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The meeting was called to order by Chairman Griffin at 7:00 p.m.
Chairman Griffin, Commissioners Bailey, Fitzgerald, Hart, Savage, Stopper
Commissioner Francis
Chief Planner Rosen, Associate Planner Eastman, Assistant Planner Kusch and Recording Secretary Baker
Chairman Griffin
The minutes were deferred to later in the agenda.
7:00 p.m. Session
A request to approve a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to expand an existing legal non-conforming bar, change from an existing ABC Type 42 license (On-sale beer & wine - public premises) to an ABC Type 48 (On-sale general - public premises) and reduce the number of parking spaces required for the site, on property located at 910-914 W. Williamson Avenue (southeast corner of Williamson Avenue and Euclid Street) (C-2 zone) (Categorically exempt under Section 15301 of CEQA Guidelines) (Continued from July 27, 2005 and August 24, 2005)
Senior Planner Eastman presented the staff report dated September 28, 2005 and reminded the Commission that this project had been scheduled previously and was continued to allow the applicant time to work with staff on the recommended conditions.
An aerial photo of the project site was displayed and the location and surroundings uses were described. The zoning map and site plan were also displayed listing the square footage and the zoning was discussed. Public notification was sent to residents within 300 feet of the property.
Senior Planner Eastman stated that the applicant was requesting an approval of a CUP. This would allow the applicant to expand an existing bar, expand the intensity of alcohol sales, and reduce the number of parking spaces required on-site for all the uses on the property. This would require removing an interior building wall and expanding into an adjacent tenant space. He explained that the existing bar expansion has already taken place and was done without acquiring the appropriate building permits. This request includes changing from a Type 42 license (beer and wine only) to a Type 48 license (on-site general, including the sale of liquor). The applicant is also requesting a modification of the existing floor plan to include a platform with a stage for live entertainment.
The history and background of the site was discussed. Senior Planner Eastman explained that the Health Department and the State Department of Alcoholic Beverages (ABC) noticed the building expansion during an inspection and advised the City of the modification. A revised, detailed floor plan was displayed. The initial floor plan submitted was inconsistent with the proposed modifications and after a revised floor plan was submitted, condition # 18 was deleted. The assembly occupancy limit is between 160 and 345 people, depending on whether there are fixed or non-fixed seats. The applicant is also requesting a live entertainment permit.
The Police Department felt some improvements were needed for safety. The existing windows remain, but are covered with drywall or plywood. Staff and the Police Department felt that a clear line of sight from the outside of the building should be maintained through the windows. The poor lighting and access through a curved hallway was a concern. Those improvements would be resolved through the plan check process. Code requires 101 parking spaces, currently 47 are provided based on the applicant's site plan. There are not any current off-site parking agreements with the surrounding property owners. Staff would require a perpetual parking agreement.
Staff felt this would intensify and expand a neighborhood bar into a nightclub venue, and a successful business at this location would create a parking overflow into adjacent properties. The area is industrial, not pedestrian or commercial, and night-time activity would create a negative impact. Staff felt that this would also negatively impact the safety and welfare of customers and property owners.
Staff recommended denial with six findings in the staff report justifying their views. If the Planning Commission would choose to approve the project, 19 conditions of approval were provided.
Chairman Griffin discussed the conditions listed in the attached staff report from August 24, 2005. Senior Planner Eastman stated that staff also recommended denial in August and had not changed their opinion. The applicant provided the Planning Commission with a tandem parking plan and it was made a part of the record. Senior Planner Eastman stated that the location is the key issue for staff. The property owner would have to concur with the proposal for a valet tandem parking plan.
Commissioner Savage asked what the alcohol use was at the other restaurant. Senior Planner Eastman answered that they sold only beer and wine, no hard liquor and the restaurant was currently not operating.
Commissioner Hart clarified that the applicant was short 50 parking spaces. Senior Planner Eastman responded affirmatively and referred the Commission to the parking table in the staff report. He also explained that in 1996 the CUP approved a substantial reduction in parking and this is requesting a further reduction beyond that. Since the other restaurant is currently under-utilized, staff was concerned that this would add to the parking problem if it became fully operational.
Commissioner Stopper also discussed the parking. He asked what was required by the Fullerton Municipal Code. Senior Planner Eastman stated that for a retail space four parking spaces are required for every 1,000 square feet of building. This project would require 44 spaces for 11,000 square feet for retail but requires 110 parking spaces because it is a restaurant. Currently there are 48 parking spaces.
Commissioner Bailey discussed the seating and occupancy limit. He also asked what the situation was with the surrounding street parking. Senior Planner Eastman stated that there is some on-street parking that is not well maintained. Chief Planner Rosen stated that he was at the site recently and it is an older, industrial street with no curb but a gutter and little on-street parking. He said that if the proposed project would operate just as a nightclub and change the floor plan, staff would re-evaluate the occupancy and parking demand.
Chairman Griffin asked if the City had any control over or communication with ABC over a change in license. Senior Planner Eastman stated that the City does have communication with them and they had informed the City of the interior expansion and the request for a change in alcohol license. He also explained that an upgrade in license would instigate a CUP.
Chairman Griffin asked if ABC is waiting for City approval before granting the change in license. Senior Planner Eastman answered affirmatively.
Chairman Griffin asked what other factors were considered by ABC besides contacting a local agency. Senior Planner Eastman said that they review each case separately, review calls for service, the operation of the business, they do background checks and review the activity proposed.
Public hearing opened.
Patrick Panzarello, land use and restaurant consultant for the applicant, explained that the applicant was not aware when he purchased the site in 2004 that the former tenant had expanded the facility without acquiring the appropriate permit. Once he discovered this, he entered into the permit process. He was concerned that the ABC license would have to be re-sold if the Planning Commission did not approve it. He spoke about providing additional parking with the valet service and that there are no residents within 100 feet. He said that the applicant is willing to make a shared parking agreement a condition of approval. Mr. Panzarello stated that State-certified security will be provided on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. He also said that the applicant is willing to install security fencing between the property and the railroad. He stated that the applicant was willing to condition 100 fixed seats. Mr. Panzarello read from a letter written by Barry Codispoti and it was made a part of the record.
