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Party political responses to library cuts, volunteers, Open+ and authors
It's getting to the stage where you can almost tell how a MP is going to react to library cuts depending on which political party they belong to. If a Labour MP, they're going to regret the cuts and blame it on central government austerity but, actually, not do much to stop it. If a Tory MP, the response will be that the cuts are a necessary part of national belt-tightening, now in its seventh year, and that different ways of running libraries (such as the ironically nineteenth century solutions of volunteers or having them run by parish councils) will result in as effective service at a lesser cost. Such is the response by two Warrington MPs in this post. A Locality report into volunteer libraries seems to support the Government view (unsurprisingly as they funded it), going into the practicalities needed for volunteers to replace paid staff. However a close reading of the report itself makes it clear that, actually, it's not very easy to do and that all but the most well-funded, numerous and determined community groups are going to find it a real challenge. That is also the lesson from several articles in this post all wanting extra volunteers to come forward for ex-council libraries who are finding they don't have the numbers, or money, they need.
Other news includes a big mass letter by authors asking for intervention in public libraries from the new minister (who has been relatively invisible so far) and a great pro literacy speech by Michael Morpurgo. There's also a very interesting article from the Republic of Ireland about the prospective dangers of remote controlled (Open+ and its clones) libraries: there has been very little such debate about it in England, presumably because councils see it as an easy way of squaring the circle of reduced budgets and increased hours, often glossing over the down sides.
Bolton – New library possibility at Little Lever.
Fife – Glenwood to be volunteer-run.
Lambeth – Waterloo moves to new temporary site.
Plymouth – 2 libraries under threat. £48k cut.
Shropshire – Shawbury Library closes.
Can we justify stand-alone libraries any more? – BD Online. "John McAslan's Camberwell library is a beautifully considered building but with a price tag of £2m perhaps it should have been part of a mixed-use scheme"
Community Libraries: Key considerations for community organisations seeking to take over library services and assets – Locality. "This guide forms part of a series of resources produced for the My Community programme, which is funded by the Department for Communities and Local Government. This guide explores the subject of community managed and/or owned libraries, and contains advice that is relevant to both established and new community organisations, as well as Town and Parish Councils who are interested in exploring how they may play a role in supporting and developing local community library services and buildings."
Greater Manchester Libraries – Libraries Taskforce / Neil MacInnes. "In March 2014, the ten AGMA (Association of Greater Manchester Authorities) library authorities signed a memorandum of understanding to support and formalise their relationship and to continue to develop a range of new and existing activities. Each local authority or trust maintains responsibility for the delivery of the library service but, by sharing resources, the partnership has delivered service improvement that would have been difficult and expensive for individual services to achieve alone—collaboration has meant a bigger impact and better outcomes for our residents"
Knowledge sharing conference: Libraries Pay, plus Award winners – Libraries Workforce / CILIP PMLG. "It is no longer a common occurrence to get 50 public librarians in one room. When you do, something remarkable happens, the conversation explodes into a whirlwind of commonalities meets contrasts! We are all in the same game, but everyone plays it differently. Every authority has its own remarkable stories, every individual has their own triumphs and trials, but learning from each other we all progress more quickly. The PMLG Teachmeet mixed inspirational speakers and special guests with the space to really open up and talk about what we are doing in our libraries today". Includes summaries of the award winners of the public librarian of the year, public library champion of the year and mobile library champion of the year.
Library Fun palaces 2016 – Libraries Taskforce. "Planning has started for this years event, which will take place over the weekend 1-2 October. All Fun Palaces should be listed on the map – there are some amazing clusters of activity! Stella Duffy (who blogged for us last year) said they are expecting 40% of Fun Palaces to be in library buildings this year."
Pullman, Blackman and Rosen urge Bradley to act on libraries – BookSeller. "More than 300 writers have signed a letter to the new secretary of state for culture, Karen Bradley, asking her to "set a new course" for libraries. The letter, signed by authors such as Philip Pullman, Malorie Blackman and Michael Rosen, says: "Public libraries, museums and galleries are vital social and cultural resources at the heart of our communities. They give access to reading, literacy, information technology, history, art, information and enjoyment. But they are in crisis. "We call upon you, as secretary of state for culture, media and sport to recognise this crisis and set a new course after years of decline." The letter was written by children's author and library campaigner Alan Gibbons, who told The Guardian libraries "offer education, inspiration and access to knowledge". He added: "Sadly, they are under attack from government cuts as never before. It is time to stand up for libraries."" see also Philip Pullman among authors urging culture secretary to 'set new course' for libraries – The Guardian. ""The right book, the right author, the right parent, the right teacher, the right librarian at the right time, might have saved some of them at least, made the difference, shone a light into a dark life, turned that life around." "
Read Michael Morpurgo's beautiful paean to reading, books and the power of education – TES. "I, like you, can sing the old song, blow the trumpet, bang the drum, for the love of books, the importance of literacy for our children, proclaim it loud. I can bemoan the closing of libraries; the homes where parents don't read to their children; the schools where stories and poems can still so often be used simply as fodder for teaching literacy to the test." … "Here are a few notions that cost very little or nothing. 1. Do not ever close libraries, in or out of school: make them better. Librarians, teachers, parents, need the tools to do the job …" see also School tests 'kill joy of reading', says War Horse author – BBC.
Taking digital inclusion in libraries to the next level – Libraries Taskforce / Tinder Foundation. "… we strongly believe that libraries have the potential to help us close the digital skills gap, and even reduce social inequalities. Last week 100 library professionals and stakeholders met in Sheffield to discuss the challenges and barriers libraries face, and to share best practice models of partnership, community engagement, and practical delivery. The discussion ranged from library governance models to working with SMEs, loan schemes for digital devices, to working with jobseekers, volunteer management to mobile technology and outreach."
Australia – The Impact of Libraries as Creative Spaces – Case 4 – Redlands, Matt – PL Connect. "Matt was a reference librarian at Redlands Library Service. He has extended his skill set to include teaching local teenagers a range of digital literacies like robotics and coding. Redlands libraries run a range of computing, coding and robotics classes for students both through the school term and as special school holiday programs. Here he discusses the value of these programs for the community"
Australia – Libraries Aren't A Source Of Silence, But An Escape From It – Huffington Post. Argues that the community and integration sides of the library are vitally important.
Denmark – Library Loans Are a Double-Edged Sword – Digital Book World. "Denmark experienced rapid growth in digital lending from libraries between 2011 and 2015. At first this was a welcome source of new revenue for publishers. But by the middle of 2015, the digital lending market had grown even larger than the commercial market for digital book sales. Similar to the New York Public Library app, SimplyE, the national Danish library launched its own digital lending app, eReolen, which considerably simplified ebook borrowing, allowing users to borrow and read in just one click, increasing the amount of digital books borrowed. Mofibo, the leading subscription service provider in Denmark, told book business news outlet Bogmarkedet that 16 percent of the provider's customers said the reason they terminated their subscriptions was that they were able to get the same books for free at the library. At this point, an increased opposition from publishers and local resellers of ebooks started moving from the director's office to the media." … "There is no easy solution as to what the role of public libraries should be. However, one thing is clear: we need to be able to have a well-functioning private market in order to pay for the books produced by authors and publishers."
