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City schedules annual clean-up day for May 17
By Tara Nelson
The City of Blaine has scheduled its annual clean-up day from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 at City Hall. Services will include appliance refurbishing, yard waste as well as conventional recycling.
City clerk Sheri Sanchez said the city has contracted with Appliance Depot, formerly ReUse Works to collect unused freezers, refrigerators, washers and dryers. Sanchez said the city had initially contracted with the Bellingham RE Store to collect new and used materials for resale but that the store backed out at the last minute because of other projects.
City looks to charge Plover ridership
Blaine City Council member Jason Overstreet Monday announced he would look into the possibility of creating a fee schedule for rides on the Plover ferry.
"The tourism plan of 2001 calls for a $2 ride," Overstreet said. "As it is now, the Plover is strictly run by donations."
Overstreet said he would like to work with the Blaine Tourism Advisory Committee to create a fee structure that works for the city and the riders, noting the city charges $5 for a ride when it rents the Plover during the city's annual Wings Over Water festival.
Myers, Wolf receive awards
The council also awarded former council member Bruce Wolf for his service on the council's ward 2 position from January 2002 to August 2007. Wolf resigned in early 2007 when he learned he had cancer.
The council also recognized Mike Myers who served on the council's ward 3 position from April 2001 to January 2008 and was mayor from January 2006 to January 2008. Myers resigned earlier this year for an undisclosed medical condition.
Wings Over Water
Blaine resident Elle Tracy said she recently attended the Wings Over Water festival and noticed several of the event vendors were from out-of-town.
"It seems to me the Blaine vendors who purchase a business license should be able to take advantage of that before the city imports vendors," she said.
Blaine mayor Bonnie Onyon agreed there were Blaine vendors at the event but that many were also from out-of-town.
She also said that would be a question to follow up with Blaine Community Development Specialist Debbie Harger who is in charge of promoting the event through the Blaine Tourism Advisory Commmission's budget.
City recognizes boating safety week
Bob Jacobson and Mary Richter, of Bellingham Power Squadron were also presented with a honorary plaque recognizing National Safe Boating Week May 18 through 24.
"On average 700 people are injured in boating accidents each year in the U.S. more than 70 percent of those are fatalities," Blaine mayor Bonnie Onyon said.
Jacobson said many people mistakenly think that mariners simply refer to people with yachts, but it also includes kayakers, canoeists and those on dinghies. "The vast majority of people who die aren't wearing life jackets," he said.
City schedules Lighthouse Point groundbreaking
The City of Blaine has scheduled a groundbreaking ceremony for May 29 for its Lighthouse Point water reclamation facility. U.S. representative Rick Larsen (D-Wash.) is scheduled to be the keynote speaker.
Water conservation program
Blaine public works officials want residents to cut back on their water.
In a regular meeting of Blaine City Council Monday, Blaine public works director Steve Banham introduced voluntary water guidelines between June 15 and September 15 to encourage residents to water on alternating days, before 10 a.m. or after 5 p.m. and only in 30 minute intervals.
Banham said the city would make exceptions for potted plants, hanging baskets, new lawns, flower and vegetable gardens, golf courses and turf farms, as well as properly operating drip irrigation systems or hand-held watering methods.
In addition, Banham said the city would impose voluntary restrictions in which residents of odd addresses water their lawns on Sunday, Wednesday and Friday and residents of even address water their lawns on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Banham said although the city passed a resolution, the rules were voluntary and are designed to help increase efficiency and regulate municipal water flows.
"We're not going to be out patrolling the neighborhoods but if we see someone watering excessively, we will say something," Banham said.
The council voted 7-0 to approve the resolution.
City grants $25 million sewer contract to Stellar J Corporation
The city of Blaine is moving ahead with plans for a $30 million water reclamation facility and treatment plant.
In their regular meeting April 28, Blaine City Council voted to award the bid for construction of the 23,000 square foot Lighthouse Point Water Reclamation Facility to Stellar J Corporation, the low bidder from the March 27 opening with a bid of $24.9 million.
This new treatment facility will be located on approximately one acre of city-owned waterfront property on Marine Drive at the western end of Marine Park and will replace the existing 28-year old facility located on the Semiahmoo Spit.
Blaine public works director Steve Banham said work on the project is expected to begin in early June, with completion anticipated by spring 2010.
Council also voted to extend contracts with Harris and Associates to provide construction management and inspection for this project, and with Brown & Caldwell, the engineering designer, for technical services.


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IRVINGTON, N.J. (AP) - Authorities say three men are dead following a Christmas morning fight at a New Jersey strip club that began when a man apparently tried to enter the bar with a gun but was stopped by a bouncer.
