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You can't do that! Restricting use and sale of Government land
The Victorian Government Landholding Policy permits the sale or transfer of land to a government or community organisation for a public or community purpose where the terms of sale include a restriction on title reflecting that purpose which allows the State to control the future use and transfer of the land after disposal.[1]
The transfer of State owned or Crown land for public or community purposes will often be for nil consideration in recognition of the fact that the transferee will have obligations to make the land available for the intended purpose and to ensure that it is properly maintained for safe and enjoyable community use.
Once an agency has determined that it wishes to transfer land to an appropriate entity for public or community purposes, the next question is how best to ensure that the entity uses the land for the designated purposes and does not sell it to a third party to achieve a windfall gain or a profit.
Options for restricting use and sale of Government land
As the Landholding Policy states, the restrictions are to be registered on the title to the land. The traditional means of restricting use of land is via a restrictive covenant registered on the title of the land to be burdened by the covenant. A restrictive covenant is an agreement between two landowners that one land owner will not do certain things on their land which could negatively affect the amenity of adjoining owners, for the benefit of the land held by the other owner.
However, restrictive covenants are often not available to the State because they generally require that the State owns adjoining or reasonably contiguous land in freehold which will benefit from the restrictions set out in the covenant. If these requirements are not met, the option will not be available. The other challenge is that restrictive covenants can only include negative obligations (ie: an obligation not to do something on the land) and cannot oblige the burdened owner to spend money.
Statutory agreements
To address the shortcomings of restrictive covenants, various Acts provide for statutory agreements that can be entered into for public purposes and impose positive land use and development obligations on landowners. Such agreements may be registered on the title to the land and can bind future transferees of the land, if transfer is permitted under the terms of the agreement. Some of the more common statutory agreements are discussed below.
Section 173 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 allows a responsible authority, commonly a local Council, to enter into an agreement with a land owner. The agreement can provide for a restriction on the use or development of land, or any matter intended to achieve a planning objective in Victoria. The responsible authority can enter into the agreement on anybody's behalf, and assumes responsibility for its enforcement once the agreement is recorded on the title to the land.
Where land is part of a designated project area, section 22 of the Project Development and Construction Management Act 1994 and section 49 of the Development Victoria Act 2003, allow the project authority under each Act to enter into an agreement with the transferee regarding use or development of the land. In both cases, the agreements may be registered on title to the land as if they were an agreement under s 173 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987. The key difference is that these agreements do not rely on the cooperation of the local Council to enforce the landowner's promises under the agreement and can instead by led and enforced by the project authority or facilitating agency.
Similarly, under s 69 of the Conservation, Forests and Lands Act 1987, the Secretary body corporate under that Act may enter into an agreement with a land owner relating to the management, use, development, preservation or conservation of land. An agreement may also be entered into to give effect to the purposes of a law considered to be a relevant law. The Act provides that any agreement will bind successors as long as the Secretary applies in writing to the Registrar of Titles to have it recorded on the title to the land.
A relatively recent example is the advent of the forestry and carbon management agreements as well as the carbon sequestration agreements. These are provided for by a detailed scheme contained in the Climate Change Act 2017 (Vic). The Act recognises proprietary rights in carbon sequestration and allows for the recording of various agreements between the landowner and the relevant person, which create binding obligations that run with the land and ensure the ongoing management of forestry, soil, and carbon sequestration rights.
As Property law experts within Government, the VGSO Property Team is well placed to assist you with land use arrangements and other property issues. If you need further advice in relation to restricting the future use and transfer of State owned land, please contact:
Elizabeth Wortley
Senior Solicitor
elizabeth.wortley@vgso.vic.gov.au
Eloise Connelly
eloise.connelly@vgso.vic.gov.au
[1] Department of Treasury and Finance, Victorian Government Landholding Policy and Guidelines (September 2017) ii.
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Functus Officio - myth or reality?
If you work as a government decision-maker, there may be times when you want to reconsider a decision you have made under an Act. Perhaps there has been a change of policy or you are concerned there was a mistake in the first decision. What are the lawful options available to you to reconsider that decision?
Options for reconsideration of decisions
The options available will depend upon the legislative context in which the relevant decision has been made and the nature of the decision itself. At a general level:
Where a decision is affected by 'jurisdictional error', it can, in many cases, be treated as no decision at all and revoked and remade (following the High Court's decision in Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs v Bhardwaj [1]). Whether a decision is affected by jurisdictional error and may be treated in this way is a complex question on which we can provide advice.
Where the relevant legislation sets out a formal process for internally reviewing decisions (see, for example: Building Act 1993 (Vic), Pt 11, Div 4, sub-div 2), a decision can be reconsidered in accordance with the prescribed process.
Where a decision is not affected by jurisdictional error and no internal review process is prescribed, determining whether internal review is allowed (that is, without the decision being appealed to a court) can be a complex task, with which this article is principally concerned.
Indeed, this third scenario has recently been considered by the Full Court of the Federal Court in Minister for Indigenous Affairs v MJD Foundation Ltd (MJD).[2]
Recent authorities on the source and scope of a decision-maker's power to undertake internal review must be understood in the context of the common law doctrine that a statutory power, once exercised, becomes spent and cannot be exercised again, without express statutory authorisation. (This doctrine even has a fancy Latin name: functus officio). The operation of this doctrine can prevent a decision-maker from exercising a statutory power in respect of more than one person or circumstance.
Legislation now seeks to avoid the inconvenient consequences of the operation of this doctrine, in provisions such as s 40 of the Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984 (Vic) (ILA) and s 33(1) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (Cth) (AIA), which provide that statutory powers may be exercised 'from time to time'. The operation of these provisions is considered further below.
The Full Court's decision in MJD
MJD concerned the Minister's power under s 64(4) of the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 (Cth) (Land Rights Act) to direct that money be paid 'for the benefit of Aboriginals living in the Northern Territory'. On the making of such a direction, the Act required an equivalent amount be debited from the Aboriginal Benefits Account.
The Minister had directed under s 64(4) that a payment be made to a particular charity. The charity then determined that it required additional funding, so sought to vary the size of the original grant. Accordingly, the Minister gave a further direction that an additional sum be paid to the charity. Before the additional amount was paid, there was a change of government and the incoming Minister decided to reverse the outgoing Minister's second decision (ie directing that the additional funds not be paid).
The questions before the Full Court were whether s 33(1) of the AIA empowered the incoming Minister to revoke the outgoing Minister's decision and whether, assuming the provision operated as such, the Land Rights Act revealed a contrary intention sufficient to displace the operation of s 33(1).
Mortimer J, with whom Perry J agreed,[3] held that the Land Rights Act revealed such a contrary intention and that s 33(1) of the AIA had no application to the outgoing Minister's second decision. This meant that the incoming Minister could not reverse the outgoing Minister's decision.
Although that was a sufficient basis on which to determine the appeal, Mortimer J then made a number of observations about the scope of s 33(1). Her Honour considered that s 33(1) did not extend to a general implication of a power to reverse or undo an exercise of power, whether by revocation of a decision made in exercise of the relevant power or otherwise.[4] To the extent that such a power is to be found in legislation, the source of that power would be the legislation itself, rather than s 33(1) of the AIA. The effect of s 33(1) is merely that, subject to any contrary intention, powers may be exercised and functions performed on more than one occasion, in relation to different individuals and circumstances.[5]
Victorian context
The leading Victorian authority on this issue is the Court of Appeal's, now 13-year-old, decision in Kabourakis v Medical Practitioners Board of Victoria (Kabourakis),[6] which was cited with approval in MJD.
Kabourakis concerned an application for judicial review of a decision made by the Medical Practitioners Board of Victoria to hold a second hearing on allegations that a doctor had engaged in unprofessional conduct, after an earlier hearing had found that the doctor had not engaged in such conduct. The relevant professional supervision scheme provided for the Board to hold a preliminary investigation, which it did, as part of which it received a number of reports from medical professionals that were relevant to the specific allegations made against the doctor. Following the preliminary investigation, a panel of the Board was convened to hold an informal hearing on the allegations. After the panel found that the doctor had not engaged in unprofessional conduct, the Board realised that it had neglected to provide the panel with one of the reports that it received during its preliminary investigation.
The primary judge held that the error, a factual one, was sufficient to enliven a power in the Board to revisit the earlier decision (on the basis of the High Court's decision in Bhardwaj). On appeal, the Court of Appeal held that Bhardwaj did not apply (because the error was non-jurisdictional)[7] and that the Board otherwise lacked power to revisit a final and binding decision about the doctor's conduct.[8]
Nettle JA, with whom Chernov JA agreed, pointed to a number of features of the statutory scheme as revealing an intention that findings and determinations of the Board, which do not involve jurisdictional error and which are not challenged in accordance with procedures prescribed by the Act or by judicial review, 'are effective for all purposes notwithstanding they may involve reviewable error'. This construction also reflected 'the requirements of good administration and the need for people affected directly or indirectly by decisions to know where they stand'.[9]
Having arrived at a construction of the legislation that did not permit the Board to revisit its earlier decision, Nettle JA also expressed doubt as to whether s 40 of the ILA would operate to imply a general power to add to, subtract from or reverse a previous exercise of the power.[10]
Determining whether internal review can be conducted
Ultimately, whether a government decision-maker is empowered to reconsider, alter or revoke an administrative decision will be a matter of statutory construction, which will require close consideration of the relevant legislative scheme.
Relevant factors may include:
whether the decision in question is of a character usually understood as being irrevocable;
whether the power in question must be exercised upon satisfaction of certain criteria;
whether the decision affects a person's rights;