Eire – Dún Laoghaire library staff protest Sunday opening (without them) – Irish Times. "Impact trade union has said its members will gather outside the library on Haigh Terrace, Moran Park, at 2pm to object to a decision by management to open the dlr Lexicon on Sundays without any library staff present. "
Eire – Opinion: Staffless libraries are a terrible idea for Ireland – Journal. "Unfortunately, decision makers tend to measure the contribution of staffed public libraries in numbers: gate counters, internet sessions, attendance at events, items borrowed, etc. The true value that a staffed public library brings to a community is immeasurable. Each one is a wonderful space, with a life and soul of its own. " … "A pilot scheme to trial staffless libraries was undertaken by Offaly and Sligo County councils from 2014 to 2016. On the basis of the final report of the pilot by the Local Government Management Agency (LGMA), up to 12 (and possibly more) counties are planning to introduce staffless library hours in the immediate future." .."the UK's experience of staffless libraries is not referenced at all in the report. Why not? " … "The introduction with little or no public consultation of staffless library hours in Ireland will most certainly have the same result as that of the UK. It is the first step towards the dismantling of the public library system as it is known and cherished."
USA – Librarians and Social Activism – Public Libraries Online. "Daily in our choices of collection development, readers' advisory, display creation and programming, we expose the public to ideas and issues. Many make conscious choices to include a wide range of perspectives. We focus on issues of diversity and multiculturalism."
USA – New York Public Library installs high-tech, wall-climbing book-train – Boing Boing. [Reminds me of the old flying briefcases of British Library Boston Spa – Ed.]
USA – A scene of homeless misery greets patrons trying to use Santa Ana's award-winning library – Los Angeles Times. "Inside the building, signs warned people to avoid restrooms where some homeless use sinks and even toilet water to bathe themselves and wash their clothes. Some of Santa Ana's down and out used the study carrels to look for jobs — others shot up drugs, with syringes found discarded in planters and even a box of toilet seat covers. Security guards carry syringe disposal kits on their tool belts."
Local news by authority
Bolton – Plans submitted to create new modern library in Little Lever – Bolton News. " new modern library and community centre in Little Lever. An application has been submitted by Bolton Council for the library to be built on the site of a former Tesco Metro store in Market Street. It is suggested that along with the library facility, there could be a range of other community facilities involved in the new development — potentially including a healthcare centre. The council has acquired the building which has been closed for some time, with a new superstore opening to replace it in Crossley Street in the village in 2014."
Bradford – Thousands of children benefit from Bradford libraries literacy schemes – Telegraph and Argus. " thousands of young readers take part in the past year, with almost 10,000 books given out to young children. The district's libraries run Rhyme Time challenges, which bring together parents and under fives to learn five specific rhymes together over a set period of time. This year saw the library services working with more than 2,000 children and about 1,100 adults as part of the challenge. Funded by the council's early childhood services, the scheme saw a big leap in families taking part compared to last year, when 1,500 children and 1,000 adults took part." … "Meanwhile the Bookstart programme, organised through Bradford Libraries, gifted 9,658 "treasure" gifts to children in the district's nurseries during the 2015-16 school year."
Bristol – Helping library users to go online in Bristol libraries – Libraries Taskforce. "Bristol libraries have partnered with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to provide volunteers to support digital skills in libraries. HMRC bring 6-9 volunteers to give 1:1 support to attendees for a 2 hour session over a cup of tea."
Bury – 4,000 people have say on libraries shake up as councillors consider next move – Bury Times. "More than 4,000 people have had their say on the possible closure of libraries in Bury. In June, the Bury Times reported town-hall bosses were considering making major changes to the borough's library services to save cash. The council's ruling Labour group spent £13,000 appointing an external consultant to lead a lengthy consultation process. The first phase of that began on June 13 and ended on September 5. Data out this week shows 3,536 people filled in surveys and 500 others were interviewed over the telephone."
Cambridgeshire – Closing Milton Road Library doesn't add up, says campaigner – Cambridge News. "Milton Road Library is under threat of demolition so that a block of flats can be built in its place. But city resident Martin Aitken says the library has "an illustrious past" and is famous worldwide for its connection with renowned Cambridge mathematician Prof Sir Andrew Wiles."
Cheshire West and Chester – Remember when: A tale of two Northwich libraries – Northwich Guardian. "Every local resident will be familiar with the imposing, if a little faded Brunner public library on Witton Street, but not everyone might know that this was not the first library to occupy this position…"
Fife – Saved: new future for Glenwood Library – Fife Today. "Now an ambitious business plan drawn up by two leading tenant organisations – Glenrothes Area Residents Federation (GARF) and West Glenrothes Tenant's Association – which would not only retain the existing library facility, but also utilise the building turning it into a 'community hub', has this week been accepted by the Trust"
Halton – Fun palaces at Halton's libraries offer chance to try new hobby – Runcorn and Widnes World. "People will be able to try lots of different things which could inspire a new hobby or interest. The idea is part of a free, nationwide celebration of community to bring people together with arts and science."
Lambeth – Waterloo Library: council leader opens temporary venue – London SE1. "In July Waterloo Library left its Lower Marsh home for temporary premises at the Oasis Centre in Kennington Road. As well as the change of location, the new library has less space and a limited library staff presence, although overall opening hours have been extended. This week Lambeth Council leader Lib Peck visited the library to perform the official opening in the presence of pupils from Oasis Academy Johanna and Oasis Academy South Bank. Talking about Lambeth's controversial reshaping of its library service amid sharp cuts to funding, the council leader said: "What we wanted to do was to try and creatively redevelop some of those libraries so that we could make sure that they were still there, providing that bedrock of local neighbourhoods that we know and cherish…"
Lancashire – Friends of Adlington Library – Facebook. "Great news for Friends of Adlington Library. Our funding was boosted today by the magnificent sum of £3000. The donation was made by MMA Construction Plant of Adlington. This donation makes our hopes for an Independent Community Library much more possible. LCC will be closing our Library in the near future and we have to have funding in place to set up a library in the existing building."
Lancashire – Legal vow over East Lancashire libraries review – Lancashire Telegraph. "Campaigners have vowed to seek a judicial review or lobby Culture Secretary Karen Bradley over controversial plans to close more than 20 libraries in East Lancashire. An 11th-hour bid to halt Lancashire County Council's property review, also affecting children's and day care centres, was successful last night." … "Cllr Richard Redicliffe, a Fylde borough councillor, said the wider cuts plan "could lead to a judicial review" on the grounds closure decisions were "pre-determined" before the property consultation, or lead to a challenge being lodged with the Department of Culture, Media and Sport. "
Lancashire – Lifeline for Lancashire libraries? – That;s Lancashire. "That's Lancashire can reveal that a £50 million change in Lancashire County Council's finances lies at the heart of a bid to save dozens of libraries and children's centres across the county."
Lancashire – Plan to close libraries to be debated again after protests – Lancashire Evening Post. "The authority's scrutiny committee has voted to "call in" the cost-cutting plan which is a key part of the Labour council's strategy to cope with swingeing Government economies." see also Scrutiny committee to review decision to close libraries and children's centres – Southport Visiter and Fresh hope for Lancashire's libraries and children's centres – 2BR and Cabinet to reconsider the future of libraries & children's centres – Lancashire Headline News and Lancashire County Council told to re-consider Fulwood library closure – Blog Preston. "A meeting of the county council's scrutiny committee said the property strategy, which earmarks which buildings are to be closed and sold off, should be debated again. The county council's cabinet is to meet on Monday (26 September) at 10am to consider whether to 'affirm, amend or rescind the decision'."
