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Having cooled down a little, I'll explain what happened yesterday which if nothing else, will keep you amused.
You may have read elsewhere that I had a few problems getting my affirmation sorted and a Registry Office that was prepared to accept a foreign affirmation. So I drove down to Bangkok on Wednesday afternoon to pick up my affirmation and passport copy from the translation company who I'd paid a little extra to for them to handle the MFA bit. Had a night out in Bangkok and headed home Thursday morning.
My wife had called the Registry Office the week before and made sure the manager would be there on Friday (manager needs to be there for a Thai/Farang marriage) so that was fine then. 10am Friday morning, my wife and I, our 2 witnesses and my interpreter arrived at Buriram Registry Office. "Sorry, big boss go to meeting today, cannot"..........what the hell? My wife explained that she's called about this but it made no difference. We were told that we could go to another Registry Office about 500m away.........OK no problem then. Except that big boss from this office had also gone to the meeting.
We stood outside trying to decide what to do and I asked my wife to call another Registry Office - still within Buriram province but about 30km away. Yes, they had no problem marrying a Thai and a Farang, the manager was there and they didn't need an interpreter............bonus!!! Time was running short for the interpreter anyway so I told her she could go.
Off we go to this office, 30km away. We wait about an hour for the manager to inspect our documents and when he does he proclaims that he cannot marry us. You have to state which Registry Office you will use on the Affirmation Form and I had stated Buriram Municipality - in other words, in the city. We were still in the jurisdiction of Buriram but we weren't in the city. Jeez, I'm starting to lose it now. Its around 35 degrees but it feels like 45, I have to get our marriage registered that day as I'm going back to the UK on Sunday - if I have to do it on the next trip I'll have to get a new Affirmation and passport copy............Laksi and all that stuff again!!
The manager at this office says that although he can't marry us he'll call one of the 'big bosses' at the city offices and square things for us. He did and 'big boss' agreed to be back in his office by 2pm. We drive back to Buriram, go for lunch and then it hits me..........we're back in Buriram city so I need an interpreter!!
I had a brainwave, head back to the hotel and speak to the boss's wife who I know quite well. She agrees to release one of the front office staff who speaks good English so we're sorted. At 2pm we arrive at the Registry Office with a full compliment. I am not proud of the fact but I've been married twice before in Thailand and I have never had to fill in so many forms. I've never had to use an interpreter or answer so many questions and the whole affair has been over in 10-20 minutes. I swear, we were there over 2 hours but we got it done in the end. I think its best to make this marriage work - I couldn't go through that again .


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The Legislature has the authority to exempt property (1) used exclusively for religious, hospital, or charitable purposes, and (2) owned or held in trust by nonprofit organizations operating for those purposes. This exemption is popularly known as the welfare exemption and was first adopted by voters as a constitutional amendment on November 7, 1944. When the Legislature enacted section 214 of the Revenue and Taxation Code to implement the Constitutional provision in 1945, a fourth purpose scientific, was added to the three mentioned in the Constitution. In general, the welfare exemption from local property tax is available to property of organizations formed and operated exclusively for qualifying purposes (religious, scientific, hospital or charitable), which use their property exclusively for those purposes. Both the organizational and property use requirements must be met for the exemption to be granted. The Welfare and Veterans' Organization Exemptions are jointly administered by the Board of Equalization (BOE) and the county assessor. The BOE determines whether the organization is eligible to receive the welfare or veterans' organization exemption and the county assessor determines whether the use of the property is eligible for the exemption. If the BOE determines that an organization is eligible, the BOE issues an Organizational Clearance Certificate for the claimant to provide with exemption claim forms filed in any of the 58 counties. The county assessor reviews claims for the welfare exemption, and the assessor's determination of whether an organization's property use satisfies the requirements of section 214 will be made by the county assessor without review by the BOE staff. However, the assessor may not grant a claim unless the organization holds a valid Organizational Clearance Certificate issued by the BOE. The assessor may deny an exemption claim, based on non-qualifying use of the property, notwithstanding the claimant's organizational clearance certificate granted by the BOE.
A county assessor may not grant a claim for the welfare exemption unless the organization holds a valid Organizational Clearance Certificate issued by the BOE. Claim form BOE-277, Claim for Organizational Clearance Certificate-Welfare Exemption, and claim form BOE-279, Claim for Organizational Clearance Certificate-Veterans' Organization Exemption, are available on the BOE's website. You may also request a copy of a claim form by contacting the BOE's Property Tax Exemption Section at 1-916-274-3430.
Claims to obtain an Organizational Clearance Certificate may be filed with the BOE at any time throughout the year. Claims for the welfare exemption must be filed annually with the county assessor, generally by February 15. If a claim is filed after February 15, a partial exemption may still be granted. The assessor may not grant a claim unless the organization holds a valid Organizational Clearance Certificate issued by the BOE. The law recognizes mid-year acquisitions of real property by qualified organizations. The property will be eligible for exemption from the supplemental assessment if the organization claiming the exemption is a qualified organization and meets the qualifications for the exemption no later than 180 days after the date of the change in ownership or the completion of new construction. A claim for exemption from supplemental assessment must be made on or before the 30th day following the notice of supplemental assessment sent by the county assessor. If a claim is filed after the 30-day period, a partial exemption is available.
Claims are filed on the following forms: BOE-267: Claim for Welfare Exemption (First Filing), (claim form for initial request of welfare exemption for a specific property when the claimant is a new filing in the county or requesting exemption for a new location in the county) BOE-267-A: Claim for Welfare Exemption (Annual Filing), (claim form filed on an annual basis after initial "been met" finding. May be filed on properties that were granted exemption in the prior year) BOE-269-AH: Claim for Veterans' Organization Exemption, (claim form filed for request for Veterans' Organization Exemption) Supplemental affidavits are also required for certain property types: BOE-267-H: Welfare Exemption Supplemental Affidavit, Housing-Elderly or Handicapped Families, (claim form filed for properties used for housing for elderly or handicapped families) BOE-267-L: Welfare Exemption Supplemental Affidavit, Housing-Lower-Income Households, (claim form filed for properties used for low income households) BOE-267-L1: Welfare Exemption Supplemental Affidavit, Low-Income Housing Property of (Limited Partnership), (claim form filed for properties used for low income households owned by limited partnerships) BOE-267-R: Welfare Exemption Supplemental Affidavit, Rehabilitation-Living Quarters, (claim form filed for properties used for rehabilitation and associated living quarters)
Organizations that intend to claim the welfare or veterans' organization exemption and are not currently eligible for these exemptions in any county in the state (i.e., new to state) must file a claim form requesting the certificate (BOE-277, Claim for Organizational Clearance Certificate-Welfare Exemption, or BOE-279, Claim for Organizational Clearance Certificate-Veterans' Organization Exemption). Additional information that should be included with the claim (as indicated on the claim form) include the following organizational documents: Articles of incorporation and amendments (or equivalent formative document) Tax exemption letter Financial statements of organization Documentation supporting/describing the activities of the organization Other information (as requested from Board staff)
No. The income tax exemption does not automatically confer property tax exemption to a nonprofit organization. Both ownership and use of the property drive the Welfare Exemption. Mere ownership of property by a nonprofit corporation does not satisfy the requirements for property tax exemption. The property must also be used exclusively for an exempt (religious, scientific, hospital, or charitable) purpose and activity. Certain uses of property will not qualify for exemption even though conducted by the nonprofit owner: Fundraising Unrelated business Allowing other unqualified individuals or organizations to use the property for private benefit
If you disagree with the assessor's determination of ineligibility for the welfare or veterans' organization exemption, you may seek a refund of property taxes paid by filing a claim for refund with the county board of supervisors. If the refund claim is denied, you may file a refund action in superior court.
