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For the next several months, a portion of Mesa's iconic neon Diving Lady sign is going to make a splash with the shopping crowd.
The middle of three sections of the neon sign that once fronted the Starlite Motel in Mesa was moved to Fiesta Mall on Wednesday, where it will be displayed in an empty store space near Sears in hopes of gaining more exposure and donations to help cover its restoration costs.
The Diving Lady, a 78-foot-tall neon sign that features three stages of a lady in a springboard dive that was in front of the Starlite Motel for 50 years, came crashing down during a heavy thunderstorm in October. It initially was believed that the Diving Lady — which was heavily damaged in the fall after a previous welding repair on the metal pole supporting it snapped — was destroyed and no longer would serve as a landmark for those living nearby or motorists who could see it from a mile away.
But the Starlite's owners, the Mesa Preservation Foundation and Graham's Neon and Electric Sign Specialists in Mesa are moving forward with the restoration of the sign, which served as a beacon during an era of roadside lodging when families traveled long distances by car. The goal is to have the sign completely restored and re-dedicated in front of the motel by October and eventually have it listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Diving Lady is nationally known and has appeared in numerous magazine articles about neon signs and in various photography exhibits.
Second-grade students in Ursula Galhouse's class at Kyrene del Cielo Elementary School, including Levi Graham, the son of Graham's Neon owner, Larry Graham, also have become fans of the sign after learning it about from their teacher. Galhouse mentions the Diving Lady every time it appears in the news.
Graham, owner of Graham's Neon and workers Brian Barela and Todd Glass, loaded up a portion of the Diving Lady adorned in new paint and outlined with new neon and drove her to Fiesta Mall on Wednesday.
"We're gonna miss her, but we still have her sisters here hanging out," said Ken Brands, a sales representative at Graham's.
Graham, who said he received the heavily damaged sign in mid-December and is donating $6,000 in labor costs for the sign, estimates the total restoration costs will be about $65,000. So far, about half of the restoration cost has been covered.
The restoration work began in early February after Bob Patel and his son, Minal, the owners of the Starlite, received a $10,000 insurance check to help cover the costs of the sign. The Patels turned over the check to the Mesa Preservation Foundation.
In addition to the $10,000 insurance check, the Scottsdale office of Hunt Construction is donating the pole for the sign, an estimated $12,000 value. The Rio Salado Architect Foundation also awarded the preservation foundation a $2,500 Rich Goewey Community Services grant to help with the project because of the sign's historical significance. Mesa has a rich history in the region's neon sign industry, and many of the 1950s and '60s-era signs still dot motels and businesses along Main Street.
"We didn't re-create it, we repaired it," Graham said of the project. "We bent the sheet metal back out. It would've been quicker to make a new sign, but we've been able to save all but about 10 percent to keep her a historical piece."
The portion of the sign that will be at Fiesta Mall has a new steel frame with new aluminum internal pieces.
"The sign will get more exposure at the mall," Graham added. "Possibly, we'll place the other sections of the sign at the other malls in Mesa. We'll see how it goes."
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Feb 3rd 2011 6:31PM Ah, the never ending fail of the WoW insider comment system....
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Feb 3rd 2011 6:29PM @Allison-knight: THIS!
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Nov 22nd 2010 6:33PM If they are removing the portals from Shat/Dal and replacing them with trainers, are we going to be gifted with auction houses in those cities for those of us leveling through that expansion's content?
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Owner of Harvard Tax Service Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Assisting in the Preparation of False Tax Returns and Failure to File an Individual Tax Return
Baltimore, Maryland - U.S. District Judge Benson E. Legg sentenced Felix Jacob, age 80, of Baltimore, Maryland, today to two years in prison, followed by one year of supervised release, for assisting in the preparation of false tax returns and failure to file an individual tax return. Judge Legg also ordered Jacob to pay restitution to the IRS of $216,366.
The sentence was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein; and Acting Special Agent in Charge Eric C. Hylton of the Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigation, Washington, D.C. Field Office.
According to Jacob's plea agreement, from 1992 to the present, Jacob has operated the Harvard Tax Service (HTS), which assisted individuals in filing tax documents. From 2005 through 2008, Jacob was a certified public accountant. Jacob is also a graduate of Harvard Law School and was a licensed attorney in Maryland until he was disbarred on March 29, 1985, after his conviction for filing a false tax return. Jacob did not disclose his disbarment to taxpayers seeking his assistance with their tax returns.
Jacob admitted that in the course of running his tax business, he recommended to taxpayers that they create partnerships, then had the taxpayers file U.S. Return of Partnership Income forms with the IRS, even though Jacob knew that many of the partnerships had no assets and no business activity. Jacob prepared those forms, as well as individual income tax returns, using numbers which were not supported by questionnaires regarding their income which Jacob had the taxpayers complete.
For example, when Jacob prepared the partnership income forms he listed his home address as the address of the taxpayers' partnerships and created fictitious deductions. These fictitious deductions and corresponding losses on the partnership tax forms reduced the taxes paid by Jacob's clients. Jacob often informed individuals of the amount of money they had avoided paying, so the taxpayer would be more willing to hire Jacob to prepare their future tax returns.
Jacob did not charge an hourly fee for the preparation of tax returns, but rather, charged a flat rate, often in excess of $10,000 per year, for assisting individuals with their taxes. In order to allay any concerns taxpayers might express about the figures Jacob used on their tax returns, Jacob guaranteed that if they were ever audited, he would represent them in their disputes with the IRS for free.
For calendar years 2006 and 2007, Jacob prepared at least 19 individual tax returns and 12 partnership returns using deductions which he knew were fraudulent. Those false filings resulted in a tax loss to the government of more than $600,000.
In addition, Jacob admitted that he did not file any individual income tax returns for himself for calendar years 2005 to at least 2010. During tax years 2005, 2006 and 2007, Jacob had gross income of $991,537.34, $1,160,365.81, and $787,729. The total loss to the U.S. caused by his failure to file tax returns for those years was $216,366.
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"Let me start by dispelling the outlandish rumors that reform will promote euthanasia. That's simply not true," Obama said.
"It's really a shared decision and everyone's on the same page, people don't want to die hooked up to machines," he added.
