
Don Dodge, 2 Feb 2007 @ 3:06pm
Like Napster all over againThis is very difficult for YouTube to do in a comprehensive way. I was VP of product development at Napster when the RIAA and Federal judge asked us to filter out all copyrighted music. It was difficult with music…it will be nearly impossible for video.
The problem is completeness. You can put together hashing algorithms and "finger printing" techniques to find the obvious stuff…maybe 80% of the copyrighted content. The remaining 20% is nearly impossible to identify with precision and completeness. It will require lots of human review to get it done.
Then the users will get very clever in disguising the clips they upload with different names, tags, sample rates, lengths, fake lead ins, etc.
The judge in the Napster case demanded 100% compliance, not 90% or 95%…100%. There was no way to effectively do it so the judge just shut Napster down.
The truth is that Viacom probably couldn't provide a 100% accurate list of their clips either.
I wrote a blog on this topic today, and anothrer on my experiences at Napster battling a similar problem with the RIAA. See http://dondodge.typepad.com/the_next_big_thing/2007/02/viacom_serves_y.html
SteveHeadCase, 2 Feb 2007 @ 3:27pm
Sincere questionThis is an sincere question for those respondents in this thread who feel strongly that YouTube has the right to display Viacom's content without asking and/or that Viacom is hurting its business by not allowing YouTube to display its content.
Let's say Viacom was aware that the Web will be an increasingly important distribution channel for their content, was trying to develop its own video destination website, and hoped to support that website through minimal advertising.
And let's say that Viacom wants to have the fewest number of advertisements possible on their videos, in order to avoid impairing the viewer's experience -- but that, because their costs are extensive, this requires the ability to charge a lot per ad for appearing on or near these videos.
And let's say that Viacom's ability to charge advertisers a lot for appearing on or near those videos was significantly impaired by the availability of these videos on other websites.
In that case, would you still consider Viacom's efforts to try to make sure that only their own destination website (or those with whom they have struck revenue share deals) displayed their content an unethical or irrational decision?
Carlo, 2 Feb 2007 @ 4:08pm
Re: Sincere questionSteve, you're quite adept at throwing out red herrings. Your "sincere" question is predicated on a situation that simply doesn't exist.
Mayur, 2 Feb 2007 @ 4:07pm
Business model changesViacom is shooting themselves in the foot. Media companies need to get there head out of the sand and start realizing that Internet video is about to change their business completely, if it hasn't already. And its happening whether they like it or not. Just look at the clear examples of how the Internet has changed corporate realities already:
- More and more users are spending time watching videos on youtube, and less time in front of the television. And with every new year of graduates from universities and highschools that trend just gets more prominent. Gates had it right: people want to watch videos when, what, where they like.
Movie theatres, for example, have had to diversify but have still not woken up to the new reality. Going to the theatre is still just too expensive and not tailored to how people want to watch. The theatres should get smaller, not larger and there should be more of them with home projectors. And how about giving every movie patron a $5 gif t certificate to purchase a recent release from their video distribution web site?
Specific to online video, google is doing what they can. They will soon share revenue with content producers which is a step in the right direction. IMHO, I think google is doing this to give media producers the message that making money from online video can be profitable.
The cats are all out of their bags ladies and gentlemen. If you are a media mogul, you have two obvious choices as I see it (well 3 actually but the 3rd one is dumbass):
1. Get involved with Google, let them host your content,
push for high definition streaming (as it becomes mainstream), take a cut of the revenue they give, horizontally brand your content with websites, blogs, t-shirts, underwear, (eg: I am sure someone would buy laptops with a 24 logo etched in). Also try and get Google to create a flash player that doesn't allow your content to be stolen (a relatively minor problem when you look at the stats). Ensure advertisements are placed throughout the content or put translucent sponsor names in the video.
2. Create your own version of youtube so that you can make it a social network and rebrand it to your liking. This is high cost because you have to resize your datacenter, and become an expert at streaming video online..etc. Maybe google will rent you space in their dc...ask them.
3. Be a dumbass. Pull from youtube and close your eyes, just like the monkey picture. Open your eyes again in 5 years and then scramble and claw your way back, if you still can.
To date, I don't think content producers have fully accepted the inevitable because the majority of viewers are still offline on tv. However, the trend is clearly increasing (consider where fiber to every home and a vista/mac pc will be in 2 years) and early adopters that take the plunge will lead the pack and get strong brand loyalty.
Thanks for reading!
Cixelsid, 2 Feb 2007 @ 4:08pm
UhYes numnuts, somehow you'll avoid watching Southpark on Comedy Central, cause you can watch it on YouTube in a frame a quarter of the size of your 17" Monitor.
Come on! There is absolutely no evidence at all that Viacom is losing any business here, in fact YouTube is providing Viacom with free word of mouth (what's the new marketing buzzword... oh yeah, guerilla/viral advertising).
The only loser here is Viacom.
Alex, 2 Feb 2007 @ 4:09pmgoogle should be charging media company for advertising! instead of paying them money..
Cixelsid, 2 Feb 2007 @ 4:09pm
Just for clarificationPost 20 was in response to post 18, not 19.
SteveHeadCase, 2 Feb 2007 @ 6:49pm
Responding to CarloCarlo:
I'm sorry that I didn't properly explain myself. I thought I was describing the current situation, not a 'red herring.'
But let's review:
I said: "Let's say Viacom was aware that the Web will be an increasingly important distribution channel for their content, was trying to develop its own video destination website, and hoped to support that website through minimal advertising."
Reality: Of course, this is Viacom's current strategy, albeit poorly executed. From the top down, Viacom believes that their long-term survival is based on building strong video/interactive destinations for their television brands. They believe these sites will be free. They know that advertising is their only revenue stream.
I said: "And let's say that Viacom wants to have the fewest number of advertisements possible on their videos, in order to avoid impairing the viewer's experience -- but that, because their costs are extensive, this requires the ability to charge a lot per ad for appearing on or near these videos."
