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Thursday, August 24, 2017
It's Not the Ship, It's the Man
When you see a mining barge show up on a killboard, you know some elite PvP went down. But you probably wouldn't expect this:
Agent Perlo Tissant reported the actions of a gank fleet filled with Ventures. At last, a reason for mining frigates to be in highsec!
Our hero filmed one of the ganks and uploaded it to YouTube for your viewing pleasure:
Caution: This video is likely to trigger miners who don't like gankers multiboxing.
In fact, every mining ship in EVE is a ship that can "shoot back". If you're a miner and you consider yourself defenseless, you're doing it wrong.
30 comments:
- AnonymousAugust 24, 2017 at 4:46 PM
No window layering? If you haven't tried it, it's a lot better then fitting them on your screen like that.ReplyDelete
Marvellous! I remember seeing this killmail when Karmafleet visited Hek. It's lovely to see the Ventures being put to proper and correct use. Miners should pause to reflect on this.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 24, 2017 at 6:16 PM
Multiboxing is against the spirit of the game and should be banned.ReplyDeleteReplies
- AnonymousAugust 24, 2017 at 6:59 PM
Like AFK mining no?Delete
- AnonymousAugust 24, 2017 at 7:01 PM
Oops, that's every miner's hauling alt banned. And their market alt banned. And the "elite PVP alt in nullsec" can get biomassed too.Delete
Seems a good way to cull Eve's carebears.
- AnonymousAugust 25, 2017 at 7:10 AM
Might as well be bottingDelete
- AnonymousAugust 25, 2017 at 10:51 AM
Sweet end multiboxing. I like it.Delete
The video was from me, I'm still very new to isboxer, hence the performanceReplyDeleteReplies
Good video friendDelete
- AnonymousAugust 24, 2017 at 7:00 PM
posting a comment without putting your name on it should be bannedReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 24, 2017 at 8:59 PM
Someone kills someone else, so what.. big dealReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 25, 2017 at 6:39 AM
So if using multiple guns don't work use multiple ships, one man on one computer running multiple accounts, might as well be botting I would call this a fail. Code is practically botting now.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 25, 2017 at 10:35 AM
You get off on killing do you. Well that's great, but do you have to try and get their money too is that just how you run your extortion racket?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 25, 2017 at 10:53 AM
As expected this blog has returned to compliance, however we must remain vigilant so as that no one continues to break any of the laws that govern the internet and blogging.ReplyDelete
We thank you for your cooperation and your compliance James 315.
Trolls win, ALWAYS!
- AnonymousAugust 25, 2017 at 11:09 AM
Loyalaonon failing dailyReplyDeleteReplies
- AnonymousAugust 25, 2017 at 3:20 PM
james failing dailyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 26, 2017 at 5:00 AM
Code failing daily.Delete
- AnonymousAugust 25, 2017 at 11:11 AM
Test of Valour. Prove you are not afraid to die by Coding a valuable ship, and do so in a manner that demonstrates integrity and honesty.ReplyDelete
Test of Wisdom. Correctly answer the almighty Lord Shasta's questions three. Each question must be answered within 20 seconds. The Questions Three will be different for each code monkey each day.
Test of Fortitude. Walk a mile in the miners shoes by becoming a miner. You must continue to mine for an indefinite period of time.
- AnonymousAugust 25, 2017 at 11:15 AM
Look at Al Qaeda go, they love blowing themselves up. Code really loves that zealotry.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 25, 2017 at 2:53 PM
I'm mining.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 25, 2017 at 3:20 PM
Boom, all his ships go boom.ReplyDelete
Multiboxing is botting.
- AnonymousAugust 26, 2017 at 5:01 AM
Well pay up JameyReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 26, 2017 at 8:12 AM
We Highsec citizens should stop what we are doing and think deeply with respect about Karmafleet for a moment.ReplyDelete
The massive backbone of the powerful Imperium Coalition isn't too preoccupied with their righteous crusade out in null, they also manage to dedicate pilots and other lesser resources to share their passion and invaluable knowledge with the masses! I can't think of a group that does more for the education of new pilots - regardless of where they live.
Such valiant and economic repurposing of these shameful, disgusting vessels is just icing on the cake - but what a genious one!
Great kudos to Karmafleet!
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New Movies This Week: 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2′
Not exactly the widest variety this week, but what we do get in theaters is a big one: the return of everyone's friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.
This time around, Peter Parker battles with Electro, the Rhino and the Green Goblin, and he slowly discovers that all his enemies share a common secret. (See more on 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' here.)
Directed by Marc Webb
Starring Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx, and Dane Dehaan

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Sunday, May 13, 2012
11 comments:
This one is my favorite! With every pug I've had there has been a popcorn ritual - they help me make it (oil popped in a pan) and help me eat it. My first pug, Rooney, holds our house record for most mid-air kernel catches - 13 in a row.ReplyDelete
This made my night!
YES! Fantastic idea! Not sure how good it would taste but it's a great visual :)ReplyDelete
Wow, this is great!ReplyDelete
This is very cute...love it.ReplyDelete
I love the way you capture the various personalities of Pugs. I tend to think that each one in the world is unique. I have three. Cute stuff here.ReplyDelete
Has this pugcorn been washed before serving? Especially their feet??ReplyDelete
It's funny, I used to think up gags during my nightly jogs. Seems to work, huh. Good one.
popping pugs, what a great performance!ReplyDelete
My dog is a popcorn fiend for sure.ReplyDelete
Love the pugcorn! I hope this is a crazy fantasy and not a thing where people *eat* the pugcorn. Wonderful patterns in black and white. So great!
Ha ha! So cute! I love their flailing arms as they "pop!"ReplyDelete
Thanks everyone! Looking back I wish I'd done more of the popped pugcorn - I had so much fun drawing them with their flailing arms and legs and probably could've gone even further with their poses. Hmm, maybe another time...ReplyDelete


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Numina - The Deception of Reality hyp3262
2012. The Deception of Reality is the fourth Numina release on Hypnos, the first since 2007's Shift to the Ghost. Still present is Numina's trademark sound, combining abstract deep-space textures with subtle melodic and rhythmic elements, but with a new emphasis on more vivid sonics. Listeners seeking smooth, creamy synthesizer background textures will still find them, here overlaid with more "up front" accents. Extra care has been taken in the mixing and mastering to preserve the separation and placement of individual instruments, and we believe the result is the best pure sound experience Numina has ever come up with.
As with the last Numina album, The Deception of Reality is a continuous, long-form ambient music piece of about 72 minutes, broken into five "tracks" for listening convenience. Unlike much long-form ambient, this sound work is ever-changing, continually evolving in mood and sound texture, bringing in new instruments while fading out old ones. Despite its continuous format, the album is so varied across its duration that most listeners would likely never notice they're listening to a single unbroken piece.
Numina is vague about the meaning of the title, which could be taken in any of several ways. Some hint may be derived from the Albert Einstein quote within the liner notes: "Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one."
We at Hypnos sincerely believe this to be the best Numina work yet, sure to please his existing fans while perhaps engaging with some new listeners as well.


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Thanks for the awesome link, the effect looks gorgeous.
Aging a photograph used to be quite a skill. In fact, only the best retouchers could pull it off convincingly. Computers made the process easier; and programs like Adobe Photoshop have "actions" that can make it happen ever quicker and easier. But now, all you need is your digital photo and one Japanese website that can do the conversion in seconds.
As a professional in the ad industry, I'm often required to create visuals for presentations. This weekend, I needed to make a modern photo look at least 70 years old. I searched online for video tutorials that I could use in conjunction with Photoshop, and it looked like it would take about 30 minutes of my time. Then, just before I set about performing the task, I stumbled upon a link that did the job for me in seconds. And when I say that, I don't mean 300 seconds. It's more like 3 seconds.