The Church Exemption may be claimed on property that is owned, leased, or rented by a religious organization and used exclusively for religious worship services. (See Revenue and Taxation Code section 206.) The Church Exemption is the most restrictive of the three exemptions available to a church since the organization's property must be used solely for religious worship and other activities reasonably necessary for the accomplishment of the church's religious purposes. To apply for the Church Exemption, a claim form must be filed each year with the assessor of the county where the property is located. If a church owns and uses property and also allows another church to use that property, both churches must file Church Exemption claim forms. In the case of leased property, The church or religious organization leasing the property (lessee) may file a Church Exemption claim form, or The owner/lessor may file a Lessor's Exemption Claim form and have the user/lessee church complete the affidavit stating that the user/lessee church uses the property only for religious worship. The appropriate forms are available from the county assessor. They are BOE-262-AH, Church Exemption, and BOE-263, Lessor's Exemption Claim (if the property is leased). To receive the full 100 percent exemption for property owned or leased on the January 1 lien date, the claim must be filed by February 15. For example, to receive the exemption for fiscal year 2007-08, which runs from July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008, the claim must be filed by February 15, 2007. The following links provide additional information on the Church Exemption.
The Religious Exemption may be claimed on property owned by a religious organization and used exclusively for religious purposes. (See Revenue and Taxation Code section 207.) This includes religious worship and school purposes, including preschools, nursery schools, kindergartens, schools of less than collegiate grade, or schools of collegiate grade and less than collegiate grade. The exemption is also available if another church uses the property part time for religious worship and operates a school, provided that the owner church continues to conduct worship services on the property. To apply for the Religious Exemption, the church must file claim form BOE-267-S, Religious Exemption, with the county assessor where the property is located. The form is available from the county assessor. To receive the full 100 percent exemption for property owned or leased on the January 1 lien date, the claim must be filed by February 15. For example, to receive the exemption for fiscal year 2007-08, which runs from July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008, the claim must be filed by February 15, 2007. You only need to apply one time for the Religious Exemption. Once it is granted, the exemption remains in effect until it is terminated or the property is no longer eligible.
The Disabled Veterans' Exemption is available for qualified veterans to reduce their property tax liability. Along with the disability requirements, a qualified veteran is one that has been honorably discharged from one of the military services and served during one of the time periods listed in California Constitution Article XIII, section 3(o). See Veterans' Exemption for a complete description of a qualified veteran. In order for property to qualify for the Disabled Veterans' Exemption, it must be used as the principal place of residence of the veteran or the unmarried surviving spouse of a qualified disabled veteran. One exception to this requirement occurs when the claimant is confined to a hospital or other care facility and the property would be that claimant's principal place of residence were it not for such confinement, provided that the residence is not rented or leased. The property may be owned by the veteran, the veteran's spouse, or the veteran and spouse jointly.
No. You may only receive either the Homeowners Exemption or Disabled Veterans. However, if two or more qualified veterans own a property in which they reside, each is entitled to the Disabled Veterans' Exemption to the extent of his or her interest.
For a property to be considered a principal place of residence for purposes of the Disabled Veterans' Exemption there is no statutory requirement that a veteran must reside in their primary residence for a particular amount of time to qualify for the exemption. In order to qualify for the Disabled Veterans' Exemption, the dwelling must be established as the owner's principal place of residence as of 12:01 a.m. on the lien date (January 1). If new to the property and not yet living at the property through a lien date, the exemption may be claimed by a qualified individual upon a change of ownership or completion of new construction on or after January 1.
Property Tax Exemption Actually Exempts All Or Part Of The Property Tax Owed. An Exclusion Prevents A Reappraisal Of The Property, But Does Not Exempt the Property From Any Property Taxes.
California State Law empowers the Coroner to investigate the circumstances, manner, and cause of all sudden, violent or unexpected deaths. We also investigate when a decedent has not been seen by a physician within 20 days prior to death, or when a death occurs within 24 hours of the decedent entering the hospital.
Usually, he or she will be taken to the Coroner's Office located in the Clark Complex, 3012 I Street, Eureka, California.
The Investigation may require a physical examination of the decedent's body (autopsy).
An autopsy is an examination of a body after death using surgical techniques. An autopsy may be only an external examination, or it may be comprehensive. Sometimes, an autopsy is limited to one organ system and sometimes all organ systems are examined.
The Coroner or his representative will decide if an autopsy is necessary to establish the manner and cause of death. It may be possible to determine the cause of death without an autopsy. Sometimes an autopsy is required by law. Often an autopsy is necessary because the decedent's physician has questions about the decedent's medical problems and how those problems caused death.
It is performed by a medical doctor, usually a Pathologist, who is specifically trained in this type of procedure.
No. An autopsy should not in any way affect the final arrangements you choose. An autopsy does not change whether the decedent will be viewable for visitation. Your funeral director will guide you.
An autopsy may find inheritable medical problems and help other family members through early diagnosis and treatment. It may help with regard to family planning. An autopsy may discover an infectious disease, such as tuberculosis, which requires early treatment for the decedent's family and close contacts. It may also provide the evidence necessary for the settling of insurance claims or death benefits. Information learned through an autopsy of one decedent may help save the lives of others with similar conditions.
Generally, it should not take more than two to three days. Your funeral director will coordinate this on your behalf. We will do our best to accommodate any special need to release the decedent sooner.
Religious decisions are always very personal. You may wish to discuss the issues with relatives and your religious or spiritual advisor. Cultures are very diverse in their practices and beliefs. Please inform the Coroner's Office immediately of any special needs or concerns.
With the consent of next of kin, certain types of tissues may be donated, thereby helping others. The Coroner's Investigator who has contacted you can provide additional information about this progress. Donation of tissues must be arranged as soon as possible after death.
The Coroner is authorized to charge certain fees. These fees help defer the cost by providing services. The fees are minimal in nature and have been fixed by the County Board of Supervisors.
No. In almost all cases visual identification is not required. Should it become necessary for you to come in or for you to provide records, such as dental x-rays, you will be contacted.
No. The Coroner's Office is not designated to accommodate viewing. Arrangements can be made at the mortuary for viewing or visitation.
A death certificate is issued after the investigation is completed. Occasionally, extensive testing is required. An interim death certificate may be issued which allows interment. A final death certificate will be issued following completion of any special training.
Death Certificates are filed with the Health Department by the Funeral Director. Should you require certified copies, they can be ordered through the mortuary or directly from the Humboldt County Health Department, Department of Vital Statistics, 529 I Street, Eureka, CA 95501. Telephone number (707) 268-2185.
Yes. You may obtain a copy by calling our office at telephone (707) 445-7242, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There may be a fee. Homicide reports are not released.
Personal possessions in the custody of the Coroner may be claimed by the legal next of kin. To avoid any inconvenience to you, call the Coroner's Office before coming in. You will be informed of any documents needed and of any other requirements. Property is available from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays.
Contraband, such as illegal drugs or weapons will not be released. Contaminated clothing or other articles which may present a health hazard shall be destroyed for the safety of all persons involved. Some items may be retained as evidence of a crime.
If there is a seal on the residence, either verbal or physical, you need permission to break that seal. It is a misdemeanor to break a "Coroner's Seal" without permission of the Coroner. A Coroner's seal is placed to protect the decedent's property. It is not intended to deprive the legal heir of their rights.
Notify other kin and friends of the deceased. If the deceased has a Will, refer to it for potential instructions. Wills are often kept in safe-deposit boxes, at home in a safe place, or at the office of the attorney who prepared the will.
Select a funeral home. Call and make an appointment to speak with a funeral director. Inform the funeral director that the death is being handled by the Coroner's Office.
A spouse is the closest next of kin. Second in line are the children of the deceased, who are equally related. Third in line are the parents of the deceased, equally. Siblings of the deceased are fourth in the order of kinship, all equally, without regard to the order of their birth. The next of kin are legally and financially responsible for the interment of the deceased. By law, the costs of interment take priority over all of the decedent's pending bills.
Persons who have served in the Armed Forces, were honorably discharged, and are in receipt of monthly payments, are entitled to a Veteran's benefit. For information, contact the Humboldt County Veteran's Service Office, Humboldt County Courthouse, Room 310, 825 Fifth Street, Eureka, CA 95501. Phone number (707) 445-7341. For information on Military, Veterans, or Social Security Benefits, contact your funeral director.
If neither the decedent nor the next of kin have sufficient funds for interment, an application may be made for indigent disposition. In these circumstances, proof of indigence is required. Next of kin should first discuss this with the funeral director at the mortuary they have chosen. The mortuary will provide information regarding application for Indigent Disposition.