Reality: Television content is absurdly expensive, primarily due to the cost of 'stars,' union labor and premium production quality. But Viacom is also keenly aware of the terrible effect that hundreds of low-end pay-per-click advertisements would have on its brand, its viewer experience and its relationships with content creators. Rather, they would like to sell expensive sponsorships to limited numbers of prominent advertisers.
I said: "And let's say that Viacom's ability to charge advertisers a lot for appearing on or near those videos was significantly impaired by the availability of these videos on other websites."
Reality: I guess it's possible that advertisers don't value exclusive adjacency to valuable content, but... um, actually, no, that's not possible. Viacom's ability to charge high-end prices to be on or near Viacom's content on their own sites is obviously impaired by the ability of advertisers to buy advertising on or near that content on other sites.
So I guess I'm wondering which of these postulations lacks credibility. If you could specify that, I could respond and help move the conversation forward.
get a grip children, 2 Feb 2007 @ 7:25pmgoogle should be charging media company for advertising! instead of paying them money The media companies' media is what made YouTube worth north of $1 billion dollars. YouTube is not popular because some kid in the midwest is making compelling original content. Indeed, most of the independent content consists of parodies or rip-offs of media company produced videos and programs. The $1Billion+ that YouTube was worth to Google is, therefore, directly due mostly to the illegal expropriation of owned content. This is a crime on a massive scale. That one business ripped off another business does not make it right. Grow up and learn what freedom is about. If you abide the wholesale violation of property rights, your property is next.
Skeptic, 4 Feb 2007 @ 10:45am
Author is full of b.s.> "This is a pretty bonehead move on Viacom's part, since it's cutting itself off from any of the benefits the clips could deliver"
Yeah right. The author isn't looking out for Viacom's interest. Nor does he have a clue about how to run a multibillion dollar a year business. The author is just a dumb kid who thinks that some Viacom executive is going to read his post and say, "wait a second, that guy's right, let's give out free content!"
Sorry junior, the world doesn't work that way. No Viacom exec is going to read your post. No one who reads your post is gonna talk to a Viacom exec. It actually is not in Viacom's interest to give the content away for free, especially in an uncontrolled manner. Viacom already has ways of advertising shows and giving clips on it's various websites like comedycentral.com. And Viacom retains control over the content when using these websites.
Sure Viacom is a greedy, selfish company. All companies are greedy and selfish. That doesn't mean doing what YOU want them to do is in their best interest. Even claiming so is pure bullsht.
It would be better if people would stop bullshting and start to acknowledge that there is a legitimate conflict of interest between content publishers and content consumers. Only then can we as a society start to bring balance back to these two groups. Ignoring the dilemma doesn't make it go away.
ebay, 6 Feb 2007 @ 6:49pmSince when did the networks ask youtube to advertise their shows? They haven't.
When you kids grow up and have to leave your house with the mickeymouse sheets and get a real job, you might realize how things work.
Sunny Allen, 8 Feb 2007 @ 9:06pm
Viacom - a $money-making$ idea for them and a soluThe shows and clips I watched on Youtube didn't air anymore and dvds are not available. Therefore Viacom makes no more profit from these shows anyways. (Rocko's Modern Life being one of them)
I've come up with a solution that would make the fans and Viacom happy. Viacom should create it's own site similar to Youtube.com and upload ALL episodes of ALL of it's shows that are no longer on air. (or maybe even if they are still on air) Charge something along the lines of $5.00 per year membership to each member wanting to view the streaming media available within the site. BOOM...they've made more money INCLUDING a new profit off of OLD shows that were previously no longer profitable. Good idea? I sure think so. I would have no problem paying a REASONABLE membership fee to see all the old shows I dearly love and miss again.
Anybody know a way to get this idea to the right people at Viacom? Please help pass it along.
andrew, 11 Apr 2007 @ 12:57am
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This week we learned all about worms and how important they are to the garden! It was raining inside, and Ranger Sanjay has a worm bin so he brought it in for all the kids to see. There were hundreds of them and we learned about how their "castings" are super healthy for garden plants.…
Meeting Garden Friends at Bushnell and El Sereno Elementary
This session of garden class at Bushnell Way and El Sereno Elementary is all about garden friends and garden foes. During the first week I introduced the students to a couple foes that I brought from my home garden, aphids and green cabbage worms. Last week they met some important friends of the garden, ladybugs!…
Winter Garden Bounty and Seed Saving at Bushnell Elementary
Last week Bushnell third graders explored the garden and looked for plants that had gone to seed (lavender and Basil) and others with visible seeds (strawberries and snap peas). We then talked about the practice of seed saving. the students were eager to try for themselves! I passed out dried sage and lavender flowers and…
Learning about Water Conservation with Fifth and Sixth Graders at El Sereno Elementary
Returning from winter break last week students were excited to get out into the garden and see the changes brought about by nearly 31/2 inches of rain! After exploring the garden a bit and snacking on the cherry tomatoes still thriving there we sat down to talk about water conservation. The students were surprised to…
Plants are Alive too! Investigating Leaves at Bushnell Elementary
After discussing plant respiration (plants breathe too!) Bushnell elementary 1st and 2nd graders used magnifying glasses to search for evidence. The students were delighted to discover tiny bubbles of oxygen coming from their submerged leaves. To help the concepts sink in we alternated between breathing like humans and animals (inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide)…
Seed Exploration at Bushnell Elementary
This week's lesson was all about seeds at Bushnell elementary. Students broke open pre-soaked pinto beans to discover the baby plants inside. Once located they shouted with excitement, "Look, I found the embryo!" Students then used magnifying glasses to get a closer look. After talking about the parts of a seed and what they need…
Audubon Middle School students develop personal connection to plants
Audubon Middle School students move and chant in sync as they learn the important parts of plants as if they were plants themselves! While others examine and tuck tender seeds into the ground.
