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Hi All,
Like many of us I used to be very fit but with work / kids / wife e,t,c the last five years have seen me put on a staggering amount of weight. I've recently had a few health problems, nothing serious, but enough to give me a jolt into action. When the doctor put me on the scales back in october 10 I was 124kgs (I'm 179cm: bmi = Deadly). I will turn 32 on march 23.
My father is a very big man who never manages to lose any weight. He is currently 60 and has HUGE health problems, It will be a miracle if sees another 5 years. I dont want that for myself.
I'm down to 106.7kgs now and am really happy with the success I've had and feel fantastic, I really can't wait to get rid of the remaining 26.7kgs! I've been doing weight watchers and it's amazing. I've stopped doing it, only because it has really taught me how to start eating properly and I sort of instinctively know what to eat now, I still track everything I eat and spend the savings on some fitness equipment.
My weight loss so far has been slow, which is great, I hit my goal weight (102kgs) before xmas so gave myself a month of and I've piled 4kgs back on!
I am going to setup a journal on this site to help me start tracking body changes and most importantly, to get some advice on fitness programs! I avoided strenous excercise because I was so big I was worried about getting hurt but now want to start building up to some really solid weight / cardio workouts.
I have had a good read of this forum and am so glad I found it. Please feel free to give me any advice you feel relevant and of course, the all important motivation!!
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« At the moment, I am not totally convinced because the people that are helping them are without any protective clothing and without any respirators, » said Paula Vanninen, director of Verifin, the Finnish Institute for Verification of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
« In a real case, they would also be contaminated and would also be having symptoms. »
John Hart, head of the Chemical and Biological Security Project at Stockholm International Peace Research Institute said he had not seen the telltale evidence in the eyes of the victims that would be compelling evidence of chemical weapons use.
« Of the videos that I've seen for the last few hours, none of them show pinpoint pupils… this would indicate exposure to organophosphorus nerve agents, » he said.
Gwyn Winfield, editor of CBRNe World magazine, which specialises in chemical weapons issues, said the evidence did not suggest that the chemicals used were of the weapons-grade that the Syrian army possesses in its stockpiles.
« We're not seeing reports that doctors and nurses… are becoming fatalities, so that would suggest that the toxicity of it isn't what we would consider military sarin. It may well be that it is a lower-grade, » Winfield told AFP.[…] "
"Adding to the doubts, some analysts are now wondering if the attack might have actually involved chlorine, which is also a chemical weapon but can be bought over-the-counter. A March Reuters story described a possible chemical attack in the northern town of Khan al-Assal, near Aleppo, after which residents said they could smell chlorine. The Telegraph reported at the time that Syrian regime forces accused rebels of using a homemade chlorine solution in the attack. […]
As Foreign Policy's Blake Hounshell points out, Khan al-Assal was a regime-controlled area at the time, which suggests that if anyone were to attack it, it would probably be rebels."
"A Reuters photographer said victims he had visited in Aleppo hospitals were suffering breathing problems and that people had said they could smell chlorine after the attack."
"Terrorists Using Chlorine Car Bombs to Intimidate Iraqis"
By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, June 6, 2007 – "Anyone who doubts that al Qaeda would use chemical, nuclear or biological weapons need only look at the terror group's attacks in Iraq, Defense officials said.
Al Qaeda and affiliated groups have used chlorine gas in attacks against civilians, Iraqi forces and coalition forces at least 15 times since October, according to U.S. officials in Baghdad.
"Chlorine is used by terrorists with the intent to harm or kill large numbers of civilians," an official said. "The attacks show that the terrorists are adaptable, but it reflects more on their maliciousness than their sophistication. […]"
"Stephen Johnson is an expert in weapons and chemical explosives at Cranfield Forensic Institute. He said there were inconsistency among the patients' symptoms.
"There are, within some of the videos, examples which seem a little hyper-real, and almost as if they've been set up. Which is not to say that they are fake but it does cause some concern."
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"Some of the people with foaming, the foam seems to be too white, too pure, and not consistent with the sort of internal injury you might expect to see, which you'd expect to be bloodier or yellower," Johnson said.
Johnson said that although much of the video showed injuries consistent with trauma to the nervous system, it was too early to conclude that it was from chemical weapons.
"At this stage everyone wants a 'yes-no' answer to chemical attack. But it is too early to draw a conclusion just from these videos," he added."
"Jean Pascal Zanders, an independent researcher who specializes in chemical and biological weapons and disarmament, said that in videos of the aftermath of the attacks, the hue of the victims' faces appeared to show many suffered from asphyxiation.
However, he said the symptoms they exhibited were not consistent with mustard gas or the nerve agents VX or sarin. Mustard gas would cause blistering of the skin and discoloration, while the nerve agents would produce severe convulsions in the victims and also affect the paramedics treating them – neither of which was evident from the videos or reports.
« I'm deliberately not using the term chemical weapons here, » he said. « There's plenty of other nasty stuff that was used in the past as a chemical warfare agent, so many industrial toxicants could be used too. » […]
The head of the U.N. team, which has a mandate to investigate previous claims of alleged chemical attacks, said he wants to look into the latest claims. Speaking to Swedish broadcaster SVT, Ake Sellstrom said the high numbers of dead and wounded being reported « sound suspicious. »
« It looks like something we need to look into, » Sellstrom, who is Swedish, was quoted as saying."
"Jihadists, not Assad, apparently behind reported chemical attack in Syria
Intelligence reports suggest jihadists among the Syria rebels have technical know-how to produce chemical warheads."
