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Public and family deserve answers in Derek Williams' death
An inquest jury has opened the door to a public determination of whether police acted properly.
Whether the Milwaukee police officers who placed Derek Williams in custody in July 2011 bear any responsibility for his death has yet to be determined. That determination - if it ever does take place - is months away and will come only after a lengthy trial process.
But the reason there is even a chance that someone may be held accountable in the death of Williams is only because an inquest jury recommended last week that three officers be criminally charged in the case. That's a rare thing; a Milwaukee County inquest jury hasn't recommended charges against a Milwaukee police officer in at least 25 years, as the Journal Sentinel reported last week.
Credit that to the power of the community, the power of video and the importance of investigative reporting. The public and Williams' family deserve to know whether the behavior of police that night was professional and whether officers did everything they reasonably could to save Williams. The only way to give that assurance in a transparent way is to charge them and let this go to court.
Authorities responsible for monitoring police conduct saw the same squad car video that the community saw later and said nothing was wrong. When others saw that video, the reaction was outrage. Officer Richard Ticcioni put his knee across Williams' back during the arrest. The video shows that Officers Jeffrey Cline and Jason Bleichwehl each spent time in the front seat of the squad car as Williams struggled to breathe for nearly eight minutes in the back.
Department rules require police to call for help immediately "if medical treatment becomes necessary." But when Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm, and members of the Police Department and the civilian Fire and Police Commission watched the squad video months ago, they all concluded that the officers at the scene had done nothing wrong. Chisholm wrote to Police Chief Edward Flynn that the officers had acted neither "unlawfully" nor "unprofessionally."
The medical examiner's office ruled the death to be of natural causes, relying on conversations with officers that no altercation had occurred and without watching the video or reading the police report. A subsequent Journal Sentinel investigation prompted the medical examiner's office to change its ruling to homicide. That doesn't necessarily mean a crime was committed, but it does mean that Williams died "at the hands of another."
Faced with that homicide ruling, Chisholm sought an inquest, and his office, the department and the commission all reopened their investigations. Separately, federal investigators opened a criminal investigation, which continues.
The recommendation from the inquest jury is advisory. It still may be that no charges will be filed. The jury recommended that the three officers be charged with a misdemeanor, failure to render aid by a law enforcement officer, which carries a maximum penalty of nine months in jail.
If charges are filed, the officers could be found not guilty. Williams, 22, was suspected in a robbery and was arrested after running about 1½ blocks from police near the 2700 block of N. Buffum St. He had been released from jail earlier in the day, where he had been held for unpaid tickets. He had no criminal record.
The officers may have thought Williams was out of breath from running or was faking. Police are often confronted with such behavior. And they tried to render aid after Williams lost consciousness.
Mike Crivello, president of the Milwaukee Police Association, is one of those who strongly believes the officers did nothing wrong.
"You heard testimony as to what the officers are experiencing at that moment in time," he said after the inquest jury rendered its verdict. "And when they believed that young man was in absolute distress, they rendered the proper aid. They went above and beyond the proper aid. Our officers are taught to use protective masks when they give mouth-to- mouth resuscitation, and an officer dismissed that and went right to resuscitation because he wanted to save that young man's life."
He added: "Our officers did nothing wrong that night."
But many others who saw the squad car video and followed the inquest disagree. A trial won't necessarily determine right and wrong, but it will determine whether the officers are legally responsible for Williams' death. The public deserves an open airing of what happened. Such matters should never be decided behind closed doors.
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A groundbreaking guide to creating the word-of-mouth magic that cuts through the skepticism and information overload of today's consumers, and drives sales-and profits-to new heights.What turns a "sleeper" into a box-office bonanza or catapults a just-released book to the top of bestseller lists? How do people decide which car to buy, which fashions fit the image they seek, and even which movie to see? Despite the daily assault of advertising and other traditional marketing strategies, statistics show that consumers are overwhelmingly persuaded by word of mouth-the recommendations of friends and the "buzz" that develops in the marketplace. As Newsweek recently proclaimed, "Buzz greases the great conveyor belt of culture and commerce, moving everything from movies to fashions of the body and mind faster and faster."
