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Ukraine crisis new rallying point for U.S. energy export backers
WASHINGTON, March 3 (Reuters) – Supporters of U.S. energy
exports have pounced on the crisis in Ukraine to press their
case for faster approvals of liquid natural gas (LNG) projects
and for an end to the decades-long ban on exports of most U.S.
crude oil.
LNG supplies from the United States could help some Western
European countries react to any Russian aggression in coming
years, but because of added transportation costs the fuel could
be too expensive for others in Central Europe who are likely to
remain dependent on neighbors, energy experts said.
Liquefied natural gas foes go to the mat in Maryland
, March 2 (Reuters) – Maps of Indian and Japanese
ports paper the walls of a Dominion Resources Inc conference
room in a small Maryland town, population 1,835, known more for
crabbing and bird watching than global trade and the U.S.
natural gas revolution.
Dominion, an American energy company long focused on
U.S. markets, hopes to begin an expansion worth billions of
dollars at its Cove Point complex on Chesapeake Bay later this
year. As part of the plan, compressors fired by a new power
plant would cool gas to -260 degrees F (-162 C) until it becomes
the hot global commodity known as liquefied natural gas, or LNG.
Bakken oil rail slows, regulators deny terminal closures
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Feb 28 (Reuters) – Oil shipments by
rail from the booming Bakken shale in North Dakota have slowed
over the past two days, data showed on Friday, but a U.S.
regulator knocked down rumors that some terminals have been shut
down due to new rules.
Oil traders are on edge over concerns that an emergency
order from the U.S. Department of Transportation this week
requiring shippers to test all crude before it is carried by
train could cut into deliveries of Bakken crude, as much as
800,000 barrels per day (bpd) of which is shipped by rail.
State Department acted properly on Keystone: report
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The State Department acted properly in its choice of an outside contractor to review the Keystone XL oil pipeline, a U.S. report said on Wednesday, raising calls by the project's supporters for President Barack Obama to approve it.
The State Department inspector general's report cleared the State Department of accusations by environmentalists there was undue influence by the pipeline's developer on a draft federal environmental review of the contentious project.
State Department acted properly on Keystone -U.S. report
WASHINGTON, Feb 26 (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department
acted properly in its choice of an outside contractor to review
the Keystone XL oil pipeline, the agency's inspector general
said on Wednesday, clearing it of accusations by
environmentalists there was undue influence by the pipeline's
TransCanada Corp had recommended four companies to
the State Department to do an environmental review, including
Environmental Resources Management, Inc, or ERM, but did not
tell the department it had previously worked with the company.
Nebraska ruling could grant Obama breathing space on Keystone
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Nebraska judge's ruling on the Keystone XL pipeline could let President Barack Obama delay his final decision on the project until after mid-term elections and avoid political damage, analysts say.
The Nebraska ruling on Wednesday put the controversial project in legal limbo and likely delayed the state's decision on the pipeline until later this year.
U.S. approves exports from Sempra's Cameron LNG terminal
WASHINGTON, Feb 11 (Reuters) – The U.S. Energy Department on
Tuesday approved exports from Sempra Energy's Cameron
liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Louisiana as the Obama
administration moves forward with its goal of expanding the
global market for the fuel.
The conditional approval of exports from the terminal to
countries with which the United States does not have free trade
agreements, such as India and Japan, was the sixth approval by
the department since 2011, and the first since mid-November.
Republicans push Obama administration on upping natural gas exports
WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (Reuters) – Republican lawmakers urged the
Obama administration on Tuesday to approve more ports for
exporting surging supplies of natural gas, saying that
fuel-thirsty countries could look to other producers if
Washington does not act this year.
U.S. Representatives Fred Upton and Ed Whitfield, two
Republicans, introduced a report that said the window of
opportunity for U.S. natural gas exports will not remain open
White House releases plan to make Arctic shipping safer
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – As Arctic ice melts away, opening the way for greater oil development and mining, the White House outlined a plan on Thursday to promote safety and security in the region by building ports, improving forecasts of sea ice, and developing shipping rules.
With warmer temperatures leaving Arctic sea passages open for longer periods of the year, billions of barrels of oil could be tapped beyond what is already being produced in the region. A loss of seasonal ice could also allow greater exploitation of precious minerals considered abundant in the Arctic.
U.S. may lower 2013 target for cellulosic ethanol
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) – The U.S. environmental
regulator informed oil industry groups on Thursday that it will
reconsider the 2013 target for advanced ethanol made from
grasses, trees and crop waste as producers struggle to make
enough of the fuel.
Oil industry groups had petitioned the Environmental
Protection Agency, or EPA, last year to lower the target because
oil refiners would be required to buy millions of dollars worth
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What is an accident at work?
What is an accident at work?
Eurostat define an accident as "a discrete occurrence in the course of work which leads to physical or mental harm".
- This includes accidents in the course of work outside the premises of one's business, even if caused by a third party (on clients' premises, on another company's premises, in a public place or during transport, including road traffic accidents) and cases of acute poisoning.
- It excludes accidents on the way to or from work (commuting accidents), occurrences having only a medical origin (such as a heart attack at work) and occupational diseases.
A fatal accident at work is defined as an accident which leads to the death of a victim within one year of the accident. In practice the notification of an accident as fatal ranges from national registration procedures where the accident is registered as fatal when the victim dies during the same day (Netherlands) or within 30 days after the accident (Germany) to cases where no time limits are laid down (Belgium, Greece, France).
However, this definition of an accident at work is not based on European legislation, it is only used for collecting statistics. Member States may have their own definition of an accident.

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India, Pakistan face off again on cricket ground
BANGALORE, India Four years after Pakistani gunmen laid siege to India's financial capital of Mumbai, South Asia's bitter rivals were meeting again on the cricket ground, marking a gradual thaw in their decades-old rivalry.
The first bilateral series between India and Pakistan since November 2007, comprising two Twenty20 matches and three one-day internationals, began Christmas Day with a Twenty20 match in the southern Indian city of Bangalore.
Pakistan won the match with five wickets to spare after India's batting collapsed at 133 for nine.
Thousands of cricket fans began lining up outside Bangalore's massive Chinnaswamy Stadium nearly five hours before the match was to begin.
"This match is like no other. There's a special thrill to a match where India faces Pakistan," said Ravinder Singh, his loyalties evident from the Indian flag colors painted on his cheeks.
"I'm telling my friends it will be worth the wait," said Singh, a college student, as he stood in a slow-moving line outside the stadium. Some of his friends were in the sky blue shirts of the Indian team.
Security was tight with thousands of paramilitary soldiers and police outside the stadium. Groups of police carried out body searches before allowing fans into the stadium after they had gone through metal detectors.
Unflustered by the tight security, cricket fans carried flags and pro-India banners while a few sported colorful wigs and face-paint.
Analysts see the cricket series as a sign the two sides are ready to move past the bitterness that followed the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, when 10 Pakistan-based gunmen killed 166 people in a three-day rampage across the city.
India blamed the Lashkar-e-Taiba militant group for the attacks and demanded that Islamabad crack down on terrorism.
Despite a long history of mutual distrust and animosity, the love of cricket - bequeathed to India and Pakistan by South Asia's British colonial rulers - is one of the few things the countries agree upon.
Relations have improved since the Mumbai attacks and diplomatic ties have been renewed, but New Delhi remains unsatisfied with the slow pace of Islamabad's efforts to bring the perpetrators of the attacks to justice.
New Delhi froze nearly all contact with Islamabad - including sporting ties - after the Mumbai attacks, a hiatus that has been bridged in recent years by India and Pakistan playing matches in third countries or in international meets such as the World Cup.
In the years since the Mumbai attacks, some efforts have been made to bring bilateral relations out of the deep freeze. Direct trade has been increasing steadily as both countries make efforts to increase trade across their land border.
At the Wagah-Attari land border in Punjab, India has opened a huge customs depot and warehouses that can handle more than 600 trucks a day from Pakistan. Two-way trade direct between India and Pakistan totals around $2 billion, but a large chunk of the trade is channeled through Dubai, Hong Kong or Singapore.
Earlier this month, India and Pakistan signed an agreement that makes it easier for business travelers to get visas. People aged over 65 also will be entitled to get visas on arrival. Members of families divided during Britain's partition of the subcontinent, along with tourists and religious pilgrims, are also supposed to get quick visas.