7 questions to the "inept hawks" :
1/ Which ones from the ones who are asking questions, demanding explanations and questioning the official Western version (and agenda), and the ones who, for political motives, are cynically surfing on popular emotion and deliberately jumping to conclusions, are paying the victims the sincerest and most respectful tribute ?
2/ What would be the toll of NATO carpet bombings compared to the nearly 400 civilian victims who perished on August 21st ?
3/ Why should one neglected warning underlined in red lead to an irrational macho military strategy not even the US army chief of staff is effectively supporting (or is it a bluff) ?
4/ Why affirm, against all evidence to the contrary and despite the inevitable escalation a scenario involving NATO would engender, overthrowing the Syrian regime would not be the actual goal / result of a foreign intervention ?
5/ Why out of all windows of opportunity for a military intervention choose the worst timing imaginable to intervene in a conflict in which the madmen clearly have the upper hand on so-called rebel side and the lines between factions have become so blurry ?
6/ What kind of powder keg involving generations to come is the war hungry West shaping / endorsing in the Middle-East ?
7/ Who will carry the blame for possible future terrorist attacks in the US and / or Europe resulting from this (deliberately ?) inept strategy, as well as for subsequent wars ?
If the concurring reports about the regular (Arab) Syrian army are right, if indeed 70 % of Syrian territory is currently under control of the regime, if NATO manages to mind its own business, if the Saudis are put under pressure ro call back their mercenaries, if Israel understands chaos on its borders is not in its interest, if Turkey quits its double game and if the British and French clowns abandon their project to shape new leaders in their own image, Syria has a chance of regaining stability. Should that miracle be accomplished, Assad, if he's smart and if he really loves his community,and his country, will understand it's time for him to move on and let others take office in order to reshape national consensus. Of course, there's a high probability Paris and London will be in a bottle before that happens…


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Impressive performance from Mario Roman
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June 20, 2016 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing's Mario Roman secured a hard fought runner-up result at the 2016 edition of Extreme Lagares Hard Enduro in Portugal.
Competing in the three-day event, Roman got his participation in the race off to a strong start during the Friday evening prologue in downtown Porto. Setting the second fastest time in the city scramble style course, the Spaniard went on to place as runner-up in both the Pro Final and Super Final.
Mario Roman – 2016 Extreme Lagares, Portugal
Getting down to business in Saturday's cross-country time trial, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna rider made light work of the 25-kilometre long course. Topping the time sheets by over 12 seconds from his closest rival Alfredo Gomez, he provisional took control of the race lead.
Earning another strong result in the night race aboard his TE 300, Roman initially increased his advantage before organisers were forced to cancel the times due to unforeseen track marking issues.
Mario Roman – 2016 Extreme Lagares, Portugal
With it all to play for in Sunday's two-lap feature race, Mario immediately took control of the race lead. But a couple of mistakes from the Husqvarna rider allowed Gomez to move to the front.
Further errors saw him slip behind during lap one, but regrouping Roman found his rhythm again. Despite gaining time, he was unable to catch back up to Gomez but nevertheless claimed a well-deserved runner-up overall result.
Mario Roman – 2016 Extreme Lagares, Portugal
Mario Roman: "Extreme Lagares is always a tough race but I really enjoyed it this year so to finish second overall is very good. The conditions were really nice and with the mix of an Endurocross style prologue, the night racing and the main event it's a real all round race. I'm happy with how I rode throughout the weekend. I feel like I was strong across all of the individual races, which was important to be. I started well in the main race but then made a little mistake and Alfredo passed me. He pulled away from me towards the end of lap one, I lost concentration a little, but regrouped and caught him back up. Unfortunately, they decided to scrap the times for the night race due to track marking issues. Lots of guys got lost, I did too, but quickly corrected my mistake and didn't lose so much time. If the times for the night race still stood then I would have won the race but I suppose the organisers had to make a decision and I respect that."
Results – Extreme Lagares Hard Enduro 2016
- Alfredo Gomez (KTM) 4:46:39.73
- Mario Roman (Husqvarna) 4:48:07.66
- Wade Young (Sherco) 5:13:52.12
- Philipp Scholz (KTM) 5:51:19.70
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Technical Webcasts Pubilshed for New Enhanced ASR (From VMWare)
Josh Condie - With yesterday's announcement of the GA for Enhanced VMWare to Azure disaster recovery and migration via Azure Site Recovery (ASR), customers and partners can now replicate their physical servers and virtualized VMWare environment directly to the Azure cloud. The details of this capability were just posted yesterday HERE .
There are significant enhancements in this release from what was available in Private Preview since last October:
Even more valuable though for our SMB partner community are the resources that will help you learn to configure this new capability fast. Channel 9 just released the following 5-part technical demo series detailing this process here: https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/Windows-Azure
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TomTom expects Telematics, Automotive and Licensing combined revenue to grow at a CAGR of 15% between 2016 and 2020
Amsterdam, 11 November 2016 – TomTom (TOM2) today organised Technology Day in Amsterdam, showcasing TomTom's products and technologies with presentations by senior management and product demonstrations. This included products and technologies in Telematics, Connected Car, and Automotive, including Autonomous Driving.
"Through our skills and expertise in location data and associated technologies, we are well positioned to capture growing opportunities in Automotive, Connected Car, Fleet Management, and Consumer Wearables", says Harold Goddijn, TomTom CEO. "We expect our Telematics, Automotive and Licensing businesses combined revenue to grow at a CAGR of around 15% between 2016 and 2020. Our Consumer business is transitioning from a declining PND market to a growing Sport business, with the strategy of establishing a growing multi-product consumer electronics business."
