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The Bill that designated the San Joaquin Soil as the official State Soil of California (SB-389) began its journey through legislative channels early in 1997.
The energy that finally propelled this long-proposed PSSAC project -- the San Joaquin Soil being formally designated the "Official State Soil" -- was that of Alex Lehman, who saw an opportunity to provide his middle school students with a meaningful endeavor which allowed an integrated curriculum approach. Mr. Lehman solicited the assistance of a State Senator, the Honorable Dick Monteith, as well as PSSAC members Kerry Arroues, Gordon Huntington, and Terry Cook and Tom Caudill.The concept to designate the San Joaquin Soil as the official soil of California began a number of years ago when Gordon Huntington, Ph.D., and several other PSSAC members suggested that designating an official State Soil would be a worthwhile goal of the association. Despite careful research and preparation of appropriate documentation, the proposal did not move forward due to the lack of a legislator interested in seeing the project through the maze of committees and hearings necessary to enact such legislation. Mr. Lehman and his students approached Senator Monteith with PSSAC's already researched "History of the San Joaquin Soil," "The Origin and Formation of the San Joaquin Soil," and appropriate maps and soil description. The students had also done their own research on other states already having an official state soil. Senator Monteith was impressed and agreed to assist with the class's project.
SB 389's journey began on February 14, 1997. It fell victim early on to some political skirmishing in the Senate. It took up momentum once again via amendment in the Senate on 3/20/97 and the Assembly on 7/21/97. From there it went to the Governor's desk and was signed into California Government Code on 8/20/97.
The history of recognition and the development of the San Joaquin soil dates from the turn of the 20th century. Field operations of the United States Soil Survey, now known as the National Cooperative Soil Survey, began in 1899. The San Joaquin soil was initially documented and officially established in 1900 as one of the first four soil series recognized in California by the survey (1). All were considered to have agricultural importance. Since then, three of these series have either been dropped from the official listings or have been combined with other soil series recognized at a later date. Thus, the San Joaquin soil is the oldest, continuously recognized soil series within the state. (More than 1,500 soil series are currently recognized in California.) Nearly one-half million acres of this soil have now been identified and mapped in many counties in California. With proper management, this soil has produced many millions of dollars of agricultural wealth for the state's economy. Knowledge of the San Joaquin soil's properties and characteristics has become increasingly important in suburban and urban development.As the science of soil has advanced during this century, the concept of the San Joaquin soil has evolved, but has retained, as distinctive characteristics, its reddish color and its strongly cemented subsoil hardpan that limits root and water penetration. Aside from the texture and structure of the surface soil, the early descriptions of the San Joaquin soil paid little attention to the physical character of the subsoil above the hardpan. The hardpan was expected to be encountered within a depth of 6 feet. The modern concept recognizes mainly a sandy loam surface soil overlying a finer textured subsoil that has a significant clay increase at its upper boundary or within some part of the subsoil. The subsoil rests abruptly on a mainly silica-cemented hardpan at depths ranging from 20 to 40 inches. With these features, plus defined ranges of other surface and subsoil properties such as color, texture, structure, consistence, pH, organic matter content, and inherent temperature and moisture characteristics, soil taxonomy now places the San Joaquin series in a fine, mixed, thermic family of Abruptic Durixeralfs.The San Joaquin soil was first recognized in the survey of the Fresno Area in 1900 (2).
At that time it was mapped as San Joaquin sandy loam on the "Red Formation" and characterized as being underlain by a "red sandstone hardpan." The soil was described as having a hog wallow (mound and swale) relief. The depth to hardpan ranged from 1 foot to 6 feet. The cementing agent for the hard pan was thought to be ferric hydrate with some lime carbonates and probably silica. About 74,500 acres were mapped.The San Joaquin soil was next mapped in the Modesto-Turlock Area in 1909 (3) and was described as having a "brick red" surface layer that was underlain by a "ferruginous hardpan" at depths of 15 to 60 inches. A red clay loam layer above the hardpan was recognized. About 90,000 acres were mapped.In 1911, the San Joaquin soil was mapped in the Madera Area (4). The concept of the soil did not change in this survey. It was noted that the soil became saturated during the rainy season and became boggy and impassable except for well traveled roads. About 138,000 acres were mapped.The San Joaquin soil was again mapped in the 1914 update of the Fresno Area (5).
The concept of the soil did not change significantly from that of the original survey in 1900, but sandy loam and clay loam types were recognized. In addition, an increase in clay content of the subsoil above the hardpan was described in some places. Where the hardpan was less than 30 inches deep, it was noted that it was necessary to fracture the hardpan by blasting to grow fruit trees. There were about 127,000 acres mapped.In the 1915 Reconnaissance Soil Survey of the Sacramento Valley, California by L.C. Holmes, et al., heavier (finer) textures, either clay loams or clays, were described as normally intervening between the surface soil and the hardpan in the San Joaquin soil San Joaquin soils mapped in the Reconnaissance Soil Surveys of the San Joaquin Valley and Southern California in 1915 to 1919 were similarly described. San Joaquin soil identified in Southern California at that time have subsequently been correlated with other similar, but pedologically different soils.
During the 1920's and 1930's nine new soil surveys remapped, in greater detail, much of the area covered earlier by the Reconnaissance Soil Surveys of the San Joaquin and Sacramento Valleys. For the most part, but not entirely, these surveys confined their recognition of San Joaquin soils to those areas of reddish hardpan soils having a clayey subsoil resting on the hardpan. For a period of time, a very similar soil was recognized as the Rocklin series which differed from the San Joaquin series only in having thick, consolidated sediments beneath its hardpan, opposed to looser sediments beneath the San Joaquin hardpan. This was considered to be of practical importance in modifying these soils for deep rooted crops (6).
By the late 1930's and early 1940's, this concept was dropped and the Rocklin soil redefined as a reddish hardpan soil having a distinct subsoil above its hardpan, but lacking a clay pan. The character of the materials beneath the hardpans of either soil was no longer a differentiating feature since consistent determination in mapping was not feasible.The Soil Manual for the Eleventh Farm Credit District, USDA, dated 09/01/1941, described the following concept of the San Joaquin soil: "As mapped in the past (San Joaquin soil) probably included several series. As presently defined (this soil) occupies old terraces, fans, and valley plains of granitic origin, mainly on the east side of the San Joaquin and Sacramento Valleys. Topography - sloping to undulating with 'hog wallow' microrelief. Reddish brown topsoil over heavier (finer textured) subsoil containing an iron-cemented hardpan. Redder in the surface and denser hardpan than associated Madera soil. Used mostly for pasture and for dry-farmed grain. Some fruit and other crops grown with fair success where irrigated."
Further description of a San Joaquin soil profile was given in the Soil Manual as follows: "The surface soil reported as a reddish brown, gritty sandy loam about 14 inches thick. The subsoil reported as a sticky and very plastic, brownish red sandy clay loam about 10 inches thick resting abruptly on a red or brownish red, indurated hardpan.The oldest official description of the San Joaquin Valley series, filed with the Soil Conservation Service, was dated January 1941, and revised August 1952. The concept was similar to that used by the Eleventh Farm Credit District except that the subsoil was described as a sandy clay with an abrupt upper and lower boundary. This was the first official description that approached the modern concept of the San Joaquin series. Subsequent field and laboratory studies have led to further revisions and to the present concept given in the 1996 series description.In 1983, the type location for the San Joaquin soil was relocated to a site north of Lodi, California, in San Joaquin county. At that time, a monolith (a preserved 5 foot profile section) of the San Joaquin soil was prepared for this site and sent to the Netherlands World Soil Museum in Wageningen, Holland. Previously, the San Joaquin soil had been selected by the Soil Conservation Service as one of California's Benchmark Soils. "Benchmark Soils" is a nationwide listing of soil series considered representative of soils in Major Land Resource Areas (MLRA) in the United States.Modern soil survey maps now show the distribution of San Joaquin Soil of California in Fresno, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tulare, and Yuba Counties. They are also located in Butte County, by an older soil survey.
