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Taxpayers helped buy Richie Farmer's backyard basketball court, and more…
By Drew Franklin | April 30, 2012 | 10:30am | 120
Richie Farmer's run as Kentucky's Commissioner of Agriculture is one the Unforgettable hopes everyone forgets. But unfortunately for him, with new details now out in the open, no one will be forgetting Farmer's sleazy eight-year tenure in office.
State Auditor Adam Edelen released the findings of a special examination into Farmer's administration on Monday and the discovery is jam-packed with shady business. There are stories of fraud and corruption from top to bottom, including questionable spending and using state resources for personal benefit. A lot of the misconduct is pretty common in cases like these — such as signing off on time and travel work forms when no work was done and hooking friends and family members up with jobs — but there are a few instances where Farmer's actions just leave us dumbfounded.
Farmer reportedly ordered state employees to drive him in state vehicles while he hunted, and in one case, he shot a deer from the state-issued vehicle and instructed the employee to bag it for him. For those of you interested in one day becoming Commissioner of Agriculture, that is not part of the job duties. In fact, it's exactly what you shouldn't do while in state office.
State employees would often do work around Farmer's home, including mowing his lawn, chauffeuring his dog, moving a gun safe from his garage to his basement, and constructing a basketball court in his backyard. The project used $900 worth of free concrete from a local vendor and labor work from the state.
Farmer also took four laptops purchased by the department, which were intended to be upgrades for other staff members, and hung a 60-inch television valued at over $2,000 in his personal office. The state paid $60 to expedite ship the brackets so the TV could be mounted on the wall in Farmer's office in time for the NCAA Tournament.
I could go on and on and on with the findings from the State Auditor, but I think what has been shared here is enough to disappoint everyone. If you'd like to continue reading where your taxes went under Farmer's administration, there are plenty more stories of family gifts, luxurious hotel stays, and an extravagant conference with your money in the full report.
It's a sad ending to the story of a one-time Kentucky hero.
Auditor Says Richie Farmer Misused State Resources
Article written by Drew Franklin
I can recite every line from Forrest Gump, blindfolded. Follow me on Twitter: @DrewFranklinKSR
120 Comments for Taxpayers helped buy Richie Farmer's backyard basketball court, and more…
10:49 am April 30, 2012 Permalink
He 'spose to be governor!!!
FloydtheBarber
Oh Richie, Richie, Richie………..Stop by the shop sometime and I'll trim that
wooly worm napping on your lip.
Anyone who ever had any dealings with Richie either in school or in the years afterwards (like on the barnstorming tours) cannot be surprised. He's a rotten human being. I'm ashamed that he's a Wildcat and a Republican. He brings dishonor to both by association.
AMIRITE
this dude is the redneck, white rick james.
"bag that deer for me! i'm richie farmer b*tch"
I still laugh when i'm at gas pumps
JaredCarterIsMyHomeboy
One thing to remember, ALL politicians are corrupt. It's impossible to get into that position and keep it if one is not so.
One would be wise to remember that.
Richie Farmer
Buy Kentucky proud…
Ciggy
F*ck it, i still dig richie. And I agree, he very well might be the white rick james
"Your comment is awaiting moderation." = hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
Farmer thought since he was a "basketball legend" he could do whatever he wanted. He ripped off tax payers, many of them small town folks that loved him. I think the tax payers spoke loud and clear this past election.
As a kid I was a big fan of Farmer's. Now I think he's a scumbag. If anything, please shave that bad porn star mustache. It may work for Ron Jeremy, but please.
Every Kentuckian
What a piece of crap and a shame to our state. This overshadows his legacy at UK. Once beloved should now be one of the most hated players in school history.
road_warri0r
This is pennys compared to the gazillions Obama has funneled to his friends and supporters and the votes he has bought, oh, I forgot its alright for democrats to steal you blind, but republicans taking advantage of a company perk is prosecution worthy, makes perfect sense.
Clearly not qualified for the job and got it on his U.K. name. Couldn't get elected as dog catcher now. Nice going Richie, I hope it was worth the fall.
One can't really blame Richie, it's clearly what we can expect to happen after a George Bush presidency ruined America
hadabellyfull
pull his jersey from the rafters!!!
string him up!
jjjjj
12, You don't get it. We expect Democrats to act that way, but Republicans are supposed to be better than that. When Reps act like Dems, we're screwed.
MainStreetCat
Clay County politics as usual.
Tobias Funke
Who was the last republican to leave his office in KY and not immediately be recognized as a fraud, cheat, liar and general asshole? Richie should be in jaill, along with Gov. Ernie.
EKU memory
I was a huge Richie Farmer fan from his H.S. days through his days as a Cat. He was one of my idols. When I went to college, that changed. I went home with a girl one night who was a bit of a ho. Just after i hit it, i noticed that the bid Bud Light banner that was on her living room wall was signed by Richie. She said that he came home with her a week before and stayed up doing coke with her. I couldn't believe it. Before that, i always thought he was squeaky clean before that.
littlebrother
lol Republicans and their "fiscal conservatism"
I would really love to know what I said that could not be posted. Seriously. Starting to wonder if the uofl fans might be onto something with you Matt and your little site.
SexnNursinHomes
20- off topic, but do you still have that ho's number?
Richie probably paid illegal aliens 2 bucks an hour to shine his shoes.
RUSerious?
19 . . . just delete "republican" and insert "politician." Be honest, they (R's and D's) don't take low paying government jobs for anything but the fringe benefits.
#6 wins the grand prize. Politics is a corrupt system that swallows equal amounts Rep and Dem. 99% are corrupt and it's foolish to support their lying, greedy, selfish ways. Support the good ones, the honest ones.
And on that note, vote for RON PAUL.
jpay
12 and 17 you are both Moral Minority douche bags….. Go strap a dog to a car….
What? Can't say "Vince Foster?" So we can't say dead guys names on this site anymore?
Bubba – is that the guy Clinton had killed?
.3 why are you ashamed? he acts EXACTLY like every republican i know! ever heard of dick cheney and haliburton? Why do you think they got all the contracts? richie just didnt have the blue blood connections to pull off his scam like most republicans do. And if david williams picked him for a running mate, whats that say about williams and the rest of the repubs that endorsed that ticket! And wait u til his wifes testimony is released! WOW!
miggles
C'mon guys. Richie didn't do the things he did because he's a Republican or an entitled former UK basketball player. He did the things he did because he's a dumbass. I know he's a politician, but you can't blame "politics" for his actions. Labels don't define the man. Actions do.
#27 – Educate yourself, bro. I'd rather have a president that has strap'd a dog to the top of a car than a president who had Fido for dinner. I bet Barry would tell ya that it tastes like chicken anyway.
UK Joe
I'm with you #15. Lets take his jersey out of the rafters. Has any other former UK player in the hall of fame ever later brought such shame to UK.
Chicago Chris
I just showed this to Rod Blagojevich and he was shocked and outraged.
BOUIRBON TOWN CAT FAN
This is politics as usual in eastern Kentucky.
Wildcatsteeler
Just typical good ole boy Republican politics.
bluesince66
#12 Just taking advantage of some company perks, really? Having an employee drive you around while you hunt from the road, first time I've heard of that perk.
Karen Sypher's hospital garbage
"UK Joe" – Is pitino's name in the rafters?
Ole Richie has quite a bit of work to do to be as bad of a man as pitino is/was. Maybe, just maybe, that is wear ole Richie learned to be a shady character.
#30 Calling him a "dumbass" is giving him too much credit, like he did this because he was too ignorant to realize it was wrong.
Ready 5
And to think this idiot could have been governor one day. How scary is that. Imbecile.
I do agree that if he is convicted, it's worth discussing jersey removal. He stole from the citizens of Kentucky repeatedly.
richie… dude. that's weaksauce
Real Cats Fan
Until we all get smart and stop voting for the hucksters in either party, this is what we will get. They just take turns milking us for all that they can, and then pointing the finger at the other party. They laugh all the way to the bank while we take side, left or right, and rant and rave at the other party. Wise up folks, it is the biggest scam in American history. Until we get smart enough to bring a third party into power that is not beheld to all of the special interests, this is what we will get. Be brave, be smart, and vote for an independent candidate. I don't care if we elect Mickey Mouse, it can't get any worse than these clowns.
MONEY BALL
I bet most of you jack legs believe everything you read. HL running loose with the facts. Everything is either reportedly, alleged, speculation or third party heresay. And any talk of jersey removal just proves you're total idiot!
朝青龍
Amen, Real Cats Fan.
Bluesbrother
Drew…you're corrupt to the core because you're a flaming liberal and stirring the sh*t on a site we all come to for sports. What's your intent for this site? Farmer is a dumbass, all politicians are corrupt. I never hear you 'reporting' on Democrats? You appear corrupt in your intentions with this stupid post that is in keeping with your agenda. Most people are too stupid to know anything of fact much less vote but voting for liberals as gotten the country into the sh*thole we're in today. The corruption of the "so-called" conservatives is criminal and they need to be kicked to the curb. You, I believe, sit back and laugh without regard to the damage you do and are thus pathetic. The answer to this country's problems are not aligned with ANY political party and until the American people stop allowing themselves to be defined (and divided) as either Rep or Dem, there is no hope. You do nothing but flame your corrupt political ideology while using this site to do so. Be careful what you wish for because you may just get it. All politicians should be kicked out of office and we should start over. Anyone who blindly sings any political party song is ignorant.
Now's a good time to mention that waste and fraud isn't party-centric. See below for appropriate education:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2849161/posts
http://www.judicialwatch.org/blog/2011/01/taxpayers-finance-pelosi-s-lavish-hawaiian-farewell/
I heard years ago through friends in Frankfort that Richie only worked 2 days a month and played golf virtually every day.
24) Ag Commissioner job pays $108,720 salary + gold plated benefits (insurance and pension) + state vehicle. That's right, Richie will continue to earn money from the state with very nice pension and healthcare.
GGman
Is Reetchie gonna start tonight.
#46 Soo…. wait, you're non-partisan, you just hate "flaming liberals?"
Republicans lmao
Take his jersey down from the rafters at Rupp, and throw this hick in jail!!!!
I agree with this comment in the article linked here: "This is what happens when people start fawning over you from the time you're in 7th grade and you don't have to do any of your own work. How stupid does the state of Kentucky look for electing this guy? His only qualifications for public office was a nice jump shot."
I'm a massive UK fan, but the voters take a bit of responsibility here.
REAL BLY
12:04 pm April 30, 2012 Permalink
This isn't left vs. right politics….this is a former UK hero STEALING from every citizen in KY! He should be put on trial and jailed!!!
scoretowin9
Now the question will be: Do you think they will put Richie in……….jail?!
UKChillfan
So many people on this site are full of it. I would be classified by many on here as a liberal democrat but I hate this because of what it does to UK not to any political party. We are the BBN and when someone's actions, be they Rep, Dem, independent, liberal or conservative, home grown boy or foreign, reflect badly on UK it hurts us all. So I don't give a crap about Richie's politics, I only hate it that UK and the Commonwealth will be viewed in a bad light. All this other stuff on here about Rep and Dem and where Drew stands make no difference to me. I love UK and want everyone to be a positive influence on the nation I love, Big Blue Nation. Some of you on here have not been a positve influence concerning this terrible situation.
BigBlue
Republican or Democrat…does not matter..Farmer is a disgrace. He should pay for abusing his power.
jcam1980
54 Exactly right, he is a piece of garbage.
Sammydog
Richie Farmer is corrupt and immoral. He always has been. Politicians like this should be sent to jail if they committed crimes. Making them pay for their arrogance is the only way to rid ourselves of these types.
Kdsmith10000
First off, I'm from Clay Country and grew up during his glory years there. My neighbors where his family and my brothers where friends of his. Richie was never clean and innocent but most of his deeds were well hidden due to his b-ball legacy and what he meant to the county. As far as him being a dirty politician thats not a big surprise because all politicians from Clay County of his era where dirty, its in his DNA. No matter Democratic or Republican.
Purple Nurple
It seem this KY boy really RAPED the state. who wrote this article? its pretty clear you are a sad sack of stale chips with nothing better to do than embellish upon this NON story. Im starting to wonder whether this group of bloggers has become papparazzi with no real ties to the sports world or insider info on UK sports.. this is just flat out weak writing.
All I know is he needs a reality show, or needed one at least. How entertaining would it be to watch him shoot deer from a state-issued vehicle?
#50…I'm conservative first and to hell with political parties. Liberalism takes from producers and gives to non-producers so politicians can get a vote and to continue the corruption. If you allow yourself to be "defined" by someone else that couldn't care less about you, who's the fool? Unlike most all Democrats, as a conservative, I am perfectly willing to kick any scumbag politician to the curb regardless of the ignorance of their party affiliation. Our country is on the brink and all we can do it point fingers along party lines? This is about "us, the American people" and not a bunch of corrupt politicians. Liberalism is a disease on the human soul that sucks the life out of all hope for anything better. Liberalism has never provided anything of value to the world. Look at Europe, it's liberal socialism doing what it does best…failing. Whatever party label you want to lay on them, the underlying ideology is liberalism…and they're all bankrupt. That spells currency collapse. As a citizen, what are you doing about the problems here? Do you continue to believe the lies from politicians or are you willing to vote your corrupt politician out like I am? Your choice. Whatever all of us have been doing…it's not working. Can't blame others forever. How you you vote? Are you too lazy to pay attention? Have you ever had an original thought? We are either capable of self-governance or not but continuing to believe this notion that liberalism/socialism is the answer will get you financial ruin. Job producers will move capital offshore or leave this country entirely and all liberals will be left looking for someone to foot the bill. It's a sinking ship and when American sinks the rest of the freaking world is screwed.
Matt Jonesy
If Richie was a Democrat, I wouldn't let these facts be posted on the site.
lalablue
#46 Why kill the messenger? This is news and the fact that Farmer is a former Wildcat can't be ignored. Drew is probably the least political person who ever was! Don't think he has a hidden agenda but do you? You seem to be negative in all your posts.
I went to one of his and Williams political stops in east ky (out of curiosity mainly) when Williams was running for gov….richie was so blowed out of his mind he could barely talk at the podium. Everyone in the room was laughing at him.
I grew up not far from him and he's well reknownd in this area for being a grade A prick.
mgcat
First off, this is behavior beneath a former Cat, let alone one of the legendary Unforgettables. However, the amount of funds squandered on Richie-boy's behalf are a pittance compared to how and where Frankfort throws millions upon millions of dollars every day.
More and more Kentucky politics resembles the sleaze and corruption illustrated on "Justified"… we just need an army of Raylen Givens' to root out all the rats.
How is it the greatest nation in the world can be,so stupid to have only two parties and limit itself to there agendas? Farmer has done terrible things, however it goes both ways, I am not blind enough, or ignorant enough to think either party is a bunch of saints, we are all corrupt one way or another. This country is long overdue a slew of new parties, with new agendas to give this country back to the working man. Don't think our founders meant for the country to be ruled By the same rich old/young men/women who do nothing more than sit there families and friends up for life as so many suffer, bring America back to its people stand together and great things can be accomplished. United we stand, but divided we fall……
RichieFarmer'sMustache
I'm ashamed to be on this man's face. I hope he shaves me before he goes to the slammer.
I'm really not joking around
Somebody should take a tire iron to Reechie. Seriously. Beat him half to death and leave him laying. As an example to future politicians. The people in this state and country need to start taking a stand.
MoneyForNothingChicksForFree
Should this guy go to jail for this? I mean what could a punishment be to fit his crime? There is no way he would pay back those funds, so why not make him serve time
travyork
Richie Farmer= real life Kenny Powers. It sounds like his time in office was like a eastbound and down. He needs his own show.
What Farmer did has nothing with his Party. Richie is probably about as politically educated as some of the people on here. He got elected because his name is Richie Farmer, and he did what he did because his name is Richie Farmer.
73. Maybe so, but who were the dumbasses that voted for him?
#65…Unlike most, I have come to believe, most people don't follow politics or the "real" state of our nation. I'm sorry if I come across as negative but very little time to mince words. I just hope there are some fair-minded people left. I have heard Matt Jones call Drew a bigger liberal than himself so that makes him "out there", IMO. I love what Matt and Drew are doing with regard to this Sports Site but I would prefer that they stop with mixing their view of politics and something all of us enjoy, that being UK Sports. If this continues, I believe people will go elsewhere for their news, except for the liberals maybe. Too bad. We're all Americans who simply want something better and politicians are there to take it from us. Heard it said, "If you 25 and not liberal, there's something wrong with your heart but if you're 35 and not conservative, there's something wrong with your head." I was liberal once, when I was much younger.
