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Ahlmark Shipping (UK) Ltd
Spanning 170 years and two World Wars, through economic booms and market crashes, from the steam boiler to cloud services, Ahlmark's history covers nearly the entire era of industrialization. Here are a few of our milestones.
The 26-year-old Oscar Ferdinand Ahlmark moves to Karlstad. In 1847, he receives permission to operate business in commerce, commission, forwarding and insurance in Karlstad. By taking over an existing business, he gets the premises he needs. The "Salt Square" location (now "Residence Square") was also advantageous for transports over the Port of Karlstad. O. F. Ahlmark decides to invest in shipping and becomes ship's husband for the steamer Uddeholm.
Ahlmark started operations during an upward swing in shipping, due largely to the construction of the Trollhätte Canal (locks) in 1800 and the Göta Canal in 1832.
Ahlmark actively contributes to the construction of the Inner Harbour in 1861 and becomes the first Chairman of the Port of Karlstad Board of Directors. In 1872, two steamers are built on Karlstad Wharf. O. F. Ahlmark dies the following year. To honour his memory, one of the steamers is christened the O F Ahlmark. His nephew, Karl August Ahlmark, takes over the business and runs it along with Gustaf Sjöstedt. The steamships Karlstad and Forshaga are built to meet iron and timber transport needs. Ahlmark manages the companies established to finance the two ships. Gustaf Sjöstedt dies in 1889 and Karl August Ahlmark, now sole owner, changes the name of the company to O. F. Ahlmark & Co Eftr.
Karl August Ahlmark dies in 1901 and the business is transferred to August Uppvall, former captain of the Karlstad and the Forshaga. After Uppvall's death in 1909, the dynamic and visionary Josef Bergendorff joins the company. One of the most important years in Ahlmark's history is 1916, when the new Trollhätte Canal was inaugurated. The canal enables a direct freight connection with the North Sea for vessels up to 2,000 tonnes deadweight. Bergendorff recognizes the importance of the canal for Ahlmark's future in shipping, and direct imports to the Vänern ports now enable the expansion of the coal division.
In 1917, Ahlmark is converted into a limited company and the companies that owned the canal steamers Karlstad and Forshaga are merged into the Ångfartygs Aktiebolag Karlstad company. This year also marked the construction of the Karlstad Shipyard on the 1.5-hectare new development on Kanikenäset. The first steps are now taken toward more liner-oriented service and shipping company Stjärnan is formed by a number of stakeholders. A branch office is also opened in Kristinehamn. In 1918, Ångfartygs Aktiebolag Karlstad changes name to Värmlands Rederiaktiebolag, with Josef Bergendorff as ship's husband. Bergendorff dies in 1920, but under his leadership, the company has gained a solid foundation for future expansion.
The company is now bought by Bror Pettersson and Gustaf Hemmingson. Ahlmark establishes itself as a shipowner by purchasing between 1929 and 1939 a fleet of North Sea-going vessels: the Gapern, the Alstern, the Visten, the Saxen, the Mangen and the Foxen. In 1921, all of the Stjärnan vessels operate freight service between Vänern and England, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and France. Imports are increasing, and large storage facilities for coal and coke, as well as crossing and separation facilities, are erected in Karlstad and Kristinehamn. The distribution system to industry and distributors in the Vänern region is expanded.
Rederi AB Stjärnan passes into Ahlmark's possession. Fifteen ships with a total deadweight of 20,000 tonnes makes Ahlmark one of the most important shipping companies in Sweden by the end of the 1930s. The German occupation of Norway in 1940 blocks the path to the west. Transport over the North Sea is dangerous and Ahlmark loses 28 men as well as the Foxen, Mangen, Aspen and Gapern. Supplies of coal and coke are scarce and Ahlmark plays a significant role in the supply and distribution of substitute fuels, including firewood. In 1945, Ahlmark replenishes its fleet with vessels such as the Aspen II, which becomes the company's first shelter-deck vessel.
New shipping legislation comes into force, dramatically increasing crew costs. It also becomes more difficult to operate vessels under the Swedish flag. The increased costs are absorbed to some extent through the investment in so-called "paragraph boats". The special construction of these vessels reduces dimensions, thereby easing staffing regulations. The company's coal division continues to perform well. The independent companies Karlstads Kolimport, Bränsleaffären and Värmlands Kol och Koks sell primarily to properties and 150 distributors focus on households. The distribution facilities for coal and coke in Karlstad and Kristinehamn are modernized. In 1950, Ahlmark enters a partnership with Stora Kopparberg's and Transatlantic's oil company Koppartrans for the distribution of oil, diesel and petrol.
The steamers Karlstad and Forshaga are decommissioned in 1955 and an interesting epoch is at an end. For a number of years, Ahlmark has had offices at several locations in Karlstad. To concentrate operations, a seven-storey commercial building is constructed in the Tapiren quarter of central Karlstad. The building is later supplemented with Karlstad's first parking garage. Ahlmark–Koppartrans changes name in 1963 to Ahlmarks Bränsle AB. The company retains its strong local position in the 1960s and 70s. Oil depots are built in Karlstad, Kristinehamn and Åmål. Offices and distribution centres are later added in Örebro and Göteborg. In 1966, a cargo dock is added to the outer harbour, largely due to efforts on the part of Ahlmark.
Ahlmark's first fully open vessels for vertical cargo handling, the Alstern and the Gapern, are delivered from a Norwegian shipyard. For the first time, the crew is adapted to the ship's equipment instead of the registered tonnage, resulting in a crew of 10 instead of 16. With these vessels, Ahlmark becomes a pioneer in Swedish shipping.
In 1975, Ahlmark acquired AB Byggbeslag, a company active in the locks and architectural hardware industry. The company performed well under the direction of Ahlmark and reached the market-leading position it still holds today. Liner service from the Norrland coast was started in 1976-1977 and the new ship Visten was delivered. In 1981, investment company Wermia AB was formed, with Ahlmarks as one of the stakeholders. The m/s Barken was purchased in 1982. With its 10,000 deadweight tonnage, it becomes the company's largest vessel.
The shipping company continues to expand outside Lake Vänern. Two 6,000-tonne ships, the Skagern and the Sommen, are delivered for Norrland service. Two new vessels, the Undenand the Mangen, enter service on Lake Vänern, offering powerful machinery and a good ability to push through ice.
In 1987, Wermia AB steps in as co-owner of Byggbeslag/Landol. The strong global economy leads to gradual improvements on the shipping market. The Alstern and the Noren, sister vessels to the Skagern and the Sommen, are purchased in 1988 and 1989. This is part of Ahlmark's quest to build up a first-class proprietary fleet for Norrland service.
O.F. Ahlmarks' operations now comprise shipping, property management and fuel. By the spring of 1991, Ahlmarks' ownership in Wermia AB has increased to over 50%. The other owners sell to Ahlmarks, so Wermia becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Ahlmark. Ahlmarks develops a new transport concept for Norrland service. In 1991, a number of specially designed vessels are purchased from Germany for this traffic. The merger of the German states and the resulting economic turmoil prevents the German shipyard from fulfilling its commitments. Heavy investments in 1992 mean hefty interest charges. To ease this burden of debt, Ahlmarks Bränsle is sold to Swedish Shell.
Earnings improve significantly in 1993. One contributing factor is the settlement with the German shipyard, which provides substantial compensation to the shipping company. Operations continue to go very well. Wernia's performance increasingly improves and this positive development continues in 1994 for all companies. The shipping company has its best results ever, and this also applies to the Group as a whole.
During the year, Kristinehamns Terminal AB and Karlstads Stuveri AB are transferred to the newly formed Vänerhamn AB. Ahlmarks becomes the largest shareholder, with approximately 27% of holdings. In 1996, Ahlmarks acquires three combination carriers, the Fryken, the Saxen and the Visten, which are unique in that they can carry forest products in one direction and oil on the return voyage.
The Group continues to expand organically as well as through acquisitions in its existing business areas. Under the agreement between the Swedish government and Vänern stakeholders, associated company Vänerhamn AB is sold to the municipalities. Group structure is gradually streamlined and a consolidation yields positive results on the balance sheet. The Group now has SEK 3 billion in annual revenue and employs over 1,500 people in eight countries. The foundation is laid for continued expansion with good prospects for the future.
Website Ahlmark Shipping (UK) Ltd
King George Dock,
HU9 5PR
Email: general@ahlmark-shipping.co.uk


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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama's governor says Huntsville, Alabama, will be announced as the location for the U.S. Space Command headquarters.

