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Woah. That guy actually delivered? Someone hire him.
Phoronix: GLSL IR To TGSI Translator Ready To Be Merged Into Mesa
Back in April we reported on the ambitious project by a lone, independent developer to write a GLSL IR to TGSI translator for Mesa that wouldn't involve using Mesa's crufty IR. This work would also be a stepping-stone to GLSL 1.30 support in Mesa, which is needed for OpenGL 3.0 support in this critical free software project. Today the developer is reporting that he believes this translator is ready to be merged into Mesa...
Woah. That guy actually delivered? Someone hire him.
OK, that's it - the man gets a gold star!
Benchmark or didn't happen
Yay, kudos to the guy! These ventures are usually "Hey guys, I've just started programming and I'm going to make a Vi clone, it's going to be rad, excellent and have lots of great features! I haven't written any code yet, but I'm about to start. It's going to be great!". But it seems like this guy delivered!
Code reviews are always great (that's one of the things that FOSS is about, right?) so it's going to be interesting to see what happens when the maintainers have a look at it.
OpenGL3.0 would be so sweet. It's definitely about time!
I'm sure that if focused OGL 3.0 can be acomplished, but have all legal problems been resolved, or bypassed?
Maybe some small Phoronix article, about state of implementing newest OGL's i Mesa?
Like who is working on it, what have been done, what are milestone targets, legal problems, etc.
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+1. Michael, you have a very good grasp about what is going on in the Mesa camp, could you sum up what's to be done. Not only technically I mean, but just like above, also different issues.
I've seen the feature matrix, but I can't find it now except http://wiki.x.org/wiki/RadeonFeature
This was done by Plombo, a poster here, right? Good work!
Anyway, the GL3.txt status file is always the best source for status updates: http://cgit.freedesktop.org/mesa/mesa/tree/docs/GL3.txt
The major thing missing for OpenGL 3.0, 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 are GLSL 1.30, 1.40, 1.50 and 3.30, respectively.
The other stuff is mostly already in place. Actually, we're almost there, but GLSL is a bitch.


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Hertz CEO Mark Frissora speaks at a press conference at Southwest Florida International Airport announcing the company's move to Southwest Florida. Hertz is moving its world headquarters to Estero. / Andrew West/news-press.com
In-depth coverage: Special page on Hertz's impact and what it means for SW Fla.
Reaction: Commissioners | Bonita | Estero | Business leaders
Poll: Did the announcement of Hertz coming to SW Fla. live up to your expectations? Highlights: Gov. Scott officially announces Hertz move
Mark Frissora, Hertz CEO, said at this morning�s press conference that his company is experiencing 23 percent growth.
He spoke of Florida�s pivotal position in the tourism industry, saying that 89 million visitors came to Florida last year, a record for the state.
�Florida rents more cars per capita than any other state,� Frissora said. Orlando Airport is the single largest car rental site, bringing in $400 million in car rentals per year, he said.
In an exclusive conference call Monday with The News-Press, Frissora expanded upon why Southwest Florida was a natural choice.
�Again, I�ll bring this down to a combination of things,� he said. �One is quality of life, one is the industry is travel and tourism and that was a big draw for Florida.
The other issue is Southwest Florida has a long way to go for growth. There is a lot of untapped potential. We wanted to be a significant entity in the community. We can draw from that community and not have to compete with 20 other large companies.�
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Everyone was beaming at the love fest that was the formal announcement of Hertz�s global headquarters moving to Southwest Florida.
�Florida is the center of the U.S. if not the worldwide travel industry,� said Hertz CEO Mark Frissora.
Area politicians from the governor on down were at hand, crowding the Hertz rental counter at Southwest Florida International Airport.
They were tickled to death.
�This is the most significant economic event in the history of Lee County,� said Frank Mann, Lee County commissioner. He means since the county was founded in 1887, he said.
Mann said the commissioners were finally notified of the name of the company Monday afternoon and sworn to secrecy. �But I did slip it,� at about 10:30 p.m. in pillow talk with his wife.
�For Estero, I think it�s going to be huge, said Rep. Ray Rodrigues, R-Estero. �It diversifies the local economy,� brings jobs that pay significantly higher than tourism jobs, and moroe people will be coming into his district for the convenience of working nearby, Rodrigues said.
Cape Coral Councilman Kevin McGrail was looking forward to some economic impact on his city across the Caloosahatchee River.
�I�m hoping that all the workers coming from the company recognize that one of the best communities to raise families happens to be Cape Coral.�
Gray Swoope, president and CEO of Enterprise Florida Inc., said the process of bringing Hertz here started in October and included lots of weekend conversations. Enterprise Florida is a public-private partnership that is the primary organization devoted to statewide economic development.
The state found out about the possibility when McCallum Sweeney Consulting called them on behalf of Hertz, Swoope said.
The firm, based in Greenville, S.C., provides site selection, incentive negotiation and economic development consulting services to leading companies, according to the company website.
Swoope also said that he and the governor talked to a second company the same day that the Hertz CEO came in for a meeting.
�We�re going to win that one too, governor,� Swoope said, hinting of more companies to come.
Timeline: Almost a century of Hertz
Map: Proposed location of Hertz world headquarters in Lee County
Quality of life, business climate, tourism drew Hertz to Lee County
Quality of life, business climate and the state�s strong tourism industry helped persuade the company to relocate to Florida. The move made sense after Hertz acquired Dollar Thrifty and wanted to consolidate operations, he said.
�Lee County is one of the top three counties in Florida for having top job growth,� Scott said. �Lee County is doing the right things.�
Hertz employs 3,000 people in Florida, Frissora said.
The deal was under negotiation for nine months but was sealed by the recent approval of $19 million in economic development incentives from the State of Florida and Lee County � $14.4 million and $4.6 million, respectively.
Hertz will receive $7 million up front from the state. If the company spends $60 million to build a 300,000 square-foot facility and hires 700 employees by 2015, it will be eligible for the entire amount.
The building will be located in Estero, but there are three proposed locations for a temporary headquarters, including in North Naples, Frissora said.
The News-Press had exclusive interviews with Scott and Frissora on Monday, which appeared in print and online on Tuesday.
The company�s identity had been kept a secret until Tuesday, due to exemptions in the public records law concerning economic development.
Hertz will be the 16th Fortune 500 company in Florida, according to this year�s rankings. At 700 employees, it would be Lee County�s 16th largest employer, according to figures from the Fort Myers Regional Economic Partnership, the county economic development office.
Local reaction
Local business leaders and elected officials on Tuesday expressed elation at the news of Hertz�s relocation.
�There has never been a more significant day in the history of Lee County since 1887 when it was founded, nothing compares,� said Lee County Commissioner Frank Mann.