Mt. Washington Mike
1:00 pm April 30, 2012 Permalink
Farmer should have taken lessons from the masters of deception… Give millions to green energy. Then when they go bankrupt they kick you a bunch back before closing the doors.
I also laugh every time I pump gas. Good times.
74 The people who voted for him, and the people who are now bitching about it, are one in the same. Im pretty sure that he picked up on the Republican docket because he didnt have to run against anybody in the primary. What I'm saying is this-he had no business ever being elected in the first place. He got elected because he is Richie Farmer, and he was running for an office that was relatively unknown. To be fair, he probably made the office a lot more money than he spent. Not saying that justifies it by any means.
lambinated
gotta love how some of the people in this thread are so morally bankrupt that they flock to the defense of a corrupt embezzler just because he happens to share the same political party. he is stealing YOUR taxpayer money and you try to deflect blame or start crying about obama? those of you making excuses for him should be ashamed of yourselves and do the republican party as much harm as he has done with his crimes.
Crackerhillbilly
Richie's misdeeds are minor league compared to the man who actually became our Lt. Governor last election. Anyone from Jefferson County with half a brain (that does exclude a lot of Cards fans) hopes that Abramson NEVER becomes governor. He can run a corrupt administration full of cronies and suck-ups at the professional level.
chstrckwl
"I'm sorry if I come across as negative but [I have] very little time to mince words."
…says the guy who's written a thousand words over the course of three posts.
Don't know when Matt said Drew was more liberal but do know Strew didn't even know who David Williams is, don't think he's real concerned with politics. Kate Upton on the other hand….
Liberalsrdumb
Anytime a republican screws up MJ publicizes the crap out of it. I guess it isn't newsworthy when a dem screws up because it happens so often.
#75 Someone twist your arm and make you read this post? You knew it was going to get political, so why even click on it? See you are part of the problem with this country your views are the correct ones because you're smarter than everyone else and know what's best for them. You see I used to be about as nonpolitical as they get then some dumbass went and started two wars. One by lying to us and now his vice president is very rich, hum isn't Cheney the one that really pressed the Iraq war, Haliburtons not making any money from that are they? So now that I have a son going back to Afganastan for a second time and has already been to Iraq twice, yes I did get a little political. As far as your trickle down economics it's worked great since Reagan started it, why do you think we're in this shape? If you make so much money you feel you need to hide it, I really don't know what to say.
UKBlue
Richie has got some serious mental issues; his next issue is how many years in prison is he going to get.
One more reason to NOT recruit Repulican azz holes!!
This is shocking?
You guys squabbling about politics is hilarious–it's a moot point. Political affiliation has nothing to do w this. Accept the fact that some actions are simply 100% related to the reality that the person is a jackass. Don't over think it–Richie didn't.
WTF is this on a sports blog? Franklin quit putting your stupid shit on KSR. You have no idea what your talking about.
AlwaysKY
If he was a Democrat no one would notice, look at Mrs BHO recent 1/2 a mil vacation to Europe
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#81…"not to mince words" = to speak directly without regard to the fragile sensibilities. It has nothing to do with the number of words…
#75…See the comment on "original thought". Spewing the liberal party line only stabs you in the back. Like I said, every politician should be kicked out of office. It's not about Party, it's about corruption. Open your mind. Sounds like your son continues to re-enlist. I firmly believe we bring all the troops home. Trickle down? Are you trying to offer commentary on Capitalism? You know the only system on the planet that has created the greatest economic engine to ever exist is capitalism, right? Is it perfect…no, but there's none better. You have to blame Reagan and the "Trickle down" lie because you don't think and believe corrupt political animals who tell you what to think. You've learned the script and repeat it on demand…sad. That way you don't have to think for yourself. This country was at it's best when both parties were dominated by conservative values. Liberalism will kill us all. With regard to money you mention. It's not "hiding" it, it's just not putting it at risk with an administration hell bent on destroying the economy in order to usher in socialism. It's not paying tax into corruption. They're all guilty of corruption and if we as voters continue to blindly and stupidly support the corruption, our children are screwed. Best of luck to you and your son.
Drew Franklin's Tongue
Thanks for making Clay County look ridiculous, as always, Richie, you douchebag.
Vote all the corrupt imbeciles from office. RON PAUL 2012. Obama is bad, Romney is worse.
I LOL at all the comment making fun of Matt for his "demmicrat" agenda. You are 110% correct that you will NEVER see a negative article about a democrat on this website. I've been coming here since the Patterson/Lucas days, and I've yet to see one. Matt is getting close to 35… maybe he'll grow up and see his liberal agenda as what it really is… garbage. I'm 28 years old and I have NEVER been liberal. Libertarian or bust.
Libertarian ideology is at the heart of conservatism.
There are a lot of simplistic morons, i.e., right-wingers, in this state who think they have all of the answers. They think they do, but they don't.
jpay1
Momma always said, "Stupid is as Stupid does"……
JustDrillingHoles
I'm sickened at all of these findings. I'm from Frankfort and know Richie fairly well. You can just tell from talking to the guy that he thinks he's a God among men. Sickened? Yes. Surprised? No. Forget all the right-wing/left-wing b.s. and take it for what it is. He broke the law, robbed the people of Kentucky, and deserves to be put behind bars. Justice shall be served.
Drew Franklin
These comments are embarrassing for everyone.
Cat's Balls
Richie, where you're going those ball handling skills are going to come in handy.
I always laugh when I see someone put up in a post,(that dirty republican or it figures he had to be a republican). I have come to learn that Republican or Democrat,all of them are corrupt. If they weren't going in, they are going out. What gets me is most people out there really believe their party is the only one that's fair, BS, THEY ARE ALL CORRUPT.
Davis unibrow
Damn richie….
#94…Tim, if given the chance, I would be interested in hearing your ideas. You seem to think that "we" believe we have all the answers but don't. Fair enough but I can't help but notice that when someone can't defend a particular position or opinion, especially liberals, they resort to "name calling". Why is that? What you should do, as a citizen, is stand with fellow taxpaying, law-abiding citizens and tell "both" parties to do their damn job and obey the Constitution and stop spending our future away (too late for that). Their only strategy is to divide us (along party lines) and then kick our collective ass. If we let that happen then we are not "fit" for self-governance and I guess we're all "simplistic morons".
I hope he gave The Monster Mash some kickbacks
Because if not for Jamal Mashburn
we would be saying Who is Richey Farmer?
Dont trust State Pols
While it may likely be true I have no faith in it because of politics. For years Democrats got away with this BS and nothing is said. They take back control and all of the sudden the other side are rats. The Dems are just better at hiding their corruption. And I dont trust the Republicans either.
THIS STATE Dos,nt EVER INVESTIGATE DEM,S. VOTE FOR GAY RITHTS, ABOURTION, TAKE THE GUNS AWAY, AND LAY DOWN, IN THE END IT WILL BE SURVIVIAL OF THE fittest.This web site is left,hit delete once, But came back not this time.Matt make,s fun of a,ny conservitive on radio show My Name Is David Fisher 875-3986
Hope And Change,Were going down hill like A snow headed for HELL.
I,ll bet 10 dollors angaint A donut hole i,ll get some calls.Change my mind,What An see how long you see me around.
miss selleld wait.
Daughter has a friend whose parents were convicted of vote buying in Clay County,,,,got thirty years in prison. Obama administration gives Billions away to Nebraska and Louisiana to get their senators to vote for his health care legislation. Both cases are vote buying and the only difference is the amount of money involved. Politician's response,,,thats how things get done in Washington. That my friends is why Washington has turned into the cesspool that it is today.
Please stop.
THE TRUEH.
Rixter
The audit also said Farmer "reportedly directed a staff member to fill Christmas baskets with items purchased by the department and donated by Kentucky Proud vendors for promotional purposes, then apparently gifted the baskets to family."
Really, Richie?
I've never advocated vigilante violence, but I'd be willing to join a lynch mob in this case….
BluesBrotherForPresident
Amen bro! You da onliest intelligent dude on dis blog.
Harlanhick
you can take the boy out of clay county but you can't take the clay county out of the boy
NotTheSlickistRick
Reading these comments make one wonder why the rest of the country thinks of Kentuckians as simple bumpkins.
ukman54
Exactly (nottheslickistrick) look at how y'all take up for the guy, but you hate on rondo for bumping a ref…. One of our former players spent the money you and I work for everyday for his pleasures, and you still have his back??? Thanks for the memories, but screw you seriously!!
WestKyBlue
So? I saw our Gov. sitting behind me at the SEC Tourney in N.O. I wanted ask him if the state picked up the tab, but I really figured it was Harrah's…
metalarmdad
3:02 am May 1, 2012 Permalink
I have been a Wildcat fan for 45 yrs and have seen the good and bad. As I read the comments on here about Mr. Farmer all i could do was laugh. We should not forget who was Mr Farmers' coach when he was playing basketball at Kentucky. What you say, It was none other than "Slick Rick Pitino" the master of the Table in an eating place. The student follows in the steps of the teacher. Don't judge Mr. Farmer playing career by what has happened to him now, it's like I said he is only following in footsteps of one of his teachers and that teacher has been forgiven for a crime by his peers far greater than what Mr Farmers has done.
TrueBlueCat
1:15 pm May 1, 2012 Permalink
"Farmer reportedly ordered state employees to drive him in state vehicles while he hunted, and in one case, he shot a deer from the state-issued vehicle and instructed the employee to bag it for him." – O.K, i am not saying that its right, but that one is pretty funny. Overall, shame on you Richie. Now if you could please send a state employee over here to scrub this from my memory that would be great. Also, as a tax payer here in Kentucky I imagine we can come by to play on our basketball court anytime we like, right?
not surprised
Sounds like half the people on the Obama watch in D.C. If he changes party lines, he can porbably get a job on his staff
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Australia introduced mandatory folic acid fortification of wheat flour for making bread in 2009. The Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council (now the Legislative and Governance Forum on Food Regulation) committed to a comprehensive and independent review of the program to begin two years after implementation.
Since implementation, the Commonwealth and state/territory food regulatory authorities have undertaken a number of projects to monitor mandatory folic acid fortification. The findings of these projects have contributed to the planned review with the most recent report being from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) on monitoring the health impact of mandatory folic acid and iodine fortification. The review report includes information on the nutrient content of bread, nutrient intakes, nutritional status, health benefits and possible adverse effects.
As part of its role in monitoring the Australian food supply FSANZ conducted surveys of post mandatory fortification levels of folic acid in commonly eaten breads on the Australian market. It also estimated the mean daily intake of folic acid by Australians of all age groups, particularly the target group for mandatory folic acid fortification (females of child-bearing age). The FSANZ report on folic acid fortification in Australia provides information on the national bread surveys undertaken and the estimated intake of folic acid by the population (including target group) before and after mandatory folic acid fortification.
Survey of folic acid content of bread
FSANZ analysed commonly consumed breads on the Australian market in June and July 2010, and in March to April 2012 following implementation of mandatory folic acid fortification in late 2009. Samples for both surveys were bought from representative food retail outlets in the capital cities of all states and territories.
The samples were chemically analysed by the National Measurement Institute of Australia laboratories in Melbourne. The survey provided data for the amount of folic acid in breads consumed by Australians at the two time periods after implementation of mandatory folic acid fortification. The post-fortification amounts of folic acid in the bread samples were similar to those predicted during the standard development process.
The survey results together with food consumption data from the two available national nutrition surveys were used to estimate the Australian population's intake of dietary folic acid before and after implementation of the mandatory folic acid fortification standard. FSANZ undertook dietary intake assessment using internationally accepted procedures and its custom built computer modelling program. Data from the 1995 Australian National Nutrition Survey and the 2007 National Children's Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey were used because they were the best available national data at the time of the analyses.
Estimates of folic acid intake
The intake estimates indicated a substantial increase in mean daily intake of dietary folic acid by Australians after mandatory folic acid fortification of bread.
The increase was observed in the target population (females of child-bearing age) and the general adult population, resulting in an increase in the proportion of the population that met intake requirements for the nutrient. The expected health outcome from the increased mean daily intake of dietary folic acid by females of child-bearing age is a reduction in the incidence of neural tube defects, which are serious birth defects. However, as currently advised by FSANZ and health authorities, pregnant women and women planning pregnancy still need to continue to take folic acid supplements.
The estimates also provided evidence of the importance of bread as the main food in the Cereal and Cereal Products food group that contributed to the Australian population's increased intake of dietary folic acid. Although the analyses in the report used previous national nutrition survey data, the recent 2011-2013 National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey by the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed regular bread and bread rolls continue to be the commonly eaten food of the Cereal and Cereal Products food group. The current food consumption information indicates the continuing relevance of consumption of folic acid fortified bread to improve the Australian population's intake of dietary folic acid.
See the FSANZ Report on Folic Acid Fortification in Australia.
Compliance survey
In 2010 Australian state and territory food regulatory authorities conducted a survey of Australian flour millers to assess compliance with the mandatory folic acid fortification standard.
In total, 21 flour mills throughout Australia took part in the study, and all showed they had arrangements in place to demonstrate compliance with mandatory folic acid fortification. These arrangements included review of documents to support implementation, sampling protocols and auditing processes.
The survey also included analyses of folic acid concentrations in flour samples taken from the mills. The levels of folic acid were within the correct limits for 16 of the mills. There was some variance at the other mills (with some slightly over or under the limits). These mills continue to work with food regulatory authorities to ensure the levels remain within the correct limits for fortification.
The Department of Health provides the following survey from 2011: National mandatory folic acid fortification of wheat flour for making bread compliance survey
A survey of Australia and New Zealand consumers' awareness, attitudes and behavior towards fortified foods was undertaken by FSANZ as part of monitoring mandatory fortification of some foods in the food supply chain.
A qualitative survey of representative samples of consumers in both countries was commissioned in 2009 to research the topic. The qualitative work helped to design the quantitative component of the consumer survey of food fortification.
In 2011, FSANZ commissioned Newspoll to conduct the quantitative component of the consumer fortification research using a computer assisted telephone interview survey. Data was again collected from representative samples of consumers in the two countries, analysed and the report finalised in 2013.
Review of mandatory folic acid fortification
The Department of Health is managing an independent review of mandatory fortification (folic acid and iodine) in a three phase process.
Phase 1 is an independent report on the food industry's level of compliance with the mandatory fortification standard and the impact on enforcement agencies' compliance which is completed.
Phase 2 is the completed AIHW report on monitoring the health impact of mandatory fortification (folic acid and iodine) to which the FSANZ report contributes information.
Phase 3 is the independent evaluation of the effectiveness of the mandatory fortification program and the adequacy and the adequacy of the framework. This phase has commenced.
State, territory and Commonwealth food regulatory and health authorities agreed to a wide range of data collection and reporting to monitor mandatory folic acid fortification, including the activities mentioned above. Available national pre-fortification data was published by the AIHW in three reports; a baseline report, a supplementary data report, and a report on monitoring neural tube defects.
The web addresses for the three AIHW publications in the order in which they are listed above are:
Mandatory folic acid and iodine fortification in Australia and New Zealand: baseline report for monitoring
Mandatory folic acid and iodine fortification in Australia and New Zealand: supplement to the baseline report for monitoring
Neural tube defects in Australia: prevalence before mandatory folic acid fortification