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Q: Change Django slug for an existing object? How does one change the slug for an existing object?  I have two objects with conflicting slugs and I need to change one to fix the problem.  Is there a way to do this in the admin interface?  I'm not seeing one.

A: You need to make sure that a) The appropriate app is registered to appear in the admin interface, and b), the slug is set to be included. In admin.py of the relevant app, you need to make sure that slug is in the fields attribute:
admin.py
class MyModelAdmin(admin.ModelAdmin):
    fields = ( ... , 'slug', ... )
admin.site.register(MyModel, MyModelAdmin)

furthremore, you should try to avoid getting into a situation where two records have the same slug. You can do this by adding unique=True to the model field.
models.py
class MyModel(models.Model):
    ...
    slug = models.CharField(max_length=128, unique=True)

If there are problems with the above, you will have to manually change one of the slugs in the DB or use the shell:
> manage.py shell
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Mon Jan 7, 2019 By: Tutta Tags: survey ai healthcare
HIMSS Media research uncovered the key areas where hospitals say AI and machine learning are already delivering value.
Artificial intelligence has become so hyped that top health executives are tempted to assume that its just the domain of technologists, or so far off that they might be wiser waiting for others to first adopt the technology.
Instead, it's smart to consider where competing healthcare organizations are investing today. The HIMSS researchers surveyed 142 qualified professionals working in IT, business, informatics and clinical roles within hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and health insurers.
The findings from the research show that artificial intelligence and machine learning are already delivery value in key areas. Respondents see the potential for AI and ML in clinical settings especially for chronic conditions. The 77% of survey-takers who say they are using AI to support clinical decisions represent the most common use case being tested– but not the only one by far.
Other findings from the survey include:
• 63% of research participants say that AI and ML are already delivering value in specialty care which includes pathology, radiology and pharma
• When it comes to patients, 61% of respondents say they are delivery value where telehealth and remote patient monitoring were cited as two examples.
• Nearly 50% of survey participants indicated that AI and ML are making an impact at the point of care.
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Then there are the business-side uses such as resolving operational inefficiencies and optimizing administrative workflows — which are becoming more and more important to top executives even if they are perhaps less glamorous than patient-facing applications.
As we found during our Focus on Artificial Intelligence last month, 66% of respondents to a different piece of HIMSS Media research expect AI and ML to drive innovation in healthcare while one-third are currently crafting strategies for emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, and another 40% are planning to create one soon.
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Q: Entity framework is trying to use a table that doesn't exist in the SQL for a navigation property In my C# application (an ASP.NET MVC5 website) I am using Entity Framework 6 as my ORM and I'm using code-first with an existing database. The database is SQL Server 2012 Standard.
In my database I have a view (dbo.vBoardReportLayouts) that functions as a joining table for a number of different elements. I've created an entity for this view and configured the navigation properties.
When I attempt to use this entity with LINQ entity framework generates a SQL query that tries to use a table that doesn't actually exist. Specifically it is looking for the BoardReportLayoutPages table.

Now for all the gory details...
The vBoardReportLayouts view looks like this:
| ReportID | PageTypeId | PageId | LayoutID |
+----------+------------+--------+----------+
| 1        | 1          | 1      | 1        |
| 1        | 1          | 1      | 2        |
| 1        | 1          | 2      | 3        |
| 1        | 1          | 3      | 4        |
| 1        | 2          | 4      | 5        |
| 1        | 2          | 4      | 6        |
| 2        | 1          | 1      | 1        |
| 2        | 1          | 1      | 2        |
| 2        | 1          | 2      | 3        |
| 2        | 1          | 3      | 4        |
| 2        | 2          | 4      | 5        |
| 2        | 2          | 4      | 6        |

The BoardReportLayouts entity class:
[Table("vBoardReportLayouts")]
public partial class BoardReportLayout {
    public BoardReportLayout() {
        BoardReports = new HashSet<BoardReport>();
        PageTypes = new HashSet<PageType>();
        Pages = new HashSet<Page>();
        PageLayouts = new HashSet<PageLayout>();
    }

    [Key]
    public int BoardReportLayoutId { get; set; }

    public int BoardReportId { get; set; }

    public int PageTypeId { get; set; }

    public int PageId { get; set; }

    public int PageLayoutId { get; set; }

    public virtual ICollection<BoardReport> BoardReports { get; set; }
    public virtual ICollection<PageType> PageTypes { get; set; }
    public virtual ICollection<Page> Pages { get; set; }
    public virtual ICollection<PageLayout> PageLayouts { get; set; }
}

From the OnModelCreating() method of the dbContext:
modelBuilder.Entity<BoardReportLayout>()
    .HasMany(e => e.BoardReports)
    .WithMany(e => e.BoardReportLayouts);

modelBuilder.Entity<BoardReportLayout>()
    .HasMany(e => e.PageTypes)
    .WithMany(e => e.BoardReportLayouts);

modelBuilder.Entity<BoardReportLayout>()
    .HasMany(e => e.Pages)
    .WithMany(e => e.BoardReportLayouts);

modelBuilder.Entity<BoardReportLayout>()
    .HasMany(e => e.PageLayouts)
    .WithMany(e => e.BoardReportLayouts);

The BoardReport, PageType, Page, and PageLayout entities all have the following property defined:
public virtual ICollection<BoardReportLayout> BoardReportLayouts { get; set; }

Executing this LINQ query:
var test = (from l in ppdb.BoardReportLayouts
            where l.BoardReportId == 8
            select l.Pages).SelectMany(p => p).ToList();

Generates this SQL:
SELECT [Join1].[PageId] AS [PageId],
    [Join1].[PageTypeId] AS [PageTypeId],
    [Join1].[Name] AS [Name],
    [Join1].[ParameterValue] AS [ParameterValue],
    [Join1].[SsrsPageParamterValue] AS [SsrsPageParamterValue],
    [Join1].[TableOfContentsOrder] AS [TableOfContentsOrder]
    FROM  [dbo].[vBoardReportLayouts] AS [Extent1]
    INNER JOIN  (
    SELECT [Extent2].[BoardReportLayout_BoardReportLayoutId] AS [BoardReportLayout_BoardReportLayoutId],
        [Extent3].[PageId] AS [PageId],
        [Extent3].[PageTypeId] AS [PageTypeId],
        [Extent3].[Name] AS [Name],
        [Extent3].[ParameterValue] AS [ParameterValue],
        [Extent3].[SsrsPageParamterValue] AS [SsrsPageParamterValue],
        [Extent3].[TableOfContentsOrder] AS [TableOfContentsOrder]
        FROM  [dbo].[BoardReportLayoutPages] AS [Extent2]
        INNER JOIN [dbo].[Pages] AS [Extent3] ON [Extent3].[PageId] = [Extent2].[Page_PageId]
    ) AS [Join1] ON [Extent1].[BoardReportLayoutId] = [Join1].[BoardReportLayout_BoardReportLayoutId]
    WHERE 8 = [Extent1].[BoardReportId]

The problem is in the FROM clause of the [Join1] table expression. I'm not sure why it is trying to use the table dbo.BoardReportLayoutPages since it could join directly from the view to the Pages table. The table dbo.BoardReportLayoutPages doesn't exist so this throws an exception.

A: This bit of code is specifying that the BoardReportLayout has a many to many relationship with pages:
modelBuilder.Entity<BoardReportLayout>()
    .HasMany(e => e.Pages)
    .WithMany(e => e.BoardReportLayouts);

That means there should be a BoardReportLayoutPages table to model that relationship. The BoardReportLayout is supported by a view, so you had to write the sql to create it yourself, because code first would have generated tables to support the model you have defined here. If you do have a many-to-many relationship here, then you should have created the BoardReportLayoutPages as a table or view also.
But you also have a PageId property in the BoardReportLayout. This means that there is a second one-to-many relationship between a Page and BoardReportLayouts. If you want to get to a BoardReportLayout's Page via this relationship then you should add a public Page Page { get; set; } navigation property.
Only you can decide whether you have two relationships here, or just one, and what type of relationship(s) you have.