Two other men were wounded in the shooting at about 12:45 a.m. Wednesday at Slick's Go Go Bar in Irvington, about 15 miles west of New York City.
Prosecutors say the three men killed include the club owner's son, 34-year-old Pierre Clervoyant of Elizabeth, and an employee, 32-year-old Woodley Daniel of Irvington. The other man killed has not been identified but police say he appears to have been an unintended target.
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Solutions of Survival and Development of Enterprise Confronted with Economic Crisis
Enterprise confronted with the case now in which demand market is weakening, production capacity is comparatively ample, abundant of workers are out of work. How to should do? The author recommend that enterprise may carry out theory of defend and thrust strategy, firstly enterprise should protect financial fundamental and capital flow to survive. Next, putting to effect to innovation and in order that enterprise grabs market opportunity to develop, and so help enterprise effectively to boost.
Key words: economic crisis; Mergers and Acquisitions; financial fundamenta
Key words: economic crisis; Mergers and Acquisitions; financial fundamenta
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The Pat Tillman Foundation has chosen the University of Minnesota as a University Partner in support of the Tillman Military Scholars program, which provides educational scholarships for veteran and active servicemembers and their spouses.
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Dozens of people were left homeless after a fire ripped through a Michiana Apartment building.
Tonight, the community is helping them get back on their feet.
Thirty-five people lost their homes in the Parkside Terrace Apartments in Buchanan, when a kitchen fire got out of control last month.
Luckily no one was hurt in the fire, but now folks are trying to put the pieces back together.
A benefit was held at the Centennial Pavilion in Buchanan from 6-10pm Saturday, September 14th.
After the night of the fire 5th Gear band member Robert Marker and his wife wanted to do something so they organized a benefit. "It's devastating. I wouldn't want that to happen to anybody," said Marker.
The event featured music, raffles, and a bake sale all to raise money for the fire victims. Marker has no monetary goal in mind, he just wants to help. "Something to give them back some kind of normalcy."
Rose Reybuck attended the benefit. She says she knows the fire victims appreciate the help. "Two of my best friends were actually part of the fire. One lost everything and one lost 90 percent of it so she lost most of it...they're just ecstatic on how such a small community can come together so quick and with such force and love it's great. "
Even people who don't know any of the victims want to pitch in. Karen Flenar said, I think it's a good thing when communities can support each other."
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Does a catastrophic event need to occur, for people to demand cleaner energy?
We are facing a silent killer, using non-renuable resources are slowing destroying our home however the initiatives are moving to slow. We can think of it as high blood pressure, people only pay attention to it after they have been to the hospital. What will it take to wake up?
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It is not like that.
By passing time, extracting oil from the old reservoirs becomes harder and harder, and needs more improved ways of recovery.
So costs go higher and higher.
Now, it's a matter of money, and it is no kidding.
Economy leads people to what they should do in its proper time.
It won't be like the hospital stuff. It will be a gradual process of rising of people's anger in gas stations.
Just wait.
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Posted on Sun, May. 29, 2011
Relievers lead Florida Marlins in win over Dodgers
By Clark Spencer
It was only appropriate that on a night when a small fire erupted in the upper deck at Dodger Stadium, the Marlins used the baseball equivalent of a bucket brigade to douse the Dodgers.
Led by Brian Sanches, the Marlins used a patchwork collection of five relievers to pitch their way past the Dodgers in a smoky, 6-1 victory. The processional of relievers was the result of an injury to Josh Johnson that left the staff with only four starters.
I feel J.J.s probably better suited than I am, Sanches said, joking.
Rather than call up a starter from its thin minor league ranks, the Marlins decided instead to lean on its bullpen. Sanches, who appeared in his 167th major league game but first as a starter, lasted three innings before sending the ball on its way to relievers Edward Mujica, Burke Badenhop, Mike Dunn and Steve Cishek.
That combination held the Dodgers to five hits.
You cant draw it up any better than that, said center fielder Chris Coghlan, who had three of the Marlins 14 hits. You put the whole bullpen out there, stretch every single person, and give up only one run.
The win gave the Marlins a 4-1 record on their road trip and left them with a chance to take the series with a victory on Sunday.
Though he started and was on the mound the longest of any of the Marlins pitchers, Sanches did not pitch the requisite five innings needed to earn the win. That honor fell instead to Mujica, who worked the fourth and fifth before departing.
Mujicas (5-2) leads the Marlins pitching staff in wins. I want some more, why not? Mujica said.