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As hard as it may be to remember, there was a time—and not that long ago—when telephones sat on tables and hung on walls and were not in people's pockets. As phones got smaller and more portable, the mobile phone industry boomed, creating a fiercely competitive market that continues to grow and change.
At the heart of that exploding industry was Howard Woolley, a 1980 Newhouse School graduate who spent two decades as a lobbyist for Verizon Wireless and its predecessors. Before retiring in 2013, Woolley was senior vice president of wireless policy and strategic alliances for Verizon Wireless, which means he was constantly bringing executives and politicians to the table.
And while strategy was important, Woolley says, his career success came down to just one word: communication.
And he learned it at Newhouse.
Howard Woolley is a 1980 graduate of the Newhouse School.
One of Woolley's first jobs was as a lobbyist for the National Association of Broadcasters. During a trip to Capitol Hill for that job, Woolley heard a ringing endorsement of his alma mater.
"I actually overheard a television general manager say, 'Well, Howard's from Newhouse. He really understands this industry.' "
Woolley found more than just his career at Newhouse—he found his wife of 34 years there as well.
Gail Woolley died of sickle cell anemia at age 58 in March 2015. She had a successful career as a reporter for the Washington Star, the Baltimore Sun and The Washington Times before joining the public relations department at ExxonMobil. In her memory, Howard is leading philanthropic efforts to support sickle cell research and patient care.
The Woolleys returned to the Syracuse University campus many times after they graduated. Howard joined the Newhouse Advisory Board and the couple participated in many reunion weekends. They loved to travel and attended the Coming Back Together trip to South Africa in 2007.
"We were fortunate to have 34 great years together," he says, noting that they traveled to six continents.
The couple's success and good fortune are what prompted the Woolleys to decide to give back to Newhouse, establishing a minority scholarship for undergraduate Newhouse students. There is also a broadcast journalism computer lab named for them on the fourth floor of Newhouse 2.
Larry Martin, former vice president of program development at Syracuse University, says he wishes the university had more alumni like the Woolleys.
Martin, who retired in 2015, led the Coming Back Together alumni weekends, including the South Africa trip, which the Woolleys attended. He says the couple was always very generous with their time and support, including opening up their home outside Washington, D.C. for reunions there.