Mann called Lee County�s deal to move Hertz�s corporate headquarters here a defining moment, bringing another attribute to an expanding county.
He added that Hertz adds to Lee�s economic lineup that includes spring training facilities for the Minnesota Twins� and Boston Red Sox�s spring and Florida Gulf Coast University.
Lee County Commission Chair Cecil Pendergrass praised Hertz�s planned relocation as an economic boon for Lee County and its struggling tax base.
In addition to the $4.6 million commissioners agreed to pay Hertz, Pendergrass said slashing impact fees earlier this year most likely played a role in the company�s decision to pick Lee.
�They save a lot of money coming here,� Pendergrass said.
Lee charges developers impact fees to build roads and other amenities that support a growing population.
Bonita Springs Mayor Ben Nelson believes the arrival of Hertz will be the beginning of a trend of companies moving to the area.
"Southwest Florida is perfect for these corporate headquarters because of the lifestyle that we offer, because of the tax structure, because of our business-friendly nature," he said. "I think it bodes well for Bonita Springs and for south Lee County in general."
Christine Ross, president and CEO of the Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce and executive director of the Bonita Springs-Estero Economic Development Council, concurred with Nelson.
"There are a lot of states out there trying very hard to attract companies. The competition is fierce," she said. "It's a great opportunity for the community to have a Fortune 500 corporate headquarters here providing year-round jobs with benefits and for them to be able to enjoy the qualities of our work force."
Even though Hertz picked Estero over Naples, where Frissora has a condo, Mike Reagen is just happy Hertz chose Southwest Florida.
Reagan is the president and CEO of the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce. �I think this is just thrilling for all of us,� he said. �I think everyone benefits from this,� he said. �I think it�s absolutely wonderful.�
Overall, he said Southwest Florida will benefit from having global money brought into the local economy.
Additional jobs will create supplemental employment. For instance, delis may open around the new headquarters to feed its employees and additional staff may need to be hired to clean the building, said Tim Rose, president of the Fort Myers-based independent franchise of Arthur Rutenberg Homes.
�I�m excited,� he said. �Anytime we can get new jobs in our area, it�s fantastic.�
Although the relocation of Hertz won�t likely provide a boom for the construction industry, Rose said it will definitely have a good impact on the industry � and the overall economy.
Joni Norton, consulting partner at Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Co., P.A., said businesses might take this as a positive sign and decide to expand their operations.
�Other businesses will feel it could be a good time to grow in Southwest Florida as well,� she said.
�From what I�ve heard, it�s higher-than-average paying jobs, so that�s exceptional,� said Ted Todd, a senior account agent with Allstate and owner of Bonita Springs-based Ted Todd Insurance.
The average salary of the Hertz jobs will be $102,000.
�To see a major national brand like that come to this community, it�s exciting to think that could be the start of something very special,� Todd said.
It will also help existing businesses by having so many people move into Southwest Florida. It may even help his company by giving it the opportunity to insure some of these newcomers.
Debi Montenieri, president of the Estero Chamber of Commerce said, �It�ll be a tremendous boost for the economy in Estero and Southwest Florida in general.�
Through her connections with the community and county government, Montenieri said she had heard that a �mystery company� was looking into Estero. She�s glad Hertz chose the area and hopes it will join the chamber.
Hertz will benefit the economy in Estero and Southwest Florida by giving a boost to housing � as the new employees will need somewhere to live � and improving employment. It will also boost other community businesses as these new residents will make purchases in malls, grocery stores, etc.
- Reporters Andrea Rumbaugh, Dick Hogan, Thomas Himes and Christina Cepero contributed to this report.


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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) for Depression in Children and Teens
Generic Name | Brand Name |
citalopram | Celexa |
escitalopram | Lexapro |
fluoxetine | Prozac |
fluvoxamine | Luvox |
sertraline | Zoloft |
How It Works
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) can restore the balance of certain brain chemicals ( neurotransmitters ) that regulate mood. When these brain chemicals are in proper balance, the symptoms of depression may be relieved.
How Well It Works
Fluoxetine can improve depression symptoms and prevent relapse in children and teens. 1 Studies have also shown other SSRIs work for children and teens, such as citalopram and sertraline. 2
Side Effects
All medicines have side effects. But many people don't feel the side effects, or they are able to deal with them. Ask your pharmacist about the side effects of each medicine your child takes. Side effects are also listed in the information that comes with the medicine.
Here are some important things to think about:
- Usually the benefits of the medicine are more important than any minor side effects.
- Side effects may go away after your child takes the medicine for a while.
- If side effects still bother your child and you wonder if he or she should keep taking the medicine, call your doctor. Your doctor may be able to lower your child's dose or change the medicine. Your child should not suddenly quit taking the medicine.
Call 911 or other emergency services right away if your child has:
- Trouble breathing.
- Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor if your child has:
- Hives.
- Thoughts of suicide.
- Agitation and restlessness.
- Seizures.
- Fast heartbeat.
- Nausea and vomiting.
Common side effects of this medicine include:
- Nausea, loss of appetite, or diarrhea.
- Irritability.
- Trouble sleeping or drowsiness.
- Headache.
- Changes in appetite.
SSRIs can trigger a manic episode if the child actually has bipolar disorder and not major depression.
See Drug Reference for a full list of side effects. (Drug Reference is not available in all systems.)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an advisory on antidepressant medicines and the risk of suicide. Talk to your doctor about these possible side effects and the warning signs of suicide.
Taking triptans, used for headaches, with SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) or SNRIs (selective serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) can cause a very rare but serious condition called serotonin syndrome.
What To Think About
Although fluoxetine and escitalopram are often the first selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) used for the treatment of symptoms of depression in children and teens, doctors also prescribe others. People respond to medicines differently.
For some children or teens, another SSRI for treatment of symptoms of depression may be more effective than fluoxetine or escitalopram. If another SSRI is not effective, sometimes doctors may use another type of antidepressant to treat depression in children and teens.
Your child may start to feel better within 1 to 3 weeks of taking an SSRI. But it can take as many as 6 to 8 weeks to see more improvement. If you have questions or concerns about the medicine, or if you do not notice any improvement by 3 weeks, talk to your child's doctor.
Do not suddenly stop taking antidepressants. The use of antidepressants should be tapered off slowly and only under the supervision of a doctor. Abruptly stopping antidepressant medicines can cause negative side effects or a relapse into another depression episode.
Taking medicine
Medicine is one of the many tools your doctor has to treat a health problem. If your child takes medicine as your doctor suggests, it will improve your child's health and may prevent future problems. If your child doesn't take the medicines properly, his or her health may be at risk.