whether the decision triggers certain other obligations under the statutory scheme; and
whether the statutory scheme provides for a decision concerning rights following on some process of formal determination.
The VGSO has extensive experience providing advice to government decision-makers on review of administrative decisions and can assist decision-makers to design internal review procedures and draft relevant policies where no such procedures or policies have been prescribed by legislation. For advice in this respect, please contact Alison O'Brien, Assistant Victorian Government Solicitor, or Leveasque Peterson, Assistant Victorian Government Solicitor.
Alison O'Brien
Assistant Victorian Government Solicitor
Leveasque Peterson
This blog was written by Maya Narayan, Senior Solicitor, and Jack Maxwell, Solicitor.
[1] (2002) 209 CLR 597.
[2] (2017) 250 FCR 31.
[3] MJD, [256] (Perry J). Perram J, in dissent, held that s 33(1) could be invoked as a source of power to revoke the decision in question and that no contrary intention sufficient to oust the operation of that provision was evinced by the relevant legislative scheme: [62], [96].
[4] MJD, [100] (Mortimer J).
[6] (2006) 25 VAR 449.
[7] Kabourakis, [4] (Warren CJ), [6] (Chernov JA), [43]-[46] (Nettle JA).
[8] Kabourakis, [6] (Chernov JA), [83] (Nettle JA).
[9] Kabourakis, [48] (Nettle JA).
[10] Kabourakis, [83] (Nettle JA).
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Best Gymnastic Classes in Oklahoma City
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Bounce Academy Gymnastics
Bounce Academy Gymnastics provides a fun and instructional gym space in which children are welcome beginning at age 18 months. The Oklahoma City-area gym offers a range of programs to teach children the fundamentals of the sport of gymnastics. Preschool programs, boys and girls recreational, competitive, cheerleading, and power tumbling are all part of the comprehensive athletic offerings. The state-of-the-art facility maintains an array of equipment including trampolines, specialty apparatus, a zip line, foam pit, rock wall, triple swing, trapeze rope, mats, and balance beams. Bounce Academy Gymnastics features a team of enthusiastic coaches with specialization in technical instruction. The gym offers an enthusiastic and encouraging environment in which children can learn the foundational skills of gymnastics. Bounce Academy Gymnastics offers additional fun amenities like birthday party facilities, parent night out, summer clinics, and Pilates for adults.
Dynamo Gymnastics
Dynamo Gymnastics provides children in the Oklahoma City area with quality instruction beginning at age 18 months. The team of passionate coaches commits to inspiring children to engage in creative, high energy, age-appropriate activities that build self-esteem and physical fitness. Dynamo Gymnastics maintains an environment that challenges, nurtures, and encourages children as they learn the fundamentals of the sport of gymnastics. The expansive facility also provides a space for birthday parties, parent night out, organized classes, and technical instruction clinics.
Edmond Gymnastics
Edmond Gymnastics provides children with organized gymnastics and tumbling classes beginning at age 18 months. The Oklahoma City-area facility offers a full schedule of recreational programs where children can learn the basic skills of gymnastics in a fun and energetic environment. Edmond Gymnastics maintains state-of-the-art facilities featuring ample equipment for training including trampolines, rings, tumble track, foam pits, spring boards, beams, parallel bars, pommel horses, and much more. The team of professional staff makes safety a top priority while also providing a kid-friendly environment.
Metro Gymnastics
Metro Gymnastics has been providing quality recreational and competitive programs for more than 35 years. The Oklahoma City-area gym welcomes children of all ages to learn the fundamentals of the sport of gymnastics. A team of dedicated, enthusiastic coaches maintains an environment of encouragement and support in which children can learn, grow, and progress in gymnastics. Metro Gymnastics offers innovative and exciting organized programs for both recreational and gymnastics programs. The expansive facility also conducts technique clinics, private playgroups, open gym hours, stress-free birthday parties, and aerial skills classes.
Oklahoma Gold Gymnastics
Oklahoma Gold Gymnastics serves children with a passion in a fun learning environment. The Oklahoma City-area gym welcomes children beginning at age 12 months to learn the fundamentals of the sport of gymnastics. The team of warm, caring and professional staff makes activities fun, challenging, and rewarding. Oklahoma Gold Gymnastics commits to helping children develop physically, mentally, and socially through the practice of gymnastics. The facility has space to conduct other fun activities including birthday parties, parent night out, and break camps.
Tumble Stars Gymnastics Center
Midwest City, OK 73110
Tumble Stars Gymnastics Center commits to improving young lives through the sport of gymnastics beginning at age 18 months. The Oklahoma City-area family-owned gym has been providing a great place for children to learn, improve fitness, and enjoy the sport of gymnastics for more than 17 years. The USA Gymnastics Member Club offers children the opportunity to practice at beginner through competitive levels. The gym embraces a defined and progressive curriculum which accommodates individual student learning styles. Tumble Stars Gymnastic Center makes safety a top priority at the state-of-the-art facility while providing a kid-friendly and professional environment. The gym strives to maintain an environment where children can develop coordination, learn fundamentals of movement, improve self-esteem, make friends, and have fun. A team of passionate coaches strives to enrich the character and life of each student through challenges and success in the program. Tumble Stars Gymnastics Center additionally offers space for stress-free birthday parties where children engage in age-appropriate gym fun, games, and obstacle courses.
Victory Gymnastics
Victory Gymnastics commits to building great athletes and challenging children to become champions in life. The elite Oklahoma City-area gym has been working with athletes to reach full potential for more than 17 years. Victory Gymnastics begins welcoming children to learn the fundamentals of the sport beginning at age two. The gym maintains a state-of-the-art facility complete with ample equipment on which athletes can learn and grow. Victory Gymnastics additionally has space for birthday parties, open gym, and an on-site pro shop. Beginner gymnastics and tumbling classes are available during the week, as well as recreational gymnastics, competitive AAU, and USAG team gymnastics.
Back to Providers
If you're interested in gymnastics, you may have some questions about the nature of the sport and how you can get started on your own journey as a gymnast. Gymnastics is an inclusive activity that offers training in a variety of skills, such as flexibility, coordination, and strength. These are fundamental abilities that all athletes should work on, but few other sports offer the chance to develop them all at once.
The world of gymnastics can appear rather complex, especially for those with little to no experience with it. The sport involves a number of disciplines, a wide range of equipment, and general expectations that can feel a bit intimidating. It may be hard to navigate at first, but if you do choose to pursue the sport, these concepts will become second nature in no time.
What is gymnastics?
Gymnastics is a sport in which athletes called gymnasts perform acrobatic movements such as flips, leaps, handstands, and others that require strength and agility. Gymnastics can include a wide range of events. Many incorporate equipment, such as balance beams, uneven bars, vaults, or trampolines, however, gymnastics can also be executed on flat ground.
What is rhythmic gymnastics?
Rhythmic gymnastics is a specific discipline in which a gymnast performs on a floor with handheld props, also known as "apparatus." These include a hoop, ribbon, rope, club, and ball. Unlike other events in the sport, this type of gymnastics is performed to music.
Is gymnastics a sport?
Absolutely! Gymnastics may not be what comes to mind when you think of the word "sport," because it also incorporates artistic elements. However, gymnastics requires a great deal of skill and athleticism. Gymnasts execute challenging movements that incorporate balance, flexibility, strength, agility, coordination and endurance.
How many levels are in gymnastics?
There are 10 levels in gymnastics, which are based on the gymnast's degree of skill. To move up a level, a gymnast must master a certain set of movements. Levels 1-3 are considered "beginner," levels 4-7 introduce more complex skills, and levels 8-10 are for the most advanced athletes.
How do I do gymnastics?
Anyone can "do gymnastics" because the sport is so versatile. Beginners should focus on developing flexibility, strength, and balance. If you want to advance in gymnastics, it's best to work with a coach or join a local club. In this type of setting, you'll be sure to learn proper form and protect yourself from injuries.
What should I wear to gymnastics?
Since gymnastics involves a lot of movement, it's best to wear something stretchy, comfortable, and form-fitting. Any clothing that restricts your body or hangs loosely could get in the way of you performing at your best. Be careful with wearing anything on your feet, as socks or footed tights might cause you to slip.
How much are gymnastics classes?
The price of gymnastics classes can vary depending on your age, level of skill, and the facility you go to. Recreational classes tend to be the most affordable option. A single gymnastics class can range from $15 to $50, but some clubs will offer an annual rate if you want to make a long-term commitment.
How wide is a gymnastics beam?
Believe it or not, the standard width of a balance beam is only four inches. For reference, that's about the length of a deck of cards. In terms of other dimensions, the beam is 16.4 feet long, and it's raised 4.1 feet off the ground.
How much is a gymnastics mat?
Gymnastics mats come in a wide range of sizes and thicknesses. Smaller, thinner mats can be purchased for $50 on the low end, but if you want more space or cushioning, the price will go up. Most mats cost somewhere in the range of $150 to $300.
Who is the best gymnast in the world?
Simone Biles is often regarded as the best gymnast in the world. She has a combined total of 30 Olympic and World Championship medals, making her the most decorated American gymnast of all time, and third in the world. At just 24-years old, she will likely take the world record very soon.
Why are gymnasts short?
While not all gymnasts are short, a smaller stature is definitely an asset for these athletes. With less weight and a lower center of gravity, they're better equipped to launch themselves into the air, rotate at a high speed, and maintain their balance upon landing.
When was gymnastics invented?
While the history of gymnastics can be traced all the way back to ancient times. However, the modern sport is often attributed to Fredrich Ludwig Jahn, who's known as "the father of gymnastics." He started training athletes in Germany, and it wasn't long until the sport spread around the world.
Does gymnastics stunt your growth?
Some people believe that intense sports such as gymnastics, which many start at a young age, can stunt a person's growth. There's a lot of controversy around this topic. Some researchers say it does, while others say it doesn't. At this time, there's no proven cause-and-effect relationship between training and growth.
How can I become a gymnast?
To begin, find a coach or join a club in your area. They will assess your level of skill and then help you get better over time. To become a professional gymnast, you must progress through the sport's 10 levels. Remember that it takes athletes years to get to that point in their career.
What do gymnasts wear?
You'll often see high-level and professional gymnasts wearing specific attire. Women typically wear a leotard, while male gymnasts wear a singlet. These are actually requirements in most competitions. These outfits allow gymnasts to move freely but also provide judges with a clear view of their bodies.
Do gymnasts lift weights?
Weight lifting isn't included in most gymnastics programs. Gymnasts usually do other forms of strength training, especially body weight exercises. However, if an athlete struggles with their strength, a coach may implement weight lifting into their training program as a way to build more muscle.
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Q: how can i convert boost::array to boost::shared_ptr boost::array<uint8_t,1000> buffer;
ByteBuffer b((boost::shared_ptr<uint8_t>)buffer.data(), buffer.size());

