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Picnic Day always kicks off with a big parade that showcases many of the organizations and groups here in Davis.
The trademark 'Davis-logo' bikes lead the parade.
The City Council showed up in a firetruck!
Newstar Chinese School had a vibrant display.
KDVS, freeform alternative radio, won Most Spirited award.
The Little Green Electric Car led the way for the Electric Vehicles portion of the parade.
The WhymCycles where well represented in this year's parade.
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Giant float depicting the Fistulated Cow
The UCD Veterinary School float.
Mascot with Aggie Pack fire Truck - Taken by JoAnnaRich
You could cuddle up with a giant millipede (and other exotic pets) in the Academic Surge.
To the south of Hart Hall there were some great interactive events for kids. One of the more popular was a kiddy pool with a small step stool in the center. A child would be lifted to the stool and two of the event staff would raise a pair of hoola hoops from the soapy water surrounding the child on all sides with a large bubble.
At the Cole facility there were was a petting zoo and a chance to milk a cow or a goat.
Tomato plant seedlings were given a way at the Plant and Environmental Sciences Building. Nearby, you could get free grapevines or taste exotic fruits. Yum.
The fire department ran an open house selling t-shirts and giving away sticker badges and children's fire hats while responding to several emergency calls.
The Spokes put on several acapella shows throughout the day, including this one in front of Wellman Hall. The Doxie Derby attracted a huge crowd of devoted Dachshund lovers. Intense Doxie Derby action 2005 Two Jack Russell terriers barely touch the ground as they race. A woman performs a stunning dance on the Quad's main stage. What's Picnic Day without a Baker's Square pie eating contest? Tons of people watched Band-Uh face off in the Battle of the Bands.
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A panorama of the Quad the day before.
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They would have been better if they had little pulltop bag to stre them in so they wldn't get scratched by the other objects in your handbag
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By Dee the sewer
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Like this caddy because it is compact to carry in my purse
Love It! Works great.
By kathryn
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I love this purse hook. It's stylish and easy to keep in purse when not in use. Great idea to keep purse off the floor in a resturant.
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I had ordered the purse caddy first for myself; I liked it so well that I ordered one each for two friends, when the caddies arrived they weren't in a box with a carrying pouch like mine was, instead, they were in cellophane bags. When I opened them I found that one was broken & the other had "jems" missing. I was very disappointed because other merchandise that I have ordered from Miles Kimball has been excellent quality.
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This purse holder is so cute with the sparkly stone purse on it.I got it for my daughter's birthday because she always seems to have a new purse. I have one and its great for hanging your purse from a table to keep it off the floor. Makes a great gift.
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The feud between Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the aggressive inspector general he inherited escalated Monday with a new claim from Joe Ferguson: that City Hall stonewalled his attempt to audit Emanuel's grid-based garbage collection system and verify the mayor's $18 million-a-year savings claim.
The latest salvo comes after the Chicago Sun-Times reported last month that Ferguson has been told he must reapply for the $161,856-a-year job he holds, setting the stage for his exit after two years under Emanuel.
Asked Monday whether he is insulted by the mayor's demand that he reapply, the inspector general said, "I don't do feelings."
Ferguson's predecessor, David Hoffman, embarrassed and infuriated former Mayor Richard M. Daley before resigning to run for the U.S. Senate.
And Ferguson's relationship with Emanuel has been every bit as tense and frosty from the moment the new mayor took office.
The controversy stems from Emanuel's efforts to block Ferguson's pursuit of unbridled subpoena power — all the way to the Illinois Supreme Court — and Ferguson's attempts to hold Emanuel to honor his broken promises to expand the inspector general's investigative powers to the City Council, the Public Building Commission and the Chicago Park District.
Ferguson has embarrassed the mayor with audits that question Emanuel's bold cost-saving claims and suggesting ways the mayor can raise revenue and reduce expenses.
For the mayor's part, he has pointed to his efforts to hold the IG's office harmless from budget cuts impacting other city departments and to the many rounds of ethics reforms he has introduced. And Emanuel has argued that inspectors general around the nation get along just fine without power to enforce their own subpoenas.
In the latest blow-up, the inspector general pointedly accused Streets and Sanitation Commissioner Charles Williams of dead-ending his grid garbage audit by walking out of a meeting with Ferguson's audit team when pressed for information about his plans to monitor operations.
Williams was further accused of stonewalling requests to resume the discussion.
Emanuel campaigned on a promise to save $60 million annually by making the switch from an inefficient, ward-by-ward garbage collection system to a more efficient grid system.
When the citywide transition was completed last spring, the mayor acknowledged without explanation that the change would generate just $18 million a year in savings, a claim Ferguson tried, but failed, to verify.
"There is a lack of appreciation or understanding as to what our role is and how we need to go about it," Ferguson said Monday.
"If the numbers bore out the administration's figures, we would be reporting that," Ferguson said. "But we were shut down when we attempted to determine what impact the switch has had in terms of: resources, savings and efficiencies; how the city is measuring that; how the city intends to continue to improve performance and how it plans to address, what they acknowledge is an inefficient use of personnel" stemming from a ward-based supervisory structure.
Williams — a former deputy police superintendent — responded to the stonewalling charge by accusing Ferguson of jumping the gun.
"The appropriate approach to auditing the large scale transition of Chicago's refuse collection system is to roll the program out completely, review for issues and best practices, adjust strategies accordingly, and audit," Williams was quoted as saying in a statement.