Chairman Griffin asked if Mr. Flores owned other locations. Mr. Panzarello stated that he owns one location on State College in Anaheim and the other location is in Santa Ana.
Chairman Griffin was surprised that Mr. Flores was not aware of the building expansion that was done without permits prior to purchasing the site. He asked if there were any documents showing that ABC has approved the license, pending the Planning Commission approval. Mr. Panzarello stated that he did have documents from ABC.
Commissioner Bailey asked if they had any statistics regarding calls for service on the other two businesses Mr. Flores operates. Mr. Flores stated that there was no history of police activity, violations or fines at his other two businesses.
Commissioner Bailey had a concern with the parking situation and asked if there was a valet parking contract in place. Mr. Panzarello stated that if the tandem parking is approved, there would be a contract on file. Commissioner Bailey asked if the security guard dealt with the interior and exterior and would one security guard be sufficient. Mr. Panzarello stated that the usually handles situations outside and he felt that two security guards during peak operations would be more effective.
Commissioner Bailey asked how long Mr. Panzarello had worked with the applicant. He answered that he had worked with him since last February.
Manuel Gomez spoke in support of the applicant.
Public hearing closed
Commissioner Stopper asked how condition #1 would be implemented. Senior Planner Eastman explained that the applicant showed a letter from adjacent tenants to allow parking on their property. Staff responded that the letters were given to the previous owner regarding restaurant expansion, but an endorsement has not been given to the applicant. One tenant is concerned with liability, and an agreement must be in writing with the property owner prior to the issuance of building permits.
Chairman Griffin asked if the seven parking spaces allocated in a previous CUP could also be allocated for this project. Senior Planner Eastman said that the CUP issued for the original restaurant was a different nature than this bar proposal. This proposal might not be supported by existing tenants.
Chief Planner Rosen read from the Fullerton Municipal Code and said that staff did not feel that there is sufficient parking with the proposed off-site parking.
Senior Planner Eastman said that if the Planning Commission approved this use, subject to the applicant having available off-site parking, the agreement should be with the property owner not the tenant.
Commissioner Stopper asked how condition #20 could be physically implemented. Senior Planner Eastman said that the windows should be uncovered, and the entry into the building should have a clear view of the entire facility. Staff will work with the applicant for the safety of customers and the Police Department. Staff did not state exactly how much visibility was required in the staff report because the initial floor plan was not accurate.
Commissioner Bailey stated that it is important to have good visibility into the establishment from the exterior and upon entry.
Commissioner Savage stated that he would recommend denial based on the findings of staff.
Commissioner Fitzgerald agreed with Commissioner Savage and staff and would be recommending denial.
Commissioner Hart commented that there is a huge parking problem in the City. She felt that the parking issues should have been settled prior to the meeting. Based on the findings and the lack of planning and arrangements for parking, she would be voting for denial.
Commissioner Bailey was concerned with the lack of parking, and was not comfortable with the location. He would be supporting staff's recommendation for denial.
Commissioner Stopper was concerned with the safety and security of the citizens. He relies on staff's review and felt that this business did not fit at this location. He supported denial.
The title of Resolution Number PC-05-34 DENYING a conditional use permit to expand an existing legal non-conforming bar, change from an existing ABC Type 42 license (on-sale beer and wine - public premises) to an ABC Type 48 (on-sale general - public premises) and reduce the number of parking spaces required for the site, on property located at 910-914 W. Williamson Avenue was read and further reading was waived. MOTION by Commissioner Savage, seconded by Commissioner Bailey and passed 6 - 0 by members present, that said Resolution be DENIED.
Chief Planner Rosen advised the applicant of the appeal process.
A request to abandon a ten-foot wide by 100-foot deep alley that bisects the property located at 320 S. Highland Avenue (north side of Truslow Avenue, between 140 and 150 feet east of Highland Avenue) (M-G zone) (Categorically exempt under Section 15312 of CEQA Guidelines)
Senior Civil Engineer Voronel presented the staff report dated September 21, 2005 and discussed the size, location, and displayed the public notification map and an aerial photo. She explained that a settlement contract was signed with the property owner which includes the dedication of a permanent right-of-way for street purposes. In 1998 the City agreed to vacate the alley. Since there is no public access, it is a dead-end, there are no utilities maintained in the area and the alley is separated from the street by a wall, staff recommended that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the abandonment.
Public hearing opened.
Terry Simonten, spoke on behalf of her father, the applicant. She encouraged the Planning Commission to approve the abandonment. Her father has maintained the property for over 60 years.
The title of Resolution Number PC-04-35 RECOMMENDING to the City Council the abandonment of a ten foot wide by 100-foot deep alley that bisects the property located at 320 South Highland Avenue was read, and further reading was waived. MOTION by Commissioner Savage, seconded by Commissioner Fitzgerald and passed by a vote of 6 - 0.
A request to abandon an 8.5-foot wide by approximately 90-foot long portion of street right-of-way on property located at 130 S. Highland Avenue (east side of Highland Avenue, between Santa Fe Avenue and the alley between Santa Fe Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue) (M-G zone) (Categorically exempt under Section 15312 of CEQA Guidelines).
Senior Civil Engineer Voronel presented the staff report dated September 21, 2005. The public notification map and an aerial photo was displayed and the location was described. Photos of the site were shown along with the assessor's map. Public notification was sent to residents within 300 feet of the project. The City requested a temporary construction easement with an option to expand, as needed. During the recordation process, the right-of-way was recorded as a permanent street right-of-way. It is located behind a wall that separates it from Highland and cannot be used by the public. Staff recommended that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council approve the abandonment.