San Joaquin Soil Profile Photograph
Established Series
Rev. MAM-JHR-DJE-CEJ-SBS
The San Joaquin Series consists of moderately deep to duripan, well and moderately well drained soils that formed in alluvium derived from mixed but dominantly granitic rock sources. They are on undulating low terraces with slopes of 0 to 9 percent. The mean annual precipitation is about 15 inches and the mean annual temperature is about 61 degrees F.
TAXONOMIC CLASS: Fine, mixed, active, thermic Abruptic Durixeralfs
TYPICAL PEDON: San Joaquin loam - on east facing complex slope of 1 percent in a vineyard at elevation of 40 feet. (Colors are for dry soil unless otherwise stated. When described on May 3, 1983, the soil was moist throughout).
Ap--0 to 6 inches; brown (7.5YR 5/4) loam, dark brown (7.5YR 3/4) moist; moderate medium and fine subangular block structure; hard, friable, slightly sticky and slightly plastic; common very fine roots; many very fine tubular and interstitial and few fine tubular pores; few fine very dark gray (10YR 3/1) Fe-Mn concretions and stains; neutral (pH 7.3); clear wavy boundary. (5 to 15 inches thick)
Bt1--6 to 10 inches; brown (7.5YR 5/4) loam, reddish brown (5YR 4/4) moist; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; hard, friable, slightly sticky and slightly plastic; common very fine roots; many very fine tubular and common very fine interstitial pores; few thin clay films on ped faces and bridging mineral grains; few fine very dark gray (10YR 3/1) Fe-Mn concretions and stains; moderately acid (pH 5.7); clear wavy boundary. (0 to 8 inches thick)
Bt2--10 to 16 inches; brown (7.5YR 5/4) loam, reddish brown (5YR 4/4) moist; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; very hard, friable, sticky and plastic; many very fine and few fine tubular and common very fine interstitial pores; few thin clay films on ped faces, common thin clay film bridging mineral grains; common light gray (10YR 7/2) fine sand or silt grains on ped faces and lining pores; few fine dark gray (10YR 3/1) Fe-Mn concretions; moderately acid H 5.9); abrupt wavy boundary. (0 to 12 inches thick)
2Bt3--16 to 21 inches; brown (7.5YR 5/4) clay; strong brown (7.5YR 4/6) moist; moderate medium prismatic structure; extremely hard, firm, sticky and very plastic; few very fine, fine and medium roots; common very fine tubular and few very fine interstitial pores; common moderately thick clay films on ped faces, many thin clay films bridging mineral grains; common slickensides that do not intersect; about 3 percent fine very dark gray diameter Fe-Mn concretions; neutral (pH 7.0); gradual wavy boundary. (4 to 10 inches thick)
2Bt4--21 to 26 inches; brown (7.5YR 4/4) moist; moderate medium prismatic structure; extremely hard, firm, sticky and plastic; few very fine, fine and medium roots; common very fine tubular and few very fine interstitial pores; common moderately thick clay films on ped faces and common thin clay films as bridges between mineral grains; about 3 percent very dark gray (10YR 3/1) Fe-Mn concretions and stains; neutral (pH 7.3); abrupt wavy boundary. (3 to 5 inches thick)
2Bkqm1--26 to 29 inches; variegated brown (7.5YR 5/4) and light brown (7.5YR 6/4) indurated duripan, brown (7.5YR 4/4) moist; extremely hard and brittle; silica and sesquioxide cementation in more than 90 percent of the matrix; few fine Fe-Mn concretions; strongly effervescent with secondary carbonates in fractures; common very fine close tubular pores; moderately alkaline (pH 8.0); gradual smooth boundary. (1 to 10 inches thick)
2Bqm2--29 to 48 inches; variegated brown (7.5YR 5/4) and strong brown (7.5YR 4/6) indurated duripan, dark brown (7.5YR 3/4) moist; extremely hard and brittle; silica and sesquioxide cementation in more than 90 percent of the matrix; common fine Fe-Mn concretions and stains; strongly effervescent with segregated carbonates in fractures; common very fine closed tubular pores; moderately alkaline (pH 8.0); clear wavy boundary. (1 to 25 inches thick)
2Bq--48 to 60 inches; brown (7.5YR 5/4) indurated duripan, dark brown (7.5YR 3/4) moist; extremely hard and brittle; silica and sesquioxide cementation in 70 to 90 percent of matrix; common fine Fe-Mn concretions; many very fine interstitial pores; moderately alkaline (pH 8.0).
TYPE LOCATION: San Joaquin County, California; about 5 miles northeast of Lodi, 3,700 feet west of intersection of Southern Pacific Railroad and Forest Lake Road; 1,100 feet south of Forest Lake Road and about 100 feet west into vineyard; 1,700 feet north and 2,600 feet east of the southwest corner of sec. 3, T. 4 N., R. 6 E., MDB&M., Lodi North quadrangle. 38 degrees, 13 minutes, 15 seconds North latitude, 121 degrees, 18 minutes, 15 seconds West longitude.
RANGE IN CHARACTERISTICS: Depth to the duripan ranges from 20 to 40 inches. The mean annual soil temperature varies from 60 degrees to 64 degrees F and the soil temperature is not below 47 degrees F at any time. The soil, at depths of about 7 to 24 inches or directly above the duripan, is dry in all parts the rest of the year. Clay increases by more than 15 percent absolute.
The Ap or A horizon has colors of 7.5YR 4/4, 5/2, 5/4, 5/6. 6/2, 6/4, 6/6, 7/6, 7/8; 5YR 4/3, 4/4, 4/6, 5/3, 5/4, 5/6, 5/8; 10YR 4/3, 5/3, 5/4, 6/3 or 6/4. Moist colors are 1 or 2 units darker in value. It is sandy loam, silt loam, fine sandy loam or loam. Reaction is moderately acid or slightly acid, but may be neutral where liming has taken place. Base saturation is greater than 75 percent.
The Bt horizon when present has colors of 7.5YR 5/4, 5/6, 6/6 and 5YR 5/6. Moist colors are 7.5YR 3/4, 4/4; 5YR 4/4. Textures are sandy clay loam, loam or silt loam. It is moderately acid to neutral.
The 2Bt horizon has colors of 7.5YR 6/6, 6/4, 5/6, 5/4, 5/2, 4/6, 4/4; 5YR 5/8, 5/6, 4/6, 5/4, 4/4, 3/4, 4/3, 3/3; 2.5YR 5/4, 4/8, 4/6, 4/4 or 3/4. Moist colors are 1 or 2 units of value darker. It is clay loam or clay but average clay content is 35 to 50 percent. It is slightly acid to slightly alkaline.
There is an abrupt boundary at or within the upper part of the argillic horizon with an absolute clay increase of at least 15 percent.
The duripan has colors of 10YR 7/3, 6/4, 5/6, 5/4; 7.5YR 7/2, 6/4, 5/6, 5/4, 5/2, 4/6, 4/4, 4/2; 5YR 3/3, 4/3, 4/4, 5/6 or 5/8 and is usually variegated. It is indurated and cemented with iron and or silica becoming less indurated with depth. Segregated carbonates lines fractures in some pedons.
COMPETING SERIES: These are the Yuvas and Redding series. Redding soils have base saturation of 35 to 75 percent in the A and Bt horizon and are gravelly or cobbly in the control section. Yuvas soils have a paralithic contact at 21 to 40 inches.