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Could life have existed on other worlds in the distant past? Could that life have somehow managed to survive traveling through space on a meteorite or similar object? If so, could that life have colonized other planets, possibly even earth? This idea, that life could have traveled throughout the early solar system on interplanetary debris, is called ballistic panspermia.
The idea of ballistic panspermia can be traced back as far as the 18th century to the French diplomat and historian Benoît de Maillet. The idea gained more traction in 1984, when scientists found a Martian meteorite in Antarctica that appeared to contain what was thought to be fossilized nanobacteria. Most experts now believe that these structures are not strong evidence of extraterrestrial life, and likely either formed abiotically or were contaminated by contact with the Antarctic ice. However, this has not stopped scientists from testing hypotheses related to how life may be able to travel between planets.
New research being performed by geneticists at the University of São Paulo involves testing how much g-force the roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans can survive. The scientists put C. elegans into a device called an ultracentrifuge, which is capable of spinning at very high speeds to subject the worms to massive g-forces from the acceleration. The scientists ramped the ultracentrifuge up to 400,000 g's and held it there for an hour. When the C. elegans were removed, the scientists found that most of the worms were unaffected by the experience. Over 96% of the worms were still alive and showed no signs of physical or behavioral changes.
The huge forces experienced by C. elegans in this experiment are similar to the forces experienced by rocks that are blasted off of planets into space by volcanic eruptions or asteroid impacts. While this shows that C. elegans is hardy enough to survive in high-acceleration conditions, the experiment didn't truly replicate the forces organisms would experience being blasted off a planet. In the experiment, the ultracentrifuge needed over 5 minutes to build up speed, whereas a rock getting launched from an erupting volcano would reach these levels of acceleration within a fraction of a second. The experiment also did not replicate any of the other dangers of space travel that organisms would experience on an interplanetary journey. Stressors such as being in a vacuum and being bombarded with cosmic radiation were not part of this experiment.
Although the experiment was not a true test of whether organisms could have traveled from planet to planet in the early solar system, it does show that one part of the idea that ballistic panspermia, whether organisms can survive the extreme g-forces associated with ejection, could be realistic even with a relatively developed organism. That implies that things like bacteria and other single-celled organisms could also survive similar conditions, and possibly could have been able to be transferred to or from earth billions of years ago.
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John Fox (Photo: Beaumont Health)
Beaumont Health CEO John Fox got a $2.6-million bonus weeks before the hospital system got financial assistance to offset Covid costs.
The bonus was 63 percent above his previous-year bonus of $1.6 million — and was given the same March day that the nonprofit health system got its first Covid patient, the Detroit Free Press reports. It cites tax returns the health system filed with the IRS for 2019.
Those returns show Fox's total compensation for work in 2019 was $6.75 million.
The bonus comes as Fox and his COO Carolyn Wilson are under increasing attack by doctors, nurses and donors, who accuse them of creating an initimidating work environment that favores profit over quality care.
Overall, the Freep reports, spending on bonuses for top executives at Beaumont appeared to fall. The eight-hospital system doled out $9 million on bonuses for Fox and 33 other top executives and doctors for their work in 2019. That was down from $12 million in bonuses in 2018 and $11 million for 2017.


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Q: BizTalk SSO Configuration - There are no more endpoints available from the endpoint mapper I have a two node BTS2010 group with a separate SQL Server hosting the BTS databases including SSODB; Biz01, Biz02 and Sql01. This environment was configured by a previous employee and I have no documentation available.
There seems to be something not right with the SSO config but I'm not sure how to resolve it.
When I run ssoconfig -status on Biz02 all looks good - it tells me that the SSO Server is Biz02 and the SQL Server is Sql01 plus a load of other stuff. However, when I run the same command on Biz01 I get the message: "Error 0xC0002A0F: Could not contact the SSO server 'Sql01'. Check that SSO is configured and that the SSO service is running on that server'

I'm not clear on what Biz01 is trying to do here - is it trying to reach the EntSSO windows service on Biz02 via an RPC call, before ultimately attempting to retrie config info from Sql01?
I have checked that the ENTSSO service is running on Biz01, Biz02 and that the RPC service is running on each of the three servers.
Can anyone help advise what further steps I can take to determine the root cause of this configuration problem?
Many thanks
Rob.

A: I'm not sure if you have your servers clustered or not but I've run into something similar before within a cluster.  Your SSO name should be your network name and not the individual computers name.   Here's an post about the issue I had.  Hope it helps.


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what's up. Really like the distro so far - however, all the time I've been using it (besides trying it in a VM) has been in the liveUSB since my zpool wouldn't boot.
The first time I tried installing it, I selected force 4k sectors, named my pool rpool (RIP Solaris), I don't think there was any more options (?) The bootloader was grub (only one available) and the disk was GPT.
Trying to import the pool was futile, as it locked up the computer, even though the zfs module was loaded (ala # modprobe zfs). I'm not sure if I would have been able to rebuild using # mkinitcpio -P linux-lts where I was, but I didn't think of it until now.
I'm not sure if zpool.cache was the issue, since after I reinstalled, although the zpool didn't load the first time, it did load manually and then upon reboot it started booting properly. So that made me very, very happy.
So that was an ominous message! It's the same one I got before, too, but last time when I tried to import the pool it didn't work. This time, however, I did what it mentioned and invoked # zpool import -f antergos_kck6' and it actually worked – but I couldn't really run any commands, regardless of exporting PATH of basic binary locations, etc. (I wasn't inside a real shell).
So that's definitely cool. I think it might have to do with being created by the installer program – I might try and run the installer in a VM and see if I can prevent the issue from exporting the pool before rebooting out of the live installer image.
@judd Well, sort of — it's solved for me personally. But how many other people is this happening to?
Is there a way that this process could be automated through the installer? Like, possibly export the zpool for people who choose ZFS as their file system before reboot so it doesn't throw people off who might be less technically inclined?
As @karasu say before, he was simple add the option to the installer to get ZFS installed if you want it, but it is not a full implementation to the Antergos-Ecosystem it is shipped as it is.
May some users will come together to sort out what is needed for better implementation of ZFS.
As antergos-developers have already much to solve on the regular stuff.
I can join in too and give some information on the installer or the ISO itself, as i earned some knowledge on providing the nvidia-ISO.
@joekamprad Yes, I understand @developers are probably very busy already. I am happy to help in any way I can.
ZFS on root was the entire reason I moved from Arch (and before that, Manjaro) to Antergos. I wonder how many other people are in the same boat? Is there a way to create a poll?


Barbra Streisand just took her legendary diva status to a whole new level.
In a new interview with Variety, the Hello, Dolly! star and music icon revealed that before her beloved 14-year-old dog Samantha passed away back in 2017, she had cell samples removed from the pet's mouth and stomach. Now, she owns two clones of the late pooch: Miss Violet and Miss Scarlett.
"They have different personalities," Streisand told the publication. "I'm waiting for them to get older so I can see if they have her [Samantha's] brown eyes and seriousness."
As for the other two pups, because they look so similar Streisand initially dressed them in red and lavender to tell them apart, which is how they got their colorful names.
Streisand isn't the first celebrity to go to great lengths to preserve a beloved pet's DNA: In 2016, fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg and her husband Barry Diller paid a Korean cloning firm $100,000 to duplicate their dog Shannon, a Jack Russell Terrier.
In return, they received two identical puppies they named Deena and Evita.