"The grid garbage collection system . . . has proven to be far more cost-effective and efficient than the ward-based system and will reduce refuse collection costs by at least $18 million annually. If the Office of the Inspector General had evaluated the entire system once it was completely in place, rather than attempting to audit the system during its adoption, they too would have arrived at that conclusion."
Another City Hall source, who asked to remain anonymous, confirmed that Williams ended a March 2013 meeting with Ferguson's audit team, but only "after he had responded to the same questions over and over again." The source characterized as "totally false" Ferguson's claim that his staff was denied access to Streets and Sanitation personnel after that meeting.
The Sun-Times has reported that Emanuel is using a little-noticed provision in the latest round of ethics reforms laying out the process for choosing an inspector general to force Ferguson's hand.
Either Ferguson puts his resume on the pile and his faith in a blue-ribbon selection panel handpicked by the mayor — daring Emanuel to fire him — or he considers the mandate an insult and walks away from the job.
Asked Monday whether he intends to reapply, Ferguson, whose term expires in November, said, "Nothing's decided at this point. We're about the work and we're gonna continue to do the work."
Ferguson's claim on Monday about getting stonewalled marks the second time in two months he has questioned the mayor's claims about a marquee city program.
Two months ago, Ferguson concluded there is no evidence to substantiate the city's claim that red-light cameras — now embroiled in a $2 million bribery scandal — have either reduced accidents or are installed at the most dangerous intersections.


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Archive for October, 2009
Police Beat: Oct. 22, 2009
Tuesday, Oct. 13 A Ninth St. resident complained, "Barking dog in the back yard won't stop." All was quiet when the officer arrived. Police assisted when an off-duty police officer reported a hit-and-run incident on I-25. Police were unable to locate a careless driver at Berthoud High School. The silver SUV was reported to have been speeding in the parking lot and driving the wrong direction in a one-way zone. (more…)
Fire Beat: Oct. 22, 2009
Monday, Oct. 12 BFPD responded to Interstate 25 at mile marker 249 for a single-vehicle accident. There were no injuries. Tuesday, Oct. 13 BFPD assisted with a medical call for a possible stroke on West County Road 4. Responded to a vehicle fire on Interstate 25. A truck had light smoke coming from the engine compartment. The fire was extinguished. Wednesday, Oct. 14 BFPD responded to Interstate 25 at mile marker 250 for a two-vehicle accident. There were minor damages to the ... Full Story
Double-time Divine: Senior cross country standout
By Katie Essig Berthoud Recorder Having a Berthoud High School student-athlete working twice as hard as most fall season athletes because he was competing in two sports in the same season is somewhat rare. But now Nick Divine, a BHS senior, is doing just that. Divine is a dual-sport athlete, excelling in both cross country and boys soccer. He's been running cross country for four years, but this being his last year as a high school student, Divine decided to broaden his horizons and ... Full Story
Late heroics foil BHS softball at regionals
By Katie Essig and Michael Hicks Berthoud Recorder AURORA – First, Berthoud was a win away from the 4A state softball tournament on Saturday at Aurora Sports Park. When that didn't work out, the Lady Spartans played again and were one out away from this weekend's 16-team state field, also at Aurora Sports Park. That didn't work out, either, and Berthoud's season, unceremoniously, came to an end. (more…)
BHS Roundup: Loss seals Berthoud volleyball team's
Senior night for Morgan Woodruff, Kacey Fagler, Kyla Duncan, Chanee Lintel and Jenna Colestock had a more immediate importance for Berthoud's volleyball team. (more…)
Spartans' upset bid falls one point short
Mountain View 7, Berthoud 6 By Michael Hicks Berthoud Recorder Colton Moore lined up for a 30-yard field goal with 49 seconds remaining and his team trailing No. 1-ranked Mountain View by a point. The junior kicker, who had already missed an extra point earlier in the game, lined up on the right hash mark for his first field-goal attempt of the season. The ball had the distance and the height. The accuracy, however, was just a bit off – wide right by inches. That's how close the ... Full Story
Berthoud's playoffs hopes about to go on a wild ride
By Michael Hicks Berthoud Recorder Things are about to get wild around here. What am I talking about? On Monday, the Colorado High School Activities Association released the 3A football wildcard points standings, the first such listing of the season. The standings outline the wildcard points for all teams in 3A and is used as the determining factor as to which three teams from the four 3A football-playing conferences – the Tri-Valley, Metro, Southern and Western Slope – will get into the ... Full Story
Obituary: Melissa Klepac Golay
Melissa Klepac Golay, 49, passed away due to cancer on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. She was a 1978 graduate of Berthoud High School. Golay is survived by her husband Troy; daughters Jessica and Jennifer; son Benjamin, 8; grandchildren, and parents Ben and Mary Jane; and sister Janet. A memorial service will be held on Friday, Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. at the Platteville Recreation Center, 508 Reynolds Ave., Platteville. Those who wish to, can make a donation in her name to the Pancreatic ... Full Story
Raise the funds, raise the flag
The Thompson School District Junior ROTC cadets and BHS Athletic Director Mark Avery are on a mission to raise $3,000 for a flag pole at Max Marr Field. (more…)
Astronomy session Oct. 23 at Fossil Creek in Windsor
The Northern Colorado Astronomical Society will host an evening under the stars Friday, Oct. 23, at 6:30 p.m. at Fossil Creek Regional Open Space, located just west of the Interstate 25 Windsor exit. (more…)


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Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Merry Christmas!
Each lot owner takes a part of "Twas the Night Before Christmas," and then tries to put the most lights they possibly can on their property.
I got there early so I could see the decorations before it got too dark.
