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Police in Arusha have launched a manhunt in for a man identified as George Karau-Marrie , 38 years old and a gemstone dealer, who is alleged to have shot two of his associates killing one of them in cold blood on April 9.
Acting Arusha Regional Police Commander , SSP Zuberi Mwombeji named the dead victim of the shooting as Juma Rashid aged 45, also a gemstone dealer. Together with his mate Francis Edward Mwashuya, were shot by the suspect as they were riding in a Honda car with registration numbers T-230 CBE from the city center heading to Lemara via via Njiro.
The survivor, Francis Mwashuya has meanwhile gone missing after the incident but it is suspected that he is hiding for his own safety after recording his statement at the police.
Mr Rashid was shot twice on the head and chest and died on the spot while Mr Francis Mwashuya was shot in the head but miraculously survived after feigning to be dead until the killer left the scene.
The late Mr Rashid was driving, while his mate Mr Edward-Mwashuya (37) rode beside him. Behind them on the back seat sat the suspect whom they had just picked up at Impala Hotel, where he claimed to have been staying after arriving from Tokyo,Japan, where he had gone to sell a consignment of tanzanite gemstones.
Some sources say that the three had pooled together their tanzanite gems and entrusted it to Karau-Marrie who was to take the gemstones abroad then return to split the cash between them.
The suspect reportedly handled the other two dealers his house's title deed as collateral. The value of the gemstones is unknown yet.
It is reported that many days passed without getting any feedback from Karau and at first when they phoned him, he would respond that he was in Japan but later, his phone became inaccessible until last Tuesday the 9th evening when the line went into air again.
The late Rashid and his mate Francis Mwashuya phoned Karau from the Police Officers Mess in the night of Tuesday April, 9. 2013 wanting to know the outcome of the Tokyo deal. The suspect allegedly told them he already had the money and should find him at Impala Hotel.
They picked Karau from Impala and drove towards Lemara where the suspect's house is located because this is where he told the two victims that their money was.
But in the middle of nowhere, the suspect reportedly ordered Juma to stop the car before shooting him dead. He then shot the driver again on the chest.
George-Karau reportedly also shot Francis in the head and the latter collapsed on the dashboard playing dead and the act was so convincing because he was bleeding profusely.
Mr Karau then allegedly searched the two victims, taking gemstones of unknown value as well as cash money 400,000/- from them, before getting off the car and disappearing into the dark night.
Making sure the coast was clear, Mr Francis Mwashuya then used his cellular phone to summon help as he dragged himself along the road until he came across a Police patrol vehicle which rushed him to the Regional Mount Meru Hospital for treatment.

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Liberty 8, Charleston Southern
LYNCHBURG, VA. — Liberty (12-6, 1-0 Big South) jumped out to a 4-0 lead through three innings and made it stand up in 8-2 win over Charleston Southern (8-11, 0-1) in the Big South opener for both teams on Friday afternoon at Liberty Stadium.
The Bucs, who face Liberty today at 1 p.m., were haunted by another slow start falling behind 4-0 early againt the Flames. Liberty raced to a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first. Bryan Aanderud singled and stole home and Trey Wimmer added and RBI single as broke through first. Wimmer followed with a home run in the third to plate both of the runs for the Flames, who took a 4-0 lead.
CSU chipped a run off the lead in the fourth as Alex Tomasovich drew a walk and scored on a Robbie Streett single to cut thee lead to 4-1.
CSU would add its second run in the eighth as John Faircloth singled and later scored on a sacrifice fly from Tomasovich to cut the lead to 6-2.
Flames starter Carson Herndon lasted 6.1 innings to get the win. He struck out four and walked three. Liberty's bullpen allowed the Faircloth run in the eighth, but nothing more.
CSU starter Ryan Gunther (2-2) lasted seven innings, allowing four earned runs while striking out three.
Streett and Drew Woodall each had two hits to lead the Bucs, who were outhit, 10-9. Four different Flames had two hits in the game.
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At some point, the executive and Parliament were poles apart over a host of issues regarding the petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Bill, 2012 that it required convening the caucus of the ruling NRM to whip some MPs into line.
The Bill seeks to regulate petroleum exploration, development and production. It seeks to establish the Petroleum Authority of Uganda, provide for the establishment of a national oil company, regulate the licensing and participation of commercial entities in petroleum activities and to provide for transparent and competitive process of licensing.
It also seeks to provide for the decommissioning of petroleum infrastructure, to provide for safe petroleum activities and to provide for the restoration of ruined lands.
However, despite deferring decisions over a few touchy issues, the executive and Parliament, albeit grudgingly, have found common ground as the debate on the Bill winds-down.
In the clauses passed earlier this week, Parliament was able to wrestle significant power from the sector minister over controlling the oil sector.
According to the amendments, Parliament will approve board members of the envisaged petroleum authority and the national oil company, it will also approve all agreements entered into with investors.
But these amendments were not without opposition from the Government, as the executive and legislature sparred over who ought to wield the ultimate power in the sector.
Energy minister Eng. Irene Muloni vehemently opposed reduction of her powers, but she was easily overrun, as Parliament, chaired by deputy Speaker Jacob Oulanyah appeared to adopt a bipartisan approach on oil management issues.
In the draft Bill, the Government had proposed that the minister, "shall be responsible for granting and revoking licences and negotiating and endorsing petroleum agreements and approving field development plans."
MPs Abdu Katuntu, Wilfred Niwagaba and Lilly Adong contend that removing the minister "from the crude business" of negotiating oil deals will help shield her from possible 'temptations'.
In a tacit indicator that both arms of government are committed to seeing that the oil sector benefits Ugandans, the clause that compels oil companies to give priority to Ugandan workers sailed through without much ado.
The house also made environmental degradation as one of the reasons upon which an oil prospecting licence can be revoked.
However, the House deferred the decision on two issues where common ground could not be struck.
One of these was the clause that would have given the sector minister powers to grant licenses under "exceptional circumstances."