Leicester – City council still needs to cut £23.5 million from spending – Leicester Mercury. ""The savings will have to come from our other services – street cleaning , libraries, parks, highways maintenance, children's centres and youth services. "There will be no disguising the impact."
Leicestershire – Sponsored walk to raise funds for Hathern Library – Loughborough Echo. "Volunteers in Hathern have organised a sponsored walk to raise funds to help keep their library alive. Fifteen volunteers will take part in the walk as they are hoping to raise £1,000 to help with running the library. Hathern Library has been run by volunteers since late 2014, following a cost saving initiative in late 2014 by Leicestershire County Council to transfer the operation of the county's libraries into community hands." … ""We need about £10,000 a year to keep it open so any donations are always welcome, and if you're not busy at the weekend please come down and support us."
Lincolnshire – Help get new Wainfleet library running in listed building – Skegness Standard. "Residents have been without a library for more than a year, when Lincolnshire County Council closed the grade one listed building for renovation. A public meeting in the Magdalen building is taking place tomorrow (Thursday) at 7pm to rally volunteers to get it up and running. "
Norfolk – Embrace your love of reading at Norfolk's first ever Festival of Storytelling – EDP. "A two-week festival organised by the Norfolk Library Service is set to begin tomorrow, with the aim of encouraging people to embrace their love of reading through various storytelling sessions. Several famous faces will be getting involved, including the likes of Taffy Thomas, Giles Abbott, Dave Tonge, Mandy Hartley and Daniel Morden, who are all signed up to host events, most of which will be free to attend."
North Somerset – Last chance to have your say on future of libraries and children's centres – Weston Mercury. "North Somerset Council is reviewing its services, and may merge some of them under one roof as a way of cutting costs. The review covers services in Worle, Congresbury and Yatton, and finishes on September 30."
North Yorkshire – Call for volunteers to help run Ryedale libraries – Gazette Herald. "Both Pickering and Norton libraries are hosting special volunteer sessions this week in a bid to encourage people to get involved with managing the facilities. Under proposals put forward by North Yorkshire County Council (NYCC), from April, Pickering's library will become a hybrid library run by paid staff and volunteers, while Norton will become a community library, which will receive regular professional support from core libraries."
Oxfordshire – Retired librarian appeals for more volunteers to help expand home library service – Bicester Advertiser. "Edna Malcher, who lives in Banbury, gets books delivered to her front door as part of a home library service. But the 88-year-old is urging for more people to give up their time and allow the county council to expand its current service. She said: "The person who comes to visit is very nice and friendly"
Plymouth – Plymouth union leader vows to fight council's library closures – Herald. Unison leader argues library workers need to know what is happening to them.
Plymouth – Two Plymouth libraries could close in £48,000 budget cut plans – Herald. "At least two libraries could be earmarked for closure under council plans to save £48,000 from the service by the end of the year. Plymouth City Council leader Ian Bowyer says he and his cabinet colleagues will "look carefully" at the city's 17 libraries, suggesting any which are under-used could be at risk."
Sheffield – Community centres? – Star / Letters. "It is time we stopped celebrating the policy of volunteer-led libraries as it has seen library visits drop considerably, library staff lose their jobs and library users across the city (including many in deprived areas), lose access to a professionally run library service. I do wish that councilors of all parties would wake up and realise that we need change quick, before we lose 16 libraries for good. "
Sheffield – Without trained professional staff, a library is not a library – Yorkshire Post / Letters. "Please can we stop referring to volunteer libraries in Sheffield as "libraries" (The Yorkshire Post, September 21). If these facilities were indeed libraries, the council would be classing them as such under the 1964 Act of Parliament covering libraries"
Shropshire – Church Stretton Library campaigners claim strong support – Advertiser. "The Church Stretton Library Support Group Ltd says it is delighted that the results from a community survey about the swimming pool, leisure centre and library produced an 84 per cent response in support of keeping the library where it is with just seven per cent in favour moving it to the school. Of the 2,700 households eligible to participate in the survey, only 47 did not want to keep the library where it is and 80 per cent of those who responded to the survey voted to increase the precept to keep the library where it is"
Shropshire – Final chapter as Shropshire village library shuts – Shropshire Star. "Meanwhile, Shawbury's library will close today and be replaced with a mobile service." … "Across 11 of the county's libraries the council will cut a total of 57 opening hours." … "Three of the six under-threat libraries in the county – Donnington, Dawley and Stirchley – will now be run by town or parish councils. A fourth library in Hadley will be run by Hadley Learning Community, supported by Hadley & Leegomery Parish Council. Telford & Wrekin Council will also continue to run and operate Newport and Madeley Library with some changes to opening hours."
Staffordshire – Threat to slash opening hours at libraries in Talke and Loggerheads – Stoke Sentinel. "Residents have been warned opening hours face being cut at two libraries – unless volunteers come forward to run them. Staffordshire County Council has previously failed to find community groups willing to take over the running of its libraries in Talke and Loggerheads. The process was put in place as part of council plans to save £1.3 million from the library service. Now council leaders are once again trying to sort out the long-term future of the two libraries. But groups in Talke have already warned they have no intention of taking over their village library."
Suffolk – Suffolk Libraries Bookfest – Suffolk Libraries. "Launched in 2015, this is an annual event celebrating books and reading throughout Suffolk. We will be hosting novelists and poets, biographers and historians, children's illustrators and storytellers in libraries in Beccles to the north of the county, along the coast at Southwold, Aldeburgh and Felixstowe, and down to Newmarket and Sudbury in the south."
Sunderland – Library's move to museum could be key to boosting work of both services, say city chiefs – Sunderland Echo. "Cabinet member John Kelly, portfolio holder for safer city and culture on Sunderland City Council, believes bringing together teams through the potential closure of the central library in Fawcett Street and the shift to Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens could be key in expanding what is on offer."
Swindon -Have your say on how we run the town, says MP – Swindon Advertiser. Conservative MP. "Over recent months, Swindon Borough Council has been asking local residents for their views on the future of the library service. A series of drop-in events have taken place across the town throughout the consultation period, which is due to finish at the end of the month. Our libraries are places to borrow and read books, gain access to the internet, work quietly or meet friends. In short, they are at the heart of our communities. Swindon's library service is an extremely good one, and I will do all that I can to help ensure that even with changes, a quality service can continue. " … " library staff have worked on a proposal that involves setting up a trust, which I think is an excellent idea"
Waltham Forest – How often do you use your library? – Guardian series. "The council wants to hear your views ahead of its plan to relocate and refurbish several libraries. You can take part in a survey answering questions about Chingford Library Plus, Hale End Library, Higham Hill Library, Wood Street Library, Walthamstow Library, Lea Bridge Library, in Lea Bridge Road and Leytonstone Library. The survey hopes to find out how you use the library, how often and what services are most important to you. It also hopes to see what direction you hope to see your library heading with exercise classes and community groups listed as potential new facilities."
