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HER STORY IS INCREDIBLE EVERYONE SIT DOWN AND LEARN FROM THIS QUEEN ⤵️

Kiana Scott, who played minor hockey system for 11 seasons, including four seasons on boys teams, gravitated to scouting from watching her brother’s games and critiquing his strengths and weaknesses.

Unaware of jobs available in hockey, she enrolled in makeup artistry college after high school, but knew her heart was in the sport.

She eventually enrolled in an online hockey general manager scouting course.

Scott joined the International Scouting Service Hockey mentorship program in 2018 and scouted for the service for two years while holding down two jobs.

“I love scouting future prospects, and the evaluation process,” she said. “I think that's kind of where my passion lies. It's just the evaluation process. And it's exciting, building a team.”

Scott spent two seasons as a full-time scout for Erie before she took a bold step and left the organization to move to Calgary and became an independent scout in June 2022.

“I just kept practicing my craft and kind of paid my own way, like, throughout the whole year,” she said. “All of the tickets to every game, all of my travel expenses, everything. I just put all my money into scouting and trying to evolve and then I ended up getting my (Avalanche) internship the next year.”

Scott had some financial help from her family for the move and she supplemented her income by working as a bartender at a Calgary casino, a job with hours that allowed her to scout games.

If all that wasn’t enough, she also enrolled in the University of Florida’s online sports management program.

“I've always had the mindset to just keep betting on myself and working hard and evolving,” she said. “I think I've taken a lot of risks to get to where I am, but I wouldn't try to change the journey for anything.”

Scott said she hopes women, women of color and people who don’t come from a so-called “traditional” hockey background will follow her on the journey.

“I grew up playing hockey, but I didn’t play professional hockey, I didn’t go to college or university for hockey,” she said. “I just had a passion for it. I love scouting. I worked at it, and I continue working at my craft.

“People that don’t necessarily come from the traditional background, I hope they see themselves in me and believe that they can put their minds to it and get it done.”

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The 2024 NHL Draft was as eventful for Kiana Scott as it was for the players who were selected in the seven-round event at Sphere in Las Vegas last month.

The 25-year-old Barrie, Ontario, native signed with the Colorado Avalanche at the draft to become a full-time amateur scout, fulfilling a goal she has had since she was a teenager.

“This is something that I've worked really hard for my whole career to be able to sign my first NHL contract,” Scott said. “I was elated. The Avs have been really good for me the past year, and I’m excited to keep building with them.”

Scott joined the Avalanche after working as an intern for the organization.

Colorado general manager Chris MacFarland said he and executive director of hockey operations Suzanne Borchert “were impressed with her work ethic and her passion."

MacFarland said: “Kiana was on our radar when she was scouting in major junior circuits ... and it worked that a few years ago we had an internship opportunity for her.

“She did a good job in that role and was an integral part of our amateur scouting department. We’re excited to see her contributions moving forward in her full-time role as an amateur scout.”

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Scott made history when she became the first woman scout in the Ontario Hockey League with Erie in March 2020.

She was among the initial of a wave of women who were hired in recent years as scouts at all levels of hockey, including Cammi Granato (Seattle Kraken), Blake Bolden (Los Angeles Kings), Krissy Wendell-Pohl (Pittsburgh Penguins), Meghan Hunter (Chicago Blackhawks), Gabriella Switaj (Anaheim Ducks) and Brigette Lacquette (Chicago Blackhawks).

Granato moved on from Seattle to become an assistant general manager for the Vancouver Canucks on Feb. 10, 2022, and Hunter was promoted to assistant GM by the Blackhawks on June 22, 2022.

“When I first started scouting, I didn’t know of any women in the industry already,” she said. “Cammi Granato got her job with the NHL a year after I started scouting. That’s when I kind of knew it was possible. But I never had anyone to look up to. I just had this dream and the passion for hockey. I knew that I had to the talent and skill to do it, and to try to keep building on them.

"That’s what I’ve always gone off on -- keep evolving, never give up on what you love.”

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Richard A. Collins (1939) was an Engineering Executive and Chief Design Engineer at the Boeing Company. Born in Ft. Lauderdale to Marcellus Sterling and Anita Collins. He received his BS degree in Mathematics and Chemistry from Morehouse College and received his MBA from Seattle University.

He began his engineering career at the US Weather Service. He began working for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The Boeing Company recruited him as a software engineer in the Space and Defense Division. He led the Boeing software design and development team for the nation’s first personal rapid transit system in Morgantown, West Virginia.

He served as the Chief Design Engineer for the National and International Aerospace Systems. He was the Chief Design engineer of the Air Force’s Weapon Control System. He led the Millimeter Wave Radar Target Acquisition and Terminal Guidance System technology development, upgraded the Command and Control system for the Navy’s Mercury Communication Control Aircraft, and led the multi-billion-dollar Army Future Combat Systems program.

He completed advanced management programs at the Defense System Management College, Carnegie Mellon University’s Graduate School of Industrial Administration, the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and the Center for Creative Leadership.

Among his recognitions are the Colorado Outward Bound Competition; Boeing Sustained Quality Performance Award; Outstanding Leadership of Millimeter Wave Terminal Guidance Technology Development; National Black Engineer Nominee of the Year; and First Flight of Red Rover Aerostat-Hot-Air Balloon.

He was President of Morehouse College Club of Seattle; Sire Archon of Alpha Omicron Boule of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity; Board of Directors for Seattle Big Brothers, Seattle Monorail Expansion, and Seattle First Tee. Memberships include NAACP Life Member; Omega Psi Fraternity; Association of Computing Machinery; Strathmore’s Who’s Who in American Science and Engineering; and the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.