The Prime Minister, Amama Mbabazi and Muloni made a case for this provision citing national security and in cases where repeated adverts yield no interest from petroleum firms.
Also a decision is yet to be made on whether decommissioning costs incurred by petroleum companies should be considered among recoverable costs.
MPs warned that the Government would get a raw deal as oil firms might inflate these costs, citing the case of UMEME, where government has lost trillions of shillings in compensation for its operational losses.
As the debate on the oil Bills winds down, the public is banking on both the executive and the legislature to draft laws that will see Uganda avoid the pitfalls of countries like Nigeria, where oil exploration has spawned corruption, instability and environmental degradation. Uganda's oil inventory stands at 3.5 million barrels.


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Samsung ATIV Tab 7 XE700T1C-G01DE
SpecificationsNotebook: Samsung ATIV Tab 7 XE700T1C-G01DE (ATIV Tab Series)
Processor: Intel Core i5 3317U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 11.6 inch, 16:9, 1920x1080 pixels, glossy: no
Weight: 0.9kg
Price: 1000 euro
Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)
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Source: PC Go - Heft 11/2013
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 10/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 86%
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Single Review, , Very Short, Date: 09/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 86%
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The following interior photos are from the Vancouver British Columbia Temple. Similar rooms will be found in the Fort Lauderdale Florida Temple.
Recommend Desk/Entry After the temple is formally dedicated, only members of the Church who are living high moral standards and Christian principles are admitted. Before entering the temple, members present a small recommend card, signed by their ecclesiastical leaders, at the recommend desk.
Baptismal Font In the temple baptismal font, vicarious baptisms are performed for deceased forbears.
Instruction RoomIn this room, instruction is given about the purposes of mortal life and the blessings that await the faithful in the next life. Lecture and video presentation are used to teach about the creation of the earth, the beginning of mortal life through Adam and Eve, and the central role of Jesus Christ as the Redeemer of all God's children.
Celestial RoomThe celestial room symbolizes the exalted and reverent state that all may achieve through living the gospel of Jesus Christ. This room represents the contentment, inner harmony, and peace available to families in the presence of Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ.
Sealing RoomThe family is ordained of God, and in the sealing room of the temple, husband and wife, children and parents are united or "sealed" as an eternal family. Through priesthood authority, marriages are performed in the sealing room that can last not only for this life but for eternity. Marriage between a man and a woman is essential to Heavenly Father's eternal plan.
Waiting AreaThis is a general waiting area. The high quality of craftsmanship is evident throughout the temple.


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WCSCATSection: Linux Programmer's Manual (3)
Updated: 1999-07-25
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NAMEwcscat - concatenate two wide-character strings
#include <wchar.h> wchar_t *wcscat(wchar_t *dest, const wchar_t *src);
DESCRIPTIONThe wcscat() function is the wide-character equivalent of the strcat(3) function. It copies the wide-character string pointed to by src, including the terminating L'\0' character, to the end of the wide-character string pointed to by dest.
The strings may not overlap.
The programmer must ensure that there is room for at least wcslen(dest) + wcslen(src) + 1 wide characters at dest.
RETURN VALUEwcscat() returns dest.
SEE ALSOstrcat(3), wcpcpy(3), wcscpy(3), wcsncat(3)
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Adult brown recluse spiders are light to dark brown, with a body length of 1/3 to 1/2 inch and a leg span about the size of a quarter. Indoors, they are found in secluded places like old boxes, behind baseboards, and underneath tables and chairs. Grayish, irregular, sticky webs and round white egg sacs 3/4 inch wide may be found in infested areas.
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Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba is "critically ill" in intensive care at the heart attack centre of the London Chest Hospital, the club have confirmed.
Muamba collapsed in the 41st minute of Bolton's FA Cup quarter-final against Tottenham, with the match abandoned after the player received treatment on the pitch from paramedics.
He was rushed to hospital and the club have now released a statement which reads: "Bolton Wanderers can confirm that Fabrice Muamba has been admitted to the heart attack centre at London Chest hospital where he is currently in a critically ill condition in intensive care."
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How to Comfort a Man
All men need the warmth of a woman's touch whilst keeping his ego intact. Always keep in mind he is an adult and not a child, even though he may be a very convincing man-child!
1Do not crack jokes. Saying "you big cry baby" will not only serve to emasculate him, but he will resent you later. A wounded man is a vengeful one!Ad
2Make body contact by putting an arm around him or closing in on his personal space. You want to give the impression that he still has status.
3Listen to him and don't interrupt when he's speaking.
4Don't talk too much. Avoid saying "It will be alright" or anything similar. Maybe it will, but now is not the time to make false well meaning promises.
5Remember you want to reinforce his manhood whilst creating an atmosphere of comfort to an obviously afflicted man.
6Make a deep, gentle sigh. Try not over-exaggerate this; it should be like the one you do after sending a difficult message or conversation.
7Don't bring up difficult or painful subjects. He will bring them up naturally himself if you've created the right atmosphere. Eventually he'll start to feel totally accepted by you for who he is not for what he does or provides for you.
8Once you've accepted your man for who he is, he will be able to feel genuinely comforted by you as he will know you have no agenda.
9Make it clear that it's okay for him to feel upset. Unfortunately sometimes men feel like they have to put on a brave face and act okay because it makes them tough. Make sure that they know it's okay to not be okay, and that you don't think him less of a man because of the situation.Ad
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Sea Shepherd to name new ship after slain sea turtle activistmongabay.com
June 28, 2013
"We do not want the name of this courageous and passionate young man to be forgotten and hopefully this will help to keep his memory alive," said Captain Paul Watson in a post on his Facebook page.
Mora was beaten to death after he was kidnapped and tortured by at least five masked assailants May 31 on Moin beach near Limon, Costa Rica. Four female volunteers who were with him were also kidnapped but escaped.
Watson says he is offering a $30,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the people who killed Mora.