GEOGRAPHIC SETTING: San Joaquin soils are on hummocky, nearly level to undulating terraces at elevations of about 20 to 500 feet. Some areas have been leveled. Slopes range from 0 to 9 percent. They formed in alluvium from mixed but mainly granitic rock sources. The climate is dry with hot dry summers and cool moist and foggy winters. Mean annual precipitation varies from 10 to 22 inches. Average January temperature is 45 degrees F; average July temperature is 80 degrees F; mean annual temperature is 60 to 63 degrees F. Frost-free period is 250 to 300 days.
GEOGRAPHICALLY ASSOCIATED SOILS: These are the Exeter, Fiddyment, Madera, Alamo and Cometa soils. Alamo soils are clayey throughout. Cometa soils lack a duripan. Exeter soils lack an abrupt boundary with at least 15 percent clay increase within the argillic horizon. Fiddyment soils average less than 35 percent within the control section. Madera soils have smectitic mineralogy.
DRAINAGE AND PERMEABILITY: Well and moderately well drained; very slow to medium runoff; very slow permeability. Some areas are subject to rare or occasional flooding.
USE AND VEGETATION: Cropland and livestock grazing; crops are small grains, irrigated pasture and rice; vineyards, fruit and nut crops.
DISTRIBUTION AND EXTENT: Eastern side of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys. The soils are extensive in MLRA-17.
MLRA OFFICE RESPONSIBLE: Davis, California
SERIES ESTABLISHED: Fresno County, California, 1900.
REMARKS: This soils series is bordering on the Typic Durixeralf subgroup. The type location of this series has been moved to better reflect the central concept as historically mapped. (Textures from lab data reflect slightly different values than field estimates. NSSL S83VCA-077-042.)
Diagnostic horizons and features recognized in this pedon are:
Ochric epipedon - the zone from the surface to a depth of 6 inches (Ap)
Argillic horizon - the zone from 16 to 26 inches (2Bt3, 2Bt4)
Duripan - the zone from 26 to 60 inches (2Bqm1, 2Bqm2, 2Bq). The duripan at the type location is described as being indurated.
Active CEC class: .55
ADDITIONAL DATA: NSSL pedons: NSSL 383CA-077-042 (type location), and S78CA-077-000 (taxadjunct pedon).
National Cooperative Soil Survey
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Getting to Crazy
July 21, 2011 by TMO · Leave a Comment
By Paul Krugman
There aren't many positive aspects to the looming possibility of a U.S. debt default. But there has been, I have to admit, an element of comic relief — of the black-humor variety — in the spectacle of so many people who have been in denial suddenly waking up and smelling the crazy.
A number of commentators seem shocked at how unreasonable Republicans are being. "Has the G.O.P. gone insane?" they ask.
Why, yes, it has. But this isn't something that just happened, it's the culmination of a process that has been going on for decades. Anyone surprised by the extremism and irresponsibility now on display either hasn't been paying attention, or has been deliberately turning a blind eye.
And may I say to those suddenly agonizing over the mental health of one of our two major parties: People like you bear some responsibility for that party's current state.
Let's talk for a minute about what Republican leaders are rejecting.
President Obama has made it clear that he's willing to sign on to a deficit-reduction deal that consists overwhelmingly of spending cuts, and includes draconian cuts in key social programs, up to and including a rise in the age of Medicare eligibility. These are extraordinary concessions. As The Times's Nate Silver points out, the president has offered deals that are far to the right of what the average American voter prefers — in fact, if anything, they're a bit to the right of what the average Republican voter prefers!
Yet Republicans are saying no. Indeed, they're threatening to force a U.S. default, and create an economic crisis, unless they get a completely one-sided deal. And this was entirely predictable.
First of all, the modern G.O.P. fundamentally does not accept the legitimacy of a Democratic presidency — any Democratic presidency. We saw that under Bill Clinton, and we saw it again as soon as Mr. Obama took office.
As a result, Republicans are automatically against anything the president wants, even if they have supported similar proposals in the past. Mitt Romney's health care plan became a tyrannical assault on American freedom when put in place by that man in the White House. And the same logic applies to the proposed debt deals.
Put it this way: If a Republican president had managed to extract the kind of concessions on Medicare and Social Security that Mr. Obama is offering, it would have been considered a conservative triumph. But when those concessions come attached to minor increases in revenue, and more important, when they come from a Democratic president, the proposals become unacceptable plans to tax the life out of the U.S. economy.
Beyond that, voodoo economics has taken over the G.O.P.
Supply-side voodoo — which claims that tax cuts pay for themselves and/or that any rise in taxes would lead to economic collapse — has been a powerful force within the G.O.P. ever since Ronald Reagan embraced the concept of the Laffer curve. But the voodoo used to be contained. Reagan himself enacted significant tax increases, offsetting to a considerable extent his initial cuts.
And even the administration of former President George W. Bush refrained from making extravagant claims about tax-cut magic, at least in part for fear that making such claims would raise questions about the administration's seriousness.
Recently, however, all restraint has vanished — indeed, it has been driven out of the party. Last year Mitch McConnell, the Senate minority leader, asserted that the Bush tax cuts actually increased revenue — a claim completely at odds with the evidence — and also declared that this was "the view of virtually every Republican on that subject." And it's true: even Mr. Romney, widely regarded as the most sensible of the contenders for the 2012 presidential nomination, has endorsed the view that tax cuts can actually reduce the deficit.
Which brings me to the culpability of those who are only now facing up to the G.O.P.'s craziness.
Here's the point: those within the G.O.P. who had misgivings about the embrace of tax-cut fanaticism might have made a stronger stand if there had been any indication that such fanaticism came with a price, if outsiders had been willing to condemn those who took irresponsible positions.
But there has been no such price. Mr. Bush squandered the surplus of the late Clinton years, yet prominent pundits pretend that the two parties share equal blame for our debt problems. Paul Ryan, the chairman of the House Budget Committee, proposed a supposed deficit-reduction plan that included huge tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy, then received an award for fiscal responsibility.
So there has been no pressure on the G.O.P. to show any kind of responsibility, or even rationality — and sure enough, it has gone off the deep end. If you're surprised, that means that you were part of the problem.
Playing With Default
June 9, 2011 by TMO · Leave a Comment
By Joe Conason
The current puppet play in Congress—where Republicans sponsored a bill to raise the nation's debt ceiling only because they wanted to vote it down—would be funny, if only they weren't risking economic disaster. Unfortunately they're not joking, as they push the country closer and closer to a potentially ruinous default.
If the showdown over debt and spending between the House majority and the White House isn't resolved before the first week of August, the federal government will no longer be able to send out Social Security checks, run Veterans Administration hospitals, pay Medicare costs or operate the national park system, to mention just a few significant items. Hundreds of thousands of federal workers would be furloughed without pay, and millions of seniors would stop spending money, slamming an economy that already seems stalled.
But the consequences of that unprecedented situation would reverberate around the world, as nearly every expert—from the top bond trader, Mohamed El-Rian, to former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan—has warned.
Because both the U.S. dollar and U.S. Treasury notes are so important to world trade and investment, a default on U.S. debt could drive the global economy into a recession worse than that from which we have been slowly emerging. The same experts have warned against the Republicans' insistence on forcing more budget cuts before they will pass a higher debt ceiling.
Indeed, Greenspan is so concerned with the prospect of a debt default, either now or in the future, that he had advocated increasing taxes to the same level as before the George W. Bush tax cuts. Congress must approve a higher debt ceiling, said the conservative fiscal guru—or risk catastrophe if the United States does not meet its obligations. The brinksmanship that had led to the current impasse in Washington, he told CNBC, is "an extraordinarily dangerous problem for this country."
Why is it so perilous for Republicans and their tea party backers to push toward default? The rating firm Moody's, following a similar warning weeks ago from Standard & Poor's, is threatening to downgrade U.S. Treasury securities if an agreement isn't reached within the coming month. Such a historic event would be much worse than embarrassing—and the Moody's analysts now believe that a default is increasingly likely.