Here's a shot of the same place later on. It's definitely easier to get a good shot before it gets too dark.
I remembered this tumbleweed-man from 3 years ago, but he's lost his little woman, and his clothes -
This is how it looked back in 2007. Maybe someone else bought the lot and took most of the decorations with them.
Even the animals got into the holiday spirit.
And how about a Christmas rooster? (Don't worry - he's not real...)
Everything gets decorated -
Even the cactus.
And the rest of the Foothills are very decorated too. This lot near where I am has 27 artificial trees on it!
And I loved the lights on this RV
The Foothills also has a Parade of Holiday Lights, where people decorate their cars, dune buggies, pickups, golf carts, etc. They were going too fast to take pictures, but I got a short movie.
I wish everyone a very merry Christmas!
22 comments:
- ourtakeonfreedom said...
WOW! We had a menorah :-)
- December 22, 2010 at 4:06 PM
- Kimbopolo said...
Love the reindeer. (I've always wondered what the tongue weight was on Donder & Blitzen).
- December 22, 2010 at 4:13 PM
- Dixxe said...
WOW SO MANY---Love all the lights Very pretty!! Feel bad for the dog tho...ouch those lights get hot Im sure. THE S-word is in our forecast...wow that would be a hoot--Merry Christmas to you.
- December 22, 2010 at 4:21 PM
Great photos. I'll steal the third one to use as my Christmas wallpaper if you don't mind.
Merry Christmas to you.
- December 22, 2010 at 5:00 PM
- Judy and Emma said...
I love your last pic! How did you do that? :)
- December 22, 2010 at 5:11 PM
- Me and My Dog said...
Thanks for all the wonderful photos - what a fun place to be staying at Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you!
- December 22, 2010 at 6:13 PM
- Ted and Mary Ellen said...
Actually, Bubba, the dog, is wearing battery powered lights, and has been on 55th Street for 10+ years. His owners claim he loves the attention. Thanks for the memories. Ted and I wintered in Yuma for many years and loved 55th Street and the lighted parade. Up here, it is a lot colder, but we, also had a lighted parade!
- December 22, 2010 at 6:20 PM
- Levonne said...
Wow! Those decorations are incredible. I'd love to see them in person. Thanks.
- December 22, 2010 at 7:56 PM
- BIGDAWG AND FREEWAY* said...
very festive!!..thanks so much for sharing all the decorations!!..love the poodle!!!
- December 22, 2010 at 7:59 PM
- Nancy said...
Merry Christmas Diana! Hope to see you soon.
- December 23, 2010 at 12:52 AM
BIg Fun! Merry Christmas!
- December 23, 2010 at 7:34 AM
- Rustedgranny said...
Just when I was starting to feel worried about next year and what the holiday would be like in AZ. Now I can hardly wait!
Poodles. You never know what they'll do next.
- December 23, 2010 at 9:25 AM
- DaveM said...
Here's wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and thanks for all the posts and pictures.
- December 23, 2010 at 12:40 PM
- Barbara and Ron said...
Merry Christmas, Sis! See you soon.
- December 23, 2010 at 1:42 PM
- E Squared and Mui said...
Wow, they do get into the spirit of the holidays, don't they!
- December 23, 2010 at 2:18 PM
- Lynn said...
Wow that is just beautiful and I would love to see all that in person I love love Christmas lights. That is so sad about the tumbleweed snowman losing his woman friend. I love your picture at the end with the rv and reindeer. Merry Christmas!!
- December 23, 2010 at 3:25 PM
- Paul Major said...
Merry Christmas.
- December 23, 2010 at 5:54 PM
- deonne kahler said...
Love these! Got the tree decorated last night, and more importantly, the Santa dinosaur lights put up in my bedroom. The holiday is officially here. Merry Christmas to you!
- December 24, 2010 at 6:31 AM
- Paul and Marti Dahl said...
Wow, what incredible decorations! Think of how much electricity is being used to light up those lights.
No wonder the lights at my house have gone dim... ;c)
Merry Christmas to you!
- December 24, 2010 at 7:05 AM
- Maggie said...
What a lovely thing to share this holiday. Thank you.
- December 27, 2010 at 1:56 PM
I know I'm late but this ios a great post.
- December 28, 2010 at 5:46 AM
- squawmama said...
Hi Diane... What wonderful pictures and a great job done by all decorating their community... I have been gone from the blogging world for a while & I am trying very hard to get back on the bloggin track... I have missed my blogland friends! Have a Very Happy New Year!!!
Merry Christmas
- December 29, 2010 at 12:56 PM


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Wyoming's Shoshone National Forest is one of the best spots in the country to enjoy winter with its jagged peaks and snow covered foothills. There is a unique way to experience this Alpine magic without roughing it in the wild -- Brooks Lake Lodge.
Shoshone National Forest is considered to be one of the best national forests by many. With more than 2 million acres of rugged peaks, dense forests and sprawling valleys, it was designated as one of the first national forests in the area. This region is home to many animals, such as moose, deer, buffalo, elk, and even wolves.
Greg brought along two guest hikers to explore this part of northwest Wyoming -- Steven and Donald. They are from Oakland, California, and had limited experience in the outdoors. For the first time, Greg decided to surprise the guest hikers by holding back some of the details of their trip.
"There was this whole air of secrecy. We were just wondering what type of activity we were going to be doing and exactly where we were going to be. We were kind of left in the dark about a lot," said Steven Harris, Motion guest hiker.