Sea Shepherd is known for its direct action approach to stop whaling. The group has sunk at least ten whaling vessels.
Leatherback hatchling in the foreground with Sandoval in the background. (right) Sandoval walking on the beach where he died after releasing over a hundred turtle hatchlings in 2012. Photos by: Carlyn Samuel.
|AUTHOR: Rhett Butler founded Mongabay in 1999. He currently serves as president, head writer, and chief editor.
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WHY NOT?Escape the rat race and visit Barambah Bush
Walk in our spotted gum forest or just relax and observe the variety of wildlife that calls our park home.
Bring your caravan or tent and camp on our shady sites, or take a break and stay in one of our air-conditioned cabins.
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What are your preferences for pain relief? (Tens machine, hypnobirthing, gas & air etc)
Would you rather pain relief is not offered to you at all?
Would you like water, hands on touching, birthing ball, comfortable rug?
Would you like water, juice or any food? (a sports cap bottle is handy)
Would you like space to move about or any music?
Would you prefer a dark or well-lit room?
Would you prefer lots, a little, or no talking from those present?
Would you prefer it if words such as 'painful'or 'burning'were not used?
Would you prefer no internal examinations unless considered essential?
Would you prefer nobody refers to your how dilated you are?
Would you prefer continuous or intermittent use of the Doppler?
Would you prefer the midwife uses a Pinnard to a Doppler?
Would you like massage or oils?
Would you like those attending to respect your most comfortable position for birthing? (squatting, hands & knees, crouching etc)
Would you rather the room is peaceful with no loud voices when the baby is born?
Would you prefer no photography/video recording – be sure to make this clear to your birthing companions
Would you like the midwife to tell you when she can see the head?
Would you prefer, if interventions such as forceps or ventouse are advised to you, that it is explained to you clearly why the intervention is felt medically necessary and why it is being advised instead of other alternatives?
Would you rather experience a tear than an episiotomy?
After birth
Do you want immediate skin-to-skin contact with your baby after birth?
Do you plan to breastfeed?
Do you want the vernix to be rubbed off the baby or not?
Is it important to you that cord clamping occurs once it is white and no longer pulsing?
Who would you like to cut the cord?
Would you like the cord kept intact for a lotus birth?
Would you rather deliver the placenta without medication unless there is a medical necessity?
Do you need your placenta checked and stored by the midwife ready for encapsulation?
Infant Care
Is it important that you or your partner are present at all routine examinations?
Would you like your baby to be weighed and measured?
Would you like the Vitamin K injection or drops or not at all?
Would you like it to be clear that you are breastfeeding and do not want anyone to give your baby a bottle or dummy?
If you are not available to breastfeed or finding milk production challenging would you rather your newborn is fed by a Supplemental Nursing System?
Caesarean section
Who would you like to be present in the delivery theatre?
Would you prefer to be shielded or to see your baby coming out?
Who do you want the baby to be given to first – mother or partner?
Do you want the baby to be offered the breast as soon as possible even if you are under anaesthetic?
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Each birth is unique and we are well aware that the best laid birth plans may go awry if nature doesn't cooperate with our ideal scenarios. However, it can be helpful to come to labour equipped with knowledge about options and some considerations already thought through. It is in this spirit that this birth plan topic questions are offered and we can take no responsibility for completeness of information or for the outcomes of any parental decisions.'


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MIFF's "MAYHEM" program was created in 2012 to celebrate the creativity of genre-focused film talents. In "MAYHEM", you can expect Suspenseful Thrillers That'll Rock your Cortex. Slashers, killers and all psychopaths are welcome!
a film by Adam Wingard
Cast: Sharni Vinson, Nicholas Tucci, AJ Bowen
USA | 96 min. | horror, thriller | trailer
With You're Next, thirty-year-old American director Adam Wingard (already celebrated for 2010's mini-classic A Horrible Way to Die) conjures up a blend of self-conscious irony, tension and near perfect pace in the vein of films like Scream or Panic Room, to bring a raucous classic horror film that will appeal to all moviegoers, not only genre fans. Crispian Davison (AJ Bowen) brings his girlfriend Erin (Sharni Vinson) to meet his family at their isolated vacation home to celebrate his parents' 30th wedding anniversary. Paul and Aubrey welcome the rest of their children, Drake, Felix and Aimee who bring along their significant others to the secluded home. Like in every household, there are tensions within the family structure, but they have no idea that the greatest test will be put forth by a group of anonymous masked murderers who are out to kill them. The most unlikely of heroes will surface and try to get rid of the killers to protect the family. - Andres Castillo
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March 21, 2014
5 of the Most Recognizable Company Logo Revamps Ever
rosemary published this at 6:46 am
By Teddy Hunt
Most major companies undergo an image rebranding process at some point in their life cycles.
Some companies have done it many times. Call it a sign of the times, a way of evolving to keep up with industry trends, or to reflect a brand's changing dynamic. No matter what the reasoning behind it, it's fun to look at the brands that we know and love today and see how much they've changed right in front of our eyes. Here, in no particular order, are five of the most recognizable company logo revamps ever.
1. Pepsi
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Pepsi has undergone so many image changes, it would be impossible to mention them all here.
What's interesting to note is that the delicious fizzy drink was first introduced to the public in 1893 as "Brad's Drink." Coined after pharmacist Caleb Bradham, who first concocted what we now know as "Pepsi" in his drugstore. He made it out of carbonated water, vanilla, rare oils, sugar, pepsin, and cola nuts.
Since then, the Pepsi logo has undergone a number of image changes, each reflecting the trends of the times. These changes were each subtle in nature, but brought it to an image that hardly resembles the original logo at all.
2. Starbucks
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The latte-making coffee giant has reinvented its public image a number of times since its inception in 1971. As a testament to its successful brand recognition, Starbucks has stopped using its company name in its logo altogether. Much like Nike and Prince, it'll now represent itself solely by a symbol.