well, the cast kinda works but when the debuger go to the end of the method it gives me an error so i was wondering if there aonther way to cast/convert it to make it works!

A: This makes no sense. You are attempting to "hack" around errors by applying arbitrary casts.
shared_ptr is a wrapper around a pointer to dynamically-allocated objects. It manages their dynamic lifetime.
array is a wrapper around an array with automatic storage duration. The uint8_t array it wraps is not a dynamically-allocated block of memory.
So, this conversion is completely inappropriate and will result in Undefined Behaviour... and that's even if you can get it to compile. In general, use C++ casts like static_cast, which error out on improper conversions like this in a way that C casts do not.
(It's tempting to use C casts so that it "just works", but in reality what you're usually doing is burying your head in the sand and singing "ahhh" while your code crumbles into nonsense.)
Why not just:
ByteBuffer b(buffer.data(), buffer.size());

If ByteBuffer really requires a shared_ptr as input, then you're going to have to either store the data in a shared_ptr-controlled dynamic block of memory to begin with, or copy it into one for this operation.

A: I'm not sure what you are trying to do. If you want to create a reference counted block of 1000 uint8_t, then create a shared array:
boost::shared_array<uint8_t>(new uint8_t[1000])

A: The only way to have that work is the following. And I think it is a VERY BAD IDEA:
boost::array<uint8_t,1000> buffer;
ByteBuffer b(boost::shared_ptr<uint8_t>(buffer.data(), [](uint8_t*){}), buffer.size()); // Note that the deleter does nothing.