In The Anatomy of Buzz, former marketing VP Emanuel Rosen pinpoints the products and services that benefit the most from buzz-a universe that embraces everything from high-tech equipment to books, various consumer and entertainment products to legal and other support services-and offers specific strategies for creating and sustaining effective word-of-mouth campaigns. Drawing from interviews with more than 150 executives, marketing leaders, and researchers who have successfully built buzz for major brands, Rosen describes the ins and outs of attracting the attention of influential first users and "big-mouth" movers and shakers. He also discusses proven techniques for stimulating customer-to-customer selling-including how companies can spread the word to new territories by taking advantage of customer hubs and networks on the Internet and elsewhere.
Recent surveys show that 58 percent of young people rely to some extent on others when selecting a car, 53 percent of moviegoers follow the recommendations of friends, and 65 percent of the people who bought a Palm organizer were inspired by the enthusiasm of others. With The Anatomy of Buzz, business leaders have what they need to start the buzz and rei


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San Diego Businesses Protest City Council's Increase Of 'Jobs Tax'
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Aired 12/12/13 on KPBS News.
San Diego companies and business organizations prepare to fight — at the ballot box — City Council's decision to increase development taxes.
Members of the Jobs Coalition raised signs in protest downtown Wednesday in opposition to the San Diego City Council's vote to increase the linkage fee, or "jobs tax" — a tax charged to developers of non-residential projects that raises money for subsidized affordable housing.
The tax was once about 1.5 percent of the overall development costs, but was cut in half in 1996. Council's vote will return the tax to the 1.5 percent rate.
The Jobs Coalition is made of up more than 50 local organizations and companies, including the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce. The group also announced Wednesday the beginning of a signature drive campaign to overturn the council's ruling.
Jerry Sanders, president and CEO of the chamber of commerce, and former San Diego mayor, said the council should have money for affordable housing from previous years.
"We built a lot of affordable housing over the last several years, we used the 20 percent set-aside from redevelopment, and all of a sudden, council finds themselves without that money," Sanders said.
Councilman David Alvarez, a current mayoral candidate, voted in favor of the fee increase.
"Nothing was done for 17 years. The council finally acted on something, and now again, big downtown corporate interests are going to fight another decision the council has made," Alvarez said.
The council vote was split along party lines, with five Democrats voting in favor of the increase, and four Republicans voting in opposition. Susan Riggs with the San Diego Housing Federation said it's a sign of the times.
"I think there is a real change in the power dynamic and you're really seeing that play out through a series of referendums that are being filed right now by the business community," Riggs said.
The Jobs Coalition is hoping to gather enough signatures for city council to reconsider the decision, or for the issue to be on next summer's ballot. San Diego Housing Commission estimates the tax increase will result in up to $10 million in additional funds for affordable housing.
CORRECTION: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the name of the organization with which Susan Riggs is affiliated.
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COEnygaard | December 12, 2013 at 12:41 a.m. ― 3 years, 3 months ago
I only wish I knew more about the impact affordable housing is having on communities. I will do my research, but i have heard in the past that affordable housing has unintentionally opened up avenues for drug trade and other illegal activities.
At this point I'm in support of the city council decision and am not very interested in the concerns of big business and their wallets.
Jesse Thomas | December 16, 2013 at 10:58 p.m. ― 3 years, 3 months ago
If you have a sneaking suspicion that subsidized housing at the expense of everyone else is 'bad', then you had better go with your gut feeling. You could be right after all. :)


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Wholly smokes batman, you're on fire!!!
Yeah I hope my first carded doesnt lead to a bazillion more.....right away anyways.....
Got this bout 5 minutes ago:
[FONT=Arial]Thanks for the auction and the fast payment. There was an accident last night. I was having my daughter bring the figure to package and my dog thought it was a toy and tripped her and the staff broke. I took it to work today and tried to repair it. I put a pin in it and glued it together but it is not a perfect repair. I can offer to refund all the money or I am sending you a picture of the staff now and if you are still interested you can make me an offer on it. I am really sorry about the ordeal. I have never had this happen before. [/FONT]
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Looks like Im getting a partial refund. Hate to think the only place I will find one is eBay though.
Uhhh.......Happy Holidays everyone?
Yea here's to a good star wars 07.
The year has started off pretty good, got most of the newest wave, only missing the blue stripy clone and I saw that the local target has all the tin sets at a little discount...might have to give in and buy them...still haven't seen the walmart band set.
Found the 3 comic packs, look pretty sweet. Still havent decided if I am going to get them, but probably.
Grabbed EV 9D9 last night, 3 more to go......
Sweet you should take photos of the finished collection.