3. Coca-Cola
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Unlike its biggest competitor, Coca-Cola has always had the same name. Its logo, however, has most certainly changed with the times. The trademark swirly font has stuck around for the most part, but the shape and style of the rest of the logo have evolved, from having negative space around the name to a red background, the recognizable white swirl under the text, and the notable addition of the word "classic" under and "Enjoy" above the text.
Some periods of the logo featured a black background as an alternative to the classic red. The brand itself hasn't changed, but the visual effect most certainly has.
4. Wal-Mart
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Wal-Mart represents another internationally recognizable company logo that has changed several times. Since its inception in 1962, it has changed seven times. For the first 20 years or so, the logo had a frontier feel, but dropped it in 1981 when it opted for a brown version of the font we recognize today.
After nine years of the brown color scheme, the retail giant adopted the blue color scheme that has become synonymous with the Wal-Mart name. Finally, as part of its massive rebranding campaign that included the new slogan, "Save money, live better," it slimmed down the font and added its now-iconic yellow spark.
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The United Parcel Service has stuck pretty close to its roots when it comes to its logo and marketing materials. The standard shield we've all come to know has been with UPS since it opened its Seattle doors in 1907. Back then it featured the silhouette of an eagle carrying a package in its talons. Since then the beloved parcel delivery service has only mildly tweaked its logo a few times.
However, the company underwent a worldwide rebranding process that included a sleek new logo to represent the company across all platforms. This new image stuck with the company's traditional brown color scheme and shield but gave it a modern twist, adding a subtle 3-D effect and a sans-serif font while simultaneously coining the phrase "We [heart] logistics."
In order to keep up with the ever-changing dynamic of today's economy and consumer expectations, major corporations are constantly reinventing themselves.
What are some of the most recognizable logos you've noticed getting a facelift lately? Have you been inspired to take another look at your own logo?
Please share with us in the comments below.
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3 Comments to "5 of the Most Recognizable Company Logo Revamps Ever"
March 26th, 2014 at 3:49 pm
Maciej Fita said
I think this is just the nature of the beast. Brands, companies and websites go through an evolution process. Often times a logo is revamped simply to freshen things up and keep people intrigued. In my opinion business change is great as long as it doesn't sway to far from the original mark.
March 28th, 2014 at 6:40 am
Logo design said
Change is the nature of environment, so why not in brands. Logo changing helps the brands to re-launch them so that people can get attracted to them. But it is always kept in mind that the new logo is somehow related to their original mark.
August 9th, 2014 at 1:29 am
Logo Design Studio said
Nice post, Teddy. I like reading posts like this because I am interested in seeing how logos of popular brands have evolved over time.


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News of Riverton, Lander and Fremont County, Wyoming, from the Ranger's award winning journalists.
Homeowner's quick action may have saved Hudson residence
Jun 3, 2013 - By Katie Roenigk, Staff Writer
When he noticed his van was on fire, the Hudson resident grabbed a garden hose and started spraying down his house to keep the structure cool.
County officials are investigating a vehicle fire that started for unknown reasons at a residence in Hudson.
No one was injured in the blaze, which reportedly began at about 10 p.m. Friday, May 24, in the front passenger seat of a 2001 minivan. Fremont County Fire Protection District deputy chief Dan Oakley said the vehicle was parked about 10 feet from a home in the 200 block of West Coal Street in Hudson.
"The fire ... completely destroyed the van and all of its contents and actually did damage to the residence," Oakley said Tuesday, adding that the house is habitable. "It was all exterior (and) repairable damage. It melted the siding (and) cracked one window but never actually made it into the house."
He said the homeowner's quick response likely saved the home. When he noticed his van was on fire, the Hudson resident grabbed a garden hose and started spraying down his house to keep the structure cool.
"(First) they tried to put the car out, but the vehicle was burning too hot for him and he had to back off," Oakley said.
When the Hudson Fire Department arrived on scene, Oakley said the crew was able to use a fire hydrant immediately in front of the residence. They cleared the scene of bystanders, including the homeowner, and began fighting the blaze while continuing to douse the house.
"(They went) between the car and the house ... until they got the car shut down enough that it wasn't putting off enough heat and the house wasn't in danger," Oakley said.
"At that point the house was the priority. ... There was no way they were going to be able to put that car out."
Oakley said firefighters cleared the scene at about 11:30 p.m. Investigators have determined that the fire started near the passenger compartment of the vehicle, but Oakley didn't indicate that the blaze was immediately suspicious.
When asked if ignitable fluids were found at the scene, he said, "Not that can be determined at this time." The incident is under investigation through the Fremont County Fire Protection District and the Fremont County Sheriff's Office.


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Update. (Well, Sorta.)
I took this photo last Thursday. Work on The Long Room had been going on for 24 hours. My plan was to stop back in the next day and take more photos, then stop in the next day and take more photos, then stop in the next day and take more photos, and post the progress along the way so you could see what was going on.
But guess what I found out? These design shows you see on TV, the ones where a homeowner walks into a made-over room and feigns surprise? Well, it appears they're not feigning after all. The big reveals are, in fact, surprises. At least they are on this show. And in order to ensure that they are surprises, the designers do this crazy thing: they don't let the homeowner see the room until it's finished!
This is what I found out when I walked into the house a few days ago armed with my camera and was intercepted at the bottom of the stairs by a rather large bouncer named Moose.
"Can't let you up there, little lady," he said.
Then I hugged him and kissed him for calling me little.
The Long Room project is now completed, and the crew has all packed up on gone. I'm dying to show you the after photos, as it turned out so beautifully. Since this will be on a future episode of a design show, though, I need to double check to make sure it's okay for me to post them ahead of time.
Arrrgh…torture for me not to post them now. Will post ASAP.
134 Comments and 15 Replies
Jan On Monday, October 31 at 6:28 pm
You don't seriously think they're gonna let you show us all the photos. I KNEW they weren't doing it out of the goodness of their heart…had to be a show involved.