Public hearing opened.
There was no one present who wished to speak on this matter.
Public hearing closed.
The title of Resolution Number PC-04-36 RECOMMENDING to the City Council the abandonment of an 8.5-foot wide by approximately 90-foot long portion of the street right-of-way on property located at 130 South Highland Avenue was read, and further reading was waived. MOTION by Commissioner Savage, seconded by Commissioner Bailey and CARRIED by a vote of 6 - 0.
The Planning Commission took a short break.
The Planning Commission reconvened at 8:37 p.m.
A review of compliance with conditions for a previously-approved Conditional Use Permit, and possible setting of a revocation hearing for same Conditional Use Permit, for an automobile repair and sales business, on property located at 801-811 West Commonwealth Avenue (C-H zone) (Categorically exempt under Section 15332 of CEQA Guidelines).
Assistant Planner Kusch presented the staff report dated September 21, 2005. An aerial photo was displayed, along with photos of the site and the location was described. He reminded the Commission that in August 2004, they approved a CUP for auto sales and repair at this location. In September 2004, the applicant appealed to the City Council to amend certain conditions and it was granted. In April 2005, the Planning Commission reviewed the applicant's compliance with the conditions of approval and directed staff to conduct a three month follow-up review.
Assistant Planner Kusch stated that the conditions on the property had not changed since April. The following items were discussed:
Delineating drive aisles and parking stalls in the parking area
Commonwealth Avenue entry drive aisle partially blocked with vehicles
Vehicles at the rear of the property parked on unpaved surfaces with weeds growing around them
Vehicles blocking drive aisle from circulating to or from Jefferson Avenue
Commonwealth Avenue driveway exit blocked with vehicles and a chain
Vehicles parked along the intended open drive aisle along the west property line
Inadequate landscaping along Commonwealth Avenue, sporadic groundcover
Support posts remain from removed sign/fence
Field conditions do not match the landscape plan
Planter in the rear parking area not installed
Landscape planters must meet zoning requirements
Signage does not conform to the zoning code
Additional banners were installed without permits. Banner hanging from posts along Commonwealth Avenue is not allowed.
Commissioner Bailey asked about past discussions with the Planning Commission. Assistant Planner Kusch reviewed what had been discussed.
Chairman Griffin asked if there were time frames set for the various conditions. Assistant Planner Kusch answered that some were within three months of approval, most were within six months of approval.
Public hearing opened.
Bobby Mir, co-owner of Bank Repo Autos, spoke about operating a vehicle sales business for 13 years. He indicated that he is the business operator of the subject property's truck sales business. He informed the Planning Commission that he previously had a vehicle sales business across from the subject property at 820 W. Commonwealth Avenue. He said that he relocated his business to the subject property after a vehicle sales office was destroyed by fire in October 2004 at the 820 W. Commonwealth Avenue property. He mentioned that the property owner is in the process of rebuilding the office building. He is awaiting the construction of the office building to relocate vehicles across Commonwealth Avenue from the subject property. He apologized for the discrepancies. He said that he was willing to do what was needed to satisfy the Commission.
Chairman Griffin asked for him to expound on the agreement for storage of vehicles. Mr. Mir explained that the subject property owner, Mr. Tabaja, offered that they could store their vehicles on his lot until they could rebuild. He stated that it was a temporary move, but was not sure if they could resume the vehicle sales business at 820 W. Commonwealth Avenue. He also stated that the window signage and signage on vehicles parked along Commonwealth Avenue would be removed.
Chairman Griffin asked who owned the business. Mr. Mir answered that he and his father own the business.
Public hearing closed.
Commissioner Savage viewed the property and felt that it was a bigger mess than before. The weeds are overgrown, planters are not planted correctly, and banners are not attached properly. The truck is still parked in front with a sign. He felt that there has been no goodwill effort to comply with the CUP. Commissioner Savage made a motion to set a revocation hearing which was later amended.
Commissioner Stopper thought that in the past an understanding was reached and some things would change, but they have not. The applicant appealed to the City Council and relief was given. His patience had also run out and he felt it was time to schedule a revocation hearing and get the property up to code.
Chief Planner Rosen reminded the Planning Commission that it was his understanding that the applicant, Mr. Tabaja, was currently out of the country tending to a family emergency. To allow for Mr. Tabaja's attendance, he recommended that the Planning Commission amend the motion to set a possible revocation meeting to a date in November.
MOTION by Commissioner Savage, seconded by Commissioner Bailey to set a revocation hearing for November 9, 2005 at 4 p.m., seconded by Commissioner Bailey and passed by a 6 - 0 vote.
Approval of Minutes from the regular meeting of September 14, 2005
Commissioner Hart asked that her comment on the third paragraph from the bottom on page 152, be replaced by "Commissioner Hart felt that the developer should honor the agreement because it would be more difficult and costly to find another builder to build the community center."
MOTION Commissioner Fitzgerald, second by Commissioner Bailey to APPROVE the minutes of September 14, 2005 as AMENDED and passed by a vote of 4 - 0 with Commissioner Stopper and Commissioner Savage abstaining.
Chairman Griffin asked if Code Enforcement staff could follow-up on the condition of the property at 910 -914 Williamson. He was referring to signage, paint or material blocking the window, etc.
Commissioner Fitzgerald mentioned that several citizens have complained about a common area near the Community Center at Garnet and Placentia. Chief Planner Rosen stated that he was familiar with the situation and would report her concerns to the Police Department and Community Services.
Chief Planner Rosen stated that there will be a public hearing on the Providence Center, and the Transportation Center Update report will be presented to the Planning Commission on October 26. Chief Planner Rosen stated that the Amerige Court preliminary concept plan will be reviewed by the RDRC. He spoke about the legal challenge on the Sunrise project and that staff is waiting for a legal opinion from counsel. The Jacaranda hearing was postponed, there was a mix up in the noticing and some people were in attendance expecting the issue to be discussed.