Slides from the Technology Day will be available on our website.
About TomTom
TomTom (TOM2) empowers movement. Every day millions of people around the world depend on TomTom to make smarter decisions. We design and develop innovative products that make it easy for people to keep moving towards their goals. Our map-based components include map content, online map-based services, real-time traffic, and navigation software. Our consumer products include PNDs, navigation apps, sports watches and action camera. Our main business products are custom in-dash navigation systems and a fleet management system, which is offered to fleet owners as an online service with integrated in-vehicle cellular devices. Our business consists of four customer facing business units: Consumer, Automotive, Licensing and Telematics. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have more than 4,600 employees worldwide. For further information, please visit www.tomtom.com.
Forward-looking statements/Important notice
This document contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of TomTom NV and its subsidiaries (referred to as 'the company' or 'the group') and certain of the plans and objectives of the company with respect to these items. In particular the words 'expect', 'anticipate', 'estimate', 'may', 'should', 'believe' and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on them. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events, including numerous assumptions regarding our present and future business strategies, operations and the environment in which we will operate in the future. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, levels of customer spending in major economies, changes in consumer tastes and preferences, changes in law, the performance of the financial markets, the levels of marketing and promotional expenditures by the company and its competitors, raw materials and employee costs, changes in exchange and interest rates (in particular changes in the US dollar and GB pound versus the euro can materially affect results), changes in tax rates, future business combinations, acquisitions or disposals, the rate of technological changes, political and military developments in countries where the company operates and the risk of a downturn in the market. Statements regarding market share, including the company's competitive position, contained in this document are based on outside sources such as specialised research institutes, industry and dealer panels in combination with management estimates. Market shares are based on sales in units unless otherwise stated.
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Ear Training and Ear Training II
Course Details
- Course Number
- Section Number
- Semester
- Spring 2015
- Location
- Fain Fine Arts Center
- Classroom Number
- C117A and C
- Days & Times
TR 8:30-9:20 am, Fain C117C
TR 9:30-10:20 am, Fain C117A
- Professor
- Dr. Susan Harvey (view Profile)
Course Objectives
Course Description
This course is designed to develop your musicianship skills. Students demonstrate competence through various activities inclusive, but not limited to singing, moving, listening, composing, improvising, and reading musical notation.
Course Objectives
· To develop musicianship skills
· To audiate and sing melodies in both bass, treble, alto, and tenor clefs
· To understand and use a rhythm system for both duple and triple
· To develop ability to audiate and sing bass lines
· To take music dictation of learned rhythmic and melodic patterns
· To improvise melodically and rhythmically
· To develop ability to hear and demonstrate understanding of harmonic structure
· To sing a melody and bass line with chord progressions
Course Expectations
Students Expectations/Conduct
Students are required to participate in all class activities. Students are to practice assigned material in preparation for each class.
Students are to conduct themselves in a professional manner so that all students may learn without distraction or disruption. This includes cell phones turned off and no texting.
College students are adults and are expected to behave accordingly. Classroom behavior that interferes with either the instructor's ability to conduct class or the ability of the other students to benefit from instruction will result in the instructor's removing the disruptive student(s) from class.
Grading Standards
Course Evaluation
20% Class Participation/Daily Grade (performing assigned homework; dictation)
10% Final Project
70% 4 Tests including rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic concepts (17.5% each)
The instructor reserves the right to cancel or adjust assignments as the course progresses. Students will be informed how this may effect grading.
Students take four tests during the semester. Students are expected to attend class on test days. Make up tests are not given.
Daily Grade
Every week students receive a daily grade. This grade is reflected by class participation and accuracy of performing assigned homework.
Grading Scale
59-Below F
Submission Format Policy
Students take four tests during the semester. Students are expected to attend class on test days. Make up tests are not given.
Daily Grade
Every week students receive a daily grade. This grade is reflected by class participation and accuracy of performing assigned homework.
Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.
Late Paper Policy
Students take four tests during the semester. Students are expected to attend class on test days. Make up tests are not given.
Daily Grade
Every week students receive a daily grade. This grade is reflected by class participation and accuracy of performing assigned homework.
Plagiarism Policy
Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.Student Honor Creed
As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."
As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception.
Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters.
We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student.
We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed.
Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.
Students with Disabilities
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, (940) 397-4140.
Safe Zones Statement
The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.
Contacting your Instructor
All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MWSU e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.
Attendance Requirements
Students participate daily in group and individual activities. Activities are cumulative in organization, building on previously learned concepts. Therefore, attendance is crucial to personal development. Students may miss class twice without a final grade reduction. Tardy time counts toward absences. Each absence that exceeds the allotted two reduces the final grade ten points (one letter grade). Nonparticipation in class equals one absence for each occurrence. Class participation includes all classroom activities (singing, moving, rhythm activities, improvisation, chording, etc.).
Other Policies
Special Needs
If a student needs class accommodation(s) because of a documented disability, (2) has an emergency medical condition that may interfere with class performance, or (3) requires special handling in case the building must be evacuated, he/she is encouraged to contact the office of Disability Support Services in room 168 Clark Student Center 940(397-4140) and make an appointment with the professor as soon as possiblePrivacy Statement
Federal privacy law prohibits the instructor from releasing information about students to certain parties outside of the university without the signed consent of the student. Thus, in almost all cases the professor will not discuss students' academic progress or other matters with their parents. Please do not have them call. Regardless of these important legal considerations, the professors' general policy is to communicate with the students, not their parents, even when a student has signed a consent form. College students are adults and are expected to behave accordingly.