Susan On Monday, October 31 at 6:30 pm
Did the horses make the cut?
Jacki On Monday, October 31 at 6:37 pm
I am so thrilled for your girls!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pam S On Monday, October 31 at 6:59 pm
I can't wait to see it, so happy for your girls, I know it will be fantastic!
Sandie On Monday, October 31 at 7:00 pm
I don't care for this couple so I won't be watching HGTV to see how the room changed from before to after. I hope I get to see a picture of it before I grow to old to see it. lol I have a feeling that it's going to be a long time before we see anything regarding this room make over. Too bad I was looking forward to you and the girls doing it.
Patti G On Monday, October 31 at 7:03 pm
Arrgh! to you. I have been checking daily with such anticipation! Hurry please.
Kathy W. On Monday, October 31 at 7:05 pm
Can't wait to see it. I love before and afters. Really. Hope you, and the girls, love the results.
Jennifer Foster On Monday, October 31 at 7:25 pm
Noooooo!!!!!! I'm DYING to see this room!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cannot wait until the show!
Cookie On Monday, October 31 at 8:11 pm
Cruel punishment! I've been checking everyday for the progress photos… so not nice! I can't wait to see! I hope your girls are able to sleep….
Kim On Monday, October 31 at 8:37 pm
This is rotten, I was so excited for the new week to roll around and the thought I was going to see the girls long room finished. I can't stand it….please get the okay for one or two photos, I'm going nuts
Sheryl Winter On Monday, October 31 at 8:47 pm
I've been waiting with BAITED BREATH all weekend for your update!!! I can see the writing on the walll…..I'll bet they won't let you post your pictures before the show airs…..DRAT!!!!!! I SO can't wait to see it!!!
Donna in KC On Monday, October 31 at 9:09 pm
Nooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!! Girl, I'm visiting your site on on Halloween night just to check your progress! Good grief how disappointing! When do we get to see it????
lpara (Laurie) On Monday, October 31 at 9:31 pm
PLEASE let us know when it comes on just in case we get bogged down and don't catch it otherwise
Nanci On Monday, October 31 at 9:38 pm
Ahhh, you are killing me! I basically have the exact same room that I am planning to do over for my son, so I am looking to see what your is like and change the colors to blue and grey or whatever he is on to at the moment! Can't wait to see the big reveal, it is going to be amazing!
Darinda On Monday, October 31 at 10:06 pm
It'll be fantabulous! Can't wait to see the results! Send the guys on over to my place when you're done. We need extra space!!! ;0)
Nancy On Monday, October 31 at 10:51 pm
You are just giving us enough to tease us!!! Does it have to do with horses?
Jess D On Monday, October 31 at 10:51 pm
You are so funny! I can't wait to see the results!
Jennifer Hill On Tuesday, November 1 at 12:08 am
I've been stalking your blog all weekend to see updates on the room. Can't wait to see the finished product! Hopefully, they took some before, during, and after shots.
SD Ranchwife On Tuesday, November 1 at 1:50 am
I'm just guessing that you all were very happy with the result!!! Please let us know soon what show it will be on. I don't know if i could let someone else be totaly in charge of a room in my house. Too much of a "control freak" I guess.
Debbie On Tuesday, November 1 at 2:01 am
Ugh…so close, yet so far. ;/
Green On Tuesday, November 1 at 6:35 am
To heck with us, I want to know what the girls think of it! Bet they love it.
Brenda Parrish On Tuesday, November 1 at 9:20 am
What allows the beds to sway slightly and not bang into the walls? Inquiring minds want to know….
Krista On Tuesday, November 1 at 10:18 am
Oh, you're so lucky! How exciting!
jil On Tuesday, November 1 at 10:21 am
Breyer horses!! I could squeal with delight. I actually have some of those same models although some might have pen caps taped on for prosthetic legs by now. I played constantly with those. They warm my heart. <3
IndyLindy On Tuesday, November 1 at 10:30 am
I love the Drummond brand on the rump of that first horse figurine. Clever.
cindy hamilton On Tuesday, November 1 at 1:12 pm
great beds in the long room!!! we have a 'swinging bed" in our house also!!!my boyfriend created it in our wood beamed loft about 5 yrs ago! it feels like sleeping in a hamock when it rocks!!
Mary Casstevens On Tuesday, November 1 at 2:32 pm
Absolutely wonderful. How unique and beautiful. I know you and your girls are proud. When does the show air. I dont want to miss it.
rachael giglio On Tuesday, November 1 at 2:35 pm
Wow! I wish I had a design team volunteer! My husband and I have an attic room and it is such an odd space we really don't know what to do with it! complete with slanted ceiling, chimney jut out, wierd closet and no railing preventing folks from plummeting down the windy stairway! Not to mention that the previous owner had BUILT IN the full sized box spring and no mattress that isn't rolled up foam will go up there unless it's a twin. I actually had to tear apart that box spring bit by bit because we realized while trying to get it out that they must have built the room around it. CRAZY!
Kara S. On Tuesday, November 1 at 3:41 pm
I cannot wait to see the reveal! I love the Novogratz's design style (watched them when they were on Bravo, too).
I love the picture of the Breyer horses. A couple look very familiar. I have passed mine down to my daughter, complete with original boxes. The best place to display them is a shelf!
Cindy J On Tuesday, November 1 at 4:35 pm
The photo of the horses brought back memories. As a child I collected ceramic horses and now I wondered what happened to them all. I'm sure my folks took them to the thrift shop or threw them in the trash at some point after I left home. Look forward to seeing the completed room.
Liz L On Wednesday, November 2 at 12:27 am
Oh can't wait to see!!! I have a Breyer horse collection so that last photo was a tease. How many of them do your kids have? Mine are everywhere. My husband is thankful I decorate with horses instead of "fru-fru" flowers LOL I've sold a few in recent years buy I think my collection numbers around 400ish.