"Our mother has given to us all of our lives and been there for us and so I feel that it's our turn to give some back and be able to follow through with her wishes," said Ann Kottnaur, a daughter who cares for her elderly mother.
A similar program already exists in Lacrosse, Wisc. In Lacrosse, medical spending in the final year of life averages around $18,000 compared to the national average of $25,000.
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How gaming can make a better world {WoW}
Apr 8th 2010 9:31AM So you would rather complain about it's date than be happy the contents found a larger audience...try to be more positive grasshopper
How gaming can make a better world {WoW}
Apr 8th 2010 9:27AM The WoW killer is real world apps, hopefully blizzard makes em first: today's daily random, use robotic well drillers in sub-Saharan Africa
Choose My Adventure returns {WoW}
Mar 26th 2010 4:55PM All Tauren...more cowbell!
Breakfast Topic: If you could have any ability in WoW {WoW}
Mar 21st 2010 10:44AM Heroism already exits, it's called a soundtrack, just pop on some appropriate drum heavy music and BAM! Heroism!
Patch 3.3.3 PTR: Upcoming profession changes {WoW}
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Boozing 27 year-old chokes mom over WoW {WoW}
Feb 16th 2010 10:06AM Most of the "Judas Priest" style suicides were cases of auto-erotic asphyxiation covered up as suicide by ashamed parents. Also, in most non-western countries it is common for several generations to live in the same household, that said, this asshat should have played WoW down town with the rest of the deer hunters, betting on the empty chamber.
Ghostcrawler on hunter ammo replacement {WoW}
Jan 24th 2010 8:19AM Okay since were talking about ammo, I just wanna know why it takes gnomish eng. to create the new ICC arrows... My dwarf hunter with her gun specialization has had to share Ironforge for years with the gnomes just so they can go off and start making arrows for the floppy eared elves? And I have to find a goblin eng. to make my bullets...really?
Raid/PuG habits should be kept separate {WoW}
Jan 19th 2010 2:27AM I agree completely, My pally tank was our guilds uludar off tank, yeah he only has 28k health but 110% percent mitigation, best in slot trinkets, and a great build. I have never had a problem tanking anything. If you can easily do naxx and uludar bosses you can surely tank a 5 man heroic. After 2 days of random pugs, I sold my tank gear, pugged heals in my off set and built a ret set. I was screamed at and laughed at for even attempting to tank with less than 30k, I build great threat, but I got screamed at after a dps ran out and pulled 2 groups before I had loaded into the instance. No tanking without the guild.
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Oil discovery in Karak Block, Pakistan
MOL Hungarian Oil and Gas Plc. hereby informs the capital market participants that a crude oil discovery with the additional potential of associated gas has been made in Karak block, Pakistan. The Karak exploration block is located in North-West Pakistan in the southern vicinity of the MOL Pakistan-operated Tal block. The operator of the Karak Block is Mari Gas Company Limited (MGCL). MOL Pakistan farmed into the block with 40% interest in 2008.
The Halini-1 well was spud on January 7, 2011. The well has been drilled upto a depth of 5,350 meters. During the initial short duration tests carried out, the well flowed at the average rate of 1,700 barrels/day crude oil of API gravity 26 at 32/64" choke size. The flow rates from the well are expected to increase with further testing and stimulation treatment which is planned to be conducted shortly. To determine the size of the prospect, the consortium is planning to drill additional wells to delineate the exact extent, size and reserves potential of this oil discovery.
Sándor Fasimon, Executive Vice President of the Exploration and Production Division commented: "Following six remarkable discoveries in our Tal block we are proud to announce the successful drilling in the Karak block. This discovery made in close collaboration between the professionals of MGCL and MOL Pakistan validated our upstream strategy focusing on organic growth."
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Thefreedictionary.com defines art as "human effort to imitate, supplement, alter or counteract the work of nature." (www.thefreedictionary.com).
I translate this into man taking what is naturally created and either replicates, builds upon, changes in some form or completely opposes it with works of their own.
Painting http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/gogh/starry-night/gogh.starry-night.jpg
The Starry Night, Vincent van Gogh (ibiblio.org)
Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night, c.1889 is a painting of a night sky filled with clouds, blazing stars and a bright crescent moon. All of the features of this painting are quite overstated, but still it is somewhat familiar to me. As you view this painting, your eyes are constantly moving about and although the sky seems to burst with activity, there is something very calming about it. Beneath the sky is a small town with a peaceful vibe about it. Maybe it's the steeple which lies right in the center of the town or maybe it's the lack of chaos within the town, although the sky seems to predict some sort of impending disaster.
To the left of the painting is a large omnipresent figure which allows the viewer to interpret its meaning. Is it a mountain? A bush?
This work exemplifies the word art to me because it takes nature in its purest form and exaggerates it to create intrigue. It makes the viewer look at, in wonderment, what we normally take for granted.
Sculpture http://www.lewes.net/rodin/rodin.html
The Kiss, Auguste Rodin (lews.net)
Auguste Rodin's The Kiss is a sculpture depicting a couple embraced in a passionate kiss. The sculpture was created in 1880 by the French sculptor and was initially meant to be a piece added to the Gates of Hell, a decorative door full of statues for the future Museum of Decorative Arts by the Divine Comedy by Dante...