After a drive in the mountains, Greg surprised them with a unique mode of transportation to Brooks Lake Lodge -- dog sledding. It takes 12 dogs to pull a sled and they can pull up to 500 pounds of weight. And, according to tour guide Billy Snodgrass, the dogs really enjoy their job.
After braving the elements on the dog sleds, they were excited to warm up at the historic Brooks Lake Lodge. The lodge gives visitors a special Alpine experience, providing large cabins and warmly lit rooms with beautiful views. It sits at 9,000 feet and is surrounded by Brooks Mountain, the continental divide and the high peaks of the Pinnacle Mountains.
After resting for a bit, they put their snowshoes on and headed down to Brooks Lake. Since Steven was suffering from a mild case of attitude sickness, they didn't stay out too long.
"The main thing I wanted to accomplish was pushing myself. I wanted to see how far I could go," said Steven.
"Those mountains are just awesome and you can see for miles," said Donald.
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02/07/14 Matt passed away yesterday and I feel so lost and devastated. We were at the hospital visiting him earlier in the day and he seemed his usual positive and upbeat self. His mom called me at 2:30am and told me what happened. I will always love you Matt and you will never be forgotten. ♥ ~ Joshua
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01/ 28/14 Every end is always a new beginning. I want to sincerely thank everyone that was there for me during my two weeks in the hospital. All of you that visited me and sent me messages of love and support touches my heart. I have received a lot of messages regarding what happened and I am in the process of responding to all of them. I want to assure everyone now though that my surgery was successful and I am on the path to a full recovery. For those of you that were and are there for me, I thank you with all my heart. I thought there would be one person always there for me but as it turns out, this in not the situation. He always promised me he would always be there for me and he is the last person on the face of this Earth I thought would lie to me and break a promise to me. People are sometimes very difficult to understand but he made his choice and decision and now I must make mine.
Every End is a New Beginning
I am required by my doctors to take it relatively easy for the next week or two. I will then have some medical tests that I must undergo to make sure I am completely healed and recovered from my surgery. I will then be embarking on a new beginning. This new beginning will be my move to another state for college and to pursue my degree in obtaining my DVM. I really thought the aforementioned person would be a part of this journey with me. But people are sometimes very difficult to understand. He made his choice and decision and now I am making mine.
Every End is a New Beginning
My boyfriend James, my parents, my friends, and a lot of you that are members recommended that I inform the aforementioned person that anything we shared is now over. I sent him an email for closure two days ago and tonight I sent him an email saying goodbye. I am really glad I did because now I have closure and peace of mind. The aforementioned person lied to me on numerous occasions and argued and always wanted to fight on numerous occasions. He made comments that were extremely cruel, hateful, and mean-spirited. Things that could only be said by someone that really does not love me, care about me, or has any concern for me. I should have listened to everyone sooner and I should have seen the warning signs. He made his choice and decision and now I have made mine.
Every End is a New Beginning
My boyfriend James and I can now concentrate fully on our relationship and the true unconditional love we share with each other without interference from the aforementioned person. I should have listened to my boyfriend from the very beginning and never let the aforementioned person come into my life to the extent that he did. Fortunately James is the most loving and caring guy and he understands things sometimes happen. I am forever thankful that James stayed with me and by my side the entire time. James and I will be moving soon to another state and living together and spending our lives together. James is the love of my life, my boyfriend, my soulmate, and my future husband. He is everything to me and I will never let anyone interfere with our love again. The aforementioned person taught me this valuable lesson. He made his choice and decision and I have now made mine and I am happy and at peace knowing I am with the true love of my life, my most beautiful James!
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December 11, 2013
12/11/13 There are numerous ways in which love and support of of LGBT youth can be expressed. One of these ways is through a Gay-Straight Alliance. Other LGBT youth may want and need the extra support of someone and a way to reach out to others when needed. One of the best ways to find support and to talk with someone that understands what you may be thinking and feeling is through a Gay-Straight Alliance. I was very involved with the Gay-Straight Alliance at my school and always found it to be a wonderful place for support and to make new friends that understood what I was thinking and feeling.
A Gay-Straight Alliance at your school is a wonderful place to receive any support you may need and to find someone to talk to. It is a place to empower other LGBT and our allies in the fight against homophobia. If your school has a Gay-Straight Alliance I highly recommend that you join it no matter what your sexuality is. If your school does not have one, please seriously consider starting one. The link provided will give you all the information you need to start a Gay-Straight Alliance at your school. ~ Joshua
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November 25, 2013
11/25/13 As Thanksgiving is fast approaching I just wanted to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! This is a time to express gratitude and to be thankful for our many blessings. This holiday in the United States commemorates and celebrates a harvest festival by the pilgrims in 1621 and is a time for family, relatives, and loved ones to get together and mark this occasion and to be thankful for their many blessings.
Even if you do not celebrate this holiday it is a wonderful time and opportunity to reflect upon all of the things each one of us has to be thankful for. We all have something we are thankful for and whatever it is that you may be personally thankful for take this opportunity to give thanks and express gratitude. I sincerely wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving and have a wonderful holiday! ~ Joshua


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SUBJECT: West University Drive to Be Closed Beginning Oct. 28
West University Drive on the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's upper campus will be closed for two to three weeks due to a storm water sewer project beginning Tuesday, Oct. 28.
The 800 block of University Drive along UW-Eau Claire's Chancellors Hall parking lot will be closed, which will prevent access to West Clairemont Avenue via the University Drive roundabout. During the closure, traffic from upper campus must follow East University Drive, past UW-Eau Claire's McPhee Physical Education Center, to access West Clairemont Avenue.