"Although we fully expected political wrangling prior to an increase in the statutory debt limit," said a statement issued by the ratings firm, "the degree of entrenchment into conflicting positions has exceeded expectations."
Political polarization over the debt limit "has increased the odds of a short-lived default," it said, meaning that Moody's doesn't believe even the Republicans would permit the default to continue. But the nasty reverberations of even a brief default could last far longer, with sharply rising interest rates, crashing stock prices, a plunging dollar, and yet another blow to America's prestige and power.
Most economists also believe that the Republican insistence on cutting spending in a slowing recovery is simply wrong because it will reduce demand and cost jobs. The party's congressional leaders have yet to explain how they will boost the economy by throwing yet more people off federal and contractor payrolls, which will further depress the housing market, as well.
Remember that these are the same geniuses who opposed the auto bailout two years ago—which has now proved not only to have saved hundreds of thousands and perhaps millions of jobs, but at a very low cost. Somehow they seemed to believe that Europe and China should build cars while we let our auto industry wither.
While cutting spending and restraining the debt sound appealing, they must be done with great care. The Republican claim that there will be no harm in approaching default, or actually defaulting, is ridiculous to anyone who actually understands how markets work—and the damage they can sometimes wreak.


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5 A great ideaPosted: 05/11/2008Based on the demo.I would have to say this is easily up to scratch when you look at the graphics it could quite easily be compared to The likes of COD4.The gameplay took a while for me to get use to but the game provided a lot of fun and enjoyment playing through the first level many times and learning the controls . Holding down R3 all the time does get painful on the old thumbs after a while.Though i turned the Sixaxis off after my first few tries at using it to balance as i found to either be automatically fall to one side whatever i did or it failed to work all together.Then theres the combat it seems like one moment it can be so simple its unbelievable then the next the AI have become almost impossible to floor. Then the shoot mechanics they seem a little off even though the developers stated they don't want to encourage shooting your way through a level i don't think you would be able to but the developers are meant to be looking into this.The environment is very good considering most of it is on rooftops, with the colour red paving your way across the level. The ability to free roam is there though i expect there will be more in the actual game as in the demo you are only limited to a certain area .I have fallen in love with this game and simply cannot wait for it to come.In regards to Bluemonkeypets question 'this or little big planet' is a very hard one to answer as they are both completely different both are next gen games and both lead away from our usually expectation of games.I have little big planet and now the whole family are playing it , the ability to create and share is brilliant, yes the levels created by Media molecule aren't all classics but neither will all the levels in mirrors edge. But it is easily one of the best plat formers for years.If i was you i would wait to see the reviews of COD5 as there are many mixed opinions before buying it then decide which 2 to buy.Mirrors edge also has the ability to be a first person shooter as well as a brilliant First person free running game, while little big planet is easily contender for game of the year and some of the most fun i have had in ages and easily worth all the hype.Hope this helps
4 Great game needs a little workPosted: 26/10/2007The opening scene is brilliant especially in HD expecting a great story mode but noooo! Takes 5-10 minutes before you can actually play your first game as you have register any new cards took me ages for just the 8 in the booster pack starter deck is already there. Once i had done this the camera required me to move the mat (included) again even though it was pretty close any way to the lines set out on the TV screen.First game here we come started chose default for the first time chose the COM to have starter deck started playing and while into to it then the computer starts to play cards that aren't in the starter deck or in the 8 extra cards i had. I stood no chance as his troops slaughtered mine. Retried another game this time on beginner same thing again. I can't try the online as i can't connect to any games on this game all my other games are working online . They probably add more servers some time.Overall great game brilliant opening, the only let down is no story mode online play there isn't any at the moment and takes a while to get started.Poor service from play.com for the first time still processing now, went and bought it from my local game (they had all the cards as well that play.com have delayed)


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- Posted by remodelfla (My Page) on Mon, Jan 20, 14 at 14:00
LOVE the Gray crackle |
- Posted by teachertile (My Page) on Mon, Jan 20, 14 at 14:50
Another vote for gray crackle!! |
- Posted by robotropolis (My Page) on Mon, Jan 20, 14 at 15:41
Another vote for the gray crackle! The dark grey I think takes away from your gorgeous island, which is really the star as far as I'm concerned. |
I like the gray crackle, it's gorgeous! Edited to add- I did not see the larger tile in the background, just the two tiles in front. |
This post was edited by xc60 on Mon, Jan 20, 14 at 16:16
- Posted by bookworm4321 (My Page) on Mon, Jan 20, 14 at 16:05
I like the gray crackle. |
- Posted by firsthome11 (My Page) on Mon, Jan 20, 14 at 16:56
I also would agree with the grey crackle! |
- Posted by beekeeperswife (My Page) on Mon, Jan 20, 14 at 17:17
gray crackle. (your kitchen is very warm looking with the island in the gray and the wood floor, so don't worry about it looking cold) Gorgeous! |
- Posted by fancypants2008 (My Page) on Mon, Jan 20, 14 at 17:22
Grey crackle Can you share info for grey stain on island? |
- Posted by lcskaisgir (My Page) on Mon, Jan 20, 14 at 17:31
It's funny how things work out. I really loved the taupey one the most on its own BEFORE I got the sample in my kitchen and was sure it was going to be fabulous. And while the photos don't accurately capture the beiges in the counter well and how that tile ties in, it probably is not the best choice. That's OK though, cuz it's the most expensive:) So that one's out! I'm leaning toward the crackle gray, which is the consensus here it seems. To add to my confusion, I also posted this on Houzz and every single person chose the dark gray so far, go figure! Although it does tie in with the island color, I fear I would grow to hate such a dark backsplash. fancypants, it is one of Shiloh's stain colors called Silas. And it has a black glaze. |
icskaisgir-mini-hijack...I am so excited. I ordered my soft white perimeter, silas grey with black glaze shiloh cabs just before xmas. I can't wait! It will probably be another month or so before we are ready for install though. I like the gray crackle also, it ties in so nicely with your counter tops. |
- Posted by remodelfla (My Page) on Mon, Jan 20, 14 at 19:11
Could you please share what manufacturer/line the gray crackle is? |
- Posted by lcskaisgir (My Page) on Mon, Jan 20, 14 at 19:39
Autumn, I hope you love yours as much as I love mine! Did you get the polar white? remodelfla, the gray crackle tile is from Tile Daily. I can't even remember how I found them at this point (I think from houzz) but that tile isn't on their website. It's actually a terrible website in my opinion. But I ended up emailing them and asking them for some samples of glossy or crackle gray subway tile and that was one that they sent me. It simply says "crackle gray" on it as far as a product name. |
lcskaisgir, no surprise that I love the grey crackle. No worry about it being cold if it is the Encore Silver. Your going to get some tiles that are taupe. Is the other taupe sample "Truffle"? Your kitchen is absolutely gorgeous. I've been following your progress. I remember your "before", which I thought was a nice kitchen. This kitchen....wow. Love the island hood & your pendants. Looks like you picked the perfect color for your island and the countertops were so worth the hunt. I'll save the rest of my gushing for your reveal. |
Not the Encore....maybe even prettier than the Encore. Love the grey crackle. Edit: gray crackle. Sometimes I spell "grey", sometimes "gray". |
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- Posted by lcskaisgir (My Page) on Mon, Jan 20, 14 at 20:16