What Graphics Software are you using?
What software do you use most to build new graphics?
Post subject: What Graphics Software are you using?
I use GIMP to do a lot of my work... it's free and it can do most of things I can do in Photoshop. The menu system isn't too intuitive though.
Just recently I've been playing around with Inkscape... wow! It's perfect for things such as making flashy icon sets really quickly -- and again, it's free.
I voted Photoshop, but only coz there's no GD option. I make most of my title and button images with PHP these days. It's actually a lot easier when you need to make lots of them.
Just realised i have been using photoshop since version 2!!
I use photoshop CS2 at work because I told them I had to edit photos..so they bought me CS2..overkill,anyone?
CS2... I've been using Photoshop since 3... I feel old.
Lightwave for the 3-d rendering, photoshop for the design, fireworks for the slices, imageready for the gifs.
I like fireworks, doesn't anyone else?!?!
Xara X has been with me from the start.
Downloaded inkscape... I like it so far.
I'm a gimp fan, and it's getting better with every release. Photoshop is great but a bit pricey. I never really liked Fireworks, I don't think it turned out as good as they had in mind though.


Dexter became aware that his dreams of Judy Jones might not be realized. Still not able to deal with reality, he would go out to social dances but only to the ones that Judy might show up at. The biggest struggle of all came eighteen months after he first met Judy. Trying to focus on reality, he became engaged to another girl, Irene. She wasn't the "best of everything" like Judy but he knew she would make a good wife. Their wedding date was fast approaching when Judy Jones came back to town. Dexter was forced with the choice of following his dreams or doing what he knew was best. Like the rest of his life, his dreams dictated his actions. Chasing after the dream of Judy, Dexter breaks the engagement with Irene. True to form, Judy leaves Dexter again. He, however, had no regrets for following his dreams even though he only realized them for a short time. In this realization, he still dwelt on the dream of Judy in his heart and thoughts. Ultimately, he realizes that his dream of Judy Jones is gone when his friend reveals to him that she is married and gotten old. She is no longer the best of everything he had dreamt of. He mourns more for the loss of the dream than for the loss of her. In Dexter's world, ignorance is bliss.