A: What is ByteBuffer? Is that a standard library class, a class from elsewhere, or one you wrote yourself? What is the declaration, what type does it expect on instantiation?
It sounds to me like a class for managing a chunk of raw memory -- but boost:array or shared_array ALREADY does that. What do you actually want to acheive?
I think either:

*

*ByteBuffer expects a raw pointer (char*) to existing memory, and you mistakenly use shared_ptr (shared_ptr only applies to single an object allocated by 'new')

*or, You don't need ByteBuffer at all, everything you need can be done by a boost::array

*or, ByteBuffer expects a shared_ptr to an object of some sort rather than an array

*or, ByteBuffer really does want a shared_ptr to an array, but this is almost certainly broken. It is possible to do this, but (a) casting doesn't do it, that just says "this memory, interpret it as if it's another sort of object, even if that just puts garbage data in" (unless the two types have an inbuild conversion, which array and shared_ptr don't) and (b) it's weird and fiddly and I honestly don't believe for a second that ByetBuffer expects this, or if it does, that it's worth using.

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The difference between counseling and coaching is that with counseling the entire content is focused on the professional role and work situation. Other than that, counseling and coaching are alike.
Counseling is a tool aimed to broaden the professional view field and increase the ability for the employees to exploit their resources. It is also a way to highlight and discuss issues that benefit from an outside party bringing new perspectives.
Our counseling assignments address issues such as human relations, customer and client relationships, and in some cases occupation and organization. We conduct counseling both individually and in groups.


Oh you're vegetarian? That must mean you love halloumi… Well actually yes, yes it does but that being said, I'm not a huge fan of eating it off a stick, sandwiched between a couple of burnt bits of courgette and the odd tomato. Surely we can do better than that people. Disgraceful behaviour. Actually, while we're on the subject, I just want to say that I think grilled vegetables are horrible! There I said it, so you can take your tasteless vegetable stacks and your boring vegetable skewers and throw them to the monkeys at London Zoo.
Anyway, my favourite way to eat halloumi is straight from a hot pan into a cold salad, the salad helps cut through the saltiness of the cheese making it dangerously moreish. I've been known to shamelessly eat an entire packet in one day, it always starts off in a salad but later I'll fry it and put it on toast, then I'll fry even more of it (forget the toast altogether) and just eat by itself, alone, in a dark room like some sort of giant mouse woman.
1. Start by chopping your salady bits and bobs and put them in a large bowl. Don't forget to salt and pepper your tomatoes separately before you add them, it makes them taste incredible. Give it a good mix and put to one side.
2. To make the dressing, pop all the ingredients in a jam jar, fasten the lid and give it a good vigorous shaking. Actually, my jam jar was dirty so I used a little jug and a spoon. Add to the salad and put to one side.
3. Slice the halloumi, spray a frying pan with oil and put on a medium to high heat. Throw the halloumi in and keep a close eye on it. Once one side is brown, turn off the heat and turn them over. The pan will still be hot so they'll continue ti brown but not burn. Once you're satisfied with the colour of the cheese, chuck it straight into your salad bowl, mix and pour into bowls. Season, drizzle with a bit of olive oil and serve with houmous and sourdough.


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The American Women's Club of Edmonton was founded in January 1950 with Marie Wall as its first President. The early purpose of the club was mainly social but this later broadened to include welfare and social work. At its high point the club had 170 members. In 1975, the club celebrated its 25th anniversary. It is no longer in operation though it is unknown when the organization ceased.
Doris Hayashi was the Past President and Parliamentarian of the Club at the time of donation.
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Does anyone else have project images in their heads begging to be made? I am plagued with many. Sometimes the translation into tactile pieces hits the mark and sometimes . . . not so much. These pillows to be honest are better in person then in my brain – a heartfelt success. Not too long ago I ordered some hand dyed fabric from Malka Dubrawsky of Stichindye and wanted to use them for pillows. If you've never checked out Malka's patterns and work, you need to – so inspiring.
I also have been pouring through Carolyn Friedlander's new book, Savor Each Stitch as well as her other patterns.
carolyn friedlander | fresh, modern quilt patterns.
I was hoping to translate her Circle Lattice pattern into a pillow but couldn't make it work dimension-wise so I made up my own pattern. Using Marcus Fabric Organic Cotton Canvas combined with Malka's hand dyed lovelies and following Carolyn's techniques, I needle turn appliquéd the designs on.
On Instagram I've been inspired and loving the work of Chawne of CauchyComplete.
I have especially been drawn to her hand quilting, Using some thicker Aurifil thread, in a much more simple fashion then Chawne, I hand quilted to finish the fronts.
These pillows begged to be called Mentor Pillows because they are inspired by artists (in my mind mentors) whose work I admire: Malka, Carolyn and Chawne.
The next idea waiting to come to life in fabric is a quilt design based on a wooden table I have been lusting over. This project shoud be fun!
I also have a mountain of project images in my head waiting for time to make them.
These have turned out beautifully.
A hoop to appliqué? I have never seen that done before. I love how there are so many ways to do the same thing – you can try each until you find one that suits you.


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-Preheat your oven to 350˚ (set it on roast if you have that option but if not, bake is fine). Put a pot of water on to boil for the pasta. Set a sauce pan on another burner. Prepare a baking tray with a liner of parchment paper.
-Cut up all the vegetables into bite sized pieces, except for the onion, make those pieces smaller. Combine the chopped garlic, parsley, salt and pepper, toss into the veggie mixture, and mix all together in a large mixing bowl. Spread the vegetables on your prepared baking tray and put it into the preheated oven. It will take approx 25 minutes for the veggies to get crispy edges and soft centers.
-In the meantime, set a large sauce pan on the stove and let it heat up. Add in the chicken broth, smashed garlic glove, 1 tsp of olive oil, and red pepper flakes, cooking it down to a loose reduction. It should become a slightly caramel color when ready. Turn the heat off and set the "sauce" aside while the vegetables are roasting and pasta is cooking.
-About 10 minutes before the vegetables are ready, put the whole wheat pasta in the boiling water to cook for around 7-8 minutes. Pull the pasta out of the water around 2-3 minutes before it is done, it should be very al dente, and add it into the sauce pan filled with the reduced stock. The pasta water should be used to keep the reduction loose once the pasta is added in. When the roasted vegetables are done to your liking, toss them into the pasta pan and let all the ingredients cook together for a few minuted before shutting the heat off and serving.
If you are looking to lose weight, serve 75% vegetables and 25% pasta. If not, sprinkle some grated parm, a dab of butter and dig in!