remodelfla, I forgot to mention that I have another gray crackle tile from somewhere else in case you're interested. It's from a place called Subway Ceramics. It looks very similar to the one I have pictured above but is a smidge cooler of a gray. If you want more info about it, let me know. I could take a pic and look up price info if need be. romy, the square taupe one is the Encore silver. I tried the truffle and storm too. No luck. :( However, the gray crackle one in the photo is half the price! But it doesn't have the sparkle that Encore has. I'm waiting to hear if they have bullnose pieces or not... |
- Posted by lcskaisgir (My Page) on Mon, Jan 20, 14 at 20:37
Actually remodelfia, if you're looking for gray crackle tile, I also have a couple by Sonoma that are really pretty now that I think of it, just not the right shade of gray for my kitchen. |
- Posted by remodelfla (My Page) on Mon, Jan 20, 14 at 20:43
I'm looking for gray to light bluefish gray. I adore the look of crackle but since this is for a bathroom, I'm concerned about the moisture. I'm a no to low maintenance kinda gal and don't know how I feel about sealing. I adore Encore ceramics but they just don't fit my budget. I'm still all over the place on this decision but we've been at a standstill for the past three years I'm at the "whatever" stage! |
- Posted by lcskaisgir (My Page) on Mon, Jan 20, 14 at 20:51
Well, the one from Subway Ceramics is definitely a more blue gray. And I want to say it was less than $15/sq ft. The one I have pictured above is $15.95/sq ft. The ones from Sonoma were in the $25 range. |
- Posted by lcskaisgir (My Page) on Mon, Jan 20, 14 at 22:02
Romy, I wouldn't even have noticed if you spelled gray with an e or an a! Lol! And thank you for your kind words. I am really not enjoying the backsplash hunt, I just want it to be done!! |
- Posted by fancypants2008 (My Page) on Mon, Jan 20, 14 at 22:17
Thank you! |
I can't say I enjoyed the backsplash hunt either. It sounds like you've got a great selection of gray crackle tiles & the one you pictured looks perfect with your quartzite. Funny that I didn't even recognize the silver. |
My vote too will go for Gray crackle. It really looks beautiful and gorgeous. Love the backsplash color and style. Do you have a more close up picture of the backsplash? I would paint the island the same. |
I also love the gray crackle. Your kitchen is beautiful and so warm! Would you please share the details on your floor? Thank you! |
I know I will if it turns out anything like yours! Love it and I love your lighter counters with your choices. We are going dark on the perimeter to save money but if it was within budget I totally would be doing a lighter choice on both like you have. Fell in love with crackle when I saw Romy's. Sigh. I was thinking Polar all the way initially until I put it up to our flooring selection and it looked too stark. So, we went with the Soft White which is very similar to BM White Dove. I hope that isn't a mistake! I take it yours is Polar? I did get samples of a Jeffrey Court Vintage Glass field tile (before I realized we were doing a dark perimeter countertop). I think they are $12.99 a square. They have flat and beveled. I thought I would just throw that out there (as if you need another choice to think over, hehe). They are not crackled but have some shading. I cannot wait to see your finished kitchen! Here are the pics of that from their website. I ordered a sample of enchanted shadow, but I think mountain mist would work better. I thought I had a snip of their color selection but I don't. They are pretty light, may not be an intense enough gray for you. Here is the link to the site: |
- Posted by lcskaisgir (My Page) on Tue, Jan 21, 14 at 9:27
Darn it, Autumn! I had forgotten that I liked a tile by Jeffrey Court, but it was in the Atlas collection in the Riverwash color. I just emailed them about a sample. I really like the tile you show above and it would probably look great with the soft white cabinets. Regarding the cabinets, my debate was between the arctic white and polar white. I chose the polar white because I wanted "white white" and the arctic was a little too stark for me and the polar was still white without looking cream. It's funny how different colors look differently in each person's house. And I love the idea of doing a dark perimeter counter. I went back and forth about that forever! What counters are you thinking about so far? mom2sulu, we had our floors refinished about 5 years ago because of some water damage from a leak in the water line of our fridge. So we did not have them redone with the kitchen remodel. They are oak. As for the color, the floor guy used min wax stain…he mixed some red mahogany with the dark walnut color. I really wanted it stained darker but he HIGHLY recommended not going any darker (for what reason I don't know). I still wish it was a tad darker and maybe a little less red. |
- Posted by pricklypearcactus (My Page) on Tue, Jan 21, 14 at 11:05
Gray crackle all the way! |
Ack - arctic was so WHITE and polar was still whiter than I thought. I will admit I had sweaty palms when I placed the order (over the white and the drawer glides). But everytime I looked at it it was too bright but in my mind I thought Polar is it from all the pictures I saw of it in other spaces. We are likely going with a leathered black on the perimeter and then I am debating "Alaska White "or "Blue Flower" for the island. I like the calcutta though and the super white quartzites. Just out of reach for us. I don't want to continue muddying up your thread - here is a link to one I started with my granite choice pics: Autumn4 Granite Backsplash Thread The gray crackle looks great! Now I have to go and check the JC tile you mentioned for my own purposes. ;) |
This post was edited by Autumn.4 on Tue, Jan 21, 14 at 12:55
- Posted by lcskaisgir (My Page) on Tue, Jan 21, 14 at 13:35
Oooohhh, I remember seeing your thread! I like both those counter choices. Does one look better with the gray cabinet? You are putting a different counter on the soft white cabinets, correct? I will try and follow that thread... And now I see another tile I need to consider…the Melange blend in gray! |
Thanks for sharing your floor information. I think they are gorgeous...and look perfect with your kitchen! :) |
It looks like gray crackle by a landslide. I'm biased toward crackle tile anyway. It has a subtle buzz. |
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Studio CEO Ivan Dunleavy addresses Fayette C of C Annual Luncheon; Pace details genesis of landing a studio
By BEN NELMS — The banquet room at the Dolce Atlanta-Peachtree Hotel in Peachtree City was packed Jan. 17 for the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce 2014 Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon. Chick-fil-A CEO and prime mover of the Pinewood Atlanta Studio project Dan Cathy was the scheduled keynote speaker, but Cathy was taken ill after a trip out of the country.
In his place at the podium, and with little notice, were Group VI co-founder, Rivers Rock LLC manager and Pinewood Atlanta Studios lead developer Jim Pace, followed by Pinewood Studios Group worldwide CEO Ivan Dunleavy.
At right, Rivers Rock LLC General Manager Jim Pace (L) and Pinewood Studios CEO Ivan Dunleavy await their introduction from the podium Friday at the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting. Photo/Ben Nelms.
Pace gave a brief history of the events that resulted in Pinewood's entree into Fayette County. Pinewood in 2012 was searching for a site in the United States and was shown a Cathy-owned Falcon Field site due to the successful filming of Lifetime's "Drop Dead Diva" television show at the location, said Pace.
After viewing the area around the airport, Pace said he asked Pinewood representatives what they thought of the site and was told they did not want to build near an airport.
But Matt Forshee, CEO of the Fayette County Development Authority, came up with a plan B, Pace said, by suggesting the group look at a site in the middle of the county, known as the Rivers property. That aerial view proved to be the key.
A subsequent trip to London by Dan Cathy and his wife Rhonda led to a continued interest in having Pinewood explore other options in Fayette County, with Cathy saying he wanted to be involved in a potential project even if the location was not at his facility at Falcon Field, Pace noted.
Further trips to London by others from Fayette County led to meetings with Pinewood in December. Those meetings would prove historic in terms of Fayette County's future.
"In a couple of days we hammered out what I believe is probably the most significant deal we've seen in Fayette County in my lifetime," Pace said.
Pace noted the efforts and the contribution of the various members of the team, whose work on the project culminated in the unfolding of Pinewood's presence in Fayette County.
"It was like a symphony. It was like an anointing on it, right up to this event. Everything just happened when it needed to happen. It all came together," Pace said, noting the conditions such as inclement weather that can play havoc with construction activities. "It is going to be an epic change in our county. The people that have worked on the project have been an inspiration to me."