It was during the fifth that a small fire erupted and forced some fans in the upper deck to be evacuated and moved to other sections. Smoke from the fire hovered over the field but did not cause play to be interrupted.
I could smell that smoke and I was, like, Gosh, that aint no hot dog stand, Coghlan said. Then I saw this huge puff and I didnt know what happened. This place is on fire and were still playing. I thought it was like the movies. Theyre, like, Attention everybody, the place is on fire. Please do not panic. We have it under control. I thought everybody was just going to bum-rush leave. Said manager Edwin Rodriguez: I smelled that for six innings.
Greg Dobbs drove in a pair of runs on three hits, Wes Helms snuck a double over the first base bag to drive in two more, and the Marlins pounded out 13 hits in all to put away the Dodgers.
Dobbs, who drove in both Marlins runs in Fridays 3-2 defeat, is now third on the club with 22 RBI.
The Marlins were clinging to a 3-1 lead in the sixth when Helms hit a ball off the end of his bat that bounced over the bag at first for a double and scored two runs, making it 5-1.
The Marlins had five doubles and at least one hit in every inning.
But it was their cast of relievers who won the day.
Sanches gave up the Dodgers only run after walking pitcher Hiroki Kuroda to start the third. But he got the ball rolling, so to speak, for the rest of the pitchers.
Brian Sanches set the tone for the game, Rodriguez said.
Sanches worked out of the stretch all three innings.
I havent thrown out of the windup since my starting days in 2003, said Sanches, who threw 58 pitches. I started getting a little tired.
After Mujica worked the two middle innings, Badenhop came on to pitch the sixth and seventh. Dunn pitched the eighth and Cishek closed out the win by working a scoreless ninth.
Team win, Sanches said. It took everybody.
Having used so many of their relievers on Saturday, the Marlins will be counting on Ricky Nolasco to pitch deep into Sundays game. The only relievers who werent used Saturday were Leo Nunez, Ryan Webb, Clay Hensley and Randy Choate.
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Dame Shirley Veronica Bassey, DBE (born 8 January 1937) is a Welsh singer. She found fame in the mid-1950s and has been called "one of the most popular female vocalists in Britain during the last half of the 20th century". In the US, in particular, she is best known for recording the theme songs to the James Bond films Goldfinger (1964), Diamonds Are Forever (1971), and Moonraker (1979).
Shirley Bassey
Shirley Bassey nominated for the Singers Hall of Fame
Radio 2 listener Janice Lazarus nominates the Bond Queen for the Singers Hall of Fame
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The Performance 2009Reviewed by Tom Hocknell
A return to what Bassey does best: sweeping, orchestral overstatement.
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There is nothing like a Dame.
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Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Transportation
There you are, tooling around in your kayak and you drop your keys. Aren't you lucky that you have your own water buoy? When the gadget hits water it inflates its enclosed balloon and your keys return to the surface. There is also an LED light that blinks for up to 24 hours for night time losses. Because the water buoy can hold up to 1kg, your can attach other necessities that tend to slip out of your pockets. Get your own for € 30,00 (~$47.00.)
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That is actually pretty genius. But its pretty expensive.
This is a good idea you wouldnt have to worry about losing your keys for good. Or anything else that you might want to use it for. Thirty dollars isnt bad for this but I wouldnt pay any more then that.
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The United States cherishes an image of itself as a country that invites in the world's tired, its poor, and its huddled masses. In reality, the country isn't capable of transforming the life opportunities of disadvantaged populations.
Divisions among Democrats exist just like they do among Republicans, but have largely festered beneath the surface for lack of a spokesperson to challenge the party's economic elites. In Elizabeth Warren, grassroots Democrats may have found their champion.
A loose confederation of conservative thinkers and politicians is developing a new strategy for reaching out to the American middle class. These reformers could save the Republican Party -- if only they could win over their fellow conservatives.
American politics today are a mess, and since the distraction and paralysis of the world's hegemon has such obvious global significance, we decided to turn our focus inward, exploring the sources and contours of the American malaise.
Three big trends -- a growing reliance on older voters, an extremist ideological turn, and an increasing internal rigidity -- have changed the Republican Party over the past decade, weakening its ability to win presidential elections and inhibiting its ability to govern.
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Shenyang Intangible Cultural Heritage Tourism Development Model
Based on a tourism resources analysis of the intangible cultural heritage in Shenyang, this article integrates intangible cultural heritage protection with tourism development and discusses a number of interactive models of development that provides valuable references to protecting the intangible cultural heritage in Shenyang and tourism development.