Angeles Mesa appreciates good soil
The Kindergardeners at Angeles Mesa delighted in digging when the soil was soft, but struggled with the hard packed clay. They could see and feel the difference, appreciating the better conditions for plants and animals.
42nd Street students value the soil
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[Adopted 8-3-1998 by Ord. No. 98-8; amended in its entirety 12-29-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-10]
In Holmdel Builder's Ass'n v. Holmdel Borough, 121 N.J. 550 (1990), the New Jersey Supreme Court determined that mandatory development fees are authorized by the Fair Housing Act of 1985, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-301 et seq., and the State Constitution, subject to the Council On Affordable Housing's (COAH) adoption of rules.
Pursuant to P.L. 2008, c. 46, § 8 (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-329.2), and the Statewide Non-Residential Development Fee Act (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-8.1 through 40:55D-8.7), COAH is authorized to adopt and promulgate regulations necessary for the establishment, implementation, review, monitoring and enforcement of municipal affordable housing trust funds and corresponding spending plans. Municipalities that are under the jurisdiction of the Council or court of competent jurisdiction and have a COAH-approved spending plan may retain fees collected from nonresidential development.
The purpose of this article is to establish standards for the collection, maintenance and expenditure of development fees pursuant to COAH's rules and in accordance with P.L. 2008, c. 46, §§ 8 and 32 through 38. Fees collected pursuant to this article shall be used for the sole purpose of providing low- and moderate-income housing. This ordinance shall be interpreted within the framework of COAH's rules on development fees, codified at N.J.A.C. 5:97-8.
The ability to impose, collect and spend development fees is predicated on the Borough of Pennington's participation in COAH's substantive certification process.
The Borough of Pennington shall not spend development fees until COAH has approved a plan for spending such fees in conformance with N.J.A.C. 5:97-8.10 and N.J.A.C. 5:96-5.3.
This ordinance shall not be effective until COAH has approved and the Borough has adopted this article pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:96-5.1.
The meaning of any word or term, when used in this article, shall be consistent with the definitions set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:96-1.3, 5:97-1.4, and P.L. 2008, c. 46 (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-8.1 through 40:55D-8.7).
In accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:97-8.3(c) of COAH's "Substantive Rules," all new development of principal and accessory residential buildings within the Borough of Pennington, not exempt from the collection of development fees in accordance with the provisions specified in § 98-3C of this article hereinbelow, shall pay a fee to Pennington Borough equal to 1.5% of the equalized assessed value of the residential construction, provided no increased density is permitted.
Notwithstanding the provisions of § 98-3A hereinabove, if a "d" variance is granted pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70d(5) for more residential units than otherwise permitted by right under the existing zoning, then the additional residential units realized as a result of the "d" variance approval shall pay a bonus development fee to Pennington Borough equal to 6% of the equalized assessed value of the residential development, rather than the one-and-one-half-percent development fee otherwise required for the residential units permitted by right.
However, if the zoning of a site has changed during the immediate two years prior to the filing of the "d" variance application, then the base density for the purposes of calculating the bonus development fee shall be the highest density permitted by right during the two-year time period.
Eligible exactions, ineligible exactions and exemptions for residential development.
All affordable housing developments and developments where the developer has made a payment in lieu of constructing affordable units shall be exempt from paying development fees. All other forms of new construction shall be subject to development fees, except for developments that are subject to and comply with any growth share affordable housing requirements provisions of the Code of Pennington Borough.
Developments that have received preliminary or final site plan approval prior to August 5, 1998, shall be exempt from development fees, unless the developer seeks a substantial change in the approval. Where a site plan approval does not apply, a zoning and/or construction permit shall be synonymous with preliminary or final site plan approval for this purpose. The fee percentage shall be vested on the date that building permits are issued.
In addition to the construction of new principal and/or accessory buildings, development fees shall be imposed and collected for the construction of additions or expansions to existing buildings, for the change or conversion of an existing building to accommodate a more intense use, and/or for the demolition and replacement of an existing building, provided that:
The development fee shall be calculated on the increase in the equalized assessed value of the improved building.
No development fee shall be collected for a demolition and replacement of a residential building resulting from a natural disaster.
All new nonresidential development within the Borough of Pennington, not exempt from the collection of development fees in accordance with the provisions specified in § 98-4C of this article hereinbelow, shall pay a fee to Pennington Borough equal to 2.5% of the equalized assessed value of the land and improvements for all new nonresidential construction on an unimproved lot(s) or equal to 2.5% of the increase in equalized assessed value resulting from any additions to existing structures to be used for nonresidential purposes.
Development fees also shall be imposed and collected when an existing structure is demolished and replaced. The development fee of 2.5% shall be calculated on the difference between the equalized assessed value of the preexisting land and improvement and the equalized assessed value of the newly improved structure, i.e., land and improvement, at the time final certificate of occupancy is issued. If the calculation required under this section results in a negative number, the nonresidential development fee shall be zero.
Eligible exactions, ineligible exactions and exemptions for nonresidential development.
The nonresidential portion of a mixed-use inclusionary or market-rate development shall be subject to the two-and-one-half-percent development fee, unless otherwise exempted below.
The two-and-one-half-percent fee shall not apply to an increase in equalized assessed value resulting from alterations, change in use within existing footprint, reconstruction, renovations and repairs.
Non-residential projects that have received a certificate of occupancy or general development plan approval or have entered into a developer's agreement or a redevelopment agreement, all prior to July 17, 2008 (the effective date of P.L.2008, c. 46), shall be exempt from the payment of nonresidential development fees, provided that an affordable housing fee of at least 1% of the equalized assessed value of the improvements is included in the development plan, developer's agreement or redevelopment agreement.
Nonresidential developments shall be exempt from the payment of nonresidential development fees in accordance with the exemptions required pursuant to P.L.2008, c. 46, as specified in the Form N-RDF "State of New Jersey Non-Residential Development Certification/Exemption" Form and listed below. Any exemption claimed by a developer shall be substantiated by that developer.