Below, among those present at the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce 2014 Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon held Jan. 17 in Peachtree City were, from left, Pinewood Studios Group CEO Ivan Dunleavy, Pinewood Atlanta Studios Vice President of Operations Brian Cooper, ProMaker Development Group partner Len Gough, Group VI co-founder and Pinewood Atlanta Studios lead developer Jim Pace, Foley Design Associates founder Bill Foley and Promaker Development Group partner Rick Halbert. Photo/Ben Nelms.
Taking the spotlight off himself as the keynote speaker at the event, Pace was quick to recognize various members of the team of companies in Fayette whose contributions have and are leading to a successful project.
Prior to introducing Dunleavy, and as a way of illustrating the genesis of Pinewood in Fayette County and the future it could hold, Pace turned his comments to an aspect of chaos theory in mathematics known as the "Butterfly Effect." The effect is one where small changes, perhaps sometimes seemingly singular events, can lead to much larger outcomes. Taking an example from U.S. history, Pace then brought the conversation into the present, and back to Fayette County.
"The things you do, (they) do matter. And the significance of Pinewood Atlanta Studios is just the beginning, not only for this county but for this region. And as we move forward, we'll never know the significance of this event until we're down the road a few generations. But I can just see so many wonderful things coming out of this thing that we call Pinewood Atlanta Studios. It's just at the beginning. But I can tell you this. We have just received an opportunity to do something that is epic. I believe history will record that the people involved in this ... were hand-picked ... were hand-picked," Pace said, his voice breaking and the emotion in his words clearly evident.
"In a way I've trained my whole life for this event. I didn't know it. I just built buildings. Lots of them. But this thing today goes way beyond what I could have done on my own. It's not just about us."
With that, Pace passed the microphone to Dunleavy, the Pinewood chief executive he met in London nearly a year ago.
Providing his perspective on the Fayette County project, Dunleavy first thanked Fayette for the warm welcome Pinewood has received here.
"One of the things that struck me when I was doing my due diligence on Fayette was (Fayetteville's) motto, "A History with a Future,'" Dunleavy said. "It seemed to describe what we were all about and the kind of things Jim touched on in his closing remarks about (the project being) long-term, forward-looking and investing for a future."
Dunleavy noted a variety of large-scale film and television productions, such as the James Bond and Harry Potter movies, which have been part of the Pinewood legacy in both recent and past years.
"We are delighted to be welcoming those kinds of customers to our business in the U.K., and hopefully similar film projects here at Pinewood Atlanta Studios," Dunleavy said.
In describing Pinewood's participation in the film, television and video game markets, Dunleavy said, "That is part of what we want to see as this business here in Fayetteville develops, so that it becomes a rounded audio-visual production center."
Dunleavy said Pinewood initially considered Georgia as an exciting potential location due to the fiscal advantages and, more importantly, the skill base that exists in the state.
"That's vital to providing the kinds of services that a film studio has to do," said Dunleavy.
Dunleavy then turned his remarks to Dan Cathy.
"Before I go any further I have to pay tribute to Dan Cathy, someone with vision, someone with tenacity and a sense of values with which we clearly identify," Dunleavy explained. "One of the most attractive of Dan's traits is his vision for Fayetteville in terms of the film studio. And that sense of vision and the team he assembled is what really made our partnership work."
Dunleavy noted the glamour that is often associated with the film industry, saying that it is what occurs behind the scenes that makes movie-going possible.
"Film is a serious business in its own right. The next time you're at a theater just wait for the last few minutes of the film and see all the skills on display in the end credits ... a vast array of skills – artistic, technical, creative, professional skills. And what that means is economic activity. In the U.K., a (British) 'pound' invested in the film industry creates 12 pounds worth of economic activity. And that's important because that means jobs. With jobs that requires training, and that training will create the opportunities for the young people of Fayetteville to go forward into the future," Dunleavy explained.
Below, Ivan Dunleavy speaks to the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce. Photo/Ben Nelms.
But it is also about having a little bit of fun, Dunleavy said with a chuckle as he concluded his remarks. By way of example he noted having a train dropped on James Bond's head in "Skyfall" or having Moses in Ridley Scott's version of "Exodus" walking across the Red Sea at Pinewood Studios in the middle of Buckinghamshire.
"These are the ingredients we're looking forward to in working with you to make a success of our venture here in Fayetteville," Dunleavy said.
Taking the podium briefly as the event ended, Pace said it has been heart-warming to see Fayette County rally around the Pinewood Atlanta Studios project.
according to their website. And........?????? Drum roll, please...do we have a big announcement....or not?
I am not against a temporary certificate of occupancy, but it is obvious this special called meeting approving this new policy was written so specific, not many other businesses, besides the studios, will be able to utilize this.
I wonder if any commissioner actually read the information because it is incomplete. It states that if a TCO is authorized, the building owner has 45 days to complete the remainder of the work. If the work is not complete within 45 days, the owner is subject to a fine.
Nowhere does it state what dollar value is for the fine. This is a big mistake because it needs to have some steep costs involved. In fact, it should state that after 45 days, the building shall be closed to any business and a hefty fine paid each day until the CO is given. Otherwise, if it's a small fine $1 day ect.. Businesses will take liberties thinking they can continue because the fine is small and the county won't shut them down.
Seems none of the 5 commissioners read the proposal in their 15 minute meeting. They just didn't want to be the bad guys ruining the party.
Maybe next time they will actually put some thought into their work.
I know Brown did. I seem to remember Barlow and Ognio making that same pledge. OMG, this is so inconvenient! They gonna be scrutinized like Brown wanted to do to Lenox. Oh wait, no they are not. This is different somehow.
Still have not heard - did Brown, the" political architect" of Pinewood,go to the party? Was he invited?
Did Doug the dork from Channel 5 go?
The county's announcement for this ordinance change made it sound that allowing temporary certificates of occupancy's would be good because it would be business friendly. I agree, there are circumstances that warrant this.
However, this is not really business friendly. They wrote it so that this could only be secured if the building was situated on 50 acres and with a footprint over 25,000 square feet. Now someone tell me, how many business owners meet this criteria? Will the small business owner, building a facility to support Pinewood get this same treatment?
There is also no mention of a fee for the extra paperwork and inspections. There should be. Every other municipality charges these fees.
This was approved because a party was scheduled and no one wanted to have egg on their face should they have had to reschedule.
And yes, Brown, Barlow, Ognio, and McCarty all were vocal opponents of this developers road to nowhere.
As the Pinewood sound stages rise along with the accolades for Fayette County's prominent revenue-generating industry, the criticisms of the "Road to Nowhere" seem so muted. You may remember that the current county commissioners ran on a platform opposing the very West Fayetteville Bypass on which Pinewood resides. They hope you forget.
Remember how that Doug dork on TV news called Steve Brown the political architect of the Pinewood deal?
Are you freaking serious?
Can you even imagine any of the men (yes, real men that actually do something) that are standing in that photo ever giving Steve Brown the time of day?
Was he there Saturday? Friday? Was he invited? The others? Barlow and Ognio? Don't think Oddo got into this. Whatever.
I would bet money they were invited and went. Mr. Barlow never turns down a free meal and it looks like Mr. Ognio doesn't know when to push away from the table.
Had a meeting downtown on Monday with a competitor who knows I live in FC. He said he went on Saturday and kind of gave me the laugh about a lot of Huckleberrys.
They also hope you forget entirely the diatribe Steve Brown had in favor district voting a few years ago right here:
None of Steve's supporters has ever commented on this, and this is about the 10th time or so I have posted it. Brown quickly discovered he couldn't get elected again for even dog-catcher with this viewpoint in FC and is trying to run away from it as fast as possible because he isn't a man of convictions or principles; he's your usual politician. Sort of like his stance on TDK a few different times, Westside annexation, smearing the crap out of opponents and lying over and over and over again, etc. etc. Or, Commish Allan McCarty stating "I have done nothing to kill the WFB" after running on that very agenda.