It can, at your request, relieve the heirs of the stress and turmoil of administering the estate. It assures that the wishes of the decedent are carried out in a legal and expeditious manner. It protects the rights of the heirs and often removes much of the emotional involvement by providing a neutral party.
The use of the Public Administrator often saves time and money. The Public Administrator is bonded. This is a public office, and as such, is not in the business to make money, but rather provide a service for those who need it.
There are fees charged by the Public Administrator which are set by law. They vary depending on the value of the estate. Ordinarily, the minimum fee is $1,000, and the maximum fee is equal to 4% of the value of the estate. In addition, a 1/4% bond fee is charged.
These fees and all other costs or bills against the estate are paid by the Public Administrator from estate assets. Neither you nor the family should have out of pocket expenses.
The County Administrative Office administers and carries out the rules and regulations implemented by the Board of Supervisors. The office is organized around a team concept, and each has a different function.
All requests for records in the possession of Humboldt County's administrative offices and departments should be directed to the County Administrative Office or the individual department that holds the requested records. It is preferred but not required that such requests be submitted via the County's website, or in writing and forwarded by regular mail, email, fax, or hand-delivery and state that the request is being made pursuant to the California Public Records Act (CPRA). Telephonic and in-person verbal requests will be accepted only during regular county office business hours Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and should be directed to the County Administrative Office or the head of an individual department.
Requests for records should be as specific as possible so as to clearly define or identify the exact records to which access is sought. In most cases, the county will provide electronic copies or photocopies of the requested records to the requesting party. In some cases depending on the volume or nature of the records, arrangements will be made for supervised access to the requested records.
No. The County Counsel, by statute, is the lawyer for the Board of Supervisors, elected and appointed department officials, and County employees in their official capacity of County government. The County Counsel may not give legal advice to members of the public.
The process of collecting damages from the County is started by filing a claim with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, located at
825 Fifth St.Room 111Eureka, California 95501.
The law governing claims against the public entities is complex and has short deadlines. You may need to seek the services of an attorney for your own protection. In any event, you should present your claim without delay. For additional information, please refer to Government Code Section 910.
No. Service of process on the County may only be accomplished by serving the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, whose office is located at Humboldt County Courthouse
825 Fifth St.
Room 111
Eureka, California 95501
County records are maintained by individual departments. Additional information can be found on the Public Records page.
No. Jeffrey S. Blanck is the County Counsel and his name appears on all documents filed by anyone within the office. The person most familiar with your case is usually the person who signed the document. That person's name appears beneath Mr. Blanck's name at the top of the document, and beneath the signature itself. If you believe you must speak with someone regarding your matter, that is the person to whom you should speak with first.
You can call us at 707-441-3213 or email us. We are located at the following address: 2420 6th St. Eureka, CA 95501
There are many ways to make Child Support Payments. Online, by phone, by mail, in the office, or through PayNearMe or MoneyGram. For instructions on each of these or to make a payment online see
To see your account balance or payments sent to you, access your online account through
Anyone who is the legal parent or guardian of a child where one or both of the parents does not live in the home with the child can request services to establish and enforce Paternity, Child Support and Medical Support for the child.
Come into the office or call (866) 901-3212 and request an opening packet. If that doesn't fit into your schedule, you can submit an application online through
DEH appeared before the Board of Supervisors on Oct. 7, 2014 and on Dec. 8, 2015 with information on this project and will appear before the Board again in mid April 2016. DEH held two informational meetings in spring of 2015 at which contact information was obtained for people who were interested to be kept abreast of the project. DEH has communicated with these people throughout the project.
A summary of the project has been on the Land Use webpage since August 2015 with information on how to submit questions and comments.
DEH will be taking public comment through March 5, 2016.
A further opportunity for public comment will be available when the NCRWQCB reveals its determination of Humboldt County's LAMP to the State Water Resources Control Board.
Recalling an elected official is an exacting process with critical requirements and deadlines, but it is not impossible. In the not too distant past, a special district official and school district officials were recalled in Humboldt County. There are several sources of information including a guide prepared by local elections officials, another prepared by the Secretary of State, and finally the ultimate source - state laws.
View a recall guide (PDF) and its table of contents. The guide has more links to other sites with additional information.
Meetings are held at 825 Fifth Street, Room 1A, 1st Floor, Eureka, CA 95501.
Meeting time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
NOTE: Agendas are posted on the bulletin board on the 5th Street side of the County Court House 72 hours prior to the meeting.
To become a Human Rights Commissioner complete an application and mail to the address below (a link to an application can be found under the "Members" section).
To renew online, access your library account. It's linked just below the 'Search the Library' search bar at the top of the library home page, or you can find it on the library catalog at the bottom of the right menu. You'll need your library card. Sign in to see a list of all the library books you have checked out now, and how to renew them.
You can also renew a book over the phone or in person at any Library branch. Again, you'll need your library card. Books may be renewed twice and audio-visual materials may be renewed once. However, if someone else is waiting for the book or video, and has placed a hold on it, that item will not be renewed. You may renew your items by calling the library's circulation desk at 707-269-1915.
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On the Humboldt County Library home page, find 'Search for eBooks' in the left menu.
Most of the Library's eBooks and eAudiobooks are not listed in our Library Catalog, but in separate lists featured on our eBooks page. There's also a link to the Kids' Reading Room for when you want to see children's eBooks and eAudiobooks only.
There are several ways.
(1) You can use control-plus. This is really easy, and works on most web pages! Hold down the control button (or, on a Mac, the command button or apple button) and press the "+" key. Each time you press the plus key you zoom in and make the library portion of the page bigger. Hitting control-minus (use the dash key, it's right next to the plus key) will make the text smaller again.
(2) Above the redwoods photo in the Humboldt County Public Library banner, you may be able to make out a tiny capital A and a modestly larger capital A. Click the bigger A to make the text bigger.
(3) You may prefer use your computer's Accessibility tools to see all or part of the page in a larger size. Since computers differ in how to get to these tools, use Google to get instructions if they aren't easy to find on your computer.
Zip Books are real, paper books that you may request at those times when the library does not have the book you want. As an alternative to borrowing a book from another library outside Humboldt, a book may sometimes be purchased by the library and shipped directly to your home. They arrive quickly, Zip! When you return the book to the library it can become part of the library's collection. Currently this program is an experiment funded by a grant from the California State Library to test whether it's practical to have this as a regular part of our Interlibrary Loan Service. Books to be ordered as Zip Books need to fit grant rules - they must be at least one year old, available as Amazon Prime orders, and cost less than $35. You may request up to one zip book per month, and must return any previous Zip Book before requesting another.
Here are the basics: you can get a free turn on a library computer, or bring your own device and use wi-fi. There is no wi-fi password needed at the Main Library in Eureka, but some branches require a password. Prints can be made via library computers, and cost ten cents a page. Fifty cents for color prints. Internet sessions on public computers at the Main Library are 30 minutes, but may be automatically extended up to 45 minutes if few computers are in use. Most Branch Libraries have at least one computer on which you can get a longer turn. At the Main Library in Eureka, use your Humboldt County Library Card to get a turn. If you are a visitor, ask for a Guest Pass at the Computer Access Desk. If you are filling out a government form or an application form for school or employment, ask if a special computer is available for you. All use of the Library's internet must be as appropriate for a public place and is subject to the Humboldt County Library Internet Policy. On the left menu of the library home page, under Library Resources, look for Public Computers & Internet -- there you'll find more details.
If you have a question.... If you have a question that needs an answer, please call the Main Library Reference Desk at 707-269-1905. Librarians can answer questions about the website and any kind of information questions over the telephone. If you have a comment or suggestion for our website, or a website problem to report, use our Library Website Comment Form. The link is below. Use it for specific comments and suggestions about the website or to report website problems you have spotted such as broken links, errors or pages that need more information. The library website is intended to serve you. The webmaster appreciates your comments and will read them with care in hopes of improving the site for everyone.
-Title Search - this is fast and easy If you know the title of the movie.