There are many reasons why people have trouble taking their medicines. But in most cases, there is something you can do. For suggestions on how to work around common problems, see the topic Taking Medicines as Prescribed.
Advice for women
If your teen is pregnant or breast-feeding, do not use any medicines unless her doctor tells you to. Some medicines can harm the baby. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, herbs, and supplements. And make sure that all of your teen's doctors know that she is pregnant or breast-feeding.
Follow-up care is a key part of your child's treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if your child is having problems. It's also a good idea to know your child's test results and keep a list of the medicines your child takes.
Complete the new medication information form (PDF) (What is a PDF document?) to help you understand this medication.
- Hazell P (2011). Depression in children and adolescents, search date July 2011. BMJ Clinical Evidence. Available online: http://www.clinicalevidence.com.
- Wagner KD, Brent DA (2009). Depressive disorders and suicide. In BJ Sadock et al., eds., Kaplan and Sadock's Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry, 9th ed., vol. 2, pp. 3652-3663. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
Current as of: May 3, 2013
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For Patrick Mihalic, an entrepreneur based in Breckenridge, "Pure Life" is more than just words, more than just the brand name for his startup company; it's a philosophy.
Mihalic, 31, has been involved in sports like snowboarding, skateboarding and surfing for as long as he can remember. Now, he's channeling his passion into business. His company Pure Life launched in 2011 and has gone from selling T-shirts to products including snowboards and skateboarding shoes, with bigger plans on the horizon.
A native of Florida, Mihalic spent much of his youth on a board of some kind. Skateboarding and surfing came naturally and he has fond memories of snowboarding in the mountains of North Carolina with his father and snow trips to West Virginia with friends.
"Anything on a board, I can do," he said with a smile.
Mihalic describes himself at that time as a typical young man, hanging out with friends, going to parties, following the crowd.
"We have me, young, partying, doing what everyone else was doing," he said. "Then, I went to church one day and it changed my life."
The experience inspired Mihalic to think more about what he was doing with his life.
"I started writing, writing out my dreams. I started having these awesome ideas," he said. "I separated myself from the crowd."
Eventually, Mihalic moved to Breckenridge, where he still spent time snowboarding and skateboarding, but this time without the drinking and partying that he had done before. He looked toward the more positive aspects of life, he said, and felt better for it.
He also took some time to travel around the country, working as a street performer. He dressed up as Spiderman, posing for pictures and entertaining tourists from Boulder to Las Vegas to New York City.
Mihalic returned to Breckenridge for good in 2010, tired, he said, from his travels. He was ready for the next step, but not entirely sure what that was, so he once again turned to his source of inspiration.
"I prayed for, like, four hours. I'll never forget it," he said.
The result was Pure Life, the idea of living a clean, healthy, positive lifestyle. This was the concept that Mihalic decided would be vital to his business.
"God gave me this vision and I got ecstatic about it," Mihalic said. His goal, with his products and his message, is "to inspire. That's 100 percent it."
Mihalic started his business with T-shirts, but he wanted to go further and incorporate his love for athletics as well. He took business classes at the Colorado Mountain College, researching and developing his plan. He spent time negotiating and bargaining with manufacturers, fighting until he got the deal that he wanted.
"It's been a journey. It's been hard," he said of being an entrepreneur. "It's been the hardest thing I've ever done in my life."
All the hard work paid off and he was finally able to launch Pure Life. As of this year, his products on offer include snowboards and skateboarding shoes, with more to come.
Mihalic is a large proponent of bamboo snowboards. Although he also sells boards made of aspen and oak, he says that bamboo is his favorite. The qualities he admires include its strength, flexibility and light weight.
"I'm pretty hooked on bamboo," he said.
The designs on Mihalic's boards also represent the Pure Life philosophy. He said he doesn't like the decals often seen on snowboards and skateboards of skulls and sayings like "Skater Die." His designs are more positive, with natural elements such as mountains and rivers.
"Some people are caught off guard, they're like, 'You don't have demons on your snowboard?'" he said. "I'm trying to change that. I am going to change that."
Mihalic said that things have been going well for Pure Life so far, and he's looking to continue that streak by expanding. He wants to sell more products - skateboards, for instance, and eventually surfboards and all kinds of gear related to the two. Right now he has a website, but eventually he'd like to get a shop or two, in Breckenridge if possible, though he also has his eye on Costa Rica.
His ambitions don't stop just at sports products, however. Mihalic also expressed interest in documentary making, sharing the stories of athletes with the world.
Throughout all of his endeavors, however, he hopes to promote the positive message and philosophy behind Pure Life.
"I don't judge people. Living a pure lifestyle, having a good heart, is it," he said. "I want to show people that that's life. There's hope. You don't have to do what everybody else does."


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A's facing Mariners with sights on top record in AL
Oakland two behind Boston; Parker squares off with rookie Maurer
Game by game, the A's are marking off checkpoints as they march toward the postseason.
Having claimed their second straight American League West title five days earlier, the A's secured home-field advantage for the AL Division Series with their series-opening win over the Mariners on Friday in their final series of the regular season.
Now, their focus is on the best record in the AL and securing home-field advantage for the entirety of their time in the playoffs. Oakland trails Boston by two games, meaning the Red Sox will have to lose their final two games against the Orioles and the A's will have to win their final two against Seattle.
Jarrod Parker will take the mound for the A's on Saturday afternoon. Parker is 10-2 with a 2.90 ERA and .214 opponents' batting average over his past 23 starts since May 17, with the batting average ranking third lowest in the AL over that span and the ERA ranking eighth.
"We know it's right there," Parker said after his last start -- the day prior to the A's winning the division. "If we handle what we do and we win games, it's going to happen."
While the goal has shifted, the same mentality applies.
Rookie right-hander Brandon Mauer will toe the rubber for the Mariners in Eric Wedge's penultimate game as Seattle's manager. Wedge informed the team that he will not come back in 2014, though general manager Jack Zduriencik said the organization was looking forward to having him back.
Maurer made his longest start of the year against Kansas City on Monday, going seven innings while allowing just one run on four hits in a no-decision.
Still, Maurer has struggled this year, giving up big middle innings -- a habit Wedge says he has to break out of if he wants to make it as a starter.
"He has to understand the difference between the beginning and the middle of the game, and the beginning and the end of the game," Wedge said. "There's a reason why things were happening the way they were happening, but he can control that. He has that type of stuff, he has that type of ability and I think he's learning that more and more with each outing."
Mariners: Wedge informs club he won't return in '14
Saying it was "painfully obvious" that he wasn't going to be able to move forward with the team, Wedge informed the club Friday he will not be returning next season.
