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Looking for information on the different types of fishing reels? Many people do not realize that there are actually four different types of fishing reels out there. These types are baitcast, spincast, fly and spinning. Below you will find an overview of each type of reel, as well as when to use it. It is important that you know that you will need to use a different fishing rod for each type of fishing reel that is available.
- Spinning. It is very easy to determine what reel is a spinning reel. Spinning fishing reels are often referred to as open-face fishing reels. The reason for that is the fact that spinning fishing reels do not feature a cover over the fishing line. You will want to use a spinning fishing reel and rod when you need to cast long distances at a rapid pace.
- Baitcasting. You should only be using a baitcasting fishing reel and rod if you are an experienced fisherman because they can be hard to cast. With a baitcasting reel, the spool that holds the line on the reel will actually turn as you cast. Like a spinning reel, the baitcasting fishing reel is mounted on top of the fishing rod.
- Fly. The third type of fishing reel is the fly reel. Fly fishing is like no other kind of fishing. When it comes the fly fishing, the reel only serves one purpose and that purpose is to store the line. When you are using a spincasting or baitcasting line, you will have a lure or piece of bait attached to the line to help you cast it. You will not be using either of those when you are fly fishing, as you will simply be casting a line that has a fishing fly attached to it.
- Spincasting. You will generally using a spincasting fishing rod and reel when you are fishing for different types of panfish, such as crappie and bluegill. The spincasting rod features a straight handle and small line guides. The spincasting fishing reel mounts on top of the rod and the fishing line comes out of a small hole that is located on the front of the reel.


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In 2010 we heard that a remake of the classic "Escape from New York" was on the way. In 2011 we heard a big "Never mind!" for that, as New Line let its option on the film lapse. There was rejoicing in many quarters, including here, where cranky people like me said, "Eh, they'd just spend a billion dollars making it all bright, shiny, and high-tech where it should be gritty, dirty, and low-tech."
Well, no one wants me to rejoice and not be cranky, because today we have word from Deadline that Joel Silver and Studio Canal are getting together to do their own remake of "Escape from New York."
Are you not familiar with "Escape from New York?" Directed by John Carpenter, the1981 "starred Kurt Russell as Snake Plissken, a tough convict dropped into a futuristic New York that has been turned into a post-apocalyptic maximum security prison. He's charged with rescuing the president (Donald Pleasence), who is held hostage by the prison kingpin (Isaac Hayes) after his plane crashes within the city walls. Snake's offered a pardon if he's successful, but fitted with a lethal device that will kill him if he tries to run or misses the deadline." It's simple, dark, nasty, and fun.
Silver isn't planning just a remake, though–he's doing a "new take on the material," and wants the remake to kick off a trilogy; his model is "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," a prequel to the original "Planet of the Apes" that now has kicked off a franchise. That sounds pretty horrible to me. But then again, I'm not in line to make any money from it.

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Were I to be playing Only War, and my GM wasn't disallowing things (it happens), I would most likely see myself as a Cadian Psyker. Say my character, Savant Militant Mikhael Alexikov (needed something seemingly appropriate for rank) and his unit have done rather well for themselves, fighting Orks on Kulth. He has climbed to PR 5, and is rather terrifying with his psychic powers, but fighting Orks for so long has taught him, among other things, that Orks tend to get close, and then they hurt more. Wanting to fortify himself against such a threat, I decide to try and acquire a Force Staff for him; his psy-power is rather high, making the weapon seemingly appropriate, and as melee weapons go, for a PR 5 Psyker, there aren't likely too many better choices. However, I don't know "who he'd inquire with", as the rules describe, nor what other stuff might work in, to make this acquisition at all likely to succeed. Any run through of how this test, or similar ones, might run, would be very much appreciated. Thanks.


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- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- a 1-pound eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
In a heavy skillet cook the onion in 2 tablespoons of the oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until it is golden. While the onion is cooking, in a steamer set over boiling water steam the eggplant, covered, for 10 minutes, or until it is tender, transfer it to a colander, and let it drain 5 minutes. In a bowl toss together the eggplant, the onion mixture, 1/3 cup of the parsley, and the salt and pepper to taste and spread the mixture in a greased 3-cup shallow baking dish. In a small bowl stir together the Parmesan, the bread crumbs, and the remaining 2 tablespoons parsley, sprinkle the mixture over the eggplant mixture, and drizzle the top with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Bake the gratin in the middle of a preheated 400°F. oven for 20 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the mixture is bubbling around the edges.
my notes
- Calories436
- Carbohydrates32 g (11%)
- Fat29 g (44%)
- Protein16 g (31%)
- Saturated Fat8 g (39%)
- Sodium567 mg (24%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat3 g
- Fiber10 g (41%)
- Monounsaturated Fat17 g
- Cholesterol19 mg (6%)
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type: Quick & Easy, Vegetable, Casserole/Gratin
main ingredients: Parmesan, Eggplant
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Soprano Kisma Jordan is emerging as one of the country's most luminous talents, sharing her ever-increasing gifts with audiences nationwide. At home on the opera stage as well as in concert and recital, she has been recognized for her communicative ability and "shimmering soprano voice," as noted by music critic Anthony Tommasini in The New York Times.
Ms. Jordan's 2009-2010 season began with a return to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in the annual Home for the Holidays Pops Concert Series, followed by her concert debut with the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra. Ms. Jordan's 2008-2009 season featured debut concert appearances with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra led by Resident Conductor Thomas Wilkins, as well as the Lima Symphony Orchestra. Additionally, in July she performed with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and conductor David Alan Miller in the annual Salute to America Concert Series at Greenfield Village at The Henry Ford.
In spring of 2008, she made her debut with the Michigan Opera Theatre in their production of Puccini's La Rondine. In 2007, Jordan performed the role of Pamina in Mozart's Die Zauberflöte with the New Jersey Opera Summer Festival, being acclaimed as having "solid control over a voice which soared through Mozart's music, her deliverance of character had sensitivity and warmth."
Kisma Jordan received a personal invitation from renowned American Mezzo-Soprano Marilyn Horne to participate in the Song Continues…2006 master class and recital festival, presented by the Marilyn Horne Foundation at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall. Other notable opera roles are Aurora in the North American premiere of Francesco Cavalli's Gli Amore D' Apollo e di Daphne.