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|Local council
|Il-Kunsill Lokali tax-Xewkija
Xewkija Church
|Coordinates: 36°1′59″N 14°15′30″E / 36.03306°N 14.25833°ECoordinates: 36°1′59″N 14°15′30″E / 36.03306°N 14.25833°E
|Fontana, Għajnsielem, Munxar, Sannat, Victoria, Xagħra
|• Mayor
|Paul Azzopardi (MLP)
|• Total
|4.5 km2 (1.7 sq mi)
|Population (March 2013)
|• Total
|• Density
|730/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
|Xewki (m), Xewkija (f), Xewkin (pl)
|Time zone
|• Summer (DST)
|Postal code
|Dialing code
|Patron saint
|St. John the Baptist
|Day of festa
|June 24
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Xewkija (In Maltese Ix-Xewkija, original Italian name Casal Xeuchia, pronounced and written as Casal Sceuchia) is a village on Gozo Island, Malta. The population of Xewkija is 3,305 (March 2013), which is the fourth largest in Gozo, after Victoria (6,911), Xagħra (4,876) and Nadur (4,520).[1]
Xewkija, which is situated between Għajnsielem and the capital city, Victoria, is the oldest village in Gozo. It became the first parish outside Victoria on 27 November 1678. It was separated from the Matrix by Bishop Glormu Molina and Dun Grezz Farrugia from Valletta, became its first parish priest. It became the first district 'contrada' to be known as 'casale' or village.
The name is derived from the Maltese word "Xewk", meaning "thistles" or "thorns". Xewkija is famous for its church, The Rotunda of Xewkija, which is dedicated to St. John the Baptist. It is the Seat of the Knights of the Order of St. John, and was built from Maltese stone by local masons and craftsmen. It is the largest in Gozo and its dome dominates the village. Its architect was Joseph D'Amato. It replaced an older church. The titular statue of Saint John the Baptist was sculpted in wood by Pietro Paolo Azzopardi in 1845.[2]
On the site where the present church is, it was said that there was a stone known as 'Maqghad ix-Xih'. Near it there is a small ancient chapel known as Madonna tal-Hniena (Our Lady of Charity) which was dedicated to San Bartilimew. The tower of Santa Cecilja had been in the limits of Xewkija. There is another tower with the oldest sundial in Xewkija. Remains of Tinghi Tower disappeared in the last century. These towers date back to 1613. A 14th century tower used by the Grandmasters as a summer residence, the Tower of Gorgion, was demolished during the Second World War to make way for a temporary airport.
A marble slab of Majmuna with an Arabic inscription dating back to 1173 was found in Xewkija. It commemorates the death of an Arab girl named Sarah, who died in Xewkija. The inscription is carved in a thick marble slab, on the underside of which there is a pagan symbol. Brother Gabrijel D'Alappo translated it into Italian and it was later translated into Maltese. It was sent to the Public Library in Malta in 1845 and brought to the Gozo National Museum in 1960.
The Banda Prekursur (Precursor Band) is the oldest organization in Xewkija.[3] It was set up on 13 May 1929. Lorenzo Zammit Haber, Marcell Mercieca, Giuseppe Buttigieg, Giovanni Haber and Tomaso Attard were among its founders. Mr. Lorenzo Zammit Haber was first President and Secretary.
The coat of arms of Xewkija is a shield on a gold background with a red horizontal strip between two thorns, one above and one below. The motto of Xewkija is 'Nemo me impune lacessit', that is, 'No one shall attack me with impunity'.[4]
A helicopter service once ran between Malta International Airport and the Xewkija Heliport.
On the suburbs of the village there are the University of Malta (Gozo Campus) and the offices of the Employment & Training Corporation. There are also the Gozo Stadium, the Government Farm, St. Mary's Cemetery and Xewkija Cemetery. There is also an industrial estate which employs hundreds of Gozitan workers.
The rising population in Xewkija needed more building sites for houses and housing estates have been developed at Tal-Barmil, Ta' Gokk and Tal-Hamrija.
When one enters the village from the main road one sees the remains of a mill erected in the times of Grand Master Perellos. This is unique mill in Gozo because it has points which show the eight principal wind directions.
At Misrah Imbert one can see the cart ruts, coming from Borg Gharib, Mgarr ix-Xini, Ta' Cenc and Tas-Salvatur.
Twin towns – Sister cities[edit]
Xewkija is twinned with:
Notable people[edit]
- Gabriela N (born 1993) - Xewkija-born singer/songwriter
External links[edit]
- Xewkija Parish
- Xewkija.net - Xewkija Village Portal
- Xewkija Local Council
- Banda Prekursur- Xewkija Band Club
- Radju Prekursur - Xewkija Community Radio
See also[edit]
- ^ Estimated Population by Locality 31 March 2013. Malta Government Gazette 19,094. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
- ^ "Pietro Paulo Azzopardi". Good Friday Malta. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
- ^ "Places of Interest in Xewkija". Xewkija Local Council. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
- ^ "Xewkija History". Xewkija Local Council. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
- ^ "Xewkija Twining". Xewkija Local Council. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
- ^ "Xewkija Twining". Xewkija Local Council. Retrieved 26 July 2014.


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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to hold the last public hearing and adopt the One Valley One Vision city-county general plan Tuesday.
Already approved by the Santa Clarita City Council and recommended for adoption by a 4-1 vote of the county's Regional Planning Commission, the plan would put the city and county on the same page – formally, for the first time in the city's 24-year-history – when it comes to planning roads, schools, parks, neighborhood development and the like.
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In the works for more than a decade, OVOV is intended to establish "compatible goals, objectives and policies that would provide cohesive guidance for development and conservation within the entire Santa Clarita Valley, which both jurisdictions (city and county) share."
From the county's perspective, OVOV replaces the Santa Clarita Valley Area Plan that the county adopted in 1984 (prior to cityhood) and overhauled in 1990.
From the city's perspective, it replaces the Santa Clarita General Plan that the city adopted in 1991.
Since those dates, each entity has been working from its own "roadmap" for development, and they haven't always meshed too well. Now they will.
Getting to this stage has been a bumpy ride. Talks about the city and county working together started in the late 1990s but were an on-again, off-again affair as the two government agencies squabbled over controversial topics such as the potential annexation of westside communities. OVOV was put on the back burner for months and even years at a time.
Recent years have seen more convivial relations between the city and county, and OVOV has been steadily moving forward. But over the past decade, outside factors intervened to make it take longer than it might have otherwise taken – such as new state laws on climate change. More work needed to be done to bring the plan into compliance.
Now that work is done, and it's ready to become law.
The Board of Supervisors ("Board") of the County of Los Angeles ("County") hereby certifies that the Board has reviewed and considered the information contained in the Final Environmental Impact Report ("EIR"), identified below, for the Santa Clarita Valley Area Plan Update ("proposed Area Plan"). The Board further certifies that the Final EIR has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), Public Resources Code §§21000 et seq.; the State CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, §§15000 et seq. ("CEQA Guidelines"); and, the County's Environmental Document Reporting Procedures and Guidelines, and that the Final EIR reflects the independent judgment of the Board. In certifying the Final EIR as adequate under CEQA, the Board hereby adopts these "CEQA Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations for the Santa Clarita Valley Area Plan Update (One Valley One Vision)."
The proposed Area Plan is a component of the County General Plan and is intended to provide focused goals, policies, and maps to guide the regulation of development within the unincorporated portions of the Santa Clarita Valley ("Valley"). This updated Area Plan replaces in its entirety the Area Plan adopted by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on February 16, 1984, and subsequently updated on December 6, 1990, which had previously served as the basic planning tool for the unincorporated portions of the Valley. This Area Plan is intended to serve as a long-term blueprint for development over the next approximately 20-year planning period, except where specific policies set forth in the Plan address other target dates.
The proposed Area Plan's potentially significant environmental effects were identified and analyzed in the Draft EIR (September 2009), Revised Draft EIR (November 2010), and Final EIR (January 2012) (collectively, "Final EIR").
Public Resources Code Section 21081 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15091 require that a public agency prepare written findings for identified significant impacts, accompanied by a brief explanation of the rationale for each finding. Specifically, CEQA Guidelines Section 15091 states, in part, that:
(a) No public agency shall approve or carry out a project for which an EIR has been certified which identifies one or more significant environmental effects of the project unless the public agency makes one or more written findings for each of those significant effects accompanied by a brief explanation of the rationale for each finding. The possible findings are:
(1) Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects as identified in the final EIR.
(2) Such changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and not the agency making the finding. Such changes have been adopted by such other agency or can and should be adopted by such other agency.
(3) Specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations, including provision of employment opportunities for highly trained workers, make infeasible the mitigation measures or project alternatives identified in the final EIR.