The sheeple love it though, so God bless them.
Nice trip down memory lane. There is some justice to all this as he will have to win in an all-PTC district to get reelected. Pretty impossible task.
Yea, the "I will kill the WFB" crowd is pretty quiet nowadays.
Plans change when one finally wrestles control. He has it now, and will fight tooth and nail, especially when it's not being paid entirely by him.
I don't like the idea that the Feds are telling us how to manage our local business, but I also hate wasteful spending. If the county can produce a case where this was overturned, I'll listen. If not, they need to explain the rationale for spending 1/4 million bucks.
Truth is always stranger than fiction!
I just found that Future Staff is going to open a staffing office inside the studio complex. Please disregard my other post on this.
This studio was and still is being presented to Fayette County as a jobs maker for Fayetteville and Fayette County.
The city of Fayetteville has an entry for Pinewood Studios job opportunities on their web site, and is referring ALL job inquiries to Future Staff in Newnan.
Fayette County has multiple staffing agencies with their offices in this county. Multiple.
So, as a point of order here, please explain why Pinewood is sending staffing duties to Newnan, out of our county. Future Staff has a Newnan office and a Conyers office. None in Fayette County.
Does Matt Forshee of the Fayette County Development Authority not see an issue here? What gives? Anyone know?
I'm sure there will be an excuse like non of them have experience in this market.
I met someone a few weeks ago that is scheduled to work at the new facility. Of course he has 2 other side jobs in order to make ends meat.
While I commend Mr. Pace for putting the deal together, I am still not convinced that this will be the boon presented.
There are studios being built throughout the state and metro Atl. In fact, Gwinnett will have five up and running by years end with a training center. Soon we will have state subsidies followed by each studio fighting for the work. It's like having 5 Chick-Fil-a's within a mile radius. Too many. Sure I want them to succeed, pay good wages and provide permanent jobs. I guess we will see how successful it will become and hope other states don't start matching or exceeding Georgia's tax credits.
For the great sales job. He and Mr. Cathy reeled this in with Mr. Pace leading the charge through the grand opening. Hopefully this will be a boon to the county and it's people.


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The shooting of Balaji Cinevision Pvt. Ltd.'s bhojpuri film Dil Le Gaeel Odhaniya Waali was recently started at Sutarwadi situated at Mud Island in Mumbai. Produced by Pappu Bhai, Rajesh Singh and Sanjay Kanuga, Dil Le Gaeel Odhaniya Waali's muhurat clap was done by Varanasi's Guruji Nilkanth Shastri. The movie stars Khesari Lal Yadav, Shashimohan Singh, Anjana Singh, Priya Kapoor, Anand Mohan, anoj Tiger, Ratnesh Baranwal, Ranjeet Kumar Singh, Asha Sharma, Jai SIngh, Jaswant Kumar, Baleshwar Singh, Priya Pandey, Sonia Mishra, Sanjay Verma and Rajneesh Jha.
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I am new to the forum and to gardening. We bought our house in College Park in December 05. Other than maintening the existing garden (peonias, hostas and azaleas) we didn't do anything else in 2006. In 2007 i gave it a try to some herbs i bought at behnkes, and in the fall i planted some 130's bulbs, mainly daffodils and crocuses. This year I want to start some tomatoes, peppers and beans from seed. I bought the heating pads, trays and lights but would like some ideas of when to start them. I thought i could put them out after the last frost day (end of march) but after reading the comments in the forum im all confused. Should i wait sowing them until the end of March and then bring them outside at the end of April? I really would welcome any advise. Thanks so much. Maria V. |
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It's warmer in College Park than where I live in Westminster, but I think end of March is way too early. Tomatoes and peppers (I don't grow beans, not sure about them) especially love heat, and they will just sulk if you put them out too early. A frost will kill them totally. I would wait until at least April 15, preferably May 1 to put them out, which means starting them about 6 weeks before. They do tend to germinate really fast under lights, often many days earlier than the seed package says. Be sure to keep the tops of the plants really close to the light (if it's a fluorescent light), like 1 to 2" below the bulb. |
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Peppers are happier after the soil warms up, usually mid-may |
Maria, I have a garden plot in Rock Creek (DC) and most gardeners wait until the beginning of May to plant tomatoes & peppers-- the last frost date is usually long past, but the soils are just getting warm enough. So, to time it, I usually start my seeds in early March-- my tomatoes are usually transplanted at least once indoors to get them good sized. (and a hint: for tomatoes, bury the stem to a set of leaves, not necessarily the lowest--new roots will form off the buried stem, giving you a stronger plant). Starting seeds indoors is pretty rewarding! Enjoy! |
Thank you so much for your responses. I guess the warm weather is playing tricks on me, I cant wait to get my hands dirty! What about lettuce? Can it go out a bit earlier? Maria |
For those itchy fingers, plant peas - sugar snaps, snow peas and regular green peas. They do well in cool weather and cool soil and can be planted outside directly without starting indoors (but wait until it's a LITTLE warmer!). I think lettuce does OK in cool temps, too, but have never grown it myself. |
- Posted by ceridwin13 6 (My Page) on Thu, Mar 6, 08 at 18:01
Lettuce definitely likes cool temps, in fact I have never been able to get it to grow well in warm weather. It just bolts and goes to seed almost immediately, even the "slow bolting" varieties I've bought. So if you're anxious to get started (like me), lettuce is another option for you! |
- Posted by patapscomike z7 (My Page) on Thu, Mar 6, 08 at 21:35
A lot of people, myself included, start plants around now, transplant to bigger pots in April and take the plants outdoors during the day and indoors at night once the days become warm. The soil in pots warms up fast, and your plants will be big and ready to roll by May 1. |
Thank you everyone for your advice. Yesterday I started my seeds inside using heat mats. I planted tomatoes, peppers (sweet and hot), basil, cilantro and parsley. Wish me luck! Maria |
- Posted by ceridwin13 6 (My Page) on Mon, Mar 10, 08 at 12:56
While we're on the subject of starting seeds indoors, I started mine about 2 weeks ago and all of the little seedling pots now have a fine, fuzzy grey mold on the surface of them. The seedlings don't seem to mind so far, but obviously something's not right. This happened to me last year too, and the plants lived to tell the tale, but how do I get rid of this and where did it come from? |
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"Picture Cook" by Katie Shelly is more about the concept than the recipes. Shelly simplified the idea of a cookbook by removing the words. That's right, the instructions are all drawings.
I'm a seasoned cook and felt the pictures took away from the process I enjoy. As I tested the recipes, I wanted to compensate for the missing words. While I know it's best to mix the dry and wet separately then combine, the recipe for Rupert's chocolate cake blends all ingredients at once. I did it her way and was disappointed. After enlisting help from children and adults with little culinary experience, I saw the book's potential benefits.
With an 8-year-old budding chef, I made carrot soup and rice pudding. Once she figured out the book's legend to determine the amount of heat, my sous-chef measured, poured and stirred. As we cooked, questions arose: do I peel the ginger, do I stir constantly, how soon do I add the rice? While the recipes yielded tasty results — the soup had a nice ginger kick and the pudding was creamy and comforting — the process was puzzling.
My other helper was an 18-year-old who can't make rice. Together we made comfort polenta. She liked that she was able to see what to do, but still needed help when it came to questions like, how much olive oil do I add to the pan? Again, all diners agreed, the results were good.
My 2-year-old handled the sparkle toast recipe like a master chef. Toast, butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar left little room for questions.