Warrington – Britain's oldest public lending library faces closure due to Tory cuts – Mirror. "Warrington Central Library in Cheshire first opened its doors in 1848 and moved to its current home nine years later." … "Warrington North Labour MP Helen Jones said: "Lockers cannot replace a library. People will not have the opportunity to get advice from librarians or to browse and come upon books they might otherwise not have read. This proposal will simply hit the life chances of our children and reduce opportunities for older people".
Warrington – Communities ignored, people left isolated, more than books – your letters on library closure plans – Warrington Guardian. Several letters including worries over reduced services to the disadvantaged, isolation, death of the high street, cold financial analysis ignores benefits of libraries, "Amazon" lockers expensive and little used.
Warrington – In pictures: Campaigners protest to save Warrington's libraries – Warrington Guardian. "Campaigners of all ages gathered outside Warrington Library on Museum Street today, Friday, to protest against LiveWire's plans to shut nine libraries across the town. A camera crew from ITV was on the scene speaking to members of the Save Warrington's Libraries group and LiveWire managing director Emma Hutchinson. Among the protestors were councillors and authors who object to the proposals, including Curtis Jobling, the creator of Bob the Builder who lives in Old Hall."
Warrington – Lymm residents launch petition over plans to close library – Warrington Guardian. "Parish Cllr Graham Gowland (LD) launched a campaign to save the Davies Way library after more than 150 people attended LiveWire's meeting at Lymm Hotel to hear about the proposed closures. He said: "It was clear from the meeting that feelings were very strong. People hold their library in very high esteem and don't want to lose it."
Warrington – MP David Mowat 'cautiously welcomes' LiveWire's library plans – Warrington Guardian. Conservative MP. " LiveWire's plans to close libraries in the town in favour of grouping them with other services. But he raised concerns about the proposal to close libraries in places like Stockton Heath and Lymm where there is nowhere else to browse and borrow books." … "He said Lymm in particular would be hit by the closure of its library and five miles is a 'considerable distance' to travel to browse the shelves. But Mr Mowat praised LiveWire's handling of the consultation and added that the plan to move the central library to Golden Square is 'eminently sensible'." … "LiveWire extended its consultation period for an extra 17 days, until October 21, to allow more people to get involved. "
Warrington – Runners campaign to save libraries at half marathon – Warrington Guardian. "RUNNERS protesting against cuts to Warrington's libraries wore campaign t-shirts and carried banners to raise awareness of the issue as they raced in the English Half Marathon on Sunday. Campaigners from the Save Warrington's Libraries group invited residents of all ages to pick up a free blue t-shirt pledging their support. People also carried a large banner to promote the protest and asked spectators to sign a petition calling on LiveWire to scrap plans to replace some libraries with lending lockers."
Warrington – Warrington library consultation to be extended – Cheshire Today. "The extension of the consultation will allow LiveWire to attend follow up meetings in areas that have requested them and will also give residents longer to have their say following the final public consultation session at Walton Hall on Tuesday 4 October. Over the last two weeks, LiveWire has held a number of public consultation sessions across the town with more than 900 residents attending the eleven sessions held so far and LiveWire has received a significant amount of feedback about the proposals."
West Berkshire – Town council hears fears that library report is being watered down – Newbury Today. ""Town Council has heard claims that a crucial report into the future of West Berkshire's library service is being "tweaked" ahead of publication.
West Berkshire – Under threat West Berkshire libraries plan to be discussed next month – Get Reading. "A report has been put together on behalf of the authority by Red Quadrant Ltd and will soon be made available to the council. This will be considered by the council as part of the review. The review will then be discussed by the authority's executive committee at a meeting on Thursday, October 20."
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Facts about Longview, Washington
Longview is a city in Cowlitz County, Washington, United States. It is the principal city of the "Longview, Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area", which encompasses all of Cowlitz County. Longview's population was 36,648 at the time of the 2010 census and it is the largest city in Cowlitz County. The city is located in southwestern Washington, at the junction of the Cowlitz and Columbia rivers. Longview shares a border with Kelso to the east, which is the county seat.
The Cowlitz Indian Tribe, a federally recognized tribe of Cowlitz people, is headquartered in Longview.
The Long-Bell Lumber Company, led by Robert A. Long, decided in 1918 to buy a great expanse of timberland in Cowlitz County. A total of 14,000 workers were needed to run the two large mills as well as lumber camps that were planned. The number of workers needed was more than a lumber town, or the nearest town, could provide. Long planned and built a complete city in 1921 that could support a population of up to 50,000 and provide labor for the mills as well as attracting other industries. Several buildings in the city were built from Long's private funds.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.79 square miles (38.31 km²), of which 14.49 square miles (37.53 km²) is land and 0.30 square miles (0.78 km²) is water.
The Lewis and Clark Bridge spans the Columbia River, linking Longview to Rainier, Oregon. It is the only bridge spanning the river between Portland and Astoria, Oregon.
As of the census of 2010, there were 36,648 people, 15,281 households, and 9,086 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,529.2 inhabitants per square mile (976.5/km²). There were 16,380 housing units at an average density of 1,130.4 per square mile (436.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 86.0% White, 0.9% African American, 1.7% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 4.7% from other races, and 4.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.7% of the population.
There were 15,281 households of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.5% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.5% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.94.
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Be sure to check out upcoming events and points of interest during Sunday coffee time!
There is a BUUF Musicians' rehearsal before the service at 9:30 AM. There is also a special rehearsal after the service to prepare to perform at BUUF's 60th anniversary events. The monthly BUUF board meeting is scheduled for 8:30 AM in the Fuller Fellowship Hall.
BUUF Brunch: "Small Group Ministry on Money"
The BUUF Board meets this Sunday at 8:30 AM. Members and friends are welcome to attend.
BUUF Board members include (from left to right): Dave Sarra, Rev. Jim McConnell, Treasurer Harvey Johnson, Secretary Beth La Fleur, President Lisa Fuller and DRE Katharine Lion.
BUUF Musicians, including Candace, are holding an extra rehearsal at 11:45 after the service to practice for the 60th anniversary dinner & service and also for Rev. Jim's anniversary service. This is in addition to our regular rehearsal at 9:30 in the morning.
April Book Club Meeting: "Cadillac Desert: The American West and its Disappearing Water"
The BUUF anniversary bash is just around the corner! Please RSVP your attendance to: office@berrienuu.org or call Lisa Fuller at 269-470-7379.
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SRINAGAR: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday took custody of five Pulwama residents arrested by the Jammu and Kashmir Police on charges of abetting the escape of Lashkar-e-Taiba militant Abu Hanzullah from SMHS hospital in Srinagar.
An official NIA spokesman said that the Chief Judicial Magistrate Srinagar granted a two-day transit remand of the five accused, who had been nabbed by police on February 8, two days after the escape of 22-year-old Hanzullah.
The five accused – Shakeel Ahmed Bhat, Tika Khan, Syed Tajamul Islam, Mohammed Shafi Wani and Jan Mohammed Ganai – are all residents of Pulwama district in south Kashmir.
The NIA re-registered the case pertaining to the escape from custody of Jhatt from the SMHS hospital where he was brought in for treatment on February 6.
The accused will be produced before the NIA special court at Jammu on Friday for their police custody, the spokesman said.