If significant impacts cannot be avoided or reduced to a less-than-significant level, the decisionmaking agency is required to balance, as applicable, the benefits of the project against its significant unavoidable environmental impacts when determining whether to approve the project. (Pub. Resources Code, §21081; CEQA Guidelines, §15093.) If the benefits of a project outweigh the significant unavoidable adverse environmental impacts, the adverse effects may be considered "acceptable" with adoption of a statement of overriding considerations. (Pub. Resources Code, §21081, subd. (b); CEQA Guidelines, §15093.)
The Final EIR for the proposed Area Plan identified potentially significant effects. However, the Board finds that the inclusion of certain specified mitigation measures as part of the adoption of the proposed Area Plan will reduce most, but not all, of those effects to less-than-significant levels. Those impacts, which are not reduced to less-than-significant levels, are identified and overridden due to specific benefits of the proposed Area Plan. (See Section 8.0, Statement of Overriding Considerations, below). Therefore, in accordance with CEQA (Pub. Resources Code, §21081; CEQA Guidelines, §§15091-15092), the Board certifies the Final EIR for the proposed Area Plan, adopts these findings, the statement of overriding considerations, and the attached Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program ("MMRP"), and adopts the proposed Area Plan.
Section 1.0 contains a summary description of the proposed Area Plan and background facts relative to the environmental review process. Section 2.0 identifies the significant impacts of the proposed Area Plan that cannot be mitigated to a less-than-significant level (even with all feasible mitigation measures having been identified and incorporated into the proposed Area Plan), while Section 3.0 identifies the potentially significant impacts of the proposed Area Plan that would be mitigated to a less-than-significant level with implementation of the identified mitigation measures. Section 4.0 identifies the proposed Area Plan's potential environmental impacts that were determined not to be significant. Section 5.0 discusses the feasibility of the proposed Area Plan alternatives, and Section 6.0 presents the statement of overriding considerations.
The proposed Area Plan is part of One Valley One Vision ("OVOV"), a joint planning effort between the County, City of Santa Clarita ("City"), and Valley residents and businesses to create a single vision and set of guidelines for the future growth of the Valley and preservation of natural resources. The OVOV Planning Area combines two geographical areas, the unincorporated area of the County within the Valley and the City's corporate limits. The OVOV Planning Area includes the County communities of Agua Dulce, Castaic, Fair Oaks Ranch, San Francisquito Canyon, Sunset Pointe, Val Verde, and West Ranch, the future County community of Newhall Ranch, and the City communities of Canyon Country, Newhall, Saugus, and Valencia. This proposed Area Plan focuses on the environment within the County's unincorporated limits and outside of the City's boundaries and adopted Sphere of Influence, but within the OVOV Planning Area. This area is referred to as the County's Planning Area as development within the unincorporated portions of the County will be directly guided by the maps and policies contained in the proposed Area Plan.
The proposed Area Plan has been prepared to ensure consistency with both the County's comprehensive General Plan and the City's General Plan. The proposed Area Plan does not include all of the mandatory General Plan elements, such as Housing, because the County's overall General Plan addresses all these mandatory issues on a County-wide basis. The proposed Area Plan does contain detailed background, maps, goals and policies regarding land use and circulation planning, and policy-level discussions of other issues relating to specific needs and characteristics of the Santa Clarita Valley, such as open space preservation, trail planning, hillside development, and historic preservation.
The proposed Area Plan serves as a foundation for making land use decisions based on policies related to land use, transportation, population growth and distribution, open space, resource preservation and utilization, air and water quality, noise impacts, public safety, infrastructure, and other related physical, social, and economic factors. In addition to serving as a basis for local decision making, the proposed Area Plan establishes a clear set of development guidelines for citizens, developers, neighboring jurisdictions and agencies, and provides the community with an opportunity to participate in the planning process. The purpose of the proposed Area Plan is to comply with state requirements and to provide the County with a comprehensive, long-range policy guideline for future development within the unincorporated Santa Clarita Valley.
In accordance with California Government Code Section 65302, the proposed Area Plan contains the following six elements:
. Land Use
. Conservation and Open Space (combined in one section in the proposed Area Plan)
. Safety
. Circulation
. Noise
The purpose of the proposed Area Plan is to provide policies incorporating the values and principles that will guide the County's land use decisions within the unincorporated Santa Clarita
Valley. Therefore, the proposed Area Plan outlines 36 Guiding Principles described below, which were agreed upon by the County and City. The principles will be carried out with the application of common standards for land use development, infrastructure, and resource management, as appropriate or applicable. The principles implement the vision for the Santa Clarita Valley, which is intended to sustain and enhance environmental resources, economic vitality, and the social well-being of its residents. The following is the vision for the Santa Clarita Valley from the Vision and Guiding Principles statement prepared for the OVOV Planning Area:
1.4.1 Vision
The Santa Clarita Valley is a wonderful place to live, work, play, and raise a family. The Valley is a mosaic of unique villages with growing ethnic diversity, each with individual identities, surrounded by a greenbelt of forest lands and natural open spaces. These villages are unified by the Valley Center activity core, a beautiful environmental setting that includes the skyline and Santa Clara River, a vibrant growing economy, and a rich history of common social values. The Valley's network of roads, transit, and trails links these villages and provides access to a wide offering of quality education, cultural, recreation, and social services and facilities.
Life in the Santa Clarita Valley will continue to be exciting, enjoyable, and rewarding through a board range of housing types, an increase in quality jobs in close proximity to all neighboroods, and transit-oriented villages complemented by excellent schools, attractive parks and other recreational amenities, expanded trail networks, and preserved natural resource areas. As the Valley moves forward, it is crucial that sound and sustainable planning principles shape new villages and enhance established neighborhoods. Implementing policies to increase mobility and accessibility, manage traffic congestion, improve air quality, and conserve water and energy resources throughout the Valley is essential to maintain the overall high quality of life.
1.4.2 Guiding Principles
Management of Growth
1. Growth in the Santa Clarita Valley shall account for the visions and objectives for each community and must be consistent with principles, as subsequently defined in this document [the proposed Area Plan], for the protection of the Valley's significant environmental resources. It must also be based on the availability of or ability to provide adequate infrastructure, schools, and public services, and must be carefully planned to benefit the community's economy, lifestyles, and needs.
2. Growth shall occur within and on the periphery of previously developed areas, rather than as "leapfrog" development or in areas of critical environmental habitat or natural hazards, and taking into consideration accessibility to infrastructure and public services.
3. Development shall be prioritized in areas for infill and redevelopment sites within currently developed areas consistent with community character objectives and those for which the City and County have approved entitlements. Commitments for new development outside of these areas shall be made in accordance with the other principles defined in this document [the proposed Area Plan].
4. Higher density development, including multi-family housing and mixed use projects that integrate housing with commercial uses, shall be targeted in areas adjacent to existing and planned transit corridors, stations, and key activity centers, such as the Valencia Town Center and portions of Newhall and Soledad Canyon Road.
Environmental Resources
5. The natural buffer area surrounding the entire Valley, which includes the Angeles National Forest, Santa Susana, San Gabriel, Sierra Pelona, and Del Sur mountains, shall be preserved as a regional recreational, ecological, and aesthetic resource.
6. The Santa Clara River corridor and its major tributaries shall be preserved as open space to accommodate storm water flows and protect critical plant and animal species (riparian vegetation, fish, etc.).
a. Uses and improvements within the corridor shall be limited to those that benefit the community's use of the river in its natural state.
b. Development on properties adjacent to, but outside of the defined primary river corridor, shall be located and designed to protect the river's water quality, plants, and animal habitats, controlling the type and density of uses, drainage runoff (water treatment), and other relevant elements; and designed to maximize the full range of river amenities, including views and recreational access, while minimizing adverse impacts to the river.
7. The Santa Clarita Valley's prominent ridgelines shall be preserved and hillside development shall be limited to protect their valuable aesthetic and visual qualities intrinsic to the Valley landscape.
8. Development shall be located and designed to minimize the impact on the Valley topography, emphasizing the use of grading techniques for development pads that mimic the natural topography in lieu of repetitive flat pads to the extent feasible and consistent with a community's open space objectives.
9. Development shall be located and designed to protect oak, sycamore, and other significant indigenous woodlands.
10. Biological resources in the designated Significant Ecological Areas ("SEAs") shall be protected through the siting and design of development to account for and be highly compatible with their resources. Specific development standards shall be identified to control the types of land use, density, building location and size, roadways and other infrastructure, landscape, drainage, and other elements to assure the protection of the critical and important plant and animal habitats of each SEA. In general, the principle shall be to minimize the intrusion and impacts of development in these areas with sufficient setbacks, or buffers, to adequately protect the resources.