Among the honors and awards that Ms. Jordan has received are the Tuesday Musical Association's Gertrude Marta Pflaum Scholarship for Voice, first place and Audience Choice Award winner of the 39th annual Bowling Green State University Competitions in Music Performance, first place winner of the Lima Symphony Orchestra Young Artist Competition, and most recently 2010 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Semi-Finalist.
A native of Detroit, Michigan, Ms. Jordan holds degrees in vocal performance from Kentucky State University and Bowling Green State University.


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Excellent green color from Orly's Birds of a Feather 2011 collection. Leans a bit blue, not teal, but also not a true grass green. Very bright and vibrant medium hue. Polish is densely pigmented as I only needed two nice coats for opacity. Gorgeous but not too unique. I would not repurchase only because I have several close dupes (OPI Jade Is The New Black, Ulta A Jungle Look), but if you don't have any other greens this is a great one to own.
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South Africa has done exceptionally well in its preparations for the World Cup, despite there having initially been a lack of strategic thinking at some key implementing institutions, the National Treasury 2010 FIFA World Cup unit head Malcolm Simpson has said.
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On November 16, 2010, George W. Bush broke ground on what is to become the George W. Bush Presidential Library. There are currently 12 presidential libraries overseen by the Office of Presidential Libraries which is part of NARA – National Archives and Records Administration. Once completed, the Bush library will make number 13. The library is actually part of a larger structure called the George W. Bush Presidential Center which will also include the George W. Bush Policy Institute as well as the offices of the Bush Foundation. The estimated cost of the project is anywhere from $200-$500 million and is expected to be completed in July 2013.
Plans for the George W. Bush Center were conceived in 2005 while the former president was still in the Whitehouse. At that time, six colleges were encouraged to submit a bid even though two of the schools, Baylor University and Southern Methodist University, had already started preparing their bid for the library. The other schools contacted were the University of Texas System, Texas Tech, Midland College, and University of Dallas. All of the colleges had advantages in their location which made them a good spot to put the library. Eventually, though, Southern Methodist University was chosen as the final resting place for the center.


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Middle English whetten, from Old English hwettan; akin to Old High German wezzen to whet, waz sharp
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Get ready to rock n' roll for a worthy cause – the Lone Survivor Foundation. Renowned alternative rock band from the 1980s, the BoDeans, will perform live on Thursday, February 20 at the House of Blues. Throughout the evening, veterans of the Armed Forces will speak as well as be recognized and honored.
Founded by former Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell, author of the The New York Times bestseller Lone Survivor, the foundation hosts outdoor retreats promoting health, wellness and healing for veterans of the Armed Forces. The Lone Survivor Foundation's main goal is to assist veterans in transitioning to post-military life as they deal with the "invisible injuries of war."
Tickets are $50 and include an open bar from 7-9pm. Cash bar from 10-11pm.
The next fundraiser for the Lone Survivor Foundation (the 3rd Annual Rock for the Ranch) will be held on Saturday, February 22 at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel. Cocktail attire is required. Tickets start at $300 and go up to $5,000 per person, depending on sponsorship level. To purchase tickets for either event, visit the website for the Lone Survivor Foundation.


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It's a smart move. Right after most people have completed their first run in Borderlands 2, they get the chance to do it all again with the brand new Mechromancer class, Gaige.
She's costly at £7.99, but those who pre-ordered the game are entitled to download her completely free of charge. Learn her talents, level her skill tree, and deploy a massive floating robot with digistruct claws, all right now.
Gaige's main talent is D374-DP, otherwise known as Deathtrap, a murderous mechanical pet which, once dropped on the battlefield, homes in on the nearest enemy and slashes at them repeatedly. Deathtrap serves two purposes: distraction and damage. It's basically a less powerful but more mobile version of Axton's turret and perhaps the most versatile action skill in the game.
Scouts can use it to draw fire while they snipe from afar, while shotgun users have ample opportunity to get in close and blast away while Deathtrap soaks damage. He won't last long at first (you'll have to wait a full minute for the cooldown meter to recharge), but that's where the skill tree comes in.
Gaige has a curious pool of powers. There are three branches: Best Friends Forever, Little Big Trouble and Ordered Chaos. The former is the most accessible, the middle gives great elemental damage, and the latter is for experts only. It's quicker just to show you a picture of the tree rather than explain all 36 skills, but we'll pick out the key ones you'll want to use.
Let's start with what's been dubbed by fans as 'girlfriend mode', best bet for solo players and easy to use without being overpowered. Here are the top three skills to invest in.
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Invaluable to those using guns with a wide spread (shotguns or hip-fired SMG's), this gives a 10% chance of bullets bouncing off scenery and striking enemies, and that percentage climbs the more you level it.
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Your basic health boost, upping the HP of both you and Deathtrap. Someone at Gearbox likes My Little Pony.