Wedge declined a one-year contract extension last offseason and said no subsequent offer had been put on the table, but Zduriencik said the club wanted Wedge to return and was prepared to inform him of that during a scheduled postseason meeting Monday.
Instead, Wedge called Zduriencik on Thursday to request a meeting on the off-day, then informed the GM he wouldn't be returning on Friday morning.
"Eric's job was not in danger," Zduriencik said. "This was his decision. I was looking forward to having Eric back."
Wedge, 45, will finish out the final two games of his three-year contract this weekend. He has a 212-272 record in Seattle and a career mark of 773-845 after spending seven years with the Indians from 2003-09.
"It's tough, it's disappointing, it's frustrating, it's upsetting," Wedge said prior to Friday's game. "Sometimes people just don't see things the same way and things just don't work out. It wasn't for a lack of trying, I wanted it to work, but it's just not going to."
Cespedes exits early in return to left field
As expected, Yoenis Cespedes returned to the outfield on Friday for the first time in two weeks. Unexpected was his early exit from the game because of recurring right shoulder soreness.
While nursing the shoulder, Cespedes made nine consecutive starts at designated hitter, before finding his way back to left field for the club's three-game series opener in Seattle. He lasted just 3 1/2 innings and was replaced by Seth Smith to start the top of the fourth.
Just hours earlier, manager Bob Melvin had relayed how happy he was to get Cespedes back on defense -- and for more than one reason.
"It's nice to get him back out there. He's a pain in the [rear] on the bench," said Melvin, smiling. "He's a guy that really wants to play the outfield. He knows he was relegated to DH duties for a reason, but his true game comes when he's playing the outfield, so he's pretty excited about being back out there today."
Cespedes is batting .226 in 27 games as DH, compared to .254 through 92 games as a left fielder this season.
Worth noting
• The Mariners 185 home runs rank second in the Major Leagues and are the seventh-most in franchise history.
• Cespedes is batting .314 (27-for-86) with 12 runs, six home runs and 19 RBIs in 22 games in September. He leads the AL in RBIs this month and is tied for third in home runs.
• Seattle is nearly a .500 club when rookie catcher Mike Zunino plays, as compared to playing just .418 ball when he doesn't.
• A's starting pitchers have allowed two earned runs or fewer in 14 of 16 games since Sept. 7 and are 11-1 with a 2.68 ERA.
Jeff Kirshman is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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While shopping for a nautilus I found this one. I'm curious, has anyone out there ordered a 31" Nautilus from this outfit?
If so what is your opinion of the service, model quality, etc.
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I am looking for a kit this size does anyone know of any others besides the TI and Comet kits?


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Shortened slang for "get up on this," which in turn means "have some of this." Generally used when offering to share something.
"I can't finish this soda. You want up ons?"
"Nah, I'm not thirsty, but thanks."
"Nah, I'm not thirsty, but thanks."
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Generally used in "once upon a time..." it can be used where you would use on or up on in most situations. You would probably not say "upon my girlfriend" but you get the idea.
Her opinion WILL be heard on anything that she cares about enough to comment upon.
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Up on; completely on top of in a metaphorical sense
"Da ladies will be all up-ons!"
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2004. június 24.
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Indian Valley packs school board meeting
Mona Hill2/17/2010
Approximately 40 Indian Valley residents filled the Plumas Unified School District's boardroom Tuesday, Feb. 9, awaiting their opportunity to address the school board. A standing-room-only crowd spilled into the hallway; some sat on the floor.
They came prepared with specific details and requests for the district's attention, which they believe is required at Greenville High School, a mere 24 hours after a meeting in Greenville with Superintendent Glenn Harris and district administrators.
Board president Brad Baker opened the public comment portion of the meeting by reading from the Education Code, included in the agenda, with regard to public comment: "No action or discussion shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda except that members of the board or Plumas Unified School District staff may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed."
Baker said there were rumors flying around the community that he likened to the perennial rumors of a MacDonald's franchise opening in Quincy.
"There is no talk of Greenville High School (closing); there is no conspiracy. There is no talk of closing Greenville Elementary School; there is no intent not to support Greenville," Baker added.
Travis Rubke, a longtime GHS teacher, spoke first, acknowledging the cost per student at GHS might be more than other high schools but that the board needed to establish priorities. He added a half-time administrator was insufficient.
Addressing the subject of building a financial reserve as recommended in the School Services of California's review of the district's financial health (available at pcoe.k12.ca.gov), Rubke said that while it was probably sound financial advice, it was counter to long-term goals, given the current situation.
He illustrated his point by referencing his son's small business, saying that without an infusion of cash, there would have been no business in business in following years.
In closing, Rubke urged the board and the district, "Invest in the here and now and deviate to support Greenville High School."
In all, 13 Indian Valley residents addressed the board with personnel examples of the dire situation at GHS.
Christy Brown, parent and parent club president, told the board a part-time administrator had not worked in the past and was not working now. She said students were suffering because of lack of access to principal Laura Blesse on issues ranging from discipline to teacher and parent access.
Brown also told the board there was a critical need for remedial and advanced placement classes-not every child is in the middle of the road she said. Brown said she feared Greenville students would not be ready for college.
Several speakers repeated that theme. Stacy Kingdon told the board her son was forced to take Spanish III because no Spanish II was available. She broke down when she said her son told her he felt no motivation for school; he spends second period in the library because there is no class for him to take.
Several parents repeated that story: Their children had no classes to take or had to miss classes they needed because of schedule conflicts.
GHS faculty and staff followed with the same laundry list of issues: insufficient leadership, too few classes and not enough choices were the causes of inadequate academic preparation for graduating, college-bound seniors. The consensus was the district is failing in its educational obligation to students.
The two most electrifying presentations were made by John Holland, former GHS teacher and coach, and Bill Gimple, a concerned Indian Valley resident who followed Holland.
Holland's comments were essentially the same as those he made the previous evening: He is "disappointed in the board for creating a death spiral in Greenville." He said students in Greenville deserve the same opportunities that other schools (in the district) have.
He added that in the past the state of California had held the school district's board personally liable for the physical safety of the district's building and asked, "I wonder what would happen if you are personally liable for the curriculum?"
Gimple systematically challenged Harris, citing the newspaper report on the November 2009 board meeting that Harris has said was misinterpreted; Lisa Balbioni's remarks at the same meeting; trustee Jonathan Kusel's remarks at the December meeting and again at the January board meeting regarding meetings he'd had with students; GHS senior Haley Fox's e-mail correspondence with Harris and his subsequent meeting with GHS students in January; and Rubke's and Sue Weber's remarks at the January board meeting.
Gimple said, "Plumas Unified School District has a very serious communications problem and a lack of transparency."