11. New development shall be designed to improve energy efficiency, reducing energy and natural resource consumption by such techniques as the use of solar generators, recycling of treated wastewater, capture of storm runoff on site, and use of recycled materials in building construction, native and drought-tolerant landscape, and energy and water efficient appliances and systems.
Land Uses
12. The Santa Clarita Valley shall contain a diversity of land uses that support the needs of current and future residents including housing, schools, libraries, parks, retail, business and industry, civic institutions, medical and social services, cultural, entertainment, open spaces, and comparable uses.
13. The type and density of land uses in the Santa Clarita Valley shall be varied to reflect the special characteristics, life styles, and opportunities that differentiate its communities. A choice of urban, suburban, and rural environments will be provided.
14. Valley communities shall contain a mix of uses that support the basic needs of residents — places to live, shop, recreate, meet/socialize, and enjoy the environmental setting—that are appropriate and consistent with their community character. Regionally oriented uses that serve residents of the entire Valley or export goods and services may be concentrated in key business centers rather than uniformly dispersed throughout the Valley communities.
15. Development in the Valley shall be guided by a common set of land use designations and standards for comparable uses in comparable locations. These standards, however, may be varied to reflect the unique intentions for the quality and character of the distinct communities that comprise the Valley.
Residential Neighborhoods
16. The Valley shall contain a mix of housing types that meet the diverse needs of residents, and offer choices for the Valley's population and lifestyles (ages, education, income, etc.) that are appropriate and consistent with their community character. This shall include a combination of single- and multi-family, owner occupied and rental units within each community, and mixed-use (i.e., integrated housing with commercial or office uses) development in key activity centers.
17. The Valley is committed to providing affordable work force housing to meet the needs of individuals employed in the Santa Clarita Valley.
18. Multi-family housing developments shall contain adequate recreational and open space amenities on-site and be designed to ensure a high quality living environment. Their architectural treatment and building massing shall complement the characteristics of surrounding single-family residential neighborhoods.
19. Neighborhood scale development shall be encouraged by promoting mixed density of housing units consistent with community character objectives and limiting the number and acreage of multi-family units that can be developed in any single location.
20. Housing developments located in the more urbanized communities of the Valley shall be designed to create a sense of neighborhood by
a. promoting walkability and containing places that serve as centers of activity and identity (schools, multi-purpose facilities, parks, convenience services, neighborhood commercial centers, etc.);
b. containing a mix of housing types, densities, and parcel sizes, avoiding large areas and an over-concentration of homogeneous density units;
c. minimizing the dependence on, prominence, and area dedicated to the automobile;
d. featuring architectural design treatments along all frontages of new housing to promote continuity of architectural scale and rhythm and avoid "blank walls;" and
e. including pedestrian linkages, landscaped parkways and green corridors, and separated trails (pedestrian, bicycle or equestrian) where appropriate and feasible.
Vital Economy
21. Commercial and retail uses will be expanded and new centers developed to meet the needs of the Valley's residents, as supportable by the market, minimize the need to travel outside of the Valley, complement (and do not adversely compete with) existing uses, and contribute to a balanced Valley economy.
22. New "clean" industries and businesses that provide job opportunities for local residents and enhance the economy shall be encouraged within and adjacent to existing and planned business centers/parks, and adjacent to transportation corridors.
23. Older commercial areas and corridors that are economically and/or physically obsolete or deteriorated, such as portions of Castaic, Val Verde, Newhall, Lyons Avenue, Sierra Highway, Main Street, Newhall Avenue, and Soledad Canyon Road, shall be redeveloped for commercial, mixed use, residential or other appropriate uses that complement and serve adjoining land uses and can be adequately supported by the market. Where appropriate, redeveloped uses and buildings shall reflect the area's important architectural and cultural history.
24. A unified and well-maintained network of highways, streets, truck routes, bikeways, and pedestrian paths will provide access among Valley communities and to regional centers outside of the Valley.
25. Santa Clarita Valley's streets and highways shall be developed and maintained according to common standards for right-of-way, paving and other improvements, landscape, signage, lighting, and curb cuts for "like" street categories. These standards shall consider objectives for the character of the Valley's communities consistent with public health and safety.
26. A continuous bikeway network shall provide circulation within each community, connect the various Santa Clarita Valley communities, and provide access to surrounding open spaces.
27. An integrated transit system shall serve the Valley (rail, bus, shuttle, other) offering convenient alternatives to the automobile, minimizing congestion and providing access to regional transportation systems, such as Metrolink.
28. The location and timing of development shall be coordinated with the provision of adequate water, wastewater treatment, storm drainage, telecommunications, energy, roads, and other infrastructure.
29. Public infrastructure shall be improved, maintained, and expanded as needed to meet the needs of projected population and employment growth and contribute to the Valley's quality of life.
30. Common standards for providing utility infrastructure (flood control channels, energy transmission, telecommunications, and so on) shall be developed and applied throughout the Valley, in consideration of the character of each community.
Schools and Public Services
31. The City and County shall work in partnership with the Santa Clarita Valley school districts and the State of California to ensure the development of adequate facilities and programs to serve the needs and achieve a high level of academic excellence for local students.
32. While the City and County do not have direct authority over the development of public schools, they shall continue to coordinate with the school districts on issues of mutual interest such as transportation services, shared facilities, and long range planning for Valley schools.
33. Public services (police, fire, health care, youth, seniors, homeless, and other) shall be expanded to support community needs and population growth.
34. The City and County shall recognize that trails are an important recreational asset that, when integrated with transportation systems, contribute to mobility throughout the Santa Clarita Valley.
35. A continuous and unified hiking and equestrian trail network for a variety of users and developed according to common standards shall connect and unify Santa Clarita Valley communities and be interconnected with the regional and statewide system (e.g., Pacific Crest Trail).
36. New parklands will be developed throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, with priority on locations that are not now adequately served. These shall encompass a diversity of park types and functions, including passive and active areas, in consideration of the recreational needs of the residents to be served.
a. Common park standards shall be developed and applied throughout the Valley, consistent with community character objectives.
b. A range of parkland types, sizes and uses shall be provided to accommodate recreational and leisure activities.


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text: The Color Him -- The Red Guardian wiki last edited by pikahyper on 03/28/14 02:46AM View full history Hawkeye and Hercules get information about Black Widow's whereabouts and set out to rescue her, but to their surprise they are ambushed by the Red Guardian, Colonel Ying's secret weapon. Plus, Quicksilver discovers a shocking new ability!Color Him… The Red GuardianCaptain America and Hawkeye return to Avengers Mansion to be greeted by a flying Quicksilver. The ecstatic mutant explains he has learned to fly by vibrating his legs at super speed and starts showing off his new abilities much to the annoyance of Hercules. Not wanting the Olympian to hurt his teammate, Cap calls an Avengers meeting. Hercules responds by stating he takes orders from no mortal and Captain America tells him he wasn't addressing Hercules as he isn't an Avenger. This infuriates the Lion of Olympus who decides to teach Cap a lesson. Hawkeye prepares to help his buddy however it's unnecessary as Captain America uses his skills to easily evade Hercules' attacks. This impresses the Son of Zeus and he declares Captain America a friend. Shortly Ebeneezer Wallaby, Attorney at Law, enters and tells Janet Van Dyne that now that she's turned 23 she has gained her father's full inheritance. Janet is delighted and turns into The Wasp which shocks Wallaby so much he leaves. Meanwhile the other Avengers realise Hawkeye has also left and guess he's gone to follow a lead on the Black Widow.Later outside a seedy bar in New York's underbelly, Clint Barton leaves his bow and arrow outside and enters in disguise to meet a contact with information about Natasha. However Bruiser Bates decides Barton is a cop and lashes out knocking off his coat and revealing his Hawkeye costume. The other thugs in the bar recognise the Avenger and decide to get in on the action. A bar brawl follows and the marksman holds his own until he's knocked through a window. Hawkeye gathers his weapons and resumes the fight, this time easily defeating his multiple opponents and getting the information out of Bates. Back at Avengers HQ Hawkeye finds Hercules who longs for action and invites him along on his mission to find Natasha. The pair head for Asia in an Avengers jet. Meanwhile in Asia, the Oriental Colonel Ling unveils their new defender, The Red Guardian, to Soviet General Brushov. As Ling explains although Red Guardian is of Soviet origin, he is representing the People's Republic, the costumed villain gives a display of his powers. Brushov then decides Red Guardian's powers surpass Captain America's and he must destroy the star spangled Avenger.Minutes later, Hawkeye and Hercules arrive at the Reds base having tracked Black Widow's homing beacon. Hawkeye battles a group of Red Soldiers while Hercules breaks through a wall to find Natasha. The Prince of Power is met by The Red Guardian who eludes the Olympian's attacks and escapes through a secret door. Hercules follows and is trapped inside the Psychotron as Red Guardian locks him in. Suddenly the many headed Hydra of Greek mythology appears and Hercules is shocked, having killed the beast in the past. Realising he is fighting an apparition does the Olympian no good as his blows are ineffective against the images within the Psychotron. Outside Red Guardian approaches an unconscious Hawkeye who was playing possum and ambushes his foe. However Red Guardian manages to trick the archer into losing his temper and easily defeats him in battle. Minutes later Hawkeye wakes up trapped inside a glass tube next to The Black Widow who recognises The Red Guardian as her husband! Finally back at Avengers HQ, Cap tracks down Hawkeye's location and the Avengers assemble for a rescue mission.