All nonresidential construction of buildings or structures on property used by houses of worship, and property used for educational purposes which is tax exempt pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:4-3.6, provided that the property continues to maintain its tax-exempt status under that statute for a period of at least three years from the date of the certificate of occupancy;
Parking lots and parking structures, regardless of whether the parking lot or parking structure is constructed in conjunction with a nonresidential development or as a stand-alone nonresidential development;
Any nonresidential development which is an amenity to be made available to the public, including, but not limited to, recreational facilities, community centers and senior centers as defined in § 35 of P.L.2008, c. 46 (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-8.4), which are developed in conjunction with or funded by a nonresidential developer;
Nonresidential construction resulting from a relocation of or an on-site improvement to a nonprofit hospital or a nursing home facility;
Projects that are located within a specifically delineated urban transit hub, as defined pursuant to § 2 of P.L.2007, c. 346 (N.J.S.A. 34:1B-208);
Projects that are located within an eligible municipality, as defined under § 2 of P.L.2007, c. 346 (N.J.S.A. 34:1B-208), when a majority of the project is located within a one-half-mile radius of the midpoint of a platform area for a light rail system;
Projects determined by the New Jersey Transit Corporation to be consistent with a transit village plan developed by a transit village designated by the New Jersey State Department of Transportation; and
Commercial farms and Use Group "U" buildings and structures.
A developer of a nonresidential development exempted from the nonresidential development fee above shall be subject to it at such time the basis for the exemption set forth in this subsection no longer applies, and shall make the payment of the nonresidential development fee, in that event, within three years after that event or after the issuance of the final certificate of occupancy of the nonresidential development, whichever is later.
If a property which was exempted from the collection of a nonresidential development fee thereafter ceases to be exempt from property taxation, the owner of the property shall remit the fees required pursuant to this section within 45 days of the termination of the property tax exemption. Unpaid nonresidential development fees under these circumstances may be enforceable by the Borough of Pennington as a lien against the real property of the owner.
The Pennington Borough shall collect development fees for affordable housing in accordance with the following:
The Planning Board Secretary of Pennington Borough shall notify the Pennington Borough Construction Code Official whenever either a preliminary or final approval is granted to any development which is subject to the collection of a development fee.
For nonresidential developments only, the developer shall also be provided with a copy of Form N-RDF "State of New Jersey Non-Residential Development Certification/Exemption," which is to be completed by the developer as per the instructions provided.
The Borough Construction Official shall verify the information submitted by the nonresidential developer as per the instructions provided in the Form N-RDF.
The Borough Tax Assessor shall verify exemptions and prepare estimated and final assessments as per the instructions provided in Form N-RDF.
The Borough Construction Official responsible for the issuance of a building permit shall notify the Borough Tax Assessor of the issuance of the first building permit for a development which is subject to a development fee.
Within 90 days of receipt of that notice, the Borough Tax Assessor, based on the plans filed, shall provide an estimate of the equalized assessed value of the development. The equalized assessed value and the required development fee shall be estimated by the Borough Tax Assessor prior to the issuance of the construction permit, with the understanding that the estimate of the equalized assessed value is not intended to establish the equalized assessed value for tax purposes.
Developers shall pay 50% of the required development fee to Pennington Borough at the time of the issuance of the construction permit.
Developers shall pay the remainder of the development fee to Pennington Borough at the time of the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
The Borough Construction Official responsible for the issuance of a final certificate of occupancy notifies the Borough Tax Assessor of any and all requests for the scheduling of a final inspection on property which is subject to a development fee.
Within 10 business days of a request for the scheduling of a final inspection, the Borough Tax Assessor shall confirm or modify the previously estimated equalized assessed value of the improvements of the development; calculate the development fee; and thereafter notify the developer of the amount of the fee.
The equalized assessed value and the required development fee shall be re-estimated by the Borough Tax Assessor prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy, again with the understanding that the estimate of the equalized assessed value is not intended to establish the equalized assessed value for tax purposes. The developer shall be responsible for paying the difference between the development fee calculated at the time of the issuance of the certificate of occupancy and the amount paid at the time of the issuance of the construction permit.
Should the Borough fail to determine or notify the developer of the amount of the development fee within 10 business days of the request for final inspection, the developer may estimate the amount due and pay that estimated amount consistent with the dispute process set forth in subsection b of § 37 of P.L.2008, c. 46 (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-8.6).
Upon tender of the remaining development fee, provided the developer is in full compliance with all other applicable laws, the Borough shall issue a final certificate of occupancy for the subject property.
Regardless of the time of collection of the development fee, the fee shall be based upon the percentage that applies on the date that the construction permit is issued.
The Construction Code Official shall forward all collected development fees to Pennington Borough's Chief Financial Officer who shall deposit such fees into the established Housing Trust Fund.
A developer may challenge the development fees imposed by filing a challenge with the Director of the Division of Taxation for nonresidential development and with the County Board of Taxation for residential development.
Pending a review and determination by the Director or Board, as the case may be, which shall be made within 45 days of receipt of the challenge, collected fees shall be placed in an interest-bearing escrow account by the Borough.
Appeals from a determination of the Director or Board, as the case may be, may be made to the tax court in accordance with the provisions of the State Tax Uniform Procedure Law, N.J.S.A. 54:48-1 et seq., within 90 days after the date of such determination.
Accrued interest earned on escrowed amounts to be returned shall also be returned to the developer.
All collected development fees and any proceeds from the sale of units with extinguished controls shall be deposited by the Chief Financial Officer of the Borough of Pennington into a separate designated interest-bearing Housing Trust Fund, which shall be maintained by the Borough Chief Financial Officer.