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Asters are a flowering perennial that provides a stunning amount of blooms in unique colors, for fall sales. The variety Days Blue is a Early (North Sept 11-16), Bright Blue Daisy Aster with Yellow Center that can be found in our #9 pot. The flower size for Days Blue is small and the variety is sold under the blue/lavender catergory on the Lucas order sheet.
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Space 18-24 inches apart. Plant in location with at least a half-day of full sun with good soil drainage and air flow. Not recommended to plant near deck's patio's or other social locations since they attract bees. Plant in landscape at same soil level as existing container. Water well after planting. Do not fertilize when plant is in bloom. Do not cut back old flowers and stems until following spring.
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The pollen on open Aster flowers often attracts bees. It is best for Asters to be sold when only a few flowers are showing color. This will reduce the amount of bees your customers have to fight off when purchasing the plants and ensures the customer of maximum home enjoyment.
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Chicago has more hot dog restaurants than any other major city in the US. Andrew visits the Vienna Hot Dogs factory.
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Alinea Restaurant
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Uncle John's
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Andrew WK brings the party, and in this case, he brought the pizza party. WK actually took part in designing this very special instrument, noting, "For over eight years, I dreamed of creating a guitar made out of a slice of pizza supreme. After years of design, hand-crafting, and fine-tuning, the amazing guitar masters at ESP have finished the world's first ever pizza shaped guitar, and it's as beautiful as it is delicious."
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The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival
Call for Performing Arts Applications
Deadline: March 1, 2014
The WWAF is now accepting applications for performing artists until March 1, 2014.
The Festival
The 9th annual Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival is one of the top 10 fine arts festivals in the nation. We have 2 performing arts stages; Art & Culture in Montgomery County Stage is dedicated to local art and culture groups within Montgomery County and Palette Café Stage, our main attraction, show casing local professional performers from Houston, Louisiana, Denton and Austin.
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Artists will be selected by a peer jury comprised of musicians, music critics, and other professionals in the performing arts. Jury selections will be based upon materials submitted with the application.
Live Performance
Live performance is a very important aspect of our evaluation process, which is why we provide you with the opportunity to present that to us either with audio or video clips. Please provide relevant Facebook, YouTube, MySpace, or website links to help us make the best evaluation of your performance.
Accepted performing artists are required to sign a contract with the Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival, specifying, among other things, payments, requirements and liability. Notification by email will be made by March 10th. Contracts will be mailed by March 15, and must be returned no later than March 30th.
The Festival does not pay transportation or housing for local or regional artists. No onsite payments will be made. All checks will be mailed by April 30th. Information packets detailing all production and setup information will be sent to accepted artists with their contract. Questions regarding the WWAF may be directed to Festival offices, by email or by mail to PO Box 8184, The Woodlands, Texas 77387.
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Sebastian Vettel says he just didn't have the pace to fight at the front of the pack in Spa after suffering only his second Q2 exit of the season.
The reigning World Champ looked out of sorts in final practice on Saturday morning, although that was surmised to be because Red Bull were concentrating on race-pace instead of qualifying form.
However, it was more of the same in qualifying at the Spa circuit as the German failed to make it into the pole position shoot-out for only the second time this season.
"I was pretty happy with my lap, it was just not quick enough unfortunately," Vettel told Autosport.
"I missed the last part of qualifying by such a little amount and that's a shame, but that's racing.
"It's frustrating but it could be the other way around and you are in and somebody else is out.
"But obviously there are no points today and the race is tomorrow."
He added: "I was quite surprised that this morning it felt pretty alright and this afternoon it just didn't come together.
"The lap was clean, there were no mistakes, but it wasn't quick enough."
Vettel was 11th fastest but will start Sunday's race P10 after his team-mate Mark Webber was hit with a gearbox penalty.
And like Vettel, Webber was also left to lament Red Bull's lack of pace as he was only seventh fastest in qualifying.
"I think we'd have liked to have been further up the grid, we weren't fast enough to challenge for the front row," he said.
"I'd have liked to have been further up to take the sting out of the penalty.
"In general I think I got enough out of what we have, which at the moment is not enough."
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Some Kansas horse owners are looking for new homes for their animals because they can't pay rising hay prices, while in a few cases the owners have simply stopped feeding them altogether.
Careen Cain, founder and president of Wakarusa-based Shooting Star Equine Rescue, told The Topeka Capital-Journal she hears five to 10 times a month from people who can no longer afford to keep their horses.
She says many people don't realize how much hay a horse really needs.
Drought conditions over the past three years have cut sharply into the region's hay supply, sending the price for large round bales from $35 or $40 in 2011 to $115 to $120 last year. It's now about $40 to $60 per bale.
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Shire Board of Directors
Susan Kilsby
Appointed: September 1, 2011
Committee Membership: Nomination Committee
Susan was appointed Chairman on April 29, 2014.
Skills & Experience: Susan brings to her role her extensive M&A and finance experience having enjoyed a distinguished global career in investment banking. She held senior positions with The First Boston Corporation, Bankers Trust, Barclays de Zoete Wedd and most recently Credit Suisse where she was Chairman of the EMEA Mergers & Acquisitions team until 2009 and a part-time senior advisor until 2014. Susan is also a former Director of Hong Kong listed global skin care company, L'Occitane International S.A. She holds a BA in Economics and a MBA.
External Appointments: BBA Aviation plc (Non-Executive Director), Coca-Cola HBC AG (Non-Executive Director) and Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. (Non-Executive Director).