The site is Japanese, but fortunately it comes with an English translation (look in the top right corner).
You simply open the photo you wish to transform, hit the "convert" button and almost instantly your aged photo will appear on screen. Then you can save it and do whatever you need to do. The site costs nothing, the service costs nothing and the results are very impressive. For something that is as quick as it is, and completely free, I have to say it's one of the best links I have ever found for such a handy tool.
Here are a few before and after photos. I did all three. Judge for yourself it you think it's a good tool. Personally, this one now has a permanent place in my bookmarks folder.
Piggy Bank - New And Aged
Shuttle - New And Aged
My Girls And I - New And Aged
As yet, I don't believe the site has the ability to handle hi-res files, but this is a great start for bloggers, scrapbookers, card makers and journalists. Enjoy.
Disclaimer: The links and mentions on this site may be affiliate links. But they do not affect the actual opinions and recommendations of the authors.
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French publication Les Echos has reported that French carrier Orange will be selling three own-branded Android tablets by Christmas. Allegedly, the tablet will be sold for under 250 Euros, and be subsidized even more when 3G contracts are taken out.
The Google translation is a bit wishy-washy, but the general gist appears to be that Orange has contracted an Asian OEM to build at least three tablets, expected to launch before Christmas. They'll be 3G-enabled, and offered for under 250 Euros ($370) up-front, or even 100 Euros ($125) if a two year 3G contract is signed.
So far, we haven't seen any subsidized tablets being offered on contract with carriers—but as we saw with netbooks, it could really help kickstart the tablets and make them mainstream. [Les Echos via @thomas_husson via @riptari]
UPDATE: Reader Corentin emailed me with a more accurate translation of Les Echos' article:
"France Telecom intends to distribute at least three of these new connected devices by the end of the year, in order to sell a lot for Christmas. There may be the iPad, if the negotiations with Apple lead to an interesting compromise for the provider. Until now, Orange only did demos in certain stores and sold specific plans [for the iPad]. The group will then distribute at least one of the rival upcoming tablets as well. Finally, they will have their own one made by a famous Asian company."
So, one of those tablets will be a subsidized iPad, the other an Android—maybe the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab—and the third a custom-made one by a "famous Asian company." Foxconn?


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Grill buying guide: how to buy a grill to fit your needs
Nothing says outdoor get-together like grilled meats and vegetables. But if your grilling experience is filled with more flare-ups, rust and frustration than fun, you should invest in a new grill.
Instead of purchasing strictly on price or recommendations, select a grill that matches your style. Are you into convenience and speed? Or do you grill leisurely and try to maximize the smoky flavor? Selecting a grill goes beyond choosing gas or charcoal. Our grill buying guide will point out key features that can help influence your purchasing decision and fit your needs.
To begin, use the following questions to help navigate through the key components of buying a grill. Find in-depth information on the topics listed below by simply clicking on any of the following links:
- What is the difference between gas grilling and charcoal grilling?
- What types of cooking grates are available & how do they differ?
- What size grill do I need?
- Which fuel type is best: natural gas or liquid propane?
- What color & design options are available?
- How does grill design impact cooking performance?
- What accessories will enhance my grilling experience?
- What are some new and unique features available on today's grills?
- How can I further protect my investment?
What is the difference between gas grilling & charcoal grilling?
When it comes to the epic battle of gas grilling versus charcoal grilling, the bottom line is: grilling is grilling – no matter what fuel source you use. Both involve the radiant transfer of heat from the fuel source to the cooking grid. Drippings come off of the food, land on the heat source and sizzle and smoke. The smoke rising into your food creates barbecue flavor.
So really, it all comes down to personal preference. Our goal is to highlight some of the features that make cooking with each fuel source unique. If, after reading, you aren't convinced that one or the other is right for you then you may want to purchase both and enjoy every type of grilling possible!
Gas Grill Cooking:
Gas grills require that a liquid propane tank or natural gas line be connected to provide fuel for the burners. Gas burners feature variable temperature controls which allow for high temperatures (ideal for searing) and low temperatures (ideal for indirect cooking). The burners are covered with a shield to protect them from drippings, minimize flare ups and maintain set temperatures.
One great advantage of a gas grill is ease of use. Electronic ignition provides a quick and safe way to get the grill going. With the push of a button or a quick strike of the match, the gas grill quickly and safely lights. For easy cleanup, simply run the grill on high heat for an hour or two with the lid closed. The grill will burn internal byproducts to ash. Then a brass brush can be used to easily scrape away remaining waste.
When it comes to specialty applications, gas grills are the way to go. Many gas grills have infrared burners ideal for rotisserie cooking. Others feature sear plates which can reach high temperatures very quickly. Side burners are also an option on most gas grills. A side burner comes in handy when preparing extra dishes and it can also be used to keep food warm until ready to serve.
Charcoal Grill Cooking:
Charcoal grills require manual ignition – generally achieved through the aid of lighter fluid and old newspapers. Much like a gas grill, food cooks on a grate over the charcoal. The drippings sizzle and smoke, creating barbecue flavor. Heat is controlled by the amount of charcoal, its placement in the grill, and a wheel or other mechanism that regulates interior airflow. Greater airflow introduces more oxygen into the grill chamber, allowing the charcoal to burn at higher temperatures.
The primary advantage of charcoal cooking is unique flavor. The smoke generated by the food drippings ignite over the coals to create a deep and distinctive taste that cannot be replicated by a gas grill. This taste is particularly noticeable in meats.
A charcoal grill is much less mechanical than its gas counterpart. There are no burners to clog, burner shields to rust, or igniters to fail. So long as the lid, hinge, and basin are intact there's not much that can go wrong. Those with apprehensions about the safety of propane tanks or gas connections may prefer the simplicity of a charcoal grill. return to top
What types of cooking grates are available & how do they differ?
There are three types of cooking grates: coated aluminum, cast iron, and stainless steel. Like cookware, each type offers unique grilling advantages, though user preference should ultimately determine which is best.
Coated aluminum grates are cost-effective and the most commonly type. Aluminum is thermally responsive, making it a great conductor of heat. On the down side, aluminum is less durable than cast iron or stainless steel and is more likely to warp, become brittle, or lose its enamel finish over time.
Cast iron grates have become increasingly popular in recent years. Though cast iron is less conductive than aluminum, it retains heat better than any other grate type – providing consistent temperatures on the grilling surface. On the down side, cast iron can crack due to thermal shock and material can suffer external damages over time.
Moderate-to-high priced grills often feature stainless steel cooking grates. Stainless steel is the most durable of all grate types. Its shiny finish makes it easy for grillers to see browning food and it is also the easiest material to clean due to its resistance to corrosion. Though an excellent cooking material altogether, stainless steel does not have as high a conductivity of aluminum, nor does it retain temperature as well as cast iron. Over time, the finish may discolor or pit. return to top
The primary factor in determining grill size is cooking area. Cooking area is expressed in terms of square inches. A typical three burner gas grill features 450-500 square inches of cooking area, which is generally sufficient for the average household. People that entertain often or have large families may want a grill that offers five or six burners and features 550-650 square inches of cooking area.
In addition to cooking area, the footprint of a grill should be considered. Most barbecue grills feature side shelves that can be removed or collapsed. As a safety measure, manufacturers require the grill to sit 2-3 feet away from the house and other combustible materials. It's important to ensure that your deck or patio can accommodate your new grill's wingspan prior to purchasing.
A variety of accessories are available to enhance a grill's cooking area without increasing its footprint. For example, a half shelf can provide up to 50% more cooking space by adding another level to the cooking grid. Another example is warming rack which hangs from the top of the grill. This rack, set further away from direct heat, is ideal for toasting food items at lower temperatures. return to top
Which fuel type is best: natural gas or liquid propane?
While liquid propane has been the standard fuel type for many years, an increasing number of customers are having natural gas lines installed. The advantage of using natural gas is having a constant gas supply. Liquid propane tanks require maintenance as they must be exchanged periodically when the tank runs out.