-Author Search - Use this search to find a full list of movies featuring a particular actor, or director (be sure to put the last name first, as in "Garbo, Greta").
- Advanced Search: If you want to find all of the films we have on a subject (fairies, for instance, or elephants) you can use the Advanced Search. Choose Subject for the top search bar and type in Fairies. Then pick DVD (or Videocassette) from the Material Type box. Return to Library Home Page
Look for computers that have a Library Catalog sign on the top of the monitor screen. You will find two catalog computers west of the reference desk, two near the elevator, three in the Children's room, and others scattered around the library including upstairs near the films and music.
Use the Calendar. A calendar showing All Library Events is found on the Humboldt County Library home page. Visit the web page for any branch library to see just the events happening at that branch.
Subscribe to one or more library calendars. At the calendar page you have the option to sign up to use iCalendar to feed library events into your own online calendar. You may choose to get notices about events happening at one library, several, or all.
Visit the Ongoing Events Page. The many story times and events that happen regularly every week are not featured on our calendar. Instead they are on the Ongoing Events page and on individual branch pages.
Call and Ask. As always, you may telephone any library location during open hours to ask about events. You can find your branch phone number on the individual branch homepage.
Children's events at Eureka Main Library are also available each month on a paper calendar. Pick it up at the Children's Desk.
First, make sure that your correct email address is entered in your library account.
Then create one or more Preferred Searches for your favorite authors, subjects, or a title when there's that one special book just about to arrive! You will get email when new library materials arrive that match your preferred searches. Read on to find out how to create a Preferred Search!
These alerts are available by email only. That's because they come automatically from the My Millennium function of the library catalog, the moment an item is added.
For example, if you search on the subject 'organic gardening' while in your own account, and click the 'Save as Preferred Search' button, you will be notified when new books with that subject are added. If you search by an author's name, and click the button, you will be notified when any new books by that author are added.
Now you have choices. You can export your list to a notepad file, open it in plain text on the screen, or click the "Save to my Lists" link to save the item to a Reading List in your library account (you'll be asked to log in with your library card if saving to your Reading List). If you are using a computer connected to the Internet, you can choose to email the list.
When you are using the library catalog, find 'My Library' on the menu at right. Choose 'My Account'. Enter your name and the last 9 digits of your library card number to visit your account.
There's also a short-cut to your account from the library website home page at humlib.org. Look for the link 'Your Library Account' just below the search box.
After using your account on a public computer, be sure to log out of it to protect your personal information. Click the words 'Log Out" in the upper right corner of the screen. (You'll notice you can also log in from that corner whenever you are using the catalog.)
To update the email address and phone number you would like the library to use, click the 'Modify Personal Information' button in your account and enter the new information.
To make other changes, please talk to Circulation Desk staff at any library branch.
The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to place Measure O – the Humboldt County Public Safety and Essential Services Renewal Measure – on the November 6, 2018 ballot to maintain locally-controlled funding for essential County services, without raising tax rates.
Over the past 25 years, $368 million in State takeaways continues to affect the County's budget. Measure O would continue existing, voter-approved locally-controlled funding that cannot be taken by Sacramento. Measure O will maintain current essential services, including:
Despite limited funding, volunteer fire departments and firefighters play critical roles in protecting life and property here in Humboldt County. Measure O will continue to support these volunteers and maintain resources and training that better – and more safely – protect County residents.
Protective and counseling services for the victims and witnesses of child abuse have been severely reduced in recent years. Measure O will restore these services and protect children that have been victims of horrible crimes.
Measure O would continue the existing, voter-approved one-half cent sales tax, with no increase in tax rate. Measure O is not applied to prescription medicine or food purchased as groceries, and visitors to our region also pay the cost.
Yes. Measure O continues to require community and fiscal accountability, including financial audits and an Independent Citizens' Advisory Committee will continue to review Measure O funds to ensure they are spent efficiently on public priorities. By, law all Measure O funding must be spent locally, and none can be taken by the state.
Tuesday, November 6, 2018. To register to vote, visit http://registertovote.ca.gov//
The county will continue to keep the community informed about Measure O. For more information, please visit the County website humboldtgov.org/MeasureO.
Also, volunteer fire departments and firefighters play critical roles in protecting life and property here in Humboldt County. Additional resources will help maintain rural fire and ambulance protection services, allowing our first responders to better – and more safely – protect County residents.
Illegal, large-scale, marijuana farms are diverting and drying up sensitive creeks and streams and using toxic pesticides that destroy Humboldt County's natural environment. The additional funds generated by Measure Z can protect our natural resources from these illegal industrial operations.
Zoning classifications are described in the Coastal Zoning Regulations and Inland Zoning Regulations. These documents are available from the Plans and Ordinances page.
Setbacks are required distances between the vertical walls of buildings and property boundaries. Generally, they are described as front, rear and side yard setbacks. Setbacks vary from zero to fifty feet depending on the zoning classification for the property. Typically, the front yard faces the road. However, irregularly shaped parcels or parcels that abut more than one road can have unique setback requirements.
The county's web Geographic Information System (GIS) displays parcel and zoning boundaries. This system can be used to determine the zoning for a property.
Setbacks and zoning classifications are described in the Coastal Zoning Regulations and Inland Zoning Regulations. These documents are available from the Plans and Ordinances page.
Typically, there are more permit requirements in the coastal zone. The additional requirements protect coastal resources such as beaches, public access, dunes and recreational opportunities.
Accessory dwelling units (ADU), formerly known as secondary dwelling units, are permitted in many residential zoning districts. All new accessory dwelling units require a building permit from the Building Inspection Division and may require other permits from the Current Planning Division, Environmental Health division, or Public Works. In general, accessory dwelling units are encouraged in the R-1 and RS-5 Residential Single Family zoning districts.
Tree removal involves numerous considerations including fire safety, neighborhood character, and protection of sensitive resources such as habitat. Removal of trees greater than 12 inches in diameter may require a permit from the Current Planning Division. In general, it is easier to remove trees from a property in the inland areas than in the coastal zone. For example, in residential zones, trees may be removed within 30 feet of a building pad as long as the removal does not impact a sensitive resource. However, if the residence is in the coastal zone, permits are required from the Current Planning Division. Tree removal three acres or larger in size, or in Timber Production Zones, require timber harvest plans and are regulated by the state agency Cal Fire.
Tree removal requirements depend on many factors. Contacting the Planning and Building Department prior to tree removal is recommended.
The best available mapped flood information is provided by Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) which are maintained by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The county's web Geographic Information System (GIS) shows parcels and the flood hazard information from these maps. You may also review these maps at the Planning and Building Department.
FIRM maps have four flood hazard zones. In FIRM Flood Zone A, the property is within the mapped 100-year flood plain. This means the property is expected to flood once every 100 years on average. In FIRM Flood Zone B, the property is within the mapped 500-year flood plain. This means the property is expected to flood once every 500 years on average. In FIRM Flood Zone C, the property is within the mapped area of minimal flooding. If the parcel is located in FIRM Flood Zone D, the property is within an area of undetermined, but possible, flood hazards.
For small scale projects such as new roofs or new electrical service, building permits can be issued the same day. These are commonly known as over the counter permits and are issued within thirty minutes or less. For other larger scale projects, building permits usually take two to three months for a typical project, and follow seven basic steps.
1) Application Submittal - At a minimum, a property owner submits a project description and plot plan to the Building Inspection Division for review. Complete construction plans are often submitted but not required at this step.
2) Preliminary Investigation - Building Division staff review the submittal for site suitability and other permit requirements. Application fees are collected at this time.
3) Pre-site Inspection - In coordination with the applicant, a Building Inspector visits the project site to confirm the features shown on the plot plan. The applicant is provided a copy of the pre-site inspection report from the Building Inspector.
4) Referrals - Once the plot plan is complete and construction plan have been received, the application is sent to other reviewing agencies such as the Environmental Health Division and Public Works Department.
5) Construction Plan Review - A Plan Checker reviews the construction plans for conformance with state building codes. This step often involves revisions to the construction plans.
6) Permit Issuance - After the referrals are returned by the reviewing agencies and construction plans have been approved, the permit may be issued to the applicant. Any final plan check and permit issuance fees are collected at this time.