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Hi everyone! We are installing white 3x6 subway tile as our back splash and I don't know where/how to end the tile because our counter and cabinets don't line up. Should we carry it out to then end of the counter? Should we extend it all the way to the start of the sliding door and then to the floor? Please help! Thanks in advance! |
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- Posted by nosoccermom (My Page) on Fri, Apr 5, 13 at 18:23
I would just end it in the corner. Not like this: or not the whole wall. |
I agree. Let the tile "die" into the corner. |
This post was edited by willtv on Fri, Apr 5, 13 at 18:41
There isn't a corner where I'm having the issue - - it's a flat section of wall that joins up to a sliding glass door. |
- Posted by chicagoans (My Page) on Fri, Apr 5, 13 at 18:55
Here's a rough mockup showing 3 options in case it helps you visualize: 1 end at cabinet 2 'stair step' from cabinet to counter depth 3 end at counter edge I personally prefer option 1. Looks neater to me. |
- Posted by mama_goose (My Page) on Fri, Apr 5, 13 at 19:01
Well, just put a corner there, and problem solved. ;) I prefer to see the tile end at the edge of the upper, unless there is just a sliver left between that and the door trim. Bullnose tiles make a nice, smooth edge. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Nice example - rocketmomkd
chicagoans - thanks so much! I'm torn between Option 1 and option 2. I was thinking that if we went with option 2, I could balance out the empty space with a few pieces of artwork or photos so the tile "corner" didn't stand out so much. |
I agree with nosoccormom. End it at the corner. I guess there are reasons for a sidesplash, I just have not yet seen a good reason for one. |
- Posted by nosoccermom (My Page) on Fri, Apr 5, 13 at 19:21
Beth, I meant not to tile at all on the wall with the sliding door, i.e. only a backsplash, no side splash. |
nosoccermom - - the wall in my photo isn't a side splash - it's a back splash area. Just to the left of the end of the photo is our cook top. So I need the tile along that wall - - and that wall ends at the start of the sliding door (no corners involved). |
I vote for even with the open shelving on the end of the upper. |
- Posted by nosoccermom (My Page) on Fri, Apr 5, 13 at 19:41
Oh, I get it now. Would it be possible to have an open shelf that extends to the countertop and then just tile underneath? Or if that doesn't work, a vertical piece of art? Rather than this: |
I vote for 1. LOVE the mock-up! Great idea! |
Beth, we just went through this same issue. We mocked up a couple of options and eventually chose to end under the upper cabinet. |
I'm thinking that a vertical piece of art might by a good option to fill the space. I think that tiling to the end of the counter might look awkward (option 3 in chicagoans example above). I'm leaning toward option 1. |
BTW - I really appreciate all of your comments! So very helpful. :) |
- Posted by TorontoTim (My Page) on Fri, Apr 5, 13 at 19:52
You might want to mock up having just the one bottom course of tile run the full length of the counter, stopping the upper courses as you have in #1. Would finish the edge of the counter where it meets the wall. Check what bullnose edge pieces are available in the tile you choose. Different tiles will have different options. |
I vote for option 1, or 3 if you added floating shelves to the end of the counter. |
I mocked up the look that Toronto Tim mentioned. I wasn't a fan, but you may be. We used a Schluter edge to finish off the ends as a bullnose wasn't available in our tile. |
- Posted by karen_belle (My Page) on Sat, Apr 6, 13 at 0:43
I think you should post a picture of the whole wall to give everyone a better idea of the scope. What happens at the other end of the cabinet run? I assume this chair is part of a peninsula? If you don't like the tile corner shown in option 2 above (as evidenced by your need to put art there to hide it) then you should go with option 1. I think I would go with 1. We had a bit of a similar situation where the run of our uppers was about 3" short of the run of our base cabinets. I ended the backsplash where the uppers ended. It looks fine and yours will too. There really aren't any bad choices here. |
I think # 1, but would be able to provide a more informed opinion if I could see the whole wall and space in context. Can you post another picture? |
I would be happy to post another picture! I've attached one that should provide a better perspective. Thanks in advance for your feedback! |
This post was edited by Beth1406 on Sat, Apr 6, 13 at 7:57
- Posted by may_flowers (My Page) on Sat, Apr 6, 13 at 8:46
I've posted this option before and many people seemed to like it. It would work for you wonderfully if not for that open shelf. But hold up a piece of painted molding and give it a try anyway. Otherwise, I'd end it at the upper cabinet. Tile floating on a wall past the cabinetry disturbs my eyes! |
Thanks may-flowers - I never thought of adding molding to the tile line! This is a great option! However, the placement of my light switch plate complicates things a bit - - the tile/molding line falls right in themiddle of the switchplate. :( |
This post was edited by gr8day on Sat, Apr 6, 13 at 9:26
- Posted by may_flowers (My Page) on Sat, Apr 6, 13 at 9:43
In gr8day's situation, she has a natural stopping spot with the door molding, so a side splash makes sense. If that wall kept on going, you usually don't turn the corner and carry it out onto that wall. |
- Posted by chinchette (My Page) on Sat, Apr 6, 13 at 9:47
Option 1, and vertical art. |
Thanks for the additional pic Beth. Very nice kitchen even without a backsplash. Wow that's a tough area, and a dilemma I probably wouldn't pick up on in the design phase. So nice that we all learn from each other! I think the pic May posted works because the counter and wall also ends at the door, but you still have wall space that continues on. It's that short open shelf and the dropped soffit above it that's throwing me off. Any way to extend both to the end of the peninsula? Then end the backsplash at the end of the peninsula. If not I guess I'd stick with version # 1 and some art above it. I'm not a fan of the stairstep backsplash especially in a kitchen with clean lines like yours. BTW what is your backsplash; is it high contrast? Will the walls remain blue? Thanks. |
Wow, your wall/situation is exactly the same as mine is going to be. I like either Mayflower's plan (you can move the molding up or down a bit to avoid the switch plates), or your option #1. I was planning to take the end cabinet down to the counter, for either an appliance garage, or either an open area to tuck the toaster oven, coffee maker, etc. Wasn't sure, but seeing the problem with ending the BS, I will definitely take the last cabinet down to the counter level (I think Toronto Tim suggested that). Good luck! Your kitchen looks great! Can't wait to see the final reveal! |
Island - our back splash will be a hand painted white subway tile - all white but with some depth to it. It's supposed to be installed on Wednesday - - hence my sudden issue! At this point, we can't extend the cabinet to the end of the counter - - and, even if we could, I think it would close in the seating area. legallin - - thanks and glad we can all learn from each other's experiences! I think I will go with option 1 and use some strategically placed artwork. I'll be sure to post a follow up picture! :) |
Hi all - - I thought I would share a pic of the finished product. I think Option #1 was definitely the right choice. Thanks again for all of the feedback! |
- Posted by Gyr_Falcon (My Page) on Sun, Apr 21, 13 at 12:11
That looks very nice! Thank you for showing a photo of the finished look. I agree that it was the correct choice. Can you also include an updated entire wall photo? |
Looks great! Ready for the final reveal? Please post more pics and details! |
Love it! |
That looks perfect and I love your pendants! |
It is beautiful! Good job! |
- Posted by breezygirl (My Page) on Sun, Apr 21, 13 at 18:17
Looks great! So much better than tiling to the slider. |
That looks fabulous! Are you finished the kitchen now? You should post a new thread as a "reveal" with details of your choices. Love the counters especially. Great job. |
I'll definitely post a full "reveal" thread and will include the before pics. Thanks all! |
Definitely the right choice! And I really like the way you "balance" the tile with those 3 pictures! Gorgeous kitchen! You must be so pleased! |
- Posted by go_figure01 (My Page) on Sun, Apr 21, 13 at 23:04
Hi Beth1406. Just wanted to congratulate you on a great decision! WOW. That looks fabulous!! Every time I read a thread like this, it just makes me LOVE this site ever more. No wonder I am TGWO I hope you post all the details soon. I am loving your counter and BS. |
Everything looks great! |
- Posted by karen_belle (My Page) on Mon, Apr 22, 13 at 11:09
Looks fantastic! |
Love how you put the framed pictures in the "column" between where the tiles end and the end of the countertop. That nicely balances the whole look! |
- Posted by sanjuangirl (My Page) on Mon, May 13, 13 at 22:06
Looks perfect! Want to see the reveal soon! The blue is so pretty! |
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zxcvbob <[email protected]> wrote:
> I thought I was supposed to bring the turkey to the church potluck this
> weekend, but I've been asked to bring a ham instead. I've cooked hams
> before, but never paid any attention to how much they serve.