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Cai, W. (2009). A discussion of protecting intangible cultural heritage from the development of recreational market. Yibin Institute Bulletin, (9).
Convention for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage. Retrieved from UNESCO official website: http://course.jnu.edu.cn
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Peking University World's Heritage Research Center (Ed.). (2004). World's heritage archives (selected). Peking University Press, 2004.
Qi, Q. F. (Ed.). (2004). National cultural heritage (volume 1). Beijing: The Ethnic Publishing House.
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It seems Alicia Silverstone enjoyed her brief return to TV last year so much that she's hoping to return for a fulltime gig.
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Last year, Silverstone reunited with former "Clueless" castmate Jeremy Sisto for a four-episode stint on his ABC comedy "Suburgatory." But her last starring role on the small screen was a decade ago on the shortlived "Miss Match."
Silverstone -- who's focused more these days on indie flicks like "Vamps," being vegetarian and making headlines by mouth-feeding her kid -- has just been been cast as the lead in Lifetime's workplace drama "HR," which the network ordered to pilot last summer -- and has been on the casting hunt for ever since.
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Deadline.com reports that Silverstone will play an uptight HR director who changes her stiff ways when she suffers a head injury. The pilot was written by Glenn Porter ("I Melt With You") and will be produced by Aaron Kaplan via his Kapital Entertainment shingle, which has five projects going to pilot this season, including ABC Family's "Terminales" and "Instant Mom" at Nick At Night.
Could "HR" be the right project to relaunch Silverstone? Sure seems like it, given the network's careful vetting of the casting process and the fact that Lifetime is, of course, the home of fellow former teen starlet Jennifer Love Hewitt, whose steamy double life drama, "The Client List," is currently in its second season.
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Just outside of Phoenix, AZ there was a disturbance in the normally desolate lands near Fort McDowell. The Spartans had arrived. Marking the second Spartan Race of 2014 the obstacles were erected all throughout the week to bring to this cactus filled paradise an event that would challenge all walks of life.
To kick things off, Hurricane Heat leaders devised a relatively creative plan for the brave souls looking to participate in the event which began in the early hours of the morning before the sun had a chance to rise up over the mountains off in the distance. Teamwork is essential in finishing one of Spartan's challenging HH events. New Hurricane Heaters were put through everything from learning animal movements and body weight exercises that are the foundation of the Spartan SGX training program to having them dig up a treasure chest filled with zip ties only to be zipped together right arm to the next person's left ankle and forced to inchworm as a one unit through a tunnel that went under the highway. The suffering these participants endure together takes a group of strangers and creates a bond like no other.
While those crazy Hurricane Heaters were suffering together in the festival area the Elite racers began to storm the grounds. Some of the top racers from the Spartan Pro Team were in attendance. For the men, Matt Novakovich from Alaska, mountain man Miguel Medina left his cabin in Vermont, with Christopher Rutz, Shawn Feiock and Elliot Meguier also in attendance. On the women's side there was TyAnn Clark, Juliana Sproles, Jenny Tobin, and Ang Reynolds. Outside of the pro team there was an impressive showing from Sarah Pozdol, Laura Messner, and Rose Wetzel as well as the local newcomer to Spartan Race, John Yatsko. The early hours of the morning were a bit brisk but things heated up very quickly as the race day began. The course was fast and hilly with all the usual obstacles to test the strength, endurance and agility of the racers. As the temperatures rose the cramps began to set into racers who didn't take the time to properly hydrate. The Amphibious Medics team led by, David Gonzalez, was on site helping the Spartan Staff to help those who were injured on course back to safety or fixed them up to continue their journey.
The Elite wave took off early Saturday morning fighting for the prize money offered by Navy Federal Credit Union with a total of $7500 up for grabs. The competition was incredibly fierce. In the men's division there was a grueling battle that brought had the top 3 finishers all finishing within a minute and 30 seconds of each other. At the end of the day it was John Yatsko, Glenn Racz, and Chad Trammel taking the first three spots and Matt Novakovich coming in fourth. The elite women's field was equally grueling with Kk Paul, Rose Wetzel and TyAnn Clark battling it out for the top 3 spots coming into the finish in that order with Rose and TyAnn finishing within seventeen seconds of each other. The Sunday Elite crowd was stacked once again with some of the top elites and Spartan Pro Team members. It was another tight battle with Matt Novakovich taking the first place on the podium followed by fellow Spartan Pros Miguel Medina in second and Elliot Meguier in third. For the women we saw the importance of counting your burpees out loud when Sarah Pozdol was bumped from what could have been a second place finish to fifth place. Kk Paul took first again on Sunday, Jenny Tobin came in second and Sue Luck saw her way back to the podium taking third. Spartan Pro Team member Shawn Feiock saw a top ten finish taking 7th and Christopher Rutz in 9th.