I see one of the comic packs, it was open and I didn't want to buy something with missing parts. I have a hunch these will be peg warmers later.
I bought 3 of the 7 tins. I have Ep. IV, V, VI and I'm still hunting down I, II, III and the band. My local wal-mart is relocating shelves and all the SW stuff is MIA.


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Ruislip Lido, a 60-acre lake with sandy beaches and a narrow gauge railway around it, is set on the edge of Ruislip woods.
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March | 9am to 5pm |
April | 9am to 6pm |
May, June, July and August | 9am to 8pm |
September | 9am to 7pm |
October | 9am to 5pm |
November and December | 9am to 4pm |
Ruislip tube station is on the Uxbridge branch of both the Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines. H13 and the 331 bus routes stop close by the lido and the woods. Two roads, Ducks Hill Road (A4180) and Breakspear Road North, cross Ruislip Woods NNR.
Address: Ruislip Lido, Reservoir Road, Ruislip, HA4 7TY
Car Park: There is two car parks with availability for Blue Badge and Brown Badge holders to park.
Note: Boating and swimming is not allowed in the lake. The use of hover boards and motorised scooters are not permitted within our grounds.
Open every day to discover the past and present of the Lido and Ruislip Woods. There is information on conservation and traditional woodland crafts such as coppicing to making charcoal from our own coppiced woods. In the woodland centre there is a room that can be booked for school education activities.
BBQs and fires are not allowed anywhere at the Lido or surrounding woods.
Picnics can take place on Willow Lawn and Beach side and other areas around the Lido.
There is a designated wooden bird feeding platform area for this activity on Willow Lawn. Please only feed birds from this location.
Note: Only feed the wildfowl with nutritious seeds and grains such as wheat, oats and cracked corn. Vegetables such as potatoes and lettuce are also better alternative to bread which is not advisable. Food should be thrown into the water to avoid encouraging the birds onto the banks.
Fishing is permitted from 16 June to 14 March. An Environment Agency rod license is required to fish the lake. Fishing rules apply. Fishing is only permitted from the designated wooden fishing platforms. It is not allowed from the dog beach, outside the Waters Edge pub, the main beach, the boathouse of from the bird feeding platform.
Dogs are welcome at the Lido but please keep your dog under proper close control at all times. Please put any dog waste in the bins provided or take it home. Please do not let your dog chase the wildlife. The beach side area of the Lido is a dog on lead zone at all times and dogs are not permitted on the beach. Dog control orders are applicable at Ruislip Lido and in the woods.
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Developers are encouraged to join the mailing lists.
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Send us an email if you would like to edit the wiki.
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Real-time discussions of development and developers meetings held on Internet Relay Chat (IRC).
Developing with uDig
BasicsuDig is a Java application, so experience with Java is a pre-requisite. The source code is highly object-oriented, so an understanding of object patterns is helpful.
uDig Develop uDig applications with a software development kit (SDK) for Eclipse, or by checking out the uDig code base from github. |
Eclipse & RCPuDig is built on the Eclipse "Rich Client Platform" (RCP). That means that uDig development requires knowledge of how to use Eclipse and also how to develop RCP plug-ins.
GeoToolsuDig uses the GeoTools library for core GIS functionality like data reading, coordinate reprojection, rendering, etc. Developers will need some understanding of GeoTools to create more complex functionality. GeoTools is an LGPL library provided by the Open Source Geospatial Foundation. |
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uDig is an open project, with developers from multiple companies participating in the decision making process and project direction. All decisions are made transparently, on the public mailing list, or in open IRC discussions.
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Getting started with RCP / GeoTools / uDig can take some time and effort, even for a skilled development team!
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Happy Birthday Tatsxxx11 Hope it's all you want it to be, and more.
Happy Birthday Tatsxxx11 Hope it's all you want it to be, and more.
I've Been Boo'd
I've been Frosted
Today is the oldest you've ever been, and the youngest you'll ever be again.
Eleanor Roosevelt
Happy Birthday! Hope you have fun!
"You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says, 'Wow, you're right! I never would've thought of that!'" -- Dave Barry
Happy Birthday dear Sandra! Have a wonderful day, filled with goodies and fun -
I wish you many more happy years!
My oldest girlfriend who lives in London, also has her Birthday today.
"I don't know which weapons will be used in the third World war, but in the fourth, it will be sticks and stones" --- Albert Einstein.