He and his wife, Minnie have two children. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence #sigmapiphi #omegapsiphi

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For several years, I was the President of the Mojave Desert Land Trust, the organization described in this story. The story describes the work of Madena Asbell, who started up, organized and manages the seed bank. Madena is an amazing person. Low key but intensely brilliant and practical.

Excerpt from this story from CNN/Call to Earth:

Inside a Mojave aster flower, a tiny bee is fast asleep. At night, the pale lavender petals close, providing a safe resting place. In the morning, as birdsong rings out across the desert, the flower opens, revealing its tenant.

Here in southern California, in the middle of the Mojave Desert’s vast and arid landscape, it’s just one of many natural treasures hidden from view.

In long sleeves, pants, and wide-brimmed hats to guard against a harsh sun in a cloudless blue sky, a team of four led by Madena Asbell crouches in the dirt, looking for another treasure.

They are searching for a plant called erodium texanum, (common names Texas stork’s bill or heronbill), a type of herb native to California. More specifically, they are looking for its seeds.

“There’s so much life here,” Asbell says, “but it’s easy to not realize that when you’re in the desert.”

Asbell is the director of plant conservation for the Mojave Desert Land Trust (MDLT), a non-profit land conservancy that works to preserve and protect the Mojave and Colorado desert landscapes of California.

A quarter of the state is desert, home to roughly 2,400 plant species, according to MDLT. Eight years ago, Asbell had an idea. What if there was a way to preserve the ecosystem, centered around the seeds that facilitate all the life here? The result was the Mojave Desert Land Trust seed bank.

“The goal is to preserve this amazing genetic diversity that we have and make it available for restoration or reintroduction of species, should there be a disaster that wipes out a population,” Asbell says. “Plants are the foundation of most ecosystems, so when we protect these plants, we’re protecting everything that depends on them, like desert tortoise, burrowing owls and pollinators.”

In an ever-changing climate, the seed bank was just the type of “proactive” idea the organization was looking for, says Kelly Herbinson, executive director of MDLT.

“As a land trust, we’re realizing that just protecting land or buying land to protect it wasn’t going to be enough – that we had to take extra steps to really invest in that land,” Herbinson says.

In 2016, Mojave Desert Land Trust officially launched the seed bank project, which has since been described as a “Noah’s Ark” for southern California.

Three white refrigerators at MDLT headquarters in Joshua Tree, California, house the collection. There are over 5 million seeds from nearly 250 species and counting, according to the land trust.

Seeds come in from the field teams and undergo a “cut test” to determine viability – confirming the seed pods are full, and that there hasn’t been too much damage from insects or mold, making the seeds worth saving.

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The NY Times

By Qasim Nauman and Hurubie Meko

A federal judge early Saturday temporarily restricted access by Elon Musk’s government efficiency program to the Treasury Department’s payment and data systems, saying there was a risk of “irreparable harm.”

The Trump administration’s new policy of allowing political appointees and “special government employees” access to these systems, which contain highly sensitive information such as bank details, heightens the risk of leaks and of the systems becoming more vulnerable than before to hacking, U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer said in an emergency order.

Judge Engelmayer ordered any such official who was granted access to the systems since Jan. 20 to “destroy any and all copies of material downloaded from the Treasury Department’s records and systems.” He also restricted the Trump administration from granting access to these categories of officials.

The defendants — President Trump, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and the Treasury Department — should show cause on Feb. 14 before Judge Jeannette A. Vargas, who is handling the case on a permanent basis, Judge Engelmayer said.

The order came in response to a lawsuit filed on Friday by Letitia James of New York along with 18 other Democratic state attorneys general, charging that when President Trump gave Mr. Musk the run of government computer systems, he had breached protections enshrined in the Constitution and “failed to faithfully execute the laws enacted by Congress.”

The attorneys general said the president had given “virtually unfettered access” to the federal government’s most sensitive information to young aides who work for Mr. Musk, who runs a program the administration calls the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, though it is not an actual department.

While the group was supposedly assigned to cut costs, members are “attempting to access government data to support initiatives to block federal funds from reaching certain disfavored beneficiaries,” according to the suit. Mr. Musk has publicly stated his intention to “recklessly freeze streams of federal funding without warning,” the suit said, pointing to his social media posts in recent days.

Efforts to reach press officers at the White House were not immediately successful.

Mr. Musk’s team was given access to the government’s most fundamental computer data, including the U.S. Treasury Department’s payment system, which is used to disburse funds including Social Security benefits, veteran’s benefits and federal employee wages.

The system — which channels about 90 percent of the payments for the U.S. government, which spent about $6.75 trillion last fiscal year — pays funds directly to people in the states, as well as to state governments, the suit says.

Before President Trump took office last month, access was granted to only a limited number of career civil servants with security clearances, the suit said. But Mr. Musk’s efforts had interrupted federal funding for health clinics, preschools, and climate initiatives, according to the filing.

The money had already been allocated by Congress. The Constitution assigns to lawmakers the job of deciding government spending.

“President Trump does not have the power to give away Americans’ private information to anyone he chooses, and he cannot cut federal payments approved by Congress,” Ms. James said in a statement. “Musk and DOGE have no authority to access Americans’ private information and some of our country’s most sensitive data.”

The lawsuit was filed in concert with the attorneys general of Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Wisconsin. It is one of many resisting Mr. Trump’s aggressive actions since he took office last month.

Three unions this week sued the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, the government’s human resources division, to block an effort to persuade roughly two million federal employees to resign.

Two anonymous sets of F.B.I. agents and employees sued to keep the Trump administration from releasing the identities of people who worked on investigations into the Capitol riots on Jan. 6, 2021. They won an order on Friday requiring the administration to keep their names secret.

Ms. James and other attorneys general challenged Mr. Trump’s executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship. This week, she warned New York hospitals that complying with a White House executive order seeking to end gender-affirming medical care for young people could violate state law.