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Harrison, Brubaker Win 2nd Straight at Attica; Maffett, Wiechmann Claimed Their 2nd VictoriesBy Brian Liskai (Attica, OH) Two was the lucky number at Attica Raceway Park on Fisher Performance Night, Friday, Aug. 1. Burgoon, Ohio's David Harrison scored his second straight 410 sprint victory as did Helena, Ohio's Stuart Brubaker in the 305 sprints. Mansfield's Wayne Maffett Jr. captured his second Attica win in the late models as did Alex Wiechman of Oak Harbor, Ohio, in the dirt trucks. Following a caution on lap 8, Harrison began to pull away while Andrews had his hands full with Byron Reed and Jamie Miller. But, the action would grind to a halt on lap 10 for a Travid Philo flip. On the restart Miller would drive into second and was begin to close on Harrison. Harrison would hit lapped traffic by lap 17, but Miller couldn't take advantage as he retired pitside with mechanical woes. Reed fell off the pace a bit, allowing, Andrews and Mike Dussel to close. Dussel would grave second on lap 19, and Reed would power back to the fight on lap 21, moving around Andrews into third. Reed would take second on lap 23 and pull close to Harrison. Harrison would get a break on lap 27 when the yellow flew for an Aaron Middaugh spin. With a clear track ahead, Harrison seemed to have the race in control the final three laps. But, Reed had other ideas, consistently pressuring Harrison. Harrison held off Reed for the win with Dussel, Phill Gressman and Andrews rounding out the top five. Jody Keegan won the Fisher Performande Hard Charger Award for his run from 18th to sixth. Rookie D.J. Foos was looking for his second career win when he jumped into the early lead of the 25-lap 305 sprint eature. However, third starter Bryan Sebetto would drive around him into the top spot on lap five with Dustin Dinan and Brubaker applying the pressure. Dinan would tangle with another machine on lap six, ending his run. Meanwhile, Brubaker, who started seventh, moved around Foos into second on lap 7 and stayed within striking distance of the rim-riding Sebetto. Sebetto and Brubaker would run side by side from lap 11 through lap 21 when Brubaker made his winning move in traffic, driving under Sebetto in turns one and two for the lead. A yellow on lap 22 for a Dan Hammond spin - right in front of Brubaker - bunched up the field and gave Sebetto one last shot at Brubaker Sebettodrove his car in hard agains the cushion in turns 3 and 4 on the last lap, but Brubaker was smooth on the bottom for the victory. Todd Heuerman, Foos and Mark Pridemore would round out the top five. Bobby Clark picked up the Fisher Performance Hard Charger Award for his run from 17th to sixth. Justin Chance stormed into the lead at the drop of the green in the 20-lap Service Drive Solutions UMP Attica Late Model feature. Maffett stayed right on his bumper though and on a lap 9 restart following a caution, drove into the lead. Meanwhile, a tremendous battle ensued for second involving, Chance, Mike Bores, Mike Marteney, Curtis Diesenroth and Steve Sabo. Bores would hold the runner-up position from laps 12 through 16 before surrendering it to Diesenroth. At the checkered flag Maffett had a two car length advantage over Diesenroth, Bores, Chance and Jim Fleming. Dusty Moore earned the Fisher Performance Hard Charger Award for his run from 16th to 7th. In the exciting 15-lap dirt truck feature, Brian Arnold jumped into the early lead with Wiechman in tow. The battle heated up early with six trucks in the mix for the lead. Arnold led the entire race accept the last corner, where Wiechman drove to his outside for the checkered. Arnold, Bob Dible, Art Ball and Steve Endicott would round out the top five. Bob Dible earned the Fisher Performance Hard Charger Award for his run from 12th to third. 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X-Mark Keegan A-Main Starting Position [#] 1. 10-David Harrison[1]; 2. 5R-Byron Reed[8]; 3. 6-Mike Dussel (R)[7]; 4. 20X-Phil Gressman[9]; 5. 15C-Chris Andrews[2]; 6. 60-Jody Keegan[18]; 7. 312-Mike Linder[10]; 8. 75-Mike Hogan[5]; 9. 7M-Geoff Dodge[19]; 10. O2-Brian Smith[15]; 11. 4K-Kody Kinser[11]; 12. D7-Tony Beaber[4]; 13. 7K-Cole Duncan[14]; 14. 91-Aaron Middaugh[16]; 15. 4M-Jamie Miller[3]; 16. 10S-Roger Shammo[20]; 17. 98-Bruce Robenalt[6]; 18. 45-Brian Lay[13]; 19. 5T-Travis Philo[17]; 20. 8S-Craig Mintz[12] 305 Sprints Heat 1 - All Pro Heads (8 laps, top 4 transfer to A-Main) Service Drive Solutions UMP Attica Late Models Heat 1 - Tin Lizzy Collision (8 laps, top 5 transfer to A-Main) Dirt Trucks Heat 1 - Tin Lizzy Collision |
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Hugh Hefner and his fiancee Crystal Harris on April 28, 2011 in Hollywood.
Marston Hefner, Anna Berglund, Hugh Hefner and Crystal Harris at the MGM Resort and Casino on Oct. 21, 2010 in Las Vegas.
Hugh Hefner and Anna Sophia Berglund at the premiere of ''The Rum Diary'' in Los Angeles on Oct. 13, 2011.
Hugh Hefner, 85, and Crystal Harris, 25
Playboy founder Hefner's wedding to Harris on June 18 was canceled days before. "The wedding is off. Crystal has had a change of heart," Hefner tweeted. The couple, who announced their engagement in December, were set to walk down the aisle at the Playboy Mansion. Since the breakup, Harris was spotted partying in Las Vegas, and Hefner announced he has a new girlfriend: Shera Bechard, 27.
Hugh Hefner and Jamie Foxx hang out at this year's edition of the Playboy Jazz Festival Saturday in Los Angeles.
Apparently, Foxx nixed Hef's idea to dress as the Skipper and Gilligan.
Hugh Hefner and girlfriends Kendra Wilkinson, left, Bridget Marquardt and Holly Madison arrive at Churchill Downs.
Herbie Hancock, left, winner of this year's best-album Grammy, Hugh Hefner, singer/NPR host Dee Dee Bridgewater and Bill Cosby announce plans for this year's 30th annual Playboy Jazz Festival Wednesday in Los Angeles.
Hancock and Bridgewater will both perform at this year's edition, June 14-15 at the Hollywood Bowl.


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I am already spayed, up to date with shots, and good with dogs.
Jetta is a 5 month old, female, terrier mix. She is a quiet, very easy going puppy that loves to be around other dogs. She is working hard at becoming house trained and has already mastered walking on a leash. When she isn't chasing her bone around, she is content to snuggle up for a good belly rub. If you are interested in adopting this sweet dog, please fill out an application at www.henricohumane.org
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Jetta, a Richmond Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium) puppy was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium) for sale in Richmond, or seeking a Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium) puppy from a breeder in Richmond.
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I had promised for a update after my doctor's appointment,so here it is!!!
Well,I went in with an open head of what the doctors might tell me, but I don't think I would have ever expected to hear what the doctors told me the other day. Good,it was not. The cancer has spread to my liver.
The doctors are going to do some research before putting me through chemotherapy again. Which is kinda good news. Everyone still has their hopes up for me, and I can only wish that with all the prayers I've been receiving,that I'll make it through this. Thank you guys for your ongoing support.