7) Inspections - During construction, Building Inspectors regularly visit the project site to assure conformance with the approved construction plans.
While the county's web Geographic Information System (GIS) is not a substitute for a complete records check, it does display a significant amount of information on specific parcels. For example, this system can be used to research if a property is in the coastal zone and show which zone classification and land use designation apply.
There are many important considerations for buying a property. The legal status of the parcel, unpermitted structures, environmental and geological development constraints, and the existence of easements or life estates are a few examples of issues that can make property transactions complex. Rigorous due diligence is advised before purchasing any property.
Prospective purchases can use the Information Request service to learn what records the Current Planning Division has for a property. Please see our Brochures and Forms page for more information about the Information Request service.
Typically, if a use is principally permitted in the zoning code, the use does not require a permit from the Current Planning Division. Construction of structures still require a building permit. However, if the project is located in the coastal zone, a discretionary permit from the Current Planning Division is generally required, even if a use is principally permitted.
Uses that are conditionally permitted in the zoning code always require a discretionary permit from the Current Planning Division. Examples of discretionary permits include Coastal Development Permits, Conditional Use Permits and Special Permits.
The release of probation records is covered under the confidentiality provisions of Penal Code Section 1203.05 and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 827 (California Law ).
Adult matters: Generally, reports in adult matters may be inspected or copied by any person for a period of 60 days from the date judgment is pronounced or probation is granted, or from the date of any subsequent accusatory pleading being filed. The court may also order or authorize persons who have petitioned the court for copies after this 60 day period. For persons not on probation, copies may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court located at the county courthouse. Probationers may request to review reports concerning themselves at any time and may obtain copies from their probation officer upon request.
Juvenile matters: Juvenile reports may be inspected by the minor who is the subject of the proceeding and the minor's parents/guardian, as well as agencies stipulated by law or other persons specifically authorized by the juvenile court judge. Copies of reports may be requested from the juvenile's attorney. Otherwise, these reports are not open or available to the general public without the filing of a petition and approval of the juvenile court.
Contact the Public Defenders office for this information at 707-445-7634
Felonies are the most serious criminal cases. A case is a felony if the punishment can include state prison. This differs from a misdemeanor (or less serious) case, in which the punishment is, at most, a year in county jail. Felony charges range from drug, burglary and car theft cases up to rape, arson and murder. Although some felonies are punishable by life in prison, most cases have fixed sentences. Just because someone is charged with a felony does not necessarily mean he or she will be sent to state prison. The possible penalties depend on the charges and facts of your case, and should be discussed with your lawyer. The law of sentencing in felony cases is very complex and has been growing more difficult each year.
Not all properties have necessarily been surveyed. Modern laws and codes generally require a survey for the creation of new properties, but not in all cases. Older properties could be created via deed without benefit of a survey. Research of county records is required in order to determine if an existing map or survey of your property exists. Sometimes a map can be found with minimal research; sometimes it can be more difficult and time consuming. Humboldt County does not yet have a state of the art computerized research system for land records like some metropolitan or urban counties do. The County Surveyor can offer some minimal assistance in getting started locating a survey in the county records, but ultimately a private surveyor may need to be hired. This is a task that a private surveyor is accomplished at and has resources and experience in doing.
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The new fee is an additional charge passed by the legislature and signed by the governor to fund Building Homes and Jobs Act. The fee is assessed at the time documents are recorded into the public record with the County Recorder's Office.
Our Live Scan hours are 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Monday through Friday. Live Scans are conducted on a walk-in basis and it is not necessary to make an appointment. We charge $35.00 for this service, payable with cash, business checks or accounts payable. We do not accept debit cards, credit cards or checks
We charge $35.00 for this service, payable with cash, business checks or accounts payable. We do not accept debit cards, credit cards or checks
The interview will be fairly relaxed and will last 30 to 40 minutes in most cases. Your application will be reviewed, in your presence, and clarifying questions will be asked. You will sign your application. You will be asked questions about yourself and your life experiences. Your guns will be inspected to verify the serial numbers, and those numbers will be checked for registration and status. The general restrictions on the CCW license will be discussed and your photo will be taken.
The firearms you list on your application (three (3) maximum).
Your permit allows you to carry concealed in all unrestricted areas. Restricted areas include, but are not limited to:
You can apply for a duplicate for a fee of $10.00.
The permit, in most instances is good for two (2) years.
Approximately 2 months prior to expiration, submit an online renewal application and fees. The application and permit will be processed and you will be notified when it is ready to pick up.
Should you be arrested or some other significant issue pertaining to you arise, your permit can be revoked.
If you are a security guard, you can obtain an open carry permit through the State of California. Otherwise, open carry permits are not issued by this agency.
Should you have further questions feel free to contact the CCW Coordinator at (707) 445-7251.
Mobile home title issuance is administered by the state's Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). That department cannot transfer title of a used mobile home subject to local property taxes or direct charges by fire districts or other fees without a tax clearance from the county tax collector of the county in which the mobile home is situated. If there are any taxes or other fees owing, they must be paid before a Tax Clearance Certificate (PDF) can be issued.
Note: Remember that this type of title transfer applies only to mobile homes not on permanent foundations. If your mobile home is attached to a permanent foundation, title transfers are handled by the County Recorder in the same manner as for conventional homes.
Yes, if we are aware of such properties. When we become aware of properties on our tax sale list that are known or suspected to be contaminated, we will identify these properties along with supplying the lead agency's name and address where all available information may be reviewed.
Do not bid on these properties unless you understand the issues related to contaminated properties. Prior to bidding, you should contact your attorney regarding the possible purchase of contaminated properties.
All parcels will be sold by Auction ID. Minimum bids will be as stated per parcel and each raise will be in increments of at least $100 until the close of the auction on the stated date and time on the Bid4Assets website.
An auto bid (or proxy) saves you time and money. An auto bid authorizes Bid4Assets to bid $100 above any competing bid, up to, but not exceeding the maximum dollar amount that you are willing to pay. In other words, your bid will automatically increase only as other bidders participate, up to your specified maximum amount. This enables you to continually bid without having to constantly monitor the auction.

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Name: Tyler George
Sport: Curling
Position: Vice skip
Height: 5'11
Birthplace: Duluth, Minn.
Hometown: Duluth, Minn.
Olympic Experience
- 2018 Olympic Winter Games: Gold
World Championship Experience
- World Men's Championship: 2017 (4th), 2016 (bronze), 2015 (5th), 2010 (4th)
Other Career Highlights
- Olympic Winter Games: 2018 (gold)
- Olympic Team Trials: 2018 (champion) 2014 (4th), 2010 (runner-up)
- U.S. Nationals: 2017 (champion), 2016 (runner-up), 2015 (champion), 2014 (6th), 2013 (2nd), 2012 (8th), 2011 (runner-up), 2010 (champion), 2009 (runner-up), 2008 (5th)
- Junior Men's Nationals: 2003 (semifinalist), 2001 (semifinalist), 2000 (5th)
- U.S. Mixed National Championships: 2002 (runner-up)
- World Junior Championships: 2001 (bronze as alternate for Andy Roza)
- U.S. Mixed Doubles Championship: 2011 (3rd)
- Karuizawa International Bonspiel: 2011 (silver)
- Curtis Cup for Sportsmanship winner, 2001 Junior Nationals
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I read this and just had to bring it here. What the heck is Southwest's problem? I have never heard of hti s before but I can understand as sometimes people just don't get it on dressing but this woman is not dressed any worse than what is normal nowadays.
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After the plane filled, and the flight attendants began their safety spiel, Ebbert was asked to step off the plane by a customer service supervisor, identified by the airline only as "Keith."
They walked out onto the jet bridge, where Keith told Ebbert her clothing was inappropriate and asked her to change. She explained she was flying to Tucson for only a few hours and had brought no luggage.
"I asked him what part of my outfit was offensive," she said. "The shirt? The skirt? And he said, 'The whole thing.' "
Keith asked her to go home, change and take a later flight. She refused, citing her appointment. The plane was ready to leave, so Keith relented. He had her pull up her tank top a bit, pull down her skirt a bit, and return to her seat.