Spartan Weekends are about more than just the elites of course. There were a lot of families, Spartan Singles, and couples alike mingling, racing, and enjoying the warm touch of the Arizona sun. In the festival area the Spartan SGX tent was providing warm-ups and cool down exercises as well as stretching by the crew from Power in Motion CrossFit. Our sponsors Core Power Protein delivered some excellent post race recovery drinks, E-Boost kept everyone energized, Clif Bars took care of feeding the taxed muscles of everyone who crossed that finish line, and Zico covered the much needed hydration to keep up with the desert sun.
In addition to all the first timers and those looking to begin their quest for the coveted Trifecta there were some inspiring people out on course defining what it means to push beyond your limits. We saw the ever glowing smile from Misty Diaz, who conquers her Spina Bifida by traveling the country running half marathons and Spartan Races chasing after that double trifecta. On Sunday a racer by the name of Joel Brown was spotted on course making it happen. At only 54 years young Joel is a former Para-Rescue and has been a Krav Maga instructor since 1978 receiving all his training in Israel. In 1981, he lost his right leg in a motor vehicle accident. Regardless of this accident Joel has continued to train, instruct, and push himself. His journey to the Trifecta began here in Arizona will continue at the Super in Vegas and conclude with the Beast in Monterey.
As always the Spartan Kids were out in force to light up everyone's day with their beaming smiles and mud covered bodies. Many of the elites including Miguel Medina, Matt Novakovich, Sarah Pozdol and Rose Wetzel came out and helped play the role of the rabbit that the kids try to catch on the course.
Another incredibly successful Spartan weekend filled with fun, smiles, mud, and even a little blood has come to an end. Next up Spartan Race will be invading Tampa with the first Special Ops event of the year taking place at Raymond James Stadium. This Special Ops Race will offer a combination of the traditional outdoor obstacles alongside some of the signature Spartan Stadium obstacles. Sign up to earn your very own unique Special Ops Spartan Sprint medal andwe'll see you at the finish line!
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MY QUEEN. I am still in shock that I was this close to Fiona Apple last night. I woke up this morning and had to reassure myself that it wasn't all a dream.
If I ever have to wait more than six months between TATE shows, I'm going to start to worry that something is seriously wrong. These kids do nothing but tour and I love it.
Florence + The Machine on Halloween Night In Boston
Some footage I took at the concert:
- Florence and her band dressed like skeletons
- Singing "Happy Birthday" to her keyboardist Isabella
- Getting to hear a brand new song from the next album, "Strangeness and Charm"
- Watching Chrisanne fight people over our NEXT LEVEL fairy wings (not videotaped, but should have been)
This show was awesome, and Alison's video is great too. I also wrote a blog post about it. Florence is mind-blowingly awesome.
And yes, I really was ready to fight a guy. He started it, but NOBODY MESSES WITH ME.
I saw the Airborne Toxic Event (again!) last night, and they blew the roof off of the Somerville Theatre. Absolutely fantastic. They also brought along the Calder Quartet to play with them, so there were violins and cellos everywhere, and it sounded so beautiful.
Seriously, I think they are one of those rare bands that are even better live than recorded. I am so in love.
(This photo is someone else's from a previous date on the tour, btdubs. My camera didn't give me anything pretty enough to post here).
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After hundreds of concerts, Green Day is still hands down the best live band I have ever seen. They always blow me away. Everyone needs to see them some day. I don't care whether you like their music or not. I don't care if you only go to tiny indie shows. I don't care if you won't listen to anything they recorded after Dookie (actually I do, because that makes you a dumbass. But that's besides the point).
The point is, there is absolutely nothing like being in the pit of a Green Day show. Last night after their THREE HOUR set ended, I looked as if I had just run for miles, I was so drenched with sweat.
Suuuuch a fabulous time. I just remembered why I love music and shows so much. Thanks, AFI and Green Day.
OK SO THE SHOW LAST NIGHT. AMAZING. (For the record, this is not my picture. This is much cooler than anything I took. However, I was much closer than this - FRONT ROW and CENTER in the pit all night).
First, AFI. They are like gods to me. Honestly, I still get butterflies in my stomach before they come onstage, and I've seen them like 5 times just this past year. I can't even begin to put it into words. Davey Havok is still my hero after all these years, especially when he drinks juice boxes on stage and dances with a boa on.