Academic Dishonesty
Academic dishonesty including plagiarism and giving or receiving unauthorized assistance is prohibited. Plagiarism is (1) the use of source material of other persons (either published or unpublished, including the Internet) without following the accepted techniques of giving credit or (2) the submission for credit of work not the individual's to whom credit is given. If a student in the class plagiarizes material, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken. The Student Honor Creed developed and adopted by the MSU Student Government reinforces the discouragement of plagiarism and other unethical behaviors. The first statement of the creed reads, "As an MSU student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so." Plagiarism is lying, cheating, and stealing.
Social Justice
Social justice is one of Midwestern State University's stated core values, and the professor considers the classroom a place where students are treated with respect as human beings, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Moreover, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided the students can agree to disagree. The professor's expectation is that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.
Writing Proficiency Requirement
All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed the 6 hours of Communication Core and and 2) earned 60 hours. You may meet this requirement by passing either the Writing Proficiency Exam or English 2113. Please keep in mind that, once you've earned over 90 hours, you lose the opportunity to take the $25 exam and have no option but to enroll in the three-credit hour course. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at https://msutexas.edu/academics/wpr, or call 397-4131.
Campus Carry
Senate Bill 11 passed by the 84th Texas Legislature allows licensed handgun holders to carry concealed handguns on campus, effective August 1, 2016. Areas excluded from concealed carry are appropriately marked, in accordance with state law. For more information regarding campus carry, please refer to the University's webpage at https://msutexas.edu/campus-carry/rules-policies.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact MSU Chief of Police Patrick Coggins at email@example.com.


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Examples of labs within the Institute capable of material characterization and imaging.
Arkansas Nano-Bio Materials Characterization Facility
Arkansas Electrical Characterization Laboratory
Primarily, we focus on the electron scattering phenomena which determine conductivity, lateral coupling between nanowires through tunneling and hopping, weak localization and electron-electron scattering, anti-weak localization effects and spin-orbit coupling in one-dimensional self-organized nanostructures.
Terahertz Imaging and Spectroscopy
Terahertz technology provides non-destructive and rapid characterization of coating materials that will impact automobile, aircraft, food, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and solar photovoltaic energy industry. The capability of terahertz medical imaging will advance oral healthcare and skin and breast cancer detection and treatment. Terahertz technology provides safe imaging and screening that will advance the identification of hidden explosives and personnel screening at airports and mail screening for bio-threats, which will impact national security.
Our current research is directed toward investigating semiconductor quantum structures, including quantum wells, quantum dots, and nanorods for electronic and optoelectronic applications. Evaluation of materials properties including optical, electrical and structural characterization.


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WICHITA - A Texasman has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for cattle fraud in Kansas, U.S. AttorneyBarry Grissom said in a statement Tuesday.
William P. Cadle, 50, DeKalb, Texas, was sentenced Monday in U.S. District Court in Wichita. He pleaded guiltyto one count of loan fraud and one count of criminal conversion, according to arelease issued by Grissom.
Candle admitted in his plea that on Feb. 6, 2012, he committedloan fraud against First National Bank of Independence, Kan. He obtained a loan from theFirst National Bank and identified cattle to be used as collateral for theloan.
The security agreement grossly overstated the number of cattle hehad to collateralize the loan. The security agreement also identified Anguscattle purchased with a Farm Service Agency loan as belonging to Cadle. In factthe cattle were purchased by Cadle's son with a loan from the Farm ServiceAgency, and Cadle did not have enough collateral to secure his loan from FirstNational Bank.�
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Pennsylvania state prosecutors filed a secret motion to hold The Second Mile children's charity in contempt in July after the organization failed to turn over expense records of founder Jerry Sandusky in response to a grand jury subpoena, according to a source familiar with the investigation.
The contempt motion, filed under court seal, was withdrawn in October after some of the missing Sandusky records were found and produced, said the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity. But the charity's new lawyers are still looking for the rest of the subpoenaed material and seeking to determine whether the missing records were destroyed or removed in an effort to impede the investigation into Sandusky's relationships with The Second Mile children, said the source, who has been briefed on some of the details of the investigation.
The move to hold The Second Mile in contempt, which has previously not been reported, is the latest indication that the investigation into the Penn State sex abuse scandal may have widened to include obstruction of justice. Asked Monday if obstruction was a focus of Pennsylvania Attorney General Linda Kelly's investigation, her spokesman, Nils Frederiksen, declined comment, citing rules covering the secrecy of matters before the grand jury. "This is a comprehensive, active and ongoing investigation," he said.
The New York Times reported last week that some The Second Mile board members were alarmed to learn that Sandusky's travel and expense records for the years 2000 and 2003 were missing from an off-site storage facility. The material had been subpoenaed by prosecutors in an effort to piece together which children in The Second Mile programs may have attracted Sandusky's attention and received gifts or been taken on trips by him, the paper reported. The Times said that the expense reports for one of those years had apparently been misfiled and were later located, but that the rest of material was still missing -- a development that one unnamed investigator was quoted as calling "suspicious."
The Second Mile was founded by Sandusky in 1977 to help troubled children in central Pennsylvania. It expanded over the years into a statewide organization that raised millions of dollars from major corporations and attracted high profile honorary board members, such as Arnold Palmer and NFL Hall of Famer Franco Harris. State prosecutors say that Sandusky met each of the eight alleged victims he is accused of abusing through The Second Mile programs. Sandusky has denied the charges.