Dr. Flemming Ornskov
Chief Executive Officer
Appointed: January 2, 2013
Committee Chairmanship: Executive Committee
Flemming served as Chief Executive Officer Designate prior to his appointment as Chief Executive Officer on April 30, 2013.
Skills & Experience: Flemming brings to his role his operational and medical knowledge and his extensive international, strategic and operational experience in the pharmaceutical sector. He formerly held the position of Non-Executive Chairman of Evotec AG and was Non-Executive Director of PCI Biotech Holding ASA. From 2010 to 2012 he was Chief Marketing Officer and Global Head, Strategic Marketing for General and Speciality Medicine at Bayer. From 2008 to 2010 Flemming served as Global President, Pharmaceuticals and OTC at Bausch & Lomb, Inc. He also served as Chairman, and later as President and Chief Executive Officer, of Life-Cycle Pharma A/S from 2006 to 2008, and as President and Chief Executive Officer of Ikaria, Inc. from 2005 to 2006. Earlier in his pharmaceutical career Flemming held roles of increasing responsibility at Merck & Co., Inc. and Novartis AG, following a distinguished period spent in hospitals and academic medicine. Flemming received his MD from the University of Copenhagen, MBA from INSEAD and Master of Public Health from Harvard University.
David Kappler
Deputy Chairman and
Senior Independent Non-Executive Director
Appointed: April 5, 2004
Committee Chairmanship: Nomination Committee
Committee Membership: Audit, Compliance & Risk Committee
David was appointed Senior Independent Non-Executive Director in July 2007 and Deputy Chairman in June 2008.
Skills & Experience: David brings to the Board his extensive knowledge and experience in financial reporting, risk management and internal financial controls. He was Chairman of Premier Foods plc until 2010 and held directorships at Camelot Group plc and HMV Group plc. David retired from Cadbury Schweppes plc in 2004 after serving as Chief Financial Officer since 1995. He worked for the Cadbury Schweppes Group between 1965 and 1984 and rejoined the company in 1989 following its acquisition of the Trebor Group, where he was Financial Director. David is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
External Appointments: InterContinental Hotels Group plc (Non-Executive Director).
Dominic Blakemore
Non Executive Director
Appointed: January 1, 2014
Committee Chairmanship: Audit, Compliance & Risk Committee
Skills & Experience: Dominic brings to the Board his strategic and financial experience having held the positions of Chief Financial Officer at Iglo Foods Group and European Finance & Strategy Director, Corporate Finance Director, and Group Financial Controller at Cadbury plc. Earlier in his career Dominic worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers where he advised pharmaceutical sector clients.
External Appointments: Compass Group PLC (Group Finance Director).
William Burns
Non-Executive Director
Appointed: March 15, 2010
Committee Membership: Remuneration Committee,
Nomination Committee and Science & Technology Committee
Skills & Experience: William brings to the Board extensive international sales, marketing, integration and operational experience in the pharmaceutical sector. He worked for many years at Roche, holding the position of CEO of their pharmaceuticals division from 2005 to 2009 and serving as a member of the Roche Group Corporate Executive Committee. William holds a BA (Hons).
External Appointments: Masters Pharmaceuticals (Chairman), Biotie Therapies Corp. (Vice Chairman), Mesoblast Limited (Non-Executive Director), Vestergaard Frandsen (Non-Executive Director), Wellcome Trust (Committee Chairman), University of Strathclyde (International Advisory Panel Chairman) and University of Cologne/Bonn Center for Integrated Oncology (Scientific Advisory Board Member).
Dr. Steven Gillis
Non-Executive Director
Appointed: October 1, 2012
Committee Membership: Audit, Compliance & Risk Committee (Interim), Remuneration Committee and Science & Technology Committee
Skills & Experience: Steven brings to the Board his extensive technical and scientific knowledge and commercial experience. He is currently a Managing Director at ARCH Venture Partners, a provider of venture capital for technology firms, where he is focused on the evaluation of new life science technologies and the development and growth of ARCH's biotechnology portfolio companies. Prior to this Steven was a founder and Director of Corixa Corporation, acquired by GlaxoSmithKline in 2005. Prior to starting Corixa he was a founder and Director of Immunex Corporation. An immunologist by training, Steven has authored more than 300 peer-reviewed publications in the areas of molecular and tumor immunology. He is credited as being a pioneer in the field of cytokines and cytokine receptors, directing the development of multiple marketed products including Leukine, (GM-CSF), Prokine (IL-2) and Enbrel (soluble TNF receptor-Fc fusion protein) as well as the regulatory approval of Bexxar (radiolabeled anti-CD20) and the novel vaccine adjuvant, MPL. Steven received his BA from Williams College and his Ph.D. from Dartmouth College.
External Appointments: ARCH Venture Partners (Managing Director) and bluebird bio, Inc. (Non-Executive Director).
Dr. David Ginsburg
Non-Executive Director
Appointed: June 16, 2010
Committee Chairmanship: Science & Technology Committee
Skills & Experience: David brings to the Board his clinical medical background in
internal medicine, hematology-oncology, and medical genetics, as well as his extensive basic biomedical laboratory research expertise. David obtained his BA at Yale University, MD at Duke University and completed his medical and research training at Harvard Medical School. David is the recipient of numerous honors and awards, including election to membership in the National Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Medicine and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
External Appointments: University of Michigan (James V. Neel Distinguished University Professor of Internal Medicine, Human Genetics and Pediatrics) and Howard Hughes Medical Institute (Investigator).
