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The shuttered McKinley Elementary School — and the 2.77-acre parcel it sits on — is heading to a public auction.
The district first offered the property to charter schools, a required step in the process.
When no bids came in, the Lakewood Board of Education approved moving the vacant property to the market.
"The next step in the process is that it goes to an auction, open to anyone who's interested in the property," said Superintendent Jeff Patterson.
However, the board has the right to reject "any and all bids."
"If there's no successful bidder, we can move to a private sale," added Patterson.
Rumors are swirling — from business to housing developments — but no one has come forward with a proposal.
The sale will take place before July, but additional details are not yet ready.
Patterson, who proposed the plan earlier this year, told Lakewood Patch that even if the district wanted to reopen the building, it'd cost between $380,000 to 1.2 million — perhaps more than the property is worth.
Closed several years ago, the 56,000-square-foot building costs the district about $40,000 to keep up — including utilities and general maintenance.
Built in 1918, McKinley Elementary School sits on a 2.77-acre parcel in an area desirable to developers.
The property was assessed at $1.1 million in November.
"It's this asset that we don't need that could really do some good things for the community," said school board member Emma Petrie Barcelona. "We can use these funds to maintain our other buildings. Lakewood is growing and it's strong a parcel of that size could really do great things in this community."
When/if the property is sold, the money made from the sale must go into the district's capital improvement fund. It couldn't be used for the district's day-to-day operations.
"We're optimistic that, as it goes on the market, there will be a buyer and they'll want to do something with that property," added Petrie Barcelona."
The value of the land and property at West Clifton Boulevard — with access from Detroit Avenue as well — was assessed at $1.1 million.
Compare that to the other recent assessment of shuttered schools in the district: Taft Elementary at $600,000 and Franklin Elementary at $110,000.
Patterson has said those schools could, in theory, be used as "swing space" — temporary facilities while the final phases of the Phase 3 construction plans are finished at other buildings.
"Residents have asked what we're doing with the mothballed buildings," Patterson said earlier this year. "We've been analyzing those buildings."


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14 September 2011
The Port of Dover recently welcomed a delegation from the Association of Road Freight companies of Brazil, a syndicate of over 7,000 freight companies in the Great São Paulo area as part of their fact finding trip to the UK.
Organised in co-operation with Mr. Peter Cullum, Head of International Affairs at the Road Haulage Association (RHA) through the Brazilian Embassy, the Port hosted 17 members of the Association which had a particular interest in cross-border and traffic management issues.
The delegation was received by the Ports Corporate Communications Manager, Richard Christian, who gave a presentation on the Port, its function and facilities as well as its economic importance and future development plans.
Richard Christian said; "we were delighted to host the delegation from Brazil and to assist our friends at the RHA in showcasing the UK haulage industry and the part we play in providing an efficient service to it and in the facilitation of UK-European trade."
The group was also taken to Terminal Control for a birds eye view of the Eastern Docks and to hear more about the operation and border control aspects at Dover from Border Agencies Liaison Manager, John Powell.
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No more "silent running" for Douglas Trumbull -- looks like the distinguished director and effects pioneer is being honored by the Academy. The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, that is, which has this year voted to give the Gordon E. Sawyer Award to Trumbull. Trumbull is a visionary filmmaker who has worked as a designer, director, inventor and entrepreneur, and the award from the Academy honors his lifetime of technical contributions and leadership in the motion picture industry.
The award, an Oscar® statuette, will be presented to Trumbull at the Scientific and Technical Awards presentation on Saturday, February 11, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.
Over more than four decades, Trumbull has distinguished himself as a visual effects pioneer in (primarily) the science fiction and fantasy film genre, with major contributions to such classic films as 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Andromeda Strain, Silent Running, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Star Trek - The Motion Picture, Blade Runner and Tree of Life.A Distinguished Career
In the course of his work, Trumbull created, developed or improved numerous filmmaking techniques and tools. These include slit-scan photography, process photography, miniature compositing, interpositive matte painting, large-format filming, high frame rate photography and projection, synchronized multiscale filming, motion control photography, virtual reality systems, interactive motion simulators and digital cinema. He has been awarded more than a dozen related patents.
In 1975, Trumbull founded Future General Corporation, a research and special effects house that not only served as a training ground for many leading filmmakers and visual effects artists, but fostered several related companies as well.
Trumbull has earned three Academy Award® nominations for Visual Effects and received a Scientific and Engineering Award in 1992 as part of the design team for the CP-65 Showscan Camera System for 65mm motion picture photography.About the Gordon E. Sawyer Award
Established in 1981, the Gordon E. Sawyer Award is presented to "an individual in the motion picture industry whose technological contributions have brought credit to the industry." Trumbull will be the 23rd recipient of the award since its inception.


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If you want to target more precise sets of users, you can create custom segments by specifying certain @usernames that are relevant to the product, event or initiative you are looking to promote. Custom segments let you reach users with similar interests to that @username's followers; they do not let you specifically target the followers of that @username. If you're promoting your indie band's next tour, you can create a custom audience by adding @usernames of related bands, thus targeting users with the same taste in music.
Twitter Advertising Blog, Interest targeting: Broaden your reach, reach the right audience
What does that mean? Twitter will use your personal browsing history, people you follow and any other data it has about your activity in order for advertisers to microtarget their ads to you.
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Online market research firms such as HitWise, Jupiter Research and Comscore have consistently listed SinglesNet as one of the most popular dating sites today, although popular does not necessarily mean recommended. As several readers have pointed out to me and from my own personal experiences, SinglesNet is one of the those dating sites that seems to have a lot going for it on paper, but in reality has little to offer. Add their conspicuously absent fine print and terms of service and SinglesNet becomes a dating site that isn't recommended.
What a SinglesNet Membership Includes
Singlesnet has, for several years, had a disclaimer on its front page stating in one way or another that membership is free for a limited time only. Trying to discern the differences between a paid and free membership at SinglesNet isn't clear however. For instance, the SinglesNet billing page states that paid users get first listing on search results – yet when viewing a search, the results are a mix of paid and free members across the board. The billing page also states:
"Once you upgrade the compatibility matching system, we will recognize you as a featured member and will work harder to find you that perfect match."
However, what the "working harder" refers to isn't apparent, as most of the site's matching system seems automated. For instance, within seconds of signing up, three matches showed up in this reviewer's inbox.
Free members seem to have access to all of the normal SinglesNet features, with a limit on how many people they can initiate contact with for free. Alternatively, paid SinglesNet members can initiate contact with as many people as they like, and in turn can allow non-paying members to contact them for free. Phone support and a money-back guarantee are also offered to paid SinglesNet members.