OK, I edited to remove the pic and not bust the copyright. Click here to see her pic (its worth it
So I ask our Southwest brethren (and sistren?) out there, what the hell was Keith's problem? It just sounds too bizarre.
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Tim the Troll had a brilliant idea. He was doing well by charging tolls to cross a bridge he sat under. Travelers expected they would have to pay a premium when Tim put up his "Troll Bridge" sign. Tim successfully registered the trademark "Troll Bridge." He then licensed "Troll Bridge" to anyone who wanted to pay the license fee. Tim did not care what the licensees did with the name, so long as Tim got his payments on time. The gold flowed into Tim's pockets.
The good times soon ended, unfortunately. Billy Goats Gruff, Ltd., started offering travelers its "Troll Bridge Protection" service. Tim sued Billy Goats Gruff for trademark infringement. Billy Goats Gruff's defenses included an argument that Tim the Troll lost his exclusive rights to "Troll Bridge" because he issued naked licenses. The court agreed and Tim lost his exclusive rights to "Troll Bridge." The loss ended Tim's lucrative licensing deals.
A naked license is easy to create. All it takes is a trademark owner allowing someone to use the mark with little to no control over how that person uses the mark. A trademark owner can avoid a naked license by: (1) having a written license agreement; (2) include quality and use controls in the agreement; and (3) enforcing those controls.
The owner also should avoid naked licenses when allowing a related company to use the mark. For example, a company that allows a subsidiary to use the trademark should have a written licensing agreement with quality and use controls that are enforced.
A trademark owner owes the duty to protect the trademark. A court will not protect a trademark when the owner gives out naked licenses or otherwise fails to protect the mark. Tim the Troll may have kept his exclusive rights to "Troll Bridge" had he heeded that warning.
Got a trademark? Do not strip its protections by giving naked licenses.
This post provides general information only. This post is not intended to create an attorney-client relationship or to be legal advice about your situation. Laws change and your situation may be different. You should consult with a licensed attorney for legal advice specific to your circumstances.
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6 Ufitters accepted the UFIT challenge we call UFIT Run last night in Fort Canning. 6 different runs, each offering a unique challenge and each having a record-holder for Men and Women (we call them the Top Times – TT's). Plus the Total Elapsed Time (TET) for the 6 runs combined, records currently held by Chris Knott (14min 48sec) and Ann Marie O'Brien (16min 40sec).
Step up Adam Deutsch, the conquerer of the first run, Stairway to Heaving, aptly named for the leg-knifing stairs to be run after a fast downhill. Ex record holder Paul Sedman knocked 2 seconds off the previous record held jointly by Chris, Adam himself and Ian Joshua. Adam reclaimed the record by a further 2 seconds to re-set the record at 1min 14secs – UNBELIEVABLE!! If you have ever had a crack at this run you will know this is a HUGE time! Well done Adam!
All 3 debutants at "Run" last week returned and all 3 did great jobs! Anne Morgan andDaryl Harding actually bettering all 6 times this week and Wilson Reyes returning with 4 better times, so all in all a great session for you guys! We usually do see better times the second run as you become more familiar with the course layout, the challenge is always to keep those times coming down! Furthermore, Anne also grabbed a third place TT!! Well done to you Anne!!
Also starting last night, after a long absence was Hetul Patel. After climbing Kilimanjaro in December Hetul is now back into UFIT! And Hetul also did a magnificent job, bettering 5 of his previous times and missing the 6th by only a second!
Lastly but not least was the runner with the best TET last night, Grant "the Axe" Rawlinson. Axe won 5 out of the 6 runs last night and was also second to Adam in the first run. Axe is climbing Everest in April and after a good Christmas break is squarely back on track with his (UFIT designed) fitness program. Axe is having several fund-raising events over the next few months, Ufitters, lets all try and support him on his climb! It will benefit several charities, please check out his website here – http://climbforhope.wordpress.com/
Ok so onto the times from last night –
Stairway to Heaving Adam 0:01:14 Axe 0:01:20 Wilson 0:01:21 Hetul 0:01:31 Daryl 0:01:33 Anne 0:01:57; Main Street Axe 0:03:05 Wilson 0:03:14 Hetul 0:03:23 Daryl 0:03:24 Adam 0:03:30 Anne 0:03:45; No Picnic at Raffles Axe 0:01:25 Adam 0:01:28 Wilson 0:01:36 Daryl 0:01:37 Hetul 0:01:50 Anne 0:01:57; Hill St Blues Axe 0:02:40 Wilson 0:03:04 Adam 0:03:15 Daryl 0:03:21 Hetul 0:03:30 Anne 0:03:34; The Hexing Vex Axe 0:01:58 Daryl 0:02:06 Wilson 0:02:06 Adam 0:02:09 Hetul 0:02:15 Anne 0:02:21; Big Monster Axe 0:04:58 Wilson 0:05:15 Adam 0:05:19 Anne 0:05:20 Daryl 0:05:41 Hetul 0:05:47


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Basic Coverage to Insure Your Home Business
Insure Your Home Business policy
This type of coverage can be a good choice for an individual carrier with no employees and limited liability limits. These riders provide little inventory, so if you do a business that sells some kind of product, your product is not prepared for damage or loss. Cost of adding a home business to existing insurance is usually $ 100 per year and the maximum premium is $ 2,000 to $ 3,000.
One step up :
The next step in the insurance ladder for the Insure Your Home Business scope is the home business policy. This insurance company can only provide insurance to homeowners or tenants' policyholders. Warranties may be provided as separate stand-alone policies or as a guarantee for existing home insurance protection.
Availability, coverage requirements, policy limits, and covered industries vary widely from insurance company to company and may vary from state to state. As a result of these variables, you should not make business decisions based on what you have heard from other home businesses. Because of this volatility, you must compare the actual cost with the premium cost when you buy home services.
These policies and guarantees provide much more protection than homeowners or tenants' policies, but the scope is still limited. This type of coverage is more comprehensive than a homeowner or tenant policy alone or a rider.
Insure Your Home Business policyholders are protected from loss or damage to equipment such as computers and other electronic devices, documents and business assets. However, this policy may provide a limited coverage only for items that are in stock for resale, whether stored in your home or elsewhere.
Other limitations that need to be carefully considered are the limits of responsibility to ensure that they meet your needs. The liability limit can be limited to companies with fewer than three employees.
The cost of this coverage is typically $ 250 to $ 500 a year, and typical policy limits are $ 10,000 for on-site property losses and $ 5,000 for offsite charges. Because state and local regulations play an important role in determining the types of household businesses that are allowed, coverage may not be a valid indicator that you can run your business in your home.
These policies are best suited for low-income, low-risk, and part-time businesses because of their low cost and limited coverage.
The business owner's policy or BOP is a type of all-in-one scope. These policies have been created specifically to meet the needs of SMEs.
Their comprehensive component-based design is designed to be customized into a variety of configurations with different restrictions to meet the exact requirements of different businesses. BOP premiums start at approximately $ 500 per year for a basic plan that includes business income, liability and property protection.
As an insurer is profitable by bundling multiple products in a single package, the premium cost of business owner policies is lower. Simplified management allows insurers to provide lower-end, lower insurance coverage for small business customers.
The policyholder simply handles a single policy for different forms of insurance protection, which simplifies management. Other policy components such as commercial insurance and umbrella insurance can be added to the BOP.
Business car insurance
As with homeowner policies, an insurer may deny claims for damages or injuries incurred when using a private vehicle for business purposes. When operating your home business, it is often difficult to recognize when a business line crosses a certain line, such as when it violates your privacy. This is most often caused by cars.
State and insurance company standards vary, but if you are familiar with these situations, you should consult your insurance agent regarding adding business automatic coverage to the BOP or adding business insurance Reliable Investment Income for Retirement instead of existing car insurance.
If you use a vehicle to move people or goods for a fee, talk to an agent or an insurance agent about commercial auto insurance. If employees regularly use business vehicles, it's a good idea to think about business car insurance.