The actions of DOGE — bulldozing through the federal government— have been confounding and concerning to Democratic lawmakers and federal employees.

With license from Mr. Trump, Mr. Musk’s mandate appears to be vast: His team has tried to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development, a key international source of foreign assistance. On Friday, a federal judge in Washington ordered a pause on an effort to put 2,200 U.S.A.I.D. employees on leave and rapidly withdraw employees stationed abroad.

On Friday, Mr. Trump said that Mr. Musk would turn his attention to the Pentagon, which has billions of dollars in contracts with companies Mr. Musk owns.

The heart of the lawsuit filed by Ms. James’s coalition on Friday was focused on Mr. Musk’s access to the Treasury Department. The department’s system is a repository of some Americans’ most sensitive information, including Social Security numbers and bank account numbers, which the attorneys general said puts residents of their states at personal risk.

In a video message on Friday, Ms. James said that the president “does not have the power to give our private information away to whomever he wants.”

“As Democratic attorneys general, we’re suing to stop this unprecedented and unauthorized attack,” she said.

[timesglobz]

Joseph Lipsey III still facing cocaine distribution charge

The Lipsey family and its legal team had something to celebrate last month when Deputy District Attorney Don Nottingham announced in court his intention to file paperwork dismissing the most serious charge against both parents.

And on July 22, Nottingham did file a motion to dismiss the felony charge of distribution of cocaine to a minor against Shira Lipsey, 44. But Joseph Lipsey III, 56, still faces that charge, which carries a minimum prison sentence of eight years.

In the July 15 court appearance, Nottingham did not feel that there was enough evidence to support the distribution charge. But as more evidence has come to light in the ongoing investigation, he is no longer so sure.

“It’s a mess,” he said of the case that includes 45 endorsed witnesses, according to court documents.

Those witnesses include staff from the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office, Aspen Police Department, the 9th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, juveniles and parents.

“I expect to have a decision before their next court date,” Nottingham said of the Lipseys’ upcoming Aug. 16 hearing — which the Lipseys will be attending via telephone.

According to his personal Facebook page, Joseph Lipsey III moved to Puerto Rico in June.

“Life is a beach! Come visit,” he wrote on June 19.

“Did you really? Really really? No Colorado?” Scott Rosenzweig queried on Lipsey’s post.

“Just most of the year,” Lipsey replied.

Yale Galanter, one of the Lipseys’ attorneys, doubted the seriousness of that claim.

“No,” Galanter said about the rumored move, though he added that keeping tabs on his clients’ personal lives is not among his professional pursuits. “That is not my understanding. He owns a disaster relief company, so he spends time in Puerto Rico because they had a natural disaster.”

Joseph Lipsey III was CEO of Lipsey Logistics Worldwide and its sister company Lipsey Water. In September 2017 — the same month Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico — then-Lipsey Mountain Spring Water was awarded a distribution contract from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. An Oct. 17, 2017, report from Bloomberg estimated that Lipsey had garnered at least $215 million in contracted FEMA relief services.

However, according to a press release published March 18 by Lipsey Logistics, Joseph Lipsey III relinquished all control from all of his business enterprises — including Lipsey Trucking and Lipsey Transport — after he, his wife and 19-year-old son Joseph Lipsey IV were formally charged one week earlier.

“Joseph Lipsey III, the company’s former Chief Executive Officer, has relinquished his management roles and ownership shares in the company in light of personal allegations against him and members of his family. While the allegations relate to personal matters and have nothing to do with our business, the company takes them seriously and does not wish for them to distract from our operations. Mr. Lipsey has transferred all of his voting shares in the company to Mr. [Johnny] Jones,” the statement reads.

“In the past, Mr. Lipsey was principally an investor in the company and has never been involved in its day-to-day operations. Regardless, we would like to assure the public that his exit from the business is immediate and permanent, and that he will have no ownership of or control over the companies going forward,” the statement adds.

The felony charges that Joseph Lipsey III still faces include: distribution of cocaine to a minor, 11 counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and one count of possession of a controlled substance. Additionally, he faces three misdemeanor counts of serving alcohol to a minor.

Shira Lipsey’s charges match those of her husband, except for the distribution charge which has been dismissed.

Joseph Lipsey IV, who is due back in court Aug. 5, faces three counts of illegal possession or consumption of alcohol by an underage person, two counts of possession of a controlled substance, one count of distribution of a controlled substance, one count of possession with intent to manufacture or distribute a controlled substance, one count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, one count of possession of a controlled substance and one count of furnishing cigarettes, tobacco or nicotine products to a minor.

Galanter remains confident for the elder Joseph Lipsey.

“These things, it is not unusual for one defendant to be dismissed before another or to conclude one investigation and still have another ongoing because of witness availability … just all kinds of stuff,” he said.

The Lipseys allegedly hosted parties that included cocaine and alcohol provided freely to high school students, according to authorities.

David Bench

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Joseph Lipsey III still facing cocaine distribution charge

The Lipsey family and its legal team had something to celebrate last month when Deputy District Attorney Don Nottingham announced in court his intention to file paperwork dismissing the most serious charge against both parents.

And on July 22, Nottingham did file a motion to dismiss the felony charge of distribution of cocaine to a minor against Shira Lipsey, 44. But Joseph Lipsey III, 56, still faces that charge, which carries a minimum prison sentence of eight years.

In the July 15 court appearance, Nottingham did not feel that there was enough evidence to support the distribution charge. But as more evidence has come to light in the ongoing investigation, he is no longer so sure.

“It’s a mess,” he said of the case that includes 45 endorsed witnesses, according to court documents.

Those witnesses include staff from the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office, Aspen Police Department, the 9th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, juveniles and parents.