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The Museum of Classical Archaeology is one of nine University of Cambridge museums and collections. Why not leave the hustle and bustle of the city centre behind to discover a whole new way of seeing ancient art? Our cast gallery houses over 450 plaster casts of Greek and Roman sculpture, each of which has its own story to tell.
Summer Temperatures
The Museum has a glass roof and in the summer sun temperatures in the gallery can raise very high. We do all we can to open windows, but please do plan your visit accordingly and perhaps bring water (see Food and Drink, below), especially if you are bringing small children.
Sat: 10am-1pm (Univ. term time only, see below)
Closed on Bank Holidays.
We realise this new development will impact on visitor access to our collection, but we hope our visitors will support us in understanding how this closure will allow us to prioritise and facilitate essential collections care.
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One of the most important nationalist leaders in Galway
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Tom Kenny is simultaneously one of the most important nationalist leaders in Galway prior to the revolutionary period, but also one of the most enigmatic. What little is known about Kenny is controversial and many of the testimonies of the Volunteers show that opinion was divided on his actions and importance. However, he was prominent enough to be recognised by the British authorities as a major figure in the west of Ireland: a high-ranking civil servant allegedly was referring to Kenny when he asked 'Was Ireland to be governed by a water bailiff in Dublin (supposedly John MacBride) and a blacksmith in Galway?'[1] Another, possibly more apt, quote came from the oration at his funeral: 'He was a great organiser but he was not a diplomat.'[2]
'secret society'
Kenny's main area of influence was in east and south Galway and particularly around his native Craughwell, where he the main IRB figure, a member of the United Irish League, a prominent Connacht GAA organiser and the moving spirit behind the 'secret society', which agitated violently for land reform and redistribution. He also set up one of the first branches of Sinn Fein in the county during 1907. One of the most notorious incidents he was involved in was a dispute over a farm in Templemartin in 1909, which Kenny wanted to be broken up and parcelled out to locals, but the landlord, Lord Clanricarde, rented it in its entirely to a local woman. After a prolonged campaign of intimidation, during which shots were fired around the house, crops were burned and a partial boycott implemented, an RIC constable was shot dead at the farm. The subsequent trial of two members of Kenny's secret society for the murder was derailed by false evidence and the two were released in 1910. There followed a severe outbreak of violence as supporters of Kenny's society and its opponents clashed around the county. Despite suffering some reverses in this short-lived conflict, Kenny's influence continued to be formidable and he was described by one IRA volunteer as being 'practically independent of the Dublin leaders' by 1914.[3]
When rebellion broke out in 1916
Kenny's role in the 1916 Rising is yet another area of controversy. Through his IRB and secret society connections, Kenny wielded great influence over the rank-and-file Volunteers in the county, but his aim of a radical restructuring of land holding in Galway sometimes lead him to into disagreements with the more national-minded Volunteer leaders. In particular, it appears that he did not see eye to eye with Liam Mellows, who had been sent by Dublin to Connacht in 1915. Kenny had been the regional IRB leader at that point for some time and clearly did not take kindly to the arrival of an outsider, especially as Mellows' objectives did not coincide with Kenny's own. When rebellion broke out in 1916, Kenny argued that the time was ripe to seize land and livestock from local wealthy farmers, but Mellows overruled him, preferring instead to remain focussed on more conventional targets.
1923 All-Ireland final
Like Mellows, Kenny escaped to the US in the aftermath of the Rising where their aversion to each other continued. According to one statement, Mellows deliberately avoided Kenny and when they did eventually meet, Mellows refused to introduce him to any of the leading Irish-Americans, which caused Kenny great bitterness.[4] Upon his return, Kenny immersed himself in Craughwell and Galway GAA activity and managed the Galway hurling team to victory in the 1923 All-Ireland final against Limerick, winning 7-3 to 4-5. The match was actually held in 1924 because the country was still recovering from the civil war and his long contribution to Galway GAA was recognised as the GAA pitch in Athenry was renamed Kenny Memorial Park in his honour.
Upon his death in 1947 a remarkable memorial appeared in the Tuam Herald in the form of a poem:
Now maybe you've heard of Tom Kenny; you haven't!
Nor yet of the way
He fought a lone fight
For freedom and right
For many and many a day
With his old Fenian gun
Till the battle was won
He kept pegging and pegging away.
Well, Tom was a blacksmith at Craughwell
And always followed his trade;
With the iron aglow
He oft thought of the foe
As many a pikehead he made
With blow after blow
Now fast – and then slow
Till ready for work was each blade.
For Tom, he was a bold Fenian
With a liking for war and its ways
A true son of Erin
Right manly and daring
'Tis he that was worthy of praise
So where'er that he's faring
We pray that he's sharing
We trust due in his case.[5]
[1] BMH WS 1562, Martin Newall.
[2] Connacht Tribune, 5 April 1947.
[3] BMH WS 0007, Liam O'Briain.
[4] BMH WS 405, Patrick Callanan.
[5] Tuam Herald, April 19, 1947.
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It Doesn't Get More Aussie Than This Kid's Bunnings Party
23rd October, 2018
For parents feeling the stress of throwing a party for their kid that isn't super competitive or over-the-top… here's some hope.
For one little Perth boy, he didn't want unicorns or pirates or jumpy castles, he just wanted a Bunnings-themed party.
Kylie Stingers said that her son, Carter, was such a big fan of Bunnings, that when she asked him what theme he wanted for his fourth birthday, it was kind of a no-brainer.
The party had its own "garden centre" with little plants for guests to take home and a "paint centre" where kids could paint plaster statues.
Carter was dressed as a Bunnings staffer, complete with a tiny green apron.
And the pièce de résistance (and my personal reason for living) – the Bunnings Sausage Sizzle.
"I think that was first on Carter's list of food for the party," Mrs Stingers said.
She said her local Bunnings donated some stuff for the party and family members who worked there provided aprons, bunting and balloons.
"It was way cheaper than any other kids party more because we had such generous donations of party bags and decorations from Bunnings," Mrs Stingers said.
It was reported that their budget was around $200.
"Carter said it was the best party ever. Some of his party guests even got him gift cards to spend. He was even more excited to do that."
And, not gonna lie, it reminded us of the Tony Galati party which was thrown back in March – where the big man himself showed up.


Now, the lender is trying to get that money back, saying he did not pay on the initial $800,000. The lender, which is Transportation Alliance Bank, Inc., also said that he now owed more than $900,000 on the loan, and that other fees brought it up to a total nearing $1.3 million.
The man, however, says that he did make his payments for as long as he could, before the recession.
He has also taken things a step further and decided to sue the lender, along with a few connected businesses. He filed that lawsuit in Tennessee, and it claims that they used both racketeering and fraud. According to the former business owner, they took over too much control regarding his line of credit, his insurance, his access to fuel, and a few other key parts of the business.
Because of this, he has actually said that the lender caused him to go bankrupt. On those grounds, he does not want to pay the amount that they are asking for.
If you're thinking of declaring bankruptcy, it's important to know exactly what debt it can discharge and how financial issues may be handled in the future, even after the filing process is over and you have tried to put things behind you.


I have a pre-fab home with a forced air furnace in the basement and one cold air return in the dining room. A previous owner finished the basement and added a cold air return in the basement (about half the size of the upstairs one).
I notice that most of the cold air from upstairs simply flows down the stairs (which are only 10 ft away from the cold air duct). As a result my basement is usually cold.
Would there be anything wrong with simply closing the upstairs return and putting a grate directly on the furnace intake downstairs? Thus drawing all of my cold air out of the basement? It seems to me that this would do a much better job of circulating the heat.
YES, big problems with that! Aside from the efficiency of your furnace, you would also draw in underground contaminants, such as radon gas, etc. You can install a heat run in the basement, but it should be sized by conducting a static pressure test. Seal the return in the basement and install additional returns in the living area if necessary. Also seal all joints in the return with furnace mastic to prevent drawing air, as well as magnetic tape or duct tape over the filter slot.
The cold air return on the main level is the only one up there ?
If this is the case I'd be suspicious the heating system isn't balanced very well.
Ideally there should be a return air vent in each room of the house .... with the exception of bathrooms and kitchens .... these would be serviced indirectly from nearby return vents .... one reason the bathroom doors have a larger gap between the bottom of the door and floor.
It would be great to use the terms consistently. That is, a "vent" brings air into a room and a "return" removes air from the room. There is no such thing as a "return air vent". Given those definitions, we should have a "vent" in every room you need heat/AC in, but should NOT have a "return" in every room. The rest of canuk's comment seems reasonable and consistent.