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Pink Banana Harvests Dark Comedy in 'Hothouse'
The dark comedy of bureaucracy is executed quite well. The play concerns the affairs of a government institution run by an aging man named Roote, played a bit leadenly by Jim Huston. The mental sluggishness of the character is served by a slow, guileless performance, but the strength and authority of the character are lost.
Considering the overall caliber of the ensemble, Huston's lack of intensity is a relatively minor concern. Tim Palecek is electrifying in the role of assistant Gibbs. Rob Maass renders a characteristically dark and cunning performance as a brash, manipulative associate named Lush. Ellen Dunphy manages the intricate challenge of playing cool and sensual desperation in the role of an assistant named Cutts. When we first meet Cutts, she is disinterestedly doing a crossword puzzle as an eager Lamb excitedly speaks to her. The concerns of Lamb, easily the most sympathetic character in the cast, are made all the more crushing by Loeffler-Bell's irresistibly charming performance.
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Rootbeer Bottlecaps are an all time favorite of mine.
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Lots of Bottlecaps fans it seems, and I'm one of 'em. Really dig the cola and the cherry ones (it's been a while, but I bet I can still spot the subtle visual cues that tell me when it's root beer and not cola), and the two are really good in the same mouthful.
Can't stand the grape, which unfortunately seems to be the dominant one in most baggies. Or maybe it just seems that way to me.
"The society that draws too great of a distinction between its scholars and its warriors will end up having its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools." --probably Thucydides
my fav isnt around anymore... they were called oompas.. and i loved them! they were very hard to find.. and now there not around at all
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I liked the Wonka Bars.
I voted for 3 of them: Nerds, Laffy Taffy, and Runts. I gave up on Bottlecaps a long time ago because of the grape ones (which tasted, to me, like Bonine motion sickness chewables). Nerds were great because you got two different flavors, and usually they were two flavors that went well together, like strawberry and banana. I chose Laffy Taffy because of the jokes you got inside the wrappers, plus it had a really good fake-banana flavor, which is the reason I liked Runts. Runts had some really great fake-fruit flavors. Banana and cherry were the best!
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Good call. That's not far off the mark at all, now that I think about it.
A fairly common item in the Halloween candy bowls used to be two Bottlecaps together, not unlike a single dose of medicine from a vending machine. Can't tell you how many of those I've disgustedly tossed aside when it ended up being double grapes....... Must've been the same luck that had me getting the same five Garbage Pail Kids every time I'd invest the quarter.
"The society that draws too great of a distinction between its scholars and its warriors will end up having its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools." --probably Thucydides
ahhh, the dreaded double grape. horrendous.
In the Garbage Pail Kids category, I always got like twelve of the same picture with different names. I always wanted the one with my name on it, but didn't get it until many years later when it was given to me as a gift. Sure enough, when I got it, it was a picture I had seen a million times before, but with different names.
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I figured I'd do something completely different this week. We usually use the "Half A Dozen Free Downloads" series to highlight a grip of dope singles from producers we love. But we recently stumbled across a shitload of music from Berlin's SirChillicious (horrible name but you're about to love this guy keep reading) that's just sitting on a website for free – six album's worth.
He calls himself a "one man team," and isn't curating records for any real purpose. It's up for grabs to anyone that fucks with it. And several of these download packages also come with downloadable continuous mixes of all of the records curated. Clocking in at over 1GB, it's a mother load of electronic chill pills for anyone looking to turn down.


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Port CEO talked green but balked at changes in law to reduce truck pollution
Breathing Uneasy: The port's Tay Yoshitani came here promising to make Seattle the green leader. But he helped lead other ports in opposing federal reforms that would have helped.
When Port of Seattle Chief Executive Officer Tay Yoshitani took over the nation's sixth busiest cargo port, he vowed to vault it ahead of competing ports in its environmental record.
"The cleanest, greenest, most energy-efficient port in the U.S.," is what Yoshitani promised not long after taking over in 2007.
Yet under Yoshitani's leadership:
The port has run advertisements in shipping-industry trade journals boasting about its lack of "clean-truck fees" like those charged at competing West coast ports with stricter controls on air pollution emitted by privately operated trucks that move cargo. "Fee free. NOW. No clean truck fees … and collaborating with our customers to keep it that way," the ads said.
The American Association of Port Authorities North Pacific caucus, which he chairs, opposed changes in federal legislation that would give port directors like Yoshitani power to curb pollution from the trucks.
While the port said it was remaining officially neutral on efforts in Congress to regulate truck pollution, Yoshitani made his personal opposition clear before a shipping-industry audience in Seattle, calling the idea "a disservice to commerce."
David Pettit is the Natural Resources Defense Council lawyer who sued the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports to force cleanup of the trucks there. He said the Port of Seattle's ads present the unusual situation of Seattle — which LA residents look up to as "an environmental nirvana" — being outpaced by LA at going green.
"You should be ashamed of those ads," Pettit said. "What those ads do is mock Los Angeles for our environmental program. They say, bring your (dirty trucks) to Seattle."
In fact, some drivers working at the Port of Seattle today are driving trucks they bought in California, where the trucks are too old and dirty to haul Port of Los Angeles cargo, said Paul Marvy, an attorney and activist with Change To Win, a non-profit group working on the trucks issue.
The trucks that service the Port of Seattle regularly traverse roads in and around the neighborhoods of south Seattle, where two recent studies documented high levels of toxic air pollutants, and where the rate of children hospitalized for asthma is the worst in King County.
Much of the air pollution comes from diesel engines like those in the port trucks, according to government environmental regulators. Environmental activists are pressuring the port to clean up the trucks, as the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports are doing.
Port officials scheduled an interview with Yoshitani for this story, but canceled it after being notified he would be asked about the "fee free NOW" ad.
Port spokeswoman Charla Skaggs defended Yoshitani's record, saying his opposition to a truck reform law was not on behalf of the Port of Seattle, and that the ad was part of a larger campaign that also emphasized the port's commitment to operating in an environmentally sensitive way.
We're working to clean up the air while we're working with the industry to keep the jobs here," Skaggs said. "We have never said that we've arrived and there's not more work to do."