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Rescue operation at site of deadly Taiwan train accident
St Kitts and Nevis Governor-General Sir S W Tapley Seaton has reached out to the Government and people of Taiwan following the fatal train accident that occurred on April 2.
A statement said Seaton relayed to resident Ambassador of Taiwan, Tom Lee, his "profound sympathy on behalf of the people of Saint Kitts and Nevis and on his own behalf," while recalling his visit to Taiwan when he travelled on their very efficient train service
At least 50 of the train's 490 passengers have died. It was the deadliest train crash in 50 years.
Authorities believe the accident was caused when a truck, from a nearby construction site, slid down a bank next to the track and collided with the train. They are working on the theory that the truck's emergency brakes were not engaged.
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Flood After Fire - Fire Recovery Resources
Recovery Resources for Residents Impacted by 2020 Larimer County Wildfires.
Road Closures and Delays (RESS)
Road Information Locator (RIL)
Right of Way Questions
Flood Information Locator (FIL)
Maintenance and Construction
Bidding on a Project
Improvement Districts
Floodplains
Stormwater & Drainage
Traffic and Transportation
Engineering Development Review Services
Subdivisions and Road Names
ALL SPOTLIGHTS Spotlight
Speed Zone Survey - County Road 72 (Owl Canyon, PN 335)
Larimer County performed a speed zone survey on County Road 72 from US 287 to County Road 21 (Milepoints 0.000 to 3.229). This survey was performed to determine the appropriate speed limit as a result of recent roadway improvements (PN 335).
More about Speed Zone Survey - County Road 72 (Owl Canyon, PN 335)
The Retreat Flood Repairs Project
Weekly information for Cameron Peak EWP Project work at The Retreat.
More about The Retreat Flood Repairs Project
CR 70 (Owl Canyon) & CR 9 Roadway Improvements (PN 339)
The Larimer County Engineering Department and the Larimer Coun
More about CR 70 (Owl Canyon) & CR 9 Roadway Improvements (PN 339)
County Road 44H (Buckhorn Road) Reconstruction Project
Final approval for this project was given by FEMA in September and the project was advertised for bids, Bids were received and this project was awarded to Flatiron Constructors, Inc. of Broomfield, Colorado. Construction has begun.
Special Transport (Oversize/Overweight) Permit Program
Larimer County's current special transport permitting procedures have remained relatively unchanged since 1978. We are updating our County permitting program to be more in-line with the Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT) oversize/overweight permitting system (COOPR) and regulations.
Why Doesn't Larimer County Maintain My Road?
Prior to 1994, the County had an application process for subdivisions to be accepted by the County for maintenance. If accepted, a formal approval by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners was done. In 1994 the County determined that they no longer had the staff or financial resources to continue accepting subdivision roads for maintenance and stopped accepting new subdivisions for maintenance.
In subdivisions where the County has not accepted maintenance, it is the responsibility of the residents or resident association (HOA) to perform all road maintenance. The County can provide a mechanism for residents in a subdivision to fund road improvements and maintenance through an increased mill levy against the residents of the subdivision. This is called a Public Improvement District (PID).
In subdivisions where the County does provide maintenance, individual resolutions adopted by the Board of County Commissioners for each subdivision dictate the level of maintenance the County provides. Generally, County maintenance includes; crack seal, chipseal, minor pothole repair, grading and dust control of existing surface, snow removal, sign maintenance and limited drainage maintenance. When the roads have deteriorated to a point where it is no longer cost effective to maintain, it is the responsibility of the subdivision to fund improvements to the roads to get them to back to County standards so that maintenance techniques listed above can continue.
Maintenance typically does NOT include:
Structural Patching
Curb/Gutter/Sidewalk
Crosspans/Aprons
Resurfacing of gravel roads
There are exceptions to the exact areas and types of maintenance approved for each subdivision, so if you have a specific question about your County maintained road, please contact us.
What Are the Differences in Road Classifications?
The roadway network comprises a hierarchy of roadways defined by their functional classification and how they serve the mobility needs of the users. As mobility increases on a roadway, access decreases; and conversely, as access increases, mobility decreases. The County's roadway functional classification system has four categories, as described below.
Arterials - Arterials carry longer-distance traffic flow for regional, inter-community, and major commuting purposes. Arterials have a limited number of at-grade intersections and, only when other alternatives do not exist, direct property access. Arterials can carry significant traffic volumes at higher speeds for longer distances and are seldom spaced at closer than one-mile intervals. Within Larimer County, any roadway with a possibility of future widening to four lanes is designated as an arterial because of the required right-of-way width.
Major Collectors - In an urban context, major collectors are the next highest classification and are higher speed roadways where mobility still takes precedence over access. In a rural context, major collectors can take the place of arterials as the highest classification because the lower vehicular volumes in rural areas do not warrant the arterial classification.
Minor Collectors - Minor collectors serve as main connectors between communities and neighborhoods. They distribute traffic between arterials/major collectors and local roads. Most of the traffic on minor collectors has an origin or a destination within the community. Also known as rural secondary facilities, this classification includes most mainline County roads that are not classified as major collectors or arterials.
Local Roads - The primary function of local roads is to provide access to adjacent land uses, including residences, businesses, or community facilities. Local streets generally are internal to or serve an access function for a single neighborhood or development. Traffic using local roads typically has a close-by origin or destination. Typically, mainline County roads with a local classification are limited in length and continuity.
Why Aren't Trucks Prohibited on More County Roads?
One of the main purposes of the County's transportation system is to provide for the efficient movement of citizens, goods, and services both within the County and through the county.
The functional road classification definitions show that other than Local Roads, the Minor Collectors, Major Collectors, and Arterials are intended to provide movement of people, goods and services.
When looking at a map of the County's transportation system, one can see the limited routes available, especially in the County north of Fort Collins. Limiting truck traffic on one road does not mean there are that many fewer trucks in the county, it means that other roads have to be able to handle the increase.
Can I Get a Permanent Radar Speed Limit Sign on My Street?
No, currently you can't. We are continuing to look at the effectiveness of radar speed limit signs in different settings, but the current research shows that these signs are only effective for short periods of time before drivers start to ignore them. We currently have several moveable radar signs that we place in areas identified as having a consistent speeding problem. We place the signs at these locations on a temporary basis to try and remind drivers to obey the speed limit. After a predetermined amount of time, the signs are moved to other areas of the county experiencing similar problems.
Right-of-Way (ROW) – A right-of-way construction (utilities) permit is required whenever work is proposed on a county-maintained road (either mainline or subdivision), Public Improvement District (PID) road or within public rights-of-way but outside the roadway platform.
Access (Driveway) - An access permit is required whenever a new access is proposed, an existing access is upgraded (paving, new culvert, etc), or a change in use of an existing access (i.e., changing a field access to a residential access, etc.) is requested on a county maintained (either mainline or subdivision) or Public Improvement District (PID) road.
Special Transport/Annual Special Transport – A special transportation permit is required when legal limits are exceeded for any given vehicle dimension, loaded or unloaded, traveling on roads in public rights-of-way or that will directly affect the traveling public in Larimer County. An annual special transportation permit may be issued for fleet or heavy agricultural hauls. These permits are issued for travel on roads in unincorporated Larimer County only.
Private Road Construction – A private road construction permit promotes a pro-active approach to development of rural properties with the intent to insure property rights are respected and resulting roads and excavations are safe. A private road construction permit is required on any new private road serving more than one residential property.
The above permits are available for submittal through our on-line portal.
Development Construction Permit (DCP) – A development construction permit is required in order to coordinate the construction process of development related improvements in Larimer County and assure adequate completion of all improvements required to serve the project. The permit is also used to administer the warranty period and eventual release of warranty collateral. The permit is typically filled out and submitted during a DCP coordination meeting.
Special Event Permit - A special event permit is required when an event (race, ride, walk, party, etc.) that may affect a Larimer County road or other County property that requires changing, restricting, or adapting the normal use of the road or property.
What is a PID and How Does it Work?
A Public Improvement District (PID) is a taxing entity which can finance, construct and maintain public improvements. Also known as General Improvement Districts (GIDs), these are formed to make public improvements through an increase in the mill levy tax to properties that would receive a benefit from the improvement. Improvements may consist of:
fire protection services and facilities
grading and paving
curbing
road maintenance (paved or gravel)
sewer drainage collection systems
storm sewer drainage systems
surface drainage systems