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Why were the Yellow River dyke repairs delayed?
In 1938, in a desperate bid to slow the Japanese advance, Chinese forces breached the Yellow River dykes at Huayuankou, killing hundreds of thousands of civilians and displacing millions more. The event was politically toxic to the ruling KMT regime and taken advantage of by the CCP as recruitment propaganda.
After Japan's withdrawal, repairing the dykes became a priority, but it seems that repairs were delayed and not complete until 1947. Wikipedia has this to say:
The breach in the dam [sic] became such a major rallying point for the Communists that they actually tried to halt an attempt by the Chinese Government, with the assistance of the UN, to seal the breach. Their armed resistance ultimately failed and the dykes were rebuilt in 1946 and 1947, and the Yellow River returned to its pre-1938 course. The point was nevertheless made; the breach had in the end given the Communists a huge political boost in the North.
This implies that the Communists purposefully delayed repair efforts, up to armed resistance, because it was politically useful. This sounds very Machiavellian but not entirely out of line with the worst of what people like Mao were capable of.
But I also checked the Chinese Wikipedia, which had more details, references, and painted a somewhat different picture. From one of the references:
1946年中共为何反对国民政府堵花园口使黄河归故道?
...中共中央发言人也指出:"坚决反对国民党政府此种蓄意淹我解放区的恶毒计划,要求国内外人士主持正义,制止花园口堵门工程,彻底实行《菏泽协议》。"
In 1946 why did the CCP oppose the KMT on sealing the Huayuankou breach and restoring the Yellow River's original course?
...A CCP spokesperson stated, "We strongly oppose the KMT's hidden agenda to flood our liberated areas with this evil plan, and ask people at home and abroad to uphold justice, halt the repair of the Huayuankou breach, and completely follow the Heze Agreement.
That is, the CCP had other reasons to delay the repair:
They wanted the breach to be sealed only after downstream dykes were fully repaired, otherwise premature sealing could result in a newer breach
They controlled territory downstream of the original river course; restoring the course would split this area in two and weaken their control
Unfortunately a lot of the better references are behind paywalls, so I can't fairly judge the competing narratives.
Why were the dyke repairs delayed? Were there negotiations and agreements, if so when were they made, and what did they agree upon?
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Did killing civilians and displacing them have the same values as if this had happened in Europe? – Solar Mike Jan 22 '19 at 6:48
The way I understand the quotes (! -- I am by no means knowledgeable of the motivations of the fractions involved, this not being my area of interest), the CCP feared that the KMT could seal the breach, then breach the dam again, flooding the CCP-controlled territories, as a "weapon of mass destruction" if you will. – DevSolar Jan 22 '19 at 8:38
@DevSolar No, the CCP was arguing that reverting the Yellow River to its original course would flood the inhabitants residing in the area. Because they were effectively flooding the riverbed. – Semaphore♦ Jan 22 '19 at 8:42
@congubongus Consider this re: paywalls – axsvl77 Jan 22 '19 at 12:37
The wiki articles' focus on the Communist/Nationalist dispute create an impression that repairs were delayed due to political disagreements. However, while certainly a factor, the most significant source of delay was mundane and technical: the repair works were destroyed by floods.
Efforts to seal the breach began in March 1946, with an original goal to finish within half a year. The gap was finally closed only in March 1947, making for a six month overrun. Although this process was punctuated with intense Communist/Nationalist power struggles, mother nature played a much more decisive hand:
The building of the dams was completed in June, 1946, only to be swept away by the summer flood in August. The second time the dams were built, the same disaster occurred, making half a year's hard work futile and $28 billion a total waste.
"The Yellow River Returns to its Old Course", Water and Water Engineering 50.1 (1947): 314.
It's telling that the works were finally completed over winter, when water levels were as little as a quarter of their summer peak. While it would be total bonkers to take either party's official lines at face value during this period, I believe the technical specifics cited by the latter in an announcement is credible:
According to the government's publicity department spokesperson, Peng Xuepei [in winter] the water level was not too high and the flow capacity was only about 1000 meters [sic] per second . . . the high-water periods that began in late March, when the flow capacity would be 4000 meters [sic] per second, and peaked in late July, when the flow capacity could be 30,000 meters [sic] per second.
Edgerton-Tarpley, Kathryn Jean. "From "Nourish the People" to "Sacrifice for the Nation": Changing Responses to Disaster in Late Imperial and Modern China." The Journal of Asian Studies 73.2 (2014): 447-469.
Of course, technical setbacks were not the only reason for the delays. There were two dimensions to the political troubles plaguing the project.
Firstly, after 1938, the old riverbed of the Yellow River became 800,000 acres of fertile farms worked by a population of 400,000. If the Yellow River were to be restored to its pre-war course, it would necessarily and literally wipe out these farms. While the people could be evacuated, this was a costly and complicated process in and of itself, and their homes and crops would be destroyed. As it happens, this area was under Communist control in 1946.
Secondly, as fighting resumed during the repairs, a military dimension emerged. As the saying goes, "amateurs think strategy, generals think logistics". The fighting at the time was concentrated between the new and old courses of the Yellow River. If the Yellow River were to returned to its original riverbed, it would cut Communists forces off from their supply bases.
As UNRRA personnel recalled, the river had once again "assumed strategic significance." Re-diverting the river would benefit the Nationalists by severing links between CCP forces and their supply sources to the north and west of its pre-1938 course.
Muscolino, Micah S. The Ecology of War in China: Henan Province, the Yellow River, and Beyond, 1938–1950. Cambridge University Press, 2014.
It was thus in Communist interests to delay the repairs for as long as possible, and vice versa for the Nationalists. Since they can't very well argue against the project itself (described by chief adviser Oliver Todd as "an opportunity to increase the world's food supply by an estimated two million tons annually through the rehabilitation of nearly two million acres of good farmland"), Communist PR focused instead on advocating for protection and compensation for the riverbed farmers.
Both of these angles of Communist consideration can be gleamed from their official statements, which are referenced in the question. Nonetheless, we ought not overestimate the relative impact of these disputes. In fact, constructions appeared to have progressed very quickly even under military fire, which was the epitome of a political conflict:
The work went ahead quite rapidly, even, towards the end, when the workers came under shelling from the north bank of the river . . . the ceremonies gives no indication that the area was about to fall to the CCP and that the GMD and UNRRA had, in effect, performed a major service to the CCP.
Lary, Diana. The Chinese People at War: Human Suffering and Social Transformation, 1937-1945. Cambridge University Press, 2010.
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re "* the flow capacity would be 4000 meters per second*": That's Mach-12; you might want to check your units, as I suspect that it should be metres^3 per second rather than metres per second. – Pieter Geerkens Jan 22 '19 at 12:27
@PieterGeerkens Yes, it does say "flow capacity" so I'm sure the author meant cubic meters, but that's what the article I accessed says. Perhaps it was an error in the original document. In any case, I think the meaning is clear. I'll add a [sic]. – Semaphore♦ Jan 22 '19 at 12:33
@Semaphore I know it wasn't asked directly in the text, but why did the Japanese not repair the damaged irrigation systems? (When I saw the title, that's how i read it) – axsvl77 Jan 22 '19 at 12:46
@axsvl77 Irrigation systems? The river changed course; irrigation networks dependent on it weren't so much damaged as they were rendered invalid. If you meant repair the dyke, the Japanese forces made some attempt to do so but the location of the breach was on the frontlines for much of the war. Moreover, the immense resource and manpower requirements was probably beyond what the Japanese could / was willing to muster in war time occupied territory. – Semaphore♦ Jan 22 '19 at 13:32