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Publication of 'Children's Social Care Statistics for Northern Ireland 2021/22'
The Department of Health has today published the 'Children's Social Care Statistics for Northern Ireland 2021/22'.
At 31 March 2022, 24,545 children in Northern Ireland were known to Social Services as a child in need;
Some 34,969 children were referred to Social Services during 2021/22, the largest proportion of these children were referred by the Police (36%).
At 31 March 2022, 2,346 children were listed on the Child Protection Register;
Neglect and physical abuse were the main reasons for a child being on the Child Protection Register and accounted for over three quarters of all on the register (73%);
A total of 1,552 child protection referrals were received by HSC Trusts[1];
There were 2,051 new registrations to the Child Protection Register and 1,963 de- registrations during the year.
At 31 March 2022, 3,624 children and young people were in care in Northern Ireland. This was the highest number recorded since the introduction of the Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995;
Some 22% of the children in care had been looked after for less than a year, with 32% looked after for five years or longer;
Just over four fifths of the children in care were in foster care placements (83%), 7% placed with parents, 7% in residential care and 4% in other placements. This was similar to previous years;
During 2020/21 there were 893 admissions to care and 726 discharges.
Children's residential homes
At 30 June 2022, there were 48 Children's Residential Homes in Northern Ireland, 42 homes were statutory and six were independent.
Statutory homes provided 255 places at an average of six places per home; independent homes provided 22 places at an average of four per home.
Children's day care
At 31 March 2022 there were 3,606 individuals/facilities registered as day care provision for children aged 12 and under in Northern Ireland. This was a 5% decrease on the previous year;
Similar to the previous year, childminders made up the largest number of day care providers followed by playgroups;
At 31 March 2022 there were 59,213 registered places for day care in Northern Ireland representing a decrease of 1% on the previous year.
Foster Carers – experimental statistics
At 31 March 2022, there were 2,604 HSC Trust recruited foster carers and a further 264 Independent sector foster carers or carers only providing care to children with disabilities;
During 2021/22, 579 households received fostering information packs from HSC Trusts, 723 initial home visits were carried out, and 411 fostering assessments were completed;
During 2021/22, some 253 foster carers recruited by the HSC Trusts de-registered as carers.
Young people subject to Leaving Care Act – experimental statistics
At 31 March 2022 there were 1,625 young people subject to the Care Leaving Act;
Some 59% had both a named social worker and a personal adviser[2];
Of those who had left, 26% were living independently whilst a quarter (25%) were living in a GEM arrangement.
[1] Referrals in regards to children without an open social work case file.
[2] Excludes a small number who were waiting for social worker/personal adviser allocation.
This information was collated by Community Information Branch within the DoH.
This Bulletin is the tenth annual reporting of 'Children's Social Care Statistics for NI' which replaced the 'Children Order Statistical Tables for NI' and 'Children Order Statistical Trends for NI'.
Areas covered within the bulletin include: Children in Need, Child Protection, Children in Care, Residential Care and Day Care, Foster Carers and young people subject to Care Leaving Act, both at and for the year ending 31 March 2022. Trend analyses are presented regionally and by HSC Trusts.
This publication is available on the Department of Health website.
Further information is available from:
Community Information Branch
Information Analysis Directorate
Room 11, Annexe 2,
Castle Buildings,
Stormont Belfast BT4 3SP
Tel: (028) 90 522580
E-mail: cib@health-ni.gov.uk
Internet: Department of Health
For media enquiries please contact the DoH Press Office by email pressoffice@health-ni.gov.uk.


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Little Big Town's Kimberly Schlapman Reveals Her Go-To Appetizer Recipe For The Holidays
Kimberly Schlapman shares how fans can impress their guests this Christmas with delectable bites.
George Strait Reveals His Secret To Longevity And Teases New Album: "Another One Soon"
George Strait talks relationship with Dean Dillon and touring with Chris Stapleton this upcoming spring.
Wynonna Judd Plans To Continue Nationwide Tour With Star-Studded Lineup
Tanya Tucker is slated to hit the road with Wynonna Judd in 2023.
WATCH: Little Big Town Drops Music Video For "Rich Man" Featuring Charles Esten
Karen Fairchild: "'Rich Man' tells the story of how the deep roots of family ground us and give us the space to flourish and become who we are meant to be."
A Celebration of the Life and Music of Loretta Lynn
Join Dolly Parton, Faith Hill, Tanya Tucker, Wynonna and many more to celebrate the life and music of beloved country singer-songwriter Loretta Lynn at this Grand Ole Opry House concert.
CMT ROUNDUP: New Music From Little Big Town, Callista Clark, Kylie Morgan, And More
To listen to all of this Friday's new country songs, check out CMT's Roundup playlist on Spotify.
CMT Summer Camp: Little Big Town
Little Big Town treats fans to the can't-miss concert of the summer on Georgia's Reynolds Lake Oconee, featuring new music and some of their classic hits.
CMT Roundup: New Music From Jon Pardi, Billy Dean, Little Big Town and more
Love And Theft also released their first new studio project in many years.


do add a little more spice to the flavor.
> worts at a higher temperature ( 56 -70F) .
results, I didn't get anything that I would consider lager-like.
> sugar 1:1. What's the "right" answer to keep my hefeweizen non-explosive?
so if you're being very picky you might try 5% more DME.
the bottle, leaving a slight mess at the top.
next weekend.  So, here's a three-fer on barley and malt.
you saki brewers, as well as wheat.
As a lagniappe, here's a handy guide to "know your barley"
Subject: Manifolds, bottoms and screens OH MY!
"Of those that have tried several types, what works better? False bottom?
sugar to DME to prime his hefeweizen. I would not recommend the switch.
There is nothing wrong with using corn sugar as a priming agent.
ale bottles (very thin) and not had any problems.
a huge difference in carbonation in the final product.
> carbonate it if you do want  a carbonated cider.
fridge stop the fermentation enough, or would one still need to use sulfite?
such as Splenda, which doesn't bother me at all.
as far as brewpubs or local micros.
SG is expressed as specific gravity, OG in degrees Plato and R in Brix.
In this equation both SG and OG are in degrees Plato.
correctly; the results were always garbage for me.
teaches it at the university level.
is repeated verbatim elsewhere) is in error.  It is correct as stated above.
R is the refractometer reading in Brix.
I ascribe any differences to rounding errors in the various conversions.
occasionally want to know the source of the numbers.
>higher temperature ( 56 -70F).
during the cold winter months here in Canberra.
hands off the brew for that long :-)!
range up to 14C / 58F with desirable flocculation levels and finish.
strains and compare the end product.


