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Instrument for assessing mobile technology acceptability in diabetes self-management: a validation and reliability study
Authors Frandes M, Deiac AV, Timar B, Lungeanu D
Received 16 November 2016
Accepted for publication 4 January 2017
Published 14 February 2017 Volume 2017:11 Pages 259—269
DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/PPA.S127922
Checked for plagiarism Yes
Review by Single anonymous peer review
Peer reviewer comments 3
Editor who approved publication: Dr Johnny Chen
Mirela Frandes,1 Anca V Deiac,2 Bogdan Timar,1,3 Diana Lungeanu1,2
1Department of Functional Sciences, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timisoara, 2Department of Mathematics, Polytechnic University of Timisoara, 3Third Medical Clinic, Emergency Hospital of Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
Background: Nowadays, mobile technologies are part of everyday life, but the lack of instruments to assess their acceptability for the management of chronic diseases makes their actual adoption for this purpose slow.
Objective: The objective of this study was to develop a survey instrument for assessing patients' attitude toward and intention to use mobile technology for diabetes mellitus (DM) self-management, as well as to identify sociodemographic characteristics and quality of life factors that affect them.
Methods: We first conducted the documentation and instrument design phases, which were subsequently followed by the pilot study and instrument validation. Afterward, the instrument was administered 103 patients (median age: 37 years; range: 18–65 years) diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 DM, who accepted to participate in the study. The reliability and construct validity were assessed by computing Cronbach's alpha and using factor analysis, respectively.
Results: The instrument included statements about the actual use of electronic devices for DM management, interaction between patient and physician, attitude toward using mobile technology, and quality of life evaluation. Cronbach's alpha was 0.9 for attitude toward using mobile technology and 0.97 for attitude toward using mobile device applications for DM self-management. Younger patients (Spearman's ρ=-0.429; P<0.001) with better glycemic control (Spearman's ρ=-0.322; P<0.001) and higher education level (Kendall's τ=0.51; P<0.001) had significantly more favorable attitude toward using mobile assistive applications for DM control. Moreover, patients with a higher quality of life presented a significantly more positive attitude toward using modern technology (Spearman's ρ=0.466; P<0.001).
Conclusion: The instrument showed good reliability and internal consistency, making it suitable for measuring the acceptability of mobile technology for DM self-management. Additionally, we found that even if most of the patients showed positive attitude toward mobile applications, only a moderate level of intention to indeed use them was observed. Moreover, the study indicated that barriers were truthfulness and easiness to use.
Keywords: mobile technology, mobile health, mHealth, Internet, disease management, diabetes, quality of life
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I received this editorial cartoon by email the other day and was thunderstruck. The Tea Party Movement has found its house organ — the Depression-era Chicago Tribune. Carey Orr drew "Planned Economy or Planned Destruction" for the Tribune in 1934.
On closer inspection I discovered the Orr drawing has been circulating on the Internet for well over a year and been hailed for its perspicacity.
"From the Chicago Tribune before it got neutered, back when it was the World's Greatest Newspaper. My Aunt Mary sent this to me (Thanks, Aunt Mary!)." tommcmahon.net
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"In order for the elites to implement their New World Order they must first destroy the United States. Theirs is a well thought out and very carefully planned plan of action to achieve this purpose. None of the events, financial or political, that we see happening around us today are by chance." shtfplan.com
Does the Tribune know what it has in this cartoon? It has some idea. Fourteen months ago, Pat Widder of the Tribune editorial board wrote a piece recalling the cartoon and the environment in which it was drawn, one in which Republicans were accusing FDR of "revolutionary" and "unconstitutional" policies. "Similar criticism resonates today," said Widder.
And what resonates more than this Orr cartoon, a precious artifact of an era whose hysterical politics the Tribune has been trying to live down since Colonel Robert R. McCormick died in 1955?
"Are you talking about the same history in which America got out of the depression and none of these predictions came true? The same history where the anti-communist witch hunts are seen as a dark blight? The same history where FDR is seen as one of the greatest Presidents?" digg.com
Richard Norton Smith's biography, The Colonel, tells us that Orr — who'd once pitched minor league baseball with the Seattle Seals — was a "favorite McCormick hatchet man" whose "toxic" cartoons the Tribune liked to publish on the front page. One of them offered up FDR, along with Hitler, Stalin, and Mussolini, as the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.
But I'm not simply talking memory lane. I'm talking revenue streams. T-shirts. Nostalgia editions. The catchphrase "We've forgotten more about the socialist takeover than you'll ever know." There's a lot of free-floating disdain for the mainstream media these days because the perception is that the MSM just doesn't get it. The Tribune got it three-quarters of a century ago. If it did some Tea Party focus groups it might ask itself why it's foresaken its heritage.
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This panel seeks contributions that explore the ways in which labour and dependency are reconceptualised in the contemporary global political economy.
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This panel aims to reposition the critical purchase of dependency and labour as central aspects of the form and function of citizenship in the 21st-century. Recent anthropological interventions and ethnographic insights into poverty discuss from myriad angles how neoliberalism, the democratisation of knowledge, and notions of independence and self-management as active citizenship do not resonate with local perceptions of need or the responsibility of the state to its citizens. This is also resonant with ethnographies of development that question ideals of self-reliance in contexts where people value relations of dependence and collectivity. Anthropologists have attended to various relations of obligation, care and intimacies such as in kin ties that inform how people make life (and death) decisions in the face of destitution. From ethnographies of migrants, poor farmers, to the urban poor around the world, people engage in relational exchanges, moral traditions and self-management to imagine their futures and aspire for a better life. Therefore, perhaps a more useful starting point than a critique of neoliberalism is an examination of the creative and contested tensions between different ways of framing dependency and labour, and how these tensions are constitutive of the relative boundedness of entities as diverse as the unemployed, factory workers, landowners, to multinational corporations (cf. Martin 2015). This panel seeks contributions that explore the ways in which labour and dependency are reconceptualised in the contemporary global political economy.
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101 epic ikea hacks for your home. ikea is an incredible source for affordablefurniture, but its affordability also often means that i see the same furniture everywherei go. but even with ikeas most basic pieces, youcan add your own diy touch to customize hack your ikea purchases into something completelyunique. if you want to create an ikea hack like theone in the video, you can see the complete tutorial by clicking the source link in thedescription. ikea dresser upgrade this ikea hack turns a plain, raw wood dresser
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Elephant Ride in Bali will give a chance to immerse in the pristine environment with the herd and also provide the opportunity to engage and interact with Bali elephants. The enjoyment of the Bali elephant ride lies in being at one with nature and the surrounding wildlife.
About the Activity:
-If you are in search of an amazing and unforgettable elephant safari experience, Elephant Safari Park in Taro is the place to be.
-Get picked up from one of the pick-up points around and visit the park around 09:00 AM
-Get a chance to be really close and personal with these beautiful animals in the superb park settings.
-Take lots of photos with elephants, feed and caress them and get acquainted with the ancestry and diversity of this amazing animal.
-Witness some of the oldest elephant memorabilia and Mammoth skeletons in the park.
-Wind up your tour after having a delicious lunch around 02:00 PM approximately.
09.00 am: Guests pick up from the hotel and transfer to Carangsari village where the location of the Elephant riding
10.30 am: Arrive at Bali Elephant Camp Carangsari, filling out the registration form and Insurance, welcome drink then waiting for Elephant riding, Riding the Elephant for 30 minutes around the jungle camp.
12.00 am: After finish riding having lunch at our restaurant.
13.00 pm: Finish lunch then transfer back to your hotel or villa.