Anne Minto
Non-Executive Director
Appointed: June 16, 2010
Committee Chairmanship: Remuneration Committee
Committee Membership: Nomination Committee
Skills & Experience: Anne brings to the Board her extensive legal, commercial and
remuneration experience. She held the position of Group Director, Human Resources
at Centrica plc from 2002 to 2011 and was a member of the Centrica Executive Committee. Her extensive business career includes senior management roles at Shell UK, the position of Deputy Director-General of the Engineering Employers' Federation and the position of Group Director Human Resources at Smiths Group plc. She is also a former Director of Northumbrian Water plc and SITA UK. Anne holds a Law degree and a postgraduate diploma in Human Resources, and is also a qualified lawyer. She is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development, the Royal Society of Arts and the London City and Guilds and is a member of the Law Society of Scotland.
External Appointments: Tate & Lyle PLC (Non-Executive Director), ExlService Holdings, Inc. (Non-Executive Director), University of Aberdeen Development Trust (Trustee) and University of Aberdeen Alumni Fund (Patron).
David Stout
Non-Executive Director
Appointed: October 31, 2009
Committee Membership: Audit, Compliance & Risk Committee and Remuneration Committee
Skills & Experience: David brings to the Board extensive international sales, marketing, operational and supply chain experience gained in the pharmaceutical sector. David was President, Pharmaceutical Operations at GlaxoSmithKline, where he was responsible for the company's global pharmaceutical operations from 2003 to 2008. Prior to that he was President of GlaxoSmithKline's US pharmaceuticals business and before that SmithKline Beecham's North American pharmaceuticals business. Before joining SmithKline Beecham, David worked for many years at Schering-Plough. He is also a former Director of Allos Therapeutics, Inc. and holds a BA in Biology.
External Appointments: Jabil Circuit, Inc. (Non-Executive Director) and Airgas, Inc.(Non-Executive Director).
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Almost Seven Years Later:
Is New Orleans Prepared for Another Katrina-Type Storm?
Even though it was nearly seven years ago, Hurricane Katrina left behind devastating images that are still vivid in all of our minds. Floodwalls and levees failed when the strong Category 3 hurricane made landfall in Southeast Louisiana on the morning of August 29, 2005. The storm surge reportedly caused 53 different breaches in the levees, which was only the beginning of several days of destruction that followed.
The Corps has been planning and constructing a far more fortified and resilient protection system for the city. Construction for the updated system began in 2006 and cost a reported $14.5 billion.
The newly constructed 133-mile chain of levees, flood walls, gates and storm-proofed pumps designed to block water surges are vast and impressive. Specific components of the system include a two-mile "Great Wall" that can seal off the channel from Lake Borgne to the east and the billion-dollar west closure complex, which features the largest constructed pumping station. A pair of "lift gates," measuring 50 feet across, can be lowered to block the waters of Lake Pontchartrain. A navigation gate 95 feet wide, whose curved sides weigh 220 tons apiece, can be swung into place and allow easy boat traffic when open.
Perhaps more difficult to repair than the floodwalls is the community's trust and confidence in the Corps of Engineers to protect the city. Because New Orleans lies below sea-level, even heavy rainfall may still cause some street flooding. While 100 percent safety and protection cannot be guaranteed, the new system is designed to provide "100-year protection," meaning that it will prevent the kind of flooding that has a one percent chance of occurring in any given year. However, Col. Edward R. Fleming, commander of the New Orleans district of the Corps feels confident in the new protection system, reporting that it is "the best system Greater New Orleans has ever had."
Hurricane season began June 1st and lasts through November 30th.
New Drivers to be "Schooled"
Older first-time drivers in Louisiana will be spending more time in the classroom and behind the wheel before they can obtain their driver's license beginning next month. Senate Bill 667 (Act 425) was passed during the 2012 Regular Session. The law requires first-time drivers to undergo 30 hours of classroom instruction and eight hours of behind-the-wheel instruction if the new driver is 17 or six hours of classroom instruction and eight hours of behind-the-wheel instruction if the driver is 18 or older.
Current law in Louisiana only requires that 17-year-olds have six hours of classroom instruction to apply for their first driver's license. The new law will require them to receive the same amount of training required of 16-year-olds. For those aged 18 and older, eight hours of behind-the-wheel driving instruction will be required. Currently, no such instruction is necessary.
Legislators, law enforcement and highway safety groups are hoping the new law will provide new drivers with more instruction and experience, making Louisiana's roads safer, reducing the number of accidents, lives lost and eventually, auto insurance rates.
Online Auto Insurance Verification May Reduce the Number of Uninsured Motorists
There has been a notable decline of uninsured motorists in Texas over the past year, statistics show. Information collected indicates that the number of uninsured motorists is down nine percent from last year. However, 13 percent of drivers (2.6 million Texas residents) are still driving without the state's minimum insurance requirements.
The decreased number of uninsured motorists may have resulted from a streamlined program that has updated the state's driver database and strengthened compliance with the mandatory insurance law. The TexasSure program, which was implemented in 2009, appears to be "moving in the direction" that the Texas Department of Insurance had hoped for. Since the implementation of the program, more than 2.2 million letters have been sent out by the insurance department to drivers with a registered car but no auto insurance policy on file. Drivers are asked to verify insurance and are warned that they are subject to fines and loss of license if they don't comply with the law. "The rest of Texas drivers can breathe a big sigh of relief that they are now less likely to get into an accident with an uninsured driver. It would appear that the program is becoming a real success," says Sandra Helin of Southwestern Insurance Information Service.