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For many families, September conjures up ideas of back-to-school, football games and falling leaves. It is a highly emotional time filled with excitement, anticipation and uncertainty. For some children and adolescents, though, these emotions are overrun with new feelings of stress and anxiety about school changes — everything from starting a new school to making good grades.
It can also be a time when issues like bullying and depression can be more prevalent in children's lives. For many, bullying – whether face-to-face or cyber-bullying – can be devastating. In many cases, the victim does not speak up and does their best to ignore what is happening. However, these incidents become strong memories embedded for a lifetime. There are different ways this may manifest itself in the future. For some it can contribute to ongoing depression, as well as more severe consequences.
Most people were stunned when beloved actor Robin Williams committed suicide. Williams suffered from depression his entire life. He had the means, support and the desire to manage his depression and did so for years. But depression is relentless. Severely depressed people cannot see outside of their own fog. While it may be a temporary state of mind, it means being totally consumed by feelings of hopelessness and not being worthy.
Will power has nothing to do with it. The fact is, depression can be deadly if not recognized and treated. Everyone feels sad or blue at some point – which is perfectly normal. But when the feeling of sadness becomes overwhelming for a long period of time, treatment should be sought.
Our children face more pressure than previous generations. We have witnessed an increase in youth suicide over the past few decades, with suicide becoming the second leading cause of death in young people ages 15-24. These are preventable deaths. Take the time to engage in your child's life. Know who their friends are. Know where they visit on the web and who they interact with on social media.
The Delaware-Morrow Mental Health and Recovery Services Board believes awareness, prevention and treatment is best achieved through a community-wide effort. This also means using high profile events to de-stigmatize mental illness while using the opportunity to open dialogue
On Saturday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon, the fourth annual Suicide Prevention Walk with take place in historic downtown Delaware. This one-mile walk is to help raise awareness on suicide and instill hope in those who have lost a loved one. To learn more or to register, contact HelpLine of Delaware and Morrow Counties at www.helplinedelmor.org.
As the architect and supporter of the network of cost-effective, quality services, the Delaware-Morrow Mental Health and Recovery Services Board works to assure that community resources are available to help all residents. To find additional community resources and links, please log on to www.dmmhrsb.org.
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An institution must be formed to plan and monitor conservation of waterways in Chennai. Community education campaigns should also be conducted to create awareness about pollution of water bodies.
These were some of the recommendations made at the two-day seminar on 'Waterways in Chennai' that concluded here on Friday.
Participating in the valedictory function of the seminar, which was organised by Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA), Information and Urban Development Minister Parithi Ellamvazhuthi stressed the need for public co-operation for protecting waterways.
As more people migrated to the city, judicious use of water was essential to conserve groundwater resources. Besides tree planting, younger generation must be enlightened about the necessity of saving water. The recommendations must be incorporated in the forthcoming projects appropriately, he said.
Presenting the recommendations of the seminar, CMDA vice-chairperson, Susan Mathew, said besides increasing the storage capacity of the water bodies and creating scientific landfills, rivers must be widened and flood plains must be developed along the banks and used as recreational areas. The feasibility of converting the middle stretch of Buckingham Canal as a reservoir must be examined.
Pointing out that there were deficiencies in sewage collection and disposal, she said continued efforts were necessary to tackle the issue. Chennai Metrowater must initiate measures to decentralise sewage treatment and identify more locations for treatment plants.
Besides adopting eco-engineering to rejuvenate rivers, accurate contour map for designing storm water drainage must be prepared for the Chennai Metropolitan Area. The project of Adyar Poonga must be replicated and agencies such as Chennai Port Trust that have benefitted from the waterways must provide financial assistance for the river conservation, she said. Mayor M.Subramanian highlighted the various measures taken by Chennai Corporation to improve waterways and stormwater drainage and also rejuvenate water bodies. With the completion of the projects in about two years, inundation on city roads would be avoided. CMDA's Member Secretary Vikram Kapur and Chief Executive Officer V.Kannusamy also participated.


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Nice post Phil.
I certainly agree with you when you say: "I have perceived that individual priorities are the key ingredient precipitating the wide variance of opinions about what defines a quality yacht."
But when you say "...many emphasize the more reductive trend of function over form. They perceive that a sailboat is a priori designed to sail and appreciate the latest engineering efforts in hull form and rig design, producing yachts with great structural integrity and the highest performance ability. "
I would like to add that a sailboat, except if it is a pure racer, is not only designed to sail, but also to live aboard. The quality and comfort of that life aboard and the autonomy of the boat will also influence its form, not only the interior, but also the hull shape.
And about sailing, there are many differences in the kind of sailing (traveling). There are the ones that want to go as fast as possible with a full crew, others want good speed but a boat that can be easily solo sailed, others want maximum comfort in a seaway others an optimized safety, for the size of the boat. There are a lot of compromises to be made (in hull shape and rig), originating completely different boats, depending on the assumed different priorities.
The only disagreement (possibly) with you has to do with this statement:"..."others appreciate the craftsmanship of fine joinery and designs that give a nod to tradition but acknowledge contemporary developments in keel/hull form and aerodynamics, albeit with little regard to weight reduction."
It seems to me that you think that weight (mass), besides the one needed to give the boat stability) is always a bad factor in a sail boat.
Although I agree that mass is always a bad factor in a racer or even in a cruiser-racer, it is not (in my opinion) in a pure cruising boat with priorities aimed to have an easy motion, maximum safety and lots of autonomy.
And I am not the only one thinking that way. Take as an example the new Swan 46. Swan are well known by their high-tec, luxurious cruiser racers (but also winning ocean racers), but recently they went to the old cruising roots and made a purely cruising boat, the 46.
The boat displaces 39 000 lbs. Compare it with the displacement of the Swan 45, a cruiser racer that comes in two versions : in the more racing version, 19 150 lbs and in the "cruiser" version, 23 920 lbs. The extra weight of the 46 doesnt find its motive on a question of money ( kind of thinking lighter, more expensive) because those guys don''t look at costs, just quality (both boats cost over $700 000, being the 45 the "cheapest".
It is obvious that the Nautor Company technicians believe that mass has an important role to play in a purely cruising boat and they surely know what they are doing, having lots of experience with racing and cruising boats.
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A security guard, finding the soil wet, detects the hole
A nine-member gang was arrested on the charge of stealing diesel from the Visakhapatnam – Secunderabad pipeline of HPCL near Anakapalle. The accused drilled a very small hole into the pipeline and drew small quantities of diesel from the pipeline on three different occasions during the last four months.
V. Siva Prasad of Kasimkota was caught by some local people when he tried to drill a hole in the pipeline about four months ago. He did not give up his dream of making a fast buck by stealing diesel from the pipeline. He motivated some influential persons for evacuation of the diesel from the pipeline but failed in his attempt as the pipeline was very thick.
He made another attempt but two persons were injured as the diesel, which is sent under high pressure came out as a jet and affected one person in both eyes and the thumbnail of the other came off and they fled the scene. They made another attempt and succeeded in making a pen nib point-sized hole and filled 10 drums with the diesel and sold it in the local market.
In yet another attempt, they hired a tanker and asked the driver to wait near Kasimkota. They phoned the driver and sent him away after they failed to make a bigger hole. They, however, managed to get 900 litres of diesel and sold it locally. A security guard, who walked along the pipeline found the soil wet at one place and on digging a bit found that someone had drilled a hole and informed the matter to the higher officials, who in turn informed the police on December 26.