The total time duration of the elephant ride: 30 minutes
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The elephant ride starts between 11.00 am and 11.30 am. However, you need to reach the Bail Elephant Camp Carangsari at 10.30 am to fill the application form and insurance. Once the registration is completed, you will be having a welcome drink, and then comes the real elephant ride. If you've opted for the transfer facility, your pickup time is 9.00 am and the drop off time is around 1.00 pm. Tourists are requested to be ready at the hotel lobby 10 minutes advance to the pickup timing. Please note that the Elephant ride in Bali is subject to animal's availability and health condition.
Yes, of course. Upon reaching the location, you will be accompanied by our dedicated tour guides. First, you will be given an overview of the place, animals, safety lessons, and the necessary forms. The tour guide is extremely friendly, and you can ask him any doubts and get clarified instantly. In addition, there will be trained instructors standing next to the elephant. They will help you climb up and ensure you are comfortably seated. Any questions related to the elephant can be asked to them. They will tell you about its diet, daily routine, bathing, health, etc.
The Bali Elephant Camp located at Carangsari is well connected by roadways. Thus, one can reach via bus, tuk-tuk, or self-drive from the hotel. There is also pick up and drop off service provided to the tourists on request. Once you've confirmed the journey, you have to give your contact number and hotel details to the tour operator. Based on the number of passengers, he will plan and arrange a suitable vehicle. Here, the pickup timing is at 9.00 am, and the tourists are advised to be ready at their place before 10 – 15 minutes before the pickup time. You are sure to experience a smooth and comfortable ride.
Yes. The elephant ride is completely safe to do in Bali. In this elephant camp, all the elephants are properly trained and given practices in order to leave their human shyness. They are highly-experienced and know how to obey and interact with humans. Similarly, the instructors will take care of our safety right from the beginning of the ride. He will give you important safety instructions and basic notes about the environment to keep you updated. Thus, in the end, one is sure to fall in love with these intelligent gigantic creatures and create a great bonding with them.
Yes. Photography is allowed to take with the elephants. As we know, photos are the only physical memories that last long forever. One, who is having a memorable time with elephants, can't leave without taking pictures. Moreover, the entire landscape is filled with lush greenery, birds, animals, and other awesome locations. Thus, if you're a professional wildlife/nature photographer, this is a heaven for you. But, the tourists are advised not to use flight lights, as it may cause discomfort to the animals, or it may feel threatened sometimes. Thus, please bring the latest high-definition camera and get some breathtaking pictures out of it.
Your visit to this elephant camp is expected to last up to 2 hours. However, the actual elephant ride is approximately 30 minutes. The remaining time includes briefing about the activity, filling up the registration form and insurance policy, and finally having a delicious lunch at the restaurant. Unlike other rides, this 30 minutes ride is truly inspiring and gives you immense bliss after seeing such unique environment, having exotic plants and species. You can hear animal's sound, birds chirping, and trees movement in the air. Thus, one can get an unmatched experience and may feel like coming to this place again and again.
Yes, of course. Children can also ride the elephants only if they're accompanied by an adult. This enthralling journey is applicable for both adults and kids, where kids can see these unique wonders of earth for the first time in their life. The elephant ride is conducted in such a way to attract kids as well. There are necessary safety measures taken, and elephants have also trained accordingly. So, any child can come and enjoy the serene beauty of Bali at ease. If you're having a kid, you must take him/her to this exciting journey at least once.
Yes. Here, you can feed elephants on your own, but only with the aid of instructors. They will be accompanying you and teach you how to feed an elephant. There will be special dishes prepared or plants kept aside to feed them. It naturally gives a sense of joy to anyone who touches and feeds the animal. If you have any questions, you can ask the instructor about the elephant's diet plan, daily routine, and remedies if it becomes sick. Tourists are advised not to give any outside food to the elephants as it may easily cause harm to them.
Yes, indeed. Irrespective of weekdays and weekends, this elephant camp and the elephant ride is open every day in a year. The management and staffs work meticulously and provide the same level of experience throughout the year. Thus, one is sure to enjoy the rides anytime without compromising their safety. However, this ride is subject to the elephant's health condition and availability.
Yes. After finishing the elephant ride, you will be served with a delicious supper at the restaurant. All the dishes are rich in flavour and aroma, where one might wonder, which one to taste first. Each dish is cooked by our professional chefs, who know the right ingredients and cooking style. And it creates an everlasting impression on the tourists. The menu includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food.
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At her appointment this morning the doctor told C that the mysterious stomach aches she has been feeling frequently could be Braxton Hicks contractions! Not so fun for her as they've been a source of discomfort--but a relief for me to think they could be a sign that her body is working the way it should!
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Brokering Cannabis Current and Future Risks
As I have repeatedly advised over the last 10 years, brokering wholesale cannabis is not legally protected. In a formal opinion issued yesterday which I have attached, MED states:
Facilitating or brokering a sale, therefore, is not one of the privileges granted to Licensed Transporters by the State Licensing Authority. Finally, only a person that is expressly authorized by the Medical Code, the Retail Code, and State Licensing Authority rules to sell marijuana, either directly to a consumer or patient or by transferring to another licensee, is permitted to do so. Further, a licensee who exercises privileges that are not granted by the State Licensing Authority for that license, may be suspended, fined or revoked for acting outside the scope of their licensed privileges. See §§ 44-11-601 and -901, and 44-12-601 and -901, C.R.S.
This opinion was issued in the context of a transporter's inquiry, but you can see that MED also made sure to expand the opinion to anyone, not just transporters, who broker wholesale cannabis and cannabis products. Also, this "warning" should be understood to include the risk of criminal prosecution. Anyone who distributes cannabis, in any amount, without being licensed to do so commits a felony(s).
It is my view that there are no regulations that permit wholesale cannabis brokering since the activity necessarily involves profit sharing. However, based primarily on prevalence of the activities in the industry, MED's cannabis brokering opinion remains limited to transporter licenses. However, the MED is still investigating the matter and determining whether the opinion will be more broadly applied in the future. Until the MED says otherwise, you can still contract with brokers, although I would tread with caution until MED releases a formal opinion on the matter.
Robbery protocol
We have received questions about the robbery protocol for marijuana businesses. In response we have prepared best practices outlining the proper protocol. This robbery protocol is primarily aimed at training employees, but it also contains information for owners and managers so you have quick access to the reporting requirements.
The Protocol:
Preventing Robberies
Employees should take the following daily precautions to try to prevent break-ins and robberies at the facility:
1. Check all security equipment and carefully follow opening and closing procedures to ensure the business is secured in non-business hours.
2. Do not discuss cash levels and security procedures with non-employees.
3. Be alert for suspicious persons loitering around the interior or exterior of the licensed premises.
4. Be alert for suspicious vehicles near the licensed premises.
5. Suspicious activity should be reported to the manager on duty.
Robbery in Progress
If employees encounter an in-progress robbery, the following action should be taken.
1. Remain calm and avoid any action that would jeopardize the safety of personnel or customers.
2. Obey the robber's instructions, even if it appears that employees or customers cannot be harmed. No amount of money or product is worth the risk of endangering a person's life.
3. Try to be as observant as possible. Take note of the following:
1. The robber's physical characteristics, including: race, sex, height, weight, facial features, accents, scars, marks and/or deformities, and right or left-handed.
2. The number of robbers and their clothing description, as well as any names used by the robbers.
3. Description of any weapons used.
4. If the robber uses a note, place it out of sight to retain as evidence.
5. Description of vehicles used and license plates if possible.
4. Inform the robber of any surprises. If someone is expected back soon or if you must reach or move in any way, tell the robber what to expect so they will not be startled.