The state of Alabama is also being proactive about reducing the number of uninsured drivers on their roads. An online auto insurance verification system is slated to be up and running by January 1, 2013. Currently 10 counties are participating in the pilot system. Alabama's Revenue Department will be launching the system that will allow license plate officials and law enforcement officers to determine whether a vehicle meets the minimum insurance requirements in the state.
Advances in technology have made verifying auto insurance in real time possible. Budgeting has been a problem for updating the current system in Louisiana. Law enforcement officials are hoping the success of programs like these will reduce the number of uninsured motorists and make the roads safer for other drivers.
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The Louisiana Property and Casualty Insurance Commission will meet on Wednesday, August 22nd at 1:30 p.m. in the Hearing Room of the Poydras Building.


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Signterior: Smart interior design makes navigating bizarre buildings more intuitive
Christened the Signterior by its creator, Shanghai-based architect Nobuhiro Nakamura of A-Asterisk, the name is a blend of the words "signage" and "interior." All of the floors, walls and ceilings on every level within the Chinese structure are painted with helpful markers denoting anything from where the elevator is to various shops. Different colored lines also help people know if they are going they right way, acting as a trail to different parts of the Signterior building.
The Signterior takes up over 47,000 square feet and it is being planned as an office building combined with a shopping mall. It should be finished by September of this year.
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A Sure Thing: Ellen DeGeneres and Oscar Prop Bets
The only problem with Jimmy Kimmel's brilliant proposal last night is that Oscars host Ellen DeGeneres is in absolutely no need of extra cash. But if she were, she might definitely take up her ABC-TV Academy Awards broadcast mate on his crafty idea.
Kimmel told Ellen she is in the perfect position to bet, through an anonymous middleman like Guillermo, on prop wagers like these:
- Will Ellen wear a dress during the show?
- What will be the color of the first suit Ellen wears on stage?
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Weekend Breaks to Athlone
Planning a short break to Athlone? Check out Travel Library's recommended Top 10 Things To Do in Athlone. It's a perfect companion for weekend city breaks to Athlone. Once you've been you can add your own tips and suggestions to help other visitors.
Top 10 Things in Athlone on a Short Break
Saints Island
For a refreshing of the soul visit this island that is conveniently linked to the mainland by a causeway.Take your watercolour paints and brush to capture the vibrant birdlife and gentle reflections on water of this special place. In spring there are huge numbers of curlew, lapwing, and various species of wild duck that congregate here, making for a great rustling of wings and churning of waters.
Augustin Magaidrin was one of the cannons for which the islands was named; he was believed to possess great divine and worldly wisdom. He was the author of a manuscipt collection of the lives of Irish Saints, which is an important literary source for Irish writers.
Saint Brigids Holy Well
When in Ireland you should visit one of the many sites that are famed for miraculous sightings or healings. Take a journey of pilgrimage to Monastic Settlement and Saint Brigid's Holy Well. The Visitor Centre has a display of that recounts the events which took place here.
Situated in Curryroe Drum, Athlone
Shannon River trip
Take a restfull cruise down the Shannon on the M.V. Ross, a passenger boat licenced to carry 60 passengers. Listen to the taped commentary on the surrounding scenery whilst moving leisurely down the river. The tour operates from the Jolly Mariner Marina, where you can enjoy refreshments at the bar or restaurant before - or after- your trip.
Athlone Castle
This grey and forbidding Norman Castle dominates the heart of the town in Saint Peters Square and once guarded the gateway to the West of Ireland. The visitors centre offers exhibitions and audio visual presentations on the history of the area and the siege of Athlone. Also of interest is the information on the wildlife of the Shannon area and the military museum.
Athlone Leisure World
The whole family will enjoy themselves at Athlone Leisure World, with a choice of astro-turf football, ten pin bowling, kiddies adventureland. For the keep fit fanatic there is a health and fitness club so that you can fit in a few aerobics classes. Athlone Leisure World offers bar and catering facilities as well, so there is no problem refuelling those empty tummies.
Bastion Gallery
Immerse yourself in typical Irish arts and crafts at this folksy museum. Peruse the displays of unique handsome handthrown pottery, beautiful bog oak sculpture, hot handmade jewellery, wonderful woodcarvings, curvacious candles, sylphlike sculptures and numerous other creative crafts of the Irish.
Athlone Crystal
Pick up an unique limited edition piece at the factory price- the perfect gift for that special person back home. The factory tour shows the delicate art of crystal designing and hand cutting of the beautiful full lead crystal. Marvel at the stunning collection of high quality pieces that have been lovingly crafted by the perfecters of the art. The factory is at 28 Pearse Street and admission is free of charge.
Moydrum Castle
Fans will perhaps recognise this as the castle being on the front of the Unforgetable Fire Album. This castle is a fine example of the Gothic Revival style mock-castle, a style beloved of the Morrisons, Francis Johnston amongst others during the "folly" era of the 19th century. The name originates from the Irish name for the locality - Moidrome - Magh Droma, meaning "plain of the ridge".
This is an outing for the whole family that will especially delight small kids. This farmland is spread over six acres and has 56 species of birds and animals, lovely nature walks and restful picnic areas. During Christmas the theme is Santa- with Santa's reindeer and all the bells and whistles- make Christmas a time to remember for the children as they experience all the trappings of a "north Pole" Xmas!
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An Dun museum
One for the Dads, especially those who love tinkering under the bonnet of the old jalopy. This museum focuses on transport, in particular automobiles (old ones!) and agricultural machinery of a byegone era.
Mom can put her feet up with a nice cup of coffee in the coffee shop.
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