Unique Features of SinglesNet
SinglesNet has an extremely quick sign up process – about two minutes in total (although the site says it'll only take 30 seconds, that wasn't this Guide's experience).
As well, SinglesNet caters not only to heterosexuals, but also gays and lesbians.
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A full membership to SinglesNet costs $24.95 a month USD, with discounts if you pay for three months at a time ($19.95 a month USD) or a full year ($7.49 a month USD). A no-questions asked refund is available, but nowhere on the site does it state how long the refund is valid for. Payments can be made by credit card or PayPal.


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Pay-to-play option is back in play
Published Date Written by Lloyd JonesBy Lloyd Jones
CONWAY — Pay-to-play may be back in play at Kennett High and Kennett Middle School.
With an escalating budget projected for 2013-14 and a dramatic increase in athletic participation to the point that several new coaching positions are being proposed, the Conway School Board is considering instituting user fees for extracurricular programs at the high school and middle school in order to generate revenue for the school district. The last time user fees were looked at closely by the board was in 2009, but the board ultimately chose not to go down that path.
The high school and middle school did have user fees for one year in 1996-97 and generated approximately $30,000. The board has not yet developed a fee rate; however in 1996-97, students paid $50 for fall sports or their first sport of the year. If they participated in a second sport, they then paid $30 for that sport. Anyone who participated in a third sport paid $10 for that sport. Much of the revenue generated at the time was offset by the hiring of someone to oversee the funds.
At the time, Kennett and Hanover High were the first schools to try user fees for athletics. While Kennett stopped after a year, Hanover still to this day charges a fee, $150 per sport, and is among 30-plus schools with a fee, according to the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association.
The board, which had been seeking a zero increase to the budget aside from any health-insurance increases, learned last Monday that the proposed 2013-14 budget is up about $1.3 million — or 4.18 percent— over the current year, not counting a possible $1 million in proposed special articles.
The news gets worse for taxpayers who could be looking at a significant drop in school revenues. Superintendent Carl Nelson doesn't have all of the projected revenues yet, but he alerted the board that tuition revenue from sending towns will be down approximately $600,000.
Nelson explained the biggest increases to the proposed budget are essentially all items the school board has little control over. There's a $652,562 increase in the special education budget along with $176,781 jump in the technology budget; an increase in health insurance; fuel costs; and state-mandated retirement contributions.
Given the increases, the board is again tossing around ideas such as pay-to-play for athletics and the arts. The board has instructed its co-curricular committee to investigate what other schools in New Hampshire are doing for user fees and report back by the next meeting on Dec. 10.
The co-curricular committee met Oct. 26 and is recommending additional athletic coaches at the high school and middle school to help offset an 11 percent increase in athletic participation. The positions include a second cross-country coach for the middle school as well a funding a middle school cross-country ski coach, a position that has previously been entirely financially supported by MWV Nordic Club. At the high school, new positions include an assistant cross-country coach (coach Bernie Livingston had 51 student athletes this fall); an assistant track coach (the school had 100 athletes last year for the sport); a freshman baseball coach (there were 60 boys under two coaches); and a freshman boys soccer coach, which since its creation two years ago has been funded by the soccer boosters.
This coming spring also marks the time where the lacrosse program should gain financial support after operating with limited financial support during its early years seeking to prove its sustainability. The district is being asked to fund salaries for a varsity and junior varsity coach.
The positions total $14,359.
"We met a month ago," board member John Skelton, who chairs the co-curricular committee, said, "and voted on these positions without the money (attached to each position) because there is a need for them. When we get beyond 20 athletes per coach in a sport it becomes problematic. I'd contend and would argue that it becomes a liability issue (from a safety standpoint)."
Commonly referred to as pay-to-play, roughly one-third of high schools across the state have implemented some type of fee for students who choose to play sports, especially those with a higher per-player cost, said Patrick Corbin, director of the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association.
According to a survey of 92 NHIAA member schools in the fall of 2008, 32 were charging students to play sports, Corbin said. The sport that students were most frequently charged to play was ice hockey, which is typically the most expensive sport for a school to run. Of the 32 schools using pay-to-play, 20 were charging a fee for ice hockey, Corbin said.
Corbin couldn't say whether there are more schools implementing pay-to-play, but it's definitely being discussed more often, especially given tight school budgets.
It was a hot topic at the Conway School Board meeting last Monday night.
"If we need to stay (at a zero percent increase to the athletic budget) then I would suggest we look at items other than people," Skelton said and suggested such budget requests a $5,000 blocking sled for football might have be fund-raised for rather than be in the next budget. "The people to service the kids is the real need."
"I applaud the work the committee has done but I don't think we can afford this with the increases (to the budget) we have coming," board member Dick Klement said.
The co-curricular committee is also recommending intramural coordinators for the high school and middle school at $1,850 each.
"My understanding is Kevin Richard (middle school principal) has been running intramurals at the the middle school for a number of years," Rick Breton board member, said. "I agree with Dick that the athletic directors at both schools could do this."
Breton also wondered if the football sled could be refurbished. "I'm sure it could be done for less than $5,000," he said.
Board chairman Janine McLauchlan pointed out there is a committee designed to set up a matrix for coaching salaries and said the committee should be charged with determining how to add the additional coaches without increasing the budget.
"We gave them the responsibility of divviing up the funds, let's see what they come up with," she said.
"I'm sure they know what they need," fellow board member Lynne Brydon added. "A lot of schools have pay-to-play. I think we might be at a place where we might have to do it. Schools in Massachusetts have been doing it for some time."
Brydon suggested the fees would be waived for any students in the free-and-reduced breakfast and lunch programs.
"We want to offer the best to our students," Brydon said and pointed out her sister is a school superintendent in a district where the students have a $168 per sport pay-to-play policy.
"To play devil's advocate, we already do have some sports that are already pay-to-play," board member Kelley Murphy said, pointing out high school hockey players currently are paying $1,100 to play while lacrosse players are paying $110 for their sport.
"If we were to include those sports in the athletic budget and then have everyone equal I think we'd see our costs skyrocket."
"We had this conversation three or four years ago," Klement said. "As soon as the conversation started, the audience got big and loud. I, for one, think pay to play is a good idea. We as a board need to have the intestinal fortitude to say we thank you for your concerns but we have to do a pay-to-pay for the budget."
Board member Syndi White is tired of having every board meeting centered around athletics. She'd like to see the dialogue shift to academics.
"It seems like every issue that comes up has to do with sports," she said. "Sports in our budget is almost at $1 million — it's getting to the point where sports are taking precedent over academics. We heard Neal (Moylan, principal of the high school) say he wants to put more money into sports and could do it by cutting an English teacher. I think we're at a tipping point.