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B-Metro > Write Like a Girl > More Than a Pillar of Salt
More Than a Pillar of Salt
A look at T.K. Thorne's new book, Angels at the Gate.
By Javacia Harris Bowser
As a girl growing up in church, I always wanted to know more about Lot's wife, the biblical character known only as the woman who was turned into a pillar of salt after she looked back at Sodom as it was being destroyed.
What was her name? Who was she before she was Lot's wife? Why did she look back despite the instruction of angels to keep facing forward and moving ahead?
In her novel Angels at the Gate, local author T.K. Thorne imagines the answers to these questions and more. Thorne's historical fiction spins the tale of Adira, who is secretly raised as a boy in her father's caravan. As she grows older, Adira rejects womanhood as it threatens her independence and nomadic life. But the appearance of two mysterious strangers, rumored to be holy men or angels, changes everything.
With its detailed descriptions of desert life and in-depth character development, Angels at the Gate instantly drew me in. As I read about Adira's treacherous quest to follow the "angels" I was a nervous wreck, worried about how she and her beloved dog, Nami, would survive the dangers of the desert and the perils of Sodom.
Angels at the Gate recently won the Gold Benjamin Franklin award, regarded as one of the highest national honors for small and independent publishers. When I read a book and love it, I often want to interview the author. This time, I did.
JJ:What inspired you to write Angels at the Gate?
TKT: The answer to that is entwined with my debut novel, Noah's Wife, the story of the unknown and unnamed wife of Noah. It's a nonreligious retelling of the biblical tale, rooted in historical, geographical, and archeological research, with an added dose of imagination, of course. The book had just won its own national award (from ForeWord Reviews), and I was floating from that and not thinking about writing another book. Then one day a co-worker looked at me and said, "Noah's Wife, huh? What's next, Lot's Wife?"
He was just being a bit snarky, but my first reaction to the idea was no way. The biblical story of Sodom and Gomorrah was too dark and tangled and had angels making an appearance, which would present a real challenge for a story that did not rely on the supernatural. Fortunately, my brain seems to like untangling things so, eventually, I answered all my objections, and, by that time, I was intrigued and plunged in.
JJ: I assume you did a lot research for this book. How did you prepare for writing this novel?
TKT: When I began researching the ancient Middle East for Noah's Wife, I was starting from scratch. It took four years to write and research, including a wonderful trip to Turkey. Fortunately, when I decided to explore the story of Lot's wife, I could build on what I had learned about the history of early religion and the land and culture of the nomad tribes and cities. My husband and I went to Israel, as well. So Angels at the Gate took less than two years to write.
The trip to Israel greatly enriched my understanding and feeling for the land and culture. We visited and talked to Bedouin tribesmen and a desert ranger who took us out into the heart of the desert, searching for a particular location I needed for the story. Another guide bravely drove us into the hills of the volatile West Bank, so I could see the place where Abraham "pitched his tents." I tried to experience what I wanted my character, Adira, to experience, such as how the Dead Sea tasted—yuk! —and dragged my husband through museums and antique shops and nature exhibits.
JJ: I consider the novel a feminist text. Was this your goal?
TKT: My goal was to explore the perspective and backstory of a young girl who ended up in an extraordinary situation. The only thing I knew about her when I began was that she had a bit of a problem with obedience—the "looking back" thing. But the first words out of her "mouth" were these:
"If the path of obedience is the path of wisdom, it is one not well worn by my feet. I am Adira, daughter of the caravan, daughter of the wind, and daughter of the famed merchant, Zakiti. That I am his daughter, not his son, is a secret between my father and myself. This is a fine arrangement, as I prefer the freedoms of being a boy."
So by sentence number three, I had a feminist story. Everything from there built on her character and her journey to learn who she was and what she could be and, as her father advised, to ask the right questions. In a sense, isn't that all of our stories?
Meet T.K. Thorne and other local writers at this year's Alabama Writers Conclave Writing Conference, for which Thorne is the program chair. The conference, to be held July 15-17 at the Alabama School of Fine Arts, is for both emerging and experience writers. Learn more at alabamawritersconclave.org.
Learn more about Thorne and her books at TKThorne.com.
Posted on Tuesday, July 5th, 2016.
2 Responses to "More Than a Pillar of Salt"
Laura Parenteau says:
What great questions and answers. I've read it and it is a must read!!
katherine Bibby says:
Loved your interview, Angels at the Gate is an incredible book, original from a historical perspective, well written – TK Thorne continues to produce page turners!!!


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Der Wahlbezirk Steiermark 16 war ein Wahlkreis für die Wahlen zum Abgeordnetenhaus im österreichischen Kronland Steiermark. Der Wahlbezirk wurde 1907 mit der Einführung der Reichsratswahlordnung geschaffen und bestand bis zum Zusammenbruch der Habsburgermonarchie.

Geschichte
Nachdem der Reichsrat im Herbst 1906 das allgemeine, gleiche, geheime und direkte Männerwahlrecht beschlossen hatte, wurde mit 26. Jänner 1907 die große Wahlrechtsreform durch Sanktionierung von Kaiser Franz Joseph I. gültig. Mit der neuen Reichsratswahlordnung schuf man insgesamt 416 Wahlbezirke, wobei mit Ausnahme Galiziens in jedem Wahlbezirk ein Abgeordneter im Zuge der Reichsratswahl gewählt wurde. Der Abgeordnete musste sich dabei im ersten Wahlgang oder in einer Stichwahl mit absoluter Mehrheit durchsetzen. Der Wahlkreis Steiermark 16 umfasste dabei die Gerichtsbezirke Voitsberg (ohne die Gemeinden Voitsberg, Köflach, Lankowitz und Tregist, siehe Wahlbezirk Steiermark 8) und Stainz (ohne die Gemeinde Stainz, siehe Wahlbezirk Steiermark 10).

Bei der Reichsratswahl 1907 setzte sich der christlichsoziale Politiker Johann Tomaschitz im ersten Wahlgang mit rund 62 % der Stimmen durch. Tomaschitz konnte sein Mandat bei der Reichsratswahl 1911 mit 68 % erfolgreich verteidigen.

Wahlergebnisse

Reichsratswahl 1907
Die Reichsratswahl 1907 wurde am 14. Mai 1907 (erster Wahlgang) durchgeführt. Die Stichwahl entfiel auf Grund der absoluten Mehrheit für Johann Tomaschitz im ersten Wahlgang.

Reichsratswahl 1911
Die Reichsratswahl 1911 wurde am 13. Juni 1911 (erster Wahlgang) durchgeführt. Die Stichwahl entfiel auf Grund der absoluten Mehrheit für Tomaschitz im ersten Wahlgang.

Literatur
 Die Ergebnisse der Reichsratswahlen in den im Reichsrate vertretenen Königreichen und Ländern im Jahre 1907. In: Österreichische Statistik. LXXXIV. Band, 2. Heft, Wien 1908 (Herausgegeben von der k. k. Statistischen Zentralkommission), S. I. 17
 Die Ergebnisse der Reichsratswahlen in den im Reichsrate vertretenen Königreichen und Ländern im Jahre 1911. In: Österreichische Statistik. Neue Folge. 7. Band, 1. Heft, Wien 1912 (Herausgegeben von der k. k. Statistischen Zentralkommission), S. 40

Einzelnachweise

Wahlbezirk (Cisleithanien)

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At Topline Farm, we encourage all boarders to have the farm set up, organize and track routine vaccinations, worming and dental care, at no extra charge. We feel it is important that all horses at the farm be properly protected, whether your horse is going to shows every weekend or never leaves the property. If you prefer to use your own vet and set up your horse's health care on your own, we do not prohibit it, but simply ask that you coordinate closely with the barn schedule.


The week of 11/10/13 – 11/16/13 at CVS, CVS Brand Extra Strength Pain Relief 24ct (excludes PM) will be on sale for $4.99. Scan your ExtraCare Card at the Coupon Center & get a $4.99 instant savings coupon! FREE!
Havent tried it yet, cant wait!
Always need pain reliever. Do not have CVS card.