Chairman Griffin asked if there were plans to hold more community meetings on Providence. Staff felt that there have been sufficient meetings, however, the developer might plan to hold some community meetings.
Commissioner Savage asked if the staff report regarding Providence would discuss the project area and the correct zoning. Chief Planner Rosen answered that it would be covered.
Chief Planner Rosen gave a brief update on recent City Council meetings.
There was no one from the public who wished to speak on any matter within the Commission's jurisdiction.
The next regularly-scheduled Planning Commission meeting will be October 12, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Staff reviewed the proposed items listed in the agenda forecast.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
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Maka Albarn and Soul Eater Evans
Meister: MakaWeapon: Soul
Weapon Type: Scythe
Maka is an overachiever. The daughter of Shinigami's personal weapon, Death Scythe (Spirit). Maka seemingly despises her womanizing father. Like her mother before her, Maka is a Scythe expert. We haven't seen Maka's mother, though the sheer reference of her is enough to turn her father into a pile of quibbling tears. Additionally, Maka possesses the ability perceive soul types, a relatively rare power.
Soul is a cool dude wanna be. Entirely focused on living up to being a good man, he constantly references which actions are uncool, or unlike the character he wants to become. Though he argues with Maka, their performance under pressure and hard working nature make them a good team.
Black Star and Tsubaki
Meister: Black StarWeapon: Tsubaki
Weapon Type: Multiple Shapes [sword, kunai, shuriken]
Black Star is an idiot savant. Bent on proving how he will one day ascend to godhood, Black Star has quite the ego. This ego actually makes him get along Soul incredibly well (they appreciate their mutual effort to be cool.) Beyond this, however, lies an incredibly gifted student. Despite this, he backs up his mouth with a devotion to his training. While attempting to study, he punished himself with 1,000 push ups for every missed question. In the end he was no stronger, yet he had done an inhuman workout routine.
Tsubaki is a pushover, but not necessarily in a bad way. Descendant of a rather infamous line of "weapons," Tsubaki counters Black Stars ego with kindness. Her endless font of faith and forgiveness supports Black Star more than he knows. Also, her innate ability to match anyone's soul frequency allows her to work with anyone. This is great for Black Star, who seemingly is oblivious to the what teamwork is.
Death the Kid, Liz, and Patty Thompson
Meister: Death the KidWeapon(s): Liz and Patty Thompson
Weapons: 2 Hand Guns
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Liz and Patty are non-identical twins. This often leads to arguments with Kid, though its obvious that all three hold great respect for each other. Liz and Patty actually started life as "The Thompson Twins," criminals. Death was so inspired by their story and potential for symmetry that he took them in, an act of kindness they haven't forgotten. Kid's crippling attacks of OCD are pretty bad, but they've proven that, in a pinch, they can wield each other as weapons.
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Weapon Type: Scythe
Shinigami-sama is the founder of Death City. One of the first weapon meisters, Shinigami-sama is supposedly of an almost godly level of power. Though, these days he seems to prefer his life of solitude. Living inside some sort of magic mirror universe, he keeps a rather jovial face, and enjoys helping raise the next generation of defenders. He's also a very loving father.
Death Scythe, also know as Spirit, is Maka's father, and one of the rare "Death Scythe" level weapons. He has had a history of different meisters. First, his ex-wife (Maka's mother), then Frank N. Stein, and eventually he became the personal weapon of Death Scythe.
Frank N. Stein is an ex-reaper. Distancing himself for Death City and its needs to focus on his research. One common word associated with Stein is sadistic. Death Scythe painfully remembers being experimented on constantly, and begins the series with not so fond memories of his ex-partner.
Expect the full review of Part 1 Thursday, but feel free to check out the chibi-review of the first 3 episodes first.


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— Alex Garcia at The Chicago Tribune
Think about this for a moment. At the finish line, there must have been hundreds of cameras. You would think everyone was taking pictures and recording videos. […] It's a world where everyone has a camera. But I saw very few images from the general public.
Why is that? As you look through the photo galleries and videos, you can reach your own conclusions. But as I watched the behavior of photojournalists, it confirmed for me the need for professionals in this age of de-professionalization of the news industry.
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Posted by Bill Cobb (18.104.22.168)
I'm planning a masonry stove with a pizza oven on top of it. I've seen references to a pizza oven (black) that can be fired independently of the masonry stove (which normally get built with a white oven heated by the masonry stove.
Does one use a damper to switch from one type to another?
Someone suggested using a removeable firebrick in the pizza oven on a side closest to the flue, but didn't specify the height.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.


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In a new interview, John Anne Hotchkiss threatens Bravo if they air any footage.
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Russell Armstrong's shocking Aug. 15 suicide took place in advance of the upcoming season of the show, which profiles his dissolving marriage to estranged wife Taylor. Now his mother is speaking out, saying Bravo is to blame for his tragic death!
Russell's mom John Anne Hotchkiss gave an interview to CNN HLN's Jane Velez-Mitchell, saying her son was mortified about the upcoming season, and it was likely the cause of his suicide.
"Before the new season even started, before he took his life, he said, 'Mom, they're just going to crucify me this season,'" she said. "He said, 'I don't know what to do. I'll never survive it.'"
John also said she gave a stern warning to Bravo executives about airing footage of her son.
"[Bravo] better not air one frame of my son…or else," she said.
What do you think, HollywoodLifers — should Bravo not show footage of Russell?
– William Earl
Get More Taylor Armstrong News Here:
- 'Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills' Star Russell Armstrong Commits Suicide. Taylor Armstrong 'Devastated.'
- Taylor Armstrong's Husband Has An Abusive Past! Are YOU Surprised?
- 'RHOBH' Star Taylor Armstrong Files For Divorce From Russell! Has She Already Found A New Man?