No money shall be expended from the Housing Trust Fund unless the expenditure conforms to the spending plan which has been approved by COAH; and
In establishing the Housing Trust Fund, the Borough Council shall provide COAH with written authorization in the form of a three-party escrow agreement between the Borough, COAH and the bank in order to permit COAH to direct the disbursement of development fee funds as provided in N.J.A.C. 5:97-8.13(b) of the "Substantive Rules" of COAH. This authorization shall be submitted to COAH within seven days from the opening of the Housing Trust Fund.
Additionally, the following sources of funding shall be deposited in the Housing Trust Fund and shall at all times be identifiable by source and amount:
Recapture funds;
Proceeds from the sale of affordable units;
Rental income from municipally operated units;
Payments in lieu of on-site construction of affordable units;
Affordable housing enforcement fines and application fees;
Developer-contributed funds for barrier-free affordable housing pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:97-8.5;
Repayments from affordable housing program loans; and
Any other funds collected in connection with the Borough's affordable housing program.
All interest accrued in the Housing Trust Fund shall only be used on eligible affordable housing activities approved by COAH.
Funds deposited in the Housing Trust Fund may be used for any housing activity as itemized in the spending plan and approved by COAH to address the Borough's fair share obligation and may be set up as a grant or revolving loan program. Such activities include, but are not limited to:
A rehabilitation program;
New construction of affordable housing units and related development costs; in the case of inclusionary developments, eligible costs shall be prorated based on the proportion of affordable housing units included in the development;
Accessory apartment, market-to-affordable, or regional affordable housing partnership programs;
Financial assistance designed to increase affordability;
Conversion of existing nonresidential buildings to create new affordable units;
Acquisition and/or improvement of land to be used for affordable housing;
Purchase of existing market-rate or affordable housing for the purpose of maintaining or implementing affordability controls, such as in the event of a foreclosure;
Extensions or improvements of roads and infrastructure directly serving affordable housing sites; in the case of inclusionary developments, costs shall be prorated based on the proportion of affordable housing units included in the development;
Green building strategies designed to be cost-saving for low- and moderate-income households, either for new construction that is not funded by other sources, or as part of necessary maintenance or repair of existing units, in accordance with accepted federal or state standards or such guidance as may be provided by the New Jersey State Department of Community Affairs or the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency;
Maintenance and repair of affordable housing units;
Repayment of municipal bonds issued to finance low- and moderate-income housing activity;
To defray the costs of structural parking; in the case of inclusionary developments, eligible costs shall be prorated based on the proportion of affordable housing units included in the development;
Administration necessary for implementation of the Housing Plan Element and Fair Share Plan, in accordance with § 98-8G below; and
Any other activity as specified in the approved spending plan and as permitted pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:97-8.7 through 5:97-8.9.
The Borough also may request authorization for expenditure of Housing Trust Funds on emergent affordable housing mechanisms not included in the Borough's Fair Share Plan in the form of an amendment to the spending plan. In addition to the amendment to the spending plan, the Borough shall submit the following:
A resolution to COAH that includes a certification that the affordable housing opportunity addresses COAH's criteria set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:97-6 and information regarding the proposed mechanism in a format to be provided by COAH; and
An amendment to its Fair Share Plan to include the mechanism at the earlier of two years after COAH's approval of the spending plan amendment or the next planned amendment to the Fair Share Plan resulting from the plan evaluation review pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:96-10.
Funds shall not be expended to reimburse the Borough of Pennington for past housing activities.
Payments in lieu of constructing affordable housing units on residential and mixed-use sites shall only be used to fund eligible affordable housing activities within the Borough.
At least 30% of all development fees collected and interest earned shall be devoted to provide affordability assistance to low- and moderate-income households in affordable units included in the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, provided and in accordance with the following:
One-third of the affordability assistance portion of development fees collected shall be used to provide affordability assistance to very-low-income households.
Affordability assistance programs may include down payment assistance, security deposit assistance, low-interest loans, rental assistance, assistance with homeowners' association or condominium fees and special assessments, and assistance with emergency repairs.
Affordability assistance for very-low-income households may include buying down the cost of low- or moderate-income units in the third round Borough's Fair Share Plan to make them affordable to very-low-income households (earning 30% or less of median income). The use of development fees in this manner may entitle the Borough to bonus credits pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:97-3.7.
Payments in lieu of constructing affordable units on site and funds from the sale of units with extinguished controls shall be exempt from the affordability assistance requirement.
The Borough of Pennington may contract with a private or public entity to administer any part of its Housing Plan Element and Fair Share Plan, including the requirement for affordability assistance, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:96-18, subject to COAH's approval.
No more than 20% of development fee revenues collected in any given year from the development fees may be expended on administration, including, but not limited to, the salaries and benefits for Pennington Borough employees or consultant fees necessary to develop or implement a new affordable housing program, a Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, and/or an affirmative marketing program.
In the case of a rehabilitation program, no more than 20% of the revenues collected from development fees shall be expended for such administrative expenses.
Administrative funds may be used for income qualification of households, monitoring the turnover of sale and rental units, preserving existing affordable housing, and compliance with COAH's monitoring requirements.
Legal or other fees related to litigation opposing affordable housing sites or objecting to COAH's regulations and/or action are not eligible uses of the Housing Trust Fund.
The Pennington Borough Municipal Housing Liaison shall coordinate with the appropriate municipal officials the completion and return to COAH of all monitoring forms included in the annual monitoring report related to the collection of development fees from residential and nonresidential developers, payments in lieu of constructing affordable units on site, funds from the sale of units with extinguished controls, barrier-free escrow funds, recapture funds, proceeds from the sale of affordable units, rental income, repayments from affordable housing program loans, enforcement fines and application fees, and any other funds collected in connection with the Borough's housing program, and the expenditure of revenues and implementation of the plan certified by COAH.
At minimum, the monitoring shall include an accounting of any Housing Trust Fund activity, identifying the source and amount of funds collected, the amount and purpose for which any funds have been expended, and the status of the spending plan regarding the remaining balance pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:97-8.10(a)8.