A special team led by Anakapalle Rural Inspector G. Srinivasa Rao, formed by Superintendent of Police Vikram Jeet Duggal on January 7 for the speedy detection of the case, obtained clues from the spot, information from villagers and arrested the accused at different villages on Monday.
Mr. Srinivasa Rao said that four more members of the gang were absconding and hoped that more information could be obtained once they were arrested.


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Welcome to the Deloitte Micro-Tyco Student Challenge*** Applications to the Deloitte Micro-Tyco Student Challenge are now closed. Teams will be notified about whether they have been accepted on to the challenge or not by 12th January. ***
In 2012 Deloitte won the global Micro-Tyco challenge by turning £1 into an £52,435. Noticing the incredible effect taking part in Micro-Tyco had on their team - revealing hidden talents, liberating entrepreneurial behaviours and resourcefulness, inspiring the knowledge that business could be a force for good - Deloitte decided to expand their partnership with WildHearts. In October 2013 Deloitte launched the Deloitte Micro-Tyco Student Challenge into UK Universities as a vehicle for identifying the leaders of the future and recruiting the best talent into their business. With the top10 teams going on to win work experience at Deloitte, this is your chance to develop your entrepreneurial talents whilst transforming your career prospects.
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Micro-Tyco's vision is nothing less than the ignition of the spirit of enterprise across our whole culture. It is an enterprise challenge that brings our whole society together, reconnects us to one another, to what really matters, and compels us to collectively raise the bar in what we believe is possible for ourselves and our culture. In three years Micro-Tyco has brought together over 17,000 participants from schools to corporates, challenging teams to grow £1 seed capital into as much money as possible in just four weeks. This initial investment of 1,900 £1 loans has generated more than £600,000 in return. From the team of ten year olds who transformed their £1 investment into more than £14,000, to the graduates who turned theirs into £75,500, Micro-Tycos' unique combination of inspiration, world class business mentorship, positive peer pressure and ethics produces incredible results. This is why Deloitte want to take Micro-Tyco to university campuses to help find passionate entrepreneurial thinkers who will bring something different to the firm.
The Deloitte Micro-Tyco University Challenge launched in October 2013 in Universities across the UK. The challenge is designed to identify entrepreneurial success and stimulate self-reliance and enterprise. It is fast, fun and furious, forcing contestants to break out of their limited self-perceptions and comfort zones. Micro-Tyco inspires the spirit of enterprise in its purest form and rewards participants with the knowledge that in business, if they can succeed at Micro-Tyco, they can succeed at anything.
The top ten winning teams will have the opportunity to gain work experience at Deloitte over their Easter break, invitations to Micro-Tyco Master Classes and if interested, supported to apply to Deloitte roles, following successful involvement with the challenge. Meet Parvin, one of the winning team members from last year's challenge, who has since been offered a full-time graduate position at Deloitte.
How does it work? The Deloitte Micro-Tyco Student Challenge will run every February and each team will be provided with a Deloitte Coach to support them throughout the challenge. Teams apply to The Deloitte Micro-Tyco Student Challenge via the online registration form - the deadline for applications is 5pm on the 31st of December 2014. Teams will be informed of the success of their application week beginning 5th January 2015.
Once the teams have been selected they will be allocated a Deloitte business Coach who will support and guide the students through the challenge. The teams will be sent their 'seed capital'; a micro-loan of £1. When February arrives the clock starts and they have one month to turn it into as much money as possible. There is only one rule: transactions must be legal.
During the challenge participants are encouraged to use their inner resources - creativity, imagination, experience, network - to grow their pound. Micro-Tyco inspires an intense entrepreneurial environment that unleashes participants latent talents and reveals skills they never knew they had, whilst at the same time fostering essential entrepreneurial thinking and team work. Participants receive world class business training from the Micro-Tyco Mentors (including Sir Tom Hunter and Lord Digby Jones) via video and will be able to interact with the other companies and schools taking part in the global Micro-Tyco Challenge via the exclusive Micro-Tyco social network.
The competition keeps you sharp; the deadline keeps the pressure on. Its apparent simplicity is deceptive. The low value of the £1 loan entices you to get involved but then takes you on a journey where the challenge grows with the money. It is a seed that reveals your inner wealth and helps you discover talents you never knew you had. As the money grows, so will you.
The money created from Micro-Tyco will then be invested by WildHearts in micro-loans to help the world's poorest people work their own way out of poverty with dignity and self-respect. As a result participants will go from becoming dynamic wealth creators to global ethical investors. Micro-Tyco's gift to you will be the knowledge that once you release your talents the whole world benefits.
Find out more, why Deloitte are getting involved and how to apply here. For questions regarding your eligibility for the challenge or for the Deloitte work experience prize, please contact Deloitte directly at email@example.com


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Below is an unedited transcript of a chat with reporter Steve Lackmeyer about downtown Oklahoma City businesses and developments.
9:30 a.m. Good morning. Steve will be signing in at 10 a.m. to chat. You can start submitting your questions now.
9:58 a.m. Hmmmm.... it's quiet this morning....
10:00 a.m. As questions get loaded up (last week's chat went over by 20 minutes!), a couple of updates for all of you logging in....
10:02 a.m. I went by the future home of Native Roots Market at Level in Deep Deuce. The space is far bigger than I imagined. This is going to be a REAL urban grocery like what one would find in other cities. It's not a supermarket. But I suspect downtown folks might discover this is a good first step toward what they've been demanding for several years.
10:04 a.m. Also, check out my story from Thursday's paper on The Paramount OKC on Film Row. This is really a great addition to downtown - an independent screening room (complimentary to the always wonderful Oklahoma City Museum of Art theater), wine bar and coffee shop.
10:04 a.m. Why is it so hard for the City Council to implement a Quiet Zone for downtown?
10:06 a.m. The city staff is always balancing projects, and this is one that has, in the opinion of some, too often ended up on the losing side of that effort. Talks have continued for the past several months about how to move this project forward, and I'm told we may hear promising news about how a quiet zone can become a reality in the not too distant future. One thing is clear; downtown residents and businesses are very tired of hearing those train horns and development has progressed too rapidly in the immediate area of the tracks to just ignore this issue.
10:07 a.m. There have been serious talks between the Texas Department of Transportation and ODOT, about implementing HSR (High Speed Rail) from OKC to DFW by 2020, is this a good or bad thing for downtown Oklahoma City? Some people think it could have a negative effect, and OKC will be a suburb to Dallas.
10:11 a.m. lI know there have been talks on this subject. But are they serious? I'm not so sure. Such a project would require the expenditure of many millions of public dollars at a time when the legislature is grappling with a segment of lawmakers who are intent on cutting spending down to just core needs (roads, education and public safety). So it's difficult for me to imagine how this project will proceed in the foreseeable future. If the state can't find $40 million in funding to complete an American Indian Cultural Center where they've already spent tens of millions of dollars, how will they agree to spend far more money on high-speed rail? I'm not convinced Congress is going to see it any differently. I'm not saying I'm for or against high speed rail here - I'm just noting the political realities.
10:11 a.m. As for becoming a suburb to Dallas ... there's a pretty strong Okie hatred of Texas here that would prevent that from really happening, don't you think?
10:12 a.m. We all know now the Lunch Box is closed for good, so is Nick Preftakes going to let the public know what he has planned for that block? It's hard to see historic business close down, with no explanation.
10:17 a.m. Well, we can assume the Lunch Box is closed for good, but we don't know for sure. Another newspaper reported this, but the story is based on assumptions since neither Nick Preftakes or the operators are answering reporters' calls on this subject. What we do know is there is a sign in the door saying the restaurant is closed for remodeling (a message that does often indicate, but not always, that a restaurant is actually closing for good). The windows are papered up, so we can't see what's going on inside the restaurant. Preftakes has listed the property for lease. But we DON'T know from all this that the restaurant is permanently closed. Preftakes previously indicated to me he was weighing the possibility of relocating the eatery. What if his plan is to have The Lunch Box reopen in the old Olive Branch spot in One NorthHudson? I am an old school journalist cross-bred with new media tools and sensibilities. The old school journalist in me says that the other newspaper jumped the gun on this story. They might have it right, they might have it wrong. I'd rather know for sure it's right before reporting it.
10:17 a.m. Any news how how many residential floors will be added to the new parking garage on Main St.?