> I bought an 10.6 pound "ham with water added" bone-in ham shank today
> Aldi. It was the largest half-ham in the case. That ought to serve
> 30-something people if it's not the only meat, right? Or should I go
> back and get one of the smaller butts too?
A funny ham story...
We bought a HoneyBaked spiral sliced ham for a Christmas party. I forget
the poundage.
Nobody touched it, instead going for the beef.
My wife and I couldn't understand it. I took a slice off and all of a
sudden... MEAL ON!
Not noticing the slicing, everyone was waiting around for someone to
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It's been too long…back to wine stories!
Last week, Peter and I took a short trip down to LA. We visited friends, family and the B-52's. The last night of the trip, we went from our hotel, to a restaurant next door for a bite to eat. We weren't very hungry, so we ordered a couple of small plates and a salad. We chose to buy wine by the glass to complement our food. Now, this was a moderately expensive restaurant, with a nice selection of wines by the glass. Peter wanted light red, so we chose a french Burgundy. I chose a Alsatian white blend. The wines were delicious and not cheap, by any means.
They arrived in individual small carafes. This is a practice used by the bartender for portion control. My problem was that we were never shown the bottles. I don't honestly believe they swapped with a cheaper wine. It's just that as a consumer, having a portion of wine served in a carafe, gave me absolutely no satisfaction of knowing what I was being poured.
I'm a visual person. I love to read wine labels. If I'm watching a movie or TV, and there is a wine bottle in the background, I will try to figure out what it is. It's like a game!
Not being presented the bottle, took a lot away from the experience of enjoying the glass of wine. Granted this is not a problem I've run into before (rarely order just one glass!), I would love to know what experiences other wine drinking folk have encountered. Couldn't they take the time in a white linen tablecloth restaurant, to train their waitstaff to pour the correct amount at the table?
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I ordered 3 gallon size plants and they were nicely packed and arrived with beautiful roots and nice branching and are now resting in the nursery waiting for their forever home next spring. I can't wait to see them bloom. I will definitely be ordering from this gentleman next year. Sorry if this is a no no. I just got so excited. Alexis |
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Paying the toll for traffic density
In King County, poor people and people of color more likely to live near packed, polluted roads
Seattle's Chinatown-International District (ID) is known for The Chinatown Gate, which stretches across South King Street at Fifth Avenue South, and a pair of fiberglass dragons that snake around light poles.
Another, less visible characteristic sets the ID apart. The historic neighborhood has one of the highest rates of traffic density in King County and one of the county's highest densities of people of color. It also possesses some of the county's lowest rates of median income and English proficiency.
The ID is a stark example of something found all around urban King County: Low-income people, people of color and people with low levels of English proficiency tend to live in places with high traffic density, which can be harmful to one's health.
"[These] findings confirmed that lower-income residents and people of color tend to experience more traffic pollution," said Richard Gelb, performance measures manager for the county's Department of Natural Resources and Parks.
Studies show that pollutants from roadways have a negative impact on a person's health, including higher rates of asthma and cardiovascular disease, and may even be a risk factor in autism.
The connections between traffic, race, income and English proficiency are the focus of a recent report entitled "Traffic Density, Census Demographics and Environmental Equity in Housing."
A geographic analysis of the county's urban regions, the report was part of a mid-December policy briefing to officials in the public, private and nonprofit spheres engaged in the county's Equity & Social Justice Initiative.
By the numbers
The local study, prepared by University of Washington graduate student Jill Schulte focused on the intersection of traffic and census data, but her findings have implications for those planning low-income housing.
Schulte employed a system called "weighted road density" (WRD), which calculated the average daily traffic volume on county roadways, as well as how far a specific census tract was from a major roadway. If a census tract was adjacent to an urban interstate, it received a WRD score of 100. If it was more than a mile from any major road, the region scored 0.
In the case of the ID, the neighborhood tied for the second highest WRD in urban King County with 84.9. Downtown Seattle/First Hill received a WRD of 87.3, and the West University District got 84.9.
But while downtown and First Hill may have more traffic, Schulte found that the ID ranked in the extreme in every variable examined in the report.
The ID has the region's fifth highest percentage of people of color, the fifth lowest median income and the lowest level of English proficiency.
Studies that date back to at least 2002, and focus on regions as diverse as the Netherlands and Detroit have shown that traffic-related air pollution is a detriment to a person's health. A study from Sweden showed a link between traffic noise and cardiovascular health.
In November, a study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry concluded that exposure to nitrogen dioxide and other air pollutants during a woman's pregnancy and a child's first year of life was "associated" with autism.
Beacon Hill produced a WRD score of 66.0, while Tukwila received 61.4, the highest city-wide average in the region.
The tiny town of Carnation, located in north central King County, received 3.03, the report's lowest WRD score.
Even on Mercer Island, traffic and median income appear linked. Schulte said that although the island as a whole enjoys high rates for median income, the southern part of the island has low traffic density and more wealth. The northern tip of the island supports I-90 and has a lower median income.
Schulte examined 391 census tracts in the county based upon information from the 2010 U.S. Census.
She said that on average, as traffic density increased in a census tract, median income and English proficiency decreased. An uptick in traffic density was also aligned with higher percentages of people of color.
"What we have is a situation where the traffic [density] is not being equitably distributed among people in the county," Schulte said.
Low-income, high-traffic
But the report also highlighted some positive changes.
Schulte said that while people of color and low-income people do tend to live near more traffic-clogged areas, the link with income and race has declined in the past decade. In 2000, in urban King County neighborhoods to the east of I-5, such as the Central District, Beacon Hill, Auburn and Kent, people of color accounted for 75 percent or more of the population.