At the time that Sandusky's expense records were subpoenaed, the lawyer representing The Second Mile was Wendell Courtney, who for the previous 15 years had been general counsel of Penn State University. Courtney previously told NBC News that he had been retained by The Second Mile in 2009 to represent the organization in its dealings with state prosecutors after the charity was first notified about the investigation into Sandusky. "I am not commenting further on this matter at this time," Courtney said in an email Monday when asked about the contempt motion filed against the charity.
Courtney is no longer representing The Second Mile. The charity last week announced that it had hired Lynne M. Abraham, the former Philadelphia district attorney, to conduct an internal investigation into what executives at The Second Mile knew about Sandusky's activities. The charity also announced that Jack Raykovitz, its longtime executive director, had resigned.
Related story: Second nonprofit sent kids to Sandusky charity
There were other signs Monday that the investigations into the scandal could widen. A New York based charity, A Better Chance, confirmed to NBC News that it sent about 30 children to a residential program run by The Second Mile between 1988 and 2001.
Founded in 1963, A Better Chance places talented minority students in high performing public and private schools around the country. One of its leading benefactors is Oprah Winfrey, who has donated over $12 million and served as its national spokesperson.


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MCEA Staff blog regularly about current environmental issues and how they relate to MCEA's work.
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Chair, Members of the Committee. My name is Darrell Gerber. I'm the Natural Resources Associate at the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy.
Thank you for the opportunity to give input on HF707.
I would like to highlight what is being cut in order to move money from the general fund to the Clean Water Fund.
The big loser in this proposal are people who drink water. Some specific examples of the drinking water protections being cut:
Agricultural programs also take a big hit. This includes:
Despite the appearance of support for local governments, I'd like to close out by saying that they stand to lose the most by this proposal. Local governments stand on the front lines for water protection and restoration. Many of the programs I mentioned already directly assist local governments. Others worth noting are:
In a year where there is a $1.6 billion budget surplus it is disappointing to see an effort to remove over 12% of the Clean Water Fund in order to back fill cuts to the general fund.
We ask the committee to return to the latest Clean Water Council recommendations.
Thank you for the opportunity to speak today.
(Testimony at the House Legacy Funding Finance Committee, March 27, 2017)
Thank you Mr. Chair and Members. Mark Ten Eyck representing the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy. Thank you for this opportunity to testify.
MCEA opposes many of the policy provisions in this bill. To avoid repeating our previous testimony, we have a packet of written material for handout.
Today, I'll start by saying: it's not all bad. The Governor's goal of a 25% improvement in water quality by 2025, and the related public process, is solid. Minnesotans expect clean, fishable, drinkable and swimmable waters. A 25% improvement to water quality would be a significant step in that direction.
Most all of the other provisions in the omnibus bill, however, weigh against us ever accomplishing that goal.
Beginning with the budget cuts, many of them are extreme. Of particular note, the nearly 85% General Fund cut for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is too much — by a lot. Also, taking $22 million from the Clean Water Fund to implement the buffer law would roll back the Legislature's 2015 commitment to appropriate this money from the General Fund base beginning in 2018.
On the policy side, MCEA's concerns are in three areas.
First, this omnibus would cut the public out of the environmental decision-making process by
Second, the omnibus would in many instances delay environmental decision-making— not streamline it. It would, for example:
Third, the omnibus would circumvent the input of experts and scientists doing their jobs. For example, it would:
And then, there is the buffer law: MCEA urges you: Don't Ditch It in this omnibus. Two points.
In short and in summary, the omnibus is a story of delays here, streamlining there — creating some expediency for pollution permit applicants, but sacrificing important and longstanding protections for public health and the environment.
Thank you for hearing MCEA's testimony today.
Minnesota's Largest Fishing, Hunting, and Outdoors Groups Urge State Lawmakers To Take Action Before It's Too Late
A broad coalition of Minnesota's largest fishing, hunting and outdoors groups is warning state lawmakers that inaction could harm fishing, hunting and outdoor recreation and jeopardize the state's $5.5 Billion tourism industry.
In a letter to top leaders of both parties in the Minnesota House and Senate, the coalition of more than 40 groups urges the legislature to pass modest license fee increases as proposed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and restore historical funding for fish and wildlife management.
Under the proposed increases, a deer hunting license would rise from $30 to $34. An annual fishing license would rise $3, from $22 to $25. Several other licenses are affected.
"Even with the $3 bump, Minnesota's fishing license is an incredible bargain for a years' worth of quality fishing," said a spokesman for the coalition, John Lenczewski, executive director of the nonprofit conservation group, Minnesota Trout Unlimited. "That small increase costs less than a scoop of minnows or a bag of chips at the gas station," he added.
Each year the Citizen Budget Oversight Committee (BOC) scrutinizes DNR expenditures from the Game & Fish Fund and reviews budget projections. In August 2016, faced with a looming Fund deficit, the BOC requested the DNR develop a package of funding, including license fee increases for fishing, hunting, ice shelters and the like, to ensure the solvency of the Fund without a reduction in fish and wildlife management. The DNR prepared the license fee increases and they were approved by Governor Dayton.
At the urging of groups of sportsmen and sportswomen, Minnesota Trout Unlimited and the Minnesota Conservation Federation, prepared a letter of support for license fee and revenue increases for fish and wildlife management. Numerous organizations quickly signed on. The letter is being sent to key legislators in the decision-making process.
The coalition urges their members and the general public to contact their state representative and senator, saying they support the proposed fee increases, and urge their legislators to return to the State's longstanding practice of investing a small amount of the state tax generated by hunting and angling activity into the Game & Fish Fund.