After the Robbery
Immediately after the robbery, follow the below instructions, in order:
1. Lock the doors once the robbers have left the licensed premises so that they cannot reenter.
2. Check employees and customers for injuries. If anyone is injured, immediately call 911 for medical assistance.
3. Call 911 and give your best description of the events to the dispatch operator including all items above that you observed.
4. Close and secure the licensed premises until the police arrive to preserve the scene of the crime for physical evidence.
5. Each employee (and customer, if cooperative) involved in the incident should write down his/her description of the robber and events. Employees should not confer with other witnesses or compare notes. This should be done as soon as is safe to take advantage of your short term memory.
6. Ask customers and witnesses to remain at the licensed premises to assist with police. If customers insist on leaving, obtain their full name and contact information and permit them to leave once it is safe to do so.
7. The manager on duty should call the owners to inform them of the situation.
8. The owners or managers will report the incident to the local licensing authority and Marijuana Enforcement Division as is required by the marijuana rules.
9. Do not post about the robbery on social media or discuss the incident with others until police have confirmed it is ok to do so. Do not disclose at any time how much money or property was stolen except to police and other staff. If the amount of money is released, it may encourage subsequent robberies or robberies of other marijuana facilities in the area.
10. Cooperate with police as the investigation progresses.
Management: After the Robbery
Management and Owners should be aware of the following marijuana regulations in addition to the above:
1. The Marijuana Enforcement Division R904 requires the following in relevant part:
"Reporting of Crime on the Licensed Premises or Otherwise Related to a Retail Marijuana Establishment. A Retail Marijuana Establishment and all Licensees employed by the Retail Marijuana Establishment shall report to the Division any discovered plan or other action of any Person to (1) commit theft, burglary, underage sales, diversion of marijuana or marijuana product, or other crime related to the operation of the subject Retail Marijuana Establishment; or (2) compromise the integrity of the Inventory Tracking System. A report shall be made as soon as possible after the discovery of the action, but not later than 14 days. Nothing in this paragraph (B) alters or eliminates any obligation a Retail Marijuana Establishment or Licensee may have to report criminal activity to a local law enforcement agency."
To complete this requirement, email the Marijuana Enforcement Division.
2. Make sure to comply with any local jurisdiction reporting requirements.
Personal Cultivation: the risks, consequences and laws.
There is a great deal of confusion about personal cultivation, medical and recreational, and there is a lot of misinformation out there. Many people believe you can do what you want because it is "constitutional." Many others believe a "red card" with an expanded plant count allows to you cultivate whatever you are allowed. There are several overlapping state and local rules which impact personal cultivation. I write this in hopes that you and your friends will get the true facts and not the "word on the street." It is my goal that your personal freedom and exercise of your marijuana rights do not result in any legal problems, criminal or civil. Please feel free to share this with anyone you know who could benefit from this information.
Because of the complex ways these constitutional, state, and local laws interact, I wanted to share this summary for your information so that you are as legal as you hope and believe you are in your personal cultivation. As you will see, there are numerous statutes and policies in place to regulate marijuana within the State of Colorado. However, these regulations can be met with diligent and responsible cultivation practices. There are also numerous criminal and civil risks involved in marijuana use, possession, and cultivation that you should be aware of which are included below. If you have any questions about this research or seek additional information not included below, please do not hesitate to contact our office for an appointment. You can also stay on top of these ever-changing laws by following our blog and newsfeed which contains up to the minute information about marijuana issues: www.marijuanalawscolorado.com.
Colorado State Law
Every discussion about Colorado marijuana law starts with the Colorado Constitution, which affords certain, limited medical and recreational marijuana cultivation rights.
A. Amendment 20:
In 2000, voters of the State of Colorado passed Amendment 20 to the state Constitution which effectively legalized limited amounts of medical marijuana for patients and their primary caregivers. Amendment 20 authorizes a patient who has been issued a Medical Marijuana Registry Identification Card, or that patient's primary caregiver who has been identified on the patient's Medical Marijuana Registry Identification Card, to possess "no more marijuana than is medically necessary to address a debilitating medical condition." Colo. Const. art. XVIII, § 14(4)(a). The law sets a presumptive limit on the quantity of medical marijuana a single patient or caregiver may possess by limiting legal marijuana use to "no more than two (2) ounces of a usable form of marijuana; and no more than six (6) marijuana plants, with three (3) or fewer being mature, flowering plants that are producing a usable form of marijuana." Id. Think of it like this, every one with a medical card has a chronic, debilitating medical condition and Amendment 20 presumes cultivation of 6 plants and possession of up to 2 ounces is enough for any medical marijuana patient.
Currently, primary caregivers may be listed as a "cultivating or transporting primary caregiver for no more than five patients on the medical marijuana program registry at any given time." Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-1.5-106(8). Patients, on the other hand, "shall have only one primary caregiver at any given time" and any patient who has "designated a primary caregiver for himself or herself may not be designated as a primary caregiver for another patient." Id. Absent exceptional circumstances, a primary caregiver may only provide for the needs of up to 5 patients. For a primary caregiver this means the constitutionally presumptive limit for cultivation is 30 plants (6 plants x 5 patients), and 36 plants if the caregiver is also a patient. From a criminal law perspective, cultivation of 6 plants for a patient or 30 plants for a primary caregiver with 5 patients affords the patient and/or caregiver "exception to criminal law" which is a very strong legal defense.
However, should a Colorado medical marijuana patient or primary caregiver cultivate or possess more than two ounces of a usable form of marijuana or cultivate more than six plants per patient, an affirmative defense for medical necessity may apply. Pursuant to the Colorado Criminal Code, "affirmative defense" means that you can and likely will be prosecuted for felony cultivation if you cultivate more than the presumptive limits (30 plants). I know there are people who have cultivated within their red card exception limits, but do not count on "lightning striking twice in the same place." Law enforcement has grown both more knowledgeable and aggressive in the last few years toward marijuana cultivation. This is likely in response to the lawsuit from our neighboring states for all the illegal marijuana being daily transported out of state.
Returning to the distinction between affirmative defenses and exception to criminal law. Exception to criminal law essentially means that the criminal law does not apply to your cultivation activities. An affirmative defense assumes you have committed a crime, cultivation of more than the presumptive limits, but have a legally valid excuse. One example of affirmative defense is in the case of murder. If someone breaks into your home with the intent to murder you or your family, you may be inclined to use deadly force against the intruder. If you succeed in killing the intruder, you will likely be arrested and charged with murder. At your murder trial, your attorney would raise an affirmative defense for either: (1) defense of self, (2) defense of others, or both. Colo. Rev. Stat. 18-1-706. Regardless of which affirmative defense you and your attorney choose to raise, presenting this type of defense does not negate the fact that you killed someone, but it may provide an excuse or justification to the jury for why you acted in such a manner.
Applying the affirmative defense analysis to the charge of cultivation, let us assume you are prosecuted for cultivating more than the presumptive limits (30 plants) and within the limits of your red card expanded plant court. The DA will present the case that you cultivated more than 30 plants. You will then be able to raise and prove an affirmative defense that "such amounts were medically necessary." Under Amendment 20, patients or primary caregivers with more than two ounces of marijuana or six plants may raise an affirmative defense in court if they are charged with violating the state law but can show that the amount they possess is "medically necessary to address the patient's debilitating medication condition." Colo. Const. art. XVIII, § 14(2)(a). To raise this affirmative defense, a patient or primary caregiver must show: "(I) The patient was previously diagnosed by a physician as having a debilitating medical condition; (II) The patient was advised by his or her physician, in the context of a bona fide physician-patient relationship, that the patient might benefit from the medical use of marijuana in connection with a debilitating medical condition; and (III) The patient and his or her primary care-giver were collectively in possession of amounts of marijuana only as permitted under this section." Id.