But by 2010, the demographics had shifted. People of color made up 50 percent to 75 percent of the population in the Central District and Beacon Hill. The percentage of people of color living near Tukwila, Renton and north of Bellevue, had increased. These shifts have moved some people of color to regions with lower WRD, which could mean they live in regions with lower rates of air pollutants.
English proficiency rates have also increased between 2000 and 2010 in most of the county.
Schulte said that one of the report's goals was also to calculate typical traffic density near multifamily buildings, defined as structures with three or more apartments. While the county's urban WRD was 29, the average score for multifamily dwellings was 41.1.
She said that the negative impacts of traffic could be mitigated by easy steps: bus and bike lanes, planting strips and buffer zones of trees or greenery set 50 feet from busy roadways.
In looking at data that stretched back more than a century, she found that multifamily buildings constructed after 1970 received higher WRD scores than multifamily housing built before the 1970s. In other words, the recent trend has been to build multifamily dwellings, including low-income housing, in neighborhoods with heavy traffic. "No one can figure out why," she said. "It's still a mystery."
But Gelb, with King County, said that the mystery presents an opportunity.
He said policy decisions have not played a part in siting multifamily, low-income housing near areas with heavy traffic. But the county's next steps will be to use the model Schulte created to craft policy decisions that reduce this tendency, thereby protecting the health of low-income people and people of color.
"Then we can understand the tools we can use to remedy this predicament," Gelb said.
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18 April 2012 - Atex, a global software company offering solutions for media-rich industries, and Brightcove (NASDAQ: BCOV), a leading global provider of cloud content services, today announced an integration between the Brightcove Video Cloud online video platform and the Atex Polopoly Web CMS interface that will enable seamless online video publishing and web content management for media publishers around the world.
Through the partnership and integration, joint customers will be able to easily deliver high quality video experiences powered by Video Cloud across their website properties through the Polopoly Web CMS interface.
Through the partnership, media publishers can now upload and embed Brightcove Video Cloud- hosted video content directly to their website pages through the Atex Web CMS, enabling these organizations to deliver high quality video content while taking advantage of the full features of the Atex solution. Additionally, Video Cloud makes it easy for joint customers to deliver video content across both Flash and HTML5-compatible environments, enabling these organizations to reach their audience on any screen or device.
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Atex becomes the latest partner to join the Brightcove Alliance, the company's global partner ecosystem consisting of hundreds of leading technology and distribution partners who have integrated with Brightcove Video Cloud, as well as solution providers building customer campaigns, websites and video applications with Video Cloud.
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Congressman Glenn Nye represented Virginia's 2nd District in the U.S. Congress from 2009-11. He began his international career assisting the U.S. director at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in London. A former Foreign Service officer, Nye spent more than ten years overseas, serving in conflict zones around the world including Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
Assigned to Macedonia and Kosovo, in 2001 Nye received the U.S. Department of State's Superior Honor Award for organizing the rescue of 26 U.S. citizens who were being held behind insurgent lines, and for negotiating the release of an U.S. hostage.
Nye was next assigned to the U.S. Embassy in Singapore, where he helped to negotiate intellectual property agreements that protected U.S. businesses and entrepreneurs in support of the U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement.
Less than a year later, in 2003, Nye signed up to go to Afghanistan with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). He spent more than a year as part of an international team responsible for managing the Afghan Constitutional Convention and assisting with the presidential election. After returning home, Nye continued his work supporting democracy in the Middle East, working to organize absentee balloting for Iraqis living in the United States, and later, managing a USAID community development program in the West Bank and Gaza.
In 2007, Nye again volunteered to return to a war zone, this time in Iraq. He spent nearly a year working as an advisor for a USAID program tasked with combating the insurgency by creating jobs and stabilizing neighborhoods. In the end, the effort was able to create employment for over 70,000 Iraqis.
During Nye's term in Congress, he served on the House Armed Services Committee and the House Veterans Affairs Committee in addition to serving as the chairman of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Technology.
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I thought you would like to see my contemporary kitchen. I designed every inch of it myself and agonized over every decision. But we love it!
Double oven and Cooktop are both Electrolux and I LOVE THEM! Granite is Volga blue Cabinets were custom made in Canada and are maple, uppers are aluminum. Floor is 20" ceramic "carerra" KitchenAid counter depth refrigerator KitchenAid Dishwasher and trashmasher Kohler black "low divide sink" KWC Faucet and soap dispenser - insinkerator instant Hot/Cold Monogram ductless hood GE Microwave Jasba (German) Space Blue ceramic metallic 1" tile backsplash. Ask me anything. Joni in South Florida |
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Wow, well that's certainly got the wow factor! Who designed it? Love so many things in it. What is the wall covering on the right? And is that a metal-covered column in the middle? It looks like a movie set. Just amazing. |
oh, my goodness - that is a beautiful, beautiful kitchen! |
Wonderful! |
It's nice to see a contemporary kitchen since there are more traditional kitchens here. As you guessed, I am a fan of contemporary style! Hopefully I will finish mine in few more months. Nice work, beautiful kitchen! |
Wow!!!!!!!!! That kitchen is amazing!! I really love it! Do you design kitchens for a living? If not, maybe you should consider it. That is absolutely beautiful!!!!!!! |
perfect! you should be very proud |
Wowza! Not my style but it's one heck of a kitchen! It would be fun to be a dinner guest of yours :) Monica |
I'm not in love with contemporary but I'll give it to you, you are one heck of a designer! The kitchen is 'magazine' beautiful and every detail is perfect, you did a splendid job. BRAVO !!!!!!! |
- Posted by clairebuoyant (My Page) on Tue, May 1, 07 at 19:14
Oh my GAAAWWWWWDDD!!! this kitchen is so KEEEWWWWWLLL! Very dramatic. We need details!! Claire |
I'm a traditional girl, but your kitchen is beautiful. Great job. |
Oh my, that is beautiful! And I bet it cooks as good as it looks. |
- Posted by beachcomber3 (My Page) on Fri, Apr 18, 08 at 23:44
Fabulous kitchen! I am considering the Volga Blue granite. Looks wonderful in your kitchen. |
Fabulous!! We are using volga blue for our countertop and I am looking for ideas. Thank you! |
I am a "rustic girl", but I like your kitchen very much. It has a lot going on, but it is balanced and comfortable. I have the Electrolux gas top slide-in and it is working out well. Enjoy your new space. |
- Posted by tamdave123 (My Page) on Sat, Feb 6, 10 at 13:24
WOW. I have never seen anything like that. It's a visual happy place. I love the backsplash. |
- Posted by anna_chosak (My Page) on Sun, Feb 7, 10 at 22:30
Holy wow. You really SHOULD consider designing kitchens professionally. I usually hate contemporary style but I loveloveLOVE your kitchen. Congrats on an amazing job!!! |
Wow, takes my breath away. |
- Posted by kathylquiltz (My Page) on Sun, Aug 15, 10 at 11:34
I echo every one of the previous comments. I'm not a blue person, nor have I ever thought I was much of a contemporary design person, but I could easily, EASILY live with this kitchen! It is spectacular!!! |
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Canon EOD 1Ds
Preliminary Specifications
Photo Courtesy Canon Corp.