All monitoring reports shall be completed on forms designed by COAH.
The ability for the Borough of Pennington to impose, collect and expend development fees shall expire with its substantive certification unless Pennington Borough has filed an adopted Housing Element and Fair Share Plan with COAH, has petitioned for substantive certification, and has received COAH's approval of its development fee ordinance.
If the Borough of Pennington fails to renew its ability to impose and collect development fees prior to the date of expiration of substantive certification, it may be subject to forfeiture of any or all funds remaining within its municipal trust fund.
Any funds so forfeited shall be deposited into the New Jersey Affordable Housing Trust Fund established pursuant to § 20 of P.L.1985, c. 222 (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-320).
The Borough of Pennington shall not impose a residential development fee on a development that receives preliminary or final site plan approval after the expiration of its substantive certification, nor shall the Borough of Pennington retroactively impose a development fee on such a development.
The Borough of Pennington shall not expend development fees after the expiration of its substantive certification or judgment of compliance.


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The Freedom Train is a mode of free, volunteer-based transportation designed to rescue animals from high kill shelters and abusive/neglectful situations, and transport them to screened and approved rescues and forever homes. This system is able to be successful, thanks to a large network of people who volunteer their time, gas money, and hearts, in order to see the animals reach their havens.
The Freedom Train is not an organization, but rather an ongoing effort. This means that the transporters who volunteer are much bigger than this one effort. They may volunteer for the Freedom Train Animal Rescue Transports™ on one occasion and for other transports on other occasions. Their hearts are just too big to belong to one transport system, and I am so appreciative of them for that. Each transport is important, because all of us have one goal in mind, and that is to see these wonderful furkids reach their safe destinations!
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The Freedom Train covers many states. There is a main focus on sending animals from the south to the northeast; however transports are often coordinated for other states outside of that region. Many times there may be rescues that have approved placement for animals without having a way to send them. In these cases, animal rescue transports play a vital role in assisting those animals to get to freedom and a new life. Saving these animals is a team effort, and when we work together, miracles can happen!
The transports are broken down into "legs", which are intervals of about 60-90 miles in length, one way. According to how many animals and their sizes, there may be between one and three vehicles needed on each leg. Transporters drive their legs, then hand off the animals to the next driver(s) at the next interval, in relay style, until the destination is reached. Many times, furkids are overnighted and then continue their journey the next day.
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3.2 million Panamanians that record-low unemployment
Panama City, Panamanians are choosing President Ricardo Martinelli's successor in a three-way dogfight marked more by ugly personality clashes than any deep disagreements over the way forward for Latin America's standout economy.
Most pre-election polls for Sunday's contest show the front-runners in or near a technical tie, with a razor-thin lead for Martinelli's hand-picked candidate, former Housing Minister Jose Domingo Arias. The other main contenders, former Panama City Mayor Juan Carlos Navarro and Vice President Juan Carlos Varela, are duking it out for second place.Martinelli, a billionaire supermarket magnate, is barred by Panama's constitution from seeking consecutive re-election, but many fear he'll be the power behind the throne if voters chose Arias, a soft-spoken newcomer.As the race narrowed in recent weeks, Martinelli crisscrossed the tiny isthmus inaugurating hospitals, stadiums and Central America's first subway while warning the 3.2 million Panamanians that record-low unemployment and economic growth averaging over 8 percent since he took office in 2009 could be jeopardized if his enemies are elected.His use of the bully pulpit has drawn widespread condemnation, as has his decision to place his wife, First Lady Marta Linares, on the Democratic Center ticket as Arias' running mate. Never since the United States' 1989 overthrow of military strongman Manuel Noriega has an incumbent party won re-election.
But what worries many is the likelihood of a photo finish.Erasmo Pinilla, president of the Electoral Tribunal, last month warned the election results could be contested, something that's never happened since democracy was restored following Noriega's ouster."Weakening the referee in the crucial moment of the electoral process marked by highly aggressive language serves no other purpose than to commit fraud," Pinilla said.
All three campaigns have lobbed vicious attacks against each other.Navarro has faced unsubstantiated accusations of ties to drug-trafficking and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who recently severed ties with Panama. Varela has defended himself from leaks to the media that he received payments, including one to buy a yacht, from the daughter of a political ally convicted in the U.S. of money laundering.
In turn, both opponents' campaigns attack Arias as a puppet of his political mentor, suggesting he'd resign once in office or rewrite the constitution to let Martinelli seek re-election before a two-term cooling off period ends. Martinelli says he's not interested in retaining power, and Arias says if he's elected he'll govern on behalf of all Panamanians, not one party.While all campaigns punched below the belt, much blame for the filth falls on Martinelli for violating electoral laws that prohibit a sitting president from actively campaigning, said Maribel Jaen, director of the Peace and Justice Commission."Never have we had a president who so overtly favored a candidate," said Jaen, who with former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and the Roman Catholic Church sponsored an ethics pact signed by all seven candidates.
The mudslinging belies a pro-business consensus among the front-runners, who all came of age during democracy and hail from the European-descended, foreign-educated elite. Although Panamanians criticize what they view as Martinelli's authoritarian bent, 60 percent of them approve of his performance and acknowledge his legacy of infrastructure improvements, including work on a $5.2 billion canal expansion.Navarro, 52, was Panama City's mayor for 10 years until 2009 and is a businessman who also started the nation's leading environmental nonprofit. Under his leadership, the Democratic Revolutionary Party has moved to the center-left and distanced itself from its past links to the former military regime.Varela, a 50-year-old engineer, is the scion of one of Panama's richest families, owner of a namesake rum distillery. He left the 2009 presidential race to throw his conservative Panamenista party's support behind Martinelli in exchange for the vice presidency. But Martinelli dismissed him as foreign minister in 2011 for refusing to back his plan for a referendum seeking consecutive re-election. Varela's since become the president's fiercest critic, accusing him of taking kickbacks for a government radar system contract. Martinelli denies the charges.