This medical necessity affirmative defense analysis starts with the doctor's recommendation, which the doctor will be required to justify from medical treatment perspective. This will likely be difficult since the doctor will not likely recall why the recommendation was made and was likely paid more money for the recommendation, rather than recommending additional plants based on medical considerations. You should be prepared to present other evidence about how sick your patients truly are when compared to other medical patients. The key here is to make sure you only cultivate expanded plant counts for the truly ill, not a person who merely paid the doctor more money for the expanded plant count recommendation. In order to establish the medically necessity affirmative defense, you must first present some credible evidence on that issue, for example the expanded plant count recommendation. Colo. Rev. Stat. 18-1-407(1). The courts have interpreted this "credible evidence" to mean that "a properly raised affirmative defense is treated as though it were another element of [the] offense [at issue]." People v. Garcia, 113 P.3d 775, 784 (Colo. 2005). Once you establish the medical necessity affirmative defense, the DA must take on an additional burden to disprove that the affirmative defense beyond a reasonable doubt.
Under Amendment 64, an adult over 21 is permitted to cultivate 6 plants (3 in flower, 3 in vegetative state) and possess 1 oz. of usable marijuana. There are no provisions to cultivate more than 6 plants or to combine your cultivation efforts with others. This is sometimes referred to as a "collective." This is not typically a legal arrangement and it is highly likely that the collective is diverting marijuana to the black market. It could theoretically be possible to join with a few friends and share in the costs and expenses of a cultivation room. But, it is very important to make sure that no one sells their personal marijuana to anyone and that each set of 6 plants is clearly marked by person and not strain. Should law enforcement investigate they will presume the grow is black market and prosecute each of the cultivators. Any evidence of sale (money, packaging equipment, scales, etc.) will be used to support the DA in making a case that the grow was black market.
B. Colorado Criminal Consequences:
We need to start with the premise that marijuana cultivation is illegal under Colorado law and Amendments 20 and 64 afford only defenses to criminal prosecution. I understand this statement runs contrary to popular thinking, but the criminal laws are still on the books and still vigorously prosecuted. Remember, law enforcement does not like marijuana legalization and will use every means at its disposal to prosecute personal cultivation since they are powerless to prosecute the marijuana businesses.
There are many criminal consequences you open yourself up to if you operate a greater-than-six-plant marijuana cultivation. For instance: (1) To unlawfully dispense, sell, distribute, or possess with intent to manufacture, dispense, sell, or distribute marijuana or marijuana concentrate, or to attempt to do so, is a level 1 drug felony with a mandatory minimum sentence of eight years in prison and a five thousand dollar fine if the amount of marijuana is more than fifty pounds or the amount of marijuana concentrate is more than twenty-five pounds; (2) Unlawfully cultivating, growing or producing more than 30 medical marijuana plants outside of the protections of Amendment 20 is a level 3 drug felony and carries a prison sentence of up to four years. Colo. Rev. Stat. 18-18-406(2-3). If you find yourself in one of these situations, you should contact a skilled criminal attorney immediately.
C. Recent state laws regarding expanded plant counts:
The first of two laws affecting personal cultivation deals with plant count limits regardless of where the marijuana is cultivated (at home, a warehouse, a farm, etc.). The second law affects residential cultivation. Both laws create limits on Amendment 20 and 64. Many people assert that these two laws are unconstitutional and that they have a right to cultivate whatever a doctor permits or that as recreational cultivators they can combine with others and cultivate 6 plants per person without regard to any cap on the total number of plants. Unfortunately, as discussed above, Amendment 20 and 64 do not afford a general constitutional right to cultivate marijuana. The Courts repeatedly stated that the constitutional rights afforded by Amendment 20 and 64 are only the rights to criminal defenses in the context of criminal cases. That leaves the state and local governments free to limit where, when and how much a person is able to cultivate. There have been no serious legal challenges and the current state of the law upholds these local and state cultivation limitations.
Let us begin with state cultivation limitations. Effective January 1, 2017, a new state law prohibits primary caregivers from "cultivating, transporting, or possessing more than thirty-six plants unless the primary caregiver has one or more patients who, based on medical necessity, have an extended plant count." Colo. Rev. Stat. 25-1.5-106(8.6). A primary caregiver cultivating more than thirty-six plants must register this information with the state licensing authority's registry. However, even with the extended plant counts, "a primary caregiver shall not cultivate more than ninety-nine plants." Id. at (8.6)(II)(B)(b). The ninety-nine-plant limit is strictly enforced, as only medical marijuana businesses licensed and properly authorized by state and local governments may cultivate more than ninety-nine plants. Id. at (8.5)(II)(b).
Next, in an effort to prevent marijuana diversion into the illegal market, Colorado lawmakers passed House Bill 17-1220 which sets a statewide limit of twelve (12) marijuana plants per residential home. The new law, which takes effect January 1, 2018, states, "regardless of whether the plants are for medical or recreational use, it is unlawful for a person to knowingly cultivate, grow, or produce more than twelve marijuana plants on or in a residential property." In this context, "residential property" means a single structure providing one or more independent living facilities and any land surrounding the structure that is owned in common with the structure. Residential properties may be located in, for instance, agricultural or industrial zones where there is an "independent living facility."
Though the 12-plant limit is the new statewide maximum, exceptions are permitted for medical marijuana patients and caregivers. Patients and caregivers may grow up to twenty-four (24) plants on a residential property with proper state registration and local approval for additional plants. But local governments must approve the additional plants. Local governments are heading in the exact opposite direction and are further limiting, not expanding, residential cultivation. Be advised that if the local plant total is less than 12 or 24 plants, you must comply with the local limitation. It is not possible here to deal with all of the local regulations and it is important to look into local ordinances in order to stay compliant. The rule may be hidden in zoning rules and charts, business licensing provisions and other areas. If you have any difficulty learning about the local limitations, you should consult with qualified legal counsel to make sure you know what is expected from your local authorities. Be advised that violation of this state law can result in criminal, not just civil, prosecution including felony charges.
Federal Law
No discussion of marijuana law would be complete without a discussion about federal marijuana laws and policies. Even though the State of Colorado has decriminalized marijuana use and possession, marijuana is still illegal under federal law. According to the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), marijuana is a schedule 1 drug, making marijuana possession, distribution and use felonies with a mandatory prison sentence. For example, under the CSA possessing fifty (50) marijuana plants carries a sentence of up to five (5) years in prison. Many, many people believe that as long as you cultivate less than 100 plants it is not federally illegal or that you will not be prosecuted. That is completely untrue. Under the CSA, the federal government can prosecute you for a single joint or even a seed.
Up until this point, the federal government has opted not to enforce federal laws regarding marijuana use and possession for operations functioning under state law. However, this choice is left to the federal executive branch (headed by the President) and may be changed at any time. If the federal government chooses to enforce the CSA, it is possible that all marijuana growers and users would be subject to federal prosecution. Such a change in policy could happen with little or no warning.
If you have any questions about this research or seek additional information not included above, please do not hesitate to contact our office. Again, you can stay on top of the legal issues and any marijuana news through our blog and newsfeed: www.marijuanalawscolorado.com.
Stay legal and stay safe.