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I saw AFI again tonight! I've been listening to them for almost a decade now, and I still can't get over how cool Davey Havok is. I mean, everyone in the band is incredibly awesome and talented and I adore all of them. But I am just so in awe of Davey. I can barely put it into words.
I just realized I see my favorite band in 5 days. It's been almost a year and now it's only 5 more DAYS! :D
And yes, this is the picture that Kailani, Ali and I are in. WE RULE.
Last night was incredible. So worth the years and years of waiting.
All my photos are from my crappy point and shoot so I won't even bother posting them. But this picture is enough. Adam Carson, Hunter Burgan and Davey Havok. My life rules.
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I have waited 8 years to see this band, and now I have a day left. It's a little surreal.
Hey remember how Ryan from @redcortez came onstage in his briefs last night during the encore?
hahaha that was pretty great, even though I had no idea who he was.
Words cannot describe how much I love The Airborne Toxic Event. They are so fun, so energetic and they always look like they're having the time of their lives. And I guess they better be, since a year ago, nobody knew who they were, and now they're playing House of Blues.
I liked their CD but it was their live show that really made me fall in love with them. First time I saw them, they blew me away just by how tight they sounded. Second time, they pulled me onstage to play tamborine with them. And tonight, they invited everyone from the opening bands to come out and sing and dance with them. Mikel stayed out after everyone to shake hands and say thank you to everyone for coming. All this shit happening so fast for them and they still stay humble.
Not to mention they sounded awesome, as usual. Do yourself and check this band out.
This picture is actually from when I saw them at the Paradise in March, but shhh.
Last night was the best Incubus show I've been to. Wow. They sounded incredible. Reminded me why they've been one of my favorite bands since I started listening to good music back in 8th grade. And they played Aqueous Transmission!!
This picture is not from last night but I couldn't find much else, and I didn't take any pictures myself.
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Hunter was in my dream last night. He and David Bowie disguised themselves as old men and were running around the woods in my yard. Soooo bizarre.
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PISCATAWAY, N.J. (January 29, 2014) – The Rutgers men's indoor track and field team is back in action this weekend at the Metropolitan Championships at the NYC Armory.
Last season, the Scarlet Knights placed second at the championships, including five event victories with junior Kadeem Douse (Ewing, N.J.) winning the 60m (6.98) and junior D'Andre Jordan (Brooklyn, N.Y.) taking home the 400m title (49.26).
In addition to winning the 400m, Jordan also placed second in the 200m (22.35) while sophomore Emeka Eze (Sayreville, N.J.) placed third in the event (22.45).
Other top performances from last year included a second place showing by sophomore Rajee Dunbar (Sayreville, N.J.) in the 400m (49.41), as well as seventh place finish in the 200m (22.53), and senior Karon Purcell (East Windsor, N.J.) adding to RU's point total with a fifth place finish in the 800m (1:55.38).
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11)- As they exited Louisville's two UAW halls after casting their ballots on a strike authorization vote, local Ford workers said they made big sacrifices four years ago to help Ford survive. Now, they want Ford to restore those concessions and are willing to go on strike if Ford does not agree.
Monday was the first of two days of voting within the membership of United Auto Workers Local 862. Todd Dunn, the local union president, would not predict the outcome but said that in past years, the results have been nearly unanimous in favor of authorizing a strike.
Dunn said the vote is a reflection of solidarity among the union members, sending a unified message to UAW bargainers negotiating a new contract with Ford, GM and Chrysler.
The UAW's contract with the Big Three automakers expires on September 14. UAW officials recently characterized negotiations with Ford as "ahead of schedule," and one report even suggested that a strike authorization vote may not be necessary.
Despite United Auto Workers President Bob King saying Monday that he is "upbeat" about reaching a new contract, Louisville's UAW members sent a message on Monday. They want King to hold Ford's feet to the fire.
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December 20, 2011
I am so happy that I am writing this today as the new Executive Field Office Staff for the Texoma Section. The Texoma Section has always held a special place in my camping career and to be able to continue my journey in this new position is truly amazing.
As we enter a new chapter in our sections rich history it is important that we do not forget where we have come from. Our section hosts some of the best camps in America, lead by some of the best camp staff in the industry. Across the board the camps in our section work hard every day to ensure that the children in our region experience what the summer camp dream is all about. This is something that every one of us should be very proud of; we should celebrate the victories big and small of each of the camps in our section. We should share the good news back and forth, and we should always remember that by working together and sharing the knowledge with one another our section can and will be stronger.