Laura in Little Rock On Wednesday, November 2 at 3:42 pm
haha! Just noticed the brand on the Palomino on the end. Completely cracked me up!
Amber Star On Sunday, November 6 at 12:52 pm
I've been wondering what has been happening to the long room. Let us know which show the makeover will be on.
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Schiff Hardin's Environmental Group litigates disputes on behalf of its clients against both governmental and private entities. We represent clients in both civil and criminal matters, in administrative proceedings and at the trial and appellate levels of the state and federal courts. Examples of our experience include:
Schiff Hardin lawyers represent clients in major environmental and toxic tort litigation throughout the United States. Working together across a broad range of practice areas, our experienced attorneys can quickly and efficiently assess matters, develop and manage cost-effective litigation approaches and execute appropriate strategies for clients confronting environmental or toxic tort exposure.
We represent clients against both government and private entities, in both civil and criminal matters, in administrative proceedings, and at the trial and appellate levels of the state and federal courts. We collaborate with our clients to budget, plan and execute strategies that are in harmony with their business objectives, and we use sophisticated accounting, database and case management tools to help them achieve their goals.
Our environmental attorneys possess exceptional substantive knowledge of environmental law. We have handled cases for clients under all of the major federal and state environmental acts:
Schiff Hardin has many skilled and experienced trial lawyers who handle a wide range of problems across the country. Because plaintiffs choose the forum, our clients need lawyers who can try cases in the most difficult forums and under the most difficult circumstances.
The depth of our trial experience always gives our clients a full range of viable strategies.
Scientific evidence and expert testimony are often critical to the successful resolution of a toxic tort or environmental matter. Our lawyers have strong working relationships with nationally recognized scientific and medical experts, and we also have an exceptional track record when attacking opponents' experts in Daubert, Frye and other proceedings to exclude scientifically unreliable expert testimony.
Many of our attorneys concentrate their practice in defending class actions and other complex, multi-party litigation filed in state and federal courts throughout the country. Our experience includes successful removal to federal courts, obtaining dismissals through motion practice, extended class certification hearings, trial, and negotiating and administering class settlements.
Schiff Hardin's energy litigation practice often focuses on environmental and toxic tort disputes. We represent energy companies in state and federal courts and in arbitration and mediation proceedings around the country, and before federal and state regulatory commissions. We served as lead trial counsel in the second trial of the EPA's New Source Review enforcement actions against power generators, and we have represented energy companies in water and soil contamination cases, as well as personal injury asbestos actions.
Environmental and toxic tort litigation often occurs within the context of federal multi-district litigation (MDL) or its state-law equivalent. We understand that the question of whether to seek or oppose MDL or consolidation is critically important, and we guide our clients to pursue the option that is most likely to lead to success.
The federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act ("CERCLA"), commonly known as Superfund, and its state law equivalents create potential liability for investigation and remediation costs, and damages to natural resources. Schiff Hardin's Environmental Group regularly assists companies in assessing their liability and evaluating settlement or litigation options.
We assist clients in:
Over the years, we have represented manufacturers, utilities, and mining, chemical and pharmaceutical companies at Superfund Sites across the United States. We also have represented banks and finance companies regarding CERCLA liabilities. We have advised on lender liability questions, including the applicability of the secured creditor exemption. We also defended a bank trust department in a case seeking to impose CERCLA liability on the corporate trustee/fiduciary.
Some other significant CERCLA capabilities include the following:
Contaminated sediment sites have earned increased attention in recent years. Sediment sites often present more complex technical and legal challenges than the more "traditional" Superfund sites. We have significant experience counseling clients with alleged liability at a variety of sediments sites, from the remediation of a small section of contaminated sediments in a creek bed, to participation at some of the largest and potentially most expensive sediment sites in the country.
Common counsel representation frequently involves years of close involvement with myriad aspects of a site. Defining common counsel's role and helping clients achieve their goals require skills that cross many legal disciplines, skills that we have demonstrated for more than 20 years at numerous sites across the country.
When a demand for Superfund contribution is made against a fiduciary or trustee, unique statutory rights and case law are implicated. We are well-versed in the issues that arise in such cases, and have experience representing fiduciaries and trustees in contribution litigation under Superfund.
Schiff Hardin's Environmental Group has extensive experience assisting clients with voluntary remediation projects, including Brownfields redevelopments, of former industrial, commercial, transportation and utility facilities throughout the United States. Whether engaged at an early stage of a remediation or redevelopment project, or after a project had stalled by regulatory or community concerns, we have helped clients accomplish their project objectives. We assist clients by:
We have assisted clients with the de-commissioning, closure and sale of their manufacturing plants throughout the United States. For instance, we have assisted gas utilities with projects involving former manufactured gas plants (MGPs) in nearly a dozen states. Evaluating who is responsible for an MGP site can involve a particularly complex historical analysis. Many MGP sites are located in the middle of residential neighborhoods, adding complexity to the investigation and remediation strategies and heightening the importance of an effective community relations plan. A project that does not run smoothly or for which a community relations plan falls flat can bring much unwanted public scrutiny and criticism. With our knowledge of each stage of a remediation project, we assist our clients with completing projects that are sources of pride for our clients and their communities.
We have represented a number of Midwest developers in rehabilitating and returning to productive use environmentally-challenged real estate. This includes numerous mixed use real estate development projects ranging in size from very small to dozens of acres. Many projects have been built on property formerly used by industry or transportation companies. A variety of our projects have included a public component, such as providing housing for low-income families, which involves an added layer of regulatory oversight. From our first review of Phase I environmental assessments through negotiating contracts for purchase with environmental risk shifting clauses, to obtaining no further remediation letters, the Environmental Group is involved in the development of new communities.
Schiff Hardin's Environmental Group has substantial experience in sophisticated real estate and asset acquisition, disposition and financing transactions, including:
Schiff Hardin attorneys routinely provide support to clients in a variety of industries in their acquisition and disposition of companies ranging in value from $10 million to more than $1 billion.