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Editor's note: Mark O'Mara is a CNN legal analyst and a criminal defense attorney. The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author.
(CNN) -- I believed we had learned lessons from the George Zimmerman case in how to better handle cases like the Michael Brown shooting. Zimmerman, you'll recall, was charged with shooting Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black teenager in Sanford, Florida, in 2012. I was Zimmereman's lawyer. That case caught national attention for the shooting itself, but almost more for the way law enforcement was perceived to have mishandled it and for the racial animus it exposed over how young blacks are treated in the criminal justice system.
Unfortunately, I'm not sure that all of the right people have learned all of the right lessons from that case. Now, as the days drag on in Ferguson, Missouri, it seems that some involved, particularly in the law enforcement hierarchy, are not handling the Michael Brown case better than the Zimmerman case. In fact, this time it's being handled worse.
Some observations on Ferguson:
The social media response has been amazing. An event these days -- whether it be the Michael Brown shooting, the Donald Sterling uproar, the questionable death of Kendrick Johnson in Georgia -- gains a life online via social media, keeping it in the forefront of our national conversation. Though there are down sides, one of social media's strong positives is that it allows for an open, quick and national discourse. With the crackdown on the press in Ferguson this week, it was citizens with cell phones who provided pictures and helped set the editorial agenda.
The Ferguson Police Department has fallen far short of expectations. While we still don't know -- and likely won't for a while -- what exactly happened and why the officer fired those fatal shots, the way the Ferguson police department reacted was poor and made matters worse, not better. A sensitive response -- informed by an awareness that this shooting would lead to a powerful, communitywide reaction—would have acknowledged the trauma inflicted on the entire black community.
While I still maintain that the integrity of the investigation is paramount (if charges are being considered, we must make sure that the witnesses were not tainted by leaked information or coached in their answers to the perceived events), the police mishandled the situation in important ways, and in ways that undermined or destroyed the black community's faith that this would be handled properly.
Critics rip police tactics, use of military equipment
The name of the officer who shot Michael was finally released Friday. He is Officer Darren Wilson, a six-year veteran of the department. It was time to do this. At least now that point of frustration has ended. But the decision also to release the videotape of the previous robbery event in which Michael Brown was suspected was a further insult to the sensitivities that exist in this now cultural event. If it had to be done, it should have been well separated.
We shouldn't forget that the law enforcement agencies involved in the investigation, from the Justice Department and the FBI to the St. Louis County Sherriff, had already had the officer's name, his background, his disciplinary record, his medical records--and are still gathering the other information necessary to begin drilling into who he was before this shooting and what happened to him during it. The coordinated interaction between these agencies is a good definition of transparency, not piecemeal distribution of snippets of information.
The police chief's decision to come out with a statement early in the investigation defending his officer was a poor decision, as it polarized an already tense environment and was insensitive to Ferguson's African-American community.
Missouri state troopers take over security in Ferguson
How the police reacted to the civil unrest is a mixed bag. While law enforcement agencies have both the right and the obligation to maintain civil order and peace, they must do so in a way that is sensitive to the issues that are being addressed in protests.
I do not have a concern with an appropriate police presence, and I believe police should act to stop destruction of property or the use of the protest for personal gain or profit, such as looting stores. That said, nothing justifies use of an aggressive police presence without proper cause. There was no basis for a military-style response, even though the law enforcement could justify it by looking at their textbooks. This did not warrant a textbook response. This warranted -- demanded -- a response that carried the respect appropriate in such difficult times. We also now know that a lesser response, as has happened since estate police took over, worked to lessen tensions.
5 things to know about the Michael Brown shooting
At the very least, I sincerely hope that the police agencies involved maintained their own video log of events witnessed and reacted to by law enforcement. If those actions were necessary in response to threats or inappropriate actions from protesters, I would give the department deference. But they are going to have to justify tear gas and rubber bullets, and that will be tough to do in a situation as socially charged as this one.
There will be and should be, a review of police activities in response to the shooting; not to place blame, but as a learning tool. We were dangerously close to a meltdown in Ferguson. We now look back at how Seminole County, Florida, handled the Zimmerman matter and must acknowledge they did a better job than Ferguson.
The protesters, setting aside for a moment the looters and hooligans, have acted in a very appropriate and responsible way. Our country was built upon the concept of seeking appropriate redress of actions by our government. It is not only allowed and appropriate, but it is ingrained in our national fabric and the nation would be weaker without it.
The people who take advantage of a situation that allows them to loot and steal -- which they continued doing early Saturday -- should face significant consequences. Not only have they committed individual crimes by their actions, but they have desecrated the very purpose of the respectful protesters and in doing so damaged the national perspective of the protest itself. Their actions distract attention from the important, underlying reasons for the protest and threaten to turn the process into a dangerous, counterproductive battle between themselves and the police presence.
Looting, tensions dash tenuous peace in Ferguson's streets
The response Friday night and early Saturday by law enforcement was restrained; they deserve credit. Even more so, the protesters who tried to block the looters stand as testament to the true purpose of their involvement: peaceful pleas for change.
The governor of Missouri should have taken stronger action and done so much sooner. While he may have hoped that this incident could be addressed properly at the local level, Gov. Jay Dixon should have realized that wasn't going to happen by the end of the first 24-hour period. At that point, having an elected official unconnected with the police department involved would have given the proper appearance of impartiality and would have put the strength of the entire state behind this event.
I'm very glad that Dixon finally became involved in the process, and I believe his presentation to the church affirming the state's commitment was necessary. His promise to handle this matter to the end, in a transparent way, and to seek justice wherever that may lead, was the right position for the governor to take. (P.S.--Don't try to make jokes about how you look on camera when you're dealing with a national tragedy.)