However, despite the extra maintenance required with LP tanks, there are still advantages to using them. Propane grills can be easily re-located and the cost of using liquid propane tanks versus installing a gas line is far more economical. LP tanks have also been standardized, making them adaptable to fit most gas grills.
Grills must be ordered with a specific fuel type: natural gas or propane. With rare exception, it is not easy to convert from one fuel source to another. If the need arises to alter the fuel type after original purchase, conversion kits can be purchased at additional costs. The process of conversion can be labor intensive, even with the aid of the kit. return to top
What color & design options are available?
While cooking performance is the top concern of grill manufacturers, they are also making efforts to transform what was once considered a backyard eyesore into an attractive, stylish outdoor fixture. To achieve this, today's grills are designed using a combination of porcelain enameled steel and polished stainless steel to accentuate contours and curves. Many models are constructed entirely of stainless steel for a more sophisticated, commercial appearance.
Much like indoor appliances, an increasing number of custom colors are introduced each year in the grill lineup. Green, copper, cobalt blue, brick red, and bronze are just a sampling of color choices. These models often use stainless steel as an accent color, providing striking contrast in the overall grill design.
Some brands offer a wide selection of built-in grills which allow for ultimate flexibility in design. Built-in grill heads or storage cabinets can be inserted into a prefabricated island area – generally built of brick or stone. Built-in grills are best used in an outdoor kitchen setting. If the prefabricated area is made of a combustible material, such as wood, insulation jackets can be purchased at an additional cost. return to top
How does grill design impact cooking performance?
Bottom line: not all grills are created equal. Uneven heat distribution, inconsistent temperatures, and uncontrolled flare-ups have been known to baffle even the most knowledgeable chef. Some grills are engineered with distinct features to minimize such deficiencies and increase the overall quality of cooking.
Flare-ups are caused by the combustion of natural food grease that drips onto the burner from the cooking rack above. In some ways, flare-ups can be good as they provide high temperatures for searing and blackening meats. But uncontrolled, flare-ups can lead to inconsistent cooking results, cause food to burn and in worst case scenarios, start grill fires.
Features that help reduce flare-ups:
- Metal burner shield – this helps by shielding the burner from falling juices.
- Ceramic briquettes – lined on the bottom of the grill on top of the metal shroud, the briquettes absorb juices before they can cause flare-up. Note: briquettes must be burned off periodically and then replaced because they retain odor and if unmaintained, can catch fire.
- Burner port location – when burner ports are located on the sides of the burner, rather than the top this helps by reducing clogging and flare-ups.
- Limited heat output – prevents the shroud from becoming too hot.
Features that help maintain even heat distribution:
- Metal burner shield – helps maintain even distribution of heat
- Burner location -having burner set lower in the grill (further from cooking surface) helps to ensure even cooking temperatures across the entire grid
- Ceramic Rods – grills made by DCS feature a series of ceramic rods placed evenly below the cooking grid. These rods help to evenly distribute heat as well as reduce flare-ups.
Other considerations related to heat distribution:
- High BTU Burner -some grills feature high BTU burners located close to the cooking surface. This enables cooking at temperatures required for true searing.
- Indirect Cooking Ability -grills with three or more burners can achieve proper indirect cooking to allow for grilling more delicate foods like fish, chicken or vegetables. Example: Place fish on center of cooking rack with the center burner turned off. Turn left burner on very low setting and right burner on high setting. This creates a convection-like cooking environment which enhances flavor. return to top
What are some of the new and unique features on grills?
Some new features are designed to enhance cooking performance and versatility, while others increase the convenience of use.
A rotisserie motor mounts to the grill, and the spit extends across the surface of the grill. Many rotisserie kits ship with a counterweight that attaches to the end of the spit to provide consistent and even turning. Premium models feature a rear infrared burner designed to deliver the most-consistent, evenly distributed heat for rotisserie cooking.
Searing zone
The process of searing creates an attractive, blackened crust that provides a unique contrast to a meat's juicy interior. A searing zone uses a powerful burner to reach high temperatures quickly. Once seared, the meat finishes cooking on the main grate.
Smoker box
Many grilling purists swear by charcoal grilling, but an increasing number of gas grills come outfitted with smoker boxes to infuse foods with a distinctive smoky flavor. The burning chips (prepackaged hickory or mesquite chips) produce smoke that envelops the food during the grilling process.
Side burner
Side burners allow convenient preparation of side dishes and sauces. They run off of the same propane tank or natural gas line and operate similarly to a gas burner on a conventional range. Not only can the burners prepare barbecue sides, they can maintain low heat to keep food warm until it is ready to be served.
Levels of accessibility and storage can vary in barbeque grills. Commonly, two access doors cover the storage compartment. This compartment typically houses the propane tank and the drip tray, which contains leftover cooking byproducts and greases. High-end grills sometimes incorporate pull-out drawers and condiment trays.
Electronic ignition
Most grills have automatic electronic ignition, and a way to safely ignite the grill with a match should it fail. Another common feature, external thermostats, read an exact internal temperature for best cooking results.
Night-time grilling gets some help from built-in lighting. Some grills made by Vermont Castings feature a small retractable LED light, while DCS grill models feature bright halogen floodlights for operation even in darkest environments. return to top
What accessories will enhance my grilling experience?
Grill cover
The most popular grill accessory remains a heavy-duty, all-weather cover. While most manufacturers work to engineer a durable and resilient exterior finish, most grills will weather quickly when left to the elements. Covers should snugly fit the contours of the grill with heavy-duty vinyl, which can withstand harsh climates.
Brass brush
To clean food residue from cooking grates, invest in a high-quality brass brush. Brass is stringent enough for baked-on mess yet won't wreck the cooking grate's finish as stainless steel might. Barbecue tools like tongs, knives, spatulas and barbecue forks keep the main kitchen tools indoors where they belong.
Natural lump charcoal
For the charcoal user, a steady supply of charcoal should always be on hand. Charcoal is typically sold in two formats: briquette and natural lump. Natural lump charcoal is 100 percent wood (as opposed to a briquette, which can be up to 70 percent sediment) and will burn cleaner and last longer. It is generally considered superior to the briquette for grilling performance, but it is more expensive.
For grilling multiple racks of ribs.
Ceramic place setter
Deflect heat for higher-quality indirect cooking and serve double duty as a stone cook surface for pizzas or calzones.
Digital meat probe
Inserts into meat and registers interior temperature. A digital meat probe the most accurate way to determine if a meat is done cooking, despite its exterior appearance return to top
How can I further protect the investment of my new grill?
Most manufacturers offer a one year limited warranty on their product. For as little as $50 Warners' Stellian offers a Product Protection Guarantee designed to keep your new grill preparing your family's meals for years to come. Our Product Protection Guarantee covers all functional parts and labor on your new appliance for up to two, three or five years. return to top
We hope you have found this buying guide to be useful and informative and we appreciate the time you took to read through it. If you have questions that were not answered by this guide, please feel free to contact us.


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For additional information about the Safety First Program contact Safety Program Manager Cory DeArmitt.
The purpose of the Safety First Program is to eliminate accidents by building a communications network that reaches out to all APSA members on safety and related issues. The program is all-inclusive, and addresses chief officers, unit managers, safety officers and aircrews. Safety First takes a proactive approach that makes safety an integral part of every organization's culture, not just a separate program.
- Standards
Standards are the foundation for what we do and how we do it. APSA's standards can be accessed here.
- Commitment
Every member needs to buy into Safety First, and commit to making safety our highest priority.
- Focus
Safety must consciously become part of everything we do. We must each keep our eyes on the ball.
- Training
Each person should receive the training necessary to perform his/her job in a safe and effective manner. The Safety First Program recognizes that training for Unit Managers and Safety Officers is essential.