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This is for Cathy's WT Challenge today. I had to fiddle with this quite a bit before I was happy with it. Now I really like it. I used my Tombow marker as the lighter purple, then Memento Grape jelly to kiss the flowers with diamonds. TFL!
Gorgeous. Into my favs, Jo. I love the diamonds, and they really show well.
I like how the diamonds just barely show and the beautiful CAS design with the cool die cut. Fabulous card!
Gorgeous, Jo! Love your 'kissed" flowers, die cut corner, and beautiful clean design!
Jo, this is gorgeous. I love the colors and your design. Thank you, for the congrats and sweet comments today. Hugs.
Jo, your fiddling created a gorgeous card! Love what you did with the flowers.
The die cut corner goes great with your flowers! Beautiful job on the kissing technique!
Beautiful colours, Jo, and wonderful kissing with the diamond stamp on the flowers!
Beautiful colors Jo and love the die cut too.
This is beautiful! I really like the visible, yet subtle, effect of the diamonds. Beautiful color palette and the die cut is perfect in the corner.


My friend and client, John Daly, recently wrote a blog about respect. In it, he listed the "11 Traits of a Respectful Person." While reading them, I thought that if we are truly to love each other unconditionally, this would be a great place to start. Showing others that we respect them, illustrates that we love them.
Here are John's 11 Traits of a Respectful Person.
Trait #1: They're honest. They don't lie. People can depend upon them. Think of the heroes we admire in books, movies and real life. Don't they act with honesty and integrity? Aren't they generous with others? Doesn't everyone look up to them?
Trait #8: They tend to be role models for other people. Others admire and look up to them.
Trait #10: They have high self-esteem. They believe they deserve success and know they can do anything they go after. They know that a mistake is something that they do and not who they are. They keep a positive self-image because they know that self-esteem is a state of mind that they have chosen.
Trait #11: They are loyal, even when it's tough to do so. They stand behind those with whom they have forged relationships and don't betray them.
Think about it. If we embraced just some of these traits, wouldn't the relationships in our lives be amazing?
To learn more about John Daly and the amazing work he is doing with The Key Class to help the world become a better place, visit: http://www.thekeyclass.com.
Respectable - relatively or fairly good; considerable: a respectable salary. Respectful - .feeling or showing deference and respect. Respectful is correct for this usage.


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Franz Otto Arnz (* 29. August 1823 in Düsseldorf; † nach 1860 in Buenos Aires, Argentinien) war ein deutscher Illustrator, Genre- und Landschaftsmaler der Düsseldorfer Schule.

Leben und Familie
Arnz, Sohn von Maria Catharina Carolina und Heinrich Arnz (1785–1854), eines bekannten Düsseldorfer Verlagsbuchhändlers und Druckereibesitzers (Lithographische Anstalt Arnz & Comp.), studierte Malerei an der Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, wo ihn die Lehrer Wilhelm Schadow, Karl Ferdinand Sohn und Theodor Hildebrandt als vielversprechendes Talent einschätzten. Mit seinen malerischen Neigungen war er in seiner Familie nicht allein: Sein Onkel war der Lithograf Josef Arnz (1792–1841). Einer seiner jüngeren Brüder, Albert Arnz, war ein bekannter Maler italienischer Landschaften, ebenso seine Schwäger Oswald Achenbach und Albert Flamm. Ein weiterer Schwager war der Historienmaler Joseph Fay. Wie diese war er Mitglied des Künstlervereins Malkasten, zu dessen Gründern er zählt. Um 1850 wirkte er als Maler in Volendam (Niederlande). An Ausstellungen in Den Haag sowie Amsterdam nahm er teil. Aus den Jahren 1851 und 1853 datiert sein freundschaftlicher Briefwechsel mit dem Musiker Robert Schumann. Zusammen mit seinem Bruder Carl (* 1821) übernahm Otto die Firma Arnz & Comp., nachdem ihr Vater 1854 gestorben war. Bereits 1857 setzten sich beide Brüder im Zuge eines betrügerischen Bankrotts, verursacht durch eine Wechselfälschung, die erst 1858 bekannt wurde, nach Südamerika ab, wo sie nach 1860 in Buenos Aires starben.

Werk (Auswahl)
Im Unterschied zu seinem Bruder Albert, der als Schüler Oswald Achenbachs der spätromantischen Richtung der Düsseldorfer Schule zugeordnet wird, unterhielt Otto intensive Kontakte zum realistisch orientierten Künstlerkreis der Düsseldorfer Akademie. Gleichwohl verwendete Otto in seinen Arbeiten die romantischen Sujets und Techniken seiner Zeit.

 Matrosenleben, um 1850
 Im Walde, 1852
 Die goldene Schlange, 1856
 Illustrationen in: Märchen und Sagen für Jung und Alt (zusammen mit Joseph Fay, Otto Fikentscher, R. Oppenheim, Gustav Süs und Benjamin Vautier), Arnz & Comp., Düsseldorf 1857

Literatur
 Hans Paffrath (Hrsg.): Lexikon der Düsseldorfer Malerschule 1819–1918. Band 1: Abbema–Gurlitt. Herausgegeben vom Kunstmuseum Düsseldorf im Ehrenhof und von der Galerie Paffrath. Bruckmann, München 1997, ISBN 3-7654-3009-9.

Weblinks
 Arnz, Otto, Datensatz im Portal portal.dnb.de (Katalog der Deutschen Nationalbibliothek)
 Otto Arnz, Datenblatt im Portal rkd.nl (Rijksbureau voor Kunsthistorische Documentatie)
 Arnz, Franz Otto, Webseite im Portal sbd.schumannportal.de (Briefdatenbank der Schumann-Briefedition)

Einzelnachweise

Maler (Deutschland)
Maler (Düsseldorf)
Maler (Düsseldorfer Malerschule)
Illustrator (Deutschland)
Landschaftsmaler
Genremaler
Deutscher
Geboren 1823
Gestorben im 19. oder 20. Jahrhundert
Mann


The Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Jenifer Musisi Semakula has called for contributions towards the improvement and modernization of Uganda's capital city.
Musisi made the remarks after commissioning the newly refurbished comprehensive maternity unit at Kitebi Health Centre, funded by Indian Women Association.
"The Indian community has extended a big hand of help to the people of Kampala through many community initiatives, this is yet another, make a contribution however small it may be, results will be impactful," she said.
She appreciated the Kitebi HC III staff members who have exhibited continues commitment to their work. The staff is exemplified by good score of 83 per cent in the Results-Based Financing for Health (RBF).
This Health Centre registers 420 deliveries per month on average translating into 15 mothers a day. I was delighted to interact with the =mothers and their newborns.
She revealed that the Authority is working to construct a theatre, labour suit, Infant special care unit, post-natal or family planning area, Immunization section, consultation rooms, and wards among others facilities to cater for the overwhelming numbers.
KCCA is the legal entity, established by the Ugandan Parliament that is responsible for the operations in Kampala the capital city of Uganda. It replaced the Kampala City Council (KCC) 2011.