Out of State Ownership 101 for 2017
As you may know, the Colorado legislature approved out of state ownership participation for medical and recreational marijuana business starting in 2017. This sea change was precipitated by the lack of banking and other proper lending. Under the new rules, out of state investors can now receive profit in exchange for investment. The basic parameters are:
• US Citizenship is required for each and every owner;
• At least one of the owners must be a one-year Colorado resident and if even one of the owners is out of state, the ownership group is limited to 15;
• Intellectual property profit based licensing agreements, employee profit sharing and institutional investors are classified as Indirect Beneficial Owners. However, with regard to intellectual property licensing, the fee must be "commercially reasonable." It is not clear what "commercially reasonable" means, but a conservative approach is advised until MED establishes benchmarks;
• A Qualified Passive Investor is a person who is both passive with respect to the operation of the business and owners less than 5% of the business; and
• All owners, in or out of state, must first be approved by MED. The criteria for approval is not yet clear, but you should expect similar criteria for current ownership including regarding felony convictions and good moral character. Since MED approves people using criminal background checks, this out of state ownership does not contemplate large corporate ownership or ownership by publically traded companies.
The application process begins 1/1/17 and the application is not yet available. It will require a meeting which meetings are currently being scheduled approximately 12 weeks out. Approval will occur within 90 days after the meeting.
I counsel that any agreements for out of state ownership continue to include MED and local approval as contingencies for becoming effective. We have no idea what MED will approve or deny at this point.
No more state moratorium and the procedure for new medical marijuana business licenses
As of 7/1/12, there is no more state moratorium for new medical marijuana business licenses. This means a new medical marijuana business can be formed and licensed. It also means that existing businesses can now expand, add another OPC, open a new MMC, or add a MIP.
According to MMED, the procedure for new licenses will be similar to "change of ownership." This means that you will be provided with a checklist of items to be completed and documents to be provided to the state. Once the list is complete, it is necessary to schedule a meeting with either Mr. Lewis Koski or Mr. John Seckman to review the documents. Be advised that both the application and licensing fees are due at the time of application. MMED anticipates that there will be few such applications. Yeah, right!
Next, be reminded that you need local approval of any such business application. Be sure to check with the local authorities regarding their acceptance of such applications. If they won't, the state won't. If they will, the state will. For instance, the City of Boulder passed a 9-month moratorium. Mr. Seckman advises that state and local processing of the license can happen at the same time.
Additionally, new applications will be handled on a "first come, first serve" basis. No preference will be given to existing businesses. However, as a practical matter, MMED would already have a file on the business and a lot of the processing work may already be done.
Finally, be reminded that each MMC must have its own OPC. You cannot simply add a retail and attach your existing OPC to it. You may be able to subdivide your OPC into two OPCs, but local and state approval would be required. Of course, you can add more than one OPC to an existing MMC. However, unless and until the new license is granted by both local and state officials, YOU CANNOT START OPERATING!. You can only operate after both licenses are issued.
If you need our help, particularly in your meeting with MMED, please contact us.
City of Boulder Moratorium/Federal Threat
At last night's Boulder City Council meeting, the Boulder City Attorney requested a six month moratorium for medical marijuana businesses. On the surface, this sounded like a good idea – keep new businesses from coming in for six months. However, the reality was that the proposed moratorium was intended to prevent existing businesses from bringing on investment, transfer the business to a new owner, expand the existing business or transfer to a new location. With the very real threat of Federal prosecution looming over the industry, the moratorium would prevent medical marijuana businesses from being able to move out of harm's way.
In response, I drafted a letter to the City Council and, in particular, Councilperson K.C. Becker. I proposed that the moratorium not include existing businesses. Councilperson Becker took the letter and crafted a new ordinance that excluded existing businesses. After several hours of wrangling and heartfelt testimony from myself and several medical marijuana business owners, employees and patients, the City Council adopted the Becker Ordinance, City of Boulder Ordinance Number 7834. The ordinance permits existing businesses to proceed as usual.
In the waning moment of the public hearing, the moratorium was amended, as follows:
1. The moratorium for new businesses was extended until 11/9/12;
2. Existing businesses will be able to move forward with expansion, investment, sale and relocation after 3/8/12; and
3. New fees we added for change of business entity ($2,000), addition of financiers ($2,000), modification of premises ($3,000) and change of business manager ($150).
Finally, approximately 21 medical marijuana centers were identified as being in harm's way of Federal prosecution. Those centers located within 1000 ft. of licensed day cares, schools (including the University of Colorado) and public housing units are a risk. Accordingly, I suggest that if you, or anyone you know, is within this danger zone the business should immediately obtain a new location before Federal prosecution visits the City of Boulder. I know this is a tough situation, but the prospect of federal prison should be incentive enough.
Update on Colorado Medical Marijuana, final meeting with Dan Hartman
Dear Friends,
As you know, Mr. Dan Hartman was removed from his position as Director of the Medical Marijuana Enforcement Division due primarily to the efforts of our Attorney General, John Suthers. On the last day as Director, I met with Mr. Hartman to answer many of the questions posed by our clients and colleagues:
1. Q: If a MMB that was locally banned (i.e., Fort Collins, Longmont, etc.) withdraws its application and then moves to a favorable jurisdiction, when can they begin operation?
A: The local authority must approve the business, then MMED will move forward with state approval. The MMB will receive preference in the processing of the application.
2. Q: Can a MMC sell to a primary caregiver?
A: Only if the primary caregiver's patient is homebound and the appropriate home delivery request has been approved by MMED.
3. Q: Can a MMC sell to a patient who has valid paperwork on file with the MMC?
A: No. A valid MMJ registry card must be presented every time, including patients that have assigned the MMC as their primary center.
4. Q: Can MMCs trade an equal amount of MMJ with another MMC without implicating the 70/30 rule?
A: No. There are no "trades" permitted. Payment from one MMC to the other MMC is required and there must be paperwork evidencing the transaction.
5. Q: Can a MMC sell kief hash and/or bubble hash wholesale to other MMCs without implicating 70/30?
A: The answer was not clear. Mr. Hartman acknowledged that hash does not count against allowable inventory and is treated like other infused products. However, he stated that it counts against 70/30. At this point, Mr. Hartman advised that hash is a problematic issue and will be addressed in future rule making. Stay tuned.
6. Q: Does a homebound patient have to assign the MMC as their primary center in order to receive a home delivery?
A: No. See #2 above. The sale is to the patients primary caregiver, who will deliver the medicine pursuant to authorization by MMED. This means that any homebound patient must assign a primary caregiver.
7. Q: Does hash count against allowable inventory?
A: No. See #5 above.
8. Q: Does the sale of trim count against 70/30?
A: This is complicated. If the trim is provided to a MIP and the MIP uses the trim to create an infused product, which product is then provided back the MMC only and not sold to any other MMCs, then it does not count against 70/30. However, if the trim is used by the MIP and the MIP sells the infused products to any MMC other than the MMC that provided to trim, it counts against the selling MMC's 70/30.
9. Q: Can employees of a MMJ Vendor (i.e., has a MMED Vendor license) be under 21?
A: Not if the employee will be in a restricted access area for any reason.
10. Q: Will the 7/1/12 moratorium be extended?
A: Not in Mr. Hartman's opinion. Mr. Hartman stated that MMED will not request it and the legislature "is in no mood to hear anything else about MMJ" at this point.
City of Boulder Medical Marijuana Business Moratorium
The Boulder City Attorney, Mr. Thomas Carr, recently requested and was granted a moratorium regarding medical marijuana businesses in the City of Boulder. The moratorium is expected to be extended for 6 months. I suspect this is a prelude to a request from Mr. Carr that the City Council enact a "cap" on the number of medical marijuana businesses in the City.
This is highly problematic. The moratorium affects existing businesses, not just new businesses. Under the current ordinance, the City requires a new license in the event the business wants to, or needs to, change locations. A new license is also required in order to transfer the business to a new owner. By contrast, the State of Colorado amends the existing license for both scenerios and does not require a new license.