- Assessment
We must continually assess safety issues relating to both operations and support functions, and develop and implement procedures that help prevent mishaps.
- Recognition
There is an APSA Flight Safety Recognition Program that will recognize benchmarks in flight hours without accidents.
There is a monthly newsletter. It will include information about accidents and incidents, safety bulletins, safety studies, training materials, safety audits, and other safety related information. The Safety First newsletter is available to members of APSA as part of their membership. If you are not a member, join APSA today to receive the Safety First newsletter.
Safety First Program Resources
- Flight Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT) (.xls) Updated
- Safety Information for Leadership Brochure (PDF)
- Emergency Response Plan (PDF)
- Hazard and Risk Assessment Reports (PDF)
- APSA SMS Worksheet (Blank) (.xls) Updated and APSA SMS Worksheet with examples (.xls)
- IIMC Training Recommendations
This document is a recommendation for safe and effective training to mitigate the risk of inadvertently entering instrument metrological conditions (IIMC) in flight.
- The Compendium Report: The U.S. JHSAT Baseline of Helicopter Accident Analysis
The U.S.-JHSAT analyzed 523 U.S. registered helicopter accidents that occurred in CY2000, CY2001 and CY2006. This report establishes a baseline for future work by the U.S. Joint Helicopter Implementation Measurement Data Analysis Team (JHIMDAT).
- Maintenance Brochure
Safety Program Manager Presentations
Download PowerPoint presentations.
IHST Maintenance Toolkit
The Maintenance Tool Kit is intended to provide helicopter operators with a framework of guidance material to ensure that they can safely maintain their aircraft in airworthy readiness for operations in the most cost-effective manner possible.
Safety Management System (SMS) Toolkit
The SMS Installation Guide v2015 and Toolkit (historical) is a compilation of best practices and solutions from small, medium, and large law enforcement organizations. The Toolkit is intended to assist organizations in achieving their desired safety performance objectives while allowing them to choose the best way to reach that outcome.
Safety Management System (SMS) Resources
A list of Safety Management Systems Resources and Links.
SMS "Read-Me-First" for SMS Pilot Project Participants and Voluntary Implementation of Organization SMS Programs.
2009 IHST Training and Flight Data Monitoring Toolkits
The Flight Data Monitoring and Training Toolkits are the work products of the International Helicopter Safety Team. APSA is a member of the IHST that has produced these toolkits, as well as the Safety Management System Toolkit, as part of the helicopter industry's effort to reduce accidents by 80 percent by the year 2016.
Questions or comments are encouraged and should be directed to APSA's Safety Program Manager Cory DeArmitt at: email@example.com.
Joint Helicopter Safety Analysis Team Year 2000 Report
The Joint Helicopter Safety Analysis Team (JHSAT) conducted an in-depth study of 197 helicopter accidents that occurred in the year 2000. This study resulted in several recommendations to the helicopter community at large and specifically to law enforcement. This report is a valuable tool that all law enforcement aviation organizations can use in their safety programs to eliminate accidents. This study is ongoing and the year 2001 accidents are currently being analyzed.
Safety Management System (SMS) PowerPoint Presentation
This Presentation prepared by Keith Johnson, contains the latest information on the Safety Management System (SMS) along with a complete synopsis of the APSA 'Safety First' Program and updated information on law enforcement accident statistics since 1999.
Safety Posters
Every unit will receive a safety poster every three months to help in staying focused on safety. The posters will have different themes that address how to eliminate accidents. You can click here to view and download posters as they become available.
Safety Articles from Air Beat Magazine
The following articles have appeared in Air Beat Magazine.
- Timing & Execution
- Avoid Unnecessary Risks
- Safety Knows No Borders
- Safety First... Everything Else Second
- Safety Management Systems: How to Better Manage Known Risks
- Safety On The Flightline
- Altitude & Airspeed
- Safety in Acquisitions
- Special Operations Aircraft From a Safety Perspective
- Join The Force: Be a Part of the Safety Solution
- Medevacs are Not Routine
- Realistic Rescue: Is Your Agency Well-Suited for Hoist Ops?
- Incorporating Technology Safely!
- Simulators & Scenarios
Safety related videos
- HAI Safety Symposium NTSB: Managing Risk in Public Helicopter Operations
- German State Police: Laser Strike Video
US Navy Underwater Egress Training
Click here to download the instructions and forms needed to participate.
To see what you can expect from participating in this program, click here.


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The winds that blow near the surface of the Earth have two beneficial effects: They provide a renewable source of clean energy and they evaporate water, helping rain clouds to build up. But aerosolized particles created from vehicle exhaust and other contaminants can accumulate in the atmosphere and reduce the speed of winds closer to the Earth's surface, which results in less wind power available for wind-turbine electricity and also in reduced precipitation, according to a study by Stanford and NASA researchers.
"These aerosol particles are having an effect worldwide on the wind speeds over land; there's a slowing down of the wind, feeding back to the rainfall too," says civil and environmental engineering Associate Professor Mark Z. Jacobson, co-author of the study with the late Yoram J. Kaufman from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, who died in May 2006. "We're finding a reduction of rain, and that can lead to droughts and reduction of water supply."
Jacobson and Kaufman's study, based on NASA satellite data of aerosol accumulation, measurements of wind speeds over the South Coast Basin in California and in China, and computer model simulations over California as a whole and the South Coast Basin, was published online Dec. 27 in Geophysical Research Letters. The researchers used both the model and data to study the effects of aerosol particles on wind speed and rainfall.
Slower winds, less rain
Aerosol particles floating in the atmosphere absorb or scatter solar radiation, and prevent it from getting to the ground. This cools the Earth's surface and reduces daytime vertical convection that mixes the slower winds found near the ground with the faster winds at higher altitudes. The overall effect is a reduction in the speed of near-surface winds, which Jacobson has calculated to be up to 8 percent slower in California.
Clean and renewable, wind power made up 1.5 percent of the Golden State's energy portfolio in 2005, according to the California Energy Commission. But slower gusts may reduce wind's economic competitiveness compared to other energy sources, such as fossil fuels.
"The more pollution, the greater the reduction of wind speed," Jacobson says. Aerosol particles may be responsible for the slowing down of winds worldwide. Wind supplies about 1 percent of global electric power, according to Jacobson. Slow winds may hinder development of wind power in China, where it's a needed alternative to dirty coal-fired plants. Aerosols' reduction of the wind also may explain the reduction in the Asian seasonal monsoon and "disappearing winds" in China, observations found in other studies. Moreover, slack air currents may hurt energy efficiency in Europe, where countries like Denmark and Germany have made major wind-power investments.
Slower winds evaporate less water from oceans, rivers and lakes. Furthermore, the cooling of the ground provoked by the aerosol particles reduces the evaporation of soil water.
What's more, the accumulation of aerosol particles in the atmosphere makes clouds last longer without releasing rain. Here's why: Atmospheric water forms deposits on naturally occurring particles, like dust, to form clouds. But if there is pollution in the atmosphere, the water has to deposit on more particles. Spread thin, the water forms smaller droplets. Smaller droplets in turn take longer to coalesce and form raindrops. In fact, rain may not ever happen, because if the clouds last longer they can end up moving to drier air zones and evaporating.
Increasing California's water woes
"In California, [the wind reduction] may imply a 2 to 5 percent reduction in water supply, which translates into 0.5 to 1.25 million acre feet less a year" Jacobson says. (An acre foot is the volume of water needed to cover one acre of surface area to a depth of one foot.) This contributes to water scarcity in the state, which with its growing population will require an additional 4 to 6 million acre feet of water supply by 2010, according to the Association of California Water Agencies.
In fact, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger recently called for new dams in Northern California and near Fresno to store more water from Sierra snowmelt—an initiative that environmentalists have vehemently criticized. Jacobson says the elimination of aerosol pollution would offset some of the need for additional dams by increasing rainwater supply.