This fall dedicated volunteer members of our section worked very hard to ensure that a disruption of services to our members was kept to a minimum. Volunteers served the Texoma Section on the local council of leaders, the Southwest Camp Conference team, standards instructors, and the local hiring team. Without the work and support of these groups as well as the hard work on the ACA National Office our section would have had a more noticeable disruption of services. They worked hard at filling the big shoes left by Dani Shaw whom after twelve years of wonderful and dedicated service to the camps in our region moved on to new challenges in youth development.
Thank you to all who helped and served our section in this time of transition.
As we prepare for the coming year I encourage you to get involved in our section. Serve on a committee, attend an education event such as the Southwest Camp Conference, organize a R.O.C.K. group (Regionally Organized Camping Kindred) in your area, and share with the section the triumphs and successes of your camp.
Over the next few months I look forward to getting to know you and your needs better. I hope to be in contact with each of you so that together we can continue the rich camping tradition that Texas and Oklahoma have worked so hard on in the past.
If you should ever need anything please do not hesitate to contact me.
In Camp,
Tim Huchton
Executive Field Staff Texoma Section
October 13, 2011
As camping professionals we know the value of camp. We attend educational events, hear from parents and campers every day, and run quality programs year after year. I do not need to preach to the choir on the benefits of camp, we know them. What we don't always know is how to present that message to parents and potential campers. When we lack a clear voice, our message can get lost in translation.
During the fall of 2008, when the economy began a major decline, I spoke with the parents of one camper who were concerned about how to spend wisely their hard-earned dollars. I was amazed that they, like many other campers' parents, were more able to state the value of camp than I was. They understood its worth and were making plans months in advance to ensure that their child would continue the development that had been started at camp. This was a defining moment in my so-far brief camping career.
This concept was developed into a letter to all of our camp families with a simple suggestion: Talk with your children about their camp experience. Based on what that dialogue, parents could decide whether the expense was worthwhile. If they felt that camp failed to achieve its stated goals—all campers got was a really cool recreation week—they could save their money or use it elsewhere. But if campers told stories about making new friends, learning responsibilities and about nature, appreciating independence, and overcoming challenges, camping's worth would be revealed. Within weeks we began receiving the highest level of registrations ever for our fall season.
Based upon this experience, I applied the same reflection to each of my personal and work-related organizations, including ACA. Why did I continue to pay annual dues to be a member of each one? I began to figure out what was really important. I realized that involvement in ACA had helped me develop a career, had provided a network of like-minded peers who were passionate about what they do, and had also given me numerous learning opportunities.
Through 13 years in the ACA Texoma section I have attended numerous education events, served on conference committees, served on the board, and now chair the leadership council. Some of the faces around us have changed, but the passion for our work remains strong. ACA Texoma gives members chances to be heard by peers, make long-lasting network connections, and to attend valuable educational opportunities. But is that enough?
ACA Texoma is entering an exciting new stage, a time when we can give to our membership even more of what they want and need. ACA Texoma should be more than an association that sends you a plaque stating that you are an accredited camp, more than the sponsor of an annual conference. Your Leadership Council needs your feedback. We need to know what it is that drives each of you, and what ACA can do to help fan the fire of your passion for this vocation.
Recently, your Local Council of Leaders met in our annual retreat. We spent much of our time brainstorming and thinking of ways in which we could all help make ACA Texoma stronger and more meaningful. Based partly on your feedback from the Relationship Survey and from our 20/20 Vision we identified areas that ACA Texoma can begin to foster partnerships with families, communities, and of course our members.
As exciting as the possibilities for our section are, it will not be as successful without your support and help. The time to get involved is here. If you are interested in shaping the future of ACA Texoma please fill out the Volunteer survey.
We tell campers that participating in the camp experience is essential if they want to have a meaningful time. Participation in ACA works the same. By being active in ACA, we strengthen our voice and provide a better understanding of what camp can accomplish in the life of a child.
But, of course, I am preaching to the choir.
In the spirit of camp,
Tim Huchton, Chair, Texoma Leadership Council
September 14, 2011
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- A youth development background is preferred.
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Candidate should be comfortable working from a home office.
To apply, please e-mail your resume to email@example.com. Interested job applicants should submit a resume by Sept. 28.
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September 8, 2011
In bittersweet news, after more than twelve years at ACA, Texoma Field Office Executive Director Dani Shaw will be leaving to pursue a new challenge as the director of operations for the Dallas AfterSchool Network. Over the years, Shaw has accomplished much in the areas of accreditation, education, advocacy, and public policy. With a particular interest in educating members of the camp profession, one of Shaw's proudest professional moments was orchestrating a collaboration with the YMCA and other camp organizations to put on the Southwest Camp Conference, an annual conference (now in its eleventh year) for camp professionals to learn, network, and share ideas and valuable resources.