At that point, board president Baker erupted: "You're wrong!" Baker repeatedly tried to shout down Gimple until Gimple said, "I told you this was my perception of reality; perhaps yours is different. If I may be allowed to continue my remarks ..."
Gimple warned that Harris faced a loss of credibility and the board faced a crisis of conflict. He concluded by calling for a meeting with board member Sonja Anderson, Baker and others-specifically without Harris-to redress parents' grievances.
Harris responded by stating his appreciation for residents' time the previous evening. He summarized the issues as a need for more sections with diversity of selection, more full-time administration, improved morale and facilities.
Harris said it was not an easy fix; that the problem had been many years in the making: declining populations, lost businesses, etc. and that it would take time to change things.
Anderson said she'd been on the board two terms and it wasn't for the $20 a month trustees receive. The decisions the board has had to make were not easy ones, but there was only a finite amount of money.
Anderson said the high reserve amount was preparation against the time when the district was no longer a basic aid district and became a revenue limit district.
California school districts are funded in two ways: basic aid and revenue limit. Basic aid occurs when county property taxes are more than the "average daily attendance (students in seats)" amount the state says a district should receive (revenue limit). Oftentimes that is substantially more than the revenue limit the state would allocate.
When a school district is no longer a basic aid district, the drop in revenue is sudden and large.
Kusel offered his thanks and appreciation for the turnout both evenings. He said, "We have kids who aren't getting what they need, period."
Kusel added, "If we don't provide more classes, we are setting up increased costs per students, because students will jump ship to get what they need."
In a flurry of comments from the audience, Sam Bear asked if the board really understood how many students would be pulled if something is not done, and Judy Gimple added, "Don't underestimate Indian Valley."
The final speaker in the public comment portion of the meeting was Faith Strailey, speaking in her capacity as president of the Plumas County Teachers Association.
Strailey spoke to the board about the growing rift between the district and certificated staff. She said teachers were being expected to take on additional "responsibilities with a proportionate reduction in staff and student support." She cited the preparation time required in addition to instruction.
In prepared remarks, Strailey said, "A struggling teacher requesting help should not be ignored, cast aside, and labeled unsatisfactory simply because administrators do not have the time, desire, or personal expertise themselves to assist the teacher. A teacher who expresses concerns over the ability to meet unreasonable expectations that have been required of him/her should not be identified as hostile and a liability."
She said site administrators should be evaluated by district administrators just as teachers are by their principals and read a list of 20 desirable interpersonal attributes when interacting with staff.
She closed her remarks by saying, "It is unacceptable that a district sitting on a 35.94 percent reserve in the amount of $9,091,000 would sacrifice the educational opportunities for our students and the health and well-being of its staff in an effort to acquire a total reserve of 45 percent. No other California school district has found it necessary to divert so much of its revenues to amass a 45 percent reserve."
With that, the board adjourned for a closed session to discuss negotiations, public employment and to conference with labor negotiator. Returning to open session approximately 90 minutes later, Baker reported the board took no action in closed session.
Business Services Director Yvonne Bales reported that district contracts with respect to prevailing wage requirements for public works projects would no longer be actively monitored by the business department. Instead, the contractor would indicate his acceptance of that requirement by initialing the specific provisions.
Bales continued her presentation with a defense of the district's reserves. She pointed out that while the School Services review recommended a five-year reserve, the board elected to build a three-year reserve, primarily funded by one-time forest reserve revenues, of 45 percent or an estimated $12-$14 million.
According to Bales, two auditors had reviewed that amount and deemed it reasonable given declining enrollment, basic aid status and an economy in which the tax base was projected to drop off significantly.
From there, Bales moved on to report a revision to her estimated costs per student at each of the district's high schools. Bales had made a similar presentation the previous evening in Greenville. She handed out tables of student projections and of costs per student showing her various calculations.
The board also heard presentations from Superintendent Harris regarding negotiations to build broadband infrastructure to deliver greater capacity to district schools and possible ARRA funding; teacher support and motivators, impending crisis management training for faculty and staff; Tori Willits' report on the subject of grant funding for early childhood intervention for at-risk preschool children; and David Putnam's facilities and maintenance report.
Following adjournment, board president Brad Baker responded to questions about his apparent anger with Bill Gimple early in the evening.
Baker said most of the speakers had genuine concerns that were constructive and heartfelt, "one was insulting" and the speaker who followed bore the brunt of his anger.
Pressed, Baker said John Holland had been insulting in the remarks he directed to the board. He continued by saying the board is not responsible for staffing decisions; it is responsible for policy-the superintendent is responsible for staffing.
He attributed the problems at GHS to having had eight administrators in seven years and that the superintendent in charge at the time had made those staffing decisions, that the board does not get involved.
He defended Harris saying, "Mr. Harris is not the person responsible (for the crisis in Greenville)."
Asked who was responsible, Baker responded, "If
(Mike) Chelotti had directed demands to the board, the board would have approved."
Asked if he viewed the situation as a conflict between Chelotti and Harris, Baker said no. He added that he believed Chelotti's comments to the paper in November were "non professional, counter-productive and may have misled the community."


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Slot Machine Facility | |
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Type: | State statute |
State code: | MRSA §1001, §1003, §1011... |
Referred by: | Green Jobs for ME PAC |
Topic: | Gambling |
Status: | On the ballot |
Supporters claimed before the January 20, 2011 petition drive deadline that they had collected enough signatures, however, they stated they would rather that the Maine Legislature enact a law during 2011 legislative session that would establish a casino when lawmakers review the measure.[2]
Election results
- See also: 2011 ballot measure election results
Maine Question 3 | ||||
Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
No | 167,156 | 64% | ||
Yes | 94,417 | 36% |
Results via The Portland Press Herald with 416 out of 600 precincts reporting.
Text of measure
Ballot language
The language that voters will see on the ballot reads:[3]
- "Do you want to allow a casino with table games and slot machines in Lewiston?"
The title of the measure reads:[1]
- An Act Regarding Establishing a Slot Machine Facility.
The summary of the measure reads as follows:[4]
- This initiated bill authorizes the establishment of a slot machine facility in a municipality with a population of at least 30,000 in which slot machines were not in operation as of July 1, 2010 if the person who applies for a license to operate slot machines holds an option to purchase real property located in and owned by that municipality that was in effect on July 1, 2010 and approved by the voters of the municipality no later than July 1, 2010.
- The initiated bill removes the existing limit on the total number of slot machines that may be registered in this State, 1,500 machines, and replaces it with a limit of 1,500 slot machines at each licensed slot machine facility.
- The initiated bill provides for regulation of the slot machine facility authorized in the initiated bill by the Gambling Control Board.