A PID may be formed to address any type of public improvement service. The predominant use of PIDs in Larimer County is for improvements and maintenance to subdivision roads.
How Do I Get My Neighborhood Set Up As a PID?
Setting up a PID starts with a phone call to the Larimer County Engineering Department (970) 498-5726. A neighborhood meeting is then held and people who are interested and would be affected by the proposed district can come and learn about it. If your neighborhood is interested in continuing the steps to setting up a PID you will submit an application to the Engineering Department and staff will prepare a plan for the proposed improvements and a petition requesting that the district be formed. The petition is then circulated and signed by neighbors in the proposed district, who are registered voters in Larimer County, and are in favor of the PID going to election. The petition is filed with the Larimer County Clerk & Recorder for validation. Upon receipt of a valid petition with at least 30% signing in favor, a public hearing is held by the Board of County Commissioners. The Board of County Commissioners may order an election on the proposed district based on the petition and feedback during the hearing. If an election is ordered by the Board of County Commissioners, it must be held in November of that year. The election is a formal election under the election laws of the state. If a simple majority of those who vote are in favor of the proposed district, it is formed.
What is an LID (Can Larimer County Help My Neighborhood Finance a Large, Expensive Sewer/Water System?
Larimer County's Local Improvement District (LID) program may be formed to construct improvements and assess the cost upon the property benefited by the improvements. Improvements may consist of many types of improvements that would benefit a neighborhood. This includes but is not limited to reconstructing or providing major maintenance to subdivision roads including drainage and street lighting. Improvements may also include constructing, installing or improving any system for the transmission or distribution of water or for the collection or transmission of sewage, or both. A Local Improvement District (LID) allows homeowners to construct and finance a project over a period of time (usually 10 years) so the whole cost of the improvement does not have to be paid at once.
While the process of creating an LID is similar to creating a PID, it is typically more complicated because of the additional financing requirements.
How Do I Report a Drainage/Flooding Problem?
It may seem hard to believe that drainage is a problem in a high-desert area such as ours, but it can be. High ground water tables, seepage from irrigation canals, spring rains, late summer monsoons and fast melting snow can all lead to problems if proper drainage is not incorporated into the design of homes and roads. You can report a drainage or flooding problem though our website, click on the "Report a Problem or Drainage Concern" box and complete the information, then click on Submit.
Is My Property in a Floodplain?
Larimer County Floodplains can be a confusing issue when trying to make changes to your property. It is important to understand if your property is located in a flood plain and what that means if you want to make changes to your property.
To help determine if your property is within a regulatory floodplain, you can contact the Larimer County Engineering Department or view the floodplain boundaries via the County's interactive map. Floodplain areas designated by FEMA on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMS) are also available online through FEMA's Map Service Center.
To view the floodplain information for your property using the County's interactive map, follow the steps below:
Go to the Larimer County Floodplain website
Click the "Online Floodplain Map - Larimer County Land Information Locator" button near the top of the screen
Type your address in the search bar at the top right of the screen, click the search icon. The search results will appear on the left side of the screen. Click the appropriate parcel from the list and the map will zoom into your property.
Click the "Flood" button near the top of the screen if floodplain information is not already displayed
Click the "Layer List" icon near the top left of the screen. A list of map layers will appear below.
Scroll down to the "Floodplain" layer. Check the box next to "2021 FEMA (Preliminary)" to see the preliminary floodplain layer for your area. You can compare this to the current floodplain for your property by checking the "FEMA Floodplain (Current Effective)" on or off.
There are several flood zones which may apply for your property. Open Section 4 - Floodplain Map & Flood Zones of the Floodplain Development Guide for a list of flood zone descriptions and typical floodplain regulations that apply within them. Keep in mind that even if your property is not shown in a regulatory floodplain, it does not mean that there is no risk of flooding. There are many areas in Larimer County that are not shown within a regulated floodplain but have undetermined flood hazards.
What Are Larimer County Road Standards?
Design requirements for roads and bridges in Larimer County can be found in two different spots:
Rural Area Road Standards (RARS)
Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS)
If you are doing work within the Loveland or Fort Collins City limits or within their Growth Management Areas (GMAs), use the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards. If you are outside the GMAs in unincorporated Larimer County, use the Rural Area Road Standards.
I Think the Speed Limit on County Road XX is Too High and I Want it Lowered, Wwhat do I Need to do to Make That Happen and How Can I Make Sure it is Enforced?
Speed limits are set by the County Engineer. The County Engineer bases their decision on state statutory rules and engineering speed studies that consider numerous criteria. Many studies have shown that most motorists drive at a speed that they consider safe and reasonable - so arbitrarily lowering speed limits, without consistent enforcement, has little effect on travel speeds.
Citizens may request increased enforcement of speed limits from the County's Sheriff Department at 970-498-5547.
Criteria for Setting Speed Limits (click on the "Speed Limits" button)
People Are Speeding in Our Neighborhood. How Can I Get the Speed Limit Reduced or Get Traffic Calming Measures, Like Speed Humps Installed?
There is no singular, easy solution to addressing neighborhood traffic speeds and safety. Instead, effective traffic management relies on numerous approaches, both short and long term, and is most successful as a partnership between citizens and the County.
Traffic Calming Information
A Sign on My Road is Down or Damaged. Who do I Call?
Stop Signs, Yield Signs and Railroad Crossing Signs - during regular business hours, please call the Road & Bridge office at (970) 498-5650. During non-business hours, please call the Sheriff's office non-emergency dispatch at (970) 416-1985 and they will contact our On-Call Manager.
All other signs, please submit a report to Road & Bridge online or call our office phone at (970) 498-5650 and leave a message.
Where Can I Find Information on Alternative Transportation Such as Buses, Biking, Ride Services, Carpooling?
Alternative transportation is all modes of travel other than the private motor vehicle. Regional alternative transportation options for Larimer County include car/van pool, buses and bicycle facilities. Check it out!
Bridges 101
The State Department of Transportation categorizes structures as major or minor depending on the span length as measured down the centerline of the road. Major structures are those structures that are over 20' in length and minor structure are those structures that are between 4' and 20' in length.
Maintenance and repair of these structures include items such as scour protection to ensure stability of the structure and protect them from erosion at the footings; substructure repairs including abutments and piers; super structure repairs including girders/stringers, decks and curbs; ad ridge rail/guard rail.
All major structures are inspected on a 2-year cycle and all minor structures are inspected on a 4-year cycle. Maintenance items identified during these inspections are categorized and prioritized and then scheduled to be performed by County crews or contractors.
Weight Posted Bridges
Private Bridges
Private bridges and culverts are not maintained by Larimer County.
Road Maintenance & Other Road Information
Our Road Information Locator provides detail on ownership and maintenance of roads within the county. General instructions to the system are below:
You can navigate and zoom in on an area using your mouse or search by an address.
To search by address:
In the Search box in the top right corner, type in your address. As you type, there will be a drop down of addresses that contain your search criteria.
Click on appropriate address. If you are unsure of exact address, but know the road, type the road name, and select an address on the road. For a numbered county road (ex. CR 47), type "County Road 47" in search box. On the left side of the screen, you will see results.
Click on the arrow to the right of Tax Parcels
Once parcel information appears, click on the bullseye symbol. This will zoom in on the property.
After the road is in view on your screen, in the Layers tab, click on Road Maint.
Click on the road in the map, an informational box will appear that has maintenance information
Do You Do the Maintenance on Highways and Interstates Such as I-25 and Highway 14/Highway 34?
No, that would be the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT): (970) 350-2368
Development Review Services
Larimer County Development Review Services
Where Can I Find Contact Information for Irrigation Ditches?
First, try asking your neighbors for information regarding the ditch company or lateral association in your area. Larimer County also has a directory with contact information for irrigation ditches and laterals. This information is only as current as the information provided by the ditch/lateral companies. There is also information for many ditch companies online at www.watercolorado.com or through the Colorado Division of Water Resources.
I Heard That the County is Planning to Make Improvements to CR XX. How Do I Find Out if This is True And if so, Get More Information About the Project?
The County has a list of active projects that are either in the design or construction phase. If you have questions about a County Road that isn't listed, please feel free to contact us at 970-498-5730 and we'd be happy to discuss it with you.
Larimer County Engineering Department
200 West Oak Street, Suite 3000
Fort Collins, CO 80522-1190
Hours: 8am to 4:30pm, Monday - Friday