Happy birthday, Sandra! I hope you are having a wonderful birthday!
I've been Boo'd ... right off the stage!
Aaahh, I have been defrosted! Thank you, Bonny and Asiel!
Brrrr, I've been Frosted! Thank you, Asiel and Pomtzu!
"When dogs are looking at you, they're essentially hugging you with their eyes." -- Dr. Brian Hare
"That's the power of kittens (and puppies too, of course): They can reduce us to quivering masses of Jell-O in about two seconds flat and make us like it. Good thing they don't have opposable thumbs or they'd surely have taken over the world by now." -- Paul Lukas
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Happy Birthday!! Have a amazing and memorable day.
Yours in Whiskers
I'm not young enough to know everything.
"The Best Mirror is an Old Friend"
The secret of what is small is the secret of clear-sightedness; the guarding of what is soft and tender is the secret of strength.
- Lao Tzu
Happy Birthday, I hope the Cape isn't too overcrowded today for your big day!
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I hope you are having the most fun day ever..... even though I hear it is raining out your way!!!
The gang all send extra lovies to their auntie sandra too!!!
No matter what anyone does, someone some where will be offended some how!!!!
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Death thought about it.
CATS, he said eventually. CATS ARE NICE.
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Incense adds a nice mood to a room, as does mood lighting. This instructable shows you how to modify an incense burner to subtely glow via hidden leds. The combination of light, smoke and nice smells makes for a really cool chill-out object that looks quite magical.
This project is really easy to build and is very cheap, making it a great beginners electronics project. Hence, I've written this instructable with beginners in mind. Also, the modification is done in such a way that you won't do any damange to your incense box and is easy to remove whenever you want.
I gave this incense burner to a friend of mine when he graduated. Hope you're as happy with yours as he was with his :-)


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There will be no reprise of a Libertines reunion for the time being according to the band's co-leader, Carl Barat. After playing a series of festival shows last year including Reading and Leeds, Barat and cohort Pete Doherty are apparently just too busy with their own projects to focus on the one that made them famous.
In an email message to fans, Barat writes, "Just to quell any speculation, there will not be any Libertines shows this summer. As perfect as last year was, Peter and I have not written anything new together at this point...We are all busy doing very different things separately."
Barat's "things" as of late include an upcoming EP featuring an unreleased Libertines tune re-titled as "Grimaldi" as well as a solo UK tour that starts this month. But have hope, Libertines fans, as Barat remains somewhat optimistic that there is a future for the band, typing in the same email, "You never know though, some day I hope we'll write the next album." [via Spinner]


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Financial Transparency and Accountability
The Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC) recognizes the importance of transparency and accountability to the community it serves. As established in the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act, RCOC is committed to reporting information with accuracy and transparency and maintaining full compliance with the laws, rules and regulations that govern RCOC's business. Also in keeping with its long-standing commitment to good fiscal stewardship, RCOC makes available to the public complete information about how it spends the tax dollars received from the State of California. RCOC also makes available the personnel policies, including benefits, work guidelines and standards of conduct, as well as approved salary schedule for various job classifications and compensation for senior staff. Listed below are RCOC's most current financial statements, audits and tax returns.
- Information Regarding Purchase of Service Expenditures 2015-2016
- Home and Community-Based Services Waiver Monitoring Review Report 2015
- Audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended June 30, 2015
- Information Regarding Purchase of Service Expenditures 2014-2015
- WIC 4519.5(f)(1) Purchase of Service Expenditure Report to DDS
- Information Regarding Purchase of Service Expenditures 2013-2014
- Audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended June 30, 2014
- Information Regarding Purchase of Service Expenditures 2012-2013
- DDS Audit of the Regional Center of Orange County for Fiscal Years 2009-10 and 2010-11
- RCOC Headquarters Building Information – January 2011
- Administrative Services Report
As is required of all non-profit organizations registered with the Internal Revenue Service, RCOC also makes available to the public its IRS Form 990 Tax Return, which also details compensation for senior staff. The Executive Director's contract and the compensation information that the Department of Developmental Services requires annually are also available. This and other information can also be accessed on the Web through sites such as GuideStar which provide tax returns and various reports on thousands of nonprofit organizations, including regional centers and many of their service providers.