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A: I was a nine-year 4-H member of the Guys & Gals of Grant 4-H Club in Pocahontas County. Every year I took static and livestock (sheep and cattle) exhibits to the fair. I did educational presentations and working exhibits as well. I was fortunate enough to have some of my exhibits and presentations advance on to the Iowa State Fair. There were numerous committees I was involved in at a 4-H'er and I held many offices in my 4-H club and for the Pocahontas County 4-H Council. In 2009, I competed in the Pocahontas County Fair Queen Pageant and was honored to be crowned queen and represent my county at the State Fair.
A: 4-H is about setting goals and working towards those goals. At fair time, 4-H'ers receive the opportunity to present projects showing their hard work and success at reaching their goals. It's about learning communication skills and service to others. 4-H allows youth to spread their wings and learn what their interests are by trying new things.
A: 4-H has taught me how to set goals to be successful. It has helped me to see how my individual and community responsibilities relate to the big picture. By working with others, I've seen my goals become successful. 4-H taught me how to be a strong and confident leader. By being put in a variety of leadership positions throughout my 9 years in 4-H, I learned how to improve myself, how to be organized, how to work with others through developed social and communication skills and how to plan and prepare events and activities. I have taken these skills with me to college and will continue to use these skills on the job and in my future career.
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Suspect Skates Away from Officer in Sexual Battery Case
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A man that matched the description of the dispatch report skated away from the patrol officer after being stopped for questioning.
In a jury trial, Christopher Luster faced charges of two misdemeanor counts. The first charge was a sexual battery charge. The second charge was for resisting a public officer. These two violations of the law allegedly occurred on Aug. 2, 2018.
The first witness of the day was Officer Kent Chan with the Woodland Police Department. He testified to responding to a dispatch call on Aug. 2, 2018, that involved an incident where the reporting party was groped in front of a Marshalls. The call described the assailant as a black male adult about 20 to 30 years old, tall, thin, and riding a skateboard.
The officer headed north toward the Marshalls and in the direction which the man was reportedly fleeing from, however, he noticed a black male riding a skateboard traveling east. This man was wearing a hat and glasses. He continued to drive past this man because the officer was not sure he matched the description.
During the testimony, the prosecuting attorney, David Robbins, asked the officer to look at People's Exhibit 3, which was a layout of Woodland. He was asked to mark the locations where he noticed the suspect and then later pulled him over. This information was shown to the jury.
After seeing the person who was traveling on a skateboard in a different direction, the officer kept searching for the reported suspect. He was then informed that this man also had eyeglasses and a baseball hat. At this moment the officer decided to find the man that he saw earlier. He made a U-turn and saw the same individual, who had a tan backpack and a blue shirt. The officer turned on his flashing lights on his patrol vehicle. When making contact, he explained that he was a police officer searching for a suspect in a sexual battery incident.
The officer testified to the man being evasive and claiming that he just got off work at the State Theatre. The officer told him that he needed to stay put. The man said he needed to go back to the theatre to find his eyeglasses and also claimed that he needed to catch a bus. When asked to identify himself, the man told the officer that his name was Christopher Luster. The officer asked Mr. Luster if he had been in the Marshalls, to which he responded that he rode by the store but did not go in. The prosecution presented People's Exhibit 1, which was video surveillance that showed a man enter the Marshalls. This man matched Mr. Luster's appearance.
Two minutes later, Officer Shepard came to assist Officer Chan. At this time a civilian also came up to the officer. The officer explained that, at this time, Mr. Luster left the scene on his skateboard. He went in a direction that was not toward the State Theatre. Officer Chan testified that he and Office Shepard both jumped into their patrol vehicles, flashing their lights and sounding their sirens, and searched the streets for approximately 10 minutes. Officer Chan went to the State Theatre and did not find Mr. Luster there.
The defense attorney, Deputy Public Defender Teal Dixon, asked the officer if, after trying to locate Mr. Luster, whether he did any investigative work. The officer responded that he found out Mr. Luster's age range and found a photo of him. The officer claimed that, prior to the defendant skateboarding away, he had notified Mr. Luster that the lead investigating officer was on the way.
The second witness testified to going to Marshalls in Sacramento on Aug. 15, 2018. On this date she was walking to the store front and she claimed that she may have been looking at her phone but she doesn't remember. What she did remember was looking down and wearing a baseball cap. A man faced her and did not move out of the way so she let him pass on the left of her, and as he passed he grabbed her rear. She testified to not seeing his face but only saw that he was tall, thin, African American and had a skateboard with bright orange wheels. She lastly added, when asked about the man's hair, that it may have been red on the tips.
She claimed that she was upset and yelled at him, however, he skateboarded away. She reported the incident to the police. The prosecuting attorney asked the witness, "Did that person have consent?" to which she responded that he did not.
The witness claimed that during the incident the man said nothing, when responding to questions asked by Ms. Dixon about what the man did. The defense attorney asked the witness what the defendant was wearing. She responded that he was wearing a dark t-shirt, dark shorts with a lanyard coming out of his shorts. Ms. Dixon asked if she saw a group of photos of potential suspects. She responded that she had.
The third witness claimed to have met the defendant in 2018. He had come into the salon that she worked at, asking about hair coloring. He claimed he wanted to either do his hair with a blonde streak or a red streak. She provided her phone number so that the potential client could think about his hair and send her pictures of hair he liked. The man that she identified as the defendant asked her if he could call her for something else. She asked him what he meant and asked if he made up the conversation in order to get her number.
The witness then spotted the man in the salon with another hairstylist. During the process of getting his hair done he was staring at her. She felt uncomfortable and had someone walk her out to her car after her shift. She claimed to see him about a month later, and she was walking to Starbucks on her break when she saw a man skateboarding toward her. She claimed he was riding a skateboard with orange wheels. He appeared angry. As he went by he grabbed her rear. The witness yelled at him but he did not stop or say anything. She then told a Starbucks security guard and later called her husband; however, she did not report the incident to the police. She described the man as a tall, skinny black guy that was wearing cargo shorts and a t-shirt. She identified the man as the defendant.
The defense attorney asked the witness if he said anything to her. She said he did not. When speaking to the detective, she claimed that she was shown a group of photos of potential suspects.
The next witness was Detective Marcus Masingale. He was a sworn peace officer in the city of Sacramento and he specialized in sexual abuse and child abuse cases.
In this sexual battery case he was asked if he had interacted with Mr. Luster. The witness stated that he had. He claimed that he contacted Mr. Luster in August 2018. During that time he was tall, slender, had shorter hair with maroon or red dye in his hair. The detective had gone to Marshalls while investigating. He obtained footage that was presented as People's Exhibit 8. The footage showed Mr. Luster riding a skateboard in the Marshalls.
In addition to obtaining the footage from Marshalls, Detective Masingale had conducted a search of Luster's room. Within the room, the investigators found a skateboard box. The box had an image of a skateboard that matched the images that the detective saw of the skateboard that the suspect rode. People's Exhibit 7 was presented to the jury and it was a photo that was taken of the empty skateboard box found in Mr. Luster's bedroom. In the image, the skateboard on the box had bright orange wheels. The box had matched the skateboard that was confiscated. As well as the box, the prosecutor presented People's Exhibit 9, which was a tan backpack which was found in the defendant's room. The witness also found an Oakland Raiders lanyard.