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Underdog of the Month: Democratic Candidate Michael Bennet
Why are we overlooking the brightest hope for America's future?
With 17 Democratic candidates vying for the chance to oust Trump in the 2020 presidential election, we're witnessing divides within the party that hammer home the fact that politics are infinitely nuanced, complicated, petty, and—forgettable? For some reason, Michael Bennet, the 54-year-old Colorado Senator whose face is as symmetrical and innocent as Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast, is often overlooked in the race for the White House. But you are doing yourself a disservice—nay, an offense—if you haven't familiarized yourself with his campaign platform, his experiences as a Senator and as superintendent of Denver's school system, and his initiatives as a member on the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry; as well as the Committee on Finance and the Subcommittee on Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure.
Basically, Michael Bennet might covertly be the sh*t. Consider the evidence:
Look at that face! He looks like the Brave Little Toaster!
He's Good with His Hands
Listen: Bennet's home state of Colorado has a lot of land to farm. In fact, agriculture contributes up to $40 billion to the state's economy each year and accounts for over 173,000 jobs. As state Senator, Michael isn't afraid of dirty work. In 2019, he penned an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal calling out the ways that "Trump Has Been Bad for Farmers." What's the farmer's equivalent to throwing down a gauntlet? Throwing down a...hoe? Anyway, Michael's pushed for legislation to create jobs and protect dairy farmers, as market instability has endangered their livelihood, and he openly "believes a resilient agricultural sector is vital to a strong economy. This is certainly true in Colorado, where farming and ranching are a proud tradition and generate more than $40 billion in economic output each year. As a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, Michael is working to bring the diverse voices of Colorado to the debate in Washington."
Additionally, Michael's family owns a 1,500 acre farm in Arkansas; and sure, he rents it out to contribute to his notable wealth, but he probably owns at least one pair of overalls. Picture it: Michael Bennet in denim overalls. Wouldn't he look like such a happy little farmer? Hot.
He's Down-to-Earth and Down to Save the Earth
When it comes to land conservation, Michael doesn't mess around. Partly to advocate for America's 2 million farmers and partly because he's adorable and probably has a favorite species of flower, "Michael believes protecting public lands and wild places is an integral part of Colorado's heritage. It's why he brought together a diverse group of stakeholders to protect the Hermosa Creek watershed, and why he has stood up for sacred places and critical wildlife habitat across the country. From hiking to hunting, Michael also recognizes that outdoor recreation is vital to Colorado's economy."
Similarly, he's serious about converting American industry over to clean energy. In the last two years alone, he's cosigned or cosponsored multiple letters and legislation calling for improvements to the Environmental Protection Agency, the Land and Water Conservation Act, and proactive government action to combat climate change (like providing incentives to produce more solar panels in the U.S.). Always the good farmer, he wants to cut down hazardous emissions from farming and ranching with clean energy initiatives, and he supports plans that could conserve nearly one-third of U.S. lands.
We're DEFINITELY not looking at his butt...We're DEFINITELY not looking at his butt...DEFINITELY not.The Gazette
Per his campaign team, "He recognizes this moment in our country as an opportunity to modernize our energy system, transition to low-cost renewable sources of energy, increase energy independence, and provide reliable and affordable energy for every American. Michael knows climate change is not a problem we can push off to the next generation. He believes in a comprehensive approach to combat climate change that includes commonsense actions to reduce carbon pollution and increase the resiliency of our communities, all while growing the economy."
Do you see? He's a happy and environmentally conscious farmer! (So screw you, Jay Inslee, you look like Bruce from Finding Nemo. We don't need you when we have Mike).
He's Almost Definitely into Weed
Speaking of loving plants, as the Colorado Senator, of course Mike is down with 4/20. Specifically, he's an advocate for legalizing marijuana for the sake of job creation, more health care options, and a fairer justice system. In fact, he's one of many supporters of the Affordable Care Act and supporting rural communities with less access to health care; but he's also a member of the U.S. Senate Committees on Finance and Agriculture. Through the committee, "Bennet championed the legalization of hemp in the 2018 Farm Bill and is a cosponsor of the SAFE Banking Act and Marijuana Justice Act, which would end the federal prohibition on cannabis and reverse decades of drug policies that have disproportionately affected low-income communities and communities of color."
In short, we're confident that Mike loves more than one type of grass.
He Hates Washington
Who doesn't love the passion of a man who's running for the nation's highest office while publicly calling that office "broken." When it comes to government reform, "Michael knows that Washington is broken, and he has worked since 2009 to make Congress more functional. Michael has fought to hold lawmakers accountable to their promises and the rule of law. He supports overturning the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision and placing commonsense limits on campaign spending. Michael also believes that democracy depends on transparency and public access to information, and has lobbied federal agencies to swiftly comply with the Freedom of Information Act."
Michael's also called out the failures of America's immigration policies and our education system. Remember that he was Denver's superintendent for four years, during which time enrollment grew, dropout rates decreased, graduation rates increased, and college enrollment rose, leading The Denver Post to praise, "Bennet has been a force—pushing reforms and steering the state's second-largest district to a culture of success."
So he's proven his ability to helm a broken system and turn it around. He also managed to run a public school system to the public's satisfaction. If that's not a testament to the charm of his boyish freckles and a face that belongs on the label of some hipster's artisanal butter, we don't know what is.
He's a Sagittarius
Obviously, you're not going to exercise your civic duty based on something as whimsical as a candidate's astrology sign. But to peer into the unassuming genius of Michael Bennet's brain, you must know his origins. Born on November 28, 1964, Michael is a through-and-through Sagittarius. Just ask Buzzfeed; they point out his "particularly Sagittarius trait: Bennet overcame dyslexia as a child and went on to graduate from Wesleyan University and Yale Law School, where he served as the Editor In Chief of the Yale Law Journal. That's some big Sagittarius energy!"
More tellingly, very credible and not at all bogus horoscopes for Sagittarius in 2020 foretell a year of professional strides and great success! Those born under the sign of the Archer are expected "to make more progress at work this year. You will work more this year than usual. But it will also help you to become more successful as the year goes on. If anything drains your energy this year, it will be your job!" Thanks, SunSigns.org, our gut's telling us that Michael's in for a future of glory, too!
No Scandals and No Game
Let's face it: We love that he looks like George H. W. Bush was genetically spliced with our childhood hamster. He's the kind of boomer who just wants to drive you home from soccer practice and remind you to call your mother more often, without trying to smell your hair or mouth-breathing heavily with some rancid breath (JOE!). He's not creepy or even slick. In fact, he has zero moves that could remotely seem suspicious. Think about it: Obama danced like he knew he was hot. Everyone knows Trump has the most delicate, fluttery hands. Bennet? He has no distracting characteristics, no deceptive grace, and no smooth-talking rhetoric that raise any of our suspicions. Bill Clinton may have won over voters by pushing some "cool" image by playing saxophone on the Arsenio Hall Show, but that's not what we want in 2020.
We want a wholesome, dad's-golf-buddy type with a face that laughs even when he's trying to cry and who boldly tries new things. We want Bennet. After all, how could we be duped or betrayed as a nation by a man who dances this purely—as if a camera has never captured his quiet-uncle energy before, as if time and space were just illusions and he is that little boy beside him—as if he's never lost a race in his life and never will?
Rebecca Linde
Deceased Brothel Owner Wins Nevada Election: This is America
Dennis Hof won his bid for Nevada Assembly District 36 last night, despite having died three weeks ago.
Midterm elections are often considered a referendum on a sitting administration's progress—a collective report card graded by the people. Early numbers from this year's elections suggest a substantial and possibly record increase in voter turnout, which has been historically low in non-presidential voting years. It's not surprising, given the turbulent political climate, that candidates from both parties continued to campaign at full speed up until the final hours. Yet despite an election cycle that saw blatantly racist attack ads, felony accusations, and threats of violence, the one surefire road to victory has been apparent for years: death.
Outlandish as it may seem, at least nine dead people have been elected to public office since 1962—six in the last 20 years alone. The latest, Dennis Hof, whose body was discovered last month after the legal brothel owner had celebrated at a campaign-and-birthday party, claimed victory in Nevada last night. Prior to his death, the 72-year-old had been celebrating with friends Heidi Fleiss, Ron Jeremy, and Joe Arpaio.
Ballots Beyond the Grave: Deceased People Who Have Won Elections
Rep. Clement Miller (CA, 1962; airplane accident)
Reps. Nick Begich (AK) and Hale Boggs (LA, 1972; airplane accident)
Gov. Mel Carnahan (MO, 2000; plane crash)
Rep. Patsy Mink (HI, 2002; viral pneumonia)
Sen. James Rhoades (PENN, 2008; car accident)
Sen. Jenny Oropeza (CA, 2010; cancer)
Sen. Mario Gallegos (TX, 2012; liver disease)
Dennis Hof (NV, 2018; cause of death not yet reported)
The Nevada Independent
Hof ran for office as a self-proclaimed "Trump Republican" and stated that the president's 2016 win ignited his own desire for a career in politics. Similarities between the two run deep. Hof gained fame as a reality star on the long-running HBO documentary series Cathouse, which captured life at the Moonlite Bunny Ranch, one of several legal brothels owned and operated by Hof. In 2015, he published a memoir titled "The Art of the Pimp," a clear homage to Trump's "The Art of the Deal." In it, Hof included a psychological profile by psychotherapist Dr. Sheenah Hankin, which categorizes Hof as a narcissist who abused the sex workers he employed.
Among the issues he championed were immigration reform, a repeal of Nevada's 2015 Commerce Tax, and a campus carry law that would allow concealed-carry permit holders to bring their weapons onto Nevada college and university campuses. He was endorsed by Roger Stone and Grover Norquist. In the 2018 primary elections, Hof beat incumbent James Oscarson by a mere 432 votes. Because he died within 60 days of the upcoming election, Hof remained on the ballot, though signs were posted at polling sites notifying voters of his death.
It seems as though these issues matter more than electing a living person to citizens of the 36th Assembly District. In fact, a 2013 study by Vanderbilt University found that, in lower-level elections, voters are most likely to elect the candidate with the highest name recognition.
The 36th Assembly District, which spans Clark, Lincoln, and Nye counties, has long been a GOP stronghold. Hof defeated Democrat Lesia Romanov, a first-time (living, breathing) candidate and lifetime educator who works as assistant principal of an elementary school for at-risk children. Romanov was impelled to run for office by a desire for common-sense gun reform following the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida. Yet, too many of her constituents, upon discovering she was running against Hof, she became a de facto advocate for women, including "survivors of sex trafficking and exploited and abused brothel workers," according to NBC News. Romanov was among many women running for office in hopes of making Nevada's legislature the first to hold a female majority in the country.
As The Washington Post reported in 2014, there hasn't been an election with a dead person on the ballot in which the dead person lost. It's hard to determine what's more damning for American democracy: that voters are so divided that they're more likely to vote for a dead person than cross party lines or that they've been voting that way for years. At the same time, one might argue that giving Hof's seat to a living Republican (as appointed by county officials, according to state law) is a better outcome than if it'd gone to Hof himself, considering his history of sexual abuse allegations. The most preposterous indictment of the American political system is that although deceased candidates have been elected before, now the electorate could seemingly ask itself—in all seriousness—whether a dead serial abuser makes a better candidate than a living one. And no one seems to know the answer.