In view of the recent Federal threat of criminal prosecution and civil forfeiture for landlords and medical marijuana businesses located within 1000 feet of a school, this is quite terrifying. For instance, if a medical marijuana business is within 1000 feet of a school (CU?, a day care?), the Feds require the business to move within 45 days. The City of Boulder moratorium makes this impossible.
Finally, the City's actions demonstrate veiled hostility and fear toward the medical marijuana industry. The moratorium is likely only a first step. It is incumbent on all City of Boulder medical marijuana businesses to band together and oppose any further interference with medical marijuana businesses, which are the most regulated businesses in the history of the State of Colorado. City officials need to be reminded that they are representatives of the citizens of Boulder and personal political agendas have no place in representative government. If they are unwilling to support the industry, they need to be replaced with people who support local and state law regarding medical marijuana. Please attend the 2/7/12, 7:00 p.m., public hearing and let the Council know that further regulation, including the proposed moratorium, will not be tolerated.
Federal crackdown on Colorado Medical Marijuana
As you may know, the Federal Government is now attempting to crack down on Colorado medical marijuana dispensaries and other medical marijuana businesses. Last week, the Feds sent letters to several medical marijuana businesses that were located within 1000 feet of a school. The letters instructed the businesses to close within 45 days or face federal prosecution and civil forfeiture. The Feds are also targeting the landlords.
By way of review, the Feds purported authority over state medical marijuana programs stems from a 2005 U.S. Supreme Court Case, Gonzales v. Raich, 545 U.S. 1, which can be viewed at:
A close reading of this case reveals that Colorado medical marijuana business regulations are very different from California. Recall that medical marijuana businesses in Colorado must be owned by two year state residents, there is no reciprocity for out-of-state medical patients and the state requires that the businesses grow their own medicine under strict state supervision. This scheme could possibly carve out an exception to federal authority over Colorado medical marijuana. Now if we only had an attorney general who was interested in supporting Colorado citizens and Colorado laws instead of taking pot shots at Obamacare…. Stay tuned.
6/20/11 meeting with Dan Hartman/MMED, practical issues
Yesterday I met with the Director of the Medical Marijuana Enforcement Division to answer the numerous questions I receive from the businesses we represent. The issues and the answers are set forth below:
1. Transfer of "banned" businesses to new jurisdictions:
Will there be continued operation of the transferred business based on prior 7/1/10 compliance? Yes, as long as there is local approval. Mr. Hartman recommends that the "banned business" request withdrawal of the application, along with an explanation of the banned/transfer reason. If the application is not withdrawn, it must be denied. Then, once the transfer and local approval are complete, you can request that the withdrawal of the application be rescinded. Once the rescinded application is reinstated, you may resume operation.
Also, if the banned/tranferred business is sold before the transfer is complete, the business will not be able to operate. Mr. Hartman's reasoning is that this provision is designed to help people who suffered local ban, not speculators who seek to profit from this unfortunate situation.
Further, both the MMC/MIP and OPC must be transferred, not the OPC only.
2. Security system and other ongoing compliance issues:
Are there approved providers? No, and there will not be any. Mr. Hartman states that the specifications are published and must be followed. As long as the specifications are followed, the provider of the service is not relevant. He did state that ADT appears to be ready to supply MMC/MIP/OPC security needs.
What if the system is not in place yet? This will be ok, as long was you have something in place and are under contract by 7/1/11to meet the specifications.
What if the system is not adequate, will there be a chance to correct it? Yes.
Does the security system have to have its own room? No, as long as the DVR(s) is locked in a secure box, bolted into the wall, floor, etc.
3. Point of Sale system:
Are there approved providers? No, but various companies are prepared for compliance, (MJ Freeway is one example). Mr. Hartman advised that "a big chief tablet" is ok, as long as you are tracking the necessary information. What the state requires will be published shortly and I will send out an email link to this information.
4. Employees deemed unacceptable by MMED:
Will there be an opportunity to terminate the employee if deemed unacceptable? Yes.
5. Ongoing construction, permits, etc.:
Does all construction work need to be completed by 7/1/11? No. You must be making a concerted effort to complete the work and permits should be requested by 7/1/11. However, if the local licensing authorities require the work to be completed and deny you for this reason, the state will not interfere and will enforce the denial.
6. License fees:
What are the licensing fees? These are not set, but MMCs will be less than the application fee, OPCs and MIPs will be more (perhaps even double). The license will be good for one year and will begin when the state notifies you that the fee is due and payable.
7. Key employees:
What is a key employee versus support? The answer is "case by case" and the answer will turn on how the employee is used, whether there is any contract with employee in place (key), and the businesses decision to classify someone as an "independent contractor" will have little or no bearing.
Also, payment of growers "by the pound" will be under serious scrutiny. If that is the arrangement, Mr. Hartman advises that this arrangement makes the grower an owner and the business will be required to revise its ownership structure, corporate documents, etc., accordingly. Mr. Hartman advises that you should pay the grower a salary and that bonuses are ok.
8. Business under denial/appeal, i.e., City of Boulder:
What is the state going to do about businesses locally denied (not banned), where an appeal is pending and the local licensing authority permits continued operation? This is a tricky one. The state will honor the continued operation order until such time as the business prevails or appeals to the district court. An order from the district court permitting continued operation will be required. The license will be issued by the state as a "provisional license" and the state will await final outcome of the case.
Further, Mr. Hartman advised that he will be speaking with the City of Boulder to discuss this matter (and others). Stay tuned, as I expect this policy to change (for better or worse) once the situation between the City and the State is further clarified.
9. Transactions of businesses:
Do all of the various sales, mergers and tranfers of MMBs have to be completed by 7/1/11? No. However, be reminded that any transfer requires (1) local approval; (2) state approval, including a meeting with the parties with MMED before the sale/merger/transfer occurs. Simply put, you need MMED's blessing before the transaction can occur.
10, Sales below cost/free:
Does the "sales below cost or for free" provisions of HB1043 preclude the incentive programs, i.e. "buy one get one, free pre-rolled," etc.? No, and there will be new rules developed in connection with the industry to help clarify this situation.
However, Mr. Hartman advised that MMED will take a very dim view of businesses "flooding" the market with cheap meds to drive out other businesses. Beware.
11. Independent contractors, i.e., trimmers, growers, etc.
What do independent contractors, vendors, etc., need to file with MMED? Everyone needs some sort of license to handle meds. If you are an employee, the employee application needs to be completed. If you are a vendor, the vendor application:
If you are an independent contractor, i.e,, trimmer, etc., you need to complete an occupational license application. It is unclear what this means. If you fall into this category, we can schedule a meeting with MMED to discuss your situation.
Again, the relationship between the individual and the MMB will be viewed by its substance, not what you call it. Be careful.
12. Contracts between MMC and MIP:
Is there an approved contract, recommended language or necessary inclusions for the contracts between MMCs and MIPs? No. The contract should deal with the amount paid for the trim, the weights to be delivered, the parties, etc. Also, be advised that the parties cannot pay "in product."
13. Inventory and MIP sales:
Does the trim, etc., sold to MIPs count against allowable inventory, 70/30? Yes and no. If the MMC sells trim to the MIP, i.e., 10 lbs, and the MIP makes the infused product and provides all of the infused product to the MMC, then no. However, if the 10 lbs. sold to the MIP is then used to make infused products sold to other MMCs, even if 1/2 of the infused product goes back to the selling MMC, then all 10 lbs. counts against the selling MMCs 70/30 inventory numbers. Be aware that this is somewhat different from prior information provided by MMED.