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Debate of the day
What makes a country a good place to be a mother?Natalie HanmanNatalie Hanman: Debate of the day: Save the Children uses five indicators to rank the best and worst nations to be a mother. But tell us your criteria
Is it wrong to eat horsemeat?Natalie HanmanDebate of the day: Natalie Hanman: Horse DNA has been found in burgers sold by supermarkets in Britain. But is it more immoral to dine on a horse than a cow?
Falklands debate: is Britain still a colonial power?Natalie HanmanNatalie Hanman: Debate of the day: Argentina's president has accused Britain of ongoing colonialism and requested the prime minister return the Malvinas/Falklands
Rail fare rises: what can be done?Philip Oltermann
Philip Oltermann: Debate of the day: Rail fares have risen again above inflation, sparking protests nationwide. The government claims it's a 'complicated issue'
A&E database of children: useful safeguard or invasion of privacy?Oliver LaughlandOliver Laughland: Debate of the day: Moves to log every visit to A&E by a child are aimed at identifying abuse, but have been criticised by patient groups
Natalie Hanman: Debate of the day: Two newspaper polls give opposing views of public opinion towards Osborne's proposed benefits cap. Tell us what you think
Has the culture of banking changed?Alison BenjaminAlison Benjamin: Debate of the day: UBS has been fined nearly £1bn for Libor rate rigging and an ex-city minister says we need a truth and reconciliation process
Philip Oltermann: Debate of the day: A US blogpost has blamed the tragedy on poor mental healthcare but some feel this makes premature assumptions
Should the wealthy get benefits?David ShariatmadariDavid Shariatmadari: Debate of the day: Nick Clegg is calling for an end to universal benefits for older people who can afford to go without them. Tell us what you think
Fracking for shale gas: the right way forward?Mark Lynas and David SantilloMark Lynas and David Santillo: Debate of the day: A climate change writer and a Greenpeace scientist are here to discuss with you an issue polarising the green movement
Is gay marriage a 'clause IV moment' for Cameron?Natalie Hanman
Natalie Hanman: Debate of the day: Tories are reportedly deserting the party in droves over gay marriage so tell us if this is make or break time for Cameron
Data bill: what's the right balance between security and liberty online?David Shariatmadari
David Shariatmadari: Debate of the day: The communications data bill is causing friction in the coalition. What powers should the government have to track internet use?
Do you care if credit rating agencies downgrade Britain?Natalie HanmanNatalie Hanman: Debate of the day: Tell us what you think the real consequences would be if Fitch did downgrade our AAA rating
Should Anna Wintour be the next US ambassador to the UK?Natalie Hanman
Debate of the day: Barack Obama is apparently considering a diplomatic role for the editor-in-chief of American Vogue, but is she qualified?
Is nursing lacking in compassion?Jessica Reed
Jessica Reed: Debate of the day: Nurses are to be judged on compassion as well as ability – tell us if you have found this virtue wanting in your experience of their care
Natalie Hanman: Debate of the day: George Osborne delivers his 'mini-budget' on Wednesday. Tell us what economic measures you think he should be announcing
A historic night for Ukip in the byelections?David Shariatmadari
David Shariatmadari: Debate of the day: The Eurosceptic party came second in two byelections held yesterday, with its leader proclaiming: 'this party is going places'
Who should be Time magazine's person of 2012?Natalie Hanman
Natalie Hanman: Debate of the day: Forty nominees have been longlisted for the person or idea that, for better or worse, has most influenced events this year
Is the government's welfare-to-work programme working?Natalie Hanman
Natalie Hanman: Debate of the day: Figures released today show the work programme has fallen short of its target to get long-term unemployed people into jobs
Should the Conservatives forge an electoral pact with Ukip?Natalie Hanman
Natalie Hanman: Debate of the day: Tory vice-chairman Michael Fabricant suggests the party would benefit from a strategic electoral relationship with Ukip


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South of America's border. Los Zetas, the most powerful drug cartel in Latin America, has joined up with Hezbollah and the Al Quds force from Iran to create a deadly alliance to transport both drugs and illegals into the United States.
According to Americas Report, a publication put out by the Center for Security Policy, the two organizations are now engaged in a myriad of illegal activities together. These activities include the drug trade, money laundering, and human trafficking. In addition, Hezbollah has been allowed to open up cultural centers and camps in many Latin American cities, which are being used as training centers for sleeper cells in the United States.
Former Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Roger Noriega believes an attack on the U.S. by Hezbollah is possible. He recently testified before Congress about such operations in Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina, and how this alliance is gaining ground in Central America and Mexico. Much of what Noriega outlined in various reports on this subject forms the underlying basis of the plot lines for Two Days in Caracas.
Bledsoe looked at me as if he didn't quite believe I was being forthcoming with him.
"Does the Agency know how Ahmed arrived in the States in the first place?"
"Carlton said he flew to Mexico City from Damascus on a Lebanese passport. Once he got to Mexico, he disappeared. But since Hezbollah has ties with the Zeta drug cartel, our analysts believe the cartel helped him make his way up to Nuevo Laredo, over the U.S. border, and then on to Dallas. They're still pulling the data threads on that connection though."
Bledsoe said, "I know the cartel must be involved in this, and I'll tell you why."
He opened the red folder and removed a single sheet of paper. "About a year ago, after I made several unsuccessful attempts to obtain any intel on the drug cartels operating here, I finally recruited an asset inside the Zeta ring. His name is Hernando, and, although he's a very low-level employee, he's a solid source of information.
"Right now, all he does is take care of administrative details and run errands. I've been very cautious about using him because I want his bosses to trust him completely. That way he can work his way up the ranks and be privy to the kind of information we can use to bring down the cartel's entire network. I've been carefully grooming him for over a year now. It's been a slow process, but I'm certain we're going to get some results soon."
"I haven't forgotten your cautious nature, Toby."
He stared at me for several seconds, probably trying to decide if my remark was meant as a compliment or a criticism.
I tried to look non-committal.
He went on. "For the past six months, the cartel's been ferrying drugs into the States using couriers who pose as tourists from San José. Since my asset arranges visas and airline tickets for them, I asked him to photocopy the passports of the mules they were using to move their product north. Here's the list I made after he gave me the passport copies."
He handed me the sheet of paper he'd been holding in his hand.
As I scanned the contents, he asked, "Anything jump out at you?"


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A couple of years ago I wrote about Santa Claus and why an avowed atheist would teach his children all about the man in the red suit. I've started thinking about that again this season.
I love and adore Christmas almost more than any other time of the year (opening day of baseball season might be the closest competitor).
I have two daughters. My wife and I absolutely do the Santa thing to the hilt. I love the Santa myth because I see it as the first step toward atheism.
There's the obvious comparisons between the big guy and the Big Guy, of course, but that's not what I'm talking about. Here's what I mean. When you're a kid, Christmas is absolutely magical. If it's done right, the transition from receiving the magic to giving the magic is a process of self-realization. The realization is this: the magic is real, but we create it ourselves. My parents loved me so much that they not only bought me all this stuff, but they refused to take credit for it, instead surrounding it in magic and mystery. The only thing they asked in return is that, if and when I had kids of my own, I'd continue the tradition. Santa, they taught me, is inside me!
This is the power and the joy of atheism. Life has meaning because we give it meaning. Magic exists – we make it ourselves. Love and family and special times are our creations – no one else's. We did it ourselves. How anyone can fail to find that uplifting, I will never understand.
I love Christmas, Santa, and the magic of the season – and I'm a thoroughgoing rationalist and committed atheist. I believe the Santa myth helped me get there.
Merry Christmas, everyone!


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Ambien or Zolpidem tartrate has been widely used in the treatment of insomnia, as an anticonvulsant as well as muscle relaxant. It is actually been known to work very effectively producing results in just about fifteen minutes. However, it is important to acknowledge that the drug comes with a relatively high addiction possibility.
This is especially when the individual has been consuming the drug for a long period of time. Actually, when the drug is taken for less than five weeks and in the right doses, it presents relatively less risk of addiction or even abuse. It is recommended that an individual does not take more than 10 milligrams.
If insomnia still progresses after the five weeks, it is important to determine the real cause or the predisposing factor that is resulting in the lack of sleep. This could be a physical or even a psychological problem.