“I expect to have a decision before their next court date,” Nottingham said of the Lipseys’ upcoming Aug. 16 hearing — which the Lipseys will be attending via telephone.

According to his personal Facebook page, Joseph Lipsey III moved to Puerto Rico in June.

“Life is a beach! Come visit,” he wrote on June 19.

“Did you really? Really really? No Colorado?” Scott Rosenzweig queried on Lipsey’s post.

“Just most of the year,” Lipsey replied.

Yale Galanter, one of the Lipseys’ attorneys, doubted the seriousness of that claim.

“No,” Galanter said about the rumored move, though he added that keeping tabs on his clients’ personal lives is not among his professional pursuits. “That is not my understanding. He owns a disaster relief company, so he spends time in Puerto Rico because they had a natural disaster.”

Joseph Lipsey III was CEO of Lipsey Logistics Worldwide and its sister company Lipsey Water. In September 2017 — the same month Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico — then-Lipsey Mountain Spring Water was awarded a distribution contract from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. An Oct. 17, 2017, report from Bloomberg estimated that Lipsey had garnered at least $215 million in contracted FEMA relief services.

However, according to a press release published March 18 by Lipsey Logistics, Joseph Lipsey III relinquished all control from all of his business enterprises — including Lipsey Trucking and Lipsey Transport — after he, his wife and 19-year-old son Joseph Lipsey IV were formally charged one week earlier.

“Joseph Lipsey III, the company’s former Chief Executive Officer, has relinquished his management roles and ownership shares in the company in light of personal allegations against him and members of his family. While the allegations relate to personal matters and have nothing to do with our business, the company takes them seriously and does not wish for them to distract from our operations. Mr. Lipsey has transferred all of his voting shares in the company to Mr. [Johnny] Jones,” the statement reads.

“In the past, Mr. Lipsey was principally an investor in the company and has never been involved in its day-to-day operations. Regardless, we would like to assure the public that his exit from the business is immediate and permanent, and that he will have no ownership of or control over the companies going forward,” the statement adds.

The felony charges that Joseph Lipsey III still faces include: distribution of cocaine to a minor, 11 counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and one count of possession of a controlled substance. Additionally, he faces three misdemeanor counts of serving alcohol to a minor.

Shira Lipsey’s charges match those of her husband, except for the distribution charge which has been dismissed.

Joseph Lipsey IV, who is due back in court Aug. 5, faces three counts of illegal possession or consumption of alcohol by an underage person, two counts of possession of a controlled substance, one count of distribution of a controlled substance, one count of possession with intent to manufacture or distribute a controlled substance, one count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, one count of possession of a controlled substance and one count of furnishing cigarettes, tobacco or nicotine products to a minor.

Galanter remains confident for the elder Joseph Lipsey.

“These things, it is not unusual for one defendant to be dismissed before another or to conclude one investigation and still have another ongoing because of witness availability … just all kinds of stuff,” he said.

The Lipseys allegedly hosted parties that included cocaine and alcohol provided freely to high school students, according to authorities.

Brenden Abbott

[anthonybialy]

Different Games Off for Buffalo Bills, Sabres

Remember when New England’s waiting to draft that the Bills game counted.  Winning by inflicting damage on a divisional foe is the best kind of losing.  By contrast, Patriots fans learn which triumphs ache after their team shrewdly saved ownership money by not having to pay some entitled first overall pick.

One of Buffalo’s franchises has set the standard for hoping they lose in the hopes it’ll lead to wins.  I’m not one to offer comfort to Boston’s sports enthusiasts, but the Sabres show deliberate losses may not create victories.

The Bills and Sabres offer different sorts of anxiety relief.  Having a playoff spot clinched for about a month permits slacking in a way self-banishment to the Postseason Exclusion Zone doesn’t.  Checking one’s phone in gameplay’s midst Sunday afternoon was nothing at all like doing so Saturday night for the Buffalo sports enthusiast.

Sabres fans hate the Sabres.  But the latter hated the former first.  A franchise that cursed itself is uninterested in cause and effect, like how a hockey school supervisor who’s mysteriously serving as an NHL general manager will extend a league-record playoff slump.

Sisyphus was an amateur.  Lindy Ruff was appointed captain of a sinking ship.  Fixing a rotted culture is trickier than installing shorthanded formations.  Players know ineptness won’t lead to punishment because it’s the same with the executive who added them.  Kevyn Adams is the 13th-longest tenured general manager because Terry Pegula disagrees that it’s a results-oriented business.

Failure is at least an opportunity to fix what’s ruining outcomes.  Ownership should’ve fired and traded at will after the previous disaster against the Avalanche.  The worst part of hitting rock bottom is Pegula always thinks drilling helps.

Some use the new year to make phony vows about changing. That doesn’t apply to the Sabres, who’ll keep losing in unimaginably devastating ways. Those aware of who they are don’t make resolutions.

A soft reboot sort of rhymes as the club frittered away happy memories long ago George Lucas-style.  The Sabres are as awful as the prequels.  I know we shouldn’t say things we can’t take back, but I’d rather learn about how bacteria causes the Force than watch a feckless roster muster 10 shots in the first two periods against Vegas.

Context only makes the Sabres look worse.  Losses like the second squandering against Colorado would be unacceptable if they won a playoff series after last season.  They didn’t quite do that.  If a historically woeful franchise turned around today, the agony already sustained wouldn’t be worth it.  Oh, and they’re not turning around today.

This kind of pathetic effort after the last devastating game in this awful season during an unprecedented playoff drought is exactly what’s expected.  A late Saturday game prompted fresh choices for the alienated.  I switched to Off Beat Cinema. They show bad things on purpose.