We have helped our clients in their acquisitions of the following types of companies:
We assist in the assessment of environmental and regulatory risks affecting financing transactions. Successfully structuring senior and subordinated debt or negotiating mezzanine financing requires proper identification and quantification of the potential risks associated with environmental liabilities. We identify not only the obvious risks posed by on-site contamination, but also risks associated with regulatory changes, compliance issues and management practices.
The Environmental Group assists Schiff Hardin transactional teams in financings of various assets such as:
Schiff Hardin environmental attorneys assiduously follow the development of state and federal regulations affecting our clients, and have been intimately involved in the development of various federal and state rules.
The firm's experience with the Illinois environmental rules dates back to when the first rules were proposed in the early 1970s. A number of our environmental attorneys worked at the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) or the Illinois Pollution Control Board (IPCB) before continuing their careers at Schiff Hardin, giving them deep and well-rounded experience in the development of Illinois regulations. Recently, we have represented clients in the development of the Illinois Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR), the Illinois Mercury Rule and multi-pollutant standards, the Illinois BART rule and rules establishing reasonably available control technology (RACT) limitations for nitrogen oxides (NOx) for several industrial sectors. We have also assisted clients with rulemakings in other states, including the Indiana CAIR and mercury emission rulemakings. Our experience includes development of in-depth comments and examination of witnesses at rulemaking hearings.
We have been in involved in federal environmental rulemakings as well. We have participated in challenges to federal rules on behalf of clients, including the appeal of the federal CAIR. We also help our clients develop comments on federal proposals, including recently the Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule, Coal Combustion Residue Rule and the Transport Rule.
Schiff Hardin assisted a power company in securing from the Illinois Pollution Control Board an order modifying the thermal limits applicable to its cooling water discharge at one of its power stations.
The Illinois Environmental Protection Act provides various forms of relief from Illinois regulations on temporary, long-term and permanent bases. Our environmental lawyers have obtained relief for clients through all of these mechanisms. Having a comprehensive knowledge of Illinois regulatory issues, Schiff Hardin's Environmental Group can assess a client's needs and provide guidance as to the appropriate form of regulatory relief.
Among our site-specific work, we have recently worked closely with a client and technical experts to draft a rulemaking proposal adding a new section to the solid waste disposal regulations for the site-specific closure of an ash pond that has reached its life expectancy. With no existing Illinois regulations applicable to the closure of such surface impoundments, our team drafted language from scratch, carefully considering the client's needs, site-specific conditions, and the protection of human health and the environment. The proposal is now a joint proposal supported by IEPA's legal and technical teams, and has been adopted for first notice publication in the Illinois Register. It is being used as a protocol for other surface impoundment closures in the state.
We have helped clients obtain variances, which are temporary relief mechanisms provided through the Illinois Pollution Control Board. A recent example of our variance work includes obtaining for a client a variance from requirements of the Illinois mercury rule (35 Ill.Adm.Code Part 225).
We have also worked with clients and their technical teams to gather data and prepare the adequate support for requesting provisional variances in emergency or unforeseen circumstances. A provisional variance is short-term relief negotiated with IEPA and approved by the IPCB. Our attorneys have negotiated a variety of provisional variances including temporary relief from the following: thermal discharge limits, adjusted boron standards and the Illinois Mercury Rule (while sorbents were tested to evaluate their effectiveness).
Adjusted standards are orders the IPCB issues to provide a petitioner with its own permanent alternative to an otherwise applicable environmental regulation. Examples of the work we have performed recently include obtaining an adjusted standard from Stage II vapor recovery fueling requirements; obtaining an adjusted standard from the boron standard, and obtaining an alternative schedule under the Multi-Pollutant Standard (MPS) of the Illinois Mercury Rule.
Schiff Hardin advises clients on all aspects of landfill siting, with a solid understanding of the siting processes and procedures in Illinois, as well as the appeal process. Our environmental attorneys have aided a local siting authority through the very prescriptive Illinois landfill siting process, advising on procedures and substance and working with technical experts to help create a record for use in possible appeals. We have also provided representation on appeal before the IPCB.
We have extensive experience with helping our clients to obtain permits in Illinois and other states. For instance, we have helped our clients to obtain NPDES, PSD, Title V and state operating and construction permits.
Our group also has significant experience prosecuting and defending against challenges to issued permits. We have appealed numerous Title V operating permits, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits and state construction permits. For instance, under Title V, third parties may petition the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) to object to the issuance of a Title V permit or to conditions contained in a Title V permit. Our attorneys have successfully defended, in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, a challenge to USEPA's denial of a petition to object to permits issued to our clients. We have also defended against challenges to our clients permits, including Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permits issued by IEPA and appealed by third parties before the federal Environmental Appeals Board.
The capture of accurate and timely performance data is critical to environmental compliance, reporting and certification. A well-crafted audit program ensures that the data is captured properly for the intended purpose. In addition, an effective audit program can discover more serious problems in facility operations, allowing the company to self-report and receive the penalty leniency provided to self-reporters.
A compliance audit can be performed by dedicated in-house staff, operations staff or by outside vendors. The purpose is established by the company to meet the company's business objectives. It may be a voluntary audit or one required by rule or permit. Our lawyers can assist you with:
Schiff Hardin can assist in developing an environmental management system that will capture information necessary for public disclosure, including SEC disclosure or for ISO certification programs.
From time to time, a company may face allegations of wrongdoing presented by company personnel or third parties. Other times, companies may discover irregularities suggesting possible wrongdoing by one or more corporate actors or agents. Schiff Hardin has assisted clients in addressing such matters on behalf of companies. We have counseled officers and board committees with the design and implementation of the internal corporate investigation. We are sensitive to personnel, criminal, public disclosure and privilege issues, in addition to the environmental obligations that may be implicated by the facts.