14. MIP issues, misc.:
Does the use of alcohol in infused products require a liquor license required? Not as far as MMED is concerned. However, Mr. Hartman advised that the Liquor board may have a very different view and a big problem with this. I suggest a candid discussion with the liquor board be had before proceeding further with alcohol infused product manufacturing.
Does the liquid weight versus MMJ weight count against an MMC's allowable inventory? This was not a clear answer. In general, no. However, if the MIP product is clearly labled "2 ounces, 1 gram, etc. MMJ in each product," Mr. Hartman advises that he would have no choice but to count it against allowable inventory.
What about MIPs in jurisdictions with no MIP approval process, i.e., Fort Collins? If there is no local approval, there will be no state approval. Sorry to all the Fort Collins' MIPs.
15. Expanded plant and ounce recommendations:
Is a MMC ok to honor the recommendation and incorporate patient center assignments of this variety into its allowable inventory? Yes.
Does the MMC have any duty to investigate the propriety of the recommendation? No. However, Mr. Hartman advises that the expanded plant recommendations will be under great scrutiny by the Department of Health and that doctor recommendations patterns are likely to be tracked. In these cases, the doctors will be required to medically justify the recommendations. Be advised that this is going to be a big deal
If patient designates "self and MMC" can both the patient and MMC grow 6 plants? This answer was not clear. In general, yes, but it appears that this issue has not been considered by MMED and is likely to see revision in the near future.
16. Sales Taxes:
What is the form of monthly reporting to MMED? This will be handled by the sales tax folks, not the MMCs/MIPs. However, monthly, not quarterly payments are required.
17. Other:
Does a scale need to be attached and incorporated into the point of sale system? No.
Can someone own a % of both a MMC and a doctor referral business even if no $ is exchanged between MMC and the doctor referral business? No. Mr. Hartman believes this is not appropriate. I am not sure if his opinion will be legally supported, since the only prohibition is payments from MMCs to doctors/doctor referral businesses.
Can investors receive a % of the profit? Yes, but there are then deemed owners, not investors and must follow all of the MMC/MIP ownership rules (residency, felony rules, and local/state approval of their ownership).
Can existing MMC's apply for new retail locations in 2011? No. New OPC locations in 2011? No.
How is the MMC going to verify patient center assignment? MMED and the Department of Health are working on this. For now, keep track yourself, including accurate records
What will MMED do about MMCs/MIPs currently in litigation between partners for pending licensees? Mr. Hartman will issue the license provided both parties are license eligible. So, if the litigation is between owners with felonies and owners without felonies, the license will be denied. The same is true for residents and non-residents. Mr. Hartman wants notice of the lawsuit and periodic status reports. He does not want copies of pleadings.


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I've been working with Chancie for the past 3 months and I'm already launching my first coaching business. I've always wanted to do it but I didn't have the confidence to go through with it. Chancie has the patience I needed to see myself the way she sees me. I am forever grateful to her.
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I've been studying the law of attraction for ever with minimal results. I felt lost the majority of the time. Chancie explains everything in such a simple way that things just started to click for me. She helped me to see what I was doing that was holding me back. I actually have confidence in myself and in my money now, that I wouldn't have if it wasn't for her. I'm proud to say that I make double the income I used to made . If you're struggling with the choice to do it. DO IT.
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Within 60 days, I manifested $1,300 just crazy out of the blue. The way Chancie breaks down the whole manifesting process will blow your mind. It's so easy the way she explains it. You will view money differently. I feel like I've transformed my money mindset and I'm seeing proof of it in my reality. Chancie is genuine and you feel like she cares about you. This is the best investment I have ever made!
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Last Day
— 20th December 2002
oh, and it's my last day of work before Xmas today so woo hoo!! I'm outa here in a mo and I won't be back for oooooh a week. Somehow a week at this time of year seems like it's going to be longer than at other times. I'm certainly planning to cram a lot in so hopefully it'll seem that way.
Anyway seeing as I probably won't have the time or the inclination to update this before the big day
Merry Christmasand a Happy New Year!
Have a good one. :o)


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Upgrade Your Home With New Siding Installation in Ann Arbor MI
New siding installation in Ann Arbor, MI can help a homeowner in a number of different ways. One thing a homeowner will quickly notice is that there are a number of different siding types. Vinyl, wood, and aluminum are just some of the options to consider. There are certain benefits of getting siding that seem to be universal regardless of the material that a person chooses.
Built To Last
A new siding installation in Ann Arbor, MI can reduce the amount of maintenance that a property owner has to do to the exterior of their home. When a home uses paint on its exterior, chips and cracking can occur. A home might have to be painted every few years just to keep up its appearance. With siding, a homeowner just has to make sure that they clean it off from time to time.
Better Efficiency
When a homeowner gets new siding installed, they have the option of upgrading their insulation. If the home is older, it might not have the best insulation installed. Removing the old siding will allow contractors to check out the condition of the insulation. Adding to existing insulation will help to lower the cost of heating and cooling a property. There have been several advances in insulation over the years.
Examining Existing Damage
A homeowner who has a company like New Roof Inc. install new siding will be able to have any hidden damage detected. If the home has old siding, the siding might be hiding damage. The damage can be repaired before new siding is installed on the home. Catching damage early on might save a homeowner thousands of dollars. Something like water damage can cause rot to develop underneath older siding.
Siding can instantly increase the curb appeal of a home. Something like vinyl siding can hold its colors for many years without any significant fading. Wood siding can add a classy look and feel to a home. Although aluminum siding was very popular in the past, it seems to be losing ground to other siding options in recent years. Talking things over with an experienced contractor can help clarify things for a property owner.


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During its first six months of existence, Bluegogo, China's third-largest bike-sharing firm, dumped 600,000 bicycles into Chinese cities. Twenty million people signed up to use them; investors showered the company with $58 million in funds. But with rental rates as low as $0.07 per half-hour, Bluegogo's days were numbered and last week the company folded. In an apologetic letter, its CEO conceded that he had been "filled with arrogance."
He's not the only one. In the space of 18 months, dockless bike-sharing has become one of the hottest investment trends in China, with the two biggest players each having raised over $1 billion in venture funds, respectively. That money has funded a revolution on the traffic-choked streets of Chinese cities, giving urbanites a low-cost, carbon-free means to get around quickly. What it hasn't produced is a viable business model. A little over a year into China's bike-sharing boom, the industry's future looks precarious.
Barely two years ago, the idea that bicycles would return to China's cities in a significant way would have seemed absurd. Bicycle commuting, commonplace in large Chinese cities as recently as the late 1990s, was viewed as pre-modern, down-market and a nuisance. Cities had been redesigned to facilitate automobiles, not bikes or pedestrians. For those who couldn't or wouldn't buy a car, China embarked on the biggest mass transit build-out in history.[the_ad id="11018″]
Yet even cities like Shanghai with excellent public transportation faced a knotty problem: the "last mile" issue. Most people are willing to walk less than a mile to a train or bus (in the U.S., it's a quarter mile). Otherwise they'll resort to another form of transportation, usually motorized. The problem has long resisted simple solutions, especially in China, where air pollution leaves people even less eager to stroll around outside.
Traditional bike-sharing, in which users rent a bike from a station or rack (preferably close to a transit stop) and return it to another one (preferably close to home), are a favorite last-mile solution in parts of the U.S. and Europe. With government support, they even bloomed in a few parts of China in the late 2000s. As recently as 2016, Hangzhou was home to the world's biggest bike-sharing network, with 3,572 stations, 84,100 bikes and an average of 310,000 users per day.
As successful as that may sound, at least one study showed that many commuters weren't using the bikes because they couldn't access a station conveniently. Dockless bike-sharing seemed like the answer. Bikes are enabled with GPS and users locate and rent them via an app. When they're done riding, users simply leave them to be found by another renter.