Yoshitani has launched some environmental initiatives. On the air pollution front, the port has sought to reduce diesel emissions by providing financial assistance to ships at berth so they can burn clean fuels. To keep docked cruise ships from belching the toxic, sooty diesel discharge, the port now provides shore-side electric power to some cruise ships. And efforts have been undertaken to reduce emissions from cargo-handling equipment.
That's not enough, critics say. Yoshitani, a West Point grad who earned his MBA from the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration, was formerly director of the port in Oakland, Calif. That port has since moved more quickly than the Seattle port to require cleaner trucks. The same is true of the other two major west coast U.S. ports that bring ashore lots of cargo, Long Beach and Los Angeles, Calif. Those ports reported major reductions in air pollution after regulations on cargo-hauling trucks went into effect.
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Posted Tue, Jun 14, 8:31 a.m.
Great journalism by McClure. Great to see him back on the scene. One question goes unasked...
Where was the elected Port Commission, especially Commission President Bill Bryant, for all of this? As a self-identified conservationist, shouldn't Bryant have been watch-dogging Yoshitani and telling him to back off? Could McClure ask the Port Commission President for comments?
Posted Tue, Jun 14, 8:44 a.m.
I work for the Port of Seattle and would like to highlight some information that is not included in this piece. Under our commission and Mr. Yoshitani's leadership, the port adopted the Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy, a comprehensive emissions reduction program in partnership with the ports of Tacoma and Port Metro Vancouver. The program addresses reductions in all areas of maritime-related emissions, including ships, trucks, and cargo-handling equipment. In our harbor, the greatest source of maritime-related emissions is ships; that's why the port has invested significant resources in the At-Berth Clean Fuels program, which offers incentives to shippers to use cleaner, low-sulfur fuel while they are at berth in our harbor.
And we have also implemented a robust clean truck program. As of January 1, all trucks calling at Port of Seattle terminals must be registered and have documented that their truck engine is model year 1994 or newer. The average age of the drayage truck calling at our terminals is now model year 2002 - a significant improvement in just three years.
The port also partnered with the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency and Cascade Sierra Solutions on an innovative truck scrapping program, offering truck owners $5000 or Blue Book value, whichever was greater, to scrap their older truck and invest in a newer, cleaner model. 276 trucks were scrapped through the program.
Nearly 22,000 family-wage jobs are directly created by seaport activities, and these are jobs we need to keep here in our region. If cargo goes away, so do jobs - so we are working to improve the environment while also protecting the industrial jobs that have been a part of Seattle's port for 100 years. For more information about these programs, please visit http://www.portseattle.org/community/.
Charla Skaggs, Port of Seattle
Posted Tue, Jun 14, 10:38 a.m.
I would like the Port of Seattle to work towards ZERO environmental impacts by the year 2020.
Posted Tue, Jun 14, 11:59 a.m.
We received the following note this morning, and the writer has given permission to post it:
Dear Editor:
I'm not going to take the time to refute the points made by authors in the above reference article on Port of Seattle environmental policy although each and every point is refutable on substantive grounds. If the ideological basis and political agenda of this article are not already apparent to you, Crosscut editors ought to be made aware of the ideological nature of the perspective and source material incorporated into this report.
Currently there is a battle at our nation's ports between independent trucking, which at our port in Oakland is responsible for over 90% of cargo movements, and the faltering Teamsters union which is funding community front organizations in an effort to wrap policies supportive of their own self-interest in false and inflammatory rhetoric that evokes high-minded environmental goals. I'm afraid your paper has been made the victim of this public relations efforts. Don't be duped.
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Posted Tue, Jun 14, 2:36 p.m.
On behalf of the 50,000 (and growing) Teamster families here in Washington State, here is a response to Mr. Light's comment:
1. The Washington Teamsters never contacted or corresponded with the authors of this article, although we were pleasantly surprised to see it this morning.
2. The Teamsters have worked for years with NRDC, Sierra Club and environmental justice groups to clean up dangerous diesel pollution in low income communities. The Teamsters want clean air for everyone, but don't believe the costs should be put on the backs of the often immigrant, disenfranchised workers moving Walmart and Costco's containers. The solution? Make the trucking companies and their corporate clients, not the indigent workers, pay for and maintain the technology. It's a simple sidestep around the jobs v. environment narrative of the 1990s.
3. Mr. Light misses the point of this article: What was the Port of Seattle Director's role in blocking the Clean Ports Act -- a bill that would give his own staff the legal ability to clean up pollution threatening the health of Seattle residents, workers, and taxpayers. Why would someone who says he's "green" do that? And why would we let him get away with it?
Heather Weiner
Political Action Director
Teamsters Joint Council No. 28
Posted Tue, Jun 14, 3:02 p.m.
Bryant, Tarleton and the rest of the Port Commission continue to reward Yoshitani in spite of this blatant greenwashing (or because of it?). They gave him a 9% raise this year, higher than is even allowed for other Port employees (http://crosscut.com/blog/crosscut/20144/An-unwise-raise-for-the-Port-chief/). Yoshitani acts like he's accountable to no one. If the Commissioners won't do anything about, we should get new ones who will.
Posted Tue, Jun 14, 6:32 p.m.
It is just plain sad and disturbing that our Port attracts business by running ads pointing out the costs to shippers of LA's efforts to improve air quality
If the cargo business is so price- sensitive, it also makes me wonder where the Port of Seattle is going to come up with $300 million for the viaduct project. It evidently won't be the shipping companies. So, who will it be? I look forward to an answer to this and also to the questions Heather Weiner raises, and to the many questions raised by the story itself.
Posted Thu, Jun 16, 6:59 p.m.
Wow! Talk about journalism with an agenda. What the report failed to mention was that the legislation in question had almost nothing to do with the environment and everything to do with opening up the port trucking industry to organization by the Teamsters and running independent owner/operators out of business. Oops, I guess they forgot to mention that part of it. Everybody wants clean air, but there are better ways to do it than to get diverted into a labor dispute that pretends to be about the environment. It takes more than just talking to both sides to make a legitimate story. You need to put in all the facts.
Posted Fri, Jun 17, 11:17 a.m.
Heather Weiner
Political Action Director
Teamsters Joint Council No. 28
"On behalf of the 50,000 (and growing) Teamster families here in Washington State"
The question to clarify is how many PORT DRAYAGE Members?