"The aerosol pollution in California could be causing an annual loss of water supply equivalent to the storage in the planned upper San Joaquin River dam, with a capacity of 1.3 million acre feet," Jacobson says.
Jacobson advocates replacing existing motor vehicles with cleaner ones, such as renewable-energy powered battery-electric and hydrogen-fueled vehicles, and substituting contaminating power plants with networked wind farms. These actions would reduce particle emissions practically to zero, he says. The second-best option would be adding particle traps to existing vehicles and other sources of pollution.
"If we want to solve the global warming problem, we have to replace most of the existing energetic infrastructure with wind and other renewable-based energy," says Jacobson, whose next step will be to study the effect of greenhouse gases on winds.
Jacobson's research was supported by grants from NASA and the California Energy Commission and involved the use of NASA's high-end computing center at Ames Research Center in Mountain View, Calif.
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Day 1: Arrival In Maumere
Upon arrival at Maumere on the island of Flores you will be welcomed by our local guide. Transfer in to the hotel for overnight.
Day 2: Maumere – Moni (B)
After Breakfast visit Wuring a Fishing Village in Maumere. Onwards to Ledalero Museum. In this small museum you will see a collection of woven Ikats and precious stones. Sikka is known for is old church from 1899 and Ikat which is enthusiastically sold by the local people. At Paga Beach a moment to relax and if you like you can swim here. Before arrive Moni a visit Traditional village Jopu. In Moni you'll stay overnight at hotel. Rooms are non AC in this cool hill climate. At night you could make a stroll through the small village of Moni.
Day 3: Moni – Riung (B) 180 km
Early morning wake up call for departure to the Kelimutu volcano. A short walk (30 minutes) will take you to the look out point to wait for the sunrise. Kelimutu means Mountain of the Spirits. Known for its famous 3 color lakes: Turquoise, Brown and Black. It's the dissolved minerals that give the different colors. Breakfast time after return to the hotel.. Continue through beautiful landscape via Ende to Riung. This trip will take you from the south coast, with stop at green stone beach Pengga Jawa, to the dryer north coast of Flores The last part of the road is still in a poor state.
Overnight at Pondok SVD
Day 4: 17 islands (B,L)
Today a boat trip to the National Park 17 islands near Riung. Here a great variety of fish and coral can be seen. Snorkels are included in the tour.But the first stop is at the hundreds of Flying Foxes that hang in the mangrove forests near the coast. Lunch at one of the remote islands. On return to Riung rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Pondok SVD
Day 5: 17 islands (B,L)
Today a boat trip to the National Park 17 islands near Riung. Here a great variety of fish and coral can be seen. Snorkels are included in the tour.But the first stop is at the hundreds of Flying Foxes that hang in the mangrove forests near the coast. Lunch at one of the remote islands. On return to Riung rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Pondok SVD
Day 6: Riung – Bajawa (B) 72 km
In the morning departure for Bajawa. En route visit Soa hot spring where the hot water boils to the surface. You can take a bath if you like. Stop at village of Naru Check into the Hotel. In the afternoon visit Wogo a traditional village. Overnight at Bajawa
Day 7: Bajawa – Ruteng (B) 133 km
In the morning a visit to the traditional village of Bena. Besides still in tact, with the megalith stones besides the old houses, this village has beautiful location with views of Mount Inerie.. In the afternoon depart for Ruteng. On the way visit Lake Rana Mese and Ruteng Puu. Overnight Santa Maria or Dahlia Hotel in Ruteng.
Day 8: Ruteng – Labuan Bajo – Rinca (B,L,D) 137 km
Our purpose today is to see the Komodo Dragon. This largest living lizard on earth lives on 4 islands Rinca, Nusa Kode, Gili Motang, Komodo and some parts of West Flores. Its length can go up to 3 meters with weight of up to 90 kilo.Morning to Labuan Bajo. En route visit spiderweb rice fields at Cancar. On arrival at Labuan Bajo. Here boarding to cross to less famous Rinca island.Lunch on board. After 2 hour sailing we reach Loh Buaya. Led by a local ranger 2 hour soft trekking through forest and savanna. Komodo Dragons are often spotted on the way. From the highest point on this hike a beautiful panorama of the surrounding island. Dinner and overnight* on Board
Day 9: Komodo Island & Pink Beach – Labuan Bajo
Early breakfast on board and departure for Komodo island. This trip over blue tropical waters and past hundreds of small island will take approximately 3 hours until Pink Beach . Here lunch and time to discover the splendid underwater world of these rich waters (snorkels and fins are provided). On to visit Komodo island and make a walk (1 hour) with a local ranger in search of the Komodo dragons. During your visit also wild buffalo, deer, pigs and various species of tropical birds like the Cockatoo can be seen. Return to Labuan Bajo will take around 4 hours. Overnight at a hotel in Labuan Bajo.
Day 10: Labuan Bajo- Denpasar
After breakfast stay at hotel while waiting for the transfer to the airport. If time is possible, you'll visit Batu Cermin before the transfer.
Accommodations, Transfers and tours as per the itinerary, Full board meals to Komodo, Entrance fees, porters, Private boat charter to Komodo/ Rinca, Snorkeling gears, Coffee/Tea and water, English speaking guide.
Flight tickets, Meals during Flores trip, travel insurance, Personal expenditure such as laundry, phone calls, tipping, airport taxes, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks, camera fee, etc.
Dress is casual. Clothing should be light, preferably cotton with at least one long sleeved shirt and pants. Bathing suit, thongs or sandals and sneakers or walking boots, lots of film, camera, replacement batteries, and spares. Women please note Indonesia is a mostly Muslim country and custom dictates modesty. Please be well covered on shore excursions. Bring one light sweater or jacket as it can get cool in the highlands. Also bring sun-screen, insect repellent, sunglasses, sunhat, swimmers. Please advise beforehand if you have any special dietary requirements. Beer is available at local rates. Bring also your passport, visa, airline tickets, local currency and or US$ in small denominations.


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In light of having my eyeballs and ear holes inundated these past few weeks with the douchebag thunderclap of Cadillac's new ELR ad, I have to wonder: have luxury carmakers ever done worse?
Surely there has to be an even more insufferable luxury car ad than this surprisingly problematic dillweed, ten years late to market and so gung-ho with Bush-era asshatery that I thought he was going to call on us to give up Freedom Fries and invade Iran by the end of the spot.
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I recently returned from a trip to Hawaii, where I visited my family and attended my brother's wedding. My two kids left a week before me with my parents, and that gave me some time to think about whether my estate plan was up to date. No, it was not. My guardian designations were outdated, my trustee designations were no longer going to work for my situation, and the new revisions to the Oregon Inheritance Tax created a big problem for my estate. Honestly, I am embarrassed to say that I thought, "My plane is not going to crash. I don't plan on dying. This can wait." But after the couple of weeks I just had with a friend dying and with two friends winding up in the hospital, I quickly shook off that nonsense. I needed to update my plan. A lot had changed in my life since I last updated it.