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Posted at 11:43 AM on December 31, 2011
taylor couldn't be a worse example of motherhood and marrige. really, just watch the kid in action!! what a brat! kennedy certainly takes after her mom, i don't get my way so i'm going to lash out.i really feel for russell, the tortured world he lived in. we only got to see taylor's version and she wasn't stable. what's with the drunken episode? everythings everybody else's fault. i'm not going to take responcibility for my own actions. i love the show but get rid of her!!!
Posted at 12:17 AM on January 29, 2012
Agree on most points, but Russell was an a**. Taylor is and was a mess, but the fact he beat her is awful. not sure how you side with him in any possible way.
Note: the point about her being a disgusting mom is spot on! Who throws a $60k+ birthday party for a 4 year old? Seriously … what does the kid have to look forward too.
Posted at 2:30 PM on December 7, 2011
I feel there are inequities in Taylor's accusations of her husband. While there may, indeed, have been abuse; I believe she has embelllished and exaggerated for selfish gain, and notoriety. Her mental instability leads me to believe that she exhaserbated certain explosive episodes with her husband by doing additional self harm sd msnipulations in her quest for attention and worth. I also find her inconsistent, in the pathology she describes, that he would even consider harming his daughter. Way back, when, she was addressing women fundraising for battered wives and she said, "You too can rise above your circumstances and live in Beverly Hills"! Are you kidding me?! Battered women want to stay alive; not find a more luxurious neighborhood! Her banter and victimizations of the other 'wives', while somewhat conceivable, are far too vindictive, rather than misplaced anger. I find her the poorest representation of hope for battered women in our country. Shame on Bravo for promoting this scenario, through her. I know from experience what i am talking about
Posted at 9:30 AM on August 20, 2011
I think Bravo should edit him out. Maybe he did all those awful things related to abusing his wife, his ex-wife….
Yet, there are children involved here and I just don't think it should be viewed. He had some real demons, yes. And, it's true he was aware he was filming, that's what they signed on to do. Yet, he hated it, as you could easily see. He wasn't paid for any of his filming…. I just don't think it should be made public. Taylor should take a year off of this show and get her life/priorities in order for the sake of her 5 yr old. But, Bravo is doing the right thing by his family. Just my opinion.
Posted at 1:52 AM on December 20, 2011
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Posted at 9:45 AM on August 19, 2011
John also said she gave a stern warning to Bravo executives about airing footage of her son.I am a 26 years old nurse, young and beautiful. Now I am seeking an older gentle man who can give me real love , so i got a username Annababe2011 on—a'ge'l'es's'da'te. C óM—it is the first and best club for y'ounger women and older men, or older women and younger men,to int'eract with each other. Maybe you wanna ch'eck it out or tell your friends.
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Today, we bought a bar
Today, we finalised a deal to purchase a bar in Aberdeen.
Perhaps it does not look like much at the moment, as nice as a run-down old pub can look. This, however is all going start changing very soon.
This is going to be home of the very first BrewDog brew-pub. Blending punk-rock, utilitarianism and philosophy, the BrewDog Bar will be exciting imaginations from February 2010.
The new Brew-Pub will only serve BrewDog beers and will have some amazing snacks specially designed to complement our hardcore beers. Speciality beers will be brewed on site and the venue will be host to plenty of beer events including tastings, beer and food pairings and open brewing days.
This is another compelling reason to invest in BrewDog – you can do so at www.equityforpunks.com
Posted in - brewdog-news
- Excellent news.
When are you going to be looking for bar staff? :D Angela10.11.2009
- Looking forward to this greatly :) PK Barackis06.11.2009
- Nice one! Ive not drank in there for over 12 years when I was at college! Dale01.11.2009
- Just make sure punk rock is playing from the speakers and I look forward to having a pint when I visit the family up in Buchan next year. Having been a punk since 1979 I can advise on the music if you like!! Alan Robertson29.10.2009
- Had 5 years in Aberdeen in late 80s/early 90s where were you then. Could hardly be further away now :-( Graeme Wood29.10.2009
- Can not wait!!!
We serve all of your products in cask across the pond. How about an invite to opening night. Ron Nelson The Pub Group US29.10.2009
- even the staff in my Belmont st local are excited about this. My birthdays in deb. Taking bookings?
Mon the brewdog i look like bruce willis29.10.2009
- Its at the wrong end of the country! magicdave629.10.2009
- Oh, and how about a pinball machine? No pubs have pinball machines anymore... G Dunbat29.10.2009
- Good show BrewDog! I had heard rumours that this was on the cards. I can see my trips home increasing in frequency over the next year... G Dunbar29.10.2009
- Excellent! I remember (i think) getting weel blootered in the Marischal way back in my Uni days... now I will have 2 fave pubs within crawling distance of each other. A very sound investment chaps! Steve29.10.2009
- Excellent! I have bought my beer-loving Dad a share for his Christmas, cant wait to tell him he owns a Brewery AND a pub! Surely this is the best Christmas present ever?! Jo28.10.2009
- Excellent - hmmm... I now live in Manchester. Taxi!! Neepster28.10.2009
- can my band play here? we are well good. laterz Gogs Milne28.10.2009
- canny wait to try the beers in there! Billy28.10.2009
- Will you be serving mojitos and woowoo cocktails? Liam Tree Syme28.10.2009
- This is great news. Will have to increase the Aberdeen jaunts big time next year.
Good luck Chris Hammond28.10.2009
- hurrah!! sure to be a fine addition to aberdeens drinking establishments. David Officer28.10.2009
- Excellent, excellent news.
I have found me a new local.
And stick my name down for the darts team....... Chris Watt28.10.2009
- Well done guys..hopefully there will be a sexy barmaid...another good reason for come back for a visit to my friends!! Matteo28.10.2009
- Good point Ben, brewdog darts team???! jamie cowie28.10.2009
- great news guys! Claire28.10.2009
- what an utterly brilliant idea, please please please get a TV for fitba! Jamie Cowie28.10.2009
- That is fantastic news! The other pubs in Aberdeen have about three months to enjoy my custom and then they will never see me again! Paul28.10.2009
- looking for a sous chef? ian durrant28.10.2009
- A brew-pub! Thats a surprise I wasnt expecting. Terrific! Barm28.10.2009
- Nice work guys!