10:19 a.m. The last count I heard on the parking garage is it will hit nine floors, if three floors of apartments are added up top. I suspect the size of this garage will vary based on what proposals the Urban Renewal Authority receives on the residential component. Either way, the garage will be a substantial structure and will close one of the last large scars that separated west downtown from the Central Business District in the aftermath of the 1970s-era implementation of the I.M. Pei Plan.
10:20 a.m. Heard any rumors about Midland moving to downtown?
10:20 a.m. Yes, and I've heard rumors of several other companies moving downtown as well. For now, we're in a wait-and-see mode.
10:20 a.m. I drove to Deep Deuce on my lunch break the other day, trying to find a nice little bakery or coffee shop with WiFi for a quick snack, and had no luck, whats wrong with this picture?
10:24 a.m. Answer: the picture is still being painted? In one year you will likely have that coffee shop at the new Aloft Hotel at NE 2 and Walnut Avenue. You also will have a grocery and deli, with sidewalk seating and tables, at the Level Apartments when Native Roots Market opens this fall. You also could have visited the Deep Deuce Grill, a great neighborhood restaurant and bar that has WiFi, or the Wedge Pizzeria, also nestled in among the apartments. Or if you really wanted to visit a bakery, two great ones, Brown's Bakery and Prairie Thunder, await you in MidTown!
10:24 a.m. What is the status of the bus station? It was my understanding that the bus service was moving East to I-40 and MLK but there doesn't seem to be anything happening.
10:25 a.m. The project is proceeding. The new station needed to go through Planning Commission for zoning changes, which I believe was finished up last month or so. Don't be surprised if this continues to go a bit slowly, with a move not done until early next year.
10:25 a.m. The Cage is a great idea, do you see this growing, and maybe Thunder players hosting it?
10:27 a.m. Yes, I do see the Cage taking off. Downtown used to have annual street hoops contests 20 years ago and they were always very popular. I have no idea why they ever ended. As for the Thunder.... I hear Kevin Durant tends to prefer a random game of flag football, but you never know...
10:28 a.m. For those unfamilar with the Cage, it's a series of tournament games being held in the new outdoor basketball court set up by Downtown OKC Inc. at the corner of Hudson and Reno Avenues. Visit my blog at www.okccentral.com to learn more ...
10:28 a.m. The parking garage will ruin our view from Main Place and 100 Walker. The price of progress I guess...
10:29 a.m. Guest, if I'm nailing down your work address correctly, it seems to me it is "your company" (The City of Oklahoma City) that is to be blamed or credited for this progress!
10:29 a.m. House of Bedlam in Bricktown, what happened?
10:31 a.m. I'm digging into this question today. But it is not moving forward. For now, read this blog post from last year: http://blog.newsok.com/okccentral/2011/11/09/unfulfilled-dreams-and-questioned-motives/
10:32 a.m. Has there been any new news on the redevelopment of the downtown bus station?
10:33 a.m. The bus station must move first, which I expect to take place by early next year (but I could be wrong). Those calling the shots on this property have indicated they have no desire to raze Union Bus Station. So dream up an idea ... it may be that the future has yet to be determined.
10:33 a.m. I understand that she spent the money to prevent the building's imminent collapse, but why does Avis continue to let the Rock Island Plow Building continue to deteriorate, especially on such a prominent corner in a district she has a strong interest in?
10:37 a.m. Nick, I've been notified that the Scaramucci's are aware of the growing public criticism over the Rock Island Plow Building at Oklahoma and Reno Avenues in Bricktown. I suspect we'll see some development on this property in the next couple of years barring a change in the local economy.
10:37 a.m. I think you need to read the story from that other newspaper about the Lunch Box again. I never said I knew the Lunch Box was closed for good, just that the place has been locked up for the past month and a half and nobody is talking.
10:37 a.m. Just did. Yep. There are some caveats in that story. My apologies. There's really nothing to report on The Lunch Box at this point other than it's not open at this time ....
10:38 a.m. I am hearing the asking price of the proposed convention center site is cost prohibitive and alternatives are beginning to be considered. Any validity to that.
10:39 a.m. I've asked City Manager Jim Couch last week about whether other sites are getting second look. He denied that the city is doing anything other than proceeding with ttrying to buy he site chosen south of the Myriad Gardens and move forward with designs. But those rumors are out there.
10:39 a.m. You recently floated the idea of Farmer's Market filling the void for a midsize urban music venue. Obviously, a renovated Tower Theater could also fill this void. Any update on the Tower Theater project? There appear to be no signs of work and the neighboring spaces in the building are still for lease.
10:40 a.m. The Tower Theater project seems to be one of those perpetual "work should begin soon" stories.... I am seeing no indications that this status has yet to change.
10:40 a.m. Were you able to draw something up to show what the new 10th st exit off 235 is going to look like?
10:41 a.m. No, not yet. I asked God to add another 10 hours to every day and He has yet to oblige. It's on my list...
10:41 a.m. Are you at all worried that Preftakes is going to demolish the block he's acquired?
10:42 a.m. Based on Preftakes' history, I suspect some buildings will come down while others will be preserved. I take Preftakes at his word when he says he is not interested in razing One North Hudson (the old Hotel Black) or the Union Bus Station.
10:42 a.m. Is work going to start on the Hilton Garden Inn in Bricktown anytime soon?
10:42 a.m. Yes. Tell me if it is going to rain next week. It's literally that close to starting.
10:43 a.m. MAPS 3 promised taxpayers 70 miles of new sidewalks, but we were recently told only 26 miles will be built. MAPS Program Manager David Todd blames ADA rules, stating that the 5-foot sidewalk requirement has inflated the cost. My question is: were cost estimates made for 5-foot sidewalks when this project began? I can't help but suspect the City is blaming ADA for their own miscalculations.
10:46 a.m. Michael Kimball has done some great reporting on this topic. Iif you as a taxpayer believe that you're not being given a straight story on this matter, I would advise you to contact your council member. I too am confused at how the city could make such a significant miscalculation on what is a very basic function of public works. Questions: could the city get more sidewalks for its money if they chose to use a design-build contractor instead of their usual practice of splitting up the work among several different contractors? And would Project 180 have gone more smoothly if Public Works had considered changing its decades-old approach to street and sidewalk construction?
10:47 a.m. Steve,
10:47 a.m. Guest, ??
10:47 a.m. How tall will the next hotel in downtown be, not counting Pitman's 11 story, nor the Brook's 8 story?
10:47 a.m. Six stories?
10:48 a.m. The park in front of the Civic Center is supposed to be finished for the celebration at the end of September. Doesn't look promising. Are you hearing any news on that?
10:49 a.m. Guest, the Civici Center park is the on Project 180 contract in which crews are not just working on it every day, but also at night. Interesting how that is taking place, isn't it? I've seen the stretch of roadway in front of the Oklahoma City Art Museum go untouched virtually the entire summer.
10:49 a.m. Will the new downtown elementary school have an effect on how the Stage Center site is redeveloped?
10:51 a.m. From what I'm seeing and hearing, I suspect the elementary adds to the certainty that Stage Center will go away and the site will be redeveloped.
10:51 a.m. After reading the article about the sidewalks I was wondering if they are sidewalks or bike paths?
10:52 a.m. Guest, the sidewalks are, from what I understand, intended to be sidewalks. There is a separate trails part of MAPS 3 being planned as well.
10:52 a.m. Do you know if the MAP3 sidewaIks are supposed to be bike trails? I guess I assumed they would be part of a trail system? Please educate me. Thanks.
10:52 a.m. Jet, see my last answer.
10:52 a.m. Like the idea of having a Cains Ballroom in OKC, however until the Farmers market gets a good booking agent OKC music scene will no improve. Any word on that while researching your article?
10:53 a.m. Let's see what happens. One must wonder if the bitter contract rejection of Howard Pollack and FMG at the zoo amphitheater might create new opportunities for the guy at Farmers Market and elsewhere. Regardless of what one might think of Pollack, he has brought good musical names to the city.
10:54 a.m. Surely there's a better place to put the convention center anyway...?
10:57 a.m. Nick, the consultants and selection committee came up with a site just north of Bass Pro Shops as a close second choice. There was a controversial last minute restoration by consultants of the site immediately east of the future Core to Shore to the list as a third choice. It was one of just two sites that Mayor Mick Cornett initially insisted to MAPS Oversight Board members was their only real picks (the committees disregarded these instructions and came up with choices not mentioned by the mayor or city staff)
10:57 a.m. Any updates on a rumored project by Richard McKnown in Deep Deuce on the east side of Oklahoma Ave. between 2nd street and 3rd street?