- The slot machine operator would be required to collect and distribute 1% of gross slot machine income to the Treasurer of State for deposit in the General Fund for the administrative expenses of the Gambling Control Board. The initiated bill also requires the slot machine operator to collect and distribute 40% of net slot machine income to the board for distribution to various entities, in specified percentages for a variety of purposes that are also specified in the bill.
Fiscal note
The fiscal note of the referendum cost reads as follows:
- The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general election in November. If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second ballot, an additional appropriation of $107,250 may be required.
The full "Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill" can be read here.
- The Lewiston City Council is supporting the measure. At a city council meeting held on October 4, 2011, the council voted 5-1 vote to endorse it.[5]
- The Lewiston-Auburn Economic Growth Council threw support behind the measure.[6]
- Lewiston Mayor Larry Gilbert stated his support saying: "Where else in Maine have we seen job creation such as this?"[6]
- Developers in Maine argue that the proposed measure and new facility could create an estimated 800 construction jobs and 500 full-time jobs.[7]
- "We need jobs, we need investment dollars, and we need to treat every business opportunity the same," said Harold Clossey from the Sunrise County Economic Council.[7]
- The Passamaquoddy Tribe argues that the unemployment rates in Washington county and on the reservation continue to increase and that the proposed measure may help attract more jobs.[7]
Donor | Amount |
Green Jobs for ME | $41,654.95 |
Total | $41,654.95 |
The following is information obtained from the opposing side of the measure:
Gambling on the ballot in 2011 |
- The main group in opposition to Question 3 is "No More Casinos Maine" and CasinosNo!.
- The campaign group argues that we need to step back and see if current casinos and gambling in the state are effective in attracting more revenue and jobs. The expansion, said Matthew Boucher, a member of the campaign group, is happening too fast.[7]
- State Rep. Tyler Clark said, "If we allow ourselves to be overwhelmed with casinos, it could be harmful. It's important for people not to think that this is the magic bullet that will save us from a bad economy." Clark added that new casinos may steal competition away from existing gambling locations.[7]
- According to Dennis Bailey, executive director of the Casinos No!: "There isn't a town in America where a casino has improved a downtown or revived a downtown or brought business downtown. It doesn't work that way. In fact, it does the opposite. It drives business away."[6]
- Bailey stated that campaigns supporting the measure are promising more tax revenues than the state can get: "[Tax revenues] are not allocated fairly, and the campaigns have confused the public," Bailey said. "The problem is these campaign promises [that are made] when they're trying to get a casino built. It's a show game. They say the state will receive around 40 percent of the revenues, but in reality it's something like 14 percent."[8]
The following are contributions that have been made toward the campaign against the measure:
Total campaign cash | |
Support: | $41,654.95 |
Opposition: | $107,415.00 |
Donor | Amount |
Penobscot County for Table Games & Jobs | $100,000.00 |
No More Casinos Maine | $4,740.00 |
Casinos No! | $2,675.00 |
Total | $107,415.00 |
Media editorial positions
- The Bangor Daily News stated: "Lewiston officials would do better to build ties to the economic hub that is Greater Portland and persuade developers to save some, if not all of the Bates Mill through incentives. A Lewiston casino is one too many. Question 3 should be defeated."[9]
- The Portland Press Herald wrote in an editorial: "The allure of quick gambling money should not divert Lewiston from the real progress it has made, which has not only bettered that community, but made it a model for others. We urge a "no" vote on Question 3."[10]
- The Sun Journal stated: "Massive portions of the revenue from this casino project would go to benefit many groups and agencies, and its creation would likely spawn a new round of development and growth for L-A. Vote "yes" on Question 3."[11]
Path to the ballot
- See also: Maine signature requirements
Initiative filing
Any Maine registered voter may propose a citizen initiative or a people's veto referendum, according to state law. The voter must first submit a one-page notarized form entitled "Application for Citizen Initiative" or "Application for People's Veto Referendum" to the Secretary of State's office. The completed application must contain the names, addresses and signatures of 5 Maine registered voters, in addition to the applicant, who are designated to receive any notices related to the processing of the application. The Secretary of State must approve the ballot summary before the petition can be circulated for signatures.[12],[13]
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- See also: Signature requirements in Maine
In order to place the measure on the 2011 ballot, a minimum of 58,054 valid signatures were required by January 20, 2011. The number of signatures required by law represents 10% of the total votes cast for governor (excluding blanks) in the most recent election as established in Article 4, Part Third, Section 18, sub-section 2 of the Maine Constitution.[14]
Signature filing and verification
- See also: Signature filing deadlines in Maine
The deadline for the Maine Secretary of State to verify signatures for this measure, according to the office, was February 4, 2011. The measure was only one of two Maine initiative efforts to file signatures by the January 20 deadline. Before signature submission, measure supporter Stavros Mendros stated about the signatures collected during the petition drive, "We figure we'll have 7,000 to 8,000 extra. I want to get them turned in now because I'd rather have them stored someplace safe. I want them in a nice secure location where they can start processing them." [14][15]
Legislative review
Since the number of signatures have been verified, and because the measure is an indirect initiated state statute, the measure will go to the state legislature for review. If legislators don't vote to adopt a similar law, it will remain on the November 2011 ballot.
The initiative is scheduled to be reviewed by the state legislature as the Maine Secretary of State found that supporters had collected enough signatures. Signatures were certified by the February 4, 2011 deadline. According to Stavros Mendros, organizer of the petition drive: "We're obviously delighted. We're ecstatic. We're ready to move forward with the next step."[16]
The measure took one step closer to becoming law in early June 2011, which would skip public vote on the issues during the 2011 general election.[17]
On June 6, 2011, the Maine House of Representatives approved both initiatives, sending them to the Maine State Senate for a similar vote. Then on June 9, 2011, the Maine State Senate voted against the measure. It will now remain on the ballot.[18]
The following is a timeline of events surrounding the measure.