You know, you could charge more if you played better.  The Sabres have a plan to increase attendance.  If you guessed a better team, I admire your sweetness.  The worst franchise in the universe’s history is going to have to offer a bigger discount.  If you want to pay 29 dollars to get frustrated, you’re better off going to a strip club.

I know it’s frustrating for Sabres fans to live through an endless nightmare.  But at least we can dread the possibility of wasting Josh Allen’s career with an underwhelming wild card playoff win Sunday before getting outcoached to a next-round exit.  Fans hope a repeat of similar postseason scenarios will not take place while bracing for the possibility of consistency.  If habits persevere, there’s a different level of disappointment ahead.

Fretting based on precedent is how we prepare.  It’s not just in football.  Life is spent looking for patterns, especially ones that signify impending doom.  Recent repeated outcomes could be broken this time.  Free will competes with tendencies in individuals that sure seem hard to alter.

The finale against the Patriots was meaningful game in terms of illustrating why it’s meaningless for each.  Half a dozen championships sure don’t seem to assuage present wretchedness.  Two decades sure sounds like a long time when Satan offers a deal for a soul.  But people notoriously struggle to think past the next five minutes.  Consequences past immediate rewards are as incomprehensible as eternity.

Josh Allen benched without a single pass attempt like the bust we were assured he’d be.  Others excelled just when they thought it was needed.  Von Miller nabbed a sack at the most important time, namely when he can get a small fortune.  The occasional player’s greatest contribution is showing the difference between statistics based on circumstances.

Removing drama takes different forms.  A Bills loss will always count even though they used it like a January preseason game.  People will look up this season’s record years from now without checking how many fans won a raffle to play in the fourth quarter.

A game in which they’re not really competitive is like their hockey counterpart and also completely unalike it.  The Bills were checked out of the finale like they were tanking for a prospect they liked at the World Junior Championship.

An unofficial bye week gave the Bills a chance to rest before what’s now a familiar setup.  If there’s ever been a better chance to rally around a postseason run, it’s now.  This has been an especially rough time for Buffalo as it keeps losing it gathering places.  The only way Brick Bar burning down could be rougher is if the Old Pink met the same horrible fate.  It’s still tough to believe Swannie House is closed just like it’s infuriating that some garbage band breaking Mohawk Place’s stage-diving ban may cause its closure.  Hosting wild card holder Denver is a chance to add something after much has been taken from us.  Hockey joy is just the start.

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At Meadows Event Center, the culinary experience is an integral part of the wedding celebration. The venue's talented chefs have crafted a range of delectable menus that cater to diverse tastes and dietary requirements. From elegant hors d'oeuvres to sumptuous buffets, every dish is prepared with the finest ingredients and presented with flair. The venue's fine dining options include exquisite table settings, personalized service, and an extensive wine list, ensuring that your wedding reception is a truly unforgettable experience for your guests.

Luxurious Accommodations and Amenities

For out-of-town guests or those seeking a luxurious getaway, Meadows Event Center offers an array of lavish accommodations and amenities. The venue's stylishly appointed rooms and suites are designed to provide the ultimate comfort and relaxation, complete with plush furnishings, modern amenities, and stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Guests can unwind at the venue's spa, fitness center, or outdoor pool, or enjoy a leisurely stroll through the gardens. With its comprehensive range of amenities, Meadows Event Center is the perfect destination for a weekend-long wedding celebration.

Personalized Service and Attention to Detail

At Meadows Event Center, every couple is treated like royalty. The venue's dedicated team of wedding coordinators and event planners work tirelessly to ensure that every aspect of your wedding is meticulously planned and executed. From the initial consultation to the final farewell, you'll receive personalized service and attention to detail that exceeds your expectations. Whether you require assistance with vendor selection, décor design, or timeline management, the venue's experienced team is always on hand to offer expert guidance and support.

Conclusion

Meadows Event Center is the epitome of wedding perfection, offering an all-inclusive experience that combines natural beauty, elegance, and exceptional service. With its breathtaking ambiance, scenic views, and luxurious amenities, this exquisite venue is the perfect setting to create unforgettable memories on your special day. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, Meadows Event Center's dedicated team is committed to delivering a truly unforgettable wedding experience that will leave a lasting impression on you and your loved ones.

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Personal Injury Attorney in Colorado Springs

Shannon Colt, Esq. 625 North Cascade Ave, Suite 300 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 719-520-9909 https://heuserlaw.com/

Shannon Colt, Esq., is a personal injury attorney at Heuser & Heuser, LLP. She expertly handles all stages of cases, from client intake to litigation and settlement, and is proficient in drafting legal documents and court representation. Shannon specializes in various personal injury case types, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, slip and fall incidents, wrongful death claims, medical malpractice, product liability, premises liability, and dog bites. She is also adept in advanced legal technologies, such as Filevine’s DemandsAI, which improves case management. Additionally, she provides training on AI tools, contributes to the firm's executive team, and stays updated with ongoing legal education.

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How Colorado Cowboys and Conservationists Joined Forces to Stop Drilling. (New York Times)

Excerpt from this New York Times story:

The drilling leases in a pristine corner of Colorado seemed like a done deal. But then an unlikely alliance of cowboys and environmentalists emerged. And things changed.

The members of the group — a self-described ragtag organization that included ranchers, cyclists and snowmobilers — had little in common aside from a desire to protect the expanse, almost a quarter-million acres of public land known as the Thompson Divide. But they ultimately developed a novel legal strategy that helped win a 20-year pause on new oil and gas development across the area.

That strategy could serve as a model for future conservation efforts.

“It’s an incredible story of how it all came together,” said Zane Kessler, the founding executive director of the group, the Thompson Divide Coalition.