Addiction to prescription drugs always starts with a genuine with to deal with or manage a particular problem. However, most of these drugs, Ambien included, carry an element of addiction potential. This is mostly evident when an individual takes the drug for extended periods of time. In such instances, more and more chemical residue would continue being deposited in the body. The chemical residue in the system is exactly what leads to development of physical as well as psychological dependency.
In this case, the individual would become reliant on the drugs otherwise; he or she would feel abnormal. With continued consumption of the drug, the individual would become chemically tolerant to ambien. This is a situation where the normal doses become ineffective in relaxing the muscles or even inducing insomnia. At such instances, it would be important that the individual seeks the advice of qualified medical practitioner and not make any alterations as to the dose taken.
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Obituary live in Toronto, 2009
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|Tampa, Florida, United States
|Years active
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|John Tardy
Donald Tardy
Trevor Peres
Terry Butler
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Obituary is an American death metal band formed in Tampa, Florida, in 1984. Initially called Executioner, the band changed its name to Xecutioner in 1986 to avoid confusion with the thrash metal band Executioner from Boston, and then changed its name once again to Obituary in 1988. The band's current lineup consists of vocalist John Tardy, drummer Donald Tardy, rhythm guitarist Trevor Peres, bassist Terry Butler, and lead guitarist Kenny Andrews. Obituary has gone through several lineup changes, with the Tardy brothers and Peres being the only constant members. The band was a fundamental act in the development of death metal music,[1] and is one of the most successful death metal bands of all time.[2] To date, Obituary has released ten studio albums, and with the exception of their 1997–2003 split, they continue to perform live around the world. Their music is based around heavily groove based riffs and drumming along with John Tardy's barking vocals, which create their signature brand of death metal.
Obituary is one of the pioneering bands of the death metal genre. Founded as Executioner in Seffner, Florida in 1984, they soon dropped the "E" from their name after discovering another band of the same name, becoming Xecutioner. The band's first lineup was composed of John Tardy (lead vocals), Donald Tardy (drums), Trevor Peres (rhythm guitar), Jerome Grable (bass), & Jerry Tidwell (lead guitar). The band released demos in 1985, 1986, and 1987, (the 1985 demo as Executioner and the 1986 and 1987 demos as Xecutioner). They made their vinyl debut in 1987 with two tracks ("Find the Arise" and "Like the Dead") on the Raging Death compilation.
Not long after the release of the compilation, bassist Grable was replaced by Daniel Tucker. The following year, shortly before the release of the band's first album Slowly We Rot, they changed their name to Obituary.
After 1997's Back from the Dead album, the band had grown tired of touring, which led to the group disbanding. During this time period, Donald Tardy played in Andrew W.K.'s touring band (during W.K.'s appearance on Saturday Night Live Tardy wore an Obituary shirt). Allen West focused on his two projects, Lowbrow and Six Feet Under. Trevor Peres formed Catastrophic in 2001, which released one album, The Cleansing, in that same year. Obituary reformed in 2003 and Catastrophic continued to exist alongside the reformed Obituary. A reunion album, Frozen in Time, was released in 2005. The band's first live DVD, Frozen Alive, was released in January 2007.
Obituary was signed with Candlelight Records for its next three releases, Xecutioner's Return (2007), Darkest Day (2009), and the EP Left to Die (2008). A concert DVD release was also announced for January 2010.[3] Since 2012, the band have been highly involved with the promotion of a new social networking site called Unation, as well as Donald Tardy beginning a Cat Sanctuary organization called Metal Meowlisha, an organization practicing "trap-neuter-vaccinate-return", and caring for 25 cat colonies (200 cats).[4]
In April 2010, Obituary began work on new material for their ninth studio album Inked in Blood, which was not released until 2014.[5][6][7] It was the first Obituary album not to be recorded with longtime bassist Frank Watkins since their 1989 debut album Slowly We Rot.[7] In 2013, the band rebuilt their studio, and continued work on the new album.[citation needed] On Friday, August 2, 2013, the band launched a Kickstarter campaign with a goal of raising $10,000.00; the money raised was promised to allow Obituary to record and release their ninth album independently. The goal was met on August 3. When interviewed by metal webzine All About The Rock, John Tardy said of the Kickstarter campaign, "This campaign has been awesome and just confirms again what we already know and that is that we have the greatest fans in the world. We are using Kickstarter to raise enough money to release an album on our own. This is not a bash against record companies, it is just what we want to do. Years ago this would not even be a thought, but today we feel everything is in place for us, for better or worse, give it a shot.".[8] Though the band raised enough money to self-released, they were still signed to Relapse Records and partnered with the label for distribution of Inked In Blood, their first Relapse release.[9]
On October 18, 2015, former and longtime Obituary bassist Frank Watkins died from cancer.[10]
On August 24, 2016, Obituary streamed a new song called "Loathe", a B-side to their then-upcoming single "Ten Thousand Ways to Die", which was released on October 21.[11] The band released their self-titled tenth studio album on March 17, 2017.[12] A month prior to its release, the band released a song called "No", which appeared on Decibel Magazine's flexi disc series.[13]
In November and December 2018, Obituary embarked on a European tour as part of Slayer's farewell tour, also featuring Lamb of God and Anthrax.[14] When asked in a June 2018 interview about the next Obituary album, drummer Donald Tardy said, "We're always thinking about new songs and writing riffs and this and that. But at this time of our lives and this time of the music industry… This new album has only been out for just over a year now, so we're in no hurry to try and push another album out of us as quick as we can; there's no sense."[15]
Band members
Current members
Former members
Live members
- Slowly We Rot (1989)
- Cause of Death (1990)
- The End Complete (1992)
- World Demise (1994)
- Back from the Dead (1997)
- Frozen in Time (2005)
- Xecutioner's Return (2007)
- Darkest Day (2009)
- Inked in Blood (2014)
- Obituary (2017)
- ^ Jason Birchmeier. "Obituary | Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-04-04.
- ^ "It's official: Cannibal Corpse are the top-selling death metal band of the SoundScan era". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 2007-10-11.
- ^ "OBITUARY: 'Live Xecution' DVD Trailer Available - Dec. 4, 2009". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 2009-03-06.
- ^ Victoria Oliveira (2014-09-23). "INTERVIEW: OBITUARY'". RockRevolt Magazine™.
- ^ "OBITUARY Begins Work On New Material - Apr. 20, 2010". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 2010-09-14.
- ^ "OBITUARY To Perform First Three Albums During Live Pay-Per-Event - May 31, 2013". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 2010-05-31.
- ^ a b "OBITUARY: New Album Title Revealed - July 28, 2014". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 2014-07-29.
- ^ Hogan, Craig (August 13, 2013). "Interview with Obituary frontman John Tardy". All About the Rock. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
- ^ "Obituary - Obituary and Relapse Records Join Forces; Band Finalizing New Album - Relapse Records". Relapse.com. Retrieved 2015-10-19.
- ^ "Former Obituary Bassist Frank Watkins Dies At 47". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 2015-10-19.
- ^ "Obituary To Release 'Ten Thousand Ways To Die' Single In October; New Song 'Loathe' Streaming". Blabbermouth.net. August 24, 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
- ^ "Obituary To Release Self-Titled Tenth Album In March". Blabbermouth.net. January 11, 2017. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
- ^ "Obituary Premieres New Track "No"". Blabbermouth.net. February 15, 2017. Retrieved March 2, 2017.
- ^ "SLAYER Announces Final European Tour With LAMB OF GOD, ANTHRAX And OBITUARY". Blabbermouth.net. May 11, 2018. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
- ^ "OBITUARY Is In No Rush To Make New Studio Album". Blabbermouth.net. June 15, 2018. Retrieved June 15, 2018.
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- Obituary.cc
- Obituary - biography, discography, lyrics, photos, videos
- John Tardy Interview at All About The Rock Webzine
- John Tardy Interview at Diabolical Conquest Webzine
- Donald Tardy interview (2009) at Metalpaths.com
- Obituary at Roadrunner Records
- 2009 SplatterTribe.tv interview with Vocalist John Tardy


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