September 20, 2002
Photokina, and the formal introduction of the landmark Canon 1Ds, is now less than a week away. But, confirmed specs have already become available. A couple of weeks ago Canon Europe accidentally spilled the beans on their web site for an hour or so, and now here's the rest of what is known based on an "accidental" release by Canon UK.
Firstly, lets establish that with the exception of the sensor and support electronics this camera is essentially the same as the Canon EOS 1D. My field review, and formal review of that camera for Photo Techniques magazine, are both online here. If you are not familiar with the 1D please read these reviews to give yourself a good grounding in what this model family is about. The 1Ds will be almost identical, with the exception of its new imaging chip and associated capabilities.
What this means is the the 1Ds will have state-of-the-art autofocus and metering. It means that the camera is one of the most ruggedly constructed picture taking machines ever built, with extensive moisture and dust sealing. Like the 1V and 1D, the 1Ds may be used by nature and combat photographers in arduous conditions and will take a licking as well as any camera can. Like the 1V and 1D, the new 1Ds has 45 point area auto focus and 21 zone matrix metering.
Rather than repeat a laundry list of the 1D and 1V's features, which you likely are already familiar with, here are the things that differentiate the 1Ds.
— Full Frame Sensor.
The 1Ds' imaging sensor is nominally 24X36mm, and thus identical in size to 35mm film. The most important advantage that this will offer is that wide angle lenses can be used as always, whereas with the 1D, as well as the D30 and D60, one had to live with a multiplication factor of 1.4X to 1.6X because of the smaller sensors.
— CMOS Sensor
Since the D30 came out, followed by the D60, many (myself included) have waxed rhapsodic about the Canon CMOS sensor. Beautiful clean colours, low noise, low battery draw, and high freedom from dust are all benefits of this sensor.
The 1Ds offers a 12 Megapixel sensor (11.1 Megapixel effective), the largest and highest resolution chip yet offered in a 35mm format digital SLR. 4064 X 2704 in RAW or Large JPG mode. The camera has Auto White Balance Bracketing as well as Auto ISO bracketing.
— Chip Features
An ISO range of 100 - 1250 is available, along with ISO 50 though the use of a custom function. The camera uses the same NP-E3 battery packs as the 1D, and Canon claim that up to 600 exposures can be made on a single charge. (Likely somewhat less in the real world).
— Shooting Speed
The 1Ds can shoot a 3 FPS and has a 10 frame buffer. Not a threat to the 1D, but certainly good enough for wildlife, fashion and non-demanding sports.
— Transfers & Formatting
Transfer of files is via FireWire (IEEE1394) at 50 Mbps. Hooray. Compact flash cards can be formatted in either the FAT16 or FAT32 file system. FAT32 will be used with cards of over 2GB and is selected automatically by the camera when formatting this type of card. (Come on IBM — where's the 4GB Microdrive now that we really need it?)
— Screen Review
One of the few complaints about the original 1D was that the rear panel LCD screen did not allow magnified image review. The 1Ds has this feature.
That's what's known about the 1Ds at this time. On September 25th it will be officially launched. Price and availability are still not firm but best guesses today are a price of about U.S. $6,500 with first shipments in November.
My preliminary field review is now online.
Update: Have a look at my Photokina Update page for the latest information from Photokina.


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I live in beautiful San Diego where there's never nothin' to do. We almost never have days where you can't get outdoors. For fun I love to read, cook, take road trips with my grandson, whom I raise. Take long walks along the beach, bays and lakes. My live-in grandson is 12 and the light of my life. I've been teaching him to fish (or should I say I'm exposing him to lake fishing, the people we meet along the way are teaching him while I read and watch. He's dying to go ocean fishing, that one makes me a bit more nervous, but we'll start that soon, probably from piers to start.
Nick's only one of my grandchildren though, I have a total of seven, three live in Kansas, the land of Oz. The last time I visited them, it was Christmas time and when I stepped off the plane, the cold air took my breath away and standing there waiting for me in a short-sleeved T-shirt, was my son-in-law. Needless, to say, I spent many days there staying indoors praying for the day I could get back to sunny California -- I never had to endure snow the whole time, thank God! Twenty degrees daily was way out of my comfort zone by a very large margin. There truly is no place like home.
I have 3 other grandchildren that are fortunate enought to live in San Diego too. We spend weekends doing things together such as taking in the zoo, wild animal park, Sea World, Knotts Soak City water park (summer), museums, fishing, picknicking and just hanging out. They all love to help grandma cook in the kitchen.
I have many cookbooks and can read them like I'd read a novel.
My passions are my family, my two boston terriers, Tuffy and Oreo, and gardening, cooking and reading -- oh yeah, I'm totally addicted to Zaar.
I don't really have many pet peeves, but a biggie is mean, obnoxious people and those who think they know it all, and liars, I can pick out a deceitful person it an instant. If you can't trust someone, then nothings worth salvaging in the relationship. I hate those who disrespect the environment (no I'm not a tree hugger) but I do hate to see people litter and fail to do simple things such as picking up after themselves in the outdoors such as parks and beaches, and how easy is it to recycle? It's really not too difficult to make an impact on the environment if everybody takes responsibility for their "trash."
My favorite dish to cook is whatever I find on Zaar that sounds good and easy, and there have been many. My absolute favorites come from the asian, mexican and tex-mex categories. Oh, and I love my crockpot!
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I come here about 2-3 times a year. For a Pacific, it's actually pretty nice. Nice sized screens and decent sound.