Here in Oakland we have 5,400 drayage drivers with less than 3% teamsters.
Teamsters organizers have lost all respect with Oakland Truckers trying to do a bait and switch sales job on the drivers. Oh by the way if you don't agree with the teamsters or tell the truth you are labeled as anti union and could get lawsuits tossed at you. I know because I have being sued by the teamsters.
When a union that should be representing the best intrest of working people in the trucking stoops so low to represent marijuana growers! Marijuana has nothing to do with trucking. What does that tell you?? Teamsters are no more than the like of bad corporations.
I hope the Seattle Teamsters are getting the services for the membership dues they pay, local 70 is spending the dues attacking small business.
I support equality for all workers (union and Non-Union).
Posted Sat, Jun 18, 10:33 a.m.
No mention of the Port's new-engine requirement? No mention of their old-truck scrapping program? Talk about an egregiously unbalanced article.
The stench of the Teamsters is all over these front groups. Just like the anti-WalMart groups trying to convince you it's a horrible company that abuses its employees - EVERY ONE of those groups are union-backed.
Don't be fooled.
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On Friday, Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Arturo Valenzuela put an end to any speculation that other heads of state would be invited to El Salvador saying that this trip is for President Obama to meet with the people of El Salvador and its government officials.
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I think that it's wise to not invite Colom. As I've said before, this is an important meeting between the presidents of the US and El Salvador that doesn't need the baggage that other heads of state would bring.
However, I wouldn't be surprised if the reason that Colom is not invited is not so much because of him but because Funes and Obama also would have had to invite the other Central American heads of state. You can't just invite Colom, or Colom and Chinchilla. You'd also have to invite Porifirio Lobo and Daniel Ortega which I don't think is in anyone's interest. That, or spend the entire trip answering why they weren't invited.


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Guide for autumn hiking By Michael Hassett **Please leave your comments about this story at the bottom of this page As the summer heat transitions into cooler autumn temperatures, many people decide to explore the Pennsylvanian wilderness for their recreational needs. The outdoors offer people the ability to experience the simple pleasures of life and to witness the spectacular sights that are hidden from urban America. From family day hikes to weeklong hunting excursions, each day offers the chance to see the beauty of nature and the experience of a wholesome atmosphere. Though the outdoors can offer individuals a plethora of enjoyment and lifelong memories, the wilderness is also a potentially dangerous atmosphere when taken lightly. Each year, careless outdoorsmen get lost or find themselves in situations that require the services of search-and-rescue teams, and occasionally these services arrive too late, resulting in death. This is not meant to turn people away from the wild, rather to instill a certain sense of respect for the outdoors. For optimal enjoyment and success, each individual should have the proper gear, and each trip should be thoroughly planned and mapped out before the first step is taken on the trail. |
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Knowledge The majority of failed hikes occur due to the lack of common sense. Knowledge and common sense are essential to a successful trip. When planning a trip, a hiker should know what elements he will be facing. The weather, temperature, and terrain should all be factored in when planning a hike. Furthermore, a hiker should know the total distance of the planned route and the estimated time of the hike. Before leaving to go on a hike, a smart hiker should relay this information to a family member or close friend. If unable to make it home, the loved one will be able to contact the appropriate authorities at first sign of a failed hiking trip. This information is vital for search-and-rescue personnel to locate a lost or hurt hiker in a timely fashion. Moreover, this knowledge will allow a hiker to choose one's gear more appropriately. Gear Boots Of all the gear needed, the most important is the gear protecting the feet. A hiker's feet are the only source of transportation. I strongly advise against wearing sneakers and flip-flops. These provide very little protection against ticks, snakes, and other creepy crawlies found in the woods. Furthermore, these choices provide little ankle support, which is necessary when encountering obstacles on the trail, such as rocks and roots. A good pair of sturdy boots should be light-weight, waterproof, and extend above the ankles. When worn, the boot should give the ankle minimal movement. Socks A good pair of socks should insulate the foot and decrease the chance of blisters. A blister on the foot is a sure way to dampen anyone's spirits on the trail. The smart hiker will also have a spare pair in his or her backpack in case of an emergency. Also, when choosing what socks to wear or any article of clothing, stay away from cotton! When wet, cotton expedites the hypothermic process. I suggest wool; when wet, wool retains insulating value. Furthermore, a good sock is essential in keeping the foot dry, which is another reason to not wear cotton. Cotton retains moisture whereas wool wicks sweat away. This helps prevent athlete's foot and other related infections. Clothing How you dress depends on the weather. Autumn has very unstable weather patterns and vast temperature swings. Within one day, a region can experience cold, frost-like weather in the morning, warm, sunny skies in the afternoon, and thunderstorms riddled with lightning and hail in the evening. To combat this, a hiker needs to be prepared for all possible weather when dressing for a day on the trail. The most practical way to do this is to dress in layers. This is done by wearing a combination of clothing to control body temperature, so one doesn't get too hot or cold. This is a well-known tactic used by avid outdoorsman and requires common sense. This method of dress can only be successful if it is in congruence with the climate and individual hiker. For example, I would not choose a parka if I were to hike in early October. Also, each individual hiker is different. Some people naturally get colder more quickly and vice-versa. This requires each individual to know how his or her body functions. There are three separate categories for layers: inner, middle, and outer. Each is important and acts individually and together. The inner layer consists of light material that can wick moisture away from the body. This means that the material will take the moisture, such as sweat, and pull it from the body. This is essential in keeping the body dry. The inner layer should fit snugly to the body to maximize wicking ability. The inner layer is not intended to insulate the body. UnderArmor is a good example of this. The middle layer is next. This layer should fit looseley around the body, yet snugly enough to maintain contact with first layer. The middle layer is intended to function on two levels: First, it should be able to wick the sweat from the first layer to the outer layer; second, it needs to have insulating value. The middle layer should also be on the lighter end. Wool and fleece are my two favorite materials for this layer. When hiking from early to middle fall, the inner and middle layers should suffice; however, when faced with colder temperatures or rain, the