Moylan is proposing cutting an English teaching position bringing the staff in that department down from 12 to 11, but over half of the projected savings in such a move would go to technology (computers) and also another third going to the guidance department.
"If we are already charging for hockey and lacrosse, why can't we charge for the other programs?" White added.
Editor's note: Lloyd Jones is an at-large member of the Conway School Board's co-curricular committee.


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Changing China
Giant on the move
Usain Bolt wins 100 metres — your views
Usain Bolt of Jamaica won the Olympic 100 metres on Saturday, shattering the world record in the process with a time of 9.69 seconds.
Bolt thumped his chest in celebration as he crossed the line, after leaving Richard Thompson of Trinidad and Tobago (silver) and American Walter Dix (bronze) trailing at the Bird's Nest Stadium.
Asafa Powell finished out of the medals, while Tyson Gay was eliminated in the semi-finals.
Bolt had looked capable of running an extremely fast time as he ambled through the heats and so it proved in Beijing on Saturday as he pulled off a win that will live long in the memory.
Beijing podcast — day eight
How exactly did Michael Phelps manage to win that race this morning?
What is the plunge for distance competition?
And how could we make archery a bit more exciting?
I'm joined by Julian Linden and Ossian Shine on our latest podcast from Beijing. Seven minutes is all it takes. Go on … you know you want to.
Olympic luck – it's a numbers game
Eight could be Michael Phelps's lucky number if he can trump Mark Spitz's Olympic haul of of seven golds at the 100m medley relay in Beijing on Sunday.
If so, he would have something in common with many host team athletes, who are big on the number 8 because in Chinese it sounds like a word for prosperity (fa). That's why the Olympic Games opened on the 8th day of the 8th month at 8pm.
Shooting for a good story
While talking with Matt Emmons in the "mixed zone" after he won a silver medal on Saturday, I suddenly noticed the American sharpshooter had brought his rifle with him.
Resting casually on his left foot, it was pointed up at the ceiling, presumably empty of the ammunition he used to hit a thumbnail-sized bullseye 50 metres away nine of 10 times, but still, it was a reminder of how much I hate the things.
How do you feel, George? Well, it was a speech of two halves…
Journalists don't generally address politicians by their first name, they tend to ask them searching questions and it's rare to see them fawning. Not so, sports reporters.
For the vacuous, how about this, heard in the handball mixed zone at the Beijing Games: "Congratulations, Anita. Fantastic match. How did you feel in the last 10 minutes?"
Heroic Phelps equals Spitz record (Update x2)
Michael Phelps joined Mark Spitz at the highest peak of Olympic achievement on Saturday when his final, desperate lunge for the board brought him victory in the 100m butterfly by the thinnest possible margin and gave him his seventh gold medal at these Games — after an official protest from Serbia was rejected.
Milorad Cavic of Serbia appeared to have the gold tied up until Phelps's perfect timing saw him home by one hundredth of a second. That is as precise as the timekeeping goes but if anything it looked less than that and shortly after the race Serbia protested the result.
Day seven at the Games: Fabulous Phelps keeps focus on the pool
Michael Phelps made it six golds in six races to edge closer to the record of Mark Spitz, while the three fastest men in the world whetted the appetites of 90,000 fans at the Bird's Nest as swimming and athletics vied for attention on Friday.
Phelps was untroubled in the men's 200 metres individual medley, moving to within one win of Spitz's record from the 1972 Games.
Beijing Games: picture of the day
We actually have two pictures of the day for Friday, on a similar theme. These two shots are truly inspirational… The Games aren't just about perfectly toned bodies, after all!
TOP: Andreas Tolzer of Germany (L) fights Janusz Wojnarowicz of Poland during their men's +100kg repechage judo match at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games August 15, 2008. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
Charles in charge: speed, momentum and centrifugal force
I've never met Matt Lauer from NBC but I was assured this week that I kicked his ass.
That was the consensus of several USA Cycling experts when I finally rolled off the Olympic velodrome after a gut-wrenching but exhilarating ride.
Michael Phelps — a modest American hero
If anyone at this Games could be forgiven for being a little bit conceited, a touch arrogant or slightly dismissive of his opponents then it surely would be Michael Phelps. Six races, six gold medals, six world records — it must be hard to keep your feet on the ground.
The reality is that having watched Phelps close-up this week, both poolside and in the press conference room, there isn't the slightest whiff of arrogance about him. Even when provoked, by a reporter's question about doping for example, he remains calm and respectful giving a sensible answer.


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Intimo's menu whisks diners to the Italian countryside with a variety of authentic house-made entrees. More than 300 bottles of distinct wines hibernate in the 58-degree walk-in wine cellar. Director Frank Pecora fosters a relaxed, sophisticated atmosphere with dim lighting and sleek, dark wooden accents. Candles flicker atop tables draped in white linens, casting shadow-puppet adaptations of Godzilla vs. Fork and Knife on the exposed-brick walls.
Zodiac Cafe and Lounge balances a constellation of themed martinis with a Mediterranean-inspired menu of sandwiches, salads, and small plates. Diners design flights of cheese and olives, and chefs stuff grass-fed burger patties with a rotating selection of ingredients. Pints from the craft-beer menu complement edibles, as do 12 martinis that re-imagine each astrological sign as a concoction of colorful spirits. Muted earth tones and wood accents anchor both dining room and lounge to terra firma, and starburst light fixtures and an astrological chart grant insight into Zeus's interior-decorating scheme. After the sun sets on the patio, wander inside to check out the schedule of karaoke, open-mic performances, and sets from local house DJs.
Inside of a charming century-old brick building overlooking Crown Point's bustling square, head chef Carl Lindskog stays busy crafting combinations of Italian and Japanese edibles culled form the mindparts of experienced edibles. His feasts of grilled seafood, focaccia, steak and pasta grace cloth-clad tables downstairs in Amoré Ristorante, where the vintage bar dating from Chicago's 1933 World's Fair enshrines a heel print from 1930s dancer Sally Rand. Upstairs, Lindskog's delectable sushi rolls, tempura, and dumplings pair with 109 Lounge's 34 specialty martinis. Live music frequently fills the air during the evening hours, complementing the chef's creations with a laid-back attitude that permits smoking and encourages playing hooky from other, less interesting dinners.
Dance music pulsates through Red Velvet Lounge as party-goers indulge in late-night eats and specialty bar drinks amid a spacious nightclub. Bartenders pours out beverages from a fully stocked bar as guest saunter to the hardwood dance floor illuminated by the sporadic flickers of a colorful lights. Themed parties for Halloween and New Year's Eve add variety to weekends, and Friday and Saturday nights introduce crowds to special-guest DJs and their finger-puppet entourages. Bites from the Lounge's Italian-inspired menu fuel evening adventurers, with options including gorgonzola chips, Sicilian tilapia, and lemon-mascarpone torte.