The defense concluded the cross-examination asking if the skateboard was a long or short board, to which the detective described the board as being shorter. She also confirmed with the detective that the search was at Mr. Luster's residence.
The prosecution anticipated that they had one other potential witness, one that they had requested to have come speak in court, however, that witness had not yet arrived. Therefore, the court went into recess and was scheduled to return at 2 p.m. for that witness testimony; otherwise it was time to present the defense's case.
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Goodbye KFRC-FM, San Francisco Will Miss You
CBS Radio has just dug its own grave today. Word from the folks at the San Francisco Chronicle is that KFRC-FM radio will be changing formats to something entirely different. They are planning to drop the music segment and simulcast their KCBS-AM news station on the FM dial.
KFRC has been a San Francisco institution for decades. I remember as a kid listening to all the great oldies songs, including all the Beach Boys and Beatles tunes. I still remember that KFRC on the 610 AM dial was the only San Francisco station that can be heard all the way from Donner Summit, about 300 miles away from San Francisco, and they even played the oldies at Ikeda's in Auburn, which is about 200 miles away and the official halfway point for the trip to Reno.
I really got disappointed when KFRC was kicked-off the 99.7 portion of the radio dial for their new "Movin" themed music station and KFRC had nowhere to go.
Then a glimmering light came out of the sky, that annoying talk radio station on 106.9 was kicked off (Adam Carolla must have done a bad job) and KFRC was reborn, but it felt like it was missing a leg and an arm by rebranding it as "Classic Hits."
It was nice to hear both oldies tunes and some of the best of the 70's and 80's, and these tunes that I've heard on the station now compliment my great iTunes collection. But then... an unnecessary evil came around: A's Baseball. Who would have knew that putting A's baseball broadcasts on a music station would be the most annoying crap ever? I want my tunes! Sports games are supposed to be aired on AM stations. Literally, AM stations are made for news, talk, and sports. FM stations are made for music.
Anyone remember Z 95.7 (KZQZ) and really made themselves a niche in this competitive radio market in San Francisco? They always played the most popular and newest tunes coming out on MTV. They really had the ball going, and I even won $100 by being caller #9. But the radio managers had to do the worst investment ever to the station by turning it into... (grumble) country music. I mean, they switched just like that and ruined the station's reputation forever.
It's so bad that radio stations pull this switcharoo in the worst manner. In nearly all cases, they simply light a stick of dynamite with a very short fuse, and boom! the station changes in a snap. All the personalities gets laid off immediately, and here comes some new genere. Us KFRC fans are being given a week's notice to prepare for this, but this is the end for KFRC.
Bye bye KFRC, I will sure miss you. Please come back soon.
Labels: broadcast, cbs radio, kcbs, kfrc, radio, San Francisco
I just want to add that at least KFRC is not completely gone. The good news is that the music will still be available 24/7 on 106.9 HD2 and kfrc.com. kfrc.com and 106.9 HD-2 will continue on Monday 10/27. What I will miss is the personalities. Hopefully they will see the light and at least put their personalities back on their .com and HD-2 stations. Now I don't have an HD radio but I will be streaming the KFRC Classic Hits on my laptop wherever I go.
Also the call letters KFRC will remain. KCBS-FM belongs to some station in Utah, so they can't change the call letters.
Also I'm an A's fan and enjoy listening to the Oakland A's games.
Correction - the existing KCBS FM is in the Los Angeles area, not Utah. That station is not a news station.
Whole Wheat Toast said...
Why?! Why do you have to kill good-listening stuff for boring, straight-talk-with-no-ear-candy effects?! why?!!!
Change is not always a good thing. They killed KFRC a few years back and then wised up and brought it back to the relief of many long time listners and Bay Area natives like myself. Now they are killing it again. What a bunch of bozos.
I will miss the music but more importantly Sue Hall, Celesete Perry, Dave Sholin and Jay Coffey and the rest of their cast of crazies.
Maybe we'll luck out and someone in radio will get a clue and get another station and revive KFRC from the ashes once again.
Until then, we're minus another Bay Area institution.
I heard on Monday evening about the change and went online to their website which is now labled as dot com radio station. The problem when they moved to 106.9 is that most people didn't know KFRC was there. I didn't even know about it until after their 1st month. The ratings suffered because of poor marketing and advertising of of the station, in addition bringing A's baseball didn't help with 2 losing seasons in a row. In recent months they added some 60's music to the mix, but mostly playing mid 60's thru mid 80's hits. They will live on at their dot com website and HD-2 (for the very few who have HD radio), but without the personalities and weekend special programs, it will just be another music stream on the web.
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This past Saturday, July 25th, Liberty Pierce achieved a bowling milestone. Liberty, who is just 17 years-old, hit a strike 12 consecutive times to score a perfect 300 game. What started off as a typical day, quickly turned into one she would remember for a lifetime. Liberty came to MaxBowl-Humble Saturday morning to bowl with her youth league. Bowling the first few strikes, she did not think much of what was coming. It wasn't until the "8th frame [she] began to feel anxious." Many bowlers who have come this far, can agree that finishing the job is the challenge. At this time, with so much on the line, you must learn to control your nerves and make good shots under pressure. "Don't be nervous, you've already come this far, just throw it like it was your first," her Dad told her. With that advice, Liberty was then "focused [and] determined," to accomplish her goal. She continued "going with the motion and [the 300] just kind of happened." She ended up bowling 23 strikes in a row that day. Liberty celebrated her achievement with "lots of hugs, tears and Mexican food."
Liberty Pierce Celebrating Her 300!
Adding this accomplishment to her resume, we asked her "what is your favorite thing about MaxBowl-Humble?" She replied by saying, "the openness. It's not dark or dingy like bowling alleys you typically come across." She also gave a shout out to MaxBowl's Vice President of Operations, Doug Davidson. "I love that Doug is very supportive of the youth leagues. He even came to the state tournament to support us."
Liberty started bowling around the age of four. For Liberty, bowling was not a sport that just coincidentally fell into her lap. In fact, she has an entire family history of bowlers. Liberty believes that "bowling is in [her] blood." She was exposed to bowling at a very young age. Both of her parents worked at a bowling alley, so she was, "there all the time." Her brothers were fans of the sport as well, so she had a lot of immediate support. Last year, her Grandmother won the Women's National Tournament. Her Great Grandmother bowled until her late 70s. For Liberty, the sport is generational. Liberty was first introduced to the competitive side of bowling around the age of nine, where she joined "some Saturday morning leagues." She then continued her passion for the game by joining her middle school team. She now "practices at least three days a week." Currently, Liberty bowls on three teams: Youth Bowling, Teen Masters and her High School team. We asked her, "what is your favorite thing about bowling," to which she replied, "the interaction. With bowling, you have teammates who support you and you get to support them. You really become a family with the people you meet and see all the time." Liberty will be entering her senior year of high school and looks forward to what her future holds.
This coming weekend, Liberty will be bowling in the Teen Masters Tournament in Richmond, Virginia. We asked if she had any pre game rituals to which she replied, "I just stretch and go for it." We then asked her if she had any go-to bowling snacks. "I don't have one, but I'm superstitious. I will not eat donuts before a game, I've had bad luck with them in the past." The MaxBowl Family wishes Liberty and the Teen Masters good luck on their weekend in Virginia!
Liberty Pierce with her Kingwood High School team.
It is clear that rolling a perfect game is not an easy task. During our interview, she offered a few words of encouragement to new bowlers: "It'll be hard at first, but that's the fun part. As long as they keep practicing and put their heart into it they'll love the sport."
Liberty would like to give a special shoutout to her coaches: Wes Pierce, Brad Bowman, Cass Mize, Coach Kevin, Chris Desko and Joe Gage. "They have had a great impact in my bowling career."
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