outdoorsman will have to dress with the third layer. The outer-layer is any layer of clothing that protects against the elements. The outer-layer is defined as being able to protect from wind and rain. This can be a simple rain jacket to a winter parka. During most of the fall season, a hiker will be able to get by with just a simple windbreaker; however, towards the end of autumn, an individual will have to beef up his outer shell. On these occasions, I would suggest a Gortex jacket. Though a little pricey, this material is sturdy and comfortable. Again, an appropriate outer-shell is contingent upon the hiker and the climate; use common sense. Don't forget about your extremities! If you are facing colder weather, gloves and a hat should be packed. Hands will not function properly in the cold, jeopardizing comfort, and more importantly, health. Also, up to 40 percent of a person's heat can be lost through their head. Plan on overdressing; it is better to have more than less. Having a big enough backpack is a good way to make sure you have enough space. Backpack When traveling off the beaten path, a smart hiker will always carry a backpack filled with basic essential gear, along with food and water. Though one may never need it, this gear can save a person's life and help them navigate back to civilization. Furthermore, you can stash clothing in your backpack when overheated. Use common sense when packing this bag; no one knows you better than yourself. Here are a few standards: -Lighter or matches One may need to build a fire for warmth or lighting. -Topographical map and compass These are necessary if one is unfamiliar with the area or hiking on a secluded path. Some hikers carry these at all times, even on well traveled trails, just in case! -Flashlight and pocket knife These are both very practical and handy to have in the woods. -Water Hiking is a good workout, and with any workout, hydration is of the utmost importance. Each individual should minimally carry two quarts with them. I drink a lot of water and like to carry at least a gallon, sometimes more depending on the distance. It is absolutely miserable to be halfway through a hike and run out of water. -Food/snacks Gauge on how long you will be on the trail. Only you can determine how much food you will need. For a day trip, I like to carry at least two sandwiches and some fruit. Granola bars and trail mixes are also good snacks to have. Snacks like these will boost energy, help generate body heat, and boost spirits. Being hungry on the trail is not a pleasurable experience. -Medications/prescriptions This is also common sense. Always carry necessary prescriptions. When in the woods, delays are common, and you may not be out when you think. This also includes glasses/contacts. If you can't hike without them, make sure you have a spare pair in case the first get lost or damaged. -Toiletries It is common for outdoorsmen to use foliage when nature calls. When this happens, it is better to have toilet paper or wipes than leaves. Be smart and cleanup after yourself. Though it is a fact of life, be respectful and dig a hole and cover up your waste. Remember, when out in the woods, act appropriately and be respectful. Many of Pennsylvania's trails pass through private property. More and more of these trails are being posted due to trash and disrespectful people. When out in the woods, carry an extra garbage bag to not only clean your garbage, but to cleanup after others who are not good sportsmen. What you carry in, carry out; good stewardship should be ingrained into every outdoorsman. HTML Comment Box is loading comments...


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Grand Bahama Island - Via the Worlds Best Value Cruise
As appeared in the Cleveland Examiner
Yes, Virginia, there are still travel bargains to be had. One of them sails out of the Port of Palm Beach regularly, the Bahamas Celebration by the Celebration Cruise Line. A two-night cruise for $159 is a bargain any way you look at it. When I sailed in the fall, you could add two nights at a four-star resort on Grand Bahama Island for only $130 more.
Are you kidding me? Last time I checked, a nice hotel in Orlando can cost $289 for ONE night, and here you are getting four nights, lots of food, entertainment, real sea breezes, absolutely pristine white beaches and pampering galore.
Add to the above, this is a medium-sized ship so you are not lost among 3 or 4,000 of your closest friends (enemies) waiting to go ashore. The cruises depart every other day, and offer you the opportunity to get away on short notice for the perfect pick-me-up. Check out some photos here.
Great Service - The ship's crew is very attentive and mirrors the "my pleasure" attitude made famous by the Ritz-Carlton chain. In speaking to the captain, Peter Fielding, he complimented the "can do" attitude of all the 350 crew members, many of whom have been with the ship for years now.
Full Service - Being a smaller ship doesn't mean limited services. The ship has a casino, multiple pools, library, multiple lounges, nightclub, four restaurants, spa, fitness room, and restaurants galore.
Dining Choices - With four restaurants, it's hard not to find something you like. Meals at The Crystal Dining Room, Rio's and Trattoria Di Gerry are all included in your package and serve a wide variety of tasty, appealing meals. Expect a variety of meat, seafood, pasta and Caribbean recipes from which to choose. Dinner is a five-course, sit down meal, so relax and savor the culinary experience. The Cove Restaurant is designated the "more intamate" dining area and an additional $25/person charge is added here if you opt for a special evening meal.
Two full days and nights - Passengers may board any time after noon on the day of sailing, and take advantage of a great buffet lunch. The ship departs the Port of Palm Beach at 6 pm. You'll arrive at Freeport on Grand Bahama Island at 9 am the following morning. The day is yours until 6 pm when the ship sails back. You arrive back in Florida at 8 am the following morning. Those who opt for the additional two-night resort package spend their two days at Our Lucaya resort (see my follow-up article for that description.)
Adult pleasures - The Wynmore Casino is open until 3 am while at sea and a variety of card games and slots are offered in this cozy area on Deck 4. The View offers a variety of great entertainment and then dancing til you drop with a DJ pumping out the latest hits. Pub 437 offers low-key live music, a British Pub atmosphere and is a great place to chill if you like your music on the quieter side. Feeling fit - or the need to be? Before or after swimming in the pools, try a workout at Mussel Beach, the on-board gym where you can pedal, pump or run off that last meal. Afterwards, reward yourself with a massage or other full-service spa service in the Fountain of Youth Spa and Salon.
Plenty to do for the kids - The ship has three separate daily schedules of activities for children. Junior Cruisers (ages 3-9) get together in the Island Coconut Club while their older counterparts (ages 10 to 13) have the Club Wave for their activities. Teenagers (14 to 17) get their own area in the Open Water Club. They all seem to enjoy the 180' water slide on the stern of the ship.
A selection of shore excursions - In addition to the option of spending the day at the Our Lucaya Beach Resort, you also could try glass bottom boat tours, snorkeling, swimming with the dolphins, a city tour or what I'll be trying next, the "Ultimate Eco-Tour on Horseback." There you'll ride through the endangered pine forest, emerging onto the beach with an opportunity to ride out in the waves on your stead.
For only $149, most people are probably scratching their heads going "What's the catch?" So here goes, the whole scoop and what's not included.