The area, in west-central Colorado, overlaps with part of the White River National Forest, one of the most visited national forests in the United States. The Thompson Divide is also home to endangered lynxes and to one of the expansive organisms in the world: the state’s largest Aspen stand, a colony of trees connected by a lateral root system.

The Bush administration started issuing oil and gas leases in the area in the early 2000s in an effort to expand production on public lands. Roughly 80 leases were issued on the Thompson Divide, with dozens more in adjacent parcels of land.

“It happened incredibly quickly,” said Peter Hart, who led the coalition’s legal team. “And it happened at a time when it was the beginning of people developing skills and knowledge to engage in these processes and actually push back.”

Mr. Hart and his colleagues sensed broad opposition to oil and gas development in the area from a diverse range of interest groups, including farmers who wanted to protect grazing land and conservationists concerned about preserving pristine forests and alpine meadows.

With that in mind, they set out in search of a new legal approach.

The coalition gained momentum, appearing at public meetings to provide comments and even staging an impromptu tractor parade down Main Street in Carbondale. “There was lots of local opposition and fear,” Mr. Hart said. “And in that fear was an opportunity for us to unify against what everybody perceived as the greatest threat to this landscape.”

The technology that had driven the oil and gas boom, fracking, was also a source of weakness in the leases. According to Mr. Hart and his team, the administration had failed to properly analyze and account for the technology in the required environmental review process.

Legal questions about the leases led to administrative challenges, which eventually sent one leaseholder to federal court against the Bureau of Land Management.

Initially, conservationists had intended to sue the government, contending that some of the leases were invalid because of noncompliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. But the work that exposed the legal and administrative problems with the leases had effectively flipped the script: The leaseholders who had declined to sell were now eyeing the exits in light of potential legal complications and public discontent around drilling.

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The NY Times

By Qasim Nauman and Hurubie Meko

A federal judge early Saturday temporarily restricted access by Elon Musk’s government efficiency program to the Treasury Department’s payment and data systems, saying there was a risk of “irreparable harm.”

The Trump administration’s new policy of allowing political appointees and “special government employees” access to these systems, which contain highly sensitive information such as bank details, heightens the risk of leaks and of the systems becoming more vulnerable than before to hacking, U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer said in an emergency order.

Judge Engelmayer ordered any such official who was granted access to the systems since Jan. 20 to “destroy any and all copies of material downloaded from the Treasury Department’s records and systems.” He also restricted the Trump administration from granting access to these categories of officials.

The defendants — President Trump, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and the Treasury Department — should show cause on Feb. 14 before Judge Jeannette A. Vargas, who is handling the case on a permanent basis, Judge Engelmayer said.

The order came in response to a lawsuit filed on Friday by Letitia James of New York along with 18 other Democratic state attorneys general, charging that when President Trump gave Mr. Musk the run of government computer systems, he had breached protections enshrined in the Constitution and “failed to faithfully execute the laws enacted by Congress.”

The attorneys general said the president had given “virtually unfettered access” to the federal government’s most sensitive information to young aides who work for Mr. Musk, who runs a program the administration calls the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, though it is not an actual department.

While the group was supposedly assigned to cut costs, members are “attempting to access government data to support initiatives to block federal funds from reaching certain disfavored beneficiaries,” according to the suit. Mr. Musk has publicly stated his intention to “recklessly freeze streams of federal funding without warning,” the suit said, pointing to his social media posts in recent days.

Efforts to reach press officers at the White House were not immediately successful.

Mr. Musk’s team was given access to the government’s most fundamental computer data, including the U.S. Treasury Department’s payment system, which is used to disburse funds including Social Security benefits, veteran’s benefits and federal employee wages.

The system — which channels about 90 percent of the payments for the U.S. government, which spent about $6.75 trillion last fiscal year — pays funds directly to people in the states, as well as to state governments, the suit says.

Before President Trump took office last month, access was granted to only a limited number of career civil servants with security clearances, the suit said. But Mr. Musk’s efforts had interrupted federal funding for health clinics, preschools, and climate initiatives, according to the filing.

The money had already been allocated by Congress. The Constitution assigns to lawmakers the job of deciding government spending.

“President Trump does not have the power to give away Americans’ private information to anyone he chooses, and he cannot cut federal payments approved by Congress,” Ms. James said in a statement. “Musk and DOGE have no authority to access Americans’ private information and some of our country’s most sensitive data.”

The lawsuit was filed in concert with the attorneys general of Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Wisconsin. It is one of many resisting Mr. Trump’s aggressive actions since he took office last month.

Three unions this week sued the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, the government’s human resources division, to block an effort to persuade roughly two million federal employees to resign.

Two anonymous sets of F.B.I. agents and employees sued to keep the Trump administration from releasing the identities of people who worked on investigations into the Capitol riots on Jan. 6, 2021. They won an order on Friday requiring the administration to keep their names secret.

Ms. James and other attorneys general challenged Mr. Trump’s executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship. This week, she warned New York hospitals that complying with a White House executive order seeking to end gender-affirming medical care for young people could violate state law.

The actions of DOGE — bulldozing through the federal government— have been confounding and concerning to Democratic lawmakers and federal employees.

With license from Mr. Trump, Mr. Musk’s mandate appears to be vast: His team has tried to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development, a key international source of foreign assistance. On Friday, a federal judge in Washington ordered a pause on an effort to put 2,200 U.S.A.I.D. employees on leave and rapidly withdraw employees stationed abroad.

On Friday, Mr. Trump said that Mr. Musk would turn his attention to the Pentagon, which has billions of dollars in contracts with companies Mr. Musk owns.

The heart of the lawsuit filed by Ms. James’s coalition on Friday was focused on Mr. Musk’s access to the Treasury Department. The department’s system is a repository of some Americans’ most sensitive information, including Social Security numbers and bank account numbers, which the attorneys general said puts residents of their states at personal risk.