I decided to show you what things look like now. Here is a list of everything in my binder and what you need to include in your plan:
- KidsCare Plan: Long-term guardian designations; short-term guardian designations; instructions to caregivers about emergency plan; instructions to guardian about long-term care of kids; wallet ID cards (TO RECEIVE YOUR FREE KIDS CARE PLAN, CLICK HERE);
- Overview: The "Cliff's Notes" of the trust;
- Trust Agreement: Outlines terms of trust during lifetime and how assets are to be distributed after death; names Trustees;
- Pour-Over Will: Names Personal Representative and "catches" and assets that may have been left out of the trust;
- Nominations: A quick reference to see who is involved in the plan;
- Personal Information: Your most recent personal and financial information sheet;
- Funding Instructions: Shows you how to title assets and is handy to refer to when you acquire assets in the future;
- Power of Attorney: Names an agent to act for you financially if you are incapacitated;
- Privacy Affidavit: The short and sweet version of what banks and other institutions need to know about your trust;
- Trust Assets: Includes your asset spreadsheet, confirmation of asset transfers, and any information about your assets that your trustee will need to know;
- HIPAA Release: Allows your trustees and representatives to gain access to your medical records without a court order, saving your family money if you are incapacitated;
- Advance Directive: Names a Healthcare Representative to make healthcare decisions for you and outlines your healthcare wishes;
- Memorial Instructions: Everything your family needs to know to prepare an obituary, notify friends and groups of your passing, and plan a memorial service;
- Property Agreements: Any agreements you have with people you co-own property with;
- Personal Property Memorandum: Gives away specific items to specific people;
- Other Documents: This can include a Letter of Instruction to your trustee and letters you or your lawyer writes to your fiduciaries;
- Trust ID Card: This is handy to carry in your wallet to remind you how your trust should be titled;
- CD of Documents: For ease in sending any documents to fiduciaries, banks or other institutions, or doctors;
- Family Treasures Conversation: A recorded message to your family so that you can say all the things you want to make sure you've said.
Of course, you may need more than this if your estate will be subject to estate taxes, or if you need to incorporate asset protection or business succession into your plan. The most important part of your plan is professional counsel. An estate planning attorney will be able to guide you in the direction that is right for your family.
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RecSys 2014 : ACM International Conference on Recommender Systems (RecSys) 2014
Conference Series : Conference on Recommender Systems
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Call For Papers
ACM International Conference on Recommender Systems (RecSys) 2014
Oct 6-10, 2014, Foster City, Silicon Valley, California
We are pleased to invite you to participate in the premier annual event on research and applications of recommendation technologies, the Eighth ACM Conference on Recommender Systems (RecSys 2014). The conference will be held from Oct 6 to 10, 2014 in Foster City, Silicon Valley, California. Previous conferences have been distinguished by a strong level of interaction between researchers and practitioners in the sharing of ideas, problems and solutions. The 2014 conference will continue and reinforce this tradition due to its location in Silicon Valley, the home of some of the world's largest technology companies and of thousands of startups.
We construe recommender systems broadly, including applications ranging from e-commerce to social networking, platforms from web to mobile and beyond, and a wide variety of technologies ranging from collaborative filtering to case-based reasoning. Topics of interest for RecSys 2014 include (but are not limited to):
- Algorithm scalability
- Case studies of real-world implementations
- Conversational recommender systems
- Context-aware recommenders
- Evaluation metrics and studies
- Explanations and evidence
- Group recommenders
- Impact studies
- Innovative/New applications
- Machine learning for recommendation
- Novel paradigms
- Personalization
- Preference elicitation
- Privacy and Security
- Recommendation algorithms
- Social recommenders
- User interfaces
- Semantic web technologies for recommendation
- Targeted advertising
- Trust and reputation
- Theoretical foundations
- User modelling
- User studies
We encourage various types of submissions:
- Long paper submissions should report on substantial contributions of lasting value. The maximum length is 8 pages. Each accepted long paper will be included in the conference proceedings and presented in a plenary session as part of the main conference program. We expect the review process to be highly selective: the acceptance rates for full papers in the past three years were 20-24%.
- Short paper submissions typically discuss exciting new work that is not yet mature enough for a long paper. The maximum length is 4 pages. Each accepted short paper will be included in the conference proceedings and presented in a poster session. The presentation may include a system demonstration. Note that rejected long paper submissions will not be automatically considered as short papers.
The Doctoral Consortium will provide doctoral students with the opportunity to have substantive interaction with other researchers on their dissertation topic. It will also allow students to establish a supportive community, including other doctoral students at similar stages of their dissertation research. The maximum paper length is 4 pages. Each accepted paper will be included in the conference proceedings and presented in the doctoral consortium.
The goal of the workshops is to provide additional venues for presenting research-in-progress on topics of interest and an informal forum to discuss research questions and challenges in greater depth and detail. A 2-page summary of each accepted workshop will be included in the conference proceedings.
The goal of the tutorials is to provide the larger conference community an opportunity to learn about recommender system concepts and techniques, and to serve as a venue to share presenters' expertise with the global community of recommender system researchers and practitioners. A 2-page summary of each accepted tutorial will be included in the conference proceedings.
The demo session provides an exciting way for researchers and developers to present new recommender ideas, show off their work, and get valuable feedback from the recommender systems community. Demo submissions must include a narrated screen capture. A 2-page summary of each accepted demo will be included in the conference proceedings.
The poster session offers an opportunity for presenting late-breaking research results and speculative or innovative work in progress. The informal setting of the poster session encourages presenters and participants to engage in lively discussions about the presented work. A two-page summary of each accepted poster will be included in the extended proceedings of the conference.
All submissions and reviews will be handled electronically in PDF format. RecSys 2014 submissions should be prepared according to the standard ACM SIG proceedings format. We provide paper templates in Microsoft Word and LaTeX on the conference website. More details on the submission procedure will be available at http://recsys.acm.org/recsys14/call/ closer to the submission deadlines. The fully-refereed proceedings will be published in the ACM Digital Library and, like past RecSys proceedings, are expected to be widely read and cited. The extended proceedings will be made available differently.
Important Dates
Long/Short Papers:
- Papers due: May 7, 2014
- Acceptance notification: July 7, 2014
- Camera-ready papers due: July 24, 2014
Doctoral Consortium Papers:
- Papers due: June 2, 2014
- Acceptance notification: July 7, 2014
- Camera-Ready papers due: July 24, 2014
Workshop Proposals:
- Proposals due: April 7, 2014
- Acceptance notification: April 28, 2014
- Workshop papers due: July 21, 2014
- Camera-ready workshop summaries due: July 24, 2014
Tutorial Proposals:
- Proposals due: May 19, 2014
- Acceptance notification: June 9, 2014
- Camera-ready tutorial summaries due: July 24, 2014
- Proposals due: May 19, 2014
- Acceptance notification: July 7, 2014
- Camera-ready demo summaries due: July 24, 2014
Posters (late-breaking contributions):
- Submissions due: July 21, 2014
- Acceptance notification: August 18, 2014
- Camera-ready poster summaries due: August 29, 2014
Conference Dates: Oct. 6-10, 2014
More information at: http://recsys.acm.org/recsys14/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/ACMRecSys
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acmrecsys
LinkedIn group: http://www.linkedin.com/groups/ACM-RecSys-7421136
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/recsys/
General Co-chairs (general2014*):
- Alfred Kobsa, UC Irvine, USA
- Michelle Zhou, IBM, USA
Program Co-chairs (program2014*):
- Martin Ester, Simon Fraser University, Canada
- Yehuda Koren, Google, USA
Workshop Co-chairs (workshops2014*):
- Lior Rokach, Ben Gurion University, Israel
- Badrul Sarwar, eBay, USA
Tutorial Co-chairs (tutorials2014*):
- Alexander Felfernig, TU Graz, Austria
- Bee-Chung Chen, LinkedIn, USA
Doctoral Symposium Co-chairs (doctoral2014*):
- Yi Zhang, UC Santa Cruz, USA
- Shlomo Berkovsky, NICTA, Australia
Poster and Demo Co-chairs (posters2014*):
- Li Chen, Hong Kong Baptist University, China
- Jalal Mahmud, IBM Research, USA
Proceedings Chair (proceedings2014*):
- Bark Knijnenburg, UC Irvine, USA
Publicity Co-chairs (publicity2014*):
- Alan Said, CWI, The Netherlands
- Tim Hussein, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany
Treasurer (treasurer2014*):
- Susan Crow, IBM, USA
Local Arrangements and Student Volunteer Co-chairs (local2014*):
- Jian Wang, LinkedIn, USA
- Susan Crow, IBM, USA
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Detroit awaits final details on city-owned art
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit may have to rely on the generosity of strangers to keep its impressive art collection that was amassed with taxpayer dollars in better times.