The Legislature is expected to set spending targets in the next two weeks with agency budgets coming together quickly after the targets are set. Including license fee increases and additional general funds into the game and fish fund will allow the DNR to better manage the state's natural resources, especially game and fish populations.
"This is the year to act," said MCF executive director Gary Botzek. "Waiting until next year will cause delays in natural resources projects and programs," he added.
"Minnesota's natural resources are an incredible asset," Lenczewski said. "Fishing and hunting are good right now, and people come from all over the country to enjoy it. We cannot afford to jeopardize that asset by shorting the game and fish fund."
You can view the coalition letter here.
WRITTEN BY: Kari Cooper, MCEA Development & Communications Associate
During the week of February 27-March 3, MCEA hosted ten students from the University of Michigan Law School. These students are part of a program called LAWBreaks, which stands for Legal Alternative Winter Breaks. LAWBreaks offers service-learning experiences for law students during theSpring Break of the academic calendar. Trips are planned and designed to provide current law students a brief immersion into the real-world practice side of a pressing legal or social justice issue. LAWBreaks brings students all over the US and the world, including Belize, Arizona, New Orleans, and … St. Paul in February.
I sat down with a few of these students to hear about their reflections on the time they spent at MCEA and in Minnesota.
Reed McCalib
Hometown: Mahtomedi, MN
Dream Legal Job: Director of Environmental Law Clinic at a Law School
Amy Roberts
Hometown: Leeds, UK
Dream Legal Job: Working with Technology Start Ups or Public Defense
Brett Frazer
Hometown: Anchorage, AK
Dream Legal Job: Environmental Prosecutor
What were some of the highlights of your week at MCEA?
Reed: MCEA's staff provided us a number of opportunities throughout the week. We had speakers come in every day during our lunch break, which ranged from people who are activists, to people who are practicing lawyers in the private sector.
Amy: I heard from a number of the 1Ls (first year law students) that this trip got them interested and excited about Environmental Law, and that is a result of all the people we had a chance to meet and the staff we worked with at MCEA. To me that shows the value of us taking these LAWBreak trips.
What new things did you learn about Minnesota's environmental issues, or environmental law in general?
Brett: I know for me I learned a lot about the complexity of water issues in Minnesota, and how it impacts water all over the country. Minnesota is home to the Headwaters of the Mississippi and Continental Divides, so pollution that goes into the Mississippi River spreads pollution all over the country. It has huge impacts on the Great Lakes, and goes all the way down to oceanic fisheries.
Amy: I learned about how environmental law has connection to other social justice issues. There is a strong interconnection between environmental issues and race/equality issues. Jim Erkel gave us some great insight on environmental justice in Minnesota during one of our opportunities to talk with staff.
Reed: Minnesota has a deeply rooted and historical connection to wild rice, and as a result the state has laws that protect this resource which is unique to the region. I learned about Minnesota's efforts to protect that waters that grow this crop, and its cultural significance to the Native American population in the state.
Did you guys have any time for fun while you were here?
Reed: Oh yes! I think the most fun was just meeting new people every day whether it was speakers, or staff, or some of MCEA's partners.
Amy: The most fun for me was spending time with the other students; we really built a sense of comradery while working together at MCEA all day every day. I got to know some of the younger students and learn about their backgrounds and interests.
Brett: MCEA was intentional about scheduling Happy Hours for us to get to know people on a more personal level and in a social setting. It was fun having opportunities to get a small taste of the Twin Cities while we were here for such a short time.
MCEA is grateful for the time these law students spent volunteering for our organization, and we greatly appreciate this partnership opportunity with LAWBreaks to introduce aspiring lawyers to our mission and the importance of environmental law.
Kevin Reuther testifies against bill that would undermine Minnesota's environmental laws
NOTE: HF1291/SF1087 continues to move through committees at the Minnesota Legislature. The next hearing is in the Senate Judiciary Committee, Friday, March 10th at 10:00 AM in Minnesota Senate Building Room 1100. This testimony was in front of the House Environment and Natural Resources committee.
Chair, Members. Thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Kevin Reuther. I'm the Legal Director of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, MCEA. For more than 40 years MCEA has used law and science to protect and defend Minnesota's environment and the health of its people.
As we all know, but sometimes need reminding, Minnesota is blessed with incredible environmental resources – plentiful water, clean air, forests, wetlands, wildlife – it's the reason many of us choose to live here. These resources are the foundation of a multimillion dollar recreation and tourism industry that supports thousands of jobs in our state.
A recent study found that in 2016 visitors to the Boundary Waters alone created nearly 1000 jobs in Northestern MN counties and generated over $57 million in economic impact.
The environment is unquestionably Minnesota's biggest asset. And the citizens of the state have entrusted you, our elected officials, with stewardship of this most important resource. The laws and policies that you enact, and the agencies of the executive branch implement, reflect the value we place on a clean environment.
Which brings us to this bill. HF 1291/SF 1087 is not an environmental protection bill. It is an environmental degradation bill. This bill weakens existing laws and policies that protect our environment. It will result in more, not less, pollution.
There are a number of concerning elements to the bill. I want to highlight 4 things in particular – (1) the mandatory timeline to issue draft permits; (2) the change to judicial review; (3) giving the regulated party authority to write its own environmental review; and, finally (4), the elimination of the EQB. None of these changes will further environmental protection; instead they do the opposite.
First, the bill hampers the ability of government agencies to do their job in writing good, protective permits by imposing unrealistic timelines in the name of streamlining. (Article 1, sec 1 as to DNR; Sec 7 as to PCA) As a reminder, we're talking about permits to pollute. Industry is required to apply for these permits because they are requesting permission to dump pollution into our waters and our air.