In a video message on Friday, Ms. James said that the president “does not have the power to give our private information away to whomever he wants.”

“As Democratic attorneys general, we’re suing to stop this unprecedented and unauthorized attack,” she said.

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From Factory to Front Yard Marvels Transporting Iron Gates to New Homes

Imagine the grandeur of a beautifully crafted iron gate, standing tall at the entrance of a new home. While these gates add an element of elegance and security, transporting them from the factory to the front yard is no small feat. In today's post, we'll explore customer stories that highlight successful iron gate deliveries to new homes. We’ll provide insights into overcoming the challenges of heavy gate transport, ensuring safety during shipping, and best practices in logistics. Whether you’re a construction company, logistics manager, or a homeowner planning your dream entrance, this guide is for you.

The Art of Heavy Gate Transport

Heavy gate transport requires meticulous planning and execution. The sheer weight and size of iron gates pose unique challenges that demand specialized equipment and expertise.

Choosing the Right Transport Vehicle

Selecting the appropriate vehicle is crucial for the safe and efficient transport of iron gates. Flatbed trucks are often the go-to choice due to their capacity to handle heavy loads and offer easy access for loading and unloading.

Ensuring Secure Loading

Proper loading techniques are essential to prevent damage during transit. This involves using high-quality straps and padding to secure the gates and minimize movement.

Overcoming Route Challenges

Navigating through narrow urban streets and residential areas can be tricky. Detailed route planning helps avoid obstacles and ensures timely delivery.

Heavy Transport Safety Measures

Safety is paramount when it comes to transporting heavy gates. Implementing robust safety protocols can prevent accidents and ensure smooth operations.

Training for Transport Personnel

Investing in training for drivers and loading crew can significantly enhance safety. This includes teaching proper handling techniques and emergency procedures.

Utilizing Advanced Technology

Modern technology, such as GPS tracking and load sensors, can improve safety by providing real-time data and alerts. These tools help monitor the condition of the cargo and the vehicle's performance.

Regular Equipment Maintenance

Routine checks and maintenance of transport vehicles and equipment are essential. This ensures that everything is in optimal condition, reducing the risk of mechanical failures.

Customer Stories of Successful Deliveries

Real-world examples can offer valuable insights and inspiration. Here are some stories of successful iron gate deliveries to new homes.

The Mountain Retreat

A construction company in Colorado recently completed a project for a luxurious mountain retreat. The challenge was to deliver a massive iron gate through winding mountain roads. By collaborating with experienced logistics professionals and using a detailed route plan, the gate was delivered without a hitch.

Urban Villa in San Francisco

Delivering an iron gate to a villa in San Francisco's crowded streets posed significant challenges. The team overcame these by choosing a night-time delivery slot to avoid traffic and using a smaller, maneuverable truck for the final leg of the journey.

Coastal Mansion in Florida

A logistics company successfully transported an intricate iron gate to a coastal mansion in Florida. The key to their success was meticulous planning, including accounting for coastal weather conditions and ensuring the gate was well-protected against saltwater exposure during transit.

Iron Gate Shipping Essentials

When it comes to iron gate shipping, attention to detail can make all the difference. Here are some essentials to consider.

Packaging and Protection

Proper packaging is critical to protect the gate from scratches and dents. Using custom crates and padding can ensure the gate arrives in perfect condition.

Coordinating with Manufacturers

Close coordination with gate manufacturers can streamline the shipping process. This includes confirming dimensions, weights, and any special handling requirements.

Scheduling and Timing

Timing is crucial in logistics. Coordinating with homeowners and construction teams ensures that the gate arrives exactly when needed.

Logistics Best Practices

Adopting best practices in logistics can enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Comprehensive Route Planning

Detailed route planning can prevent delays and reduce costs. This includes accounting for traffic patterns, road conditions, and any potential obstacles.

Effective Communication

Maintaining clear and consistent communication with all stakeholders is vital. This includes regular updates to homeowners, construction teams, and logistics personnel.

Continuous Improvement

Regularly reviewing and refining logistics processes can lead to continuous improvement. This involves analyzing previous deliveries, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing changes.

Challenges in Residential Delivery

Residential delivery poses unique challenges that require innovative solutions.

Navigating Narrow Streets

Urban areas often have narrow streets that can be difficult for large trucks to maneuver. Using smaller vehicles for the final delivery leg can overcome this challenge.

Dealing with Unforeseen Obstacles

Unexpected obstacles, such as parked cars or construction work, can disrupt delivery schedules. Having contingency plans in place can help mitigate these issues.

Ensuring Minimal Disturbance

Delivering heavy gates can be noisy and disruptive. Scheduling deliveries at times that minimize disturbance to residents is essential.

Urban Logistics Strategies

Urban logistics strategies can enhance the efficiency of deliveries in bustling city environments.

Using Local Warehouses

Storing gates in local warehouses can reduce delivery times and improve flexibility. This allows for quicker responses to last-minute changes or requests.

Leveraging Technology

Utilizing advanced logistics software can optimize route planning and inventory management. This leads to more efficient and reliable deliveries.

Collaborating with Local Partners

Partnering with local logistics providers can offer valuable insights and resources. They can assist with navigating local regulations and understanding the unique challenges of the area.

Trucking to Residential Areas

Trucking to residential areas requires careful planning and execution.

Selecting the Right Truck

Choosing a truck that can handle both the weight of the gate and the constraints of residential streets is crucial. Smaller, more maneuverable trucks are often ideal for this purpose.

Planning for Special Permits

In some areas, special permits may be required for heavy or oversized loads. Ensuring all necessary permits are obtained in advance can prevent delays.

Coordinating with Residents

Informing residents of the delivery schedule can help minimize disruptions and ensure smooth operations.