Event | Date | Developments |
Deadline | Jan. 20, 2011 | The deadline to submit signatures in the state for the 2011 ballot. |
Deadline | Feb. 4, 2011 | Secretary of state validated signatures, placing measure on the ballot. |
Election | Nov. 8, 2011 | General election, where the measure will be presented to voters. |
See also
Additional reading
- WCSH 6 News,"Gaming Issues on November Ballot," September 19, 2011
- Associated Press,"Gambling bills reviewed by Maine lawmakers," May 4, 2011
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Maine Secretary of State, "Citizen Initiative Petitions Currently Approved for Circulation", Retrieved January 3, 2011
- ↑ Sun Journal, "With signatures in hand, casino backers urge legislators to adopt plan", December 31, 2010
- ↑ Maine Elections Division, "Proposed Initiative Questions", Retrieved July 15, 2011
- ↑ Maine Legislature, "An Act Regarding Establishing a Slot Machine Facility", Retrieved April 11, 2011
- ↑ http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/687a6057699145fd8f1515d658a8ceda/ME--Lewiston-Casino/ The Republic, "Lewiston, Maine, council throws support behind casino referendum", October 5, 2011]
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Business Week, "Maine: Casino referendum supporters make case", October 10, 2011
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 WLBZ2,"Campaign to expand gambling kicks off," September 19, 2011
- ↑ Maine Campus, "Slots support scholarships", October 24, 2011
- ↑ Bangor Daily News, "No on Question 3", October 23, 2011
- ↑ The Portland Press Herald, "Our View: Question 3, however, calls for a 'no' vote", October 23, 2011
- ↑ Sun Journal, "'Yes' is the ticket this Election Day", November 6, 2011
- ↑ Form used to apply for an initiative
- ↑ Form used to apply for a veto referendum
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Sun Journal, "Lewiston casino effort notches 75,000 signatures", December 30, 2010
- ↑ The Maine Secretary of State's office was contacted by Ballotpedia to verify the signature verification deadline.
- ↑ Sun Journal, "Lewiston slot machine measure going to Legislature", February 5, 2011
- ↑ WCSH6.com, "Rally at the State House in support of racinos", June 8, 2011
- ↑ Press-Herald, "Senate splits on citizen-initiated gaming proposals", June 10, 2011


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Tip: We recommend the use of a non-skid pad to keep the rug in place on smooth surfaces.
All rug sizes are approximate. Due to the difference of monitor colors, some rug colors may vary slightly. We try to represent all rug colors accurately. Please refer to the text above for a description of the colors shown in the photo.
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Color | Beige Black Blue Brown Gold Green Grey Ivory Orange Pink Purple Red White Yellow |
Style | Contemporary Country Formal |
Material | Wool |
Pattern | Geometric Trellis |
Feature | Latex Free |
Weave Type | Hand-Hooked |
Shape | Rectangle |
Rug Type | Indoor |
Dimensions | 7 feet 6 inches x 9 feet 6 inches |
Materials | Wool |
Model Number | HJHK03GRY-76096 |
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Prepare to vacuum...a lot This is a fine looking rug and we were excited about the price. Less exciting is the crazy amount of vacuuming that needs to be done. This thing sheds like crazy. Even now, months after purchase we must vacuum daily. If you wear dark colors and sit on this rug - be prepared to either change clothes or hand vac yourself before work.
Read More716Bill May 1, 2015 - Helpful 0
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soft and comfy This rug has stood up well to time, children, and moves! I still love it and it looks clean just from vacuuming in high traffic area
Read MoreMolly S. May 1, 2015 - Helpful 0
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just as pictured Just what I expected based on the picture. The cat claws are catching on the threads but other than that it's very nice.
Read MoreErinA Apr 27, 2015 - Helpful 0
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Messy shedding Ugh! This rug bas been such a headache. I ordered it 5 months ago and even though it looks nice, it is NOT worth the mess!!!!! I constanly vaccum the rug and my hardwood floors. It is endless. I will be getting rid of it shortly. Very dissappointed by the quality of this product.
Read MoreAshley D. Apr 23, 2015 - Helpful 0
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Nice but Smaller than Advertised I've only had this rug for about a week and so far I like it and it's softer than I expected. However, it is also smaller than the 7'6 x 9'6 it's listed as. I had been looking for an 8 x 10 rug so I had pre-measured to see where this size would hit in the living room and when I rolled it out it seemed smaller so I took out the tape measure and sure enough. It's about an inch shorter in the width and a good 3 inches shorter in the length. I'm still happy with my purchase and think it's a good value I just wish the description would be more accurate so I wasn't disappointed.
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Amazing high-end style for great price So, I have been searching for a rug for under my kitchen table forever. I have an anthropologie reclaimed table with white modern eames chairs. I had my heart set on a overdyed rug but with 3 kids (2 still in diapers) I wasn't about to spend thousands to have PB and J all over it. I took a chance on this after reading about it on many many many current design blogs which I follow. Its an amazing value and anchors the room very well with the bold pattern. And the thing I love most about it is it has a rubber backing so unlike many flatweaves which I bought and everyone slipped on, this stays well in place and i haven't even put a pad down yet. As for the color, yes it has a TINGE of steel blue in it in the sun but I would never ever call it a blue. It is a charcoal grey. It does not have a blackish cast to it which is maybe what others were expecting to have for charcoal. Oh and the white is not a true white but ivory white-- its NOT as dark as cream or yellowy like a cream so don't worry. It will work with whites. Looks very modern contemporary, awesome! I have lots of chevron and ikat patterns in the adjacent room. It looks very high end. For the price, if it only lasts a year or so given the abuse of toddlers spilling stuff, I will be more than pleased for the price. You won't be disappointed.
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Better Than Expected As a designer, I'm always concerned that what I see online is what I get and I tend to rely heavily on detailed reviews when considering a product. I ordered this rug in the navy, and blues can be tricky. One review stated it was a royal navy and that gave me the confidence that it would work in my application. It was an accurate description of a beautiful, clean and pure navy blue, without a purplish or blue green cast. The design is classic, classy and attractive without overwhelming your room. As for shedding, it does, but not as much as many other wool rugs I've purchased in the past. Totally worthwhile in my opinion. Know yourself, however. If you'll go crazy seeing fuzzies on the rug till the initial stage passes, this may not be the choice for you. Would I buy it again? Absolutely.
Read Morenydesign Nov 6, 2012 - Helpful 16
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Great Rug!! I bought this rug in gray. Luckily, when I ordered it, I knew what to expect from other reviews which stated that the gray rug is actually a much lighter gray than it looks in the picture. This was definitely the case, as it looks black in the picture. It's a medium shade of gray, and the pattern is an ivory color (it looks more white in the picture). The rug was delivered within a few days of my order and, overall it's thick, heavy and very high quality. I couldn't be more pleased with the purchase!!
Read Morestaci71vw Sep 9, 2011 - Helpful 14
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Great rug for non-pet households Bought this rug to upgrade our living room. It appears to be well made, pills a bit, but overall, was exactly what we were looking for. Got this on sale for somewhere in the $$$ range, so the price was right. What I wasn't anticipating was that this rug would get torn apart by my cat (she still has her claws). Unlike every other rug in the house, which must not have loops, and are machine made, this hand made rug can't withstand tugging claws. Loops pull, some completely out. I'm going to try to repair it, and move it to a less cat-travelled room, but within a couple of days of having it, it's really ruined. Doesn't stand up at all. So, if you don't have pets, I'd really recommend it. If you do, keep looking.