Shaw has seen ACA make many changes in the interest of relevancy since her start in 1999 — the evolution of professionalism, the availability of resources to all ACA local offices, and the current operational changes. When asked about her hopes for the future of ACA, Texoma, Shaw responded: "I hope it grows in influence. I hope the number of camps available to kids grows, and the number of kids who have the opportunity to go to camp grows. I want more kids to go to camp, and I want more people running quality camp experiences. ACA, Texoma is uniquely positioned to help kids pay for camp and help people who are starting camps." And Shaw has helped lay the groundwork for these hopes in her tenure.
What will Shaw miss most about ACA? "Working with camp professionals on a daily basis has been a privilege. I've been lucky. Helping professionals learn and grow is a rewarding experience." As an employee who served on countless committees and played roles in communications, event planning, and professional development, Shaw will be greatly missed at ACA. Please join us in congratulating her on her new opportunity and her continued work for youth development.
September 6, 2011
ACA, Texoma is looking for volunteers, looking for people who want to make a contribution to the camp industry by serving on committees, task force groups, as visitors in the accreditation program and on the ACA, Texoma Leadership Council.
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September 1, 2011
Camp Professionals throughout the Texoma section,
Let us all take a deep breath and bask in the glory of another terrific summer in which we got to have the greatest job in the world. While the summer is still fresh in our minds I wanted to make sure everyone knew about a fantastic opportunity for those of our counselors who really stood out this summer. Those counselors who not only do we want back next summer, but possibly would like to elevate to positions on our leadership team in the near future.
The Student Camp Leadership Academy (SCLA) is a weekend workshop designed for two groups of people. The first are those college students who are interested in a career in the camping industry, and want to know more about getting into the business. The second are students who want to gain more leadership skills that can be applied not only to camping, but whatever their future jobs may be.
This October 14-16 the SCLA will be held at Collin County Adventure camp, and is a chance for your rising staff members to learn from camp directors and owners from all over Texas. Two years ago I helped out with an SCLA event in Illinois and Camp Champions sent two of our own leadership staff members to participate in the event. Both attendees came back more skilled, and with a better understanding of the camping profession.
The application process for the SCLA can be found at http://www.acacamps.org/scla. The cost of the program is $130.00 plus transportation, room and board will be provided. Tuition can be paid by the participant, the participant's camp, the participant's university, or the participant can apply for a scholarship offered by the ACA section.
The SCLA is a phenomenal way to invest in your staff members who are excelling, and to set them up to be leaders in your camp, whether it is as a member of your leadership staff or amongst your counselors. Please take advantage of this opportunity and if you have any questions do not hesitate to contact me, 830-598-2571 or email@example.com.
August 5, 2011
Camp owners and directors,
I hope that your summers have been successful and that you all found a way to beat the heat and fight through the drought. Some of you, like me, still have some camp left; stay strong, we will make it!!
I wanted to let all of you know about the Student Camp Leadership Academy (SCLA) that will be held at Collin County Adventure Camp, October 14-16. This is a fantastic opportunity for staff members who are interested in a career in camping to learn more about this profession. This is also a chance for rising staff members to gain and strengthen leadership skills before returning to your camp next summer. Participants will attend sessions lead by owners and directors of camps throughout Texas, and get a feel for what it is like to have a top position with a camp. There will also be a session lead by a college advisor to talk about what programs would be beneficial for students who are leaning towards a career in camping.
The application process for the SCLA can be found at http://www.acacamps.org/scla. The cost of the program is $135.00. This includes room and board. Transportation is not included. Tuition can be paid by the participant, the participant's camp, the participant's university, or the participant can apply for a scholarship offered by a local ACA Office.
Please forward this information to your staff, or pick three or four of your top staff members and let them know about this opportunity. Not only will they benefit from the SCLA, but your camp will have a stronger leader next summer. The class size will be capped at 15, so participants will get to network with other people in similar situations as themselves.
If you have any questions please contact Jonathan Shirley, email@example.com or at 830-598-2571. Take care.
Jonathan Shirley
Camp Champions
July 16, 2011
There appears to be a person impersonating the DSHS calling some camps saying DSHS is coming for an inspection at a certain time and date, and to call a number and plug in a "code".
Please be aware that DSHS does not notify camps of an upcoming inspection in most cases.
If you have received a call like this, please notify the department immediately by calling Paula Anderson at 512-834-6788.
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