Ensuring Successful Deliveries Every Time

Consistency is key to building a reputation for reliable deliveries.

Adhering to Timelines

Sticking to agreed-upon timelines builds trust with clients and ensures smooth project progression. Flexibility to adapt to changes without compromising deadlines is also important.

Maintaining High Quality

Ensuring that the gates are delivered in perfect condition is non-negotiable. This involves thorough inspections before and after transport.

Building Relationships

Building strong relationships with clients, partners, and suppliers can lead to repeat business and positive word-of-mouth referrals.

Transporting iron gates to new homes is a complex and challenging task. However, with careful planning, robust safety measures, and effective logistics strategies, it can be done successfully. By learning from real-world examples and adopting best practices, businesses can enhance their efficiency and customer satisfaction. Whether you’re a construction company, logistics professional, or homeowner, understanding the intricacies of iron gate deliveries can help you achieve seamless and successful outcomes.

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Navigating New Challenges: The Evolving Landscape of Oil and Gas Regulations in Colorado

As the oil and gas industry faces a pivotal transformation, Consolidated Resource, a Pennsylvania-based leader in oil and gas services, is at the forefront, providing crucial services amidst the changing regulatory environment of Colorado. Specializing in oil and gas pipeline services and oil and gas fabrication services, our company stands out with its commitment to safety, efficiency, and technological innovation.

Colorado's Regulatory Overhaul

Recent legislative changes in Colorado have introduced some of the toughest safety and environmental regulations in the oil and gas industry. These new rules are reshaping how projects like gas pipeline installation near me are planned, executed, and maintained. For companies like Consolidated Resource, understanding and adapting to these regulations is crucial for continuing to provide top-notch services to our clients.

Emphasis on Environmental and Community Safety

The introduction of stringent environmental protections and increased fines for safety violations highlight the state's commitment to safeguarding both the environment and its citizens. This legislative shift has made oil and gas pipeline services more complex but also more crucial than ever. The demand for expert services that can navigate these legal landscapes while maintaining high safety and environmental standards is on the rise.

Consolidated Resource's Expertise

At Consolidated Resource, we offer a range of services that directly address the needs of the oil and gas industry in this new regulatory era. Our superior roustabout service ensures that all site operations are conducted with utmost precision and safety, reducing the risk of environmental impact and complying with the latest regulations.

Innovations in Pipeline Fabrication and Installation

Our expertise in oil gas pipeline fabrication and construction market positions us uniquely within the industry. We use cutting-edge technology and methods, such as hydro-excavation in Pennsylvania, to ensure that our pipeline installations are safe, efficient, and minimally invasive to the surrounding environments. This technology is particularly crucial in areas like Colorado, where environmental preservation is now a key component of the regulatory framework.

Adapting to Market Demands

The changes in Colorado's regulations have also influenced the oil and gas fabrication services market, prompting companies to innovate and adapt. Consolidated Resource has responded by enhancing our service offerings, focusing on sustainable practices and advanced technologies that meet the new standards without compromising on quality or efficiency.

Conclusion: A Partner in Industry Compliance

For stakeholders in the oil and gas industry, partnering with a company that understands and can navigate these complex regulations is vital. Consolidated Resource is not just a service provider; we are a partner in ensuring that your projects are successful, compliant, and safe. As Colorado continues to set precedents for oil and gas regulations, we continue to innovate and adapt, ensuring that our clients are always ahead of the curve.

Whether you are looking for gas pipeline installation near me or need comprehensive project management that includes hydro-excavation in Pennsylvania, our team is ready to provide the support and expertise you need. With Consolidated Resource, you have a partner who values safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance as much as you do. Contact us today to learn more about our services.

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ILC 2024

Last week I had the opportunity to attend the Express Employment Professionals International Leadership Conference in Denver, Colorado. The experience was nothing short of phenomenal and it was an amazing way to end out Q1. Beyond being a new city for me, Denver was a cool place to visit and the weather was amazing but the altitude is something to account for when flying in. Luckily I didn't pass out or projectile vomit anywhere, maybe it's all my Planet Fitness sessions paying off for me.

There were over 1500 people in attendance for the conference, made up of franchisee's (owners), office managers, Express's executive team and a packed roster of guest speakers. For those who don't know, Express is a global professional staffing agency that specializes in light industrial, professional, office services and direct hire employment. They are the premier staffing agency for virtually any client's need. Over the course of three and a half days, participants heard from the likes of Deion Sanders, Goldie Hawn, Chris Barton and Jess Wedell. Furthermore, two of the days included learning sessions that delved into a variety of topics, from sales tactics to leadership coaching.

The opportunity is truly something I am looking forward to attending again next year. The networking was unparalleled to anything I have experienced since graduating college and I was able to take away detailed pieces of wisdom both professionally and personally to build on.

Before ending this post, I want to write about something Deion Sanders spoke about during one of the general sessions in Denver. I have been following Coach Prime ever since he started at CU and hearing him speak was easily the highlight of the event for me. Coach Prime talked about "finding your rabbit", which is the thing in your life that is just out in front of you that you can't quite reach but motivates you to get after it every single day. For Coach Prime, it is his Mom. What is it for you ?

As the quarter comes to a close, take time to reflect on all that occurred these first three months. Use that time to adjust, pivot or maybe even double down on what worked for you. Keeping your "rabbit" in front of you, as Coach Prime talked about in Denver, will allow you to push past all the noise and distractions in your life to conquer what you set out to. Coach asked the question to us, "How can you expect greatness without consistency ?".

Proverbs 14:23 sums up my point perfectly and what I believe Deion's ultimate statement was with the rabbit analogy. Get after it, enjoy the journey but most importantly stay consistent and let everything else work itself out.

In Unity,

DaJuan