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Great Rug! This is a gorgeous rug! I squealed with delight when it came, it was prettier than I hoped it would be. We have it in the sage green color, which is a nice neutral-that-isn't tan. It's very plush and feels wonderful underfoot. I bought it to go on the play side of our great room-our tiny house has an open floor plan and one part of it is dedicated to children's toys. I wanted something pleasing to the eyes of both kids and adults, and something we would all want to flop on for playtime. It's perfect for this purpose, with the added benefit that my three year old son uses the trellis print as a road for his trucks. The rug is quite a shedder. I've vacuumed it daily, and it collects massive pills that look awful and get everywhere. I expected that from a new wool rug at first. Now that we've had it for a couple of months the shedding has slowed way down. The rug only needs vacuuming every few days. I'd do that anyway with three kids under five! It also shows every spill, since it is such a simple design. I would buy it again even with these downsides.
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Questions & Answers
Hello doriwittman, This rug would be safe for a bay to crawl on, much easier on the knees and hands than bare floors. It is a well made rug that is very soft and likely easy to crawl around on. However, because it is made of a wool that is half an inch thick, it will not be as plush as a shag rug or something thicker. We hope you have found this information helpful. Thank you for shopping with us!
Hi there - I'm interested in the "BLUE" color. The light blue with ivory details. I don't see it as an option in the drop down selection. Is it currently not available? Thank you.
Hello KMurphs611, we are currently out of stock in the "blue" option. Items are restocked as they become available; however, we are not able to guarantee that an item be restocked. Thanks for shopping with us!
hi. what is the color of the lines on the "slate". is that a tan background with blue trellis or is it dark gray?
Hello jessedelberg, it has a tan background with baby blue trellis.Thanks for shopping with us!
Is it possible to order a swatch?
Hello kkfbt, unfortunately we are unable to offer fabric swatches. Please let us know if you have additional questions. Thanks for shopping with us.
Why did you choose this product?
style and color and price
Loved the reviews
Correct color, size and fabric
nice color, great price, and perfect size for my dining table
Excellent value price and good reviews.
Good price and pretty
Hope I like the color when arrives. Sometimes when the product arrives it looks nothing like picture shown on the internet. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
needed some color in my room
Style and fabric
For my kids playroom that is on the first floor next to our family room.
What is the background color on the Pink rug? Is it true white, ivory, or light beige?
Thank you for your question, dhmulvihill. We suggest reading the reviews, they are a good resource from our Customer's who have purchased the nuLOOM Hand-hooked Alexa Moroccan Trellis Wool Rug (7'6 x 9'6). The digital images we display have the most accurate color possible. However, due to differences in computer monitors, we cannot be responsible for variations in color between the actual product and your screen. Have a great day.
Im looking for a blue and white rug.. Im nervous the ivory may be too dark or yellow.. is it more on the off white side?
Hello sallybottz, we try to represent the colors of our products accurately. Unfortunately, due to the difference in monitor colors we cannot guarantee that the color will match exactly what you see on your screen. Thank you for shopping with us.
I have this rug in light blue and the white is a nice ivory. not start white, not dark or yellow either, i'd say cream
I am interested in the light grey. Is the light grey "grey" or "blue grey?" and is the pattern cream or white? Thank you.
Hello jmelc10, it is a steely blue gray color with white. Thank you for shopping with us.
I just purchased the grey. I was hoping it was more "grey" but it is definitely "blue grey". The pattern is white.
I am interested in the red. Is it a true red? I just do not want it to be pink.
Hello beaudixie1. This rug will be a true red. Thanks for shopping with us! l.b.
Is the main background color for the yellow rug beige? Or ivory?
Hello emuopolis, the main color for the yellow rug is a light beige. We try to represent the colors of our products accurately, but unfortunately due to the difference in monitor colors we cannot guarantee that the color will match exactly what you see on your screen.Thanks for shopping with us! Amanda
I'm looking at the light blue. Are the lines white, off white, or beige?
Heloo toadhall1, the lines are white although some customers describe them as having an ivory tone. We try to represent the colors of our products accurately, but unfortunately due to the difference in monitor colors we cannot guarantee that the color will match exactly what you see on your screen. Thank you for shopping with us. Vicki H
Does this rug have white lines, or are they tannish?
White, very bright white
The Navy rug has off-white or beige lines
I agree Navy is off-white lines
What country manufactured this rug? You do not state anywhere in the description. If not USA, I would like to know more than Imported but from Where. Thank you.
Hello 1974kg, This gorgeous rug is made in China. I hope this information helps. Thanks for shopping with us!
Hello 1974kg, This rug was made in Switzerland. Thank you for shopping with us!
How would you describe the darkness of the berry color?
We are still researching this and should have the answer shortly.
Hello monsta312, The berry color is lovely! The photo is very accurate in showing the pinkish red color of the rug. I hope this information helps. Thanks for shopping with us.
What is the trellis color in the Khaki rug?
Hello ljbenning, we appreciate your inquiry. It is a a very light beige. We hope this information has been helpful. Thank you for shopping with us. Have a great day!
Does this area rug come in any larger size than the 7'6 x 9'6?
Hello suzyshin, The nuLOOM Hand-hooked Alexa Moroccan Trellis Wool Rug does come in a 9'6 x 13'6. Item # 14806071. Thanks for shopping with us. Jennifer E
Are you able to send notifications via email when a color becomes available again? I am interested in the light grey rug, which seems like it has been out of stock forever!
Hello jackied10687, The light grey color is so beautiful; I can see why you're so anxious for it to come back in stock! Unfortunately, we don't have a way to notify you if one color comes back in stock, only if all options are out of stock. I apologize for the inconvenience. I would recommend checking back periodically for this color. Thanks for shopping with us.
Is the light blue going to be returned to stock??
Hello mjpileggi, we appreciate your inquiry. Items are restocked as they become available; however, we can't guarantee if/when an item will be restocked. We recommend checking back with us periodically. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for shopping with us. Have great day!
Hi, could you please tell me what kind of backing this rug has? I'm curious to know if it is canvas backing! Thanks!
Hello mjpileggi, we appreciate your inquiry. We have confirmed with our support team that this item does have a hard canvas backing. We hope you have found this information helpful. Thank you for shopping with us. Have great day!
Is this avaliable in light grey? Also, how dark is the grey one? It looks like two different colors from the small and large photo. Thanks!
Hello briebrie4, We do not currently have the light grey in stock. The grey is a step lighter than a charcoal grey. We hope this helps and thank you for shopping with us.
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