I have found these websites/books/documentaries very helpful when doing my research and wanting to share with those who may be looking.
Dr. Bob Sears was smart in helping parents find Drs that specialize in alternate vaccination schedules than what the CDC and regular Pediatricians will attempt to have you follow. Here's the link to find out whether there's a Dr in your city that can help you, answer your questions about vaccinations and help you decide what route to go.
1. Dr Jay Gordon – He does webinars, seminars and media reports on the latest with regard to vaccinations. His webinar is very insightful about what's been happening with vaccinations. I really like Dr Gordon because he's very sane about vaccinations and really explains the pros and cons. He too is pro-choice but really stresses making sure, if you are going to go that route, get all the information.
2. Dr. Paul Thomas – Oregon based Pediatrician who does vaccinate on a very different schedule than the CDC has mandated.He just released an excellent book called, "The Vaccine Friendly Plan".
3. Dr Bob Sears – He wrote the Vaccination Book, which is a great book that helps you make a decision on how you want to go about doing the vaccinations if you decide to do it. He also advises a different vaccination schedule than the CDC recommends.
4. Dr David Berger – He's also another Dr that does alternate vaccination schedules but also educates parents as well on the pros and cons of vaccination. He's located in Florida and does lecturing on the very subject.
4. Dr Tenpenny – great resource for real and factual stats on vaccinations. I highly recommend her book for sure.
This is from Dr. David Berger of Florida. There are other holistic Drs that have similar vitamin schedules, including Dr Lauren Feder as noted above.
"Some people have concerns about having the immune systems being as strong as possible …when a vaccine is to be given. There are no studies that have shown this to be a safer approach, but I believe that these therapies are helpful.
"1 ) Vitamin A – should be given the day before, the day of, and the day after any vaccine. It should never exceed 3 days. The liver can be damaged if used for long periods of time at these doses. The dosing provided here is anecdotal, based upon my and other doctor's experience. Studies have not been done to confirm them. The dosing per age is as follows (per dose): for children under 6 months, 10,000 IU. Children 6-12 mo 15,000 IU. Children 12-24 month 20,000 IU. Children 2-3 years 25,000-30,000 IU. Children 4-5 years 40,000IU. Children 6-7 years 50,000 IU. Children 7-10 75,000 IU, children 11-14 100,000 IU, and people 15 and older 150,000 IU. These high doses may be problematic for people with clotting difficulty or liver disease. It is advisable to give/take a ½ dose when not sick to make sure it is tolerated. There are both liquid drops and capsules available. Do not use this as a daily preventative.
"3 ) Zinc – children under 1 year old give 10-15mg a day, children between 1 and 3 give 20-30 mg daily, older children 50mg a day, and adults can take 75-100 mg a day. This should be divided into 2-3 doses through the day. Give this from 3 days before until 3 days after each vaccine.
"4 ) Echinacea – This herbs have a similar active ingredient called arabinogalactan. which is believed to increase production of white blood cells. For children under 3 months of age use 5 drops 3 times a day and for children 3-6 months use 10 drops 3 times a day. For children 6-12 months give 15 drops 3 times a day. For children 1-2 years give 20 drops 3 times a day. For children 2-4 years give 25 drops 3 times a year and for children greater than 4 years old give 30 drops 3 times a day. This should be given from 3 days before until 3 days after each vaccine.
This chart should make anyone wonder why there are so many vaccines now and why Hep B is given at the first day of life. Doesn't make sense.
Thank you for posting this. I have the same books etc and now I can refer others to your blog!!!! Yay! You're the best Brittany! So helpful and now I can share with others.
Hey beautiful, thanks for the data 🙂 I hope we can see each other soon.
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It turns out Guillermo del Toro only has one professional regret. The visionary director has turned down a lot of opportunities, in his life, including 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban', 'The Wolverine', 'Thor', 'I Am Legend' and 'Man of Steel', but there's only one that has given him second thoughts.
Yes, in a parallel universe, the mastermind behind 'Pan's Labyrinth' and 'Hellboy' could have overseen Universal's reboot of its classic monster franchise, which includes 'Dracula', 'Frankenstein', 'The Mummy' and more. Instead, the reigns were handed to Alex Kurtzman and Chris Morgan.
Unfortunately, the rest is dark history. At Universal, the Dark Universe was launched unofficially with 2014's 'Dracula Untold' but after that film flopped, it was disavowed and instead Universal insisted that the shared universe would really begin with this summer's 'The Mummy' starring Tom Cruise. Then that movie bombed and lost the studio $95 million. The next movie, 'The Bride of Frankenstein' was months away from filming, but Universal yanked it off their schedule and dispersed the pre-production crew. Kurtzman and Morgan cut ties with Dark Universe and now a building specially renovated to serve as the monster movie headquarters on the Universal lot sits almost abandoned.
Things haven't been terribly rosy for del Toro either, though. Despite the first 'Hellboy' becoming a sleeper hit and a cult favorite, its sequel 'The Golden Army' not only flopped but also didn't appeal to fans of the first. 'Pacific Rim' has a sequel coming (which del Toro did not direct), but that was only greenlighted after foreign box office and home video were added to the first film's weak domestic tally. His gothic thriller 'Crimson Peak' also flopped, despite being released around Halloween in 2015. His latest, 'The Shape of Water' arrives next week, and the buzz is strong, with some critics declaring it his finest work. Here's hoping it succeeds where his more recent efforts haven't.
Sadly, we're left to wonder what alchemy could have occurred by combining these two elements. Do you think del Toro would have done a good job with the Universal monster properties?
'The Shape of Water' stars Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, Octavia Spencer, Doug Jones, Michael Stuhlbarg, Lauren Lee Smith, Nick Searcy and David Hewlett and opens on December 8, 2017.
Is 'Star Wars' Done With The Skywalkers?