Two policemen – head constable Mushtaq Ahmed and constable Babar Ahmed – of the Jammu and Kashmir Police were killed during Hanzullah's escape at SMHS.
Police have described Shakeel Ahmed Bhat as one of the masterminds of the escape of Hanzullah and that his motorcycle was used in the escape of the prisoner.
Tika Khan is alleged to have provided his car for further transportation of Hanzullah out of the city.
Hanzullah is at present believed to be in Pulwama area, police have said.
Shafi Wani is alleged to have posed as a patient to provide cover for the militants to escape.


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Top 3 Reasons to Watch: All Out
Hello everyone, Kernook here. In honor of the Superbowl here in the states I thought that it would be nice to discuss a rugby anime today. This one happens to be called All Out.
Now typically I don't watch many sports anime, although the ones I do watch tend to be a few of my favorites. From Yuri on Ice and Ballroom e Youkoso, to Baby Steps and Megalo Box, I've seen my fair share of the sports anime medium. Not only one type of sport anime, but the wide range of them, including competitive dance.
Yes… even competitive dancing is a sport, believe it.
So, why am I suggesting All Out when objectively there are far better options out there for the rugby sport? Well, here's the thing, the better ones are only better for anime fans. I wanted to suggest something that could also apply to regular sports fans too.
Have a relative or a friend who loves rugby? Are they reluctant to watch anime? Well, that's the demographic that's perfect for this anime.
I don't suggest All Out because it's a favorite of mine. Actually, it's far from a favorite for me. That's because I am not a hardcore rugby fan. In general find other sports more enjoyable.
Believe it or not though, I do enjoy this anime enough to have watched it several times. That's why I can suggest it to you now.
As a Madhouse production made in 2016, it ticks all of the basic boxes of a typical sports anime without being an eyesore. It's old enough to have fallen out of the discussion among anime fans, without being so old as to look like crap.
This anime is a great "catch-all" of sorts. If you like sports anime, or rugby in general, you'll probably like this. So with that let's get into my top three reasons to watch it.
#1. It's Great for Beginners.
For those of you who don't typically watch anime, this is a starter for you. This anime has all the trappings of your typical school life anime with sports mixed into it.
It has a subtitled version and a dubbed version. If you don't want to read subtitles, you don't have to. It also lacks a lot of the maddening tropes that are in other types of sports anime. It's perfect for a beginners to the medium.
If you like testosterone ridden victories, action, and the highs and lows that comes with sports, All Out has it in spades. The anime is bursting with everything that you'd expect from any sport such as Rugby.
This is an anime, but it doesn't feel like it panders only to anime fans.
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#2. The Team
All Out features a large cast, as expected of sports anime. You might not get to know some characters as well as you might like, and others are perhaps hogging screen time every now and then. That being said, you'll find someone to enjoy.
In general the characters are mostly what you'd expect of them and the struggles in the show are too. As a team, they have a strong chemistry, so that certainly helps to make them interesting.
They experience highs and lows with their ability to play the game and within their lives. That said, it's never too dramatic, and never over the top. Personal story arcs align well with the themes of the show. All in all, there's a good chance you're going to find a character you like.
#3. The Plot
If you're a huge fan of sports anime you've seen this sort of story countless times. Don't believe me? Let me give you a synopsis and you can decide just how many times you've seen this set-up before.
Gion is a short guy. He's the typical average anime protagonist. Due to his love of sports he watches a rugby match. When he does, finds out that you don't have to be huge to be a good player. He's invigorated by this and feels absolutely convinced that he finally found a sport he can be great at. Like most sport anime, he also drags a friend along for the ride. Obviously, he becomes part of the team. Once in the Rugby team, they train hard and aim to become national high school rugby champions.
See what I mean? It's standard, it's typical, but that also makes it a good choice to those who *don't* typically watch this style of anime. It has just enough of its own heart and soul to stand out without deviating from the standard formula. Plus, the nods to the school life genre also make it an easy show to watch for non-sports fans.
Though, as with all sports anime, your enjoyment of several scenes will completely depends on if you like the sport in question. In this case, it's rugby.
All in all, All Out is a solid choice for the reasons above. There's probably a fair few anime fans who haven't seen it. It's great for beginners to the medium. The characters are enjoyable and the animation is from Madhouse, so you know it's quality.
It's also fairly easy to locate. Seriously, a single google search will direct you to legal streaming sites in a matter of moments. Crunchyroll and Funimation both have the series for viewing.
So that's where I'll leave you for today. If you need some anime sports action, give All Out a try. It's a solid entry to the rugby fandom and honestly it's worth a watch at least once.
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Calvin Harris and girlfriend Aarika Wolf split up
Calvin Harris is reportedly single again. The DJ is said to have split from his model girlfriend, Aarika Wolf, after seven months together.
A source told The Sun: "Calvin and Aarika split around the time of the Brits last month. They were both into each other for a long time but it just didn't work out and they'll stay friends.
"Calvin is always really busy and is constantly travelling around to DJ gigs so he's happy to be single for a while."
CLICK ON PHOTOS TO ENLARGE Calvin Harris has reportedly split from model Aarika Wolf
The Scottish DJ first met American model Aarika in August after she was cast to appear in the music video for his single Blame. Their relationship came to light in September when a friend posted a picture of the two kissing on board a private jet after the iHeartRadio music festival in Las Vegas.
Calvin and Aarika were last seen together at the Giorgio Armani Grammys party in February. The 30-year-old has since spent time in London for events including the Brit Awards, and it appears the long distance took its toll on their relationship.
The romance was Calvin's first high profile relationship following his split from Rita Ora. The musicians dated for almost a year and worked together on her hit single I Will Never Let You Down.
The couple dated for seven months
Calvin announced their split on Twitter in June after months of rumours that they had gone their separate ways.
"To address speculation – myself and Rita ended our relationship some time ago," he wrote. "She is a beautiful, talented woman & I wish her all the best."
Five days later, the Black Widow singer responded: "I've had an amazing time w Calvin, & I will treasure the memories… Life can only be understood backwards but it must be lived forwards."
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The decisions Congress makes and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) implements, can have a profound effect on your practice and the health care you provide for your patients. SIR government affairs team advocates in Congress and the federal agencies to make sure that physician reimbursement for IR services are protected and enhanced. It is important for legislators and regulators to hear the voices of SIR members. SIR collaborates with members of Congress, CMS, and other medical and health care organizations to advocate for physician reimbursement issues. Among the robust collection of reimbursement issues SIR advocates on: the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, insurance carrier advocacy, evaluation and management (E/M) coding and implementation of RUC recommendations beneficial to IR. For more information on physician reimbursement, please visit the SIR's policy and economics page.