While the agencies have done admirably in completing permits under the existing 90 and 150 day goals (they meet these goals 97% of the time) projects are not "one size fits all" and requiring that they all be permitted on the same timeline makes no sense. Some projects are simply too big and complex to be adequately permitted in 150 days. Mandating that permits must be granted within a certain time frame without reference to the context, the industry, the project, or the environmental resources at risk is simply bad policy. Indeed, it will likely result in further delay rather than streamlining because permits that are rushed and superficially developed will not be protective of the environment (and likely not able to stand up to judicial review). Again, we the citizens of Minnesota have entrusted government with stewardship of this very important asset, the environment. We need government to take the time required to make good decisions.
Second, the bill seeks to take away the rights of local governments and the public to have a thorough administrative review of DNR's decisions on mining. Section 5 of this bill looks innocuous, but isn't.
This is unjustified special treatment for mining companies. In general, significant decisions affecting the environment made by agencies are subject to what is referred to as "contested case" proceedings – essentially a trial where parties with different perspectives can present their evidence and build a record to support or oppose an agency decision.
Since 1969 it has been the policy of the state to control the environmental effects of mining and preserve natural resources by requiring all mining companies to apply for and receive a permit to mine. Those permits must include, among other things, plans for how the land will be reclaimed and clear financial requirements that ensure the company will not leave tax-payers holding the bag if things don't go as planned. And since 1969 those permits have been subject to review in contested case proceedings. In other words, local governments and affected citizens could request that an administrative law judge review DNR's decisions on these critical matters in the permit to mine. This right was affirmed most recently in a decision by the Court of Appeals just last month, which involved Lake of the Woods County's challenge to Hibbing Taconite's wetland replacement plan.
(DNR's approval of wetland replacement under a mining reclamation plan is subject to review through a contested-case proceeding. See Minn.Stat. § 93.50 (2014) (providing for review under chapter 14). In re Hibbing Taconite Mine & Stockpile Progression, 888 N.W.2d 336, 341 (Minn. Ct. App. 2016))
HF 1291/SF 1087 would take that right away. It eliminates the rights of counties and the public to present evidence and have a trial before an administrative law judge. Instead, only what are called "certiorari appeals" would be allowed. Those are appeals to the appellate court based on the DNR's administrative record – there's not opportunity to build or challenge that record in a trial before a judge.
There is no basis for exempting agency decisions on mining from contested case proceedings. In fact, because of their complexity and significant environmental impact, mining projects are exactly the types of projects that deserve the review and scrutiny of this type of contested proceeding. Contested case proceedings provide the opportunity for affected parties to air and resolve disputes and build a solid record for permits that will actually protect the environment and meet the public interest. We therefore strongly object to this provision.
Third, the bill eliminates meaningful environmental review by letting the polluting industry itself write its own environmental review document. (Sec 14)
For four decades now, environmental review has allowed agency experts and the public to study the environmental impacts of big projects BEFORE they happen. Environmental review gathers information about the project and alternatives that can make a large, potentially destructive and damaging project less polluting. It leads to better projects that can meet existing standards and be permitted. It also serves the important role of educating the public and gathering public input.
This bill takes environmental review out of the hands of the public and the agencies with expertise and puts it in the hands of the polluters. Under this bill, industries can write their own environmental review. As a result, all of the underlying data and communications will be in the hands of private industry rather than government. And that means hidden from the public. That is antithetical to more than 40 years of environmental regulation and turns the environmental review process on its head.
There are other troubling changes to environmental review here as well. The whole point to environmental review is that the regulator studies the project and its impact BEFORE permitting so it can inform the permit requirements. Making the agency begin permitting at the same time as it begins studying the impacts makes no sense. (Sec. 11). Likewise, Sec. 12 appears to be another give-away to mining companies, confusingly making approval of environmental review an automatic approval of wetland replacement plans. There is no reason to skip existing procedures for approving wetland replacement plans.
Finally, this bill—with no justification that we can determine—eliminates the sole state-wide entity that has had cross-agency jurisdiction to protect Minnesota's environment, the Environmental Quality Board. (Article 2)
How does elimination of the EQB help state government be a good steward of Minnesota's natural resources and its environment? It doesn't.
The EQB does important work that helps Minnesotans understand environmental problems and participate in resolving them. Take, for example, the EQB's recent effort with regard to frac sand mining. Confronted with a new and booming industry with potential for significant pollution and growing public concern and controversy, the EQB led an effort to develop rules to help local governments manage this new industry. Divisive battles that otherwise would have likely resulted in years of litigation have been avoided because of the EQB's leadership and ability to bring stakeholders together. Now is not the time to eliminate the state-wide body with these skills and expertise.
In sum, HF1291 does nothing to further the protection of Minnesota's most important asset, its environment. To the contrary, it places that asset more at risk. Proponents of this bill say that it does not change any environmental standards. And that is correct – this does not legislate new standards. But Minnesota's environmental standards are only as effective as their implementation and enforcement. And while this bill may not legislate new standards, it certainly hampers the public's and agency's ability to implement and enforce those standards.
We have entrusted you to be stewards of our environment –to work for its protection, not its destruction – and that requires a no vote on HF 1291/SF 1087.
May 2018
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No matter where he is working in the world, Guy Godfree always feels an attachment to his home.
Godfree, originally from Pugwash, knew as soon as he read the script for the feature film Maudie, he wanted to work on it. And he did as the film's cinematographer.