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Action: Provide artificial nesting sites for raptors
Nine studies from North America and Spain found that raptors used artificial nesting platforms, although one describes low levels of use and another describes use increasing over time.
Two studies from the USA describe increases in populations or population densities of raptors following the installation of artificial nesting platforms.
Three studies describe successful use of platforms, whilst three describe lower productivity or failed nesting attempts, although these studies only describe a single nesting attempt each.
Many birds of prey return every year to the same nesting site, adding material so that the nest gets larger and larger. In extreme cases, this can damage the tree or structure that the nest is on, resulting in the nest falling. Providing platforms or other robust structures for birds to build on may, therefore, help to increase reproductive success.
A before-and-after study at a marshland site in Maryland, USA (Rhodes 1972), found that the number of osprey Pandion haliaetus nests at the site increased from 4-6 before 1968 to 22 in 1971, and chick production tripled, following the erection of 24 artificial nesting platforms in 1968-72. Platforms had an 82% occupancy rate (59 nesting attempts out of 72 available nest-years) and more nests were found on platforms than at natural nest sites (59 nesting attempts on platforms vs. 12 at other sites). Nests on platforms produced an average of 1.3 chicks/nest, whilst natural nests produced 1.8 chicks/nest. Platforms consisted of a 122 x 122 cm platform of planks and wire on a 6.1 m wooden pole. The platform was braced, sunk 150 cm into the ground and designed to withstand hurricane-force winds.
A small study in 1976-9 in three scrub and grassland habitats in Idaho, USA (Howard & Hilliard 1980), found that ferruginous hawks Buteo regalis nested on 24 nesting platforms provided in 1976, with one attempt in 1977 and three attempts in both 1978 and 1979. An average of 1.7 chicks/nest fledged. Platforms were provided in shaded/un-shaded pairs, and hawks only used unshaded platforms, with one pair moving platforms when the shade was moved to the platform they had used. This study also discusses platform use by common ravens Corvus corax, discussed in 'Provide artificial nest sites for songbirds'.
A small study at a reservoir in Arizona, USA (Grubb 1983), found that a bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus pair used an artificial nesting structure in the breeding season of 1978-9, but failed to fledge any chicks. The structure consisted of a tripod of aluminium pipes supporting an existing nest which had failed in 1976 (when it fell in the water) and 1977 (when it was blown down in high winds). The nest was thought to have failed due to thin egg shells.
A controlled before-and-after study over nine years in two pastoral sites in Canada (Schmutz et al. 1984) found that the breeding density of ferruginous hawks Buteo regalis increased following the provision of 98 nesting platforms in 1975 in an experimental area (nine nests in 1975 vs. 14 in 1983, increased populations in all five subareas). There was no increase in a control area, without platforms. Swainson's hawk B. swainsoni populations also increased from 0.1 pairs/km2 in 1975 to 0.15 pairs/km2 in 1983, but there were no differences between experimental and control areas. Less than 40% of hawk populations used platforms for the first two years, but use increased with time. Platforms were either 120 x 60 x 20 cm wooden boxes, or wire baskets, 60-90 cm in diameter and 20 cm deep. Both were lined with shrubs or grasses and mounted on wooden poles, buried 60-90 cm in the ground. After 17 ploes fell, the authors recommended burying them deeper. Platforms provided with shade were used more than un-shaded ones.
A small study at a lake in Saskatchewan, Canada (Bortolotti et al. 1988), found that one out of two artificial nesting platforms were used by bald eagles Haliaeetus leucocephalus. The platforms were erected in 1980 and a nest was built in 1986, although no chicks fledged from it.
A replicated study in 1978-90 at a lake in Saskatchewan, Canada (Houston & Scott 1992), found that osprey Pandion haliaetus pairs fledged significantly more chicks from nests built on artificial platforms than from those in trees (1.3 chicks/breeding attempt for 70 attempts on platforms vs. 0.9 chicks/attempt for 205 attempts in trees). This difference was due to higher success rates on platforms (63% of 70 attempts on platforms vs. 46% of 205 attempts in trees), with no significant differences between productivities of successful nests (2.1 chicks/nest for 44 successful attempts on platforms vs. 2.0 chicks/nest for 94 successful attempts in trees). Nests were erected between 1978 and 1985 (ten platforms, 33% usage) and 1986-1990 (ten nests, 95% usage) and were made of wood.
A small study in Florida, USA (Marion et al. 1992), found that a bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus pair successfully used a nest on an artificial platform built in June 1989. The pair fledged two chicks from the nest on the platform in 1990 and attempted nesting again in 1991, although the second attempt was disrupted by heavy traffic below the platform and was not successful. The platform was made of plywood, measured 1.5 x 1.5 m and was erected on a power pylon, <1.5 m to the site of several unsuccessful nesting attempts. A nest of loblolly pine Pinus taeda branches was also provided on the platform.
A replicated study reviewing an osprey Pandion haliaetus translocation programme in an urban area of Minnesota, USA (Martell et al. 2002), found that all but three of 26 nest sites used by 143 translocated ospreys and their young were artificial nesting platforms provided for the birds. Of these, 20 nests were productive, with only one not being situated on a nesting platform. This study is discussed in more detail in 'Translocate individuals'.
A small study at a reservoir in southern Spain in 2005 (Muriel et al. 2006) found that a pair of ospreys Pandion haliaetus successfully raised two chicks that were fostered to them in a nest on an artificial nesting platform. This study is discussed in more detail in 'Foster eggs or chicks with wild conspecifics'.
Rhodes L.I. (1972) Success of Osprey Nest Structures at Martin National Wildlife Refuge. The Journal of Wildlife Management, 36, 1296-1299
Howard R.P. & Hilliard M. (1980) Artificial nest structures and grassland raptors. Raptor Research, 14, 41-45
Grubb T.G. (1983) Bald eagle activity at an artificial nest structure in Arizona. Raptor Research, 17, 114-121
Schmutz J.K., Fyfe R.W., Moore D.A. & Smith A.R. (1984) Artificial nests for ferruginous and Swainson's hawks. The Journal of Wildlife Management, 48, 1009-1013
Bortolotti G.R., Dzus E.H. & Gerrard J.M. (1988) Bald eagle nest on an artificial tree-top platform. Journal of Raptor Research, 22, 66-67
Houston C.S. & Scott F. (1992) The effect of man-made platforms on Osprey reproduction at Loon Lake, Saskatchewan. Journal of Raptor Research, 26, 152-158
Marion W., Quincy P., Cutlip C. & Wilcox J. (1992) Bald eagles use artificial nest platform in Florida. Journal of Raptor Research, 26, 226
Martell M.S., Englund J.V. & Tordoff H.B. (2002) An urban osprey population established by translocation. Journal of Raptor Research, 36, 91-96
Muriel R., Ferrer M., Casado E. & Schmidt D. (2006) First breeding success of osprey (Pandion haliaetus) in mainland spain since 1981 using cross-fostering. Journal of Rapto Research, 40, 303-304
Overall Effectiveness Category: Likely to be beneficial
Provide artificial nesting sites for ibises and flamingos
Provide artificial nesting sites for rollers
Provide artificial nesting sites for grebes


Mulloway are mostly silver with a blue/grey, green, or bronze coloured back. They possess a line of silver/white spots that follow the lateral line and sometimes have a black mark at the pectoral fin base.
Maximum of approximately 60 kg and a length of 1.8 m.
Mulloway are found in coastal waters from Rockhampton in Queensland to North West Cape, Western Australia (excluding Tasmania).
Teraglin. The end of the Mulloway's caudal fin is convex (rounded), whereas the caudal fin of Teraglin is concave.


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World's Toughest Mudder 2016 Preview – Show Me The Money
This year, World's Toughest Mudder is giving out more money and prizes for more places than they ever have before and is fast becoming the biggest money event in obstacle racing in the process, ironic as it is, considering TMHQ's pledge (and every TMHQ member that has a chance tells us) that "Tough Mudder is not a race but a challenge".
Back in December 2011, about 800 "crazies" showed up to toe the line at the first World's Toughest Mudder. Very few survived more than 2 laps of the 8-mile course, and TM guesses about 40 "finished". Junyong Pak and Juliana Sproles were the first place man and woman. There were no team awards, and Pak and Sproles both went home with $10,000. Back then, that was it; win or go home with nada.
Each year, Big Mudder has raised the stakes, and this year's event will be the biggest yet. This isn't even including next year's WTM Qualifying Toughest Series, which we hope to have lots more information on soon.
Let's start by taking a closer look at the most recent two years prizes and payouts. (All info sourced from official TMHQ emails and web pages)
*In addition, in 2015, there was a $100,000 offer on the table for any team that completed 20 laps (100 mile/$100k Challenge)
This year, along with keeping the $100k/100 mile Challenge and the previous bib awards, Tough Mudder is paying deeper in the field than ever.
For the men's and women's categories, 6th – 10th place now received automatic WTM 2017 entry and 2017 TM season passes (Over $1,000 in value). This change is important because it means that placement can weight more than laps. So, for example, last year only one woman, Amelia Boone got 75 miles and earned a Season Pass. If this year's rules applied to last year's finishers, 5 additional women, who all got between 55-60 miles, would have earned those awesome goodies.
Another massive change is in the team category. The previous rules meant 4 members per team, and all must finish within a minute of each other. With that many participants, any number of things could go wrong and usually did. There were only 10 total team finishers last year, as many had to DQ or disband when 1 or more got injured. This year, as few as 2 participants equals a team, which is bringing out some big guns vying for the $100k/100 mile challenge.
Two-time individual champ, Ryan Atkins is teaming up with three-time OCRWC champ, Jon Albon. In addition, last year's WTM winner, Chad Trammel has joined forces with 2015 Spartan World Champ Robert Killian.
Hunter McIntyre, hungry for revenge from recent Spartan and OCRWC disappointment, has teamed up with BFX24 winner, Austin Azar. If all of these teams are still alive as the race closes, it's going to be awesome to watch. Especially if one or more teams is near 100 miles.
We will, as always, have tons of live coverage from this year's World's Toughest Mudder. So stay tuned here and on our social channels as the event nears.
Bonus: See Archived World's Toughest Content 2011-2015 Here.
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