Board Governance and Transparency
The RCOC Board of Directors has adopted an agency-wide Transparency and Public Information Policy to clearly outline the goal of providing information to the community. Also included in RCOC's goal for transparency and accountability to the people and families served, service providers, regional center staff and the community, the Board of Directors has also adopted policies regarding resource development and procurement, referral moratoriums, conflict of interest, and whistleblower protections.
RCOC also makes its annual Performance Contract reports, presentation to the community, and POS Expenditure Data for FY 2014-15 available for review.


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The Italian coach remains optimistic about his side's chances to accompany the already qualified Malaga to the next round of Europe's elite club competition
The Russian champions dropped to last place in Group C following their 1-0 away loss against Anderlecht on Tuesday, but their coach has not given up hopes of making it to the next round just yet.
"We are in a tough position in the group now, but taking into account the result in Milan [a 1-1 draw with Malaga], we still have a chance. If we win the last two matches we might still qualify," Spalletti was quoted as saying on the official Uefa website.
"We did not perform to our best against Anderlecht. In the first half we were choosing the wrong time to press the opponents in defence.
"We were too slow and allowed our opponents to receive the ball between our defence and midfield. That caused us many problems."
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LAHORE, Pakistan — Pakistan's government ordered Internet service providers to block Facebook on Wednesday amid anger over a page that encourages users to post images of Islam's Prophet Muhammad.
The page on the social networking site has generated criticism in Pakistan and elsewhere because Islam prohibits any images of the prophet. The government took action after a group of Islamic lawyers won a court order Wednesday requiring officials to block Facebook until May 31.
By Wednesday evening, access to the site was sporadic, apparently because Internet providers were implementing the order.
The Facebook page at the center of the dispute — "Everybody Draw Mohammed Day!" — encourages users to post images of the prophet on May 20 to protest threats made by a radical Muslim group against the creators of "South Park" for depicting Muhammad in a bear suit during an episode earlier this year.
In the southern city of Karachi, about 2,000 female students rallied demanding that Facebook be banned for tolerating the page. Several dozen male students held a rally nearby, with some holding signs urging Islamic holy war against those who blaspheme the prophet.
A series of cartoons of the prophet published in a Danish newspaper in 2005 sparked violent protests by Muslims around the world, including Pakistan, and death threats against the cartoonists.
In an attempt to respond to public anger over the Facebook controversy, the Pakistani government ordered Internet service providers in the country to block the page Tuesday, said Khurram Ali, a spokesman for the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority.
But the Islamic Lawyers' Forum asked the Lahore High Court on Wednesday to order the government to fully block Facebook because it allowed the page to be posted in the first place, said the deputy attorney general of Punjab province, Naveed Inayat Malik.
The court complied with the request and ordered the government to block the site until the end of May, Malik said.
Lawyers outside the courtroom hailed the ruling, chanting "Down with Facebook."
Later in the day, the telecommunications authority ordered all Internet service providers to block Facebook, it said in a statement.
Facebook said Wednesday it is investigating the block.
"While the content does not violate our terms, we do understand it may not be legal in some countries," the company said in a statement. "In cases like this, the approach is sometimes to restrict certain content from being shown in specific countries."
It remains to be seen how successful the move will be at keeping people in Pakistan from accessing the site. Some countries, such as China, permanently ban Facebook. But citizens often have little trouble working their way around the ban using proxy servers and other means.
Pakistan's minister of religious affairs, Hamid Saeed Kazmi, said the ban was only a temporary solution and suggested the government organize a conference of Muslim countries to figure out ways to prevent the publication of images of the prophet.
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A composite of Hallgrímskirkja church and the cliffs of Skogafoss, Iceland. For a 360 Spherical Panoramic view see www.3dpan.org/134352
Hallgrímskirkja Church in Reykjavik was designed by State Architect Guðjón Samúelsson. He is said to have designed the exterior to resemble the basalt lava flows of Iceland's landscape.For a 360 Spherical Panoramic view see www.3dpan.org/134352


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Icehouse Tavern
1801 Wynkoop St., Ste. 150
Denver, CO
- Neighborhood: Ballpark
- Cost: $$ (average entree $11-$15)
- Cuisine: Pub
Historic photographs line the walls at this pub, reminding diners that the space was once an ice storage warehouse. The menu consists of American fare, such as burgers and sandwiches as well as housemade desserts. Try the open-faced turkey sandwich, topped with cranberry sauce and gravy.
