| Cameras to check on illegal parking
In a bid to avoid motorists being caught unawares, the council will run send out dummy warning notices to people caught breaking the rules in the first fortnight of March. Councillor Vlod Barchuk, who is in charge of transport in the borough, said: "Parking enforcement is not universally popular but the regulations are there to keep roads safe and ensure the free flow of traffic and should be enforced. "Pedestrian safety is the top priority which is why we have already stepped up CCTV enforcement around schools and next will be enforcing regulations at zebra crossings. "However, some regulations are badly understood by motorists so our approach will be to warn before we enforce. We will give motorists advance notice so they have ample opportunity to avoid getting fines." Fines issued by the council in the first month of the CCTV enforcement outside Ealing Broadway station earned more than £225,000, with fines of £100 for each offence recorded, and the extension comes into force from March 31.
Pocono Monday a.m.: Free lunch; remembering Helen Brown; race is on
There is such a thing as a free lunch, thanks to Arleen Dunn. The owner of Penelope's Diner wants to help people by giving away 1,000 meals. Here's a woman who really made an impact. Helen Brown was laid to rest Saturday. In addition to years of helping others, Brown was described as small in stature but fearless. Nurses at Grace Park recently asked her if she regretted not getting married, and she replied, "Especially, I don't regret that." She will be missed. Should James Lambert, a convicted felon, serve as director of the waste management authority? Read our editorial and find out what you can do. Another question: Lackawanna County is asking Paul Sorvinoabout the $500,000 invested in his movie. Sorvino says elected officials just don't understand the movie business.
University Of Kentucky Professor To Receive Distinguished Pharmacy ...
The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) will honor William C. Lubawy, Ph.D., executive associate dean at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, for his excellence as an instructor, his outstanding achievements as a researcher and scholar, and his overall impact on pharmacy education and the profession.
Lubawy will receive the Robert K. Chalmers Distinguished Pharmacy Educator Award during the 2008 AACP and Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Annual Meeting and Seminars in Chicago, Ill., July 19-23. The award, named for the late Robert K. Chalmers, former AACP president and distinguished educator, consists of a Steuben glass owl sculpture and a monetary prize.
"It gives AACP great pleasure to recognize an educator of Dr.
Superheroes – Fashion and Fantasy
Willhelm's 2006 design of a royal blue dress, for example, features a red and yellow 'S' emblem, characteristic of Superman. Nicolas Ghesquière's extraordinary metallic, articulated "robot" leggings for Balenciaga are reminiscent of Iron Man's skin. Beirendonck's inflatable vinyl clothing can be compared to The Hulk, a metaphor for male potency, and Gaultier's second-skin bodysuits share the streamlined aerodynamics of The Flash. Pugh's techno-gothic, winged and masked costume in metal and Latex, meanwhile, is part of a cybernetic fashion exploration which merges metal, skin, mesh and rubber, in the manner of the X-Men or Batman and an early, web-like gown by Armani has the qualities of a Spiderwoman. Nike's "Swift Suit" and Speedo's "Fastskin Suit" will also illustrate the nature of this superhero who possesses superhuman speed.
North Shore religion briefs
Our Lady of Hope Parish, Ipswich, is accepting ticket reservations for the 2008 Boston Catholic Men's Conference, to be held Saturday, April 19, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Boston College's Conte Forum, and the Boston Catholic Women's Conference, Friday, April 18, from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at Conte Forum. Contact Lou De George at 978-356-9552 or e-mail ldegeorgesr@yahoo.com for men's tickets and Joanne DiNatale 978-948-7863 or e-mail jodina@verizon.net for women's tickets. West Church Preschool, a ministry of West Congregational Church, is now enrolling for its weekday preschool program 2008-2009. The program for 4-year-olds meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon or 9 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. with Lunch Bunch. The 3-year-old program meets Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m.
Wading through digital photo options
The biggest issue people have is an overload of great shots and not enough available space on desks, shelves and walls to display them. (Unless you get a nice digital frame, of course.)
As always, the numbers provide compelling evidence. From May 2006 to May 2007, the volume of prints made from digital cameras grew by 34 percent. The most stellar growth for that period came from online photo services, where print orders soared by 80 percent, according to the Photo Marketing Association International.
That increase is because of a number of factors, including the growth of high-speed Web access, which makes uploading images to online printers such as Shutterfly, Walgreens or Kodakgallery.com (formerly Ofoto) a breeze. Plus, those outfits and others offer an increasingly wide array of products, from holiday cards to personalized stamps, that just scream for an adorable image of your kid.
George Ou
George Ou Latest Post | Last 10 Posts | Archives A geek's trip to Capitol Hill on Network Management Posted in: Mobile/Wireless Networking News Technology policy Net Neutrality I appeared before congressional and government staffers on Capitol Hill for a panel on Network Management sponsored by iGrowthGlobal. This was my first time in Washington DC and while it was a little cold for my Californian bones, it was a beautiful city and seeing the capitol of the nation was certainly a worthwhile experience. One thing that struck me was how large and spread-out the Capitol was with so many Government buildings several miles apart. The panel was moderated by Scott Wallsten, VP for Research and Senior Fellow of iGrowthGlobal.
East Jordan residents deliver message of discontent to commissioners
I am sorry to all those that I called names and made fun of in my last blog. This is how I really feel. Mrs. Moes is doing a great job!!! I think that we do need to get rid of the police department. I think after she takes care of them then she should run for county commissioner then get rid of the sheriff's department. Then we can get the ball rolling and Mrs. Moes can be the next Govenor of this fine safe state. Then she could cut the state police and the only thing that we'll have to worry about is getting raped and killed. Then all of the victims can thank Govenor Moes. Once again Mrs. Moes keep fighting the good fight. Stay strong and do not let peoples personal safety get in the way. " .
Local digest: GHS Senior nabs rotary prize
Derek Pesta, a Gilroy High School senior won the Gilroy Rotary Club's Youth Speech Contest Feb. 5. His five minute speech on the theme,"Rotary Shares," incorporated Rotary's 4-Way Test that serves Rotarians as a guide for every day living. Rotary's 4-Way Test is 1: Is it the truth?, 2: Is it fair to all concerned? 3: Will it build goodwill and better friendships?, and 4: Will it be beneficial to all concerned? Analise Zelina, a GHS senior, took second and won $50. Rotary Clubs of District 5170 sponsor the Youth Speech Contest each year to help young people know the importance of speaking effectively before a group, to expand public knowledge, especially among young people, of what Rotary is and does throughout the world, and to allow high school students the opportunity to compete for $1500.00 in prize money.
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