Social media marketing is a great way to get leads and reach potential clients. That is, if you do it correctly. According to The State of Inbound 2014-2015 study conducted by Hubspot, 80% of respondents placed Social media along with other digital marketing channels as one of the most important sources of leads.
While it is very possible for you to succeed in social media, committing blunders can produce dire consequences for your business or brand. So you may want to keep in mind the following top mistakes that you need to avoid if you want to maximize this powerful medium for your business. Some of them you may be committing already without knowing about it.
Social media expert Vinny La Varbera says that "the biggest (social media) mistake you can make is NOT listening to others." Social media sites exist to promote conversations among people. For businesses, these sites present an opportunity to listen to your target audience. In other words, social media is a two-way street. Unfortunately, many business owners treat social media like a traditional marketing medium. That is, they dominate the communication process. Instead of listening to people, they pollute the networks with their messages.
You should keep in mind that your social media network includes your clients, potential partners and supporters. These are people whose opinion matter and who can help your business grow. Do you have to listen and follow everything that they say? Of course not. But you have to value their voices. You should pay particular attention to the things that your prospective clients are saying. Some of the things that they are saying may not be pleasant but that does not mean they won't offer you anything. Most of the time, it is the negative things that can help your business more. If you want to know how to truly listen to people in social media, check out some of the most successful businesses and look at how they are using social media sites.
Apart from having a social media plan or strategy, you should also have a system to measure the effectiveness of the plan. Doing so is the best way to make sure that you are not wasting resources on social media.
Content is king, even in social media. But this does not mean that you should post the same content type you use on other mediums such as Facebook or Pinteret. Therefore, it is important that you post appropriate content for different type of social sites. "Businesses can stay on message and keep a consistent digital voice while still allowing followers to feel personally connected, which in turn fosters more sharing and increased followers," says social media expert Heather Smith.
When you post photos, for example, don't just use photos that you use in your regular advertisements and other promotional mediums. Your followers can already see that in other places. It is better to give them an intimate look of your business or brand. Why not post behind the scenes photos of how you produce your products. You can even post photos of you and your staff having a good time. You must remember that social media is largely an informal medium. Posting too serious of a content in it may not be a good strategy. In social media, it is important that your followers feel a connection to your business or brand. This is why down-to-earth and is easy-to-relate-to posts work best in social media.
As mentioned earlier, social media is all about making connections. This means that people following you in sites such as Facebook or Twitter is expecting some openness and transparency. When they visit your Facebook page, for example, they would expect to see more than the usual marketing and promotional images and posts. They take social media as an opportunity to get "close" to companies that they otherwise won't have access to. So if you are not being transparent in social media, then you will be disappointing a lot of people and may lose followers in the process.
Do you have to post every single thing that is happening to your business? Of course not. But you need to provide people the sense that they are being welcomed into the inner life of your company. By doing so, you would be regarded as a company that is worthy of being trusted. Studies have shown that people are more inclined to support businesses whom they trust. For more insights on the issue of trust and social media, you should read Rob Petersen's article.
There are two ways to be inconsistent in social media. One is not being able to sustain a social media campaign and the other is not being consistent when it comes to the messages that you put out. It is easy to get started with a social media campaign. This is because working a new medium is always exciting. What is hard is to sustain that same level of excitement. This is why you see many companies start strong in social media sites, posting several times a week or even in a day. But as the weeks and the months go by, you notice their posts dwindling to just two or less every week. This is a big no-no because dropping out on a social media site can leave your followers feeling abandoned.
It is important to hire a particular person or team to handle social media marketing for you. Having different messages on social media can leave your followers feeling confused and alienated. The messages should always be tied to the core characteristics of your brand. If you sell apparel for kids, for example, then it is important to use a voice that is attractive to children.
Because of the number of social media sites around, it can be tempting to be in all of them. When it comes to social media marketing though, more is not necessarily better. You should still put more emphasis on quality over quantity. Mr. Relander's advice is to "only choose the networks that have the most targeted prospects and the largest audiences." There is a misconception that all social media sites is an ideal marketing medium for all types of businesses. While it is true that social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter are perfect for all types of businesses, there are some sites that work only for certain types of businesses. Instagram, for example, is ideal for business-to-consumer companies but not for business-to-business enterprises. Similarly Linkedin is a great B2B social sites but not necessarily good for the B2C businesses.
Being in many social media sites can also take up plenty of your company's resources. Just to manage all those social media sites alone would take up so much of your company's time. So instead of spreading your marketing efforts thin on many social media sites, the better thing to do would be to choose one or a few social media sites and then focus your efforts there. You may want to know how you can choose which sites to post to. You can go with popularity. You can also do some research to know where your target market is.
Between a post that has a photo in it and one that is all text, which do you think will people notice? It is a no-brainer right? Social media sites are visual mediums. This is because the Internet itself is a visual medium. In Twitter, for instance, Ms. Smith says that "Tweets that include an image have 200 percent more engagement than tweets without images."So if you are not using images on your social media campaign, do not wonder why very few people are following or engaging with you. It does not matter how good your message is, if it does not attract the attention of people, then it will just be wasted.
You just need to know a few things before you post images online. First of all, use original images as much as possible. If you are using other people's or company's images, you should make sure that you have the permission to use them. Otherwise, you can get your business in trouble. You should also make sure that the images you will use is relevant to your brand and to your message.
While social media sites such as Facebook can serve as a stand-alone marketing medium, it would still work best if it is integrated with your other Internet properties. "Not connecting these accounts reduces the amount of reach each asset has separately," says Ms. Smith. If you own a blog, for example then you should always syndicate your post on your profiles. And in your website or blog, you should include social media buttons to make it easier for people to "like" or share your contents and follow you on social media sites.
Your social media marketing should be a part of a bigger marketing plan or strategy. You should not treat is as an island. Stay clear of the mistakes above and for sure you will succeed with your social media campaign.
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ve been traveling more than my fair share recently to supporting our latest book, "Waiting for Your Cat to Bark?" (due out next week). It shouldn't surprise you to learn that no matter whom I talk to, no matter the company, product, or service , whether it's business-to-consumer (B2C) or business-to-business (B2B), online marketers are running into similar challenges. So it goes without saying they're making some of the same mistakes over and over.
Does this really help Gillette sell more razors? Certainly not any more than Chihuahuas help sell tacos.
Anything short of that is a cheap gimmick.
We see this more and more. Many marketers are learning what information customers need to gain purchasing resolve. They write the content, create pages (we call these pages points of resolution), but they fail to properly link to that content so customers can actually find it on their natural path through the Web site.
Planning better persuasion scenarios solves this. You just needed to stand over my shoulder watching me try to buy a new lightweight laptop this week to fully understand this. Try finding a 5 pound or lighter laptop with a high-quality video card.
Prospects have more control than ever: more choices and more information. Yet companies still attempt to spoon-feed the public a flavorless, neutral, old-time ad campaign. Then they're confused when people ignore it or spit it out.
The new marketing world order is about relevance, not about traffic, reach, or message posturing. It's not just getting your message out there. It's about being real and saying something true and meaningful in the most compelling way possible. Laura Reis of "The Origin of Brands Blog" shows us a great example of how Weber grills hit the relevance target.
Unless, of course, you can afford to leave significant customers segments on the table. If you can't, try creating personas.
The online channel is still way too young to have established best practices. It's like studying medicine for 10 years then declaring you know all the answers.
As I've been writing quite a bit recently, companies are still able to buy traffic and, in essence, buy themselves top-line business, but this is quickly becoming too expensive to maintain.
Of all the things that frustrate our firm, the biggest is how comfortable the online industry is becoming with tremendously low conversion rates. The most recent Shop.org State of Online Retailing reports that in 2005 the average conversion rate dropped again from 2.6 percent to 2.4 percent. If we were in direct mail marketing, we'd celebrate a 2 percent return, but the online channel is night to direct mail's day.
Online, customers are in control; they're task oriented, and with every search term they type or hyperlink they click, they reveal more about their intent. We can literally watch as they pull themselves through the buying process, yet we're losing conversions.
Something's wrong. There's a widening chasm between buyers and sellers. And in this age of superior technology and unprecedented interconnectivity, that's criminal.
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