The Pacific Culver Stadium 12 opened in 2003. It was designed by the San Diego architectural firm Benson & Bohl (who also designed the Pacific Gaslamp 15 in San Diego) in an Art Deco-influenced Neo-Vintage style. Prior to the start of the Culver Stadium's construction, the Los Angeles Business Journal reported that the proposed multiplex, which had initially been projected as a 10 screen house with 1600 seats, would be upgraded to a 12 screen house with 1852 seats.
Hollywood Reporter said in a 2003 article that the interior of the theatre was designed by a firm called Tanazaki & Associates, but I've been unable to find a firm with that name (or the variant spelling Google suggests, Tanizaki) on the Internet.


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1 People make plans in their hearts. But the LORD controls what they say. | 1 To man belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the reply of the tongue. |
2 Everything a man does might seem right to him. But the LORD knows what that man is thinking. | 2 All a man's ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the LORD. |
3 Commit to the LORD everything you do. Then your plans will succeed. | 3 Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. |
4 The LORD works everything out for his own purposes. Even those who do wrong were made for a day of trouble. | 4 The LORD works out everything for his own ends-- even the wicked for a day of disaster. |
5 The LORD hates all those who have proud hearts. You can be sure that they will be punished. | 5 The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished. |
6 Through love and truth sin is paid for. People avoid evil when they have respect for the Lord. | 6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil. |
7 When the way you live pleases the Lord, he makes even your enemies live at peace with you. | 7 When a man's ways are pleasing to the LORD, he makes even his enemies live at peace with him. |
8 It is better to have a little and do right than to have a lot and be unfair. | 8 Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice. |
9 In your heart you plan your life. But the LORD decides where your steps will take you. | 9 In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. |
10 A king might speak as if his words come from God. But what he says should not turn right into wrong. | 10 The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth should not betray justice. |
11 Honest scales and balances come from the Lord. He made all of the weights in the bag. | 11 Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are of his making. |
12 A king hates it when his people do what is wrong. A ruler is made secure when they do what is right. | 12 Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness. |
13 Kings are pleased when what you say is honest. They value people who speak the truth. | 13 Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value a man who speaks the truth. |
14 An angry king can order your death. But a wise man will try to calm him down. | 14 A king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will appease it. |
15 When a king's face is happy, it means life. His favor is like rain in the spring. | 15 When a king's face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring. |
16 It is much better to get wisdom than gold. It is much better to choose understanding than silver. | 16 How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver! |
17 The path of honest people takes them away from evil. Those who guard their ways guard their lives. | 17 The highway of the upright avoids evil; he who guards his way guards his life. |
18 If you are proud, you will be destroyed. If you are proud, you will fall. | 18 Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. |
19 Suppose you are lowly in spirit and are with those who are beaten down. That's better than sharing stolen goods with those who are proud. | 19 Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud. |
20 If anyone pays attention to what he is taught, he will succeed. Blessed is the person who puts his trust in the Lord. | 20 Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD. |
21 Wise hearts are known for understanding what is right. Pleasant words make people want to learn more. | 21 The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction. |
22 Understanding is like a fountain of life to those who have it. But foolish people are punished for the foolish things they do. | 22 Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it, but folly brings punishment to fools. |
23 The hearts of wise people guide their mouths. Their words make people want to learn more. | 23 A wise man's heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction. |
24 Pleasant words are like honey. They are sweet to the spirit and bring healing to the body. | 24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. |
25 There is a way that may seem right to a man. But in the end it leads to death. | 25 There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. |
26 The hunger of a worker makes him work. His hunger drives him on. | 26 The laborer's appetite works for him; his hunger drives him on. |
27 A worthless man plans to do evil things. His words are like a burning fire. | 27 A scoundrel plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire. |
28 A twisted person stirs up fights. Anyone who talks about others comes between close friends. | 28 A perverse man stirs up dissension, and a gossip separates close friends. |
29 A man who wants to hurt others tries to get them to sin. He leads them down a path that isn't good. | 29 A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good. |
30 When he winks with his eyes, he is planning to do wrong. When his lips are tightly closed, he is up to no good. | 30 He who winks with his eye is plotting perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil. |
31 Gray hair is a glorious crown. You get it by living the right way. | 31 Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life. |
32 It is better to be patient than to fight. It is better to control your temper than to take a city. | 32 Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city. |
33 Lots are cast into the lap to make decisions. But everything they decide comes from the Lord. | 33 The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD. |
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According to Dawn Calciano, the city's water conservation coordinator, the Yolo County Master Gardeners and Yolo RCD will cover landscape design considerations and choosing the right plants for the right place.
The talk will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Woodland Community and Senior Center, 2001 East St.
All attendees will be entered into a raffle for the Sunset's Western Garden Guide and the American Water Works Association DVD "Detecting and Silencing Leaks."
Calciano said the city of Woodland, Yolo RCD, and Yolo County Master Gardeners will also have information tables and will be available to answer questions. Handouts from the first presentation, which covered soils and soil amendment, will be available.
The March 19 workshop will cover site features to infiltrate water and ways to increase water retention on your property. The final talk in the series on March 26 will cover irrigation timing, types of irrigation, and the installation of drip.
Additional information, including more detailed descriptions of the individual workshops, the workshop flyer, and information on upcoming events, can be found at the City of Woodland's Water Conservation website www.cityofwoodland.
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The East Valley must think in global terms and must be prepared to compete in the world economy if it is to continue its economic success, said panelists at the Cox Communications East Valley Economic Forum on Wednesday.
"The single most important concept that we have to get in our heads is, it's all about competitiveness," Arizona State University President Michael Crow said to the gathering of about 450 East Valley community and business leaders at ASU Polytechnic campus in east Mesa.
"We are a competitive, attractive place but we are not yet as competitive as I feel we need to be . . . given what lies ahead," he said.
Crow said that China could catch up to the United States economically within 40 to 50 years and "when China is competitive with our economy, they will be a force that we have never reckoned with."
He said creativity will be needed for the country to maintain its position and "continue to be the light for this planet. . . . We will need to have the smartest, most educated population that we can possibly get."
Crow said greater cooperation between the government and private sectors is one possible way to keep the U.S. economically strong.
He cited Singapore as an example of a country that has a highly competitive private sector working with a focused public sector to promote education and economic success rather than competing against each other.
"The best way to predict the future is to invent it," he said. "You need to put every ounce of energy that you have behind the outcome that you want."
Lee McPheters, associate dean of MBA programs at ASU, said four unstoppable trends are affecting the East Valley economy: Globalization and the offshoring of jobs, the aging of the population, population growth and the development of new ideas.