The rooftop garden and solar panels may be what cemented Simone's status as a green certified restaurant, but the recycled pinball machines-turned light fixtures, bar top made of an old bowling alley, and bike-chain-chandeliers certainty didn't hurt. Microbrews and craft cocktails complement the quality pub food at this eclectic spot.
Critics from the Chicago Reader and the Chicago Tribune are mixed on the food at Sawtooth but like the atmosphere. OpenTable reviewers give it an average of 4.1 stars, and 82% of Urbanspooners like the restaurant. Yelpers give it an average of 3.5 stars.


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There's more than one way to increase efficiency, and Mazda seems intent on proving that it can compete in the ever-rising stakes of fuel mileage without actually going to the trouble of investing heavily in hybrid technology.
Instead, Mazda is taking a multi-pronged approach that includes new gasoline and diesel engines, efficient automatic and manual transmissions and lightweight structures that incorporate both the body shell and supporting chassis architecture. That whole philosophy is bundled up nicely in a package Mazda is calling SkyActiv.
In addition to SkyActiv, Mazda is also using the 2011 Geneva Motor Show to introduce the world to the second showcar (the first being the Shinari) styled using its Kodo design language: the Minagi Concept. A production version of the Minagi is slated for a debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show later this year.
We wouldn't expect many wholesale changes to the exterior design of the Minagi, as it looks pretty production-ready in its current state... minus a few of the extra-concepty bits like the minimilist exterior mirrors and giant rolling stock. Naturally, the marque's SkyActiv technology will be in full effect in the production Minagi.
We suggest you check out the live photos in our high-res image gallery below, but you can also read a whole bunch of information from Mazda on Kodo design language and how it's featured in the Minagi concept after the break.
Related GalleryMazda Minagi Concept: Geneva 2011
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Live photos copyright ©2011 Jeremy Korzeniewski / AOL
The Mazda MINAGI concept car embodies Mazda's new SKYACTIV technologies and new KODO design language, signaling the way for the next generation of Mazda cars to come.
The MINAGI concept makes its world premiere at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show as the expression of Mazda's new SKYACTIV technologies and new KODO design language. It is the first model which showcases characteristics likely to be seen in the next generation of Mazda cars.
For this reason, Mazda has fully incorporated its SKYACTIV technologies into every aspect of driving performance, including the powertrain, chassis, and even body design. As the second concept vehicle to incorporate Mazda's new 'KODO – Soul of Motion' design language, MINAGI challenges conventions with emotional design and exhilarating performance.
While SHINARI was a pure design concept to express the full potential of KODO design, MINAGI gives a glimpse of the next generation of products to come. As the second concept car to adopt Mazda's KODO design theme, MINAGI's design elements combine the expression of energy pulsing throughout the vehicle with the keen agility to move about freely and nimbly. With its upright, compact packaging, MINAGI offers a vision of KODO design that is different to SHINARI, yet it shares the same sinuous, powerful stance.
"I wanted to convey something different from the Mazda SHINARI. I felt a compact crossover SUV was the perfect vehicle to express agility and focused movement; the flexibility of four limbs moving in unison, and an upright posture."
– Masashi Nakayama, Chief Designer, MINAGI Concept
The Mazda MINAGI is a stylish expression of pent-up energy. In Japanese, its name conjures up the image of an object pulsating with energy and perfectly reflects the vehicle's speed, agility and spirited character. For MINAGI, Mazda designers looked at different aspects of cheetahs as they hunt. A cheetah's head is positioned high, while long, powerful and supple limbs hold its lean torso upright to enable it to change direction quickly at high speed. Mazda's designers set out to evoke the moment when an animal contracts its muscles, ready to sprint and lunge at its prey. Furthermore, such a lunge can be in any direction; an idea which fits with the function of an agile crossover SUV as it nimbly darts through a sprawling cityscape.
Major features of the Mazda MINAGI Concept
An urban-friendly compact crossover SUV which combines emotional design with exhilarating performance
• Mazda MINAGI is the first concept car to fully adopt Mazda's SKYACTIV technologies and new 'KODO – Soul of Motion' design and it represents Mazda's next generation of products
• Mazda's unique compact crossover SUV for urban explorers fuses emotional design – which conveys a lively ability to quickly leap into action and head in any direction – with the driving pleasure and outstanding environmental and safety performance of SKYACTIV technologies
• KODO design elements adopted by this compact crossover SUV express pulsating energy and a nimble ability to move about freely
Exterior design
KODO design embodied in the form of a compact crossover SUV Proportions
• The vehicle's crouched stance expresses the image of a cheetah as it stands with its weight poised on its hind legs, ready to lunge at its prey
• The cargo bay of conventional SUVs often resembles a vehicle wearing a backpack, whereas MINAGI presents an image of a muscular entity that cleanly incorporates spaciousness within well-toned lines
• Placing the A-pillar rearward emphasizes the rearward orientation of the cabin. This stands in sharp contrast to the single-arc silhouette of frontward A-pillar placement on minivans, and emphasizes the driving position - a priority for the design of the MINAGI concept
• The cabin's position relative to the lower body is further back than on conventional SUVs. This emphasizes the motion expressed in MINAGI's form
Front view
• The chromed 'signature wing' on the front fascia, shared with SHINARI, makes MINAGI immediately recognizable as a Mazda and creates a strong impression
• Angling the front grille slightly downwards, while juxtaposing the headlamp housings design to slant upward, creates intensity
• Adding more dynamic contours to the prominent front fenders – highly characteristic of Mazda cars – expresses KODO design language's forceful sense of accumulating, then instantly releasing pent-up energy. These elements combine with the dynamic form of the rear fenders further emphasizing the wheels, which form the legs of this predator
Side view
• Sculpted lines along the sides of MINAGI's body accentuate a sense of power which suggest the supple strength of a cheetah. These contours extend and connect with the rear fender in an expression which suggests the powerful musculature that joins the cheetah's shoulders and hips to its legs
• The overall effect is a graceful and beautiful form which directs the eye from front-to-rear
• The character line that flows along the lower part of MINAGI's side panels symbolizes KODO's sense of power being accumulated, then quickly released
Rear view
• The rear fenders project boldly outward to create a wide, stable stance befitting an SUV
• The contrast between the rear fenders and the taut lines of the car's rear end mimics the strong and seductive hip line of a toned athlete
Headlamp design
• As with SHINARI, the chromed 'signature wing' that sweeps up from the bottom of the front grille disappears into the center of the headlamp housings dramatically
• The design of the three-dimensional headlamp and rear combination lamps add a heightened sense of depth
• The line of the 'signature wing' element and the headlamp design combine to express the intense look of a wild animal's gaze
Interior design
High quality expressed in every detail heightens anticipation of an exhilarating drive Aims
• Mazda's designers set out to realize a driver-focused cockpit and cabin environment that expresses a reassuringly high level of strength and solidity. The interior employs quality materials along with the superior fit and finish of detailed hand craftsmanship
• The above features add to the anticipation of the driving pleasure to come by creating a refined and quality cabin environment
• The main black interior colour is highlighted by the colour red in the rear seatbacks and at the bottom of the door armrests
Characteristics unique to a compact crossover SUV
• Four upright satin chrome struts appear to support the instrument panel, each rising upward in an image of vertical strength which appears to defy gravity, underscoring the impression that MINAGI's occupants are securely protected
• The design of the instrument cluster and surrounding switches emphasizes the snug, sporty nature of the driver-focused cockpit while expressing Mazda's sporty ethos
• Leather seats and door trim have been fashioned using the finest leather available
• Skilled craftsmen have carefully sewn the striking raised pleats, a touch that expresses the interior's high level of quality
• The 'black smoked' coating on the dark tinted horizontal metal panel – positioned along the center of the instrument panel – shows the high quality of the interior components
• Solid metal components, including the door handles, are milled from solid aluminium and carefully polished to provide a smooth, quality-enhancing surface. The door levers are designed to resemble the beauty and functionality of high-end racing bicycle components, and provide a level of quality that ensures they are a pleasure to use


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Boston officials are holding the first of several public meetings to discuss upcoming playground improvements at Billings Field in West Roxbury.