Drinks - Just like virtually every cruise ship, drinks are extra. If you thought otherwise, you probably haven't been cruising before. Drinks are reasonably priced however. A glass of Kendall Jackson Reisling sells for $5.75 plus 15% gratuity - less than most restaurants here in Cleveland.
Taxes - Your helpful government needs to eat also, so they tack on $55.95 in taxes and fees to each ticket.
Tips - In addition to your ticket, you'll be charged a flat rate fee that goes to cover tips for all the ships staff. At $12 per night, expect an additional $24 to be added to your invoice for the two-night cruise. Again, typical for most cruises, and I actually like not having to always have singles available.
Top-Name Talent - You won't find Radiohead or Taylor Swift headlining the entertainment. What you do get are a superb selection of singers, comedians and former Cirque de Soleil performers. Very entertaining and perfect for a smaller, close-to-the-talent venue.
A brand-new boat - The Bahamas Celebration was originally built in 1981 when it sailed between Norway and Germany. It was completely renovated in 1995 when 100' was added to its length. The decor is modern but not posh. New carpeting and flat screen TV's accentuate the cabins, which start at 140 s.f. and increase in size to 270 s.f. in the deluxe suites.
Most staterooms I viewed were very clean and more than comfortable for a journey of just two nights. After all, who plans to spend their time in the stateroom. You come to the Caribbean for the fresh air and the sunshine. If you are really concerned about being cramped, spring for a suite - it's only $120 or so more than a standard cabin. The deluxe suites are very spacious and should please all but the most hard-core cruise snobs.
Eric Martinez and Amber Wood, both active travelers in the airline industry, commented that they loved the stellar service aboard the ship. When pressed for shortcomings, they mentioned that the ship was obviously older than many, but they rated the overall value as better than most other cruises they had ever done.
Somehow the Celebration Cruise Line has done what most frugal travelers have only dreamedof...combining good food, good staff and a great cruise to a desirable destination for a most modest fee. Prices change with seasons and availability, so be sure to verify pricing with the cruise line or your travel agent.


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Love some of the new improvements. Don't get me wrong. But we've lost the ability to keep track of which posts that we've read. No more color changing titles. I'm losing my mind. I read the same thread 3 times before I realized that it hadn't updated with new comments yet. All because I couldn't tell if I'd already clicked on it yet. (Haven't had my coffee yet.) And I may be old, but I had to increase the font size 2x before I could read it. And now the screen is too wide and hard to scroll back and forth to read the forum. I'm sure the team is working on all of the bugs. Just wanted to be sure this was one of the bugs that gets attention. |
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I'd also like to know where I've been. Very confusing not to have the read threads change color. |
It's a plot! I'm on my first cup of coffee. Could the change have happened because advertisers pay them for each click. Like you, Green, I've already clicked multiple times on a thread I've already read. |
I am on internet explorer and my read threads turn red. I do have the ads covering quite a few texts tho. |
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Yes it looks like they just fixed it. It was not working 10 minutes ago but it is now. Yay! |
iMac, Safari: read files highlighted in red. iPad, Safari: read files NOT highlighted. No problem with ads on either device. |
It's fixed for me, also, (on a mac, Safari Version 6.0.2) with read threads now highlighted in red. |
Read threads are now highlighted on my iPad. |
- Posted by purplepansies (My Page) on Mon, Feb 11, 13 at 9:38
Now on a PC with IE - all ads gone. No color change for threads I've read. And here's a new one - all lines in all posts are centered between the lines that separate the posts. |
Oddly enough I'm seeing the highlights only on the Electronics forum. |
PC, Google Chrome (with adblock, so no ad overlap problem) read threads are sort of purplish, unread are black. |
- Posted by pricklypearcactus (My Page) on Mon, Feb 11, 13 at 10:51
I also really dislike the fixed width of the content (a % width would be better). I'd much rather have the content fill my screen than have a narrow panel in the middle for content. |
I agree, pricklypear. There is an awful lot of whitespace on my screen. Do you suppose that that space is reserved for ads (that I am blocking)? I am also not nuts about the sans serif font and the subtle color scheme, but I suppose I will adjust.... |
My only issue is the font size which seems smaller than it did yesterday. My old lady eyes do NOT appreciate little letters. |
Hopefully they will read the comments. I just commented on the other thread that the white background is just too stark to read comfortably. I think it was green before so hopefully it will be toned down somehow. |
- Posted by breezygirl (My Page) on Mon, Feb 11, 13 at 13:27
I also commented on the other thread AND sent my comments to GW administrators, but feel so strongly about the new format and font that I wanted to complain here too. I do NOT like the new font or appearance. The font size, font style, and color scheme are hurting my eyes. I'm not sure how long I'll be able to read this morning before I need to leave. What a shame. I wish they would attack the lack of function on the site first before messing with the appearance, which was fine btw. If you read the GW announcement, you'll see them mention how their motto is "do no harm". ((Insert laugh here.)) |
- Posted by breezygirl (My Page) on Mon, Feb 11, 13 at 13:29
Also meant to add that I'm on an ipad, and the threads are NOT changing colors for me. Every thread is still a light blue, despite my having read a couple of them. And the light blue is too subtle and not easily distinguishable from all the white background. Yuck. |
You're right, breezy, I was confused. The unread post titles for me are light blue - too light a blue - not black as I said before. My read ones have changed color, however. How strange that it depends on which OS and/or browser. |
Yeah! I had to shrink the font but I don't like the font and I don't like how skinny the column of actual text is and umm...are there any actual improvements? If there are, I'm not seeing them. |
- Posted by annkathryn (My Page) on Mon, Feb 11, 13 at 17:10
Oh my gosh the default font is hard to read. For those of you with Firefox, if you hold down Ctrl and press the plus key, the font size will increase. |
This post was edited by annkathryn on Mon, Feb 11, 13 at 17:11
Red for Read on Chrome, too. Call me picky, but I'm not hip to the centered justification. It's nice and bright.... I kinda liked the less IN YOUR FACE of the muted colors. They could change the blurbs at the top. Exactly in what year was last year's flood? |
Hmmm, mine is left-justified. Has been the whole time. (Safari on a Mac.) |
Safari on Mac. Left-justified. I'm okay with the sans serif font. |
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