The bankrupt city is expected to learn this week the value of roughly 2,800 of its pieces at the Detroit Institute of Arts when New York auction house Christie's delivers its final report to Kevin Orr, the state-appointed emergency manager who runs the Motor City's finances.
Christie's, which has been poring over the collection for months, said it will include recommendations for how Detroit might make money while maintaining ownership of some of its most valuable pieces — including Degas' "Dancers in the Green Room," Pissarro's "The Path" and Renoir's "Graziella." But the city may have to sell off works many consider integral to the cultural soul of the city in order to help repay creditors, including retired public workers whose pensions could take a huge hit.
Orr had warned museum officials of the works' potential fate, creating an outcry in the art community here and elsewhere.
"I think it's so important that we can't let it fail," said 68-year-old philanthropist A. Paul Schaap.
Schaap and his wife, Carol, have pledged $5 million to help offset expected losses by city pensioners in Orr's restructuring plan for Detroit.
A local foundation also has stepped up, heeding a call by U.S. District Judge Gerald Rosen, who is acting as chief mediator between Detroit and its creditors. Rosen is reaching out to foundations to raise $500 million to keep the artwork from being sold.
"The idea that we would sell even one piece of art ... would be so demoralizing to this community that we really can't imagine the effect," Schaap told The Associated Press last week. "On the other hand, we really don't want to see the pensioners hurt. They have a problem here, too, that we really have to address."
Citing debt of at least $18 billion, as well as rising pension and health care costs and a revenue stream too small to pay the city's bills, Orr filed for bankruptcy in July. A federal judge on Dec. 3 allowed Detroit to become the largest U.S. city to enter bankruptcy.
Orr is expected to present a plan of adjustment for fiscal restructuring to the court in early January that will include his recommendations for the art.
"Everything is on the table," Orr told The Associated Press on Thursday. "If there's money in hand, then we'll re-address what's on the table. If there's a proposal, it is very welcome. We hope it comes to fruition. We hope it is significant, and that perhaps will change the discussion.
"But right now I don't want to mislead anyone: Cash is king. Until I have cash in hand, or a firm proposal or a definitive agreement everything is on the table."
Even selling off the entire city-owned collection may not be enough. Christie's has determined the fair market value of all the city-owned pieces is between $452 million to $866 million. Detroit's two employee pension funds are short $3.5 billion, according to Orr.
Christie's alternatives to selling the art include using it as collateral to secure loans or lines of credit and creating a partnership with another museum where the art would be leased out on a long-term basis.
The auction house also said the city could establish a trust from which U.S. museums "rent" the city-owned art. Minority interests would be sold to individual museums. Revenue from the sale of these shares would be paid to Detroit.
"They all seem like feasible alternatives to an outright sale, assuming of course that there are counterparties willing to engage in the outlined transaction and that the monetary return from the transaction is not so significantly less than the monetary return from an outright sale that all creditors rebel," said John Monaghan, a partner in Boston's Holland & Knight law firm.
Bruce Babiarz, a spokesman for Detroit's Police and Fire Retirement System, said pensioners welcome any support from the private sector. That pension system has about 8,500 members and, along with the General Retirement System, has been in court-ordered mediation sessions with the city.
"The issues of monetizing the artwork of the DIA or selling elements of the collection outright are matters for the emergency manager to decide," Babiarz said. "The pension funds are creditors of the city of Detroit and the city has not made its obligatory payments to the pension funds for more than a year because of the city's insolvency."
Schaap hopes Rosen's appeal to foundations and others for donations does the trick in offsetting losses and helping retirees.
The DIA's art and city retirees "are two kind of heart-rending issues," he added. "Unfortunately they've sort of come together as a competition between the two."


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British Columbia's transportation minister has slammed the international contractor that built the newly-opened Port Mann Bridge, saying the forced closure of the span, only weeks after it opened, is an intolerable situation and that the firm should have been aware of potential problems.
More than 100 insurance claims were filed after chunks of ice pelted down onto vehicles from the bridge's suspension cables during a snowstorm on Wednesday. Two people were injured and the bridge, which links the Vancouver area to populous southern suburbs, was closed for several hours.
"We will not live with the bridge in that way," Mary Polak told a news conference.
"When you purchase a product in a store, when you build a bridge for $3.3 billion, you believe that it will work. You expect it will work. When it doesn't work you seek for redress to that. You seek for someone to refund your money or you seek for someone to resolve the problem."
Polak said that's what the province will be doing.
"Taxpayers will not be on the hook for this and we will ensure that we have a bridge that is safe for the travelling public to use and that an event like this has a permanent solution to see that it doesn't happen again."
Polak said her ministry was "alive" to snow and ice being a potential problem on the bridge before it was built and there were specifications in the contract to address the concern.
"Clearly, what we saw yesterday shows that they did not meet those requirements."
The bridge was built by Kiewit-Flatiron General Partnership. The company said in a statement it was working to figure out where the problem is and find a solution quickly.
"We're very concerned about the recent weather issues impacting motorists on the Port Mann Bridge," said the statement from Thomas Janssen, director of external affairs for the company.
"With the recent severe weather conditions, it's evident there is an issue that needs to be closely reviewed and addressed."
The Crown agency that operates the bridge will pay the deductibles of drivers whose vehicles were damaged in the incident. Tolls for travellers who crossed the bridge between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday will also be waived.
Prof. Tom Brown, an engineering professor at the University of Calgary known to his students as Dr. Ice, said he's confident the problem can be fixed.
Brown has worked on offshore oil rigs and Prince Edward Island's Confederation Bridge and said sometimes, problems slip through despite the best work by experts.
"This is certainly a concern because I would kind of imagine that the conditions under which it occurred, the atmospheric conditions in Vancouver, could well occur again," he said in an interview.
"I don't know what the fix will be, but it's certainly a fixable problem."
Brown said cold weather, high humidity, precipitation and wind all play roles in allowing ice to form on the bridge cables and eventually fall off. The ice bonds to the cold cables and when the wind whips up, it starts a vibration on the cables that eventually knocks loose the ice.
Brown said Vancouver's rapid temperature fluctuations from cold to warm can also break off heavy ice chunks as they begin to melt.
Last January, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge near Seattle was shut down due to falling ice from bridge cables on a Kiewit-built bridge.
Alice Fiman, a spokeswoman at the Washington state Department of Transportation, said the problem was called "weather-related" at the time.
Fiman said Kiewit completed construction on the twin suspension bridges in 2007, and since then the span has been closed only once due to falling ice.
Mike Proudfoot, CEO of the Transportation Investment Corporation which operates the bridge, said the bridge is a significant crossing, the second-longest cable-stayed bridge in North America.
Building it required a "certain expertise."
"We have the best firms in the world engaged in the design and delivery of this project, both as the original designers and as the independent checkers."
Proudfoot said provisions had been made to prevent such snow accumulations.
"It hasn't transpired as expected," he said.
Possible solutions to the problem include heating the cables, the use of vibrations or coatings, as well as manual and mechanical methods for removal.
"We expect some answers on that very shortly."
The Port Mann Bridge opened eight lanes Dec. 1 and was touted to slash commute times of up to an hour for some people.
Cars and small trucks crossing the Port Mann are electronically assessed an introductory $1.50 toll, but the levy will rise to $3.00 per crossing by next December, with varied rates applying to larger trucks and motorists using special passes.
With files from Dirk Meissner in Victoria


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A recent National Journal/Heartland Monitor poll finds that Americans don't believe that Obama's administration is able to make a positive difference in their lives. By a margin of 46 percent to 25 percent, respondents say the actions of the Obama administration "decrease opportunity" for people to get ahead.