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From left, AFMC commander Gen. Donald Hoffman and AEDC's National Full-scale Aerodynamic Complex (NFAC) Test Director Patrick Goulding II get a close look at a 23-percent scale model of the Speed Agile technology demonstrator that recently underwent aerodynamic testing in the world's largest wind tunnel at NFAC in Mountain View, California. [Photo provided to the USAF]
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USAF MC-130J 09-6207 on March 29, 2011 at a ceremony in Marietta, Georgia, senior USAF Special Operations Command leaders, aircrews and Lockheed Martin leadership watched the rollout of the first MC-130J Combat Shadow II. Lt. General Donald C. Wurster, commander, Air Force Special Operations Command, was the keynote speaker. [Lockheed photo]
Polish Air Force Colonel Andrzej Kusnierek addresses a group of 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen at a ceremony Jan. 3, 2013, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. During the ceremony, he thanked the Airmen for helping to replace a propeller on a Polish C-130 aircraft, and presented them with certificates of appreciation and small gifts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Gary J. Rihn)
The first MC-130J Commando II 10-5714 as seen on the production line during 2012. Was incorrectly stated as being serial 09-5714 early on. [Lockheed Martin photo]
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Lockheed Martin officials submitted a Program Notification Letter to the Federal Aviation Administration for a type design update of the Lockheed Martin Model L-382J aircraft, a civil-certified variant of the proven C-130J Super Hercules to be marketed as the LM-100J. [Lockheed Martin photo by Marco Ricco]
Roll out ceremony for first C-130J #94-8151 during 1995. [Lockheed photo]
Brig. Gen. Jon Mott, Col. Frank Detorie, Maj. Gen. Thad Martin, Connecticut lieutenant governor Nancy Wyman, Connecticut governor Dannel Malloy and Connecticut Congressman John Larson celebrate the unveiling of a C-130H rear stabilizer mock up emblazoned with the Flying Yankees thunderbolt tail flash during a formal roll-out ceremony celebrating the arrival of the unit's newly-assigned airframe at Bradley ANGB on October 5, 2013. The first of eight C-130H aircraft expected to be assigned to the Connecticut Air National Guard touched down at Bradley September 24. [ANG photo courtesy of 103rd AW Public Affairs]
Hercules Fuselage Trainer manufactured by Montreal-based CAE and Abbotsford-based Cascade and is seen here being prepared for the long trek from Abbotsford, BC to CFB Trenton in Ontario on May 24, 2012. [RCAF photo]
The C-130 mockup arrives in the final assembly building of the then-Lockheed Georgia Company in Marietta, Georgia, in 1953. The 110,000-pound, full-scale wood and metal mockup was constructed at the Lockheed plant in Burbank, California, in 1951 to support development of the YC-130 prototypes. When the program moved to Georgia, the mockup was shipped by barge from Los Angeles through the Panama Canal to the port of Savannah. It was then trucked in pieces with much fanfare—including letting schoolchildren out of class to see it pass by—from the Georgia coast to Marietta. The reassembled mockup was used to fine-tune the Hercules design and test systems for fit. After serving for several years, the mockup was eventually scrapped. [Lockheed photo]
QUONSET POINT, R.I. -- A C-130 training fuselage is loaded onto a C-5 for transport to Stratton Air National Guard Base, N.Y. The New York unit will use the aircraft for training purposes. This was the first time a C-5 transported a C-130 fuselage.


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#898538 - 06/24/14 08:02 PM Re: FISHINGTHECHEHALIS.NET [Re: the machinist]
Now this is a beauty!!!! This is a attorney for the Willapa Gillnetters trying to intimidate WDF&W with findings from a bio they hired. Now the consultants report is 13 pages long so I will put it up in two or three parts later. That said this is interesting reading as ........................ oh hell I do not know but trying to intimidate a government agency is not such a good idea!!!!!!!! I did not fix the formatting as this is exactly as received but converted from a PDF to Word.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Attn: Joanna Eide, WDFW Rules Coordinator 600 Capitol Way N.
Olympia, WA 98501-1091 rules.coordinator@dfw. wagov
RE: Comments to CR'102
WAC 220-40-021- Willapa Bay salmon summer fishery WAC 220-40-026)- Willapa Bay salmon fall fishery
Dear Ms. Eide:
The undersigned and this law firm represent the Willapa Bay and Gr.ays Ha.rbor Gillnetters Associations ("Associations"). The following are the Associations' comments to CR 102 draft
regulations for the Willapa Bay sahnon sununer fishery and Willapa Bay salmon fall fishery promulgated under WAC 220-40-021 and WAC 220-40-027, respectively.
In January 2014 the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife ("WDFW''), Tim Hamilton, Arthur Hohnan, and Ron Schweitzer settled litigation under Thurston County cause nos. 13-2-01741- 2 and 13-202050-2 ("Settlement Agreement"). Attached hereto as Exhibit "A" is a. copy of the Settlement Agreement. The Associations did not have an opportunity to participate in the Settlement Agreement. The Settlement Agreement requires the WDFW to procure consulting services from independent fishery scientists. The scientists and their scope of work were jointly selected by the parties to the Settlement Agreement and the WDFW. The Associations did not have the opportunity to participate in this process.
The WDFW further agreed to use public funds to establish a private non-profit organization. The organization is intended to promote recreational fishing in Willapa Bay and Gray's Harbor. The organization is called the Twin Harbors Fish and Wildlife Advocacy ("Advocacy"). The officers of the Advocacy are Tim Hamilton, Arthur Hohnan, and Ron Schweitzer. Itisunclear how the public funds were used by the Advocacy or its officers. The Associations have never received similar funds.
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The.scientists engaged by the WDFW and the Advocacy convened a panel identified as the Independent Fisheries Science Panel ("IFSP"). On.March 31, 2014, the IFSP produced the Grays Harbor and Willapa Bay Commercial Salmon Fisheries Mortality Rates ("IFSP Report"). The IFSP was requested to address only the following issues:(1) Chinook and chum salmon release mortality rates for Willapa Bay and Grays Harbor with fishermen complying with the regulations; (2) Chinook and chum salmon release mortality rates for Willapa Bay and Grays Harbor in light of actual fishing practices; and (3) identifying compliance problems with fish-friendly tactics. The issues posed to the IFSP also appear to have been created by the Advocacy. The Associations again did not have the opportunity to participate in the IFSP's formulation of its scope of work and they did not receive any meaningful opportunity to comment on the IFSP's draft report.
On May 21, 2014, the WDFW issued CR-102 filed as WSR 14-11-105 for the 2014 North of Falcon commercial salmori rules for Willapa Bay. On June 23, 2014, Ian Courter of Mount Hood
.Environmental prepared a Teehnical Memorandl.}!Il which consists of a Review of the IFSP Recommendations and the 2014 Proposed Rules for Willapa Bay Commercial Salmon Fishing. Attached hereto as Exhibit "B'' is a copy of the Technical Memorandum. Mr. Courter observes that release mortality rates for naturally spawning chinook are one of the most significant factors impacting the 2014 commercial gillnet season. (Technical Memorandum, p. 3). Regarding the mortality rates,Mr. Courter finds that "[i]t appearsthat the WDFW used the IFSP Report exclusively to arrive at these figures." (Technical Memorandum, p. 3). As a result, the WDFW's Willapa Bay rule-making process for 2014 suffers from the e flaws as the IFSP Report discussed in the Technical Memorandum.
The statutory mandate for the WDFW state5 as follows:
The department shall conserve the wildlife and food fish, game fish, and shellfish resources in a manner that does not impair th resource. Ina manner consistent with this goal, the department shall seek to maintain the economic well-being and stability of the fishing industry in the state. The department shall promote orderly fisheries and shall enhance and improve recreational and commercial fishing inthis state.
The commission may authorize the taking of wildlife, food fish, game fish, and shellfish only at times orplaces, or inmanners or quantities, as inthejudgment of the commission does not impair the supply of these resources.