The concept works best when there are lots of bikes lying around for customers to access. China's bike-sharing companies did not disappoint. As of August, there were 1.5 million shared bikes available in Shanghai alone and Chinese were taking millions of rides per day. Mountains of shared bikes piled up outside subway stations in China's biggest cities.


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Super Bowl XLVI Mashup: All the Commercials in 2 Minutes
Relive Sunday's spots in our annual epic montage
Now, this is how you fast-forward through commercials.
It's an Adweek tradition—taking the dozens of ads from the Super Bowl and squashing them down into a two-minute speed recap. Our hectic 2012 edition is posted below.
This year's spots had it all—celebrities, dogs, monkeys, babies, supermodels, car tricks, vampires, dream sequences, head-butts, people being shot from cannons, gleeful second heads on the end of creepy tentacles. Half of those crowd-pleasing elements appeared in a single commercial—Kia's circus-like spot from David&Goliath.
Mixed together, the spots reveal just how big advertisers go on the Super Bowl. Which serves as another reminder, actually, that sometimes it's the quieter spots that stand out—like Google's "Parisian Love" from two years ago or the Chrysler spots in the two most recent games.
Special thanks go to Matt McBrayer, who edited this year's video. Also, be sure to check out our mashup of all the 2011 spots.


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With all the hype surrounding the current beta for Uncharted 3 and the runaway success of part 2, it is easy to forget about the game that started it all – Uncharted: Drakes Fortune. Although it may not have the celebrated multiplayer of its offspring, it does share the fluid gameplay, visual flare, exciting plot and likeable characters, and stands as one of the most important games of the last five years.
Long before Uncharted, California based developer Naughty Dog rose to prominence with the PS1 platformer, Crash Bandicoot. In 2001, off the back of this success, the studio was bought by Sony where they continued to make games exclusively for the PlayStation brand – most notably Jak and Daxter, which would spawn two direct, critically acclaimed sequels.
With the coming of the PS3, Naughty Dog moved away from their expertise and began work on Drake's Fortune. An action-adventure game with 3D platforming and third person shooter elements, Uncharted was released in winter 2007 and shifted 3.5 million copies within its first eighteen months. It was one of the first platform-exclusive titles to warrant shelling-out for the pricey PS3, and gave Sony's console a much needed push over the holiday season. With the arrival of Uncharted, working two jobs to afford a PS3 suddenly seemed a little less ludicrous, much to the relief of Ken Kutaragi.
Uncharted was the result of Naughty Dog being tasked with showcasing the capabilities of the new platform. They opted for a new IP instead of continuing the Jak and Daxter franchise, as it would better allow them to show-off the new hardware and feature more realistic character models and effects that weren't possible on the PS2. Despite some supernatural elements and our charismatic lead, Nathan Drake, possessing exaggerated abilities, Naughty Dog wanted to create a game grounded in reality, populated with real, believable and down to earth characters. To help with this sense of reality the plot would include some loose historical references and revolve around the treasures of Nathan's ancestor, Sir Francis Drake.
Uncharted drew influences from a number of varied sources. It owes a great debt to matinee movies and pulp action adventures of the past, as well as more modern films like Indiana Jones. It also borrowed elements from a number of popular video game series, including Tomb Raider and Gears of War. Visually, however, Uncharted would blaze its own path separate to those of its gaming influences. Naughty Dog strived to move away from the greys and darker palettes of similar titles like Tomb Raider, a game which Uncharted was constantly being compared, even being labelled "Dude Raider" by the press. The result was a lush and vibrant island setting, full of colour and a veritable playground for the player to explore.
These detailed, open spaces are still very impressive, in particular the water effects which made full use of the new hardware. My most vivid memory of playing Uncharted for the first time is wading through a marooned and partially-flooded submarine and being in awe of the realistic water effects, where the crystal clear waters shimmer, glisten and ripple as you dip in and out. The water effects are a microcosm of the stunning visuals and attention to detail that is present throughout.
Drake is cast as the every-man hero and his actions, though exaggerated, do feel plausible as he constantly avoids death by the skin of his teeth. He is beaten and bruised throughout, leaping around in his grubby t-shirt, ever lamenting his current situation. He has great chemistry with his on-off partner, Sully, and their amusing banter helps to develop their rapport. Intrepid journalist Elena is far more interesting than the average female sidekick that these kinds of adventures seem to generate, and their relationship is a heart-warming one. These memorable characters are brought to life by the actors who portray them both in action and voice. Nolan North has come to own the Drake character to the point that it is slightly uncomfortable hearing him in different roles, such as the Prince of Persia and Desmond in the Assassin's Creed series.
At times Naughty Dog were overwhelmed with the new possibilities offered by the PS3, but through extensive trial and error they familiarized themselves with the new technology. The finished result was a game which looked head and shoulders better than the competition and played as well as anything on the market. Uncharted was one of the first titles to make use of the motion functions of the Sixaxis controller, being one of only a handful of titles to be demoed alongside the new controller at Tokyo Game Show. It was also an early adopter of trophies, introducing a patch in August 2008, integrating them smoothly with the already available, in-game medals.
It would achieve a near perfect balance of gameplay styles, mixing platforming with smooth combat and puzzles. A common theme throughout the numerous "Making Of" documentaries available on Youtube is Naughty Dog's desire to make all aspects of gameplay feel just right. They had plenty of sections which looked great, but if they didn't feel good they were quickly jettisoned. This may go some way to explaining the relatively short run-time, but it is hard to argue with the quality of what is present.
The platforming is intuitive, but never falls into the trap of being too simple – as seen in Enslaved for example. The combat is hugely satisfying and they nailed the cover system on the first attempt, making it effortless to pop out of cover to steal a cheeky head-shot, accompanied by one the most satisfying sound-effects in gaming, and then duck straight back out of sight. Melee is great fun, offering an excellent alternative to shooting your way out of every situation, and puzzles, short vehicle sections and some treasure hunting round out an excellent and uncluttered package.
Drake's Fortune struck a chord with gamers and gave early adopters of the PS3 something to brag about. We took Nathan Drake, the most loveable of rogues, under our wing; a character who we couldn't help but sympathize and relate to, despite his sociopathic behaviour. With a tropical setting full of treasure, obstacles to climb and leap off, lots of guns and plenty of villains to point them at, Uncharted is a boyhood dream. We could finally take the role of Indie, minus the whip, and it is just as much fun as we imagined when we were ten years old, jumping out of trees and looking for buried treasure in the back garden.
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune set the standard and the series has yet to disappoint. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves continued the excellence, cementing Nathan Drake as one of the most popular protagonists in modern gaming and Naughty Dog as a premier developer. They seamlessly added a multiplayer component at a time when it was fashionable to do so, but unlike many of its contemporaries, it absolutely belonged there and I can no longer imagine Uncharted without competitive and co-op multiplayer. The beta for Uncharted 3 is predictably brilliant and although it isn't developed by Naughty Dog, Uncharted's forthcoming portable debut Golden Abyss looks promising. Who knows, perhaps even the troubled movie will turn out to be half decent, even without Naughty Dog's Midas touch.
Once upon a time, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune was considered a rather derivative game, but only three and a half years later it has become the benchmark by which other adventures are judged. We may now speculate how Uncharted-like the new Tomb Raider reboot will be – the very same Uncharted which was once referred to as "Dude Raider". What started in the early days of the PS3 with an unfamiliar treasure hunter recovering a coffin from the ocean floor has since developed into one of the most celebrated series in modern gaming, and it shows no signs of letting-up.


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USA Basketball Tour
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