Daily 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
Special Features:
- Handicap Accessible
- Vegetarian
- Kid friendly
- Liquor served
- Outdoor seating


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Apple had extended its dominance in tablet computers in the second quarter, shipping nearly seven out of every 10 tablets, according to research firm IHS iSuppli. Since then, Google came out with a challenger, the Nexus 7, and Amazon.com Inc. updated its Kindle Fire line. Apple is hoping to cement its dominance with a smaller iPad and an update to its full-sized one next month.
Apple's 69.6 percent share in the April-June quarter is up from about 58 percent in the first quarter. It's the highest since the first quarter of last year, when Apple had 70 percent in a market with fewer competitors then.
Third-quarter numbers were not yet available.
Here are the top five manufacturers of tablets in the second quarter, as released by IHS iSuppli:
Apple Inc., maker of the iPad, 17 million shipped worldwide, 69.6 percent share
Samsung Electronics Co., maker of Galaxy line, 2.3 million, 9.2 percent.
Amazon.com Inc., maker of Kindle Fire, 1 million, 4.2 percent
AsusTek Computer Inc., maker of Transformer line, 688,000, 2.8 percent
Barnes & Noble Inc., maker of Nook Tablet, 459,000, 1.9 percent
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It's too bad that guy responded on the other forum and pissed everyone off.
He doesnt know what he's talking about.
I have one or two here you couldn't get for X£", But haven't we all?
There are also a few 'Titled' dogs that I personally wouldn't give 'Tuppence' for!! ...But Hey?....You/me. Probably got hooked on the script at one time?
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"Duck hunter's minds are like concrete. All mixed up and permanently set."
Yeah, well, I've been running HT's and FT's along the coast for years, especially in Louisiana, and have never heard of the "pro" he claims he apprenticed under. Either the guy retired a long time ago or was simply a gun dog trainer (nttawwt). His claims of seeing lots of FC, AFC, MH and SH dogs is BS as far as I can tell.
I know both the breeder and trainer of the dog in question, and I would advise you to consider trying to arrange a viewing if the other deal falls through. It never hurts to ask.
I looked at that redstar post and if I were in the market for a gun dog or a possible competitive dog, I would look at him real hard. Good description of a well trained young guy especially at that age.
Good luck with the search.
The pain of regret is much worse than the pain of hard work.
The so called pro was a joke and ruined more dogs than he ever trained. Kelly has trained some nice dogs and I would t hesitate to purchase a dog from him. Some of us would rather train our dogs than get wrapped up in spending entire weekends hurrying up to wait. MMT would be the last place on earth I would go for dog advise also.
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As we head into 2017, I want to thank everyone who contributed to the Lancaster County Outreach Project's Annual Holiday Giving Campaign this year. Because of your generous contributions, the campaign was a complete success. We received more than $7,000 from 120 businesses, churches, organizations, agencies and individuals, which allowed LCOP to provide gifts to children for the holiday, assist with the Foster Care Holiday Party, and make the Annual Toy Giveaway possible. More than 400 children received help.
Myra McCant's letter about the "fat mirror" was very funny. I have written many letters in honor of our police. I did not know Myra's son Brent McCants, a deputy who was murdered in 1992, but I'm sure he was a good man because I know Myra and her other son Billy Dale. Our police have a dangerous job. They look after us. We also must watch out for them, because they have families also. I don't expect to be here much longer, but I want to leave a legacy that my letters helped save one police officer.
Today I am announcing my support for Sen. Jeff Sessions as attorney general of the United States. The Department of Justice is charged with upholding some of the most basic tenets of our Constitution, as well as laws that were forged through the blood, sweat and tears of generations of Americans, including many people of color. As our nation endures racial and societal unrest like we have not seen in a generation, I know that whoever serves as our nation's attorney general must be committed to ensuring that those laws and tenets are fully enforced and protected.
There has been extensive discussion of the so-called "Charleston loophole" by which Dylann Roof was allegedly permitted to purchase the handgun used in the nine murders at Charleston's Emanuel AME Zion Church on June 17, 2015. At a Chicago rally last Feb. 17, Hillary Clinton said the following: "All we want is common sense. We want comprehensive background checks that close the gun-show loophole and online loophole. We want to close what is called the Charleston loophole.
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Mandy Powers Norrell was reelected to the S.C. House in November. I think she and her husband, Mitch, are the best lawyers in Lancaster. And she's a Democrat! I'm a Republican – yay Trump! We need to unite, America. But for that to happen, the Democratic Party needs new blood. People like Mandy can bring smarts to the party.