President Barack Obama should have a voice in the public reaction to this event, but he needs to be circumspect in his presentation. I have, in the past, expressed my chagrin that Obama injected himself into the Zimmerman matter -- not because he involved himself with a national tragedy, but because he took a side in a pending case where he should be very reluctant to do so. I appreciate his more inclusive and tempered response to this troubling shooting.
Opinion: Obama, can't you see black anger in Ferguson?
Traditional media have handled this case well. Across the board, media outlets have presented a number of well-balanced reviews of the relevant issues. The traditional media learned a good deal from the Zimmerman case: Reporting on the Michael Brown shooting has been much better founded in both the rules of evidence, the rules of the court and the statutes that deal with such issues as self-defense, "imminent fear of great bodily injury," and police procedures. The media have learned to understand the subject and the applicable statutes before commenting on the case.
Full coverage on Ferguson shooting and protests
There has also been a greater level of fairness in reporting, and also a necessary acknowledgment that precious few facts are available yet. The media have asked the right questions, but have hesitated to fuel speculation. And that is the essence of responsible reporting.
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When I was growing up, no one spoke of cancer. It was a death sentence and people wasted away quietly in their homes. They were diagnosed at the end of their diseases. There was little if any hope. Dementing illnesses suffer the same experience for many. Friends and family are pushed away as the person with dementia gets overwhelmed, attempts to hide their deficits or becomes paranoid. Towards the end of the disease, a family or friend steps in and a formal diagnosis is made. Only a few years left, the person is near end-stage at diagnosis. It is not always this way, but that is the vision people have.
There are so many of us who are younger than 65, (or were when we started), who have been writing, speaking, lecturing, blogging and being featured in documentaries. And yet the image of the doddering fool remains the "stamp" for dementia. I don't use that term without double meaning. Many in the world of dementia lamented when the USPS used a much older woman on their Alzheimer's stamp. While getting the word out that the illness is catastrophic, somehow we must also get the idea across that we are still here.
HBO recently aired a four part documentary on dementia and Alzheimer's disease; my friend and "brother-in-dementia," Chuck Jackson were featured in the caregivers segment. The off-screen interviewer asked about his caregiver (assuming that his wife was his caregiver). Chuck stunned the interviewer by saying he was his own caregiver. The interviewer asked the question a second time, attempting to clarify as if Chuck didn't understand the question. 'Surely no one with dementia can manage their own lives' was the implication. I am my own caregiver too. Being diagnosed does not mean we are instantly incapable of running our lives. I know some are diagnosed quite late in the disease and are already incapacitated. My friend and sister-in-dementia, Jaye L. lives alone. She has been an intrepid explorer and consummate corporate professional all her life. Dementia has changed where and how she lives her life to some extent, but she is not in need of constant care.
We with dementia, exist on a continuum. There are treatments, changes and hope for the future and while we will all die as a result of dementia, we are not all as close to death as you might think. I do not mean to say it is not challenging at times and difficult, I do mean to say that many of us have quite a bit left to give and live. I have threatened a time or two to get a T-shirt with the slogan "THIS is the face of dementia" and an arrow pointing up to me. Maybe it's not a bad idea?


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Tuesday, January 03, 2012
Iced ginger cookies - to start the year,..;-)
thus today i made up my mind that this post gonna be the first post of the year
as i wanted to share something sweet and something special,..;-)
recipe source cook book
preparation time 30 mins
baking time 5 to 7 mins
baking temperature 100 degree centigrade
one cup whole wheat flour
half cup brown sugar
half cup unsalted butter
two tbsp cocoa powder
chopped glaced ginger one tbsp
milk one tbsp
pinch of salt
few drops of vanilla essence
to decorate the cookies
icing tubes red and white colour
preheat the oven to 100 degree centigrade
line a baking sheet and keep aside
In a mixing bowl cream the sugar and butter ,add salt and vanilla essence
add flour,cocoa and glaced ginger pieces ,adding milk to bind the mixture
knead on a floured surface until smooth
roll out the dough on lightly floured surface to one fourth inch thick
stamp out shapes using cookie cutters and place on baking sheets
bake the cookies for 5 to 7 minutes ,leave to cool till firm
decorate the cooled cookies with icing.
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wish all the readers of Asan Khana Happy New Year 2012.
13 comments:
- Purnima said...
Priyanka, Happy New Year! Lovely begining with healthy wheat cookies..so beautifully n patiently decorated! Loved these.Thanks for sharing! Hv a great year!
- January 3, 2012 at 11:26 PM
- Kavi said...
they look delightful! Happy new year! :)
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- January 4, 2012 at 12:07 AM
- Aarthi said...
good one..
- January 4, 2012 at 12:24 AM
- Rachana said...
I love ginger cookies. Yum!
Wishing you a very happy and successful 2012 :-)
- January 4, 2012 at 6:27 AM
- Cilantro said...
Wish you & your family a very happy New Year!
- January 4, 2012 at 10:43 AM
- Chitra said...
Lovely.. cute shapes :)
- January 4, 2012 at 1:07 PM
- Charu Srivastava said...
luk so nice and tasty!!!!!
- January 4, 2012 at 2:59 PM
- Priya Suresh said...
Wish you and your family a very Happy New Year...Cute looking cookies.
- January 4, 2012 at 8:06 PM
- Hamaree Rasoi said...
I too had a Christmas special post in my draft but couldn't post it in time. Delightful ginger cookies ...
Wish you a very Happy New Year
Hamaree Rasoi
- January 4, 2012 at 8:33 PM
- divya said...
Wish you and your family a very Happy New Year...Cute looking cookies.
- January 5, 2012 at 12:18 AM
- Cham said...
Happy New Year and the cookies look great!
- January 5, 2012 at 6:01 AM
I always wanted to try baking some ginger bread cookies but it never worked out. Yours sound lovely :)
- January 5, 2012 at 12:04 PM
- Jaya M said...
Love the decorations of the cookies..hugs and smiles
- January 6, 2012 at 6:10 AM