The meeting will be held on Jan. 7 at 6 p.m. at the West Roxbury Library.
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services will be hosting the meeting.
The proposed project includes improvements to the play areas.
The Billings Field Playground is one of the most used plagrounds in West Roxbury situated very visibily from Lagrange Street.
So what kind of improvements would you like to see made to the Billings Field Playground? Leave your comments below.


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By Teresa Vise
The North Jefferson News
You do not have to look far here in the north Jefferson area to find plenty of post tornado recovery work. Now would be a good time to assess where the recovery falls with respect to the formal comprehensive development plans that exist. A bit troubling may be the realization that those plans are several years, and in many cases decades old, and have never been revisited or revamped. Now is a perfect time to take an assessment of those comprehensive development plans and view them in light of the community mission and vision. Indeed, if you don't know what you are aiming for, then you may hit just about anything. All of this plays into the ideas of your brand, your image and ultimately how you are perceived by your customers. Or in the case of a city, or the entire north Jefferson area, how the growth, recovery and stability are viewed by local citizens and outside supporters. Is our leadership trusted? Do we have a credible and believable reputation?
Not long ago, trust and reputation was the domain of the public relations department. Marketing concerned itself with spending huge sums to maintain "share of voice" which is marketing speak for outspending rivals to drive brand awareness and endlessly reminding consumers of the "unique selling proposition."
Now, marketers are waking up to an awareness that in the world of branding, trust is the most perishable of assets.
Polling in recent months shows that increasing numbers of consumers distrust not just the obvious suspects (the banks, politicians, insurance) but business and corporations as a whole. The shift in sentiment is forcing companies from Ford Motor to American Express to tweak marketing and focus on rebuilding credibility.
Trust is what drives profit margin and share price and it is what consumers are looking for and what they share with one another. In the arena of local government, reaching out to the community to inform them about not only meetings, but meeting content, results and plans is key as well.
The recovery plan, just as is the comprehensive development plan, is pulled from a systematic planning process. It should be based on sound technical studies, it should facilitate community involvement, it should be open to continuous monitoring, and it should be periodically updated.
It is key that recovery look at not only zoning, but future land use. Please keep in mind that an expert in real estate or real estate law may not be the best expert in land use law, as the two are different skills and area of expertise.
Think about what this means for your city and community. Perhaps you find that old approaches don't work as well as they used to for you. Don't just blame it on the recession, job insecurity and hammered home values as to why business and political dynamics are changing.
Techniques and share of voice strategy are easily copied by your competition, but they can't copy your reputation or recreate the trust that you own with your customers or constituents. Mercifully, you control that. It is yours to grow or loose.
As you move into your week, take a minute to think about what your community and customers expect from you or your product. If you miss the mark on expectations, no matter how well you do, you fail. This sets a poor outcome for trust, and really makes your job of creating a loyal customer more difficult. The old saying about under promising and over delivering really rings true here.


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SEDBUK and Boiler Efficiencies
About SEDBUK (Seasonal Efficiency of Domestic Boilers in the UK)
SEDBUK was developed by the Government alongside boiler manufacturers, under their 'Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme'. It was designed as a fair basis for comparisons of boiler energy performance when installed in a typical domestic situation in the United Kingdom.
Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP)
To determine boiler efficiencies, a 'Standard Assessment Procedure' more commonly known as SAP, is used. SAP is the Government's standard method for energy rating in the United Kingdom. SAP ratings enable the comparison of energy efficiencies and demonstrate the likely effect of improvements to a property in terms of energy use.
Since SEDBUK was introduced in 1999, it has undergone many changes, the most recent being the move from SAP 2005 to SAP 2009.
The changes between SAP 2005 and SAP 2009 focus on improving the accuracy of the way the efficiencies are worked out. SAP 2009 incorporates a key revision in the assumed carbon emissions per kWh of oil used by the boiler. It may appear that the efficiencies of boilers have reduced with SAP 2009, but it is important to understand that the new methodology gives a more realistic estimate of the average annual boiler efficiency when installed in typical conditions, based on evidence from recent independent testing and field trials.
SEDBUK bands
Up until October 2010, boilers used to rated on a scale of A-G, based on how efficient they were. This was withdrawn, as it was seen as confusing when compared with the proposed European energy label, which has similar ratings, but with different principles.
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Disastrous outcomes
"What we need, is a really big climate disaster where lots of white people die; that will make everyone Wake Up." Hands up if you've heard people say that? Hands up if you yourself have said that, or at least … Continue reading
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What the Vuca's going on?
I thought I was up to date on my milacs (sorry, "military acronyms") like SMEAC, OODA, BOHICA, but I had not heard of "VUCA". VUCA is an acronym used to describe or reflect on the volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity … Continue reading
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How we deal with arguments (SMBC)
I adore Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal. The world would be a better place if everyone put SMBC in its google reader, like what I have… Here's a recent one on the gap between what we want/need to believe about ourselves … Continue reading
Howard Zinn was so cool…
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Michael J Fox on booze, control and expectations
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Splitting the bill harder than splitting the atom
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Trying to sleep on Murphy's waterbed…
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Availability: Hotel Modera
Downtown hotel located in Central Business District
With a stay at Hotel Modera, you'll be centrally located in Portland, steps from Wells Fargo History Museum and Keller Fountain Park.