RCW 77.04;012. To further these broad objectives, the Legislature directed that "[t]he commission acts in an open and deliberative process that encourages public involvement and increases public confidence in department decision making." RCW 77.04.013.
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These objectives grant the WDFW regulatory authority to manage fish within the waters of
this state for purposes of conservation. Purse Seine Vessel Owners Ass'n v. State, 92 Wn. App.381, 391, 966 P.2d 928 (1998);see also Northwest Gillnetters Ass'n v.Sandison, 95 Wn.2d 638, 641, 628
P.2d 800 (1981). In order to manage a fishery for conservation, WDFW is permitted to do the following:
[i]t •enables the agency to collect data regarding the size, plaeement, and harvest of runs, to regulate the type of gear and times at which it can be employed in fishing specific varieties and runs •of fish, to discriminate among classes of users by gear and purpose, to artificially enhance the fishery through hatchery programs, and even to force the owners of existing dams to improve fish passage facilities.
Northwest Gillnetters Ass'n v. Sandison, 95 Wn. 2d 638, 641-642, 628 P.2d 800 (1981).
The grant of broad discretion to an agency includes the corresponding obligation to take actions that are not arbitrary and capricious under the Administrative Procedure Act ("APA"). RCW 34.05.570(2)(c). Arbitrary aild capricious is defined as follows:
Arbitrary and capricious action has been defined as willful and unreasoning action, without consideration and in disregard of facts and circwnstances. Where there is room for two opinions, action is not arbitrary and capricious even though one may believe an erroneous conclusion has been reached.
Pierce County Sheriff v. Civil Service Com'n of Pierce Cowtty, 98 Wn.2d 690, 695, 658 P.2d 648 (1983) (quoting State v.Rowe, 93 Wn.2d 277, 284, 609 P.2d 1348 (1980).
Based on the above analysis and the Technical Memorandum, the WDFW has failed to discharge its statutory mandate and acted in an arbitrary and capricious manner.
A. The WDFW violated its statutory mandate and the APA by failing to treat the Advocacy and the Associations equally in the IFSP process without adequate justification .
The statute states:
The department shall conserve the wildlife and food fish, game fish, and shellfish resources in a manner that does not impair the resource. Ina manner oonsistent with this goal, the department shall seek to maintain the economic well..being and stability of the fishing industry in the state. The department shallpromote orderly fisheries and shall enhance and improve recreational and commercial fishing in this state.
RCW 77.()4.012. In accord with this statute, the WDFW •must balance both commercial and
_recreational interests. Puget Sound Crab Ass'n v. State, 174 Wn. App. 572, 581-582, 300 P.3d 448
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(2013). The WDFW must also treat both the commercial and recreational industries equally. Id. at
584. The WDFW may onlytreat the groups differently if it has an adequate explanation on the record. The failure to treat two similarly situated groups equally without adequate explanation is arbitrary under the AP. Petroleum Communications. Inc. v. F.C.C., 22 F.3d 1164, 1172 (D.C. Cir. 1994); Muwekma Ohlone Tribe v. Kempthorne, 452 F.Supp.2d 105, 115 (2006).
• The commercial industry and recreational industry were not treated equally here and the WDFW lacks any justification for such disparate treatment during its rule-making process. Rather, the Settlement Agreement and the IFSP process, at the expense of public funds, provided the Advocacy access to agency rul(}-making to the exclusion of the Associations. Such an exclusive practice reSulted in disparate treatment of two similarly situated groups - the Advocacy and• the
Associations. Disparate treatment violates the WDFW's mandate and it violates the APA because there is no basis to treat the groups differently during a process intended to encourage public
involvement. The WDFW has not only failed to encourage the Associations' involvement inthe IFSP process, it excluded the Association8 by agreemen with the Advocacy. Accordingly, the WDFW caruiot adopt the IFSP's conclusions without adequate justification for treating the Advocacy and Associations differently during the IFSP process. The IFSP Report must be excluded from the WDFW rule- making process on this basis alone. •
B. The application of a 10% actual practices adjustment to naturally spawning release mortality rates is arbitrary and capricious because it is not supported by any reliable data and it is contrary to the on-board observer data collected by the WDFW.
The IFSP concludes that release mortality rates will be higher in actual practice due to the failure of the commercial fleet to comply with fish friendly tactics. To support this conclusion, the IFSP relied upon unqualified lay opinion testimony and video presented at workshops. This evidence lacks any credibility and is directly contrary to the WDFW on-boat observer data collected during the gillnet seasons.
Further, Mr. Courter finds that the application of a noncompliance rate is subjective, lacks empirical .evidence, and is duplicative of factors already included in the FRAM model. (Technical Memorandum, p. 6). The WDFW's decision to apply the IFSP's 10% adjustment renders the WDFW's action similarly subjective, duplicative, and arbitrary.
To consider information that lacks any indicia of reliability or credibility which is contrary to actual data in the WDFW's possession disregards the facts and circumstances available to the IFSP, it lacks any rational support, and it duplicates a factor Blready included in the model. A final rulethat relies solely upon the IFSP Report and disregards the attending facts and circumstances is arbitrary and capricious Puget Sound Harvesters Ass'n v. Washington State Dept.. of Fish and Wildlife, 157 Wn.App.935, 945, 239 P.3d 1140 (2010). Accordingly the non-compliance rate adjustment must be removed and the mortality rates adjusted accordingly.,
C. There is no data_ to su1mort a drop-out mortality rates of 3% for commercial fisheries.
Based on the information available from WDFW, there isno empirical data.to support a drop out rate for Willapa Bay commercial gillnetters. It apPears, based upon the _available infoation from the WDFW, that the WDFW and tribal co-managers have agreed upon these rates, but the WDFW has no data to support the conclusion that such rates pccur in actual practices. Mr. Courter finds that the drop-out rates arenot based on objective data and redundant. (Technical Memorandwn,
p. 7). Accordingly, the drop-out rates must be removed and the mortality rates adjusted accordingly.
D. The application of spring Chinook test fishery data from the Colwnbia River must be adjusted to reflect the time frame and migration distance expected inWillapa Bay and Grays Harbor.
Tl1e IFSP report finds that data from Ashbrook et al. (2004) does not need to be altered because mortality of spring Chinook in the Colwnbia River did not differ substantially between trea1ment and control fish upstream ofthe McNary Dam. Grays Harbor and the Willapa Bay fall runs are materially different than the Colwnbia River spring run. The Columbia River fishery has significantly lower long-term survival rates and higher corresponding mortality rates because of the presence of hydroelectric dams, the significant distance traveled by returning fish before reaching spawning grounds, and the significant time in fresh water before spawning.
Mr. Courter also disagrees with the IFSP' s :findings because there is affirmative data to dispute the IFSP'sunsupported conclusions. The IFSP Report appears to concede that it made an affirmative conclusion based upon a perceived lack of evidence. An affirmative conclusion based upon the lack of evidence here is inappropriate because of the material differences between the fishenes. Mr. Courter sites VanderHaegen, G.E.et al (2004) and Ashbrook et al. (2009) forthe conclusion that there are significant capture-related mortality occurring upstream of McNary Dam on the Colwnbia River. (Technical Mernorandwn, p. 8-9). Therefore, distance of travel distinguishes the Columbia River spring runs and Willapa Bay fall runs.