I used to work as a cellarman at the Abdn Union - was wondering who would take the bar. Will there be darts? Ben28.10.2009
- Fantastic! A holiday to Aberdeen is definitely on the cards come next year (with hopefully a visit to your brewery too).
See, now you can quote us to show the council the beneficial effect you are going to be having on the local economy ;-) tania-nexust28.10.2009
- Cool, wondered what was going to happen to that place. David28.10.2009
- With the eco brewery and a brew pub you really are starting to tempt me for a holiday in Aberdeenshire chaps! Mark, Real-Ale-Reviews.com28.10.2009
- Awesome news guys. I am sure it will be a great place to go. Equity for Punks is looking better by the day! Adrian28.10.2009
- Superb! Next to the old Union. Gary Sutherland28.10.2009


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Revlon Colorsilk in Dark Brown
83 reviews
87% would repurchase
Package Quality: 3.6
Price: $
Package Quality: 3.6
Price: $
Age: 25-29
Skin: Other, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Other, Other, Other
Eyes: Other
I dyed my hair yesterday and just get a jet black hair, and its not dark brown. I think it really depends on your hair color. but have to say my hair look shiner then before and this may due to the conditioner they provided. I hoped that the color will fade soon.
Age: 36-43
Skin: Combination, Olive, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Brown
Total rubbish. I was sucked into trying this due to the great reviews and the price but it left my scalp very sore and my hair like straw. Days after using it (I followed the instructions to a tee) the colour (dark brown mixed with golden brown) still looked unremarkable and totally flat with any shine taken out of my formerly extremely shiny hair. It took me weeks to whip my hair back into shape with intensive conditioning, rosemary rinses and keratin spray plus my weekly Aphogee treatment. Don't use this if your hair is fine. And if you have resistant greys don't bother either. Mine were showing again after just a week. The overall colour, however boring, only faded a little though.
Age: 19-24
Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
Love this stuff! It's only like $2.30 and it does a good job at coloring for what it is. The conditioner is the bomb as well! It leaves my hair super soft. I wish I could buy bottles of it
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
I typically use feria red dyes... Wanted to change it up a bit and go chocolate brown.. A few weeks ago i used feria "espresso" which sucked and barely covered the red dye. Today i used revlon dark brown and my hair is now BLACK.... But the first 3 inches of my hair still has red tones. I am very disappointed.. I wanted BROWN hair :(... I have died my hair black on purpose years ago and I know this is black.. NOT "dark brown"!!
Age: 19-24
Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I love this product. Especially if anything goes wrong with any other color dye or brand this always has my back and fix my haircolor. Revlon dark brown is one of the best colors at first looks black but then fades away and the hair will be a brown natural looking.
Age: 56 & Over
Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Cool
Hair: Silver, Other, Medium
Eyes: Hazel
I applaud those that reviewed this product giving 4-5 lippies. I used Revlon Colorsilk prior to letting my hair grow out to its natural silver, platinum. Revlon was the least damaging and most natural looking of all the drug store hair colors for me. The trick is getting the correct color. Good product for touching up roots and pulling through the ends in the final minutes before rinsing.
Age: 44-55
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Brown
With 45 staring me down and me tired of shelling out close to $200 every 6 weeks for a cut and color at my salon, I decided to bite the bullet and try this color at home. I should mention I've been using, off and on, Natural Instincts but found it not cover my gray hair at all.
Used the Colorsilks Dark Brown #30. My hair is naturally very dark brown so this looked closest to my normal shade. Super easy to apply, has little smell, and in 25 minutes my hair looks great. It is a tad closer to soft black, but I expected it to be based on prior reviews. I assume it will fade out in the next week. My hair is super soft thanks to the conditioner, and the best part is the color is not one flat-matte-shade. I actually have tones and subtle highlights (dark red) throughout. I love it. No itchy scalp, minimal dripping during application, and my hair feels good after I dried it.
If it lasts me 4-6 weeks I'll definitely repurchase. Can't beat it for the price - under $5 at Walgreens.
(I know everybody critiques the packaging, but I still give it 5 stars for just putting out a good product - I don't need the bells and whistles of packaging)
Age: 44-55
Skin: Normal, Fair, Warm
Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Hazel
I have had brown hair for about 4 weeks now. I have had blonde/red and light brown prior to using this haircolor. The base was a level 6 brown when I applied this but a persistent and nagging problem was the red undertone and nothing covered it up - L'Oreal, Revlon Prof. Well, Feria, Alfaparf, hello?? .. it was silly. I picked this up on a whim. In the past, I have used the 72 (strawberry blonde) which was fantastic at the time. But time and life has made me move on to my darker side.
Color: Perfect dark brown with no undertones of either gold or red. Not flat, just dark shiny hair
Texture: Perfect shiny hair especially for damaged hair. My hair is damaged beyond belief, but this gave me magnificent shine and volume.
ok, so we all know the box is crappy. the gloves are measly and the conditioner is great. But what I had forgotten was that consistency of color and texture of my hair after I used this was even better than my salon visits and about $ 200 less!
I think that speaks for itself .. while I do not recommend some of the blonde colors in this line, the Reds are stunning and the browns are also.
Excellent buy and highly recomended.
Age: 30-35
Skin: Dry, Fair, Warm
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
This is one of the best haircolors that I've tried and it's soooo cheap! My hair used to always get a reddish hue a couple weeks after coloring and I tired so many different brands with no luck. This does not turn red at all and it's a very quality product which I've been using a couple years now. I am quite pale, NC15ish, and the color is fairly dark but about the same color as my natural hair. Even though I'm only 33 I have a lot of grey coming in on my temples and around my hairline that I want to cover up. This does a wonderful job and I will keep on using it.