This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Keller Auditorium and Saint Michael the Archangel Church.
Make yourself at home in one of the 174 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. LCD televisions with premium TV channels are provided, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.
Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, which features a bar and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Portland? This hotel has 2732 square feet (254 square meters) of space consisting of conference/meeting rooms and small meeting rooms.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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Hotel Modera is in Portland's business district and adjacent to the Portland Mall and MAX Light Rail. The hotel is within four blocks of Portland State University, Portland Art Museum, and Keller Civic Auditorium.
This five-story downtown hotel offers five meeting rooms with approximately 2732 square feet of space, as well as audio-visual equipment. The hotel provides complimentary passes to the fitness center next door. Parking and limo or town car service are available for a fee.
The hotel restaurant and bar, Nel Centro, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with garden and city views. Nel Centro (Italian for "in the center") interprets the classic traditions of the Riviera with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 174
- Number of floors - 5
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Conference space
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Meeting rooms
- Multilingual staff
- Garden
- Restaurant
- Room service (limited hours)
- Conference space size (feet) - 2732
- Conference space size (meters) - 254
- Number of meeting rooms - 5
- Smoke-free property
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Use of nearby fitness center (complimentary)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
Valet parking (surcharge)
- Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Pay movies
- Premium bedding
- Air conditioning
- Complimentary newspaper
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Designer toiletries
- Bathrobes
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Cribs/infant beds available
- iPod docking station
- Pillowtop mattress
- Free Wi-Fi
- Recreation
Guests enjoy complimentary passes to a 24 Hour Fitness facility next door.
Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park, six blocks away, offers running, biking, and in-line skating along the Willamette River.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or near this downtown Portland hotel; fees may apply.
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Accessibility
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible path of travel
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- Accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
- Accessibility equipment for the deaf
- Braille or raised signage
Hotel Modera Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
- Check-out
Check-out time is noon
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: Discover, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Diners Club
- Pets
Pets allowed
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No rollaway/extra beds available
- Fees
- The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Valet parking fee: USD 30 per night (in/out privileges)
- Additional Details
The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.


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Scrum-half Luke Gale kept cash-strapped Bradford in the hunt for the Stobart Super League play-offs by inspiring them to a 34-12 win over Huddersfield.
Gale, at the heart of Bradford's attacking play, scored a first-half try and added three conversions to leave the Bulls 18-6 up at the break.
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"We complimented each other," Wilde says. "We started playing together and writing songs together."
Now 20 years later, Key Wilde and Mr. Clark are still working together crafting smart and catchy tunes for the younger set with "Rise and Shine," the pair's debut kids CD. The duo will play at Musikfest at noon and 3 p.m Tuesday at Banana Island.
Wilde says he first played for kids when his now 13-year-old daughter was in preschool.
"When I volunteered I brought along my guitar and sang to them," he says. "I found they responded more to stuff I made up."
Wilde says the kids were "a great audience," and he urged his dubious musical partner, who doesn't have children of his own, to give it a try.
"I had to get him interested in playing for kids," Wilde says. "After my kids were born I couldn't stay out in bars until 2 a.m."
Their first concert was at Wilde's daughter's preschool graduation where the pair was a hit with the toddler set.
"We started doing more and more and now it's pretty much all we do," Wilde says.
Wilde says most of the songs are about "characters" such as the "big pig" that the music brings to life. He accompanies the songs with his fanciful illustrations.
"I just try to write fun songs, not songs for kids," Wilde says. "I've learned you don't talk down to kids."
Now the whole Wilde family gets into the act. His daughter runs the slide show and his four-year-old son gets on stage with dad.
"He's a big part of the show," Wilde says.
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Editor's Note: Gov. Mark Dayton declared Jan. 16-20 as Paraprofessional Recognition Week. To recognize some of the professionals working within the Richfield school community, this week Richfield Patch is featuring a series of articles on these people—who were all suggested by school administrators, teachers, staff members and parents.
As a young girl growing up in Liberia, Lucy Zubah knew she wanted to work with the most vulnerable humans.
"I just love helping people," Zubah told Richfield Patch. "I always knew I wanted to work with kids who don't have voices on their own, who have trouble expressing themselves in the way they want."
Zubah came to the United States as a 16-year-old, in 1989, and she has been working as special education paraprofessional at since the fall of 2004. She works mostly with teens who have behavioral problems such as anger management issues or attention deficit disorder. While most people would find the task of dealing with moody teenagers too demanding, Zubah said she can handle it.
"I'm very, very, very patient," she said with a laugh. "It takes a lot to get me upset. I think in all my years here, I've maybe gone off once. We respect these kids so much that we don't talk bad in front of them."
Zubah also considered becoming a nurse after graduating from Roseville High School, but after beginning her studies, she found nursing just wasn't for her. However, working in the human services field is in her blood. Zubah's father was a soldier in the U.S. Army and then worked as a nursing assistant for many years at the University of Minnesota Medical Center. In addition, one of her sisters works at a metro area women's shelter.
Richfield High said Zubah consistently demonstrates leadership in the classroom.
"[Lucy] has great relationship with kids, and always has a positive attitude with a smile on her face," he said.
"The key to surviving is patience. Any baggage you have needs to be left at the door so you can focus on the kids," Zubah said. "It's [obviously] not about the money. It's just what I love to do."


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One of the big reasons disk-based solutions have been able to have a positive impact on operations and budgets is the introduction and use of data deduplication technology. In short, systems utilizing data deduplication only save unique data - all redundancy at the file, byte, or block level (depending on the solution) is removed. Since there is so much duplicate data in secondary storage environments, users are able to save much more logical capacity in a single physical device. This has allowed disk-based backup systems to meet or beat the acquisition and operating expenses - indeed, the total cost - of tape. Read on to learn more about the advantages associated with a disk-based backup system.


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The sad news is that the vacuum advance was working but the mechanicaL ADVANCE was not. No need for stupid backpressure.
Second, Due to mechanical puel pump installed and elctric fuel pump plumbed through this....and you have got to see where I am going with this...motor started making a nocking noise because fuel pump rod was pushed into cam and ruined the f*(&^%&& motor.
Now i have to pull the motor and this time i will put it together. Took mechanical fuel pump off and the rod is stuck in the shaft and there is no way it will comeout. locked up or wedged in there.
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The fuel pump rod is probably mushroomed over on the cam end & is now too large to slide out of the hole. It's possible this cam did not even have the fuel pump lobe on it to drive the fuel pump rod & it was actually riding on the cast base instead.