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Announced Sept. 7, the committee will review the charity drive, now in its 50th year, and report to Office of Personnel Management Director John Berry on ways to strengthen the fundraiser.
Former Reps. Beverly Byron, D-Md., and Tom Davis, R-Va., are co-chairing the panel, which includes federal employees, representatives from charities, and watchdogs from the private sector.
With a deadline of March 31, the group has more than six months to address declining participation in the CFC. While the average gift has gone up, resulting in inflated record levels of money raised, participation has dropped during the past 20 years, with a loss of 400,000 donors in the last decade alone, said Kal Stein, committee member and executive director of the nonprofit EarthShare.
Panel members noted the vast selection of participating charities -- roughly 25,000 local and national organizations -- might prove overwhelming and drive away potential donors. Campaign awareness was cited as another problem.
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Jean Brown, director of the Chicago coordinating committee, said volunteer participation is also declining due to lack of awareness.
The committee felt technology will help draw more donations. CFC Director Keith Willingham revealed OPM is working on creating a universal Web platform for donations, and will likely beta test it in 2013. Technology also is key to reporting results more efficiently.
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Other members suggested surveying both donors and non-donors to find out why they give, why not, and what their concerns are, and using that data to improve the campaign.
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Minnesota Counties Locations Good To Know
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I have to admit, I thought Ottertail was by Wabasha!
Sources : http://www.digital-topo-maps.com/county-map/minnesota.shtml
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hmm, thanks Joan, I might/ should maybe find an older map too. I see too that it did not all fit into my space. Your right too about that moving thing, I had wondered myself in various census, and all the ward numbers and such.
Someone once told me that Wisconsin and Iowa used to be one. I haven't figured out how that worked then naming the location.
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Why guys don't bother to call
Monday, 05 September 2011 16:07
It's the number-one question women have about dating. Does this scenario sound familiar? You have a great time with Mr. First Date. Not a so-so, marginal, you-can-sort-of-understand-why-it-didn't work-out time. No, this was clearly fun that was had by all.
He says he'll call you, but when the phone doesn't ring, you think, "OK, maybe it's too soon to hear from him." One week later without a text, tweet, email, or call, and you wonder what you did wrong. Why did he disappear after the date that apparently only you thought was great?
You imagine dozens of reasons why he didn't call you back. His phone fell into a pond. He lost his memory in an accident. The telephone company is on strike and no one can get through.
Yes, there could be dozens of bizarre turns of events that left him unable to contact you. But that's probably not the case. To end the suspense, I spoke to men to uncover and share (in their words) some of the most common reasons they don't call women back after that first date.
*I wasn't ready for a serious girlfriend
"When I first met her, I felt a hot connection with this girl I knew nothing about. During our date, I got to know her better, liked her, and could tell she was really looking for a serious boyfriend. I could sense our expectations were different. I didn't have the energy to explain to her that I wasn't looking for my future wife right now, so I just passed."
— Allan, 27, Westchester, NY
Lesson learned: The woman he wants (eventually) to bring home to mom may not always be the woman he wants to date right now. If the guy in question was just looking for casual dates and you had different expectations (which is a good thing, unless that's all you wanted in the first place), you are much better off putting your energies elsewhere.
*She was too self-absorbed
"She gabbed with me like I was a girlfriend. I guess I made her feel comfortable, since she had no problem telling me the minutiae of her life. She seemed very focused on how she was coming across. I wasn't feeling it."
— Bill, 33, Bethesda, MD
Lesson learned: The idea that men are totally focused on a woman's looks is a big myth. That's not how building an attraction with someone works. In this area, woman and men are alike. Most men don't want a self-absorbed woman who's focused solely on herself — her friends, her job, her hobbies, her goals, etc. Ask him about his life, too. Focus less on making an impression and more on facilitating the best possible connection.
"More than most women realize, men judge a woman less on looks and more on how they feel around her," says Evan Marc Katz, author of Why He Disappeared. "'Do I feel attractive? Do I feel masculine? Do I feel funny when she laughs at my jokes?' Those are the questions he's asking himself before he calls her again."
*I didn't want to deal with any confrontation
"Sometimes women get upset when you say it's not working for you. The attraction we had shared initially faded pretty fast. I don't know why. She'd probably press me for some logical reason why I asked her out in the first place if the attraction was so iffy. But attraction isn't created by logic."