Moreover, the U.S. v. Oregon Technical Advisory Committee ("TAC") reached a similar conclusion to Mr. Courter by applyiri.g a 4()0/o long term release mortality rate •to Columbia River Chinook based on "study design biases" inAshbrook et al. (2004). (Technical Memorandwn, p. 9). The IFSP's analysis is clearly inconsistent with the Technical Memorandum and the TAC despite reviewing the exact same data.
The IFSP and subsequently the WDFW are disregarding the attending facts and circwnstances available to adequately inform the 2014 rule-making process. A final rule based solely upon the IFSP Report that disregards the actual facts and circumstances is arbitrary and capricious. Puget Sound Harvesters Ass'n v. Washington State Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, 157 Wn. App. 935, 945, 239 P.3d 1140 (2010). .
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The WDFW must develop a scalar to adjust the mortality rates accordingto actual Willapa Bay conditions and the study • design biases observed in Ashbrook et al (2004). . (Technical Memorandwn; p. 13). Without adequate adjustment, the WDFW's rule .disregards the weight of available scientific evidence on this issue.
E. The imposition of tangle nets on Willapa Bay fails to consider the economic impact on the commercial industry.
The WDFW's statutory mandate requires it to consider the economic burden ofits regulations on the fishing industry. Puget Sound Crab Ass'n v. . State, 174 Wn. App. 572, 581-582, 300 P.3d 448 (2013). The imposition of tangle nets on Willapa Bay, only a few months before the season commences, fails to.account for the economic impact of such a change on the commercial industry. Itis impossibleto purchase atangle net in time forthe2014 summer and fall Willapa Bay commercial salmon season. Manufacturers are not capable of filling orders for tangle nets in the allowed time frame. As a result, the economic burden will be significant as the commercial industry will not be permitted to fish as a result of this change in equipment. e Associations request the WDFW to delay the imposition of tangle nets in order to provide the Associations a commercially reasonable time to acquire the new gear.
The Associations request that the WDFW disregard the IFSP's Report. The Associations request that naturally spawning chinook mortality rates be adjusted according to the Technical Memorandum 's recommendations. The Associations request that the WDFW promulgate a regulation for the 2014 commercial gillnet season in Willapa Bay that complies with RCW 77.04 and RCW 34.05.
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Safety, Efficacy, and Savings Result From Study of Nonmedical Switching
Tony Hagen
A study of mandatory switching for patients with rheumatologic conditions led to savings without effect on safety or efficacy.
Investigators from the University of Utah said they found no additional safety or clinical risks in a study of patients who were switched from originator infliximab to infliximab biosimilars. The participating institution, University of Utah Health Plans, achieved average savings of $11,508 per patient transitioned to a biosimilar.
The study findings are significant in part because health centers often start only new patients on biosimilars, for fear of destabilizing patients who have achieved disease control with the reference drug. The result is that for patients "grandfathered" to receive the reference product, the potential savings from biosimilars are forgone.
The strength of the study prompted the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Foundation to honor lead author Tavan Parker, PharmD, with the AMCP Foundation/CVS Health Best Poster by a Resident or Fellow at the AMCP Nexus 2020 Virtual meeting on October 21, 2020.
Lack of Physician Support
Although multiple studies have demonstrated that switching patients with autoimmune disorders to an infliximab biosimilar is safe and efficacious, most physicians do not support nonmedical switching of patients who have achieved stability with the reference product Remicade because of concerns about effective management, patient mental health, and treatment safety and efficacy, the authors said, citing survey data.
Starting in February 2019, University of Utah Health Plans began switching all patients to biosimilar infliximab who were receiving Remicade originator infliximab. The primary end points were financial and clinical outcomes.
The study enrolled 63 patients (47.6% male, 52.4% female) ages 13 to 63 years. Savings calculations were based on the cost per 100 mg of the most recent Remicade infusion compared with subsequent biosimilar costs for the same patient. Patients included those with commercial (n = 42) and Medicaid coverage (n = 21), or 66.7% and 33.3%, respectively. Disease types included Crohn disease (47.6%), ulcerative colitis (17.5%), rheumatoid arthritis (12.7%), psoriatic arthritis (6.3%), and others.
A number of patients had been previously treated with other biologics, including adalimumab (29.5%) and etanercept (14.8%).
By April 2020, more than 90% of patients who began on the reference infliximab had been switched to a biosimilar. At a mean follow-up of 6.2 months, 44 (70%) of the 63 patients were on infliximab at the same or lower dose. Investigators said 9 patients had unstable or active disease before or after the switch and were given an increase in dosage or frequency of administration.
The savings for the health plan amounted to nearly $725,000, investigators said.
"Transitioning patients from the originator product to a biosimilar did not come with excess safety or clinical risks," authors said. "The transition process included direct outreach via telephone to providers' offices and was generally well accepted by all affected physicians."
They said the findings suggest that the switching model could be applied to other patient populations. They recommended that in future investigations, patients be stratified by disease severity and treatment history to shed further light on the cost and cost and clinical efficacy relationship between reference infliximab and its biosimilars.
Parker T, Britton L, Willis C, et al. A retrospective analysis of the clinical and financial outcomes of converting patients from originator Remicade to an infliximab biosimilar. Presented at: AMCP Nexus 2020 Virtual; October 21, 2020.
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Hopefully it is the worst she will ever have to go through.
I don't normally consider myself a "wide" guy…but I've long felt I've been missing out on 28mm.
Previous (brief) attempts at 21 and 25mm have yielded mixed results, and I just haven't bonded with the lenses in question.
When the 7Artisans 28mm was announced, I tried long and hard to resist (😂) arguing that it really wasn't that much different than 35mm; but you know me…I eventually gave in.
I have to say–so far I am certainly glad I did! This lens (the now-discontinued "flare" version) was purchased from Hamish Gill over at 35mmc.com–I highly recommend him for his shipping and contact.
These were shot on Kodak BW400CN at ISO 400, and developed in C-41 chemistry. They are all taken between f/1.4 and f/2.
These were developed in D76, rather than C-41 chemistry as intended. I really love the look of this film processed this way.
Ok, So Roll Five bombed…bigly.
So here's some BW400CN for you.


oven to 375 degrees. Then, line muffin tin with paper liners. Cream shortening and sugar. Start mixing rice cereal and baking powder in warm water. Then, combine with sugar and shortening mixture. Next, you mix the remaining ingredients (add raisins if your planning to put them in your corn muffins). Finally, you spoon into the muffin cups. Bake 25 minutes.
*Tip if like small muffins have better texture. Also, if you let them cool a few hours or overnight they will hold together better.
Since there was not that much votes to decide which would be first today. I decided to put the for the side dishes which is corn muffin first, since it is the first one on top for the voting poll's. Later, tomorrow will be discussed for the next side dish is pumpkin bread and so on.


Eslick, H. and Dell, B. (2011) Trouble in the truffière: Investigating the cause of truffle rot in Western Australia. In: Australasian Plant Pathology Society WA Student Symposium, 27 October, South Perth, Western Australia.
Eslick, Harry (2017) Factors Affecting Truffle Production and Quality in Western Australia. PhD thesis, Murdoch University.
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