None of the recipes are special or innovative. Shelly makes a disclaimer that they're open to interpretation and improvisation — something I appreciate, but isn't good for the inexperienced. Some recipes need more explanation. Simplicity is nice, but, without the help of someone knowledgeable, kitchen novices may struggle.
Carrot soup
7 or so big carrots
1 onion
3 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoonish cumin, cayenne and cinnamon
¾ cup minced ginger
3ish cloves
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper
1 lemon
Grate the carrots and chop the onions. Add them to a stockpot with the vegetable brother and simmer over medium heat until soft.
Use an immersion blender or countertop blender to puree the soup.
Add cumin, cayenne, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, salt, pepper and olive oil. Continue simmering over medium heat for 15 minutes.
Add lemon juice to taste and serve.
Comfort polenta
4½ cups water
1½ cups cornmeal
Olive oil
3 cloves garlic
3 links sausage (any type)
½ bunch collards
¾ cup grated Parmesan
Salt and pepper
Bring water with salt to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and add the cornmeal one cup at a time, stirring for 2 minutes after each addition. Once you've added it all, cook for 25 minutes, stirring often. Stir in Parmesan and continue to stir for 3 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a pan over medium low heat. Add sliced garlic and sauté.
Increase heat to medium and add sliced sausage. Cook for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium low and add chopped collards.
Top polenta with sausage and collards mixture. Salt and pepper to taste.
Rice pudding
1 cup raisins
½ pot water
1 quart milk
Pinch salt
1 cup uncooked white rice
½ cup sugar
¼ cup plus ¾ cup evaporated milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch cinnamon
Add raisins and water to a saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat for 10 minutes. Drain.
Meanwhile, add milk and salt to a saucepan over medium-low heat for 2 minutes. Increase heat to medium and add rice. Stir in ¼ cup evaporated milk and cook until mushy. Add raisins and stir for 2 minutes
In a separate bowl, add eggs, sugar, ¾ cup evaporated milk and vanilla extract. Stir to combine. Add mixture to rice and raisins and cook over medium low heat for ten minutes.
Remove from eat and sprinkle with cinnamon to taste.
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Biogen Idec CEO George Scangos to Receive MassBio's Innovative Leadership Award
Award Recognizes Commitment to Innovation, Growth, and Leadership in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio) announced today that George A. Scangos, Ph.D., chief executive officer of Biogen Idec, will be honored at this year's MassBio Annual Meeting with the Henri A. Termeer Innovative Leadership Award for his significant contributions to the life sciences industry and the growth of the sector here.
Biogen Idec, which develops therapies in the areas of neurology, autoimmunity, and non-malignant hematology, last year returned its global headquarters to Cambridge, where the company has had a strong presence for more than three decades. The company, which has grown substantially in recent years, now has nearly 3,000 employees in Massachusetts.
"Biogen Idec is a pillar of the Massachusetts life sciences cluster and continues to demonstrate its focus on innovation and to bringing new therapies to patients with unmet needs," said MassBio President & CEO Robert K. Coughlin. "We thank Dr. Scangos for his steadfast commitment to the region and continually showing what it means to be a leader who works to transform the industry for the good of patients and society."
The Innovative Leadership Award recognizes an industry executive who has a strong presence and commitment to growth in Massachusetts, actively supports community-based organizations, contributes to science education to prepare the future workforce, and creates a positive work environment that fosters motivation and collaboration. It is named for longtime Genzyme President and CEO, Henri Termeer.
In Dr. Scangos' tenure, Biogen Idec has turned its business to three core areas of focus, building on its experience in developing therapeutics for multiple sclerosis into a pipeline that includes new product candidates for neurological conditions, such as spinal muscular atrophy and Alzheimer's disease; autoimmune conditions, including Systemic Lupus Erythematosus; and is expected to soon launch two new therapies for hemophilia as it explores new approaches to treating hematologic conditions, including sickle cell anemia and beta thalassemia.
The company anticipates pivotal readouts from its late-stage pipeline and proof-of-concept data on six early- and mid-stage product candidates in the next 18 months. Last year, Biogen Idec launched TECFIDERA, an oral therapy for multiple sclerosis patients, which has been one of the most successful product launches in the history of the biotech industry.
Biogen Idec has opened 500,000 square feet of new office space in Cambridge in the past year including its new global headquarters in Kendall Square. The company added 400 jobs in the Commonwealth in 2013 with a commitment to creating 300 more jobs this year, making a long-term commitment to the region due to Massachusetts' business-friendly environment; public sector investment in life sciences; and access to world-class academic institutions and hospitals, infrastructure, talented scientists and researchers, and exciting early-stage companies.
Biogen Idec has alliances and partnerships with key local academic institutions, including Harvard Medical School and the Whitehead Institute, and innovative consortia to advance the understanding of the biology behind diseases such as ALS (Lou Gerhig's disease). The company also has been recognized for its commitment to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education through both the company and the Biogen Idec Foundation, with a focus on programs that reach the youngest learners all the way up to those who are pursuing careers in the life sciences. These include support for the Biomedical Sciences Career Program, the Biogen Idec Community Lab, Cambridge Science on the Streets, and the Boston Museum of Science.
Dr. Scangos is the sixth person to receive this award. Past recipients include former EMD Serono President & CEO, Fereydoun Firouz; Cubist Pharmaceuticals President & CEO, Michael Bonney; Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Company President & CEO, Deborah Dunsire; Vertex CEO, Joshua Boger; and Josef von Rickenbach, Chairman and CEO of PAREXEL International Corporation.
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Physical Therapy
We provide general therapeutic solutions and exercise techniques for the management of movement disorders. By spending one-on-one time with patients, our licensed physical therapists can monitor each patient's progress firsthand and modify treatment as necessary. Our therapists also stay connected with a patient's physician, whether from a Metro Health outpatient center or referring practice. In addition to a physical therapy evaluation, we offer various specialty services:
- TENS Evaluation – a portable electronic device used to evaluate and manage pain and muscle spasms
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- Sports Rehabilitation – focus is on the physical and psychological management of athletes with the ultimate goal of getting them back to their sports quickly and safely.
- Spine Evaluation – Outpatient spine services include an in-depth evaluation from a McKenzie trained therapist.
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Our speech & language pathologists perform comprehensive speech, language, cognitive and swallowing evaluations to determine the extent of the patient's disability and provide focused treatment techniques. In addition to a speech evaluation, we offer the following specialty services:
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- Vocal Cord Analysis (Videostroboscopy) – a video evaluation which utilizes a special camera to visualize vocal cords. This evaluation gives important information about vocal cord problems and function.
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Miss Smith is a graduate of Lee Academy in Clarksdale and a graduate of the University of Mississippi with a bachelor of business administration degree.
She is currently employed at FedEx Services in Collierville, Tenn.
The prospective groom is the son of Jacki Fowler of Marion, Ark., and Jim Fowler of Memphis, Tenn. He is the grandson of Laura Taylor Wilson of Collierville, Tenn., the late Aubrey C. Wilson, and the Rev. and Mrs. E.W. Fowler of Weldon, Ark.
Mr. Fowler is a graduate of Marion High School and a graduate of the University of Memphis with a bachelor of business administration degree and a master of science in business administration degree.
He is currently employed as an IT manager at FedEx Services in Collierville, Tenn.
The wedding is set to take place on Saturday, October 5, 2013, at the Hope Chapel in Hernando. For more information: www.stephanieandnathaniel.com


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The department prepares the letter of offer, using appropriate form letter.
If the letter is modified in any way from the standard template, the provost must approve the letter prior to any commitments being made.
If no changes are made, the dean co-signs the letter to be sent. The department sends the letter to the candidate.
Upon receiving the candidate's acceptance, the department processes final hiring packet to hire the individual. The hiring packet is forwarded through the dean to the provost. The hiring packet consists of