— Chad, 34, Washington, D.C.
Lesson learned: Some men are too immature or scared to be honest and straightforward with a woman about their feelings. The truth is simply that, somewhere along the line, the attraction and connection vanished. Of course, a man's definition of "confrontation" might be the same as your definition of "friendly, respectful call." But if he's scared, he won't be calling you.
*I'm keeping my options open
"I had a good time on the date, but I'm focusing more on another girl I've been seeing for a few weeks. Who knows, I might change my mind and call."
— Jack, 38, San Diego, CA
Lesson learned: The timing just wasn't right for the two of you. He's otherwise occupied, and it has nothing to do with you or your charms (or lack thereof). Dating can be like musical chairs; your date is simply keeping his options open until the right one presents itself. Always assume that your dates are seeing other people until there's a mutual agreement about exclusivity. Remember, some men don't call women back because there's someone else who's picking up steam in their dating race.
"While men excel at compartmentalization, women tend to have a more difficult time separating their feelings, so multi-male dating may be a bigger challenge for the female set," says Kimberly Dawn Neumann, author of The Real Reasons Men Commit.
*She was annoying
"She had this annoying habit of throwing her head back when she laughed. It was too hysterical and weird for me."
— Josh, 29, New York, NY
Lesson learned: Some guys carry the Seinfeld curse; that is, they share George Costanza's obsession of overly picky and shallow physical or behavioral traits when it comes to their dating lives. In her book, Why He Didn't Call You Back: 1,000 Guys Reveal What They Really Thought About You After Your Date, author Rachel Greenwald notes that 78 percent of women she surveyed believed that a man hadn't called her back for reasons beyond her control, i.e. the elusive "chemistry" or a career that intimidates men. The truth is that 85 percent of men surveyed felt the opposite. In fact, there were sometimes small and always-specific behaviors women exhibited which ended up being deal-breakers for the guys.
Both men and women can nitpick their dates into obscurity. Ask your closest friends if you have any controllable, attraction-inhibiting habits that warrant adjusting, such as avoiding eye contact when you're nervous. But if you're being judged on characteristics you can't control, don't spend time obsessing over what you could have done differently. Move on, because the next person will likely have different expectations altogether.
(Dave Singleton, an award-winning writer and columnist for Match.com since 2003, is the author of two books on dating and relationships. Send your dating questions and comments to him at firstname.lastname@example.com.)
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- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup coarsely chopped cooked shrimp (6 ounces)
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Dash hot pepper sauce
- In a small saucepan, bring broth and roasted peppers to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
- Transfer to a blender; cover and process until pureed. Return to the saucepan. Add sugar and paprika; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add the shrimp, cream, 2 tablespoons cheese, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with remaining cheese. Yield: 2 servings.
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"Oh my! This recipe was off the charts! I didn't have any chicken broth, so I used half of one of those Knorr vegetable cubes dissolved in hot water. I used half and half cream instead of whipping cream, to cut down the calories a bit. I served this with slices of toasted olive bread, and a brownie for dessert. This is my favorite soup ever. Restaurant quality! Thank you!"
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50 Chicken Recipes in a 13x9 Pan
- 2 cups uncooked penne pasta
- 2 cups frozen broccoli florets
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup reduced-fat Alfredo sauce
- Cook pasta according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, saute chicken in oil until lightly browned. Add pepper; saute 3-5 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink and pepper is tender.
- Drain pasta mixture; add to the pan. Reduce heat to low. Stir in wine, then Alfredo sauce; cook and stir until heated through. Yield: 4 servings.
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Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.
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Reviewed Oct. 18, 2009
"very good, reheats well, easy used dry mix alfredo sauce"


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Good Amount of Rainfall Helps to Relieve Drought Conditions
Posted By News On @ 6:30 am In Today's Local News | Comments Disabled
The one to three inches of rainfall received last weekend was beneficial in relieving the drought conditions in southeast Iowa. According to the latest information from the National Climatic Data Center, all of the counties in the KCII listening area are now considered as severely dry. Across Iowa, nearly 58 percent of the state is seeing extreme drought conditions, a drop of almost ten percent from last week.
The forecast is calling for below normal precipitation chances next month leaving the overall conditions to remain the same. KCII will continue to monitor the drought conditions across southeast Iowa.
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