If there isn't any metal circulating in the oil from this, you can take the mechanical pump off, block the mount with a block off plate & just leave the rod in there. It won't hurt anything because without the spring tension of the fuel pump arm spring, it will no longer be riding on the cam.
Glad you found your distributor problem. Not having any mechanical advance will really make these run like dogs.1988 Chevy C-3500 2wd (no pic)
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wow that's crappy. Yeah never need both mechanical and electric, sorry you found out the hard way. x2 on what Stephan said, drain your oil and check it good, if there are no bits in it put fresh in and give it a shot. If you're really worried about it though best way is to pull out and start over again, which sucks.1986 Chevy G20 Tow Rig - 5.7 TBI conversion
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Brandi Kowing and Justin Beyer were married on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 6 p.m. in Woodward. Pastor Larry Masoner officiated.
Kowing is the daughter of David Larance and the late Cheryl Larance and Denice Stallings, of Woodward. She is employed as the clinical supervisor at Northwest Domestic Crisis Services, Inc. in Woodward.
Beyer is the son of Tammy and Jerry Greenwood of Hollister, Mo., and Kenny Beyer of Joplin, Mo. He is employed with the Woodward Water Department.
The bride's attendants were Maria Aceves, best friend of the bride; Jeannie Long, sister of the bride; and Aly Beyer, daughter of the groom.
The groom's attendants were Dustin Beyer, brother of the groom; Brad Morris, cousin of the groom; Eric Beyer, son of the groom; and Trey Kowing, son of the bride.


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Fargo, N.D.-based Integrity from Marvin Windows and Doors introduced a new Wood-Ultrex Insert Double Hung.
The company says the instant-replacement-window product combines the strength of Ultrex pultruded fiberglass, beautiful wood interiors and a fit for any opening,
Insert windows are designed for applications where an older window is not performing, but a full frame replacement isn't needed.
It's been a busy summer and fall for HCN: Its editorial staff was taken to many corners of the great United States in pursuit of emerging brands and game-changing products. We were happy to see many industry heavyweights at several of the big trade shows this year, as well as a few hidden gems in the home improvement aisle. From old favorites to promising newcomers, here are a few highlights from the reporter's notebook.
Williams Insulation, part of the Masco Contractor Services family of companies, announced its expansion into the Joplin, Mo., area.
Williams specializes in insulation installation, including fiberglass batt, blown fiberglass and cellulose and spray polyurethane foam.
In a combined transaction, building products manufacturer and distributor Patrick Industries, Inc. has completed the acquisition of both Frontline Mfg., Inc. and Premier Concepts, Inc. for a combined net purchase price of $8 million.
The transaction includes the acquisition of accounts receivable, inventory, prepaid expenses, tooling, machinery, equipment and vehicles. The deal was funded by the company's $80 million revolving secured senior credit facility.
EcoCycleSolutions introduced its new line of CanCoverIt air sealing and insulation products Tuesday, which were designed to address safety and energy efficiency challenges in the industry.
The covers, made from FSK-faced fiberglass wallboard, are built to seal openings between the home and the attic and can be implemented around light fixtures, bathroom fans, speakers and more. CanCoverIt promises relative ease and quickness of installation in addition to performance quality.
Sustainable flooring company Tarkett has announced its FiberFloor line of products, the only collection in the industry that is certified asthma- and allergy-friendly by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
Valley Forge, Pa.-based CertainTeed Ceilings is boosting the sustainability of its Ecophon acoustical fiberglass ceiling panels with the addition a fiberglass manufacturing method that combines a high-recycled content with a renewable plant-based binding agent.
Parr Lumber will open its latest window and door showroom on Oct. 8 in Portland, Ore. Called Aloha Window and Door, the 2,900-sq.-ft. design center will feature each of the three top window types, vinyl, fiberglass and wood. The vinyl windows feature Jeld-Wen, Milgard, Cascade and Ply-Gem. Fiberglass windows include Marvin Integrity and Milgard and the wood windows include Jeld-Wen, Marvin and Andersen.
Maumee, Ohio-based Therma-Tru Corp. has introduced the Fiber-Classic Mahogany Collection 3-Panel Style Door.
The product is designed to meet consumer demand for fiberglass doors in hardwood grains with 3/4-glass options. It can be ordered as a solid, opaque unit or configured for either 3/4-rectangle or 3/4-oval lites in 17 different decorative glass options, plus four privacy options, clear Low-E and clear glass.
Fastener maker Simpson Strong-Tie has announced the acquisition of Fox Industries, a manufacturer of cementitious, epoxy, urethane, elastomeric and polyester coatings, grouts, mortars, adhesives, sealers, sealants, and membranes and custom manufactured fiberglass parts for the marine, industrial, transportation, commercial building and public works industries. The Baltimore-based company was founded in 1969.
Valley Forge, Pa.-based CertainTeed is making a significant change to its kraft-faced fiberglass insulation by incorporating paper certified under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI).
Greenville, S.C.-based Guardian Building Products has named Steven Ziessler as president of the fiberglass insulation manufacturer and building products distributor.
Ziessler replaces the retiring Duane Faulkner, and will oversee the worldwide operations of Guardian's building products business, including manufacturing, marketing, distribution and product development.
Ziessler's background includes positions at Kimberly-Clark, Cellu Tissue and Clearwater Paper.
Diboll, Texas-based Temple-Inland expanded its GreenGlass family of products to include a tile backer.
GreenGlass features a built-in, moisture-blocking acrylic coating that resists water penetration through its surface, plus a water-resistant gypsum core formulated to include the TemShield Mold Protection System. Faced on both sides with naturally mold- and moisture-resistant fiberglass mats, this combination has been shown to be highly mold-resistant in tests.
Knauf Insulation, the Shelbyville, Ind.-based manufacturer, has filed a patent infringement action against CertainTeed Corp. in an Indiana federal court. According to the lawsuit, Knauf Insulation mineral wool is made with ECOSE technology, a sustainable binder technology based on rapidly renewable bio-based materials rather than petroleum-based chemicals commonly used in traditional fiberglass insulation products.
Valley Forge, Pa.-based CertainTeed Corp. is expanding its Sustainable Insulation fiberglass insulation technology to new categories of product, including SoftTouch, Duct Wrap, Commercial Blanket Insulation and Metal Building Insulation.
Owens Corning is the new preferred fiberglass insulation provider to Masco Contractor Services, in a deal announced Monday. The partnership between the two companies is designed to create a more efficient supply chain.
"Working closely with Owens Corning enhances Masco Contractor Services' ability to grow its sales," said Timothy Wadhams, President and CEO at Masco Corporation. "Collaboration throughout the supply chain will create efficiencies in logistics, lower working capital, consistent supply and better service for its customers."