"It just hit close to home in the best way," he said from California, about reading the script. "It's Nova Scotia. It's where I'm from. After reading the script, I wrote an impassioned letter about why I felt strongly about making the movie, and it made its way to the director, Aisling Walsh."
The Pugwash District High School Class of 1998 graduate went through a series of interviews and was offered the position.
As a child, Godfree remembers when the Maud Lewis exhibit at the Nova Scotia Art Gallery opened. His mother had a similar style of paintings – using bright, simple colours.
"I knew that part of the world," he admitted. "Maud was always part of that scene."
Having worked on a number of other feature films as a camera assistant, Godfree had strong ideas of how the movie should be made visually. He didn't want it to have a postcard quality, feeling that would be too glossy of a finish for Maudie.
"I felt as though it wouldn't be the way I would represent her. It needed to be done in a more raw and rugged way, more true to the hardships of Maud's life. I felt her sense of humour and imagination needed to shine through."
Growing up in Pugwash, Godfree and his siblings were exposed to the arts – theatre, movies and music. Godfree was also into photography, being the high school's yearbook photographer for many years.
All of those combined lead him to a career in film, working on sets in Halifax and Toronto for about eight years.
In 2009, Godfree returned to school for a masters equivalent program at the American Film Institute Conservatory in Los Angeles, followed by a specialization in cinematography.
"It was a good move – it brought my work up to another level."
Because of his work on Maudie, Godfree was honoured recently with the Theatrical Feature Cinematography award through the Canadian Society of Cinematographers. The win, he said, was completely unexpected.
"There is so much strong work out there, otherwise," he said. "It was interesting because I'm so attached to my work. It's difficult to have a sort of fair viewpoint."
With showings of Maudie selling out across the province, Godfree was "floored" to hear of the response shown.
"It's been lovely hearing people respond to the film. It's emotional. It's sad. I've been getting so many messages from people saying it looked beautiful. It's nice to hear that."
Maudie is the seventh feature film Godfree has made, all being unique and special in their own way. He said the films make their way to festivals, then go on to limited releases.
"I was floored to hear all the news from back home. It was such a strong response. It's really special."
Guy Godfree, right, a Pugwash native, is seen on the set of Maudie where he was the cinematographer. As soon as he read the script, Godfree felt a strong connection to the feature film and wrote an impassioned letter as to why he wanted to work on it. (Submitted photo)


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While Steve Hitchcock is the kind of man who appreciates a long hike and a good beer, he never imagined his personal preferences for the ideal day would eventually become the model for a successful local nonprofit.
But what originated as a pastime for Hitchcock soon took root in the community, and in 2013 his "Upa Mountain, Downa Beer" routine became a 501(c)3 organization called UpaDowna.
The mission of the Colorado Springs-based organization is to "educate and promote adventure for all ages and abilities," according to UpaDowna's website. "UpaDowna's vision includes keeping true to its core by retaining a focus on our traditions, but also by expanding the outdoor gear and product review section as well as developing classes and adventures from day hikes to expeditions throughout Colorado. UpaDowna is here to break down the barriers to a fulfilling and exciting life of adventure."
Part of the inspiration to turn UpaDowna into a full-fledged nonprofit was noticing the exclusivity the local outdoors culture can sometimes create, he said. There were outdoors organizations targeting specific demographics, he said, but none to bring them all together. So he made one.
"We know society will be better if we all remember what it's like to be a human being," he said. "We can all do this together. And when people remember that we're all human — and that's actually a good thing — everybody wins."
Hitchcock runs the organization as CEO with his wife Randi, who serves as chief operating officer. Their friends and compatriots Robert Mitchell and Ryan Ross serve as UpaDowna's outreach coordinator and program manager.
Since its inception, the nonprofit has grown from a basic beer-and-hiking "adventure club," as Hitchcock calls it, to offering half a dozen different programs for people of all ages and backgrounds. Among those are:
• Climb Night — a class designed to introduce people of all ages to indoor rock climbing;
• Third Sunday Adventures — a program aimed at connecting people to the natural world around them;
• Adventure on Tap — a networking event each month at the Ute & Yeti (21 N. Nevada Ave.);
• Camping — the last one was a backpacking trip in Colorado's Lost Creek Wilderness in August;
• Stand Up Paddleboarding — a program that introduces people of all kinds to the sport; and
• The Pedal Party — a summertime bicycle ride in Colorado Springs.
"We're selling fun — we're pushing positivity," he said. "We don't believe in limiting you, and we don't believe in reverse discrimination. We want everyone to get a chance to play."
Hitchcock said he and his wife have now started dreaming about traveling around the country, spreading the good word of UpaDowna.
"The mission of UpaDowna is completely scalable and possible in any city," Hitchcock said. "Because you can accomplish any one, if not all, of our six programs anywhere you go. All it really takes is getting outside."
But that task isn't without its challenges. The organization's interest in inclusion, diversity and not being pigeonholed to any specific cause or movement means it is continually difficult for UpaDowna to raise funds. But Hitchcock says he's confident that stakeholders will continue to support programs like his, which serves as a nontraditional educational platform and promotes the philosophy that nature is a level playing field.
"Why don't we just be people, and take the word community back to its original definition of being inclusive of all people," he said.
"We know that if we can create positivity through nature, people will start caring about nature. And when you care about nature, you become a healthier person mentally and physically."
Editor's note: The Give! campaign is an end-of-year donation drive for local nonprofits, sponsored by the CSBJ's sister paper, the Colorado Springs Independent. To learn more about the 72 nonprofits benefiting from Give! or to donate, go to indygive.com.


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