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The new poll shows that Americans reject President Obama's bigger government approach to everything. Seventy percent believe the country needs "major changes." But only 19 percent say that change should be led by the federal government — 42 percent say the change should be led by "average Americans."
According to the poll, people still believe average Americans can affect their neighborhood (90 percent), and the country (71 percent). By a margin of 74 percent to 18 percent, people say "average Americans" have been more responsible for major social changes than government leadership.
Worse for the President and his Obamacrats, the contrary, the poll respondents cut across the usual partisan divides. The poll was evenly split between Republicans (23 percent) and Democrats (25 percent) and included plenty of Independents (47 percent). Almost half (47 percent) identified themselves as middle class. And was it evenly split among males (49 percent) and females (51 percent).
Daniel Garza, Executive Director of The LIBRE Initiative, gets it:
"Is there a more serious indictment of the agenda of this White House than the clear belief by so many Americans that this administration is reducing opportunity rather than expanding it? People are right to be wary of big government and its power to stifle opportunity. Americans are looking more and more to individuals and community groups as the drivers of change and social Welfare. While our faith in each other is one of the things that makes America great, we should be deeply concerned that big government policies increasingly stand in the way of individual well-being, success and prosperity.
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It's far past time for a change in direction – one that limits spending, balances our Budget, reduces excess Regulation, and promotes economic opportunity. Average Americans are calling for it – and they will ultimately be the ones who insist on it."
Poll results such as this and organizations such as The LIBRE Initiative offer hope that Obama's ever bigger, more intrusive and stifling government can and will be turned back.
The 2014 midterm election is starting to feel more and more like 2010.


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A political scandal involving the Public Works Ministry, a government effort called the Sponsorship Program, and allegations of corruption in the ruling Liberal Party has Canada abuzz with rumors of payoffs, Mob ties, and snap elections. For the last two years, Canadian politics has been gripped by the so-called ōsponsorship scandalö ¢ tens of millions of dollars in government contracts which were funneled into advertizing firms closely connected with the Liberal government for little or no work, but with shadowy rumours that much of the money found its way back into Liberal coffers. Prime Minister Paul Martin, himself a Liberal, appointed the Gomery Commission to investigate these charges and determine whether to bring charges against government officials for corruption and malfeasance. (See the blog Small Dead Animals for some excellent background on the case.)
Most of the testimony heard by the Commission has been public, but Judge Gomery has decided to create a publication ban on the testimony of three key witnesses: Jean Brault, president of the ad agency Groupaction, Charles Guitķ, an officer of the Public Works ministry who worked on the Sponsorship Program, and Paul Coffin, president of the ad agency Coffin Communications. The potential damage of their testimony has so unnerved the Liberal Party that they have reportedly started working towards a snap election so that they will not have to face the voters once the facts surface from the record.
And well they might, if Brault's testimony gives any indication of what they will face. Thanks to a friend of mine, CQ readers can get a taste of what Brault has already told the Gomery Commission. For obvious reasons, I cannot reveal this person's name or position, but this person is in a position to have the information. Bear in mind that this comes from a single source, so while I have confidence in the information, you should consider the sourcing carefully.
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On Thursday, Jean Brault began his testimony, subject to the publication ban, and revealed a massive pattern of corruption going to the highest levels of the Liberal party and government. Brault testified to hundreds of thousands of dollars of bogus transactions designed to benefit the Liberal Party of Canada over a period from 1994 to 2002.
Most of the illegal campaign contributions involved Brault either hiring ōemployeesö -- who were in fact working full time on Liberal Party activities -- or paying invoices for Liberal Party campaign expenses (which were never declared as such) or making untraceable cash donations to Liberal officials. In exchange for helping the federal Liberals in Quebec, Brault received millions of dollars in federal advertising contracts.
Brault said he met with Jean Carle, a key aide to then Prime Minister Jean Chretien to propose a more direct way of ensuring that Groupaction got a large share of federal advertising dollars in Quebec. Carle referred Brault to federal bureaucrat Charles (ōChuckö) Guitķ and told him that ōthere was room for everybody.ö Guitķ later put together the sponsorship program, in which five Liberal connected firms -- including Groupaction -- were guaranteed a monopoly on government ōsponsorshipö advertising (e.g. federal
advertising at sporting or cultural events) and related work. The sponsorship program eventually became a huge slush fund into which over $250 million was poured, over $100 million of which was paid in fees and commissions to these five advertising firms, with little or any evidence of work done or value for money.
In exchange for these large contracts for little or no work, Brault kicked back generously to the Liberal Party, putting Liberal organizers on his payroll while they continued to perform party work (including, at one point, Prime Minister Jean ChrķtienÆs brother, Gaby Chrķtien), paying invoices to other companies for work actually done for the Liberal Party, and giving large donations -- in cash -- to the Liberal Party through Renaud or Liberal Party organizer (and close associate of Public Works Minister Alfonso Gagliano) Joe Morselli.
Protection Racket?
Towards the later part of the sponsorship program, the friends and associates of Public Works Minister and former ambassador to Denmark Alfonso Gagliano, some of whom have been linked to organized crime, played a larger role in the schemes.
At one point, Gagliano associate Tony Mignacca told Brault that if he didnÆt rehire Renaud (who had left Groupaction to start a new company), he would lose his newly acquired contract with Via Rail -- CanadaÆs state-run passenger rail service. Brault broke down in tears after he recounted this testimony. At a meeting in 2001 with Joe Morselli, Brault said that he arranged to have the meeting in an overheated room in a restaurant -- so that Brault could ask Morselli to take off his coat and ensure that he wasnÆt carrying a body pack.
This is just the beginning of Brault's testimony. If the Gomery Commission can corroborate Brault, then the reek of corruption goes through all levels of the Liberal party and may explain their ability to out-campaign the Conservatives. After all, they've siphoned off hundreds of millions of government dollars to promote their own party and to guarantee their monopoly on power. They hijacked the Canadian tax base to fund their own campaigns and hide the financial trail.
More will be forthcoming, but it isn't difficult to understand why Liberal politicians have begun to panic already.
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We have an idea of who is deserving of support en masse and who is not. And for similar reasons we thought, with 911 tapes, eyewitness testimony, national outrage that it would result in a prosecution in the very least. If anything, the murder of Trayvon Martin shows us once again that there is no such thing as an "appropriate" Black victim.
Despite all evidence, Geraldo, Gingrich and others have found a way to make Trayvon the guilty party in his own fatal shooting. When brown and black men wear hoodies, they are asking for it. In a moment when it seems undeniable that race is a factor, people are still denying it! They even use victim blaming language.
Last week was International Anti-Street Harassment Week and I was struck with the similarities between the harassment that Black and Latino men experience by the police and the experiences of trans and cis women and gender non-conforming folks on the street. The language used by men of color to describe police harassment, is very similar to the language that those of us marginalized by our genders use to name our realities. Our clothing choices, our right to be where we are, when we want are all called into question.
Stopped, Frisked and Speaking Out from NYT The Local – Ft. Greene on Vimeo.
It seems that this time we can begin to talk across these incidents of violence and see the ways in which societal oppression is killing people. When you wear your hoodie for Trayvon, also think of:
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Rekia Boyd
Deoni Jones
CeCe McDonald
Because these victims were women, Iraqi, trans, they didn't pass the appropriate victim test. News media and popular opinion hasn't prompted folks to take to the streets in the same numbers for them. But people are making the connections. We can be more coordinated with our outrage. We can demand a justice that doesn't rely on the very system that didn't help Trayvon in the first place (will we really be satisfied with the prosecution of Zimmerman? Can't we ask for something else?). We can build solidarity to deal with the xenophobia, transmisogyny, and racism that target our communities in similar ways. In the wake of this tragedy we can start new collaborative initiatives that support survivors and families that are recovering after loss and move our collective response from reaction to revolution!
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