Meritage Homes expanded its production of high performance green homes to the Texas market. In the next two weeks, Meritage will open green communities in Fort Worth and San Antonio.
Each home includes:
• Spray Foam Insulation for a seamless, thermally efficient insulation blanket that prevents air leakage and offers 3X the R-value of standard fiberglass insulation;
• Double Low-E Vinyl Windows that reduce energy loss by up to 50%.
• Energy Efficient CFL Lighting that reduce energy usage by 75%.
After falling 4% annually since 2004, demand for windows and doors is forecast to rise...
New York-based Dow Chemical Co. has partnered with Beanstalk, a global brand-licensing consultancy, to develop...
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The Evergreen State College former athletic director Dave Weber has been named the girls basketball coach at Tumwater High School.
Weber replaces Dave Littleton, who resigned two weeks ago because of a family illness.
Weber was Evergreen's athletic director from 2000-10, and has a lengthy basketball coaching background at the youth, high school and college level that stems back to the 1980s in California's Bay Area.
"I've always had basketball in my heart," Weber said.
Weber, who works in insurance, also spent four years coaching fall and summer league basketball at Timberline High School when his daughter Sasha was in the program.
Sasha Weber graduated from Timberline this past spring and is the school's all-time leading scorer. She is a starting guard for New Mexico State.
Dave Weber said he felt he has something to offer to the T-Birds' program, which last placed at the Class 2A state tournament as recently as 2011 (fourth).
He last was coach of the girls program in the early 1990s at Saint Elizabeth High School in Oakland. Also in the '90s, he was the men's basketball coach and athletic director at Patten University in Oakland before coming to Evergreen as the athletic director in 2000.
"I'm really looking forward to (coaching at Tumwater)," Dave Weber said. "It's unfortunate they had to make a change this way. If you have to jump into a program, there's no better place to go than Tumwater."


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A developer that goes by IcEmAn has released an update to his XMB CFW MOD. Before we get into the updated version lets take a look down the rabbit hole in order to get an understanding of this MOD. This modification will add modded XMB categories, modded package installer, IcE-rX Media Manager, added theme and custom boot logo. The only drawback from the initial release is that it was only compatible with those on German Kmeaw, Rebug or TB custom firmware. Update 2.2 is compatible with all custom firmware versions. But as usual I will state this. Be very careful when messing with your PS3 internal files. It is set in stone that if you brick your system it is your fault. But to cool your nerves a little. Members at psx-scene have confirmed this working using KMEAW CFW.
Another update by the developer adds support for DEX users. But so far I have not seen anyone confirming it working.
- Modded XMB Categories: Bilder | Hip-Hop | HD Video | Homebrew | Games | PlayStation | PlayStation Network | Install by raxxus
- Package Installer is under Install Categorie divided in 7 system folder:
- PS3 Hard Disk (intern) | Install Homebrew (Tools) | Install XMB BOOT PKG | Install PSN Content | Install PS1 PSN Content | Install PKG Patches/Updates | Install PKG Content by raxxus
- Package Installer have been translated by IcEmAn
- Debug settings have been translated by raxxus
- app/home/PS3_GAME/ –> Launch Game (Discless) by raxxus
- PlayStation PSN Category for PS1 games (installed pkg's are also displayed in the Games category) by raxxus
- Internet Browser is under PSN Category by raxxus
- Install Category modified for IcE-rX Media Manager (XMBM+) by raxxus
- HD Video Category integrated for TV Channel THX RazorX / by IcEmAn
- Network settings Info/Gamedata-utility Info and Memory Card-utility Info by IcEmAn
- Category for homebrew apps / tools (to be published by the folder "BCET00001″)
- PS3 XMB Slim Theme THX FJTR / by IcEmAn
- animimated IcEmAn Boot Logo by Cr4zY95
- PS3 CFW GameBOOT by Cr4zY95
- Boot Sound by RazorX
- Kamo Wave Line by Glowball1
Installation instructions:
- Install any CFW (3.55) you like
- Install XMB_CFW_MOD_v2.pkg
- Activate dev_blind
- Copy the content of: hdd0/game/XMBCFWMOD/USRDIR/dev_flash to "FLASH"
- Copy the content of: hdd0/game/XMBCFWMOD/USRDIR/dev_hdd0 to "internal hard drive" by using a file manager (multiMAN) or FTP
- Disable dev_blind and start the console again
User caution: If an incorrect use of the flash memory, a brick-risk for the console! Under the category CB (PlayStation Category) can no longer be installed (CB is now 1p).UPDATE_2.2_(IcE-rX_Media_Manager) can now be installed on all CFW's, but not the normal XMBM + (must be cleared before).
Download: XMB CFW MOD v2
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All tours include a 1.5 hour meal break in the small community of Agness, 32 miles
upriver. Passengers on the 64 or 80-Mile trips (exlcuding 80-Mile at Noon), will have their choice of the 3 lodges mentioned below. Cost of meals is not included in boat fare.
- 80-Mile trips departing at Noon will have meal break predetermined.
- 104-Mile trips, AM or PM, will have meal location predetermined.
Cougar Lane Lodge – 1 (541) 247-7233
Style: BBQ
Seating: Open deck overlooking river or indoor dining
Menu: BBQ menu coming soon
Prices: Coming soon
Beverages: Full bar and regular beverages.
Additional: Gravel bar access and convenience store.
Singing Springs Resort - 1 (877) 330-3777
Style: BBQ buffet – Burgers, Sandwiches and Appetizers
Seating: Open deck overlooking river or indoor dining
Buffet: BBQ chicken, smoked brauts, pulled pork, smoked pork loin, ribs, corn, ranch baked beans and biscuits. Salad &Dessert Bar
Menu: Burgers, Sandwiches & soups. Daily specials.
Lunch Buffet………………$14.00 (Children under 10 – ½ price)
Dinner Buffet………………$16.00 (Children under 10 – ½ price)
Salad Bar…………………..$12.00 (Children under 10 – ½ price)
Burger/Sandwich Menu……$8.50 – $9.75
Beverages: Beer, Wine and regular beverages.
Additional: Walking Distance to Old Agness Store and Post Office.
Lucas Lodge - 1 (541) 247-7443
Style: Family Style
Seating: Screened in covered porch, off the river in a prairie.
Menu: Pan-fried Country Chicken, Seasonal Garden Fresh Vegetables, Mashed Potatoes, Biscuits, Dessert and Beverage.
Child (ages 5-11)…$6.50
Beverages: Ice Tea and Water. Beer available at Old Agness Store.
Additional: Original pioneer ranch house, walking distance to Old Agness Store and Post Office and gravel bar access.