Age: 19-24
Skin: Oily, Olive, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
So i dyed my hair with colorsilk dark brown today. I was HOPING that it will cover this brassy red tone in my hair. It fixed it a little bit but i still have some redness in my hair. Overall, its a beautiful colour though. If you have very light hair, this colour might be a shock to you at first. It is a little darker than it shows on the box, but it isn't black. I actually wish my hair turned out darker.. Maybe next time I will try the brown black dye.
- cheap
- no burning
- smell's decent
- ammonia free! yay!
- shiny/smooh
- pretty colour
- easy to apply
- didn't cover redness/brassiness completely
- ends are a little dry (but i wont blame this ENTIRELY on the dye ..since winter just passed)
- I wish the conditioner came in a tube for future use.
- my hair felt tangled after I washed out the colour
TIPS: If you have long hair, you WILL need two boxes. I never used two boxes in my life with other brands and I always had long hair.
I like this hair colour and I like this brand. Natural Instincts semi permanent is what I usually buy because my hair feels more healthy with semi. BUUT i tried a semi and it wasnt covering this redness so thats why I tried revlon.
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"Margins are shrinking for everyone in the floor care contracting industry," says Whit Beverly, president of Aztec Products in Montgomeryville, Penn. "As such, contractors should consider cost when purchasing equipment. When you can spend less for equipment, you can be profitable sooner."
Cost, however, is different from price. Price is simply the amount on the tag. Cost is the total amount of money you end up spending or saving as a result of the performance of the equipment purchased compared to the price and performance of another piece of equipment.
"While a lot of contractors say they use several criteria when buying equipment, we know for a fact that they buy almost strictly on price and availability," insists Bob Abrams, business manager with Castle Rock Industries in Englewood, Colo. "They buy the lowest-priced piece of equipment that happens to be available the day they need it. Very few buy based on labor savings."
A few contractors, though, who tend to be the higher-end business owners, do their homework, Abrams said. They test equipment and put a pencil to the return on investment and the ability of a certain piece of equipment to justify its price based on its performance.
"These contractors end up buying completely different equipment than the majority of contractors," he said.
Abrams offers the following suggestion: If you pay the rock-bottom price for a piece of equipment, you will get a low-end machine. Conversely, if you pay top dollar, you will get a very good machine. However, if you pay slightly more than a rock-bottom price (about 10 percent to 15 percent above), you can get an extremely good machine.
"These tend to be the best machines for the money in terms of total value," he said.
"Quality is always an issue," Beverly said. "We keep our machines as simple and rugged as possible to minimize repairs and upkeep costs. In addition, our engines are getting more high-tech to meet required mission levels."
How much of a concern should local support be? According to manufacturers that offer local support, it is very important. According to those that don't, though, it isn't as important.
"A lot of salespeople will try to convince you that you don't know as much as you really do," Beverly explains. He suggests that some salespeople try to scare contractors into buying things they don't need with comments such as, "If you buy from this other company that doesn't have local support, their equipment will break down, and no one will be able to help you.
"If someone told you 15 years ago that you would be buying a computer direct from a manufacturer, you wouldn't have believed them," Beverly said. "Now, though, Dell is the largest computer company in the world for direct sales."
Aztec Products does not offer local support, because it sells directly to end-users, but that should not imply that customers with questions are left out in the cold. "If you do have a problem, we have a customer support center that you can access by phone," Beverly said. "In fact, the people who actually make the equipment are the ones who handle the calls." The company also has a network of repair centers around the country with which it partners.
Beverly suggests that, by giving up local support, buyers can save money by purchasing direct. "Whereas a retail facility might need a service person to come out and look at its machines, a contractor may be familiar enough with the machines to handle minor repairs, belt replacements, etc. on his own," he said. In fact, Aztec purposely designs its equipment to make it easy to gain access for repairs and replacements, he said.
How much of an issue is the weight of equipment? "Weight is an issue," Beverly replies. "If (a machine) is too heavy, a contractor will have problems moving it around." However, the way weight is used is also an issue. For example, Beverly says Aztec's buffers have all of the weight on the back half of the pad, a design intended to provide twice as much pad pressure as a machine that has the weight distributed across the full pad.
Greg Jodzio, corporate accounts manager for Plymouth, Minn.-based Nilfisk Advance, agrees that too much weight can be a problem. "For example, if quarry tile is not put down absolutely flat, a machine that is too heavy could crack the tile," he said.
While many contractors purchase small machines in order to save money, most manufacturers recommend purchasing the largest machine that makes sense for the floor sizes being cleaned.
"You can cover so much more space with a 20-inch machine than a 13- or 15-inch machine," explains Jodzio. He notes that the production rate on a 17-inch floor machine is 2,000 square feet per hour, while the rate for a 20-inch machine is 2,300 square feet per hour.
"In sum, the time you save over the life of the machine more than pays for the extra cost of the larger size," Jodzio says. Of course, if you're cleaning a large number of small floors, a large machine isn't going to be cost-effective.
If you do clean a number of large floors, riding machines should be a consideration. Rider machines are available with automatic scrubbers that scrub and vacuum. "Some of these are in sizes from 24-inch to 38-inch," Jodzio said. "If you have large areas, these are very cost-effective."
Riders are even more productive than walk-behinds of the same size, according to Jodzio. "A 28-inch walk-behind can do an average of 17,000 square feet per hour," he said. "A 28-inch rider can do 27,000 square feet per hour. One reason is that employees on riders can see everything in front of them, allowing them to work faster. This is difficult to do with walk-behinds, so employees tend to work more slowly." In addition, riders can turn in tighter spaces than walk-behinds, Jodzio said.
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Abrams agrees. "If you are doing dry burnishing, you want a burnisher with good air filtration," he states. "However, if you are doing spray buffing, you want to use a slower, 1,500 RPM machine, and you don't need filtration."