10:57 a.m. Yes. Richard McKown is weighing different designs and options.
10:57 a.m. How long until the greyhound buses relocate to that truck stop on Reno and Eastern?
10:58 a.m. See my earlier answers - in short, we're likely looking at a move early next year.
10:58 a.m. Why does the proposed street car route not go by the Stage Center, Downtown Elementary School, and Preftake's Block, via Hudson/Sheridan as future intense development will be in this area?
11:00 a.m. The streetcar route, as currently routed, will pass within a couple of blocks of all these properties (a very short walk). It's a balancing act between serving existing demand and promoting new development. One can't put a track on every street. So this is the path that's been chosen.
11:00 a.m. When is the Midtown R group hoping to start work on their garage and renovation of the Marion Lofts?
11:00 a.m. I don't recollect an actual timeline on this - hit me up on this again next week.
11:01 a.m. How many employees do you see being added downtown in the next fer years?
11:03 a.m. Brad, IF the economy stays on its current course and if the prospects I'm tracking all come true ... we're looking conservatively at 1,000 new workers, minium, joining the downtown workforce in the next few years. The number could climb much, much higher.
11:03 a.m. Where has Bob Funk gone? He had a nice development proposal for the area in front of the Coca Cola center in Bricktown, but when he couldn't get the land (or something to that effect) he just disappeared and I don't think he ever bothered to look for another site that might have worked just as well...
11:03 a.m. Bob Funk sold the RedHawks and shut down the Blazers and with that his interest in downtown seems to have faded quite a bit.
11:04 a.m. Steve, do you have any really juicy rumors for us? Anything just beyond exciting that might be on the horizon for our fair city?
11:04 a.m. Imagine what's possible and simply go from there.
11:04 a.m. Alright folks, time to wrap up.
11:06 a.m. Thank you Steve
11:06 a.m. Thanks, Steve. These chats are awesome!
11:07 a.m. Thanks Steve!
11:08 a.m. One final note: there is no text book for me to follow in doing these live chats. It's one of those "jump in the water and swim" moments. I'm balancing a lot of balls while answering these questions. Today in answering a question about The Lunch Box I went on memory of a story I read earlier this week and I missopoke in answering the question. I sincerely apologize to anyone who I might have offended. I have some great competitors in this town.


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Science News Archive - October 24, 2010
Distek, Inc. Named U.S. Distributor of Paraytec's ActiPix™ SDI300 Distek, Inc., an industry leader in dissolution testing products and validation services, is pleased to be a U.S. distributor of the ActiPix™ SDI300.
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Does the Grief After a Child's Traumatic Death Ever End? Grief Expert Dr. Ursula Weide Says No Nine years after the murder of their daughter and at the beginning of the suspect's trial on October 18, Chandra Levy's parents continue to suffer the symptoms of complicated or traumatic grief.
UCSF Stem-Cell Based Neurological, Liver Therapy Strategies Advanced UCSF scientists have received two grants from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine to refine their human embryonic stem cell-based strategies for treating neurological diseases and liver failure. San Francisco, CA (Vocus) October 22, 2010 UCSF scientists have received two grants from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine to refine their human embryonic stem cell-based strategies for treating neurological diseases and liver failure.
Black Mold and Mildew Stains Go Green: Earthpaint Offers Powerful New Paint For U.S. Flood Damage Affected Families Doing Mold Abatement Toxic black mold and mildew are notoriously difficult for flood damage victims to deal with.
Metro Solar of San Jose Gives Insight on the Importance of Commercial Solar Installation to the San Francisco Bay Area Metro Solar Design and Installation releases educational material on the importance of commercial solar installations San Jose, CA (PRWEB) October 22, 2010 5 reasons a great deal has been said about the benefits of solar electrical systems for homeowners and about how much money can be saved.
Startl Announces Teams Selected For "Mobile Design Boost Series†Early-stage technology companies vie for space in popular innovation and "pitch day†event to be held in San Francisco, CA. New York, NY (PRWEB) October 22, 2010 Startl (http://www.startl.org) today announced the ten teams selected to participate in its second Mobile Design Boost to be held in San Francisco, November 11-14, 2010. "There were far more applicants than there were slots,†said Diana Rhoten, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Startl.
Brand-New, Multi-media Approach To Fundamentals of Nursing Care for LPN Students Now Available from F.A. Davis Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills by Marti A. Burton and Linda J.
Telehealth Weight Scale Awarded Patent The US Patent Office has awarded a patent to RNK Products, Inc. for its high capacity SC-2 "step-ON" telehealth weight scale. Rockledge, FL (PRWEB) October 22, 2010 The US Patent Office has awarded a patent to RNK Products, Inc.
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After Louise Belley-Schnarr's 2007 diagnosis with metastatic melanoma, she parted with one piece of clothing from her closet each day, a ritual to prepare herself for death. Her outlook remained bleak after her tumors grew back despite surgical removal and interferon therapy. As a last-ditch effort, her oncologist sent her to the University of California, Los Angeles, in 2009 for a clinical trial. She was among the first patients to take a pill targeting melanoma that is spread by a genetic mutation. Belley-Schnarr would compulsively feel the marble-sized tumor under her left arm, hoping the treatment was working. Within days of taking the medication, the tumor began to visibly shrink. �She would touch that tumor 100 times a day,� recalled her husband, Richard Schnarr. �I felt it once a day. It didn't take a lot of close observation to realize what was happening. It was totally unbelievable.� Nearly three years later, Belley-Schnarr, 60, shops for new clothes, travels internationally and displays no signs of cancer. The drug she takes, called Zelboraf, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration last year. In February, her UCLA oncologist, Dr. Antoni Ribas, was one of the authors of a study in the New England Journal of Medicine about the improved life expectancies for patients who respond to the medication. �They call it medicated remission,� Belley-Schnarr said. �Without the drug, the cancer would come back.� Ribas, who specializes in melanoma, said Belley-Schnarr of Santa Ana, Calif., is one of the longest-living patients, most of whom eventually die because the cancer finds a way to work around the drug. Ribas is also a paid consultant for Genentech, which makes Zelboraf. �I wouldn't call her terminal right now because we have had no evidence of melanoma for the last 2 1/2 years,� he said. �If we've seen melanoma in her body, it's been on the run. Will that be forever? I don't know.� Melanoma is a particularly deadly cancer because it's so difficult to treat. Skin cells are designed to keep growing in spite of any damage, Ribas said. �They're very resistant to chemotherapy because these are the cells that have to overcome toxins and be able to survive,� he said. Belley-Schnarr, a former teacher who grew up in Quebec, is among roughly half of advanced melanoma patients who have a gene mutation called BRAF V600E that allows the cancer to spread. For those with the mutation, 53 percent in the published study experienced tumor shrinkage of more than 30 percent. The drug works by turning off the cancer's growth signal, Ribas said.The median life expectancy for melanoma that has spread is six to 10 months, according to the study. For patients taking the drug, the survival rate increased to 16 months. In the case of Belley-Schnarr, she was diagnosed in November 2007 and began taking Zelboraf in June 2009. She said she lived longer than the average before the medication because her tumors were slower growing than most melanomas. Emmy Wang, a Genentech spokeswoman, said Medicare and private insurance cover the drug. She said a typical sixmonth course of treatment costs $61,000. Medco, a prescription benefit company, for instance, requires preapproval for coverage and charges a co-pay of $126. Belley-Schnarr has learned to live as if every day could be her last but also with renewing optimism about her future. �I am more confident than I was a year ago,� she said. �I don't know that I will ever think this is the long-term solution for me. I'm hoping this pill is going to work for me forever, but I don't know.� She was diagnosed after taking her daughter to a pre-college physical. At the appointment, she mentioned a lump under her arm. Belley-Schnarr returned for a biopsy and was diagnosed with late-stage melanoma. �I'd had no other health issues ever,� she said. �It was very traumatic. It was devastating.� The melanoma spread to her thigh, where tumors were removed twice. When a tumor appeared under her arm, her local oncologist halted treatment but suggested she visit UCLA. She first tried an experimental vaccine without results. Next, she started Zelboraf. At first, she experienced side effects including debilitating neuropathy in her feet, fatigue, joint pain and dry eyes and hair. Ribas has since lowered her dose, and her symptoms have improved. Belley-Schnarr's response is still being studied, so she receives the drug for free. A scan in March showed up cancer-free. �I am the most fortunate person,� she said. �Stage 4 melanoma is very difficult to beat. I can't help but think every day that I get that I'm going to do everything I can to enjoy today to the fullest.�
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