One of today's biggest business challenges is anticipating and addressing the legal issues raised by the new and rapidly evolving regulatory structures developing in the United States in response to climate change. Continuing economic prosperity depends on reliable and affordable energy resources like petroleum and coal, yet scientists tell us that "fixing" climate change depends on reducing and restructuring our use of these energy resources. How can businesses do both?
Traditionally, the steps necessary to start a new production process have included obtaining environmental permits and preventing pollution. Planning for and obtaining energy supply contracts, while necessary, has not been the determining factor in deciding whether to manufacture a new product or build a new facility. In today's market, energy is quickly becoming a driving force in decision-making.
Current and expected legislation and regulations are forcing business to focus on the technologies of production and transportation as never before. Limits on carbon emissions may restrict businesses in ways never before imagined, introduce new levels of complexity and involve businesses previously assumed to have little or no environmental impact. The industry sectors facing these new challenges include the traditional ones — energy, transportation, manufacturing, building and construction — and the not so traditional ones — retail, insurance, government, banking and finance.
At the same time, new climate change regulations are producing new markets and new opportunities. New markets, including renewable energy, carbon trading and clean energy technologies ("clean tech"), are creating new earnings opportunities for businesses which demand new ways of thinking. A new regulatory emphasis on energy efficiency and demand response measures is producing opportunities for both energy savings and cost reductions.
Schiff Hardin can help you navigate this brave new world. We have played a role in the development, interpretation and implementation of all major energy and environmental legislation for more than 30 years. We understand complex emission rate standards and new permitting regimes. We have extensive experience in interpreting new environmental regulations and translating them into everyday business practices. When necessary, we challenge regulatory ambiguities and overreaching in court. We routinely work with power producers to help control energy project costs, and have the strong grounding and hands-on experience needed to assist clients with all aspects of large renewable and alternative energy projects.
Schiff Hardin attorneys employ proven strategies to team with our clients in identifying how climate change-related regulatory, legislative and litigation developments can and will affect their business. We help them develop strategies to address the challenges and opportunities presented. Working as a team across a wide array of practice areas, we assist our clients to implement applicable requirements expeditiously and efficiently and to capitalize on new market opportunities.
Our Sustainable Energy and Climate Change Services include:
Schiff Hardin's multidisciplinary product regulatory team has extensive experience in the domestic and international regulation of consumer and industrial products. We counsel clients on the requirements affecting all stages of a product's life cycle, including design, manufacturing, packaging, importing, exporting, distribution, sale, transportation, disposal and recycling.
Our team provides both regulatory compliance counseling and defense of enforcement actions in the following areas:
We work with our clients to develop and implement practical compliance programs that take into account their unique business and operational needs.
We identify key developments and emerging trends that affect businesses operating in any capacity in the stream of commerce.
We counsel clients that conduct business in multiple jurisdictions, including those engaged in international commerce.
Our clients rely upon our knowledge of the regulations affecting an extensive range of products and substances, including by way of example those described below.
Our clients rely on us to guide them through the maze of local, state and federal requirements, such as the Emergency Planning Community Right to Know Act, the Toxic Substance Control Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Resource Conservation Recovery Act, the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, the Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Act, the Clean Air Act, the California Air Resources Board Regulations and California Proposition 65.
Drawing upon the experience of foreign co-counsel, we advise our U.S.-based clients on a variety of international initiatives, such as the European Union's Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS), Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE), New Approach Directive, and Battery Directive, as well as the European Union's Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals Regulation (REACH), the Canadian Hazardous Products Act, and the Canadian product stewardship laws.
We work closely with Schiff Hardin's Consumer Product Safety Team, which provides advice and assistance to clients with respect to product recalls and other product safety matters, including compliance with the Federal Consumer Product Safety Act and its regulations.
In addition to problems caused by the economy and the real estate and financial markets, ownership and development of real estate today has its own unique problems that may restrain transactions and reduce value.
Schiff Hardin's attorneys provide the kind of smart, innovative and multi-disciplined legal counsel required to solve these problems encountered by our clients.
Our lawyers have represented banks and other lenders in mortgage foreclosure proceedings or exercising a power of sale in connection with term and construction loans. In some cases the loans have involved multiple facilities owned by affiliated borrowers, cross-collateralization of all loans, and adding portfolio-wide covenants.
We have also represented investors in purchasing distressed mortgage debt in transactions that included the negotiation of loan restructure with the debtor, either before or after acquisition of the debt, and financing the purchase of the debt through loans secured by collateral assignment of the mortgage debt.
We have represented various lenders and owners in workouts of loan transactions involving condominium and cooperative properties, office properties, industrial properties, retail properties from malls to single stores, and hotel properties, including preparation and negotiation of default letters, forbearance agreements, workout agreements and standstill agreements. These transactions have included cash flow notes, current pay and accrual notes, equity kicker/appreciation interest notes and combinations of such matters. In addition, we have prepared and negotiated deed-in-lieu of foreclosure agreements and, where circumstances dictate, "friendly" foreclosure agreements.
When bankruptcy cannot be avoided, our attorneys are ready to handle many different contingencies. We have represented a variety of clients in these proceedings, from commercial lenders to ad hoc lien holder committees. When necessary, we have investigated and prosecuted fraudulent transfer claims, and defended lenders against lender liability claims as well.
Troubled real estate development projects often have a myriad of construction law and environmental issues. We have robust construction and environmental practices. Our attorneys have resolved problems that troubled projects have with state and federal regulators, zoning and redevelopment issues, as well as defective design and construction claims, and insurance claims arising out of failed projects. Our attorneys have helped clients gain compliance with newly applicable "green" requirements and compliance with ever changing water and air quality standards.
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Where is the Koger Center?
Koger Center for the Arts
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The Koger Center is located on the campus of the University of South Carolina at the corner of Assembly Street and Greene Street.
The Koger Center is wholly owned and operated by the University of South Carolina and presents a varied season of events each year.
In addition to its own seasonal presentations, the Koger Center plays host to a large number of community groups and commercial sponsors.
The Koger Center Calendar Year runs from July 1st to June 30th each year.