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I am working on an ABAP program that processes a BRF+ function call and then evaluates the results via a call to the get_value method to see the context values of the Function. During BRF+ ruleset processing in the BRF+ Application I am setting and using several Ruleset variables. Is it possible to read the Ruleset context from my ABAP program in the same way that I can read the BRF Function context? If so, how?
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You do not get the values. Therefore you may write the variable values into a class (with call procedure expressions) and retrieve it from there when processing is done.
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Saturday at Joe's Pub was special. I don't think I've ever felt more love from a crowd and I'm so proud to be homeys with Pearl and the Beard. Their record is amazing and their live show somehow keeps getting better. It's ridiculous. Here they are, in all of their cuteness and post-show glow, backstage…
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Historical Cotton & Plantation Culture is the story told at Frogmore Plantation, and there is cotton in the fields to pick from mid-July through April; then planting begins anew. An 1800-acre working cotton plantation, Frogmore has 18 restored antebellum structures that date from the early 1800's. Along with the history of the early Natchez planters and their slaves, the tour includes a rare Smithsonian quality steam cotton gin. Optionally, the tour continues through modern day plantation life, including the planting, harvesting, and computerized ginning of cotton.
The tour begins in a quaint log cabin of hand-hewn cypress timbers with a history of the area Indians and early settlers. The floods of the Mississippi, Tensas, Ouachita, and Black Rivers continually replenished the topsoil at Frogmore, making it a lucrative venture for the Natchez planters. The guide tells of the evolution of change, decade by decade, beginning in the 1790's and beyond the War Between the States that created a new lifestyle called sharecropping. The work habits and slave customs are a main focus throughout the tour. A video depicting living history re-enactments and the first Eli Whitney gin is part of the orientation before the tour begins.
The Smithsonian quality 1884 Munger steam gin is the next stop. Listed on the National Register, this pre-civil war building houses rare Munger equipment. Robert S. Munger was the first person to invent suction in the gins, and also he created the continuous ginning system with the double-box press, all patented in 1884.
Next stop is the sugarcane mill and barn filled with early hand-held tools and mule-drawn implements. The nearby commissary is filled with supplies, cotton sacks, baskets, scales & other utilitarian needs of the 1800's.
Adjacent to the commissary is the overseer's cottage, an 1810 hand-pegged, cypress dogtrot furnished authentically. Benches on the porches beckon visitors to relax momentarily overlooking the cotton fields and sugar cane patch. Tourists can pick cotton all months except May and June when the plants are still immature.
Also overlooking the cotton fields is the cooking cabin, the kitchen for the slave quarters where the elder women kept their supplies to prepare the communal meals for the slaves. The guide relates the blending of African and European cuisine, and the African origins of much of southern cooking on plantations, both historically and today. Historical slave narrations describe daily meals, seasonal foods, and special dishes on Sunday and holidays.
The living quarters next door has the original shingle roof and ceiling rafters with the bark still on much of the wood. The 1840 cabin is both an authentic slave cabin, and later a sharecropper cabin, and each room is furnished respectively. The guide tells of the progression of change in the architecture and décor. She then describes all chronological chores that were secondary to cotton. Surprising facts are revealed about the plantation mistress, the owner's wife. Her handwork is evident in the washhouse & sewing cabin which houses a spinning wheel, loom, quilting rack, ironing supplies, and rare 1800's washing machine. A short stroll back to the plantation store (also gift shop) passes the smokehouse, 3-hole privy, and pigeonnier.
Frogmore is also a modern, working plantation with a 900 bales-per-day computerized cotton gin. Cotton and cottonseed products, world production and statistics, and unusual cotton facts are included in the modern-day tour.
To commemorate the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War, Frogmore Plantation is offering a special tour - a concise but complete history of the Civil War on plantations, including causes beginning with our constitution, conflicts between Confederates and Unionists, economics and politics that fueled the fires, and effects on slaves and owners. This tour does not discuss battle strategy, but does include the Union army regime and takeover of the Natchez District. Frogmore was the site of encampment and skirmish for 1,776 Union troops led by Col. Bernard Farrar including the Illinois infantry and heavy artillery. The old Natchez District included Eastern Louisiana, and many plantation owners were Union, not Confederate sympathizers. Text includes effects of federal army occupation on area plantations, federal corral in Natchez for freed slaves, Confederate guerrilla activity against Union planters, and the effects of the war on the women & children left behind, along with the plantation crops, gins, and food supplies. (This tour has no duplication with other tours offered at Frogmore.) (Group tours may optionally have live vocalists incorporating the Civil War era songs of the slaves and freedmen who joined the armies.)


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Jeanette (Richmeier) Wideman, 50, Lakin, formerly of WaKeeney, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, at Via Christi-St. Francis Hospital, Wichita.
She was born Jan. 18, 1962, in Hays to Edwin Joseph and Agnes Armilda (Flax) Richmeier. She attended grade school in Ellis and went on to graduate from Morland High School in 1980. She earned her associate's degree in business and accounting from Fort Hays State University.
She was a tax preparer at H&R Block.
Survivors include a son, Timmy Wideman, Lakin; her parents; two brothers, Kenny Richmeier and Jim Richmeier, both of WaKeeney; three sisters, Judi Feldt, Hoxie, Shirley Eichman, Fort Myers, Fla., and Cathy Conrady, Lakin; and a granddaughter.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, St. Peter; burial in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.
A vigil will be at 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Jeanette Wideman Memorial Fund (to help with granddaughter Tynslee's education) in care of the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.schmittfuneral.com.


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The 640-acre facility is active more than 280 days per year and hosts NASCAR's Championship Races during Ford Championship Weekend (November 16-18, 2012). The Sprint Cup Championship Ford 400 is broadcast live on TV and radio to 175 countries and into 24 languages.