Although the shifting of jobs overseas is temporarily disruptive, in the long run more jobs are created in the U.S. by globalization than are lost, he said. "It tends to be good for the economy in the long run," he said.
Also he noted that even though the population of the U.S. as a whole is aging, Arizona is attracting younger newcomers. Contrary to its image as a retirement haven, Arizona has a relatively high rate of young to old people, he said.
As for rapid population growth, the state is likely to be among the national leaders for at least 50 more years, he said.
Economic development consultant Ioanna Morfessis predicted that new forms of work will emerge, such as selfemployed contract workers who make their services available through the Internet.
"E-lancers will be a staple of the work force in the future," she said.
She also emphasize the importance of an educated work force, saying "ASU and the polytechnic campus will be the crux of East Valley's ability to compete in the world economy."
Three East Valley community leaders were given awards at the forum. Pinal County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Sandie Smith, DDistrict 2 Gold Canyon, won the Dwight Patterson Lifetime Achievement Award; Christine Scarpati, chief executive of the Child Crisis Center, East Valley, was presented the Kerry Dunne Sustaining Leadership Award; and Queen Creek Mayor Wendy Feldman-Kerr was given the Excellence in Leadership Award.


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Three Cuts: Rookie Teheran's gem paces Braves' 5-1 win
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1. Julio Teheran keeps getting better and better
As the Braves' rookie starter slowly made his way off the mound, over the line and into the dugout, Turner Field stood in recognition of what was, without question, a career-best performance. His teammates met him on the top steps of the dugout, 8 1/3 innings of one-run baseball behind him, a red-and-blue-clad crowd standing in ovation around him.
Julio Teheran, Atlanta's 22-year-old ace-in-training, is improving.
By leaps and bounds, no less.
The righty nearly went the distance against Minnesota, throwing a career-high 123 pitches, allowing just one run on five hits to go along with four strikeouts. The lone run came on a solo homer in the ninth inning. It was the deepest he's ever gone in a major league outing.
Since allowing 13 earned runs in his first three starts of 2013, Teheran has now held opponents to nine earned runs in his past five starts.
"I think it was good for him to experience that in the ninth inning," said his manager, Fredi Gonzalez. "He had an extra day coming into that start and he'll have an extra day going out of that start. So we took that in consideration. And it was good for him to dig deep down in the gas tank and see if he could do it."
Perhaps the most impressive statistic, if only in Teheran's mind: two. The team's No. 5 pitcher shook off catcher Gerald Laird just twice throughout the 123-pitch affair, placing his trust in the veteran to guide him through the outing.
Things worked out pretty well: he didn't give up a run until his 118th pitch.
Even without his in-progress changeup working for him, Teheran (3-1) hit his spots — he's walked just two batters over his last 29 1/3 innings pitched — and the two battery mates walked away with a convincing win. Eighty of his 123 pitches were thrown for strikes on Monday. He now has the highest strike rate (67.2 percent) among Braves starters, tied for the 11th-highest rate in baseball with Nationals starter Jordan Zimmermann.
Now, throwing strikes does not immediately guarantee success — Diamondbacks starter Brandon McCarthy boasts the highest strike rate in the majors, yet is just 1-3 with a 4.74 ERA; on the other hand, Adam Wainwright, Cliff Lee, Jake Peavy, Hisashi Iwakuma and Shelby Miller are also among the league leaders— but with Teheran's stuff and Laird's guidance, things are starting to come together. He's lowered his ERA from 5.08 respectable 3.99 in three starts this month.
"(Laird) helped me a lot. Everything he wanted pitched, I tried (not to shake) him," Teheran said. "When I did in the seventh inning, he got mad at me."
Added Gonzalez: "I thought Gerald did a terrific job guiding him through all those innings. I think Gerald was more disappointed that he didn't get the complete game shutout — or even a complete game — more than Julio was. That's how into it he was with Julio in that game."
2. Braves offense does its damage early — for once
Here's one way to approach the past two weeks of Atlanta baseball: the Braves have shown the propensity to muster a comeback. They've had to. Since a May 7 loss to Cincinnati — a game that concluded on Craig Kimbrel's third blown save in five chances — until Monday night, the Braves had not scored first.
It's not like the Reds, Giants, Diamondbacks or Dodgers (man, that's quite a few teams) were dominating from the outset in each game during that streak: Atlanta was outscored just 5-0 in the first inning over that stretch, going 6-5. Over 11 games, that's not too much to overcome.
But being chased for once was a pleasant change.
"What can you say? A win's a win either way, whether it's done in the eighth, the ninth or in the first," second baseman Dan Uggla said about taking the pressure off early. "We'll take anything."
They did break the streak in relative style, though.
Atlanta's hitters jumped all over Twins starter Kevin Correia in the first inning, possibly before he even got off the team bus (official stats are hazy on this).
Following a barrage of singles from middle-of-the-lineup bats Jason Heyward, Justin Upton and Freddie Freeman that put the Braves up 1-0, Uggla strode into the box still trying to find his swing. His three-run shot helped do the trick, at least as far as Monday night was concerned.
The oft-maligned Atlanta second baseman is still hitting at a .190 clip this season, but his eight home runs now rank second among MLB second baseman.
3. Eric O'Flaherty to have Tommy John surgery Tuesday
It's official.
During the sixth inning of Monday's game, the press box announcer came over his intercom to announce news the Braves organization likely expected, but still did not want to hear as O'Flaherty, one of the top relievers in baseball over the past few seasons, is headed to Dr. James Andrews to undergo Tommy John surgery on Tuesday.
He is out for the rest of the season.
As has been discussed ad nauseam since O'Flaherty began complaining of elbow soreness against the Dodgers, the Braves bullpen can ill-afford many more injuries with O'Flaherty and setup man Jonny Venters out for the year.
Relievers Jordan Walden, Christhian Martinez and Luis Ayala are also currently on the Braves' disabled list for various (and reportedly temporary) reasons.
There's no question O'Flaherty will be missed — replacing the second-best reliever ERA in baseball since 2010 is no laughing matter. Atlanta will certainly have a foundation for its retooling process with Kimbrel (14 saves, 2.74 FIP), but the moves Frank Wren and the front office make concerning their bullpen will be interesting moving forward.
Of course, if rookie pitchers are going to deliver absolute gems, who needs a bullpen, right?


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